Obituaries (August 5)

Rev. James N. Lee, one of the oldest members of the Wyoming Conference, died at his home, No. 12 Green street, Binghamton [Broome Co., NY], last Friday afternoon, after an illness of several months.  The deceased was born in the town of Chenango, Broome county, June 6, 1836, his father, Stephen Lee, being one of the first three settlers in that town, he having come from Lee, Massachusetts, about the beginning of the last century.  He was the youngest of ten children and the last to survive.  His father died when he was 13 years of age and he remained for several years, upon the homestead with his mother.  He later attended the Binghamton academy and then taught school in the various villages in the vicinity of Binghamton.  In 1863 he was elected school commissioner of Broome county and served for three years.  After a year in business he decided to enter the ministry of the Methodist Episcopal church, doing so from a sense of duty.  He had been a member of that church since the fall following the death of his father.  In April 1869, he became a member of the Wyoming Conference and was assigned to the church at Kirkwood,  During his ministry, he served the churches at the following places:  Maine, Worcester, Otego, Unadilla, and Bainbridge in this state, and Montrose, Parish Street, Wilkes Barre, Plains, Great Bend and Factoryville, Pennsylvania.  He was presiding elder of the Oneonta district from 1884 to 1885 and resided in Oneonta.  In the spring of 1903 he retired from active work, but in April 1904, he returned to Worcester for a second pastorate and remained there two years.  Since the spring of 1906 he has resided at Binghamton, near the scenes of his early life.  By the members of the various churches Mr. Lee served with fidelity and devotion he was recognized as a conscientious and sincere minister of the gospel of Christ and many of them will bear witness that his daily life was in harmony with the teachings of the gospel he endeavored to bring to the hearts of men.  His heart has been cheered during his long illness by the receipt of numerous tokens of respect and friendship from nearly every church which it was his pleasure to serve during his active ministry.  Mr. Lee had long been a member of Freedom lodge, F.&A.M. and Unadilla chapter R.A.M.  He leaves beside the widow, who was Miss Emma White of Chenango Forks, to whom he was married June 4, 1867, and in whom he found a worthy wife and helpmeet and a most loving and devoted mother, three children, Gertrude, wife of H.E. Priest of Bainbridge, H.W. Lee of Oneonta and James M. Lee of New York.  The funeral services were held from his late residence in Binghamton on Monday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock, and his body was taken to Kattleville, just across the brook from his old home and on lands formerly embraced in the old homestead, where sleep many of his kin.  [Bainbridge Republican, Jan. 27, 1910]

 

Rev. Antone G. Singsen Dies From Apoplectic Stroke at His Home at Providence, R.I.--Was Former Rector of St. Peter's Church, in this Village {Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], Rev. Antone G. Singsen, pastor of Bell Street Chapel, and one of the best-known clergymen in Rhode Island, died at the Rhode Island Hospital at 6 o'clock this morning.  Mr. Singsen was stricken with an apoplectic stroke at his home on Tobey street yesterday afternoon and on the advice of physicians who were summoned, was taken to the hospital.  He remained unconscious from the time of seizure until the end came.  Mr Signsen was apparently in excellent health when at 2:30 o'clock yesterday afternoon he prepared to take a bath.  He had been in the bath room only a few moments when Mrs. Singsen asked him a question through the door.  She received no reply and repeated her question in a louder tone.  This brought no response and frightened, Mrs. Singsen tried the door and found that it had been fastened on the inside.  Securing assistance she forced the door open and found her husband lying unconscious on the floor.  He had apparently been sitting on a chair removing his stockings when he was stricken.  Drs. Pierce and White were summoned, and they advised that Mr. Singsen be removed to the Rhode Island Hospital, and he was taken to that institution at 4 o'clock in the afternoon.  Mrs. Singsen remained at his side until the end came.  The news of Mr. Singsen's death brought expressions of keen regret from his parishioners and from clergy men of all denominations.  He was an indefatigable worker and his church was conducted upon broad lines.  It was his desire that the church might become a forum in which the great problems of the day might be carefully studied.  The church is affiliated with the Unitarian denomination.  His last sermon was preached last Sunday in Rev. Dr. A.M. Lord's pulpit at the First congregational Church.  Dr. Lord will pay tribute to Mr. Singsen's memory at the beginning of his morning sermon tomorrow.  Antone G. Singsen was born in Germany in 1863.  He was one of a family of several children and came to the United States when he attained the age of 8 years.  After a preparatory school education he entered Knox college at Galesbury, Ill., graduating in the class of 1886.  He then entered the theological course of the Western Theological Seminary at Chicago and completing his studies in that institution, was ordained in the Episcopal ministry in 1887.  For a period of 14 years he held various charges in the Episcopal church.  About the year  1901 he entered the Unitarian Church and became a minister of a church at Galesbury, Ill., and later the Liberal Christian church at Holyoke, Mass., which he retained until the time of the call to the pastorate of the Bell Street Chapel in this city.  He took the pulpit at the Bell street Chapel in March 1906.  Mr. Singsen married 27 years ago Miss Nellie Allen of Galesburg Ill., who with five children, Arthur and Edward, students at Brown University, Allen, Russel and Don, survive him.  The funeral will be held in the Bell Street Chapel at 1 o'clock Tuesday afternoon, Rev. Augustus M. Lord, D.D., and Rev. George Keat will officiate--Providence Evening Bulletin, January 15, 1910  [Bainbridge Republican, Jan. 27, 1910]

 

The funeral services of Mrs. George Woodworth who died on Wednesday of last week, were held at the home on Pearl street [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY] the following Friday, Rev. H.T. Hill, her pastor, officiating.  His remarks paid a high tribute to the enthusiasm of the deceased in church work and her energy in carrying out plans for the public good.  To the husband his words were full of sympathy for the broken home and his prostration by illness and yet accompanied by hopeful and inspiring thoughts.  The services were interspersed with music very sweet and choice.  Friends had contributed many flowers which rested upon the casket, among which was a large pillow presented by the Casein factory, also a beautiful remembrance from her church.  The burial was in Green Lawn cemetery [Bainbridge, NY] and the bearers accompanying were:  Lewis Taylor, John Dingman, L.J. Montgomery, Elliot Truman, E.L. Andrews and William Watrous....[Bainbridge Republican, Jan. 27, 1910]

 

On Monday afternoon at 1:20 o'clock occurred the death of Arthur Leland youngest child of Mr. and Mrs. Fred L. Barton of Pruyn Hill, Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY].  His death was due to bronchial pneumonia, his system having become much weakened by whooping cough, from which he had suffered for several weeks preceding.  Arthur Leland was four years old and had been the most healthy of the parents' four children.  He was a very lovable child, of a happy temperament, sunny, bright and affectionate.  He loved everyone and everyone loved him.  He was a special favorite with all in his neighborhood, the grown people as well as the children, enjoying his chatty little ways.  Among the pleasures of Arthur Leland was his attendance at Sunday School.  He comprehended the lessons so easily, which showed remarkable intelligence.  This last sickness of his was in harmony with his whole brief life, there being no fretfulness but a smiling enjoyment to talking to those about him.  There was no unconsciousness at the last but a mere passing into the beyond at a breath.  The funeral was held on Wednesday afternoon at the house, the Rev. G.E. Van Woert officiating.  there were many people in attendance.  The pastor's address was very comforting and soothing to the afflicted family.  Music was rendered by Mrs. F.E. Manzer and Miss Mabel Darlin.  Burial was in Green Lawn cemetery [Bainbridge, NY].  Flowers had been contributed in great profusion. Among them were:  A piece, "Gates Ajar," from Casein factory; harp from Masonic Lodge; large spread of flowers covering casket from Pruyn Hill neighbors, and numerous single bouquets from Mr. and Mrs. Harmon, Mr. and Mrs. Winters, Miss Turnham and others.  A handsome piece came from  Mrs. Louis Russeau, Syracuse.  .... [Bainbridge Republican,  Jan. 27, 1910]

Afton [Chenango Co., NY]:  Thursday, Jan. 13, Jas. Dodge died at the home of his son, Dr. W. Lee Dodge, Spring street, of valvular disease of the heart.  Mr. Dodge had been an invalid for many years usually spending the winter with a son at Wheeling W.V., but his rapidly failing health kept him confined here for the winter, passing away very quietly.  He is survived by his wife and two sons.  Funeral Saturday, the Rev. I.J. Smith officiated, buried in Glenwood cemetery [Afton, NY].  [Bainbridge Republican, Jan. 27, 1910]

Frank Y. Humphrey is at Sidney today in attendance at the funeral of a relative, Miss Mary Burgess.  The father, Moses Burgess, was 60 years ago a prominent resident of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY].  He ran a dry goods store for several years in a building that stood on the site of A.L. Palmer's present store, and he originated the first iron foundry business here which was successful until he died.  Mr. Burgess lived at the end of West Main street in the house now owned by Arvine Ireland.  [Bainbridge Republican, Jan. 27, 1 910]

Bert Yager died at his home at East Sidney [Delaware Co., NY], Thursday night about 1 o'clock.  Tuesday evening, while caring for his horses he was kicked in the head and lay for some time before being discovered.  When found he was unconscious until Thursday noon.  Pneumonia developed which in his weakened condition from the loss of blood proved fatal.  [Bainbridge Republican, Feb. 24, 1910]