Obituaries (August 7)

On Monday evening at 10 o'clock occurred the death of David Seeley at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Charles Marshall on lower Pearl street [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY].  Mr. Seeley was 86 years of age and is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Charles Marshall and Mrs. W.R. Prouty of this village; and three sons, Ira E. Seeley, China, N.Y.; Warren Seeley, Oneonta and Bert Seeley of this village.  The funeral was held this afternoon at the home of Mrs. Marshall, the Rev.  H.T. Hill officiating, following which interment was made in Green Lawn cemetery [Bainbridge, NY]  [Bainbridge Republican, Jan. 27, 1910]

 

Miss Lucetta Herrick was born at Union Valley [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY] and always lived in the place of her birth.  She died very suddenly of heart failure Sunday morning, Jan. 9th, about 4 o'clock.  She had been about her work as usual the previous day and Saturday evening enjoyed a visit with some neighbors who came in for a friendly call.  She retired apparently feeling as well as usual but before daybreak suddenly received the summons to depart this life.  Sister Herrick was a choice and estimable woman and was loved and respected by all who knew her.  For years she had been an active and useful member of the Methodist Episcopal church at Union Valley and, as such, will be missed and mourned by all.  She was an especial favorite with the children and young people in whom she always took a very great interest.  She was the teacher of the Primary class and took great pleasure in looking after the little ones.  While not demonstrative she always stood as a firm, true witness for Christ.  She was happy in her knowledge of the truth for she also did the truth.  She was buried from the family home, Wednesday, following her death, Rev. G.E. Van Woert, her pastor, officiating.  She has left us but not to be forgotten.  We call her dead but still she lives.  Her spirit has returned to "the God who gave it" but the fragrance of her devoted life will long be upon the moral atmosphere we breathe.  Her body rests among kindred and friends awaiting the resurrection of the just.  [Bainbridge Republican, Jan. 27, 1910]

 

Arthur Lyon, only child of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Appley of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], passed quietly from the scenes of this earthly life last Monday evening, Feb. 21.  About five weeks since, he was taken ill with the measles, which have invaded so many homes in our community.  After the usual sickness, other complications began to manifest themselves, but it was thought he was surely though slowly improving, until Saturday evening preceding his death when matters turned for the worse.  An abscess affecting the brain and spine developed and the sad end soon came.  Lynn, as he was commonly known among us, was one of our choice boys.  Though but 14 years and seven months of age at the time of his death, he seemed almost a young man.  He was a member of the Methodist Episcopal church, also of the Sunday School and Epworth League. He was quiet, kindly disposed and loved by all who knew him.  Though never strong he had applied himself thoroughly in his studies and was one of the High School students.  He gave promise of being one of those whom this world needs so much, but God, who knows best, early and suddenly translated the developing young life to more genial climes.  Mr. and Mrs. Appley have the sincere sympathy of a large circle of friends.  The funeral services were conducted at the home, Thursday, at 1 p.m. Rev. G.E. Van Woert, pastor of the family officiating.  The music was furnished by students from the High School.  The remains were laid at rest in the Green Lawn cemetery which overlooks our village.  [Bainbridge Republican, Feb. 24, 1910]

 

Harvey F. Scofield died at his home on Bixby street [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY] Wednesday evening after a brief illness, which commenced with measles and developed into pneumonia.  Funeral service will be held at his late residence Saturday at 2 P.M.  [Bainbridge Republican, Feb. 24, 1910]

 

George Bradstreet, who was formerly well known in this vicinity, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Ahearn at Hornell, N.Y., Feb. 10, from a shock which he had received several weeks previously, aged 61.  Mr. Bradstreet was son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Bradstreet and until he arrived at manhood resided with his parents on a farm in the town of Masonville.  Afterward he spent several years at Bennettsville working at wagon making and repairing.  While there, he married Miss Jennie Corbin, daughter of George Corbin.  After several years of happy life the wife died, leaving two small children in his care.  Shortly after his wife's death, Mr. Bradstreet moved to Susquehanna, Penn., where he continued to work at the wagon business almost up to the time of his death.  Deceased was a good citizen, a kind-hearted husband and indulgent father.  He is survived by one son, Arthur, of Halstead, Penn.; one daughter, Mrs. Ahearn of Hornell, N.Y.; and two sisters, Mrs. Lawrence Northrup of Sidney and Mrs. Orin Humphrey of Union, N.Y.  Mrs. John Dingman of this village was a niece of his.  Body of deceased arrived here on the 11 a.m. train Saturday, the 12th.  Interment was made at Bennettsville.  rev. H.T. Hill officiated at the grave.  [Bainbridge Republican, Feb. 24, 1910]

 

Rodney Carl, a very much respected citizen of North Afton [Chenango Co., NY] passed away at his home on Thursday night.  He had been sick only a short time with the measles.  The funeral was held at the church at North Afton, Sunday afternoon, Rev. I.J. Smith officiating.  The singing was by a quartet, Mr. and Mrs. George Goodenough, Mrs. Lucy Loomis and Horace Woodward.  Burial in the North Afton Cemetery.  He leaves to mourn his loss a wife and five children, Leal, Mrs. Bessie Rockwell, Isaac, Maud and Joyce. an aged father, Isaac Carl, two sisters, Miss Jennie Carl and Mrs. George Hunt of Lestershire.  He has been a member of the choir for many years and will be greatly missed.  In memory of him, his chair in the choir was draped in mourning.  [Bainbridge Republican, Feb. 24, 1910]

 

Wednesday, January 5th, occurred the death of B.A. Foote a former resident of Trestle, and an old resident of Highmore and Hyde county [South Dakota].  Mr. Foote and wife had gone to Florida to spend the winter and for the benefit of Mr. Foote's health, which had not been the best for many years.  He was taken sick on his trip southward, and never recovered.  Benjamin Foote was born in Unadilla N.Y. [Otsego Co.] Sept 21st 1848, and was united in marriage to Miss Lydia Burrows, Sept. 22nd 1870.  He left New York state with his wife in March 1872, and went to Nebraska where he farmed and under adverse condition of that new country at that time his four years of farming were wasted, for the grasshoppers harvested his crops.  In 1876 he left Nebraska and went to Iowa, where he lived till the spring of 1883 when he moved to Hyde Co. S.D. where he took up a government claim, opened a farm and once more was up against unfavorable circumstances of a new country, but wrestled through until in 1896 he was elected to the Office of Register of Deeds and held this position for four years.  Following that he was elected Treasurer of Hyde county, which office he held for four years.  During the civil war Mr. Foote took part in it from start to finish.  He enlisted November 30, 1861 for three years or during the war and was soon after appointed commission Sergeant of the regiment.  His first enlistment was in the 76th  Regiment New York Volunteers, but served only two years for the reason that the Government desired a re-enlistment at that time for three years more making a five year service.  So he re-enlisted Jan. 1, 1863 and at the expiration of the term of service of his regiment while in the field at Culpepper, Virginia he was transferred as Commissary Sergeant to the 147th New York Regiment, and at the end of the term of service of this regiment as State Commissary Sergeant.  He held this position until the close of the war.  He was with the army of the Potomac in all its campaigns at Fredericksburg Run, Chancellorsville, Wilderness, Antietam, Gettysburg and at all other places where the army participated and was present and saw the surrender of General Lee's army at Appomattox April 9, 1865.  From there he marched with his Regiment to Washington D.C. and took part in the two days' Grand review of General Grant and General Sherman's Armies and was discharged July 3rd 1865.  At the time of his death he was our foremost citizen in many ways.  He had attained a competence of this world's goods and was the father of four girls who have grown to womanhood and are all residents of this city.  The funeral services were held at the M.E. church on Tuesday of last week and was largely attended.  The G.A.R. of which he was a member, attended the funeral in a body.  School was dismissed for the afternoon, in honor of Mr. Foote, he being a member of the School Board for several years, his term expiring last spring.  Mr. Foote was a member of the Methodist church at this place and was prominently connected with that organization.  The sympathy of the entire community is extended to the members of the family, who mourn his loss---Trestle Correspondent  [Bainbridge Republican, Feb. 24, 1910]