The services attendant upon the funeral rites of Nina L. Bentley last Friday afternoon, brought out the largest throng of people known in many years to assemble in Bainbridge upon like occasions. The youth of the deceased, her beautiful character, her gentleness, kindness and thoughtful consideration for others, manifested at all times, and with a pleasing girlish charm of manner, seemed to impress everyone that a personal loss had been sustained. The funeral was appointed at 1:30 o'clock at the Methodist church, but before the time arrived the church was nearly filled, and at the commencement of the services the aisles had been used for seating and many were standing. Principal F.W. Crumb and Miss Maude Mosher, of the High School, and the following students were among the mourners: Misses Velma Hill, May Pinney, Della Tinkam and Mabel Whitman; Messrs Harry VanCott, Chas. Graves, Albert Pearsall and Frank West. The bearers were six young men, attendants of the Methodist church: Messrs Sebert Hollenbeck, George Cook, Chas. Odell, John Petley, George Russell and Adelbert Wilcox. Rev. C.H. Sackett, who conducted the services, was assisted by Rev. T.F. Hall, of Oneonta, a former pastor of the church, under whose ministrations several years ago in Bainbridge, Miss Bentley united with the church. Rev. M.S. Godshall of Windsor, a close friend of the family, also assisted. The addresses were impressive and tender in their nature, each minister having an intimate knowledge as pastor and friend of the many virtues of the deceased. The quartette, Mr. and Mrs. A. Vervali, Daniel Banner and Miss Helena Curtiss, sang beautiful selections. The first one was specially significant in its beauty and appropriateness.
"One sweet flower has drooped and faded,
One sweet, happy voice has fled;
One fair form the grave has shaded,
One dear school-mate now is dead,
She has gone to heav'n before us,
But she turns and waves her hands,
Pointing to the glories o'er us,
In that happy spirit land."
Miss Bentley had been a member of the choir, and the regard the associate members had for her was noted in the vacant chair trimmed with mourning, and the scroll above it upon the wall engraved, "With the heavenly choir." Another evidence of the love for the deceased and the sympathy for the sorrowing family was the large number of flowers that covered the casket and were lying by it, and embedded the fragile form of the girl in the casket. Among the principal floral offerings were a pillow from the Epworth League; an Epworth league badge from Leland Yale of Oneonta, a harp from the High School and an elegant bouquet of choice flowers from the choir. Some contributors from away were, Mr. and Mrs. A.B. Merchant, Cobleskill, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Nash, Norwich, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Mead, Guilford, Adrian Barton and Rev. and Mrs. Godshall, Windsor. West Bainbridge had been the home of the family until three years ago and the remains were taken to the burying ground there for burial....[Notation: d. 1899, obituary posted July 10, 2013]
The funeral of Mrs. Judith Braley of Otego [Otsego Co., NY], was held Friday at 1 o'clock, p.m. from the residence of Elliot D. Truman, West Main street. Rev. J.E. Vassar officiated and the interment was in the family lot at Sand Hill [Unadilla, Otsego Co., NY]. Mrs. Braley, who was eighty-two years of age, came to Bainbridge last November to visit in Mr. Truman's family. Her health was delicate and it was thought the change and the pleasure of visiting her friends might revive and benefit her. She had an attack of grip in January and partially recovered from it, but her extreme feebleness combined with old age confined her to the bed a few weeks ago and she gradually grew weaker until her death Wednesday morning, March 22. Mrs. Braley was the widow of James Braley of Sand Hill, who died three years ago. At her husband's death she went to her estate at Briar Creek, near Otego, to reside with her daughter, Mrs. Ines Youmans, her only child. Mr. Truman was a nephew in the second degree of Mrs. Braley, and his mother was a niece. The deceased had led a quiet unassuming life, and was endowed with all the domestic virtues that make a home delightful and happy. She was attached to the Baptist church. [Notation: d. 1899]
Fred Stromigan, aged 38 years was shot and instantly killed by an unidentified assailant in the barn on his farm at West Kortright, Del. Co., on Christmas Eve. Mrs. Stromigan hearing an unusual noise, between 6 and 7 o'clock, in the barn, where her husband had gone to care for the stock investigated and on opening the barn door, the body of her husband fell out. She thought at first that he had been kicked by a horse. She summoned help and he was carried into the house. Dr. Cirag was called and found that life was extinct. Examination showed that a charge of buck shot had lodged in the man's side within a small radius, indicating that the firearm from which it came had been held at close range. Sheriff Vandemark, Coroner Silliman and Dist. Att'y L. O'Conner Silliman and dist. Att'y O'Connor were on the scene within a short time after the tragedy was discovered and are making every determined effort to find the murderer. A sheriff's posse and state troopers aided by blood hounds have searched the surrounding country and officers say that they have uncovered clues which appear important, and expect that an arrest will be made soon. Mr. Stromigan is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Stromigan of West Kortright, his wife and three small children. [Bainbridge Republican, Jan. 6, 1921]
Mrs. Charles Gibson died at her home on Spring street last Friday night. Death was due to pneumonia. The funeral was held at 1 o'clock Monday. Burial at Bennettsville [Chenango Co., NY]. Dr. Francis officiating. Mrs. Gibson was well and favorably known in this town. She was 38 years of age, was born in Bennettsville and was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Bradshaw, deceased, of that place and spent her girlhood days there. Besides her husband, Charles Gibson, she is survived by a son, two sisters, Misses Gertie and Clara Bradshaw, and three brothers, Lewis, Leon and Claude Bradshaw. [Bainbridge Republican, Jan. 20, 1921]
John Marvin Laraway, a highly respected and lifelong resident of this place, died at the Masonic Home in Utica, January 10, 1921. He was born in Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], March 23, 1841 son of Mr. and Mrs. John Laraway. He was twice married, his first wife being Miss Maria Avery. His second wife was Miss Josephine Warner, who died June 5, 1917. The deceased was a faithful member of the M.E. church also a loyal member of the Oxford lodge of F.&A.M. He is survived by two sons, Albert and Ralph Laraway of Utica, also two daughters, Mrs. Ruth L. Webb of Norwich and Miss Minnie T. Laraway of this village [Guilford, NY]. The remains were brought here on Wednesday from Utica where he had made his home for the past few months. Funeral was held at 2 o'clock in the Methodist church, Rev. W.S. York officiating. Interment was in Sunset Hill cemetery.---Guilford Correspondent. [Bainbridge Republican, Jan. 20, 1921]
HALE--Mrs. Philey A. Hale, wife of T.J. Hale, died at Auburn, N.Y. [Cayuga county], Feb. 4, 1886, aged 66 years. She was born in Fleming, and was married in 1844. She was converted at eighteen years of age and united with the Presbyterian church, of which she remained a consistent member eighteen years and then joined the Methodist church at Fleming. Twenty years of her married life were spent in Scipio and the remainder in Auburn. About twenty years ago she and her husband passed through a great affliction in the death of an only daughter, beloved and amiable, fitted for great usefulness, but called away early, and now she greets the mother she has waited for so long. A son only is left with our brother to mourn their great loss. The record of Sister Hale is that of a beautiful Christian life. Rev. William Searls, who was long her pastor, speaks thus of her: "I became her pastor twenty-seven years ago in Fleming; in this long number of years I have known none more faithful to the church or more devoted to God than Sister Hale. In storm or sunshine I could ever look for her in the house of the Lord, doing all in her power to help in the Master's cause. Though gone from us she still lives, for the righteous shall be had in everlasting remembrance." Her funeral was largely attended at the First Methodist Episcopal church in Auburn, and her remains were borne to Fort Hill cemetery to sleep, leaving to her family and friends the legacy of a gentle and well adorned Christian life. The fellow class leaders of Brother Hale very appropriately acted as pall bearers. Our sister will be greatly missed among her friends and in the church. Her last testimony as such as might be expected from one so devoted and pure. Her works follow her.
Sarah A., only daughter of T.J. and P.A. Hale died in Auburn, N.Y. [Cayuga Co.], Nov. 25th, 1866, aged 19 years and 19 days. Sister Hale was born in Scipo, Nov. 6th, 1847, and was converted at camp meeting in 1861, and taken into the Church by Rev. A.M. Lake, pastor of the Fleming charge at that time. On her removal to Auburn, she united with the North Street Church of which she was a faithful member until her death. Sarah was an earnest working Christian, engaging with zeal in all the holy activities of the Church. By her unassuming modesty and amiability of character, she won the regard and affection of her associates in the Church. During her painful illness she patiently suffered all the will of her blessed Savior, and spoke confidently and calmly of her home in heaven. It was a rare privilege to listen to her words of triumph, and witness her victory over death. Her mourning relatives have the deep sympathy of the Church, and rejoice that they have such a jewel in the crown of Jesus.---W.C.Steel.
Lynn H. Windsor, aged 21 years, died at his home in the town of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], Monday afternoon from lockjaw. A few days ago Lynn cut his big toe of his right foot while chopping wood, and the sore healed. Wednesday of last week his jaw began to set and a doctor was called who did everything possible to relieve him, but he steadily grew worse until death relieved his sufferings. He is survived by his wife and one child, his father Adelbert Winsor, of this town, his mother Mrs. Alice Winsor of Binghamton, six brothers, Harry and Ralph of Bainbridge, Earl of Binghamton, George, Clifford and Joseph of Rochester, two sisters Mrs. Hazel Thorp of Binghamton and Mrs. Iva Slater of Johnson City. The funeral was held from the undertaking rooms of Hastings & Colwell Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. R.F. Lesh officiating. The body was placed in the vault in Greenlawn cemetery [Bainbridge, NY] to await interment. [Notation: d. Jan. 19, 1920]
The funeral of Mrs. Judith Braley of Otego [Otsego Co., NY], was held Friday at 1 o'clock, p.m. from the residence of Elliot D. Truman, West Main street. Rev. J.E. Vassar officiated and the interment was in the family lot at Sand Hill [Unadilla, Otsego Co., NY]. Mrs. Braley, who was eighty-two years of age, came to Bainbridge last November to visit in Mr. Truman's family. Her health was delicate and it was thought the change and the pleasure of visiting her friends might revive and benefit her. She had an attack of grip in January and partially recovered from it, but her extreme feebleness combined with old age confined her to the bed a few weeks ago and she gradually grew weaker until her death Wednesday morning, March 22. Mrs. Braley was the widow of James Braley of Sand Hill, who died three years ago. At her husband's death she went to her estate at Briar Creek, near Otego, to reside with her daughter, Mrs. Ines Youmans, her only child. Mr. Truman was a nephew in the second degree of Mrs. Braley, and his mother was a niece. The deceased had led a quiet unassuming life, and was endowed with all the domestic virtues that make a home delightful and happy. She was attached to the Baptist church. [Notation: d. 1899]
Fred Stromigan, aged 38 years was shot and instantly killed by an unidentified assailant in the barn on his farm at West Kortright, Del. Co., on Christmas Eve. Mrs. Stromigan hearing an unusual noise, between 6 and 7 o'clock, in the barn, where her husband had gone to care for the stock investigated and on opening the barn door, the body of her husband fell out. She thought at first that he had been kicked by a horse. She summoned help and he was carried into the house. Dr. Cirag was called and found that life was extinct. Examination showed that a charge of buck shot had lodged in the man's side within a small radius, indicating that the firearm from which it came had been held at close range. Sheriff Vandemark, Coroner Silliman and Dist. Att'y L. O'Conner Silliman and dist. Att'y O'Connor were on the scene within a short time after the tragedy was discovered and are making every determined effort to find the murderer. A sheriff's posse and state troopers aided by blood hounds have searched the surrounding country and officers say that they have uncovered clues which appear important, and expect that an arrest will be made soon. Mr. Stromigan is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Stromigan of West Kortright, his wife and three small children. [Bainbridge Republican, Jan. 6, 1921]
Mrs. Charles Gibson died at her home on Spring street last Friday night. Death was due to pneumonia. The funeral was held at 1 o'clock Monday. Burial at Bennettsville [Chenango Co., NY]. Dr. Francis officiating. Mrs. Gibson was well and favorably known in this town. She was 38 years of age, was born in Bennettsville and was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Bradshaw, deceased, of that place and spent her girlhood days there. Besides her husband, Charles Gibson, she is survived by a son, two sisters, Misses Gertie and Clara Bradshaw, and three brothers, Lewis, Leon and Claude Bradshaw. [Bainbridge Republican, Jan. 20, 1921]
John Marvin Laraway, a highly respected and lifelong resident of this place, died at the Masonic Home in Utica, January 10, 1921. He was born in Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], March 23, 1841 son of Mr. and Mrs. John Laraway. He was twice married, his first wife being Miss Maria Avery. His second wife was Miss Josephine Warner, who died June 5, 1917. The deceased was a faithful member of the M.E. church also a loyal member of the Oxford lodge of F.&A.M. He is survived by two sons, Albert and Ralph Laraway of Utica, also two daughters, Mrs. Ruth L. Webb of Norwich and Miss Minnie T. Laraway of this village [Guilford, NY]. The remains were brought here on Wednesday from Utica where he had made his home for the past few months. Funeral was held at 2 o'clock in the Methodist church, Rev. W.S. York officiating. Interment was in Sunset Hill cemetery.---Guilford Correspondent. [Bainbridge Republican, Jan. 20, 1921]
HALE--Mrs. Philey A. Hale, wife of T.J. Hale, died at Auburn, N.Y. [Cayuga county], Feb. 4, 1886, aged 66 years. She was born in Fleming, and was married in 1844. She was converted at eighteen years of age and united with the Presbyterian church, of which she remained a consistent member eighteen years and then joined the Methodist church at Fleming. Twenty years of her married life were spent in Scipio and the remainder in Auburn. About twenty years ago she and her husband passed through a great affliction in the death of an only daughter, beloved and amiable, fitted for great usefulness, but called away early, and now she greets the mother she has waited for so long. A son only is left with our brother to mourn their great loss. The record of Sister Hale is that of a beautiful Christian life. Rev. William Searls, who was long her pastor, speaks thus of her: "I became her pastor twenty-seven years ago in Fleming; in this long number of years I have known none more faithful to the church or more devoted to God than Sister Hale. In storm or sunshine I could ever look for her in the house of the Lord, doing all in her power to help in the Master's cause. Though gone from us she still lives, for the righteous shall be had in everlasting remembrance." Her funeral was largely attended at the First Methodist Episcopal church in Auburn, and her remains were borne to Fort Hill cemetery to sleep, leaving to her family and friends the legacy of a gentle and well adorned Christian life. The fellow class leaders of Brother Hale very appropriately acted as pall bearers. Our sister will be greatly missed among her friends and in the church. Her last testimony as such as might be expected from one so devoted and pure. Her works follow her.
Sarah A., only daughter of T.J. and P.A. Hale died in Auburn, N.Y. [Cayuga Co.], Nov. 25th, 1866, aged 19 years and 19 days. Sister Hale was born in Scipo, Nov. 6th, 1847, and was converted at camp meeting in 1861, and taken into the Church by Rev. A.M. Lake, pastor of the Fleming charge at that time. On her removal to Auburn, she united with the North Street Church of which she was a faithful member until her death. Sarah was an earnest working Christian, engaging with zeal in all the holy activities of the Church. By her unassuming modesty and amiability of character, she won the regard and affection of her associates in the Church. During her painful illness she patiently suffered all the will of her blessed Savior, and spoke confidently and calmly of her home in heaven. It was a rare privilege to listen to her words of triumph, and witness her victory over death. Her mourning relatives have the deep sympathy of the Church, and rejoice that they have such a jewel in the crown of Jesus.---W.C.Steel.
Lynn H. Windsor, aged 21 years, died at his home in the town of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], Monday afternoon from lockjaw. A few days ago Lynn cut his big toe of his right foot while chopping wood, and the sore healed. Wednesday of last week his jaw began to set and a doctor was called who did everything possible to relieve him, but he steadily grew worse until death relieved his sufferings. He is survived by his wife and one child, his father Adelbert Winsor, of this town, his mother Mrs. Alice Winsor of Binghamton, six brothers, Harry and Ralph of Bainbridge, Earl of Binghamton, George, Clifford and Joseph of Rochester, two sisters Mrs. Hazel Thorp of Binghamton and Mrs. Iva Slater of Johnson City. The funeral was held from the undertaking rooms of Hastings & Colwell Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. R.F. Lesh officiating. The body was placed in the vault in Greenlawn cemetery [Bainbridge, NY] to await interment. [Notation: d. Jan. 19, 1920]
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