Guilford [Chenango Co., NY]: Henry L. White died at his home near North Guilford on Feb. 13th, after a short illness, aged 73 years. Mr. White was one of Guilford's most esteemed and best known citizens. In the year 1875 he was elected to the office of assessor for his town and was continued in that office for 21 years consecutively and faithfully discharged the duties of the office without fear or favor, after which he accepted the office of railroad commissioner which office he held at the time of his death. Mr. White was born Feb. 1, 1834 on the farm where his death occurred, which has always been his home. He was married to Miss Victoria Sheldon, Feb. 1, 1860, who survives him. He is also survived by one sister, Mrs. Cordelia Reed, of Hobart, N.Y., and three children, Everett J. of Franklin, Irvin H. of Guilford, and Mrs. Florence Gibbs, of Norwich; four children died in infancy. Funeral service occurred at the home on Saturday at 1 o'clock, burial was made in the cemetery near his home. [Bainbridge Republican, Feb. 21, 1907]
Afton [Chenango Co., NY]: Mrs. Mary Taft who was visiting relatives in Otego and vicinity, died suddenly of heart disease Saturday Mar. 9th while driving in a cutter with her brother. Mrs. Taft was the mother of the late Olin Taft, of Bainbridge, and is survived by two daughters, one Mrs. Richard Burton, of Afton. Her remains were brought home Monday evening, the funeral occurring from her late home Wednesday, at 2 p.m., Rev. J.F. Shaw officiating. Interment in Glenwood cemetery [Afton, NY] by the side of her husband O.A. Taft.--Afton Cor. Mrs. Olin Taft and children, of this place, attended the funeral of her mother-in-law, Mrs. Taft held in Afton yesterday (Wednesday). [Bainbridge Republican, Mar. 14, 1907]
Juvenal Griswold, a much respected resident of this place, died March 5, 1907, at the age of 48 years. He leaves a wife, one son, Earl, two daughters, Louise and Florence, and a mother, Mrs. Frank Griswold, one brother, Artie Griswold, and three sisters to mourn his departure. The funeral was held on Saturday at his home at 11 o'clock, Rev. Livingston officiating; he was laid at rest in Sylvan Lawn cemetery at Greene [Chenango Co., nY]. Eugene Willey took charge of the funeral. [Bainbridge Republican, Mar. 14, 1907]
On Saturday, March 16, Freeman Eccleston died at his mother's home on Pearl street [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], aged 50 years. He had been a sufferer from grippe for about a week and though the attack seemed unusually severe his friends did not have any fears that he would not recover, but he dropped away suddenly. The deceased came to Bainbridge with his parents to reside about twenty years ago. He was a man of integrity, correct in habits, and very industrious. He had been connected with two industries of the place mostly through his entire residence here. The first was the Sled factory on Johnson street, now extinct, and the other the American Separator Co., on Railroad Avenue, which Mr. Eccleston became affiliated with almost from its origin about fifteen years ago. He has been retained in its service continuously, the officers of the company esteeming him highly, appreciating his reliability and daily attendance. He had the respect of all with whom he associated in his work. In the home circle there is great sorrow, the mother suffering a grief that is inconsolable. His devotion to her was so perfect, so hearty, so genuine, that his loss seems irreparable. Her friends and neighbors sympathize with her in her bereavement. The funeral was held at the home Monday afternoon, the Rev. W.A. Carrington officiating. Burial was in Green Lawn cemetery [Bainbridge, NY]. The employees of the Separator factory attended in a body and contributed handsome flowers. The bearers were D.C. Pratt W.E. Hartman, Samuel Perry, P.J. Hickey, Chas. Green and Glen Heath. Relatives from Oxford in attendance were the following: Norris Eccleston, Charles L. Eccleston, Mrs. Dr. Johnson and Edward Eccleston. The deceased is survived by his mother and two brothers, William and Ervin Eccleston. [Bainbridge Republican, Mar. 21, 1907]
Our mind has been taken back to the records of the past in Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] in the receipt of news yesterday of the recent death by apoplexy of Mrs. Ellen Bigelow Bush Matthews at her home in Winona, Minnesota, aged 76 years. The names, Bigelow and Bush, were those of prominent residents in this town seventy years ago. Mrs. Matthews was a relative of Mrs. Elizabeth Beatty of Bainbridge, the Misses Sayre, of Binghamton, and Mrs. Stella A. Yale and Miss Annah Kidder, of Washington, whose families were intimately connected by marriage. [Bainbridge Republican, Mar. 21, 1907]
Mr. and Mrs. Earl Gridley buried their only child on Sunday. Floyd was an uncommonly bright little fellow, two years old. On Wednesday he fell backwards into a pail of boiling water and was burned so severely that he died on Friday; interment in North Guilford [Chenango Co., NY]. Mr. and Mrs. Gridley have the sympathy of all in their great sorrow. [Bainbridge Republican, Mar. 21, 1907]
Oxford [Chenango Co., NY]: Mrs. Myrtle Cunningham, wife of John Cunningham, passed away Thursday morning at 2 o'clock, at the age of 43 years. She had been in poor health for a long time. She was confined to her bed two weeks. She was born in Greene [Chenango Co, NY] the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Oakley. Besides her husband, she leaves one daughter, Pauline; one son, Raymond; her mother, Mrs. Clara White of Greene; two brothers, Alonzo Oakley of Binghamton, Nathan Oakley of Greene; five sisters, Mrs. Morgan Rogers of Pasadena, Cal., Mrs. Frank Gardner of Afton, Mrs. Fred Smith of McDonough, Mrs. Lillian Allen of Davenport, and Mrs. Nelson Hawkins of Chenango Forks; also several nephews and nieces. The funeral was held Sunday afternoon at her home near Oxford, at 2 o'clock. Rev. Mr. Gates of Oxford Baptist Church officiating. Burial was in Oxford cemetery.
Afton [Chenango Co., NY]: The funeral of Mrs. Cora B. Tracy, whose death occurred this morning at her home in the Town of Coventry [Chenango Co., NY] will be held at 1:30 o'clock Friday afternoon from Tabor's Funeral Parlors in Afton. Services will be in charge of the Rev. Harry Brooks of Susquehanna, Pa., and burial will be in the family plot at Glenwood Cemetery, Afton. The deceased is survived by one son, Alfred, with whom she made her home; one daughter, Mrs. Roy Bush, Afton; one brother E.C. Merrell, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and one sister, Mrs. Raymond Sykes, Meeker, Colo. [MHD notation: 1933]
Mrs. Jacob VanWoert died at her home in this village Friday night. Deceased had been in poor health for many years, but during the past few months had gradually failed until death relieved her of her sufferings. Her age was 80 years. She leaves a husband and one son, Delos VanWoert. The funeral was held Sunday and the remains laid to rest in Glenwood cemetery [Afton, Chenango Co., NY] [Compiler note: from tombstone transcription: Sarah R. Gile wife of Jacob VanWoert, 1816 - 1896]
Gladys Hall, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hall, died suddenly Friday morning after only a few hour's illness. The funeral was held Sunday afternoon, Rev. F.E. Walton officiating. The bereaved family have the sympathy of the community in their affliction. [Compiler note: From tombstone transcription, Glenwood Cemetery, Afton, Chenango Co., NY: Gladys L., daughter of Henry W. & Estelle E. (Snow) Hall, Jan. 23, 1895 - Jan. 10, 1896]
Our readers will notice in our correspondence a reference to the death of Samuel Gilmore, one of West Bainbridge's [Chenango Co., NY] most useful and esteemed residents. Mr. Gilmore was one of Bainbridge's "war veterans". Early in the year 1862 he enlisted in the Union service and was attached to the 5th New York heavy artillery to which he continued nearly three years. The following tribute is paid to him by his soldier comrades: "Loyal to his country he was also loyal to his God. He was a Christian in camp and on the battle field; a true and faithful soldier at all times and in every place." Amid the more peaceful scenes of his later life, he afforded variance of the noble and sturdy purposes that controlled him--a soldier still, brave and true, though not warring "with carnal weapons." Mr. Gilmore was also an honored member of the H.H. Beecher Post No. 582 G.A.R. in this village and an enthusiastic worker therein. One of its earliest members, he was the first to be "mustered out of service," the first for whom "taps" have been called and the light of earth extinguished. The public funeral of this patriotic Christian soldier and citizen was held Tuesday afternoon at the M.E. church at Union valley and was attended by a large concourse of people. Large delegations from Binghamton and other places were in attendance., thereby expressing their sympathy with the bereaved and the esteem they cherished for the deceased. Rev. F.F. Hall, Mr. Gilmore's pastor conducted the services Rev F.F. Benjamin assisting, after which the body was taken in charge by the H.H. Beecher Post, and followed by a large cortege, was borne to West Bainbridge cemetery where the impressive burial service of the G.A.R. was held under the direction of the Post commander and chaplain. [Notation: Jan. 5, 1895]
Oxford [Chenango Co., NY]: Mrs. Myrtle Cunningham, wife of John Cunningham, passed away Thursday morning at 2 o'clock, at the age of 43 years. She had been in poor health for a long time. She was confined to her bed two weeks. She was born in Greene [Chenango Co, NY] the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Oakley. Besides her husband, she leaves one daughter, Pauline; one son, Raymond; her mother, Mrs. Clara White of Greene; two brothers, Alonzo Oakley of Binghamton, Nathan Oakley of Greene; five sisters, Mrs. Morgan Rogers of Pasadena, Cal., Mrs. Frank Gardner of Afton, Mrs. Fred Smith of McDonough, Mrs. Lillian Allen of Davenport, and Mrs. Nelson Hawkins of Chenango Forks; also several nephews and nieces. The funeral was held Sunday afternoon at her home near Oxford, at 2 o'clock. Rev. Mr. Gates of Oxford Baptist Church officiating. Burial was in Oxford cemetery.
Afton [Chenango Co., NY]: The funeral of Mrs. Cora B. Tracy, whose death occurred this morning at her home in the Town of Coventry [Chenango Co., NY] will be held at 1:30 o'clock Friday afternoon from Tabor's Funeral Parlors in Afton. Services will be in charge of the Rev. Harry Brooks of Susquehanna, Pa., and burial will be in the family plot at Glenwood Cemetery, Afton. The deceased is survived by one son, Alfred, with whom she made her home; one daughter, Mrs. Roy Bush, Afton; one brother E.C. Merrell, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and one sister, Mrs. Raymond Sykes, Meeker, Colo. [MHD notation: 1933]
Mrs. Jacob VanWoert died at her home in this village Friday night. Deceased had been in poor health for many years, but during the past few months had gradually failed until death relieved her of her sufferings. Her age was 80 years. She leaves a husband and one son, Delos VanWoert. The funeral was held Sunday and the remains laid to rest in Glenwood cemetery [Afton, Chenango Co., NY] [Compiler note: from tombstone transcription: Sarah R. Gile wife of Jacob VanWoert, 1816 - 1896]
Gladys Hall, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hall, died suddenly Friday morning after only a few hour's illness. The funeral was held Sunday afternoon, Rev. F.E. Walton officiating. The bereaved family have the sympathy of the community in their affliction. [Compiler note: From tombstone transcription, Glenwood Cemetery, Afton, Chenango Co., NY: Gladys L., daughter of Henry W. & Estelle E. (Snow) Hall, Jan. 23, 1895 - Jan. 10, 1896]
Our readers will notice in our correspondence a reference to the death of Samuel Gilmore, one of West Bainbridge's [Chenango Co., NY] most useful and esteemed residents. Mr. Gilmore was one of Bainbridge's "war veterans". Early in the year 1862 he enlisted in the Union service and was attached to the 5th New York heavy artillery to which he continued nearly three years. The following tribute is paid to him by his soldier comrades: "Loyal to his country he was also loyal to his God. He was a Christian in camp and on the battle field; a true and faithful soldier at all times and in every place." Amid the more peaceful scenes of his later life, he afforded variance of the noble and sturdy purposes that controlled him--a soldier still, brave and true, though not warring "with carnal weapons." Mr. Gilmore was also an honored member of the H.H. Beecher Post No. 582 G.A.R. in this village and an enthusiastic worker therein. One of its earliest members, he was the first to be "mustered out of service," the first for whom "taps" have been called and the light of earth extinguished. The public funeral of this patriotic Christian soldier and citizen was held Tuesday afternoon at the M.E. church at Union valley and was attended by a large concourse of people. Large delegations from Binghamton and other places were in attendance., thereby expressing their sympathy with the bereaved and the esteem they cherished for the deceased. Rev. F.F. Hall, Mr. Gilmore's pastor conducted the services Rev F.F. Benjamin assisting, after which the body was taken in charge by the H.H. Beecher Post, and followed by a large cortege, was borne to West Bainbridge cemetery where the impressive burial service of the G.A.R. was held under the direction of the Post commander and chaplain. [Notation: Jan. 5, 1895]
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