Mr. C.R. Taggart, who was injured by falling on the ice recently, died Friday morning, passing away very quietly with but little suffering, he was 91 years old. He moved here from Coventry [Chenango Co., NY] seventeen years ago and in his quiet ways endeared himself to all who became acquainted with him, a faithful member of the Presbyterian church, where he will be badly missed. He is survived by a daughter, Alice, who lived with him and one son, Frank R. Taggart, of Nineveh. The funeral was held Tuesday from his late home, the Rev. J.F. Shaw officiating, burial in Nineveh cemetery. Henry Jones, of Bainbridge, was in attendance at the funeral and F. Egerton, of Binghamton. [Bainbridge Republican, Mar. 28, 1907]
At the home of her daughter, Mrs. Frank Peck, on North Main street [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], Mrs. Hepzibah S. Richardson died, last Friday morning, in her 85th year. She had been ill for the last three months, gradually failing from old age and the hardening of the arteries. The deceased was the widow of Joseph Richardson, a prominent business man, of Killawog, Broome county. He died nearly twenty years ago. The wife had remained at the homestead until coming to her daughter's home in Bainbridge one year and a half ago. She was a most estimable woman, of gentle and lovable disposition and manner, yet firm in all the noble principles of womanhood. Her influence for good was faithfully demonstrated in her home town, Killawog, where everyone was her friend. She was a steadfast worker in the Baptist church of which she had been a member for fifty years. In her active life she had been an inspiration to the pastor by her energetic assistance and encouragement and in drawing the young people to the aid of the church. Mrs. Richardson has left a memory that is a benediction to all with whom she associated in her long life. Brief services were held at Mr. Peck's home on Saturday noon, conducted by the Rev. W.A. Carrington when the remains were taken to Killawog by car and an extended service held Sunday afternoon in the church where she had worshiped for many years. The interment took place at Marathon [Cortland Co., NY]. Mrs. Richardson is survived, besides the daughter in Bainbridge, by one son, Edgar J. Richardson, of Killawog. [Bainbridge Republican, Mar. 28, 1907]
Mrs. E.S. Loveland, a wealthy and prominent woman of Oneonta [Otsego Co., NY], was instantly killed Sunday afternoon while operating a new automobile which had been delivered to her Saturday. In attempting to turn around on Chestnut street Mrs. Loveland unintentionally turned on full power, and the car shot across the sidewalk and plunged over a stone wall that crowns a twenty foot embankment. Mrs. Loveland was thrown from the car as it dropped to the ground and her neck was broken. Mrs. Loveland's daughter, Mrs. J.R. Bickford, of Boston, who occupied the car with her mother, escaped with slight bruises. Mrs. Loveland was about 62 years of age. Her husband died 25 years ago. She leaves two daughters, Mrs. F.D. Watkeys, of Oneonta, and Mr. J.R. Bickford of Boston. The deceased was a niece of the late C.P. Huntington. [Bainbridge Republican, April 4, 1907]
Mrs. George Baker died Saturday afternoon, April 6, 1907, at her home on upper West Main street, aged 64 years. Her disease was liver trouble. The remains were taken to St. Peter's church Monday morning, where the burial service was read by the rector, Rev. Wilson E. Tanner. The interment was made in the West Bainbridge cemetery. The deceased is survived by her husband and four children; three daughters, Mrs. Daniel Hackett, of Coventry, Mrs. Burt Hurlburt, of Guilford, and Miss Mary Baker, of Bainbridge; one son, Fred Baker, of Belden. [Bainbridge Republican, Apr. 11, 1907]
Mr. and Mrs. Erastus Whiting of East Main street, were at Guilford Center [-Chenango Co., NY], Wednesday, in attendance at the funeral of Mr. Whiting's mother, Mrs. Emaline P. Whiting, who died Monday in Middletown, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Andrew Brown, aged 81 years. Rev. A.C. Salls was the officiating clergyman. Interment was made beside the husband and three children. Guilford Center was the home of the Whiting family formerly, whose ancestors generations back had settled that section. They came from England originally and had an aristocratic lineage. Besides Mr. and Mrs. Erastus Whiting of Bainbridge, the deceased has a nephew residing here, Mr. Geo. A. Ives; also two brothers, Lewis A. Ives, of Guilford, and Rufus S. Ives, of Sidney. Mrs. Whiting was one of the very oldest members of the Guilford Congregational Church, and held in the highest esteem in her home town, Guilford Centre, and also with the many with whom she associated in Middletown. [Bainbridge Republican, Apr. 18, 1907]
Carrie W., wife of Charles W. Sampson, died at her home at Hambletville [Delaware Co., NY] on Friday, February 5th, of heart trouble, aged 57 years. The funeral and burial was at Hambletville yesterday. Never has the large community in which she lived been more deeply moved by sorrow than upon Friday morning last when it became known that Mrs. Charles W. Sampson had suddenly vanished into the great unknown. For two years she had been afflicted with very poor health, but for the past six months had been so steadily gaining strength that hopes were bright for complete recovery; and her sudden passing came as a distinct shock. Her heart had seemed to say, "I must needs have rest." Not alone among neighbors at Hambletville was there surprise and grief, but at Deposit where for many years she had been held in such high esteem, and even in a wider area wherever there were friends and acquaintances, for it was her rare privilege to be of that select few of whom it is said none know except to love, nor name except in praise. Caroline Wheeler first saw the light of day Oct. 15, 1867, at China, N.Y., her parents being William and Elizabeth Axtell Wheeler, descendants of old pioneer stock. Like other children of the rural districts she attended first the school in her locality and when a girl in her teens came with a contingent from China to the Deposit High School in the inspirational days of Prof. Reuben L. Maynard, graduating with the class of 1888. As one saw her even in those early years, the mental comment was, "Not like other girls," for about her was that quiet deportment, that sweet, womanly dignity which set her apart from the mass of her age and sex. After a brief period of teaching she entered the State Normal School at Oneonta, N.Y., to complete preparation for her chosen life work; finished the course with credit, and was graduated a member of the class of 1894. A lucrative position in the vicinity of New York city was tendered her, but owing to her mother's much impaired health she rejected this flattering offer, and in that spirit of self sacrifice which imbued her every act, accepted a lesser position in proximity to her home. For about 14 years she labored in the school room, and that she was eminently successful is attested by superintendents and others who were close observers of her work. On Christmas day, 1897, Carrie Wheeler was united in marriage with one who had been her schoolmate in Deposit High School days; and from that golden hour, through years to that last sad morning when his lease upon her tender heart expired, she was to Charles Sampson all a wife could be, faithful, kindly affectioned, his true helpmate in the making of a home and a life. How truly was it said of her that she deserved the best; that no truer friend or kinder neighbor ever lived. In tender reminiscence the writer recalls a time long years ago when a schoolmate was crushed by a cruel blow, and Carrie Wheeler came in all her sweetness speaking words of comfort, a balm to the torturing wound. Seven years of constant devotion she gave her aged mother; likewise ministering for two years to her afflicted sister. Time and talent she spent freely for the betterment of the community, of which she was an integral and vital part; and in reverence for the deeds of heroic sires and in loyalty to the Stars and Stripes, she became a member of that most nobly patriotic society, The Daughter of the American Revolution. To mourn she leaves her deeply afflicted husband, one brother, Joseph Wheeler, many kindred and close personal friends.
Ah! broken is the golden bow!
The spirit flown forever;
Let the bell toll,
A saintly soul
Floats on the Stygian River.
In the cemetery at Hambletville, N.Y., where lies the dust of loved ones, she sleeps in that long unwaking sleep. In years that are to come many will come to that hallowed spot, saying "Here lies one who wrought lovingly and fought valiantly." This her sure reward, the well done of the Infinite.---Sarah Smith Holloway. [MHD comment: 1926]
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