Mrs. Amelia Butts Wetmore of South Main street, this village [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], died early Monday morning last, while in her 86th year, from heart disease, after an illness of over a year. She was the widow of the late James K. Wetmore, President of the First National Bank of this village, and for a long time a prominent and influential citizen of this village, who died suddenly August 1, 1899, at the advanced age of 80 years. Mrs. Wetmore lived with her only daughter, Angelia W Winsor, and they were inseparable companions, the latter giving her mother the most affectionate attention and care, administering to her during the period of her illness and suffering in a manner which softened the shadows of death as they crept upon her. The deceased was a most highly esteemed lady, and had been a prominent resident of Bainbridge since the year 1866, when she moved here with her husband, occupying ever since, the home which Mr. Wetmore built that year on the lot situate on the corner of South Main and Scott streets. She was born January 11, 1826, at Kortright, Delaware county, and was one of nine children, all of whom have died. Her parents were Harry and Sally Butts. She was married in 1847, and previous to coming to Bainbridge, resided at Davenport Center and Oneonta. She is survived by an only daughter, Mrs. Angelia W. Winsor, whose husband, George L. Winsor, Esq., died in 1878. Others who survive are nieces, Mrs. A.J. Corbin, of New York city, Mrs. J.W. Kelsey and Miss Virginia Butts of Orange, N.J., Mrs. Wm. E. Hill of Oneonta, and nephews, Charles R. Briggs of Bainbridge, Geo. M. Butts of Bloomville, and E.J. Brownell of Delhi. The funeral services were held at the home Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, conducted by Rev. J.S. Crompton of Binghamton, who was a former pastor of the Methodist Church of this village, of which the deceased was a member. The services were also assisted by Rev. L.L. Weller, rector of St. Peter's church, who sang a beautiful selection. The interment was in St. Peter's cemetery [Bainbridge, NY] in the family lot. [Bainbridge Republican, Nov. 2, 1911]
James Watson, for 45 years with the Lackawana railroad company as an engineer most of the time, died at his home in Binghamton [Broome Co. NY], Thursday, October 19th, aged 79 years. His first railroading was with the Camben and Amboy road, commencing at the age of 18 years and at a time when the engineer did his own firing. He also fired and ran the famous old "John Bull" engine. Mr. Watson ran the first passenger train on the Utica division of the Lackawanna. [Bainbridge Republican, Nov. 2, 1911
Mrs. Jennie Smith died at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Lyon at West Bainbridge, Saturday, January 7, after a brief but severe illness. Mrs. Smith was born in the town of Coventry [Chenango Co., NY] and was 59 years of age. She buried her husband, Lyman Smith, several years ago and after his death she remained on their farm at West Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY]. When her last illness came she was living alone, but was taken to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lyon, relatives of her deceased husband, and tenderly cared for until death came. deceased was for many years a faithful and consistent member of the West Bainbridge Baptist church and was deeply interested in its welfare. Funeral services were held Monday at noon from the home which she passed away. There was a large attendance. Rev. H.T. Hill officiated. Interment was at the West Bainbridge cemetery. [Bainbridge Republican, Jan. 12, 1911]
After two weeks of intense suffering from pneumonia, Lucina Post, beloved wife of Simeon A. Turner of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], passed peacefully from her earthly home into heavenly rest, Dec. 30. She was the daughter of Deacon and Mrs. Martin Post of West Bainbridge and was born Aug. 7, 1835. She was a successful teacher in the West and in her native state for several years. Her home was in West Bainbridge until she was united in marriage Oct. 6, 1868, to Simeon A. Turner of East Oxford, where they lived at her husband's old homestead for a number of years. They had for a few years past lived in Oxford near the W.R.C. Home. Mrs. Turner was a woman of strong religious convictions and a rigid sense of duty and love ever controlled her conduct. Possessed of a kind and sympathetic nature, the sick or afflicted found much help and comfort in her cheerful ministrations; and to those with whom she came in contact she was a tender and loving friend, with always a kind and appreciative word for all. The funeral was conducted at her late home, Monday, Jan. 2, by Rev. A.R. Gates, pastor of the Baptist church, of which the deceased and her husband had been active and faithful members for many years. "A Virtuous Women" described in Proverbs 31, and read at the funeral, was a fitting tribute to the life and character of the deceased. Burial in Oxford Riverview cemetery. She is survived by her husband and three children, Hubert Turner of Flushing, L.I., Katherine Turner of Binghamton, and Martha, wife of Leland Smith of Oxford, all of whom indeed rise up and call her blessed. She is also survived by two brothers, Edward Post of Missouri, Hubert Post of Norwich, and three sisters Mrs. Delia Hill of Texas, Mrs. Celestia Coulter of Nebraska, and Mrs. Edson Landers of Afton, and by four grandchildren. She had been greatly interested in preparations for Christmas, and before this illness had already addressed cards to numerous friends and relatives, and had sat up late the night before she was stricken with the fatal illness, to compete some plans for brightening her grandchildren's Christmas. In her death the church loses a valued member; the neighborhood a kind and helpful friend; the children a devoted mother. But the loss fails most heavily on her bereaved companion who in his crippled condition for several years has been more than ever dependent on her loving ministrations. [Bainbridge Republican, Jan. 12, 1911]
HANCOCK: Miss Bertha G. Hancock was born in Bainbridge, N.Y. [Chenango Co.], July 8, 1877, and died at the home of her parents in the same place, Jan. 20, 1895. She was the youngest child of Mr. and Mrs. Isaac G. Hancock. She was converted when but a child and united with the Methodist Episcopal Church, of which she continued a devoted and earnest member, and was for some time church organist. She was a member of the Epworth League, being secretary at the time of her death. In the community as well as in the church and in her home she will be sorely missed, for she was a young woman of rare beauty of character. The large concourse of people which filled the church to overflowing at the time of her funeral testified to the esteem in which she was held by the community. Love for her was also shown by many beautiful floral tributes. [Notation: 1896]
The funeral of Miss Bertha G. Hancock was held at the M.E. church, Wednesday, at 10:30 o'clock, Rev. T.F. Hall her pastor, officiating. The very large concourse of people which filled the church to overflowing testified to the esteem in which she was held by the community. The organ at which she used to preside was tastefully draped, and back of the orchestra was this motto in beautiful design, "With the Heavenly Choir." Mrs. Hager of Afton, her music teacher, presided at the organ. Three beautiful and appropriate pieces were rendered by the M.E. choir. The Epworth League attended in a body, led by the president, W.H. Pearce. The Sunday school was well represented. There were also present, delegations from the Union school of which she was a much loved student, from the "King's Daughters" and from the mission Bank of the M.E. church of which she was for some time president. Love for her was also shown by beautiful floral offerings; a pillow bearing her name from the Epworth League, a crown from the Sunday school, a lyre from the Academy, a cross from the "King's Daughters" and many cut flowers from personal friends. Added to these were tears of sorrow and expressions of regret. All present were mourners. A number of her friends were present from out of town. Her remains were laid at rest in the Episcopal cemetery. May God comfort and bless the sorrowing ones. [Notation: Jan. 1896]
After a long, distressing illness Mr. James Yale passed to a peaceful rest, April 9th, aged 71 years. He was born in Guilford [Chenango Co., NY] Oct. 7, 1824, and lived the greater part of his life upon the same farm, being the home where his father settled in early life. He was the last of his family, all having died. Mr. Yale was widely known, being interested in so many industries of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], an officer in the National Bank and an upright honest citizen. He had been deacon of the Baptist church here 12 years, always faithful to all the appointments of the church and above all else enjoyed the singing as very few do. He sang in the choir as long as he went to church, and after his failing health wanted some one to sing to him. His funeral was largely attended Sunday afternoon, services conducted by Mr. Edwards of Colgate University, burial in the Cooper cemetery. The friends from out of town who attended the funeral were: Mr. and Mrs. Stockwell of Hammonton, N.J., Mrs. B.O. Rockwell of Bloomingdale, Mich., Mr. Keyes of the Oneonta bank, Mrs. Samuel Martin of Greene, Mrs. O.D. Merchant of Guilford, Mrs. Watrous of Binghamton, Mr. and Mrs. A. Robertson of Masonville, and Mrs. Crain of Harpursville. [Notation: about 1891]
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