Mrs. Mary L. Converse, widow of the late Rufus J. Converse, died in Springfield, Mass., Saturday morning, May 8th, aged 83 years and 8 months. She is survived by four sons and two daughters, Edwin A. of Louisville, Ky., Fred J., of Boston, Mass., Eugene G., of Bridgeport, Conn., Frances B. of Albany, N.Y., Julia E. of Springfield, Mass., and Mary L. Roe of Binghamton, N.Y. Mrs. Converse was a sister of Mrs. Elisha Warren and Mrs. George Salisbury of this village, both deceased, and aunt of Mrs. Jesse Anderson of Lestershire. She had been a resident of Coventry [Chenango Co., NY] in her girlhood days. Mrs. Converse was an invalid for many months and the release from the extreme pain and suffering which she had borne with great patience and fortitude, came, it seemed, in answer to her earnest prayer, for the end came peacefully and as the day was breaking her spirit entered into awakening of the new and higher life for which she had so longed. To her it was a gladsome going home. To the loved ones left behind, particularly to the devoted daughter Julia, whose untiring devotion and loving care for the aged mother for long weary moments, it meant the severing the strongest and sweetest ties of earth. Truly the memory of her is blessed. Interment was made in the cemetery at Coventry, Rev. Joslyn officiated. [Bainbridge Republican, May 13, 1915]
Arthur D. Bird, son of Editor Arthur Bird of the Sidney Record, a resident of Sidney [Delaware Co., NY] for 32 years and connected with the Record office for 24 years, died at his home Friday morning at 4:15 o'clock after a long illness dating from November last. The funeral services were held Sunday at 3 p.m. from the Congregational church, conducted by Rev. Orville T. Fletcher and the Sidney Knights of Pythias, and the Sidney Fire Department of which the deceased had long been a member attended. Mr. Bird was a native of Jeffersonville, Sullivan county, and was 39 years of age. He is survived by his wife, Favie, and a daughter, Gladys, his father and stepmother, by three brothers, Clarence E., and George Bird of Sidney, and Frank Bird of Norwich, and by one sister, Mrs. Charles Law of Seattle, Wash. Mr. Bird in addition to the organizations mentioned was long a member of the Sidney Military Band. He was a genial big hearted fellow, ever willing to do kindnesses for others and all who knew him mourn his early death. [Bainbridge Republican, May 13, 1915]
Miss Grace Hartwell and Miss Catherine Bentley were killed on the crossing of the highway and the Lackawanna tracks at the Galena station on Monday afternoon at 5 o'clock by being struck by the north bound afternoon mail train in charge of Conductor William Chase of Utica. Miss Hartwell who was about 36 years of age and accompanied by her aunt, Miss Catherine Bentley, aged about 75 years of age, drove to the Galena station to deliver a crate of eggs and while the eggs were being received by the station agent the train which does not stop at Galena whistled on the curve several hundred feet below the depot. Miss Hartwell was driving a young horse that was afraid of trains and turned her horse about and drove rapidly away from the station and toward the Lackawanna tracks. As the train touched the crossing the horse jumped in front of it and was thrown onto the cowcatcher while the rig and the women were ground under the wheels. For more than 50 feet along the track, the splintering buggy and the women were carried before they were thrown aside by the slowing train and were left lifeless about a dozen feet apart close by the track while the buggy was thrown down the embankment. The horse then rolled from the cowcatcher and as it was dragged down the tracks about 300 feet was cut in two and rolled away as the train came to a stand still.[Bainbridge Republican, May 13, 1915]
Wednesday, June 2, at Daytona, Florida, occurred the death of James L. Phelps of Sidney [Delaware Co., NY], at the age of 75 years. His death came at the end of a long and painful illness beginning about two years ago when he was thrown from his wagon and injured, his horse, running away on Main street in Sidney. His body arrived in Sidney Sunday and his funeral was held Tuesday afternoon. His remains were accompanied from Florida by his relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Douglass, who have been with him during his last illness, administering every comfort that was possible to give. The party went south in November going to West Palm Beach where they remained until May 1st then going to Daytona where they remained until the death of Mr. Phelps. Mr. Phelps was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Burr Phelps, who were natives of Dutchess county. They moved to this section early in life and James L. Phelps was born in this vicinity and lived in Sidney and nearby all his life. For over 50 years he lived on the homestead farm in the Unadilla valley and on the death of his wife about five years ago, which was shortly preceded by that of his brother, Horace G. Phelps, he moved to Sidney. He was twice married. His first wife was Miss Laura Douglass of the town of Bainbridge, and whose death occurred about 20 years ago. He was later united in marriage to Mrs. Olivia Bolt of Masonville, whose death occurred about five years ago. In his parent's family there were seven brothers and four sisters, all but one of whom have passed to the great beyond. His brother Milo Phelps of Sidney is now the only immediate survivor. He is also survived by a granddaughter, Miss Laura Hull, who is attending Holyoke college and numerous nieces and nephews. [Bainbridge Republican, June 10, 1915]
The funeral services of Mrs. Geo. Manzer were held in Sidney Center M.E. church Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock. The services were in charge of Rev. Frank James and were attended by a large number of relatives and friends. The interment was made in the village cemetery. Mrs. Manzer was taken with a serious illness Tuesday of last week. The best medical skill was secured to minister to her but the end of life had come and she peacefully passed away Friday evening June 11, 1915. Mrs. Manzer was the wife of Mrs. George Manzer formerly one of our successful and prosperous business men. He sold out his interest here a few weeks ago and moved to Schenevus, N.Y., where his son Floyd is conducting a successful business. The deceased friend was a woman of retiring disposition but possessed those qualities of character that made her life pure, true and useful. She was a faithful and consistent member of the Methodist Episcopal church of this village, and was respected by all who knew her. Mr. Manzer and his family have sustained a serious loss in the death of this faithful Christian woman. The many friends of these bereaved people join in expressing their deepest sympathy for them in this the hour of their great loss and grief. [Bainbridge Republican, June 17, 1915]
The funeral of Charles Simpson of Egert avenue, Brooklyn, was held in this village [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY] Wednesday morning at 11:30 o'clock, Rev Frank James officiating and burial was made in Green Lawn cemetery [Bainbridge, NY]. Mr. Simpson was ill but a week and his death at the age of 46 years was a shock to his many friends here as well as to his relatives. He was the son of the late Andrew E. and Josephine Frisbury Simpson who were old residents of Bainbridge. Mr. Simpson is survived by two sisters and three brothers: Mrs. Christine J. Gustafson of Miller street, Norwich, Mrs. Gertrude Jacobson of Brooklyn, Dr. John F. Simpson of Brooklyn, who is now in California attending the exposition, Seymour Simpson of Brooklyn, and George Simpson of Orby Hogen, Kinna, Sweden. [Bainbridge Republican, June 17, 1915]
Dr. E.D. Ireland, a foremost Hannibal citizen, and a practicing dentist here for thirty-five years, died at 12:20 o'clock this morning at the Levering hospital where he was removed, following his arrival from the Mayo Brothers' sanitarium at Rochester, Minn. He had been in a critical condition for the last few weeks and his demise was not unexpected. He had been in poor health for about a year. He was born in Bainbridge, N.Y., August 20, 1842, and came to Hannibal in 1880. He engaged in the practice of dentistry here about severn years ago. Dr. E.W. Searfoss bought a part interest in the firm. Recently Dr. Searfoss purchased the interest of Dr. Ireland. His widow and one daughter, Mrs. Van M. Smith of Boston Mass., are the immediate surviving relatives. Dr. Ireland was a member of Coeurde Leon lodge, no. 11, Knights of Pythias and Hannibal Lodge, No. 1198, B.P.O.E. The body was removed to O'Donnell's undertaking parlors on South Fifth street. Dr. Ireland was one of the best known citizens and possessed an almost countless number of friends. He had always been identified with the best interests of the city. The funeral will be held at 2:30 o'clock Monday afternoon from the Trinity Episcopal church, conducted by the rector, Rev. Van Elden. The place of burial has not been decided upon. The body will lie in state at O'Donnell's chapel from 2 to 5 o'clock, Sunday afternoon--The Hannibal (Mo.) Courier-Post of Saturday, July 24. Captain O.B. Ireland of this village is a brother of the deceased. [Bainbridge Republican, Aug. 5, 1915]
The remains of Dr. Elbert D. Ireland who died in Hannibal, Mis., on July 25th reached Bainbridge yesterday morning and were taken to Kark's undertaking rooms. Burial was in Union Valley this (Thursday) morning at ten o'clock with short service at the grave. Mr. Ireland was 72 years of age and his death was due to pneumonia. He was born here leaving for the West over forty years ago. When a young man and after entering the profession of dentistry, he practiced in this village for a time. In the western city of Hannibal where he lofted he became prosperous and influential. He was the Brother of Winfield Ireland, O.B. Ireland and W.H. Ireland of this place. Other brothers and a sister besides a daughter, Mrs Smith, of Boston, survive. [Bainbridge Republican, July 29, 1915]
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