The Binghamton Republican of Monday announced the death of John J. Benedict, a resident of that city, which occurred last Sunday morning. His age was 40 years. We understand he died from cancer. His funeral was held from his home Wednesday afternoon and burial was made in Chenango Valley cemetery, near Binghamton. He left no family but his wife. Mr. and Mrs. Benedict were well known in this vicinity, having lived in Bainbridge and Bennettsville [Chenango Co., NY] for the most part of their lives. Mr. Benedict's mother was Miss Frances Leadbetter of this town, and Mrs. Benedict belonged to the Mc Farland family of Bennettsville. [Bainbridge Republican, Dec. 29, 1904]
Nathan Burlingame, a native and life-long resident in town, dropped dead Dec. 19, while in the barn caring for the cattle. He had been in ill health recently and was under the care of Dr. Evans of Bainbridge. He had been in the village as late as 4 p.m. He is survived by his wife and is the only surviving member of the family of Richard Burlingame. Funeral Thursday at 1 p.m., from his late home, some two miles above town, on the East side. Rev. Geo. Huntly, of Oneonta, officiating. [Bainbridge Republican, Dec. 29, 1904]
H.E. Baker, a D.&H. trainman residing with his parents at Oneonta [Otsego Co., NY], was killed Tuesday of last week at Schenectady. He was standing on a box car as the train went under the Central bridge. His head struck the bridge and he was thrown to the ground, dying instantly. His body was brought to Oneonta. Mr. Baker was twenty-three years of age, unmarried and a native of Arkville. He was a member of Company G, and during the Spanish war served with the Seventh cavalry in Cuba. [Bainbridge Republican, Dec. 29, 1904]
Mrs. Lucy C. Brasee died Thursday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. S. Dutton, aged 93 years and eight months. Funeral services Saturday from her late home, Rev. H.A Waite, officiating, burial in Glenwood [Afton, Chenango Co., NY] [Bainbridge Republican, Dec. 29, 1904]
Afton [Chenango Co., NY]: The funeral of William A. McPherson, 72, who died Friday night as the result of being attacked by an enraged bull on his farm at Wilkins Settlement, will be held at 1:30 o'clock Monday afternoon. Services will be conducted by the Rev. George A. Roberts, pastor of the Afton M.E. Church, in the Colwell funeral parlors in Bainbridge. Burial will be in the North Afton Cemetery. McPherson's son, Winfield, yesterday told the story of the attack by the bull and also related how he narrowly escaped a similar fate. The McPhersons together with Charles Chase, a hired man, were cutting corn. Winfield inquired of his father if the bull had been tied up. The elder McPherson replied that it had not and immediately proceeded to another section of the pasture to lead the bull to the barn. The next thing Winfield saw was his father's body hurtling into the air and the bull taking after him, pawing at him when he landed on the ground. Winfield and Chase ran to the injured man's aid. A the two reached the scene the bull confronted Winfield, chasing him a half-mile across the field. In the meantime Chase had obtained a gun and ran to aid the younger McPerson. Chase threw the gun to McPherson and a shot was fired into the bull's head. Three more shots were fired and the bull rolled over dead. Besides his son, Mr. McPherson is survived by one grandson, two granddaughters, two nephews and one niece. [MHD notation: 1933]
Afton [Chenango Co., NY] Alex Hand, 18, popular Afton Central High School student and president of his class, died at the home of his aunt, Mrs. Arthur Colvin on East Main Street, at 3 o'clock this morning of scarlet fever. He had only been ill for a few days. For the past few years he had resided with his aunt and attended school here. The youth was a member of the Epworth League of the Methodist Episcopal Church and was an active worker in that society. Mr. Hand was president of the sophomore class of the Afton Central School. The funeral will be held in the East Side Cemetery Saturday morning at 10:30 o'clock. A private funeral service will be held. The Rev. George A. Roberts, pastor of the Methodist Episcopal Church of Afton, will officiate. The youth was stricken ill a few days ago. [MHD notation: 1934]
Mrs. H.E. Robinson, of Hallstead, Pa., daughter of Mr. and Mrs. D.K. Shaw, of this place [Afton, Chenango Co., NY] died at her home Tuesday of gastric fever. The funeral will be held from her late home Friday, and the remains brought to Afton on train No. 6 and laid to rest in the family plot in Glenwood cemetery [Afton, NY]. She leaves a husband and two small children to mourn her sad demise. [Compiler note: Ettie A. Shaw Robinson, 1862 - 1896]
Once more we are called upon to chronicle the death of another of Afton's most highly respected citizens. At eleven o'clock Sunday night Mr. Samuel R. Smith died at his home on Spring street [Afton, Chenango Co., NY], at the age of 75 years. Deceased had been in poor health for some time past, but had gradually been failing during the past few weeks. Mr. Smith was born in Worcester, Otsego county, but had been a resident of Afton for a great many years. He was a man respected by all, and his death will be deeply felt in this community. He was an ardent member of the Afton Presbyterian church, and gave liberally toward the support of the gospel. The funeral was held from his late home this (Wednesday) afternoon at two o'clock, Rev. F.E. Walton officiating. Burial in Glenwood [Afton, NY], Funeral Director C.H Emens having charge. Deceased leaves a wife and one daughter, Mrs. Piper, of Binghamton, and one son, Sidney J. Smith, of Medina, Ohio. J.A. Decker, Chas. Decker, Wm. Partridge and Chester Benedict acted as bearers. [Compiler note: S.R. Smith, 1820-1896]
After suffering for over sixteen years with cancer in the face, Marcus F. DeLand died at his home in Coventry [Chenango Co., NY] last Thursday night. He had been a great sufferer and had employed nearly every known remedy to rid himself of that terrible disease. Nearly all of his face had been eaten away. His funeral was held Sunday, and was largely attended. Rev. B.B. Carruth officiated. The remains were laid to rest in Glenwood cemetery [Afton, NY], Funeral Director Emens having charge. His age was 55 years and 8 months. He leaves a wife and two daughters, Mrs. Frank Gurnsey and Mrs. Charles Seeley. [Compiler note: Marcus DeLand, Sept 2, 1840-May 29, 1896]
Afton [Chenango Co., NY]: The funeral of William A. McPherson, 72, who died Friday night as the result of being attacked by an enraged bull on his farm at Wilkins Settlement, will be held at 1:30 o'clock Monday afternoon. Services will be conducted by the Rev. George A. Roberts, pastor of the Afton M.E. Church, in the Colwell funeral parlors in Bainbridge. Burial will be in the North Afton Cemetery. McPherson's son, Winfield, yesterday told the story of the attack by the bull and also related how he narrowly escaped a similar fate. The McPhersons together with Charles Chase, a hired man, were cutting corn. Winfield inquired of his father if the bull had been tied up. The elder McPherson replied that it had not and immediately proceeded to another section of the pasture to lead the bull to the barn. The next thing Winfield saw was his father's body hurtling into the air and the bull taking after him, pawing at him when he landed on the ground. Winfield and Chase ran to the injured man's aid. A the two reached the scene the bull confronted Winfield, chasing him a half-mile across the field. In the meantime Chase had obtained a gun and ran to aid the younger McPerson. Chase threw the gun to McPherson and a shot was fired into the bull's head. Three more shots were fired and the bull rolled over dead. Besides his son, Mr. McPherson is survived by one grandson, two granddaughters, two nephews and one niece. [MHD notation: 1933]
Afton [Chenango Co., NY] Alex Hand, 18, popular Afton Central High School student and president of his class, died at the home of his aunt, Mrs. Arthur Colvin on East Main Street, at 3 o'clock this morning of scarlet fever. He had only been ill for a few days. For the past few years he had resided with his aunt and attended school here. The youth was a member of the Epworth League of the Methodist Episcopal Church and was an active worker in that society. Mr. Hand was president of the sophomore class of the Afton Central School. The funeral will be held in the East Side Cemetery Saturday morning at 10:30 o'clock. A private funeral service will be held. The Rev. George A. Roberts, pastor of the Methodist Episcopal Church of Afton, will officiate. The youth was stricken ill a few days ago. [MHD notation: 1934]
Mrs. H.E. Robinson, of Hallstead, Pa., daughter of Mr. and Mrs. D.K. Shaw, of this place [Afton, Chenango Co., NY] died at her home Tuesday of gastric fever. The funeral will be held from her late home Friday, and the remains brought to Afton on train No. 6 and laid to rest in the family plot in Glenwood cemetery [Afton, NY]. She leaves a husband and two small children to mourn her sad demise. [Compiler note: Ettie A. Shaw Robinson, 1862 - 1896]
Once more we are called upon to chronicle the death of another of Afton's most highly respected citizens. At eleven o'clock Sunday night Mr. Samuel R. Smith died at his home on Spring street [Afton, Chenango Co., NY], at the age of 75 years. Deceased had been in poor health for some time past, but had gradually been failing during the past few weeks. Mr. Smith was born in Worcester, Otsego county, but had been a resident of Afton for a great many years. He was a man respected by all, and his death will be deeply felt in this community. He was an ardent member of the Afton Presbyterian church, and gave liberally toward the support of the gospel. The funeral was held from his late home this (Wednesday) afternoon at two o'clock, Rev. F.E. Walton officiating. Burial in Glenwood [Afton, NY], Funeral Director C.H Emens having charge. Deceased leaves a wife and one daughter, Mrs. Piper, of Binghamton, and one son, Sidney J. Smith, of Medina, Ohio. J.A. Decker, Chas. Decker, Wm. Partridge and Chester Benedict acted as bearers. [Compiler note: S.R. Smith, 1820-1896]
After suffering for over sixteen years with cancer in the face, Marcus F. DeLand died at his home in Coventry [Chenango Co., NY] last Thursday night. He had been a great sufferer and had employed nearly every known remedy to rid himself of that terrible disease. Nearly all of his face had been eaten away. His funeral was held Sunday, and was largely attended. Rev. B.B. Carruth officiated. The remains were laid to rest in Glenwood cemetery [Afton, NY], Funeral Director Emens having charge. His age was 55 years and 8 months. He leaves a wife and two daughters, Mrs. Frank Gurnsey and Mrs. Charles Seeley. [Compiler note: Marcus DeLand, Sept 2, 1840-May 29, 1896]
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