Coventryville [Chenango Co., NY]: George Niven, who had been suffering the past year from the effects of a shock, passed away Tuesday night and the burial was held at his late home Saturday, Rev. G.P. Linderman of the Congregational church, officiating. Interment at Coventry. The deceased was nearly 60 years of age, and was a kind neighbor and much respected citizen. He is survived by his widow and two children, Edna Niven and Mrs. Arthur Hunt, and two grandchildren and one sister, Mrs. Ella Truesdall. [Bainbridge Republican, Jan. 12, 1911]
Coventryville [Chenango Co., NY]: The Southworth household has been unusually saddened by the death of three of its members within a week. The death of Mrs. Southworth and little grandson was mentioned last week; and the bereaved husband, T.A. Southworth, passed away Thursday at the age of 67 years. The funeral was held at his late home in Coventry Sunday and burial in the Coventry cemetery. He is survived by his two sons. Guy and Ray and a brother, John, of Coventry, and a sister in Cincinnatus, who have the sympathy of a large circle of friends, Mr. Southworth and family lived here for many years, but three years ago Mr. and Mrs. Southworth moved to Coventry. Mr. Southworth was a man who was highly respected by his townsmen and neighbors. [Bainbridge Republican, Jan. 12, 1911]
Charles M. Priest, a prominent resident and business man of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], died Monday evening last. The following tribute to this most worthy citizen is from the pen of Rev. John Treve Barber, who was pastor of the Bainbridge Baptist church twenty years ago, and a most intimate friend of Mr. Priest: Charles Martin Priest, son of Herman H. Priest and Martha T. Neff was born in the town of Bainbridge May 14, 1834. In the early life of the subject of this notice the family moved to East Guilford and afterward to Masonville, where he worked with his father at carriage building and in other ways. On Dec. 31, 1867, he married Jane E., daughter of Samuel and Augusta Corbin and the issue of this marriage was Helen A., Samuel C. who died in infancy, and Josephine M. Mr. and Mrs. Priest came to Bainbridge about 40 years ago, where Mr. Priest established a general store, in which he continued until the time of his death. Here, he soon took an active interest in village affairs sometimes as president of the village board and in other important positions of trust. He had a remarkable record as president of the board of education having filled that position for the period of 33 years; and to his judicious enterprise and constant supervision the development and success of the Bainbridge school is largely due. With gradual enlargement of business interests came also the enlargement of his benevolent activities which, though unobtrusive, were left in many private circles as well as in public and religious relationships. It was in accordance with his modesty of nature and quiet reserve that the expression of his religious life took the form of deeds more than of words, acting as he sought to do upon the fundamental truths of Christianity and of righteousness. His wise conservatism and admirable discretion caused him to be often approached for counsel in public and in private affairs, and remembrances of his kindly personal interest are cherished in many hearts. He was conspicuous for the systematic and orderly conduct of life and of his domestic relationships it is difficult to speak, not alone because of their sanctity, but also because an attempt to indicate the measure of approach to the ideal might appear to some, as simple adulation. Quiet and true, the hearts of his family and of his friends safely trusted in him. in recent years growing infirmities prevented his appearance in public assemblies and his brave conflict with approaching disease was the quiet and silent conflict of which few could be aware; but at last the wearied and enfeebled powers gave way and on the evening of Monday, Jan. 16, he sank to rest. He is survived by his wife and two daughters, Helen A., wife of Frank Barber of Warwick, N.Y., and Josephine M., wife of George Whitman of Morris, N.Y.; by two grandchildren, Helene M. Barber and Charles H. Whitman; by two brothers, Augustus A. of Bainbridge, and William A of Masonville; also by four sister, Mrs. Chester Potter and Mrs. T.H. Lewis of Sidney, N.Y., Mrs. Allen Humphrey of Bainbridge, and Mrs. A.G. Burlingame of Findlay, Ohio. Funeral services at the home will be conducted by Rev. John T. Barber of Northville, N.Y., at 2 p.m. today, music being furnished by a quartette of the Woman's Club of this village, of which Mrs. Priest is a member. Interment will be made in the Episcopal cemetery and the services at the grave will be conducted by Susquehanna Lodge, F.&A.M., No. 167. [Bainbridge Republican, Jan. 19, 1911]
Guilford [Chenango Co.. NY]: The funeral services of Sarah Moses Moore were held Thursday afternoon at the home of her parents, Mr.and Mrs. Jonah Moses, conducted by Rev. H.W. Little of Christ's church. The interment took place in Guilford Sunset Hill cemetery. Besides her parents and husband, Mrs. Moore is survived by two small daughters, four sisters, Mrs. Ernest Day, Mrs. Phetteplace, of Norwich, Mrs. Munn of Walton, and Miss Margaret Moses of Guilford, also two brothers, Albert and Jesse Moses of Guilford. Mrs. Moore was about forty years of age. In 1904 she was united in marriage to Haydon Moore of San Juan, Porto Rico. For the last year and a half on account of ill health she had remained north, residing most of the time in Norwich with her sisters. Mrs. Moore was a graduate of the Oneonta Normal School and for several years before her marriage had occupied a position as teacher in Porto Rico. [Bainbridge Republican, an. 26, 1911]
Mrs. Catherine Vandewarker died Tuesday evening at eleven o'clock at the home of her son, George Vandewarker, in Bennettsville [Chenango Co., NY], aged 86 years. Mrs. Vandewarker, who was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Chrisman, was born in the town of Bainbridge and had passed her entire life in this town, living most of the time at Bennettsville. She is survived by two sons, George Vandewarker of Bennettsville, William Vandewarker of Norwich, and three daughters, Mrs. Henry Fisher, of Oneonta, Mrs. Clarence Greek, of Guilford, and Mrs. Josephine Quinn, who is supposed to be living in the State of Pennsylvania, but whose present address is unknown. The funeral will be held Friday afternoon at one o'clock at the home in Bennettsville. [Bainbridge Republican, Feb. 2, 1911]
The remains of William Voegelin who was killed in Binghamton [Broome Co., NY], Saturday morning were brought through here Wednesday morning and then taken to Masonville [Delaware Co., NY] for burial, his former home. He has a son Charles E. a barkeeper at the Park Hotel, besides one other son, William F., of Binghamton, and a daughter of Chicopee Falls, Mass., He resided at 30 Robinson street, and was a retired shoemaker, aged 72 years. Mr. Voegelin started eastward on Robinson street for his usual walk Saturday. When he came to the D.&H. tracks at about 10 o'clock the wind had him struggling so hard to keep his feet that he did not notice an approaching train. As No. 17 bore down on the crossing the engineer saw in his path the old man, who was pushing along in the heavy wind with his head lowered, just about to step in front of the engine. Mr. Voegelin walked into the engine. Several bones were broken and he died almost instantly. Coroner Hooks had the body removed to Cornell's undertaking rooms. [Bainbridge Republican, Feb. 2, 1911]
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