The Gazette of Whitewater, Wis., in its issue of August 3d, announced the death in that city of a former resident of Bainbridge, Mrs. Mary Chaffee Schrom, wife of James B. Schrom, son of the late Col. Hiram Schrom, of this village, which occurred July 29th, 1905. The father of the deceased, Mr. Chaffee, was, not far from sixty years ago, the landlord of the Central House of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], in those times called a tavern. It was a good public house, excellently well kept by Mr. Chaffee. His daughter, the deceased, is well remembered by many citizens of this place as a most estimable and attractive young lady. The Gazette says "Mrs. Schrom was a woman of many noble qualities, a sincere Christian, a devoted mother and a good friend. She was especially devoted to her home and children." She is survived by one son and three daughters. She was a member of St. Luke's Episcopal church of Whitewater. Her age was about 70 years. [Bainbridge Republican, Aug. 17, 1905]
Daniel Beecher died Friday, Sept. 8, 1905, at his home on Pleasant Ave. [Afton, Chenango Co., NY] the result of injuries sustained ten weeks ago. His age was 87 years, 6 months. Up to the time of his injury he had retained his useful vigor and faculties remarkably for his years, and it was a pleasure for his friends to listen to his talks of the country and people of his youth, being a native and lifelong resident of Coventry [Chenango Co., NY] with the exception of the past two years, living with his daughter, Mrs. H.L. Tower, in this village. A retentive memory and close observer, not much escaped him and for his amusement he had written a short history of the Beecher family who were quite numerous and many of them closely identified with the early days of Coventry. He was a brother of the late Dr. Beecher, of Norwich and Julius Beecher, of Wellsville. He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. H.L. Tower, of Afton, one sister, Mrs. Jane Hoyt, of Kingston, and one brother, Hector Beecher, of Norwich. Funeral was held from his late home, services conducted by the Rev. J.L Shaw. His remains were taken to Coventry for burial in the family plot, and another service was held in the Presbyterian church at that place according to the wish of his many Coventry friends....[Bainbridge Republican, Sept. 14, 1905]
Coventryville [Chenango Co., NY]: Leroy B. Miles was thrown from his milk wagon one day last summer and received injuries from which he had suffered intensely much of the time since until he passed peacefully away from earth's cares and suffering last Friday night, at the age of 73 years, nearly all of which time he had resided in town and had for years conducted the hotel at the Ville. The funeral was attended from his late residence on Monday, Rev. J. Merriam, of Coventry, officiating in the absence of the pastor here. Burial in the cemetery here. ...The immediate family who are left to mourn the loss of the deceased are his widow and one son, L.A. Miles. [Bainbridge Republican, Sept. 21, 1905]
B.A. Colwell, of North Sanford [Broome Co., NY] died Monday evening as a result of injuries received last Saturday. He was at work making some repairs to his barn and was found on the ground unconscious with his skull crushed. It is supposed that he fell from the driveway leading into the upper part of the barn. Mr. Colwell was a man of the highest character and enjoyed the respect and esteem of all who knew him. He is survived by a wife and three sons. [Bainbridge Republican, Sept. 21, 1905]
Rev. Edwin Lee Tanner, rector of St Ann's church, Afton [Chenango Co., NY], and St. Luke's Harpursville [Broome Co., NY], died suddenly last Friday night from apoplexy, at the Rectory in Bainbridge. For some years Mr. Tanner had been in poor health but had been able to attend to his duties. He was about as usual Friday, but was stricken at 5:30 p.m. and died at 12 o'clock the same night. Complying with the request of the editor of this paper I take great pleasure in giving to his friends some idea of the life and ability of my dear friend and brother, the Rev. Edwin Lee Tanner, while personally deeply lamenting his sudden departure from our midst. Born some forty odd years ago in Richmond, Va., in his early life after graduating from college he thought of the ministry as a profession but later on became enamored of the stage. His first engagement was with the great Tragedian John McCullough and the following season he traveled in the support of Mr. Frank C. Bangs in whose company I had also secured an engagement. Rooming together by mutual agreement we soon became fast friends, and attending church regularly in our travels we little dreamed that nearly twenty years after we should successively become Rectors of the same parish. The following season we drifted apart (as actors commonly do) and while in touch through correspondence we never acted together again. In due course Mr. Tanner appeared in support of Mrs. D.P. Bowers, Messrs. Frederick Warde and Louis James, Mr. Walker Whiteside and others. In all these engagements Mr. Tanner showed his great ability as a Shakespearian comedian and character actor attaining much success in the characters of Roderigo, Launcelot, Gobbo and Francis in Henry IV, in which part he shared honors with the star. For some seasons Mr. Tanner headed his own company appearing with great success as Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde and Svengali in Trilby, etc. Finally he became the leading man in the Spooner Stock company, now successfully located in Brooklyn. About this time under deep conviction he again turned his attention to the church and amidst his histrionic duties he became an earnest student of theology with the result that Oct. 5th, 1900, he was ordained Deacon by Bishop Huntington in the city of Syracuse. He was placed in charge of Calvary church Homer N.Y., where for two years he did an excellent work leaving an impression of his piety and ability which will not be easily effaced. On May 30th, 1902, he was ordained to the Priesthood by Bishop Huntington in Homer, N.Y., and his son, Rev. Wilson E. Tanner, accepting the Rectorship of St. Peter's church, Bainbridge, Mr. Tanner accompanied him and entered upon the Rectorships of St. Ann's Church, Afton and St. Luke's Church, Harpursville. Since that time his life has been known to all. Although constantly suffering from an incurable disease, he seldom or never complained and was always brave and cheerful. Fidelity to duty was the first article of his life creed and sick or well he never failed. Gifted to an unusual degree he was an able preacher and still better he taught as he preached and presented the Catholic faith in all its fullness and beauty. Artistic to the last degree and characterized by an unfailing sense of humor (which was one of his choicest gifts) he lightened the hearts of his parishioners and friends and made this world easier to live in. I had the great privilege of being with him at his last two services on earth nor shall I forget the earnestness and eloquence with which he expounded the text, "And who is my neighbor?" in his last sermon. No one can realize better than I the sacrifice he made when he relinquished his position in the dramatic world with all its hopes and prospects and began life anew in the closer service of his Master and His church. Had he been spared he would easily have attained as prominent a position in the church as he occupied in the other sphere, but God has called him to better things, and in the joy of Paradise, which is promised to all His saints, he will assuredly find full scope for intellectual and spiritual activity. He now "rests from his labors but his works go with him" and energetic to the limit of his strength in his Master's service on earth we may be sure his work will encounter no hindrance in that better world. Speaking for myself I am a better man for having known and loved Edwin Lee Tanner (and that love cannot die) and while I have lost my dearest friend, I bow to God's Will and give him the praise. Grant him O Lord, eternal rest and may Light perpetual shine upon him---Walter E. Bentley, Rector, Church of the Ascension, Brooklyn, N.Y. [Bainbridge Republican, Sept. 28, 1905]
St. Peter's church was crowded to its capacity last Monday morning at 10:30 o'clock when the burial office over the remains of the late Rev. Edwin Lee Tanner was read by the Dean of the district, the Very Rev. Geo. G. Perrine, Rector of Guilford. The burial service closed with the reading of the lesson from the 15th chapter of St. Paul's first epistle to the Corinthians which has been aptly called the Gospel of the Resurrection. The Holy Communion was celebrated by the Rev. Walter E. Bentley (sometime rector of the parish) who also pronounced the benediction. The pall bearers were the following priests: Messrs. Harry S. Longley, rector of Christ church and A. Randolph Hegeman, rector of Trinity church, Binghamton, Rev. Wm. D. Benton, D.D., rector of Norwich, Rev. Chas. Andrews, rector of Windsor, Rev. C.J. Lambert, rector of Sherburne and Rev. Percy I. Olton, rector of Greene. The Rev. Mr. Smith, rector of new Berlin, assisted in the Communion service. The honorary pall bearers were Vestrymen from the two parishes Mr. Tanner served as Rector. They were as follows: Afton, Messrs. Chas. L. Seely, E.M. Shay, E.W. Gifford and Chas. Guy; Harpursville, Dr. C.W. Hakes, Geo. B. Barnes, Emerson Demeree, Geo. W. Welton and R. Chas. Harpur. The remains accompanied by the Rev Wilson E. Tanner left Bainbridge on No. 7 for Richmond, Va., where the concluding service and interment were conducted on Tuesday morning by the Rev. J.J. Gravatt, Rector of Monumental church, of which parish Mr. Tanner had been a member for many years. [Bainbridge Republican, Sept. 28, 1905]
Laura, the ten year old daughter of Editor E.B. Hard of the Cobleskill Times, was struck and instantly killed by a D.&H. train at Lawyer's crossing, near that village Sunday Sept. 24th. The little girl went out riding with a party of friends and as the load neared the crossing, the train, a fast express, was seen approaching. The driver whipped up his horses and succeeded in crossing the tracks just ahead of the locomotive. The girl, however, became frightened and before her companions could restrain her, leaped from the carriage to the track, directly in front of the train. She was struck by the pilot and thrown some distance, receiving fatal injuries. She is survived by her parents and two brothers. [Bainbridge Republican, Oct. 1, 1905]
From the Springfield Daily Republican of September 25th, published at Springfield, Mass., we take the following announcement of the death of Rev. John L. Egbert, a former Rector of St. Peter's church, Bainbridge. The notice says: " Rev. John L. Egbert, aged sixty years, died yesterday at his home, 28 Ingersoll grove, after a lingering illness. Although Rev. Mr Egbert had lived most of his life out of this city, he leaves many friends here, as he was assistant to Rev. Dr. Alexander Burgess for two years during his pastorate of Christ church. He was a native of Kentucky, and received his education in Kenyon College in Ohio, and prepared for the ministry in the General Theological seminary in New York city. After his graduation from there he came to this city, and afterward filled charges at Bainbridge, N.Y.; Vineland, N.J.; Lynn and Marblehead, Mass. He had not had a regular charge for many years, and for the last four years was an invalid. A widow and three children survive. The funeral will be held at his late home tomorrow morning at 10:30 Rev. David Sprague of Amherst will have charge of the services, assisted by Rev. P.J. Cleveland, the assistant to Rev. Dr. John Cotton Brooks of Christ church. The burial will be in Springfield cemetery." [Bainbridge Republican, Oct. 1, 1905]
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