The sudden death of Corah W. Fowler, at his home near Frankklin, Delaware county, the 13th inst., was heard over the wires by his many friends with deep regret. The family consists of a wife and one son, Leon, their daughter having died in infancy. He leaves also three brothers, C.A. Fowler, of Sidney, N.Y., S.J. Fowler, Andover, N.Y., R.E. Fowler, Rensselaer, N.Y. Mr. Fowler was born in the town of Coventry near Coventryville [Chenango Co., NY], 46 years ago, living in this section for nearly thirty years. He was well known and respected by all. The community in which he lived has lost a kind and obliging neighbor and a good citizen; the family a devoted husband and father. The funeral services were held at his late home, May 18th. The remains were laid to rest in Glenwood cemetery, Afton, N.Y., there to await the resurrection of the just.
Oh Death! and could'st thou not have taken
Some other flower less fair, less bright?
And left some other flower forsaken.
Which ne'er before had known thy blight?
But no; thou did'st but aim thy dart
To cause the founts of grief to start
From out the wrung and bleeding heart
That mourns for him.
Beneath thy sway; Great Conqueror,
He passed away.
[Bainbridge Republican, May 24, 1906]
John Seagraves, yard master for the D.&H. railroad, was instantly killed at Oneonta [Otsego Co., NY], Monday, by a string of freight cars. Mr. Seagraves was talking with a man in the yards and did not notice an approaching string of four cars that the switchmen had "kicked" onto the siding where he was standing. The first car knocked Mr. Seagraves down and the next two ran over him. He was instantly killed, his body being cut in two and one arm being completely severed from the trunk. Mr. Seagraves is survived by a wife and two children. He formerly live in Afton [Chenango Co., NY], moving to Oneonta about fifteen years ago. [Bainbridge Republican, May 24, 1906]
The death of Mrs. Augusta Daniels occurred at the residence of James S. Hyde, below the village, Tuesday morning, of heart disease, aged 72 years. The funeral will be held today (Thursday) at 12 o'clock at the home of Mr. Hyde, Rev. R.S. Odell officiating. Burial at Afton [Chenango Co., NY]. Mrs. Daniels is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Ella Childs of Athens, Pa. Before her marriage the name of the deceased was Miss Augusts Landers of Afton. Among Mrs. Daniels' relatives in Bainbridge is Erwin Ramsdell, who is a cousin. Mrs. Daniels lived many years in the section of Melondy Hill. [Bainbridge Republican, June 21, 1906]
Mrs. Augusta Daniels, a well known resident of this section, died at the home of James Hyde, below the village, Tuesday morning, June 19th, at four o'clock, after a short illness. The deceased before her marriage was Miss Augusta Landers. She was born near Afton [Chenango Co., NY], November 12, 1833, and had always lived in this vicinity. In 1853 she was married to Truman Daniels. She had been many years a church member and was one who lived a practical, every day Christian life, always ready to take the part of the good Samaritan for the friend in need. Winning friends wherever she went and leaving an influence that will live many years. She was one of whom it was said by all who knew her "she is a good woman," and while we know that our loss is her gain, yet she will be greatly missed, both in her home and friendship circles. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. R.C. Childs, of Athens, Pa., and four grand-children, Mrs. Floyd Williams and Clarence Wood of Sanford, Glenn Wood, of Afton, and J. Burton Wood, of Bainbridge. [Bainbridge Republican, July 5, 1906]
Oxford [Chenango Co., NY]: The sad news was received here Friday morning of the death of Mrs. Melvin L. Walker which occurred at Faxton hospital, Utica, just before midnight Thursday evening. The remains were brought here Friday afternoon on the 1:05 train. She was taken to Utica Sunday morning, June 10th and underwent a severe abdominal operation in the afternoon. She was on the operating table two hours. Her husband and two childen were at her bedside to the last. She is survived by her husband and one daughter, Mary J., and a son, Legrand; also a mother and half brother, in Guilford. Funeral held Sunday at three o'clock at the home on main street, F.W. Harris, officiating. [Bainbridge Republican, June 21, 1906]
Mrs. E.M. Humes, a well known resident of the West Side [Binghamton, Broome Co., NY], died at her home, no. 14 Edward street, last evening at 6:30 o'clock after a long illness. She was a member of the Tabernacle M.E. church and was one of the hardest workers in that society. She had many friends among the members and throughout the West Side. She is survived by her husband, two sons, Bernice and Chester, her mother, Mrs. Harriet Jane Smith, two sisters, Mrs. Morgan Jones and Mrs. C.H. Niven, all of this city, and three brothers, Vance M. Smith of Boston, John B. Smith of Springfield, Mass., and Miles S. Smith, of this city. The funeral will be held from the house tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock--Binghamton Press. In the death of this most estimable lady, a great loss has been sustained not only by her family and friends, but by the community and by her church, the Tabernacle. In her early girlhood she united with the Methodist Episcopal church at Owego. Imbued with so many rare gifts, her versatility gave her a wide range of usefulness. She was a fine singer, a competent writer, wise and skillful in the administration of all church work, apt to teach in the Sunday school and in social parish work, making all strangers welcome, ministering to the sick with tender grace. Forgetful of self she bore the burdens of others and so fulfilled the law of Christ. Intelligent in all matters pertaining to the kingdom of Christ, her labors in the missionary societies were of a high literary order. As a home maker she not only lived for her family but she brought to her home the staunch religious principles which she received form her parents. She lived the Sermon on the mount and died in the sweet assurance of the Twenty-third Psalm. She broke the Alabaster Box in honor of her Lord and his voice seeming to say as to Mary of old "She hath done what she could." In the last great trial of her life, obliged to go to the hospital for two severe operations she was full of courage, brave in the Christian's hope. For her, "To live was Christ, to die was gain." [Bainbridge Republican, June 21, 1906]
After an illness of two weeks, Harry Burton, of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], died Monday July 2, 1906, at his home, leaving besides the wife, an aged father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Burton, one brother, John Burton, one sister, Flora Burton, and a large circle of relatives and friends to mourn his early death. A large number attended his funeral which was held at the M.E. church on Wednesday of last week at 2 p.m., the Rev. Wilson Treible, of Norwich officiating. The music was rendered by a quartette from Norwich composed of Ivan Blackman, Daniel Blackman, Mrs. J. Frink and Mrs. Roper....
Beloved Harry, thou hast left us,
For they home above;
May angels guard and keep thee
In that haven of love,
Sad indeed is the parting,
But it is for a little time,
Before we shall meet thee
In that realm sublime.
In that bright celestial city,
over on the other shore,
We shall meet the beloved one
Where partings are no more.
[Bainbridge Republican, July 12, 1906]
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