Mrs. Esther M Gridley, widow of Norris Gridley of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], passed away at her home in Guilford, Friday, July 20, at the age of 85 years and five months. The funeral was held Monday afternoon at 9 o'clock and was largely attended. Interment was in Guilford Center by the side of her husband. Besides a number of children, there are many grandchildren and great grandchildren left to mourn for her. The children are: Mrs. Rosien A., wife of John Paul of Woodhull, N.Y.; Mrs. Stella V. McLean of Woodhull; Lelia A. Gridley, who has been staying at home and has watched over the declining years of her parents; Mrs. Mary E., wife of William Bartholomew of Reading, N.Y.; Melvin M. Gridley of Guilford; Gaylord G. Gridley of Norwich and Albert N. Gridley of Rockdale. [Bainbridge Republican, July 26, 1906]
Last Sunday morning David Sylvester Marble died at his home on Front street [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], from peritonitis, after an illness of four weeks. He was 42 years of age. Two years ago Mr. Marble moved with his family to Bainbridge from Sanitaria Springs [Broome Co., NY]. He engaged in the barbering business in the Haddow block, and had gained a good patronage. He was genial, kind and courteous, was liked and popular among the business people and those who knew him. He was usually well and strong until about four weeks ago, when he was taken ill with intestinal trouble. His condition was not alarming at first and he nearly recovered but a relapse set in, from which he rallied and was gradually improving until a few days before his death, then came a turn for the worse and he sank rapidly. He is survived by a wife, mother, four young sons, Milo, Leon, Glenn and Ralph, and three young daughters, Eva, Myra and Frieda, all of this place. His death is a great loss to his family, who have the sympathy of the entire community. The deceased was a prominent member of the order of Maccabees, Danforth Hose Co., and was assistant Chief of the Bainbridge Fire Department. The funeral was held Tuesday at the house, on Front street, at 12 o'clock, noon and was very largely attended. The local order of Maccabees and the Bainbridge Fire Department attended in a body. Rev. G.E. VanWoert officiated. A Quartette of ladies, Mrs. R.W. Kirby, Misses Edna Northrup, Lena Pope and Anna Doolittle, sang several hymns. Many flowers were sent by friends and the organizations of which the deceased was a member. The remains were taken on the afternoon train to Sanitaria Springs where interment took place. At the grave the Maccabees read the beautiful lowering service. The bearers were Glen Heath, Jefferson Hines, Will Hodge, Will Hartman, LaVern Booth, Frank Rifenburg. The honorary bearers were Jerry Lane, Harold Elander, Howard Mead, Fred McFarland, LeGrand Parsons and Edward Jacobson. [Bainbridge Republican, July 26, 1906]
Mrs. Agnes Smith, of Sidney [Delaware Co., NY], died at the Utica hospital Friday morning. She had been ill for some time and had been in the hospital for three days where she underwent an operation for stomach trouble. Mrs. Smith was about 55 years of age and had lived in Sidney for a number of years. She was well-known and highly esteemed. She is survived by no near relatives. The funeral was held in the Congregational church, Sidney, on Sunday last and interment was in the Prospect Hill cemetery [Sidney, NY] by the side of her late husband, J. Handy Smith, and young lady daughter, Blanche, who both died several years ago within a few hours of each other and were buried side by side in one grave. The history of her case is a peculiarly sad one. Mrs. Smith had been apparently in usual health for months past, but during the last few weeks she had suffered considerable pain, of which she had not apprised her most intimate friends. On Sunday she called on Dr. G.A. McKinnon of this village, who advised her to lose no time in going to a hospital for treatment. [Bainbridge Republican, July 26, 1906]
Rockdale [Guilford, Chenango Co., NY]: In the death of F.W. Sliter, which occurred July 25th, 1906, Rockdale loses one of its most respected residents. Mr. Sliter was born, Jan. 13, 1845, on the farm now owned by H.N. Brown, about one mile north of town, and with his parents soon moved to the town of Unadilla [Otsego Co., NY], where his life was spent almost entirely. He had been troubled for the past year with valvular heart trouble and rheumatism combined, but was able to assist with his chores until about June 22d, when he had a bad spell from which he gradually declined to the last. He was united in marriage to Miss Celia Peck, of Hunter, Greene Co., who survives him; also one daughter, Mrs. J.H. Miller, of Rochester, N.Y., a daughter, Augusta, having died in '97; also one sister, Mrs. Esther D. Locke, of Rockdale. Mr. Sliter was a member of the East Guilford Presbyterian church and also one of the deacons. The funeral services which were largely attended occurred Saturday from the church, at 1 p.m., conducted by his pastor, Rev. A.C. Sails. The floral tributes were profuse. A long line of carriages with mourning friends followed the remains to the Sidney cemetery, where, under the golden rays of a July sun, they laid the body of one so dearly loved beside the daughter gone before, and as they turned away with tearful eyes, they could only say, "The Lord gave, the Lord hath taken away." [Bainbridge Republican, Aug. 9, 1906]
Charles Hubert, of Oneonta [Otsego Co., NY], for 20 years an employee on the D.&H. railroad, was found dead at 9:30 o'clock Monday morning near the D.&H. roundhouse at Binghamton. Mr. Hubert was engineer on the passenger train which leaves Binghamton at 10 o'clock in the morning, reaching Bainbridge at 10:50 a.m. Monday he went to the engine house yard. His fireman was running the engine and Mr. Hubert was standing on the running board. A little later he was missing and his body was soon found by the side of the track. His neck had been broken. [Bainbridge Republican, Aug. 9, 1906]
Harlan P. Sears, of Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], was found dead in his bed Thursday night at ten o'clock. He had been under the doctor's care for some days, but had been walking around his door yard in the early evening. His wife, who heard him breathe rather heavily, spoke to him but receiving no answer she went to his bed close by, and tried to rouse him, but found him dead. Heart trouble was the cause of death. Mr. Sears was born in Columbus and was a prosperous and respected farmer. He moved to Sherburne about twelve years ago. [Bainbridge Republican, Aug. 9, 1906]
Orrin D. Clark, aged 82 years, formerly a resident of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], died Sunday morning at the Plains near Harpursville [Broome Co., NY] where he had made his home in recent years. He is survived by the widow, seven sons, Henry and William of Ithaca, John of Phoenix, Jerome of Valonia Springs, Marvin of Sidney, Frank of Delanson, Edwin of Harpursville; and one daughter, Mary Bernhardt, of Bainbridge. The funeral was held Tuesday at 11 o'clock at the house, Rev. O.D. Moore, of Port Crane, officiating. Burial at West Bainbridge. [Bainbridge Republican, Aug. 16, 1906]
Mrs. Adaline Douglass died at her home in St. Petersburg, Florida, Friday morning, Aug. 10th, from erysipelas, aged 79 years. Her son, George Douglass, arrived in Bainbridge with the remains, Monday evening. The funeral was held at the residence of Mrs. Emeline E. Graves, Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock. Rev. C.J. Shrimpton officiated. Burial in Green Lawn cemetery [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY]. The deceased had passed the greater number of her years in Bainbridge. She resided on a farm in the east side of the town. Her husband died some eight years ago. Two years ago she went with her son, George Douglass, to Florida to reside. [Bainbridge Republican, Aug. 16, 1906]
Afton [Chenango Co., NY]: Our Afton correspondent writes us: "A telegram with the sad news of the death of S. Dudley Bennett of Chicago was received Sunday by C.E. Carrington. Mr. Bennett, of Bayonne, N.J., father of the deceased, and Mrs. Bennett arrived here with the remains of her husband Monday evening when they were taken to the undertaking rooms of A.J. Holmes. The funeral was held Tuesday at 2 p.m., from the Episcopal church, the Rev. C.J. Shrimpton officiating; burial in Glenwood cemetery [Afton, NY]. Mr. Bennett was in the employ of the Standard Oil Co., furnishing supplies in the laying of pipe lines and camping while on the road. While in camp with the Superintendent, one of the gang of workmen, a Hungarian came in complaining of the payroll. The Superintendent ordered Mr. Bennett to put him out. Turning to comply, the man drew a revolver and fired, killing Mr. Bennett." Ed.--Mr. Bennett was the son-in-law of C.E. Carrignton, of Afton, and his wife was the granddaughter of a former pastor of the Bainbridge M.E. church, Rev. T.F. Hallstead, who later became presiding Elder of this district. Mr. Halstead's father, whose home was in Unadilla, although superannuated, succeeded his son later in the Bainbridge pulpit when he was nearly 90 years of age. [Bainbridge Republican, Aug. 16, 1906]
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