The Gilbertsville Journal of September 13th contains the announcement, by its Mt. Upton correspondent, of the death of Mrs. Almira Price, of Rockdale [Chenango Co., NY], a former resident of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], and an esteemed member of the M.E. church of this village. Her old friends here will read the following with regret: "Mrs. Almira Price died at her home across the river in the town of Unadilla [Otsego Co., NY] on Monday night, of an acute attack of peritonitis. She was a daughter of Enos Brainard and a widow of William Price, and had resided on the homestead farm for about forty years, having survived all her family and near relatives. One son, James Price, died six years ago, since which time she has lived practically alone. She was a woman of strong character and of sound judgment and ability in business matters, having always managed her farm and other affairs successfully. She was nearly 85 years of age. Funeral services were held from the house on Wednesday, at two o'clock, and were attended by many old friends and neighbors. Mrs. Poole, a cousin of Sidney, and Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Brown, of Rockdale, were the only relatives present. Rev. Mr. Vrooman, of Guilford, officiated. Mrs. Price was buried in Mt. Upton by her husband and son. The farm, one of the most desirable grass farms on that side of the river, will be sold. The estate will be settled by D.M. Brown, of Rockdale. [Bainbridge Republican, Sept. 20, 1906]
At 11 o'clock Monday night at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Charles Smith, in North Herkimer, occurred the death of Mary, widow of the late Francis Bacon, aged 92 years. Mrs. Bacon was born in this county on Dec. 29, 1814, but moved to Brownville, Jefferson county, when four years of age. She continued to reside in Brownville until four years ago, when she came to Herkimer and since made her home with her daughter, Mrs. Chas. Smith. She was married on June 7, 1837, to Francis Bacon, who died several years ago. Mrs. Bacon was a member of the Reformed church of Brownville. She was the mother of eleven children, of whom six survive as follows: Mrs. Chas. Smith of Herkimer, C.C. Bacon of Decature, Neb., W.F. Bacon of Bainbridge, A.J. Bacon of Mohawk, J.E. Bacon of Plessis, and J.H. Bacon of Philadelphia, Pa. Mrs. Bacon come of old Revolutionary stock, her ancestors being among the immigrants of 1710. Benton's History of Herkimer County and the Upper Mohawk Valley, published in 1856, says of the mother of the deceased: "The wife of Joseph Smith was overtaken during the Revolution on the east side of the West Canada creek by a party of Indians and tomahawked and scalped. The Indians left her, supposing she was dead. She survived after a time and with much suffering found her way across the creek. She recovered and lived to a very advanced age. The funeral will be held at the home of Mrs. Smith in North Herkimer this afternoon at 8 o'clock and the remains will be taken on the 5:34 train Thursday morning to Clayton, N.Y., where burial will be made in the family plot--Herkimer Democrat. [Bainbridge Republican, Sept. 20, 1906]
Mrs. Amanda Merchant died Sept. 17, having reached the age of ninety-six years, five and one half months. She was a daughter of Samuel Gregory and was born in Herrick, Susquehanna county, Pa., in 1810. In 1832 she was united in marriage to the Rev. Seth S. Rogers, who was rector of the Episcopal church in this place at the time of his death in 1838. In 1857 she was married to Orin G. Merchant, who died in 1880. She leaves one son, Samuel Rogers, of Montrose, Pa., and many grandchildren. M.E. Merchant, of Guilford and Mrs. G.H. Baldwin, of Norwich, children of Mr. Merchant by a former marriage also survive her. She was a woman of great ability and not withstanding her advanced age retained possession of all her faculties until within a few hours of her death. She will be greatly missed in the community. [Bainbridge Republican, Sept. 27, 1906]
Supreme Court Justice Gerritt A. Forbes of the Sixth Judicial District, died at his home in Canastota, early Saturday morning. Justice Forbes would have retired from the bench on January 1, on account of the age limit. He had been ill a long time, and had been ailing much of the time since he was elected to the Supreme Court Bench. In 1871 he was elected District Attorney of Madison county and since that time his advance has been rapid. In November of 1887 he was elected to the Supreme court from the Sixth Judical District and had held the office since. He was unanimously re-elected in 1901, the Republicans and Democrats endorsed him. His death will leave a vacancy upon the Supreme Court Bench which will be filled by appointment from the Governor. Judge Coman, of Madison county, who has been nominated to succeed Judge Forbes, will probably be his successor by appointment now as well as by election in November. [Bainbridge Republican, Sept. 27, 1906]
Afton [Chenango Co., NY]: Rev. B.B. Carruth died at his home, Pleasant Avenue, Friday at five o'clock in the afternoon, of diabetes. Rev. Carruth had been in ill health for ten years, not having any charge but supplying whenever needed. He was one of the oldest members of the Wyoming Conference, and was well known and beloved by a large circle of friends for his honest integrity and earnest purpose in his Master's work. He began his studies in Afton, then South Bainbridge in 1852, and returned here for a home a few years ago, since when he was superannuated but still a faithful worker when needed, officiating at many weddings and funerals of old-time friends and their families. He is survived by his wife and three sons, Will, of Afton; Arthur, of Middletown; and Frank, of Norwich. The funeral occurred Monday at one o'clock, p.m., at the M.E. Church, the Presiding Elder, Rev. Dr. Griffin, of Oneonta, officiating. The choir consisted of gentlemen's voices, the Rev. Chas. Smith, of Bald Mountain, Pa., sang two solos, one by request, "One day nearer home." Rev. C.W. Smith's magnificent voice and two solos rendered were most effective, all were good singers and the beautiful pieces sung were most appropriate. Other clergy were present, a few who were intimately acquainted with the deceased making brief remarks. Undertaker A.J. Holmes was in charge and interment in Glenwood Cemetery [Afton, NY]. [Bainbridge Republican, Oct. 4, 1906]
Mrs. Rosepha Guile died Friday evening, Sept. 28, 1906, at her home on Academy street, aged 82 years. She had been in failing health for a year or more, but kept up fairly well until two weeks before her death, when pneumonia gradually developed and her decline for the last week was rapid. A pathetic incident in regard to Mrs. Guile was, that she was planning to move to Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] this month, and had made preparations to that end, to be accompanied by her daughter's family, Mr. and Mrs. I.J. Tillman and son, Irving, to live in the old home bequeathed her by an aged brother, Josiah Rowley, who died within the past eight months. When dying she urged her daughter to carry out her plans. She had a remarkable intellect for business, adjusted her own business with great keenness and was interested in the advancement of her family in every way. She was very kind and charitable. Her church affiliations were of the Baptist denomination, retaining her membership in the Oxford Baptist church. The deceased was born in new Lisbon, town of Norwich, Oct. 1st, 1824. She was married to Reeve B. Guile, Jan. 21, 1847, who died sixteen years ago. Mrs. Guile had been a resident of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] twenty-six years. The funeral was held at the home on Academy street, Monday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock, Rev. G.E. VanWoert and Rev. W.A. Carrington officiating. Bearers were, J.B. Williams, Eli Springstein, Harvey Whitman, David Bristol, George Taylor and Lewis Taylor, all, excepting the latter, neighbors and residents of the same street. Interment in Mt. Hope cemetery, Norwich.
In Remembrance
Dear old friend! Sweet be thy rest!
Leal hearts over thy couch their vigils keep;
Much love with thee on thy journey home,
Happy content no more to roam.
A crown of glory thy silver hair,
Thy features smoothed from every care.
Thine a beautiful well earned rest,
For when with us thou did'st thy best.
A.B.
[Bainbridge Republican, Oct. 4, 1906]
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