On Saturday afternoon at 3:15 o'clock, occurred the death of Mrs. Elizabeth A. Bingham, widow of the late George R. Salisbury, at the home of her sister, Mrs. E.M. Warren, of North Main street [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY]. Her death was due to consumption from which she had suffered for ten years, experiencing in that time all the changes of that delusive disease, being joyous at one phase that she was to be restored to health, and then reduced to gloom that her recovery was uncertain. And so the years passed on, until within the past fifteen months, there was a radical and acute form in the disease which convinced the sufferer that the end was not far away. Mrs. Salisbury was 70 years old. Her native place was Greene, N.Y., her husband coming with his family to Bainbridge to reside in 1868. After his death which took place a number of years ago, the wife continued to reside with her only son Howard, at their home on East Main street. Then came, in the spring of 1900, an overwhelming sorrow to Mrs. Salisbury, the death by accident of the son, the one to whom she clung as the only joy of her advanced years. But the widowed wife and childless mother after the first great shock, bore up bravely under her masterful grief showing a marvelous strength of character developed in her clinging nature. Mrs. Salisbury was a most estimable woman. By her long residence in Bainbridge and her sweet womanly qualities she had become endeared to very many. Though unable thro' failing health, to appear prominently of late in social ways, she was interested in the life of her friends, and with cheering words and suggestive schemes could assist in a quiet way to carry out pleasant projects. That was very often the case in reference to church matters. She was a devoted member of the Presbyterian church and loved it beyond expression, yet latterly was unable to be present at its services. Her mind dwelt upon it however and she was zealous to aid in its benefit. The benign influence of this Christian woman in the church was materially and will be lastingly felt. Death having left Mrs. Salisbury alone in her home, and her sister, Mrs. Warren, being comparatively alone in her home, it was thought best for the two sisters to join companionship in the latter's home on North Main street, where the deceased received the most considerate care and attention that sisterly solicitude and affection could contribute. the funeral of Mrs. Salisbury was held at Mrs. Warren's home at two o'clock Wednesday afternoon, Rev. W.A. Carrington officiating. Beautiful selections of hymns were sung by the quartette. Interment was made in St. Peter's churchyard [Bainbridge, NY]. The bearers were Fred White, J.M. Roberts, Dormer Evans, George Smith, F.Y. Humphrey, Wm. H Mosher. The affection of many friends of the deceased was made manifest by the quantity of flowers resting upon the casket. Two sisters survive, who have the sympathy of a host of friends, Mrs. R.J. Converse, of Springfield, Mass., and Mrs.. E.M. Warren, of this place. [Bainbridge Republican, April 18, 1907]
Mrs. Francis West, whose home was on Main street, Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], died Monday morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. William Bennett, Rochester, complications of grip and heart trouble with a feeble constitution, being the cause. Her remains were brought to her residence in this village, Tuesday evening, accompanied by her three children, Mrs. William Bennett, Rochester, Mrs. Charles J. Clark, Utica, and son, Francis West, of this village, who had been with his mother through the winter. Funeral services were held at the home Wednesday noon conducted by the Rev. W.A. Carrington, when the body was taken by train to Waymart, Pa., to be interred beside her husband... [Bainbridge Republican, Apr. 25, 1907]
The gentle spirit of Mrs. Francis West passed from its frail tenement to the joys of a brighter world, on Monday morning, April 22, 1907, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. William Bennett, Rochester. Mrs. West's home was in Bainbridge, N.Y., where she had resided for more than a quarter of a century. Last fall she went with her only son, Francis R. West, to Rochester to pass the winter in the family circle of Mrs. Bennett. The days and the months glided along peacefully and pleasantly, Mrs. West with calm serenity enjoying every phase of the fleeting time. Latterly her frail constitution began to give way to feebleness and she became a prey to the prevailing epidemic, grippe, which with weakened heart action made such inroads as to cause death. Mrs. West whose maiden name was Anna M. Kimble, was born March 4, 1843, and was married to Francis West October 1st, 1863. Mr. West brought his family to Bainbridge to reside in 1883, coming from Honesdale, Pa. He had become a licensed preacher of the Baptist denomination in early life but is health was not strong enough to withstand the demands of the ministry, and so became a druggist, which business he followed in Bainbridge for seventeen years, and then retired on account of ill health. Mr. West often filled the pulpit of the local Baptist church and his sermons were rare expositions of scriptural truths and intellectual thought. His death occurred in November 1905, his wife remaining to continue the same devotion to their beloved church. In the death of Mrs. Francis West a life of practical Godliness, of exemplary Christian service, and latterly of wonderfully brave endurance came to an end. The loving mother, who for many years was a helper and a counselor, the staunch, loyal friend with her frank cordiality, her clear insight, her sweet spirit of love, has passed form the sight of loved ones, but not from their love or memory. Her life presented to those who came into her presence, the highest type of womanhood. In her life was a "holy of holies," best realized by an expression she uttered in the presence of the writer at the time of her husband's death: "I am viewing the action of the present with its relation to eternity." Of the inner consciousness of her life, which was one of faith and prayer, only God knew; but the sweetness and beauty thereof influenced all her actions. She faced her life with an undying reality, and the future held naught but blissful anticipation for her. As we journey along life's road we pause again and again to bid farewell, one by one from love's shining circle, the gems dropping away until the King of Terrors loses his power to affright us, and the increasing company on the farther shore make us first willing, then anxious to join them. It is God's way, "and when through patient toil we reach the land where tired feet with sandals loosed may rest; when we shall clearly know and understand, I think we'll say God's way is always best."---R.S.O. [Bianbridge Republican, May 2, 1907]
Sophia, wife of C.M. Homes, died April 23, of pneumonia at her home in the town of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], aged 60 years. The funeral was held on Thursday afternoon of last week at her late home the Rev. P.M. Pascoe, officiating. The body was brought to Bainbridge and interred in the St. Peter's churchyard, Rev. G.E. VanWoert conducting the burial service. The deceased is survived by one sister, wife of the late Luman Clark of Guilford, and two brothers. She and her sister, Mrs. Clark, conducted a milliner shop in the Clark block about twenty years ago, their maiden names being the Misses Bruler. [Bainbridge Republican, May 2, 1907]
The remains of Bradley J. Smith, a former resident of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], were brought to this place from Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], by car Saturday evening and taken to his sister's home, that of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Stever, East Side. Mr. Smith died at the Eagle hotel, Norwich, on Friday of diabetes, after an illness of but a few days. He had resided in Norwich for the past year and was engaged in the life insurance business. Some fifteen years ago he had conducted a clothing store in Bainbridge, located in the Danforth block. His brother, Herbert Smith, of Binghamton, was associated with him. Mr. Smith was 45 years of age. The funeral took place at the Stever home Monday afternoon at 1 o'clock. Rev. W.A. Carrington officiating, and burial was made in Green Lawn cemetery [Bainbridge, NY]. The singers were Daniel Banner and E.S. Gilbert, and the bearers were C.L. Stever, Herbert Smith, Dr. Marshall Smith and Perry Humphrey. He is survived by the sisters, Mrs. Stever and Mrs. Marshall Smith, and brother Herbert Smith. The relatives were all present at the funeral. [Bainbridge Republican, May 2, 1907]
Mrs. Cora B. Hubbard died April 26, 1907, at her home in Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], aged 26 years. Bright's disease was the cause of her death. On February 7, 1906, she became the wife of Thomas E. Hubbard. The funeral was held at the home on Sunday afternoon, Rev. R.M. Pascoe officiating., and burial was at Oxford [Chenango Co., NY]. The deceased is survived by her husband and mother, Mrs. Charles Terry, and three brothers, George, Fred, and Clinton Burlison, of Bainbridge, and two sisters, Mrs. John Green, of Guilford, and Mrs. Lillian Bartholomew, of St. Lawrence county. [Bainbridge Republican, May 2, 1907]
Guilford [Chenango Co., NY]: The funeral of Frederick Young, who died suddenly Monday morning, of last week, was held at the Methodist church Wednesday, April 24, at 2 o'clock, Rev. R.M. Pascoe officiating. Mr. Young was born in Germany May 24, 1830, but had been a resident of this town for many years. He was a member of Company F of the 89th New York Regiment, and belonged to the famous Dickinson Guards. The services were military in character, the casket being draped with the flag, and the old soldiers in town attended in a body. The bearers were Lieutenant George Baldwin, Rufus C. Smith, James Alcott of the 89th New York Regiment, W.O. Nash of the 114th, Alanson Ferris of the 44th New York and James H. Buckley of the 23d New Jersey. The music was rendered by a quartet consisting of Arthur M. Turner, Mrs. R.M. Pascoe, Miss Florence Ensworth and Irvin L. Bradley; Miss Jessie Bradley, organist. The interment took place in the Guilford cemetery. [Bainbridge Republican, May 2, 1907]
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