Two men were drowned in Otsego lake last Friday evening while fishing. Their names were John Kelly and William Lee and both were unmarried. they were employed at the place of Mrs. Pell Clark on the upper end of the lake. They started after super to fish and the boat had a small hole in it which gradually filled with water. It suddenly began to sink and the young men were unable to swim to safety. They were seen by other fishermen some distance away but by the time help arrived at the spot there was no trace of the fishermen or their boat. Kelly was 26 years of age and Lee was 24 years old. The latter recently came from England and Kelly's home was at Warren in Herkimer county. Neither have relatives in this section. The bodies have not yet been recovered but it is thought that they can be found. [Bainbridge Republican, May 2, 1907]
Trainman Maurice E. Murphy, who was one of the crew on Extra 821, Conductor Pratt, was missed from his train Thursday morning when it reached Delanson at an early hour, and the engine went back after him. He was found dead, with a slight wound on the back of his head, about one mile from North Esperance. He is supposed to have fallen from the train coming up the Esperance hill. Deceased is about 22 years of age and was boarding in the Baird block on Main street, Oneonta. His parents reside at Afton. [Bainbridge Republican, May 16, 1907]
Harvey D. Montgomery died in the prison hospital at Auburn, Sunday night, May 5th, aged 65 years. His daughter, Mrs. Dell M. Simonson, who lives on the Montgomery homestead at Hobart, received a telegram announcing his death Monday morning, and telling her that she might take charge of the body if she so desired. Mrs. Simonson immediately telegraphed back to have the body embalmed and sent to Hobart. Funeral services were held from the Montgomery homestead Thursday. His former pastor, Rev. A.E. Lord, officiated. He leaves beside his daughter, one son, George, who is a clerk at Pocantino Inn, Margaretville. Montgomery was serving a life sentence at Auburn and had been there a little over three years. He was convicted of the murder of his wife, Amelia B. Montgomery, at Delhi [Delaware Co., NY], June 2, 1902, and sentenced by Judge Seward to be electrocuted. An appeal was taken, a new trial granted and a change of venue ordered. Montgomery was taken from Delhi to Cooperstown in March, 1904, found guilty of murder in the second degree and sentenced by Judge miller to Auburn for life. Mrs. Amelia Brown Montgomery was shot on the night of March 30th, 1901, by a gun in the hands of her husband, Harvey D. Montgomery, as she lay in bed. The shooting was never denied but Montgomery always claimed to the day he died that the shooting was accidental. That he was attacked with a fainting spell as he was going to the window to frighten away thieves from his pig pens and as he fell the gun was discharged. The motive claimed by the prosecution was that Montgomery shot his wife to obtain her money which amounted, it is said, to about $10,000. The case was strongly contested on both sides.
In commenting upon the death of Montgomery, the Walton Reporter said: "The death of Harvey D. Montgomery in Auburn is the last chapter of a peculiar murder case. Montgomery was convicted largely because he was believed to be guilty rather than on the evidence. There were very few lawyers in the county who followed the trial that thought he would be found guilty. There was an entire absence of direct evidence and much of the stuff put forward by the prosecution as evidence had not enough weight to justify the hanging of a cat. No possible motive was brought forward. In fact every motive of self interest lay in his wife's living. There is a theory that he killed his wife in a fit of passion, then shot her to conceal the crime. This was not however in the trial so that it had no part in producing the verdict." [Bainbridge Republican, May 16, 1907]
North Sanford [Broome Co., NY]: Mrs. William Pierce died very suddenly, only about two hours and a half after she was stricken down, at her home at North Sanford, Wednesday, May 15th, 1907. Mrs. Pierce was an active member of the M.E. church where it was impossible to estimate her value; as a Christian her example was worthy of imitation; by her influence she had made many dear friends, and she had made a cheerful home for her bereaved husband. Mr. and Mrs. Pierce were united in marriage about ten years ago. Mrs. Pierce was a devoted companion and Christian, to which all that knew her are faithful witnesses. Truly in her was fulfilled the promise, "Her children shall rise up and call her blessed." Her interest was deep and helpful in the church of her choice. At the public and social services she was a devoted and regular attendant. The prayer meeting and communion as well as all other services were to her precious means of grace. This good woman, neighbor, Christian friend, will never be forgotten by the people of this place and the members of the church altho her accustomed seat is vacant. Her memory is a blessed inspiration to all. Neighbors and friends extend their deepest and heartfelt sympathy to Mr. Pierce in his deep affliction. Mrs. Pierce is survived by her husband, one son, Harry Moore, of Grand Rapids, Mich., and two brothers. The funeral services were held in the M.E. church, Saturday, May 18, 1907, at 10:30, her pastor, Rev. F.A. Matteson, conducting th eservice. The floral tribute by the church and many friends and relatives, was beautiful. Her body now rests waiting the resurrection in the cemetery at Afton [Chenango Co., NY]. Our loss is her eternal gain. [Bainbridge Republican, May 23, 1907]
Sidney [Delaware Co., NY]: The body of an unknown man was discovered lying upon the Delaware & Hudson railroad track at the west end of the Sidney yards by one of the crew of a freight train passing at about daylight Monday morning. Dr. McKinnon and Undertaker R.E. Carr were summoned and the body after an examination was removed to the undertaking establishment of Carr & Co., Sidney, and the Coroner of Franklin was summoned. The man was evidently run over by a train as one foot was severed at the ankle, otherwise the body was not greatly mutilated. the features were of a man between 55 and 60 years of age. There were no papers or other means of identifying the body. Railroad men on the O.&W. report that they have seen him several times about the tracks, and near Sidney Centre on Saturday he was discovered walking upon the tracks in front of a train and it was necessary to slow down the train and blow the whistle repeatedly before he would leave the tracks. Others report that the dead man had been seen in the neighborhood of Guilford recently and on Sunday morning he was seen to come from the woods near the Copley farm between Sidney and Bainbridge and immediately upon seeing people about, he returned up the hills and was seen again Sunday several times during the day near the old Fair grounds, wandering about only partly clothed. It is believed that the man was demented and was nearly, if not quite, dead from exhaustion when run over by the train, as the doctors stated that he had bled only a very little from the wound. The Coroner ordered the body buried in Prospect Hill cemetery in Sidney, Tuesday. Later the body was identified as that of Joseph Emerson, who has been recently employed at the farm of a man named Pickerson near Bainbridge. Emerson has been considered as unbalanced for some time past, and has recently been under the delusion that some one was chasing him. [Bainbridge Republican, May 23, 1907]
The funeral of the late Erastus C. Delavan was held Sunday afternoon from Trinity Memorial church [Binghamton, Broome Co., NY] and in many respects [was] the largest funeral held in Binghamton in many years. The gathering of friends of the deceased filled the church and scores stood in front of the church during the services. The Masonic fraternity of which Mr. Delavan was an honored member was represented by delegations from all the Binghamton branches of the order and by representatives from the State Commandery, Knights Templar....Erastus C. Delavan, one of the most popular business men of this city, who had been suffering from congestion of the brain since last Friday, died at his home, 64 Hawley street, at 11:35 o'clock Thursday a.m. Mr. Delavan was stricken suddenly and had steadily grown weaker, although his recovery was not despaired of until Thursday morning, when his strength began to fail, and he sank rapidly until his death. Mr. Delavan was born in Guilford, Chenango county, on Sept. 4, 1855. and began his career as clerk in the store of Clark & Co., Oxford. He remained in their employ for nine years, later having charge of the storage and forwarding business. Afterward he lived three years in Norwich, being employed as a clerk for Chapman & Co., general dry goods dealers. On Jan. 1, 1882, he came to Binghamton and for the next three years was floor walker in the store of the Sisson Brothers Welden Co. He then became a partner with T.P. Calkin in the firm of Calkin & Delavan, hatters, furriers and dealers in men's furnishings goods. J.P.E. Clark was at one time associated with him in this business and he and Mr. Clark were later lessees of the Opera house. In January, 1888, Mr. Delavan succeeded to that sole proprietorship, and continued in business until 1896, at which time he sold out and entered the service of the Travelers' Insurance Company of Hartford, Conn., in the capacity of local agent. Up to about four years ago Mr. Delavan, was assistant State agent for the Travelers' Company, and during the last four years he had been the manager for the whole of the Southern portion of New York state. For more than 20 years Mr. Delavan has been a factor in the business history of Binghamton. Politically he was a stalwart Republican and had many times been pressed to accept municipal office, which he generally declined to do. Mr. Delavan was at one time, however, a member of the Police Commission, and his mature judgment was always sought by his fellow commissioners. Mrs. Delavan married Miss Emma M. Fuller, the daughter of the late Joel Fuller, of Binghamton, in 1895--Binghamton Press. [Bainbridge Republican,, May 23, 1907]
Mrs. Minnie Belle Greek, aged nineteen, wife of Ervin Greek, died at 6 o'clock Monday night at her home No. 215 Harrison street, Lestershire. She is survived by her husband and infant child, father and sister, the last two of Walton. The funeral was held Wednesday at 2 o'clock and burial was in Glenwood [Afton, Chenango Co., NY]. The husband Ervin Greek is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Irving Greek, who were residents of Bainbridge until two years ago. [Bainbridge Republican, May 30, 1907]
Mrs. Edith Moore, wife of William H. Moore, former residents of this place [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], passed away at her home in Meridale, N.Y., on Sunday afternoon last. Her death was caused by acute Bright's disease. She is survived by her husband and three children. Mrs. Moore is well known in this place, her husband being an adopted son of Mrs. Helen Moore, of South Pearl street. The funeral was held Wednesday of this week at the house and burial was at Oneonta. Bainbridge friends extend sympathy to the bereaved family. [Bainbridge Republican, May 30, 1907]
Sidney [Delaware Co., NY]: The body of an unknown man was discovered lying upon the Delaware & Hudson railroad track at the west end of the Sidney yards by one of the crew of a freight train passing at about daylight Monday morning. Dr. McKinnon and Undertaker R.E. Carr were summoned and the body after an examination was removed to the undertaking establishment of Carr & Co., Sidney, and the Coroner of Franklin was summoned. The man was evidently run over by a train as one foot was severed at the ankle, otherwise the body was not greatly mutilated. the features were of a man between 55 and 60 years of age. There were no papers or other means of identifying the body. Railroad men on the O.&W. report that they have seen him several times about the tracks, and near Sidney Centre on Saturday he was discovered walking upon the tracks in front of a train and it was necessary to slow down the train and blow the whistle repeatedly before he would leave the tracks. Others report that the dead man had been seen in the neighborhood of Guilford recently and on Sunday morning he was seen to come from the woods near the Copley farm between Sidney and Bainbridge and immediately upon seeing people about, he returned up the hills and was seen again Sunday several times during the day near the old Fair grounds, wandering about only partly clothed. It is believed that the man was demented and was nearly, if not quite, dead from exhaustion when run over by the train, as the doctors stated that he had bled only a very little from the wound. The Coroner ordered the body buried in Prospect Hill cemetery in Sidney, Tuesday. Later the body was identified as that of Joseph Emerson, who has been recently employed at the farm of a man named Pickerson near Bainbridge. Emerson has been considered as unbalanced for some time past, and has recently been under the delusion that some one was chasing him. [Bainbridge Republican, May 23, 1907]
The funeral of the late Erastus C. Delavan was held Sunday afternoon from Trinity Memorial church [Binghamton, Broome Co., NY] and in many respects [was] the largest funeral held in Binghamton in many years. The gathering of friends of the deceased filled the church and scores stood in front of the church during the services. The Masonic fraternity of which Mr. Delavan was an honored member was represented by delegations from all the Binghamton branches of the order and by representatives from the State Commandery, Knights Templar....Erastus C. Delavan, one of the most popular business men of this city, who had been suffering from congestion of the brain since last Friday, died at his home, 64 Hawley street, at 11:35 o'clock Thursday a.m. Mr. Delavan was stricken suddenly and had steadily grown weaker, although his recovery was not despaired of until Thursday morning, when his strength began to fail, and he sank rapidly until his death. Mr. Delavan was born in Guilford, Chenango county, on Sept. 4, 1855. and began his career as clerk in the store of Clark & Co., Oxford. He remained in their employ for nine years, later having charge of the storage and forwarding business. Afterward he lived three years in Norwich, being employed as a clerk for Chapman & Co., general dry goods dealers. On Jan. 1, 1882, he came to Binghamton and for the next three years was floor walker in the store of the Sisson Brothers Welden Co. He then became a partner with T.P. Calkin in the firm of Calkin & Delavan, hatters, furriers and dealers in men's furnishings goods. J.P.E. Clark was at one time associated with him in this business and he and Mr. Clark were later lessees of the Opera house. In January, 1888, Mr. Delavan succeeded to that sole proprietorship, and continued in business until 1896, at which time he sold out and entered the service of the Travelers' Insurance Company of Hartford, Conn., in the capacity of local agent. Up to about four years ago Mr. Delavan, was assistant State agent for the Travelers' Company, and during the last four years he had been the manager for the whole of the Southern portion of New York state. For more than 20 years Mr. Delavan has been a factor in the business history of Binghamton. Politically he was a stalwart Republican and had many times been pressed to accept municipal office, which he generally declined to do. Mr. Delavan was at one time, however, a member of the Police Commission, and his mature judgment was always sought by his fellow commissioners. Mrs. Delavan married Miss Emma M. Fuller, the daughter of the late Joel Fuller, of Binghamton, in 1895--Binghamton Press. [Bainbridge Republican,, May 23, 1907]
Mrs. Minnie Belle Greek, aged nineteen, wife of Ervin Greek, died at 6 o'clock Monday night at her home No. 215 Harrison street, Lestershire. She is survived by her husband and infant child, father and sister, the last two of Walton. The funeral was held Wednesday at 2 o'clock and burial was in Glenwood [Afton, Chenango Co., NY]. The husband Ervin Greek is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Irving Greek, who were residents of Bainbridge until two years ago. [Bainbridge Republican, May 30, 1907]
Mrs. Edith Moore, wife of William H. Moore, former residents of this place [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], passed away at her home in Meridale, N.Y., on Sunday afternoon last. Her death was caused by acute Bright's disease. She is survived by her husband and three children. Mrs. Moore is well known in this place, her husband being an adopted son of Mrs. Helen Moore, of South Pearl street. The funeral was held Wednesday of this week at the house and burial was at Oneonta. Bainbridge friends extend sympathy to the bereaved family. [Bainbridge Republican, May 30, 1907]
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