Mrs. Stella Sill Moore, widow of Capt. James D. Moore of Denver, Colo., died at her suburban home, Brighton, Colo., on Oct. 3d, aged 67 years. Her health had been gradually falling in her later years, her system having become a prey to Bright's disease and when a few months before her death she received a paralytic shock, her sufferings became intense until the last throe of life. Mrs. Moore's birthplace was Bainbridge, N.Y. [Chenango Co.], and she was the daughter of Dr. Blin S. Sill and Catherine Lathrop, of this village. She was united in marriage with Capt. James D. Moore, of Mercer, Pa., on Oct. 17, 1866, in St. Peter's Episcopal church, Bainbridge. She went to Mercer, Pa., to live and resided there until the fall of 1880, when her husband removed to Denver, Colo. Mr. Moore had invested in real estate in a town called Brighton, not far from Denver and there had lived with his family, alternating between country and city life, until his death at Denver, ten years ago. Mrs. Moore continued to live at Denver until her final illness when she was taken to Brighton, hoping that country air might restore her. Mrs. Moore was one of the popular and attractive young ladies of Bainbridge. She was of fine physique, tall, slender and graceful, with features of fine mold that were charming in their changing expressions. She was brave and resolute when needed and possessed practical ability that was often-times of much benefit in the affairs of the village and church. She was an ardent supporter of St. Peter's church and her loss was felt for a long time after her marriage. During the Civil War the ladies of Bainbridge did much in fitting out supplies to send to the soldiers and no one was more enthusiastic and untiring in her zeal than was Mrs. Moore. These patriotic meetings were often the occasion of pleasantries and at one a mirthful suggestion that each young lady should enclose a letter in the garment she sent expressing a kindly interest in the recipient with name and address given, resulted in a romantic episode in regard to Mrs. Moore, which terminated in her marriage to Captain Moore when the war closed, an union fraught with ideal happiness. Mrs. Moore had never visited Bainbridge after she went to Denver to live, but kept in touch with her old home village by receiving weekly the Bainbridge Republican. The news of her death will cause much sadness here among her old friends who loved and esteemed her highly, and profound sympathy is extended to her family. The funeral services of Mrs. Moore were conducted in St. Peter's church, Denver, on Oct. 5th, and interment was made in Fairmount cemetery near Denver, beside her husband. The deceased is survived by four children: Erastus Blin Moore, Brighton, Colo.; Jeannette Sill Watts, Fox, Colo.; Catherine Moore Stueland and James D. Moore, Denver, Colo., there are also two brothers, Capt. James L. Sill of the U.S. Navy and Andrew Sill of St. Petersburg, Florida.[Bainbridge Republican, Oct. 28, 1909]
News came Wednesday morning, announcing the death of Clarence E. Clark, at the Homeopathic Hospital at Utica, where he had been in a critical condition for several months. Mr. Clark was a member of the firm of Barlow & Clark, hardware merchants of this village, and had been in business here since the year 1894. For a number of years he had been ailing from stomach and heart trouble, but apparently he was not seriously affected in health, until last winter when a decline came. Medical treatment failed to bring him relief and last June he entered the Homeopathic Hospital. Bright's disease became manifest. From the treatment received at this institution, for a time he seemed to gain but the improvement was merely temporary, the disease continuing in its course, until death came. He was 53 years of age. Mr. Clark was cheerful and expected to recover. Bainbridge people called frequently to see him and about two weeks ago he expressed a belief that he would return to Bainbridge. Until last winter, he gave every appearance of robust health. He was a fine looking man and possessed an attractive manner and genial disposition. He was one of the most prominent and substantial business men of this village. He commanded influence and was greatly liked. He took a great deal of interest in the affairs of the community and his judgment was regarded. He held the office of President of the village, for two years. Mr. Clark had been interested in the hardware business nearly all his life. When 18 years of age he became a clerk in a store at Elmira. Later he became associated with the wholesale hardware firm of Babcock, Hinds & Underwood of Binghamton, as traveling salesman, which position he held until he came to Bainbridge and with J.W. Barlow, then of Binghamton, purchased the hardware business of Charles S. Hynds. He was a member of Otsenango Lodge No. 435, Binghamton chapter No. 139 and Malta Commandery No. 21, of Binghamton. The funeral will be held on Saturday afternoon at 1 o'clock, at the home of his cousin, A.A. Tooks, at Munnsville, Madison county, followed by burial in the family plot at Pratts Corners. Rev. H.T. Hill of this village, will officiate. His nearest relatives surviving are cousins. [Bainbridge Republican, Oct. 28, 1909]
Walter Ogden, who was stricken with a paralytic shock, Oct. 16, passed peacefully away, last Friday. He was conscious part of the time during his illness but was unable to speak. The funeral was held from his late residence Sunday afternoon and was largely attended. An excellent sermon was preached by the Rev. Mr. Linderman, the new pastor of the First Congregational Church, of which the deceased had been a member for 30 years. Burial was in the Coventryville cemetery by the side of his brother, Edward Ogden. Mr. Ogden was about 72 years of age and was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Ogden and had always lived on the Ogden homestead here and his death seems like the passing away of one of the old land marks. He is survived by his devoted widow (Ann Eliza Waterman) and only sister, Mrs. Abby Jane Hartwell of Berkshire, and one adopted son, Britton Norton of Bennettsville. Much sympathy is felt, especially for the widow whose home is so suddenly broken up. The deceased had previous to his illness anticipated attending the Church Rally and Roll Call of last week but he little thought at the time how soon he would answer to the "Roll Call up younder." [Bainbridge Republican, Oct. 28, 1909]
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