The Deposit Courier of Oct. 14, gives the following account of the death of Titus M. Bixby, a former resident of Bainbridge. "Titus M. Bixby, the oldest resident of this village [Deposit, Broome Co., NY], and one of the pioneers of this section died at his home on Second street last Friday afternoon at 2:30, after an illness of only three days, aged 96 years, seven months and 27 days. Mr. Bixby was around as usual until Wednesday, when he had a fainting spell, and from that time grew gradually weaker until he went to sleep, never to awake in this world. Mr. Bixby was born in Bainbridge, Chenango county, Feb. 17, 1812. He was the fifth son of Samuel and Lois Bixby, and one of a family of seven children--five sons and two daughters. He lived in Bainbridge 35 years, afterward moving to Tuckhannock, Pa., where he remained about five years. From here he went to Binghamton, where he resided 18 months, coming to Deposit in the '50's, where he has resided ever since. Mr. Bixby was a practical cabinetmaker, having begun at his business when 17 years of age. For 10 years he was in business for himself at Bainbridge, and for 28 years after coming to Deposit he conducted a furniture store, cabinet shop and undertaking business in this village, retiring at the age of 83. He was a member of the Episcopal church at Bainbridge, having been confirmed when 18 years of age, and when he came to Deposit united with the church here. At the time of his death he was senior warden of Christ Episcopal church. Deceased was twice married, his first wife being Laura A. Rose, of Cortland, with whom he was united in the spring of 1841. Five children were born to this union, viz.: Mrs. Mary R. Law, of Hartford, Conn., Richard Bixby, of Hudson, Kan., Edward M. Bixby, now deceased, Mrs. Ella Lewis of Sayre, Pa., and Lulu Bixby, deceased. His second wife was Mrs. Axie Reeder of Big Flats, N.Y., to whom he was married Feb. 26, 1873, and who survives him. Beside the widow and children, he is survived by one brother, Henry W. Bixby of this village, who was 93 years of age last July. [Bainbridge Republican, Nov. 4, 1909]
Afton [Chenango Co., NY]: Last Thursday Mrs. Will Horton accompanied by a friend drove from her home, east part of the town to the village. Mrs. Horton became frightened by seeing an automobile when near town, although the horse did not mind it she got out of the wagon for a few minutes to hold him as the automobile passed by, when seated they drove to the store of Mr. Pearsall where they got out and went into the store. Mrs. Horton suddenly died within a few minutes of heart disease. She was 65 years of age. The funeral was held from the Baptist church Sunday, the Rev. Colgrove officiating. The W.R.C. of which she was a member attended in a body. The beautiful service of their ritual being used at the church. Burial was in Glenwood cemetery [Afton, NY]. [Bainbridge Republican, Nov. 4, 1909]
Ralph A Goodenough, son of Frank L. Goodenough, the well-known former manufacturer of whips at Windsor [Broome Co., NY], was found dead under the Washington bridge at One Hundred and Eighty-first street, New York, on Tuesday, and the cause of his death is a mystery. His father, received a telegram at his home at Windsor announcing the death, and stating the cause as "accident." A theory is advanced that Mr. Goodenough was pushed off the bridge and later the body may have been robbed. One New York paper states that death may have been caused by suicide. Ralph Goodenough was a former resident of Binghamton [Broome Co., NY], where he worked for several months as a newspaper man on the Evening Herald about nine years ago, immediately following his departure from Princeton college. From Binghamton he went to New York, where he became manager of a Harlem district news station for the New York Herald which position he retained until his death. [Bainbridge Republican, Nov. 25, 1909]
George R. White is to be tried for the murder of his brother, Walter White, at North Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY], last summer, at the term of court which begins at Norwich, on Monday, December 6th. The murder was the outcome of a hard cider brawl, and the victim was badly slashed in the abdomen with a knife. District Attorney James P. Hill will prosecute White and Daniel B. Cushman of Norwich, will represent the defendant. A special panel of jurors for this trial has been drawn. Several other criminal cases of a lesser degree will come before this term of court for trial. A second panel of jurors has been draw for the regular business of the court. [Bainbridge Republican, Nov. 25, 1909]
Afton [Chenango Co., NY]: Robert Littlefield, an aged and esteemed resident died at his home, Nov. 19th, 1909, aged 79 years. Mr. Littlefield, was born at Block Island, Jan. 1, 1830, and has lived here since 1854. He married Susan Peet in 1859 who died in 1897, he is survived by one daughter, Miss Mary Littlefield, who has cared for him in his declining health the past few years. Mr. Littlefield in politics was a Republican, taking an active part in political affairs, a man whose influence was felt on all sides and one who held the respect and esteem of all with whom he came in contact. The funeral was held from his late home, at 11:30 a.m., Monday, Rev. H.T. Hill of Bainbridge, officiating, interment in Glenwood cemetery [Afton, NY]. [Bainbridge Republican,Nov. 25, 1909]
Mrs. Fannie Bush Sexsmith died suddenly at his home Spring street, Wednesday, Nov. 24th, '09, of apoplexy. She was 80 years of age. She was the oldest daughter of Samuel Hull Bush of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY] where she was born Feb. 29th 1829. she was married to Levi Sexsmith in 1859, moving to Sanford, where they lived 43 years, coming to Afton [Chenango Co., NY] about seven years since. Five children survive her, Emory T., of Binghamton; Dr. Addison B., of Charlotte, Mich.; Mary A. of Deposit; and Fannie M. and E. Jennie who lived with her. The funeral was held from her late home, Friday, the Rev. I.J. Smith, officiating, burial was in Glenwood cemetery [Afton, NY]. [Bainbridge Republican, Dec. 2, 1909]
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