Mrs. C.M. Priest died in New York City last Thursday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Frank Barber, from gastritis after a sickness of only twenty-four hours. She was 69 years of age and was the widow of the late C.M. Priest, for years a prominent merchant in this village. He died in February 1911. For a while after his death Mrs. Priest conducted the business but later sold to H.M. Ramsdell. For the past three years she had been making her home with her daughters, Mrs. George Whitman, at Morris, and Mrs. Frank Barber, at New York, occasionally returning to Bainbridge for a visit. Her maiden name was Miss Janie Corbin. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Corbin who resided at Middlebridge between Bainbridge and Afton on the East side of the Susquehanna river, where she was born. She was married to Mr. Priest nearly fifty years ago while he was a merchant in Masonville. Later they moved to Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] where her husband was a prominent business man for over forty years. He was President of the Board of Education for many years. Mrs. Priest was foremost in the social life of the village. She was a leading member of the Baptist Church and directed her activities toward the upbuilding and prosperity of that organization. She was a prominent member of the Woman's Club. She was a capable and refined woman highly regarded and esteemed. The remains were brought to Bainbridge Sunday noon and funeral was held in the Baptist Church at one o'clock, a large attendance of friends being present. Rev. A.H. Merrill, the pastor conducted the service. A quartet of Mrs. Dunahm, Mrs. Hovey, Mrs. Roiler and Mrs. Hartmann sang. A profusion of beautiful chrysanthemums covered the purple casket. The bearers where Ralph Kirby, H.C. Newell, Herbert Ramsdell and Herbert Priest. The burial was in the Episcopal cemetery. The deceased is survived by one sister, Mrs. Jesse Whitman, of Afton, and two daughters, Mrs. George Whitman, of Morris, and Mrs. Frank Barber, of New York City. [Bainbridge Republican, Nov. 25, 1915]
Henry M. Peckham, one of our best citizens, passed away suddenly Monday night at nine o'clock. For several years he had been a sufferer from rheumatism and was forced to retire from an active life, but he was able to be about the house, sometimes going down street. For a week he had been obliged to keep to the bed owing to a sore upon one leg but that had nearly healed and he was about as usual Monday. Upon retiring that evening he was seized with a choking attack and difficult breathing and expired before medical attendance could be summoned, the heart affection which at times had troubled him thus proved fatal. Mr. Peckham was 71 years of age. With his family he had lived in Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] for nineteen years, coming here from North Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]. He was born in Hamilton, Madison county. His life had been an active one crowded with services and duties. He served three years in the civil war, enlisting with the 35th Wisconsin Volunteers. He was a second and first lieutenant and later promoted to the captaincy. His record contains a participation in some of the fiercest battles of the war. After its close he engaged in the milk business having charge of creameries at various places. He was superintendent of the W.M. Wright milk station at Bainbridge during its operation here and later he went with the Dairy Product Company and was actively engaged in business until his affliction caused him to suspend work. Mr. Peckham was a very friendly man. He was public spirited and deeply interested in the village and all her people. He was a great reader, well informed in public events and his capable opinions had influence. He was one of the charter members of the Bainbridge lodge of Odd Fellows and always maintained life interest in this society. A prayer service was held at the home on Kirby street Wednesday evening conducted by Rev. Frank James. Thursday morning the remains were taken to the D.&H. depot escorted by members of the Odd Fellows Lodge, the bearers also being brother Odd Fellows, then by train to North Norwich accompanied by the relatives and friends where the funeral services were held at eleven o'clock Rev. J.S. Crompton of the High Street M.E. Church officiating. Interment at North Norwich his former home. Those surviving the deceased are his wife, one son Charles Peckham, and two daughters, Miss Grace Peckham and Mrs. Frank Manzer, all of Bainbridge; three brothers, George and Charles Peckham, of Hamilton, and Adelbert Peckham of Norwich. [Bainbridge Republican, Dec. 2, 1915]
Frank D. Strevell of No. 28 Way street, Binghamton [Broome Co., NY], one of the best known and popular conductors on the Delaware & Hudson road, was instantly killed in the railroad yards just east of the Chenango street viaduct in that city Saturday night. It is thought he met death while climbing over a string of freight cars. An engine was shunted into the train and he fell between the cars. So badly was his body mutilated that recognition was impossible, and it was two hours and a half after the accident before it was identified. He was a native of Altamont [Albany Co., NY] and was forty-four years of age. He is survived by his parents, brother and sister, all of Altamont, also a grief stricken wife of Binghamton. The deceased was a brother-in-law of Mrs. O.B. Ireland of this village [Bainbridge, NY]. Dow B. Ostrander, another conductor, was killed at Central Bridge on Sunday. It is believed he fell between the cars of his train and was run over. [Bainbridge Republican, Dec. 9, 1915]
Guilford [Chenango Co., NY]: Daniel A. Johnson who was born in Guilford and had always resided here until a short time ago, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Willis Hyeres, near Mt. Upton the last of the week. Funeral services were held from the Congregational church, Guilford Centre, on Monday afternoon. Burial in the family plot at Ives Settlement. W.M. Hastings & Son of Bainbridge, had charge of the funeral. [Bainbridge Republican, June 10, 1915]
Guilford [Chenango Co., NY]: The funeral services for Thomas Richards an aged and respected resident of Guilford who died on Saturday morning at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Nelson Thackery, was held on Tuesday at 10:30 o'clock with burial at Mt. Upton. Mr. Richards is survived by his wife and four children. Mrs. Nelson Thackery, Mrs. John Rose, George A. and Will W. Richards of Guilford. [Bainbridge Republican, June 17, 1915]
Mrs. Theresia Hornshu died at the home of her son, Albert Hornshu, this town, Monday morning at the age of 80 after a brief illness from heart trouble. The funeral was held Wednesday at Mr. Hornshu's home and the remains were taken on the 3:18 train to New York by the son, Ed Hornshu, of Binghamton, where another son, Fred Hornshu, who resides in Indianapolis, will meet the remains and take them to that city for burial. [Bainbridge Republican, July 15, 1915]
Marcus Lyon a prominent farmer of West Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], died at his home in that place Monday, from the effects of a shock, aged 83 years. Funeral was held Wednesday at 2 o'clock at the house, Rev. Frank James officiating. Burial in West Bainbridge Cemetery. Mr. Lyon is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Cory Thornton, of West Bainbridge and one sister Mrs. Smith of Guilford. [Bainbridge Republican, Aug. 4, 1915]
Mrs. Charles Phinney of this village [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], died at the County House at Preston on Saturday from feebleness and advanced years. Mrs. Phinney became ill and dependent about one year ago and she was taken to this institution where care was assured during her declining years. Her remains were brought to Bainbridge Tuesday and funeral services were held at the Methodist Church Wednesday afternoon at four o'clock. Burial was also in Bainbridge. Rev. Frank James officiated. Mrs. Phinney had been a resident here for many years. [Bainbridge Republican, Aug. 12, 1915]
Guilford [Chenango Co., NY]: The death of Thomas Dickinson, an aged resident of the town occurred on Saturday last. Funeral services were held from the Dickinson home on Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock conducted by Rev. Edward C. Hoskin, Rector of Christ Church, Guilford, of which Mr. Dickinson was a communicant. Burial was made in Sunset hill Cemetery by the side of his wife who died several years ago. He was a nephew of Daniel S. Dickinson of Chicago. [Bainbridge Republican, Sept. 13, 1915]
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