Joseph M. Shepardson was born in Port Crane, N.Y. [Broome Co.], July 13, 1872, and died July 19, 1907, aged 35 years. In his boyhood and youth he attended the district school at Port Crane. Ambitious to prepare himself for wider usefulness he took a commercial course at the Riley Business college in Binghamton. He was soon given a position in the Erie Railway station at Lestershire, N.Y., which he held upwards of four years. Here he soon won the confidence and esteem of the railway people. Failing health compelled him to resign his position much to the regret of his employer. Later he passed the civil service examination and became a mail carrier in Binghamton, but was not physically sufficient for the task. Still ambitious to get on in the world he entered the employ of the Marshall Furniture Co., where he remained as long as he was able to do manual labor. About four years ago he was united in marriage to Miss VerNettie Redfield, of Lestershire, formerly of Bainbridge. He was a young man of high ideals, delighting in good reading and good people. He was a young man of clean habits and stainless reputation, a good friend, an affectionate son and brother, a faithful and loving husband. During his last illness he was a great sufferer, yet he was patient and hopeful to the last. He is survived by his wife, father, mother, two sisters and one brother Funeral services were conducted from his late home in Lestershire, the writer, assisted by Rev. G. Owen, a close friend of the family, officiating. The sermon was preached from, "If a man died shall he live again?" Job 14:14. Impressive hymns that were favorites of the deceased were sung. The floral tributes were many and beautiful--Rev. H.B. Cook, Lestershire, N.Y. [Bainbridge Republican, Aug. 1, 1907]
Edgar G. Butler died at 2 o'clock Saturday morning last, at his home in this village. He was taken ill January first and had been a sufferer ever since from cancer of the stomach and most of the time was confined to the bed. Mr. Butler was born in Deposit in 1838, his parents being Mr. and Mrs. S.P. Butler. In 1859 he moved to Bainbridge taking up the occupation of farming in the vicinity of this village. In February 1860 he was united in marriage to Bernetta A. Copley, a resident of Bainbridge. Moving into the village in 1864 he followed for ten years the business of shipping agent and collector of furs, at times going to the far West and dealing with the Indians. Giving up this business in 1874, he engaged in gardening, an occupation to which he was devoted down to the time of his illness. In 1876 he built the residence which he occupied until his death. Mr. Butler was a man of simple and retiring nature, interested in public matters in a quiet and conservative way. He was well known throughout this section. He was experienced in fishing and hunting and instructed others in the sport. His nature was a most kindly one and had a great attraction for young people, he taking a special pleasure in entertaining them and doing many things that contributed to their pleasure, and in many instances to their profit and advancement in life. Besides his wife he is survived by four sisters and two brothers; Mrs. E. Underwood and Mrs. G.A. Babcock, of Windsor, Mrs. A.J. Barlow, of Unadilla, Mrs. W.J. Mason, of Oneonta, E.O. Butler, and A. Butler, of Deposit. The funeral was held from the home Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. Mr. Lewis of Christ's church, Guilford, officiating. Burial in Green Lawn Cemetery [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY]. Many flowers were sent by friends... [Bainbridge Republican, Aug. 15, 1907
Ralph Sweet died at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Sweet of Pruyn Hill [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], Monday morning at seven o'clock, after an illness continuing six months. He was employed in the Schen. Gen Elec. works. Several weeks ago after being ill at his home here he returned to his work feeling much better but his strength again failed and he came back to Bainbridge about one month ago growing worse. He was afflicted with tuberculosis and liver trouble. The deceased was 25 years old and a graduate of the Bainbridge High school. He was a young man of good character and had many friends here. The funeral was held today, Thursday. Burial was at Afton [Chenango Co., NY]. [Bainbridge Republican, Aug. 22, 1907]
Marshall F Porter, of Greene [Chenango Co., NY], a prominent attorney of Chenango county, died at 8:30 o'clock, last Thursday morning at his home there. Heart failure was the cause. He was 59 years of age. Mr. Porter had been in the yard that morning and then came into the house and sat down to read the morning paper. He had been reading only a few minutes when his daughter heard the paper fall and father's head fell to one side. He expired almost instantly. He had been troubled with his heart for some time. Mr. Porter was born in the town of New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY] but in his younger manhood went to Greene and studied law in the office of Edgar Arnold and after being admitted to the bar, settled in Greene where he has since resided. He was prominent in local affairs and at the time of his death was the president of the village. He was a vestryman in Zion church and a member of Geneganslet tribe, I.O.R.M. He leaves a wife and daughter, Mrs. George Burdick of Greene, and a granddaughter. [Bainbridge Republican, Aug. 22, 1907]
Sarah, wife of Judson Lounsberry died Aug. 28th 1976. She was 39 years and 2 months. She leaves to mourn her departure, a husband and three children, two daughters, Cora and Angie, and one son, Ossie, a father and mother, five sisters and four brothers. Her funeral was held at her home on Friday at one o'clock, with Rev. Hecox officiating. [Bainbridge Republican, Sept. 5, 1907]
Eliphalet A. Wilcox died at his home near Nineveh Junction [Broome Co., NY], Friday, Aug. 16, 1907, aged 81 years. He is survived by his wife, three daughters, Mrs. Anna F. Crocker, of Scranton, Mrs. Mary Lewesley of Carbondale, and Miss Olive Wilcox; two sons, Delos E. of Caliente, Neb., and Milo E.; three brothers, Joseph, of Harrisburg, Pa., Decius of Llewellyn, Pa., and Howard, of Waverly, N.Y. Mr. Wilcox moved with his parents when a boy of twelve years spent in the lumber region in Steuben county, his life was spent on the farm, his late home. The funeral was held from his home, Aug. 19th, Rev. G.F. Humphrey officiating. Interment was in the Nineveh cemetery. [Baibnridge Republican, Sept. 5, 1907]
Iva, the only child of Elmer and Ella Johnson, of Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], died last Thursday morning from injuries sustained the previous afternoon. The little girl, who was only about five years old, was caught beneath a log and crushed. Little Iva had gone to the old saw mill with her parents and two sisters of Mr. Johnson. While there, one of the women in the party placed her hand on a log and in a spirit of fun said "I wonder if we could roll this log." It was no sooner said than the attempt was made but no one noticed that the little girl's dress had caught on the log and before its progress could be stayed, the heavier timber had rolled over her body mangling it is such a manner that death ensued after a few hours. She never recovered consciousness. Dr. Chapin from Greene was called in at once but could do nothing to relieve the sufferer. The parents are heart broken over the tragedy. [Bainbridge Republican, Sept. 12, 1907]
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