The pure, gentle spirit of Harriett Charlotte, beloved wife of Carpenter Bennett, entered into rest on Sunday evening at ten o'clock, after a period of excruciating suffering covering a lapse of more than a year resulting from a complication of diseases, aged 54 years. Mrs. Bennett's sufferings were at times so intense that she longed to die and then followed improvement so deceptive, and so alluring, that she began to anticipate the enjoyment of health again and would lay plans for the future in which she was to conduce to the happiness of her family and friends--yet alas! It was all so futile. Mrs. Bennett was quiet and retiring by nature but possessed a sweet personality that gave pleasure to all with whom she mingled. Her temperament was calm and cheerful and most benign in the family circle leaving a memory never to be forgotten by husband and children. To her neighbors she was ever the kind, obliging friend, enjoying their society and wishing to reciprocate every attention. The deceased was indeed a beautiful character, clinging, tender and true, inspiring the most devoted attention from her whole family during her long illness, her daughter, Mrs. Bolster, leaving her home for the past eleven months and coming to her mother's bedside to administer to her wants. Mrs. Bennett was married to Carpenter Bennett the 19th of June, in 1860, at the home of her father, Rufus P. Green, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY]. The latter had been an esteemed landlord of the Central Hotel in this place for several years preceding. When the Civil War broke out Mr. Bennett enlisted in the army, his wife remaining with his friends giving her husband cheerful encouragement during his fearful ordeal. Since his retirement from the army Mr. and Mrs. Bennett have resided mostly in Bainbridge. The funeral was held at the home on Bixby street, at 2 o'clock, Tuesday afternoon, Rev. Mr. VanWoert of the Methodist church, of which Mrs. Bennett was an attendant when able to attend Divine services, presiding. The quartet, Messrs. Bentley, Ives, Darlin and Gilbert rendered the music. Burial was in St. Peter's churchyard. The bearers were C.F. Bentley, E.S. Gilbert, Wm. Darlin and Chars. Petley. The floral offerings of which there were many were exquisite. Mrs. Bennett is survived by her husband and three children. Mrs. Charles Bolster, of Watertown, and sons, Will Bennett, of Guilford, and Burt Bennett, Oneonta....[Bainbridge Republican, Sept. 26, 1907]
Gilbert Giles, residing at Delmar [Albany Co., NY], who has been employed by the D.&H. company about 47 years and is a man well-known to many of the residents along the line of the D.&H. was instantly killed at Ballston on Monday afternoon. He was engaged with a force of men placing a new water tank and tower in the yard there and stood between the main track inspecting the work. A freight train came along the north bound track and he stepped out of its way and over upon a south bound track, directly in front of a rapidly moving passenger train. The body was thrown some distance striking between the two tracks, the head coming in contact with a tie which blow split the head open. Mr. Giles was about 65 years of age and practically his entire life was passed in the employ of the D.&H. company, much of the time he being engaged in work upon the water supply for the cranes, etc., of the company. He repaired all the pumps engaged in this work and was a frequent visitor along the entire system. [Bainbridge Republican, Oct. 24, 1907]
Mrs. Elizabeth Pruyn died at the home of her daughter, M.L. Keyes, Oneonta, Tuesday. She was 84 years of age and was the wife of Martin Pruyn who died in 1904. Mr. and Mrs. Pruyn formerly lived in Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] and resided on Pruyn Hill which takes its name from Mr. Pruyn through whose enterprise that beautiful part of the village was formed, erecting the first house which is the same now occupied by C.J. Taber. The deceased is the mother of Irving L. Pruyn, formerly cashier of the First National Bank, this village. [Bainbridge Republican, Oct. 31, 1907]
The remains of Maybel Blair, wife of George L. Campbell, a former resident of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], were brought from Binghamton to this village and interred in Green Lawn cemetery, the service being conducted by the Rev. Henry Hill, on Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. Campbell died Sunday evening, Oct. 27th, at the home of W.H. Bristol, 262 Oak street, Binghamton, of tuberculosis, from which she had been a sufferer nearly a year. she was 24 years of age. Previous to Mrs. Campbell's sickness her home had been in Utica, her husband holding a position on the railroad with headquarters in that city. The deceased was highly esteemed by all with whom she was associated. She was an ardent member of the Dyer Memorial church at Utica and was a member of its choir. In her long illness she was courageous, gentle and uncomplaining, knowing full well that death was inevitable. Before going to Utica to reside, Mr. and Mrs. Campbell after their marriage in 1901 lived in Bainbridge for a time on Front street and she made many friends here. Her loss is severe to her husband who has the sympathy of the people in his old home town. Brief funeral services, conducted by Rev. Mr. Crydenwise of the High street M.E. church, were held in Binghamton, Wednesday morning. The beautiful white casket covered with a wealth of flowers was met by a hearse at the station here and was a touching memorial to the love of her friends. Among the friends who accompanied Mr. Campbell from Binghamton were his brother, Frank Campbell, Mrs. W.H. Bristol, Mrs. Theodore Parker, Mrs. Ella Johnston and Mrs. Bell Rockford. [Bainbridge Republican, Oct. 31, 1907]
Mrs. Annie Elizabeth Matteson, 84, passed away at her home in Kirby street [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], October 16, following an illness of nearly six months duration. Funeral services were conducted at the home Tuesday afternoon with the Rev. G.N. Underwood, pastor of the First Methodist Episcopal church of this village officiating, following which interment was made in Greenlawn cemetery. The bearers were Albert C. Wilcox, George S. Cook, Dan Sherwood and Sebert B. Hollenbeck. Mrs. Matteson was born in Bainbridge on Sept. 5, 1853, the daughter of Cosman and Sally Searles Ireland, On Oct. 15, 1876, she was united in marriage with John W Matteson, of Masonville, and their early married life was spent in that township where they owned and operated a farm. In 1895 they gave up farming and came to Bainbridge, erecting the present home in Kirby street. Mr. Matteson passed away Aug. 1, 1928. Mrs. Matteson became identified with the First Methodist church early in life and for many years was president of the Ladies' Aid society of the local church. She was interested in all its activities, especially the work of the Woman's Foreign Missionary society and the Woman's Christian Temperance Union. The immediate survivors include two nieces, Mrs. Jessie M. Russell, who has been a member of the Matteson home for several years, and Mrs. L.W. Getter of North Main street. [Norwich Sun, Oct. 22, 1937]
Mr. James R. Wait, of Guilford Centre, in this county [Chenango, NY], died at the residence of W.H. Cannon, in this village [Bainbridge, NY], on the evening of Tuesday, July 8th, aged 63 years. He had been confined to his bed about six weeks previous to his death, which was caused by general debility. He was the father of Mrs. Cannon, and a respected citizen of Guilford. His remains were taken to that place for interment.... [Bainbridge Republican, July 12, 1873]
A son of Valentine Pope, of New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], was drowned on Friday night last. It seems that the little boy, with his younger brother, was in the habit of bathing in the river, and upon this occasion by some means got into deep water. Although the alarm was given immediately, it was nearly an hour before the body could be found. His age was nearly 12 years--Gazette. [Bainbridge Republican, July 12, 1873]
Mrs. Elizabeth Pruyn died at the home of her daughter, M.L. Keyes, Oneonta, Tuesday. She was 84 years of age and was the wife of Martin Pruyn who died in 1904. Mr. and Mrs. Pruyn formerly lived in Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] and resided on Pruyn Hill which takes its name from Mr. Pruyn through whose enterprise that beautiful part of the village was formed, erecting the first house which is the same now occupied by C.J. Taber. The deceased is the mother of Irving L. Pruyn, formerly cashier of the First National Bank, this village. [Bainbridge Republican, Oct. 31, 1907]
The remains of Maybel Blair, wife of George L. Campbell, a former resident of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], were brought from Binghamton to this village and interred in Green Lawn cemetery, the service being conducted by the Rev. Henry Hill, on Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. Campbell died Sunday evening, Oct. 27th, at the home of W.H. Bristol, 262 Oak street, Binghamton, of tuberculosis, from which she had been a sufferer nearly a year. she was 24 years of age. Previous to Mrs. Campbell's sickness her home had been in Utica, her husband holding a position on the railroad with headquarters in that city. The deceased was highly esteemed by all with whom she was associated. She was an ardent member of the Dyer Memorial church at Utica and was a member of its choir. In her long illness she was courageous, gentle and uncomplaining, knowing full well that death was inevitable. Before going to Utica to reside, Mr. and Mrs. Campbell after their marriage in 1901 lived in Bainbridge for a time on Front street and she made many friends here. Her loss is severe to her husband who has the sympathy of the people in his old home town. Brief funeral services, conducted by Rev. Mr. Crydenwise of the High street M.E. church, were held in Binghamton, Wednesday morning. The beautiful white casket covered with a wealth of flowers was met by a hearse at the station here and was a touching memorial to the love of her friends. Among the friends who accompanied Mr. Campbell from Binghamton were his brother, Frank Campbell, Mrs. W.H. Bristol, Mrs. Theodore Parker, Mrs. Ella Johnston and Mrs. Bell Rockford. [Bainbridge Republican, Oct. 31, 1907]
Mrs. Annie Elizabeth Matteson, 84, passed away at her home in Kirby street [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], October 16, following an illness of nearly six months duration. Funeral services were conducted at the home Tuesday afternoon with the Rev. G.N. Underwood, pastor of the First Methodist Episcopal church of this village officiating, following which interment was made in Greenlawn cemetery. The bearers were Albert C. Wilcox, George S. Cook, Dan Sherwood and Sebert B. Hollenbeck. Mrs. Matteson was born in Bainbridge on Sept. 5, 1853, the daughter of Cosman and Sally Searles Ireland, On Oct. 15, 1876, she was united in marriage with John W Matteson, of Masonville, and their early married life was spent in that township where they owned and operated a farm. In 1895 they gave up farming and came to Bainbridge, erecting the present home in Kirby street. Mr. Matteson passed away Aug. 1, 1928. Mrs. Matteson became identified with the First Methodist church early in life and for many years was president of the Ladies' Aid society of the local church. She was interested in all its activities, especially the work of the Woman's Foreign Missionary society and the Woman's Christian Temperance Union. The immediate survivors include two nieces, Mrs. Jessie M. Russell, who has been a member of the Matteson home for several years, and Mrs. L.W. Getter of North Main street. [Norwich Sun, Oct. 22, 1937]
Mr. James R. Wait, of Guilford Centre, in this county [Chenango, NY], died at the residence of W.H. Cannon, in this village [Bainbridge, NY], on the evening of Tuesday, July 8th, aged 63 years. He had been confined to his bed about six weeks previous to his death, which was caused by general debility. He was the father of Mrs. Cannon, and a respected citizen of Guilford. His remains were taken to that place for interment.... [Bainbridge Republican, July 12, 1873]
A son of Valentine Pope, of New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], was drowned on Friday night last. It seems that the little boy, with his younger brother, was in the habit of bathing in the river, and upon this occasion by some means got into deep water. Although the alarm was given immediately, it was nearly an hour before the body could be found. His age was nearly 12 years--Gazette. [Bainbridge Republican, July 12, 1873]
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