Mrs. Fred Burton died suddenly from heart disease early Tuesday morning at 2 o'clock, after an illness of only one hour. Mr. and Mrs. Burton resided on a farm on the Guilford Road, two miles from this village. They had been married 29 years, her maiden name being Ella B. Fisher. She was born in North Sanford and lived there until her marriage. She was 51 years old. She was a splendid woman devoted to her work on the farm and her home and she assisted in a large measure toward the success which had come to them. Her pleasant and genial nature made her many friends. The funeral was held Thursday at 1 o'clock at the home, Rev. Frank James officiating. [Bainbridge Republican, Dec. 30, 1915]
Esther M. Ives was born in Guilford, N.Y. [Chenango Co.], April 5, 1831. Was married July 9, 1857, to Hiram R. Humphrey of the same place, where they lived until the spring of 1865, when they removed to Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] where she resided until her death Dec. 22, 1915. At an early age she gave her heart to Christ and united with the Congregational Church at Guilford Center. After her removal to Bainbridge she united with the Presbyterian Church here of which she was a consistent member for nearly fifty years. She was a devoted mother and although shut in for many years she never lost interest in community life, especially that pertaining to the church of her choice. The love and esteem in which she was held by her neighbors and friends was shown by the thoughtful attention given her during her illness and the beautiful floral offerings sent. The funeral services were held from her late home on Friday, Dec. 24, 1915, at ten A.M., her pastor, Rev. H.D. Smith, officiating. "Jesus Lover of My Soul," and "Abide With Me," favorite hymns of hers were beautifully sung by Mrs. C.C. Hovey and Mr. Geo. Ives, accompanied by Miss Margaret Armstrong. She is survived by two daughters. Mrs. J.C. Toby, Mrs. U.C. Toby, of Bainbridge; two sons, I.C. Humphrey, of Seattle, Washington; and H.I. Humphrey, of Binghamton, a sister, Miss Amelia Ives, and step-son, F.Y. Humphrey; three grandchildren, Carlton Humphrey, of Carbondale, Pa.; Esther Toby, of Bainbridge, and Hubert Humphrey, of Binghamton. The family wish to thank all those who gave them assistance and comfort during the sickness and burial of their mother. It will never be forgotten. [Bainbridge Republican, Dec. 30, 1915]
Dewitt Clinton Warner passed to his rest at his home in Rockdale [Guilford, Chenango Co., NY] on the morning of the tenth day of March, 1916. Mr. Warner was born on the 24th day of May, 1839. On the 24th day of October, 1871, he was married to Miss Sarah Jane Burdick who survives him. One daughter, Mrs. George Avery; one brother, Alva Warner; three grandchildren, besides many other relatives mourn his loss. Mr. Warner was a Christian therefore he bore his long and painful illness with patience and confidently awaited the coming of his Lord. He was for 46 years a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church and was highly esteemed for his brotherliness and generosity He was also a veteran of the civil war. He will be greatly missed in the community where he had spent nearly all of his life. The funeral was held in the church, Rev. E.L. Jeffery officiating and was largely attended. Burial was in East Guilford Cemetery.... There was a profusion of flowers, beautiful tributes from loving friends. [Bainbridge Republican, Mar. 23, 1916]
Oxford [Chenango Co., NY]: Dr. Nelson D. Blood, who had practiced medicine in Auburn [Cayuga Co., NY] many years, died recently in that city and the funeral was held on Tuesday in Auburn. Dr. Blood was 72 years of age and was born in Guilford [Chenango Co., NY]. He is survived by two half-brothers, Charles M. Blood of Utica and Leonard E. Blood of this village, and four half-sisters, Mrs. Ella Taylor of Utica, Mrs. Mary DeForest of Oxford, Mrs. William Marvin of Norwich, and Mrs. Henderson of Ohio. [Bainbridge Republican, Mar. 23, 1916]
The suffering and struggles of this life ended for Mrs. Myrtle B. Barr last Saturday evening, March 25, 1916. Peacefully and quietly the brave woman entered the Valley of the Shadow of Death. Before passing over the river of death to the land of peace and rest, she said to her nurse; "Jesus will remember me. I have touched the hem of his garment." Mrs. Barr, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. S.D.Clark, was born Nov. 1, 1882, on Mount Pleasant [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY]. In the year 1903 she was married to Harley Barr. A couple of years after this happy union her husband was killed by a falling tree. Over two years ago the deceased friend was stricken with tubercular trouble. For over two years in the home of her loving parents and attended by the best physicians the patient woman battled with the dread disease, but death won out and the spirit was liberated from the wasted house of clay. The funeral services were held from the home of her parents south of the village Monday, March 27, 1916, at 1 o'clock, and were in charge of Rev. Frank James. The interment was made in Glenwood cemetery in Afton [Chenango Co., NY] She is survived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. S.D. Clark, four sisters and one son, Lewis Barr. The many friends of the bereaved family express their deepest sympathy for them and pray that the grace of God may sustain them in their great affliction. [Bainbridge Republican, Mar. 30, 1916]
Theodore Raymond Campbell, the oldest conductor of the Delaware & Hudson Railroad Company in point of service, died at his home, No. 16 Irving avenue, Sunday, aged 69 years. He is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Carrie C. Williams; his granddaughter, Miss Helen Epps, and a sister, Mrs. Mary Ferguson. Mr. Campbell was born in Otsego County December 23, 1846. In 1864 he enlisted in Company G, Fifth Regiment, New York Volunteers, Heavy Artillery, and saw much service, particularly in the battles of Harper's Ferry, Halltown, Berryville, Opequo, Fisher's Hill and Cedar Creek. He was captured while in action at Cedar Creek October 19, 1864, was confined in prison in Salisbury, N.C., and in Libby prison previous to Salisbury. He was exchanged at Wilmington, N.C., after being confined in prison for four months. December 25, 1867, he married Helen Bixby of Bainbridge, who died in 1899. In 1876 Mr. Campbell entered the employ of the Delaware & Hudson Company, continuing in the service until four years ago, when he was pensioned, and by his death the oldest conductor of the Delaware & Hudson system passed away. The funeral will be private with interment in St. Peter's cemetery, Bainbridge, where his wife is buried.--Binghamton Republican. Mr. Campbell was for many years a resident of Bainbridge residing in the house now occupied by Mrs. Whiting. [Bainbridge Republican, Mar. 30, 1916]
The suffering and struggles of this life ended for Mrs. Myrtle B. Barr last Saturday evening, March 25, 1916. Peacefully and quietly the brave woman entered the Valley of the Shadow of Death. Before passing over the river of death to the land of peace and rest, she said to her nurse; "Jesus will remember me. I have touched the hem of his garment." Mrs. Barr, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. S.D.Clark, was born Nov. 1, 1882, on Mount Pleasant [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY]. In the year 1903 she was married to Harley Barr. A couple of years after this happy union her husband was killed by a falling tree. Over two years ago the deceased friend was stricken with tubercular trouble. For over two years in the home of her loving parents and attended by the best physicians the patient woman battled with the dread disease, but death won out and the spirit was liberated from the wasted house of clay. The funeral services were held from the home of her parents south of the village Monday, March 27, 1916, at 1 o'clock, and were in charge of Rev. Frank James. The interment was made in Glenwood cemetery in Afton [Chenango Co., NY] She is survived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. S.D. Clark, four sisters and one son, Lewis Barr. The many friends of the bereaved family express their deepest sympathy for them and pray that the grace of God may sustain them in their great affliction. [Bainbridge Republican, Mar. 30, 1916]
Theodore Raymond Campbell, the oldest conductor of the Delaware & Hudson Railroad Company in point of service, died at his home, No. 16 Irving avenue, Sunday, aged 69 years. He is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Carrie C. Williams; his granddaughter, Miss Helen Epps, and a sister, Mrs. Mary Ferguson. Mr. Campbell was born in Otsego County December 23, 1846. In 1864 he enlisted in Company G, Fifth Regiment, New York Volunteers, Heavy Artillery, and saw much service, particularly in the battles of Harper's Ferry, Halltown, Berryville, Opequo, Fisher's Hill and Cedar Creek. He was captured while in action at Cedar Creek October 19, 1864, was confined in prison in Salisbury, N.C., and in Libby prison previous to Salisbury. He was exchanged at Wilmington, N.C., after being confined in prison for four months. December 25, 1867, he married Helen Bixby of Bainbridge, who died in 1899. In 1876 Mr. Campbell entered the employ of the Delaware & Hudson Company, continuing in the service until four years ago, when he was pensioned, and by his death the oldest conductor of the Delaware & Hudson system passed away. The funeral will be private with interment in St. Peter's cemetery, Bainbridge, where his wife is buried.--Binghamton Republican. Mr. Campbell was for many years a resident of Bainbridge residing in the house now occupied by Mrs. Whiting. [Bainbridge Republican, Mar. 30, 1916]
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