Word has been received of the death of Mrs. John L. Egbert, Dec. 31st, at Los Angeles, Cal., where she was spending the winter with her son. the funeral was at her old home in Springfield, Mass., Jan. 9th. Mrs. Egbert resided in Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] a number of years ago when her husband the Rev. John L. Egbert was the Rector of St. Peter's church. Both were very popular and often visited here. After the death of Mr. Egbert, Mrs. Egbert returned to her old home at Springfield, Mass. where she lived with her brother Mr. Nathan Adams and daughter Nellie. [Bainbridge Republican Jan. 24, 1918]
Edward M. Whitaker passed away last Monday morning at his home near Bennettsville [Chenango Co., NY], after a short illness, at the age of seventy-seven years. He has been greatly crippled with rheumatism for several years but last week he was taken seriously ill, and died as stated above. The deceased was the youngest and last surviving member of a large family of children. He spent most of his life in the vicinity of Deposit and Lake Como, Pa. He was a veteran of the Civil War, being a member of the Company A, 56th Pennsylvania volunteers. The funeral was held at the home of his daughter, Mrs. C.E. Axtell at Bennettsville, Sunday afternoon, Jan. 17th, 1918, at one o'clock. He is survived by his wife, Emma H., five daughters, Mrs. W.W. Burrows of Deposit, Mrs. Wm. Utter of Nineveh, Mrs. Joseph McMullen of Arctic, Mrs. C.E. Axtell of Bennettsville, and Miss Mary of Binghamton, also twelve grandchildren and two great-grandchildren to mourn his loss. [Bainbridge Republican, Jan. 24, 1918]
Christopher Toby was about Saturday forenoon attending to his business as usual. At noon he went to his home on Kirby street [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY] and while attending to his furnace in the cellar he fell dead. Groans attracted his sister Mrs. William Bradley who lives with him but by the time she reached him his body was lifeless. The suddenness of this death astounded people about the village, for many had talked and seen him only a sort time before. It was evident that Mr. Toby was affected with heart disease, though he did not know it. His health had been poor for a long time, being overtaken with severe attacks of stomach trouble at times. Mr. Toby was 57 years of age. He was born in Guilford [Chenango Co., NY]. For forty years he had lived in Bainbridge and had been in business here during that time. Until a few years ago he conducted a grocery business in the Clark Block. Later he kept a restaurant selling out one year ago. He continued in the occupation of florist, furnishing the community with the best flowers. Mr. Toby was a kindly, willing and generous citizen. He was especially fond of flowers and on festival days would supply the churches with his best selections. He enjoyed making designs for weddings, anniversaries and funerals and his productions were always much admired. He was a member of the Susquehanna Lodge, F.&A.M. and attended all meetings and functions, giving to the lodge and his friends support and assistance whenever opportunity afforded. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church to which he was devoted. The funeral was held Tuesday from his home at 1 o'clock Rev. H. D. Smith officiated assisted by Rev. S.R. Bigger. The burial was in Green Lawn Cemetery [Bainbridge, NY]. A wife, one son, Ray Toby of Sherburne, and one daughter, Miss Artemise Toby of Syracuse, survive. Also surviving are four brothers, Uriah and John of this village, Martin Toby of Guilford and Charles Toby of Maderia, California, and one sister, Mrs. William Bradley who resided with him. [Bainbridge Republican, Jan. 24, 1918]
Mrs. Elizabeth J. Beals, a most highly respected resident passed away Saturday July 12th, 1919 at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Luretta Jones at Rock Royal, where she was tenderly cared for. She was born at Masonville [Delaware Co., NY] in 1843 where she went most of her life. Her first husband, Edgar Wilber, died 54 years ago. Nine years prior to living with her daughter the past two years she made her home with her son, Edward Wilber, Bainbridge. The deceased was married the second time to Abraham Beals who survives with two daughters and four sons, Edward Wilber, Bainbridge; Bert Beals, Deposit; Mrs. Mine Mills, Masonville; William Beals, Trout Creek; Leon Beals, Rock Royal; Mrs. Luretta Jones, Rock Royal. The funeral was held Tuesday July 15 at the home of her daughter at Rock Royal and interment at Masonville. [Bainbridge Republican, July 24, 1919]
Unadilla [Otsego Co., NY] was saddened last week because of the drowning of Harold Burton, aged fourteen years, son of Newton Burton of that village. While fishing at the upper dam in the river, the boy in some way lost his balance and fell into the river several feet below. His two companions, Phillip Whitney and Raymond Rick, ran for assistance. Among the first to respond were Sam Hodge, Floyd Ash and Harold Tyson. It was by this time too late to save the boy's life, but the men at once set to work searching for the body which was found in 10 feet of water. The lad, who was the oldest son of Mr.and Mrs. Burton, is survived by his parents, two brothers and two sisters, who have the sympathy of the community. [Bainbridge Republican, Sept. 2, 1920]
One of the most horrible accidents that ever happened in the town of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], took place yesterday afternoon about four o'clock at Bennettsville. While Edward Koffman was riding on one of the trailers that were used in connection with the tractor to haul crushed stone, for the new road at Bennettsville, it became uncoupled and started down a steep embankment at the approach of the bridge. He jumped to save his life, but in doing so fell against the fence which threw him backward under the wheels of the trailer, it passing over his neck, killing him instantly. Further details have not been learned. [Bainbridge Republican, Sept. 2, 1920]
Mr. Ed. Kauffman passed suddenly from this life to the one beyond, Wednesday afternoon. The sad accident called from our midst one of the kindest and best citizens. Mr. Kauffman was born at Williamsport, Pa., Sept. 12, 1849. His mother died when he was four years old, and he then went to live with his grandmother Kauffman until when he was a lad of nine, a book agent was attracted by his honest, intelligent appearance and found him a home with Judge Leonard of Clearfield, Pa. He lived there until manhood, and proved worthy of the confidence placed in him. Mr. Kauffman was married to Miss Hattie Bloom of Curwensville, Sept. 15, 1879, and in the forty-one years of happy married life, was a most devoted, unselfish husband, bestowing upon his wife, and the daughter who came to their home such loving care and thoughtfulness that the bereavement which came so suddenly is the harder to endure. Mr. Kauffman was working for Com. Robbins on the highway, and when he passed his home, waved a cheerful greeting to his wife, and rode smiling and happy to meet sudden death in less than ten minutes. Mr. Kauffman lived in Clearfield, 21 years after his marriage and [was] Deputy Register and Recorder until a change in political affairs caused a change in office. In 1902 he moved from Clearfield to Bennettsville, and for six years was engaged in the mercantile business here. He then went to Andover, but returned four years ago, bought a home and made it with lawn and garden, models of neatness and industry. Mr. Kauffman saw only the happiest and best in everything and everybody. He was a helpful, sympathetic friend and neighbor, respected by all who knew him. Home, family, reading, friends, and work were the dearest interests in his life. The relatives who mourn his loss are the widow, one daughter, Mrs. Harry Smith and one granddaughter Miss Mildred Smith of Bennettsville, an aged stepmother in Philadelphia, a sister in Harrisburg, Pa., and a brother in Colorado. The funeral services which were largely attended were held at the residence of R.L. Smith, where the body was taken after the accident. Rev. Lesh of the M.E. church at Bainbridge officiated. Favorite hymns, "Asleep in Jesus," "Then I Shall Understand" and "I Shall See Him Face to Face," were sung by Messrs. R.L. Smithy, Edgar Ward and Frank Ward. Burial in Bennettsville Cemetery. [Bainbridge Republican, Sept. 9, 1920]
One of the most horrible accidents that ever happened in the town of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], took place yesterday afternoon about four o'clock at Bennettsville. While Edward Koffman was riding on one of the trailers that were used in connection with the tractor to haul crushed stone, for the new road at Bennettsville, it became uncoupled and started down a steep embankment at the approach of the bridge. He jumped to save his life, but in doing so fell against the fence which threw him backward under the wheels of the trailer, it passing over his neck, killing him instantly. Further details have not been learned. [Bainbridge Republican, Sept. 2, 1920]
Mr. Ed. Kauffman passed suddenly from this life to the one beyond, Wednesday afternoon. The sad accident called from our midst one of the kindest and best citizens. Mr. Kauffman was born at Williamsport, Pa., Sept. 12, 1849. His mother died when he was four years old, and he then went to live with his grandmother Kauffman until when he was a lad of nine, a book agent was attracted by his honest, intelligent appearance and found him a home with Judge Leonard of Clearfield, Pa. He lived there until manhood, and proved worthy of the confidence placed in him. Mr. Kauffman was married to Miss Hattie Bloom of Curwensville, Sept. 15, 1879, and in the forty-one years of happy married life, was a most devoted, unselfish husband, bestowing upon his wife, and the daughter who came to their home such loving care and thoughtfulness that the bereavement which came so suddenly is the harder to endure. Mr. Kauffman was working for Com. Robbins on the highway, and when he passed his home, waved a cheerful greeting to his wife, and rode smiling and happy to meet sudden death in less than ten minutes. Mr. Kauffman lived in Clearfield, 21 years after his marriage and [was] Deputy Register and Recorder until a change in political affairs caused a change in office. In 1902 he moved from Clearfield to Bennettsville, and for six years was engaged in the mercantile business here. He then went to Andover, but returned four years ago, bought a home and made it with lawn and garden, models of neatness and industry. Mr. Kauffman saw only the happiest and best in everything and everybody. He was a helpful, sympathetic friend and neighbor, respected by all who knew him. Home, family, reading, friends, and work were the dearest interests in his life. The relatives who mourn his loss are the widow, one daughter, Mrs. Harry Smith and one granddaughter Miss Mildred Smith of Bennettsville, an aged stepmother in Philadelphia, a sister in Harrisburg, Pa., and a brother in Colorado. The funeral services which were largely attended were held at the residence of R.L. Smith, where the body was taken after the accident. Rev. Lesh of the M.E. church at Bainbridge officiated. Favorite hymns, "Asleep in Jesus," "Then I Shall Understand" and "I Shall See Him Face to Face," were sung by Messrs. R.L. Smithy, Edgar Ward and Frank Ward. Burial in Bennettsville Cemetery. [Bainbridge Republican, Sept. 9, 1920]
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