Obituaries (December 15)

In the death of Russell I. Pine, which occurred last Wednesday afternoon about 2 o'clock, Harpursville [Broome Co.] lost one of its respected citizens, who had practically been a life long resident of the village.  He was born July 30, 1859 and in 1883 was united in marriage to Alice S. Merwin.  This union was blessed by one child, George, who with his mother mourn the loss of a loving husband and devoted father.  Mr. Pine was taken ill some eight months ago and in February underwent an operation, which though successful at the time did not prove as beneficial as his anxious friends hoped for.  He was a very patient sufferer, bearing much without murmuring.  The funeral was held privately from the home, Friday afternoon at 3 o'clock.  Owing to the illness of Rev. F.J Davis, of St. Luke's church, Rev. W.E. Tanner of Trinity church Binghamton, conducted the service.  Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery; the Masonic Lodge of Windsor, No. 442, F.&A.M., of which he was a member, had charge of the service at the grave.  Besides his wife and son mentioned the deceased is survived by five brothers; M.W. and A.F. of Binghamton; F.B. of Union; Darwin of Bainbridge; J.M. of Coles Hill other relatives and friends--Harpursville Budget.  [Bainbridge Republican, Aug. 4, 1921]

 

The funeral services of Mrs. Philander Loomis were held from the E. Gilbert home Monday afternoon July 25, 1921 and were in charge of her pastor, Rev. R.F. Leah, assisted by Rev. E.R. James of Great Bend, Pa.  Appropriate vocal selections were feelingly rendered by Mrs. Orlie Howland and C.F. Bentley.  A rich profusion of beautiful floral designs graced the casket in which the body reposed.  The deceased was born in Afton, April 3, 1835 and died Friday evening July 22, 1921.  For many years Mrs. Loomis was a shut in, but in all her afflictions and limitations no spirit of rebellion possessed her soul and no word of complaint escaped her lips, for she was sustained and comforted by the Christ whom she loved and served.  The deceased was a life long member of the Methodist Episcopal church and for forty years was a contributing member of the W.F.M. S. of the church.  By the grace and charms of her beautiful Christian spirit and character Mrs. Loomis won the affection and esteem of a large circle of friends, but there was one friend who received in a beautiful fashion her constancy and loyalty and for two long years Mrs. E.S. Gilbert gave of her affection and service to the one whom through long years she had loved.  Both Charles Norton and Mrs. Gilbert were faithful unto death.  To remember Mrs. Loomis is not to forget the faithful and esteemed husband, Philander Loomis who died July 24, 1915 and both have joined in happy reunion in the land of unclouded sky and the bodies of both quietly rest side by side in the West Bainbridge cemetery where interment was made July 25, 1921.  Death here means separation and sorrow, but to the Christian death means life, peace and eternal joy.  May the God of all grace bless and sustain those who have loved and lost for a while a true and constant friend.  [Bainbridge Republican, Aug. 4, 1921]

 

Mrs. Charles L. Seeley of Afton [Chenango Co., NY], mother of Mrs. Dan Jennings of this city, died at her home in that village late Friday night last, aged 82 years.  The funeral services are to be held from her late home today at two o'clock, with interment in the cemetery there.  Mrs. Seeley is survived by her husband, who is also over 80 years of age, and by two daughters, Mrs. Jennings of Oneonta and Mrs. Carpenter of Carbondale, Pa.  Mrs. Jennings was called from Syracuse, where she and her husband are visiting at the home of his brother, Henry Jennings.  Mr. Jennings has not sufficiently recovered his health to be able to attend the funeral and after the funeral Mrs. Jennings will return to Syracuse.  She will have the sincere sympathy of many friends here--Oneonta Star August 1, 1921.  [Bainbridge Republican, Aug. 4, 1921]

 

Henry Blincoe was born April 20, 1867, on South Hill, town of Guilford, Chenango County, N.Y.  His parents, now deceased, were Jesse and Susan Blincoe.  There was also born of this union two brothers; Walter Blincoe, of Bainbridge, and Frank Blincoe of McClure Settlement, and one sister Mrs. Marvin Strong, of Bainbridge, N.Y. who mourn his departure.  February 18, 1891, he was united in marriage to Nancy Petley.  To them a son was born, Charles T. Blincoe, who together with his wife also are left sorrowing.  Mr. Blincoe united with the Methodist church August 7, 1892, at Guilford and remained a loyal member until death.  He also held membership in the Grange at Rockdale.  The deceased was stricken with peritonitis and after nearly a week of intense suffering was released Sunday August 14, 1921, at his home on the farm where he had lived for over twenty years.  A large company of relatives and friends gathered for the funeral which was conducted by his pastor W.S. York.  Burial was at Yaleville [Guilford, NY].  His life's work was finished soon.  A good neighbor, a loyal citizen, a true friend, a loving husband and father has gone to his reward.  [Bainbridge Republican, August 25, 1921]

Mrs. Karolina Scott died at her home in Afton [Chenango Co., NY] Dec. 1 [1914], aged seventy years.  She, with her husband, resided all the early part of their lives in China, town of Deposit [Broome Co., NY], where they had many friends, some of whom have preceded them to the great beyond.  They united with the Deposit Presbyterian Church while living there.  Mrs. Scott was the mother of nine children, who can truly "rise up and call her blessed."  Mrs. Alice Curtis, a deaconess in the M.E. Church, now living in Schenectady, Mrs. Lena McCarter, Mrs. Rose Macaulay, of New Haven, Conn., Mrs. Nettie Gifford, Mrs. Flora Daniels, of Deposit, Miss Lucy, Frank, Carl and Benedict Scott, of Afton; eighteen grandchildren and three great grandchildren also survive her.  Her husband Benedict Scott, died about fourteen years ago.  She was a woman who had great faith in God and in prayer.

The death of Mrs. Delia L. Hyde occurred on Monday evening at about six o'clock.  About eight years ago she suffered from a shock and had been in poor health ever since.  About seven weeks ago she had another shock and gradually failed until the end came Monday evening.  She was the daughter of Ansel Benton and Cornelia Wicks Benton and was born in Afton [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 15, 1844, and had lived here all her life.  On May 6, 1863, she was married to Mr. Albert C. Hyde whose death occurred Jan. 20th, 1905.  She is survived by one son, Burt B. Hyde of this village.  The funeral will be held from the house at 2 o'clock Thursday afternoon, Rev. A.D. Colson of Binghamton officiating. Burial will be in Glenwood cemetery.  [Notation:  July 1914]