James R. Honeywell who for years has been prominent throughout Delaware county as a leading citizen of Delhi, died Sunday, 3rd, inst. He suffered a slight shock Thursday morning from which he never recovered. Mr. Honeywell was 70 years of age. During his eventful life Mr. Honeywell held many important offices in the town in which he resided. He was for a time county treasurer and later was made supervisor. He was also president [i.e. Mayor] of Delhi several years ago. Mr. Honeywell was a member of the F.&A.M. and of the Norwich Commandery. During the last few years he was president of the Delaware National Bank in Delhi. [Bainbridge Republican, Sept. 14, 1922]
Albert G. Loomis, one of the best known men in the Southern Tier, died at Binghamton [Broome Co., NY]. He was engaged in the horse business in Deposit [Delaware Co., NY] for more than forty years. He also built a $35,000 hotel in that city. About seven years ago Mr. Loomis moved to Binghamton where he was engaged in the same line of business owning his own stables at 45 State street. He continued his weekly trips to Buffalo as a horse dealer, every week until the week preceding his death. He had a wide acquaintance and was acknowledged as one of the best judges of horses in the east. Mr. Loomis was taken ill only a little over a week before passing away on Saturday morning, September 2nd. Prayer service was held at the Binghamton residence at 22 Mason avenue on Monday, with burial at his former home in Deposit. The deceased is survived by the widow, and two sons, Louis of Binghamton and Gurdon of Deposit; a daughter, Mrs. H.D. Pierce of Norwich; also a sister, Mrs. L.E. Sweet of Norwich. The late J.M. Loomis of Walton, formerly well known in Norwich and throughout this section was a brother. The deceased was a successful business man and amply provided for the needs of the widow and children. Mr. Loomis was 75 years of age. [Bainbridge Republican, Sept. 14, 1922]
After a lingering illness Mrs. Frances M. Yale Cooper died at her home on North Main street [Bianbridge, Chenango Co., NY] Monday afternoon September 4, 1922. She was the daughter of Elam and Nancy Richmond Yale and was born Nov. 2, 1832 in Guilford, Chenango Co., N.Y. Frances M. Yale was married to Marcus Cooper in 1852, they lived for many years on the farm known as the Cooper Farm, owned by Marcus and Benjamin Cooper, brothers. When they gave up farming they came to Bainbridge to live at their home on North Main street. Mrs. Cooper united with the First Baptist church of Bainbridge, during the pastorate of Rev. H.T. Hill. You would always find her at church services until failing health prevented her attendance. She was one of many who worked hard to make the First Baptist church of Bainbridge an influence for good in the community. Nearly 90 years of age; but loved and revered by both old and young. Yes: ready for the Master's cycle like a sheaf of wheat fully ripened. The funeral services were conducted from her late home by her pastor Rev. C.B. Allnatt. In the harvest season Sept. 6th, 1922 we laid her by the side of her husband in the Cooper Cemetery, there to await the final call of her Master and hear his "Well done good and faithful servant, thou hast been faithful over a few things; I will now make thee ruler over many" She is survived by her son John M. Cooper and daughter Miss Bessie L. Cooper, six grand children and three great grand children. [Bainbridge Republican, Sept. 14, 1922]
James B. Alcott, a life-long resident of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY] passed away Sept. 14, 1922, at the home of his son, Herman J. Alcott from apoplexy aged 83 years. Mr. Alcott was born in Guilford Aug. 29, 1839, he was a veteran of the civil war enlisting at Guilford Dec. 22, 1861 to serve three years as a private in Company F, 89th N.Y. Vol. On Nov. 18, 1861 he was promoted sergeant. He was discharged Nov. 18, 1864 at Chaffins Farms Va., and was in 22 battles, being one of the volunteers to lay the Ponton Bridge across the Potomacc, Mar. 5, 1867. He was united in marriage to Miss Addie Root, who passed away several years ago. He is survived by one son Herman and two grandchildren. Mr. Alcott was a communicant of the Episcopal church. The funeral was held from the late home Saturday. Rev. N.S. Boardman officiating. Interment was made in Sunset Hill cemetery [Guilford, NY]. [Bainbridge Republican, Sept. 21, 1922]
Mrs. Louise C. Bromley, wife of the late Elnathan Bromley, and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David Bush died at her home Aug. 31, 1922, aged 80 years. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. W.S. York. Burial in Sunset Hill cemetery [Guilford, NY]. She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. E.H. Burlison and Mrs. A.H. Ives of Unadilla and Mrs. W.P. Sheldon of this place. [Bainbridge Republican, Sept. 21, 1922]
Miss Katie L. Cavnaugh, daughter of Rev. and Mrs. John Cavnaugh of Walton [Delaware Co., NY], was struck by an automobile Saturday morning at the Ashokan and received injuries from which she died a few hours later at the Kingston city hospital. Miss Cavnaugh in company with Mrs. Katherine Allen, Miss Mary Allen and Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Allen left Walton early Saturday morning in Floyd Allen's car to spend the day at the Ashokan dam. The party arrived there about 11 o'clock and stated to drive around the dam and enjoy the sights. At about 11:30 they parked the car and started to walk to the other side of the road to get a better view of the reservoir. There were several cars parked near the place where they stopped and Mr. and Mrs. Allen walked to the rear of their car and crossed the road, followed by Miss Cavnaugh. When Allen and his wife were across the road they looked back to see if Miss Cavnaugh was coming and were horrified to see her crossing the road apparently without seeing an approaching automobile. They called out, but was too late to prevent an accident, for almost at that instant Miss Cavnaugh stepped directly in front of the automobile. She was knocked down and before the driver of the car could stop, the machine had passed over her. The wheels of the car did not touch her but the body of the car passed over her body and she was lying in the road in such a position that the automobile's pail hit her and she was terribly injured. The driver of the car, Virgil Winchell of West Shokan, immediately stopped and gave his name and number and when Miss Cavnaugh was picked up and taken to Allen's car, showed them the way to the Kingston city hospital. At the hospital it was found that Miss Cavnaugh had sustained a broken ankle, three broken ribs and one of the ribs had punctured a lung, besides her body being a mass of bruises. There was no hope held out for her recovery and she passed away about five o'clock Saturday afternoon. The body was brought to Walton Monday and funeral services were held in the Free Methodist church Wednesday afternoon at 3 o'clock. Burial was made in the Walton cemetery. Miss Cavnaugh was a woman of fine character, loved and respected by all her friends. Although in poor health for many years she has assisted her father in his work. Besides her parents, she is survived by a sister, Mrs. Harold LaQuay of Washington, D.C.--Walton Reporter. [Bainbridge Republican, Sept. 21, 1922]
No comments:
Post a Comment