Obituaries (December 30)

Cornelius F. Clark, one of our respected farmers, died at his home about 1-1/2 miles above this village [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], Wednesday morning of last week from pneumonia, aged 65 years.  Mr. Clark was born in Masonville [Delaware Co., NY] March 23, 1857, where he lived until his 32nd year, when he moved with his family to Deposit residing there 12 years, going to Trout Creek.  Four years ago he with his son Lester purchased what is known as the Prince farm.  Mr. Clark is survived by his widow and two sons William of Earlville and Lester of Bainbridge, also several grandchildren.  The funeral was held from the late home Friday at 1 p.m. Rev. R. F. Lesh of Worcester and Rev. M.V. Williams officiating.  The Odd Fellows held the committal service at the house.  Burial at Green Lawn Cemetery in this village. [Bainbridge Republican, Nov. 30, 1922]

 

Mrs. Bigger, wife of Rev. S.R. Bigger, formerly of this place, died Nov. 8th at Pittsburg, Pa.  Her remains were taken by Mr. Bigger to Cambridge, N.Y., for burial, where funeral services were held Saturday Nov. 11th.  Mr. Bigger returned home by way of Bainbridge where he stopped for a few days, being the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. A. Ives, and calling on many old friends.  [Bainbridge Republican, Nov. 23, 1922]

 

The sad news has been received form Unadilla [Otsego Co., NY] that Charles S. Rice, a former and well known resident of Guilford Center [Chenango Co., NY] passed away on Nov. 16th aged 64 years  Mr. Rice moved from Bainbridge several years ago and had made his home at the Center until last month when he together with his wife moved to Unadilla.  He is survived by a widow and one son, John L. Rice of Guilford Center.  [Bainbridge Republican, Nov. 23, 1922]

 

Messrs. Charles and Morell Colwell were called to Deposit last week by the sudden death of their aunt, Mrs. Lauren H. Colwell.  The funeral services were held, Sunday at the home on Wheeler St.  Rev. C.A. Rignald, Pastor of the First Methodist church, officiating.  Mrs. Colwell was 77 years of age, and bright, cheerful, and active until the hour of her death.  She had been married nearly sixty years.  [Bainbridge Republican, Nov. 30, 1922]

 

Elmira, widow of the late Rufus Bolster, died at the home of her son, in Guilford Center [Chenango Co., NY] Sunday November 19 at the advanced age of 93 years.  The deceased was born at Berne, Albany county, Oct. 5, 1829 and was the daughter of Isaac and Hanna Deete Willsey.  The funeral services were held Tuesday.  Undertakers Hastings & Colwell had charge of the body.  Burial was made in Green Lawn cemetery at Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY].  [Bainbridge Republican, Nov. 30, 1922]

 

On Sunday November 26th, 1922 Mary Elizabeth, infant daughter of William and Lutie Davidson passed away leaving sad hearts and broken hopes where so shortly before she had brought joyful anticipations.  She was born October 6th, 1922 and was laid to rest in Green Lawn cemetery [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY].  The sympathy of their many friends is extended to the bereaved parents.  [Bainbridge Republican, Nov. 30, 1922]

 

John L. Dingman, age 67, died in his home on North Main street [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY] on Monday November 27, after suffering two years from Bright's disease.  Mr. Dingman was born in Bainbridge in 1855, one of five children of John and Catherine Dingman.  He was married on Jan. 19, 1887 to Miss Sarah E. Northrup of Sidney, N.Y.  He was a believer of God and a great lover of his family and home.  Aside from a few years in Sidney he resided all his life in Bainbridge.  Several times during his life his heart was saddened by the grim arm of death leaving an empty chair in his home.  He is survived by one son J. Lawrence Dingman and granddaughter, Catherine L. Dingman.  Funeral service was held in his late home conducted by Rev. H.T. Hill.  Interment at Prospect Hill cemetery, Sidney, N.Y.  [Bainbridge Republican, Dec. 7, 1922]

 

After a prolonged illness, Mrs. Geo. Andrews, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C.F. Bentley died at her home above the village [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY] early Friday morning, Dec. 1st.  Myrtle Bentley Andrews was born at West Bainbridge September 30th, 1885.  She has resided in or near Bainbridge all her life.  She is survived by five children, Rolland, Doris, Ruth, Charles and Jane Cynthia (born Oct. 24th, 1922).  Her parents, Mr.and Mrs. C.F. Bentley, one sister, Mrs. Ethel Kilpatrick, and one brother, Charles D. Bentley.  The deceased was a devout member of the Methodist church, uniting with it in her early teens.  She was highly respected by all who knew her and beloved by a wide circle of friends who were privileged to know her intimately.  The one thing which characterized her life was loving tender ministry in unselfish devotion to her family.  The funeral was held Sunday afternoon with services at the home and the church, Rev. C.B. Allnatt and Rev. M.V. Williams, officiating.  Mrs. M.V. Williams and Mrs. Cecil Hamlin brought comfort in appropriate songs.  Interment was made in Green Lawn cemetery [Bainbridge, NY].  [Bainbridge Republican, Dec. 7, 1922]

 

Many friends in Bainbridge will learn with profound regret of the death of Lottie A. Jones, wife of J. Fred Denison, editor of the Chenango American, which occurred at her home in Greene [Chenango Co., NY] on Tuesday, Nov. 28.  Mrs. Denison had for some time been seriously ill and her demise was not unexpected.  The deceased was 55 years of age and was a former resident of Milford, Mass.  She was a graduate of the Powers School of Oratory in Boston and for several years was instructor of oratory in the Oneonta State Normal school.  She was married to Mr. Denison in the summer of 1911, and her home had ever since been at Greene.  [Bainbridge Republican, Dec. 7, 1922]