Ruth E. Whitman died after a week's illness of pneumonia and complications, at the home of her parents, Rev. and Mrs. R.B. Whitman, Tuesday, January 8th. She was born in Potsdam March 2, 1913. Her home has been in Bainbridge for the past five years where she was a member of the First Baptist church, in which she took an active part in the Sunday school Christian Endeavor and World Wide Guild. Ruth was a member of the Junior class of the Bainbridge High school. She had an unusually keen mind and was a most conscientious student. She was deeply interested in sports and all school activities, being a member of the Basketball team and Camp Fire Girls. Her winsome personality so unusually full of charm, endeared her to all with whom she came in touch. A rare flower has been transplanted from the earthly garden to the heavenly. The funeral service was held in the First Baptist church Thursday at 2 o'clock, conducted by Rev. G. Simons of Masonville. The High School attended in a body. The many and beautiful flowers spoke of the affection in which Ruth was held by a host of friends. Interment was at Masonville. She is survived by her parents, a brother Roswell of Chicago University, and a sister Louise at home, besides uncles and aunts. [Bainbridge Republican, Jan. 17, 1929]
Ruth E. Whitman
On the morning of August 10th death came quietly and gently to George Bliss at the family home on Searles Hill [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY]. Mr. Bliss was 53 years of age and most of his life had been spent in and around Bainbridge as a successful farmer. His sickness of many months had been borne with patience and cheerfulness. He is survived by his wife, Minnie Petley Bliss; four children, Howard, who resides near; Pearl, Bert and Francis, who live at home; also a sister, Mrs. Geo. Wiest of Newark Valley, and one brother, Albro Bliss, of Bainbridge. Funeral services were held at the home on Saturday afternoon with Rev. Frank James as Pastor. Mr. Bliss will be greatly missed outside the family circle by a large number of friends. [Bainbridge Republican, Aug. 24, 1916]
Curtis F. Cooper died at Saranac Lake yesterday morning from tuberculosis after a fight for years against a fatal determination of the disease. He had been at Saranac Lake for several months, where he went from Binghamton when his sickness took a grave form. Curtis Cooper was 32 years old and the son of John M. Cooper of this village [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY]. He was a young man of great activity. He entered business early with his father in buying and selling furs. He acquired an experience and knowledge of the fur business which made him an expert and he was in great demand. About 15 years ago he went on the road and later tuberculosis of the glands developed. He endured several operations. His pluck and indomitable will kept him about and he continued with his business. It was only during the past year that his condition became critical but he fought with a courage and cheerfulness that was remarkable. The deceased was born in Guilford [Chenango Co., NY] and made his home here up to eight years ago when he married Miss Anna Kilmer of Cobleskill and has since resided there. He was a bright and capable young man full of promises for a successful business career. he had a great many friends wherever he went. Here in Bainbridge he was liked by everybody. The message of his death came early Wednesday morning and his brother Morton Cooper, went for the remains which were brought to Bainbridge today, Thursday. The funeral will be held at 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon at the home of his grandmother, Mrs. Frances Cooper. He is survived by a wife and two children. He was a member of Susquehanna Lodge, F.&A.M., was a 32nd degree Mason, a noble of the Mystic Shrine and a Knight of Pythias. The remains will be buried in Cooper's cemetery. [Bainbridge Rpeublican, Aug. 24, 1916]
Ferdinand E. Libenow, aged 53, retired mining man, died yesterday at his home, W36 Seventh avenue. He had been a resident of Spokane [WA] 23 years. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Louise B. Libenow, three sons and one daughter. The eldest son, Forrest Knox Libenow, is a graduate of Annapolis naval academy and is now serving with the battleship Wyoming. Ferdinand E. Libenow, Jr., is an employee of the Spokane and Easter Trust company, and their third son, Louise D., is attending high school. The daughter is Mrs. H.D. MacKinnon of Great Falls, Mont. Three sisters survive, Mrs. L. Havens and Mrs. F.J. Brouten of Hartford, Conn, and Mrs. Theodore Foster of New Britain, Conn. Mr. Libenow was a native of New York--The Spokane, (Wash.) Spokesman-Review of Aug. 10. [Bainbridge Republican, Aug. 24, 1916]
The funeral services of Mrs. A.F. Hazen, Searles Hill [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], were held from the Union Valley Methodist Episcopal Church Saturday afternoon, Oct. 7, 1916, and were in charge of Rev. Frank James. The deceased friend was an invalid for several years and for the past two years was absolutely dependent upon the care of her husband and friends. She was released from her sad and protracted illness Oct. 5, 1916, and quietly entered into rest. She was a faithful Christian and a consistent member of the M.E. Church. Faith in Christ and hope in a future life and eternal reward kept her cheerful and patient and sustained her affliction and suffering. She was a woman of retiring disposition, kind hearted and hospitable and deeply loved by her many friends. Mrs. Hazen was born in Bainbridge Dec. 27, 1859, and when a child was adopted by Mr. and Mrs. W.R. Kirby, highly respected and widely known people of Bainbridge and vicinity. She was united in marriage to A.F. Hazen and through the years had been a faithful wife and companion. Interment was made in West Bainbridge cemetery. The surviving friends are: A.F. Hazen, husband, and a brother and sister whose place of residence is unknown. [Bainbridge Republican, Oct. 12, 1916]
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