Monday, December 9, 2013

Obituaries (December 9)

Clar Mae, the four months old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Dann, of Sidney [Delaware Co., NY], died Monday morning, after a brief illness of whooping cough.  This is the second death to occur from the disease in Sidney within the past few days, the other being Mrs. George Kinch.  [Bainbridge Republican, July 19, 1917]
 
A sad drowning accident occurred at Nineveh [Broome Co., NY] has special interest in Bainbridge due to the fact that the victim is a niece of Mrs. Clay Wilcox, formerly of this village, daughter-in-law of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Wilcox.  Mr. and Mrs. Walter Carr and their two daughters and Miss Helen Courtright were bathing in the Susquehanna river at Nineveh about 5 o'clock Monday afternoon.  Mrs. Carr and her two daughters were caught by a strong current, carried out into deep water and swept down the river.  Mrs. Carr and Olive were able to float and were rescued by Floyd Bunce and another young man who were working in a field near by, but Esther, the youngest daughter, about 15, was unable to float and was carried down the river.  The body was recovered the next morning.  Mrs. R.Clay Wilcox, sister of Mr. Carr, was also a member of the bathing party, and it was due to her presence of mind in summoning assistance that the lives of the others were saved.  [Bainbridge Republican, July 26, 1917]

Thomas Ireland was born in Oxford, N.Y. [Chenango Co.], March 11, 1851.  Died at the home of his son L.H. Ireland Wednesday morning June 27, 1917, after an illness of nearly two years.  Age 66 years 3 months and 15 days.  In November 1874 he was united in marriage at Bainbridge, N.Y. to Saphronia Allen who proceeded him but a few days from this world.  To this union were born eight children, five of whom are living and are here today, three having passed on before.  With his wife he came to Nebraska in 1875 and has since resided here.  He leaves to mourn his loss five children, twelve grandchildren, three sisters, one brother, other relatives and a great host of friends.  He was a patient sufferer, a worthy citizen, a kind neighbor.  His friendships were firm and enduring.  His kindness of heart won for him the hearty appreciation of those who came in contact with him.  Funeral services took place on June 28, at 2 o'clock P.M. Rev. C.M. McCorkie officiating.  Interment was made in the Moorefield Cemetery--The Curtis Enterprise, Neb.  [Bainbridge Republican, Aug. 2, 1917]

Again the community has been saddened by the sudden death of Gertrude Kelly, wife of William F. Watrous, who passed away at her home on Bixby St. [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY] Saturday Aug. 25, 1917 after an illness of only three days.  Mrs. Watrous was the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Kelly born to them Sept. 1, 1865.  February 13, 1882 she was married to William F. Watrous.  Two children were born to them Clara Watrous, wife of Frank Rifenburg, who died nine years ago at the age of 24 years and Inez who died in infancy.  After the death of Mrs. Rifenburg they adopted her daughter Inez who has since lived with them.  Following the death of Mr. Kelly, Mr. and Mrs. Watrous cared for her mother until her death in 1914.  Mrs. Watrous has been an earnest and devoted member of the First Baptist Church of Bainbridge, N.Y.  She was a member of the W.C.T.U. from the time of its organization and with her husband a Charter member of the Order of the Eastern Star, zealous and loyal always.  The funeral services were conducted by her pastor Rev. A.H. Merrill by a prayer at the house with relatives and friends and afterwards at the Baptist Church where members of the Eastern Stars gathered in a body and who conducted in an impressive manner the services at the grave in Greenlawn Cemetery [Bainbridge, NY].  The floral pieces given by the Order of the Eastern Stars, W.C.T.U., The Church, and friends were of unusual beauty showing the esteem in which she was held in the community.  Mrs. Watrous is survived by her husband, her daughter Inez P. and a grandson Fred Rifenburg, two aunts, Mrs. Elizabeth Hodge and Mrs. Lydia Wilkins and several cousins.  Many realizing the magnitude of their loss, from their hearts come forth the tenderist manifestations of sympathy...[Bainbridge Republican, Aug. 30, 1917]

Mrs. Rhoda Burditt died at her home in this village [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], Friday, Aug. 17, 1917 at the age of 78 years.  She had been in poor health for the past year and death was caused by cancer of the stomach.  She leaves a son Lewis Burditt, of this village, a step-daughter, Mrs. Wm. Johnson of North Afton, and a sister, Mrs. Sylvester Clark and a brother Benjamin Hoyt of Addison, N.Y.  Mrs. Burditt was a life long resident of Bainbridge and was loved and respected by all who knew her.  She was a member of the Baptist church.  Funeral services were held at her late home Sunday at 2 p.m. conducted by Rev A.H. Merrill.  Burial was in Greenlawn Cemetery [Bainbridge, NY].  [Bainbridge Republican, Aug. 30, 1917]

Mrs. Della VanValkenburg died at her home in Windsor, N.Y. [Broome Co.], August 16, 1917.  She had been an invalid for several months, and death was due to paralysis of the spine.  She is survived by her husband, Edward VanValkenburg and four children, Mrs. Anna Jaynes of Elmira, N.Y., Tina, Clara and Helen of Windsor.  Three sisters also survive her.  The remains were brought to the home of  Mrs. Daniel VanValkenburg of this village, where the funeral services were held Saturday afternoon t 2 o'clock, conducted by Rev. O.L. Buck.  Mrs. VanValkenburg was a devoted wife and a kind and affectionate mother.  She had the respect of all who knew her.  Burial was in Greenlawn Cemetery [Bainbridge, NY].  [Bainbridge Republican, Aug. 30, 1917]
 
 

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