Miscellaneous, Bainbridge Park created, 1902

Hurrah For a Park in Bainbridge

The Village Green is to be Transformed into One

1902

 

Our enterprising townsman, the Hon. Harrison L. Beatty, has inaugurated a movement that will probably result in the conversion of the village green into an attractive park. 

 

It is understood that the Presbyterian society will transfer their title to the village [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY] in case the citizens will layout a park on the property, and Mr. Beatty has assured the village Board that if this is done he will erect a beautiful fountain free of cost to the village within two years.

 

President [i.e. mayor] D.L. Taylor has caused a subscription paper to be circulated among the residents of the village and if from $400 to $500 can be secured, the work will begin at once.  Additional shrubbery will be planted, walks laid out and seats provided.  With a small outlay of money the green can be transformed into a beautiful park that will add greatly to the attractiveness of our pleasant village and will make a more delightful environment for the three churches that face this village play-ground on different sides, and as well provide a place of pleasant retreat for young and old during the season for out-door lounging.

 

There surely should be no hesitation on the part of the people in responding to the generosity and commendable public spirit of one of our honored citizens, and of the society of Cilicia of the Presbyterian Church.  Then we may be hopeful of this marked village improvement as a result of the movement now on foot.

 

Few villages here about have the opportunities of such a charmingly located public park or of securing the same at such a nominal expenditure and we feel convinced that the action of the village Board will meet with the full approbation and hearty support of the entire community.

 

A meeting of the Presbyterian society has been called for Monday afternoon, April 14, the object of which is to consider the advisability of empowering the trustees of the church to place the government of the village green in the hands of the village trustees for the purpose of converting the same into a village park.

 

The citizens are responding most cordially to the proposition of making an attractive park of the village green and Monday morning nearly $300 was subscribed in a short time for that purpose.  Now, if the village legislature will enact laws that by taxation the park shall be kept in proper condition yearly, it will be an important step toward the modern advancement of Bainbridge.

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The society of Celicia of the Presbyterian Church, met Monday last and at that time voted to give the village jurisdiction over the green for the purpose of improving and converting the same into a park.  The control of the green which now rests in the village, only continues as long as the authorities keep it in the condition which has been planned.

 



Obituaries (December 31)

Masonville [Delaware Co., NY]:  Mr. George Jones who has been seriously ill for the past three weeks, died Friday night at 10:30 aged 33 years.  The funeral services were held Sunday at 2 p.m. at his late residence, Rev. R. Whitman officiating.  Interment in the Masonville cemetery.  The funeral was largely attended, also the Gleaner Class of the Union Sunday school, of which he was a member, attended in a body, six of them acting as bearers.  The flowers were beautiful.  [Bainbridge Republican, Dec. 13, 1922]

 

Thursday morning December 7th Henry U. Ives, a well known resident entered the new life that knows no end.  Mr. Ives was born in Guilford [Chenango Co., NY] 74 years ago and was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Ives.  He was united in marriage at Norwich in 1903 to Miss Ella F. Burr who was a faithful wife to him, also tenderly caring for him during his intense suffering which he patiently bore for a long time.  The relatives and friends gathered on Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock at his late home for the funeral services.  Rev. W.S. York officiated.  Undertakers Hastings & Colwell of Bainbridge had charge of the body.  He is survived by a widow and one sister, Nettie Ives of this place.  Burial was made in the Mt. Upton cemetery [Guilford, NY].  Sympathy is extended to the wife and sister.  [Bainbridge Republican, Dec. 14, 1922]

 

William E. Butts, for years employed at the D.&H. shops, died at his home, 34 Valleyview street, Saturday evening at 5 o'clock after an illness of six months' duration.  Death is attributed to phlebitis.  The funeral services were held from his late home Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock.  Rev. Dr. T.F. Hall of Cooperstown, a former pastor of the First Methodist church of this city, of which the deceased was a member, officiated and interment was made in the cemetery at Masonville [Delaware Co., NY].  The Masonic services for the dead were rendered at the home here.  Mr. Butts was born in Masonville, Dec. 22, 1868, the son of Charles W. Butts.  On reaching maturity he was employed as clerk and assistant postmaster there and for about a year conducted a meat market in Masonville. Later he removed to Bainbridge and after a year passed there the family came to Oneonta and with the exception of a year at Hartwick and another in Middletown they have resided here for the past 22 years.  For most of the time during the past 18 years, he has been employed as a coach carpenter at the D.&H. shops, being a member of the Car-men's Union.--Oneonta Star.  [Bainbridge Republican, Dec. 14, 1922]

 

 Manley M. Coates aged 73 years, who died at his residence on the East side [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 1st 1922 was born at Kyler, N.Y. March 26, 1849 where he lived the early part of his life.  On December 25, 1857 he was united in marriage to Lucia A. Warner of Lincklaen, who died November 17th, 1884 leaving two daughters.  about 40 years ago he came to Bainbridge where he has resided the greater part of the time.  In 1886 he was married to Hettie A. Bennett.  Mr. Coates was in his usual health until a few days of the fatal illness.  His death coming so sudden was a shock to all.  He is survived by his wife and children:  Mrs. Coates, Channing, Florabel, Mrs. Charles Banner, Mrs. Arthur Banner, Mrs. Dorr Gregory and Mrs. Maude Shaw.  [Bainbridge Republican, Dec. 13, 1922]

 

Guilford [Chenango Co., NY]:  The remains of Arthur Brant, who died in Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] January 2nd, from pneumonia were brought here Thursday for burial in Sunset Hill cemetery [Guilford, NY].  Mr. Brant was 49 years of age and was a former Guilford boy.  He was the son of the late James and Mary Brant.  He is survived by a widow, one son, Francis of Norwich, and a half brother, Jay of Greene.  [Bainbridge Republican, Jan. 11, 1923]

 

Albert Newell, aged 72 years, died Friday, Jan. 5th at his home, between Bainbridge and Afton [Chenango Co., NY].  He is survived by his wife and a brother, Burr Newell, who resides with them, also a nephew, Herman Newell of this village [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY].  [Bainbridge Republican, Jan. 11, 1923]

 

William Luther Newell passed away at his home on Gospel Hill [Guilford, Chenango Co., NY] Jan. 2nd, after several weeks of extreme suffering with the dreaded disease which has been his chief enemy.  The deceased was born on Gospel Hill, Guilford Nov. 23, 1877 and was the son of William and Kittie Newell.  Early in life he was united in marriage with Miss Cora Angel.  He is survived by his widow and eleven children, Homer, Howard, Harman, Edward, Harold, Hester, Hilda, Mary, Gertrude and Ellen Newell and Mrs. Hazel Hurlbert and one sister, Mrs. Jerry Bastow of West Winfield.  The funeral service was held Friday at 10 o'clock at the late home, Rev. W.S. York officiated.  Burial was made in the family plot in Sunset Hill cemetery [Guilford, NY].  H.W. Seymour & Son of Oxford having charge of the interment.  Sympathy is extended the bereaved family.  [Bainbridge Republican, Jan. 11, 1923]

 

Judge John Hicks died at his home in South Broad Street [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY] at 11 o'clock Sunday night.  For several months Judge Hicks had been confined to his home by an attack of neuritis which his family and friends fondly hoped would pass.  In September, 1890, Judge Hicks became managing clerk in the office of Howard D. Newton until January, 1909, when he was appointed Chenango Clerk Judge and Surrogate to fill out the unexpired term of Alfred F. Gladding, who had been raised to the Supreme Court bench.  Judge Hicks' appointment was the first one made by Governor Charles E. Hughes after assuming office.  In 1908 Judge Hicks was elected special county judge and surrogate and re-elected for three terms, serving until January 1, 1922, when he was retired by the age limit of 70 years.  [Bainbridge Republican, Jan. 11, 1923]

 

Miscellaneous, Homemade Bomb Has Faulty Timing, 1943

Homemade Bomb Has Faulty Timing

Narrow Escape for 15-year-old Douglas Smith

Bainbridge News & Republican, May 20, 1943

 

Douglas Smith, 15, son of Mr. and Mrs. Reno Smith, of North Main street, had a narrow escape Saturday afternoon at his grandparents', Mr. and Mrs. Bert Edson, at Damascus, when a homemade bomb exploded, seriously injuring his left thumb.

 

Douglas and a friend, Harry Dickson, 15, of East Windsor, had made a bomb from a large burr and bolts used on the railroad tracks and powder from shotgun shells.  After completing their amateur job, they threw the bomb off a bridge expecting it to explode.  However their dream failed and the bomb didn't work, so Douglas went to investigate when the bomb exploded, injuring his thumb and hand. 

 

He was taken to Dr. Tyler in Windsor, where tetanus serum was administered, and later was brought to Dr. Edward Danforth.

 



Marriages (December 30)

Axtell-Scarlett:  Miss Lillian Scarlett, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Scarlett, of Leesburg, N.J., and Millard Axtell, son of Mrs. Olive J. Axtell of Bainbridge, were united in marriage last Thursday evening at the Baptist parsonage in this village with the Rev. M. DeForest Lowen officiating.  They were attended by Ralph Axtell, brother of the groom, and Miss Leta Sherman.  Mr. and Mrs. Axtell will reside near Bennettsville [Chenango Co., NY].  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Nov. 28, 1935]

 

Ireland-Plankenhorn:  Miss Henrietta M. Plankenhorn and Edward N. Ireland, residents of Sidney [Delaware Co., NY], were united in marriage at the M.E. parsonage in Bainbridge by Rev. J.H. Dickerson on Saturday evening, Nov. 16.  They were attended by Miss Thelma Vandervort and Thomas W. Plankenhorn, both of Sidney Center.  Mr. and Mrs. Ireland plan to reside in Sidney.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Nov. 21, 1935]

 

Little - Fowler:  Miss June Fowler, daughter of Mrs. Mabel Fowler, and Thomas K. Little, Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas K. Little, of Binghamton were united in marriage at the Methodist Episcopal parsonage, Bainbridge, Sunday evening, Nov. 17, by Rev. J.H. Dickerson.  Mr. and Mrs. Little, Jr., plan to reside in Endicott, where he is a mechanic in the plant of the International Business Machines Corporation.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Nov. 21, 1935]

 

An announcement has been received by Mrs. J.C. Toby, from Rev. and Mrs. W.A. Carrington, of Orlando, Fla., of the marriage of their daughter, Elizabeth to James Bailey, on Nov. 11, 1935.  Rev. Carrington was a former pastor of the Presbyterian Church in Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY].  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Nov. 21, 1935]

 

Mrs. Florence Engel, of Bainbridge, became the bride of Robert Speicher, of Perry, Wednesday afternoon, Jan. 15, at 4 o'clock, in the First Baptist church, Bainbridge.  The Rev. Norman Lawton read the double ring ceremony.  Mrs. Hazel Annette, daughter of the bride, was matron of honor, and Archie Engle, son of the bride, acted as best man.  The couple will reside at Castile.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Jan. 23, 1947]

 

Tuesday afternoon at 1 o'clock Jan. 14, a very pretty wedding took place, when Miss Marion Joyce Riley became the bride of Graden W. Decker, Miss Riley is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Egbert Riley, of North Sanford, and Graden Decker is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Dewey W. Decker of McClure.  The bride, given in marriage by her father, wore a light blue dress and had black accessories.  She wore a corsage of pink roses and sweet peas.  Mrs. Aaron Winans, Sister of the bride, attended Miss Riley.  She also wore a light blue dress with black accessories.  She had a corsage of roses and sweet peas.  Aaron Winans attended Mr. Decker.  The Rev. Ruth Underwood officiated and the double ring ceremony was used.  Mrs. Decker was recently a student in Deposit Central School.  Mr. Decker was recently discharged from the Navy, after serving six years in service.  Mr. and Mrs. Decker begin their married life with the best wishes from a host of friends.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Jan. 23, 1947]

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]

Post Listing, December 23-29, 2013

Here is the listing of blog postings for the week of December 23-29, 2013.

Marriages

Posted December 23, 2013

Warner & Beatrice Dunshee (divorce, 1922)

Glenn C. & Ella R. Porter (divorce, 1922)

William C. & Hazel Esther Coats (divorce, 1922)

Melrose Lathrop - Della Williams (1922)

Posted December 24, 2013
Leland jones - Gertrude E. Fitzgerald (1922)
Dorothy Shaw - Victor Gregory (1922)
Gertrude C. Knickerbocker - Elwyn W. Kirkland (1922)
Beatrice Roys - Purley Merchant (1922)
Mr. and Mrs. John Eastwood (35th anniversary, 1922)
Elizabeth Adeline Scovil - Rev. Charles E. Karsten (1922)

Posted December 25, 2013
William Harvey - Mildred R Marble (1922)
Mary P. Danforth - Edward Knight (1898)
Susan Louise Wiesmer (1898)
Retta Washburn - Albert Palmatier (1898)
George Clayton - Nellie Whittaker (1898)
B.Y. Humphrey - Levantia Goodenough (1898)
Effie I. Jacobs - Henry C. Durell (1898)

Posted December 26, 2013
Wilmore Harp - Dorotha Banner (1922)
Edith A Stanford - Eric G. Nichols (1922)
Ralph  J. Payne - Anna M. Wells (1922)
Frederick Sylvenus Tripp - Ruth Jane Keech (1922)
Zadia Elizabeht Tripp - Wilfred Norman Griffith (1922)

Posted December 28, 2013
Ruth B. Fleming - Donald H. Chapman (1922)
Letha Wright - Archie Peck (1922)
Mrs Etna m. Stanton - Harry D. Parker (1922)
Marion Burton - S.G. VanKleeck (1922)
Romena Stafford - Philip Pellet (1922)

Posted December 29, 2013
Harold M. Cudworth - Rena M. Stewart (1922)
William LeSuer - Mabel Smith (1922)
Mr. & Mrs. Hamilton E. Ingersoll (50th wedding anniversary, 1922)
Harvey B. Ferry - Matie J. Foster (1881)
Harley Keith - Laura Miller (1881)


 

Obituaries

Posted December 23, 2013

Maria Sax (Saginaw, MI, Bainbridge, 1922)

Frank Koury (Norwich, 1922)

Mildred Wiedman (1922)

Lockwood H. Keith (Sidney, 1922)

Joseph Wakin (Oneonta, 1922)

Dora Bell (Jones) Wilber (Bainbridge, 1922)

Posted December 24, 2013
George E. Avery (Oxford, 1922)
Carlton Kirkland (Oxford, Bainbridge, 1922)
Mrs. A.H. Merrill (Gloversville, 1922)
William I. Laman (Coventryville, 1922)
William Jackson (Masonville, Stilesville, 1922)
Addie Haskins (Smyrna, 1922)
James Conklin (Auburn State prison, 1922)
Eugene Ingersoll (1922)
Samuel Storie (Sidney, 1922)

Posted December 25, 2013
George I. Wilber (Oneonta, 1922)
Eugene F. Ingersoll (Bainbridge, 1922)
Marie Rogers (Oxford, 1922)
Mrs. Charles Jones (Bainbridge, 1922)
Gertrude Humphrey Corbin (Bainbridge, 1922)
Helen Mellpomene Thornton (Bainbridge, 1922)

Posted December 26, 2013
Bertha E. (Barton) Williams (Massena, 1922)
William Sherman (Bennettsville, 1922)
Augusta (Ireland) Jones (Bianbridge, 1922)
Mabel C. Smith (Guilford, Long Beach, CA, 1922)
Arthur Ruttan & Wife (Smyrna, 1922)
Alfred Gage (South New Berlin, 1922)

Posted December 27, 2013
James R. Honeywell (Delhi, 1922)
Albert G. Loomis (Deposit, Binghamton, 1922)
Frances M. (Yale) Cooper (Guilford, Bainbridge, 1922)
James B. Alcott (Guilford, 1922)
Louise C. (Bush) Bromley (Guilford, 1922)
Katie L. Cavnaugh (Walton, 1922)

Posted December 28, 2013
Ruth Michael (Greene, 1922)
Jared T. Kirkland (Orange, NJ, 1922)
Mrs. M.B. Austin (Earlville, 1922)
Frederick V. Humphrey (Guilford, 1922)
Dr. B.F. Williams (Seaford, 1922)
Emelyn Louise Lewis (Bennettsville, Brooklyn, 1922)

Posted December 29, 2013)
Isaac Foote (Norwich, 1860)
Joseph Henry Moore (Norwich, 1860)
Louise M. (Scofield) French (Masonville, North Sanford, 1922)
Mrs. John W. Loudon (Bainbridge, Grand Gorge, 1922)
Eunice Ann (Davis) Truman (Unadilla, Bainbridge, 1922)


 

Miscellaneous

Posted December 23, 2013

Bainbridge High School Football Team of 1938 (Photo)

Posted December 24, 2013


Charles Wakeman Shot at Little Meadows, Pa., Bainbridge Republican, July 20, 1922.

Posted December 25, 2013
Dr. Ray Hastings, Bainbridge Republican, July 27, 1922.
Christmas Thoughts, Holiday Shopping Suggestions, Bainbridge Republican, Dec. 17, 1903.

Posted December 27, 2013
Bainbridge High School Class of 1931, "Echo" Senior Portraits, Part 1

Posted December 27, 2013
Oxford has a Sensation, McAlpin-Coe elopement, Chenango American, Aug. 20, 1891; Utica Daily Press, Aug. 15, 1891.
Coe Sues for Divorce, New York, NY Sun, Aug. 30, 1891.
Mrs. Coe returns home, Cortland Democrat, Sept. 11, 1891.



Miscellaneous, Oxford Elopement - 1891

Oxford Has a Sensation

An Officer Elopes with Another Man's Wife

Chenango American, Aug. 20, 1891

 

Oxford contributed, and Guilford shared in the sensation of an elopement Sunday.  Early Sunday morning Landlord Wade, of Haynes' Tavern, Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], was awakened by a man and woman who said they had come in on the night line and wanted accommodations.  They were taken in, the man registering as Charles Smith and lady.  He was around the hotel during the day, Sunday, but the woman kept to her room, her meals being sent to her.  Monday morning while the hotel clerk was talking with "Smith", George Coe of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY] came into the office, and at first sight of him "Smith" disappeared.  After a time Mr. Coe stated that he was in search of Charles McAlpin, a constable of Oxford, and the wife of his brother, William Coe, who it was supposed had run away together.  The description tallied with that of the two guests at Haynes' Tavern, but when search was made for them it was found that the man and woman had both escaped through the back yard of the hotel.  Later McAlpin was found in the village and arrested on the charge of false registry and attempt to skip his board bill.  The woman was seen by several people along the shore of Guilford Lake, and the last heard of her on Monday was when she was seen to disappear in the woods, going towards North Pond.  It was feared that she contemplated suicide, and a searching party was gotten up in the village.

 

It seems that the couple drove from Oxford to Guilford Sunday night, and attempted to board the night train, but it did not stop.  Another attempt to leave town by the same way Monday morning also failed.  After his arrest McAlpin was taken before Justice Bartle, and later, in company with Constable Burton, drove to Oxford for counsel.  

 

McAlpin returned to Guilford Monday evening with Attorney H.C. Stratton, of Oxford, as counsel, and was soon taken before Justice Bartle.  He finally settled his board bill and the charge of fraudulent registry for $20 and was released.  Mrs. Coe had not returned to Oxford up to Wednesday morning, and nothing had been heard from her so far as known.  It is understood that proceedings for a divorce will be instituted.

 

A dispatch from Guilford Wednesday noon says Mrs. Coe was found wandering in the woods near North Pond by a searching party, Monday night, and was taken to the home of her father, Owen Winsor, just outside the village of Guilford.  She remained there Monday night, but it is understood in Guilford that she has left her father's, and that her whereabouts is unknown.  She left two children in Oxford, who are being cared for by a family named Tracy--Chenango Union

 

 Utica Daily Press, Aug. 15, 1891

 

Last Monday the village was awakened from its usual lethargy by the announcement that Mrs. William Coe had eloped with one Charles McAlpin, a workman in charge of Riverview Cemetery [Oxford, Chenango Co., NY].  Mrs. Coe and McAlpin had been found together by Coe and were ordered from the house.  Sunday Mrs. Coe, as it was supposed, left for her parents' home in Guilford.  She was, however, accompanied by McAlpin, and took rooms in one of the Guilford hotels, registering under the name of Smith, of Syracuse.  The false registering was discovered, and on attempting to skip their board bill the parties were arrested....Mrs. Coe had been found wandering in the woods near Guilford lake.  She was taken to her parents' home but has again disappeared.  C.M. Coe, owing to  her disappearance, is unable to serve divorce papers and further developments are looked for with great interest. 

 

Coe Sues for Divorce

New York, NY Sun, Aug. 30, 1891

 

Norwich,  N.Y.:  Sheriff Kinney has just got back from Guilford where he served the papers in an action for divorce brought by William Coe against his wife, Mrs. Lucia Coe.  Mrs. Coe is the daughter of Owen Winsor, a well-to-do farmer of Guilford, and is young and handsome.  She has been married to William Coe, a reputable young resident of Oxford, about six years, and two children have been born to them.  Their married life was, until recently, apparently happy, but of late, gossips have taken to tattling and the husband has taken to scolding about protracted visits and other marked attentions paid to Mrs. Coe by William McAlpin, a young man who comprises in his own good looking person, the entire police force of the village of Oxford.  The scandal reached a denouement the other night, when Mrs. Coe, after her husband had got fast asleep in bed, stole out of the house and was driven away in a carriage in company with McAlpin.  She took away some of her valuables, but left her children behind.

 

A day or two afterward Mrs. Coe sought refuge at her father's, in Guilford, where she still remains, Policeman McAlpin returned to his duties at Oxford.  Both deny any criminal intimacy, and Mr. Coe has employed able counsel and will stoutly contest her husband's suit for a divorce, maintaining that she was driven from home by her consort's unreasonable jealousy and cruelty and that McAlpin's part in the affair was simply that of a kind friend and protector. 

 

Cortland Democrat, Sept. 11, 1891

 

Mrs. William Coe, who has gained an unenviable notoriety by eloping from her husband and children in Oxford, in company with an official of that town, returned to her home and family Friday evening, and all is forgiven.

 

 



Marriages (December 29)

Mrs. Stewart Ferrell of Syracuse, N.Y., formerly Miss Pearl Cudworth of Cortlandville, writes expressing her regret than no notice of the marriage of her brother, Harold Cudworth to Miss Rena Stewart of Bainbridge has ever been published in the Cortland Standard.  Mrs. Ferrell writes that the wedding of Harold M. Cudworth and Miss Rena M. Stewart took place at high noon Saturday, Sept. 30, 1922, at the home of the bride in Bainbridge, N.Y., the ceremony being performed by Rev. C.G. Cady, pastor of the Presbyterian church at Bainbridge.  The bride was gowned in blue canton crepe.  The young couple were attended by a brother of the groom and his wife, Mr. and Mrs. John Cudworth.  Only the immediate relatives of the contracting parties were present.  Immediately after the ceremony a bountiful wedding dinner was served.  What might have been a bad accident was averted by the presence of mind and prompt action of the groom.  When Mr. and Mrs. Cudworth were trying to get away after the wedding, when the automobile in which they were riding nearly tipped over, going down a steep embankment, and was only saved by the groom jumping on the running board on the opposite side and so saving the day.  Mr. and Mrs. Cudworth spent their honeymoon in Albany and New York city.  The bride is a graduate of the Oneonta Normal school and has been teaching in Schenectady.  The groom is a graduate of the Cortland High School.  The many friends of the groom will unite in good wishes for the happiness and prosperity of the young couple--From The Cortland Standard.  [Bainbridge Republican, Nov. 9, 1922]

 

William LeSuer of Sidney [Delaware Co., NY] and Miss Mabel Smith of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] were quietly married at the home of Mrs. Olin Finch at Afton Saturday, November 11, 1922 by the Rev Dr. Frances.  Miss Smith is an only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Starr Smith of this place.  Both are highly respected young people and hearty congratulations are extended by all who know them.  they will reside at Sidney [Delaware Co.,  NY] where Mr. LeSuer is employed as a weaver in the Kayser Silk Mill.  [Bainbridge Republican, Nov. 16, 1922]

 

Mr. and Mrs. Hamilton E. Ingersoll of West Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] quietly celebrated the anniversary of their Golden Wedding on Nov. 7th.  They were the recipients of a large number of cards and letters of congratulations from relatives, friends and former pastors.  Owing to the ill health of both Mrs. and Mrs. Ingersoll only the members of their immediate family, which however represented four generations, were present at the dinner.  A large cake bearing the date of 1872 was made by their granddaughter Edith Cummings.  Mr. and Mrs. Ingersoll have lived all of the fifty years on the same farm where they now reside and which was formerly the home of David Ingersoll, grandfather of the present occupant.  [Bainbridge Republican, Nov. 16, 1922]

 

Married:  Ferry-Foster:  At the home of the bride on Tuesday evening, May 17th, by Rev. P.Q. Wilson, Harvey B. Ferry to Miss Marie J. Foster, all of Masonville [Delaware Co., NY].  [Bainbridge Republican, May 20, 1881]

 

Sidney Plains [Delaware Co., NY]:  Harley Keith of Masonville, and Miss Laura Miller of this village, were married at East Guilford on Saturday of last week.  [Bainbridge Republican, Dec. 1881]

Obituaries ( December 29)

Died in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], on the 8th instant, Isaac Foote, in the 84th year of his age.  Mr. Foote was one of the early settlers of the town of Smyrna [Chenango Co., NY], where he continued to reside until his removal to this village a few years since.  He filled the office of High Sheriff of this County from 1809 to 1811, and again from 1813 to 1815, succeeding and being succeeded in each appointment by the late Col. William Monroe.  He has also been the frequent Supervisor of his town and the holder of other places of trust from his townsmen.  He acted as the Land Agent of the Lawrence Estate in the towns of Smyrna, Plymouth, and Otselic up to his death.  In every position he was able, honest, diligent, methodical and accurate, and secured by these qualities, the unlimited confidence of the community.  In his intercourse with his fellow men he was courteous and gentlemanly.  He was, withal, a Christian in faith and in works, and the consolations of religion were his stay in his life and at his death.  Since the above was written, a friend has handed in the following:  The deceased has been so well known in this region for the last fifty years in all his official and private relations, that the first impulse on the announcement of his death, is the strongly marked character of his life.  His father is well remembered by our older inhabitants as an early representative of Chenango in both branches of our Legislature, and as our County Judge.  The deceased was appointed one of the early Sheriffs of this County.  In addition, to other official employments, he has been entrusted with an extensive land agency, and in every condition of life, and as an officer of the church, has sustained the position of a high-minded gentleman and Christian.  From a thorough knowledge of his character for nearly half a century, we can say we never knew an act or motive of his life unfavorably called in question.  Possessing the means of liberality, they were generously employed in promoting every public spirited, moral and religious object.  It is proper to state that he appropriated annually certain sums for particular moral and religious purposes making his benevolence one of the fixed principles of his life.  The obituary notices of such men need not be long; their lives may be written on their tombstones, just as they lived them.  His memory will be cherished by all who knew him, and be justly dear to a highly respectable circle of relatives in Chenango, Madison and Delaware.  [Chenango Telegraph, Feb. 15, 1860]

 

Died in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY] on the 9th instant, Joseph Henry Moore, in the 60th year of his age.  Mr. Moore was a native of Hillsboro County, New Hampshire, and had resided in this village for the last forty years. He was, many years since, a magistrate of the town, and he possessed a mental capacity of much more than usual vigor and clearness.  [Chenango Telegraph, Feb. 15, 1860]

 

Mrs. Louise M. French, widow of Emerson French, died suddenly at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Dr. Chas. H. Breeze, on 5th Ave., Owego, Saturday, aged 78 years.  She was a daughter of Hiram and Angeline (Olmstead) Scofield, and was born in Masonville, N.Y. [Delaware Co., NY].  Prayer was held at the house on Monday morning by Rev. Robert S. Boyce at 10 o'clock, and the remains were taken to Bainbridge where the funeral service was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Colwell at 2 o'clock.  Interment was made in North Sanford cemetery at North Sanford, N.Y. [Broome Co.].  Mrs. French is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Dr. Breeze of Binghamton; two sisters, Mrs. Mary Broad, of Deposit and Mrs. Ella Olmstead of Bainbridge; two brothers, Oscar Scofield and Charles Scofield of Bainbridge, and many nieces and nephews around this vicinity, among whom are Mrs. Chas. Colwell and Miss Maude Mosher of this village, Relatives and friends came from Owego, Deposit, North Sanford, Afton, Greene, Towanda, Pa., Unadilla, New Berlin, Rockdale, Sidney Center and Brooklyn to attend the funeral of Mrs. French.  [Bainbridge Republican Nov. 2, 1922]

 

Mrs. John W. Loudon, who resided with her husband on South Main St. [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY] about five years ago, died at the home of her daughter Mrs. Watson Thorington in Hobart, aged 66 years.  She is survived by seven children, her son John Jr. of this town, Eugene of Unadilla, also a former resident f Bainbridge, and Robert of Philadelphia, Mrs. Eugene Bouton of Livingston Manor, Herbert of Washington, Mrs. Watson Thorington of Hobart, and Mrs. Ford Barber of Grand Gorge.  Mrs. Loudon's funeral will be held Friday at Grand Gorge in the Methodist church.  [Bainbridge Republican, Nov. 16, 1922]

 

The funeral of Mrs. Eunice Ann Truman was held from her late residence on North Main street [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY] Saturday afternoon.  The service was conducted by her Pastor Rev. C.B. Allnatt, assisted by Rev. Henry T. Hill a former pastor.  Interment was made in Sand Hill cemetery [Unadilla, Otsego Co., NY].  Mrs. Truman was born September seventeen, eighteen hundred and forty-one.  Her parents Thomas J. Davis and Anna Goldsmith Davis lived on a farm one mile southeast of Unadilla Center.  There she spent her childhood and youth, September 30, 1857, she was united in marriage with Henry L. Truman.  For two years they lived in a new home but at the death of her brother they returned to the Davis homestead.  They were baptized as members of the Sand Hill Baptist church August 14, 1870.  Exactly five years later Henry Truman died.  There were four children, Isaac Newton and Anna L. who died before their father, and Elliot D. and Nathan E. who reside in Bainbridge.  After her husband's death, Mrs.. Truman unreservedly devoted herself to the interests of her children and her aged parents.  In August 1893 she came to Bainbridge drawn here by the presence of her brother W. Wallace Davis.  [She attended the] Baptist church and has continued keenly interested in its activities.  Sympathetic, unselfish, and efficient, her life was one long chapter of helpfulness to her family, friends and those who needed assistance.  For example, at the early age of 12 years she watched through the night with a neighbor invalid and during the summer of her sixteenth year she regularly spent one night each week in the same form of service.  Similar ministrations were of frequent occurrence in after years.  The death of her husband threw upon her considerable business responsibility which she met with marked good judgment and success. With a logical mind and retentive memory, her interest in people and events made her a delightful companion and friend.  She faced a painful illness of three months duration with the utmost bravery and patience.  Finally November 9, 1922 with a fearlessness based upon a profound and earnest faith, she entered into rest.  The Davis family belonged to Puritan New England.  Mrs. Truman's father, Thomas J., came from Holden Mass., to Unadilla in 1823.  His father Edmond Davis was a soldier in the revolutionary war; his grandfather James Davis, was captain of the minute men who marched from Holden at the Lexington alarm.  Mrs. Truman was seventh in line of descent from Dolor Davis and Margery Willard Davis who came from England to Boston in 1634.  Through the wife of Captain James Davis she could trace her ancestry to Major Simond Willard who was associated with John Eliot, the apostle to the Indians in New England, and who raised the siege of Brookfield in King Philip's war....[Bainbridge Republican, Nov. 16, 1922]

Miscellaneous, Long Skirts Banished, 1922

No Long Skirts

Bainbridge Republican, Nov. 2, 1922

 

New York--The ankle length skirt was officially and permanently removed from the wardrobes of 300,000 New York women yesterday by the action of delegates to the convention of the New York City Federation of Women's Clubs, in voting unanimously to wear dresses no longer than seven inches from the ground.  The resolution urged women everywhere to free themselves from apparel now being introduced and having edges that nearly sweep the ground and carry germ-laden dirt into the home. 



Marriages (December 28)

Guilford [Chenango Co., NY]:  Announcements have been received of the marriage of Miss Ruth B. Fleming to Donald H. Chapman on Tuesday August 22, 1922, in Brooklyn.  They were at home to their friends after September 1st.  [Bainbridge Republican, Sept. 21, 1922]

 

Announcement is made of the recent marriage of Miss Letha Wright of this city and Archie Peck, formerly of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY].  The ceremony took place in the Episcopal church at Como Station, N.J.  The couple were attended by Miss Teressa Frakes of Avon, N.J. and Bernie Sheridan of Asbury Park.  Mr. and Mrs. Peck will reside in Asbury Park, N.J.--Norwich Sun September 19.  [Bainbridge Republican, Sept. 21, 1922]

Guilford [Chenango Co., NY]:  A quiet wedding occurred at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ray F. Hall Tuesday evening Sept. 26, 1922 at 8 o'clock when Mrs. Etna M. Stanton of Syracuse and Harry D. Parker of Guilford Center were united in marriage by Rev. W.S. York.  After Oct. 15 they will be at home in Guilford Centre.  [Bainbridge Republican, Oct. 5, 1922]

Guilford [Chenango Co., NY]:  On Saturday Oct. 7, 1922 a quiet wedding was solemnized in the M.E. parsonage, when Miss Marion Burton was united in marriage with S.G. VanKleeck of Sidney by Rev. W.S. York.  Mr. and Mrs. VanKleeck will make their future home in Sidney [Delaware Co., NY] after a brief trip to New York City, Albany and other points. [Bainbridge Republican, Oct. 19, 1922]

A beautiful wedding was solemnized at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Stafford Thursday noon about twelve when their daughter Romena was united in marriage to Philip Pellet of Deposit.  Rev Chas. B. Allnatt officiated.  Following the ceremony, a four course dinner was served.  [Bainbridge Republican, Oct. 19, 1922]

Obituaries (December 28)

Mrs. Ruth Michel aged 22, wife of Paul Michel, died at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Walter McCollough at Greene [Chenango Co., NY] Sunday September 17 after a brief illness.  The funeral was held from the home in Greene, Tuesday.  Burial in Sylvan Lawn cemetery [Greene, NY].  She is survived by her father and mother and one sister.  Mr. and Mrs. Michel were former residents of this village, residing on South Main street.  [Bainbridge Republican, Sept. 21, 1922]

 

Jared Kirkland for many years a member of the board of deacons of Central Presbyterian Church, Orange died Friday morning September 15, at his home, 58 Main street, that city.  He resigned about a year ago as chairman of the board of deacons.  His death, which was caused by a complication of diseases, followed a short illness.  Mr. Kirkland was born in Orange, 67 years ago and was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Kirkland.  Surviving are his wife, a son, J. Halsey Kirkland of Orange; two daughters, Mrs. Arthur W. Britton of West Orange and Miss Eunice C. Kirkland of Orange, and a sister, Mrs. William G. Halsey, also of Orange.  For several years Mr. Kirkland was treasurer and manager of the Boston water purifier company of New York.  He retired about two years ago.  Funeral services will be conducted at the house tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock by Rev. John F. Paterson, pastor of Central Church.  Interment will be in Rosedale cemetery.  Mr. Kirkland with his wife and daughter, Eunice, have spent the summer of the last two years at the home of Mrs. Candace Swart on Front street--Newark Evening News September 15, 1922 [Bainbridge Republican, Sept. 21, 1922]

 

The body of Mrs. M.B. Austin of the Greenlowe farms was found on the D.&H. tracks shortly after three o'clock Monday afternoon by a trainman.  It is believed that Mrs. Austin was struck and instantly killed by the eastbound express train which arrives in Bainbridge from Binghamton at three o'clock.  Mrs. Austin had crossed the tracks to gather some vegetables from the garden and was returning with them when the accident occurred.  There were no witnesses as far as can be learned, and it is believed that none of the members of the train were aware of the accident.  The Health Officer, Dr. Edw. Danforth was immediately called and ordered the body removed to the undertaking parlors of Hastings & Colwell where further examination was conducted.  Mrs. Austin was about 50 years of age and is survived by her husband M.B. Austin, Supt. of Greenlowe Farms and several brothers and sisters in other parts of the state.  Funeral services will be held in Earlville [Madison Co., NY], her former home at two p.m. today (Thursday).  Burial in Earlville cemetery.  About two years ago the only son of Mr. and Mrs. Austin met with a similar death when struck by a train on the N.Y.O.&W. R.R. at Earlville while driving an automobile and died a few hours later.  [Bainbridge Republican, Sept. 28, 1922]

 

Guilford [Chenango Co., NY]:   Sunday Oct. 8 occurred the death of Frederick V. Humphrey a well known resident of Guilford.  Mr. Humphrey was born December 31, 1860 and was the son of Flavel and Hariett Ives Humphrey.  He was a farmer by occupation and had made his home with Henry Pfeil at Winsors Corners.  Undertaker Geo. Emerson of Mt. Upton had charge of the body.  The funeral was held Tuesday at the Pfeil home after which the remains were taken for burial to Godfrey's Corners cemetery [Guilford, NY].  [Bainbridge Republican, Oct. 19, 1922]

 

Seaford--Dr. B. Frank Williams, veterinarian, died yesterday at his home, here aged 77 years.  Deceased was a native of Broome county, N.Y. but when 15 years of age he enlisted in the Union Army.  He served with distinction during the greater part of the Civil War under General Sheridan, and while he came out of the war without injuries, he contracted tuberculosis, the disease which finally resulted in his death.  After the war he married Miss Adams of Reliance, near here, and they went to Martinsburg, Va. to live. They moved to Seaford in 1889 and have resided here ever since.  Dr. Williams practiced in this section until about ten years ago, when he retired.  besides a widow he leaves the following children:  Orson E. Williams of Clifton, Arizona; Frank K. Williams of Syracuse, N.Y.; Mrs. G.L. Waller and Harland Williams of Philadelphia; L. Woolsey Williams of Penn's Grove, N.J. ; Mrs. John R. Rowe of New York City.  The funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon at his late home at 2:30 o'clock in charge of Rev W. H. Darbie, with interment in Odd Fellows cemetery.  There were three brothers who have passed away:  Geo. F. Williams of Bainbridge, Will W. Williams of Afton, J.B. Williams of Bainbridge and one brother living, Edward Williams of Oklahoma.  There are quite a number of relatives living in the vicinity of Bainbridge and Afton.  [Bainbridge Republican, Oct. 19, 1922]

 

Failure to heed the warning signal is believed to have been the cause of the wreck at 5:45 o'clock Wednesday morning in the Sidney yards [Delaware Co., NY] of the D.&H. in which William P. Toal of Binghamton, engineer, lost his life. and Clyde Casey of Binghamton, fireman on the train, narrowly escaped serious injury.  The wreck occurred when the train driven by Toal, travelling at a high rate of speed, crashed into another freight train, the cars of which were being switched to various parts of the Sidney yards.  [Bainbridge Republican, Oct. 19, 1922]

 

This community was deeply saddened last Friday morning upon hearing of the death of its beloved young friend, Emelyn Louise Lewis, who quietly and peacefully passed away the evening before.  She was the daughter of David Ward Lewis and his wife Elizabeth Corbin Lewis, and was born at their city home in Brooklyn, New York, Dec. 24, 1895. Her childhood days were divided between Bennettsville [Chenango Co., NY] and Brooklyn, thus endearing herself to many friends in both homes.  After having  graduated from the Lockwood Grammar Academy, she entered Adelphi Academy and there received her college preparation.  She graduated from this institution in 1914, having won there two gold medals for basketball playing.  She then attended college at Wellesley, Mass., and although her college work was interrupted by spending several months in California with her mother, who, at that time was in poor health, she diligently made up her lost work and graduated with her class and with honors in 1918.  At college she was a member of the Greek Lettel Society, Kappa Sigma Epsilon.  She was especially active in all the out door sports.  She was a member of All Souls' Unitarian church New York City.  During the war for a time she efficiently filled her brother's place in their father's business in New York, and also found time to do very active Canteen and Red Cross service at Fort Hamilton, N.Y.  Later duty called her to their home in Bennettsville where her interests both there and in Bainbridge gave benefit and pleasure to many. The Red Cross, the Library, the Home Bureau, all felt her youthful influence and industry.  This young woman, born at Christmas time, seemed always to have possessed and poured forth the spirit of love.  It was manifested to all her friends and family and even as her cheek faded and her hand weakened she was ever zealous to comfort those so close and dear to her.  Sunday at 2:30 p.m. her many friends and relatives gathered at the Bennettsville home to pay their last tributes of respect.  The day was warm and glorious, the floral offerings profuse and beautiful.  The Rev. C.G. Cady officiated with a very appropriate and comforting service.  Edward Billings, Warren Corbin, Paul French, Clifton Sherman, Leigh Evans, and Charles Bentley acted as bearers, and as they gently laid her to rest in Greenlawn cemetery, Bainbridge, N.Y., the funeral rites were ended; 

"Death came with friendly care;

The opening bud to Heav'n Convey'd,

And bade it blossom there"

Besides her father and mother, she leaves two brothers, David W. of Bennettsville and Corbin, of 164 South Oxford St., Brooklyn, N.Y.  [Bainbridge Republican, Oct. 19, 1922]

 

 

Miscellaneous, BHS Class of 1931, Part 1

Bainbridge High School Class of 1931

Senior Portraits

"Echo" 1931

 

 

Paul Boyd

Always dressed up slick and neat

From his head down to his feet

 

Reta Davis

Whenever there's a thing to be done

She's always helping till the goal is won.

 

Charles Fairbanks

Heap big Injun stuff he makes his rule,

He's the medicine man of the school.

Class President

 

Ruth Figger

Always calm and self possessed-

The things she does are never messed.

Class Vice President

 

Glenn Herrick

Glenn's very meek, but high in the air

We often ask "How's the weather up there?"

 

Elwyn Hitchcock

Elwyn is our quiet one,

But always likes to be in the fun.



Obituaries (December 27)

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]

 

 

 

 

Marriages (December 26)

On Saturday evening August 5th, 1922 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. William Herpick, Merchant street, occurred the marriage of Mr. Wilmore Harp of Hagerstown, Mo., to Miss Dorotha Banner of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY].  The ceremony was performed by the Rev. C.A. Winters, pastor of the Baptist church of this village in the presence of between fifty and sixty relatives and friends of the young people.  Before the entrance of the bridal party a solo, "O Promise Me," was rendered by Mrs. Herpick, sister of the groom, with Miss Ruth Stratton accompanist.  To the strains of Lohengren's wedding march, the bridesmaid, Miss Irene Banner, sister of the bride, and Clarence Harp, brother of the groom, entered, followed by the bride and groom.  After taking their place under the large bridal arch of golden rod and evergreen, the simple impressive service uniting the young couple in bonds of holy wedlock was read.  The bride was charmingly attired in white crepe de chine with bridal veil and carried white peas.  She was the recipient of many beautiful and useful gifts.  After congratulations and best wishes had been extended to the happy pair, dainty refreshments were served.  Several musical numbers were rendered by the three Harp brothers and Mr. Trager of Hagerstown, with the pleasing combination of violin, trombone, cornet and piano and real talent exhibited with each, the guests were afforded a real treat.  ...Oxford Review  [Bainbridge Republican, Aug. 17, 1922]

 

Miss Edith A. Stanford, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Byron Stanford of Saratoga Springs became the bride of Eric G. Nichols of Bainbridge, N.Y. at her home on August 16, 1922.  Mr. and Mrs. Nichols are spending a few weeks at the home of his parents Mr. and Mrs. George E. Nichols at "The Old Oak."  [Bainbridge Republican, Aug. 24, 1922]

 

Married in Greene [Chenango Co., NY], Monday August 7th, 1922, by Rev. Mr. Brazee, Ralph J. Payne of Bainbridge and Miss Anna M. Wells of Greene.  [Bainbridge Republican, Aug. 24, 1922]

 

On August 12, 1922 at the Congregational manse occurred the marriage of Frederick Sylvenus Tripp and Miss Ruth Jane Keech both of Guilford [Chenango Co., ,NY] by Rev. J.W. Bump.  Mr. Tripp is son of Mr. and Mrs. John S. Tripp and postmaster at this place.  The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Van Keech of Guilford Center.  She is a school teacher having been engaged for Guilford Center next term of school.  Their future home will be on Merchant street, Guilford village.  [Bainbridge Republican, Aug. 24, 1922]

 

Saturday afternoon, August 13, Rev. W.S. York, pastor of the Methodist church spoke the words that united Miss Zadia Elizabeth Tripp of this place [Guilford, Chenango Co., NY] and Wilfred Norman Griffith in the bounds of matrimony.  The bride is also a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Griffith of Brooklyn.  They will make their home in Brooklyn.  The newly wedded couple spent a week of their honeymoon outing at Chenango Lake.

Obituaries (December 26)

Mrs. Charles P. Williams died at her home on North Main street [Massena, St. Lawrence Co., NY] Tuesday afternoon at 2:35 after an illness lasting since last January, of cancer.  The funeral was held Wednesday afternoon at 4 o'clock from St. John's Episcopal church.  Rev. George C. Graham, the rector, officiating.  The remains were taken to her old home at Bainbridge N.Y. [Chenango Co.], for interment.  Mrs. Williams' maiden name was Miss Bertha E. Barton, daughter of the late Horace and Emma Ferris Barton, and she was born at Spencer, N.Y. September 13, 1870.  She married Charles P. Williams, of Massena January 31, 1914 and since then has lived in their pleasant home on North Main street.  She was a member of the Bainbridge chapter of the order of the Eastern Star, and of the Episcopal church.  Besides her husband she is survived by two brothers, Fred L. Barton of Bainbridge and H.L. Barton of Syracuse--Massena Observer [Bainbridge Republican, Aug. 17, 1922]

Died August 3, 1922 at Glens Falls, William Sherman of shock, remains were [taken] to Bainbridge and the following Sunday the funeral was held in the M.E. church at Bennettsville, conducted by Rev. Collar of the Episcopal church of this village.  Interment in Bennettsville cemetery [Chenango Co., NY].  The deceased was a nephew of Henry L. Sherman of Bainbridge.  [Bainbridge Republican, Aug. 17, 1922]

The death of Mrs. Augusta Ireland Jones, which occurred at her home on Searles Hill [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], Wednesday morning August 9th, 1922, has brought sorrow not only to the hearts of surviving relatives, but the entire community by whom she was respected and loved.  Mrs. Jones was born June 16, 1856 and was the tenth child of Stephen and Betsy Barr Ireland who were among the early settlers of Union Valley.  Mrs. Jones was of a quiet and retiring disposition, a kind and obliging neighbor.  She never saw the faults only the virtues of her acquaintances.  Several months ago she was stricken with Bright disease, complications arose which puzzled her physician, while everything was done for her, she grew worse.  Although suffering intently she kept up and took an active part in the affairs of life, planning for the comfort and pleasure of her family.  She was united in marriage to Charles B. Jones, Nov. 14, 1876, five children were born to them, Blanch deceased, Earl, of Nichols; Ralph, of Binghamton; Mrs. Ethel Babcock, of this village and Leland, who resided with them.  In early life she gave her heart to Christ and her exemplary Christian influence will bear fruit for the master.  The funeral services were held from her late home Saturday at one p.m. and at the First Methodist Episcopal church at two p.m.  The services were in charge of the pastor Rev. M.V. Williams who spoke kindly of the beautiful character which had departed to return no more.  Rev. Lester Kilpatrick and Mrs. M.W. Williams sang two beautiful selections.  The pall bearers were Charles Ireland, Ernest Ingersoll, Frank Richards, and Stephen Ireland nephews of the deceased.  Much sympathy is felt for the sorrowing husband.  Besides her immediate family, she is survived by six grandchildren, one sister, Mrs. Lovina Ingersoll of [-?-], two brothers Henry of Union Valley, Judson of Skedee, Oklahoma.  Many beautiful flowers testified the love and esteem in which she was held.  A long line of automobiles followed the remains to their last resting place in Greenlawn cemetery [Bainbridge, NY].  [Bainbridge Republican, Akug. 17, 1922]

Guilford [Chenango Co., NY]:  Word has just been received of the death of Mabel C., wife of Clayton Smith, who was a former resident of Guilford but now of Long Beach, Cal.  The deceased is a niece of Mrs. James Stead of this place.  [Bainbridge Republican, Aug. 24, 1922]

Arthur Ruttan and his wife were burned to death in a fire which destroyed their farmhouse, four miles from Smyrna [Chenango Co., NY] Wednesday night.  Their charred remains were found in the ruins of their home Tuesday by Charles Crumb, a neighbor.  The bodies lay near a bedstead and both were badly burned.  But little is known of the couple, who came from New York City last Spring and bought the farm of Joseph Panaro.  A hired man, George Guinoff, had been helping J.L. Van Dusen, another farmer residing a mile away.  He spent Wednesday night there and knew nothing of the fire or the death of his employers until the next morning.  It is surmised that the house was struck by lightning and set afire after the couple had retired and were asleep.  Apparently they were suffocated by the smoke.  Mr. and Mrs. Ruttan were about 30 years of age and their untimely deaths are sincerely regretted by all who formed their acquaintance during their short residence.  They are said to have relatives in Booneville.  [Bainbridge Republican, Aug. 31, 1922]

Gilbertsville [Otsego Co., NY]:  There was a sad ending Saturday afternoon to the Gage family picnic, when Alfred age 18, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Gage, residing on the Moore farm about two miles east of this village, was drowned while bathing in the Moore mill dam at this place.  Members of the Gage family to the number of about 60 had assembled early in the day at the home of George Gage for the annual reunion.  Dinner had been served, and a little before three o'clock Alfred Gage, with a younger cousin, Stanley Gage, had gone to the mill pond, which was only a short distance away, for the purpose of bathing.  The boys had entered the water and it was only a few minutes later than Stanley Gage came hurrying to the picnic party with the intelligence that his cousin, had sunk in the dam.  A large force of men went at once to the rescue, but it was not until after 5 o'clock that the body was raked out from a deep hole.  Dr. Hall was summoned, but life had of course been long extinct.  It is believed that the young man, who it is understood could swim, at least to some extent, suffered an attack of heart failure, and sinking, was drowned.  Owing to the rain of the night before the water in the dam was very high, being at least 15 feet deep where the body was found.  The body was taken to the home of his aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Moore, where the funeral was held at 1 p.m. on Monday, with interment at South New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY].  [Bainbridge Republican, Aug. 21, 1922]

 

Marriages (December 25)

Guilford [Chenango Co., NY]:  A quiet home wedding took place Sunday afternoon July 23 at the Congregational manse when William Harvey, youngest son of Rev. and Mrs. J.W. Bump was united in marriage with Mildred R. Marble, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Marble.  Mr. Bump is an employee of the Wilber National Bank of Oneonta.  They are spending their honeymoon at Goodyear Lake and will reside in Oneonta.  Your correspondent with a host of friends wish that in beginning their young lives together, they may find prosperity along life's pathway.  [Bainbridge Republican, July 27, 1922]

The following marriage notice appeared in yesterday's New York papers:  Knight - Danforth:  On April 6, by Rev. Robert H. Orr of Brooklyn, Mary P. Danforth to Edward Knight of New York.  [Bainbridge Republican, Apr. 20, 1898]

Unadilla [Otsego Co., NY]:  A marriage is soon to take place in St. Matthews church, that of Miss Susan Louise Wiesmer, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.A. Wiesmer, of Unadilla.  The event will occur Wednesday evening, June 29th at 9 o'clock.  [Bainbridge Republican, June 22, 1898]

Sidney [Delaware Co., NY]:  Miss Retta Washburn and Albert Palmatier of Edmeston were married at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Thorp, Monday, Aug. 15, Rev. Mr. Swinerton of New Berlin officiating.  Miss Washburn has made her home with Mr. Thorp for the past two years.  [Bainbridge Republican, Aug. 24, 1898]

Geo. Clayton of East Branch and Miss Nellie Whittaker of Sidney, were married at the bride's home Wednesday afternoon of last week by Rev. W.J. Hill, of the M.E. church.  It was a pretty wedding.  After a short bridal trip, the couple will return to reside in Sidney [Delaware Co., NY].  [Bainbridge Republican, Sept. 7, 1898]

In Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], Thursday evening, Oct. 13, occurred the marriage of B.Y. Humphrey and Miss Levantia Goodenough, both of this village, by Rev Arthur Spaulding.  [Bainbridge Republican, Oct. 19, 1898]

Last Saturday afternoon the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Barnes, on River street was the scene of a quiet wedding.  Their daughter Miss Effie I. Jacobs, was united in marriage to Mr. Henry C. Durell of Boston, Mass.  The event passed off very pleasantly and the happy pair took the D.&H. flyer to Boston, via Albany.  Mrs. Durell is a daughter of Mrs. Wm. Barnes and as Miss Jacobs is well known and highly esteemed by a large circle of friends in Unadilla, Bainbridge and Sidney--Sidney Record.  [Bainbridge Republican, Oct. 26, 1898]

Miscellaneous, Christmas Shopping Suggestions, 1903

Christmas Thoughts

Suggestions for the Many Holiday Shoppers

Consider the Local Stores

Bainbridge Republican, December 17, 1903

 

An Investigation Among the Stores in Bainbridge

Will Reveal Opportunities This Season Never Seen Before

 

The predominant thought in the minds of people at this season of the year is Christmas and the custom of making gifts.  The good will which is manifest among relatives and friends seeks a token of remembrance at this time of the year.  The Bainbridge merchants have given this sentiment consideration and have provided means whereby shoppers may gladden and brighten the Christmas tide.  Following are suggestions:

 

A Merry Christmas at the store of W.M. Hastings & Son.  Why?  Because the line of furniture they keep will add greatly to the comfort and alterations of home.  Fancy rockers, Morris chairs, couches and everything in fancy furniture.

 

Truman's drugstore is an attractive place.  He has carefully considered the wants of the people and has added a fine assortment of toys for the children.  He has books, stationery, perfumes and all fancy articles.

 

A.L. Palmer's store, for years has been a rendezvous for ladies looking after dress goods. The Christmas season is the time to add to the wardrobe.  Who would not like a new dress?

 

In many persons the feet are the clumsiest part of the human anatomy.  At the shoe store of Warren & Anderson this defect can be remedied by a purchase of a pair of neat, dressy shoes, which will be a Christmas gift to oneself and the community.

 

Leon Patchen is a popular young business man and at his grocery store on North Main street, you will find this reputation does not wane for the reason that he will take particular pains to pleasure you in Christmas purchases of nuts, candies, fruits, etc.

 

Whitman's market is up to date and will be supplied with necessaries which make a Christmas repast merry.  His roasts and chops can't be beat. 

 

Christmas buying headquarters at J.E. Hirt & Co.'s which is the place to obtain gents' fine dress goods and everything in fancy and substantial furnishings, especially acceptable at this time of the year. 

 

Barlow & Clark have no "tale of woe" to tell you but a tale of gladness to every housewife, that by throwing away the old cook stove and getting a new range at their store will make this Christmas the happiest in years.

 

By the way, F.L Perkins' store in the Danforth block has become a popular place for shopping.  He keeps fine goods and a large assortment which pleases the ladies. He has added a special line for Christmas trade, books, fancy boxes, all kinds of toys and games.  China in Great variety. 

 

At H.C. Newell's grocery may be found a choice line of fruit, oranges, grapes, figs, dates, bananas, mixed nuts and candies.  Everything needed to make the dinner table attractive for Christmas.  Canned goods and all kinds of groceries.  Herm will please you if you will offer him the opportunity.

 

Frank Fletcher strives to please by providing the best of meats for his market.  He does please which occasions his large patronage at holiday season.  Frank puts out the extras which the demand requires.  Don't go hungry; protect the inner man. 

 

There is nothing more appreciated than useful articles, such as harnesses, robes, blankets, gloves and mittens.  Arvine Ireland is always ready to explain to you why they are useful and will give good bargains. 

 

Christopher Toby has the reputation of being an excellent caterer.  He can provide ice creams, ices of all kinds, cakes and delicacies.  He handles these things in connection with his grocery which is replete with everything in that line. Give a Christmas social and call on Toby.

 

J.B. Williams' store is a holiday place for gifts the year through, because everything sold is useful and practical.  He has groceries and provisions, boots, shoes and rubber goods. 

 

Retain in your memory this list of articles:  picket knives, shears, razors, skates, chafing dishes, clothes wringers, oil stoves, ranges and a full line of hardware articles at the C.C. Hovey Supply Co's store, should you wish to open your heart for Christmas remembrances. 

 

Leland Yale & Co's pharmacy store is well stocked with bibles, fine stationery, purses, books of all descriptions, high class and useful articles for the Christmas trade.  Don't pass them by. Call early and make a selection.

 

Fancy articles for the ladies at the millinery store of Mrs. C.P. Case.  This is a popular place to select fine linen, handkerchiefs, embroidery, millinery, etc. The appreciation which would come from a gift of one of her articles would knit friendship for all time. 

 

The majority of men smoke.  How smiling will be the countenance of the man who receives a box of cigars for a Christmas solace.  George R. Wilcox manufactures the best brand in this section.  His store contains excellent tobacco and a large assortment of pipes.

 

Should you enter C.B. Humphrey's jewelry store blindfolded and take the first thing your hand touches the friend whom you wish to remember would be perfectly delighted' he has such a variety of everything.  His stock of watches, clocks, cut glass and jewelry, sterling silverware and fancy ornaments are the best seen in Susquehanna valley. Don't delay your holiday shopping until all desirable things are gone. 

 

C.M. Priest is still in business with a store full of general merchandise.  People make presents to themselves by trading with him every day in the year.  By a few extra purchases you can make many poor people happy during this holiday season. 

 

Warm your home with plenty of fuel.  If your home is already supplied remember someone else's home, not so fortunate, by the present of a ton of coal from George Ives' place. 

 

Mrs. Haddow shows good taste in the trimming of hats.  perhaps an improvement may be made to your wife's hat, if so let Mrs. Haddow's millinery stock help her out. 

 

It would be bad luck to  have a toothache for Christmas.  Don't take any chances.  Go to Dr. Hammond and let him correct all defects in your teeth. 

 

Bread, wheat or graham, biscuit, rolls, pies, cakes of all description fresh every day at Telford's bakery.  Also oysters and clams.  A fine addition for your Christmas dinner.  

 

Fruit, candies and fine groceries at Hancock's. Rubbers, also boots and shoes.  Stock up the pantry and maintain dry feet.  Good Christmas advice. 

 

Ladies buy yourself a Christmas present.  Mrs. Helen Anderson is selling those beautiful pattern  hats and millinery of all descriptions at a price which comes within means of everyone.  Fix up!  Appearances count. 

 

Don't let man do all the eating on Christmas day.  Remember the horses and stock. Give them increased rations.  Plenty of feed can be obtained from Lovejoy & Darlin, George A. Ives, Pierpoint, and the Bainbridge Creamery Co. feed stores.

 

Benjamin Sherwood can rig up the old harness like a new one, can furnish fur coats, blankets, robes, etc., any of which would be acceptable--you know at what time.

 

An elegant gift for Christmas would be the Standard sewing machine for sale by Erwin Ramsdell & Son, agents.

 

C.F. Bentley will furnish your coffee for the Christmas and New Year's dinner.  He carries the choicest brands.  He can also furnish anything needed in the line of staple groceries, canned goods, etc.