Marriage (Calhoun-Benjamin) MHD Collection

  

Miss Gladys A. Calhoun of Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY] was married recently to Russell P. Benjamin of West Edmeston [Otsego Co., NY].  The ceremony was performed at the Columbus Community Church by the Rev. Richard Weatherbee, pastor.  Matron of honor was Mrs. Howard Perkins.  Miss Betty Cutler was maid of honor.  Hubert Benjamin, brother of the bridegroom, was best man.  Miss Calhoun is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Calhoun.  Mr. Benjamin is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Percy Benjamin.

Obituaries (Be, Bi, Bl) MHD Collection

 

West Edmeston [Otsego Co., NY]:  Percy William Benjamin, 68, of West Edmeston, died April 12 at his home following an illness of six months.  Funeral services will be held in the First Baptist Church, West Edmeston at 2 p.m. Wednesday.  The Rev. Richard Wetherbee, pastor, will officiate.  Burial will be in West Edmeston Cemetery.  Mr. Benjamin was born in Burlington Flats [Otsego Co., NY] April 20, 1890, a son of Park and Carrie (Firman) Benjamin.  He married Bessie May Benedict February 11, 1914.  Mr. Benjamin was a carpenter and contractor, and is given credit for the invention of the Benjamin Remote Control Cow Stanchion, and perfected a type of tailgate balance used on many farm trucks.  He was also known for his work in construction of timber frame barns throughout the area.  He was a member and deacon of the First Baptist Church of West Edmeston.  Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. David Welch, West Edmeston; Mrs. Helen Heap, Edmeston, and Mrs. Carroll Robinson, of Buffalo; four sons, Roderick, of Burlington Flats, Hubert, of West Exeter; Farron, of West Edmeston, and Russell, of Edmeston; three brothers, Murry, of Burlington Flats; Clean, of Morris; and Lynn, of San Bernadine, Calif.; 13 grandchildren, and 1 great grandchild.  Friends may call at the family residence at their convenience.  Arrangements by The Houk-Johnston Funeral Home, Edmeston.

 

Harry W. Benton, who died Monday night, June 6th, at Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], was born September 4th, 1867, in Buffalo, N.Y.  The funeral was held on Thursday, June 9th, at 2 P.M., from his late home in Afton [Chenango Co., NY].  The Rev. Clifford E. Webb officiated.  Burial was made in Glenwood Cemetery [Afton, Chenango Co., NY].  Pallbearers were Messrs. Whit McHugh, Raymond Allen, Bruce Keator, and Harold Medbury of Afton, J.D. Bodley of Harpursville, and Amos Tuckey of Bainbridge.  Mr. Benton is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Lawrence Hess, and a grandson, Dean Benedict of Elmira; and two brothers, Edward J. and Jesse L., of Afton.  [MHD notation:  d. June 1939]

 

Mrs. Harriett Bickel, widow of the late Joseph Bickel, died at her home near Tunnel [Broome Co., NY]Sunday afternoon aged 76 years.  The funeral was held at the home Wednesday afternoon at 1 o'clock and the interment was in the New Ohio cemetery [Colesville, Broome Co., NY].  [MHD notation:  d. 1907]

 

Joseph Bickel, aged 85 years, died at his home near Tunnel [Broome Co., NY] Feb. 19.  The funeral was held from the house Sunday at 2 p.m. and was largely attended.  Rev. O.D. Moore of Harpursville, officiated.  Burial at New Ohio [Broome Co., NY].  [MHD notation:  d. 1904]

 

Elvira A. Bingham, 77 years old, died at the home of Mrs. Lavinia Warner, Tunnel, [Broome Co.], New York Sunday afternoon.  She is survived by three sons, Howard Bingham of Chenango Forks, Claude Bingham of Tunnel, Clifford J. Bingham of Binghamton; one daughter, Miss Addie L. Bingham of Oneonta; one sister, Mrs. William Stringer of Susquehanna, and four grandchildren.  [MHD notation:  d. Mar. 19, 1938]

 

Hiram Bingham, 72 years old, died at his home near Tunnel [Broome Co., NY] Thursday afternoon.  [MHD notation:  d. April 1928]

 

Huldah E. Blakeslee, 84, of Afton, [Chenango Co., NY] died at the home of her son, Frank Blakeslee, Monday, Sept. 11.  She is survived by her son, Frank, and three grandchildren.  Funeral services will be held on Thursday, Sept. 14, at 2:30 p.m. at Tabor's Funeral Home, Afton.  The Rev. William Bartz of Matathon, will officiate.  Burial in Glenwood Cemetery, Afton. [MHD notation: d. Sept. 11, 1944]

 

George Blankley, 33, of Rockwell Mills [Chenango Co., NY] died in the Fox Memorial hospital, Oneonta, Wednesday, March 13.  He is survived by his wife, Hattie Macumber Blankley; a daughter, Doris Marie; a son, William George Blankley; his mother, Mrs. William Blankley of Rockwell Mills; a sister, Mrs. James Rowe of Gilbertsville.  The funeral was held at the home with the Rev. Craig of Gilbertsville officiating.  The body was placed in the vault at Gilbertsville for burial later in Butternut Valley cemetery [Butternuts, Otsego Co., NY].  [MHD notation:  d. 1940]

 

Rockwell Mills [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 16--William Blankley died at his home at Rockwell Mills, last Saturday morning, aged 72.  The deceased was born in Nemeha County Kan., but had been a resident of Rockwell Mills for eleven years.  He was well known and had a wide circle of friends.  He is survived by his widow.  There are also two children, George Blankley of Wells Bridge and Mrs. Wilma Rowe of Gilbertsville, three brothers and two sisters.  Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at the home, Reverend Swope officiating, burial at Butternuts Valley Cemetery [Otsego Co., NY].  A brother, B.L. Blankley, and nephew and John Kluye from Kansas, arrived here Tuesday night after three days and two nights continuous driving.

 

Mrs. Florence Price Bliss passed away last Friday noon, Mar. 2, at her home in Guilford road.  Mrs. Bliss had suffered for 16 years gradually becoming helpless from a multiple sclerosis which she had endured without complaint, buoyed up by the constant devotion and care of her husband.  Of a naturally sunny disposition and possessed of great personal charm, she had carried on miraculously.  She had continued to entertain with the warm hospitality for which their home was noted and made those 16 years an unforgetable example for the hosts of friends who visited there and loved her.  The past year she had failed fast and was under nurses' care day and night.  But to the end she knew her loved ones and had talked with them rationally the day of her passing.  Mrs. Bliss was a teacher of rare talent.  Her sense of humor and charm of manner, lovely blue eyes and blonde hair, as well as her unlimited patience endeared her to her eighth graders in Junior High to an unusual degree.  Her interest in them was genuine and she seemed to know instinctively how to help them.  So that years later, boys home on furlough for just a few days always wanted to go see their "Mrs. Bliss" before returning, proof positive of the success she had been as their teacher.  Mrs. Bliss was born in Bainbridge, Jan. 5, 1901, only daughter of Winfield S. and Clara Jaquins Price.  Her girlhood days were spent on her father's farm.  She attended Bainbridge High School and graduated in 1917.  The next year she taught in the Bristol District School and then went to Syracuse University for a year and a half of training followed by the formal completion of her education in Oneonta Normal School from which she graduated in 1923.  On leaving the Normal she continued teaching in the Bristol District for four years.  In 1928 Mrs. Bliss began teaching in Junior High of Bainbridge Central School and continued there for seven years.  In 1935 Mrs. Bliss was stricken with multiple sclerosis and was given the less arduous position as teacher of the Newton Hollow District School where there were only a few pupils.  She taught there the years 1936-37 bringing that little schoolhouse an unforgettable amount of sunshine, never sparing herself or taking time out for illness and never letting down on her high standards of teaching, but gave of her very best.  In 1938 Mrs. Bliss came back into the Bainbridge school to teach part of one of the lower grades which position she filled as long as she was able until the year 1942 which completed 21 years of teaching.  Mrs. Bliss is survived by her husband, Bert Bliss, to whom she was married on Oct. 11, 1923.  She is also survived by her mother, Mrs. Clara Jaquins Price, and by a brother, Stanley Price, of Guilford road, and nieces and nephews.  Funeral services were held on Monday afternoon, Mar. 5 at 2 o'clock in the Methodist Church, of Bainbridge, the Rev. Duane Butler officiating.  Bearers were Prof. F.J. Casey, Charles Dix, Earl Clark, Fred Plumb, Gilbert Cottrell and Phillp Roscoe.  Interment was in the Greenlawn Cemetery [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY].  [MHD notation:  d. Mar. 2, 1951]

 



Marriages (Benedict) MHD Collection

 

The marriage of Mr. Hobart Benedict and Mrs. Nora Swart, both of Afton [Chenango Co., NY], was solemnized Wednesday evening, October 14, 1936.  The ceremony took place at the Presbyterian manse in Afton, the Rev. Clifford E. Webb being the officiating minister.  The bride and groom were attended by Mr. and Mrs. Randolph C. Guy of Afton.  After the wedding Mr. and Mrs. Benedict departed for a short trip to the western part of the state.  The congratulations and best wishes of a host of friends go with them.

 

Lauren Benedict Takes Schoolmate as Bride:  The marriage of Lauren A. Benedict, son of Mr. and Mrs. A.W. Benedict of Unadilla, and Pauline Rose, of Cobleskill, took place at the Delta Sigma Pi Fraternity House at Rider College, Trenton, N.J., last Wednesday evening.  The Rev. Fred B. Vreeland, Jr., pastor of the Grace Baptist church in Trenton, officiated. Attendants were Arnold H. Watrous of Chester, Conn., the groom's fraternity brother, and Nellie Vliet of Trenton.  The bride and groom are both graduates of the Cobleskill central school and before coming to Trenton some weeks ago, the former was employed by the Bell Telephone Company of Cobleskill.  Mr. Benedict has been outstanding in both social and scholastic circles during his stay at college, and at present is a member of the business administration department.  [MHD notation:  m. Oct. 1941]

Obituaries (Benedict) MHD Collection

 

Edwin F. Benedict, age 70, died suddenly Thursday morning, Dec. 4, at 8:00 a.m.  He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Ina Herkimer Benedict; a daughter, Mrs. Mildred Gunn of Belhaven, N.C.; a son, Lee Benedict of Ouquaga; seven grandchildren, one sister, Mrs. Percy Benjamin of West Edmeston; three brothers, Floyd Benedict, of Stuart, Florida; Archie Benedict, of Unadilla, and Willard Benedict of Watervliet; also several nieces and npehews.  He was a member of the Nineveh Presbyterian Church.  He served as a volunteer fireman for 21 years.  He was employed at Hayes King's Esso Station.  A private funeral service was held at the Karschner Funeral Home Sunday afternoon at 2:30 with the Rev. Nicolas Bruinix and Rev. Archie Benedict officiating.  Burial was in Glenwood Cemetery [Afton. Chenango Co., NY].  [MHD notation:  d. 1958]

 

Hobart A. Benedict, age 83 years, died at his home on Caswell Street Sunday afternoon after an illness of about three years.  He is survived by his widow Nora B. Benedict, two daughters, Mrs. Gladys Tingley of Afton, Mrs. Romey Fredenburg of Marathon, nine grandchildren and one great grand child, two brothers, Lyman C. Benedict of this village and Howard A. Benedict of Wellsville, N.Y.  Funeral services were held in the First Baptist Church at 2 P.M. Wednesday with private prayer service at the home at 1:30.  Rev. F.G. Nichols officiated assisted by Rev. C.E. Webb of the Presbyterian Church.  Burial in Glenwood Cemetery [Afton, Chenango Co., NY].  [MHD notation:  d. Nov. 9, 1941]

 

Mary Nichols Benedict was born June 26, 1859 at McDonough, N.Y., and passed away Monday afternoon at her home in Afton [Chenango Co., NY], being 71 yrs, 3 mo and 16 days.  She was the daughter of Merritt Daniels and Palmyra Curtis.  On October 29th, 1878, she was united in marriage with Eli Nichols.  Immediately after her marriage she and her husband and her parents moved to Arborville, Nebraska, where they remained for four years.  They then returned to Brisben, N.Y. [Chenango Co., NY] and one year later they moved to North Afton where Mr. Nichols was engaged in a creamery.  Later they came to Afton where Mrs. Benedict has since resided.  She was the mother of one child:  Mrs. George Carr, of Binghamton, N.Y.  On December 26, 1898, Mr. Nichols passed away after a short illness.  After Mr. Nichols death she and her daughter Grace remained in Afton keeping the home.  On April 16, 1921 Mrs. Nichols was united in marriage with H.A. Benedict, Afton's station agent for the D.&H.  She was an honored member of the First Baptist Church of Afton, bringing her letter from McDonough in 1885, and she was active in its organizations until her death.  Nearly twenty years ago she was appointed deaconess of the Afton church along with Mrs. Frank Scott.  She taught Sunday School classes and was president of the Missionary Society.  She was a devoted mother, a loyal friend and neighbor.  The earthly home will sadly miss her, and she will be held in loving remembrance by her many friends.  Funeral services were conducted at her late residence on Caswell Street Thursday afternoon at two o'clock, with the pastor, Rev. Lester D. Huxtable in charge.  Burial was in Glenwood cemetery [Afton, Chenango Co., NY].  She is survived by her husband, H.A. Benedict, her daughter, Mrs. George Carr of Binghamton; and two step daughters, Mrs. George Tingley, Afton, and Mrs. R.J. Fredenburg, Marathon, N.Y.

Thank God for friends your life has known

For every dear departed day,

The blessed past is safe alone,

God gives but does not take away;

He only safely keeps above

For us, the treasures that we love

                                                                                                                  Phoebe Carey

[MHD notation:  d. Jan. 1931]

 

Unadilla, April 30--Lyman C. Benedict, 80, died early this morning in the Afton Hospital [Chenango Co., NY] after an illness of eight weeks.  A native of Masonville [Delaware Co. NY], Mr. Benedict was born June 22, 1862, a son of Appolos and Lucinda (King) Benedict.  In October, 1882, he married Miss Olive Scott, who died March 9, 1937.  Following a boyhood spent at Masonville, Mr. Benedict moved to Afton.  He has also resided at various times in Binghamton, Conklin, and Burlington Flats.  For the past year, he had been living with his son, the Rev. Archie Benedict of Unadilla, who survives with three other sons, Edwin, of Afton; Floyd H ., of Endicott, and Willard, of Watervliet; a daughter, Mrs. Perry Benjamin of Burlington Flats, and a brother, Howard A. Benedict of Wellsville; 17 grandchildren and five great grandchildren.  Services will be held Sunday afternoon in the Federated Church of Unadilla, with interment in Glenwood Cemetery at Afton [Chenango Co., NY]  [MHD notation:  d. April 30, 1943]

 

The funeral services for Mrs. Lyman Benedict were held at the Afton Baptist Church at 2 o'clock P.M., Friday, March 12th.  The Rev. Archie Benedict of Cobleskill, assisted by Rev. George Roberts, officiated.  The floral tributes were many and beautiful.  Mrs. Benedict is surved by her husband Lyman Benedict; a daughter, Mrs. Percy Benjamin, of Burlington Flats; four sons, Edwin of Afton, Floyd of Endicott, Archie of Cobleskill, and Willard of Oneonta; and seventeen grandchildren.  Out-of-town relatives and friends attending the funeral were:  Mr. Reuben Smith of Nineveh, N.Y.; Harry Smith of Carbondale, Pa.; Mrs. Clyde Walton of Sidney, N.Y.; Mr. and Mrs. Fred Coss and two daughters and Mrs. Lena Coy of South New Berlin; Mrs. Roderick Benjamin of Burlington Flats; David Welch of West Edmeston; Mrs. Rena Gardiner of Edmeston; Mr. and Mrs. William Bogart, Mrs. Clara Beach and Miss Washburn of Masonville; and Mrs. Austin Christman, Mrs. Ray Carter, Mrs. Eugene Mack and Mrs. Nellie Kelso of Cobleskill.  Many neighbors and friends of Mrs. Benedict paid their last respects to her by attending the service.  A host of friends extend their heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved family.  Colwell Brothers of Bainbridge were in charge of the arrangements.    [MHD notation:  April 9, 1937]

 

Nora B. Benedict, aged 92, one of Afton's oldest residents, died at Nineveh, Thursday, October 2nd after a long illness.  She was the daughter of Mary and Britton Whitaker and a life long resident of Afton [Chenango Co., NY].  She was an active member of the Presbyterian Church for many years and is survived by one niece, Mrs. Randolph Guy of St. Petersburg, Fla. and a grand niece, Mrs. Richard Davies of Afton and grand nephew, Kenneth B. Guy of St. Petersburg, Fla.  The funeral service was held at the Karschner Funeral Home in Afton, Monday of this week at 2:00 p.m.  Rev. Clifford E. Webb of Unadilla, officiated with interment in Glenwood Cemetery [Afton, Chenango Co., NY]  [MHD notation:  d. 1958]

 



Obituaries (Be cont) MHD Collection

 

Mrs. Helen Beckwith of Greene [Chenango Co., NY], wife of Ansel Beckwith, formerly of Guilford, passed away at the Greene Hospital, March 15.  Mrs. Beckwith leaves besides her husband, four children, Cora, Eugene, Marion and Gladys Marie, the latter only one week old.  Services were held from Greene on Saturday with burial in Oxford.  [MHD notation:  d. 1939]

 

Beckwith:  The funeral of Helen Ruth Beckwith will be held at2 o'clock Saturday afternoon at the Root Funeral Home, Greene.  The Rev. W.L. Wood of the First Congregational church of Green will officiate.  Burial will be in Riverview cemetery, Oxford [Chenango Co., NY].  Arrangements by Root Funeral Home, Greene.

 

Henry G. Beeman died Friday Sept. 18th, at the City Hospital in Binghamton from a fractured skull which he sustained in an accident at Tunnel [Broome Co., NY] Sept. 12th [1908].  On the above day mentioned he rode up on the little cars for a pleasure trip.  These cars are used to convey material and machinery back and forth to the air scuttle being built from the top of the hill to the center of the tunnel below.  While coming back down the hill the drawhead pulled out letting the cars down the hill with such force that Mr. Beeman was thrown violently to the ground.  When picked up he was unconscious and never regained consciousness.  He was taken to the Binghamton City Hospital and everything possible was done to relieve him.  It was found that his right leg was broken below the thigh, his ankle was badly wrenched, his skull was fractured at the base of the brain and other serious bruises about the head and face.  The funeral was held from his late home at Tunnel at one o'clock, Rev. S.H. Foley officiating.  The text was from St. Matthew 24:44 "Therefore be ye also ready; for in such an hour as ye think not, the Son of man cometh."  The remains were laid to rest in the New Ohio Cemetery [Colesville, Broome Co., NY], the bearers were his nephews:  George Beeman, Fred Mumford, Martin Hickox, Dewitt Spencer, Henry Paddleford, Harry Councilman.  The floral offerings by the tunnel employees, relatives and friends were many and beautiful.  Mr. Beeman had been a faithful employee of the D.&H. railroad for 27 years as track walker and tunnel watchman.  He leaves a wife and two  children to mourn his loss:  Morrell A. Beeman and Dalla E. Beeman; one brother Edward A. Beeman of Harpursville and one sister Mrs. Uri Watrous of Fenton.  Deceased was the son of Ashley and Susan Beeman and was born in New Ohio on August 19, 1852.  He was united in marriage with Miss Ophelia Paddleford of North Colesville, Dec. 20, 1870.

 

Mrs. Eleanor Adkins Bell, 67, of Tunnel [Broome Co., NY] died early this morning at her home, after a short illness.  She is survived by her husband, John Bell; one daughter, Mrs. Henry Cole; two grandsons, Rexford, and John Cole, all of Tunnel.  She was a lifelong resident of the town of Colesville, and a member of Harpursville Baptist Church.  The body was moved to the Osterhoudt Funeral Home, Harpursville, and was to be returned to her home this afternoon, where friends may call this evening and Friday afternoon and evening.  [d. Nov. 15, 1951]

 

Bell:  The funeral of Eleanor Adkins Bell will be held at her home in Tunnel [Broome Co., NY], Sunday at 2 p.m.  The Rev. Leo Forse and the Rev. Robert Goerlitz will officiate.  Burial will be in New Ohio Cemetery, Tunnel.  Friends may call at her home Friday and Saturday afternoon and evening.  Arrangements by Osterhoudt Funeral Home, Harpursville.

 

Elbert A. Beman, aged 77 years, died Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock, at the home, 534 State street.  He is survived by his wife, two daughters, Mrs. Frederick Colsten and Mrs. H.J. Wilcox of this city; one son, Clifford W. Beman of North Emporia, Va.  The funeral will be held at the home, Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock.  Burial will be in Spring Forest Cemetery [Binghamton, Broome Co., NY].  [MHD notation:  d. April 1912]

 



Obituaries (Be) MHD Collection

Obituaries (Be)

 MHD Collection

 

The funeral of Mrs. John Beals was held on Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock.  Rev. George Foster of Greene [Chenango Co., NY] officiated.  She was 74 years of age and leaves two daughters, Mrs. Henry Packard with whom she made her home and Mrs. Carrie Cookingham of Edenville, and four grand children and two brothers:  John Webb of Ouaquaga and George Webb of Greene.  She was laid to rest in Sylvan Lawn cemetery [Greene, Chenango Co., NY]

 

George W. Beaman/Beman, 70, of Tunnel [Broome Co., NY], died Wednesday morning, January 19 [1944], in the Chenango Memorial Hospital in Norwich. He had been in failing health for some time and suffered a stroke at the last. He is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Herbert Robbins of Norwich; two grandchildren, Lois and Wilber Robbins of Norwich, and a sister, Mrs. Jennie Holcomb of Rochester. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m., Saturday, at the Harry G. Kark Funeral Home in Harpursville. The Rev. Donald James officiated. Burial was made in New Ohio Cemetery [Colesville, Broome Co., NY], near the farm wehre he had lived his entire life. The bearers were Earl Watrous, Glenn Holcomb, Earl Holcomb, Will Cook, John Bell and Morrel Beman.

 

Died at her home in Cicero, Onondaga county, N.Y., on Thursday, April 21st, Alice Hackett, wife of Rev. O.R. Beardsley, aged 54 years.  She was born in Oxford, Chenango county, and was married to Mr. Beardsley March 16th, 1864.  Bro. and sister Beardsley, early in their wedding life, joined hearts and hands in fellowship with the Universalist church of Afton and have never dissolved their unity with that church.  Mr. Beardsley afterwards becoming a devoted and able spiritual leader, the dear wife helping nobly and effectually in the glorious work of that truth to which they gave themselves, even as they were given to each other, and in her dying moments strengthened the mourning companion of her life with these parting sentiments:  "My dear one, we have walked together thro' fields of labor for the doctrine we love; with my hand in yours I am crossing the narrow stream between the flesh and the spirit.  I am now so near the immortal home that I know how good the great God-love faith is to die by--in this hand clasp I want you to know.  We have told the world that we believe--go now and preach, not merely what you believe, but from henceforth tell the world what you know."  God grant that all of us who are left to mourn may find comfort in our sister's blessed assurance of that which she knew.  Her remains were brought to Afton Saturday and the funeral services conducted in the Universalist church Sunday under the direction of Rev. F.E. Adams of Canton and Rev. Geo. Adams of Afton.  Interment was made in Glenwood cemetery [Afton, Chenango Co., NY].

 

Mrs. Alice Beardsley, aged 59 years, widow of Charles Beardsley, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. M.D. Green, 30 Judson street, this afternoon.  She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. M.D. Green and Mrs. Leon Carver; one niece, Miss Julia Cary.  The funeral is to be private. [MHD notation:  d. Apr. 11, 1911]

 

Mrs. B.M. Beardsley died at her home near the New Ohio church on Saturday, Nov. 18th, at 12 o'clock.  She had been in poor health for over a year, but last week had a shock which hastened her death.  The funeral was held Tuesday at New Ohio church, burial at East Windsor [Broome Co., NY]

 

Charles F. Beardsley, aged seventy-five years, died at his home in Tunnel [Broome Co., NY], Monday morning, January 20th, 1936, after an illness of nearly two weeks.  He and his wife, Edna, formerly owned the farm now occupied by Ivan Hurlburt at Tunnerl East End.  They bought a house and let of Mr. and Mrs.. Alvin Holcomb, across from the W.B. Cook store at Tunnel, about fifteen years ago, and have resided there since.  Mr. Beardsley will be missed by a large circle of friends.  The funeral, in charge of Eugene Willy of Greene, was held from his late home Thursday, January 23rd, at 2 o'clock, Rev. Webster of Port Crane officiating.  Mr. and Mrs. Myron Baird sang two selections.  The pallbearers were Vernie Scanlon, Frank Villecco, Ward Parmetier, Charles Austin, Harvey O'Hern and Carl Keech.  Burial was made in New Ohio Cemetery [Colesville, Broome Co., NY].  Mrs. Beardsley is now living with her daughter, Mrs. Bernice Holcomb, at Port Crane. 

 

Died at her home in New Ohio, Mrs. Martha A. Beardsley, wife of Benjamin Beardsley.  Burial at East Windsor. 

"Asleep in Jesus, blessed sleep,

From which none every wake to weep" 

Mother is gone and laid at rest, her weary arms folded across her breast.  We mourn, but think it for the best; for mother to have a peaceful rest.  It was hard to part, but the parting is o'er, we shall see her face on earth no more, or hear her voice or footsteps more; she has passed from earth to the golden shore.  We mourn and weep for mother gone and our home is lonely from night till morn.  Oh, pitty the ones that is lefts alone to mourn for that mother that is dead and gone; but the summon will come and we must die and meet our mother in her home on high, where sickness and death sill never come, and all rest with Christ in that Beautiful Home.

                                                                                                               B.M. Beardslee

 

The death of Rev. Oscar R. Beardsley, who is well known in this place, occurred at his home in Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], Friday morning, after an illness of about two weeks. The funeral was held from the Universalist church in Oxford, Saturday morning at 10:30 o'clock, after which the remains were brought to the home of his son, Paul Beardsley, in Afton.  On Sunday afternoon at two o'clock in the M.E. church, public services were held, conducted by the Masonic fraternity of this place, of which deceased was an active member, and burial was made in the family plot in Glenwood cemetery [Afton, Chenango Co., NY].  Rev. Cramer, of Nicholson, Pa., was the officiating clergyman.  Rev. Beardsley was well and favorably known in Afton, at one time serving as pastor of the Universalist church in this place. [MHD notation:  d. 1905]

 

Former Resident Dies in New York:  In the "New York Herald-Tribune" and "New York Times" of Sunday, January 10, 1937, appeared the notice of the death of Augustus Samuel Beatman of New York City which occurred at Harkness Pavilion in the early morning of Saturday, January 9th.  Augustus Beatman was born in Afton [Chenango Co., NY] on August 21, 1878, the only child of Kate Derby and James Orson Beatman, life-long residents of Afton, whose deaths have occurred in recent years.  Prominent in the social life of the village, a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church and always bearing an exemplary reputation, he was graduated from Afton High school with the class of 1895.  From High School, he entered Oneonta Normal where he graduated in the year 1899, receiving the highest rating of anyone in his class.  In 1903, he was graduated from Harvard University having earned his own tuition and expenses and during the following year, he did Post Graduate work at Harvard, attaining his Master's Degree.  In 1902, he was united in marriage to Elizabeth Haven, daughter of Attorney and Mrs. George A. Haven of this village.  After seven years of happiness, this marriage was terminated by the death of Mrs. Beatman and in 1915, he was again joined in marriage to Beth Wimmer of Minden, Nebr., and to this union three sons were born:  Phillip, who is now twenty years old and has spent two years in Dartmouth College; John, aged nineteen, in his second year at Cornell; and James, a young lad of twelve, who with his step-sister, Evelyn, lives at home and attends the Birch-Wathem School in New York City.  When this son was only eight months old, the mother was stricken with scarlet fever and passed away after an illness of three days.  On June 13, 1930, Mr. Beatman was married to Mrs. Clara Yeomans of Binghamton, N.Y., who survives him.  Mr. Beatman taught in the Julia Richman School for fifteen years and at one time was Assistant Principal.  His application for retirement, sent in recently was pending at the time of his death.  Before joining the faculty of this school, he was a teacher at Polytechnic Institute at Brooklyn, and other private schools.  Since his illness, he worked on a New York State Syllabus for the Board of Regents.  Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Clara Beatman; three sons, Philip, John and James; and a daughter, Evelyn, all of 527 West 121st St., New York City.  Funeral services were held Monday morning at the Campbell Funeral Church, 55th St. and Broadway, at 8 P.M.  The Rev. Dr. Harry Emerson Fosdick, pastor of the Riverside Church, conducted the service.



Marriages (Ba cont) MHD collection

 

A very pretty wedding took place Sunday at 2 P.M., in the Camden Methodist church when Miss Pearl Agnes Batchlor and C. Dewitt Livingston both of Camden [Oneida Co., NY] were united in marriage, using the ring ceremony.  The bride was given in marriage by her uncle, Edward Batchlor.  The bride was beautifully attired in a white brocaded satin gown with a tulle veil.  The mail of honor a sister of the bride, wore blue lace, and the other bride's maid wore pink net.  A reception was held following the ceremony at the home of the groom's parents, Mr. and Mrs. John I. Livingston in Madison, there being about fifty relatives and friends present.  They received many lovely and useful gifts.  Mr. and Mrs. Livingston will make their home in Camden. [MHD notation, m. Dec. 10, 1940]

Miss Delberta B. Baxter, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dell B. Baxter of Windsor [Broome Co., NY] and Elwin W. Brock, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Brock, 70 Tompkins street, were married in the Main Street Baptist church by the Rev. John M. Sivewright at 8 o'clock, Thursday night.  Palms decorated the pulpit.  Mrs. Clarence Burdick, pianist, and Melvin A. Kelley, organist, played the wedding music.  Beverly Edson, eight-year-old cousin of the bride, sang.  Miss Ruth Baxter, sister of the bride, was maid of honor.  Miss Camilla Aldrich was bridesmaid.  Marjorie Dawn Baxter and Patricia Louise Brock were flower girls.  Jeanne MacDonald was ring bearer.  Watson Baxter, brother of the bride, was best man, the ushers were Aliston MacDonald, Ralph Meyers and Roy Brock.  The bride was given in marriage by her father.  She wore a period style gown of white moire and a finger tip veil of tulle arranged at the back of her head with orange blossoms.  The bridal bouquet was of white chrysanthemums.  The maid of honor was in blue satin and carried yellow chrysanthemums.  The bridesmaid wore blue moire and carried bronze chrysanthemums.  Marjorie Baxter was in pink georgette and Patricia Brock wore blue georgette.  Both carried colonial bouquests.  Mrs. Baxter, mother of the bride, was dressed in rust crepe with green accessories and a corsage of yellow chrysanthemums.  Mrs. Brock, mother of the bridegroom, wore black velvet with accessories to harmonize and a shoulder bouquet of yellow chrysanthemums.  A reception at the Town House tearoom following the ceremony was attended by 35 guests.  Upon their return from a trip in the South, Mr. and Mrs. Brock will live at 147 Beethoven street, after Nov. 5.  For travel, Mrs. Brock wore a green dress, a rust colored coat and brown accessories.  Mr. Brock is a graduate of Ohio State University.  Mrs. and Mrs. H.J. Belden of Watertown were out-of-town guests.  [published Oct. 30, 1936]

Obituaries (Ba cont) MHD collection

 

Sidney [Delaware Co., NY] Feb. 26:  Frank A. Bartley died Wednesday night at his home 12 Clinton Street.  He was 74 years old and had been in failing health for some time.  He had been an employee of the Sidney Postoffice and working up to postmaster.  His work there began in 1896 and ended in November 1936.  He was postmaster from 1915 to 1923.  Mr. Bartley was born in Gilboa, Scoharie County, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Addison Bartley.  His father was a member of the New York State Assembly from Schoharie County.  He married Miss Carrie Sprague and they would have celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary April 10.  Among the fraternal organizations of which he was a member are the Sidney Lodge, F. and A.M. to which he had belonged for almost 50 years, the Moose, and he held a life membership in the Odd Fellows.  When Mr. Bartley first came to this village [Sidney] about 1886 he worked in his father's grocery store and, they erected the block on the corner of Main and Smith Streets now occupied by the Lewis Electric Store.  The funeral will be held Saturday at 2:00 p.m. at the home, with the Rev. W.B. Soper officiating.  Burial will be in the vault in Prospect Hill Cemetery [Sidney].  He is survived by his wife and three cousins, Mrs. Seymour Wilbur of Cooperstown, Frank Travis of St. Paul, Minn., and Page Still well of Afton.

 

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 21 [1947]:  Joseph Barton, about 80, a retired farmer of Greene [Chenango Co., NY], RD 1, was killed at 8:10 am, Saturday when he was struck by a car operated by Carl Howell, another farmer of the same locality.  Coroner Mat G. Boname of Oxford said death was due to a fracture at the base of the skull and multiple injuries.  The body was removed to the Root Funeral Home in Greene where services will be held Tuesday at 2 pm.  Rev. Maurice Gunn of the Methodist Episcopal Church in Greene will officiate.  Burial will be at the Sylvan Lawn Cemetery in Greene.  State Trooper James L. Heath said Mr. Howell was travelling west on Route 41, while Mr. Barton was walking in the same direction.  According to the motorist, Mr. Barton was walking in the center of the right land when he suddenly crossed the lane over to the left side of the road to the front of the vehicle.  The victim was struck by the right front fender of the sutomobile.  Dr. Charles W. Chapin, health officer in Greene, was called to the scene of the accident by Trooper Heath.  Survivors are:  Mrs. Myrtie White of Greene, a sister; and three nieces, Mrs. Leland Walker and Miss Madlon Barton of Greene and Mrs. Guy Hall of Smithville Flats.

 

Del B. Baxter of 2 Sturges Street died Monday morning at his home.  He is survived by his wife, Minnie W.; four daughters, Mrs. Elwyn Brock, Hillcrest; Mrs. Wilbur Lee, Bainbridge; Mrs. DeWitt Hawley, Hillcrest, and Mrs. Reno Smith, Bainbridge; three sons, Jesse of Schenectady, Watson and Maurice of Binghamton; two sisters, Mrs. Bert Edson of Windsor, Mrs. Frank Judd, Hallstead; nine grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.  The body was removed to the William R. Chase & Son Funeral home, 44 Exchange Street, where friends may call.  Funeral arrangements will be made later.  [MHD notation, d. April 2, 1945]

 

Funeral Notice:  The funeral of Dell B. Baxter will be held at the Grace Baptist Church Thursday at 2 p.m.  The Rev. Charles C. Shoemaker will officiate.  Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery, Windsor [Broome Co., NY], at the convenience of the family.  Arrangements by Wm. R. Chase & Son.

 

Marjorie Dawn Baxter, 7 years old, died at 4:45 o'clock Monday afternoon at her home, West Colesville [Broome Co., NY].  She is survived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. D.B. Baxter; four sisters, Mrs. Reno Smith of Bainbridge, Mrs. E.W. Brock of Johnson City, Ruth and Mary Jane Baxter of West Colesville, three brothers, Jesse Baxter of Greene, Watson Baxter of Binghamton and Morris Baxter of West Colesville, her grandfather, S.O. Watson of Binghamton, and several aunts and uncles.

 

Mrs. Minnie E. Watson Baxter, 63, of 31 Kirkwood Ave., Hillcrest [Broome Co., NY], died at 11:20 pm Tuesday at the Binghamton City Hospital.  She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Elwin Brock and Mrs. J. DeWitt Hawley, both of Hillcrest, and Mrs. Wilbur D. Lee of Bainbridge; two sons, Watson B. of Schenectady, and Maurice J., of Windsor; a step-daughter, Mrs. Reno Smith, of Bainbridge; a stepson, Jesse C. Baxter, of Albany; three sisters, Miss Isabelle Watson, of Binghamton, Mrs. Harold Christman, of Hillcrest, and Mrs. John  Hartley, of White Haven, Pa.; 11 grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.  She attended Grace Baptist Church and was a member of its Ladies Progressive Philathea Class.  The body was removed to the William R. Chase & Son Funeral Home, 44 Exchange St. where Friends may call this afternoon and evening.

 

Preston Lee Baxter, 30 years old, died at 2 o'clock Sunday morning at his home, 31 Liberty street.  He is survived by his wife, Viola Rigal Baxter; a daughter, Delma V. Baxter; a son, Allen P. Baxter; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. D.B. Baxter of Binghamton; five sisters, Mrs. [Reno] Smith of Bainbridge, Mrs. E.W. Brock and the Misses Ruth, Mary Jane and Marjorie Dawn Baxter, all of Binghamton; three brothers, Jesse Baxter of Greene, Watson and Maurice Baxter of Binghamton, and several aunts and uncles.  The body was removed to the William R. Chase Funeral home, 44 Exchange street.  Funeral announcements will be made later.  [MHD notation:  d. Dec. 14, 1937]

Mystery of Oak Hill

Crime - A Mystery of Oak Hill

 MHD Collection

 

Woman who worked on farm and who showed remarkable knowledge

of many things--finally went away.

 

Wampsville [Madison Co., NY], Dec. 16:  On Saturday last Mr. and Mrs. E.L. Moon of Cottons, a flag station on the Lehigh Valley, south of Canastota [Madison Co., NY], and more commonly known as Oak Hill, accompanied by Constable E.E. Reed of this village, armed with a search warrant, visited the rooms over Reeimer's store in Canastota, where the goods of Mr. Moon's former housekeeper, Cora Bailey, were stored and there found several articles belonging to the Moon family.  The Bailey woman left the employ of Mr. Moon last September.  Letters addressed to her at her alleged destination in Ohio received no answer, hence the constable and the aforesaid process of law.  From information given by the Moon family Cora Bailey was an unusual character.  Last Spring Mr. Moon and his son Claude E. purchased the W.W. Harp farm at Oak Hill, and moving thereon needed a housekeeper.  They advertised for one and a reply came from Whitney's Point from Cora Bailey.  She wrote she was ready to go to work at once, but wanted to know if several boxes of goods which she owned could be stored somewhere on the premises of her employer.  Mr. Moon wrote that she better come on and see how she liked the position and then send for her goods if she cared to stay.  A stipulated wage was arranged and in due time the housekeeper arrived, and with her came a truck load of boxes and trunks of all descriptions.  One was lost in transit and she promptly put in a claim against the railroad company for its recovery.  The goods were carted to the farm, where she in a way proved a marvel.  Aside from being a good housekeeper she possessed a phenomonal knowledge of about everything worth while knowing that was mentioned.  She gathered the eggs, did the baking and even went so far as to commence the breaking of a crippled colt of three or more years.  Often when something was needed about the place, as for instance, an axe helve or whiffltree, she produced it from her stores.  She claimed to have acted as cook on sailing vessels and a man employed on the place, who had been a sailor, said her knowledge of the high seas verified her statements.  She had a large collection of jewelry, which she said was insured for a large sum, and she also admitted a bank account of no mean proportions.  Among the rest of her possessions was a loaded six shooter, which she claimed to be able to use expertly.  Last September she tired of her country life, hired an auto truck and left, she said, to engage in the chicken business.  She left an address in Ohio.  Not long after her departure various articles about the house were missing.  As time wore on and other things could not be found, it was decided to search her possessions, which were found to be stored in Canastota.  Upon opening the various boxes, goods of all descriptions were found.  Many of the goods are new and the woman is suspected of being a kleptomaniac or otherwise unbalanced.  She is described as being a large woman of good appearance and apparent refinement.  Her present whereabouts are unknown.  The above is taken from the Utica Daily Press [Oneida Co. NY] and comes like a thunderbolt out of a clear sky.  Can these things be?  Yes, this is Cora, our Cora of many talents, who kept house for Mrs. Dr. Hall, but where, oh where is she?

Obituaries (Ba) MHD Collection

 

Mrs. Cassie E. Baker, 64, of 411 June Street, West Endicott [Broome Co., NY], died at 6:30 p.m. Monday at the Wilson Memorial Hospital, after a long illness.  She is survived by her husbnad, Henry N. Baker of West Endicott; three daughters, Misses Vivien and Elsie Baker, both of West Endicott, and Mrs. Barbara Hughes of Newark Valley; a son Dale Baker of Willet, N.Y.; nine grandchildren; a brother, Vane D. Ackerly of Newark, N.Y.; also several nieces and nephews.  The body was removed to the Allen Memorial Home, 511-513 East Main Street, Endicott, where friends may call Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m.  [MHD notation:  d. Feb. 3, 1947]

Egbert A. Baker, whose death was recorded in our last issue was born in the town of Lawrence, Otsego county [NY], August 24, 1837.  Died June 23, 1908, being in his 70th year.  In the early fifties he moved to this town and located between Belden and Sanitaria Springs [Broome Co., NY].  He was a hard working, industrious and frugal farmer and accumulated a small fortune and a pleasant home.  He resided on his farm until about eight years ago, when he moved to Harpursville and continued in the insurance business which he had taken up in latter years.  Mr. Baker was twice married.  The first being to Miss Elizabeth Holcomb, to whom was born two children, a boy and girl; both dying while quite young.  His second marriage was to Miss Ellen Manville, who survives him.  He became very popular in our town and although a Democrat was for six successive terms elected Road Commissioner in this, a strong Republican town, after which he was elected Supervisor.  Deceased was a member of Afton Lodge, No. 360, F&A.M., and Vallonia Chapter, No. 80 R.A.M., Malta Commandery and Binghamton Consistery, having attained to the 32nd degrees in Masonry.  The funeral, which was held Friday, June 26, was one of the largest ever held in our village, about forty Masons being in attendance.  There was a short service at the house conducted by Rev. C.A. Hubbell, after which the remains were taken to St. Luke's church under escort of a delegation from Malta Commandery.  The services at the church was by the Rector Rev. G.H.Kirkland, who used the beautiful Episcopal burial service interspersed by singing by the choir.  After the services at the church the remains were taken to New Ohio cemetery fro interment under directions of the Masonic fraternity.  It was the writer's good fortune to have known him long and well, and we only knew him to esteem him more highly as the years passed by.  Today we miss his kindly smile and friendly greeting; we long in vain to hear the ring of his jovial laughter and to feel again his genial presence.  He was a devoted husband, and to his friends he was the soul of fellowship.  But the greatest of all was he was a man.  And as a man it is that those who knew him best loved to comtemplate him.  He believed that the man who scatters flowers in the pathway of his fellow men, who lets into the dark places of life the sunshine of human sympathy and human happiness, is following in the footsteps of his Master.  His cheerful, helpful life; his devotion to his wife and kindness to everybody will long linger as a fragrant memory in the home which his presence brightened and which death has now darkened.  Though he is gone his record has been made and will remain with us as a lasting treasure.  His life was gentle, but like the still waters, it was deep.  In his heart of heart he carried those he loved, and his hand was never weary, his step never failed in caring for and ministering to those who were in any way dependent upon him.

Mrs. Nancy Barber, aged 79 years, died at her home on the Norwich road, Monday morning, Nov. 14, at 9:30.  She was the widow of the late Edward E. Barber and has spent her entire life in this locality.  She is survived by one son, Julian, a grand[daughter], Marjorie and grandson, Robert, and several nieces and nephews.  Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the home with the Rev. Howard F. Deller, D.D., officiating.  Burial was made in Mt. Hope cemetery, Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]. [MHD notation:  Died suddenly 1938]

Fred M. Barnes, 87, died at 9:30 p.m. Friday at his home, Phelps Street, Port Dickinson [Broome Co., NY].  He is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Grace Holbert of Port Dickinson, Mrs. Wallace Bodie of Honesdale, Pa., Mrs. Walter Newton and Mrs. John Hellerman, both of Binghamton [Broome Co., NY]; four sons, John, Fred W. Holbert and Chester, all of Binghamton; 19 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren.  The body was removed to the J.F. Rice Funeral Home, 150 Main Street, Johnson City [Broome County, NY], where friends may call.  [Compiler note:  from the Binghamton Press, June 14, 1947]

Henry L. Barnhardt, age 85, passed away at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Bert DeForest, Bixby street, September 22, after being in failing health for some time.  Born February 14, 1856, in Rome, N.Y., he was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Barnhardt.  His mother died when he was young and he went to live with an aunt in Indiana.  Sixty years ago, Mr. Barnhardt came to Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] and on December 8, 1881, he was united in marriage to Miss Mary A. Clark, of Bainbridge, who passed away 16 years ago.  In his early life, the deceased was a fireman at the Hovey creamery and he also worked for the Hynes Hardward Co.  Mr. Barnhardt was the last one of his family except for his daughter and children.  Services were held Friday at 2 o'clock at Colwell's Funeral Chapel with the Rev. George N. Underwood officiating.  Pall-bearers were:  James Ireland, Asa Landers, H.C. Newell and N.E. Truman.  Burial was in Greenlawn Cemetery.  Out of town people attending the funeral were:  Marvin Clark and daughter, Miss Florence, of Charleston, Mass.; Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Barrows and children, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Clark, of Springfield, Mass.; Mrs. Fred Howe and Mrs. Clinton Howe, both of Ithaca; Mr. and Mrs. Jerome Clark and Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Clark, Will Hawkins, all of Nineveh; and Mr. and Mrs. Lyman Hotaling of Rockdale.  [Compiler note:  from the Bainbridge Republican, Oct. 2, 1941]

Frederick E. Barr, aged 76, died at his home on the North Afton road, Tuesday evening.  Mr. Barr is survived by his widow Charlotte Morgan Barr, two sisters, Mrs Anna Jones of Philadelphia, Pa., Mrs. Nellie Johnson of Binghamton and three brothers, Charles Barr of Ludlowville, N.Y., Irving Barr and George Barr of Afton.  The funeral will be held Friday afternoon from the Tabor Funeral Home with Rev. George A. Roberts officiating.  Burial will be in Glenwood cemetery [Afton, Chenango Co., NY].  [MHD notation:  d. Dec. 8, 1939]

George L. Barr, 88, of Algerine Street, Afton [Chenango Co., NY], died at 9:45 p.m. Monday after a short illness.  He is survived by his wife, Mrs. George L. Barr of Afton; two daughters, Mrs. Charles Robinson of Afton and Mrs. J. Fred Pease of Nineveh; one grandson, Robert Robinson of Johnson City; one sister, Mrs. Nellie Johnson of Ithaca and several nieces and nephews.  The body was moved to the Karschner Funeral Home, Afton, where friends may call Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.  [Compiler note:  from Binghamton Press, Dec. 18, 1956]

J. Irving Barr, 89, of Afton [Chenango Co., NY], died Monday afternoon at Afton Hospital, after a long illness.  He is survived by his wife, Cora Barr of Afton; two sons, Jess Barr of Afton, and Leon Barr of Rockdale; a grandson, Graydon Barr of Afton; two great-grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Nellie Johnson of Ithaca; a brother, George Barr of Afton; several nieces and nephews.  The body was removed to the Fisher Funeral Home, 68 N. Main St., Bainbridge, where friends may call today from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 pm.  [MHD notation:  d. June 18, 1951]

Clifford Barre, of Sidney [Delaware Co., NY], died at the Bainbridge Hospital, Monday.  Funeral services will be held this afternoon (Thursday) at 2 o'clock at Fisher and Sherman Funeral Chapel.  [MHD notation:  d. Jan. 26, 1947]

J. Hollister Barre, 72, of 724 Everett Street, Oakdale, died at 9:50 p.m. Friday at Wilson Memorial Hospital.  He is survived by  his wife, Mrs. Hazel H. Barre of Oakdale; two sons, Stanley M. LeSuer and Hollis H. Barre, both of Afton; a daughter, Miss E. Rowena Barre of Johnson City; four grandchildren; a brother, F. Leslie Barre, of Deposit, and several nieces and nephews.  He was a member of the mother church First Church of Christ Scientist of Boston.  The body was removed to the Ivan A. Barber & Son Funeral Home, 428 Main Street, Johnson City [Broome Co., NY], where the family will receive friends tomorrow from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m.  [Compiler note:  from Binghamton Press, Nov. 22, 1958]


Marriages (Ba) MHD Collection

 

Betty Babcock is Engaged:  Mr. and Mrs. Earl W. Babcock of 31 Fenton Avenue, Hillcrest, announce the engagement of their daughter, Betty Jane, to John F. Rohan, Jr.  The prospective bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. John F. Rohan, Sr., of 24 Fenton Avenue.  Miss Babcock, a graduate of Binghamton North High School and of Ridley's Secretarial School, is employed in the advertising department of Ansco.  Mr. Rohan also was graduated from North High School and served with the navy in World War II.  He is assistant buyer of housewares for McLean's. [compiler note:  Hillcrest is a suburb community of Binghamton, Broome Co., NY]

Miss Mary Banks and Dr. Prince Danforth Married:  The marriage of Miss Mary Louise Banks, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. John Banks of Rochester [Monroe Co., NY], to Dr. Edward Prince Danforth of Sidney [Delaware Co., NY], took place at 4 p.m. on New Year's day at St. Luke's Episcopal Chapel at Rochester.  The ceremony was performed by the Rev. F.M. Winnie, rector of St. Luke's in the presence of Mr. and Mrs. George Gregg, cousins of the bride.  Mrs. Danforth is a daughter of Dr. John Banks and the former Velma Hill, both originally of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], whose families were among the earliest settlers in this valley.  Mrs. Danforth is a graduate of the University of Rochester following which she had post-graduate work for a year at the Sorbonne, Paris, France.  She had recently been a teacher of French language at the Bainbridge Central School.  Dr. Danforth is a son of Dr. and Mrs. Edward Danforth of Bainbridge and a brother of Dr. Elliott Danforth of Sidney.  He is a graduate of Colgate University and the Albany Medical College.  He obtained his hospital training as a resident intern at Bellevue Hospital in New York City following which he took a special course of study in diseases of the eye at the Royal Ophthalmi Hospital at London, England.  He has been associated with his brother in the general practice of medicine at Sidney for the past three years.  The bride and groom are spending two weeks in Virginia and points further south,  following which they will return to Sidney where Dr. Danforth will continue his practice with his brother, Elliott.  Dr. and Mrs. Danforth have taken an apartment in Unadilla [Otsego Co., NY]

Pratt-Barber:  A very pretty home wedding occured at "The Old Homestead," the pleasant home of Mr. and Mrs. John Barber, Wednesday, September 16th, when their only daughter Gertrude Amy [Barber], united her future with that of Bert Arthur Pratt, of Harpursville [Broome Co., NY].  The parlors were beautifully decorated with evergreens, ferns and flowers.  In one corner was a bower of evergreens, from which was suspended a pure white dove, and in back was banked Lilium Aunatum Lilies.  Promptly at two P.M. the bridal couple entered the parlor to the strain of the wedding march played by Mrs. Ansel Parker, where they were met by the Rev. Mr. Parsons, who with a few chosen words, prounced them husband and wife.  After congratulations and good wishes had been said, the guests were seated, while a bountiful repast was served.  The newly wedded couple received many tokens of love from their numerous friends.  The bride is widely known as a most estimable young lady, and the groom is a man of sterling worth.  Friends were present from Harpursville, Binghamton, Oxford, Greene, Norwich, Sidney, and So. New Berlin, who saw them start on their wedding journey following them as far as they could with rice and good wishes, trusting that the journey of life so pleasently begun might be continued long and prosperous.  



Obituaries (A) MHD Collection

 

Burton Alger, 68 years of age, passed away at his home from the results of a heart attack, Sunday, January 24th.  Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon, January 27th, at the Alger homestead, now occupied by Mrs. Ray Richard.  Burial was made in Bennettsville Cemetery [Chenango Co., NY] with Rev. George N. Underwood officiating.  Mr. Alger was born Oct. 17, 1968, in Oneonta [Otsego Co.., NY], the son of Chauncey and Louisa Mills Alger. [Compiler notes:  d. 1937]

Mrs. Evaline E. Allen, 80, of 9 Rugsby Road, died at 11 a.m. Saturday.  She is survived by a son, Everette E. Allen; a daughter, Mrs. Leon H . Morse, of Binghamton [Broome Co., NY]; a sister, Mrs. Hattie Howard, of Linden, N.J.; a brother, Clarence Hamlin of Deposit; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren.  The body was removed to the George H. Scholderer Home for Funerals, 269 Chenango Street where friends may call Sunday from 3 to 5 and 9 to 9 p.m. [MHD notation:  d. Oct. 1950; Compiler notes:  b. 1870, d. 1950, buried Floral Park Cemetery, Johnson City, Broome Co., NY]

Elman L. Andrews, 86, well-known Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] resident, died Saturday at his home at 86 North Main Street, in that village.  The funeral was held Monday afternoon at the home with the Rev. M. DeForest Lowen officiating.  Burial was made in Glenwood Cemetery, Afton.  Among those surviving are his widow, Mrs. Nellie Mudge Andrews; a daughter, Mrs. Nellie A. Wakeman; two sons, George and Lester Andrews; 14 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. [Compiler comment:  Elman L. Andrews b. 14 May 1852, son of Anson Homer Andrews and Sylva Yale, buried Glenwood Cemetery, Afton, Chenango Co., NY]

Essie E. Andrews of North Afton [Chenango Co., NY], daughter of Homer Andrews and Sylva Yale Andrews, died April 18, 1938 at the home of her nephew, Andrew H. King, of Afton.  Miss Andrews was born in Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], Nov. 5, 1853.  Funeral services were held this Thursday, April 21 at Colwell Bros. Funeral Home in Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] at two P.M.  She is survived by one brother, Elman Andrews of Bainbridge, N.Y., and several nieces and nephews. [Compiler comment:  buried North Afton Cemetery, Afton, Chenango Co., NY]

Philo Andrus, aged 81 years, died at his home in Harpursville [Broome Co., NY] Monday evening.  Funeral will be held Thursday at 1 o'clock from the home of his daughter, Mrs. M. Paddleford, burial in the Pratt cemetery.

The gaiety of the holiday season in the village ended in a tragedy New Year's night [1 Jan. 1944] when a young Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] mother was instantly killed within a stone's throw of her home.  The victim, Charlene Johnston Archer, 35, wife of Elmer Archer, 4 Johnson street, lost her life when the light sedan which she was driving was struck by a southbound freight train at the Johnson street crossing of the Delaware and Hudson Railroad.  The body was found by her husband in the roadbed of the northbound tracks, about 175 feet south of the crossing.  The car, which was about 500 feet from the body, was a mass of twisted steel.  Evidently the car was first struck at about 8:05 by a southbound freight, a few seconds later.  Neither train stopped, apparently trainmen were unaware of the accident.  The crossing was unprotected at the time of the accident as the watchman goes off duty at 8 p.m.  Mrs. Archer was enroute to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Lee, across the track, where she was to have picked them up, meet her husband downtown, and go to a theatre.  When she failed to appear, Mr. Archer returned home.  His mother informed him that his wife had left the house.  She recalled having heard a "peculiar noise" when the train passed.  After securing a flashlight, Mr. Archer ran to the crossing where he discovered broken glass and immediately started looking up and down the tracks and later discovered his wife's body.  Dr. Edward Danforth acted as coroner for D. Matt Boname, of Oxford.  The accident was investigated by Cpl. Frank C. Storms and Cpl. Franz VanBuskirk, of the State Police.  Born Aug. 28, 1908, she was the only child of Mr. and Mrs. Nat Johnston, of Afton [Chenango Co., NY].  Mrs. Archer graduated from Afton High School and attended Lowell's Business College in Binghamton, and at the time of her death was employed in the office of the Scintilla Magneto Co., Sidney.  She was a member of the Presbyterian Church, and had been active in the local office of Civilian Protection while it was in operation.  She is survived by her husband, a daughter, Beverly, 10, and her parents.  Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at Colwell's Chapel with the Rev. Paul L. Carpenter, assisted by the Rev. Clifford Webb, pastor of the Afton Presbyterian Church, officiating.  Bearers were Wilbur Lee, Lynn Klinetob, Dr. H.K. Salzberg, Dewey Robinson, Carlton Wilcox and Lee Evans.  Burial was in the Greenlawn Cemetery [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY].

Ola M. Aylesworth, of West Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], was taken to the Bainbridge Hospital, Sunday afternoon, May 7, and passed away the following day at about 4:30 p.m. at the age of 62.  Mr. Aylesworth, son of Henry and Lavina Ray Aylesworth, was born on the Aylesworth farm in West Bainbridge and lived there all his life with the exception of one year in Afton [Chenango Co., NY] after his marriage to Miss Grace M. Ives, of Coventryville [Chenango Co., NY], the year 1905 in the Bainbridge parsonage at Bainbridge.  He became a member of the North Afton Methodist Church while a young boy, but in later years was affiliated with the West Bainbridge Baptist Church, being janitor for several years and a member of the Board of Trustees.  He was a kind friend and neighbor, always ready to help in any time of trouble or emergencies and will be greatly missed by all who knew him.  Funeral services were held, and largely attended, in the chapel of Colwell Bros., at Bainbridge, Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock with his three sons and son-in-law acting as bearers.  The  many floral tributes played a silent part in the high esteem in which he was held.  The Rev. G. Louis Jones, of the West Bainbridge Baptist Church, officiated at the funeral and burial, which took place at the North Afton Cemetery.  Besides his wife, Mr. Aylesworth is survived by three sons and a daughter:  Kenneth, of West Bainbridge, Donald, living at home, Clyde, of Nineveh, and Mrs. Lena Fletcher, also of West Bainbridge; three sisters, Mrs. Jennie Teachout, of Bainbridge, Mrs. Lula Brown, of Bainbridge, and Mrs. Gena Hubble of Sidney; one cousin, William Aylesworth, of Coventryville; seven grandchildren, June Marie Aylesworth, Douglas and Elaine Aylesworth, Robert, Morris, Charles and Roger Fletcher, and several nieces and nephews.

Rest, dear Father, thy work is o'er;

Thy loving hands will toil no more.

Time was too short to say farewell

To those he thought of and loved so well.

Yes, we will miss him; oh, we miss him.

When we see his vacant chair,

And how sad the room without him.

For there's no dear Father there.

Friends may think the wound is healed

But little do they know our sorrow

That lies within our hearts concealed.

                                                                                                       Wife and Children"
[Compiler note:  d. 8 May 1944, Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY]