Bainbridge School Site Settled - 1973

 Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY School Site

 

Settled at Last--The last number of the Bainbridge Review states that for forty years past, St. Peter's Church and School District No. 11 in the village of Bainbridge, have been disputing over a small school house site, sandwiched between two grave yards on the corner of the village green.  The affair began to assume a threatening aspect when about a year since a suit was commenced by the Church against the District, but at a school meeting on the 5th inst., the proposition was made by the Vestry of St. Peter's Church to buy the old site, and thus settle all litigation, which was accepted.  Several new sites were brought before the meeting at that time for its consideration, but no action was taken, an adjournment being had until the 8th inst.  On that evening, after considering the relative merits of the sites proposed, an acre of land at the corner of Juliand and West Juliand streets was almost unanimously selected.  The price paid therefor was four hundred dollars, being about equal to the sum received for the old site that has so long been the subject of dissension.  Already architects are engaged in preparing the plans and specifications, and the people of Bainbridge are congratulating themselves upon the final ending of the vexed question, and the prospect of a model school building at no distant day.  [Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, Mar. 20, 1873]

Obituaries ( Do, Dr, Du) MHD Collection

 

Elbert L. Doolittle, 87, of Afton died Sunday morning at Bainbridge Hospital after a long illness.  He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Frank Todd of Afton and Mrs. Ray L. Flint of West Palm Beach, Fla.; two sons, E. Fay Doolittle and Tracy L. Doolittle; one granddaughter, Bonnie Doolittle; one grandson, Fay Todd, all of Afton; several nieces and nephews.  Mr. Doolittle was a former mayor of Afton [Chenango Co., NY].  The body was moved to the Karschner Funeral Home, Afton, where friends may call.  [MHD notation:  Oct. 25, 1953]

 

Joyce Slawson Doolittle was born August 12, 1915, in Afton [Chenango Co., NY] and spent most of her life here.  She was graduated from Afton High School in 1933 and after taking a post graduate course in this school, entered the Buffalo City Hospital for training as a nurse.  After a four-year course she was graduated from that institution.  She spent some time nursing at the Ithaca T.B. Sanitarium and at the Homer Folk Hospital in Oneonta and also in California for several months.  She was married on April 13, 1939 at Medina, N.Y. to Tracy Doolittle of Afton.  Early in 1943 she accompanied him to Memphis, Tenn., where he was stationed.  They returned to Afton in December 1943, where she resided until the time of her death.  Apparently in good health, she was suddenly stricken ill on Friday, March 16, and was removed to the Afton Hospital.  On Sunday she was taken to the Binghamton City Hospital, where she passed away Monday March 19, 1945 from a cerebral hemorrhage.  She is survived by her husband, and two year old daughter, Bonnie Lee; by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Slawson and by many other relatives and friends who mourn her passing.  She was a member of the Baptist Church of Afton, and was interested in every department of the church work.  Funeral services were conducted in the church Thursday March 22, at 2:00 p.m. by the pastor, Rev. Alan Douglas, assisted by Rev. Lester D. Huxtable, a former pastor.  A loving daughter, wife, and mother; and a friend to all, she will be greatly missed throughout the community.  [MHD notation:  d. March 19, 1945]

 

Joyce Angy Doolittle, 29, of Afton [Chenango Co., NY], died Monday night at the Binghamton City Hospital.  She is survived by her husband, Tracy; a daughter, Bonnie; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Slawson of Afton; two aunts, Mrs. H. Dayton Tobey of Lakewood, Ohio, and Mrs. Bedworth of South Columbia and two uncles, Leland Slawson of Vestal, and Clarence Slawson of Syracuse.  The body was removed to the Tabor Funeral Home, Afton, and will be taken to the home of her parents.  [MHD notation:  d. March 18, 1945]

 

Mrs. Nettie Ann Doolittle, wife of Elbert L. Doolittle, Mayor of Afton [Chenango Co., NY] died at the family home Thursday evening aged 67 years.  Mrs. Doolittle had been in failing health for some time, nevertheless her death came as a sudden shock to her family and many friends.  The survivors are her husband, two sons, Fay at home and First Officer Tracy L. Doolittle of Memphis, Tenn., two daughters, Mrs. Frank Todd of Afton and Mrs. Ray Flint of Oneonta; a sister, Mrs. Josephine Malkey and a brother Henry Hall both of Afton and two grandchildren.  The funeral, largely attended, was held at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Todd, Sunday afternoon.  The Rev. Alan Douglas, pastor of the Baptist Church officiated, with burial in Glenwood Cemetery [Afton, Chenango Co., NY]....[MHD notation:  d. Sept. 16, 1945]

 

Harry W. Drake, 63, of Harpursville [Broome Co., NY] R.D. 2, died Thursday morning at Binghamton City Hospital.  He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Louise Ives Drake, of Harpursville R.D.2; a daughter, Mrs. Martin Drachler; two grandsons, Charles and Lloyd Drachler, all of Mount Upton; a brother, Lee Drake, of Afton, and several nieces and nephews.  The funeral and committal services were held at the Harold Sherman Funeral Home, Bainbridge, Sunday at 2 p.m.  The Rev. Charles Sabin, of Ouaquaga, officiated.  [MHD notation:  Dec. 11, 1958]

 

Mrs. Marjorie Gregory Drury, wife of Howard Drury, of Utica [Oneida Co., NY], died at St. Luke's Hospital, Utica, Saturday afternoon after a brief illness.  She was born at Afton [Chenango Co., NY], June 22, 1898, the daughter of Victor and Nora (Hamlin) Gregory.  Her early life was spent in Afton where she was educated.  She was married to Howard E. Drury in 1935, came to Utica in 1938 where she has since resided.  She was a member of Trinity Episcopal Church, of Utica.  Besides her husband she is survived by three daughters,  Betty, Jeanne and Mary Lee; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Victor Gregory, of Afton; one brother, Glenn Gregory, of Binghamton; and one sister, Viola Gregory, of Endicott.  Funeral services were held at Colwell's Bros. Chapel, Bainbridge, Wednesday, at 3 P.M.  Burial was in Glenwood Cemetery, Afton [Chenango Co., N Y].  Funeral arrangements were  made by William E. Doyle, of Utica.  [MHD notation:  d. May 1, 1943]

 

Homer Dutcher Killed in Action.  Another Afton [Chenango Co., NY] young man has made the supreme sacrifice for his beloved country and its people.  Tuesday, Mrs. Homer Dutcher, received word from the War Department that her husband Pfc. Homer Dutcher, had been killed in action on November 3rd and that a letter would follow.  Private Dutcher had previously been reported as "missing in action."  He was a former member of General Hodges army which bore the weight of the German break thru in December.  The list of heroes from this community grows as the war reaches a smashing climax.  Every little town and village mourns the loss of many of its youth at this Easter time, Afton is no exception.  We have ten names on our honor roll with the gold star telling of their supreme sacrifice, so that we at home may enjoy the comforts and happiness of a free country.  Following are the names of those who have died in line of duty:  Bruce Bosket, Everette Brown, Adam Bryden, Frederick C. Davey, Paul B. Ester, George Greenman, Benton Hyde, Wilfred Mesic, Samuel Wilmarth, Homer Dutcher.  A memorial service has been planned for Pfc. Homer Dutcher it is understood.  [MHD notation:  d. Nov. 1944]

 

Lewis S. Dutcher, 80-year-old resident of Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], died at his home Saturday night, after a long illness.  Mr. Dutcher was born in Coventry, August 25, 1856, and lived there all his life.  He was a charter member of the Coventry Grange, a Past Master, and a member of the present Executive Committee.  He was one of the oldest and most respected citizens of Coventry.  Funeral services were held at the Harry R. Rogers Funeral Home, Tuesday, January 19, at 2:00 p.m.  Rev. J.M. Coleman of the M.E. Church of Greene officiated.  Burial was made in Sylvan Lawn Cemetery [Greene, Chenango Co., NY].  Mr. Dutcher is survived by his wife, Jennie Dutcher, a daughter, Mrs. Edwin Robinson, a son Henry Dutcher, and two grandchildren.  [MHD notation:  d. Jan. 16, 1937]

Lightning Strike - 1914

 Lightning Strike - Norwich Sun, July 3, 1914

 

Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY]:  Mrs. C.W. Halsey had a very narrow escape from death by lightning when on the way to the Searles-Davis wedding recently.  Mr. and Mrs. Halsey were driving and were over taken by a storm on Searles' Hill.  The horse became frightened by the storm and while trying to alight from the carriage, Mrs. Halsey seemed enveloped in flame by those watching her.  She felt a severe pain in her knees at the time and since then has felt a slight numbness in her arm.  The ruffle was completely severed from her silk skirt.  Not a vestige of the silk stitching which fastened the ruffle to the skirt was to be found.  Although there was a terrific clash of thunder, Mrs. Halsey did not hear a sound of it.  She was able to play the wedding march at the service a half hour later.

Marriages (Delello, Dibble) MHD Collection

 

Jean Hamlin Becomes Bride of Frank Delello, Bainbridge, Scintilla Company Employees are Wedded in Church Rites:  Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY]:  The marriage of Miss J. Jeanne Hamlin, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hamlin of 22 Greenlawn Avenue, to Frank Delello, Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Delello, took place here June 6, at St. John's Catholic Church with the Rev. F.J. Zimmer performing the ceremony.  The bride, given in marriage by her father, Fred Hamlin, wore a princess gown of white satin buttoned down the back, long sleeves puffed at the shoulder and a short train.  Her finger-length veil of tulle was arranged with a coronet of seed pearls.  She carried a bouquet of white roses and sweet peas.  Miss Katherine Hamlin, who was maid of honor, wore a gown of pink marquisette made with a full skirt and tight bodice and matching tiara of flowers and short veil.  Miss Hamlin wore a string of pearls, presented to her by the bride.  She carried a bouquet of sunburst roses and varied colored sweet peas.  The bridesmaids were Miss Lucy Delello, sister of the bridegroom, and Miss Joyce Husted,who wore similar gowns as the maid of honor, only they were in icy blue.  They also wore pearls, presented them by the bride, and carried bouquets of pink roses and sweet peas.  Joseph Delello, brother of the bridegroom, was best man.  Ushers were Donald Sweet and Lynn Klinetob.  A reception was given at the home of the bride's parents after the ceremony, at which a buffet luncheon was served to around 100 guests.  The bride's going away costume was a red silk dress with white dots, a large black straw hat and navy blue accessories.  The couple left for a short wedding trip to the Adirondacks and through the New England States, after which they will be at home at 22 Greenlawn Avenue.  The bride is a graduate of Bainbridge Central High School and Lowell's Business College, Binghamton.  The bridegroom also attended Bainbridge Central High School.  Both are employed at the Scintilla plant in Sidney.  There were out-of-town guests from Norwich, Binghamton, Tunnel, Sidney, Afton, Nineveh, Schenectady, Greene, Carbondale, Harpursville and New York. [MHD notation:  married 1941]

 

Mary Delello Weds Charles Kinch Sat., Ceremony Takes Place in St. John's Church in Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY]:  The marriage of Miss Mary Theresa Delello, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Delello, of this village, to Charles Kinch, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Kinch, of Sidney, took place here Saturday morning, December 21, 1940, in St. John's Catholic Church.  The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Francis J. Zimmer.  The bride wore a gown of white satin with a train and veil of tulle with a headdress of seed pearls.  She carried a bouquet of white roses and baby's breath.  Miss Lena Delello, sister of the bride, who was maid of honor, wore a gown of royal blue satin with a tiara of flowers, and carried a bouquet of yellow talisman roses.  Dominic Spinelli, of Sidney, was best man.  After the ceremony a wedding luncheon was served to the immediate friends and relatives of the bride at the home of the bride's parents.  A beautiful five tiered wedding cake decorated the center of the table.  Mr. Kinch and his bride will make their home in Sidney [Delaware Co., NY] where they have their own home, newly furnished at 7 Chestnut street.  The bride attended Bainbridge High School.  Mr. Kinch was graduated from the Sidney High School and is employed at the Scintilla Plant, in Sidney.  The heartiest congratulations are extended to Mr. and Mrs. Kinch from their many friends. 

 

Seeley-Dibble:  Rockdale [Chenango Co., NY], Mrs. Lillian Dibble and Albert Seeley, both of this township were married Thursday morning, 19th inst., at the Methodist parsonage here by Rev. George E. Youngs.  [MHD notation:  m. Oct. 19, 1939]

Obituaries (Ci, De, Di) MHD Collection

 

Mrs. Colombo Cicciarelli, 59, of 117 Bermond Avenue, Endicott [Broome Co., NY], died Friday night at her home.  She is survived by her husband, Joseph Cicciarelli; a son, Angelo Cicciarelli; a daughter, Mrs. Anna Pittarelli; four grandchildren, all of Endicott; two brothers and two sisters residing in Italy.  She was a member of St. Anthony of Padua Church, its St. Anthony Club, the Adeolarato Society and the Independent Mutual Aid Association.  The body was moved to the Anthony R. DeMarco Funeral Home, 1607 Witherill Street, Endicott, and was to be returned late this afternoon to her home where friends may call.  [MHD notation:  d. Feb. 1955]

 

George F. Decker, 83, of 7 Spring Street, Afton [Chenango Co., NY], died at 7:10 a.m. Tuesday at the Hospital, Sidney [Delaware Co.,  NY], after a short illness.  He is survived by a sister, Mrs. Lillian M. McKee; a brother, Frank H. Decker, both of Afton; four nieces, Mrs. Arthur Grover of Afton, Mrs. Ruth Brooks of Syracuse, Mrs. Peter H. Buenau of Albany, and Mrs. Lawrence N. Cook of Chenango Bridge; four nephews, Bernett H. Decker, Ellery K. Decker, both of Afton, George I. McKee of Houston, Tex., and Everett Knox of Sidney, and two cousins.  He was a member of the Afton Presbyterian Church for more than 60 years, and was a member of the Afton Chamber of Commerce.  The body was moved to the Karschner Funeral Home, Afton, where friends may call today from 7 to 9 p.m. and Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.  [MHD notation:  d. Nov. 1, 1955]

Mrs. Leonora Knox Decker, 79, of Afton [Chenango Co. NY], died this morning at The Hospital, Sidney, after a long illness.  She is survived by her husband, George F. Decker; a nephew, Everett E. Knox of Sidney, and several cousins.  She was a member of the Presbyterian Church of Afton for many years.  The body was moved to the Karschner Funeral Home, Afton, where friends may call.  [MHD notation, d. Feb. 1955]

Rachel Ann Decker passed into the final rest last Thursday, February 15th, 1934, at the home of her son, George Decker, on Spring Street.  For the past 15 years, Mrs. Decker, an invalid, had made her home with this son and his wife.  Rachel Ann Bevier was born in Port Dickinson, September 21, 1849.  Her father was William Bremer Bevier, who had taken as his wife, Elmina M. Reed.  When the daughter was about eight years of age, her parents removed to a new location near Center Village, N.Y.  This was her home until the time of her marriage.  In 1871, she was united in marriage with Charles W. Decker by the Rev. W.H. Sawtell, and the couple made their home in what is now known as the Old Decker Homestead below Afton [Chenango Co., NY] on the east side of the river.  Charles W. Decker died May 25, 1919, and subsequently Mrs. Decker removed to Afton to make her home with her son, George.  For four years prior to her death she was an invalid confined to her chair.  She was a member of the Afton Presbyterian Church to which she had transferred her membership from the Nineveh Presbyterian Church.  Of this latter church, she had been one of the earliest members.  Mrs. Decker leaves two sons, Frank and George; one daughter, Mrs. George W. McKee, all of Afton; and seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

Mrs. Jennie M. DeForest, widow of the late Bert E. DeForest, of 49 Bixby Street, Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], died Saturday morning Mar. 17, at The Hospital, Sidney.  She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Carl Randall, of Afton R.D.,; a son, Carlton DeForest, of Bainbridge; five grandchildren, Shirley and David DeForest, both of Bainbridge, Dennis Wagner and Joyce and Daniel Randall, all of Afton, R.D., and several nieces and nephews.  The body was removed to the Harold Sherman Funeral Home, 58 West Main Street, where services were held Tuesday, Mar. 20, at 2 p.m., the Rev. Walter H. Proof officiating.  Burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery at the convenience of the family.  [MHD notation:  d. 1956]

Albert DeGroat, a retired Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] businessman, died Sunday, June 10, at the Rest Haven Nursing Home after an illness of many months.  He had been confined to various hospitals since the latter part of February for treatment.  Born May 5, 1882, at Beacon, he was a son of Philip and Katherine (Higgs) DeGroat.  Most of his life, he was employed in department stores in the metropolitan area.  A few years before coming to this community, he worked at Sisson's and Hills Department Stores in Binghamton.  In 1930, he was employed at the Hancock Department Store in Sidney, and about a year later he opened DeGroat's Department Store in the Danforth Block in Bainbridge, which he continued to operate until about 1944.  While in business here, he took an active part in all civic affairs.  He was particularly interested in the town baseball team, and, at the time that the softball league was so popular, he took an active part as a player.  He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Bainbridge, and of Susquehanna Lodge No. 167, F&AM, in Bainbridge.  The deceased is survived by his wife, Mrs. Elizabeth (Gage) DeGroat, of Bainbridge; two children by a previous marriage, Mrs. Edna Costley and Franklyn DeGroat, both of Buffalo; two grandchildren and two great grandchildren, all of Buffalo.  A brother, States DeGroat, of Brooklyn, died here at his brother's home a few years ago.  The body was removed to the Harold Sherman Funeral Chapel where Masonic services were held Monday night at 8 p.m.  Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon, June 12, at 2 p.m., with the Rev. A.C. Brokaw, pastor of the First Baptist Church, officiating.  The pall-bearers were:  Fred Hamlin, Charles Tight, Ralph McDougal and Lester Stead, all of Bainbridge.  Burial was in Apalachin (Tioga Co., NY].  [MHD notation:  d. 1951]

Rhoda Elida Demeree, 73, wife of Emerson Demeree, former owner and Editor of the Afton Enterprise, died at her late home, 43 Maple Street in Oneonta [Otsego Co., NY], Monday night.  Besides her husband, she is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Charles Christian of Harpursville and Mrs. Leola Hotchkiss of Oneonta, and five grandchildren.  Prayer service was held at the home in Oneonta at 12 o'clock noon this Thursday.  The funeral was held in St. Luke's Episcopal church in Harpursville at 2 o'clock.  Burial was in Harpursville cemetery [Broome Co., NY].  [MHD notation:  d. Dec. 11, 1939]

Oneonta Daily Star: The friends of Nela Riley, daughter of Mrs. Cornelia Riley, of State street and wife of W.H. Demeree of 37 River street, were shocked yesterday morning to learn that she had died, quite suddenly, at the Fox Memorial hospital late the previous night after a few hours illness of apoplexy.  The body was removed to her home at 37 River street, where the funeral services, which will be private, will be held on Tuesday, at 2 o'clock.  Dr. J.C. Russell of the First Presbyterian church will officiate and interment will be in Glenwood cemetery [Afton, Chenango Co., NY].  Mrs. Demeree was born at Tunnel [Broome Co., NY] June 30, 1870, and removed to Oneonta [Otsego Co., NY] with her father's family about 25 years ago, since which time she has resided here.  she was married to Mr. Demeree two years ago.  They have resided at 37 River street for the past year.  She was a lady with many friends, and by all who knew her was esteemed.  The sudden death, under circumstances so distressing to the family and friends, arouses much and unusual sympathy for them.  Beside the husband and mother named, she is survived by four sisters and two brothers:  Mrs. D.F. VanDeburg, Mrs. E.H. Allen Martin and George Riley, all of Oneonta; and Mrs. S.M. Holcomb, of Tunnel, and Mrs. J.W. Wylie, of Harpursville.  (Seldom has it been out duty to record so sad a death. It has cast a gloom over this community where she was well known and highly respected.  She was of a quiet and affectionate disposition, bright and winning in her ways.  Her affection for friends and kindred was tender and abiding.  Her summons home came quick -Ed)

Mrs. Emma Scudder Dibble, 86, died at 10 a.m., Friday, at the home of her son, Lynn A. Dibble, 9 Smith Avenue.  She is survived by her son; a sister, Mrs. Isabelle Harrington of Bainbridge; a brother, John Scudder of Center Village; five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.  The body was removed to the William R. Chase & Son Funeral Home, 44 Exchange Street, where friends may call Saturday and Sunday afternoon and evening.  [published July 10, 1948]

 



Dr. Edward Danforth Receives Award

 

Dr. Edward Danforth to Receive Award in New York City

 

Dr. Edward Danforth, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], will be presented with a plaque designating him the outstanding general practitioner of New York State for the year 1956 by the New York State Medical Society during their annual meeting at the Hotel Statler in New York City on Feb. 18, 19, 20 and 21.  The presentation will be made at the Sesqui-centennial banquet with dance and entertainment on Tuesday, Feb. 19.  Members of Dr. Danforth's family who will be attending the banquet and ceremony will be his wife, Mrs. Danforth, Dr. and Mrs. Elliot Danforth, of Sidney; and Dr. E. Prince Danforth, of New York.  Dr. Danforth has been practicing in Bainbridge since 1906.  He was nominated for the state honors by the Chenango County Medical Society.  Dr. and Mrs. Danforth will leave for New York Sunday night returning to Bainbridge Wednesday night.

Obituaries (Da, De) MHD Collection

 

On Friday afternoon a group of Afton men found the body of Elmo D. Daniels, 37, of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], who lost his life early Tuesday morning when his large milk tank truck apparently skidded on the approach to the Afton bridge and plunged into the Susquehanna.  The body of the truck driver, father of four children, was reported found in eight feet of water about 10 feet from where the cab of the truck landed.  Among the Afton men who found the body were Tracy Doolittle assisted by C. Fred Kane, Frank Knapp, Gordon Knapp and Frank Hatton.  The body was removed to the Tabor Funeral Home in Afton where a prayer service was held Monday at 1:30, at 2:30 the funeral service was held at the Mt. Hope Chapel in Norwich.  Surviving are his wife, Marleia, three daughters, Wanetta, Shirley and Alberta; a son, George; the father, Merritt Daniels, of Oxford; and a brother, Ashton Daniels, of Norwich.  [Published Jan. 18, 1945]

 

While attempting to swim across a narrow channel in the Susquehanna river at Chamberlain's island, about three miles above Nineveh [Broome Co., NY], Anson Dann, aged twenty years, a D.&H. telegraph operator at Tunnel East End, was drowned at about 8:30 o'clock Friday evening.  Young Dann, in company with Howard Allen and Floyd Cole of Belden, went to the famous fishing grounds near Hudson Chamberlain's Friday to spend the day fishing.  They had not been very successful and wishing to use a boat which had been left on the island, Anson undressed and attempted to swim across the narrow channel to secure the boat, although warned not to do so as the water was cold.  When about two-thirds the distance across the channel Dann threw up his arms and, calling for help, sank out of sight.  His comrades did all that was possible to rescue him but without success.  Help was summoned and a search kept up all night.  It was not until about 10:30 the next day, after an expert with explosives had dynamited the river, that the body was recovered.  The remains were taken to Afton, where they were viewed by Coroner Preton of Greene, who pronounced it a case of "accidental drowning," after which the body was brought to Harpursville by Undertakers J.A.Kark & Sons, and later taken to the home of his mother about three miles east of Sanitaria Springs [Broome Co., NY].  The funeral was largely attended from the home on Tuesday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock.  Rev. S.D. Galpin, of the Sanitaria Springs M.E. Church, officiated, and the interment was in the New Ohio cemetery [Colesville, Broome Co., NY].  The floral offerings were many and extremely handsome.  Deceased is survived by his mother, Mary Dann, widow of the late Romey Dann, and a brother and sister, both younger.  Anson was a bright, active, honest and industrious young man, well liked and well spoken of by all who knew him, and his sudden death is a sad blow to his mother.  [MHD notation:  d. June 3, 1909]

 

Raymond the young son of Mrs. F.E. Dann, aged eleven years, died at his home near Baker's Corners, on Sunday afternoon, June 30th.  The funeral was held at his mother's home on Tuesday following, Rev. Bronson officiating and burial in New Ohio cemetery [Colesville, Broome Co., NY].  [MHD notation:  d. 1912]

 

Eldredge Davis Shot and Killed--Earl Hill Suspected of the Crime....  On Wednesday evening last the dead body of Eldredge Davis, a respected citizen of West Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], was found in a pasture back of his home with several bullet wounds, any of which might have caused his death.  Mrs. Davis says that he went after the cows as usual but when he did not return at a late hour she summoned the neighbors who after some time found the body.  Two young men called and asked for Mr. Davis and she informed them that he was in the pasture after the cows.  She believes that they are the guilty parties.  Sheriff Beardslsy has offered a reward of $50 for the apprehension of Hill.  [MHD notation:  d. 1908]

 

Mrs. Hattie Hall Davis, 83, died Friday  night at the Stafford Nursing Home in Oxford, where she had been a patient since one year ago in July.  She is survived by one son, Harry Hall, of Greene; three granddaughters, Mrs. Thelma Ferguson and Mrs. Velma Ballantyne, both of Greene, and Mrs. John Hulbert, of Sidney; one grandson, Robert Hall, of Bainbridge; one sister, Mrs. Ida Hall, of Sidney; and several nieces and nephews.  Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at Fisher and Sherman Chapel, with the Rev. Norman Lawton officiating, Burial was in Greenlawn Cemetery [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY]  [MHD notation:  d. Dec. 13, 1946]

 

Herbert G. Davis, aged resident of this village, passed away at his home in Pearl street, January 11th, death resulting from pneumonia.  Mr. Davis was born in the Town of Afton [Chenango Co., NY] on May 17, 1859, the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Davis.  He was twice married, his first wife, Sarah J., passing away in 1914.  In 1928 he was united in marriage with Mrs. Hattie Giessman, who now survives.  Mr. Davis had resided in this vicinity for more than forty years, where during his younger days he had been employed in lumbering.  Surviving, besides his wife, are several nephews and nieces.  The funeral service was held Saturday afternoon at the Chapel...[MHD notation:  d. 1938]

 

June Davis, 68, of Afton [Chenango Co., NY], died at 8 p.m. Tuesday after a long illness.  He is survived by a niece, Mrs. Blanche Partridge of Bainbridge.  The body was removed to the Karschner Funeral Home, Afton.  Funeral and committal services were held this Thursday at 2:00 p.m.  Burial will be in Glenwood Cemetery [Afton, Chenango Co., NY].  [MHD notation:  d. March 24, 1959]

 

Miss Mary Elizabeth Davis, 62, of Afton [Chenango Co., NY], R.D.2, died suddenly Wednesday afternoon of last week at her home.  She is survived by a brother, June Davis, of Afton, R.D.2; a niece, Mrs. Blanche Partridge, of Bainbridge.  The body was removed to the Karschner Funeral Home in Afton, where funeral services were held Friday afternoon, the Rev. George Graves officiating.  Burial was in Glenwood Cemetery, Afton.  [MHD notation:  d. July 17, 1946]

Train - Pedestrian Accident - 1900

 Train-Pedestrian Accident

 

Last Saturday train 18 which leaves Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] at 11:55 a.m. struck an unknown man about a mile and a half east of the village.  The train was stopped and the crew went back to find the man dead.  He was walking east on the east-bound track and at the same time a train was going west on the other track, the noise of which is supposed to have prevented his hearing the approaching train from behind.  The remains were brought to this village on a hand car and placed in charge of Undertaker Erwin Ramsdell & Son.  There was nothing on the person of the unfortunate man to disclose his identity, although a small time book was found in his pocket in which was written the address 175 Elizabeth street, New York.  He was supposed to be an Italian aged about 50 years.  He was bruised in the back and one arm was broken.  Coroner E.A. Goodsell of Afton viewed the remains Saturday afternoon and he deemed no inquest encessary.  The man was buried in Green Lawn Cemetery [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY] Sunday afternoon.  Since the above was in type it has been learned that the man's name was Loiaco Iachino and that he had worked on the railroad near Windsor [Broome Co., NY]  [Afton Enterprise, Oct. 18, 1900]

Obituaries (Co, Cr) MHD Collection

 

Funeral services for Fred W. Coss, 60, will be held in the First Baptist Church of South New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY] at 2:30 p.m. Sunday.  The Rev. L.G. Hover will officiate.  Burial will be in the Riverside Cemetery, South New Berlin.  Mr. Coss died Wednesday.  He had operated a garage in South New Berlin.  He was a member of the Norwich City Band under Director Tom Beach.  Surviving are his wife, three daughters, Mrs. John Hartman of South New Berlin, Mrs. J.E. Minster of Sidney and Mrs. Donald Birdsall of Wells Bridge; a sister, Mrs. Lenn Coy of South New Berlin, and the following grandchildren, John Hartman, Dawn and Freddy Minster and David Birdsall.  [MHD notation:  d. April 20, 1949]

 

Mrs. Edna M. Couse, 70, of 14 Clark Street, Deposit [Delaware Co., NY], died Friday at her home.  She is survived by a sister, Mrs. Clara Hager, of Bainbridge, and several nieces and nephews.  Mrs. Couse was a member of the Masonville Federated Church, and a retired school teacher, having taught for many years in the Deposit and Masonville areas [Delaware Co., NY].  The funeral was held at the Walter A. Dains Funeral Home, 78 Second Street, Deposit, Sunday at 2 p.m.  The Rev. Ronald Thomas officiated.  Burial was in the Masonville Cemetery.  [d. September 1958]

 

J.W. Weeks received word this week of the death July 9th, of Ed Covey at Pasadena, Calif.  He was one of the older members of Live Oak Lodge, I.O.O.F. at this place and was 87 years old at the time of his death.  [MHD notation:  d. 1953]

 

A feeling of gloom and sadness has prevailed the W.R.C. Home [Oxford, Chenango Co., NY] during the past week owing to the death Wednesday, Dec. 9, of one of the oldest, in point of service of the employees, Miss Cecelia A. Cox, head laundress.  Miss Cox was born in Florence, Oneida county, 37 years ago and had been for many years in State service at Matteawan, and later in the Woman's prison at Auburn.  She came from the latter place to the Home to open and take charge of the laundry during Mrs. Putnam's administration and held the position of head laundress till her death, having served here eight years.  Her genial disposition has endeared her to the members and employees of the Home who will miss her witty sallies and kindly greetings.  The difficult and perplexing duties of her position were well and cheerfully performed, and of her it may be truly said:

"None knew her but to love her,

None named her, but to praise."

 

Miss Emily A. Craig, 61, of Afton [Chenango Co., NY] died at the residence of her sister, Mrs. John W. Kenyon at Chenango Forks, at 9:45 o'clock, Saturday night.  Death followed a sudden attack of pneumonia.  The deceased was only taken ill Tuesday and had been in good health prior to the attack.  The late Miss Craig was born at the old Craig Homestead at Afton on January 17, 1873.  She was the daughter of Robert and Mary F. Craig of this village and the granddaughter of Thomas Craig, prominent merchant and statesman of London, England.  During her early life, she spent many years as an assistant matron of orphan homes, she having held positions as such in the Albany Orphan Home, the Susquehanna Valley Home at Binghamton, and the Cooperstown Orphan Home.  When young, she joined the First Baptist Church at Afton and became an active worker in that church.   The late Miss Craig was interested in religious affairs of all kinds.  She served as teacher of the Beginner's Class of the Primary Department of the Baptist Sunday School for many years.  Soon after the organizing of the Religious Day School as a part of the Afton High School curriculum in this place, Miss Craig became an instructor for the religious School, she teaching in the same for some time.  With the exception of the last two years, Miss Craig spent the last 27 years of her life at Afton.  The past two years, she had resided with her sister, Mrs. John W. Kenyon at Chenango Forks.  The two sisters spent their summers at the Craig Homestead on East Main street, here.  The deceased is survived by one brother, Attorney Darwin H. Craig of Afton; by two sisters, Mrs. John W. Kenyon of Chenango Forks and Mrs. Harry V. Kirker of Beaver Falls, Pa.; by one nephew, Hillis R. Craig of Afton; two nieces, Mrs. Lynn Ransom and Mrs. William Thomas, both of Beaver Falls, Pa.  The funeral of the late Miss Craig was held in the First Baptist Church of this place, Tuesday afternoon.  The Rev. Lester D. Huxtable, pastor of the First Baptist Church, officiated.  Burial was in Glenwood Cemetery [Afton, Chenango Co., NY].  Arrangements were made by Ernest F. Tabor of Afton.  [MHD notation:  d. Feb. 10, 1934]

 

Oscar H. Crandall passed away last Thursday at his home in Rogers Hollow [Otsego Co., NY] following two weeks' illness.  Mr. Crandall was 68 years old, the son of George W. and Maryette (Sisson) Crandall.  He was a farmer and teamster and formerly delivered milk from Rogers Hollow dairies to the milk factory in Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY]  His many friends along the route remember him for his happy disposition and ever-ready smile.  Two weeks ago he was attacked by a horse and received injuries from which he failed to recover.  He is survived by his wife, Emily (Winchell) Crandall; one son, Ira Crandall of Unadilla, and six grandchildren.  George and Matthew Crandall of Sidney are nephews.  Miss Mary Crandall and Mrs. Ira Smith of Albany are nieces.  The funeral was held at Carr & Hare's funeral chapel at 2 p.m. Saturday, Rev. R.T. Henwood officiated and interment was in Sand Hill cemetery [Unadilla, Otsego Co., NY]  [MHD notation:  d. May 1940]

 

Charles Leslie Crane, 66, of 9 Orchard Street, Afton [Chenango Co., NY], died Tuesday night as a result of an automobile accident in Harpursville.  He is survived by his wife, Gertrude; a daughter, Mrs. Irene Laux; two sons, Nelson and Eugene; three grandchildren, all of Afton; several cousins, and one brother-in-law.  The body was moved to the Karschner Funeral Home, Afton, where friends may call.  [MHD notation:  d. Dec. 25, 1951]

 

Mrs. Nellie Smith Creighton, wife of James M. Creighton, died at her home in Phoenix, Arizona, Friday, January 8, 1937.  She was the daughter of the late Edward C. and Eliza Hayes Smith of Coventry [Chenango Co., NY] and sister of Anna L. and Clark E. Smith. 

 

Harry Crosby, Jr., four year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Crosby, of Bainbridge, R.D. 2, [Chenango Co., NY] died in the Bainbridge Hospital, last Thursday morning after a 10 day illness.  Little Harry was born in Deposit on February 13, 1938 and moved to Bainbridge a year ago with his parents who live on a farm in the Town of Bainbridge.  Two weeks ago, Monday, the boy became ill with intestinal grippe and complications of peritonitis forced his removal to the hospital, where he succumbed three days after admittance.  Surviving are his parents and six sisters and one brother, Dorothy, Arlene, Doris, Donna, Virginia, Beatrice and Charles.  funeral services were held in the Colwell Bros Chapel, Bainbridge, on Sunday, at 2 P.M., with the Rev. Paul Carpenter officiating.  Burial was in Laurel Hill Cemetery, Deposit [Delaware Co., NY]  [MHD notation:  d. Oct. 1, 1942] 

 



Carl Cook promoted 1942 - James Conklin Arraigned 1918

Lt. Carl L. Cook Promoted

 

Raised in Rank:  Lieut. Carl L. Cook, son of Mr. and Mrs. L.W. Cook of 26 Grand Street, Sidney [Delaware Co., NY], has been promoted from second to first lieutenant at Camp Dix.  He also has been transferred from Army Signal Service to Air Corps Signal Service.  [MHD notation:  Jan. 1942]

 

James Conklin is Arraigned on Murder Charge

Trial Opens at Norwich of Man who is Accused

of Killing Horace Woodward

 



Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], Jan. 20 [1918]:  The trial of James Conklin, indicted for murder in the first degree, was called before Justice Row, of the Supreme Court, at 10:30 o'clock yesterday morning.  Conklin and Lucy Lewis, the woman who accompanied him on his wanderings through this section, are accused of shooting Horace N. Woodward, a North Afton farmer, on the night of Aug. 18.  A panel of 150 regular and special jurors has been called from which the twelve men who will decide Conklin's fate will be chosen.  The following men are among the jurymen:  Michael Cahill, L.D. Brown, Fred Welch, Charles P. Scully, George Waters, E.E. Wilsey, William Smith, Frank Thorp, Fred Grover, Edwin Lawton, P.L. Brooks, L.J. Siller, Curtis Rathbun, Archie McNeil, Lathan Crandall, Floyd Fowlston, Oscar Stewart, Luzerne Shattuck, Harvey Stoddard, W.B. Slater, Herbert Salisbury, Edward L. Nash, C.D. Ames, John J. Fern, N.D. Werkheiser, Harvey DePew, Mortimer S. Dimmick.  The people's witnesses will include a number of prominent people of this city who heard the confessions made by Conklin and the Lewis woman at the residence of the sheriff.  District Attorney David F. Lee, who devoted two weeks, day and night, to the apprehension of Conklin and the woman, appeared for the people, and H.C. Stratton of Oxford will act as the defandant's attorney. 



Obituaries (Co) MHD Collection

 

Charles E. Colwell, aged 70 of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], associated with his brother for many years in the undertaking and furniture business, died at his home last Sunday.  He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Grace Colwell; a daughter, Mrs. Mildred Lord; a son, Maurice; a brother, Morell T.; three grandsons and one granddaughter, all of Bainbridge.  Mr. Colwell resided in Bainbridge for the past 35 years, and conducted a funeral home and furniture store in partnership with his brother there until 1945, when he sold out because of failing health.  He was a member of the Methodist Church and of the Masonic Lodge of that Village.  [MHD notation:  d. May 11, 1947]

 

Mrs. Druscilla Cook, beloved wife of Claude E. Cook, passed away in the Hamot Hospital, Erie, Pa., on Nov. 7, 1942.  Mrs. Cook, who was 53 years of age, had been in failing health for some time and gradually grew worse.  Body was placed in the vault at Girard, Pa., and burial will be at Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] in the Spring.  In addition to her husband, the deceased is survived by a brother, Clayton Ferguson, of Hamilton.

 

Herbert E. Cook, 61, of 40 Willow Street, Sidney [Delaware Co., NY], died Wednesday evening at his home.  He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Inez Boice Cook; one daughter, Mrs. Jeannette Vanderlip of Cannonsville; one sister, Mrs. George Hamlin of Deposit; one brother, Steven R. Cook of Elmira; three grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.  He was a member of the Baptist Church of Deposit, and had lived most of his life in and around Deposit.  He was a meat cutter with the Acme Market in Sidney.  The body was moved to the Thomas C. Jones, Jr., Funeral Home, 78 Second Street, Deposit, where friends may call.  [MHD notation:  April 28, 1954]

 

William B. Cook, 67, of Tunnel, N.Y. [Broome Co., NY] died at his home Sunday morning.  He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Madeline Brewer of Tunnel and Mrs. Marjorie Kimley of Johnson City; two grandchildren, William and Joan Kimley, both of Johnson City; a brother, Lewis Cook of Sidney; a sister, Mrs. Allie Hayes of Chenango Forks.  Funeral arrangements by Harry R. Rogers of Greene, N.Y.  [MHD notation:  d. 1945]

 

Olney B. Coon, 84, of Afton, RD [Chenango Co., NY], died suddenly at his home, Friday afternoon.  He is survived by his wife Mrs. Percis Coon of Afton, RD; a niece, Mrs. Lloyd Bluler of Bainbridge; a grandnephew, Roland Bluler of Harpursville, and several cousins.  The body was removed to the Fisher Funeral Home, 68 N Main St., Bainbridge, where friends may call today from 7 to 9 pm.  [MHD notation:  d. Dec. 8, 1950]

 

Percis Coons, 86 years old, wife of the late Olney Coons, died June 14 at the Conamore Nursing Home.  She was the daughter of William and Eunice Drake Pike, born in the Town of Colesville, July 5, 1864.  Since Mr. Coons' death last December, she has resided at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Bluler.  Mrs. Bluler being a niece of Mr. Coons.   She is survived by two nieces, Mrs. Reno Smith, of Bainbridge, and Mrs. Charles Flemming, of Binghamton; two nephews, Leland DeBell, of Carbondale and Ruben Pike, of Albany.  The funeral was held Sunday at the Fisher Funeral Home, the Rev. Walter I. Eaton officiating.  Burial was made in East Side Cemetery, Afton [Chenango Co., NY].  [MHD notation:  d. 1951]

 

Mrs. Catherine Cooper, widow of the late Benjamin Cooper, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Albert Wade, on State street, Sunday evening, after a long illness.  She had been confined to her bed for nearly four years.  Mrs. Cooper was 78 years old and was born in Lisle [Broome Co., NY] on Dec. 25, 1859, the daughter of Willis and Patience Harrington.  Her early life was spent in Chenango Forks.  On March 25, 1883, she was united in marriage to Benjamin Cooper and they resided on a farm in Page Brook until the death of Mr. Cooper, when she went to Greene to live with her daughter and husband.  She was a member of the Baptist church at Page Brook.  The family moved to Oxford about ten years ago.  Mrs. Cooper is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Albert Wade, with whom she lived; four sisters, Mrs. Edward Griffin and Mrs. Charles Holmes of Oxford, Mrs. Ruth Stringham of Greene and Mrs. Carrie Palmer of Rochester; and one brother, Milton Harrington of Brisben. Several nieces and nephews also survive.  The funeral was held at the home Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, with the Rev. F.L. Andreson, pastor of the Baptist church, officiating.  Burial was made in Riverview cemetery.  [MHD notation:  d. June 15, 1938]

Mrs. Martha Cooper, 66, of West Oneonta [Otsego Co., NY], was killed instantly as she was crossing the highway to visit a neighbor, George Webster, near her home last Friday night.  The car was driven by Charles R. Blanchard, 20, of Oneonta.  State police said the woman was struck by the left front fender and hurled through the air for a distance of about 70 feet.  Both shoes were torn off by the impact, police said.  Mrs. Cooper was dead when the city ambulance arrived about 9:35 p.m.  Dr. Norman W. Getman, Otsego county coroner, issued a verdict of accidental death.  Her husband, Frank J. Cooper, died in February.  Born in West Oneonta Nov. 6, 1881, she married Mr. Cooper there Jan. 15, 1902.  She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles White.  Surviving are Orrin Cooper, a son; Orrin White, a half brother; and Mrs. Vanette White, a step-mother, all of West Oneonta.  She was a member of the West Oneonta Baptist Church and Schenevus Rebekah Lodge.  [MHD notation:  d. Aug. 6, 1948]

Mrs. Lottie B. Corbin, 75, of Afton [Chenango Co., NY] R.D. 2, died at the Bainbridge Hospital at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 8 [1955], after a long illness.  Mrs. Corbin was a member of the Afton Baptist Church for many years.  She was also a member of the Afton Chapter O.E.S. and of the Home Bureau of Afton.  The body was removed to the Karschner Funeral Home, Afton, where services were held Wednesday at 2 p.m., the Rev. Alan Douglas officiating.  Burial will be in Glenwood Cemetery, Afton, at the convenience of the family.  Mrs. Corbin is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Howard Entenmann, Fair Lawn, N.J.; a son, Wayne L. Corbin, of Bainbridge, R.D.; a sister, Miss Ada Belle Warner, of Yonkers; four brothers, Ray, Ralph and Otto Warner, all of Schenectady, and Hayes Warner, of Binghamton; three granddaughters, two grandsons and two great-granddaughters; and several nieces and nephews.

Louis L. Corbin, 75, of Afton [Chenango Co., NY] R.D.2, died Wednesday morning at his home, after a long illness.  He is survived by his wife, Lottie B. of Afton; a daughter, Mrs. Frances Entenmann of Fairlawn, N.J.; a son, Wayne L. of Bainbridge; three granddaughters, Marilyn Entenmann of Fairlawn, Helen and Elizabeth Corbin, both of Bainbridge; a grandson, Donald Entenmann of Fairlawn, and several nieces and nephews.  He was a member of Afton Lodge, F.&A.M., for nearly 50 years.  The funeral was held at the Baptist church in Afton Saturday afternoon.  The Rev. Alan Douglas, of Afton, and the Rev. Lester D. Huxtable, of Deposit, officiated.  Burial in Glenwood cemetery, Afton.  Arrangements were made by Karschner Funeral Home, Afton.  [MHD notation:  d. May 26, 1948]

Obituaries (Cl, Co) MHD Collection

 

Floyd M. Close, prominent Bennettsville [Chenango Co., NY] farmer, died Wednesday night, May 12, in the Bainbridge Hospital following an embolism that morning.  Born Oct. 15, 1884, in Cannonsville [Delaware Co.,  NY], the son of Charles and Mary (Quackenbush) Close, he had always lived in this vicinity.  Twenty-nine years ago he bought the farm in Bennettsville where he resided at the time of his death.  Besides being engaged in dairy farming, he had been an agent for milking machines and coolers in Delaware and Chenango Counties.  In September, 1905, he was married to Mabel Turner, of Cannonsville.  To them a daughter, Velma, was born, at which time Mrs. Close died.  On Nov. 11, 1914, Mr. Close married Edith  J. Eccles, of Cannonsville.  He was a member of the Cannonsville Baptist Church and of the Masonic Lodge.  The survivors are:  his wife, a daughter, Mrs. Velma Hendrick; an uncle, A. Quackenbush, of Deposit, and a cousin, W.E. Close, of Sidney.  Funeral services were held at Colwell's Chapel in Bainbridge on Sunday afternoon, at 2:30 with the Rev. R. Lewis Johnson, officiating.  Bearers were: Maurice Getter, George Fredenburg, Evan Hicks, and Hector Wilbur.  Burial was in the Cannonsville Cemetery.  [published in Bainbridge Republican, May 20, 1943]

Harriet E. Trafford Coe, aged 20 years, wife of Lester E. Coe, died this morning at No. 1 Tremont avenue.  She is survived by her husband, a two weeks' old daughter, her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Trafford, and three sisters, Cecil, Martha and Erva Trafford.  Mrs. Coe was a member of the High Street M.E. church and is mourned by many friends.  The funeral will be held at the home of her parents, 24 James street, at a time to be announced later.  [MHD notation:  d. May 27, 1913]

A pathetic incident in connection with the funeral services for Mrs. Harriet Trafford Coe on Thursday afternoon, was the baptismal ceremony performed by Rev. J.S. Crompton of the High Street M.E. church, who baptized the two weeks' old baby of the deceased young woman.  The funeral service opened at 2 o'clock, a large number of friends having assembled at the home of Mrs. Coe's parents.  Mr. and Mrs. Henry Trafford, 24 James street.  The casket and the room wherein the body was placed was filled with floral offerings. Conspicuous among the many handsome pieces was a handsome one given by Mr. Coe's fellow railroad employees.  The palbearers were Arthur Palmer, Charles Trafford, Warren Slocum and Joseph Green.  Burial was in Floral Park Cemetery [Binghamton, Broome Co., NY].

Nineveh Junction [Broome Co., NY]:  Death of Mrs. Viola Eldred-Cole.  At her home, on Saturday evening at 8 o'clock Aug. 11, occurred the death of Mrs. Floyd Cole.  She had been a great sufferer for many months, and the call must of been a welcome one.  Mrs. Cole was but twenty-two years old.  Her funeral was held Tuesday morning at the home, conducted by Rev. C. Wyse, of the Nineveh Presbyterian church.  Burial in the Nineveh Cemetery.   She is survived by her husband, one son Kenneth, a father, H.M. Eldred, of Tunnel; four sisters, Mrs. T.D. Harrington, of West Kortright; Mrs. Earl Dann, of Fish Eddy; Mrs. Lynn Wylie, of Greene, and Miss Nina Eldred, of Nineveh Junction, and four brothers, Grover Eldred, of Wellsville; Burdett Eldred, of Goshen, and Clifford and Rolland Eldred, of Tunnel.  [MHD notation:  d. 1917]

Friends have recently learned of the death of Rev. Charles Colgrove, a former pastor of the local First Baptist Church who died at his home in Rochester [Monroe Co., NY], December 29th, 1943.

Mrs. William Collar, of Juliand street, Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], died early Wednesday morning in the Afton Hospital where she had been a patient for several months.  The funeral will be held Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock in the Fisher Chapel, Bainbridge.  [MHD notation:  d. April 17, 1946]

Arthur L. Colvin, a life-long resident of this community, met a tragic death Monday afternoon, when his clothing ignited from a bonfire, burning him so severely that he died soon after being admitted to the Afton Hospital.  Mr. Colvin, who was well known to nearly everyone in this section of the country had been sexton of the East Side Cemetery [Afton, Chenango Co., NY] for the past few years and was cleaning up the leaves around the cemetery when the fatal accident occurred.  Fred Kane, who resides nearby, heard someone calling early in the afternoon and started to investigate.  He found Mr. Colvin on the ground with his clothing nearly all burned from his body, but was still conscious.  Mr. Kane summoned the ambulance from Tabors and he was quickly taken to the Afton Hospital where he was attended by Dr. Crull.  Reconstructing the accident, Dr. Crull said Mr. Colvin apparently had raked brush and leaves in the cemetery and had started a bonfire which quickly got out of control.  It is believed that he had crossed a fence to stamp out the spreading fire in the cornfield when his clothes ignited.  Funeral services were held this Thursday afternoon from Tabor's Funeral Home and was attended by a large number of his old friends and neighbors from this section.  Mr. Colvin was 74 years of age and had lived nearly all his life in this community.  He was an officer and director of the Broome County Farmer's Fire Relief Association for a number of years.  He is survived by his wife, Elmira Hand Colvin, a brother, LaVerne Colvin of Afton; a neice, Verna Bothwick of Cortland.  Rev. Kenneth Kingston of the Methodist Church officiated at the funeral services and burial was in the East Side Cemetery.  [MHD notation:  d. May 1, 1944]

Milo LaVern Colvin, of Algerine street, a former resident of Bainbridge and Afton [Chenango Co., NY], died monday Jan. 29, after suffering poor health for six years.  Born Mar. 6, 1877 at Barbourville, he was the son of Henry C. and Helen (Cook) Colvin.  On June 2, 1900, he was united in marriage to Jessie Post.  To them three children were born, Edna, Irma, and Verna.  In 1929, Mrs. Colvin died, and on Oct. 14, 1929, Mr. Colvin married Hazel Prentice, of Gilbertsville.  He managed the Victory Store in Gilbertsville for 11 years until his health failed six years ago when he bought the farm on Algerine street.  The deceased is survived by his wife, Hazel; one daughter, Mrs. Verna Bostwick, of Cortland, and three grandchildren,  Miss Louella Weeks, of the Wilson Memorial Hospital, Johnson City, and Roger and Lloyd Weeks, of Bainbridge.  Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at Colwell's Chapel with the Rev. James Wofle officiating.  Burial was in Greenlawn Cemetery [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY].  [MHD notation:  d. Feb. 8, 1945]



Miscellaneous News Items March 1883

Miscellaneous

 Items from Bainbridge, Chenango County, NY

 Chenango Union, Mar. 8, 1883

 

New Building Project of Ireland & Williams

 

Bainbridge has few firms who are more alive to the interest and prosperity of the village than Messrs. Ireland & Williams.  A few weeks ago they disposed of their grocery and business to H.J. Anderson, and immediately began looking around for a suitable site for building.  They at last fixed upon the lot owned by Leroy Scott, on West Main street, adjoining the railroad, as the most desirable locality, and having purchased it will begin the erection of a large brick block at once.  The new block will have a frontage on West Main street of thirty-two feet, and a depth of ninety feet.  It will be three stories in height.  The first floor will be made into stores, the second floor into rooms for families, and the third floor will consist of a spacious and well-fitted up hall--just what the village needs.

 

Accidental Poisoning

 





A very lucky escape from severe illness, if not death, occurred to the family of Rev. J.N. Lee, of this village, a few days since.  During the recent illness of some members of the family, Mr. Lee purchased a bottle of aconite, and, after using, what was left was placed by him in what he supposed a safe place, upon the top shelf of a cupboard, as far back as was possible.  While cleaning the cupboard, a few days ago, his oldest girl, Gertrude, discovered this seemingly innocent bottle, and supposing it ot be flavoring extract of some kind, placed it in easy reach.  On Saturday last, Mr. and Mrs. Lee being away, Miss Gertrude set about the task of getting dinner, and made a pudding for the occasion, using the aconite as a flavoring.  After partaking of the pudding, the three children were taken violently ill, and Dr. Copley being sent for, he immediately detected the poison and administering emetics, brought them from its influence.  This is still another warning that people cannot be too careful in placing poisonous medicines out of harm's way.  ---Republican

Obituaries (Ch, Cl) MHD Collection

 

Mrs. Angeline H. Christman, 72, Sanitaria Springs [Broome Co., NY], died Sunday morning at Binghamton City Hospital.  She is survived by her husband, George S. Christman of Sanitaria Springs; one daughter, Mrs. Leo Cole of Binghamton; one son, Robert N. Christman of Norwich; two grandchildren, Mrs. Richard Chisholm of South Duxbury, Mass.; Douglas Christman of Norwich, NY; one great-granddaughter, Lawrie C. Chisholm of South Duxbury; a sister, Mrs. Laverne Flausburg of Schenectady, NY; a brother, Hugh Holcomb of Greene; several nieces and nephews.  Mrs. Christman was a member of the Sanitaria Springs Methodist Church.  The body was removed to the Ernest H. Parsons Funeral Home, 71 Main St., where friends may call Tuesday 4 to 5 and 7 to 9 pm.  [MHD notation:  d. Sept. 3, 1950]

The funeral of Mrs. Angeline H. Christman was held at the Sanitaria Springs Methodist Church Wednesday at 2 pm.  The Rev. P. Newton Cooper and the Rev. David Wolfe officiated.  Burial was in Chenango Valley Cemetery [Binghamton, Broome Co., NY]. 

Mrs. Charlotte M. Church, for many years a resident of Afton [Chenango Co., NY], died Sunday morning, February 13, at the Bailey-Jones Hospital in Ithaca.  Mrs. Church was a former teacher in the old Afton Academy, when F.J. Gibson, now retired Superintendent of schools of Norwich, was principal in Afton.  Mrs. Church was the wife of the late George L. Church who was associated with M.G. Hill for a number of years in the banking business in Afton.  The old Church home on Main street is now the residence of Ralph Tiffany and family.  After the death of Mr. Church who died January 13, 1920, Mrs. Church accepted a position as House Mother at Mt. Holyoke College, Mass.  Mrs. Church is survived by one daughter, Miss Helen Church, of Germantown, Pa., and two sisters, Miss Harriet McWhorter and Miss Ella McWhorter of Ithaca.  Funeral services were private conducted by Rev. R.E. Charles, rector of St. John's Episcopal church of Ithaca.  Interment in Quick's Cemetery in Brooktondale.  Mrs. Church has many friends in Afton who will regret to hear of her death.  [MHD notation:  d. 1938]

Isaac Church, who has been ill for some time, died at the Afton Hospital this Thursday morning.  Mr. Church was born August 6th, 1861 and had been a citizen of Afton [Chenango Co., NY] for many years.  He was respected by Afton folks, always having a friendly greeting for everyone.  His wife, the former Cora Bodley, died several years ago.  The funeral will be held Sunday afternoon at Tabor's Funeral Home at 3 o'clock.  The Rev. W.S. Jones of the Methodist Church will officiate.  Burial will be in Glenwood Cemetery [Afton, Chenango Co., NY].  [MHD notation:  d. May 15, 1941]

"Crip" Clark Meets Tragic Death.  Run Over by the Pusher at Nineveh Junction Sunday Evening and Looses His Life.  The sudden and shocking death on Sunday evening of "Crip" Clark of this village caused a sensation in our midst and a gloom spread throughout the community when the accident was announced.  William Clark, commonly called and known by his friends as "Crip" occupied the first floor of the old Brown block, using the front room as a shoe shop and the rear part as living rooms.  Being a bachelor, Mr. Clark was living alone "keeping house" by  himself.  On Sundays his custom had been for some time to take dinner at the Centre Village hotel.  Sunday he went to Centre Village, a distance of one mile, and returning he started to go around by Nineveh Junction and took the evening train for that place, calculating to come to Harpursville depot and then by the 'buss to the village.  It was about seven o'clock when he reached the junction.  Not wishing, it is supposed, to wait for the eight o'clock train, and as pusher No. 801 was passing to push an extra freight up the grade, he attempted to get on to ride as far as Harpursville [Broome Co., NY].  He caught hold of the rail but failed to hold on and was drawn under the engine, the wheels cutting off both legs about six inches from the body.  He was carried to the baggage room where he died in a few minutes.  The loss of blood and nervous shock did the work.  A number of years ago he sustained an injury which required an amputation of one leg, and at the time of his death was wearing a cork leg.  The body was taken by Undertakers J.A. Kark & Son to their rooms in the village and his brother, Fred Clark, living in Binghamton, was notified.  The funeral was held yesterday at 10:30 A.M. from the Baptist church, Rev. R.R. Anstan of the Methodist church officiating, with burial in the Harpursville cemetery [Broome Co., NY].  Friends and neighbors gave the departed due respect in attending the funeral.  The deceased had no relatives in town but had been known by many for years.  The principal floral offering was a large pillow, beautiful and fragrant, from his friends in the village.  Upon a purple ribbon was the inscription, "To our friend."  [MHD notation:  d. April 1912]

Andrew Clendenning was born in Chenango county October 7, 1848, and died at his home in Belden [Broome Co., NY] Feb. 29, 1904.  He was married to Miss Florence Andrews August 20, 1872.  Besides his wife he leaves two sons, Earl and Star, and one daughter, Maud, to mourn the loss of a kind husband and father.  Mr. Clendenning has been sick since last September with lung disease.  He was converted during his sickness.  The night before his death he said to his wife "lets lie down and go to sleep, to-morrow night I shall sleep with Jesus."  Only a few moments before his death he asked his wife to repeat the Lrod's Prayer with him.  Funeral services Wednesday at the church, Rev. Platt Thompson officiating.  Interment in the Pratt Cemetery [Colesville, Broome Co., NY], J.A. Kark funeral director.

The death of Iva Della, the three-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Reuben Clendening, occurred at their home on Pumpkin Hill, [Coventry, Chenango Co.., NY] Wednesday, October 9th, of cholera infantum.  The funeral was held Friday afternoon at the home with burial in the New Ohio Cemetery [Colesville, Broome Co., NY].  Rev. Wm. Webb of Coventry officiated and Undertakers J.A. Kark & Son had charge of the remains.  [MHD notation:  d. 1912]

James E. Clendening, who has been in poor health since the death of his little grandson, Guy Luie Clendening, passed away June 1, 1903, at 1:00 a.m. at his home in Coventry [Chenango Co., NY] of apoplexy, age 73 years.  It has been but a few weeks since death entered the home and took from them the oldest child.  Little did we think that death was so near us again, but it is with thankful hearts we know he is with Jesus; as he said he longed for the time to come when he too would enter the haven of rest God has prepared for those that love and serve him.  He was possessed of noble Christian principles and displayed great courage, and unswerving faith in his Heavenly Father.  He was a kind and affectionate husband and father, and had friends wherever he was known.  He will be greatly msised by his family, who are wiling to submit to God and say:  "Thy will be done."  It is the third time death has entered the family within a year.  "They are going down the valley one by one."  It will not be long before they will be a united family again, if they have faith in God and do his will.  He leaves a wife and six children: Miss Olive Clendening, at home; Mrs. J.E. Harris, of Tunnel; Mrs. W.F. Lange, of Ouaquaga; Mrs. J.R. Stevens, of Occanum; Mrs. T.A. Tuttle, of Lestershire; also R.G. Clendening, of Harpursville.  The family thank the kind friends who assisted in the singing, also those that furnished flowers. 

Died, at the Clendenning home, Pumpkin Hill, town of Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], Saturday evening at six o'clock, Dec. 28, Mrs. Ida Tuttle, wife of Reuben Clendening, aged 30 years.  Mrs. Clendening was at the time of her death a Budget correspondent, and had been for a number of years, even before her marriage.  The funeral was held from the home Tuesday afternoon, Dec. 31st at one o'clock, Rev. William Webb of Coventry officiating, with burial in the New Ohio cemetery [Colesville, Broome Co., NY] under the direction of J.A. Kark & Son.  The deceased is survived by the husband and two children, a son and daughter.  [MHD notation:  d. 1912]

Reuben G. Clendening, 73, of Harpursville RD1 [Broome Co., NY], passed away at his home Sunday morning after a short illness.  He is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Marjorie Hall, Windsor; a son James Clendening, Harpursville RD1; three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; a sister Mrs. Junie Tuttle, Herkimer; several nieces and nephews.  The body was removed to the Root Funeral Home, Greene, where friends may call.