Marriages (Pa) MHD Collection

 

A pleasant wedding occurred Thursday evening, Mar. 29, in the Methodist Parsonage, when Reva M. Parks of Endicott [Broome Co., NY], was united in marriage to Fred S. Lyons, of Elmira [Chemung Co., NY], retired business man of that community, the Rev. Harry E. Brooks, officiating.  Walter Benedict and Georgia Benedict, of Sidney, acted as attendants.  The bride was in travelling attire.  Mr. and Mrs. Lyons will reside in Sidney [Delaware Co., NY].  [MHD notation:  1945]

 



Obituaries (Pa) MHD Collection

 

The many friends of Mr. and Mrs. Hanford Paddleford were pained to hear of the death of Garner, their beautiful child of fifteen years, which occurred at 4 p.m. Jan. 12.  He had struggled sometime against the awful disease, typhoid fever, but it finally conquered.  It has been said that "the lovable die young" and it is certainly true in this case, for he had endeared himself to all his schoolmates and young associates.  And I am glad to announce that within a few days before his death his hope was in God and he requested his father and mother to meet him in heaven.  He was a member of North Colesville [Broome Co., NY] Grange, near where he lived, and seemed to enjoy its meetings.  The bereaved parents, brothers and sister have the sympathy of the community in this, the greatest sorrow of their life.  The funeral was held Thursday at 12 o'clock, Rev. Geo. Pope preaching from these words, (selected by his mother) "In my Father's house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you.  I go to prepare a place for you," St. John 14:2--A Young Friend.  [Compiler note:  buried New Ohio Cemetery, Colesville, NY;  stone inscription:  E. Garner / Son of Hanford & / Sophronia / Paddleford / Died / Jan. 12, 1892 / Aged / 15 y'rs 9 mo's / at rest]

 

Mrs. George Paddleford, who has been in poor health for the past three years, died Tuesday, April 11.  Her funeral was held on Friday at 11 a.m. from the house with burial in Afton [Chenango Co., NY].  She was a kind and loving wife and mother and much respected by all who knew her.  She leaves to mourn her departure a husband, one daughter, Mrs. Nellie Smith, one granddaughter, Lois Smith, and one sister Mrs. Ada Ann Stiles, also a large circle of relatives and friends.  [MHD notation:  d. 1911]

 

In Memory of Mrs. Hanford Paddleford:  On April 23, 1912, there passed away at North Colesville, in the county of Broome, state of New York, Sophronia, wife of Hanford Paddleford, who had reached the age of sixty-six years.  Mrs. Paddleford was a beautiful character and a noble Christian woman.  Those who knew her best loved her most.  She was sick for nearly a year and suffered very much at times, but was very patient and spoke of being ready to go home.  Her nurse, who cared for her in her last illness, can only speak words of praise for her.  She will be missed in the vicinity in which she lived, not only by grown people, but by every child; for she was always trying to do something to brighten life's pathway.  Her funeral was held at 1:00 o'clock at the New Ohio church on Friday, April 26, and was largely attended Rev. I.L. Bronson preached from Rev. 14:13:  "Blessed are the dead that die in the Lord."  He spoke of many passages of scripture which were very dear to our sister, especially St. John 14:2.  She leaves to mourn her loss a husband; one brother, Edd. Burrows of North Fenton; one daughter, Mrs. F.I. Mumford of Tunnel; two sons, Zael of Monroe, Orange county, and Henry who lives at home.  One son, Garner, died twenty years ago.  Her remains were laid to rest in New Ohio cemetery [Colesville, Broome Co., NY]. 

 

Tunnel [Broome Co., NY]:  James Padgett, aged 82 years, died at his home between this place and Hurd Factory, Friday morning last.  He fell while raking hay three weeks ago and broke his ankle and has been a great sufferer ever since.  The funeral was held Sunday at the home at 2 o'clock.  Rev. William Webb, pastor of New Ohio church, officiating.  Mrs. Walling and Miss Holcomb sang three selections.  A large number of relatives from Whitney Point and other places were in attendance.  Burial at Coventry [Chenango Co., NY].  J.A. Kark & Son of Harpursville having charge of the funeral. 

 

Mrs. Stella W. Waterman Padgett died Friday afternoon at the home of her son, Thayne Padgett, near North Fenton (Broome Co., NY], after a long illness.  The funeral was held Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock in the M.E. Church at Tunnel the Rev. Tracy E. Webster officiating.  Burial was made in New Ohio Cemetery [Colesville, Broome Co., NY].  She is survived by a son, Thayne Padgett, and four grandchildren of North Fenton.  [MHD notation:  Feb. 23, 1938]

 

Mrs. Frank Page of North street, Binghamton [Broome Co., NY], died at the city hospital on Friday morning last following an operation.  Her funeral was held Sunday morning at 11 o'clock at her home, and burial was in New Ohio Cemetery [Colesville, Broome Co., NY].  F.L. Mumford, A.A. Wailing, George Miller, and Geo. Beman acted as pall bearers.  She was formerly Grace Brown, daughter of Mrs. Lemuel Brown of this place. Surviving are her husband, Frank Page, a daughter, Ruth, her mother, Mrs. L. Brown and a brother John, also of this place, besides numerous friends who mourn her departure.  Her age was 41 years.  [MHD notation:  d. 1912]

 

Mrs. Belle C. Palmer, 74, formerly of Afton [Chenango Co., NY], died Tuesday afternoon, July 8, in Ogdensburg [St. Lawrence Co., NY.  Mrs. Palmer, who was employed in the American Separator Co. office, at Bainbridge, for several years, lived in Afton until 1939.  She is survived by two sons, Robert C. Palmer, of Birmingham, Ala., and Clifford R. Palmer, of Ogdensburg; one brother, Raymond H. Carrington, of Beauford, S.C.; and two grandchildren.  Funeral services were held Saturday morning at 10 a.m., at St. Ann's Episcopal Chruch in Afton, with the Rev. James E. Wolfe officiating.  Burial was in Glenwood Cemetery, Afton.  [MHD notation:  d. 1952]

Raymond W. Parsons, of 37 Haendle Street, Binghamton [Broome Co., NY], died at 12:45 a.m. Saturday, May 26, 1956, at the Wilson Memorial Hospital after a short illness.  He is survived by his wife, Hope I. Parsons; a daughter, Miss Clara Parsons, both of Binghamton; his father, Ben W. Parsons, of Oxford, and several cousins.  He was a member of Boulevard Methodist Church, Binghamton, Afton Lodge 360 F.&A.M., Vallonia Chapter 80 Royal Arch Masons, where he held the station of high priest in 1953.  The body was removed to the Karschner Funeral Home, Afton, where funeral services were held Monday at 2 p.m., the Rev. Melvin J. Dodd officiating.  Burial was in Greenlawn Cemetery, Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY].  Mr. and Mrs. Parsons and daughter, were former residents of Bainbridge.

 



Marriages (O) MHD Collection

 

Married in Oxford [Chenango Co., NY]:  Dr. and Mrs. Frederick H. Obenauer cut their wedding cake following their marriage ceremony at the bride's home in Oxford Saturday.  Mrs. Obenauer is the former Miss Ruth Elizabeth Hallock, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C.L. Hallock, 6 Green Street, Oxford, and the bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. George W. Obenauer, 75 East Main Street, Norwich [Chenango Co., NY].  [MHD notation:  1943]

 

At the Little Church Around the Corner in New York city on Saturday morning, September 27th, 1930 in the presence of only a few intimate friends, Marie Eleonora Olesen, older daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jens Olesen of Bainbridge, N.Y. [Chenango Co.] became the bride of Mr. Arthur Daniel Boone, vice-president of the Horstman Trucking company.  Mr. Boone is a graduate of the University of Missouri and for the past several years has been very influential in solving the rail-trucking problems of Greater New York.  Owing to the fact that the groom had to leave for California on business very unexpectedly, the wedding occurred as a complete surprise to all their friends.  Mr.and Mrs. Boone sailed immediately after the ceremony on board the S.S. Creole for New Orleans from which point they will proceed by train.  They plan to return late in October or early in November to New York where they will make their home.

Obituaries (Nu, O) MHD Collection

 

Belden [Broome Co., NY]:  A gloom has cast over our community last Friday when it was learned that the Death Angel had entered the home of Mr. and Mrs. Noble Nusom and claimed their only daughter, Alice Blanche, aged two and a half years, death being due to pneumonia the previous evening.  She was an exceptionally winsome child and had endeared herself to all who knew her.  The bereaved family have the heartfelt sympathy of the entire community.  The funeral was held from the home Sunday at 11 o'clock and was largely attended.  Rev. D.W. Swetland officiated and the burial was at Sanitaria Springs [Broome Co., NY] in charge of J.A. Kark & Son....

Mrs. Grace Nusom, 68 years of age died in the Binghamton City Hospital on Monday morning of this week, where she had been taken three weeks ago from her snow-bound home on Belden Hill [Broome Co., NY] by sheriff's aides.  Mrs. Nusom is a retired school teacher.  Death was due to a gangrenous condition caused by freezing her legs and feet.  Having kept a long vigil in her wind-swept home on very little food while waiting for the arrival of the mail carrier who came once a month with her $28 pension check, the aged teacher was in a critical condition when state troopers, welfare officers, Deputy Sheriff Walter Martin and Matron Lucille Thatcher of Broome County arrived to take her away.  Mrs. Nusom's condition did not improve at the hospital and she began to fail rapidly early Sunday.  [MHD notation:  Feb. 17, 1936]

Harold R. Nusom, 57, died at 10:30 pm, Tuesday.  He is survived by his wife, Mildred; a daughter, Mrs. Brenda V. Balch, both of Binghamton [Broome Co., NY]; two sons, Richard M. Nusom of Binghamton and H. Robert Nusom, Jr., of Johnson City; a grandchild; an aunt, Mrs. H.G. Potter, of Binghamton, and an uncle, Burton Shay, of Thornwood, NY.  The body was removed to the Ivan A. Barber & Son Funeral Home, 428 Main St., Johnson City.  Friends are kindly asked to omit flowers.  [MHD notation:  May 8, 1951]

The calling of Mrs. Olive Oakley who passed on to eternal rest Jan. 18, 1930, at Oxford, N.Y. [Chenango Co., NY], after an illness of two days.  She is survived by her husband, J.A. Oakley, and two daughters Mrs. Zuma Churchill and Mrs. Elvie Valentine, both of Oneonta; and three brothers, of Kingsley, Pa.  Mrs. Oakley was a former resident of Afton [Chenango Co., NY].  She was highly respected and leaves a host of friends to mourn her loss.  Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at the Seymour Undertaking Parlors, Oxford, and were largely attended.  Burial in Glenwood cemetery, Afton [Chenango Co., NY]. 

Mrs. Clarissa Abiah Olendorf died very suddenly Friday morning, March 7th, 1913, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. William Teachout on Pruyne Hill, of valvular heart trouble.  She was apparently in her usual health when death summoned her.  Mrs. Olendorf was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Newton and was born in West Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] 82 years ago.  She was married to John J. Olendorf at Coventryville December 6, 1853, Mr. Olendorf having died Aug. 2, 1902.  Five daughters were born to them two of whom died several years ago, being Mrs. Herbert Donahe and Miss Josephine Olendorf.  The deceased was one of a family of ten children.  Her grandfather, Amasa Newton, was one of the first settlers in 1792 and locating in West Bainbridge.  Clearing the land from the woods, he began the cultivation of the Newton farm which still remains in the family of his descendants.  She possessed absolute unselfishness, and those who knew her regarded her as an example of splendid womanhood and will deem the absence of her influence to be a great loss to them.  Up to the time of her death she maintained her usually strong mental vigor and was active and conversant with all current events and topics.  Always quiet, unassuming and cheerful, she lived a lovely life beloved by all and having gone to her reward she is happy with loved ones where there is no parting or sorrow.  With the exception of a short time Mrs. Olendorf spent her entire life in the town of Bainbridge.  For the past 11 years she had lived with her daughter, Mrs. William Teachout.  She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. William Teachout and Miss Hattie Olendorf of this village, and Mrs. Schuyler Sherman of East Afton, one brother, Andrew Newton, of New Albany, Pa., ten grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.  The funeral was held Sunday afternoon at 12:30 at the home.  The services were conducted by Rev. Henry D. Smith, pastor of the Presbyterian Church.  The bearers were the six grandsons of the deceased.  Burial was at North Afton cemetery [Chenango Co., NY].

In Remembrance

In our home a place is vacant,

On our lips there is a sigh

For the dear one who has left us

For a brighter home on high.

How peacefully she left us,

Even smiling in death's repose;

Past all thy pains and troubles;

Ended all earthly woes.

He who watched thy patient suffering

Said: "In Heaven thou shalt dwell,"

And we'll meet thee, dearest mother,

Where we'll never say farewell.

 



After a lingering illness, Jens Olesen, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], passed away at the ago of sixty-nine, 4:00 o'clock on February 14th, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Arthur Daniel Boone, Forest Hills, Long Island.  He is survived by his wife, Laura Sophie; his three children, Marie Eleonora Boone, Ruth Elise and Paul Leth; his infant grandson, Jens Paul Olesen; and relatives in Denmark.  The funeral services were read by Rev. G.H. Orvis of the Presbyterian Church in the Colwell Brothers' Chapel, February 17th at 2 o'clock in the afternoon.  The remains will have final rest in West Bainbridge Cemetery.  It was Mr. Olesen's wish to be buried after death in the friendly countryside, where he had found comfort and happiness in life.  Jens Olesen was born June 15, 1866, in Denmark at Resen Pr. Struer.  Dec. 26, 1894, he was united in marriage with Laura Sophie Petersen, of Svendborg.  Their union was blessed with four children, three surviving.  Mr. Olesen came to this country in 1904 and Mrs. Olesen arrived a few months later with the two oldest children.  Rudolf was taken from this world shortly after they landed in America.  Twenty years ago, the family moved to Bainbridge and Mr. Olesen made this community his home until the time of his death.  He was a naturalized citizen of the United States.  Though he did not find much demand for his profession of cabinet maker in Bainbridge, it will be remembered that one of his helpful community efforts was constructing the interior of the Delaware & Hudson Railroad station.  Mr. Olesen's health had been failing since last summer and in November, he left with Mrs. Olesen to spend the winter months in Forest Hills which had been their custom for the past few years.  When Mr. Olesen's condition became critical a month ago, his son, Paul, flew from Tulsa, Oklahoma, to make a ten-day visit with his father and then returned to his work in the western oil fields.  Bad weather and dangerous flying conditions prevented his presence at the funeral.  Mrs. Olesen returned to New York Monday morning with her two daughters and son-in-law.  Early in May she will return to Bainbridge for a month's visit with friends before making a long visit to Denmark with her brothers a sisters whom she left thirty years ago.  Mr. Olesen's death will be felt by many in Bainbridge as the passing of a kind friend, respected by his acquaintances as an honest, upright citizen, who was never too busy to give a cheerful smile or a helping hand.  [MHD notation:  d. 1935]

Mrs. Laura S. Olesen, widow of Jens Olesen, died Monday, Feb. 28, in New York City.  Burial will be later at West Bainbridge.  Mr. and Mrs. Olesen were former residents of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY]  [MHD notation:  d. 1949]

Mrs. Mary P. Olin, of Boonville, N.Y. [Oneida Co.], daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Rice, of this village [Greene, Chenango Co., NY] arrived in town on Wednesday evening of last week, coming here to join with the family in celebrating the 50th anniversary of her parents' marriage.  Before going to the old homestead she called on two or three acquaintances and afterwards proceeded to her old home.  A goodly number of the relatives were already present, and extensive preparations had been made to make the occasion a bright and happy reunion of the family and celebrate the event in an appropriate manner.  But the joy of the occasion was soon turned into sadness, for before the ceremonies of the anniversary opened, Mrs. Olin was stricken with heart failure, and death ended the scene at 11 o'clock that night.  All that loving hearts and hands could do with the aid of physicians, availed naught, and on the very night of the 50th anniversary of her venerable and respected parents, the spirit of Mary P. Olin, took its everlasting flight.  Mrs. Olin was a lady respected by all who knew her, and her untimely death is mourned by many outside of her immediate family.  The funeral took place from the old homestead at 3 o'clock Friday afternoon, Rev. Henry E. Hubbard, officiating, and the remains were laid to rest at Sylvan Lawn [Greene, Chenango Co., NY]. 

Mrs. Ida J. Owens, 82, of 32 Robinson Street, died Wednesday at the Broome County Hospital.  She is survived by a sister, Mrs. Amy LaPoint; and two nieces, Mrs. Marz Wilcox and Mrs. Thomas Normile, all of Binghamton [Broome Co., NY].  The body was removed to the Harry G. Kark Home in Harpursville where friends may call.  [MHD notation:  Feb. 4, 1948]




Bainbridge Burglar Jailed - 1888

 

 The Bainbridge Burglar Jailed

  Otsego Journal, May 16, 1888

 

On May 9, while the employees at the Delaware and Hudson depot at Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] were at dinner, Daniel Kelleir, Jr., entered the freight house in the rear, and from there to the ticket office, where he took a bar of iron and pried open the money drawer and stole $96 in money and $100 in checks, and ran to the woods.  He was seen by several people. A warrant was issued and placed in the hands of Officer W.M. Hastings of Bainbridge, and the railroad company's detective was telegraphed for.  He arrived on the morning train May 11, and together the officers began a diligent search for the fugitive, and all the train men were notified to keep watch for him.   He was discovered at Otego about 5 p.m. jumping a freight train for Unadilla, where he got off and went to the hotel near the Unadilla depot, and began drinking.  Officer Charles Curtis was sent for.  He came and arrested Kelleir, and brought him to Sidney [Delaware Co., NY], where he was met by Officers Hastings and Andros, who took him to Bainbridge, where he was held for the grand jury, and taken to Norwich jail, Saturday.  He had $78.00 of the money in his pocket when arrested. He had torn up the checks, but went with the officers to the spot where the pieces were found and put together.  He made a full confession.  He is the same fellow who shot at a brakeman on a train some time ago and was convicted of it.  He is a hard fellow for one of his age, being only 19 years old.  The burglary was one never equaled in this vicinity in daring and boldness.  He watched the telegraph operator leave the office.  He sat across the street, and immediately went there when plenty of people were all around and passing all the time.  His family are all respectable, and honest, hard working people, and why he should be such a bad fellow is a mystery, unless it is the associates he has been with.  He says the robbery was planned some time ago, and he was waiting for a favorable opportunity to put it into execution.  The agent was away in Binghamton.  He said he thought that was his best chance, so he "went and done it all alone," and then one of his chums wanted him to divide the spoils.  But he said no, he did the job alone and he would keep all he got for himself.  He first went to the woods on Pine hill, then over west of Bainbridge, where he was joined by one of them that night, and then he went east to Quaker Street, and back to where he was caught, riding in box cars and keeping out of sight until he got drunk.  He in company with some others, have been hanging around here for some time, frequenting a house of ill fame in this village, and it is a relief to know Detective Andrus has captured him and brought him to justice--The Herald's Sidney Correspondent.

Marriages (Ni) MHD Colection

 

The marriage of Miss Claribel L. Nichols, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Nichols, of Unadilla [Otsego Co., NY], to C. Roger Dix, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Dix, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], took place at the home of the bride's parents last Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock.  The Rev. Henry Vore performed the ceremony.  The attendants were the bride's brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Hatt, of Sidney.  The bride wore a Viking blue street length dress and carried American Beauty roses.  Her attendant wore a street length dress of rose crepe.  A reception and family dinner were held immediately after the ceremony at the house.  The house was attractively decorated with pom-poms and giant chrysanthemums.  Mrs. Dix is a graduate of the Unadilla High School.  Mr. Dix is a graduate of Bainbridge High School, and is associated with his father in a meat and grocery store in this village.  After a wedding trip through the Adirondacks, the couple are at home to their many friends at 15 Evans street [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY].  [MHD notation:  Nov. 22, 1939]

Obituaries (Ne, Ni, No) MHD Collection

 

Ruby Wilber Neidlinger passed away at the Bainbridge Hospital early Monday morning, March 4, following a serious operation.  Born March 21, 1892, in Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], she was the daughter of Edgar and Dorabell Jones Wilber.  She was a graduate of Bainbridge High School and Oneonta Normal and had spent several years as a teacher in various schools.  In 1931, she was united in marriage to Otto Neidlinger and from that time she had been a devoted mother to her four step-sons.  Mrs. Neidlinger was a member of the Presbyterian Church and was very prominent in all church activities.  She was also a member of the Home Bureau.  Left to mourn are:  her husband, Otto Neidlinger, four step-sons, Fred, a student at Alfred University; Earl, Douglas and Otto, Jr., of Bainbridge; two sisters, Mrs. LaVern Peck and Miss Beatrice Wilber, of Bainbridge; and one brother, Louis Wilber, of Bainbridge.  The funeral was held at the Presbyterian Church last Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, with the Rev. Paul L. Carpenter officiating.  The pall-bearers were:  O.L. Thorp, William Davidson, Henry Hill, Milo Marble, of Guilford; Frank Weeks and Moritz Roehlk.  Interment was in Greenlawn Cemetery [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY].  [MHD notation:  d. 1940]

 

Oscar L. Nesbitt, aged 67 died at his home on Route 7, below Afton [Chenango Co., NY] Friday, April 15, 1938, after an illness of several weeks.  Mr. Nesbitt was born in Hobart, N.Y., and married Mary Pogue of Hobart in November 1900.  Mr. and Mrs. Nesbitt moved to Afton in 1911, with their family to a large farm below the village.  Mr. Nesbitt was a director of the Browley's Producers and a Steward of the M.E. Church of Afton.  He has always been prominently identified with farmer's organizations and had one of the largest dairies in this section.  Surviving are one brother, Wright Nesbitt, of Hobart; two sisters, Mrs. S.A. Hait and Mrs. Iva McIntosh of Hobart; one son, Fred Nesbitt, and three daughters, Sarah, Marjorie, a teacher, and Marian, of the Afton School faculty, who reside at home.  The funeral services were held at 1:30, Tuesday afternoon, at the home with Rev. W.S. Jones of the M.E. Church officiating.  Rev. George Roberts, of Chenango Bridge sang, "Still, Still with Thee."  Burial was at South Kortwright, New York [Delaware Co.].

Mrs. Oscar L. Nesbitt, 62 years old, of Afton, N.Y. [Chenango Co.], died Thursday January 12th after several week's illness in Binghamton.  Mrs. Nesbitt was well and favorably known in Afton and was a faithful member of the Afton Methodist Church.  She is survived by one sister, Mrs. Ella Ganoung; one son, Fred; and three daughters, Sara, Marian and Marjorie all at home.  Mr. Oscar Nesbitt, her husband passed away less than a year ago.  The funeral services were held from the late home south of the village, Monday afternoon with Rev. W.S. Jones of the M.E. Church officiating.  Burial was in the South Kortright cemetery [Delaware Co., NY].  [MHD notation:  d. 1939]

Robert Newman, of Bainbridge East Side [Chenango Co.], died at his home Monday morning, December 29, at 2:00 A.M.  Mr. Newman had previously been ill for three days with a siege of flu which developed into pneumonia, causing his death.  The funeral will be held Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. in the Colwell Bros. Chapel.  The Rev. L. Johnson will officiate....

Leo L. Nichols, 76, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], RD 2, died Sunday, August 30, 1959, at the Thomas Nursing Home in Bainbridge.  He is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Philip Ham of Schnectady, Mrs. Raymond Thielking of Amsterdam, Mrs. Stewart Cudworth of Seneca Falls, N.Y.; one son, Kermit Nichols of Bainbridge; 10 grandchildren, two great-grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Knud Jensen of Minden, Neb.; one brother, Eric Nichols of Binghamton; several nieces, nephews and cousins.  The body was removed to the Harold Sherman Funeral Home, 58 W. Main St., Bainbridge.

Mrs. Lena M. Nodecker, 69, died suddenly at her home in Greene [Chenango Co., NY], Saturday evening.  She is survived by a brother, Lewis A. Bolt of Brisben; several cousins.  She was a member of Zion Episcopal Church of Greene, and the Greene American Legion Post Auxiliary.  The body was removed to the Harry R. Rogers Funeral Home, 21 N. Chenango St., Greene, where friends may call.  [MHD notation:  Dec. 22, 1951]

Mildred Irene Nodecker, beloved daughter of Albert Nodecker, aged 4 years and 3 months passed from this life Monday morning after a short sickness caused by the uncapping of the capillaries.  During the week Dr. Chittenden was called as counsel and all that loving hands could do proved of no avail.  Since her mother's death she has lived with her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. James Tyler.  The funeral was held from their home Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock, R.&D.W. Sweatland officiating, burial at Greene [Chenango Co., NY].

Leonard Norton, of Bennettsville [Chenango Co., NY], died January 25, 1941.  Mr.  Norton was born on January 27, 1862, in Canada.  The funeral was held at Colwell's Chapel, Tuesday afternoon.  The deceased is survived by a daughter, Mrs. John Williams, of Masonville, and one son, Guy Norton, of Long Island.

Mrs. Mime A. Norton passed away Saturday, Sept. 26, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. George Foster.  Mrs. Norton had been in failing health for the past year.  Born March 14, 1861, on Searles Hill in the Town of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], she was the daughter of Chauncey and Eunice Newton Ferguson.  On Nov. 27, 1881, she was united in marriage to Britton Norton, who died on June 4, 1920.  Of this union seven children were born, four of whom survive, Mrs. Anna Riley, Mrs. George Foster, Mrs. John Parsons, of Bainbridge, and Chauncey Norton, of Elmira; also a sister, Mrs. R.L. Banner, of Bainbridge; 16 grandchildren, 31 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.  Mrs. Norton was a member of the Baptist Church and attended as long as her health would permit.  She was held in high esteem and loved by all who knew her as one always patient and thoughtful of others.  The funeral service was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Parsons, Tuesday, the Rev. R. Lewis Johnson officiating.  The bearers were Egbert and Kenneth Riley, William Foster, Howard Bliss, George Myers and Harry Smith.  Burial was in the family plot in the Bennettsville Cemetery [Chenango Co., NY].  [MHD notation:  d. 1942]

Obituaries (Mu) MHD Collection

 

This vicinity was greatly shocked Thursday night, August 29, to learn of the death of an aged resident of this place, Mrs. Caroline Munger.  The deceased was 90 years of age.  The early part of her life was spent in Coventry [Chenango Co., NY] on the old Tubb's farm until at the age of 22 she united in marriage with John Munger, of Colesville [Broome Co., NY].  Mr. and Mrs. Munger spent their years of married life on the Munger farm near North Colesville, until his death.  Seventeen years ago she came to live with M. Adkins' people, where she resided until her death.  She leaves no near relatives.  The funeral was held at her late residence, Saturday and the burial in the Wylie cemetery beside her husband.  The M.E. choir of Coventry sang several appropriate hymns, and Rev. Mr. Sweetland, of Coventry delivered a very touching sermon.  Undertaker Kark, of Harpursville, had charge of the funeral.  [MHD notation:  d. 1901]

 

James Theodore Munk, dairy farmer of Mt. Pleasant [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], passed away at his home last Thursday March 1.  His death was caused by pulmonary tuberculosis from which he had been suffering for many years.  He had been unable to work since September of last year.  Mr. Munk was born Nov. 24, 1879, at Lodby, Roland, Denmark, and came to the United States as a young man.  For a period of years he followed the mason trade in the metropolitan districts.  About fifteen years ago on the advice of a physician he came to live in the country and took up farming.  Mr. Munk was industrious in his new occupation and has earned the respect of his many friends and neighbors.  Funeral services were conducted Saturday by Colwell Bros.  Rev. Bradford H. Tite officiated.  The body was placed in the vault at Greenlawn cemetery [Bainbridge] for interment.  He is survived by his widow and several children.  [MHD notation:  d. 1934]

 

Word has been received here that Mrs. Ellen Murphy, a former resident of Afton [Chenango Co., NY] and recently of Hoboken, N.J., died January 26, following a short illness.  She is survived by one son, Thomas of Hoboken.  The funeral was held Monday from St. Mary's Catholic Church in Oneonta.  Many of the older residents will remember Mrs. Murphy.  [MHD notation:  d. 1939]

 

Last week we mentioned the fatal accident which caused Mr. Richard Murphy to fall from the work train through the trestle of the bridge just north of the station and which resulted in his instant death at about 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, the 22d inst.  Mr. Murphy was one of Afton's [Chenango Co., NY] best known citizens.  He was born in Ireland about 54 years ago, where he and Mrs. Murphy were married in 1882.  The following year, he then being a young man of 21, they came to America.  They lived for a time in Unadilla [Otsego Co., NY], but came to Afton twenty-nine years ago, Mr. Murphy taking the position of section foreman in which capacity he has served faithfully and well during all the years which have followed.  He was careful and painstaking in his work, faithful and conscientious that everything about the track so far as he had control should be in perfect condition and insure the absolute safety of the traffic and passengers.  Personally  he was a man honest in business, faithful in his friendships, a good neighbor, a kind and considerate father, a loving and true husband, with the highest regard of his neighbors and the fullest confidence of his employers and the respect of those who worked under him.  Three of his sons have preceded him in death;  John, Richard and Maurice, the last named having met death in his work on the D.&H. railroad about nine years ago.  He leaves to mourn his untimely demise his widow and one son, Thomas Murphy, who live in Afton and a sister, Mrs. Wm. Riphenburg who lives in Unadilla; and a niece, Mrs. Kate Liedig, also of Unadilla.  High mass was held in St. Mary's church in Oneonta where the funeral service was conducted last Saturday by Rev. Fr. McCaffrey, after which the body was laid to rest in Mt. Calvary Cemetery in that city.  A large and beautiful wreath of flowers was contributed by the friends and neighbors and a blanket of carnations was sent by his fellow employees of the D.&H. railroad with whom he had been so long associated.  The living of a life such as he has lived, honestly performing the duties of each day aptly illustrates the gem of thought of Cyrus Townsend Brady when he said, "The bead of toil which glistens on the brow of labor is a more precious diadem than sparkles in the crown of royalty."  [MHD notation:  Nov. 22, 1916]

 

Harry J. Murtaugh, 62, of New York City, formerly of Binghamton [Broome Co., NY], died at 8 a.m. yesterday as the result of a heart attack.  He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Lillian Murtaugh of New York City; two sisters, Mrs. Mary A. Graves of Binghamton and Mrs. Frances Lustig of Dande, Mich., and two brothers, Lee of Trumansburg, and Earl Murtaugh of Largo, Fla.  [MHD notation:  June 6, 1954]

 

Mrs. Helen Mathilda Murtaugh died at her home, No. 6 Carver street, yesterday afternoon at 1 o'clock.   She is survived by her husband, Frank M. Murtaugh; three sons, Harry, Lee and Earl Murtaugh, and two daughters, Mary and Frances Murtaugh.  The funeral, which will be private, will be held Saturday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock.  Burial will be in Glenwood Cemetery [Afton, Chenango Co., NY]  [MHD notation:  Mar. 1, 1917]

 

Mrs. Margaret E. Murtaugh, 83, of 11 Warren St., died at her home Sunday at 2:30 p.m.  She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Jessie Elsbre, and Mrs. Gerald Sullivan, both of Binghamton; Mrs. Louis Shramek, of Johnson City; six sons, George S., Richard P., Frank A., Robert E., and John, all of Binghamton, Joseph, of Phoenix, Ariz.; four grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.  She was a member of St. Mary's Church and of its Rosary Society.  The body was removed to the Daniel F. O'Neil Funeral Home, 181 Court St., where friends may call today and Tuesday afternoon and evening.  Funeral arrangements will be announced later. 

 

Thomas E. Mutchler, 73 years of age, passed away Sunday, Dec. 24, at Rochester.  He was the son of the late Charles and Mary Mutchler of Sidney [Delaware Co., NY]; born March 24, 1877, at Cesco, Pa.  He was married to the late Matilda Deitz, of Sidney, in 1897, by the Rev. Edwin Olmstead, at the Methodist Church at Sidney, and to them one daughter, Mrs. Nina Mutchler Dembs, was born.  He was a glass blower by trade, working for several years in the glass factory at Sidney, then moved to Masselon, Ohio, and from there to Rochester.  He retired in 1945 from F.A. Reed Glass Co. and came to Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] to make his home with his niece, Mrs. Harry Greek, and family.  On Dec. 14, he went to Rochester to spend the holidays with his daughter and son-in-law and was taken suddenly ill Dec. 21 and was rushed to St. Mary's Hospital, where an emergency operation was performed.  Mr. Mutchler was a member of the Methodist Church, also a member of Branch No. 26 Glass Blowers' Association and of the Knights of Phythias of Masselon, Ohio.  He was a man of high esteem and had many friends and will be greatly missed by all.  The body lay in state at Haubner & Staineck's Funeral home, 828 Jay street, Rochester, until Wednesday, when he was removed to the Sherman Funeral Home, Bainbridge, where funeral services were conducted Thursday, Dec. 28, at 2 p.m. with the Rev. C. Duane Butler officiating.  Burial was at Prospect Hill Cemetery at Sidney.  Bearers were Charles Burdick, Louis Cornell, Harry Greek, Wesley Marr, Martin Blenis and William Batz.  Besides the daughter and niece previously mentioned, he is survived by an uncle, Jacob Lehman, of Binghamton, and several nieces and nephews. 

Gone is the face we loved so dear,

Silent is the voice we loved to hear.

'Tis said, but true, we wonder why

The best are always the first to die,

The blow was hard; the shock severe;

We never thought his death so near.

Only those who have lost can tell

The pain of parting without farewell.

[MHD notation:  d. 1950] 

Obituaries (Mu) MHD Collection

 

M.J. Mudge Dies Suddenly

Prominent Business Man of Afton Stricken Suddenly by Heart Attack

 

On Tuesday morning of this week, occurred the sudden death of one of the best known and influential citizens of the Town of Afton [Chenango Co., NY], a man who for over 35 years has been associated with many diversified activities and whose opinion on matters of a business and civic nature were highly regarded.  In 1882 Morris J. Mudge and Mary Bennett were married and lived in Harpursville until 1889.  In that year Mr. and Mrs. Mudge moved to Afton from Harpursville, where he was associated with his brother, A.A. Mudge.  At that time he bought the dry goods business of Joseph Decker on Main street and later the feed business of C.E. Carrington.  Several years later he sold  the general store to Lord & McHugh.  However he continued to follow the feed business and expanded after associating with him Alden A. Mudge the only son.  Mr. Mudge has always been intensely interested in all affairs connected with the Village.  He served as Supervisor of the Town of Afton in 1901 and 1902.  He was known as a staunch Republican and served as chairman of the local committee for many years.  He also served as President of the Board of Education for several years and was directly responsible for the building of the new schoolhouse about 22 years ago.  He has been president of the First National Bank of Afton, since its inception.  Mr. Mudge was a member of Afton lodge No. 360 F.&A.M. and of Vallonia Chapter No. 80 R.A.M., serving as Master of Afton lodge in 1909 and High Priest of Vallonia Chapter in 1910-12.  Morris J. Mudge was born March 26, 1856, son of Morris J. Mudge and Barbara Pulver in Harpursville [Broome Co., NY].  The funeral will be held from his late home Friday p.m. at 2:30.  The Masons will attend in a body.  Employees of M.J. Mudge & Son will act as bearers and the board of Directors of the First National Bank will be honorary bearers.  Services will be under the direction of Rev. C.E Webb, pastor of the Presbyterian church of which he was a member.  Burial in Glenwood cemetery [Afton, Chenango Co., NY] in the family plot.  The death of Morris Mudge is deeply regretted by his fellow townsmen who sought and greatly appreciated his kindly interest in local matters and his excellent business judgment.  The sympathy of the entire community is extended to his surviving wife, Mary and son Alden A. Mudge and family.  [MHD notation:  April 5, 1932]

 

Harpursville [Broome Co., NY]:  Our village was saddened Sunday morning by the death of one of our older residents, Mrs. Grace Stowe Mudge, who died in the Binghamton City Hospital Sunday morning after a short illness.  The body was removed to the Harry Kark Funeral Home and the service held Tuesday afternoon at two o'clock at St. Luke's Church here, the Rev. Root officiating.  Burial was in Nineveh cemetery [Broome Co., NY].  Mrs. Mudge is survived by three sisters-in-law, Mrs. Loretta Stowe of Binghamton, Mrs. Mary Mudge of Afton and Mrs. Belle Wasson of Nineveh and several nieces and nephews.  Mrs. Mudge was a life-long resident of this place.  Her husband, the late Arthur Mudge, conducted a General Store in the building now occupied by the Victory Store.  She was a kind neighbor and a good friend to all and we shall miss her cheery smile....The floral pieces were many and beautiful.  [MHD notation:  Sept. 1, 1942]

 

Mrs. Mary Mudge, widow of the late Morris J. Mudge died at her home on main street early Tuesday morning, aged 85 years.  Mrs. Mudge had been confined to her home for sometime but able to see her friends and enjoy a friendly visit until a few weeks ago when her condition became serious.  She will be missed by her many friends as her kindly gracious manner endeared her to all.  Mrs. Mudge is survived by one son, Alden A. Mudge, two grandsons, George at home and Sgt. Alden A. Mudge, Jr. who is serving with the U.S. Army in France.  Funeral services were held this Thursday afternoon at the home with Rev. Clifford E. Webb of the Presbyterian church officiating.  Mrs. Mudge was one of the oldest members of this church.  Burial was in the family plot in Glenwood Cemetery [Afton, Chenango Co., NY].  [MHD notation:  April 3, 1945]

 

Abram Mull died, May 24, 1910, at the age of 86 years.  When a young man he married Miss Sarah Utter, with whom he has spent sixty-five years.  They have worked together early and late until the last few years, since he has been in poor health.  Besides his wife, he leaves one daughter, Mrs. Sayre Utter and one brother to mourn his loss.  The funeral was held at the house Thursday, May 26.  Burial in New Ohio cemetery [Colesville, Broome Co., NY].

 

In Memory of A. Mull:  At his residence at Tunnel [Broome Co. NY], on Tuesday, May 24, A. Mull passed away, aged 86 years:

We had laid our dear father to rest,

Away from this cold world of care;

We know that his soul is with the blest

And he is waiting and watching for us there.

 



 On earth we will see him no more.

The kind voice is forever stilled;

Never call us by name as of yore;

Thy warm true heart is still.

 

He's gone beyond our recall

To the home so bright and fair,

The Heavenly Father has built

For all his loved ones to share.

 

Those dear, kind hands are laid

Across the silent breast.

Their work on earth is stayed

No more in the strife to take part.

 

If he our grief does know,

How his tender heart must ache;

So we must calmer thoughts sow

For his dear sake.

 

Could we, in our selfish love,

Make that dear heart sad!

He has gone to the home above

Where all is bright and glad.

[MHD notation:  d. 1910]

 

George Mulwane, of New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], died suddenly of a heart attack while at work on the O.&W. Railroad, Monday morning at 10:30.  Funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock at Colwell's Chapel, Bainbridge.  [MHD notation:  May 15, 1944]

 

Fred L. Mumford, 70, of Harpursville, a former Broome county supervisor, died at 1:30 o'clock this morning in City hospital after a long illness.  Mr. Mumford suffered from coronary thrombosis, according to his physician, Dr. A.M. Torrance.  The body was removed to the Harry G. Kark funeral home in Harpursville, and was to be returned to the Mumford residence tonight.  Mr. Mumford was elected to the Board of Supervisors in 1919 and took office Jan. 1, 1920.  He retired form the board Dec. 31, 1932.  Mr. Mumford served as chairman of the board's key committees and was chairman of the board in 1928 and 1929.  More recently he had held a clerical position in the state Legislature.  Mr. Mumford is survived by a half-sister, Mrs. Florence Pratt of Oneonta and several cousins.  Funeral arrangements were to be completed today.  [MHD notation:  1941]

MUMFORD--A private prayer service for Fred L. Mumford will be held at the home in Harpursville [Broome Co., NY], Wednesday morning at 11 o'clock.  The body will be taken to the Harpursville Baptist church where it will lie in state until 2 o'clock, at which time the funeral will be held.  The Rev. Louis G. Falk will officiate.  Live Oak Lodge, 696, will conduct their services at the church.  Burial will be in New Ohio cemetery [Colesville, Broome Co., NY].  Arrangements by Harry G. Kark.  [MHD notation Jan. 8, 1941]

Mrs. Lyda Mumford, aged 51 years, wife of Fred L. Mumford, Supervisor of the town of Colesville [Broome Co., NY], died very suddenly at her home near Belden [Broome Co., NY], Tuesday January 11th, of acute brights disease.  The funeral was held from her home, Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock and was largely attended by many sorrowing friends and relatives.  Rev. J.L. Wilson, pastor of the M.E. Church of this place, officiated and interment was in New Ohio Cemetery [Colesville, Broome Co., NY].  Besides her husband she is survived by two brothers, Zael and Henry Paddleford, of Tunnel.  Much sympathy is extended to the bereaved family.  [MHD notation:  d. 1921]

 



Marriages (Mo) MHD Collection

 

Mr. and Mrs. C.H. Moore celebrated their 52nd wedding anniversary Thursday, April 18, by entertaining a group of friends at their home on East side. A three-tiered wedding cake centered the refreshment table.  Guests included:  the Rev. and Mrs. Harry E. Brooks, Mr. and Mrs. A.C. Wilcox, Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Schrader and four sons Carl, David, Anthony and Paul, all of Bainbridge; and Mrs. Delia Hendrickson, of Afton.  [MHD notation:  April 1941]

 

Afton [Chenango Co., NY]:  Miss Dorotha More, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Irving More, and J. Gordon Wood, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Burton Wood, all of Afton, were married at the First Baptist Church at 9 Wednesday morning.  The Rev. Frederick G. Nichols performed the ceremony.  Mrs. Frederick G. Nichols sang "I Love You Truly."  The wedding march was played by Miss Eleanor Dimorier, cousin of the bridegroom, and Mrs. Nichols.  The couple was attended by Miss Florence More, sister of the bride and Robert Wood, brother of the bridegroom.  Robert and Irving More, Jr., brothers of the bridegroom, were ushers.  The bride was given in marriage by her father.  The bride wore a floor-length white silk gown with lace inserts and a fingertip veil and a corsage of talisman roses.  The bridesmaid wore a gown of powder blue silk with matching hat and veil and corsage of pink roses.  The bride's mother was dressed in black silk with white accessories and wore a corsage of pink carnations.  The bridegroom's mother wore green flowered silk with white accessories and a corsage of sweet peas. After a reception at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wood left for a wedding trip to Lake George.  Twenty-seven guests were present at the reception.  Out of town guests were Mr. and Mrs. John Dimorier, daughter Eleanor of Windsor; Mr. and Mrs. Robert Wood of Binghamton, and Marvin More of Delhi.  [MHD notation:  June 24, 1942]

Obituaries (Mo) MHD Collection

 

Mrs. Amret Montgomery, aged 88 years, died at her home in South Nineveh [Broome Co., NY], Wednesday noon, June 24, 1936.  She fell and broke her hip Sunday, May 24, from which she never recovered, growing weaker until her death.  Mrs. Montgomery was born in the town of Colesville, May 4, 1848, and was united in marriage to Eugene Montgomery May 4, 1864.  Mr. Montgomery enlisted in the Civil War, September 5th, following their marriage.  Mrs Montgomery was a member of the Harpursville Baptist Church, in which she was an active worker until recently, and was the oldest member in both of the local units of the W.R.C. and the W.C.T.U.  Surviving her are two sisters, Mrs. Charles Edmonds of Sidney and Mrs. Hattie Humiston of Nineveh.  Mrs. Humiston has been caring for Mrs. Montgomery since her fall.  The funeral was held Saturday afternoon at the Baptist Church in Harpursville with Rev. Loren C. Hawver of Oneonta, former pastor of the Harpursville Baptist Church, and Rev. Louis G. Falk, present pastor, officiating.  The beautiful flowers betokened the high esteem in which she was held by her neighbors and friends.  Burial was beside her husband in the Pratt Cemetery [Colesville, Broome Co.., NY].  Mrs. Montgomery's faith was such that she was just waiting for the summons to "come home".  She will be greatly missed by the entire community where she has lived so many years. 

"The summons may come in the morning,

Or the deep, peaceful slumber of the night;

It may come with a lingering warning,

Or as quick as a flash of sunlight.

While I'm sitting alone in my dwelling,

Or greeting some friends on the way;

But the day or the hour when the bidding

Comes to me, I never can know;

And at the call of her 'Maker'

She answered 'I'm ready to go'.

 

Vernon D. Moore, died October 27, at Norwalk Hospital Norwalk, Conn., of pneumonia and complications.  He had been ill one week.  Mr. Moore was born February 3, 1904 in Windsor, the son of Charles H. and Anna Snell Moore, both deceased.  He married Agnes Denham, who survives in Norwalk.  He lived for many years in Afton [Chenango Co.,  NY] and was a member of the North Afton Methodist Church while there.  He was an employee of the Connecticut Light and Power Co.  He is survived by his wife; a step-daughter, Barbara; two sisters, Mrs. Donald Loomis Walton, and Mrs. Jerry Acquino, of Sandy Hook, Conn.;  and several cousins in the Binghamton area.  Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at the Collins Funeral Home in Norwalk.  Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery.  Friends may call at the funeral home. 

Dr. William A. Moore died at his home on Washington street at 10 o'clock Thursday night, following a stroke which he sustained on Wednesday during an illness which began earlier in the week.  He was 59 years of age, and is survived by his wife and three daughters.  The funeral arrangements had not been completed today, save for the announcement that the services will be held Monday afternoon at 4 o'clock.  Dr. Moore was one of the foremost physicians and surgeons of this part of the State, and began his practice in this city more than 30 years ago, after his graduation from the Columbia College of Physicians and Surgeons.  During his college days he was one of the famed athletes and oarsmen in the university.  Up to 10 years ago he acted as chief surgeon fro the City Hospital and gave freely of his time and interest to develop the institution into one of the best, and placing it on a high plane of efficiency.  With Dr. Overton he built the Moore-Overton hospital on Henry street and was a part owner of it, an institution regarded as one in the front ranks as a private hospital.  For many years he had been surgeon for the Lackawanna and D.&H. railroads, and the Binghamton Railway Company.  He had been recently appointed a member of the Council of National Defense at Washington, and was chairman of the local medical advisory board in the selective service army.  He was a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and a member of many medical and surgical societies, including the Binghamton Academy of Medicine and the Broome County Medical Society.  He had been a director of the Broome County Humane Society since its organization.  [MHD notation:  April 23, 1918]

 

Mrs. Adeline M. Moot passed away Oct. 20th, 1900 at 12:454 p.m. at her home in this village, aged 49 years, 3 months and 1 day.  The deceased had been a great sufferer since May 2nd from internal cancer.  She was a loving wife and mother; a woman possessed of sterling Christian principles.  During her entire illness she displayed great courage and unswerving faith in her Heavenly Father.

 

One we dearly loved has left us, there is now a vacant chair,

And our hearts are sad and lonely with a grief that's hard to bear.

We shall miss her presence, sadly, the vacant place cannot be filled;

But, we'll not forget the counsel of the voice forever stilled.

She was ready when the Savior spoke the word for her to come,

And she passed from earth to Heaven, there, with God, to be at home.

Now she's with her Heavenly Father, And her children gone before;

She will rest and wait the coming of those on this distant shore.

Death is nothing but transition from this world to one above,

We shall meet her in the future if faithful to the God of Love.

Though our hearts are sad at parting, and our grief we cannot still;

We will ask from God, his mercy, and will bow to Heaven's high will.

 

At Tunnel, N.Y. [Broome Co.], March 30th, '95, Nicholas S., infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Moot, passed away after a short illness, aged five months and ten days.  [died 1895]

 

Within the casket pure and white, we laid the baby form;

Hidden from our earthly sight, until the "resurrection morn."

As we robed him for the grave, our tears fell thick and fast.

It is so hard to be brave when all hope is past.

Over the quiet heart we placed the tiny hands.

Never in this world to take part, but gather flowers with the angel band.

We will miss our baby every day, with his happy, joyous smile,

And his kisses, oh, how sweet were they; so pure and free from guile.

But in The Father place your trust, and your pathway will be clear;

He is ever merciful and just, and will be your friend most dear.

The babe we called our own, was but "a charge to keep;"

From The Father a priceless loan, now hushed in eternal sleep.

Think not of him as cold and still; but bright, joyous and glad,

And we must do our Father's will, and not be mournful and sad.

Let us be patient!  those severe afflictions not from the ground arise.

But ofttimes celestial benediction assume this dark disguise.

There is no death!  What seems so is transition;  This life of mortal breath

Is but a suburb of the life elysian, whose portals we call death.

 

Funeral services for Clinton Douglas Morris of Sanitaria Springs [Broome Co., NY], retired railroad man, will be conducted at the Clinton E. Wood Chapel in Windsor at 2 p.m. Saturday.  Mr. Morris died Tuesday night in Binghamton City Hospital after a short illness.  He was 73 years old.  A veteran railroad employee, Mr. Morris worked 46 years for the Ontario & Western and the Delaware & Hudson Railroads as telegrapher and tower man.  He retired March 24, 1938.  He is survived by his widow, Minnie Pomroy Morris of Sanitaria Springs; two daughters, Mrs. Leon Webb of Sanitaria Springs and Mrs. Harry Albert of St. Petersburg, Fla.; one brother George A. Morris of Grand Rapids, Mich.; one sister, Mrs. C.S. Atwell of Smithville Flats; 11 grandchildren and nine great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.  [MHD notation:  Nov. 17, 1942]

Thursday morning, August 28th, at about 2:45, the Angel of Death came silently among us, bearing away to her Home above, after a short illness, Ella S., wife of A.E Morse of Lake View [Erie Co., NY].  The deceased was the daughter of W.A. and Mary A. Cornish.  She was born May 1, 1857, at Coventry [Chenango Co.], N.Y., where she spent the most of her life. September 1, 1869, she was united in marriage to A.E. Morse and became the pound, as well as dutiful, mother of six children, two of whom are deceased.  The living are:  Mrs. Maude E. Morgan of Oxford, Mrs. Myrtle M. Yarnes of Penelope, Mrs. Edith Page of Page Brook and Lynn E. Morse of Itaska.  She leaves to mourn her loss, beside her husband and four children, two brothers, George A. Cornish of Sun City, Kan. and Fred E. Cornish of Coventry, N.Y.; also nine grandchildren.  The funeral was held at the house Sunday, August 31.  Rev. Mr. Rines of Triangle officiated.  The beloved remains were placed in the Sylvan Lawn cemetery at Greene, N.Y [Chenango Co., NY].  [MHD notation:  1913]

Ralph H. Mott, of Union Valley [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], passed away at Bainbridge Hospital, Thursday morning, Oct. 30, following an abdominal operation on Oct. 22.  Ralph Harry Mott was born in Masonville [Delaware Co., NY], Sept. 26, 1903, the only son of Robert and Anna Belle (Culver) Mott.  On May 1, 1924, he was united in marriage to Katherine E. Riley at North Sanford.  Eleven years ago the family moved to Union Valley.  Since that time he has been employed by the American Separator Company and the American Plastics Corporation, of Bainbridge.  Funeral services were held Monday, Nov. 3, at Colwell's Chapel, the Rev. David Dawson, of Beach Lake, Pa., and the Rev. Z. James Hall, of Coventry, officiating.  Burial was in Union Valley Cemetery [West Bainbridge Cemetery].  Pall-bearers were fellow employees;  Maurice McGinnis, Everett Smith, William LeSuer, Carlton Mott, Kenneth Jones and Clarence Smith.  Those who mourn his passing include:  his wife, Katherine; his children: Leon, Charles, Elizabeth, Lillian, Clyde, Eunice and David, at home; Laura Belle, who is being cared for at the Dingman home;  Gerald, whose home is in Hallandale, Fla., with Mr. Mott's sister, Mrs. Leonard Sita.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Nov. 6, 1941]

 

 





Obituaries (Mo, Beman) MHD Collection

 

There is a fresh mound in New Ohio cemetery [Colesville, Broome Co., NY]; the remains of Lena, the oldest daughter of Henry and Ophelia Beman, lie buried there.  The funeral was held Tuesday at the home of the bereaved parents, Rev. D.W. Sweatland officiating.  Six young ladies who were Lena's intimate friends, acted as flower bearers.  They were Maud Pratt, Lilia Moate, Mabel and Jennie Warner, Nellie Paddleford and Angie Holcomb.  The bearers were Will Cook, Alvin Holcomb, Martin Wade, Richard and Smith Holcomb and Henry Baker. It seemed as though she was not dead, but sleeping, as she lay in her beautiful white casket, which was gracefully draped with flowers sent by loving friends as tributes of love and respect.  Lena was a kind and affectionate daughter and a loving friend.  None knew her but to love her.  She was very patient in her last illness and seemed to know that she was near the end of life's journey.  She was sixteen years and eleven months old.  She leaves a father and mother, one brother and one sister who have the sympathy of all.  May the Father above who doeth all things well, help and comfort them in their sad bereavement and help them to remember that it won't be long before we will meet her in the "Beautiful home over there."

Dearest Lena, thou has left us

And our loss we deeply feel.

But 'tis God that has bereft us,

He can all our sorrows heal.

 

Tunnel, N.Y. [Broome Co.]:  George W. Monroe died last night at nine o'clock at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. S.B. Monroe.  His death was the result of pulmonary troubles form which he had been suffering for a long time.  Mr. Monroe was fifty-four years old and had lived here all his life.  He was conscious to the last and died surrounded by his family.  G.W. Monroe was born in the town of Colesville in 1847.  He early entered the employ of the Delaware & Hudson Canal Co., and has served that road in the capacity of assistant civil engineer, telegraph operator and station agent for more than thirty years.  His brother, City Engineer S.E. Monroe of Binghamton, gave him his first lesson in railroad work in the practical part of civil engineering.  Mr. Monroe was well and favorably known by nearly all of the railroad men.  They were his firm friends.  He married Miss Jennie Beardsley, the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. H.F. Beardsley now of Binghamton.  Mrs. Monroe died nearly five years ago, leaving besides her husband, a daughter, Vera, and a son Ray, who are now orphaned indeed by the death of their father.  Mr. Monroe was a man of exceptional business ability and had a wide circle of friends and acquaintances.  His father and mother who survive him, are each ninety-one years old.  The funeral under the direction of Undertaken Cornell of Binghamton, will be held at 12:30 p.m., Thursday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Monroe and the interment will be in Floral Park cemetery at Binghamton [Broome Co., NY].  [MHD notation:  d. 1901]

 

Mrs. Jennie Monroe died at her home May 1st, after an illness of about four weeks' duration.  The funeral was held at her late home Sunday, Rev. D.W. Swetland officiating.  She leaves a husband and two small children to mourn her loss.  They have the sympathy of a host of friends. 

 

Mrs. Mary Monroe, who for many years has been known in this vicinity as Broome county's oldest resident, died last night at 10 o'clock at the age of 105 years and 8 months.  Mrs. Monroe was born in Granby, Conn., on Oct. 7, 1810.  When she was 19 years old she came to Broome county, having lived in Colesville until 14 years ago, when she came to Binghamton to live with her son, S.E. Monroe, of 10 Jay street.  She was the widow of Samuel B. Monroe, who was widely known and highly esteemed throughout the county.  Up to the time of her last illness Mrs. Monroe retained all her faculties, and was unusually well.  A demonstration of her vitality was noticeable in her partial recovery from an accident a few months ago when she sustained a slight injury to her side, notwithstanding her advanced age.  Mrs. Monroe had many friends, who delighted to chat with her, as she was keenly interested in current matters, and retained a memory of the leading events of the century in which she lived.  Besides her son, S.E. Monroe, of 10 Jay street, she is survived by six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.  also by a great-great grandnephew, Stanton M. Harding, and a great-great-great grandniece, Harriet Harding.  The funeral will be held at the home Thursday afternoon at 4 o'clock.  Burial will be made in New Ohio Cemetery [Colesville, Broome Co., NY] Friday morning.  [MHD notation:  June 28, 1916]

 

Samuel Butterfield Monroe, died at his home in Tunnel [Broome Co., NY], at 12:45 Sunday morning.  Mr. Monroe, had he lived until the 10th of August would have been 92 years old.  His death will cause profound sorrow in the hearts of many people who knew him well.  Mr. Monroe moved into Broome county with his parents eighty-two years ago.  They settled in that part of the town of Colesville known as New Ohio.  At that time the immigration from the east to the west was mainly from Connecticut, New Hampshire and Vermont to Ohio and Mr. Monroe's people had really started from Vermont for Ohio, but finding what they believed a desirable settling place in this county they stopped there and the location became known as New Ohio.  Mr. Monroe's father was George W. Monroe who took a prominent part in the early history of Broome county and his mother was Betsy Butterfield Monroe.  He was the fifth in a family of six children and his early boyhood was passed in such pursuits as fell to the lot of the average youth who lived in Broome county when it was almost a wilderness and in place of highways there were only paths marked through the forest by "blazed" trees.  He grew up a sturdy young man of excellent habits and in 1922 married Mary Case, who still survives him.  Mr. Monroe was a member of the Methodist Episcopal church and always took an exceeding interest in all that pertained to the welfare not only of the church to which he belonged but the religious life of the community in which he lived.  He was a man of remarkable physical vigor and enjoyed the distinction of being a central figure in the community.  A severe physical affliction fell upon him about 20 years ago when he was rendered speechless by paralysis of the vocal chords.  from that day he was never able to speak. Though he must have suffered great anguish of mind he bore up bravely and was his same cheerful self, so far as he could be under the circumstances.  For many years Mr. Monroe represented the Delaware and Hudson railroad as agent at Tunnel.  He was a man who commanded the respect of people because he always did that which he believed to be right.  His sons and daughters were:  S.E. Monroe, of Binghamton, and T.S. Monroe, G.W. Monroe and Mrs. Maria Merrick now dead.  The funeral was held Tuesday at noon at the late residence at Tunnel.  Interment in the New Ohio cemetery [Colesville, Broome Co., NY], Undertaker J.A. Kark, of Harpursville had charge of the remains.  [MHD notation:  d. May 1902]

 

Samuel Elisha Monroe, a lifelong resident of this city [Binghamton, Broome Co., NY] and for years prominent in business and municipal affairs, died at his home, 10 Jay street, yesterday afternoon at 3:15 o'clock.  Mr. Monroe excelled as a surveyor and engineer, having been identified with some of the most valuable and important engineering projects of this vicinity.  He was city engineer from 1894 to 1908, among the fruits of his work in this capacity being the Court and Ferry street bridges, the sewer system and numerous other parts of the present municipal system.  During the time of his administration, he suggested the present park system, including the Wall Street and South Side Parks.  Early in his career he gained a reputation as an engineer as an employee of the Delaware & Hudson Railroad Company, which he rendered service of much value.  He was in charge of the project of tunneling Tunnel Hill, north of the city.  He supervised practically all of the first construction work of the D.&H. yards here.  Mr. Monroe had been ill only a week and was thought to have been improving when he succumbed to heart disease yesterday afternoon.  He is survived by four nephews, Rolland G. Monroe, Dwight V. Monroe, W. Ray Monroe and William Merrick, all of New York City, and two nieces, Mrs. Ira L. Wales of Baltimore, Md., and Mrs. George Wilcox of Bainbridge.  The funeral will be held at the home, 10 Jay street, tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock. The body will be taken to Tunnel [Broome Co., NY] for burial.  [Published Sept. 24, 1917]

Marriages (Mi, Mo) MHD Collection

 

Miss Annabelle Milbert became the bride of Howard A. Smith at 2 p.m. April 16.  The Rev. Guy Kinney officiated at Berean Baptist Church, New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY].  The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harris Milbert of Burlington Flats [Otsego Co., NY], is a graduate of Binghamton City Hospital School of Nursing.  Her husband is the son of Harold W. Smith of New Berlin.  The bride wore a cathedral-length gown of white satin and a fingertip veil of illusion.  Her bouquet was of pink sweetheart roses and stephanotis.  Miss Geri Milbert was maid of honor for her sister.  Patricia Smith, the bridegroom's cousin, was flower girl.  Ernest Clemens served as best man.  Ushers were Norman Smith and Charles Milbert, brothers of the bridegroom and bride.  Mr. Smith's brother, Vaughn Smith, was ring bearer.  The couple is living in New Berlin. 

 

Mr. and Mrs. Stiles Millen, of Endicott [Broome Co., NY], announce the marriage of their daughter, Ann Grace, to Robert James Gordon, son of Mrs. Lester Stead.  The double ring ceremony was performed at 8 p.m. July 23, by the Rev. Norman Lawton, pastor of the Port Dickinson Baptist Church.  They were attended by the bride's sister and brother, Mrs. James Kneen and Herbert Millen.  The immediate families of the couple attended.  Mr. and Mrs. Gordon will make their home at 4 Mercereau street, Binghamton [Broome Co., NY].  [MHD notation:  1949]



Miss Ruth M. Vroman, daughter of Mrs. Mary Gross of 25 Orton avenue and Gordon L. Miller, son of Mrs. H.J. Guertin of 236 Main street, were married at the Tabernacle M E. Parsonage by the Rev. Lloyd Duren, this morning at 9 o'clock.  Only the immediate families witnessed the ceremony.  They were attended by Miss Bertha Bunnell and Herman Schering.  The bride wore a tan canton crepe gown and large black picture hat faced with tan.  She wore a corsage bouquet of pink rosebuds.  The maid of honor wore a gown of light brown canton crepe with hat to match.  Her corsage bouquet was of butterfly roses.  A wedding luncheon was served at the home of the bridegroom's mother following the ceremony.  A wedding cake centered the bride's table.  Pink and white asters in crystal bowls were placed at each end of the table and pink favors marked the corners.  Mr. and Mrs. Miller left on a motor trip to Niagara Falls and Canada.  They will live at 118 Helen street.  For traveling the bride wore a black satin dress trimmed with tan, tan hat and black coat. 

Miss Alice Monahan, daughter of Mrs. Grace Monahan, Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], was married to Clifford A. Wearne, son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Wearne, Bainbridge, Saturday at 8 p.m. at the Baptist Church, Bainbridge.  The Rev. Norman Lawton, pastor, performed the double ring ceremony.  The bride, given in marriage by her brother, James Monahan, Bainbridge, wore a white velveray gown with long train, a fingertip veil of nylon and a halo of white daisies.  She carried a bouquet of yellow daisies and white sweet peas.  The maid of honor was Miss Patricia Perry of Devon, Conn., a classmate of the bride.  The bridesmaids were Mrs. James Monahan and Mrs. Milton Simonds, Jr., of Binghamton.  The ring bearer was Billie Monahan, nephew of the bride.  The best man was Leonard Wearne of Blakely, Pa., brother of the bridegroom.  The ushers were Milton Simonds Jr., Fayette Smith and William Butler.  Mrs. Norman Lawton presided at the organ and Miss Bette Bullock of Devon, Conn., sang.  A reception for 75 was held in the church parlors.  The bride is a graduate of Bainbridge Central School and graduated this June from Syracuse University with a B.A Degree.  The bridegroom also graduated from the Bainbridge school and was in the navy for three years.  They will reside in Newark Valley [Tioga Co., NY] where she will teach art in the school there.  Mr. Wearne will enter Ithaca College in September.  The bride was the guest of honor at two prenuptial showers in Bainbridge.  Her going-away suit was of white pique with white accessories and a corsage of red roses. 

Mary Monroe Celebrates 103rd Birthday - 1912

 

Celebrates Her 103d Birthday

Mrs. Mary Monroe Reaches Advanced Age "Fit as Fiddle"

 

Mrs. Mary Monroe, of 10 Jay street, where she lives with her son, S.E. Monroe, happily observed her 103d birthday anniversary yesterday.  "Fit as a Fiddle" was the response of Mr. Monroe, when a Binghamton [Broome Co., NY] Press reporter asked him about him mother's health.  Mrs. Monroe was up at 6 o'clock this morning, and was busy all the morning, welcoming relatives who arrived for the family birthday served at the Monroe residence at noon.  She cut the hugh birthday cake with its 103 lighted candles, and provided much of the life of the merry occasion.  Four generations of Monroes attended the dinner, and the presence of Miss Badger of Conklin, a former neighbor of Mrs. Monroe, who came to the city for the dinner, gave much pleasure to the aged hostess.  This afternoon Mrs. Monroe enjoyed a drive about the city.  [MHD notation:  1912]