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Oh! The Folly of It!

Willard Warner of Ouaquaga Gets Drunk

and Loses Both Hands

 

One of the most pitiful cases of suffering, destitution and life-long prospect of misery, all resulting from alcoholic intoxication, happening in this locality in many a year is that of Willard Warner, a young man living with his wife and two children at Ouaquaga [Broome Co., NY].  We are told that Warner is a son of William Warner of Cascade Valley [Broome Co., NY], and now that misfortune even through his own fault has set its heavy stamp upon the son, the father will not cast him off, but will take him home and care for him.  The now afflicted young man moved to Ouaquaga last fall, occupying a part of Dan Judd's house.  Warner did a little work, at odd spells gathering muskrat and skunk skins.  Winter caught him and his wife and two little children in reduced circumstance, often without necessaries of food and clothing.  Warner had an old gray horse, given him by Charles Manwarren of this town, and on Monday of last week he drove to Greene for the purpose of selling the skins he had accumulated.  He was accompanied by a fellow name Bunt.  The pair drove homeward some time during Tuesday.  A part, or all, of the proceeds of the sale of skins had gone for the purchase of liquid warmth, the day being very cold.  At about 11 o'clock that night they appeared at the home of Myron Phelps, this side of Ouaquaga, evidently being too drunk to notice when they passed Warner's home.  They were afoot and later their horse was found lodged in a fence half a mile up the road.  Frank Phelps let them in the house and asked the trouble.  Warner had lost his cap and gloves and said he was freezing to death. Even then he was too drunk for lucid utterance.  Mr. Phelps looked at his hands and saw that all the fingers were frozen stiff and while.  He gave the man application of kerosene oil, and after working over the man for half an hour bundled him up and started back home with him and Bunt, who seemed in better condition than his partner.  On the road they met Floid Wright and Earl Springsteen, who took Warner in charge and got him to his home.  The next thing was a call for a doctor, but the fingers were so badly frozen that from the first it was hopeless to save them.  They were amputated by Drs. Butler of Harpursville and Armstrong of this place after gangrenous affection had become very pronounced.  In the meantime something had to be done for the sufferer's family, who were entirely unprovided for when he went away.  their immediate wants were looked after by kind neighbors, and later some money was contributed for their relief.  The outlook for these blameless ones is anything but pleasant, for the maiming of the husband and father makes them virtually helpless.  The moral from this dreadful occurrence is plain to any person who can see a brick wall ten feet from his own nose.  One can hardly entertain charity for the hare-brained being who, with a needy family dependent upon him, would touch a drop of liquor.  And we have even less kindly feeling toward the greedy, lawless and vile gin-slinger who would sell or give to such an irresponsible character a drop of liquor--Windsor Standard.  [1906]

Drs. Armstrong and Stillson, of this place, with Dr. Butler, of Harpursville recently operation upon Willard Warner of Ouaquaga, who froze both hands a  short time ago.  They amputated the four fingers of the left hand and two fingers on the right hand.  [Published in Broome Republican, Apr. 7, 1906]

Obituaries (Wa)

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Mrs. Mary Beardsley Warner, wife of Henry Warner died at her home, in North Colesville [Broome Co.,  NY] Sunday afternoon Feb. 5th.  The closing hours of her life witnessed her husband and children gathered at her side.  She had for more than a year been a sufferer from Bright's Disease.  She never gave up to her infirmities, however, until two weeks ago when her symptoms became more alarming.  She had no fear of death.  To her it was but a transition to a more beautiful life, but the wealth of her affection for her family moved her to a longing to be with those she loved and for whom she had always toiled as only a good wife and devoted mother can.  To her, it was the greatest privilege of her earthly existence to be permitted to be always doing something for her family  She glorified the home with the sweetness of her love and her every prayer to God asked that He would  help her to make the example of her life an inspiration for good to her husband and children.  She lived in the filial fear of God.  It was her joy to do His will as she understood that will.  The fulfillment of the promise that "The pure in heart shall see God" is her reward and she strove always to merit it.  She was a member of the M.E. church and had been since a young girl.  She was born in Coventry N.Y. [Chenango Co., NY] 67 years ago.  Her living children are:  Frank Warner of Tunnel, Mrs. Jennie Hayes and Harold Warner of North Colesville and Mrs. Mable Young of Asbury Park, N.J.  She is also survived by twelve grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.  Of her father's family, she is survived by two sisters and three brothers.  [MHD notation:  d.

 

"Well done of God, to halve the log,

And give her all the sweetness:

To us, the empty room and cot:

To her, the heaven's completeness.

To us, this grave; to her, the vows,

The mystic palm-tree spring in:

To us, the silence in the house,

To her, the choral singing.

For her, to gladden in God's view:

For us, to hope and bear on.

Grow Lily, in thy garden new,

Beside the Rose of Sharon." 

                                                                                                    ---Browning

 

Mrs. Pearl Foster Warner of Tunnel [Broome Co., NY] died Monday in Miami,  Fla.  She is survived by her husband, Frank; two daughters, Mrs. Elmer Hakes and Mrs. Marguerite Holcomb, all of Tunnel; a son, Foster of Miami, Fla.; a sister, Miss Ethel Doolittle of Oneonta; and several grandchildren.  The body will arrive in Binghamton Wednesday evening, and will be taken to the Hopler and Georgia Funeral Home, 483 Chenango Street.  Funeral arrangements will be made later.  [Feb. 1947]

WARNER--The funeral of Pearl Foster Warner will be held at the Hopler & Georgia Funeral Home 483 Chenango St., Friday at 2 p.m.  The Rev. Mr. Hollenbark will officiate.  Burial will be in Tunnel Cemetery [Broome Co., NY]  [published in Binghamton Press, Feb. 13, 1947]

Walter E. Warner, 78, of Chenango Forks [Broome Co., NY], died Friday night.  He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Ellen Warner; a son, Robert Warner, both of Chenango Forks; five daughters, Mrs. Fred Rittenburg, Mrs. Layton Perkins and Mrs. Joseph Wiktorek, all of Chenango Forks, Mrs. Flora Miner of Sidney and Mrs. Harold Begeal of Deposit; 12 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Lera Barners of Birmingham, Ala., several nieces and nephews.  The body was removed to the Harry R. Rogers Funeral Home, Greene [Chenango Co., NY].  [MHD notation:  Dec. 9, 1955]

Sammie I. Warner, 62 died at his home in Chenango Forks [Broome Co., NY] this morning.  He is survived by his wife, Mary; a brother, Walter Warner; a sister, Mrs. James Ingraham, all of Chenango Forks, and a sister Mrs. Rex Cummings of Chester, Pa.  [MHD notation:  d. 1943]

C. Raymond Wasson, son of Mr. and Mrs. C.D. Wasson of Nineveh [Broome Co., NY], was drowned in the Susquehanna river at Union, on Sunday afternoon, July 2d.  His age was 27 years and had resided in Union several years.  His wife was Miss Della Shaver, daughter of the late George Shaver, the family residing in Harpursville [Broome Co., NY] for a number of years.  Mr. Wasson at the time of the sad accident was accompanied by a friend, William Furry of Detroit, Mich.  At this time the wives of the two men were enjoying a boat ride on the river.  The wife was prostrated by the sudden death of her husband which necessitated the attendance of a physician.  Mr. Wasson's father, who has been in poor health for a long time, also required the service of a physician the shock was so great.  The funeral was held from his late home at Union on Wednesday, July 5th, the Rev. G.M. Bell officiating.  The remains were brought to the Harpursville station and the burial was in the Nineveh cemetery.  The deceased is survived by the wife, his parents, a sister, Mrs. Leo Pixley of East Windsor, a brother, Arthur, at Nineveh, two uncles, A.A. Mudge of Harpursville and Morris J. Mudge of Afton.  [MHD notation:  d. 1911]

Card of Thanks:  We wish to thank the friends who furnished flowers and assisted during the illness and death of our aunt, Mrs. Mary Waters.  Arthur Fowler and Family, Mr. and Mrs. Hibbard Wedge, Mrs. Nina Fowler.  [MHD notation:  Feb. 1931]

Marriage (Wadsworth)

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Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Wadsworth of East Syracuse, N.Y. [Onondaga Co., NY] have announced the marriage of their daughter, Elaine Mettie, to Ward Atherton Merrell, Sergeant in the U.S. Army, on Saturday, August 5th at Coral Gables Fla.  The ceremony was performed in the chapel of the Miami Biltmore regional Station Hospital by Major Taggart, Chaplain in the U.S. Army.  The couple were attended by Mr. and Mrs. Carl Petrie.  Mr. Petrie is a fraternity brother of the groom.  The bride wore an oyster shell jersey street gown with blue accessories and carried a bouquet of orange blossoms.  The matron of honor was dressed in a shell pink crepe gown and wore a corsage of pink roses.  The bride's mother, Mrs. Alvin Wadsworth and the groom's sister, Miss Mildred Merrell of Afton attended the wedding. Sgt. and Mrs. Merrell are both graduates of Cortland State Teachers' College.  Following a short honeymoon, the bride and groom will reside at Coral Gables.  [MHD notation:  1944]

Obituaries (Wa)

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Margaret C. Wade, 72, of State Street, Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], died at her home Tuesday evening.  She is survived by two aunts, Mrs. Charles Holmes and Mrs. Nellie Griffin, both of Oxford; several cousins.  The body was removed to the Seymour funeral Home, Oxford, where the funeral will be held Friday at 2 p.m.  The Rev. J. Leonard Raker will officiate.  Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery [Oxford, NY].  Friends may call at the funeral home this evening.  [MHD notation:  Sept. 11, 1960]

 

Died, at the home of his son, Albert, Tunnel East End [Broome Co., NY], on Saturday afternoon, June 17th, A.J. Walling, aged 74 years.  The funeral was held form the home Tuesday 2:00 p.m. Rev. D.W. Swetland officiating, Rev. V.M. Segers of Endicott, assisting.  Burial in New Ohio cemetery [Colesville, Broome Co., NY].  J.A. Kark & Son undertakers.  [MHD notation:  d. 1911]

 

Dr. John B. Walling, 76 years old, died at 4;45 o'clock Thursday morning at his home, 127 Main Street.  He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Minerva Cook and Mrs. Mary O'Dell, both of Sanitaria Springs; two sisters, Mrs. Irving Bolton of Oneonta and Mrs. Iva Johnson of Binghamton, and several nieces and nephews.  Service at the Marvin Fred Kelley Funeral Home, 119 Oak Street, Saturday at 1 p.m.  The Rev. Chrisenberry A. Ritchie will officiate.  Burial in Burlington, N.Y. [Otsego Co.]  [MHD notation:  Nov. 18, 1943]

 

Funeral services for Mrs. Lois Walling were held yesterday morning at 11 o'clock from the Bookhout funeral home, 357 Main street, and interment was made in the family plot of the cemetery at Coventry [Chenango Co., NY].  Rev. Louis H. Losch of the Main Street Baptist church officiated in the absence of Mrs. Walling's pastor, Rev. Herbert F. Randolph, of the First Methodist church, who was recently transferred to the Central Methodist church at Wilkes Barre, Pa.  The bearers were Donald H. Grant, Emerson A. Goodrich, Charles W. Halcott and Frank McFee, Jr., of Oneonta, J.W. McCullough of Sidney and R.V. Eaton of Binghamton.  Among the many floral tributes were pieces from the following organizations:  three groups of neighbors, American Legion auxiliary, Sunshine class, Main Street Baptist church, Musicians union, employees of Utter's Electric shop, and sixth division, Ladies' Aid society, First Methodist church....[MHD notation:  April 11, 1930]

 

The funeral of Mrs. Martha M. Walling will be held at 2 o'clock Monday afternoon at the M.E. church in Tunnel.  The Rev. Tracey Webster will officiate.  Burial will be in New Ohio cemetery [Colesville, Broome Co., NY].  Arrangements by Harry R. Rogers, Greene.  [MHD notation:  d. 1939]

 

Mrs. Carrie B. Warner, age 86, of Afton [Chenango Co., NY], died at The Hospital, Sidney, Monday evening, after a short illness.  She is survived by her husband, Guy J. Warner of Afton; one grandson Leslie A. Wenn, Jr., of Binghamton, two great-grandsons, David and Andrew Wenn, both of Binghamton; one brother, V.J. Eldred of Bainbridge; and several nieces and nephews.  The body was removed to the Karschner Funeral Home where funeral and committal services were held Wednesday at 11 a.m.  Rev. William Watson officiated.  Burial will be in Glenwood Cemetery, Afton.  [MHD notation:  Dec. 7, 1959]

 

The funeral of Charles C. Warner was held yesterday at his late residence in Port Dickinson [Broome Co., NY].  The death of Mr. Warner removes a lifelong and honored citizen of that village.  He came there many years ago and entered in business with the late Nelson G. Stowe, inventor of the flexible shaft, afterwards building and conducting the Stowe Manufacturing Co. on State street, from which he retired from active business life several years ago.  In life, Mr. Warner was generous to a great degree, with a heart of kindness and good cheer.  The Rev. Dr. L.M.S. Haynes conducted the services at the home, the pallbearers being nephews and brothers-in-law. Malta Commandery, K.T., conducted the services at the grave.  He was also a Red Man.  [MHD notation:  d. April 1912]

 

Frank J. Warner, 76, of Windsor RD2 [Broome Co., NY], died at 3:30 a.m. Friday at Binghamton City Hospital.  He is survived by a son, Foster Warner of Miami, Fla.; two daughters, Mrs. Vera Hicks of Tunnel and Mrs. Margarete Holcomb of Windsor RD2; a brother, Harold of Binghamton; a sister, Mrs. Mabel Young of Asbury Park, N.J.; several grandchildren, nieces and nephews.  The body was removed to the Hopler and Georgia Funeral Home, 483 Chenango Street where friends may call Saturday and Sunday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m.  Funeral arrangements will be made later.  [MHD notation:  d. 1950]

WARNER--The funeral of Frank J. Warner will be held at Hopler & Georgia Funeral Home, 483 Chenango St. Monday at 2:30 p.m.  The Rev. Frank V. Thomas will officiate.  Burial will be in Tunnel, N.Y.  [Broome Co., NY].  [published in Binghamton Press, June 24, 1950]

George J. Warner died suddenly at his home in Binghamton [Broome Co., NY] Oct. 2.  He is survived by one son, Guy J. Warner, of Afton; two brothers, Charles Warner of Tunnel and Henry Warner of North Colesville; also one sister, Mrs. S.D. Cook of Tunnel.  [MHD notation:  d. 1913]

Mrs. Helen H. Warner, 43, of 104 Crocker Ave., Johnson City [Broome Co., NY], died Tuesday morning at the Binghamton City Hospital.  She is survived by two daughters, Beverly and Marilyn Joy Warner; a son, Norman F. Warner, all of Johnson City; her father, Andrew R. Hurlburt of Harpursville; two brothers, Rockwell A. Hurlburt of Elmira, and Ivan Hurlburt of Tunnel, also several nieces and nephews.  She was a member of the Boulevard Methodist Church.  The body was removed to the Ernest H. Parsons Funeral Home, 71 Main St., where friends may call today from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 pm.  [published Binghamton Press, June 18, 1947]

The funeral of Mrs. Jeanette Warner, wife of George J. Warner, who died at her home, 16 Virgil street, Monday, was held this afternoon at 1 o'clock at the home.  Rev. J.B. Sweet officiated.  Burial was in Chenango Valley cemetery [Binghamton, Broome Co., NY].  [MHD notation:  d. June 1913]

Miscellaneous

 

 Bainbridge Farm House Raided by State Police

Barrel of Home Brew Secured and John Binnco is Arrested

and Held for Grand Jury

Norwich Sun, June 29, 1921

 

State troopers raided a farm house three miles from Bainbridge village yesterday afternoon, securing a barrel of home brew which tested four per cent.  John Binnco, occupant of the house, was arrested on the charge of having intoxicating liquor in his possession.  He was held to await action of the grand jury, bail in the sum of $500 being fixed.  The raid on Binnco's house was made by Capt. Fox of the state police having headquarters at Sidney and was participated in by Troopers Roche and Warner, after a search and seizure warrant had been issued by County Judge James Hill.  Purchasers of the home brew which Binnco is alleged to have sold furnished evidence for the raid by the state troopers.  Four raids outside of Binghamton were conducted yesterday by the same party of troopers.  All were within the town of Kirkwood.  The places raided were the Woodkirk Inn, Kirkwood house, an Italian restaurant, and the farm house of James Scott.  About 10 gallons of liquor were obtained from all four places.

Marriages (Van Valkenburg)

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At Four o'clock Thursday afternoon June 15, at the First Baptist church in Afton, N.Y. [Chenango Co.], Miss Lena Van Valkenburg of Afton [daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L.D. Van Valkenburg], became the bride of Heber O. Van Gilder Jr., son of Rev. Dr. and Mrs. Heber O. Van Gilder Sr., of Portsmouth, Ohio.  Dr. Van Gilder officiated at the wedding ceremony.  Preceding the service a half hour of organ music was played by Mrs. Lucille Ostrom of Ithaca, N.Y., Walter Bridges of Thompson, Pa., sang two solos, "I Love You Truly" and "Together Life's Pathway We Tread."  The open Bible was banked with palms, ferns and baskets of flowers in keeping with the summer season and the aisles were marked with white ribbons.  Miss Martha Van Gilder, the bridegroom's sister, was maid of honor and Donald Zeimer of Austin, Minn., was best man.  The bridesmaids were Mrs. Barbara Webster of Afton, Miss Nancy Sweet of Syracuse, Miss Frances Stone of Harpursville and Miss Mary Sands of Afton.  Ushers were Lloyd Button of Waterloo, Iowa, Jack Nitengale of Flint, Mich., John Allen of Ithaca and Paul Bustrum of Frenso, Calif.  The young men, all students from the Baptist Seminary in Johnson City, wore striped trousers.  The maid of honor and other attendants wore gowns of pastel shades, all fashioned along princess lines with the tight bodice and full skirts.  Miss Van Gilder's gown had a square neckline and the others a V-neckline.  All carried bouquets of snap dragons tied with tulle to match their gowns.  Miss Van Gilder was in peach, Mrs. Webster in Yellow, Miss Sweet in aqua, Miss Stone in pink and Miss Sands in pale blue.  The bride was given in marriage by her father.  She chose a princess style gown of lace ninon voile.  The dress had the sweetheart neckline and long sleeves ending in points over the hands.  Her white three-tiered veil fell from a halo into a long train.  Miss Van Valkenburg carried a white Bible and a corsage of carnations with carnations cascading from white ribbons.  She later wore the corsage with her going away attire.  At the close of the ceremony Dr. Van Gilder gave a dedicatory service and Mr. Bridges sang a solo.  A reception for about 100 guests was held in the church parlors.  Mrs. Van Valkenburg wore a powder blue crepe dress with white accessories and the bridegroom's mother chose a beige net and crepe afternoon dress with black accessories.  Both mothers wore corsages of Talisman roses.  Following their wedding trip to Niagara Falls, the couple went to Lake Ontario where Rev. Van Gilder Jr. will have charge of the Niagara Bible conference.  Rev. Van Gilder Jr., is a graduate of Portsmouth High School and his bride graduated form Afton High School.  Both were graduated from the Baptist Bible Seminary in Johnson City, May 29.  [MHD notation:  1944]

Obituaries (U, V)

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The Rev. George N. Underwood, 76, died at 12:30 p.m. Saturday at his home in McClure [Broome Co., NY].  He is survived by his wife, May; a daughter, the Rev. Ruth Underwood of McClure; two sons, George of Bridgeport, Conn., and Frank of Torrington, Conn.;  three brothers, Thomas and Walter, both of Binghamton, and Harry of Washington, D.C.; two grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.  The body was removed to the Kays and Guy Funeral Home in Deposit, where friends are invited to call until Tuesday at 11 a.m., when the body will be taken to Binghamton [Broome Co., NY].  [MHD notation:  Oct. 4, 1947]

The body of Sair Utter was brought to New Ohio Cemetery [Colesville, Broome Co., NY] for burial Thursday December 26th from New Berlin N.Y. [Chenango Co., NY] where he had been living with his daughter, Mrs. Clifford Tarbox, since the death of his wife, Emma, several years ago.  Mr. and Mrs. Utter formerly lived where P.N. Schult now lives.  [MHD notation:  d. 1935]

Mrs. Elizabeth Vail, wife of Clarence Vail, well-known Afton farmer, died Friday, April 8, 1938, at her home northeast of Afton [Chenango Co., NY] after a long illness.  Besides her husband, she is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Gerald Sullivan and Mrs. Clinton Conklin, both of Binghamton; one son, Carroll Vail, of Afton; and three grandchildren, Janet and Peter Vail, of Afton and Jo-Ann Conklin of Binghamton.  The funeral was held at 2:30 o'clock Sunday afternoon at the home, with Rev. Clifford E. Webb of the First Presbyterian Church of Afton, officiating.  Monday, the body was taken to Cairo, N.Y. [Greene Co.], where interment was made.

Chauncey Vandewalker, life long resident of Bennettsville [Chenango Co., NY], died of a cerebral hemorrhage, Friday, January 19.  Born March 26, 1863, at Bennettsville, he was the son of William and Pollyanne Vandewalker.  The survivors are four sisters, Mrs. Emma Cross, Triangle; Mrs. Estella Ray, West Bainbridge; Mrs. Ada Whyman, Unadilla, and Mrs. Pauline Rae, Johnson City; one brother, Hiram Vandewalker, of Pennsylvania.  The Funeral was held at the Colwell Funeral Chapel, Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock, with the Rev. R. Lewis Johnson officiating.  The body was placed in the vault and burial will take place in the Bennettsville Cemetery in the Spring.  [MHD notation:  d. 1940]

Llewellyn D. VanValkenburg, 65, of Afton [Chenango Co., NY] died at 1:40 a.m. today at his home, after a long illness.  He is survived by his wife, Goldie Mae VanValkenburg of Afton; a daughter, Mrs. Lena VanGilder of Indianapolis, Ind.; a son, George A. VanValkenburg of Cleveland; four sisters, Mrs. May Cleveland and Mrs. Virgie Tobey, both of Harpursville, Mrs. Grace Keach of Frankfurt, N.Y., and Mrs. Cora Hickox of Deland, Fla.; a brother, Earl VanValkenburg of Binghamton; a granddaughter, three grandsons, several nieces and nephews.  He was a member of the Afton Baptist Church for several years.  The body was moved to the Karschner Funeral Home Afton, where friends may call Friday from 7 to 9 p.m.  [MHD notation:  Oct. 16, 1957]

Afton [Chenango Co., NY]:  Funeral services for Raymond J. Verguson, 81, of Afton, will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, November 19th, at the Karschner Funeral Home, Afton, with burial in Glenwood Cemetery [Afton, NY].  Mr. Verguson died in the Bainbridge Hospital on Tuesday morning following a long illness.  He is survived by a niece, Mrs. Grace Williams of Johnson City; a grand-niece, Mrs. Dorothy Butts of Windsor; a grand-nephew, Clinton Skinner of Hollywood, Florida; also several cousins.  [MHD notation:  Nov.  17, 1953]

Mrs. Nancy Villecco, of Tunnel [Broome Co., NY], 55, died at the Binghamton City Hospital Thursday morning.  She is survived by six sons, Joseph, Louis and Frank of Tunnel, Anthony of Sidney, William and Dominick who are with the armed services overseas; six daughters, Mrs. Charles Mattucci, Mrs. Harry McKnight, Mary Congetta and Lucille Villecco, all of Tunnel, and Mrs. Ward Palmiter of Bath; 12 grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Frank Costello of Binghamton, and a brother, Joseph Mattias of Italy.  [MHD notation:  Oct. 2, 1943]

Vito Villecco, 68 years old, of Tunnel [Broome Co., NY], died Monday morning in Lourdes Hospital.  He is survived by his widow, Nancy; six sons, Anthony Villecco of Nineveh, Joseph, William, Lewis, Frank and Dominick Villecco, all of Tunnel; six daughters, Mrs. Ward Palmitier of Elmira, Mrs. Charles Martucci, Mrs. Josephine Sealone and the Misses Mary, Concetta and Lucille Villecco, all of Tunnel; a brother, Joseph Villecco of Taylor, N.Y.; two sisters, Mrs. Alfonzo Esposito of Syracuse and Mrs. Mary Striano of New York city, and six grandchildren.  The funeral was held at 9 o'clock Thursday morning at the home in Tunnel and at 10 o'clock, Standard Time, at St. Catherine's Church, Hillcrest. The Rev. John P. Phelan officiated.  Burial was made in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Nineveh [Broome Co., NY].  [MHD notation:  Aug. 20, 1939]

Greene [Chenango Co., NY]:  The Rev. C.C. Vrooman, retired member of Wyoming Conference of the Methodist Church, died at his home in Greene Saturday night at 10:45 o'clock after an illness of about six months.  Mr. Vrooman was born in Roxbury, Delaware County, on June 13, 1860, the son of Alvin A. and Jane Vrooman.  When he was 17 he moved to Hobart where he worked with his father one year at the shoemaker's trade.  At 18 he began teaching school and continued four years, teaching winters and working on a farm summers.  In September, 1887, he received a local preacher's license from the Oneonta Church and in October was sent as supply to the Hartwick charge.  In 1888 he united with the Wyoming Conference.  On June 13, 1888, he married Miss Harriet Stickles of Oneonta who died Dec. 8, 1927.  In 1928 he married Miss Mildred B. Jacobs of Greene.  His pastoral record is as follows:  1888-89 Wells Bridge; 1890-92 McClure; 1893-94 Westford; 1895-97 Lanesboro; 1898-1902 Maine; 1903-06 Guilford; 1907-12 Marathon; 1913-17 Greene.  Besides his wife, Mildred, he is survived by two children by his former marriage, Harold R. Vrooman of Waterloo and Mrs. E.O. Barrows of Greene; three nephews Harry Vrooman of Hobart and Bertram Vrooman of Fisherville, Mass., and Ed Vrooman of Columbus, Ohio; two nieces, Bessie Vrooman of Hobart and Mrs. Paul Briggs of Greely, Colo.; a grandson, Frederic Vrooman of Waterloo.  Funeral services will be held at the Harry R. Rogers Funeral Home, Greene, Tuesday at 2:30 p.m.  The Rev. Robert A. Stall, pastor of the Methodist church will officiate.  Burial will be in Sylvan Lawn Cemetery [Greene, NY].  [MHD notation:  Nov. 1945]





Obituaries (St, Su, Sw, Te)

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Nelson A. Stoddard, 54, of Chenango Forks [Broome Co., NY], died suddenly Wednesday night at the Binghamton City Hospital.  He is survived by an uncle, Ora Gross, of Unadilla, and an aunt, Mrs. Sumner Johnson, of Chenango Forks.  The Rogers Funeral Home, 21 North Chenango Street, Greene, where friends may call.  [MHD notation:  Nov. 29, 1944]

 

Clark Surdam died at his late home Saturday evening.  The deceased had suffered for a long time with a rheumatic trouble.  Mr. Surdam was thirty-seven years of age.  He leaves a sister and a brother to mourn his loss.  The funeral occurred yesterday at 10 o'clock, burial at Greene [Chenango Co., NY].  Rev. J.W. Keeler officiated.

Clark Surdam died at his home Saturday evening after a long and painful illness.  Rev. J.W. Keeler conducted the funeral service Tuesday at 10 a.m.  Burial at Greene [Chenango Co., NY].  [Broome Republican, April 14, 1892]

 

Anthony Sweet, 81, of the Town of Afton [Chenango Co., NY], died at the Bainbridge Hospital Jan. 11, where he had been a patient for more than a year.  Funeral services were held Jan. 14 at the Fisher Funeral Home in Bainbridge, with the Rev. C.J. Klinetob, of Afton, officiating.  Burial was in German Four Corner's Cemetery, Town of German [Chenango Co., NY].  [MHD notation:  d. 1953]

 

Anthony D. Sweet, 81 of Afton [Chenango Co., NY] died Sunday afternoon at Bainbridge Hospital.  He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Carifern Lee of Homer; two step daughters, Mrs. Venice Hollenbeck of Endicott, and Mrs. Gladys Yandow of Cortland; two grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; one brother, Charles Sweet of Hollenbeck, Pa.; several nieces and nephews.  The body was moved to the Fisher Memorial Chapel, 68 North Main Street, Bainbridge, where friends may call.  [MHD notation:  Jan. 11, 1953]

 

Frank Sweet, aged 79, died at the home of Mrs. Bertha DeLamarter where he was being cared for, Thursday, October 7.  Mr. Sweet was born in New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY] but had lived in Greene [Chenango Co., NY] for the last 50 years.  For about 20 years he had made his home with his sister in Greene village.  About four weeks ago, Mr. Sweet underwent an operation for hernia at the Turner Hospital in Greene.  Funeral services were held in the Harry R. Rogers' Funeral Home, Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock, Dr. A.A. Bresee of Zion Episcopal Church officiating.  Burial was made in Sylvan Lawn Cemetery [Greene, NY].  Mr. Sweet is survived by one sister, Mrs. M.W. Wheeler, of Greene and one niece, Mrs. Jessie Corles, of Philadelphia, Pa.  [MHD notation:  d. 1937]

 

Daniel Webster Swetland, died at Nineveh [Broome Co., NY] Sunday Mar. 18, aged 76 years.  Funeral will be held from the New Ohio church today.  Burial at North Fenton [Broome Co., NY].  He is survived by two sons.  Mr. Swetland was a retired Methodist minister.  [MHD notation:  d. 1917]

Charles M. Teachout Passes Away Here.  Had Spent Entire Life in Town of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY]  Charles M. Teachout, 79 died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Harry L. Perry, East Side, Saturday, Dec. 13 after a prolonged illness.  Mr. Teachout, who was a violinist and clarinetist, was a great lover of music.  For many years he was the leader of Teachout's concert orchestra and a member of the Bainbridge band.  His entire life was spent in the Town of Bainbridge where he followed the painter's trade.  He was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church.  Born in Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], April 15, 1862, he was the son of Ira and Louisa Teachout.  On Nov. 19, 1884, Mr. Teachout was united in marriage to Miss Jennie Aylesworth, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Aylesworth, of West Bainbridge.  The deceased is survived by his widow, a daughter, Mrs. Harry L. Perry; a brother, William Teachout, and a grandson, Leon Perry,  all of Bainbridge; and several nieces and nephews.  The funeral was held on Tuesday at 2 o'clock at Colwell's Chapel with the Rev. Paul Hulslander officiating.  The pall-bearers were John L. Sipple, Leon Musson, Vernon Eldred, Coe Marks, Arthur Zeh and Paul Finch.  Interment was in Greenlawn Cemetery [Bainbridge].  [published in The Bainbridge News and Bainbridge Republican, Dec. 25, 1941]

Services Held for Perry W. Teachout, Nov. 22.  Former Employee of Railway Mail Service; a Very Talented Musician.  Perry Walter Teachout passed away at his home, 41 Greenlawn avenue, Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], Thursday evening, Nov. 18.  Mr. Teachout was born in Coventry [Chenango Co., NY] on Mar. 7, 1886, the son of the late William Teachout and Georgia (Olendorf) Teachout.  When he was two years old, the family moved to Bainbridge.  Mr. Teachout was graduated from Bainbridge High School with the Class of 1902 and was a graduate of the New York School of Photography.  He was a rural mail carrier for several years following and later he worked for the American Railway Express in Worcester, Whitehall, Walton and Sidney.  He then went into the Railway Mail Service in New York City, Albany and Binghamton continuing in this field until his health failed about five years ago. He had been confined to his home since June of this year.  Mr. Teachout was a fine musician, having played with Teachout's Band and Orchestra for years, and later played in bands and orchestras in Oneonta, Binghamton, Albany and New York City.  He was a member of Susquehanna Lodge No. 167 F.&A.M. Bainbridge.  Surviving are his wife, Mrs Arta Teachout; a daughter, Mrs. Joseph Wright; his mother, Mrs. William Teachout, and his aunt, Miss Hattie Olendorf, all of Bainbridge, and several cousins.  Funeral services were held on Monday, Nov. 22, at 2 p.m. at the Harold Sherman Funeral Chapel, the Rev. C. Duane Butler officiating.  Pall-bearers were Delavan Lord, Harold Payne, Elliott Prince and Lester Stead.  Burial was in the family plot in Greenlawn Cemetery [Bainbridge, NY].  [Published in The Bainbridge News and Bainbridge Republican, Dec. 2, 1948]

Bainbridge High School

 Bainbridge, Chen. Co., NY

 

Extracts from School Brochure of 1898-'99

 

Board of Trustees

C.M. Priest (President)

H.W. Whitman

S.J. Hollenbeck (Secretary)

D.L. Taylor

O.L. Crumb

W.B. Matterson

George I. Skinner

George A. Ives

C.J. Keeler

Ralph W. Kirby (Treasurer)

 

Faculty

Fred W. Crumb, A.M.          Principal

Helena S. Curtiss, Pd. B.      Preceptress

Arlie E. Marsh                      Grammar Department

Gertrude Weller                    Intermediate Department

Isabell Ireland                       A Primary

Mabel S. Warren                   B Primary

Maud A. Mosher                   Assistant

Frank Y. Humphrey              Janitor

 

Bainbridge

Bainbridge village, situated upon the west side of the beautiful and historic Susquehanna, in one of the pleasantest and most charming of its many umbrageous dales, is widely known for the enterprising, active and genial character of its people; its industrial, religious, moral and social institutions, good pure air and water, and the general healthfulness of the climate.  The death rate has been lower than in any of the surrounding villages for several years past, and the community less visited by sickness, especially epidemic diseases.  This is owning in part, no doubt, to favorable situation, but in the main to the care of the people and the vigilance of the Board of Health in providing for public safety. 

 

The manufacturing interests are of the highest character, and give employment to a large number of people--Bainbridge enjoying the reputation of having fewer idle men than any other village of the same population in Central New York.  What can be a better object lesson of industry, thrift and enterprise, or more inspiring to a young man than this?  Surrounded by industry and intelligence, they catch the spirit of activity and are urged forward to the highest achievements in their studies.

 

Among the various associations are four churches, well attended and sustained, the citizens being a peculiarly church going people.  The Woman's Christian Temperance Union is in a thriving condition, with Y's attached, and the latter's weekly meetings are of special interest to the young ladies, not only furnishing them a means of moral instruction, but brings them into social intercourse and companionship with each other.

 

Bainbridge is also noted for its sobriety and freedom from places of vice, there not being a single saloon in the village.  This in a community where several hundred men are employed in its workshops is something to be proud of, and we challenge its equal.  Attempts have been made time and again to open a saloon in the village, but all have been short lived, the moral status of the citizens being above their support.  Young men are therefore freed from temptations and evil companionship, which so often beset their pathway in other localities. 

 

Communication with the outside world is facilitated by the Delaware & Hudson railroad, trains passing almost hourly through the village, east and west.  Connection is also made by stage to all other points, thus affording nearby students an opportunity to spend their Saturday holiday and the Sabbath at their homes, if they so desire.

 

The school building is a magnificent two story brick building with basement--the pride of the village.  It has been constructed and arranged on strictly sanitary principle, special attention being given to heating and ventilation.  The desks and seats are arranged for comfort and ease, and pupils are not kept in a cramped position to the detriment of health and form.  It is well supplied with all the appurtenances necessary for first class work, including among other things complete sets of blackboards, maps, charts and globes, as well as a fine collection of geological and mineralogical specimens, and cabinet of fossil remains.

 

The Board of Education has spared no pains to make the school as complete as any institution of the kind in the state, and to this end great pains have been taken in the selection of teachers, no person being retained who has proved inefficient.

 

Directions to Pupils

Pupils shall not gather on school grounds on days when school is not in session nor more than one-half hour before the opening of school in the morning or at noon during school days.  They shall not linger in the building or on the grounds after dismissal at night without permission.

 

They shall not collect about the entrance of the building nor run or talk loud in the halls.  They shall not enter rooms other than their own without permission from their teacher or principal.

 

Tardiness, etc.:  Pupils not in the building at the close of the ring of the last bell will be considered tardy.  Pupils entering their rooms before the ringing of the last bell will remain quiet and orderly.

 

Classes, etc.:  They shall enter such departments and pursue such studies as the principal may direct.  They shall at once provide themselves with such books as their classes require, and shall occupy such seats and place in wardrobe as their teacher may appoint.

 

Deportment:  They shall be diligent in their studies, kind and obliging to each other, cleanly in person and dress, decorous in deportment and free from all contagious diseases.

 

Bad Habits:  They shall not bring to school books, periodicals or papers foreign to the purpose of study, nor while on the school grounds use profane or vulgar language, or tobacco in any form, or have firearms in their possession.

 

Injury to Property:  They shall not cut, mark, or injure in any manner any part of the buildings, furniture, fence or other property belonging to the school.  Any damage done in violation of this rule shall at once be made good in repairs or money by the one doing the damage or his right ot the privileges to the school shall be forfeited.



 

Regularity of Attendance:  Pupils shall enter school at the beginning of the term and continue in regular attendance, and they may be required to make up any lesson or examination lost through absence or tardiness before entering their classes.  If this is not done within a reasonable time, or if for any reason they fall greatly behind their classes, they may, at the discretion of their teacher and principal, be assigned to a lower grade or class.

 

Excuses:  In case of absence or tardiness pupils must have a written excuse or personnel request from the parent or guardian, and for the dismissal before the close of school a written excuse signed by parent or guardian stating the hour, or in case of non-resident students, by the principal.  A valid excuse must be dated and state that the absence or tardiness was necessary and be signed by a parent or guardian. 

 

Rates of Tuition

Tuition per term of twenty weeks

 

Primary Department                                                     $4.50

Intermediate Department                                                6.00

Grammar Department                                                     6.50

Academic

   Common Branches                                                       9.00

   Higher English and Mathematics                                10.00

   Ancient and Modern Languages                                  12.00



 



Obituaries (St)

 MHD Collection

 

Lucinda Furman, wife of Charles P. Stevens, died at her home on Church street, Otego [Otsego Co., NY], on Saturday morning about 10:30 o'clock, of an affection of the heart.  She had been in poor health for some time and was taken suddenly worse early Tuesday morning, when her physician was summoned.  A consultation of doctors was had later but medical skill and tender nursing could not avail, and she passed peacefully away.  She was born in the town of Morris, N.Y., April 11th, 1852, and was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. James Furman.  In her girlhood days she moved to Harpursville [Broome Co., NY] and was married to Charles P. Stevens Sept. 8th, 1869.  About three years ago they moved to Otego.  For many years Mrs. Stevens had been a constant and devout member of the Baptist church, and the church and community have sustained a great loss in the death of this estimable woman.  She is survived by her husband who, for a number of years, has been a great sufferer and is much of the time confined to his bed; one daughter, Mrs. Tilley Blakely, of Otego, and one son, Charles Guy Stevens of Passaic, N.J., and two granddaughters, Misses Ruth and Miriam Blakely, who have the sympathy of their many friends in the loss they have sustained.  The funeral was held at the home Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Revs. W.H. Alger and W.H. Thompson officiating.  The interment was made in Evergreen cemetery at that place.  [MHD notation:  March 1912]

 

Mrs. Grace Green Stevens was born in Afton [Chenango Co., NY] July 17th, 1898, and has spent her entire life in this place of her birth.  She was a graduate of the Afton High School and of the Oneonta Normal.  During the World War she served on the War Trade Board in Washington, D.C.  She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary.  On January 7th, 1921, she married Frederick J. Stevens, in Brooklyn, N.Y.  Her only child is a son, Richard J. Stevens.  She is survived by her husband, son and parents, Mr. and Mrs. Orrin J. Green, lifelong residents of Afton.  Mrs. Stevens had been in usual good health until about three weeks ago when she was taken seriously ill.  She was removed to Binghamton and died at the home of F.J. Stevens, Sr., Sunday morning one thirty o'clock, September 13.  The remains was brought to her parents' home in Afton where a brief service was held Tuesday at 1:30 p.m., then were taken to the Methodist Episcopal Church where the funeral was conducted by the pastor, Rev. W.D. Lathrop, assisted by the Rev. Harry J. Rines, pastor of the Ogden Methodist Episcopal Church of Binghamton.  The "Beautiful Isle of Somewhere" was rendered as a solo by George L. Chamberlain, and "Nearer My God to Thee" by a quartet composed of John Dimorier, George Chamberlain, Mrs. Harry Carr and Mrs. Harry Horton.  The large audience present bore tribute to the high esteem in which the deceased was held.  The floral tributes were unusually beautiful and abundant.  Mrs. Stevens was a devoted and loving wife, mother and daughter, so ingratiating in her manner that she will be missed by all that knew her.  Interment was made in Glenwood Cemetery [Afton, Chenango Co., NY].  The pallbearers were:  Glen Morgan, Corbin D. Lewis, W.Y. McHugh, L.G. Farnsworth, A.A. Mudge and Frank Todd, who rendered heroic service owing to the inclement weather.  [published in  Afton Enterprise, Sept. 17, 1925]

 

J. Glenn Stevens, 77, of Tunnel [Broome Co., NY] died Wednesday at Wilson Memorial Hospital.  He is survived by his wife Mrs. Georgena Stevens of Tunnel, two brothers, Earl and Charles Stevens, both of Harpursville; three nieces, one nephew and several cousins.  He was a resident of Tunnel for the past 39 years and a member of the Tunnel Methodist Church.  He was employed by the Borden Milk Co., for 49 years as superintendent of Tunnel and Harpursville plants.  Funeral services will be held at the Osterhoudt Funeral Home, Harpursville, N.Y., Friday at 2:00 p.m.  The Rev. William E. Bartz will officiate.  Burial will be in Harpursville Cemetery [Broome Co., NY].  [MHD notation:  April 3, 1957]

 

John R. Stevens, 83, husband of the late Liva Clendening Stevens, of Windsor [Broome Co., NY], died at 9:50 am Monday at the Runney Convalescent Home, 495 Court St.  He is survived by a sister, Mrs. A.E. Nichols; a son, Charles G. Stevens; two grandsons Marshall Stevens of Claremont, NH, and Barry Lee Stevens of Binghamton; several nieces and nephews.  The body was removed to the Clinton E. Wood Memory Chapel, Chapel St., Windsor, where the family will receive friends today from 7 to 9 pm.  [MHD notation:  d. Dec. 25, 1950]

STEVENS--The funeral of John R. Stevens, formerly of Windsor [Broome Co., NY], will be held at Clinton E. Wood Memory Chapel, Chapel Street, Windsor, Thursday at 3:30 o'clock.  The Rev. Charles J. Sabin of Ouaquaga will officiate.  Burial will be in Knox Cemetery, Ouaquaga [Broome Co., NY] at the convenience of the family.  [published in Binghamton Press, Dec. 26, 1950]

Paige Stillwell, 62 years old, of North Afton [Chenango Co., NY], died of a heart attack on last Monday, Feb. 23.  [MHD notation:  1948]

The funeral of Charles Henry Stimpson was held from Colwell Brothers' Funeral Chapel, Tuesday afternoon, at 2 o'clock, Rev. R. B. Whitman pastor of the Baptist church, officiating.  The deceased was born in Oxford [Chenango Co., NY] 73 years ago.  34 years ago he married Miss Rose E. Tuckey of Coventry.  For quite a few years they were residents of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY].  He was employed for several years by the D.&H. shops in Oneonta, but following an operation a year ago he has been confined to his home, at 199 Chestnut street, Oneonta [Otsego Co., NY].  He passed away Saturday night, June 13.  Besides his wife, he is survived by three daughters and five sons, Leon Stimpson and Mrs. Horace Seaman of Binghamton; Guy Stimpson and Ernest Stimpson of Middletown; and Mrs. Howard Hinman and three younger children, Amos, Virgil and Ralph of Oneonta.  Burial was in Greenlawn cemetery, Bainbridge.  [MHD notation:  Jan. 13, 1931]

Leon H. Stimpson, 50, of 201 Chestnut street, Oneonta [Otsego Co., NY], died Monday morning at Fox Memorial Hospital, in Oneonta.  He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Edna (Silvey) Stimpson, of Oneonta; a sister, Mrs. Horace Seaman of Binghamton; five brothers, Ernest, Virgil and Amos Stimpson, of Oneonta, Guy Stimpson, of Middletown, and Ralph Stimpson, with the U.S. Army stationed in Japan; several nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles.  The body was removed to the Harold Sherman Funeral Chapel, of Bainbridge, where the funeral was held Wednesday at 2 p.m.  The Rev. C. Duane Butler officiated.  Burial was in Greenlawn Cemetery, Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY].  [MHD notation:  Nov. 10, 1952]

Rose Emogene Stimpson, of Oneonta [Otsego Co., NY], sister of Amos Tuckey, of this village, died at her home Thursday morning after a prolonged illness.  Born in the Town of Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], July 5, 1882, she was the daughter of James and Julia (Garrison) Tuckey.  About 50 years ago, she was married to Charles Stimpson, of Coventry, who died about 16 years ago.  After her marriage she lived in Binghamton, Bainbridge, Sidney and Oneonta.  She is survived by seven children, Mrs. Lena Seaman, of Binghamton; Guy Stimpson, of Middletown; Leon, Ernest, Amos, Virgil and Ralph Stimpson, all of Oneonta; a brother, Will Tuckey, of Sidney; a number of grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.  Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock in the Fisher and Sherman Chapel, Bainbridge, with the Rev. Henry Stammer officiating.  Burial was in Greenlawn Cemetery [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY].  [MHD notation:  Aug. 14, 1947]



Miscellaneous

 

Dedication of Bainbridge Academy

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, Jan. 29, 1874

 

The new Academy building was dedicated with appropriate ceremonies on the 19th inst.  The exercises consisted of singing by the Glee Club; prayer by Rev. W.R. Thomas; music by the Band; an address of welcome by D.A. Gilbert, Esq., which was responded to by Rev. E.M. Blanchard; address by Rev. Lyman Wright, D.D., of Binghamton; followed by remarks by Rev. D.N. Grummon, and Prof. E.W. Rogers, Principal of the Academy.  The exercises were adjourned until evening, when they were re-opened by an instrumental piece from the String Band, followed by prayer by Rev. M. Richardson, and the dedicatory address by Rev. J.P. Gulliver, D.D., of Binghamton, Hon. Ira E. Sherman of Sidney Plains, briefly addressed the assemblage; and after remarks from Rev. Mr. Richardson, and music by the Glee Club and String Band, the interesting services were closed.  It was a proud day for the people of Bainbridge.  Our artists, Messrs. Parker & Newton, have presented the Academy with a life-like framed picture of Mr. Brown Dimock, President of the Board of Education of this village.  Up to Thursday night there were 153 scholars in attendance at the Bainbridge Academy.  

Marriages (Sm, So)

 MHD Collection

 

Mr. Leonard Smith and Mrs. Edna Baker, were united in marriage Saturday at 4:30 p.m., in the Baptist parsonage by the Rev. Louis Falk.  After which they went to Windsor where Rev. Robert Moore of the Episcopal Church blessed them in a service at the Manse.  Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Manning of Binghamton, sister of the bride were their attendants.  They spent the weekend with the bride's mother, Mrs. A.D. Bresee at Binghamton [Broome Co., NY].  Their many friends wish them much happiness.  [MHD notation:  Jan. 17, 1942]

 

Miss Mary Smith, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clair Smith, of this village [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], became the bride of Vic Millus, son of Joseph Millus, of Forest City, Pa., Sunday afternoon, in the rectory of St. Anthony's Church in Forest City. The Rev. B. Paukstis performed the ceremony.  The bride wore a street length dress of Alice blue crepe with black accessories.  Miss Helen Millus, of Forest City, sister of the bridegroom, was maid of honor.  Henry Yenson, of Bainbridge, served as best man.  The bride is a graduate of the Bainbridge High School and was a member of the girls' basketball team.  She is employed at the American Plastics Corporation.  The bridegroom is a graduate of Forest City High School.  While in school he was very active in all sports.  Since Mr. Millus' arrive in Bainbridge, he has been prominent in basketball and baseball.  He is employed at the Dry Milk Company.  [MHD notation:  Feb. 11, 1940]

 

At noon on Saturday, Sept. 20, the Elm Park Methodist church of Oneonta [Otsego Co., NY] was the scene of a pretty wedding when Miss Ruth Marion Soules, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George W. Soules of Sidney [Delaware Co., NY], was united in marriage to Russell Campbell Germond, son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur E. Germond of Jefferson avenue, Oneonta.  The ceremony was performed by Rev. Roger B. Glazier, pastor of the church.  The bride was dressed in a street-length dress of aqua velveteen with burgundy accessories, and wore a corsage of talisman roses.  Mrs. Merton Barnhardt, acting as bridesmaid, was dressed in tobacco brown velveteen with black accessories and wore a corsage of white rosebuds.  Mr. Stuart Butler, cousin of the groom, acted as best man.  The bride's gift to the bridesmaid was a gold necklace and the groom's gift to the best man was a gold watch chain.  The bride's mother was dressed in black velvet with black accessories.  The groom's mother was dressed in grey with black accessories.  The church was beautifully decorated with gladioli, dahlias and fall flowers.  The organist, Mrs. Floyd Baker, played several selections including Lohengrin's wedding march, Shubert's Avia Maria, and At Dawning, played with chimes.  Following the ceremony, a reception for the family and close friends was held at the Germond home, with 35 guests present.  A buffet luncheon was served, including a bride's cake.  Following the reception, the happy couple left on a trip to the northern part of the state and the New England states.  The bride's going-away outfit was of moss green with brown accessories.  The bride is a graduate of Sidney High school and Cobleskill State school.  The groom is a graduate of Oneonta High school and attended Hartwick College two years.  they are both employed in the Scintilla Magneto factory in Sidney.  Upon their return from the trip, they will make their home in Oneonta.  

Obituaries (Sp, St)

 MHD Collection

 

Greene [Chenango Co., NY]:  Joseph Spanle died at his home on Jackson street Wednesday night.  Mr. Spanle has conducted a barber shop in this village for the past 25 years or more.  He had been a great sufferer for about 10 weeks.  He is survived by his wife. Mrs. Eva Harrington Spanle and one son Benjamin Spanle.  The funeral was held from the late home this afternoon at 2 o'clock.  Rev. Percy T. Olten officiated.  Burial was in Sylvan Lawn Cemetery [Greene, NY].  [MHD notation:  d. 1913]

 

Irving Spencer, 83, of 29 Way Street, died at 7:10 p.m. Saturday.  He is survived by a brother, the Rt. Rev. Robert M. Spencer, D.D., of Kansas City, Mo., a nephew, Ward Spencer of Pittsfield, N.Y.; three nieces, Mrs. Clarence Merrill of Greene, Mrs. Frank Weeks of Binghamton, and Mrs. Louis DeYoung of Kansas City.  The body was removed to the George H . Scholderer Home for Funerals, 269 Chenango Street, where friends may call today and Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m.  Funeral arrangements will be announced later.  [MHD notation:  June 7, 1947]

 

Miss Minnie Springstein, 68, of 35 St. Charles Street, Johnson City [Broome Co.,  NY], died at 1:35 p.m. Tuesday in the Binghamton City Hospital.  She is survived by a niece, Mrs. Margaret Thurston and a nephew, Winfred Springstein.  The body was removed to the Ivan A. Barber & Son Funeral Home, 428 Main Street, Johnson City, where friends are invited to call 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday.  [MHD notation:  Mar. 6, 1944]

 

His Last Words

 

To the mother, father and friends of little Edmund James Stack, whose soul took the wings of the morning, May 9, 1900, aged six years, these verses are respectfully, aye, affectionately, as a mother, inscribed.

A little boy but six years old,

Lay dying one spring day;

His mother sat his bed beside,

And often did she pray.

That God would spare to her the child,

He was so bright and fair,

The dawn of wisdom in his eyes;

The sunshine in his hair.

 

"Oh! kiss me, mamma," once he said,

She pressed his forehead high;

"Kiss me again," unsatisfied.

It seemed so strange to die.

Then "Mamma kiss my hand," he cried,

She did with streaming tears,

Then held his hand at his request,

Within her own--for years?

 

It seemed so long and yet so short;

How wondrous moments fly!

When we are bidding each farewells,

When loved ones come to die!

"Oh! I must leave you, mamma dear,"

"I'm going now, good-bye."

"So far, so swift, wilt follow me?

"Yes Edmund, I will try."

 

"This way or that, which shall I go?"

"I do not know," sighed he,

Then in a joyful tone, he cried.

"Oh! yes, I see! I see!"

He waved his right hand in farewell;

That little hand so weak.

Then fell asleep beneath the spell,

That death laid on his cheek.

 

But oh! he left the proof of this,

By these last words he said.

There is a world beyond of bliss,

Where none are ever "dead."

The angels came for him and bore

Him happy, glad, away;

He saw the fair, the golden shore,

Where he for years would play.

 

An angel guards his tiny tomb,

Where his pure body lies;

There let the sweetest flowers bloom,

Akin to paradise.

Oh! there the wind will sink to rest,

And there the birds will sing,

It tis a sacred spot and blest,

Beyond all earthly things.

 

The funeral of Mrs. Belle Johnson Stannard who died at her home, 126 Chapin street, last night, will be held at her home Monday morning.  There will be a prayer service at 11 o'clock and the funeral service will be held at 1 o'clock at Glen Castle Church.  Burial will be in Glen Castle Cemetery [Binghamton, Broome Co., NY].  [MHD notation:  Dec. 1912]

Frank Stanard, 75, of 20 Sturges Street and formerly of Page Brook [Chenango Co., NY], died Saturday night at the Binghamton city Hospital, after a long illness.  He is survived by his wife, Fanny; three sisters, Miss Flora Stanard of Homer, Mrs. Stella Purington of Manlius and Mrs. Clara Wade of New York City, and two nephews, Lester Stanard of Homer and Louis Wade of Syracuse.  [MHD notation:  Jan 23, 1943]

After a long illness, Nettie E., wife of Elmer E. Stanard died last night at their home, 282 Clinton street, aged 28 years.  She is survived by her husband and two children, Lynn N. and Helen May; her father, Nelson Spencer of Tunnel, and three brothers, Guy C. and Irving of Tunnel, and Robert W., of Kansas City.  The funeral will be held at the house at 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon, and burial will be at Tunnel [Broome Co., NY] on Sunday morning.  [MHD notation:  d. May 1909]







Listing: Week of 06/03to 06/09/2013

News clipping postings are being archived every seven days. Following is a listing of items posted the week of June 3 to June 9, 2013.

Marriages

Aranley E. Sargent - Julia E. Payne (1917)

Lena Grace Sherman - Clarence Arthur Gifford (1939)

Mr. & Mrs. Ralph Sherman, 41st Anniversary (1949)
Florence Slater - Donald Lockwood (1946)
Barbara Lois Smith - William R. Kuhn (1946)
 



Obituaries

Anita Margaret Sejersen (Bainbridge, 1941)

Karen M. (Jensen) Sejersen (Bainbridge, 1958)

Adella L. Seward (Coventry, Afton, 1941)

Mrs. James Seymour (Coventryville, 1943)

John Shaffer (Bainbridge)

Gerald N. Shaw (Afton, 1941)
Archie B. Shay (Greene)
Charlotte Shay (Colesville, Afton)
George R. Shay (Thompson, Pa, 1959)
Charles M. Sheldon (Afton, 1927)
James Ferris Shelley (Coventry, 1936)
Mary Shelley (Harpursville, 1910)
Victor Shelley (Hillcrest, 1938)
Kenneth A. Sherman (Bainbridge, 1959)
Lydia Olendorf Sherman (Bainbridge, 1932)
Myrtie Beatrice Sherman (East Afton, 1953)
Dorothy Brandt Shubert (Franklin, Bainbridge, 1940)
Betty Grow Silvernell (Unadilla, 1959)
Myra R. Silvey (Bainbridge, 1956)
Julian Simmons (Binghamton, 1945)
Anna Scudder Simonson (Colesville, 1930)
Nellie French Sisson (Afton, 1906)
Carolyn Van Alstyne Skinner (Utica, Binghamton, Nineveh, 1950)
Edna Slater (Afton, 1944)
Lawrence Slater (Afton, 1946)
Anna L. Smith (Coventry, 1949)
Clark Edward Smith (Coventry, 1940)
Mrs. Clark Smith (Coventry, 1951)
Pvt. Edson H. Smith (Bainbridge, 1944)
Eliza Hayes Smith (Coventry, 1926]
Frederick H. Smith (Coventry, 1936)
George R. Smith (Sidney, 1950)
H. Henry Smith (Wilkins Settlement, 1933)
Mrs. H. Henry Smith (Wilkins Settlement, 1924)
Kathryn Wright Smith (Searles Hill, Bainbridge, 1936)
Lynn Smith, Jr. (Afton, 1933)
Marosia Smith (Johnson City, 1946)
Nellie A. Smith (Afton, 1947)
J. Relly Smith (1936)
Mrs. Rufus Smith (Bainbridge, 1937)
Viola Eggleston Smith (Bainbridge)
Joseph H. Snitchler (Oneonta, 1912)
Guy C. Spencer (Greene, 1946)
Lynn S. Stannard (Johnson City, 1945)
  

Miscellaneous

• Flood at Bainbridge, The Chenango Telegraph, July 26, 1865.
• Bainbridge Mechanic Gets Ride Free as Two D. and H. Trains Hit Car; Carry Him 3,140 Feet;  Binghamton Press, Jan. 19, 1940.

Obituaries (Sm, Sn, Sp, St)

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Jay C. Smith died Tuesday night at his home on Guilford Road [Chenango Co., NY] after a prolonged illness.  Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock (DST) at the Fisher and Sherman Funeral Chapel.  [MHD notation:  June 17, 1947]

 

Mrs. Rufus Smith of Spring street died at the home of Miss Louise Waterman this Thursday morning.  The body was taken to Colwell's Funeral Home in Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY].  Funeral announcements will be made later.  [MHD notation:  Oct. 9, 1937]

 

Mrs. Viola Eggleston Smith, wife of the late Stephen D. Smith, died Sept. 24 at her home, Bixby street [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], after an illness of a few weeks.  Born Jan. 28, 1871, in Tompkins, she was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Eggleston.  Thirty-four years ago, she moved to Bainbridge from Masonville.  She is survived by seven sons, Lewis M., Lynn J., Clair M., all of Bainbridge; Leslie, of Coventry; Harry S., Reno G., and Raymond, all of Bainbridge; five sisters, Mrs. Emma Evans, Mrs. Agnes Jones, Mrs. Henry Seymour, Mrs. O.A. Peck, all of Bainbridge, and Mrs. Lewis Evans, of Norwich; and a number of grandchildren.  Services were held from her home Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock with the Rev. Harry E. Brooks officiating.  Bearers were four grandsons, Harry Smith, William Smith, Clifford Smith, and Stanley Smith.  Burial was in Greenlawn Cemetery [Bainbridge]. 

 

Again the death angel has visited the home of Joseph Snitchler for the third time inside of two years.  This time it was Mr. Snitchler who passed quietly away to his eternal rest Monday morning at 9 o'clock, which was a great shock to the family and neighbors.  Mr. Snitchler had worked in the hay field Friday afternoon and the doctor was called for him Saturday afternoon.  The funeral was held at his late home on Wednesday at 2 o'clock and was attended by a large concourse of sorrowing relatives and intimate friends.  Rev. D.M. Thomas of Windsor officiated and his remarks were from Revelations, 14 chapter 13 verse.  The singing was under the charge of Mrs. H.G. Springsteen as organist consisting of Mrs. T.L. Dibble, Mrs. H.G. Dimorier, T.T.L. Dibble and H.G. Springsteen.  He was laid to rest in the Plains cemetery [Oneonta, Otsego Co., NY] by his two sons, Lewis and George and two son-in-laws Floyd Porter and Roy Stevens.  He is survived by his wife, son Lewis of Bainbridge, George at home, two daughters Mrs. Floyd Porter of Delhi and Mrs. Ray Stevens of West Windsor.  [MHD notation [Aug. 5, 1912]

Guy C. Spencer, 77, formerly of Greene [Chenango Co., NY], died at Homer Folks Hospital, Oneonta, N.Y., Wednesday afternoon after a long illness.  He is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Clarence Merrill of Quinnsville, N.Y,; a son, Ward Spencer of Pittsford, N.Y.; two brothers, Bishop Robert Nelson Spencer of Kansas City, Mo., and Irwin G. Spencer of Binghamton; five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.  The body was removed to the Root Funeral Home, Greene where friends may call.  [MHD notation:  Feb. 20, 1946]

Lynn S. Stannard, 51, of 146 East Frederick Street, died at 4:05 a.m. Saturday at the Binghamton City Hospital.  He is survived by his wife, Hazel; two daughters, Joan of Binghamton, and Mrs. Raymond Cole of Port Chester, and a sister, Mrs. Frank Weeks, of Binghamton, R.D.4.  The body was removed to the J.F. Rice Funeral Home, 150 Main Street, Johnson City [Broome Co., NY], where friends may call Sunday afternoon and evening.  The body will be taken to 146 East Frederick Street, Monday morning, from where the funeral will be held.  [MHD notation:  June 16, 1945]

Miscellaneous

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Bainbridge Mechanic Gets Ride Free as Two D. and H. Trains

Hit Car; Carry Him 3,140 Feet

 

Jay Smith Suffers Broken Ribs, Cuts as Freight Takes

Auto 500 Feet One Way; Second Returns Him Half-Mile the Other

 

Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY]:  Jay Smith, 53-year-old Bainbridge mechanic, was taken 3,140 feet out of his way today by two D. and H. freight trains, then dropped with minor injuries on the outskirts of this village.  Struck as he attempted to drive his two-door sedan across the railroad tracks at the Beatty Crossing shortly before 7 a.m., Mr. Smith was dragged 500 feet north by an Oneonta-bound freight train, dropped, and then picked up and carried south a half-mile by a second train.  On his way to work at the American Separator Co., Mr. Smith suffered several broken ribs, cuts and lacerations in the scrimmage with the two long freights.  The first train struck him at the Beatty Crossing, and carried him north where it dropped him on the south-bound track.  A second train, coming along almost immediately afterwards, picked him up and carried him to the Freiot avenue crossing, a half-mile south.  Mr. Smith was attempting to extricate himself from the ruins of his car when Moritz Roehlk, a village milkman, Frank Dilello, who lives next to the tracks at Freiot Avenue, and Henry Pratt a garageman helped him from the car.  He was taken to the Bainbridge hospital in Mr. Pratt's car where he was attended by Dr. Edward Danforth, who said the man was badly dazed.  Because of prior poor health, the doctor said his condition was considered serious.  On the way to the hospital, Mr. Smith told Mr. Pratt:  "I knew I was going to get it, but how did I get it?"  Mr. Smith lives a short distance outside the village, is married and has three children.  He is employed as a mechanic at the American Separator Co.  [Binghamton Press, Jan. 19, 1940]