Obituaries (July 13)

Frank A. Bartley, as esteemed local resident and for many years an active participant in the civic and business life of Sidney [Delaware Co., NY] passed away at his home as 12 Clinton street Wednesday night at the age of 74 years he having been born in Gilboa on Nov. 12, 1868.  He was the son of Addison and Mary E. (Stillwell) Bartley.  The family came to Sidney in 1887, and for a number of years Mr. Bartley was connected with his father in the grocery business on main street in buildings known as the Weller building and later in the building now occupied by the Lewis Electric Co.  For some time after this he clerked for Truman Lewis and then entered government service in the Sidney postoffice in 1896 and during the term of President Wilson he was postmaster from April 1, 1915 to Nov. 1923 and also served as clerk and assistant postmaster, positions which he filled until nine years ago, when he was retired because of the age limit after also 38 years of government service.  Mr. Bartley was united in marriage with Miss Carrie Sprague of Sidney in April fifty years ago, who survives him.  His sister, Miss Nellie Bartley, passed away last September.  Besides the widow, he is survived only by cousins.  He was a member of the Sidney Masonic Lodge for almost fifty years; an official of the Sidney Congregational church of which he was a member, and had a life membership in the Sidney Lodge of Odd Fellows.  The funeral will be held at the home, 12 Clinton street, Saturday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock, his pastor, Rev. Willard B. Soper, officiating, and the body will be placed in the vault at Prospect Hill cemetery [Sidney, NY] for interment in the spring.  [LMD notation:  Feb. 24, 1943]

Sidney [Delaware Co., NY]:  Mrs. Carrie E. Bartley died in The hospital, Sidney, Thursday night.  She had been in poor health for about a year and in the hospital for last two months.  Funeral services will be held at her home, 12 Clinton St., at 2 Sunday afternoon.  Rev. Charlton E. Opdyke will officiate and burial will be in Prospect Hill cemetery [Sidney, NY].  Born July 25, 1867, she married Frank A. Bartley 52 years ago in April and had lived in Sidney ever since.  Her maiden name was Carrie Sprague.  Her husband died two years ago.  She was a charter member of the Order of Eastern Star, and had been made a life long member of that order.  A member of Sidney Congregational church, she was active in the Women's auxiliary of the church as long as health permitted. Nearest of kin are cousins, among whom are Mrs. Earl Prouty, Sidney; Mrs. Lizie LaJoy, Binghamton; Mrs. Homer Weed and Mrs. May D. Johnston, Freeport, L.I.; and Mrs. Morris Getter, Bainbridge.  [LMD notation:   d. 1946]

The funeral of Dr. William S. Myers, retired educator and chemist, was held at the home, Stonehenge, Bainbridge road, at 10 a.m. Friday with Rev. J.E. Wolfe, rector of St. Peter's church, Bainbridge officiating.  Dr. Myers was born in Albany and was graduated from Rutgers College, New Jersey in 1889.  He then studied in Berlin under Prof Hoffman and also in Munich.  Then went to the University College in London, England, where he worked for a year with and under Sir William Ramsey.  He became Professor in Chemistry in Rutgers College, and later became director of the Chilean Nitrate of Soda, for the United States, which office he held until 1926.  He was a life Fellow of the London Chemical Society and also a life member. He was a charter member and a life member of the Chemists' Club of New York, a member of the University Club of New York, and of the Author's Club of London.  Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Annie Lambert Myers and a son, William Lambert Myers.  [LMD notation:  Jan. 12, 1945]

The Rev. George W. Abrams, died at his home, Bath-on-the-Hudson, March 17, 1899.  Mr. Abrams is well remembered by the older members of the Baptist church of this village.  He came to Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] in the spring of 1874 and remained one year, leaving to take charge of a pastorate in Athens, Greene Co.,  N.Y.  The deceased had been in feeble health for the last fifteen years but he did not lose his cheerful spirit and met all with whom he came in contact with a smile and pleasant greeting.  He was over seventy years of age.  [Bainbridge Republican, Mar. 29, 1899]

Tuesday afternoon, Editor Reed Campbell of the Norwich Sun, died, after an illness of several months aged forty-five years.  His death was learned with regret in the community.  The funeral services were held at the home Friday afternoon at 2:30 and burial was in Mt. Hope Cemetery [Norwich, NY] and Rev. E.J. Klock of the Congregational church officiated.  The bearers, chosen form personal friends of the deceased were:  Hon. George W. Ray, Hon. Jotham P. Allds, F.B. Mitchell, George W. Payne, Adrian Babcock and Thomas S. Miller.  [Bainbridge Republican, Apr. 12, 1899]



The passing away of a personage so widely known and so well liked throughout Chenango County as Reed Campbell deserves more than ordinary notice.  Mr. Campbell was editor of the Norwich Moring Sun, the only daily newspaper in Chenango County.  He was also its founder which paper sprang into existence in 1891 and through his able management became a success and influential news medium.  Mr. Campbell's death occurred last week Tuesday--It was the result of several years of failing health and when a career of over a quarter of a century in Norwich and Chenango County was ended, there was a spontaneous and universal expression of sympathy, and a deep manifestation of sorrow.  Mr. Campbell was known to almost everyone over the large field where his paper circulated, and he was known to all alike; personally a gentleman, bright, active charitable, broad in mind, pleasing in address, courteous and winning, professionally an able editor, endowed with the particular faculty of knowing what news was and how to get it before his readers in proper form.  He possessed literary genius, of no ordinary kind.  His pen wrote articles that were contributed to the best periodicals and magazines.  Mr. Campbell was an excellent conversationalist which was the result of wide reading and extensive travelling.  He was much in the society and confidence of the prominent political leaders of the state, and the regard for Mr. Campbell was not merely local but reached out among men of state prominence, who attested their esteem by the many messages of condolence received by the bereaved family.  before entering the active field of newspaper work, Mr. Campbell followed commercial pursuits for years and so well did he represent his house and treat his customers that he commanded a very large salary.  Everyone who met Mr. Campbell liked him and became his friend.  People of all stations of life who came into contact with him feel that death has caused a keen affliction.  Mr. Campbell will continue to live in memory, for he possessed many good qualities which deserve it.  And the country press in this section cannot help but feel that it has lost the leader of local journalism.  [Bainbridge Republican, Apr. 12, 1899]

 

A tragic occurrence in connection with the burial of Mr. Campbell, was the sudden illness of his brother, Samuel I. Campbell, of Bar Ridge, L.I. who upon entering his carriage was stricken with apoplexy.  He was taken immediately to the Eagle hotel where he expired at 7 o'clock that evening without regaining consciousness.  The remains were sent to Bay Ridge Saturday afternoon.  The deceased has left a wife and three children.  He was forty-seven years of age.  [Bainbridge Republican, Apr. 12 1899]

Delello Brothers Enter Army 1942

Three Brothers Will Enter Army

(April 23, 1942)

 

These three sons of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Delello of Bainbridge will leave soon for service in the United States Army.  Joseph, at the left, is employed in a Sidney drug store, white Bastine, center, and Frank, Jr., right, both married, are employed at the Scintilla Magneto plant in Sidney.  They all leave Thursday with the Chenango County contingent.

 



 



Marriages (July 12)

The following is taken from The Binghamton Chronicle of Saturday, March 18 which announces the marriage of Miss Millie Cannon of Binghamton [Chenango Co., NY], who formerly lived here and was highly esteemed:  "Only the immediate relatives and a few intimate friends attended the wedding of Miss Amelia Cannon and former Sheriff Fred P. Ockerman, but nevertheless a very large n umber of friends extend heartiest congratulations.  The ceremony was performed Wednesday evening at the home of the bride's father, W.H. Cannon, Virgil St.  The parlors were tastefully decorated with palms and cut flowers, and an arch of palms marked the position of the bride and groom.  Miss Anita Miller played the Bridal Chorus from Lohengrin, and while the ceremony was being performed DeKoven's "O, Promise Me," Rev. Dr. McVey officiated.  The bridal gown was of white organdie, lace trimmed.  A wedding supper was served.  The out of town guests were Prof. and Mrs. G.R. Preston of Ithaca, and John Cannon of Brockton.  After April the tenth, Mr. and Mrs. Ockerman will be at home at No. 10 Edwards St.  [Bainbridge Republican, Mar. 22, 1899]

Obituaries (July 12)

The Living Church of March 11, published in Chicago, records the death of Rev. George W. Porter, D.D., which occurred March 2nd at his residence in Lexington, Mass. aged 81 years.  He had been confined to the house for sometime but was able to receive visits from his friends during his illness.  Dr. Porter was born in Beverly, Mass. and was ordained by Bishop Eastburn.  His parochial work extended over New York, New Hampshire, Vermont and Massachusetts.  He was rector of St. Peter's parish, Bainbridge, from 1874 to 1876, and from Hamilton, N.Y. he returned to his native state.  The last eleven years of his life were spent in Lexington.  He performed the duties of his office until failing health obliged him to cease.  The degree of D.D., was conferred upon him in 1868 by Hobart College.  Dr. Porter had a commanding, dignified presence, and reminded people of George Washington.  Notwithstanding his stately appearance he was one of the most genial and approachable of men, and was the friend of all, especially of the children.  He was Catholic in his associations with other denominations and broad minded and charitable in every sphere of action.  Dr. Porter was an ideal clergyman and is remembered in Bainbridge with love and veneration.  [Bainbridge Republican, March 22, 1899]

Mrs. Henry C. Merrick, mother of Mrs. Geo. Wilcox, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY], died at her daughter's home Monday afternoon aged 66 years.  Mrs. Merrick had been a resident of this place for seven years.  She had been afflicted with stomach and heart trouble for two years and was confined to her bed for the last six weeks.  She was a widow of Henry C. Merrick, whose residence was Binghamton [Broome Co., NY], and was sister of City Engineer S.E. Monroe, of same city.  Besides the above mentioned relative she is survived by a son, Wm. Merrick of Washington, D.C., a brother G.W. Merrick, and her parents, Mr. and Mrs. S.B. Monroe of Tunnel.  Mrs. Merrick was a Christian woman.  She was a member of the North Presbyterian church of Binghamton until her removal to Bainbridge.  The funeral was held today at eleven o'clock from the home of Mr. Geo. Wilcox Rev. Mr. Spaulding conducting the services.  The remains were taken to Spring Forest Cemetery, Binghamton, for interment.  [Bainbridge Republican, Mar. 29, 1899]

Sidney [Delaware Co., NY]:  Wm. E. Brazee, father of Frank Brazee, proprietor of the "Bee Hive" store in this village, died at the residence of his son Sunday, March 19.  The remains were taken to Hartwick Seminary for interment on Tuesday morning.  Mr. Brazee was 68 years of age and had been in poor health for a long time.  Mr. Brazee had only been in Sidney five weeks, he with his wife having come here from Hartwick [Otsego Co., NY], their former home to live with their son.  [Bainbridge Republican, Mar. 29, 1899]

The funeral of Mrs. Judith Braley of Otego [Otsego Co., NY], was held Friday at 1 o'clock, p.m. from the residence of Elliot D. Truman, West Main street.  Rev. J.E. Vassar officiated and the interment was in the family lot at Sand Hill [Unadilla, Otsego Co., NY].  Mrs. Braley, who was eighty-two years of age, came to Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] last November to visit in Mr. Truman's family.  Her health was delicate and it was thought the change and the pleasure of visiting her friends might revive and benefit her.  She had an attack of grip in January and partially recovered from it, but her extreme feebleness combined with old age confined her to the bed a few weeks ago and she gradually grew weaker until her death Wednesday morning, March 22.  Mrs. Braley was the widow of James Braley of Sand Hill, who died three years ago.  At her husband's death she went to her estate at Briar Creek, near Otego, to reside with her daughter, Mrs. Inez Youmans, her only child.  Mr. Truman was a nephew in the second degree of Mrs.  Braley, and his mother was a niece.  The deceased had led a quiet unassuming life, and was endowed with all the domestic virtues that make a home delightful and happy.  She was attached to the Baptist Church.  [Bainbridge Republican, Mar. 29, 1899]

Nellie M. Bartley, esteemed Sidney [Delaware Co., NY] resident for many years passed away Sunday afternoon at 3:40 o'clock at her home, 21 River street. stricken several weeks ago, her death was not unexpected.  She was born in Gilboa, Schoharie county, this state, the daughter of Honorable Addison H. Bartley and Mary (Stilwell) Bartley.  Before coming here with her parents in 1887, she attended Gilboa school and later Sidney Union school.  She was a member of the First Congregational Church in Sidney, the American University Club, also the Monday Club.  Funeral services were conducted from the late home of deceased at 2:00 o'clock Wednesday afternoon.  The Reverend Willard B. Soper of the First Congregational Church officiating, assisted by Reverend Fr. Leonard W. Steele of St. Paul's Episcopal Church.  Interment was in the family plot in Prospect Hill Cemetery [Sidney, NY].  Serving as bearers were Elmer Baker, F..E. Buddenhagen, Myron J. Kipp, Ralph H. Loomis, Russell Quackenbush and Jacob A. Storm.  Surviving are one brother, Frank A. Bartley of 12 Clinton Street, Sidney; and several cousins, including Mrs. Deymour Wilber of Cooperstown, Paige Stillwell of Afton, Frank Travis of St. Paul, Minn., Mrs. F.L. Curtis of Melbourne, Mass., Mrs. Minnie Litchfield of Boston, Mass., and Mattie Travis of California.  For many years Miss Bartley served in a clerical capacity in the Sidney post office, retiring as money order clerk six years ago.  Her father served as member of Assembly from Schoharie before coming to Sidney where he conducted a successful grocery business for many years, in the block which he had constructed, corner Main and Smith street.  It was pioneer residents comparable to Mr. Bartley and his family, who laid the foundation for our village.  [LMD notation:  Sept. 1942]

Durward E. Welcher died Sunday morning, Feb. 18, at the Veteran's hospital at Bath, N.Y.  He was born August 20, 1897 at Omro, Wis.  In 1899, the family moved to Hancock, Wis., where they resided until 1915.  Since that time he has lived at or near Sidney [Delaware Co., NY].  His father, Charles E. Welcher, died January 8, 1935.  He was a veteran of World War I and a member of American Legion Post 1143 at Mt. Upton.  Loyal in his friendships, he will be missed by many.  Durward Welcher is survived by his mother Minnie M. Welcher, 10 Division street, Sidney, and two brothers, Clarence E. Welcher of Fulton and Lewis A. Welcher of Gilbert street, Sidney.  Funeral services were conducted at Carr & Landers' funeral chapel Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock.  Rev. George Parmelee officiating.  The body was placed in Evergreen Hill cemetery vault at Unadilla [Otsego Co., NY].  [LMD notation:  d. 1945]

Charles L. Keeton of Binghamton [Broome Co., NY], a former resident of Sidney [Delaware Co., NY], died Saturday morning at Wilson Memorial hospital, Johnson City, after a year's illness.  Funeral services were held Monday at 11 from the Ivan A. Barber & Son funeral home in Johnson City, with Rev. Ferris D. Cornell officiating.  Mr. Keeton, 55, a native of Brooklyn resided in Sidney for many years, where he assisted his father James Keeton, Sr., who for a number of years was superintendent of the Kayser Silk mills in this place.  He left Sidney about 25 years ago.  He married Miss Georgia Stewart, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Norval Stewart who were also residents of Sidney.  Surviving are his widow, a brother, James Keeton of Oneonta, and a nephew Charles of Binghamton....[LMD notation:  Jan 1, 1944]

George W. McKee, of Afton [Chenango Co.,  NY], died suddenly at 9 p.m. Sunday at his home.  He is survived by his wife, Lillian, two daughters, Dorothy L. McKee of Delmar, N.Y. and Mrs. Marion M. Cook of Afton; a son, Lt. George I. McKee of the U.S. Army Air Force in Waycross, Ga; and two grandchildren.  The body is at his home in Afton.  Arrangements by Kays & Guys Funeral Home, Deposit.  [:LMD notation:  Sept. 23, 1945]

Perry Van Horne at Canton, Ohio, 1899

Perry Van Horne at Canton, O.

Is a Newspaper Man--Went West to Seek his Fortune

Bainbridge Republican, March 22, 1899

 

Perry Van Horne, son of Mrs. M.J. Van Horne, left Bainbridge [Chenango Co.,, NY] for Canton, Ohio, fourteen years ago.  He was then a young man eighteen years of age, ambitious, endowed with great energy, accompanied with industrious and moral habits.  He had worked for several years upon The Bainbridge Republican, for Harvey Ireland, who was at that time the proprietor, and thus equipped with a knowledge of type setting he had no difficulty in getting a situation as a compositor in a newspaper office, The News Democrat, a daily, which position he has retained until the present time.  Canton is a city of about 40,000 and the home of President McKinley.  That Mr. Van Horne has been an employee of integrity and had the esteem of The News Democrat is vouched for by his long retention.  He now severes his connection with the paper to enter upon another field.  We are in receipt of a copy of The News Democrat which announces his resignation with regret, and as evidence of his appreciation and success as viewed by other papers of the city we add the following from The Evening Repository of Thursday March 14.

 

"Perry Van Horne who has been connected with The News Democrat for the past 14 years, the last seven of which he has served in the capacity of reporter, advertising writer and solicitor, has resigned his position and will on Monday, March 20, assume a position with the Miller company as advertising manager and head of the furniture department.  As a newspaper man Mr. Van Horne enjoyed the confidence and esteem of the fraternity, was industrious and faithful to his employer and a ready writer, knowing a news item at a glance and always alert to get it.  He retires from the newspaper field with the highest regard and best wishes of his association and follow craftsmen for his success in his new field of labor."

Bainbridge Academy Graduation, 1895

Class of '95

Commencement Exercises of Bainbridge Academy, Brilliant

Successful and Highly interesting

 

Our pretty Baptist church in Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], sparkling in brilliant light and with many-hued blossoms of the season, interwoven with evergreens and the cool dewy leaves of various plants, was the scene of a beautiful drama last Wednesday evening, where the young ladies and gentlemen of the graduating class of '95 of the Bainbridge Academy, met to receive before the gaze of admiring and sympathetic friends the awards of years of careful work, also to receive congratulations that the stepping stone had been reached so successfully for their entrance upon life's duties. 

 

There was a large assemblage of people present to do honor to the occasion, and by their manifest appreciation to inspire the actors of the hour as they went through the program prescribed. 

 

The graduating class consisted of five members:  the Misses Flora M. Winston and Julia J. Ashley, and Messrs. Albert C. Wilcox, A. Winfred Ashley and Nathan E. Truman.  The themes of the essays were interesting subjects and the analysis, general treatment of each, with deductions drawn, drew forth much applause from the audience. The oration upon "Life Preservers," by A. Winfred Ashley was well delivered and enthusiastically applauded, Mr. Ashley being a pleasing speaker and using appropriate and graceful gestures.

 

The pleasures of this literary feast were further enhanced by the rendition of fine vocal music by Mr. Oscar Bowen and Miss Edith Severson, of Binghamton accompanied by the skilled artist, Miss Burr, of the same place, upon a superb piano kindly furnished by Fisher & Ogden of Oneonta, for the occasion.

 

At the close of the class exercises the diplomas were presented by Principal F.W. Crumb, then followed an address by Hon. Danforth E. Ainsworth, of Albany, deputy state superintendent of public instruction, which was of superior merit, in language,

 

The commencement role of '95 was ended and the young ladies clothed in white, emblematic of the purity of the mind, and the young men with noble purposes written upon each face, passed from the sheltering arms of their Alma Mater under the banner of "MoreLight," and with the conviction, we trust, that "Education alone can conduct us to that enjoyment which is, at once, best in quality and infinite in quantity."

 

The following is the program given:

Prayer........................................................................................................Rev. Egbert Kilpatrick

Solo--"Still as the night" (Bohm)..............................................................Miss Severson

Essay--"Mathematics"...............................................................................Albert C. Wilcox

Oration--"Life Preservers"........................................................................Andrew Winfred Ashley

Essay--"Beauty in Nature and Art"...........................................................Flora M. Winston

Songs--"A Song of the Heart" (Jordan), and "At Parting" (Rogers),,,,,,,,Mr. Bowen

Essay--"Shelley".......................................................................................Nathan Z. Truman

Essay--"Points of View",,,,,,,,,,.....................................................,,,,,,,,,,,,Julia J. Ashley

Duet--"Now the Silver Moon" (Nevin)....................................................Miss Severson & Mr. Bowen

Presentation of the Diplomas

Address.......................................................Hon. Danforth E. Ainsworth, Deputy State Superintendent

Music--.....................................................................................................Chorus

Benediction..............................................................................................Rev. R.H. Stearns

 

 



Obituaries (July 11)

Rev. A.J. Neff, a Methodist clergyman, at Davenport Center [Delaware Co., NY], died Friday morning of apoplexy at the home of Mr. T. Judd of that place where he had called the Wednesday previous to make a pastoral visit.  While there he received the attack from which he never rallied.  He was about thirty five years of age and one of the most promising ministers of the Wyoming conference.  He was a graduate of Syracuse University and had attended a Theological school at Boston.  His death is generally regretted.  He is survived by a wife.  His funeral was held Sunday in his own church and Presiding Elder Hall officiated.  [Bainbridge Republican, Nov. 27 1902]

Guilford [Chenango Co., NY]:  An impressive funeral was that of Albert Davis held on Wednesday, Nov. 19, in Guilford under the management of the Masonic fraternity.  The brotherhood was well represented, many coming from Otego.  Rev. C.M. Olmstead was assisted in the funeral rites by Rev. Mr. Cooper who was also a mason.  Interment was made to the North Guilford cemetery.  Deceased was a son of Edson Davis of Holmesville and a brother of Mrs. H.C. York of North Guilford.  Mr. Davis formerly lived in Guilford.  He died at Starkville near Herkimer.  [Bainbridge Republican, Nov. 27, 1902]

The death of Emmanuel Lehrberg, a resident of No. 408 Summit avenue [Schenectady, NY], will be deeply regretted by his many friends in this city and elsewhere.  Mr. Lehrberg was in his 25th year, and was a very popular young man.  He was born in Germany and came to this country ten years ago.  He was well known in Bainbridge, N.Y. [Chenango Co., NY], and Albany, having lived in both these places before he came here.  He was a prominent member of the Tuxedo club of this city.  Mr. Lehrberg had been suffering for some time and Thursday evening died suddenly.  The services were conducted at the house Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock by the Rev. Dr. Chapman--Schenectady Gazette.  Emmanuel Lehrberg resided in Bainbridge with his Uncle Mendel and Aunt Bertha Lehrberg for a year previous to last June, when he and his aunt went to Schenectady to reside his uncle having died in the spring.  Emmanuel was a sufferer from consumption.  [Bainbridge Republican, Dec. 4, 1902]

Mary, wife of John Fisher, late of Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], died December 1, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Fred Burton, residing on the Yaleville road, she was sixty-four years old.  Her disease was an affection of the heart.  Funeral was held at the home Wednesday afternoon at 1 o'clock, Rev. Arthur Spaulding officiating The deceased is survived by her husband and one son, Michael Fisher, and two daughters, the Mrs. George and Fred Burton.and burial was in Green Lawn cemetery [Bainbridge, N Y].

Oh, mother, thy gentle voice is hushed,

Thy warm, true heart is still;

And on thy pale and peaceful face

Is resting death's cold chill.

Thy hands are clasped upon thy breast

We have kissed thy marble brow,

And in our aching hearts we know

We have no mother now.

[Bainbridge Republican, Dec. 4, 1902]

 

Lena E., oldest daughter of C.G. and Ellen E. Hyde, and widow of the late Herbert Carniff of Sanitaria Springs, died at the home of her father in Afton [Chenango Co., NY], Wednesday morning aged thirty-two years.  She had been in poor health for some time past and during the last part of the summer symptoms of consumption began to manifest themselves and she succumbed to the disease last week.  Besides her father and mother and five brothers and three sisters, she leaves two little children and a host of friends to mourn her loss.  Funeral was held from the M.E. church at Sanitaria Sprigs Saturday morning, Rev. Reynolds officiating. [Bainbridge Republican, Dec. 11, 1902]

Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Fritts, 19, of Oneonta [Otsego Co., NY], mother of two children, was instantly killed Christmas afternoon when she was hurled against a tree when an automobile driven by Seeley Voorhees, 18, of Roxbury crashed into the car driven by Mrs. Fritts' hsuband at the corner of Elm and Center street, Oneonta.  Mrs. Fritts was riding with her husband, Walter M. Fritts, who is manager of a Victory store in Oneonta.  According to police, Voorhees, going north on Elm street failed to stop at the Center street intersection.  The impact of the crash turned the Fritts automobile around.  It shot across the street and overturned. The Roxbury car stopped just beyond the intersection.  Dr. Norman W. Getman, Otsego county coroner, said that Mrs. Fritts had pitched out of the car head first into a tree and her head crushed.  Her husband was also thrown out, but was not seriously injured.  Voorhees told police that he was on his way to meet friends.  Riding with him were James Lane of South Kortright and Miss Bernice Lane of Roxbury.  After the accident Voorhees was arrested and later released on bail of $500.  Mrs. Fritts is survived by her husband and two small children, her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert F. Mackey of Oneonta, and two brothers, Mrs. Arthur Taylor, Mrs. William Hush and Augustus Bell of Walton are aunts and an uncle of Mrs. Fritts. 

William Aiken, 74, died Monday night at the Binghamton State hospital where he had been a patient for three years.  Death was due to a heart ailment.  Funeral services were held Thursday at the Hall funeral home at Delhi, at 2.  Rev. C.E. Brown officiated and burial was made in Woodland cemetery.  Survivors are a daughter, Mrs. August Sprick, Potsdam; a son, Edwin Aiken, Norfolk; two brothers, Elmer and Joseph Aiken, of Hamden, and a sister, Mrs. Eliza Brown, Delhi.  Born July 12, 1868, at Glasgow, Scotland, son of William and Margaret (McGinnis) Aiken, he came to this country many years ago and formerly resided at East Branch.  After his marriage to Miss Olive Knapp he made his home in or hear Delhi [Delaware Co., NY], being variously engaged in farming and in the meat business.  He was a member of the Delhi Methodist church.  [LMD notation:  May 9, 1943]

A fatal accident occurred Sunday night in the Casein company plant of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] destroyed by fire Tuesday.  Gerald McBirney of Greene [Chenango Co., NY] was cleaning a concrete mixer when the machine was started.  He was badly cut about the body and legs and died Monday from loss of blood and shock.  He was 43 years of age.  [LMD notation:  Feb. 1944]



 

Marriages (July 10)

A very pretty wedding occurred at the home of Mr. and Mrs. William McPherson of Yaleville [Guilford Chenango Co., NY], on Thursday evening, Nov. 27, when their daughter, Miss Lizzie, and Walter G. Ireland of West Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], were united in marriage.  The parlors and dining room were handsomely decorated with evergreens, and white chrysanthemums were the flowers of the evening.  At eight o'clock the wedding march was played by Miss Addie Woodruff and the bridal couple entered the parlor and stood before an arch of evergreens, banked with potted plants and ferns and from which was suspended silvered horse shoes.  They were attended by Misses Isabelle Ireland, sister of the groom, and Elizabeth Grube, cousin of the bride, as bridesmaid, and T.H. Petley and Theodore Neidlinger as best men.  The bride was gowned in blue satin trimmed with white and carried white chrysanthemums.  One maid wore white and carried yellow chrysanthemums; the other wore yellow and carried white chrysanthemums.  They were met at the arch by the Rev. Charles Olmstead, pastor of the Guilford Methodist Episcopal church, who, using a very impressive service and prayer, pronounced them man and wife, and introduced the happy couple to their friends, who offered hearty congratulations and best wishes.  The company soon repaired to the dining room where an elegant four-course dinner was served, concluding with the delicious ice creams for which Christopher Toby of Bainbridge, is becoming famous.  About eighty guests were present.  The many beautiful and useful gifts testified to the high esteem in which the bride and groom are held by the people who have known them from their childhood.  Late in the evening Mr. and Mrs. Ireland left unexpectedly (to the company) thereby escaping the usual showers of rice and old shoes, for a short trip.  They will make their future home on the farm of the groom's father near West Bainbridge and a happy prosperous and useful life is the heartfelt wish of their friends here and elsewhere.  [Bainbridge Republican, Dec. 4, 1902]

A charming home wedding was that which took place at 8 o'clock last evening at the residence of James Yale, 135 Sunset avenue, when his daughter, Nellie Curtis Yale, became the wife of Charles Francisco fo Schenectady.  The house was adorned with cedar, and the ceremony was performed in the back parlor under a canopy of the same, from which was suspended a bell.  Promptly at the appointed time Rev. W.B. Coleman took his place and the bride entered, accompanied by her maid, Miss Verna Jones, and was met by the groom and his best man, Harry French.  The bride was given away by her father, James Yale.  The ceremony was impressive and beautiful.  The bride was gowned in white chiffon, with lace trimming, and carried a prayer book, while her maid wore white mull and carried pink roses.  Following the ceremony there was a reception, at which there were about fifty guests, among them being D. Francisco of Guilford and Mrs. C.W. Kemberling of Detroit.  Mr. and Mrs. Francisco left on the midnight train for Schenectady, their future residence; where they will be at home after January 1.  The handsome array of gifts including cut glass, china, silverware, etc., testify to the high esteem in which the young people are held, and hosts of friends wish them a long and prosperous married life--Utica Exchange, Dec. 19.  [Bainbridge Republican, Dec. 25 1902]

George McKee Jr. is Hero

Hero's Medal Urged for Boy Rescuer of Three

George McKee, Jr., 14, Saved Sisters and Man from Broken Ice

 

Afton [Chenango Co., NY]:  With three persons indebted to George McKee, Jr., 14, for their lives, a movement was started here today to obtain a Carnegie medal for him.  Mrs. Whit Y. McHugh, president of the Afton legion Auxiliary, learning for the first time Wednesday of young McKee's rescue last Friday of three persons from a hole in the ice in the Susquehanna river near here, said today that her organization would sponsor a movement to obtain recognition of the youth's heroic efforts.

 

The victims of the plunge in the icy river were his sisters, Marion and Dorothy McKee, and Harry Dyer.  With McKee and Mr. Dyer's daughter Annette, a student at Genesco Normal school, they were skating in the cove about a half-mile south of this village.  The ice broke, plunging the sisters and Mr. Dyer into the water.  George at the risk of plunging in himself crawled to the edge of the broken ice and pulled out his sisters, one of them, Dorothy, unconscious from a blow on the head as it came in contact with the edge of the ice.  Taking them to safety, he then grabbed Mr. Dyer, who was about to go down for the third time.  The victims were taken to the McKee home, where they recovered.  The McKee sisters, both students at Albany Teachers' college returned to their studies over the weekend.  [January 1936]

Marriages (July 10)

Miss Margaret Elizabeth VanAlstyne and Clifford Ray Palmer, both of this city [Binghamton, Broome Co., NY], were married in Saint Ann's church, Afton [Chenango Co., NY], at noon today.  The bridal party stood before an altar banked with garden flowers.  Wedding music was played by Mrs. Frederick Nichols of Afton.  The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Sidney Heath, rector of the church.  The bride was given in marriage by her brother, Dr. Walter K. VanAlstyne of this city.  Her wedding gown was of white jacquard organdy, redingote style, over white satin.  Attached to her white turban of satin was a shoulder length veil of tulle.  For the traditional something old, the bride carried a handkerchief which was carried by her paternal grandmother, the late Mrs. Fayette Edgar VanAlstyne, at her wedding.  Instead of a bridal bouquet, she carried the prayer book used by her grandmother.  It was decorated with a spray of lilies of the valley and with white satin ribbon.  Mrs. James B. MacGibeny was matron of honor for her sister.  Her dress was of pink jacquard organdy.  Miss Jane L. Couse, bridesmaid, was dressed in yellow jacquard organdy and Miss Mary Lou VanAlstyne, junior bridesmaid, wore pale blue organdy.  Their gowns were fashioned Empire style and wore over satin to match.  They wore small hats made of organdy flowers corresponding with their gowns and carried colonial nosegays of roses in pastel colors.  James B. MacGibeny attended Mr. Palmer as best man.  Ushers were Harry Stickle of Afton and Randolph Lewis of Bainbridge.  Mrs. Palmer, mother of the bridegroom, wore navy blue sheer with white hat and white accessories.  Following the ceremony the bridal couple received congratulations in the vestibule of the church.  A luncheon was served at the Red Shutter tearoom, Afton, to the bridal party and immediate family. The wedding cake on the bride's table was flanked by white roses and smilax.  The bride is a daughter of the late F. Edgar VanAlstyne and Nellie Kent VanAlstyne of this city.  She was graduated from the Binghamton Central High school and is a member of Beta Sigma Phi sorority.  For several years she has been employed in the policy department of the New York Life Insurance Co.  Mr. Palmer is the son of Mrs. Belle C. Palmer and the late Robert H. Palmer of Afton.  He graduated from the Afton High school attended the University of Texas and is employed in the personnel department of the Agfa Ansco corporation.  Mr. and Mrs. Palmer left on a motor trip to Buckhill Falls, Pa., and when they return will reside at 9 Minden avenue.  Mrs, Palmer appeared in a white Palm Beach suit with navy blue accessories for motoring....  [LMD notation:  June 17, 1939]

 

March 15 [1930]:  Gertrude Judd, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Smith Judd of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] and Jesse Rogers of Rockdale [Chenango Co., NY], united in marriage; Rev. R.B. Whitman, Bainbridge Baptist church pastor, performed ceremony. 

John Hall Van Vorst, a son of the late Judge Hooper C. Van Vorst, was married on his deathbed on Monday morning, February 27, at the residence of his mother and sister of New York city, to Miss Bessie McGinnis, a daughter of John McGinnis, Jr., a Wall Street broker, of 841 Madison Avenue.  Before midnight Mr. Van Vorst was dead.  He was about twenty seven years old and his widow is twenty-four.  They had been engaged for some time, but no date had been set for their wedding, the intention being to have it take place some time next summer.  Mr. Van Vorst had been ill for a week from pneumonia and when the gravity of the case was understood, marriage was proposed and consummated.  Mr. Van Vorst had been abroad for the last four years, residing most of the time in Paris.  His betrothed had also lived for some time in Paris, and for the last year was a Paris correspondent of the "Evening Post."  She had also contributed to the magazines.  Mr. Van Vorst a little over a year ago made a trip through Asia minor and had been engaged by a magazine to write a series of articles on his trip.  He returned about a year ago and had almost finished the preparation of the articles.  Mr. Van Vorst had visited in Bainbridge years ago with his mother.  Mrs. Van Vorst was, before her marriage, Miss Josephine Treat, and her family resided about forty-five years ago near Afton lake where they built a handsome cottage which was afterwards burnt.  The pretty sheet of water was named by them Teton lake. The family was well known in Bainbridge society for several years.  Miss Treat became the wife of Judge Van Vorst of New York who left her wealthy at his death.  She has a mansion at Nyack and she gave the use of it during the past summer to the government for a military hospital.  [Bainbridge Republican, March 3, 1899] 

 

 

Obituaries (July 10)

The community was shocked to learn of the instant death of Russell Evans, son of Mr. and Mrs. Bert Evans, of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], at his home in Guilford Center, Sunday morning at 7 o'clock.  He passed away in his sleep, with just a slight gasp of breath and he was gone before medical aid could reach him.  He has had for several years, a chronic heart condition, and for the past few days had been unable to work, due to the intestinal grippe which has been prevalent, but his condition had not been considered serious.   Saturday he had been out and around feeling much better and more like himself.  Russell Evans was born Feb. 15, 1907, in the town of Guilford.  He was the son of Flora (Hovey) and Bert Evans.  Practically all his life had been spent in Guilford.  On Jan. 28, 1939, he was united in marriage to Grace Knox, of Guilford.  Russell was one of the popular boys of our town, liked by everyone.  He was a keen sportsman.  He had been employed for some time in the Scintilla Corp., at Sidney.  Surviving are his widow, Grace Evans; the parents above mentioned; a sister, Myrtle Evans, of Norwich; an aunt, Miss Mae Hovey, R.N., of New York City.  Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon from the church at Guilford Center, at 2 P.M., the pastor, the Rev. Ralph Gamewell, assisted by the Rev. J.W Bump, officiating.  Burial in Mt. Upton.  Floral tributes were profuse, showing the high esteem Russell Evans held in the hearts of all who knew him.  The sympathy of everyone in our village is extended to the stricken family in their bereavement.  [LMD notation:  Nov. 10, 1941]

 

William A. Teachout died suddenly of a heart attack at his home early Saturday morning.  His age was 82.  He had returned to his house, after completing his chores at the barn, when he was stricken.  Coming to Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] 54 years ago, Mr. Teachout was employed as a painter and paper hanger until recent years.  A music lover, he was leader of the Teachout orchestra for many years and managed the Bainbridge Band.  Born in Coventry, Feb. 9, 1860, he was the son of Ira and Louisa Teachout.  On Dec. 25, 1881, he was united in marriage to Miss Georgia Olendorf.  Left to mourn his passing are his widow, one son, Perry W. Teachout; and a granddaughter, Miss Dorothy Jeane Teachout.  Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at Colwell's Chapel with the Rev. Paul Carpenter, pastor of the Presbyterian Church, officiating.  The pall-bearers were Leon Perry and Adrian Donahe, of Bainbridge; and Glen Russ and Rodney Donahe, of Afton, nephews of the deceased.  [LMD notation:  Feb. 8, 1942]

 

Mrs. Ruth Alger of Masonville [Delaware Co., NY] died suddenly of a heart attack at her home Sunday afternoon, Sept. 19.  Mrs. Alger had been in her usual health and was preparing dinner for her family when stricken.  Her son, Robert, who is in the service and stationed at Fort Jackson, S.C., was looking forward to a furlough starting this week Monday but received a telegram Sunday night telling of his mother's death, so left immediately and reached home Tuesday morning.  Mrs. Alger, who was about 45 years of age, is survived by her husband, Russell Alger, and 12 children, seven of whom still reside at home.  She also leaves three grandsons.  The funeral was held at the Carr and Louder funeral parlor in Sidney Thursday at 3 p.m., with burial in the Masonville cemetery.  [LMD notation:  d. 1943]

 

Edward D. Campbell, third son of Mrs. Arthur M. Campbell of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], died at his mother's home early Thursday morning, in the twenty-third year of his age.  The deceased was a resident of Sayre, Pa., where he had been employed for sometime as machinist.  He was married May 15th, 1897 to Miss Emma Myers of Pittsburg.  The young couple were happy, frugal and industrious, and as Mr. Campbell was an expert at his trade the future looked bright before them.  But within the past year lung trouble began to develop which wrought rapidly upon his frame diminishing his strength but not his ambition.  Mr. Campbell worked bravely on determined to conquer his disease but at last--a few weeks ago--he was obliged to give up all business and was confined to the house a sick man; even then he fought for his life but finally hope was given up by his wife and friends.  Two weeks ago his relatives in Bainbridge were notified of his alarming condition and his brother George went on immediately to Sayre.  He rallied somewhat but his only desire seemed to be to come to his mother's home once more.  He was brought here Tuesday of last week accompanied by his wife.  The home coming was a joyful one and a sorrowful one.  The family met in the embrace of death.  Mr. Campbell died the second day of his return.  He left no children.  The funeral was held at the home, Mrs. Arthur Campbell's residence, Saturday afternoon at 2:30 p.m., Rev. Mr. Sachett officiating.  the pall-bearers were, Howard Salisbury, Chas. Odell, Chas. Graves, Jay Anderson, Ralph Curtis and Albert Pearsall.  There were many flowers contributed and conspicuous among them was a handsome pillow from friends in Sayre; there were also fine tributes from relatives in Binghamton, Oneonta and Unadilla, besides many from Bainbridge.  The burial was in Green Lawn Cemetery.....[Bainbridge Republican, Mar. 8, 1899]

 

We are sad in recording today the death of an estimable young lady of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], Miss Nina L. Bentley, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. Fremont Bentley, which occurred at the home at noon yesterday.  The sorrowful event is attended with poignant grief by the family, and a feeling of sadness pervades a large circle of friends, the High School where she was a student, and the Methodist church to which she had been allied since her young girlhood.  Miss Bentley was seventeen years of age and was the picture of rosy health until the first of February when she had a severe attack of peritonitis which confined her to the bed for four weeks.  She was slowly returning to health until last Thursday when the fatal hold of peritonitis developed a new phase and she was again prostrated suffering intensely until she passed away Tuesday at 12 o'clock.  The death bed scene was peculiarly affecting for the parents and those friends who were by endeavoring to relieve the pain of the sufferer.  Miss Bentley was happy in her life and had the strongest incentive to live.  Her plans were laid for graduation in school, and then for a course in college to fit her for a cultivated and useful life.  But when those last days of her final sickness made it apparent that her stay on earth was shortening, she accepted with a beautiful resignation the decree, and said that "it was all right."  The dying hours of the loved daughter brought consolation to the parents notwithstanding they were powerless to assuage her suffering.  The father read to her from the Bible and then kneeling by her side offered a prayer, an expression of ineffable sweetness and peace stealing over her face, where before it had been drawn by pain.  At the close of the prayer, she began singing with a feeble voice, the refrain to the beautiful hymn she had so often sung in the church choir:

 

"Oh, think of the home over there,

By the side of the river of light,

Where the saints, all immortal and fair,

Are robed in their garments of white, over there."

 

The death of Miss Bentley, besides to the immediate family and the large group of young people in Bainbridge, is a distinct loss to the Methodist church of this village.  Her gentle influence was inspiring and felt in every avenue of church work.  She was deeply imbued with religious feeling but was ambitious for progress in all its organizations.  To Mr. and Mrs. Bentley the sympathy of the community is extended.  That time may mellow their grief and that the memory of their beloved and affectionate daughter may be referred to in the years hence with calmness and without pain is the wish of all.  The funeral services will be held at the house at 1 o'clock Friday afternoon and at the church at 1:30, Rev. C.H. Sackett officiating.  Delegations from the Epworth League, the Sunday School and the High School will meet at the house and attend the remains to the church.  The interment will be in the burying ground at West Bainbridge.  [Bainbridge Republican, Mar. 22, 1899]



Marriages (July 9)

Mr. Fred Fletcher and Miss Nina Yale both of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], were married last evening at the home of the bride's parents by Rev. W.T. Edds of Sidney.  Both bride and groom are numbered among our best young people, and many were the congratulations and hearty well wished showered upon them as they took this important step in life.  [Bainbridge Republican, Nov. 13, 1902]

 

Coventry [Chenango Co., NY]:  At eleven o'clock last Thursday at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. C.D. Hungerford, occurred the marriage of their only daughter, Ora E. to Rollin C. Pratt of Fenton [Broome Co., NY].  The lower rooms of the house filled as they were with seventy-five guests, presented a bright and handsome appearance when the hour for the ceremony arrived and many were the expressions of pleasure at the fine scene.  Boughs of hemlock and ferns made a splendid background for this beautiful occasion.  To the music of the wedding march rendered by Mrs. Julia Paddleford, the wedding party entered the sitting room and took their places under the arch, which was tastefully decorated in evergreens and flowers and there the officiating clergyman, Rev. Grant E. Van Woert of Scheneveus, solemnized the marriage ceremony.  The bride was richly gowned in blue silk dotted mull and wore a bouquet of white chrysanthemums.  The groom wore a suit of mixed goods.  Wilson Paddleford acted as best man and Mae Page was bridesmaid.  The maids of honor were Flora Lounsberry, Pearl Cohoon, Cora Lounsberry and Virgie Van Woert.  After the ceremony, dinner was served and soon the happy couple were on their way to Scranton and other places to visit relatives.  In the front room of the house there was a handsome display of wedding gifts.  The presents were numerous and beautiful including silverware, chairs, rockers, lamps, tablecloths, counterpanes, toilet sets, two sets of silver teaspoons, silver butter knife, sugar spoons, one couch, towels and a nice sum of money.  Both the bride and groom have a large circle of friends in this place and Fenton.  After visiting Scranton, Stella, Lestershire, Binghamton, they will reside at the bride's home for the remainder of the year.  [Bainbridge Republican, Nov. 13, 1902]

A very pretty home wedding occurred at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Martin Schweitzer on Wednesday, November 12, 1902, the contracting parties being Charles Drachler and Miss Katherine Schweitzer, both of Guilford [Chenango Co.,, NY], the bride being the oldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Martin Schweitzer.  The house was beautifully decorated with evergreens and white and yellow chrysanthemums, the work of young lady friends of the bride.  At an early hour the guests began to arrive, and as the time approached for tying the nuptial knot the parlors were well filled.  At the appointed hour the strain of the wedding march were heard rendered by Mrs. J.M. Horton.  The bridal couple entered the parlor preceded by Ernest Humphrey a best man and Miss Bertha Schweitzer, sister of the bride, as bridesmaid, followed by the bride leaning on the arm of her betrothed.  The bride was handsomely dressed in gray trimmed with white and carried a bouquet of white chrysanthemums.  The bridesmaid was similarly dressed and carried yellow chrysanthemums.  They took their stand under an evergreen arch banked by ferns, and from the center of which was suspended a beautiful white dove.  Here they were met by the Rev. Albert Salls, pastor of the First Congregational church, who using the beautiful service of the ring pronounced them husband and wife, in the presence of one hundred and fifty relatives and friends assembled.  The congratulations which followed were many and varied.  The company then repaired to the dining room where all enjoyed the good things the hostess known so well how to prepare, followed with ice cream made under the supervision of Chris Toby of Bainbridge.  The wedding gifts were  numerous and costly, manifesting the high esteem and good will of the many friends of the bride and groom.  Guests were present from Norwich, Sherburne, Bainbridge, Gilbertsville, Sidney and Coventry as well as Guilford.  The bride and groom are highly respected and esteemed young people and their numerous friends will wish them all happiness and prosperity in their future home, on the farm owned by the groom situated about one mile south of Guilford Center.  At a late hour the company departed.  The whole affair was joyful and pleasant, a fitting tribute we hope for a life of happiness---One who was there.  [Bainbridge Republican, Nov. 20, 1902]

Obituaries (July 8)

All who knew the late Charles N. Stow, editor and proprietor of the Deposit Courier, who died at his home inn Deposit [Delaware Co., NY], last week, speak kindly of him.  For nearly thirteen years the writer was employed as foreman and manager of his printing house in that village, and it is my opinion that no man ever made a sturdier effort to live up to the golden rule, "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you," than he did;  and his aim in this direction, together with his great kindness of heart, made him a power for material and substantial helpfulness in the community in which he spent his life.  His charity for all was unbounded; his spirit of progressiveness led him to respond cheerfully and liberally to all demands for beneficence and public improvements, and in all of his own affairs he kept abreast of the age in which he lived.  He was an exceedingly kind and indulgent husband and father; he was good to his kindred, considerate of his employees and exemplary as a citizen, neighbor and friend.  Because of these sterling qualities and admirable traits of character, his life was in no respect a failure, and the world was made better by his honest and earnest pursuit of high aims and noble purpose.  [Bainbridge Republican, Nov. 13, 1902]

 

Mable, daughter of Charles Gransbury of Dryden [Tompkins Co., NY], died at Masonville Friday, October 21, of peritonitis, aged nineteen years, after a short illness.  She was a young woman much respected by all who knew her.  [Bainbridge Republican, Nov. 11, 1902]

The funeral of Mrs. Elizabeth C. Payne was held from her late home at Mrs. Mary A. Gilmore's West Bainbridge, Thursday at one o'clock, her pastor, Rev. J.S. Crompton, officiating, assisted by Rev. C.E. Sweet of Afton.  Interment was in Greenlawn cemetery, this village [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY].  Mrs. Payne, though for years in poor health, was seriously ill less than a week.  She was taken with a neuralgic attack of the heart Wednesday night, Oct. 29, and her daughter, at that time in Bainbridge, was sent for.  From that time till the hour of her death, Tuesday morning, she was an uncomplaining sufferer, so uncomplaining that no one save herself realized that the end was so near.  The last night of her life was one of acute suffering and those who loved her could not but be glad when the agony and waiting ceased.  Mrs. Payne was born in Binghamton August 13, 1850 and was the only daughter of Louis Carrington.  Her childhood and young womanhood was passed in Connecticut and in and around Binghamton.  In 1880 she was married to Harrison Warren Payne of Maine, Broome Co.  After the daughter was born, Mr. and Mrs. Payne left for Norfolk, Va., where Mr. Payne was very successful in his work as architect and builder.  In 1892 the family removed to Portland, Ore., where in the hard times of ninety-two and three Mr. Payne lost his wealth and after only a year's residence in that place was compelled to again remove.  This time he located at St. Augustine, Fla.  In a little over a year Mr. Payne was seized with dengue fever and died.  He was buried in St. Augustine and his wife and child came to Bainbridge where Mr. Payne's two sisters lived, Mrs. Charles Ellis and Miss Mary Payne, of Pruyn Hill.  Mrs. Payne was a noble Christian woman, a perfect mother, beautiful in her self abnegating devotion to her only child.  She was the most unselfish mother that ever lived and to the bereaved daughter only the Father of Compassion can breathe comfort.  Besides the sisters-in-law mentioned Mrs. Payne leaves one other, her oldest brother's wife, Mrs. Sarah F.H. Carrington of Brooklyn, N.Y., who was ill with bronchitis at the time of her funeral and unable to attend.  [Bainbridge Republican, Nov. 13, 1902]

Mrs. Nancy Hopkins died on Thursday last at the home of her granddaughter, Mrs. Frank Peck, one mile south of Bennettsville [Chenango Co., NY], aged eighty-one years.  The funeral was held from the residence, Sunday, at eleven o'clock, Rev. Holmes, of Masonville, officiating.  Burial at Masonville [Delaware Co.,, NY]  [Bainbridge Republican, Nov. 20, 1902]

The sad news has been received here of the death of Mrs. J.A. Hansen, wife of the pastor of the Baptist Church of Greene [Chenango Co., NY], which occurred at their home Sunday morning of typhoid pneumonia.  Rev. and Mrs. Hansen were in Bainbridge at the recent Chenango Association and she assisted at the organ at one of the services, although she was not in good health at the time.  The Rev. Mr. Hansen has the sympathy of many friends here in this hour of deep bereavement.  [Bainbridge Republican, Nov. 20, 1902]

Abel C. Rowley, of Sand Hill [Unadilla, Otsego Co.,, NY], died at his home November 8, in his ninety-fifth year after an illness of four days.  He was the fourteenth out of a family of fifteen children and  the last to die.  The others, most of them lived to be eighty and ninety years of age.  His faculties were good to the end.  He was a man of competence. the last election was the first one omitted since his first vote seventy years ago.  Mr. Rowley had been a member of the Methodist church at Sand Hill, seventy-two years.  He was one of the founders of the society.  Of the family he is survived by three children, Martin M. of Guilford, Hartwell J. of Sand Hill and Mrs. Jefferson Ferry of Wellsbridge.  [Bainbridge Republican, Nov. 20, 1902]

Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY]:  The funeral of John Jacobson who died December 30 in a Brooklyn hospital following an operation, was held on Saturday afternoon in the chapel of Colwell Brothers, Rev. C.G. Orvis, pastor of the First Presbyterian church, officiating.  Mr. Jacobson who was well known in this village, having lived the greater part of his life here, was a Spanish War veteran, a member of Bainbridge Lodge of Odd Fellows and Susquehanna Lodge no. 167, F.&A.M. and also a member of Sidney Canton.  He was 52 years of age and is survived by two sisters, Mrs. John Ireland of Guilford and Mrs. LaGrande Parsons of Bainbridge, also three brothers, August Jacobson of Sidney and Clifford Jacobson of this village.  The burial services in Greenlawn Cemetery [Bainbridge, NY] was conducted by the Bainbridge Lodge of Odd Fellows.  [The  Norwich Sun, Jan. 5, 1932]

The funeral of Dewitt Mills who died on New Year's Day at Willard, N.Y., where he had been at a private sanatorium since 1928 for treatment, was held Monday at the funeral chapel of Colwell brothers.  Rev. Clarence Carman, pastor of the First Methodist church officiated.  Burial was made in Greenlawn cemetery.  Mr. Mills was 68 years of age and for many years, a resident of this village.  He is survived by two sons, Oscar mills of Syracuse, Orson Mills of Bainbridge and one daughter, Mrs. Lena Garmain of Syracuse.  [The Norwich Sun, Jan. 5, 1932]

Burnett E. Brainard, 70 years old, of Binghamton [Broome Co., NY], died Tuesday morning in Mill City, Pa.  He is survived by three sons, George H. Brainard of Springfield, Mass., Frank E. Brainard of Blaine, Wash, Lewis A. Brainard of Binghamton; a daughter, Mrs. H. Deforest Whitmarsh of Binghamton, and three grandchildren.  He was a member of the Tabernacle Methodist church.  The body was removed in the Prentice Funeral Home, 62 Carroll street.  [LMD notation:  Aug. 20, 1940]

Unadilla [Otsego Co., NY:  Funeral services for Fred Dewey, 80, formerly of this village, who died of the infirmities of old age at home of his daughter, Mrs. Mary Bennett, Baltimore, were held Sunday at 2 p.m. at Joyce Funeral home, here.  Burial was in Evergreen Hill cemetery [Unadilla, NY].  Mr. Dewey was born at Youngs Station, 80 years ago last March.  He was the son of Frank and Helen (Skinner) Dewey.  Besides the daughter mentioned he is also survived by several grandchildren.  [LMD notation:  Apr. 28, 1941]

Glen A. Porter, 43, a former Sidney [Delaware Co. NY] resident, passed away suddenly Friday 15th inst., at about 5:30 o'clock, a short distance from his home in Cooperstown [Otsego Co., NY].  In recent years Mr. Porter ahs served in an executive capacity with the Dairymen's League.  A resident of Kirkville, N.Y. during the past several years, Mr. Porter, with his family had recently moved to Cooperstown.  He was born in Afton [Chenango Co., NY], Aug. 9, 1897, the son of George and Fanny Porter.  While here the family resided in the Slade home, River street.  He was united in marriage with Miss Hazel Peck of Masonville, May 29, 1928, and served for a time as plant manager for the League in that village.  His attention to duty won him promotion first as Dairy service man, then he had charge of Oswego county membership and his last promotion as League representative.  There survives the widow, a five-year-old son, and a sister, Mrs. H. Franklin Hall, of 12 Peach street, Oneonta.  Funeral services were conducted form the Ingalls funeral chapel in Cooperstown Monday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock, Reverend Arthur W. Mielke, pastor of First Presbyterian church in Cooperstown, officiating.  Interment was in the family plot in Afton cemetery.  [LMD notation:  Nov. 1940]

 

Candidate Byran visits Bainbridge, 1900

Bainbridge's Big Days

Great Crowds Greeted Mr. Bryan Monday

Mr. Depew's Cheerful Talk Tuesday

Afton Enterprise, Nov. 1, 1900

 

The people of the country surrounding Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] have had the privilege of seeing and hearing a presidential candidate and likewise a great senator and political enthusiasm is not at  high water mark.  Mr. Bryan accompanied by Mr. Danforth, arrived on schedule time Monday morning and from the rear platform spent an hour or more shaking hands with the vast crowd which came into Bainbridge by train, team and every other way.  On the arrival of the excursionists from Sidney, Norwich and Delhi there was the biggest crowd on the streets of Bainbridge ever known.  About nine o'clock Mr. Bryan, surrounded by a body guard made their difficult way to the pagoda through a crowd that acted as though it would eat him up and for twenty minutes held the close attention of the vast throng.  His talk was on the line of his speeches which have been so many times published of late and of course pleased his democratic admirers.  At 9:30 his train departed for points east amid the cheers and desperate attempts at further hand shaking.  There were four bands in attendance, Afton, Bainbridge, Sidney, and Oxford.

 

\Senator Depew's special rolled into Bainbridge at 9:30 Tuesday morning and a large crowd had gathered to hear the distinguished orator.  He talked for twenty minutes from the rear platform and like Tam O'Shanter despising wind, rain and fire laid down in his inimitable way republican doctrine.  The smile of Chauncey amid the tears of heaven formed a veritable rainbow which the republicans accepted as an omen for Tuesday next.  Space forbids or we should be tempted to give the words of both of these great orators.  But there is one thing certain people of Bainbridge should know how to vote this year.

Compiler's Note:  William Jennings Bryan was the Democratic Party nominee for President of the United States in 1896, 1900 and 1908.  He was one of the most popular speakers in American history, noted for a deep, commanding voice.  In the intensely fought 1900 election, when he visited Bainbridge, he was defeated by William McKinley. but retained control of the Democratic Party.  Bryan invented the national stumping tour for presidential candidates. 

Chauncey Depew, republican senator from New York to the United States Senate, was elected in 1899 and re-elected in 1905 and served from March 4, 1899, to March 4, 1911.  The purpose of his visit to Bainbridge in 1900 would have been to campaign for the republican candidates in the upcoming election.    

Obituaries (July 8)

If reports are true, and the Times has reasons to believe they are, upwards of $5000 in currency were found about the premises of the late Edwin J. Fancher, on Watson street.  The fact is most surprising, as Mr. Fancher was supposed by many to have been a comparatively poor man; but the finding of the money shows him to have been wealthy.  It was believed that he had a little money and his known lack of confidence in banks led to a thorough and tedious search, it is said, which resulted in the finding a false bottom in a tool chest in his carpenter shop, in which was a sum variously stated from five to ten thousand dollars.  Though the persons making the discovery decline to advance a statement we are informed that the amount was just $5000 in greenbacks, tied in $100 packages.  It is believed the money had been in the chest a long time as a part of it was badly decayed and will have to be redeemed.  It also born an earthy smell.  Many of the bills are of an old issue.  A report has now come to the surface that he was seen to have a large purse well filled with bills when paying for a bill of lumber a few weeks ago; but no trace of the purse, it is alleged, has been found which leads to the belief that not all of Mr. Fancher's wealth has been discovered, or that a part has been stolen since his death.  The latter theory is credited by many, we are told.  It is found that his home, surrounded by about two acres of land, is not encumbered.  As stated, Mr. Fancher had no trust in banks, nor confidence in a bond and mortgage.  He is said to have been very saving except as to food.  His son and daughter are here--Unadilla Times.  [Bainbridge Republican, Feb. 22, 1899]

 

Died, February 21st, after an illness of ten weeks, Mrs. Elizabeth Bicknell of Babylon, Long Island.  Mrs. Bicknell was the daughter of Elisha Bishop whose home in his lifetime was the formerly handsomely well appointed residence by the river bridge [Bainbridge, Chenango Co.,  NY], now known as the Mrs. A.J. Barrows property.  Of the children of the family besides Mrs. Bicknell, there were Mrs. Henry Rockwell, Mrs. A.J. Barrows, George and Clark Benjamin, and Mrs. Byron DeMunn.  Mrs. Barrows and her brother Geo. survive the family, whose home was one the center of refinement and elegant hospitality.  [Bainbridge Republican, Mar. 1, 1899]

 

Augusta M. Corbin, widow of the late Samuel Corbin, died in Bainbridge [Chenango Co.,, NY], last Thursday morning, Feb. 23, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Jesse Whitman, aged 74 years.  Mrs. Corbin's illness was short.  She was attacked Monday morning early with violent bronchial trouble which complicated with latent heart difficulty rendered her sickness alarming from the beginning.  Mrs. Corbin was born in Bennettsville in 1825.  Her father was Phineas Bennett, who with three brothers, Abel a twin brother of Phineas, Arnold and Hiram Bennett, came when young men from New England and began the formation of the hamlet of Bennettsville.  Their four houses formed a cluster.  First came the Abel Bennett house so well known until within a few years as the home of his son, James W. Bennett, and which occupied the first corner of the western entrance to Bennettsville; then on the opposite corner across was Phineas Bennett's house, and nearby were the dwellings of Arnold and Hiram.  These brothers gave the name to that section and were subject to the same vicissitudes of pioneer life as were common to all settlers upon new soil.  They not only cleared the forests of timber but killed the wild beasts that inhabited them.  Mrs. Corbin's father's family numbered ten children and all were closely identified with Bennettsville and Bainbridge.  They were:  Susan, wife of Rev. Henry Robertson, who was for several years pastor of the Bennettsville Baptist church, also Justice of the Peace for the town of Bainbridge, Mrs. Samuel Scofield, Mrs. Pliny Kirby, Miss Sophia Bennett, Milton, Ira, Rufus and Benjamin Bennett, Mrs. Augusta M. Corbin and Mrs. B. Porter VanHorne of Montana--the latter being the only living member of this large family.  The deceased was married in 1845 to Samuel Corbin of the town of Afton who died in 1883 at the age of 60 years.  It was a happy union and the husband's death caused not only sorrow to his family but regret among a large circle of friends and business associates.  He was a genial man and had an extraordinary love for music.  He was noted for his skill in clarinet playing.  Upon the death of her husband Mrs. Corbin came to Bainbridge to live where her residence has been until her decease.   She was energetic and ambitious in character, and at the same time one of the most unselfish of persons by nature.  Her greatest pleasure was the prosecution of kind deeds where others were to be benefited.  She was generous, strong in family love, warm in friendship, conscientious in all life's duties.  The same strength of love she bestowed upon her friends she gave to the church of her choice, the Baptist church.  She was reared in that faith and was ardently true to it in all the fluctuations of passing time.  The Bainbridge church has lost in this faithful Christian woman one of its most steadfast members, and one whose place will not be easily filled.  Mrs. Corbin was tenderly cared for by her two daughters, Mrs. C.M. Priest and Mrs. Whitman, in her last sickness, and all that loving hands and assiduous attention could do was done for her, but to no avail.  She had suffered much but her last moments were peaceful.  Besides the two daughters mentioned Mrs. Corbin is survived by an adopted son, James Corbin, who was regarded by both parents with the same affection as their own children.  The funeral was held at the home of Mr. Jesse Whitman Sunday afternoon at 1 o'clock, Rev. J.T. Barber of Walton, a former pastor of Mrs. Corbin's, conducting the services.  The casket was covered with handsome floral tributes to the memory of the deceased.  Among them were a wreath of beautiful combination by immediate relatives, a pillow by the two granddaughters, Mrs. Frank T. Barber and Mrs. George E. Whitman, a choice cluster of pink roses and carnations by Mrs. Fred L. Ames of Norwich, and numerous bouquets of sweet flowers from kind friends and neighbors of the departed one.  The remains were taken to Bennettsville for burial.  [Bainbridge Republican, Mar. 1, 1899]

 

George G. Benjamin died in Bainbridge [Chenango Co.,, NY] Monday evening at 9:30 o'clock in the home that had been the Benjamin and Bishop homestead for over three-quarters of a century.  Mr. Benjamin was in his eighty-second year, but had not seemed an old man.  He had been usually well through the winter but when attacked by grip a few weeks ago his strength gradually weakened.  He was able to walk about and to go up-street and even went out into the yard at 5 o'clock before he died.  Mr. Benjamin belonged to one of the old representative families of Bainbridge.  His father was Moses P. Benjamin, a merchant, who died early in life leaving a wife and three small children, George and Clark and Jeannette A. Benjamin.  Later Mrs. Benjamin married Elisha Bishop of Oxford, who had lost his wife and was left with two daughters, they becoming Mrs. Elizabeth Bicknell of Long Island, and Mrs. Anna Rockwell of Scranton.  Mr. Bishop came to Bainbridge to reside and also became one of the leading merchants of the town, and George Benjamin, the decedent, was associated with him.  Both retired from business after several years.  Marriage and death had decimated his family so that Mr. Benjamin was the only  member left in Bainbridge.  Reference was made to the family history in last week's Republican in connection with the notice of Mrs. Bicknell's death.  Then we said there were two of the family left, Mr. Benjamin and Mrs. A.J. Barrows of Dorchester, mass.  One week's time has swept off the last representative in Bainbridge.  Mr. Benjamin was gentle and kind and had the respect of all.  He will be missed from our midst as his familiar figure has been with us beyond the memory of the oldest citizen.  The funeral will be held from Mr. Benjamin's home, which has been in the care of J. Homer Hodge for several years, Thursday (tomorrow) afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. A.H. Grant of St. Peter's church conducting the services.  The vestry of the church will act as pall bearers. Interment will be in the cemetery connected with the church.  [Bainbridge Republican, Mar. 8, 1899]

Mrs. Helen Lyon Ames, 36, of Binghamton [Broome Co., NY], R.D.1, died Saturday morning at her home after a sudden illness.  She is survived by her husband, Howard; two sons, Francis and Bernard; two daughters, Harriet and Beulah; her mother, Mrs. Harriet Lyon and five brothers, Frank, Orville, John, George and Harold Lyon, all of Binghamton, R.D.1; two sisters, Miss Mildred Lyon of Binghamton R.D.1, and Mrs. Vern Hicks of Sayre, Pa., and several nieces and nephews. the body was removed to the Ackley Funeral Home, 206 Vestal avenue.  [LMD notation:  d. 1940]

The funeral of Mrs. Helen Lyon Ames was held at 2:30 o'clock Tuesday afternoon at the Ackley Funeral Home, 206 Vestal avenue. The Rev. William Bartz officiated.  Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Pearsley sane, "Sunrise Tomorrow."  The pallbearers were John Adriance, Everett Whittaker, Myron Potter, Oscar Eddy, Wilbur Jobson and Fred VanLoan.  Burial was in Chenango Valley cemetery [Binghamton, NY]. [LMD notation: d. 1940]

Fred Harris, aged 17, of Afton [Chenango Co., NY] met death Friday night, two miles out of Bainbridge, on the road to Sidney, when the car which he was driving crashed head-on into a truck driven by Wilbur Cooper of Plymouth, Pa., who was on his way to the Epworth League camp meeting at Sidney.  The road was slippery and it is thought that Harris did not see the truck until too late.  He was hurled from the car to the highway and killed instantly.  Cooper was taken to the Bainbridge hospital for treatment but his injuries were not considered serious.  Sixteen of the Epworth Leaguers who were on the truck were treated at the camp.  Two friends of Harris who were riding with him were slightly injured.  The funeral of the Harris boy was Tuesday, with prayer service at the home at 1:15 p.m. and service at the Baptist church, of which he was a member, at 2:00 p.m.  Mr. Walter Phipps rendered three solos.  Burial was in Glenwood cemetery [Afton, NY].  [LMD notation:  July 3, 1931]

Another of those sudden deaths incident to railroad life occurred Wednesday evening at about 7:30, when Richard R. Murphy, a section boss, well known in this village was the victim.  He was on the work train which was going towards Binghamton when the train stopped on account of the block signal being shut against it.  Mr. Murphy stepped off the train apparently to see what had caused the train to stop, or possibly thinking the train had arrived at the depot.  This point is a short distance north of the village where the railroad crosses a creek and the bridge is some twenty-five feet above the bed of the stream.  Mr. Murphy evidently failed to notice that the car had stopped on the bridge and as he stepped off he fell the entire distance, striking his head on the abutment or rocks below and cutting a deep gash in his forehead and killing him instantly.  Dr. Hayes and Dodge were at once summoned but the man was beyond medical aid and the body was tenderly conveyed to the saddened home on South Main Street.  [LMD notation:  Nov. 22, 1916]

 

Marriages (July 7)

At the home of the bride's parents in North Sanford [Broome Co., NY], on Tuesday afternoon, October 14, Maude, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C.F. Rosencrants, was united in marriage to Mr. Fred S. Robbins of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY]  The ceremony was witnessed only by the immediate friends of the bride and groom, the couple being attended by Morrell Colwell and Miss Grace Beilby.  After a short wedding journey Mr. and Mrs. Robbins will take up their residence at Bainbridge.  The pastor of the Methodist church officiated.  [Bainbridge Republican, Oct. 23, 1902]

 

Sidney [Delaware Co., NY]:  The marriage of Miss May Graves and Ernest G. Atwood of Atwood, Utah, occurs at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. I.C. Graves, Sidney, on Wednesday of this week.  Miss Graves teaches music in the Sidney High School and is organist in the Congregational church.  [Bainbridge Republican, Oct. 23, 1902]

 

Secretary Charles N. Woodhall of the Sidney, Y.M.C.A. was united in marriage this Tuesday with Miss Florence G. Barnes at her home, Cooperstown Junction [Otsego Co., NY].  [Bainbridge Republican, Oct. 23, 1902]

 

Mr. Milton L. Baldridge and Miss Lillian E. Drennen were married at the home of the bride on Bixby street [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], yesterday, at ten o'clock, a.m., by Rev. Arthur Spaulding.  The wedding was a pretty, but quiet one, only the immediate relatives being present.  Mr. and Mrs. Baldridge left on the east-bound train at eleven o'clock for a tour of the principal cities of the east.  Hearty congratulations, rice and proverbial old shoes were showered upon them on their departure.  The groom, for sometime past, has been employed as traveling salesman for the Casein Company of America, and is a young man who has the highest respect of all who know him. The bride is an accomplished young lady whose many admirable qualities have won for her the admiration of a large social circle.  Mr. and Mrs. Baldridge will make their home with the bride's parents for the present.  [Bainbridge Republican, Oct. 9, 1902]

Obituaries (July 7)

Sidney [Delaware Co., NY]:  The funeral of Druggist H.C. Weller, who died at his home on Sunday, September 28, aged seventy-six years, was held Wednesday following from the Congregational church, Rev. Mr. Edds officiating.  There was a large attendance.  The obsequies were conducted under the auspices of Sidney Lodge, 801, F.&A.M.  So great a respect had the townspeople for Mr. Weller, that all the business places of the village were closed during the funeral ceremonies.  The burial was in Prospect Hill cemetery [Sidney, NY].  Mr. Weller had been in feeble health for a number of years and latterly had lost his eyesight.  He left a wife and daughter.  The deceased was the oldest business man in Sidney having opened his drug store in 1867.  [Bainbridge Republican, Oct. 9, 1902]

 

Alta Yale Gridley was born January 23, 1877, on the Chester Yale farm in Yaleville.  She was married to Mr. Hobart L. Gridley, November 12, 1898.  She departed this world to become the resident of a better country, September 26, 1902, at Kensington hospital, Philadelphia, Pa., whither she had gone for an operation, accompanied by her husband.  The funeral service was held at her late home, the place known as the Lewis Taylor farm, and a very large concourse of people came together for the service.  The very high esteem in which she was held was evidenced in the fact that nearly fifty teams formed the procession to the beautiful Yaleville cemetery [Guilford, Chenango Co., NY] where her body was interred.  The service was in charge of her pastor, Rev. C.M. Olmstead.  Mrs. Gridley was happily converted in the winter of 1894, and the same year united with the Guilford M.E. church.  Though the scripture is true that "her sun is gone down while it is yet day," yet we believe that it has only set to shine on another and brighter horizon.  Though we shall miss her in the church militant we shall hope and live to meet her in the glorious church triumphant.  [Bainbridge Republican, Oct. 9, 1902]

 

The funeral of Dr. M. Walter Brooks of Sidney [Delaware Co., NY], was held on Thursday of last week in Mt. Upton, at the home of his brother, Charles G. Brooks.  Dr. Brooks died the Tuesday preceding at the home of another brother, Jonas H. Brooks, of Berne, near Albany.  Dr. Brooks was a practicing physician in New York city for ten years when ill health compelled him to retire and he came to Sidney in 1889, where he has since made his home.  His wife died on July 14, last, and since her death he had made his home with his brothers Jonas H. Brooks, of Albany, and Charles G. Brooks of Mt. Upton.  He was about sixty-five years of age.  [Bainbridge Republican, Oct. 23, 1902]

 

Mrs. Elizabeth Payne died Tuesday morning at her home in West Bainbridge [Chenango Co.,  NY], of cerebral hemorrhage, aged fifty-three years.  Her funeral is held at one o'clock this Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Gilmore West Bainbridge, Rev. J.S. Crompton officiating.  Burial in Green Lawn cemetery, Bainbridge.  Mrs. Payne is survived by a daughter, Miss Vera Payne.  [Bainbridge Republican, Nov. 6, 1902]

 

William J. Davis an old and respected citizen and pioneer of Michigan, died at his home in Unionville, Mich., Sunday morning, October 19, 1902.  He was confined to his bed one week.  Mr. Davis had suffered for sometime from cancer of the tongue, but being of an ambitious temperament, had followed his business, that of moving buildings, up to his last illness--a few days prior to his death.  On Saturday evening he returned to his home from work, ate his evening meal as usual and retired immediately to bed, remarking that he felt tired, and during the night he became violently ill.  A physician was called who prescribed for him, and as he continued to grow worse other doctors were summoned but all medical aid was of no avail.  William J. Davis was born in the town of Bainbridge, Chenango Co., N.Y., April 13, 1829, where he grew to manhood and followed the occupation of farming.  February 16, 1853, he was united in marriage with Malinda A. Covey and three children were born to them: viz., two sons, Wm. Jr., and Charles deceased, and one daughter, Mrs. Cora Schad, with whom the father lived when he died.  In 1856, Mr. Davis moved with his family to Michigan and located in Sebwaing, where with his brother-in-law, Allen Brewer, he ran a saw and grist mill for several years.  Thirty-five years ago he moved to the farm about two and one-half miles east and north of town, and while residing here Mrs. Davis died, which was twenty-five years since.  Mr. Davis has lived in the village of Unionville nineteen years and had given up his time mostly to the moving of buildings, a business he had followed for forty years.  He was well-off financially and was one of the substantial and highly esteemed citizens of the place and sought for by his fellow townsmen to fill public offices in the town, one of which was to serve on the Board of Education.  Mr. Davis was extremely devoted to his family and as a husband and father was most affectionate.  The loss of his wife he felt most keenly and had never recovered from the grief it caused him.  His funeral was held at the Baptist church, the Wednesday following his death, at 11 o'clock, a.m., and the officiating clergyman was Rev. D.W. Leonard of Argyle.  The floral offerings were many and beautiful.  Burial was near his former home Sebwaing.  [Bainbridge Republican, Nov. 6, 1902]

Marshall Curlhair, for many years a resident of this village [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], died at his home on Pruyne Hill Friday morning from complication of diseases, aged 62 years.  Mr. Curlhair was born in Maine, N.Y. and spent his younger days at that place.  He married Cora Johnson in 1880, they moved to Binghamton where they resided about nine years then came to Bainbridge in 1893 and found employment in the sled factory until it was burnt.  He then worked for C.C. Hovey and then came to the Separator Co., where he has been employed twenty years.  He was a man well liked and honorable and upright in all his dealings.  He was an exempt member of the Roberts Hose company.  Mr. Curlhair is survived by his wife, mother and one daughter, Mrs. Martha Andrews.  The funeral was held Sunday, p.m., from the home, Rev. S.R. Bigger officiating and burial in Green Lawn cemetery [Bainbridge, NY].  The Separator force and Roberts Hose company attended in a body.  [Bainbridge Republican, Jan. 220, 1921]

The funeral of Mrs. Phoebe Jane Doolittle was held from the Colwell funeral parlors Sunday, Dec. 21, at 2 p.m., Rev. G.H. Orvis officiating.  Mrs. Doolittle was the daughter of Richard and Rebecca Yale of Yaleville and was born Oct. 22, 1852.  She was the wife of Arthur Doolittle, after whose death three years ago she went to live with her daughter, Mrs. Anna Transue of Binghamton.  During the eight years previous to that Mr. and Mrs. Doolittle had made their home with their son, Jesse Doolittle, of this place.  Both son and daughter and five grandchildren survive her.  She had for years been a faithful member of the Baptist church here, and when her death came following an illness of only a few hours Dec. 17, Colwell Brothers were notified and at once went to Binghamton, bringing the body here Thursday for the last sad rites and burial in Greenlawn cemetery [Bainbridge, NY].  [Unadilla Times, Jan. 2, 1931]

Rev. George Horton, a retired Presbyterian minister, was instantly killed at Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] Saturday by being thrown from a wagon.  For the past quarter of a century Mr. Horton has lived on a farm some distance from Bainbridge and had just traded it for a house and lot on Emery street.  He was moving into his new home, and while going into the yard one wheel "cramped" with the short turn taken, tilting the wagon and throwing him to the ground.  He struck on his head, breaking his neck.  A doctor was called, but said death was instantaneous.  Mr. Horton graduated from Hamilton in 1857, and then studied for several years at an Eastern Theological academy.  before retiring to his farm he filled several charges in this part of the state, the last being at Coventry.  He was 75 years old.  He is survived by a wife, one daughter and two sons.  [Norwich Sun, June 12, 1906]