Saturday, August 3, 2013

Marriages (August 3)

A pretty wedding took place Saturday evening, July 18, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Irving Greek on North Main street, when their oldest daughter, Grace A. Greek was united in marriage to Frank Butler of Afton, Rev. G.G. Perrine, rector of Christ church, Guilford, performed the full Episcopal ceremony with the ring.  The rooms were prettily decorated with flowers and ferns and potted plants.  the bridal party at the sound of the wedding march proceeded to the parlor and took their places to a sheltering corner embanked with ferns and flowers.  The bride was dressed in white trimmed with blue, and the bridesmaid, Miss Lena Wright, a friend of the bride, was dressed in blue trimmed with white.  The best man was Frank Spicer of Page Brook.  Refreshments of ice cream and cake were served.  Mr. and Mrs. Butler will make their home with the bride's parents.  Mr. Butler is a steady young man and an employee of the Sugar milk factory.  There were many congratulations for the bridal couple.  [Bainbridge Republican,  July 23, 1903]

On Thursday evening, Jan 26, Miss Lena Darling and Norris Butts of Masonville [Delaware Co., NY], stole a march on their many friends and were quietly married at the Baptist parsonage at Masonville by Rev. Murry.  the couple were attended by the bride's sister, Miss Ruth Darling and the groom's brother, Alton Butts.  Both are popular young people of this place.  Their many friends extend them their best wishes and heartiest congratulations.  [Bainbridge News & Republican,  Feb. 2, 1933]

Livingston S. Latham, son of former Sheriff and Mrs. Arthur R. Latham, of Deposit, and Antoniette Henderson, daughter of W.E. Henderson, of Walton, were united in marriage by Rev. John T. Lyon, pastor of the Federated Church in Unadilla February 3 at 8 p.m.  The bride holds a responsible position in the First National Bank of Sidney and the groom is associated with the law offices of Charles C. Flaesch.  The young couple have taken an apartment at the home of George W. Silvernail in Unadilla [Otsego Co., NY].  [Bainbridge News & Republican,  Feb. 9, 1933]

Paul Rosenkranz, of Lynbrook, L.I., and Miss Ethel Munk, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Munk, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], were married at the Lutheran Church at Wantagh, L.I., on Thursday, February 2nd.  They were attended by Mrs. VanderVeen and Mrs. Annis, of Merrick.  After the ceremony the party went to the home of Mrs. VanderVeen, where a wedding dinner was served.  Mr. and Mrs. Rosenkrans will make their home in Lynbrook, where Mr. Rosenkrans is employed.  [Bainbridge News & Republican,  Feb. 9, 1933]
 
 

Obituaries (August 3)

Daniel A. Carpenter, a life-long resident of Afton [Chenango Co., NY], died suddenly Tuesday at 2:30 p.m. from acute indigestion at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles L. Seeley of that village, aged 83 years.  Mrs. Carpenter, the wife, died within the past year, since which time the home has been broken up and Mr. Carpenter was boarding.  The deceased had always been a prominent citizen of Afton, representative and leading in all public matters.  He was a merchant for many years, had served as supervisor and county sheriff, given his counsels on the Board of Education, was instrumental in building the handsome bridge across the Susquehanna, and in the erection of St. Ann's Episcopal Church which was dedicated in 1868.  But his greatest achievement was in carrying to a successful issue the decision of the town of Bainbridge in November of 1857, when South Bainbridge was set off and became a separate town, taking the name of Afton.  The division saved much inconvenience in many ways, notably that at election time, when heretofore the two places had alternated polling votes in North Bainbridge one year and the next in South Bainbridge.  But there was a bitter struggle over the matter of separation, so much so that the South Bainbridge people chose to signalize their victory by selecting a name beginning with "A", that took precedence over Bainbridge in the alphabet.  In politics he was a Republican and strongly devoted to party interests.  The name of Carpenter is closely associated with the early annals of Bainbridge.  The father of the deceased, Benjamin S. Carpenter, came from Orange county in 1800 and settled in Bainbridge village and bought the major portion of the lands comprising our present village site.  He built the first hotel which was on the site of the Central House, and the first store which stood on North Main street where the Dormer Evans house is now.  In 1802 he gave two acres of land which is now occupied by the Presbyterian Church and the village green to encourage the establishment of a church and school and to provide a public parade ground.  His benefactions were many but after a time he became involved financially and then moved to a farm near Afton.  He died in 1836, aged 70 years.  He had eleven children and the son, Daniel A., who died on Tuesday was the last one to survive.  The death of Daniel A. Carpenter of Afton, removes one of the inspiring forces of that town and causes a void not easily filled in any of the relations of life.  He leaves three sons H.R. Carpenter of Colorado, D.A. Carpenter of New York city, and S.F. Carpenter of Carbondale.  Mrs. Joseph Juliand of Bainbridge, and Mrs. Johnson, wife of Rev. Allen Johnson, of Connecticut, were his nieces.   [Bainbridge Republican, July 16, 1903]
 
Entered into rest Friday morning, July 17, 1903, at "Sunnyside," her home on Academy street, from a complication of chronic diseases, Mrs. Sarah E. Nearing Bristol, aged seventy-one years.  Mrs. Bristol's early education began in the Zion Church Parochial or parish school, at Morris, Otsego Co., and was continued and concluded in Gilbertsville and North New Berlin academies.  An unusually bright pupil, excelling especially in book keeping and mathematics, she rendered efficient aid to her father in his business affairs ere she completed her girlhood days.  Mrs. Bristol was of English extraction and descended form ancestry conspicuous for honor and sterling worth.  She inherited their pure principles and her daily life was an expression of this natural endowment.  Her standards of right were moulded upon a high plane which cast out all artificiality, all subterfuges, and excluded any resort to expedients not consistent with the most upright living.  Had Mrs. Bristol not been afflicted with ill health in her latter years, she would have proved a valuable aid in the state and national work of temperance in which she took great interest, for she had natural executive ability and her enthusiasm was boundless and energy limitless in whatever she engaged.  She had been a county officer and attended state conventions but her frail physique retarded any continued public effort.  The home life of Mrs. Bristol was one of devotion to her family, systematic in administration and open in hospitality to her friends.  Bright and vivacious by temperament, appreciative of every kindness, charitable to the needy, loyal and steadfast in friendship, she has left to her family an unblemished reputation and a spotless name.  The Episcopal form of burial service was impressively rendered by Revs. Spaulding and Reed at the Bristol home Sunday morning at 8:30 o'clock.  Musical selections were rendered by Messrs. Banner, Smith, Ives and Bentley beautiful in sentiment and expression.  A large quantity of cut flowers, an exquisite floral pillow, beautiful carnation plaques and a harp with severed chord from the family, attested the affection of neighbors and friends and also the mournful truth of the melody vanished from out the household forever.  The bearers were, Lewis Taylor, George Taylor, H.W. Whitman, T.E. Searles, I.J. Tillman and Elliot Truman.  Interment was made in Hillington cemetery, Morris, where amid the tearful leave taking of dear relatives and old friends, the late Mrs. Sarah E. Nearing Bristol sleeps her last sleep in the silent companionship of many of her kindred.  [Bainbridge Republican,  July 23, 1903]
 
George Rhodes, who for several years lived in this village, coming here from Sidney [Delaware Co., NY], was taken to the Soldiers' Home at Bath two weeks ago and died there last Thursday.  He was formerly a member of Bradford Post, Sidney, being a member of the 89th Regiment.  As there were no relatives here to care for the remains interment was made at Bath.  All cherish kindly remembrances of the little old man who was seen around our streets until compelled by illness to give up an active life.  His faithful dog now wanders about uncomforted and uninformed of his master's death.  [Bainbridge Republican, July 23, 1903]
 
William A. Smith, a farmer living about a mile above the village of Greene [Chenango Co., NY] was struck by lightning Monday afternoon, while drawing hay and instantly killed.  The horses attached to the wagon were also killed.  [Bainbridge Republican, July 23, 1903]

Charles A. Church, 48 years old, died Thursday morning at his home, 2 South Mountain Terrace, after a long illness.  Besides his widow, Martha, he is survived by a son, Charles Ganow Church; three daughters, Cynthia S., Margaret and Clara Church, all the Binghamton; a sister, Mrs. Grace Herkimer of Afton, and three brothers, Levi R. Church of Binghamton, Richard R. Church of Mt. Vernon and A.L. Church of Leeds, N.D.  The body was removed to the T.O. Watrous Funeral home, 206 Vestal Avenue where the funeral will be held at 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon. The Rev. Einar Rohne-Scholt and the Rev. H.W. Haines will officiate.  Burial will be in Afton [Chenango Co., NY].  [MHD notation, d. 1934]

Charles M. Sheldon, 73 years old, died Tuesday morning at the home of his son, Earl D. Sheldon, 85 Mill Street.  He is survived by two sons, Earl D. Sheldon and Roy F. Sheldon of Schenectady, and several nieces and nephews.  The body was removed to the C.F. Prentice Funeral parlors, 62 Carroll Street.  The funeral will be held at 2 o'clock Thursday afternoon at the First Baptist Church in Afton.  Rev. Lester D. Huxtable will officiate.  Burial will be in Glenwood Cemetery, Afton.  [published April 6, 1927]

Died, of consumption, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. E.L. Davis, Kewance, Cherry Co., Nebraska, Dec. 31, 1895, Mrs. Emeline Broad, at the age of 69 years.  She was a former resident of Bennettsville [Chenango Co., nY] and Masonville [Delaware Co., NY] and is well known in that vicinity.  She was the mother of Mrs. L.E. Payne of this place.  She united with the Baptist church at Masonville at the early age of 13 years and lived a devoted Christian life.

 

Blog Listing, July 29-Aug 4, 2013

List of blog postings for the week of July 29, 2013 to Aug. 3, 2013.

Marriages
Posted July 29, 2013
Beatrice Dean - Lloyd Donaldk Tuckey (1940)
George Lewis Carr - Katherine Mayme Zacharis (1941)
Sarah Oralls - Arthur Monroe (1940)
Jerome B. Sands - Jane Shaw (1843-1893, 50th anniversary)

Posted July 30, 2013
Leslie Weeks - Gena Aylsworth (1896)
Wellie Bradbury - Theodore Willsey (1893)
Coralyn Whitney - Russell Rose (1936)
R. Ruth Empt - Howard Smith Burlison (1934)

Posted July 31, 2013
William D. Osgood - Ida Laurence (1899)
Lasiria Drake - Frank Boyce
Daisy Drake - Daniel Davis
Myrtle Carroll - Robert Quincy (1935)
Richard Barr - Elizabeth Jane Harter (1931)

Posted August 1, 2013
Mabel Sophia Warren - William Howard Fletcher (1899)
Adelaide E. Parker - Frank Smith (1899)
Robert L. Banner - Ratie A. Whitney
George H. Whitney - Mary K. McDonald
Mary L. Humphrey - Uriah C. Toby (1893)

Posted August 2, 2013
James N. Wiking - Lois A. Lowman (1899)
Herman L. Bolich - Lena Lowman (1899)
Emma A. Howe - Fred E. Burlison (1899)
Harry Butts - Lulu Davis (1899)
Walter Meiner - Lulu Case (1899)
Eli Rogers - Theresa Hardy (1899)

Posted August 3, 2013
Grace A. Greek - Frank Butler (1903)
Lena Darling - Norris Butts (1933)
Livingston S. Latham - Mra. Arthur R. Latham (1933)
Paul Rosenkranz - Ethel Munk (1933)

Posted August 4, 2013
Mabelle Slade - Edward Beach (1905)
Charles G. Codington - Minnie J. Foote (1891)
Frank L. Searles - Bertha Foote (1893)
LuVerne Booth - Ida May Chapman (1895)


Obituaries
Posted July 29, 2013
David L. Follett (Norwich, 1899)
Mrs. M.M. Vail (Masonville, 1903)
Mrs. Newton Keith (Masonville, 1903)
Ruth Coe (West Bainbridge, 1903)
Morgianna C. Kirby (Bainbridge, 1903)

Posted July 30, 2013
Leonard S. Aylesworth (New Berlin, 1903)
Charles Holdrege (Coventry, 1903)
Jesse Dalton (Sherburne, 1903)
Morgan Phillips (Sidney, 1903)
Grace Andrews (Coventryville, 1896)
Dr. H.D. Copley (Bainbridge, 1896)
Eugene B. LeVee (Bennettsville, 1941)
Ray LeSuer (Afton, 1940)
Abigail H. Post (Afton, 1871)

Posted July 31, 2013
Charlotta M. Richardson Rowe (Bainbridge, Oneonta, 1899)
James K. Wetmore (Bainbridge, 1899)
Edward Hitchcock (Sidney, 1899)
Robert Yale (Norwich)
Gilbert Cooper (Cortland)
William H. Holcomb (Guilford, 1894)
Cora Bundy Payne (Bainbridge, 1941)
Millie Bartle (Tennessee, 1941)

Posted August 1, 2013
Alice B. Keeler (Bainbridge, 1899)
Lydia Hovey (Bainbridge, 1899)
Julia M. Cable (Guilford, 1899)
Samuel Burnside (Afton, 1896)
Floyd Pudney (Norwich, 1918)
D.A. Olendorf (Afton)
Mrs. Jesse Hynds (Bainbridge, NYC, 1928)
Gladys Krum (Afton, 1933)
Ellen M. Little (Afton, 1932)
Clara Thomas (Bainbridge, 1872)

Posted August 2, 2013
Ann E. Hynds (Hyndsville, 1899)
Major J. Duncan Moore (Brighton, CO, 1899)
Benjamin Hathaway (Cannonsville, 1899)
Anna Wait (Otego, 1899)
Helen Bixby Campbell (Norwich, Bainbridge, 1899)
Mrs. E.S. Benedict (Unadilla, 1899)
Benjamin Wilson (Coventry, 1899)
Mrs. Pittsley (Sidney, 1899)
William Henry Smith (Guilford, 1899)

Posted August 3, 2013
Daniel A. Carpenter (Afton, 1903)
Sarah E. Nearing Bristol (Afton, 1903)
George Rhodes (Sidney, Bainbridge, 1903)
William A. Smith (Greene, 1903)
Charles A. Church (Afton, 1934)
Charles M. Sheldon (Afton, 1927)
Mrs. E.L. Davis (Bennettsville, Masonville, 1895)

Posted August 4, 2013
Mary Jane Loomis (Oxford, Bainbridge, 1899)
Alice B. Keeler (Bainbridge, 1899)
Mrs. Walker H. Curtis (Guilford, 1905)
Henry Van Valkenburg (1905)
Sophronious Hinman (Afton, 1905)
Teresa Smith (Afton, 1905)
Dr. James H. Cossart (Otego, 1905)
Mrs. John Southworth (Coventry, 1905)
Dexter Wright (Bainbridge, 1905)
Rosa B. Hale (Scipio, 1864)
 Miscellaneous
Posted July 29, 2013
  • Truman's Drug Store Dates Back to 1870s, Has Always Played a Prominent Part in Community Life, Bainbridge Press, April 20, 1939.
Posted July 30, 2013

  • Edna Hawkins Reaches 90th Birthday Without Glasses, 1942
  • Mrs. Eva M. Robinson Presented with Award, by Major Thomas Cronan, Head of City Recruiting Office, 1942  (Four sons in the military)
 
Posted July 31, 2013
  • One Hundred Years Ago, Sidney Plains, Bainbridge Republican, Jan. 27, 1872

Posted August 1, 2013
  • Bainbridge Fire Department Officers, April 1959.
Posted August 2, 2013
  • Ice Jam on Bainbridge Creek, Norwich Sun, Feb. 23, 1918
 Posted August 4, 2013
  • Blast Wreck Concrete House, Unadilla, NY, July 19, 1948

Friday, August 2, 2013

Miscellaneous - Ice Jam in Bainbridge Creek, 1918

Ice Jam in Bainbridge Creek
Norwich Sun,  Feb. 23, 1918
 
The creek which runs through this village went on a rampage Tuesday night and created some excitement.  The ice became jammed around the bridge in North Main street and turned the full course of the creek up North Main street.  The roaring of the water about 2 o'clock in the morning as it went on its way awoke the inhabitants, who found their houses surrounded by water and ice and cellars flooded.  In answer to the cry for help men were aroused and hurried to the scene.  An effort was made to break the ice jam but it seemed impossible.  The weather became much cooler and checked the flood, however.  The street was so strewn with ice as the water receded, traffic was impossible for some time.  The river also rose so rapidly Wednesday morning that Fred Newman, on returning home from delivering milk was nearly swept away.  Five cases of milk jars and a milk can were carried down the stream.   

Marriages (August 2)

Mr. James N. Wilking and Miss Lois A. Lowman, daughter of Mrs. Fannie S. Lowman, Chemung street, were married at the church of the Redeemer at 10:30 o'clock this morning.  Mrs. Charles Haupt presided at the organ.  The opening of the processional wedding march announced the entrance of the bridal party.  The ushers, Messrs. Harry Lowman, Clare Welch, Ray Lowman and George Wilking, entered first followed by the maid of honor, Miss Elizabeth Hovey of Bainbridge.  Lastly came the bride accompanied by her brother, Seymour Lowman of Elmira.  At the altar they were met by the groom and the best man, Arch Wilking, brother of the groom.  The Episcopal wedding ceremony was performed by the Rev. Robert Bell.  The bridal party departed from the alter while the Lohengrin wedding march was rendered.  A reception and wedding breakfast was tendered to the immediate relatives and out of town guests at the bride's home immediately after the ceremony.  Mr. and Mrs. Wilking left this noon for a wedding trip in Easton, Allentown and vicinity.  Upon their return they will reside at the groom's home on Elmer Ave.  The bride wore a brown tailor made gown with cream white yoke.  She wore a brown hat trimmed with white, and carried a prayer book.  The maid of honor's gown and hat were of blue, trimmed with white.  She carried a bouquet of red carnations.  The church and residence were trimmed with holly and flowers.  Mr. Wilking is a machinist in the Lehigh Valley shops.  He is secretary of the Wilbur Hook and Ladder company is well and favorably known throughout the community.  Mrs. Wilking has won the esteem of many friends during the few years of her residence in this place. They were favored with many choice gifts from their friends and relatives.   - Sayre [PA], Dec. 20.  [Bainbridge Republican, Dec. 27, 1899]

[Lena Lowman - Herman L. Bolich]:  It was a handsome evening wedding and the local paper of that day gives a fine notice.  There were four ushers and four little flower girls in the march to the alter.  Some further details are:  "They were prettily dressed in white and carried a flower covered frame.  Then came the maid of honor, Miss Lois Lowman, a twin sister of the bride.  She wore a dress of white over pink silk and carried a beautiful bouquet of chrysanthemums.  The bride followed attended by her brother, Seymour Lowman, Esq., of Elmira.  The bride's gown was of white silk trimmed with lace and orange blossoms.  The long bridal veil was held with a cluster of orange blossoms.  She carried a bouquet of bridal roses and wore a pretty brooch, which was the gift of the groom.  The room filled with elegant presents bespoke the popularity and the friendship which the bride enjoys.  Mr. Bolich is one of Sayre's most prominent young business men.  He is the junior partner in the hardware firm of Bolich Bros.  His bride, while having lived here but a few years, has the regard of all who know her.  She was engaged in the Kindergarten work until recently.  They did not leave on a wedding trip, but will remain here and within a few days will occupy their handsome new residence on Elmer Ave., which is just being completed." [Bainbridge Republican, Dec. 27, 1899]

Miss Emma A. Howe, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Howe of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] was married Wednesday evening, Jan 4th at her parents' home to Mr. Fred E. Burlison of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY].  Rev. J.E. Vassar performed the ceremony.  [Bainbridge Republican, Jan. 11, 1899]

Afton [Chenango Co., NY]:  The marriage of Harry Butts and Miss Lulu Davis of Oneonta, the parties who were married in Afton about a year ago, has been annulled because the young people were not of legal age.  [Bainbridge Republican, Jan. 18, 1899]

Sidney [Delaware Co., NY]  Lulu, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Case, was married last Wednesday evening at her parents' home to Mr. Walter Meiner of Sidney.  Rev. Mr. Hill of the M.E. church was the acting clergyman.  [Bainbridge Republican, Jan. 18, 1899]
 
 Married After 6 Days--Eli Don't Wait:  Eli Rogers of Unadilla [Otsego Co., NY], who gained a little notoriety over two years ago by procuring a wife through advertising in the Chenango Telegraph, lost his wife two weeks ago.  She was wife No. 2 or 3.  But Eli is a hustler for he was married again Monday morning, Jan. 23, just six days after his late wife's death to Miss Theresa Hardy of Unadilla.  The Telegraph offered its services again, but Eli saved his advertising fee and hunted up a maiden without help.  [Bainbridge Republican,  Feb. 1, 1899]

It turns out that the Eli Rogers-Hardy marriage of Unadilla which took place two weeks since, six days after the death of Roger's wife, is not legally endorsed by a revenues' stamp upon the certificate.  The bride hangs on to the certificate--will not give it up for stamping.  It is said the citizens of Unadilla denounce the marriage and censure the clergyman who performed the ceremony.  He is not one of the regular preachers of Unadilla.  [Bainbridge Republican,  Feb. 8, 1899]
 

Obituaries (August 2)

Ann E. Hynds, at the home of her son Sanford Hynds in this town at 11 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 28, 1899, of paralysis, aged 76 years.  Buried in the family plot at Hyndsville, N.Y. [Schoharie County]--Richmondville Phoenix.  The funeral of Mrs. Hynds was attended Friday, Dec. 1st at Hyndsville, the Rev. T.F. Hall of Oneonta preaching the funeral sermon.  Mrs. Hynds was well known in Bainbridge and highly respected during the years of her residence here.  She came to Bainbridge while her sons, Chas. S. Hynds and Sanford Hynds were engaged in the hardware business in this village.  After the death of her son, Chas. S. Hynds, which occurred a few years ago, she went to Hyndsville to reside with Sanford Hynds who had removed there sometime previous.  [Bainbridge Republican, Dec. 13, 1899]

There are many people in Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] now who will readily recall Miss Stella C. Sill, daughter of a resident physician, Dr. Blin S. Sill.  She was married after the close of the Civil war to Major J. Duncan Moore of Mercer, Pa.  Major and Mrs. Moore resided for sometime after their marriage in Mercer and then removed to Colorado for the benefit of Major Moore's health.  A copy of the Brighton Register, published at Brighton, Col., under date of Dec. 12, 1899, is received at this office containing a notice of Major Moore's death.  We give some extracts as follows:  "Last Saturday night about 8 o'clock at his home, 24 South 12th st., in Denver, Major J. Duncan Moore, gave up the struggle and quietly passed into the unknown.  Major J.D. Moore, was born in Pennsylvania, Nov. 22, 1839.  Oct. 6, 1862, he entered the army and continued until its close [of the Civil War], participating in many battles, and was distinguished for his bravery.  On his return from the army he began merchandising and in 1879 came to Colorado for his health.  Major Moore was a member of the Episcopal church and later went into a bank as book keeper where he remained 5 years.  During this period he bought the land west of town where he lived for several years. He was the main spirit and real founder of the Farmers' High Line Canal and Reservoir Company, which has made productive thousands of acres of land to the west and southwest of Brighton.  His land was ten miles from water, but with tireless energy he kept at work for six years until he got the water to his land.  Major Moore was married to Miss Stella C. Sill, daughter of Dr. B.S. Sill at St. Peter's church, Bainbridge, N.Y. Oct. 17, 1866 by Rev. J.A. Robinson, rector.  The acquaintance that finally led to their marriage was romantic, beginning in a letter written on account of a Thanksgiving turkey sent by patriotic ladies of Bainbridge to a regiment, but came to the Major's regiment instead.  The tie then formed has been a happy one and four children blessed the happy union.  The children are Erastus B. and Mrs. Fred P. Watts, of Brighton, and [..unreadable..] Major Moore was a member of the Episcopal church.  The funeral was on Tuesday, and was conducted by Rev. Chas. Marshal of St. Barnabas and Rev. Grimes of Trinity Memorial.  [Bainbridge Republican, Dec. 27, 1899]

The funeral of Benjamin Hathaway, 90 years old, was held in the Cannonsville church on Tuesday afternoon last. The deceased leaves a wife, two sons, two daughters, twenty-six grandchildren, thirty-two great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild.  [Bainbridge Republican,  Dec. 27, 1899]

Mrs. Anna Wait, the oldest and one of the most esteemed resident of the village of Otego [Otsego Co., NY], died in that village recently aged 95 years.  She had been in good health until the present year, and her last critical illness was comparatively brief.  Mrs. Wait was one of the few surviving daughters of the revolution, her father being Captain Jabez Rowley, who served for seven years in the War of Independence.  [Bainbridge Republican,  Dec. 27, 1899]

A telegram received by Joel J. Bixby, esq., of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY] brings the sad announcement of the death of his sister, Mrs. T.R. Campbell.  She died of diphtheria, at her home on Irving avenue, in Binghamton [Broome Co., NY], Sunday, Oct. 22, 1899, after a brief illness. The news of her sudden and unexpected death will come with a terrible shock to her many friends and acquaintances in Norwich.  Helen Bixby was born in Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 15, 1849, but moved to Norwich with her father Joel J. Bixby, while she was yet in her infancy.  Her childhood and early youth were spent in this village.  As a child, she was of a pleasant, lovable disposition, bright and affectionate and a favorite among her young companions.  On December 25, 1869, she was united in marriage to Theodore R. Campbell and took up her residence in Oneonta.  about ten years ago they removed to Binghamton.  She is survived by her husband Theodore R. Campbell, and her daughter Mrs. Orlo Epps, of Greenboro, North Carolina, and by her sister, Mrs. J.E. Packard of Oxford, N.Y., and her brother Joel J. Bixby, of this village.  She was a member of the episcopal church from childhood, and was always a devoted, loyal and energetic worker in the cause of her church.  The qualities which distinguished her in her youthful days when a resident of this place became more pronounced in her after life and developed a strong, noble and tenderly affectionate wife and mother and a nobly planned woman, whose loss will be felt and mourned by all who were within the immediate circle of her influence--Norwich Sun.  The remains of Mrs. Theodore R. Campbell of Binghamton were brought to Bainbridge Monday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock for burial.  They were accompanied by the husband Mr. Campbell, Mrs. Epps, the daughter and her little girl, and a few friends.  The brother Joel J. Bixby of Norwich, and sister, Mrs. Joseph E. Packard and husband of Oxford, received the funeral party of the station and as many as had heard the sad news of the death of Mrs. Campbell and gathered also at the station with hearts full of sympathy for the bereaved relatives.  The interment was in St. Peter's burying ground in the Bixby family burial plot.  In the absence of the rector, Rev. A.H. Grant, Rev. Dr. Parks of St. Matthews church, Unadilla, conducted the services at the grave.  The bearers were Joseph Juliand, John Banks, D.S. Bristol, Dr. Spencer, I.A. Yale and J.M. Roberts. The flowers were many and very beautiful that covered the casket.  The news of Mrs. Campbell's death was heard with painful surprise Monday morning in our community.  All the old associations of her family, her girlhood and her maidenhood, her strength of character and her business qualifications, and devotion to her own domestic circle were vividly brought to mind.  She had been a resident in Bainbridge for many years and each felt a sense of personal loss.  Mrs. Campbell was well-endowed in mind and had received the best of advantages for mental training, her education being finished at the Elmira Female College.  Mr. Campbell was a merchant in Bainbridge for several years until he assumed a position on the D.&H. railroad when he removed to Oneonta and later to Binghamton.  [Notation:  d. 1899]

Unadilla [Otsego Co., NY]:  Mrs. E.S. Benedict, a respected widow lady residing two miles below the village died of pneumonia Wednesday aged 62 years.  She had returned only a few days before from caring for a sick brothe rin Guilford when she was stricken down.  [Bainbridge Republican, Jan. 11, 1899]

Benjamin Wilson died in Coventry [Chenango Co., NY] Monday aged 61 years.  The funeral was held today at 1 o'clock at the Baptist church Coventry and burial at Coventry.  The deceased is survived by a wife and daughter.  [Bainbridge Republican, Jan. 18, 1899]

Mrs. Pittsley, grandmother of Frank and James Shaver of Bainbridge, died Thursday night of pneumonia in Sidney [Delaware Co., NY] at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Eliza Dean, aged 91 years.  The funeral was held Sunday morning in Sidney and her burial was in Guilford.  She is survived by five children:  Mrs. John Shaver of Bainbridge, Horace and W. Cook of West Bainbridge, Mrs. E. Dean of Sidney and Mrs. Melissa Smith of Oxford.  [Bainbridge Republican, Jan. 18, 1899]

William Henry Smith died at his home in Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], Tuesday, January 31, of acute pneumonia, aged 72 years.  Mr. Smith was born in Guilford and had been a life-long resident of the town.  He is survived by one brother, J. Wheeler Smith of Bainbridge, and Mrs. Halsey Godfrey of Mt. Upton.  Burial was at Guilfrod Centre, N.Y. [Bainbridge Republican, Feb. 8, 1899]
 

Thursday, August 1, 2013

Marriages (August 1)

One of the prettiest weddings of the season occurred today in Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] in the marriage of Miss Mabel Sophia Warren, daughter of Mrs. Hannah Warren of Bainbridge, to Mr, William Howard Fletcher, a well-known and esteemed young man of this village.  Many friends assembled in the Presbyterian church at 11 o'clock, a.m., where, amid the fragrance of woodland and lodge the two were made one, the Rev. Arthur Spaulding, performing the ceremony.  The church had been tastefully decorated with evergreens, golden rod, wild clematis, ferns and bitter sweet berries.  Two arches had been erected in each aisle, and the decorations about the altar and organ were profuse; windows were draped with clematis and the pew entrances in the main body were adorned with bouquets of golden rod tied with yellow ribbons.  Mrs. Arthur Spauling was the organist and the young gentlemen, messrs. William W. Hovey, Maurice B; Gilbert of Bainbridge, Charles McNitt of Norwich and Louis Lindgren of Binghamton, were ushers.  At the appointed hour the bridal party entered the church to the processional strains from Lohengrin, two ushers preceding the groom and best man, Sterling F. Higley up the right aisle, and two ushers preceding the maid of honor, Miss Mary Merchant of Sherburne, followed by the bride up the left aisle.  During the ceremony DeKoven's "O, Promise Me" was softly played.  The bride was handsomely dressed in light gray cloth trimmed in white and carried white roses.  The maid of honor was attired in white and carried yellow roses.  Upon the completion of the ceremony the bridal party left the church to Mendelssohn's wedding march and repaired to the home of the bride's mother where a dainty wedding breakfast was served by the cateress Hickey, of Norwich.  The guests were relatives and intimate friends who showered congratulations upon Mr. and Mrs. Fletcher, as do all who know them.  The reception was exceedingly pleasant and the home was very pretty in its summer attire of green and flowers.  There were numerous gifts of variety, beauty and use, from many friends.  Mr. and Mrs. Fletcher do not take a wedding trip now, preferring to wait until the heated term is passed.  They will commence housekeeping right away and will reside upon East Main Street.  The bride is one of the popular young ladies of Bainbridge, attractive, vivacious and a social favorite.  She has been a teacher in the High School for three years and her services were highly prized by the patrons of the school and the Board of Education.  The groom has been a resident of Bainbridge since boyhood, and is a young man of integrity and of excellent business ability. He holds a responsible position in the Hovey Creamery....[Bainbridge Republican Aug. 30, 1899]

The home of T.D. Parker of Coventry [Chenango Co., NY] was the scene of a very pretty wedding on Wednesday, Nov. 22, when his daughter, Miss Adelaide E Parker, was united in marriage to Frank Smith of Doraville, N.Y., by Rev. W.E. Williams, in the presence of the relatives and a few friends.  After the congratulations a handsome dinner was served by Mrs. Chas. Willis, cateress, which was choice in all its appointments.  The bride was becomingly attired in a cloth dress of blue and black goods and wore white chrysanthemums.  Mr. and Mrs. Smith left after dinner for Bainbridge where they took the 5:20 train to visit friends in Delaware county.  They were sent from the Bride's home by many manifestations of good will, rice and old shoes raining down upon them in profusion.  Upon the return of the bride and groom from their wedding trip they will reside in Doraville.  Both are highly esteemed young people and many good wishes follow them in their new relations.  [Bainbridge Republican, Dec. 6, 1899]

A double wedding was the rare and pleasant social event which occurred at the parsonage of the Methodist church Wednesday evening, Feb. 15, at 8 o'clock.  A double wedding is not often witnessed, but is a beautiful and interesting scene.  With one ceremony four hearts entered into the sacred marriage vows, and two couples begin the journey of married life  The contracting parties in this interesting occasion were Mr. Robert L. Banner, of Bainbridge, N.Y., and Miss Ratie A. Whitney, of Sanford, N.Y.; Mr. Geo. H. Whitney and Miss Mary K. McDonald, both of Sanford, N.Y.  The ceremony by which these happy hearts were united was performed by Rev. F.M. Turrentine.  They were accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Wilson McDonald.  We extend our best wishes and heartiest congratulations--Deposit Courier.

One of the pleasant social events of the season occurred at the home of Mr. and Mrs. H.R. Humphrey, Wednesday evening, February 15, 1893, the occasion being the marriage of their daughter Mary L., to Uriah C. Toby, formerly of Maderia, Cal.  Promptly at the appointed hour, 5 P.M., the happy couple entered the parlor where about forty relatives and friends were assembled.  Taking their places beneath the arch of evergreens and potted plants, they were met by the Rev. R.H Stearns, who in a brief but impressive manner united two hearts that beat as one.  The guests were then presented to Mr. and Mrs. Toby, by Mr. George Payne, in his most happy manner.  Among the guests were Mr. and Mrs. I.C. Humphrey, Mr. and Mrs.. M.J. Edwards, of Middletown, N.Y., and Miss Aida L. Tinker, of East Guilford, N.Y.  Following the congratulations the company sat down to a choice collation, to which all did ample justice.  Then followed a social hour which every one seemed to enjoy  The numerous presents were both elegant and useful, and showed the high esteem in which the couple were held by their many friends.  Mr. and Mrs. Toby took the evening train for Binghamton, and points south and west for an extended wedding trip, followed by the best wishes of a large circle of friends.

Obituaries (August 1)

Mrs. Alice B. Keeler, wife of the Rev. S.M. Keeler, died at her home on Academy St., on Tuesday evening, Sept. 5th.  The funeral services were held on Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock at her late residence.  They were conducted by Rev. Arthur Spaulding, her pastor, assisted by Rev. C.H. Sackett of the Methodist church.  After the services at the house the body was laid away in Greenlawn Cemetery [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY].  With the death of Mrs. Keeler a very useful and a very rich life is brought to its earthly close.  She was born at North Salem, Westchester Co., N.Y., on the 14th of August, 1835.  This remained her home until her marriage.  Her education was received at the young ladies' seminary in the neighboring town of Carmel and later at a seminary at Bridgeport, Conn.  At the early age of fourteen she united with the Presbyterian church at North Salem, N.Y., and the faith that she then professed in Jesus Christ she maintained throughout her life with rare sweetness and simplicity.  On August 24th, 1857, she was married to Rev. S.M. Keeler.  For forty-two years they were permitted to enjoy each other, bravely meeting life's problems and happy in its joys.  Among the several pastorates of these forty-two years was that at Guilford Centre from 1863-1866, during the unsettled period of the Civil War.  Here came the first great sorrow in the death of a little daughter four and a half years old.  The last parish was at Jeffersonville, Pa.  It was here that the wife began to feel that her strength was waning and that the active duties of the pastorate were too great a tax upon her.  At the earnest solicitation of the son who was then in Boston, the pastorate at Jeffersonville  was resigned in 1896 and the father and mother went to Newton Centre, a suburb of Boston, to make a home for the son  Here they remained a year and a half when the son's business connections were changed from Boston to New York.  Mr. and Mrs. Keeler than came to Bainbridge, locating in the pleasant home on Academy St.., near their daughter, Mrs. Geo. Ives.  Husband and wife were happy in the thought that this would not only be a resting place for themselves in the closing years of life, but that it would be a place also that their children might call home and be the scene of many happy reunions.  These hopes were realized but one short year.  Early in the present year the signs of disease asserted themselves with more persistence than they had previously shown  A gradually increasing weakness and prostration which seemed to elude the skill of the physician took possession of her.  Everything that loving hearts could devise and loving hands could perform was done for her restoration to health.  Toward the end the body was racked by intense suffering and she prayed that if it were God's will she might be taken home soon  The last hours were peaceful and without suffering.  She went as one would fall asleep.  Those who knew her well realized that she was possessed of an unusually equable temperament.  There was a serenity of disposition, a repose in her manner that suggested a deep and abiding faith in God.  The ties of affection that united husband and wife, mother and children were unusually strong.  This in itself is one of the best attestations of character.  The memory of the wife and mother will rest like a sweet presence in the lives of those who now feel such a sense of loss.---Arthur Spaulding.  [Bainbridge Republican, Sept. 13, 1899]
 
Mrs. Lydia Hovey, wife of Hiram Hovey of Union Valley [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], died at her home Friday afternoon, aged 61 years.  Mrs. Hovey had experienced a sickness of years from erysipelas and her suffering at times was severe from its intensity but she endured all with patient fortitude.  Her reliance upon the joys of the other world was supreme and she said in her dying moments that she had already had a glimpse of her heavenly home.  Mrs. Hovey's life was a beautiful one in its Christian character, in its perfect family attributes, and in the ties of friendship rendered lasting with all with whom she came in contact.  She was held in high esteem in whatever capacity she was associated.  The deceased is survived, besides her husband, by one child, Mr. Louis Hovey of Utica, who holds a position on the N.Y. Central railroad.  The funeral, which was held at 1:30 p.m., at the Union Valley M.E. church, was a very large one; the church was filled to overflowing.  The funeral address was delivered by Rev. C.H. Sackett and the burial was in the West Bainbridge cemetery.....[Bainbridge Republican, Sept. 13, 1899]
 
At Utica [Oneida Co., NY], Wednesday, November 29, 1899, Julia M., wife of Hiram W. Cable, of Guilford [Chenango Co.,  NY], died aged 57 years.  The funeral was held at the Episcopal church of Guilford Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. G.G. Perrine officiating.  The burial was in the Guilford cemetery.  Mr. and Mrs. Cable were well known in Bainbridge twenty years or so ago.  They passed several summers here in succession.  Mrs. Cable possessed a voice of rare culture and often sang in our churches delighting the audiences.  [Bainbridge Republican, Dec. 6, 1899]

Samuel Burnside, who was taken to the Binghamton state hospital for treatment about a year and a half ago, died at that institution last Wednesday.  Mr. Burnside had been a resident of Afton [Chenango Co., NY] for a great many years.  During his life he had accumulated a great deal of property, and just previous to his being removed to the hospital he deeded the same to a man by the name of Sitterly, with the understanding that he was to care for Mr. Burnside during the remainder of his life.  After Mr. Burnside was declared insane, an action was brought to recover the property, which resulted successfully.  The remains were brought to Afton on train No. 4 Thursday, and Friday, at 10 o'clock a.m., the funeral services were observed at his former residence on Spring street, Rev. Geo. Adams officiating.  He was 73 years of age.  Burial in Glenwood cemetery [Afton, NY]  [Note:  tombstone in Glenwood reads as follows:  "Samuel Burnside / Died / Jan. 15, 1896 / Aged 80 Y'rs]

The body of Floyd Pudney, son of Mr. and Mrs. W.V. Pudney, of East Main street, who was killed in action September 28, 1918, has arrived in Hoboken.  Mr. Pudney was a member of the 107th Infantry machine gun, 27th division.  Upon the arrival of the body in Norwich, funeral services will be held under the direction of the American Legion.  [MHD notation:  Mar. 18, 1921]

D.A. Olendorf, who was taken to the Binghamton state hospital for treatment about two years ago, died at that institution Monday of this week.  The remains were brought to Afton Tuesday night and Thursday the funeral services will be held from the home of his father, J.M Olendorf.  He leaves a wife to mourn his loss, besides a father and mother and two brothers.  Deceased was 28 years of age.  Burial in Glenwood cemetery [Afton, NY].

The body of Mrs. Jesse Hynds [nee Corbin], a former resident of this village, but who for many years past has resided in New York City, was brought here for burial on Tuesday.  The funeral will be held on Wednesday at 10 a.m. at the Glen Cottage, the Summer home of her sister, Mrs. Ward Lewis, two miles below the town on the Bennettsville road.  The burial will be at Green Lawn Cemetery [Bainbridge, NY].  She is survived by a son and daughter and two sisters, Mrs. Mitchel of this village and Mrs. Ward Lewis of New York and Bainbridge.  [MHD notation:  Apr. 19, 1928]

Mrs. Gladys Krum died at 6:15 o'clock Monday night at her home in Afton [Chenango Co., NY].  She is survived by her husband, Garry Krum; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. H.H. Tilyou, all of Afton; a sister, Mrs. Vern Wiley of Binghamton; two nieces and one nephew.  The funeral will be held at 2 o'clock Thursday afternoon at the Baptist Church in Afton.  Rev. L.D. Huxtable will officiate.  Arrangements by Colwell Bros.  [MHD notation:  1933]

Mrs. Ellen M. Little, wife of the late James Little of Afton [Chenango Co., NY], died Saturday evening at her home, 620 Chenango Street.  She is survived by four sons, George W. and David J. Little of this city, Edward S. Little of Morristown, N.J.,  and Clarence A Little of Rochester.  Mrs. Little has resided in this city for the past twelve years, coming here from Afton.  The funeral will be held at 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon at her home.  Rev. Lloyd S. Ruland will officiate.  Burial will be in Nineveh.  Arrangements by Roberts & DeMunn.  [MHD notation:  1932]
 
Entered into Life, on the afternoon of February 26th, Clara youngest daughter of Edward and Sophronia Thomas, aged 12 years.  This is the record of the early ingathering of precious grain; of a noble promise disappointed, as men account, but in God's esteem accomplished and fulfilled.  Through a long sickness of more than ordinary suffering -- her eyes sealed in blindness from the sight of those who, during the long weeks, hung so lovingly over her, and which seemed a stroke added to enhance the painfulness of her trial; yet through all, to the last, no wish that it might be otherwise escaped her lips save once, when we all thought that she must certainly recover, and even then, only, as she said to the writer, "If God wills."  From the first she seemed to have foreseen her departure hence; but she repeated it not to the minor key of a lamentation, but as, to the last, to the jubilant major of gladness and peace.  Her favorite prayer was that which the blessed Lord has taught; and in repeating it, as she has many times, she seemed to dwell upon the petition, "Thy will be done."  And now God hath given to His beloved, sleep. 
"Mother weep! the heart is flesh,
Wounds will bleed when they are fresh;
Gentlest hands the flower may crop,
Tears will trickle drop by drop.
Yet, weep not! that darling child,
Has but winged her winter flight
To the land of life and light,
Mothers' tears lie near the lid,
Mothers' tears cannot be hid;
This the thought to dry their eyes--
One more song in Paradise!"
[Bainbridge Republican, Mar. 2, 1872]

Miscellaneous - Bainbridge Fire Department Officers, 1959

Bainbridge Fire Department Officers
April 1959
 
The Bainbridge Fire Department has elected new officers who are shown in this picture.  Seated (left to right) are:  Fire Marshal Adrian Donahe, Captain Ronald Drachler, Chief Reno Smith, and Second Assistant Chief William Foster.  Standing (left to right) are:  Secretary Paul Niles, Lieutenant of Fire Police Stanley Darling, First Lieutenant of Emergency Squad George Mulkins, Lieutenant of Salvage Wellington Swart, First Lieutenant of Drivers Donald Lewis, and Lieutenant of Nozzles and Treasurer Hugh Kearney.  Other officers not present are Lieutenant of Ladders Seward Gilbert, Lieutenant of Pipes Victor Hulbert, Second Lieutenant of Drivers Ward Bradish, and Second Lieutenant of Emergency Squad Milford Dyer.
 


Wednesday, July 31, 2013

Miscellaneous - Sidney Plains one Hundred Years Ago (in 1872)

One Hundred Years Ago
Sidney Plains
Bainbridge Republican, Jan. 27, 1872
 
Mr. Editor--I wish to call the attention of your readers to the fact that in the year of our Lord 1872 we shall pass one of the great mile stones of our existence as a community.  One hundred years ago the present summer the first attempt was made to establish a settlement in this part of the State, and the pioneers in this undertaking pushed their way through a great wilderness, far away from the abodes of civilized life.  The nearest settlement, I think, was at Cherry Valley, though it may be that some hardy frontiersmen might have established themselves on the lake, at or near Cooperstown.  Through all these valleys and over all these hills, stood unmolested a mighty forest--a great hunting ground for the red man.  Here and there on the banks of the winding river, a little opening had been made by a race that was soon to pass away; but in the main the solemn forest held possession of the land.  Here on the flats was one of these Indian clearings , and on what is known as the "Johnston Knoll," was an Indian orchard.  Whether or not any of the trees are still standing I cannot tell; but one thing is certain, apples are still gathered, the originals of which grew in the orchards of the Indians.
 
The pioneer in this undertaking was no ordinary man.  Born in Dublin, Ireland, in the year 1713, connected with a family of position and wealth, educated at Edinburgh, Scotland.  Migrating to this country, and in the summer of 1772 leaving behind the abodes of civilization to seek a home in this valley, where the common necessities of civilized life could hardly be gratified.  This pioneer was the Rev. Wm. Johnston, then 59 years old.  On his first journey he brought with him his son Witter, then 18 or 19 years of age, who was afterwards known in the annals of our history as Col. Witter Johnston.
 
But it is not my intention to narrate the events of our early history, as there are others far better qualified for that pleasant task; but suffice it to say that in the summer of 1772 the first attempt at settlement was made, a house was built on the "knoll" and preparations made for the family that was to follow the coming year.  This done, the father returned for his family, leaving alone for the winter, his son Witter.  For a young man of 19 this must have been a test of courage and endurance that few would have courted.  Thus was laid the foundation for the first settlement in this part of our valley.
 
Since that time a century has passed--a century, much of which has been passed in serious conflict to obtain subsistence and the common necessities of life.  Day by day the great forest had to be pushed back that the soil beneath might be fitted to supply the wants of needy settler, every step taken had to be fought for with resolution and strength that makes us ready to exclaim "there were giants in those days."
 
Would it not be well for us, as we pass out of this century, so full of stirring events, to gather up, as best we can, some memoirs connected with our early history that will soon be "clear gone forever."  We have still with us a few, whose lives are closely connected with the past of our history.  Here and there can be gathered much material for pleasant tales--many incidents, of early life--its customs, its jests, its trials, and achievements, are still treasured in the minds of some, who cannot stay long with us.
 
Think of it!  Closing up a century of our existence as a community!  This century should be made an occasion of more than ordinary interest.  Our wandering sons and daughters should all be called home to join with us in celebrating, as best we may, the close of the first century of our existence.  Old tales should be retold, old songs should be resung, old customs should be revived and old hearts made glad by the memoirs of the Past.
I.E.S.

Marriages (July 2013)

The marriage of William D. Osgood the editor of The Windsor Standard, and Miss Ida Laurence, occurred on Wednesday afternoon of last week, at 3 o'clock, at the home of the bride's mother, Mrs. Emma Laurance, of Windsor, the Rev. Mr. Hoffman performing the ceremony.  The guests were the near relatives of the bride and groom.  A reception and wedding supper followed the service when the bridal couple left on the late afternoon train for Albany and other places.  Mrs. Osgood was a former Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] girl, was born and educated here and resided in our village until about two years ago.  She was one of our estimable young women, bright and winsome, pleasant and companionable, and is a bonnie bride, and will prove a model wife.  She has many friends in her old home who wish her much happiness.  The groom, Mr. Osgood is well and favorably known in Bainbridge.  He served upon the Republican staff for some time and leaving Bainbridge became proprietor of The Standard,  which he has conducted successfully. He is a young man of talent and energy and is devoted to journalism in which he will doubtless rise high.  The Republican extends heartiest congratulations of Mr. and Mrs. Osgood.  [Bainbridge Republican, Aug. 9, 1899]

This (Wednesday) afternoon the home of Mr. Thos. Drake, who resides on the Dr. Evans farm, was the scene of much enjoyment, the occasion being the marriage of his daughter, Miss Lasiria, to Mr. Frank Boyce, of the Bainbridge Republican office, and also the marriage of another daughter, Miss Daisy, to Mr. Daniel Davis, of Rockdale.  The ceremony was performed under an arch of evergreens, Rev. T.F. Hall, of Binghamton, and Rev. Mr. Boyce, of Ouaquaga, officiating.  Mr. and Mrs. Davis left for a brief trip to Albany and other points of interest and Mr. and Mrs. Boyce will spend their honeymoon at the home of his father in Ouaquaga.  About 25 invited guests were present.  We extend congratulations.

Afton [Chenango Co., NY]:  The recent marriage of Miss Myrtle Carroll, daughter of Lawrence Carroll, prominent Afton lumber dealer, and Robert Quincy, local egg dealer, has cause considerable discussion about the village because of the objection of the bride's father to the match.  The marriage took place early in May and did not become public until the night of the Afton High School commencement June 26, although the newlyweds remained in town until that night.  During the commencement, the father let it be known that he was anything but pleased, and after the ceremony the bride and groom left town and are still away, although they are expected back at any time now.  the ceremony was performed by the Rev. William Adams, pastor of the Afton Baptist Church.  Recently the father called upon the Reverend Adams and told the minister in emphatic terms that he did not think he had done right in performing the ceremony.  The reverend gentleman defended himself and his action, telling the irate father that both bride and groom were of age, members of his church in good standing, and he saw no reason why he should not do just as he did.  The bride became 18 years of age just a few days before the marriage took place.  It is understood that the father also had heated discussions with two other prominent citizens of the village, whom he blamed for having taken part in the plans for the marriage.  [MHD notation:  1935]

Afton [Chenango Co., NY]:  A large party of young men of Afton aroused the neighborhood last evening with "boom booms" and tooting horns when they discovered that one of their pals, Richard Barr, had been married for three weeks and had been keeping the news of the affair away from them.  Marshaling their forces at the village square they started on their noisy march to the Barr home on Main Street.  Arrived there they insisted that the young groom take them inside and formally present them to his bride, after which they insisted that he join the party.  They then proceeded with horns and cannons unabated, to Farnsworth's Spa, where the groom "set up" the cigars for the crowd.  Mr. Barr is one of Afton's most popular young men, a member of the Afton town basketball team, and a clerk in the Afton bank.  The bride was Miss Elizabeth Jane Harter of Mahfetty, Pa.  Mr. and Mrs. Barr will reside in Afton.  [MHD notation:  1931]
 

Obituaries (July 31)

Charlotta M. Richardson, wife of Irving h. Rowe, of Oneonta [Otsego Co., NY], died at her home in that place, Saturday morning, July 15, aged 31 years.  Mrs. Rowe had been afflicted with Bright's disease for a number of years, and had been brought to death's door several times from its virulence but the skill of physicians and her remarkable vitality had enabled her to resist fatality.  The Star says:  "For the past year and a half, save for a serious affection of the eyes she had seemed quite well, her condition almost baffling the understanding of physicians.  A few days since she was taken with convulsions and has failed gradually until death came.  At her bedside were her husband and daughter, father and mother, to whom her many noble qualities had endeared her in ties of strongest love.  Mrs. Rowe was born in England in 1868, she was the eldest daughter of Rev. and Mrs. A.B. Richardson.  The family came to this country in 1873, since which time her father has been an active and successful preacher of the Methodist Episcopal church  For two terms he was pastor of the local church and here the subject of this sketch grew to young womanhood.  She possessed a remarkably happy and sunny disposition, lovable and friendly to all.  She won the affections of Irving H. Rowe and on April 4th, 1888, they were married, and at that time, none had, apparently, brighter prospects for long and happy lives than they.  In the fall of 1894, however, she was taken ill and soon symptoms of the unyielding disease made its appearance.  Besides her husband, one daughter, Ethel M., and her parents Mr. and Mrs. Richardson, she is survived by two brothers, AE. Richardson esq., of Brooklyn, who occupies a confidential position with Norris & Whitehouse, the well known law firm of that city; Dr. Harry Richardson, acting assistant surgeon, U.S. Army, now supposed to be en route home with his California regiment from the Philippines, and one sister, Helen, the wife of Dr. Steadman of Hoboken, N.J.  Mrs. Rowe was beloved by a large circle of friends.  She was a member of the First Presbyterian church of Oneonta.  The funeral was held at the family residence Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock and burial was in the Rowe plot at Riverside."  The first pastorate of Rev. A.B. Richardson, father of Mrs. Rowe, was that of the Bainbridge M.E. church, which he assumed directly upon his arrival from England.  His daughter, Charlotta, was then five years old.  [Bainbridge Republican, July 10, 1899]
 
At the funeral of James K. Wetmore, held on Friday afternoon at 2:30, at his residence on South Main street [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], there was a large attendance, the representation of the business men of the place being conspicuous in its entirety.  Citizens of all classes were present, especially young people and children for whom the dead banker had a particular affection.  Mr. Wetmore was well-known in banking circles over a large area outside of Bainbridge and many came to pay their last tribute to his memory.  Rev. James N. Lee of Great Bend, Pa., a former pastor of the Methodist church of Bainbridge, under whom Mr. Wetmore had served in an official capacity, and whose relations as minister and member, coadjutor and advisor in carving out projects for the advancement of the church, had become very close, inspiring a mutual regard, was the officiating clergyman.  Mr. Lee's address, which embodied the sentiment, "He is not dead but sleepeth," was a beautiful exposition upon the termination of a well-rounded life, upon the services that have left a lasting record.  His remarks to the friends were tender and sympathetic and spoken from the depths of a heart which was itself a mourner.  The music was by members of the Methodist church choir, Messrs. Marvin Strong, George Russell and Albert Wilcox.  Mr. Wetmore loved flowers passionately and the room in which the remains laid during the funeral service contained a mass of beautiful floral offerings.  The bank contributed a wreath of ivy studded with white roses and buds, the church a crown composed of a variety of choice mixed flowers, Mrs. Stella A. Yale and Miss Annah Kidder of Washington, a wreath of shaded leaves and red roses, and manifold flowers in other forms and in lavish quantities presented by friends and neighbors, were everywhere visible.  The bearers were six young men towards whom Mr. Wetmore had the feeling of a parent:  Ralph W Kirby and Seba B. Hollenbeck now engaged in the bank, and John R Kirby, Clarence Kirby, George Whitman and Harrison L. Beatty, ...The interment was in the burying ground of the Episcopal church.  The bank was instituted in 1882 and Mr. Wetmore has had influential interest in it from its inception down to the morning of his death, Wednesday of last week.  the entrance to the bank is draped in mourning and will continue so for thirty days.....[Bainbridge Republican, Aug. 9, 1899]
 
Edward Hitchcock, a man of 35 or 40 years of age, was killed and horribly mangled by the cars in Sidney [Delaware Co., NY] yesterday morning, Tuesday at 7 a.m.  He was badly under the influence of liquor and was standing upon the Main street crossing as an up freight train was backing down.  He was called to get out of the way but seemed to be unable to do so and was knocked down and dragged under the cars quite a distance below.  His body was terribly broken up....The remains were taken to the undertaking rooms.  It is supposed he had no friends and was without money.  Hitchcock had been employed for a time cutting brush between Rogers Hollow and Rockdale and came to Sidney often.  He was unmarried.  [Bainbridge Republican, Aug. 9, 1899]

The funeral services of Robert Yale, late of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], ... were held at the family residence, in that place, Wednesday afternoon at 4 o'clock.  Thursday the remains were brought to Afton for burial, Rev. W.H. Scudder, who conducted the services at the house, also officiated at the grave.  In speaking of the death of Mr. Yale the Norwich Telegraph says:  "Mr. Yale had been in his usual health and about the house all day Sunday, and when his daughter went to call him Monday morning he was nearly speechless.  Dr. Ormsby was hurriedly summoned, but could give no relief, and he gradually failed until the end came.  Mr. Yale came to Norwich from Afton about 17 years ago, since which time he has resided here.  He is survived by his wife and one daughter, Miss Nellie Yale, who have the sympathy of the entire community in their bereavement."

Gilbert Cooper died at 10 o'clock last night of heart failure at the home of his son, Mr. Lester Cooper at 36 River street.  Gilbert Cooper was born in Guilford, Chenango county, NY. and came to Cortland county January 2, 1860.  He has lived on his farm about a mile and a half from the village on the Truxton road until about three years ago when, on account of the failing health of both himself and wife, he rented the farm and moved to his son's home  He has always lived a quiet unpretentious life.  He suffered a shock of paralysis several weeks ago from which he has never rallied and which was the indirect cause of his death  He leaves a wife, who has been his constant companion for fifty-three years.  Mrs. Cooper is now in a very critical condition from dropsy, with which she has been suffering for a number of months.  During the earlier part of Mr. Cooper's illness they were both cared for in one room where they could converse and sympathize with each other, but later Mr. Cooper has been delirious much of the time and it was deemed better to remove Mrs. Cooper to another room.  It is believed that the separation of husband and wife can be but for a few days at most, as the death of Mr. Cooper, though expected and looked for, has been a great shock to his wife, and she is today much worse.  For several days it had been a question as to which would go first. Besides the widow Mr. Cooper leaves two sons, Lester and George Cooper of River street, two brothers and one sister in Bainbridge, NY. and two sister in Hammonton, N.Y.---Cortland Standard.

Wm. H. Holcomb, was born in March, 1859, at Tunnel, N.Y [Broome Co.].  His parents died when he was but nine years of age and at the age of 14, Mr. Holcomb went out to try the realities of life alone.  He was a boy of good habits and honored and respected by all who best knew him.  A few years previous to his marriage he came to the township of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY] where he lived until 1881, when he married Eunice Bentley of Guilford.  The young couple, though with limited means, by habits of industry and frugality, were able to make life pleasant and cheerful, and at the time of his death, Mr. Holcomb, with the help of his faithful and devoted wife, had gathered and paid for all the necessary farming implements with a fine dairy of cows.  The last year of his life was spent on the Jewell farm in Guilford form which place his remains were taken to their final resting place. Ordinarily, Mr. Holcomb's health was good, but for the last year it was very poor indeed.  It was only by his determination and indomitable will that he kept up as long as he did, and only when his constitution was completely broken down did he go to his bed.  His last sickness was of nine week's duration, his death being due to paralysis.  he was a great sufferer, but during it all, and even when at his worst his patience and trust were unshaken.  Never a word of complaint or dissatisfaction was uttered.  Ever and anon when his pastor asked him as to his suffering, he replied "It is all right, the Lord doeth all things well."  He was a member of the M.E. church at Guilford and died trusting in an all-sufficient Saviour, Dec. 14, 1894.  He has living two brothers and one sister, the sister being unable to attend the funeral, living in California.  His widow and an only son five years of age survive him.  The funeral was held in Guilford M.E. church, Sunday Dec. 16, at 11 a.m. conducted by the pastor, Rev. M.S. Godshall.  A great concourse of people assembled to view the remains, the church being packed to its utmost capacity, filling aisles and vestibule,  Many came from afar showing their love for the man, and expressing their sympathy for his bereaved family.  The Guilford Grange, of which he was a member, about 70 strong, turned out at the church to do him honor.  A great multitude of people followed him to the grave in the Yaleville cemetery [Guilford, NY] where with appropriate services his body was laid to rest to await the resurrection.

Cora Bundy Payne, 77, a former resident of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], died at the home of her niece, Mrs. J.L. Dingman, in Schenectady, Dec. 14, 1941, after an illness of nine weeks.  Mrs. Payne lived in Bainbridge her entire life except for the past six years which she had spent in Albany.  She was formerly an active member of St. Peter's Church, Bainbridge, and a former member of the Order of Eastern Star.  Born July 29, 1864 in Morris, she was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jerome Bundy, On Feb. 26, 1884 she was united in marriage to Adelbert D. Payne at Bainbridge.  The deceased is survived by her sister, Mrs. Frank G. Payne, North Main street, Bainbridge; seven nieces, eight nephews, 15 grand nieces and 11 grand nephews.  The funeral was held Wednesday at the home of her sister, with the Rev. S.E. Heath officiating.  The pall-bearers were:  four nephews, Harold Payne, Ernest Butcher, both of Bainbridge; Kenneth Payne, of Sidney; and Judson Bouck, of Stamford.  Burial was in the family plot in Greenlawn Cemetery.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Jan. 1, 1942]

Mrs. Jennie Richards received word of the death of her sister, Millie Bartle, widow of the late Fred Bartle, at the Madison Hospital, Madison, Tenn.  Her death occurred Tuesday.  Mrs. Bartle was making her home with her daughter in Tennessee for the Winter.  Details are lacking as to her final illness.  The body was brought north and final rites were held Monday P.M., at 2 o'clock from the Seymour Funeral Home in Oxford.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Jan. 1, 1942]

Tuesday, July 30, 2013

Obituaries (July 30)

Leonard S. Aylesworth, eighteen years old, was drowned near his home in this town of New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], Sunday.  His body was found Monday morning in Jackson pond, which is situated between New Berlin and King Settlement.  Young Aylesworth left home Sunday at 2 o'clock, p.m. to go in search of wintergreens.  When he didn't return at night it was supposed he had gone to spend the night with a relative.  As he didn't appear Monday morning, a search was made and his body was found in the pond near the shore.  It is thought that he went in bathing and as he could not swim he got into deep water and could not help himself.  The unfortunate young man was the son of Frank and Laura Aylesworth, was of good character and well likes. [Bainbridge Republican, July 9, 1903]
 
Charles Holdrege died at his home in Coventry [Chenango Co.,  NY] Saturday, June 27, aged sixty-two years.  The funeral was held from his late home the following Tuesday at ten o'clock, Rev. E.L. Jeffries officiating.  Burial was in Glenwood cemetery at Afton [Chenango Co., NY].  Mr. Holdrege formerly lived at Maine, Broome county, having come to live with his son, George Holdrege at Coventry, some six months ago.  He is survived by his wife and five children:  Mrs. Alvia Seaverson of Great Bend, Mrs. Arthur Bryant of Wells Bridge, Bert Holdrege of Susquehanna, Meritt Holdrege of Endicott, and George Holdrege of Coventry; also two brothers and one sister, Ira D. Holdrege of North Pharsalia, Daniel Holdrege of the West and Mrs. Elmira Sherwood of McDonough.  [Bainbridge Republican, July 16, 1903]
 
Jesse Dalton, nineteen years old, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Dalton of Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], was drowned in the Chenango river where the Lackawanna crosses the stream below the village of Sherburne, last Friday forenoon.  Young Dalton had gone to the swimming hole with Jack Wild, Ralph Doane of Binghamton, and Roland Roberts, for the purpose of leaning to swim.  He was for awhile in the Binghamton State hospital and had been acting rather queerly for a time recently.  Dalton could not swim, and although the water was not more than six feet deep, he was in trouble.  Doane got him out of the water and upon the bank, but with strange persistency Dalton went back into the stream.  The other boy was by that time somewhat exhausted, but tried to help him out a second time.  The drowning boy, who was much the larger of the two grabbed at him and Doane was obliged to leave him to save the life of either.  Dalton soon sank and the frightened boys ran to the milk station and telephoned to Norwich for assistance.  The body was recovered and Dr. Little and Undertaker Carrier did everything possible to resuscitate the young man, but they were unable to restore animation.  [Bainbridge Republican, July 16, 1903]
 
Last Friday evening Mr. Morgan Phillips of Sidney [Delaware Co.,  NY], drove to this village [Bainbridge, NY] on business and started home about nine o'clock.  when near the residence of S.R. Finch he called out for Mr. Finch who came to the door, finding Mr. Phillips getting out of the wagon saying he felt sick.  The patient lay down by the roadside and the entire household tried to administer relief, while doctors were summoned by telephone but before fifteen minutes had elapsed Mr. Phillips was dead.  He had long been afflicted with heart disease and the physician, who came too late to be of any assistance declared that to be the cause of death.  Undertaker Keith of Sidney, removed the remains about 11 o'clock. The deceased was 56 years of age and is survived by a wife and one son.  The funeral was held Monday.  [Bainbridge Republican, July 16, 1903]

Miss Grace Andrews, daughter of Mr. Lemon L. Andrews, of Coventryville [Chenango Co., NY], died at the home of Rev. Mr. Benjamin, on Caswell street [Afton, Chenango Co., NY], Monday after a week's illness with typhoid pneumonia.  Her age was 18 years.  The funeral was held from the Baptist church today (Wednesday) at 12 o'clock, and the remains laid to rest in Glenwood cemetery [Afton, NY].  Rev. Henry Hill was the officiating clergyman, and Funeral Director Emens had charge of the arrangements..  The afflicted parents have the sympathy of the entire community in their great bereavement.  [notation:  d. Feb. 10, 1896]

The sad news of the death of Dr. H.D. Copley, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], reached Afton Monday, and many were the expressions of sadness from his wide circle of friends and acquaintances in this place.  Dr. Copley had been in poor health for several years past, but about one week previous to his death he was taken much worse, and not withstanding the fact that everything was done for his comfort, he passed away Monday last.  The deceased was a man universally liked and highly respected.  Being of a kind and cheerful disposition he readily made friends, and in Bainbridge where he was, perhaps, best known and his worth more highly appreciated, nothing but the deepest sympathy is expressed by everyone.  The deceased leaves a wife, an aged father and mother, and one brother, D.H. Copley.  His age was 45 years. The sympathy of the community goes out to them in their great bereavement.  The funeral will be held from St. Peter's Church Bainbridge, this afternoon at three o'clock.  [Notation:  Dr. Herman Dunbar Copley 1851-1896, buried in Greenlawn Cemetery, Bainbridge, NY]

Eugene Bayles LeVee, age 69, of Bennettsville [Chenango Co., NY], passed away at the Bainbridge Hospital, December 25.  Born March 25, 1871, at Conklin Forks, he was the son of Jacob and Jane Bayles LeVee.  Mr. LeVee, who was a Spanish American War veteran, is survived by a brother, Tracey LeVee, of Niagara Falls.  The funeral was held Saturday, at Colwell's Funeral Chapel at 2 o'clock with the Rev. R. Lewis Johnson officiating, with Spanish American War veterans present from Bainbridge, Sidney, Afton and Nineveh.  The pall-bearers were:  F.A. Demeree, Jerry Puerile, Melvin Livingston and Charles Whitney.  A military service was held in the Chapel at Greenlawn Cemetery by Spanish American veterans.  The body was placed in the vault and burial will take place in the Spring in the Spring Forest Cemetery, Binghamton.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Jan. 2, 1941]

Ray LeSuer, of Afton [Chenango Co., NY], was fatally injured on December 11, 1940, while working in the woods.  A tree, which he was cutting, fell on him, crushing his skull.  He was taken to the Bainbridge Hospital, where he died Monday, December 16.  Born March 25, 1886, he was the youngest son of Nelson and Ida LeSuer.  His wife, Alice, died four years ago, leaving him with four children.  about 16 months ago, he married Leona Hastings, of Bainbridge.  he is survived by his widow, and four children, Raymond, Elbert, Elya and Vira; and aged mother; three sisters, Frances Prouty, Bennettsville, Mrs. Ruth Paltison, Brooklyn, and Mrs. Mable Norton, Nineveh; one brother, Harry LeSuer, Harpursville.  The body will remain in the vault until Spring when burial will take place in the East Side Cemetery at Afton.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Jan. 2, 1941]

In Afton [Chenango County, NY], July 11th, Mrs. Abigal H. Post, aged 65 years, 6 months and 5 days.  The deceased had been a great but patient sufferer for many long years and her death had been anticipated many times; but in the providence of God she was permitted to live many years.  Her complaint was asthma, and it ended her days.  For a few days before her demise she had one of her many poor turns, but apparently no worse than she had been many times before.  On the night of her death her husband had lain down and had fallen asleep, and thus, while her family were resting for a short time, in the silence of the night her spirit passed apparently without a struggle to God who gave it.  She united with the Baptist Church in middle life and for thirty-five years had maintained a consistent Christian walk.  For many years she has been a member of the West Bainbridge Church.  Many times in the midst of her great sufferings she would say:  "I am bearing my own infirmities but Christ bore the sins of us all."  Thus was Christ to her all and in all, and his atoning death her only dependence.  Of her it can be truly said, "The memory of the just is blessed."  Her funeral was largely attended, and the Rev. E.M Blanchard of Bainbridge, preached from the words, "Fear not ye," Matt. 28:5.  May God comfort those that mourn.  [Bainbridge Republican, July 15, 1871]

 

Marriages (July 30)

At West Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] on Tuesday evening, Oct. 20th, Marion Weeks was pleasantly reminded of the fact that just 59 years ago he was given birth in this land of the free and home of the brave.  Mr. Weeks was considerably surprised, not to think he had a birthday, but first to see about 30 guests assembling at his house and when they were all assembled numerous presents were distributed.  This part of the ceremony being carried out, the guests were invited into the parlor where was found Mr. Weeks' youngest son, Leslie, and Miss Gena Aylsworth, daughter of Henry Aylsworth, and it was soon learned that the preacher was also present.  All having taken their positions, standing in a circle around the room, there to the astonishment of all except the mother, Mr. Weeks and Miss Aylsworth were made man and wife by Rev. J.H. Watrous of Coventry, who wished the newly wedded couple a happy and prosperous life and then introduced Mr. and Mrs. Weeks to the guests.  After receiving numerous congratulations the company repaired to another room where a bountiful repast was served.  Thus pleasantly closed the 59th birthday of Marion Weeks, in connection with the very pretty wedding of his youngest son, Leslie.  [Notation:  1896]
 
A brilliant social event in Guilford [Chenango Co., NY] was the marriage of Miss Wellie Bradbury to Mr. Theodore Willsey of this place at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Bradbury, Wednesday, evening, Oct. 4th.  The house was profusely decorated with potted plants and cut flowers.  Soon after five o'clock the guests began to arrive, and at the hour appointed for the tying of the nuptial knot the parlors were well filled.  At six o'clock the rendering of the wedding march by St. Lawrence's Orchestra, of Norwich, announced the coming of the bridal party, and the ceremony was performed by Rev. George G. Perrine in a most impressive manner.  The ushers were Mr. Burton Willsey of Syracuse, brother of the groom, and Frank Gilbert of Albany, Miss Viola Willsey, sister of the groom, and Miss Grace Bunnell of Brooklyn, acted as bridesmaids.  The bride was beautifully attired in a gown of white bengaline, elaborately trimmed with point lace and carried a white kid prayer book.  The gown was in full dress.  The bridesmaids Miss Viola Willsey, was attired in a pink brocade silk with chiffon, and Miss Grace Bunnell in white silk with Nile green trimmings, and carried bouquets of roses  Following the ceremony the bride and groom received the congratulations of their many friends, after which an elegant collation was served by caterer Lapham of Utica.  Fine music was discoursed by the orchestra throughout the evening giving those who wished an opportunity to indulge in the merry dance.  The bride and groom left the same evening for Niagara Falls, Chicago and other places of interest.  Many elegant and costly gifts show the high esteem in which the recipients are held.  After a brief wedding trip Mr. and Mrs. Willsey will return to Bainbridge [Chenango Co.,  NY] where they are to reside....[Notation:  1893]

A pretty wedding occurred Saturday afternoon at 3 o'clock in the First Methodist Episcopal Church when Coralyn Whitney, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Whitney of Bixby Street [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], became the bride of Russell Rose, only son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles J. Rose of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY].  The ceremony as performed by the Rev. Jesse Dickerson, pastor of the church.  The bride was attired in white satin with tulle veil and carried a bouquet of Johanna Hill roses.  The maid of honor was Miss Florence Phillips of Oneonta, who wore a flowered chiffon with yellow and green accessories.  She carried an old fashioned colonial bouquet.  The flower girl was Joyce Anne Dobson of Carthage.  She was dressed in orchid and white organdie and carried a basket of rosebuds.  The ushers were Edson Barnes and Gage Barnes of Carthage, and Max Stevens of this village, all cousins of the bride.  Miss Jean Westcott of this village was at the organ and preceding the ceremony gave a recital.  A reception followed the ceremony at the home of the bride's parents on Bixby Street, with the immediate relatives of the bride and groom present.  The bride is a graduate of the Bainbridge High School and the State Normal School at Oneonta and since her graduation ha been a teacher in the public schools of Oneonta.  The groom attended Oneonta High School and at present is connected with the Endicott Johnson shoe store in Norwich.  ]LMD notation:  1936]

Unadilla [Otsego Co., NY]:  The marriage of Miss T. Ruth Empt, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H.V. Empt, to Howard Smith Burlison, son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Burlison of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY] took place at 9 o'clock Saturday evening at the home of the bride's parents on West Main Street.  The Rev. H.C. Buckingham, pastor of the Methodist Episcopal Church, officiated.  Preceding the entrance of the bridal party, Miss Mary Empt, sister of the bride, lighted the several tapers which formed part of the decoration and the impressive service was read by candlelight in front of an arch of yellow lilies, syringe and evergreen.  The couple was attended by Arthur Green of 74 Hanover Street, Springfield, Mass. and Miss Dorothy Lee of Unadilla.  [LMD notation:  1934]

Miscellaneous - Edna Hawkins Reaches 90th Birthday without Glasses

Woman Reaches 90th Birthday Without Glasses
 
 
Mrs. Edna Hawkins, Hawley Street resident [Binghamton, Broome Co., NY], who is observing her ninetieth birthday today reads four newspapers daily and has never worn a pair of glasses in her life.  Healthy and active despite her age, Mrs. Hawkins keeps well informed on war news because she has three great grandchildren in the army.  The aged woman planned to cut a birthday cake for her friends and relatives from 2 o'clock this afternoon until 9 o'clock tonight at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Olive Howells, 1 Hawley street.  Mrs. Hawkins was born in Locust Hill, Pa.  She is the widow of the late Wellington Hawkins of Tunnel [Broome Co., NY].  Mother of two children, Mrs. Howell and William Hawkins of Great Bend, Mrs. Hawkins has three grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren and six great-great grandchildren.  The great grandchildren whose army careers she follows with such interest are all Binghamtonians.  They are Harold Fairchild,  mess sergeant at Fort Devens, Mass., Sergt. Orlo Fairchild, also of Fort Devens and Sergt. Walter Fairchild of Fort Di.  Flory Fairchild, brother of the three servicemen, received his physical examination for the army Saturday..  [MHD notation, Feb. 2, 1942]
 
 
Mrs. Eva M. Robinson Presented with Award
by Major Thomas Cronan, Head of City Recruiting Office
 
Four sons in the fighting services--that is the contribution of Mrs. Eva M. Robinson of 50 Whitney Avenue, Binghamton, to the war against aggression.  In recognition for this sacrifice, Mrs. Robinson was signally honored when she was presented a four-star Emblem of Honor by Maj. Thomas D.L Cronan, head of the Binghamton Army Recruiting Office, on behalf of the Emblem of Honor Association of New York City. 
 
Mrs. Robinson was the first Triple Cities area woman to be so honored.  Mrs. Robinson's four sons are in the army, three of them Tech. Sergt, Orlo Fairchild, 22; Staff Sergt. Harold Fairchild, 27; and Sergt. Walter Fairchild, 21, all enlisting through the local office between 1935 and 1939, while the fourth, Floyd Fairchild, 24, was inducted into the service in February.  Her fifth son, age 7, is a bit too young for the service.  For this reason, the association, which is made up of mothers of service men, saw fit to honor Mrs. Robinson by making the award.
 
In sending the emblem, which is a gold-plated pin featuring an eagle, a chevron, and a scroll held in the eagle's talon, Martin Stern, secretary of the association wrote, "we believe that any woman who contributes so handsomely to the defense of her country is deserving of an award of this kind and recognition not only by her own community but by the nation as a whole."
 
The association, it was explained, is aiming to exemplify the old service flags of 1917-18 which carried stars representing the number of sons each family had in the service.  Instead of a flag, the emblem presented each mother has a star on its scroll of each loved one serving the colors.  So far since the war began, six is the largest number of stars appearing with any emblem, that representing the number of sons one of the nation's mothers has in the service.
 
The four Fairchild men in service are the fourth generation of the family living, representatives of five generations being alive today  Oldest is Mrs. Edna Hawkins of Great Bend, Pa., age 90, while the grandmother, Mrs. Olive Howells of 1 Hawley Street represents the second generation, Mrs. Robinson, the third, and Myra Elizabeth, daughter of Private Walter Fairchild, the fifth.  [MHD notation:  Aug. 20, 1942]