Miscellaneous, Bainbridge Orchestra Students Compete

Orchestra Students Compete

 

Miss Judith Hewitt, Bainbridge Central School music instructor in stringed instruments, took 16 of her pupils to recent New York State School Music Association Competition Festival in Oneonta and 14 of them came back with "A" ratings.

 

Left to right, first row:  Kathleen O'Connor and Steve Youngs; second row:  Joanna Clair, Miss Hewitt, Fay Partridge, accompanist; Vaughn Hohreiter, Mary Doolittle; third row:  Andrea Smith, Shirley Donahe, Dianne Kinter, Joann Curtis, Mary Neidlinger; fourth row:  Reed Hoyt, Ruth Pauler, Shirley Pauler, and Ina Dalrymple.

 



Miscellaneous - Partridges attack Afton Buildings, 1932

Flock of Partridges Open War

on Buildings in Afton, 1932

 

Afton [Chenango Co., NY]:  A flock of partridges seemed to have been hostile-minded toward Afton, and therefore waged two battles against the public buildings and dwellings of the village Sunday afternoon.  Death and destruction followed the battles.  One of the enemies' lives was lost and another brave hero escaped in the war.  Both battles were effective.  Slight damage was caused to two buildings in the village.

 

The first attack was made on a dwelling owned by Douglas Eldred of Academy Street, father of Clarence Eldred.  One of the partridges crashed through a window of the Eldred home.  The window was shattered.  The bird, although injured, was not killed.

 

Mrs. Eldred told the following story:  "Mr. Eldred and I were alone in the house at the time.  We were sitting in the living room.  All of a sudden, we heard a terrible crash upstairs.  I went upstairs to see what had happened and the big partridge flew right into my face.  I screamed and my husband came upstairs and caught the bird.  Then we found our bedroom window shattered.  It not being in season, we released the bird out of the window."

 

Following the raid on the Eldred house, the partridges made a counter-attack on the Afton Central School Building.  One partridge flew through a large window on the second story of the High School building, the glass being shattered to bits.  This partridge was killed as the result of the invasion.  Workmen quickly repaired the window of the school and cleaned up the broken glass, in preparation for school.

 



Marriages (August 7)

Miss Chessa Leona Hill and Geo. R. Stratton of Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], were married at the home of the bride, Wednesday June 1st, at 12 p.m., the Rev. J.F. Shaw officiating.  The wedding was a very quiet one.  A few friends and members of the immediate families among whom were Harry J. Stratton and wife of Oxford, parents of the groom; Herbert A. Ireland, wife and children of Norwich.  Following the ceremony, the bride and groom left for a short wedding trip, Cooperstown, Richfield Springs and vicinity, leaving here, with Mr. and Mrs. Ireland, for Sidney, where they took the train.  Miss Hill has many warm friends who join in best wishes for a happy future in their new home.  They will reside at Oxford where Mr. Stratton has a position.  [Bainbridge Republican,  June 9, 1910]

Mr. and Mrs. Martin Toby have announced the marriage of their daughter Lenna May Toby to Paul George Hovey, son of Mr. and Mrs. W.A. Hovey.  The ceremony took place at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Toby, Wednesday noon, June 22, and was performed by Rev. R.M. Pascoe under a beautiful floral arch.  The bride was attired in a handsome gown of blue silk and carried a bouquet of white carnations.  Miss Rena Lyon of Bainbridge, acted as bridesmaid, and Luke Hovey, brother of the groom as best man.  Only immediate family, Mr. and Mrs. W.A. Hovey, Mr. and Mrs. Toby and son, Wesley, were present.  The groom was recently graduated from the Rennsalaer Polytechnic Institute at Troy, N.Y., where he has taken a four years' course to civil an electrical engineering, and has the refusal of several fine positions.  The bride is a graduate of the Bainbridge High school and has taught in the schools of the town for the past seven years mostly in Root's Corners and Yaleville.  Both Mr. and Mrs. Hovey have the congratulations and best wishes of many friends.  They will remain in town for the present, but contemplate a western trip later.   [Bainbridge Republcian, June 30, 1910]

 

Walter H. Carr of this place [Afton, Chenango Co., NY] and Miss Jennie Wilson of Camptown, Pa., were united in marriage at the home of the bride, Tuesday, May 26, 1896, by Rev. I.B. Wilson, father of the bride.  Miss Wilson was a former teacher in our academy for a number of years and her many friends here will be glad to welcome her to Afton as her future home.  Mr. Carr is one of our finest young men and a favorite with all who know him.  Mr. and Mrs. Carr returned to Afton, Friday, after spending a few days in Albany.

 

A quiet home wedding took place at the home of Lyle H. Edwards, Damascus, Friday evening, March 9th, at 8 o'clock, when Miss Jessie Frances Knott, of Windsor [Broome Co. NY], became the bride of Mr. Frederick A. Lewis of this place.  The ceremony as solemnized by Rev. M.P. Bowie, minister in charge of Zion Episcopal church, Windsor, and St. Luke's, Harpursville.  The bride was given away by her father, Frank Knott of Watkins.  The couple were attended by Miss Irene Weidman, of Windsor, and Howard Knott, of Afton, a brother of the bride.  Only the immediate families were present.  The bride was beautifully attired in white satin and wore a corsage bouquet of pink and white roses.  The groom wore a suit of dark green.  After the ceremony a luncheon was served, the color scheme of pink and white being carried out throughout the rooms.  The bride is well known and greatly esteemed by many friends in Windsor and the groom is one of Harpursville's most popular and enterprising young men.  The congratulations on the happy event are numerous and the Budget is greatly pleased on this occasion to add its hearty good wishes to those being so freely extended.  They will be at home to their many friends after March 15th at Afton, N.Y.

Obituaries (August 7)

On Monday evening at 10 o'clock occurred the death of David Seeley at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Charles Marshall on lower Pearl street [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY].  Mr. Seeley was 86 years of age and is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Charles Marshall and Mrs. W.R. Prouty of this village; and three sons, Ira E. Seeley, China, N.Y.; Warren Seeley, Oneonta and Bert Seeley of this village.  The funeral was held this afternoon at the home of Mrs. Marshall, the Rev.  H.T. Hill officiating, following which interment was made in Green Lawn cemetery [Bainbridge, NY]  [Bainbridge Republican, Jan. 27, 1910]

 

Miss Lucetta Herrick was born at Union Valley [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY] and always lived in the place of her birth.  She died very suddenly of heart failure Sunday morning, Jan. 9th, about 4 o'clock.  She had been about her work as usual the previous day and Saturday evening enjoyed a visit with some neighbors who came in for a friendly call.  She retired apparently feeling as well as usual but before daybreak suddenly received the summons to depart this life.  Sister Herrick was a choice and estimable woman and was loved and respected by all who knew her.  For years she had been an active and useful member of the Methodist Episcopal church at Union Valley and, as such, will be missed and mourned by all.  She was an especial favorite with the children and young people in whom she always took a very great interest.  She was the teacher of the Primary class and took great pleasure in looking after the little ones.  While not demonstrative she always stood as a firm, true witness for Christ.  She was happy in her knowledge of the truth for she also did the truth.  She was buried from the family home, Wednesday, following her death, Rev. G.E. Van Woert, her pastor, officiating.  She has left us but not to be forgotten.  We call her dead but still she lives.  Her spirit has returned to "the God who gave it" but the fragrance of her devoted life will long be upon the moral atmosphere we breathe.  Her body rests among kindred and friends awaiting the resurrection of the just.  [Bainbridge Republican, Jan. 27, 1910]

 

Arthur Lyon, only child of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Appley of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], passed quietly from the scenes of this earthly life last Monday evening, Feb. 21.  About five weeks since, he was taken ill with the measles, which have invaded so many homes in our community.  After the usual sickness, other complications began to manifest themselves, but it was thought he was surely though slowly improving, until Saturday evening preceding his death when matters turned for the worse.  An abscess affecting the brain and spine developed and the sad end soon came.  Lynn, as he was commonly known among us, was one of our choice boys.  Though but 14 years and seven months of age at the time of his death, he seemed almost a young man.  He was a member of the Methodist Episcopal church, also of the Sunday School and Epworth League. He was quiet, kindly disposed and loved by all who knew him.  Though never strong he had applied himself thoroughly in his studies and was one of the High School students.  He gave promise of being one of those whom this world needs so much, but God, who knows best, early and suddenly translated the developing young life to more genial climes.  Mr. and Mrs. Appley have the sincere sympathy of a large circle of friends.  The funeral services were conducted at the home, Thursday, at 1 p.m. Rev. G.E. Van Woert, pastor of the family officiating.  The music was furnished by students from the High School.  The remains were laid at rest in the Green Lawn cemetery which overlooks our village.  [Bainbridge Republican, Feb. 24, 1910]

 

Harvey F. Scofield died at his home on Bixby street [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY] Wednesday evening after a brief illness, which commenced with measles and developed into pneumonia.  Funeral service will be held at his late residence Saturday at 2 P.M.  [Bainbridge Republican, Feb. 24, 1910]

 

George Bradstreet, who was formerly well known in this vicinity, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Ahearn at Hornell, N.Y., Feb. 10, from a shock which he had received several weeks previously, aged 61.  Mr. Bradstreet was son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Bradstreet and until he arrived at manhood resided with his parents on a farm in the town of Masonville.  Afterward he spent several years at Bennettsville working at wagon making and repairing.  While there, he married Miss Jennie Corbin, daughter of George Corbin.  After several years of happy life the wife died, leaving two small children in his care.  Shortly after his wife's death, Mr. Bradstreet moved to Susquehanna, Penn., where he continued to work at the wagon business almost up to the time of his death.  Deceased was a good citizen, a kind-hearted husband and indulgent father.  He is survived by one son, Arthur, of Halstead, Penn.; one daughter, Mrs. Ahearn of Hornell, N.Y.; and two sisters, Mrs. Lawrence Northrup of Sidney and Mrs. Orin Humphrey of Union, N.Y.  Mrs. John Dingman of this village was a niece of his.  Body of deceased arrived here on the 11 a.m. train Saturday, the 12th.  Interment was made at Bennettsville.  rev. H.T. Hill officiated at the grave.  [Bainbridge Republican, Feb. 24, 1910]

 

Rodney Carl, a very much respected citizen of North Afton [Chenango Co., NY] passed away at his home on Thursday night.  He had been sick only a short time with the measles.  The funeral was held at the church at North Afton, Sunday afternoon, Rev. I.J. Smith officiating.  The singing was by a quartet, Mr. and Mrs. George Goodenough, Mrs. Lucy Loomis and Horace Woodward.  Burial in the North Afton Cemetery.  He leaves to mourn his loss a wife and five children, Leal, Mrs. Bessie Rockwell, Isaac, Maud and Joyce. an aged father, Isaac Carl, two sisters, Miss Jennie Carl and Mrs. George Hunt of Lestershire.  He has been a member of the choir for many years and will be greatly missed.  In memory of him, his chair in the choir was draped in mourning.  [Bainbridge Republican, Feb. 24, 1910]

 

Wednesday, January 5th, occurred the death of B.A. Foote a former resident of Trestle, and an old resident of Highmore and Hyde county [South Dakota].  Mr. Foote and wife had gone to Florida to spend the winter and for the benefit of Mr. Foote's health, which had not been the best for many years.  He was taken sick on his trip southward, and never recovered.  Benjamin Foote was born in Unadilla N.Y. [Otsego Co.] Sept 21st 1848, and was united in marriage to Miss Lydia Burrows, Sept. 22nd 1870.  He left New York state with his wife in March 1872, and went to Nebraska where he farmed and under adverse condition of that new country at that time his four years of farming were wasted, for the grasshoppers harvested his crops.  In 1876 he left Nebraska and went to Iowa, where he lived till the spring of 1883 when he moved to Hyde Co. S.D. where he took up a government claim, opened a farm and once more was up against unfavorable circumstances of a new country, but wrestled through until in 1896 he was elected to the Office of Register of Deeds and held this position for four years.  Following that he was elected Treasurer of Hyde county, which office he held for four years.  During the civil war Mr. Foote took part in it from start to finish.  He enlisted November 30, 1861 for three years or during the war and was soon after appointed commission Sergeant of the regiment.  His first enlistment was in the 76th  Regiment New York Volunteers, but served only two years for the reason that the Government desired a re-enlistment at that time for three years more making a five year service.  So he re-enlisted Jan. 1, 1863 and at the expiration of the term of service of his regiment while in the field at Culpepper, Virginia he was transferred as Commissary Sergeant to the 147th New York Regiment, and at the end of the term of service of this regiment as State Commissary Sergeant.  He held this position until the close of the war.  He was with the army of the Potomac in all its campaigns at Fredericksburg Run, Chancellorsville, Wilderness, Antietam, Gettysburg and at all other places where the army participated and was present and saw the surrender of General Lee's army at Appomattox April 9, 1865.  From there he marched with his Regiment to Washington D.C. and took part in the two days' Grand review of General Grant and General Sherman's Armies and was discharged July 3rd 1865.  At the time of his death he was our foremost citizen in many ways.  He had attained a competence of this world's goods and was the father of four girls who have grown to womanhood and are all residents of this city.  The funeral services were held at the M.E. church on Tuesday of last week and was largely attended.  The G.A.R. of which he was a member, attended the funeral in a body.  School was dismissed for the afternoon, in honor of Mr. Foote, he being a member of the School Board for several years, his term expiring last spring.  Mr. Foote was a member of the Methodist church at this place and was prominently connected with that organization.  The sympathy of the entire community is extended to the members of the family, who mourn his loss---Trestle Correspondent  [Bainbridge Republican, Feb. 24, 1910]

Miscellaneous Items from August 1903

The oldest resident of Masonville [Delaware Co., NY], Miss Pamelia Randall, is a visitor at the home of Mr. and Mrs. E.D. Truman.  Miss Randall is ninety-two years of age and unfortunately is blind but otherwise she is well, physically and mentally, and does not appear to have approached so near to the century line.  She is vivacious and happy and contented, her defective eyesight not having affected her naturally cheerful disposition.  She is a very interesting and companionable old lady and her reminiscences of other days are very entertaining. [Bainbridge Republican, Aug. 6, 1903]

 

We made mention, a few weeks ago, of the remarkable vigor of Mrs. Sarah Copley, who notwithstanding her advanced age of ninety-two years, accomplishes much work.  She belongs to the class of women of the olden time who were devoted to household duties, and what seems now to modern women a burden, was turned off in her youth with the greatest ease and her hands have not lost their cunning yet.  Mrs. Copley is now visiting at L.E. Payne's home on Mt. Pleasant, and has within the past ten days, besides assisting in the housework which is a pleasure to her, accomplished considerable sewing as, making twelve sheets, a corresponding number of pillow cases, and other sewing, her eyes retaining their strength to a phenomenal degree. Her home is on North Main street [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], her granddaughter, Mrs. Thomas Kelleher and husband residing with her. [Bainbridge Republican, Aug. 13, 1903]

 

Arvine Ireland was happily surprised last Friday morning by the unexpected visit of his cousin, Thomas Ireland of Frontier, Nebraska, whom he has not seen for thirty years, and who left Bainbridge, his native town, that number of years ago, and has become a prosperous business man in the west.  The older residents who knew him grasped his hand and took him about Bainbridge pointing out the advancements this town has made since he left here.  He owns a farm of 570 acres, 170 acres of which are devoted to corn, 100 to rye and 150 to wheat.  Buying horses for Harper Bros., St. Louis, and shipping two carloads per month, is also a part of his business.  [Bainbridge Republican, Aug. 13, 1903]

 

Mrs. Burt Seeley, living at the extension of Pearl street [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY] at the lower end of the village, succeeded in causing quite a sensation in her vicinity Tuesday afternoon.  Mrs. Seeley lived alone in the Marshall house but was always in evidence, and when that day she was not seen about as usual, her neighbors, some of them, imagined some dire evil had befallen her and so began to investigate.  They tried the doors and couldn't gain entrance; then they discovered a window raised a little way and looking in saw Mrs. Seeley lying on her bed, apparently dead.  A door was broken open and in they all rushed expecting to find a dead body.  Mrs. Seeley didn't respond to calls or shaking, but lay with eyes partly closed in a seemingly semi-unconscious state.  By some of those standing about the bed it was considered a case of shamming.  But Dr. Hill, who was called, has deposed that the woman was critically ill and claims that he has rescued her from the jaws of death.  He says it was an honest case of illness caused by a nervous shock.  She has recovered amazingly quick from her deadly peril.  Mr. Seeley left his wife some two weeks ago and some of the wife's acquaintances think she was trying the sympathy dodge to get her husband back.  [Bainbridge Republican, Aug. 13, 1903]

Mrs. Augustus Priest of Kirby street [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], has received notice of what is probably a rich legacy, fallen to her by the death of a brother, Delos Selley of Mason, Wis., of whom the family had not heard in forty years; having lost all trace of him.  The discovery of the legacy is rather romantic.  Mrs. Priest has one other brother, George Selley of Midland, Mich., and a sister, Mrs. Ann Sawdey of Florida.  The Selleys had lived formerly in Waterville, N.Y., and the sister was a subscriber to the Waterville Times.  This spring she saw in an issue a notice by Judge Irish of Wisconsin advertising for the heirs of Delos Selley of Mason, Wis.  Mrs. Sawday communicated with her sister, Mrs. Priest of Bainbridge and her brother in Michigan, the latter going immediately to Wisconsin to locate the deceased brother's home and property.  He found there was no family but indications of a large property in valuable lands.  Mr. Selley was over fifty years of age, eccentric but a man who accumulated property.  It is supposed he had a large amount of money hidden somewhere, but it has not been found.  Mrs. Priest has appointed her Michigan brother to look after her interests.  [Bainbridge Republican, Aug. 20, 1903]

Marriages (August 6)

Henry Randall Follett, Esq., and Mrs. Frances Scott Brown both of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] were married July 23 in the Asbury M.E. church, Rochester, the pastor, Rev. Edwin B. Olmstead, D.D., officiating.  The groom is the only son of the late David L. Follett, justice of the supreme court, and the bride is the only sister of Mrs. Dr. Olmstead, wife of the officiating clergyman.  The wedding was a quiet one, only immediate relatives and friends of the contracting parties being present.  Those from Norwich were Mrs. David L. Follett and Warren L. Scott.  Mr. and Mrs. Follett left on an afternoon train for Lake George.  After a tour, which will include several summer resorts, they will be at home to their friends at the Follett homestead in Norwich.  [Bainbridge Republican, July 30, 1903]

Algwynne W. Hamilton, recently of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], and Miss Ella June Barnes, daughter of C.D. Barnes of Binghamton [Broome Co., NY], were married Saturday afternoon in Trinity Memorial Church Binghamton, by the rector, Rev. J.H. LaRoche.  They came to Bainbridge that evening and spent Sunday with the bride's grandmother, Mrs. Clara Watts, of Front street.  The young couple will reside in Binghamton, Mr. Hamilton having purchased a house on Conklin Avenue.  The groom began the study of law in Attorney Scot's office in Bainbridge, which he will continue, having chosen the lawyer's profession.  Mr. Hamilton is a native of Sweden, which he left when a lad with his parents.  He returned the first of March, going to Stockholm to receive a patrimony from relatives.  A preliminary marriage took place before he left.   Both young people are very well known in Bainbridge, and many congratulations are extended to the groom and handsome bride.  [Bainbridge Republican, Aug. 6, 1903]

Obituaries (August 6)

The death of Mrs. Dewitt Woods of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], occurred July 18, at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. Vergason, in Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], aged 38 years.  Mrs. Woods had been in feeble health for sometime and ten weeks ago went to her old home hoping that a change of air and scene would benefit her but she gradually declined.  The deceased was born in Afton, also married there, and continued to reside in that town until her husband moved to Bainbridge two years ago.  Beside her husband Mrs. Woods is survived by two daughters, Leona and Grace.  The funeral was held from the residence of her parents in Coventry on Tuesday, July 21st.  Rev. Mr. Jeffries of Afton officiated, and burial was at Afton.  [Bainbridge Republican, July 30, 1903]

 

A Death the Result of Unadilla Flood:  Mrs. Harriet Fink lost her life indirectly as a result of the flood.  She was at the home of her daughter, Mrs. A.D. Oles, and has been ill for nearly a year from spinal and nervous troubles.  The rush of the water and excitement of the flood disturbed  her greatly causing delirium.  She was left sleeping quietly early yesterday morning and unobserved left her room and wandered from the house.   Being missed a short time later she was found in five or six inches of water at the edge of Martin Brook, which flows at the rear of the Oles home.  A bad bruise on the forehead indicated that she had fallen where found, striking her head on a stone, which in her weak condition caused death.  Mrs. Fink was 68 years of age and had been a resident of Unadilla for twenty-eight years--Unadilla Times  [Bainbridge Republican, July 30, 1903]

Mrs. Jerome Harris was found dead in bed this morning by her husband.  Mr. Harris is employed as night watchman at the Bainbridge Creamery Company's plant.  He returned to his home on East Main street, only a few houses distant from the creamery, at six o'clock this morning and going to his room made the discovery.  Mrs. Harris visited her husband at the creamery about nine o'clock last night and did not complain of any illness.  She retired a short time afterwards apparently well.  Occupants in the same house heard her coughing about one o'clock this morning.  Dr. Hayes of Afton, the coroner, was summoned.  He made an examination of the body and decided no inquest was necessary.  The cause of death was determined as neuralgia of the heart.  Dr. Jacobs of this village, was called as soon as the discovery of her death was made.  He said she had been dead several hours, probably dying shortly after one o'clock.  For some weeks past Mrs. Harris had complained of pains in the region of the heart, but her condition was not deemed serious.  She was acting temporarily as dining room girl at the Central Hotel and did her work as usual last night.  She was twenty-six years old and had resided in Bainbridge one year, coming here with her husband from Rockdale.  Her parents were Mr. and Mrs. William Burnside of Cooperstown Junction, both of whom are dead.  She was an attractive lady well liked and had made many friends during her residence in Bainbridge.  The funeral and burial will be held Saturday afternoon at Rogers Hollow.  There will be a prayer at the house at 10 o'clock, Saturday morning, Rev. C.D. Reed officiating.  Mrs. Harris had a life insurance of $125.  [Bainbridge Republican, July 30, 1903]

Mrs. Ettie Butts:  The death angel has again visited the home of W.W. Butts and taken his most esteemed wife.  Mrs. Butts was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Adelbert Lanfair of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY].  She was married May 15, 1895 to Wallace W. Butts and had resided at Trestle until in March 1903, when Mr. Butts moved his family to Oxford [Chenango Co., NY].  She was a lady much esteemed by all who were acquainted with her and her sudden death has left a sadness in every home.  Her funeral was held at her home in Oxford Monday, Rev. A.C. Salls of Guilford Center, her former pastor, officiating.  Burial was at Trestle.  She leaves three small children, the youngest only three weeks old.  Mr. Butts and his aged mother have the sympathy of all in their great sorrow.  [Bainbridge Republican, Aug. 6, 1903]  [Note:  Ettie Butts name is included on the Butts family monument located in Riverview Cemetery, Oxford, NY.]

Mrs. Harriett Barber died Wednesday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. L.E. Fredenburg, of consumption, Rev. E.L. Jeffries officiated at the funeral.  Interment was in Glenwood cemetery [Afton, Chenango Co., NY]  [Bainbridge Republican, Aug. 6, 1903]

Miss Mary Head, who has been ill for a long time, died Thursday night, July 30, at the home of her sister, Mrs. H. Humphrey.  The funeral was Sunday, Rev. Wilson Tanner officiating.  Burial was in East side cemetery [Afton, Chenango Co., NY].  [Bainbridge Republican, Aug. 6, 1903]

Mrs. H.B. Rowe died Friday, July 31, from valvular heart trouble causing apoplexy.  Funeral was held Sunday.  Interment at Glenwood cemetery [Afton, Chenango Co., NY].  [Bainbridge Republican, Aug. 6, 1903]

E.A. Steere, a young man from the town of Pittsfield, Otsego county, whose home is about three miles from New Berlin village, was found unconscious in the Eagle hotel, Norwich, about five o'clock Friday morning, from the effects of escaping gas.  He had been attending the circus the day previous.  He died Saturday.  [Bainbridge Republican, Aug. 13, 1903]

On Thursday of last week, Mrs. Lucinda Lockwood, relict of John Lockwood, died at her home in Binghamton [Broome Co., NY], aged ninety-four years.  She was born near Conklin Center, and had lived in Binghamton nearly all her life.  She was a member of the Tabernacle M.E. Church and was the oldest Methodist in the city.  Seven children survive her.  Mrs. Lockwood's intellect was not obscured by age.  [Bainbridge Republican, Aug. 13, 1903]

Miscellaneous - Bainbridge School 1939

Bainbridge Has Always Had Excellent Schools

Centralized School Under F.J. Casey Has Made Enviable Record

Bainbridge News, April 20, 1939

 

Until March 10, 1868, the students of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] attended one-roomed schools and private academies.  But on that date, at a meeting of the leading citizens of the village, the determination to build a central school for the village was born.  Therefore on March 16 of the same year, P.M. Packard, E.W. Thomas, Blin S. Sill, Charles Bixby, R.W. Akerley, D.A. Gilbert, Joseph Juliand 2nd, W.M. Newton, G.A. Dodge, A.J. Yale, L.B. Yale, Dwight S. Scott, T.R. Hollister, J.W. Treadway, Giles Hayes and H.L. Marsh all Bainbridge citizens of school district No. 13 requested the trustees of the district to call a meeting of the town inhabitants, for the purpose of determining the establishment of a Union District School.

 

At the meeting with A. Converse acting as chairman and J.D. Newell as clerk, the following was unanimously adopted:  "Resolved, that we the inhabitants of School District No. 13, in the town of Bainbridge, regarding the means of instruction in said district inadequate to the public demands therein, and being confident that a Union Free School would better accommodate, more fully meet the want and better subserve the ends of education of the people thereof do change the same into a Union Free School District, in conformity with chapter 555, of the laws of 1864, as amended by the laws of 1865, 1866, and 1867."

 

The following Board of Education was then elected:  H.L. Marsh, G.A. Dodge and A.J. Yale for one year; Charles Bixby, G.S. Graves and W.W. Davis, for two years; and B.S. Sill, D.A. Gilbert and A. Converse for three years.

 

On April 15, 1871, the schoolhouse building contract was given to Northrup and Taylor for $4,000.  When the foundation was nearly completed, a suit was commenced by the Wardens and Vestry of St. Peter's Church, Bainbridge, involving the question of title to the land.  Pending the litigation which ensued, building operations were suspended, and school was held in the basement of Mrs. J.J. Bixby's residence and in the basement of the Baptist church.  After a satisfactory settlement of this problem, the school site finally selected was on land purchased from Richard W. Juliand (the present site).

 

The school in Bainbridge was finally opened August 17, 1874 with the following group of teachers:  Prof. E.W. Rogers, principal; Misses E.H. Gilbert and Addie Baldwin, assistants to principal; Miss Libbie Bates, principal of primary department and Miss Lottie Lee, assistant.  No record was kept of the number of scholars, but in the year 1879, forty-five girls and fifty-two boys were enrolled.  The academic students were taught "classical studies or the higher branches of English education or both." to quote an old history.

 

The cost of building this first school was $7926.80.  To quote again "the value of the philosophical apparatus connected with the school July 7, 1879 was $931.43; of geological specimens, $372.90; and of the library, comprising 615 volumes, $1,052.46."

 

In 1927, the fine, brick building, that now stands, was erected, after a complete demolishing of the old school.  In 1934, extensive additions were made.  Last year saw a large, new playground laid out on land purchased from Miss Janet Juliand in the rear of the school.  The school today is a large 38-roomed structure, completely furnished with the most modern conveniences.  The library, which contains hundreds of volumes is one of the finest in the county, as is the large well-equipped laboratory.  The combination gymnasium-auditorium seats 742 persons. The beautiful designing of this room is one of the most attractive features of the school.  Another feature is the Industrial Arts room, which contains several pieces of intricate machinery for the use of the students.  The lower floor of the building is given over to the primary department and the upper story is the junior high and senior high school.  Mr. Francis J. Casey, supervising principal is assisted by a staff of thirty-one teachers, who unite their efforts together to make our school a truly fine institution.

 

The educational facilities thus offered to Bainbridge youth are equal to any in the country.  Teacher requirements are high, and the graduates of the high school are very properly fitted for work in the leading Universities and colleges.  The percentage of Bainbridge students going on to higher educational fields is exceptionally high. 

 

Twenty-nine rooms are used for academic studies, in addition to two administrative offices, three stock rooms, a physical education office, a teachers office, and two spacious shower rooms.  Adjacent to the high school is the eight-room Domestic Science house, which is devoted to the art of home-making.  It is here that the school girls (and boys) learn the whys and wherefores of housekeeping.  The care of children, needlework, and dressmaking are also taught to the students.  One room of the "homemaking house" is given over to music instruction and another division is devoted to Mr. Corbin's younger protégés who are attempting to 'blow their own horns.' 

 



Marriages (August 5)

Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY]:  Miss Susan Ramsdall of this village and Joseph Fersch of Liberty [Sullivan Co., NY] were married on Tuesday, December 20, at noon at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Ramsdall, of South Main Street.  The bride wore a white satin gown with inserts of white Spanish lace, rose patern.  A rhinestone adorned each rose.  She carried a bouquet of white roses.  Rev. G.R. Whitman, pastor of the Baptist Church performed the ceremony.  Immediately after the ceremony a course dinner was served to the guests, twelve in number.  Mrs. Persch was graduated from the Bainbridge High School in the class of 1919 and then Syracuse University in 1923.  She taught two years in Catskill and one year and a half in Liberty.  Mr. Persch is head teller of the First National Bank in Liberty.  They left Tuesday afternoon for a short trip to Washington and New York City and will return to Liberty January 1.  Mrs. Fersch will finish her year as teacher in the High School.  [MHD notation:  1927]

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  As the final chapter of her daughter's childhood romance, Florence L. Boyd, 37, superintendent of the Brookside Crest sanatorium, tuberculosis hospital of Chenango county, has been married to Albert L. Boice, 21, and former sweetheart of her daughter.  The girl, Miss Helen M. Welch, 18, was married the same day to George F. Johnston, 27, of Boston, Mass.  The daughter and her husband were attendants at the mother's wedding ceremony.  Mrs. Boyd is well known throughout Oswego county, where she lived for several years with her first husband, Hubert M. Welch.  the family at one time had a home in Fulton and while they were in that city Boice first became acquainted with Helen.  He was a frequent caller at the Welch home.  The marriage of Florence Boyd to Herbert Welch was later annulled, allowing her to resume the use of her maiden name.  Boice came to Norwich some time ago, where he secured work as a drug clerk.  He now has a position at the hospital where his wife is superintendent.  He was still going with the daughter when he first came here.  Florence Boyd and Boice were married by Rev Gerald Watkins at the Congregational Church parsonage here.  The daughter was married by Rev. William Hawley at the Congregational Church parsonage in Sherburne.  She and her husband are now living at Cortland.  [Daily Sentinel, Rome, NY, Jan. 9, 1923]

Afton [Chenango Co., NY]  Miss Katherine Elizabeth Wasson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur M. Wasson of Nineveh [Broome Co., NY], and Richard R. Reed, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ellis N. Reed of Cortland, were married at noon Saturday in the Afton Presbyterian church by the Rev. Clifford E. Webb.  Mrs. Webb played the wedding music and Mrs. Harold Davey sang "I Love You Truly."  The bride, who was given in marriage by her father, wore a white satin gown made princess style with a fingertip veil held in place by a Juliet cap of seed pearls.  Her shower bouquet was of token roses and gypsophila.  She was attended by Miss Ruth Pixley who wore blue chiffon velvet and carried talisman roses and blue delphinium.  Harold Armstrong of Cortland was best man.  C. Stanley Wasson and Kenneth Reed were ushers.  following the ceremony a wedding breakfast and reception were held at the Red Shutter tearoom and later the couple left for New York where they will sail on the S.S. Rotterdam for Bermuda.  On their return Mr. and Mrs. Reed will live on the Virgil road in Cortland county, where Mr. Reed is a partner in the firm of Reed Brothers.  Mrs. Reed is a graduate of Cortland Normal school, class of '34, and has taught for three years in the Afton Central school.  Mr Reed was graduated from Hamilton college with the class of '33 and is a member of Ramba Chi Alpha fraternity. 

 

Miscellaneous - Coventryville Voters Hold Lively Session, 1931

1931

Coventryville Voters Hold Lively Session

Heated Discussion Ensues Over Matter of Centralization of Schools

 

A lively meeting of the taxpayers of the Coventryville School District [Chenango Co., NY] was held at the school house here Friday night.  The question at issue was whether the Coventryville District should become a part of the Afton Centralized School District or the Bainbridge Central District.  Petitions have been circulated here favoring both Afton and Bainbridge, and in some instances the same names appeared on both petitions.    Some of the signers of the petitions claimed that they did not realize what they were signing.  The meeting was called to straighten the matter out and several heated discussions developed.  It had been arranged, previously between Miss Jane Schenck, superintendent of the district which includes Afton and Coventryville, and Miss Mary Isbell, superintendent of the district which includes Bainbridge, ruled that no outsiders would be allowed to speak at the meeting.  For this reason, Attorneys Homer Owens and Julian Scott of Bainbridge, who were present, were not allowed to speak.  An attempt was made to read a letter from Lawrence Carroll of Afton and this was objected to.  George Comings was chairman of the meeting, and before the adjournment it was decided to give two petitions to Walter Lee, the Coventryville school trustee and he was instructed to circulate both petitions over the district, and that the winning district be submitted to the state Department of Education, at Albany.  Coventryville is so situated that the distance from here to Afton and to Bainbridge is just about the same.

Compiler Note:  The Coventryville one room school would remain in operation for at least the next 20 years until it was closed in the mid-1950s.  So it can be concluded that this issue took considerable time to resolve.

Obituaries (August 5)

Rev. James N. Lee, one of the oldest members of the Wyoming Conference, died at his home, No. 12 Green street, Binghamton [Broome Co., NY], last Friday afternoon, after an illness of several months.  The deceased was born in the town of Chenango, Broome county, June 6, 1836, his father, Stephen Lee, being one of the first three settlers in that town, he having come from Lee, Massachusetts, about the beginning of the last century.  He was the youngest of ten children and the last to survive.  His father died when he was 13 years of age and he remained for several years, upon the homestead with his mother.  He later attended the Binghamton academy and then taught school in the various villages in the vicinity of Binghamton.  In 1863 he was elected school commissioner of Broome county and served for three years.  After a year in business he decided to enter the ministry of the Methodist Episcopal church, doing so from a sense of duty.  He had been a member of that church since the fall following the death of his father.  In April 1869, he became a member of the Wyoming Conference and was assigned to the church at Kirkwood,  During his ministry, he served the churches at the following places:  Maine, Worcester, Otego, Unadilla, and Bainbridge in this state, and Montrose, Parish Street, Wilkes Barre, Plains, Great Bend and Factoryville, Pennsylvania.  He was presiding elder of the Oneonta district from 1884 to 1885 and resided in Oneonta.  In the spring of 1903 he retired from active work, but in April 1904, he returned to Worcester for a second pastorate and remained there two years.  Since the spring of 1906 he has resided at Binghamton, near the scenes of his early life.  By the members of the various churches Mr. Lee served with fidelity and devotion he was recognized as a conscientious and sincere minister of the gospel of Christ and many of them will bear witness that his daily life was in harmony with the teachings of the gospel he endeavored to bring to the hearts of men.  His heart has been cheered during his long illness by the receipt of numerous tokens of respect and friendship from nearly every church which it was his pleasure to serve during his active ministry.  Mr. Lee had long been a member of Freedom lodge, F.&A.M. and Unadilla chapter R.A.M.  He leaves beside the widow, who was Miss Emma White of Chenango Forks, to whom he was married June 4, 1867, and in whom he found a worthy wife and helpmeet and a most loving and devoted mother, three children, Gertrude, wife of H.E. Priest of Bainbridge, H.W. Lee of Oneonta and James M. Lee of New York.  The funeral services were held from his late residence in Binghamton on Monday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock, and his body was taken to Kattleville, just across the brook from his old home and on lands formerly embraced in the old homestead, where sleep many of his kin.  [Bainbridge Republican, Jan. 27, 1910]

 

Rev. Antone G. Singsen Dies From Apoplectic Stroke at His Home at Providence, R.I.--Was Former Rector of St. Peter's Church, in this Village {Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], Rev. Antone G. Singsen, pastor of Bell Street Chapel, and one of the best-known clergymen in Rhode Island, died at the Rhode Island Hospital at 6 o'clock this morning.  Mr. Singsen was stricken with an apoplectic stroke at his home on Tobey street yesterday afternoon and on the advice of physicians who were summoned, was taken to the hospital.  He remained unconscious from the time of seizure until the end came.  Mr Signsen was apparently in excellent health when at 2:30 o'clock yesterday afternoon he prepared to take a bath.  He had been in the bath room only a few moments when Mrs. Singsen asked him a question through the door.  She received no reply and repeated her question in a louder tone.  This brought no response and frightened, Mrs. Singsen tried the door and found that it had been fastened on the inside.  Securing assistance she forced the door open and found her husband lying unconscious on the floor.  He had apparently been sitting on a chair removing his stockings when he was stricken.  Drs. Pierce and White were summoned, and they advised that Mr. Singsen be removed to the Rhode Island Hospital, and he was taken to that institution at 4 o'clock in the afternoon.  Mrs. Singsen remained at his side until the end came.  The news of Mr. Singsen's death brought expressions of keen regret from his parishioners and from clergy men of all denominations.  He was an indefatigable worker and his church was conducted upon broad lines.  It was his desire that the church might become a forum in which the great problems of the day might be carefully studied.  The church is affiliated with the Unitarian denomination.  His last sermon was preached last Sunday in Rev. Dr. A.M. Lord's pulpit at the First congregational Church.  Dr. Lord will pay tribute to Mr. Singsen's memory at the beginning of his morning sermon tomorrow.  Antone G. Singsen was born in Germany in 1863.  He was one of a family of several children and came to the United States when he attained the age of 8 years.  After a preparatory school education he entered Knox college at Galesbury, Ill., graduating in the class of 1886.  He then entered the theological course of the Western Theological Seminary at Chicago and completing his studies in that institution, was ordained in the Episcopal ministry in 1887.  For a period of 14 years he held various charges in the Episcopal church.  About the year  1901 he entered the Unitarian Church and became a minister of a church at Galesbury, Ill., and later the Liberal Christian church at Holyoke, Mass., which he retained until the time of the call to the pastorate of the Bell Street Chapel in this city.  He took the pulpit at the Bell street Chapel in March 1906.  Mr. Singsen married 27 years ago Miss Nellie Allen of Galesburg Ill., who with five children, Arthur and Edward, students at Brown University, Allen, Russel and Don, survive him.  The funeral will be held in the Bell Street Chapel at 1 o'clock Tuesday afternoon, Rev. Augustus M. Lord, D.D., and Rev. George Keat will officiate--Providence Evening Bulletin, January 15, 1910  [Bainbridge Republican, Jan. 27, 1910]

 

The funeral services of Mrs. George Woodworth who died on Wednesday of last week, were held at the home on Pearl street [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY] the following Friday, Rev. H.T. Hill, her pastor, officiating.  His remarks paid a high tribute to the enthusiasm of the deceased in church work and her energy in carrying out plans for the public good.  To the husband his words were full of sympathy for the broken home and his prostration by illness and yet accompanied by hopeful and inspiring thoughts.  The services were interspersed with music very sweet and choice.  Friends had contributed many flowers which rested upon the casket, among which was a large pillow presented by the Casein factory, also a beautiful remembrance from her church.  The burial was in Green Lawn cemetery [Bainbridge, NY] and the bearers accompanying were:  Lewis Taylor, John Dingman, L.J. Montgomery, Elliot Truman, E.L. Andrews and William Watrous....[Bainbridge Republican, Jan. 27, 1910]

 

On Monday afternoon at 1:20 o'clock occurred the death of Arthur Leland youngest child of Mr. and Mrs. Fred L. Barton of Pruyn Hill, Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY].  His death was due to bronchial pneumonia, his system having become much weakened by whooping cough, from which he had suffered for several weeks preceding.  Arthur Leland was four years old and had been the most healthy of the parents' four children.  He was a very lovable child, of a happy temperament, sunny, bright and affectionate.  He loved everyone and everyone loved him.  He was a special favorite with all in his neighborhood, the grown people as well as the children, enjoying his chatty little ways.  Among the pleasures of Arthur Leland was his attendance at Sunday School.  He comprehended the lessons so easily, which showed remarkable intelligence.  This last sickness of his was in harmony with his whole brief life, there being no fretfulness but a smiling enjoyment to talking to those about him.  There was no unconsciousness at the last but a mere passing into the beyond at a breath.  The funeral was held on Wednesday afternoon at the house, the Rev. G.E. Van Woert officiating.  there were many people in attendance.  The pastor's address was very comforting and soothing to the afflicted family.  Music was rendered by Mrs. F.E. Manzer and Miss Mabel Darlin.  Burial was in Green Lawn cemetery [Bainbridge, NY].  Flowers had been contributed in great profusion. Among them were:  A piece, "Gates Ajar," from Casein factory; harp from Masonic Lodge; large spread of flowers covering casket from Pruyn Hill neighbors, and numerous single bouquets from Mr. and Mrs. Harmon, Mr. and Mrs. Winters, Miss Turnham and others.  A handsome piece came from  Mrs. Louis Russeau, Syracuse.  .... [Bainbridge Republican,  Jan. 27, 1910]

Afton [Chenango Co., NY]:  Thursday, Jan. 13, Jas. Dodge died at the home of his son, Dr. W. Lee Dodge, Spring street, of valvular disease of the heart.  Mr. Dodge had been an invalid for many years usually spending the winter with a son at Wheeling W.V., but his rapidly failing health kept him confined here for the winter, passing away very quietly.  He is survived by his wife and two sons.  Funeral Saturday, the Rev. I.J. Smith officiated, buried in Glenwood cemetery [Afton, NY].  [Bainbridge Republican, Jan. 27, 1910]

Frank Y. Humphrey is at Sidney today in attendance at the funeral of a relative, Miss Mary Burgess.  The father, Moses Burgess, was 60 years ago a prominent resident of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY].  He ran a dry goods store for several years in a building that stood on the site of A.L. Palmer's present store, and he originated the first iron foundry business here which was successful until he died.  Mr. Burgess lived at the end of West Main street in the house now owned by Arvine Ireland.  [Bainbridge Republican, Jan. 27, 1 910]

Bert Yager died at his home at East Sidney [Delaware Co., NY], Thursday night about 1 o'clock.  Tuesday evening, while caring for his horses he was kicked in the head and lay for some time before being discovered.  When found he was unconscious until Thursday noon.  Pneumonia developed which in his weakened condition from the loss of blood proved fatal.  [Bainbridge Republican, Feb. 24, 1910]

Miscellaneous - Blast Wrecks Unadilla House, July 1948

Blast Wrecks Unadilla House

July 19, 1948

 

Mrs. Anna Kehr, who has been employed as a housekeeper at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Bert Bliss, in Bainbridge, for the past five years, miraculously escaped injury while visiting her sister, Mrs. Emma Weber, in Unadilla [Otsego Co., NY], when the Weber house at 31 Prospect avenue, was demolished from an explosion of a gas water heater, Monday night, about 7:20.  Mrs. Weber, who suffered severe burns in the explosion, died at 11:30 Monday night at the Hospital, Sidney.  Severely burned also was John Vroman, Sr., 70, of Depot street, Unadilla, who is reported to be in a very critical condition at the Hospital , Sidney. 

 

It is reported that the gas water heater had been causing Mrs. Weber a great deal of trouble, so she called Mr. Vroman Monday night in an attempt to have it fixed.  Mr. Vroman arrived at the Weber home, accompanied by his wife and grandson, William Kehr, eight-year-old son of Mrs. William Casper, Main street, Unadilla, shortly before the explosion.  Mrs. Vroman and William had gone to an upstairs bedroom to visit Mrs. Anna Kehr, who had been in ill health and had been staying at the Weber home for several weeks.  They were all upstairs at the time of the explosion and were uninjured, except William, who was on the stairs.  His hair was singed. 

 

In the meantime, Mrs. Weber and Mr. Vroman had gone to the cellar to inspect the heater.  Apparently, gas had accumulated for some time in the basement from the defective heater, and the explosion occurred when Mr. Vroman lighted a match. 

 

Several eye witnesses to the explosion declared that the blast, which blew out the entire north and south walls of the cinder block house, lifted the entire structure off the foundation.  Edwin LeFever, a neighbor, who had been working in his garden almost directly across the street, arrived at the scene just in time to see Mr. Vroman stagger form the front entrance with his clothing on fire.  He told Mr. Vroman to roll on the ground to extinguish the flames. 

 

LeFever hurried to the rear of the house, where they could hear Mrs. Weber calling for help.  LeFever assisted by another neighbor, Roscoe Wright, went into the cellar and saw Mrs. Weber lying on the floor several feet from the heater.  After smothering her burning clothing with a blanket, they attempted to carry her from the cellar.  the cellar stairs collapsed, but with the help of Mrs. LeFever, they managed to lift Mrs. Weber out, and she was taken to the Hospital, Sidney, in the Joyce ambulance.  Mr. Vroman was taken to the Hospital by the Unadilla Emergency Squad. 

 

The explosion caused an unestimated amount of damage to the two-story building.  In addition to the two sides of the structure, more than on-half of the front side collapsed.  There was no fire, however, except for the brief flash of the flame when the blast first happened, it is reported.  Witnesses said the entire dining room floor, immediately above the section of the cellar where the heater was located, was lifted up to the ceiling of the room.  Later it was discovered that two legs from a chair in the dining room were driven through the ceiling by the force of the explosion.  In the same room was a built-in- china closet which apparently escaped unharmed.  The closet, it was found, contained dishes which remained unbroken. 

 

Mr. Vroman is a retired mail carrier with 37-1/2 years of service.  Funeral services will be held for Mrs. Weber, 68, Thursday at 2 p.m. at the Silvernail Funeral Parlor, with the Rev. Archie Benedict officiating. 

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Funeral Today For Unadilla Blast Victim

Unadilla—Second victim of the explosion which wrecked the Prospect Avenue house on Monday, July 19, died in Sidney hospital Monday night John W. Vroman, 70, died at the Sidney hospital. He was critically injured at the time that Mrs. Emma Weber's gas water-heater exploded completely wrecking her house. Mrs. Weber died that same night, July 19, at the Sidney hospital. A private Masonic funeral service was held Wednesday night. Regular services were held in St. Matthew's church today at 2 p. m. conducted by the Rev. Francis Blake. Burial was in St Matthew's church yard. Mr. Vroman was born in 1878 at Blenheim, son of Adelaide and James Vroman. He married Ella Laraway in 1899. Except for a short time spent in Wells Bridge they had lived all their married life in Unadilla. Mr. Vroman retired early this year as a rural mail carrier. He had served 38 years. He was a member of the Masons, Unadilla Fire Department and the Episcopal Church. He is survived by his wife, three sons, Stuart and Charles of Oneonta, and John of Unadilla; two daughters, Mrs. Ernest Bundy of Cobleskill and Mrs. Stanley Casper of Unadilla; a sister, Mrs. Grover Root of Wells Bridge; a brother, Arthur Vroman of Otego, and 13 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. [Binghamton Press, July 29, 1948]



Marriages (August 4)

Wellsbridge [Otsego Co., NY]:  On Wednesday night, January 4, 1905 a very pretty wedding occurred at the home of the bride's mother, Mrs. Orville Slade, one and one-half miles from the Friends' church, Rogers Hollow, where about seventy friends and relatives gathered to witness the marriage of Mabelle to Mr. Edward Beach of Masonville [Delaware Co., NY].  At 8:10 to the strains of the wedding march played by Miss Georgia Dennis of Trout Creek, the bridal pair attended by Miss Dana Beach and Mr. Morris Slade, entered the parlor and took a position beneath an evergreen arch.  The bride was arrayed in a beautiful costume of white silk with silk lace and hand-made medallions.  The ceremony was performed by Rev. A.H. Whitaker of Wellsbridge.  After congratulations and best wishes, a very elaborate and sumptuous repast was served.  Then the company indulged in merry making and social converse in which all entered most heartily.  The high esteem in which the bride and groom was held was indicated by the many beautiful and costly presents....The bride and groom left for a wedding trip which will include East Masonville and Smithville Flats.  A host of friends extend to them their best wishes and trust that life will yield to them many of its richest possibilities.  [Bainbridge Republican, Jan. 19, 1905]

CODINGTON-FOOTE:  In Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], Sept. 30, by Rev. T.F. Hall, Charles G. Codington, of Guilford and Minnie J. Foote of Bainbridge.  [Notation:  1891]

About fifty guests assembled at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. U. Foote, Bainbridge N.Y. [Chenango Co.], Wednesday evening, December 20th, 1893, to witness the marriage of their daughter Bertha, to Mr. Frank L. Searles, of Bainbridge.  The wedding march was played by Miss Lillie Hollenbeck, while the happy pair took their places under an evergreen arch.  The ceremony was performed by Rev. T.F. Hall, after which a bountiful collation was served.  The bride and groom were the recipients of many beautiful and useful presents. 

BOOTH-CHAPMAN:  In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 6, 1895 by Rev. C.B. Parsons, LuVerne Booth and Ida May Chapman.
About fifty relatives and friends were present at the wedding of Miss Ida M. Chapman and LuVerne Booth, which occurred Wednesday evening last at the residence of the bride's cousins, Mr. and Mrs. George B. Burchard.  Rev C.B. Parsons performed the ceremony and the wedding march was played by Miss Emma Sherwood.  Miss Minnie M. Pearsall, of Chenango Forks, acted as bridesmaid, and St. John Morton served in the capacity of best man.  After congratulations and refreshments Mr. and Mrs. Booth left for a visit to Binghamton, Bainbridge and other points.  A large number of beautiful and useful gifts testified to the esteem of friends...

Obituaries (August 4)

Mrs. Mary Jane Loomis died at her home in Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], Thursday, Aug. 31, 1899, aged 62 years.  Her disease was diabetes from which she had been afflicted two years, and was taken critically ill three weeks before her death.  Mrs. Loomis was the widow of Richard Loomis of Union Valley, who died in the fall of 1892, from an injury received in a sawmill while sawing lumber.  He was a well-to-do farmer and upon his death, he having no children, the care of the farm fell upon his wife who conducted it for about three years and then removed to Oxford.  The deceased was the daughter of Thurston Green of Union Valley [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], and one of a family of ten children, all well known in this section.  Her death brings to the remembrance of people in Bainbridge the sad death of her father several years ago which was occasioned by the cars, being killed instantly near the depot.  He was then residing with the daughter, Mrs. Eli Lyon, and was over 82 years of age.  The families of Loomis and Green were leading ones in the western part of tis town, substantial, honorable, thrifty and wealthy.  Nearly all of the members including the deceased were allied with the M.E. church.  Mrs. Loomis was a generous woman, kind, conscientious and considerate in all the relations of life.  She enjoyed the companionship of her kindred and was looking forward to her removal to Bainbridge where she could be nearer her friends and to her old home.  In her last sickness her mind dwelt upon the pleasure of coming to Bainbridge to live.  Of her brothers and sisters, she is survived by Hamilton T. Green, and Mrs. Eli Lyon of Bainbridge; Mrs. Jerome Mayhew of Afton; Mrs. Wells, wife of Rev. M.S. Wells of Savannah, N.Y.; Henry Green of Earlville and James Green of Harpursville.  The funeral was largely attended Saturday morning at the residence of the deceased in Oxford.  Many came from the old home in Union Valley, and also from  Norwich and Earlville and other sections.  The local organization of the W.C.T.U., of which Mrs. Loomis was a member, attended in a body.  There were many offerings of flowers.  Rev. J.E. Littell of the M.E. church, Oxford, conducted the services at the house, and Rev. C.H. Sackett of Bainbridge officiated at the burial at Union Valley in the afternoon.

 

Mrs. Alice B. Keeler, wife of Rev. S.M. Keeler, died at her home on Academy street at eight o'clock last evening.  Her age was sixty-four years.  The deceased had been ill since April from nervous prostration which terminated at the last in Bright's disease.  Mr. and Mrs. Keeler came to Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] last fall from a suburb of Boston, intending to make a permanent residence in our village.  One of the pleasures of the winter for Mrs. Keeler was the fitting up of the new home in anticipation of the years of enjoyment to be passed within it, and her death has a pathetic interest for all, such sympathy is extended to the friends in their bereavement.  Besides the husband, Mrs. Keeler is survived by one son and five daughters, one of who is Mrs. Geo. A. Ives of Bainbridge.  The funeral will be held at the home at 2 o'clock, Friday afternoon and burial be made in Green Lawn Cemetery [Bainbridge, NY].  Rev. A Spaulding of the Presbyterian church will be the officiating clergyman.  [Notation:  August 1899]

The recent death of Mrs. Walker H. Curtis, has been attended with unusual saddening circumstances.  The week preceding her death Mrs. Curtis attended the funeral of her brother, John A. Day, at Mt. Upton.  Two days after the funeral of Mrs. Curtis, a telegram was received by Mr. Curtis announcing the death of another brother, Lewis Day of Meadville, Pa., comprising three deaths in less than two weeks in the original family of seven children, of which there are now only two living.  The father, who died a few years ago aged eighty years, had been a resident of the town of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY] since childhood.  [Bainbridge Republican, Jan. 5, 1905]

Harry Van Valkenburg, seven year old son of Edward Van Valkenburg died Monday after a short illness from diphtheria.  The burial took place Tuesday.  No funeral services were possible on account of the nature of the disease.  Mr. and Mrs. Van Valkenburg have the sympathy of the community in their sorrow.  [Bainbridge Republican, Jan. 5, 1905]

Afton [Chenango Co., NY]:  Sophronious Hinman, who has been ill a long time with rheumatism and a complication of diseases, died Friday, aged 77 years.  He was born in Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], served in the Civil war and has been many years a pensioner.  He is survived by his wife.  Funeral Monday from his late home in the western part of the town, conducted by Rev. J.F. Shaw.  Interment in Glenwood cemetery [Afton, NY].  [Bainbridge Republican, Jan. 12, 1905] 

Afton [Chenango Co., NY]:  Mrs. Teresa Smith died Monday of asthmatic consumption at the home of her son, W.R. Tower on the East Side.  Funeral service from her late home Tuesday afternoon, Rev. H.A. Waite officiating.  Wednesday her son accompanied the remains to West Lenox, Pa., for interment.  [Bainbridge Republican, Jan. 12, 1905]

Dr. James H. Cossart, a prominent physician of Otego [Otsego Co., NY] and section, died in Hahneman hospital, New York, on Monday, January 1, the result of an operation for gall stones.  He had practiced medicine in Otego for about thirty years.  At the operation performed upon him eighty gall stones were removed.  He is survived by his wife and two brothers, Dr. A.B Cossart of New York and L.A. Cossart of Cooperstown  The age of the deceased with fifty-eight years.   [Bainbridge Republican, Jan. 12, 1905]

P.H. Parker was called to Coventry [Chenango Co., NY] last week by the sudden death of his sister, Mrs. John Southworth.  The funeral was held from her late home Friday noon, February 17.  Mrs. Southworth was sixty-eight years of age and had lived in the town of Coventry all her life.  She is survived by her husband, two sisters, Mrs. W.H. Minor of Norfolk, Va., and Mrs. Dwight Cone of Fall River, Mass. and two brothers, Gilbert J. Parker of Oxford and P.H.,. Parker of Coventryville.  [Bainbridge Republican, Feb. 23, 1905]

Dexter Wright, third son of Henry Wright of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], whose sudden death occurred suddenly one morning last fall, while on an errand on the East side, died in the Fox Memorial hospital, Oneonta. Monday evening, after a week's illness from pneumonia, aged thirty-seven years.  His home had been in Oneonta for the past three months.  He had been employed upon the D.&H. road at different times.  The funeral was held Wednesday morning from the home of his brother, Frank E. Wright of Oneonta and burial was made in Sidney.  Mr. Wright is survived by a wife and one child, his mother of Great Bend, Pa., and three brothers, William H. Wright of Great Bend, Pa., and Chester and Frank Wright of Oneonta.  [Bainbridge Republican, Feb. 23, 1905]

Rosa B. Hale, eldest child of Lucius and Mary Hale, died in Scipio [Cayuga Co., nY], June 3d, 1864, aged 11 years and 9 months.  Rosa died quite suddenly, leaving her little playmates and herfond parents almost paralyzed with grief.  But Rosa was a good child, treasuring up in her young heart the lessons of Jesus and he has now taken her to himself.  In her death, some precious ties have been sundered, but heaven will re-unite them.-- Fleming, June 6, 1864


 

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

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]