Miscellaneous - Bainbridge Businesses in 1872

Jottings About Town, Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY

Bainbridge Republican, July 20, 1872

 

The business of Bainbridge is somewhat varied and somewhat peculiar.  Most of the business establishments are carried on by new comers, and short periods of trade mark the history of many past enterprises.

 

There are some twenty stores of various descriptions--two harness shops, three law offices, bank, barber shop, cigar factory, three billiard and beer saloons, four tailor shops, three shoe shops, two cabinet shops, a meat market, and several milliner establishments and two hotels, all crowded very close together as a business center.  To these may be added two dental offices and four M.D. offices.  East Main street is supplied with millinery and dress making, and a cabinet shop, where the Grave's wait for living men to die.

 

South Main street is varied by a blacksmith and cooper shop, one hotel, a beer and billiard saloon, and store.  East and South Main streets are mostly occupied with pleasant residences; and three of the village churches, pleasantly front upon the village green.

 

North main street presents a fine brick block corner, and already its two first finished stores are occupied.  No. 1 as a drug store, and No. 2 with dry goods and groceries.  Nos. 3, and 4 are waiting finish and occupants.  The second floor is occupied by millinery and dental establishments and residences.

 

Upon the upper floor is a fine public hall dedicated to sense and nonsense, to recreation and dissipation, and such as dissipation enslaves, may find a Good Templar remedy in a fine adjoining hall.  No. 5 going east is a fancy store, where vanity fair holds out tempting forms and colors for the mast head of the weaker vessels.  No. 6 is ready for any traffic that is honorable and profitable, while from the shambles beneath, flesh and bones are sold together at the same price, and from which the hungry may be fed without asking any questions on account of conscience.  But a step from where the hungry are fed, to No. 7, where the naked are clothed, is another like anomaly as upon East Main street;  the Graves are ready for the living to die, and see that they are reasonably buried.*  No. 8 is a store of dry goods, "wet goods", and groceries.  No. 10 is a manufacturer of fine harness sets found so needful where horse power is in demand.  Nos. 11 and 12, are peace making establishments, and each finds it profitable in picking such geese as get their feathers ruffled.

 

Entering upon the west side of North Main street, business begins with a blacksmith shop and two carriage shops.  No. 3 going south is the old billiard saloon, 'played out,' or waiting to be played in.  No. 4 is the old hardware store of other days, in good running order and does a Sterling business.  No. 5 is a drug store, all but the drugs, which have recently left for better quarters.  No. 6 is a dry goods establishment somewhat mixed up of late, but seemingly in good running order.  The upper floor of Nos. 5 and 6 gives assurance that the naked may be clothed, and the sick healed by paying such prices as usage requires.  No. 7 is the old corner of other days, and one of the stations in the town where tickets are sold to passengers for the "Black Valley Rail Road."

 

No. 1 West Main street, north side, contains a beer and billiard saloon, post-office, jewelry store, fancy store, and a "Model Printing Office."  No. 2 is a variety store and just around the corner monuments of dead men are waiting for the living to find permanent location and an epitaph.

 

Across the street the money changers are found, not in the temple as of old time, but outside of it, and where no scourge of small cares disturb them, but where delinquents sometimes get protested.  One door below, the new hardware store is getting a large stock of new goods, and the obliging firm will sell coal and feed by the pound, but not a pound of bacon.  One door below, the dry goods and groceries are looking for customers.  A door farther on, and any man can  get booted by the man who ought to go to Padanaram, where several of the town should go, unless Isaac and Jacob took all the spare ribs to be had.**  The  next building contains cheap groceries and cheaper sugars on the first floor.  The second floor contains a shoe shop, printing office, and picture gallery, a busy building of art, industry and trade.

 

Next comes the first door of the old "mammoth block" as reconstructed.  Here one man's labor all ends in smoke, and the other labors for nothing better than smoke.  No. 2 furnishes food for man and beast, with a spice of reformed politics.  Other rooms in the "mammoth" wait for occupants.  No. 3 is occupied as a harness shop, which does a large business with paying customers.  Below is an old beer and billiard saloon, and above is a shoe shop, and a law office, whose proprietor is a special favorite of the "Saturday Review."

 

The business record of the village will be nearly complete with the notice of a blacksmith shop and chair factory, on Kirby street, a grist mill on the brook at west end of village, and a grist mill, planing and moulding machine on the river and the extensive steam works on Johnson street.  This last named establishment is the most important and indispensable to the business needs and prosperity of the community, comprising a foundry, saw mail, machine shop, planning machine, turning lathe, shingle machine, a lath mill, grind stones, emery wheels, buzz saws, gig saws and a plow factory, etc. etc., all driven by a powerful steam engine.  It gives employ to some 15 hands, and two teams.  It should be a large paying business in the hands of its enterprising proprietors. 

 

Compiler notes
*This refers to Gaylord S. Graves who served the community as undertaker for over 50 years.
**Padanaram is a Biblical reference.  It was the locale from which Isaac and Jacob obtained their wives.  Implies that the proprietor of the boot shop was a bachelor who should be looking for a wife.

Marriages (August 10)

Miss Helen A. Searles, 31, of Providence, R.I., formerly of Binghamton [Broome Co., NY] and Alfred Buckley, 43, an oil man of 11 Intervale Road, Providence, were married yesterday in the Church of the Transfiguration, known as "The Little Church Around the Corner," New York City.  The ceremony was performed by the Rev. William Phillips.  Miss Searles, who is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Leroy N. Searles, was born in Binghamton.  She attended school here [Binghamton], during her earliest school years.  Later her parents moved to Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] and she attended grammar school and took part of her high school course there, finishing in this city.  Following her graduation from Central High School, she was employed for a time as cashier in the cafeteria of the Young Women's Christian Association.  She went to Providence seven years ago, and up to this time, has been engaged in Girl Scout work in that city.  She has been living at 33 Angell Street, Providence.  Mr. Buckley was born in Providence, being the son of Alfred and Margaret Gray Buckley.  He has been a widower since 1931.  Mr. and Mrs. Buckley will fly to California and will take a boat there for Honolulu.  The will live in Providence.  [MHD notation:  Apr. 2, 1934]

 

 

Afton [Chenango Co., NY]:  Miss Thelma May Guy, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Randolph C. Guy of Afton was married to Richard john Davies, son of the Rev. and Mrs. John R. Davies of Deansboro at the home of the bride's parents on South Main Street, Afton, Thanksgiving Day.  The ceremony was performed at 11 o'clock by the Rev. Lester D. Huxtable, pastor of the First Baptist Church of Afton.  Miss Eleanor Roemer of Deposit was bridesmaid and Kenneth B. Guy of Afton, brother of the bride, was best man.  Twenty people were present at the wedding....The bride has been engaged as a nurse at hospitals and places in this section for the last five years.  Mr. Davies is a mechanical engineer and is employed in the Scintilla plant at Sidney.  He is a graduate of the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.  [MHD notation:  1933]

 

Ex-President Harrison Weds:  New York:  Perhaps as simple a wedding as was ever witnessed within the sacred walls of St. Thomas' church was solemnized at half past five o'clock this evening when Benjamin Harrison, twenty-third President of the united States, entered into the holy bonds of wedlcgk with Mrs. Mary Scott Lord Dimmick.  [Compiler note:  Mary Dimmick Harrison (April 30, 1858 – January 5, 1948) was the second wife of the 23^rd United States president Benjamin Harrison who was 25 years her senior.  On October 22, 1881, she married Walter Erskine Dimmick (July 4, 1856 - January 14, 1882). He died three months after their marriage, leaving her a widow at age 23. She was a niece of Carrie Harrison (wife of President Harrison) and in 1889 moved into the White House to serve as assistant to the First Lady.  Sometime after Mrs. Harrison's death in 1892, the former president and Mrs. Dimmick fell in love and late in 1895 announced their engagement.  At age 37, she married the former president, aged 62, on April 6, 1896.  Harrison's grown children from his first marriage, horrified at the news, did not attend the wedding. The couple settled in Indianapolis where their daughter, Elizabeth, was born.  Reference:  Wikipedia]
 

Miss Bertha V. Hickling, of Edmeston [Otsego Co., NY], and Dayton A. Snell, of Oneonta [Otsego Co., NY], formerly of Afton [Chenango Co., NY], were married at the Baptist parsonage in Edmeston, March 25th, by Rev. J.W.Griffith.  Mr. Vane Chase and Miss Jessie Hickling, sister of the bride, were groomsman and bridesmaid.

Obituaries (August 10)

Sunday's automobile accident has filled this community with gloom and sorrow, for the victims were so well known here that everyone felt a personal interest in them.  Clayton M. Ireland, one of Bainbridge's most popular young business men died at the City Hospital in Binghamton Sunday night at 10 o'clock, as the result of injuries received when his Ford car overturned on the State road near Afton Lake at 11:30 Sunday forenoon.  Mr. Ireland was driving to Binghamton.  He had with him Miss Mary Rutherford, of Sidney, formerly of Bainbridge and Mrs. Albert Blum and two year old son of Bainbridge.  The car was a Ford with enclosed top and one seat.  Mr. Blum was in Binghamton and the party were on their way to meet him and have dinner at the Arlington Hotel.  When near the driveway to Afton Lake the car had gone to the opposite side of the road while Mr. Ireland was assisting Mrs. Blum to make the baby more comfortable by placing him on the floor of the car.  Two wheels were out of the road and in steering the car quickly back into the road, it overturned, the top striking the ground near the fence.  Mr. Ireland was on that side of the car and his head was struck by contact with the ground and the frame of the car top which was smashed.  When found his feet were in the car but his head lay outside under the wreckage.  Henry Pratt, P.W. Partridge and Harold Cornell were in a car a little distance behind the Ireland car.  They went to the aid of the injured and removed them from the car as all but the little boy were inside.  Mr. Ireland and Miss Rutherford were unconscious and Mrs. Blum who received a severe cut on the forehead was able to be about and render assistance.  It was evident at once that both Mr. Ireland and Miss Rutherford were badly hurt.  A hurry call was sent for doctors but only Dr. Hayes from Afton could be secured as the others and those in Bainbridge were away.  A party of Red Cross nurses in a car happened along and assisted in dressing the wounds and making the injured as comfortable as possible.  They were so covered with blood that at first their friends did not recognize them.  Mr. Ireland was taken to the City Hospital at Binghamton in the car of Charles Rosenthal of Binghamton who came upon the scene of the accident with a party of friends.  He offered his car and a quick run was made to the hospital, a large portion of the skull on the left side was fractured.  Trepanning was resorted to and four square inches of the skull were removed to relieve the pressure on the brain.  At no time was Mr. Ireland was conscious.  Miss Rutherford was taken in a car to Sidney and later to the Oneonta Hospital where it was found that her injuries consisted of a broken leg and arm, a broken jaw and two fractured ribs.  Mrs. Blum and the boy were brought to their home in Bainbridge and a physician summoned.  Several stitches were taken to close the wound.  Her infant son was uninjured.

Clayton Ireland was engaged in the grocery business in Bainbridge and was an exceptionally fine young man.  He was the only son of Mr. and Mrs. Arvine Ireland and was 24 years of age.  Last week he passed a physical examination and was accepted by the board as one of Chenango County's quota for the army.  He was being congratulated upon the fine spirit of patriotism shown by him when this terrible calamity ended his useful life.  He had his new Ford car about 10 days.  He had driven a car for several years and was known to be a careful and prudent driver.  At the time of the accident he was driving slowly.  Miss Rutherford is a young lady.  She was formerly employed in the office of the American Separator Company and last winter in the First National Bank of this village.  She is a sister of Dr. Rutherford, a Chiropractor of Sidney.  The remains of Clayton Ireland were brought to Bainbridge, Monday.  Prayer services were held at the house at 2 o'clock this afternoon and services at the M.E. Church at 2:30, Rev. H.D. Smith officiating assisted by Rev. O.L. Bunk.  Burial was in Green Lawn cemetery [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY].  The Masons had charge of the service at the grave.  [Bainbridge Republican, August 16, 1917]

Horace Lyon, one of the oldest citizens of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], passed away at his home three miles west of the village, on January 26, 1917, aged 89 years.  The funeral was held on Monday, Jan. 29, at the family home, and was conducted by his pastor, Rev. H.D. Smith, assisted by Rev. S. R. Bigger.  Burial was in the West Bainbridge cemetery.  Mr. Lyon was born Feb. 11, 1828, and purchased the farm in 1854 where he lived most of his life.  On April 2, 1856, he married Miss Mary M. Doolittle who with a son, Hudson H., and a daughter Miss Mary E. survive him.  A third child born to them died in infancy in 1860.  Mr. Lyon was one of our best farmers, one who fully enjoyed agricultural work.  He was modest and retiring, honest and conscientious, a friend to all who knew him.  He was the oldest person identified with the Presbyterian Church in whose Sunday School, he was a devoted and inspiring teacher for forty years.  He was a great student of the Bible and has stamped his life upon many memories in this community.  [Bainbridge Republican, Feb. 8, 1917]

The funeral services of Mrs. Betsey Rhodes were held Friday evening at 7:30, Feb. 2, 1917, from the home of her son, Leon C. Rhodes, at 18 Lincoln avenue, Binghamton [Broome Co., NY], and were in charge of Rev. Frank James.  Mrs. Rhodes was in good health within a week of her death, but caught a severe cold which developed into pneumonia and in spite of the best medical skill and the splendid care of a trained nurse, she gradually and quietly passed away, Jan. 31, 1917.  The sadness of her death was both a surprise and shock to her friends but they were greatly comforted in the consciousness of the love of the Heavenly Father and the thought that mother had gone from the cares and toils of earth to the land of rest and reward.  The friend was a resident of Yaleville [Guilford, Chenango Co., NY] and until the death of her husband, Dudley A. Rhodes, June 23, 1906, she lived on the old Copley homestead.  Since the above date she had made her home with her son, Leon C. Rhodes, of Binghamton.  Mrs. Rhodes was a woman of fine mind and character and was highly esteemed by all who knew her.   She was a member of the Guilford Methodist Episcopal Church and a consistent Christian, ever exemplifying in her life the virtues of faith, hope and charity.  The burial was made in the Yaleville cemetery, Saturday, Feb. 3, 1917.  She is survived by her son, Leon C. Rhodes, of Binghamton, a brother and half-sister, Wellington Copley, and Huldah Mead.  [Bainbridge Republican, Feb. 8, 1917]

Richfield Springs [Otsego Co., NY], Feb. 5, 1917--Bainbridge Republican:  Thinking you may receive this item of news from exchanges some of which are extremely garbled, I will try to give it to you correctly:  Richfield Springs was very much shocked and saddened yesterday morning by the sudden death of Miss Catherine Meehan the much loved teacher of the fourth grade of Richfield Springs High School.  Miss Meehan was an able and efficient instructor, much esteemed and beloved by her associates not only educationally, but socially, She graduated from Richfield Springs High School in June, 1902, and has been active in educational work ever since, most of her work being done in the High Schools of Mohawk and Richfield Springs.  Some ten years ago the father died and the shock was so great that the mother has been a helpless invalid ever since.  The shock to the community was great in that her death was caused by her own hand.  Some three weeks ago a brother came home and was in a nervous decline and gradually growing worse.  Friday and Saturday nights were extremely hard ones for Miss Meehan.  She left her associate teachers who had not noticed anything unusual in word and act with a smile and good-bye.  Miss Meehan was one of those who knew that teaching did not consist only in hearing recitations as many teachers think.  Miss Meehan was not only an efficient and successful teacher but a home-maker for the invalid mother, six brothers and a younger sister, also a teacher in a near-by school.  It is thought Miss Meehan, being in an extremely nervous condition, committed the act on the impulse of the moment about 7 o'clock Sunday morning.  The funeral was held from St. Joseph's Church, Tuesday morning at 10 A.M. and was largely attended, the faculty and scholars of the school attending in a body, thus tending to show the esteem in which she was held.--Sincerely yours, Susan A. Evans  [Bainbridge Republican, Feb. 8, 1917]

The death of John Loudon, Sr., occurred early Sunday morning, Feb. 11, 1917.  A short service was held in the home Monday afternoon and was in charge of Rev. Frank James.  Two appropriate selections were rendered by a male quartet, D.T. Banner, E.S. Gilbert, C.F. Bentley and A.J. Wilcox.  The funeral party left on the early morning train Tuesday for Grand Gorge where appropriate services were held in the Methodist Episcopal Church.  Mr. Loudon was born in Gilboa, Schoharie county, N.Y. April 13, 1851.  May 8, 1872 he was united in marriage to Miss Nancy Jane Baker.  Seven sons were born of this union all of whom are living.  April 25, 1915, they moved here [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY] from Grand Gorge and resided in South Main street.  Since living here Mr. Loudon made a lot of warm and faithful friends all of whom deplore his sad death.  Mr. Loudon, was a man of fine parts physical, mental and moral.  He always stood for the best things in church, home and state and the influence of his manly Christian life and charity will live on for good to bless the lives of others.  The interment was made in the Fair Lawn cemetery, Grand Gorge.  He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Nancy Jane Loudon, and three daughters and four sons.  Two sons, John Jr., and Eugene, are respected residents of Bainbridge and lived northeast of the village on the Sands and Smith farms.  The family who are sorely bereaved in the death of their friend desire to express their heartfelt thanks to the many kind people who so generously ministered to them in their great affliction.  [Bainbridge Republican, Feb. 15, 1917]

Afton [Chenango Co., NY]:  George L. Holdredge, age 68 years, died at his late residence on Main Street in this village at 12:20 Monday afternoon after a short illness.  The deceased was born July 26, 1863, on a farm between Windsor and Susquehanna, Pa.  He spent most of his life pursuing the occupation of farming.  The late Mr. Holdredge lived in the town of Afton for the last 30 years.  For the past few years he conducted a shoe shop on Spring Street.  The deceased is survived by his wife, Mrs. Clara Holdredge; four sons, Harry Holdredge, who lived at the late home; Fred Holdredge, Clarence Holdredge and Larue Holdredge, all of Afton; two sisters, Mrs. Arthur D. Bryant of Binghamton and Mrs. Eva Severson of Great Bend, Pa.; two brothers Merritt C. Holdredge of Endicott and Bert Holdredge of Celorn, N.Y., and by several grandchildren, nieces and nephews.  [MHD notation:  d. 1932]

Leander F. Wildey, aged 79 years, died Tuesday morning at 7 o'clock in the home of  his son, J.S. Wildey No. 364 Main street, Johnson City [Broome Co., NY].  He is survived by two sons, J.S. Wildey and H.F. Wildey of Trout Creek.  Mr. Wildey was a member of the Afton Lodge, No. 360, F. and A.M.  He has been a Mason for 55 years.  The funeral will be held in the home of his son, J.S. Wildey, of Johnson City, Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock.  the Afton Masons will officiate at the grave.  Burial will be in Riverhurst cemetery, Endicott [Broome Co., NY].  [Notation:  about May 2, 1923]

Martial R. Hulse, the oldest resident of Deposit [Broome Co., NY], is dead at the age of 93.  He had been a school teacher, lumberman, merchant, surveyor, local historian, justice, postmaster, and for 72 years a Sunday school worker.  He is survived by his wife, with whom he lived 64 years.  At his funeral on Monday five of the six honorary pall bearers were more than 80 years old.  [Notation:  about Nov. 12, 1895]

Mrs. Francis J. Barr, 91 years old, died yesterday morning at 5 o'clock in her home, No. 29 Andrews avenue.  She is survived by four sons, Charles Barr of Leidewville; Irving, Fred and George Barr, all of Afton; and three daughters, Mrs. T.K. Hulburt of Itaska. Mrs. R.B. Jones of Philadelphia and Mrs. Asa Johnson of this city.  The funeral will be held at the convenience of the family.  Burial will be in Afton [Chenango Co., NY].  [MHD notation:  Mar. 11, 1923]

Miscellaneous - Reunion of the 114th Regiment, 1885

Reunion of the 114th Regiment at Bainbridge

Chenango Union, Aug. 20, 1885

 

The morning of August 13th, the day of the 13th annual reunion of the 114th Regiment, N.Y.S. Volunteers in this village [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], dawned sultry and with occasional showers.  All the needed preparations for the reception of the old soldiers and invited guests had been completed the previous day.  At an early hour the Coventryville band arrived, and in company with McKinstry band of this village, marched to the depot, where a large number of citizens had assembled to await the arrival of incoming trains.  At 9:30 A.M. the express from the west and the freight and accommodations from the east arrived at this station, and each train was loaded with the surviving boys who donned the blue at their country's call twenty years ago. 

 

As the old veterans set foot on Bainbridge soil it shook with the cannon's roar, mingled with the sweet strains of music from the bands, and while the morning breezes wafted the cannon's smoke around about the old soldiers as they alighted from the trains, many an eye brightened and numberless bosoms heaved as hand grasped hand--"not over the bloody chasm"--of friendship and reunion. 

 

At ten o'clock the line of veterans was formed on West Main street, the right resting on South Main street, headed by McKinstry band.  The line of march was up North Main street to Johnson, up Johnson to Kirby, up Kirby to West Main, up West Main to Julian, down Juliand to Pearl, down Pearl to South Main, up South Main to East Main, down East Main to River, up River to Evans, up Evans to North Main, down Main to Park, where the Reception took place.

 

The address of welcome by our townsman, Hon. Elliot Danforth, was a masterly effort which could have emanated only from a mind in unison and sympathy with the remaining defenders of our great country who listened with marked attention. 

 

The response by Major James F. Fitts, of Lockport, N.Y., was able and sound; he claiming that all the honor bestowed upon the soldiers is justly due them.  Next introduced to the assembled citizens was our former townsman, Major D.D. Bullock, of North Norwich, who delivered the annual address, which was listened to with marked attention.  It was the Major that enlisted and took to the war many of the Bainbridge boys.  The exercises were greatly enhanced by the rendering of several patriotic airs in a very fine manner. 

 

The soldiers and their friends now wended their way from a feast of the mental to a feast prepared for the physical man at the Rink, where accommodations for seating four hundred guests had been prepared and fifteen hundred partook of a bountiful repast the bounteous gift of a grateful people to the people's greatest.  Then came the "feast of reason and the flow of soul."

 

1.  Our Ship of State, Response by Leroy Bennett, Esq., of Bainbridge.

2.  Our Fallen Heroes, Response by George A. Have, Esq., of Afton.

3.  The Ladies.  Response by Hon. A.P. Smith of Cortland.

4.  The Days of '62.  Response by Hon. Elliot Danforth of Bainbridge.

5.  The Volunteer Soldier, Response by Hon. Henry A. Clark, of Bainbridge.

 

Speeches were also made by Hon. B. Gage Berry, Col. R.P. York, Rev. E.T. Jacobs, Dr. DeWitt Crumb and Ernest Hufcutt.

 

Too much cannot be said of the generosity of our townspeople in responding to the call made upon them.  Lived we in any other town we would have something real nice to say of the ladies and misses who rendered such efficient service at the rink.--Republican.



Marriages (August 9)

The marriage of Miss Marjorie Gregory to Corbin D. Lewis and Miss Grace G. Green to Frederick Stever took place Friday evening, January 7, 1921, at 164 So. Oxford S. Brooklyn, N.Y.  The Rev. John H. Lathrop, minister of the First Unitarian church, performed the ceremony in the presence of relatives and a few intimate friends.  The brides carried bouquets of white sweet peas, and were attended by Miss Emeline Corbin and Miss Louise Lewis as maids of honor.  [Bainbridge Republican,  Jan. 13, 1921]

Miss Bodley Engaged to Mr. Cooper:  Mr. and Mrs. G.B. Bodley of 408 Rochester street, Fulton [Oswego Co. NY], formerly of Syracuse, announce the engagement of their daughter, Miss Eunice Bodley, to M. Medford Cooper, son of Mr. and Mrs. Menson W. Cooper of Upper Jay.  No date has been set for the wedding.  Miss Bodley is a graduate of the New York state college for teachers at Albany and has been teaching in the high school at West Valley for two years.  Mr. Cooper is a graduate of Albany College of Pharmacy and Columbia University College of Pharmacy and is now teaching at the Albany College of Pharmacy.  Mr. Bodley, a former principal of Brighton school and Edward Smith school is now superintendent of schools in Fulton.  [MHD Notation:  Jan. 7, 1934]

Fulton [Oswego Co., NY]:  Miss Eunice Alden Bodley, daughter of G. Ray Bodley, superintendent of school, and Mrs. Bodley, of 408 Rochester street was married to M. Medford Cooper of Albany at 1 o'clock Sunday afternoon at the Bodley home.  Rev. Aaron B. Corbin, pastor of First Methodist Episcopal church, performed the ceremony and the couple was attended by Miss Mildred Bodley and Miss Lois Bodley, sisters of the bride, and Fred Barber of Rochester.  The bride wore a brown velvet gown with rhinestone buckles.  Miss Mildred Bodley was attired in dark blue velvet and Miss Lois Bodley wore a wine colored gown of velvet.  The bridal party heard the ceremony before a fireplace banked with autumn leaves and chrysanthemums.  Roses were used for the general decorations thru the home.  After a wedding trip the couple will live at 14 Chestnut street, Albany where Mr. Cooper is employed as an instructor in Albany Pharmacy college.  He is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Menson Cooper of Upper Jay. 

 

Mrs. Almira Rice, of Greene [Chenango Co., NY], and George W. Johnson, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] were united in marriage at Sanitaria Springs, Thursday, July 9th, by Rev. Mr. McDonald, of Port Crane.  The bride is sixty-five years of age and the groom about twenty years.

 

Afton [Chenango Co., NY]:  Word has been received here of the marriage of Dr. Ben L. Dodge of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Mabel Wilson of Rochester.   The ceremony was performed Tuesday at the home of the bride's parents.  They were attended by Miss Marian Wilson, sister of the bride, and Dr. Jack Norris.  [MHD notation:  1932]

 

Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY]:  Dr. Elliot Danforth, son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Danforth of this village, and Miss Ellen Roberts were married Saturday, at the Little Church Around the Corner, New York City. Tthe first of January Dr. Elliot Danforth plans to move to Sidney [Delaware Co., NY] to practice medicine.  [MHD notation:  Nov. 6, 1932]

 

 



 

Obituaries (August 9)

The services attendant upon the funeral rites of Nina L. Bentley last Friday afternoon, brought out the largest throng of people known in many years to assemble in Bainbridge upon like occasions.  The youth of the deceased, her beautiful character, her gentleness, kindness and thoughtful consideration for others, manifested at all times, and with a pleasing girlish charm of manner, seemed to impress everyone that a personal loss had been sustained.  The funeral was appointed at 1:30 o'clock at the Methodist church, but before the time arrived the church was nearly filled, and at the commencement of the services the aisles had been used for seating and many were standing.  Principal F.W. Crumb and Miss Maude Mosher, of the High School, and the following students were among the mourners:  Misses Velma Hill, May Pinney, Della Tinkam and Mabel Whitman; Messrs Harry VanCott, Chas. Graves, Albert Pearsall and Frank West.  The bearers were six young men, attendants of the Methodist church: Messrs Sebert Hollenbeck, George Cook, Chas. Odell, John Petley, George Russell and Adelbert Wilcox.  Rev. C.H. Sackett, who conducted the services, was assisted by Rev. T.F. Hall, of Oneonta, a former pastor of the church, under whose ministrations several years ago in Bainbridge, Miss Bentley united with the church.  Rev. M.S. Godshall of Windsor, a close friend of the family, also assisted.  The addresses were impressive and tender in their nature, each minister having an intimate knowledge as pastor and friend of the many virtues of the deceased.  The quartette, Mr. and Mrs. A. Vervali, Daniel Banner and Miss Helena Curtiss, sang beautiful selections.  The first one was specially significant in its beauty and appropriateness.

 

"One sweet flower has drooped and faded,

One sweet, happy voice has fled;

One fair form the grave has shaded,

One dear school-mate now is dead,

She has gone to heav'n before us,

But she turns and waves her hands,

Pointing to the glories o'er us,

In that happy spirit land."

 

Miss Bentley had been a member of the choir, and the regard the associate members had for her was noted in the vacant chair trimmed with mourning, and the scroll above it upon the wall engraved, "With the heavenly choir."  Another evidence of the love for the deceased and the sympathy for the sorrowing family was the large number of flowers that covered the casket and were lying by it, and embedded the fragile form of the girl in the casket.  Among the principal floral offerings were a pillow from the Epworth League; an Epworth league badge from Leland Yale of Oneonta, a harp from the High School and an elegant bouquet of choice flowers from the choir.  Some contributors from away were, Mr. and Mrs. A.B. Merchant, Cobleskill, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Nash, Norwich, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Mead, Guilford, Adrian Barton and Rev. and Mrs. Godshall, Windsor.  West Bainbridge had been the home of the family until three years ago and the remains were taken to the burying ground there for burial....[Notation:  d. 1899, obituary posted July 10, 2013]

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

Fred Stromigan, aged 38 years was shot and instantly killed by an unidentified assailant in the barn on his farm at West Kortright, Del. Co., on Christmas Eve.  Mrs. Stromigan hearing an unusual noise, between 6 and 7 o'clock, in the barn, where her husband had gone to care for the stock investigated and on opening the barn door, the body of her husband fell out.  She thought at first that he had been kicked by a horse.  She summoned help and he was carried into the house.  Dr. Cirag was called and found that life was extinct.  Examination showed that a charge of buck shot had lodged in the man's side within a small radius, indicating that the firearm from which it came had been held at close range.  Sheriff Vandemark, Coroner Silliman and Dist. Att'y L. O'Conner Silliman and dist. Att'y O'Connor were on the scene within a short time after the tragedy was discovered and are making every determined effort to find the murderer.  A sheriff's posse and state troopers aided by blood hounds have searched the surrounding country and officers say that they have uncovered clues which appear important, and expect that an arrest will be made soon.  Mr. Stromigan is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Stromigan of West Kortright, his wife and three small children.  [Bainbridge Republican, Jan. 6, 1921]

Mrs. Charles Gibson died at her home on Spring street last Friday night.  Death was due to pneumonia.  The funeral was held at 1 o'clock Monday.  Burial at Bennettsville [Chenango Co., NY].  Dr. Francis officiating.  Mrs. Gibson was well and favorably known in this town.  She was 38 years of age, was born in Bennettsville and was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Bradshaw, deceased, of that place and spent her girlhood days there.  Besides her husband, Charles Gibson, she is survived by a son, two sisters, Misses Gertie and Clara Bradshaw, and three brothers, Lewis, Leon and Claude Bradshaw.  [Bainbridge Republican, Jan. 20, 1921]

John Marvin Laraway, a highly respected and lifelong resident of this place, died at the Masonic Home in Utica, January 10, 1921.  He was born in Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], March 23, 1841 son of Mr. and Mrs. John Laraway.  He was twice married, his first wife being Miss Maria Avery.  His second wife was Miss Josephine Warner, who died June 5, 1917.  The deceased was a faithful member of the M.E. church also a loyal member of the Oxford lodge of F.&A.M.  He is survived by two sons, Albert and Ralph Laraway of Utica, also two daughters, Mrs. Ruth L. Webb of Norwich and Miss Minnie T. Laraway of this village [Guilford, NY].  The remains were brought here on Wednesday from Utica where he had made his home for the past few months.  Funeral was held at 2 o'clock in the Methodist church, Rev. W.S. York officiating.  Interment was in Sunset Hill cemetery.---Guilford Correspondent.  [Bainbridge Republican, Jan. 20, 1921]

HALE--Mrs. Philey A. Hale, wife of T.J. Hale, died at Auburn, N.Y. [Cayuga county], Feb. 4, 1886, aged 66 years.  She was born in Fleming, and was married in 1844.  She was converted at eighteen years of age and united with the Presbyterian church, of which she remained a consistent member eighteen years and then joined the Methodist church at Fleming.  Twenty years of her married life were spent in Scipio and the remainder in Auburn.  About twenty years ago she and her husband passed through a great affliction in the death of an only daughter, beloved and amiable, fitted for great usefulness, but called away early, and now she greets the mother she has waited for so long.  A son only is left with our brother to mourn their great loss.  The record of Sister Hale is that of a beautiful Christian life.  Rev. William Searls, who was long her pastor, speaks thus of her:  "I became her pastor twenty-seven years ago in Fleming; in this long number of years I have known none more faithful to the church or more devoted to God than Sister Hale.  In storm or sunshine I could ever look for her in the house of the Lord, doing all in her power to help in the Master's cause.  Though gone from us she still lives, for the righteous shall be had in everlasting remembrance."  Her funeral was largely attended at the First Methodist Episcopal church in Auburn, and her remains were borne to Fort Hill cemetery to sleep, leaving to her family and friends the legacy of a gentle and well adorned Christian life.  The fellow class leaders of Brother Hale very appropriately acted as pall bearers.  Our sister will be greatly missed among her friends and in the church.  Her last testimony as such as might be expected from one so devoted and pure.  Her works follow her. 

Sarah A., only daughter of T.J. and P.A. Hale died in Auburn, N.Y. [Cayuga Co.], Nov. 25th, 1866, aged 19 years and 19 days.  Sister Hale was born in Scipo, Nov. 6th, 1847, and was converted at camp meeting in 1861, and taken into the Church by Rev. A.M. Lake, pastor of the Fleming charge at that time.  On her removal to Auburn, she united with the North Street Church of which she was a faithful member until her death.  Sarah was an earnest working Christian, engaging with zeal in all the holy activities of the Church.  By her unassuming modesty and amiability of character, she won the regard and affection of her associates in the Church.  During her painful illness she patiently suffered all the will of her blessed Savior, and spoke confidently and calmly of her home in heaven.  It was a rare privilege to listen to her words of triumph, and witness her victory over death.  Her mourning relatives have the deep sympathy of the Church, and rejoice that they have such a jewel in the crown of Jesus.---W.C.Steel.

Lynn H. Windsor, aged 21 years, died at his home in the town of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], Monday afternoon from lockjaw.  A few days ago Lynn cut his big toe of his right foot while chopping wood, and the sore healed.  Wednesday of last week his jaw began to set and a doctor was called who did everything possible to relieve him, but he steadily grew worse until death  relieved his sufferings.  He is survived by his wife and one child, his father Adelbert Winsor, of this town, his mother Mrs. Alice Winsor of Binghamton, six brothers, Harry and Ralph of Bainbridge, Earl of Binghamton, George, Clifford and Joseph of Rochester, two sisters Mrs. Hazel Thorp of Binghamton and Mrs. Iva Slater of Johnson City.  The funeral was held from the undertaking rooms of Hastings & Colwell Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. R.F. Lesh officiating.  The body was placed in the vault in Greenlawn cemetery [Bainbridge, NY] to await interment.  [Notation:  d. Jan. 19, 1920]



Miscellaneous - George Starkweather, The Healer, 1896

The Healer, George Starkweather

1896

 



Our readers well remember the circumstances connected with the blood poisoning case of Mrs.  C.H. Emens, of this place [Afton, Chenango Co., NY], and many are also aware of the fact that since last spring, she has had no use of her right hand.  For the past six months that member has been lifeless, resembling something dried and withered.  Recently Mrs. Emens heard of the remarkable cures performed by Mr. Geo. Starkweather, of Susquehanna, Pa., and she commenced being treated by him.  Mr. Starkweather's method of treatment is by simply applying his hands to the afflicted parts,--the "laying on of hands," so to speak,--and it is truly wonderful what cures he has performed.  When Mrs. Emens first saw him her hand was always cold and apparently dead, but from the very first treatment she has noticed a decided improvement.  The hand now is warm and she is regaining the use of it.

 

Mrs. Calvin Taggart, also of Afton, a sufferer from rheumatism, has been greatly benefitted by Mr. Starkweather.  The writer has known Mr. Starkweather for many years, and has often heard of his great powers of magnetism.  He is truly a wonderful man in this direction.  He is a machinist and is a valued employee of the Erie company at Susquehanna.  He is quiet and unassuming, and never urges his services upon anyone, yet is always ready to furnish relief to those in need of his great power.  This is no paid advertisement, as it is written without the knowledge or consent of Mr. Starkweather or any other person, but simply for the good of mankind in general, and for the interest of the people throughout this section who are friends of Mrs. Emens and hence interested in her recovery from the terrible disease that at one time seemed certain to remove her from our midst.

Marriages (August 8)

A very pleasant event occurred at the home of Mr. and Mrs. L.M. Kniffin in Guilford [Chenango Co., NY] at 4:30 o'clock, Wednesday afternoon, December 27, when their daughter, Lulu M., of Syracuse [Onondaga Co., NY], was united in marriage to James Linn Murray, also of that city.  The ceremony was performed under an arch of evergreen intermingled with white from which was suspended a large wedding bell.  The officiating clergyman was the Rev. C.C. Vrooman of the Methodist Episcopal church.  Mr. and Mrs. Murray left on the evening train for Albany.  Mr. Murray is a son of James Murray of Oxford, and has been engaged for some time in business at Syracuse.  His bride is a very popular young lady.  Mr. and Mrs. Murray will reside in Syracuse. [Bainbridge Republican, Jan. 4, 1906]

Miss Florence L. Sherman, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Sherman, of East Afton [Chenango Co., NY], was married to Ralph O. Ireland, son of Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Ireland, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], Saturday, Nov. 15, at the Union Valley Church.   The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Francis Richmond, assisted by the Rev. George C. Willets.  The church was decorated with hemlock boughs and carnations.  The bride wore a white satin gown made with a sweetheart neckline with pearl trimming.  The long net veil was attached to a wreath of pink and white carnations.  She carried a bouquet of red roses.  Mrs. Clarence Gifford, of Afton a sister of the bride, was matron of honor.  She wore yellow chiffon gown with yellow accessories and carried a bouquet of pink and white carnations.  Phyllis Gifford acted as flower girl for her aunt and wore an aqua dress and carried a bouquet of mixed flowers.  The best man was Alton Ireland, brother of the bridegroom.  The ushers were Earl Sherman and LeGrand Ruling.  The bride's mother wore navy blue with a corsage of pink and white carnations.  The bridegroom's mother was attired in gray wool and a corsage of pink and white carnations.  A reception was held at the community house, following the ceremony.  A three tiered wedding cake centered the bride's table.  The bride and bridegroom are both graduates of Bainbridge Central High School.  After a short wedding trip, they will reside in the tenant house of the bridegroom's father.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, June 12, 1947].

Mr. and Mrs. Norman P. Lewis of Newark Valley [Tioga Co., NY] announce the engagement of their daughter, Anne Marila, to Charles Henry Loomis, son of Dr. and Mrs. Ralph H. Loomis of Sidney [Delaware Co., NY].  Miss Lewis is a senior at Oberlin College.  Mr. Loomis is a graduate of Oberlin and is now attending Cornell Medical School. 

Anne Marilda Lewis

 

A pretty home wedding occurred at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Reuben Lovejoy, of Harpursville [Broome Co., NY], Wednesday, Jan. 29th, 1896, at 6 o'clock; it being the marriage of their daughter, Miss Minnie, to Mr. Charles Ives, of Coventryville, N.Y. [Chenango Co., NY].  At the appointed hour, Miss Nellie Stevens took her place at the organ and rendered the wedding march.  First came Misses Gracie Ives and Eva Fowler carrying a basket of flowers, followed by the bride and bridesmaid, Miss Jennie Lovejoy, and then the groom and groomsman, Henry Benedict, who took their places under an arch of evergreens.  Rev. Platt Thompson performed the ceremony, after which they were introduced and congratulations followed.  A bountiful supper was served when all did ample justice to the good things set before them.  The bride and groom left on the evening train for a week's stay at Knoxville and Oil City, Pa.  At their return a reception will be given them at the home of Erastus Ives, father of the groom.  Those present were:  Mr. and Mrs. E. Ives, Ira Ives and family, Mrs. Frank Fowlor and children, Frank Lovejoy and wife, Mrs. A. Thompson, John Staats and wife, Mrs. Platt Thompson and son Henry, Andy Lovejoy and wife, Mrs. Josephine Nash and son Ray, Jessie Hill, Misses Sarah Troop and Nellie Stevens, and Henry Benedict.

 

Yesterday occurred the marriage of Alanson Minor of this place and Miss Kate Hyde of Afton [Chenango Co., nY].  Their many friends extend congratulations and best wishes, and trust that their journey through life may be pleasant and unclouded as was their wedding day.  The happy couple are spending a short time with relatives in different parts of the state.  



 

Obituaries (August 8)

Rev. Lewis Ray Foote, formerly of Sherburne [Chenango Co.,  NY], died at his home in Brooklyn last week, aged 61 years.  He was born in the town of New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY] but soon moved with his parents to Sherburne, where he enlisted in the 61st regiment N.Y.V.  In 1872 Dr. Foote accepted the pastorate of the Throop avenue Presbyterian church, Brooklyn, and has served that church as pastor ever since.  He was an annual summer visitor to Sherburne and had a large circle of friends there and throughout the county.  He has frequently been a speaker at the dinners of the Chenango society of New York.  [Bainbridge Republican, Jan. 4, 1906]

 

The funeral of Margaret A. Smith, wife of George A. Smith, was largely attended Thursday afternoon of last week at 2 o'clock, from her late home on Johnson street, Rev. W.E. Tanner officiating.  Delegations were present from the Eastern Star, the Separator factory and Susquehanna Lodge, F. and A.M.  Burial was in the Green Lawn cemetery [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY].  The casket was laden with flowers, some of the designs being emblematic, as a star from the O.E.S., a pillow from American Separator Co., and a flat bouquet from the F. and A.M.  The four children of the deceased, Ernest G., Lestershire, Charles G., New Berlin, Fred A., Mattewan, and Mrs. George Rhodes, Binghamton, with families were present; also the brother, D.A. Rhodes, Guilford, and sisters, Mrs. Alanson Booth and Mrs. Fred Brackett, of Coventry, with families. ...[Bainbridge Republican, Jan. 4, 1906]

Bert L. Graves of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] was fatally injured last Friday while at work as brakeman on the O.&W. at New Berlin.  A freight car being placed on the siding at New Berlin, Mr. Graves started to climb to the top of the car in order to set the brakes.  The ladder of the car was on the side and just as he reached the top of the moving car, the sloping roof of the station, which comes close to the tops of the kind of cars he was on, struck him on the head and he fell unconscious to the platform of the station.  He died soon after.  He was 30 years old and married.  He was several years service in the Spanish war, and was with the famous Ninth regiment at Pekin, China.  [Bainbridge Republican, Jan. 11, 1906.

The news of Elliot Danforth's death was received in Bainbridge, Sunday.  It came as a great shock for the dispatches of the day before announced that he was recovering.  Although Mr. Danforth has lived in New York city for the past ten years, his voting residence has been here [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY].  He would come to Bainbridge several times during the year, and was considered one of our illustrious citizens.  He was in Bainbridge last fall and also on election day for the first time since his typhoid illness in Washington last spring, and was looking apparently well.  No man has ever been dearer to the hearts of Bainbridge people than Mr. Danforth.  Since making this village the home of his adoption, he has always been closely identified with it.  He made friends with everyone and was steadfast to them.  He was a leader in all public matters and lent his influence for the progress and upbuilding of the town and village.  His predominant traits were kindness and universal goodwill.  His genial nature was like sunshine.  His pleasant ways and happy smile always sent cheer to the hearts of all whom he greeted.  Not only was he known at home in this way but throughout the county and state.  He was a man of the people and a very lovable character.  He married his first wife, Miss Ida Prince, daughter of the late Dr. and Mrs. Gervase Prince, of this town in 1874.  She died in New York in November 1895 and her remains were interred in the Green Lawn cemetery, this village.  In December, 1898. Mr. Danforth took as his second wife, Mrs. Richard Mott-Laimocer, of New York, who survives him, as also the two children by his first wife. Mrs. Edward L. Knight, of Bainbridge, and Dr. Edward Danforth, of New York.  Mr. Danforth kept his continuous residence here until the year 1893.  He built the house and resided on West Main street, now owned by Ralph W. Kirby, cashier of the First National Bank.  He was a director in this institution until his death and was president in the years 1891-1892.  He owned the handsome brick business building on Main street, known as the Danforth Block.  He had held many of the offices of trust and honor conferred by his townsmen.  Among the benefits bestowed upon Bainbridge by Mr. Danforth was the organization in 1883 of the Hose company that bears his name.  The funeral of Mr. Danforth was held at the Fifth Avenue Presbyterian church, New York, Tuesday p.m. at 2 o'clock.  There were many friends, business and political, present to pay a last tribute to his memory.  The services were conducted by the Rev. J. Ross Stevenson, the pastor of the church.  The coffin was covered with roses and trimmed with lilies-of-the-valley and maidenhair fern.  There were many floral tributes from relatives and friends.  Dr. Stevenson spoke briefly and feelingly of the life and character of the dead man.  Among the relatives present was the widow, Mrs. Danforth, Dr. Edward Danforth, John Black and Mrs. Edward L. Knight....Members of the Odd Fellow and Masonic lodges to which he belonged were also present.  Burial was at Woodlawn.

The following biographical sketch of Mr. Danforth is from the N.Y. Daily Times of Monday:  Elliot Danforth was born at Middleburg, Schoharie county, N.Y., March 6, 1850.  His father was Peter S. Danforth, a lawyer, who had been State Senator and a Justice of the Supreme Court.  He was educated in the public schools and traveled in the west, going to the Pacific coast when a lad.  Settling down to the study of law in the office of his father he was admitted to the bar in 1871, and in 1874 married Miss Ida Prince, daughter of Dr. Gervase Prince, President of the First National Bank of Bainbridge, N.Y.  This town became in time Mr. Danforth's home, as in 1878 he went there and established a law practice with George H. Winsor as his partner.  The firm prospered and Mr. Danforth devoted attention to public matters and politics.  He was in request for many political and social gatherings.  In 1880 he was a delegate to the Democratic National convention at Cincinnati when it nominated General Hancock for President, and was its youngest member.  In fact his appearance was so youthful that a Sergeant at Arms considered him an intruder and notified him that boys were not admitted.  Mr. Danforth was a delegate to the Chicago Convention in 1884, and cast his vote for the nomination of Grover Cleveland, whose candidacy he had supported.  On retiring from office in 1894, Mr. Danforth opened offices for the practice of law in the Home life Building in this city, and in 1896 he was again a delegate to the Democratic National Convention.  He was selected as the New York member of the Notification Committee, and he was chairman of the meeting in Madison Square Garden, which announced his nomination to Mr. Bryan.  A firm supporter of Bryan's views, he was elected at the Buffalo convention of that year as Chairman of the Democratic State Committee, and he led the fight in this State for the nominee of the Chicago Convention.  In 1898 he was nominated for Lieutenant-Governor on the VanWyck ticket, but, though he ran 10,000 ahead of his ticket, he failed of election.  In 1899 he was selected as Chairman of the Executive Committee of the Democratic State Committee and attended in the following year the National Convention in Kansas City.  At St. Louis, too, in 1900, he was also present, this being the sixth National Convention in succession in which he represented the State of New York, and he remained in the State Committee till the day of his death, although since 1900 he had been practically out of politics, devoting all his energies to the practice of his profession.  On his return from Cincinnati, Mr. Danforth refused a nomination to Congress.  His name was presented for the State Treasureship, and the support of his friends for this office was pleasing and encouraging.  Lawrence J. Fitzgerald was elected State Treasurer in 1884 and he appointed Mr. Danforth Deputy State Treasurer.  He was elected State Treasurer by 13,995 plurality in 1889, and re-elected two years later by 43,281 plurality, the Republican candidate in each case being, Iver M. Hedges.  [Bainbridge Republican, Jan. 11, 1906]

Mrs. Theodore Garrison died at her home on Tyler street on Thursday, Dec. 28th, nine days after the death of her husband who was found  dead in his chair early Wednesday morning.  It is supposed that the shock of Mr. Garrison's sudden death induced a serious attack of heart disease which caused her death.  Her age was 60 years.  There were no children.  Rev. Wm. Frisby officiated at the funeral Saturday morning and burial was made in the old cemetery at Afton [Chenango Co., NY] where her husband lies. [Bainbridge Republican, Jan. 4, 1906]

David Bond, residing two miles south of Bennettsville [Chenango Co., NY], on the road to Deposit, died at his home, Jan. 1, 1906, aged 82 years.  Old age was the cause of death.  He had been blind for a number of years and was cared for by his son, C.H. Bond, the two men living together alone.  The funeral was held at the Baptist church in Bennettsville, Rev. Mr. Holmes of Masonville, officiating.  The burial was in the Bennettsville cemetery.  [Bainbridge Republican, Jan. 4, 1906]

Coventry [Chenango Co., NY]:  The funeral of Mrs. Clarence Culver was held on Saturday at her home.  She was 30 years of age and the oldest daughter of George Barnett.  She leaves behind to mourn, a husband and four small children, a father and mother, one sister, Mrs. Mabel Dalton and a large circle of friends.  Burial was at Greene, Willey Bros. took charge of the funeral.  [Bainbridge Republican, Jan. 4, 1906]

Pattie Payne, wife of James Fitzgerald, died Tuesday evening at 8 o'clock, in this village, of a complication of diseases, congestion of the brain, pneumonia and grip.  Her age was 27 years.  She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Laverne E. Payne of Mt. Pleasant.  She is survived by her husband and one daughter, Gertrude.  The funeral is held this afternoon (Thursday) at 2 o'clock from the M.E. Church, Rev. R.S. Odell officiating.  Burial at Green Lawn cemetery [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY]  [Bainbridge Republican, Jan. 18, 1906]

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]