Marriages (August 17)

Mrs. Sarah E. Barber of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] and Eben S. Gilbert of Hornellsville [Steuben Co., NY], were united in marriage Tuesday at Rochester, N.Y.  Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert are well known in Bainbridge, Mrs. Gilbert having resided here for the past ten years and Mr. Gilbert being a former resident.  After a brief trip to Wisconsin and other western points, Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert will return to Bainbridge where they will make their future home.  [Bainbridge Republican, Oct. 15, 1903]

A pretty autumn wedding occurred at the home of Marcus Lyon, Wednesday, when his daughter, Miss Amie was united in marriage to Cory D. Thornton.  The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Arthur Spaulding in the presence of about twenty of the immediate relatives and friends of the bride and groom.  Promptly at 11:30 o'clock to the strains of Lohengrin's wedding march, the bridal party entered the room.  The bride was becomingly attired in a gown of Champagne colored Zibeline with lace and carried a bouquet of white cream rose.  The house was charmingly decorated with potted ferns, smilax and roses.  Immediately after the ceremony an elaborate wedding breakfast was served by Caterer Toby and his corps of assistants, after which the bridal couple left for a trip that will include Boston, New York and New Haven.  Upon their return they will reside at the home of the bride.  [Bainbridge Republican, Oct. 15, 1903]

 

Miscellaneous, News Items from 1903

Bainbridge Republican, Jan. 29, 1903

Mr. E.M. Searles, who has been the guest of his brothers, Arvine T. E., and Abner Searles for some time returns next week to his western home, Herndon, Iowa.  The Republican has endeavored to convince Mr. Searles that he should remain in Bainbridge permanently, for he has many old friends and has made many new ones who would be pleased to have him a citizen for life.  Mr. Searles' large farming interests call him back.  

Bainbridge Republican, Feb. 12, 1903

Charles Lyon had a hairbreadth escape from death Friday afternoon as he was driving across the railroad track in Afton [Chenango co., NY].  The hind wheel of his wagon broke letting several bags of feed on to the track.  A coal train was coming down the grade at the time and Robert Craig, the flagman at the crossing, ran out with a flag.  Several bags of feed fell on Mr. Lyon and it was only by the hasty efforts of two men, who were on the wagon, that Mr. Lyon was pulled out from under the feed and his life saved.  The wagon was driven off the crossing, but the train, which did not stop, ploughed through the feed.

Bainbridge Republican, July 9, 1903

A big black snake wound itself around the leg of a horse belonging to Ernest Diamond as he was driving a few miles out of Waterloo Thursday.  The beast leaped to one side and the reins fell to the ground.  As the horse sprang forward Diamond leaped onto the horse's back and tried to bring him to a standstill, but without success.  At just that point Diamond was pitched into a brush heap wherein a swarm of bees had built a nest, and was badly stung.  The horse fell into a mud hole and was later pulled out by a team of horses.  

Bainbridge Republican, July 23, 1903

James Slater of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], was working in the cellar of Washington Ingersoll of Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], yesterday morning about 8:30 o'clock when one corner of the house was struck by lightning the bolt running into the cellar knocking Slater unconscious.  He remained so until aroused by some one calling out that the house was on fire.  The damage was not serious to the house.  In the afternoon lightning struck in Coventry five times within a mile, touching houses and felling trees.

Bainbridge Republican, Aug. 20, 1903

Leland C. Yale & Co., the popular druggists, are making an offer that is just like finding money, for they are selling a regular 50 cent bottle of Dr. Howard's celebrated specific for the cure of constipation and dyspepsia at half price, 25 cents.  In addition to this large discount they agree to return the money to any purchaser whom the specific does not cure.  Anyone who suffers with headache, dyspepsia, dizziness, sour stomach, specks before the eyes, or any liver trouble, should take advantage of this opportunity, for Dr. Howard's specific will cure.  But if by chance it should not, Leland C. Yale & Co. will return your money.  

Bainbridge Republican, Oct. 22, 1903



Who has the responsibility of keeping the gates to St. Peter's churchyard closed?  The large gate by the Presbyterian church sheds is open all the time and there is a beaten path the entire length of the cemetery to the board fence at the rear where an accommodating hillock of dirt given men and boys an easy jump over, presumably, to reach Front street by a short cut.  This is sacrilege.  If the cemetery must be used for a runway let there be a toll man to take entrance fees.

 

Stowell W. Green of Philadephia, visited in Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] this week with his cousin, Mrs. P.H. Loomis, and also with many who were his friends when he lived here forty years ago.  Among them is A.L. Palmer.  Mr. Green clerked in the store of Davis & Sherwood in this village, from 1865 to 1868.  For ten years he taught school in Coventry and neighboring districts after which he went to Philadelphia and secured a position with the Pennsylvania Railroad Co.  By faithful attendance to duty he has risen in the business world, receiving many meritorious promotions and now supervises an office at No. 769 Harrison St., Philadelphia, with a large force of employees.

John Brandt of Otego, lost a horse Sunday morning which he was driving on Market street, Oneonta.  Mr. Brandt was not conscious of anything wrong, when the horse suddenly began to shake violently and dropped to the ground dead.  He had stepped upon a piece of loose telephone wire which crossed and lay suspended from two electric wires connected with the O.C. and R.S. railway.  The telephone wire was out of use but had become detached from its moorings and fell upon live wires, hence the accidental killing of the horse.  Mr. Brandt has employed an attorney and intends to get satisfaction out of somebody for the loss of his horse.

Obituaries (August 17)

Jerome Green, a resident of this town, died suddenly Monday morning in the office of Dr. F.E. Hill.  Mr. Green, who resides a few miles south of this village on the East side of the river, drove into town Monday morning.  He visited several business places, among them was Payne & Davenport's barber shop where he was shaved.  While in the shop he met Dr. Hill and requested that the doctor examine a small sore which had recently appeared on his face.  The doctor took Mr. Green to his office in the Roberts Hose Co's building and on the way Mr. Green talked and was apparently in good health.  Mr. Green sat down in a chair and the doctor stepped to the window and raised the shade to get more light.  Turning toward Mr. Green he saw his head had dropped forward and he began to gasp.  He died within two minutes after entering the office and before the doctor could make an examination of his face.  At once medicines were administered but of no avail as death was instant.  Another physician was summoned who agreed with Dr. Hill that the cause of death was valvular trouble of the heart.  The coroner was notified but an inquest was deemed unnecessary.  The remains were taken to his home and the funeral took place yesterday.  Mr. Green was seventy-four years of age.  He was born and lived for many years in West Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] and for the past year he has lived on the Anderson farm.  He was a farmer by occupation and highly respected man.  He was esteemed throughout this community where he had lived his lifetime.  He had been troubled with heart affliction for several years.  A wife survives him.  The burial was at the West Bainbridge cemetery.  [Bainbridge Republican, Oct. 22, 1903]

 

The death of Prudence Maria Freiot, widow of George W. Curtiss of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] occurred at the Freiot homestead Sunday evening, October 18, 1903.  Mrs. Curtiss was aged seventy-five years.  Her health had been impaired for a number of years and for the last year she had been quite helpless.  She had been cared for most assiduously by her brother, Charles J. Freiot, and family.  The father of Mrs. Curtiss was Joseph William Freiot, a retired medical practitioner, who came with his family from Troy, N.Y., in 1844, and took up his residence in Bainbridge.  He purchased two farms situated upon opposite sides of the road at the farther end of North Main street, which location was quite suburban at that time the village not having extended so far.  The homestead was on an old estate owned by J. Evans Owens and very desirable.  The extensiveness of Dr. Freiot's purchase can be imagined when it is understood that the upper half of North Main street with but two or three houses upon it was his property, his domain extending from the river far back to the west, embracing Pruyn Hill and Green Lawn cemetery, undeveloped, and the wooded hills beyond.  Dr. Freiot's farming was that of an amateur; possessing ample means, he cared not so much for profit as the happy privilege of experimenting in agriculture in the open life of the country.  Dr. Freiot, who was graduated from a medical school in New York city under the eminent Dr. Valentine Mott, and Maria Eddy, his wife, were descended from aristocratic lineage in Troy.  They were people esteemed in Bainbridge and lived to old age, the husband dying in 1875 aged seventy-five years and the wife several years later.  Mrs. Curtiss was the eldest of the eight children of Dr. and Mrs. Freiot and she is survived by one brother, Charles J. Freiot.  Her husband George W. Curtiss died in 1858.  Two brothers, John H. and Gilbert E. and one sister, Angelina E. died in Bainbridge sometime ago.  Mrs. Curtiss was the embodiment of family pride, independence of spirit, energy in business relations, and, enjoying a large patrimony, giving freely as her judgement dictated.  Her friendships were ardent and her love for children deep and passionate.  Her only child had died in her early married life.  The deceased was an attendant of St. Peter's church and her membership extended over a period of nearly sixty years.  The funeral services were held at the old home, Rev. Wilson E. Tanner, rector, officiating.  Selections of music were sung, especial favorites of Mrs. Curtiss, by Dr. R.D.L. Evans, Hugh C. Collisn, Mrs. Frank Fletcher and Mrs. Jesse Anderson.  The burial was in Green Lawn cemetery [Bainbridge, NY] which was once the soil of his kindred.  Handsome floral pieces were left upon the grave, tributes from old-time friends.  The attendant bearers were the Messrs. Joseph Juliand, C.M. Priest, Harry Garman and Dwight C. Scott.  Relatives from out of town present at the funeral were Mrs. Helen Freiot and daughter, Mrs. Frances B. Gilbert, of Albany,  [Bainbridge Republican, Oct. 22, 1903]

In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], Tuesday, October 12th, 1903, occurred the death of a lady, Mrs. Myra Stockwell, whose life had covered nearly all the events of a century.  She was ninety-two years old.  She was born in Guilford and her father was Hiram Johnson, who undoubtedly located in that town when all was forest land.  Mrs. Stockwell had been married twice, her first husband being Uriah Ives of Guilford.  After his death the wife continued to reside in Guilford until her second marriage to Mr. Stockwell of Binghamton, who had extensive wagon works in that city.  Mr. Stockwell died about fifteen years ago.  He left a large property to his widow.  There being no children she came to West Bainbridge to reside with Mrs. Betsy Adams, for whom she had a great affection.  Mrs. Adams had lived with Mrs. Stockwell for several years and was married from her home to a Methodist minister.  Mrs. Stockwell was an aged lady, seventy-seven years old, when her husband died and she sought the care of Mrs. Adams, who was a widow then, to take the place of a daughter.  She remained with Mrs. Adams until about a year ago, when she required so much attention from infirmities it was beyond Mrs. Adams to give it.  She was taken to the home of a niece, Mrs. Foster Watkins, of Guilford, where she has been kindly watched over.  The funeral took place Thursday of last week at the residence of Mr. Watkins and burial was in Yaleville cemetery [Guilford, NY].  Mrs. Stockwell was one of the rare women of early times.  Sterling in worth, of strong mind, capable, yet possessing all the finer qualities of the modest, retiring woman.  She was affectionate, having a great interest in young people, and glad to make them happy.  Having  a large competence she enjoyed being generous.  Mrs. Stockwell was an interesting woman to meet and a few hours passed with her in her later years was a rich treat in delving into the past.  Her memory of events was a history that it would be worth the while of her friends to chronicle in book form.  [Bainbridge Republican, Oct. 22, 1903]

Afton:  James Olendorf died Monday, Oct. 12, after a two weeks' illness.  He leaves a wife and two sons, James H. of Athens, Pa., and Frank of Mexico.  Mr. Olendorf was one of our oldest residents well-known and highly respected.  The funeral occurred Wednesday, Oct. 14, from his late home on High street, Rev. B.B. Carruth officiating, assisted by Rev. E.L. Jeffrey.  Interment was in Glenwood cemetery [Afton, NY] where the closing services were conducted by the Masonic fraternity...[Bainbridge Republican, Oct. 22, 1903]

Word has been received in Bainbridge of the death of a former resident of the town, James M. Humphrey, who died October 6th, at his home at Anoka, Minn., aged 77 years.  He was an uncle of Jeweler Charles B. Humphrey of this village, and brother of the late Charles J. Humphrey of Bennettsville, and of the late Dr. William Humphrey of Osceola, Pa.  His wife, who survives him, was Olive Church, daughter of the late Ezra P. Church of Bennettsville.  Other relatives who survive Mr. Humphrey are another brother at Galeton, Pa., and sister, Mrs. H. Barnes of Wellsboro, Pa.  There are two children:  Mrs. F.A. Douglas of Auburn, Cal., and son, Frank Humphrey of Anoka, Minn.  Mr. Humphrey was one of the pioneers of Anoka.  He was born in Chenango county, October 7, 1826.  [Bainbridge Republican, Oct. 22, 1903]

Harvey Hinman, who has been ill with grip and thought to be improving, died Friday morning.  Pneumonia set in and in his weak state, from a complication of other troubles, he could not rally.  He leaves a wife, one son, W.E., and one daughter Mrs. Charles Guy, to mourn his loss.  Mr. Hinman was about 75 years of age a life long and respected resident of the town, and for many years a consistent member of St. Ann's Episcopal church, also a member of the "Ancient Order of United Workmen," members of the fraternity acting as bearers at the funeral, Sunday.  Services were conducted by Rev Edgar Tanner, interment in Glenwood cemetery [AFton, NY].  [Bainbridge Republican, Oct. 22, 1903] 

Obituaries (August 16)

Funeral services for the late Samuel S. Stafford who died at his home in Oxford [Chenango Co., NY] on Wednesday night of last week, were held in the Episcopal church in that place Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock.  Rev. Charles D. Broughton officiated.  Many members of the bar attended the services.  The news of Mr. Stafford's death has created a feeling of deep regret in Norwich as well as throughout the county, for Mr. Stafford had a wide acquaintance and a close personal friendship with a large number of persons.  He was 67 years of age and his death was due largely to blood poisoning resulting from a wound received at Port Hudson on June 11, 1868.  Mr. Stafford was one of the best known lawyers in Chenango county, and while making no pretentions of ability in the prosecution of criminal cases, he enjoyed a large general practice.  His services in the drawing of legal documents, the settling of estates and other similar matters, were widely and extensively sought after, his time being largely employed in the successful prosecution of these matters.  Mr. Stafford visited the county seat frequently in that capacity.  Mr. Stafford was first lieutenant in Company A, 114th Regiment, N.Y. Volunteers, which was recruited in Norwich, and had held the position of secretary of the Regiment association for a number of years.  He represented Chenango county in the State Assembly, together with George W. Sumner in the session of 1865.  Mr. Stafford is survived by his wife and two brothers, Richard Stafford, and Elmer Stafford, and one sister, Mrs. Lyman Van Tassell, all of Oxford--Norwich Sun.  [Bainbridge Republican, May 12, 1904]

 

Mary Frances Smith, wife of Albro Bliss, died at noon Tuesday, May 10, at her home on Pearl street [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY] from valvular affection of the heart with which she had been afflicted for the past six years.  Her condition took a critical turn two months ago and since she has been confined to the bed enduring great suffering.  She was forty years of age, born in Deposit and was one of nine children, of whom only six are living.  Her father is Isaac Smith of Deposit.  She was married at Unadilla in 1883 and has lived in Bainbridge for the past twenty years.  The deceased was a bright, cheerful woman, companionable, kind and charitable.  She with her husband joined the Methodist church soon after coming to Bainbridge and ever since had been staunch in her support.  She was energetic, ambitious, and a great worker.  She was a member of the Epworth League and the Ladies' Aid Society, and was most active in giving aid to the building of the new Methodist church.  The funeral was held this afternoon at 2 o'clock at the house.  Rev. H.B. Cook of Binghamton, assisted by Rev. J.S. Crompton, officiated.  Mr. Cook was the pastor of the local church when Mrs. Bliss Joined.  Music was furnished by Messrs. Daniel Banner and Eben Gilbert, Mrs. Frank Fletcher and Mrs. Jesse Anderson.  Burial was in Green Lawn cemetery [Bainbridge, NY].  The bearers were George Lyon, Frank Davis, John Toby, Uriah Toby, Erwin Gifford and E.D. Truman.  There were many beautiful flowers contributed in loving memory to the deceased.  [Bainbridge Republican, May 12, 1904]

 

H.L. Tower, a prominent business man of Afton [Chenango Co., NY], died Tuesday evening at his home.  The funeral will be held Friday at 12 a.m. from his residence.  Interment in Coventry, Rev. J.F. Shaw officiating assisted by the Masonic fraternity of which he was a member.  [Bainbridge Republican, May 12, 1904]

Henry G. Toby died Sunday evening from angina pectoris at his home on the East side in his eighty-second year.  He had been in feeble health for a number of years but death came suddenly as he was passing from one room to another.  A fall was heard by a member of the family and upon investigation his lifeless body was found.  His wife survives.  There are no children.  The funeral was held at the home Wednesday at 1 o'clock p.m. Rev. C.D. Reed officiating.  Burial was in Green Lawn cemetery [Bainbridge Chenango Co., NY].  [Bainbridge Republican, Aug. 4, 1904]

The funeral of Robert Foote, of Coventryville [Chenango Co., NY], was held Monday, Nov. 7, at the home of his granddaughter, Mrs. Judson Burton.  The services were conducted by Rev. A. McIntyre.  Interment in the cemetery there.  Mr. Foote was married to Miss Susan Royce, who died nearly forty years ago.  Two children, Cornelia Laman, of Pennsylvania and Chas. Foote, survive.  The deceased had been spending several months with his daughter in Pennsylvania, and only two or three weeks ago had come to his granddaughter's where his son Charles was also residing.  He had seemed quite active for a man of his age, but had a stroke of apoplexy, from the effects of which he quietly passed away in a few days.  Mr. Foote was born in Connecticut, coming to this state at the age of 14 years, and had since resided in the same section from which he was buried.  His father, Squire Foote, used to conduct the Cheshire postoffice and tavern in the house now occupied by Fred Brackett, which was on the line of the old stage route from this place, up Cheshire street, to Oxford, but which was abandoned nearly a half-century ago.  Mr. Foote was aged 87 years. Bainbridge Republican, Nov. 10, 1904]

Ambrose Groves, a farmer living about five miles east of Greene [Chenango Co., NY] was instantly killed Friday, October 28, by being thrown from a load of grain.  Groves was driving to the village and when near the Hiram Curtis farm saw a broken limb handing over the roadway.  He stopped his team under the limb and standing upon the load was engaged in cutting off the limb when the horses started up and Grover was thrown backward to the ground.  He struck on his head and shoulder breaking his neck.  The deceased is survived by a wife and two children.  [Bainbridge Republican, Nov. 10, 1904]

Marriages (August 16)

The home of Mr. and Mrs. Eli Springstein on Academy street, was the scene of a quiet, but pretty wedding, July 30th, at 4 p.m., when their daughter, Mabel A., was united in marriage to E. Beecher Ward of Binghamton by Rev. J.S. Crompton, the beloved pastor of the M.E. Church.  Beneath a beautiful canopy of woodbine and ferns, intermingled with a choice collection of exquisite blossoms, the bride charmingly gowned in white silk mull and rare lace, carrying a bouquet of white sweet peas, and the groom in the usual conventional black, with the perfectly arranged ring service, plighted their troth, to love and to cherish, amid the hushed silence of the few immediate friends present, as owing to recent bereavement in both families, only a small number were invited.  Those from out of town were E.C. Ward, father of the groom; Claude Springstein, brother of the bride; and Misses Ruth Wilcox and Bernice Abbey all of Binghamton.  Among the useful gifts received was a gift to the bride of fifty dollars from her father, and a gold watch and chain, of fine design from the father of the groom.  At five o'clock a bountiful supper was served, after which Mr. and Mrs. Ward, amid a shower of rice, took the train for their future home.  Both bride and groom were formerly popular students of the Binghamton High School, and a host of young people are delighted at their decision of making the Parlor City their permanent home, and welcome them right royally.

Gather the mid-summer splendor,

In all its beauty rare,

Shedding its redolent sweetness

O'er this wedded couple so fair;

May the silver chord ne'er sever,

While their hearts are bound in one,

Nor the golden bond be broken

Until their life-work is one.

[Bainbridge Republican, Aug. 4, 1904]

 

The birthday of Mrs. Reuben Wright was pleasantly celebrated last Wednesday evening by the marriage of her daughter, Leda to Claud Miner, the ceremony being performed by Rev. A. McIntyre in the presence of a few relatives and friends.  A tempting wedding supper was served after which the guests departed with best wishes for the bridal couple.  Among the gifts was a rubber tired buggy from the bride's family.  [Bainbridge Republican, Aug. 4, 1904]



On Sunday afternoon, November 6, 1904, at the home of the bride's parents Mr. and Mrs. George Slater of Bennettsville [Chenango Co., NY], Lizzie E. Slater was united in marriage to Charles M. Dewitt of Binghamton, Rev. A.E. Holmes of Masonville officiating.  Friends were present from Binghamton, Schenectady, Masonville and Bennettsville.  Mr. and Mrs. Dewitt will make their home in Binghamton [Broome Co., nY].  [Bainbridge Republican, Nov. 10, 1904]

 

In the Cairo Herald of Greene County, N.Y., there appears an extended notice of the marriage of Rev. Homer F. Yale of Westfield, N.Y., son of the Rev. Luman Yale of Guilford, with  Miss Lillian Winans of East Durham.  The marriage ceremony performed by the Rev. A.C. Youmans, of Albany, took place in the Christian church at Freehold, two miles distant from the bride's home, on the morning of October 26th.  The church was tastefully trimmed for the occasion.  The bride was beautifully attired in a gown of white silk trimmed with lace dotted with white silk medallions, and carried a bouquet of white carnations.  Mr. Yale was formerly pastor of the East Durham Baptist church and at the time Mr. Youmans was pastor of the Christian church at Freehold.  The two clergymen were very intimately associated when serving churches in that section.  After the wedding knot had been tied the bridal party was escorted to the bride's home, William Winans.  Then a sister, Miss Pearl Winans, who had acted as bridesmaid to Mrs. Yale, and the groomsman, George E. Williams, were married by the same clergyman.  Mr. Youmans, and amid eighty or more guests.  The bride was gowned similarly to Mrs. Yale.  The home had been made into a bower of flowers.  After a sumptuous repast had been served the two newly married couples left for the Catskills where they separated, Mr. and Mrs. Yale coming to spend a week in Guilford and Bainbridge.  Many met them while here last week and congratulated Mr. Yale that he had secured so charming a bride.  They have gone to their home at Westfield where Mr. Yale is pastor of the Baptist church.  He is a young man of talent and ability and is very successful in the ministry.  In connection with the above event we make mention of the rather curious circumstance of the two brides acting as bridesmaids in June of this year in the marriage of their father to his second wife.  Mr. Yale and Mr. Williams, the prospective sons-in-law served as groomsmen.  [Bainbridge Republican, Nov. 10, 1904]

Miscellaneous, News Items from 1904

Poormaster Ireland took Mrs. Henry Wright, whose husband died suddenly a few weeks ago, to the county house at Preston [Chenango Co., NY] last Friday.  Mrs. Wright is quite ill from cancerous affection and required so much care that she decided herself that it would be best for her to go.  Mrs. Wright is a worthy woman, industrious and hard working until illness overtook her.  There have been persistent rumors since Mr. Wright's death that she was never married to him but a Republican employee has seen the certificate given to the clergyman.  Here follows the announcement as given in the Bainbridge Republican sixteen years ago:  On Monday evening, January 16th, 1888, at the house of Mrs. A. Converse by Rev. .N. Grummon, William H. Wright and Mrs. Carrie A. Couse, both of Bainbridge, N.Y., were united in marriage.  [Bainbridge Republicn, Aug. 4, 1904]

 

Two Bainbridge citizens have made application for naturalization papers that they may secure the exalted rights of American citizens.  They are Thomas Collins of the American Separator Co., and a laborer name Mannelli Michelli.  [Bainbridge Republican, Aug. 4, 1904]

 

W.R. Proutey has removed the spire from the old Methodist meeting house and thus has been destroyed a prominent landmark that has stood for more than 70 years.  William Cooper of Cannonsville, owner of the property, will remodel the building at once and will probably reside in a protion thereof.  [Bainbridge Republican, Aug. 4, 1904]

Mrs. Matilda Minor was recently visited by her brother, Alanson Blake of Eau Claire, Wis., aged 83 years, and her sisters, Mrs. George D. Horton and Miss Sally Blake of Bainbridge, and Mrs. Sybil Hathaway of Gilbertsville, and a photograph of the group was taken.  Mrs. Minor is 89 years old, and the combined age of the five is 406 years, and all are very well and active for their age.  We doubt if any other family near here can equal that record.  The family of brothers and sisters was brought up in this place and all are highly respected people.  One brother, Benjamin, died several years ago.  [Bainbridge Republican,  Sept. 1, 1904]

Ireland Family Reunion:  The second annual meeting of the Ireland Family Reunion Association was held yesterday, August 31st, at the home of William H. Ireland, near Union Valley [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY].  This was a reunion of the lineal descendants of the three Ireland brothers, James, Jacob and Thomas, who settled in the town of Bainbridge a century ago.  The first meeting was held one year ago at which upwards of one hundred and twenty were present and the society was organized.  This year there were present one hundred and forty-four of the descendants, indicating great interest and pride in this family society.  The home of William H. Ireland is a most pleasant and hospitable place.  Here the guests gathered early yesterday.  A spirit of kinship feeling prevailed assuring success at the outset.  Each one present exhibited the most congenial side of nature, thus providing an occasion of unusual delight to all.  A magnificent dinner, comprising everything in the line of substantials and delicacies, was ready at noon.  The tables were set on the lawn under a canopied roof.  So thoroughly was this meal enjoyed within the circle of family ties that the guests lingered at the tables until three o'clock in the afternoon.  A business meeting followed at which the following officers were elected:  William H. Ireland, president; John A. Ireland, vice-president; Fremont Bentley, Secretary; James W. Ireland, treasurer.  The remainder of the day until five o'clock was consumed in merry making and sports.  The guests divided into parties.  Some took to games, some to music and others to story telling and talking over old times.  The Ireland hearth-stone gleamed with joy and greetings and no event of such magnitude, containing so [..torn..] success among family representatives, could have been conceived possible to have become so perfect in all its details.  Many regrets were expressed that Thomas H. Ireland of Moorfield, Neb., who, on a visit to Bainbridge last summer, was very much interested in founding the Ireland reunion society, was not able to be present.  He had started to come but being in the government employ, was ordered to fill some special mission elsewhere.  This being the year for Presidential election, politics came up for discussion and a vote being taken, out of forty-seven voters, 40 were Republicans, 5 Democrats and 2 Neutral....The next reunion of 1905 will be held at the home of John A. Ireland, West Bainbridge, the third Wednesday in August.  [Bainbridge Republican, Sept. 1, 1904]

Foote Family Reunion:  The ninth annual reunion of the Foote family as held at the home of F.L. Searles, Searles Hill, Wednesday, August 24th.  Owing to sickness there were not as many guests as usual, but those present thoroughly enjoyed the day.  The tables were set on the lawn.  It was voted to hold the next reunion at Albert Foote's, Guilford, Wednesday, August 19, 1905.  The following officers were elected for the ensuing year; F. Smith, Guilford, president; F.L. Searles, Bainbridge, Vice-president; Mrs. Thomas E. Lord, Oneonta, secretary and treasurer; Mr. and Mrs. F. Smith, Guilford, and Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Foote, Wells Bridge, table committee.  [Bainbridge Republican, Sept. 1, 1904]

 

 

Miscellaneous, Disappearance Mystery Solved, 1933

 

Disappearance of Harry Gardner & Beatrice DeForrest

Norwich Sun, July 7, 1919

 

Leaving his wife and four small children, the oldest of whom is eight years of age, Harry Gardner, aged 31, and a resident of Rockdale [Chenango Co., NY], is said to have disappeared on the evening of June 27th with Beatrice DeForrest, fifteen-year-old daughter of his next door neighbor.  Local, county, and state police officials are actively engaged in the search for Gardner and Beatrice DeForrest.  He is described as being five feet two inches tall, and weighing about 160 pounds.  Detailed description of the missing man was not available at the press hour today.

 

On the night of Friday, June 27, just one week before the Fourth, Gardner left his home at 10:30 o'clock and Miss DeForrest disappeared a half hour later.  The last person known by the police to have seen Miss [DeForrest] was Ed Smith, an admirer, said to be about 45 years of age, who called on her that evening and brought her lilies, a box of candy, and ice cream.  Smith is said to have left the house at half past ten.  According to the story alleged to have been told by him, the girl went around as he supposed to go into her home by the back door, but evidently she had her belongings packed and hidden in the rear of the house ready for the getaway.

 

Miss DeForrest, according to Rockdale residents with whom she was intimately acquainted, is very attractive despite her youthfulness.  Gardner, his wife declares, had a gun when he ran away with the girl and said he would shoot the first policeman who dared to interfere with his plans.  As yet he has not made good his threat.  His whereabouts are a mystery although the police are said to have clues which will lead in his arrest and apprehension on the charge of abduction, within the next few days.  His act in putting his horses and other valuable possessions in the barn of Miss DeForrest's parents before they left, has lead many to believe the man in insane for the act is that of a man temporarily unbalanced.

 

Finding of Two Skeletons Reveals Murder and Suicide

Discovery Made Near Mt. Upton by Hunters

Sidney Record, Jan. 5, 1933

 

An unsolved mystery of 13 years, the disappearance of Beatrice DeForest, 15 years old, and Harry Gardner, 27, who disappeared from their homes in the town of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], June 27, 1919, was cleared Tuesday, 3rd, by the finding of two skeletons in a swamp, known as Michigan Woods, in the town of Guilford near Mt. Upton.  The discovery of the skeletons, was made by George Miner and Leo Mullen, both of Johnson City, who were rabbit hunting.  Miner is a baseball pitcher on the Newark, N.J. international League team. 

 

Gardner, a married man with five children, and the DeForest girl, lived on adjoining farms.  When they disappeared it was thought they had eloped.  It was late Tuesday afternoon when Miner and Mullen first viewed the gruesome sight.  They immediately called to wood cutters nearby, Clinton Camp and Burt DeGroat.  Troop "C" barracks, Sidney, was notified.  The spot being inaccessible, it was decided to delay investigation until Wednesday morning. 

 

Corporal Leroy Zieman and Trooper Ernest Maynard were assigned to the case and accompanied by Dr. E.W. Wilcox, coroner, went to the place.  Several neighboring farmers had collected at the scene and told of the disappearance of Gardner and the DeForest girl.  Search revealed a vanity case bearing the name of the girl's mother, three rings, one bearing the initials "B. M. D." were also found.  This convinced the officers that one of the skeletons was that of Beatrice Deforest.  A bottle which contained a small amount of liquid, stated as carbolic acid by Dr. Getman, was also found.  Another bottle marked "paregoric," which was empty, was picked up.  Two other bottles, nearly full, were taken by the coroner to be analyzed.  An axe was also found, the helve of which was entirely rotted.

 

Reconstructing the crime, authorities believe Gardner enticed the girl to the lonely spot, forced her to swallow some of the contents of the bottle and struck her with the axe and then took carbolic acid to kill himself.  The skull, which Coroner Wilcox said was the girl's was crushed near the left eye, bearing out this theory.

 

The widow of Harry Gardner was found living in Franklin [Delaware Co., NY].  Shown several personal effects of her husband, cuff links, shoes and ring, the latter she told authorities was her own, she quickly identified the items.  When questioned, Mrs. Gardner said her husband left their home on the night of June 27, 1919, saying he was going to a dance, and that she had never seen him again.  Change amounting to $1.40, dug up near the skeleton, was turned over to the widow. 

 

Mrs. Alonzo Ingalls, who lives near Unadilla, Gardner's sister, was also interviewed by Dr. Wilcox.  The parents of the DeForest girl have died since her disappearance.  Mrs. M.E. Pomeroy of Binghamton, a sister of Miss DeForest's came to Sidney, Thursday morning.  The remains of the girl will be interred in the Rogers Hollow cemetery.  The remains of Gardner were interred in Prospect Hill cemetery, Sidney. 

 

Residents of the neighborhood where the remains were found, are at a loss to understand how they could have lain there for over 13 years without being discovered.  While the spot is isolated and inaccessible, still the residents state it is near a berry patch, where berry pickers go each year.  Hundreds of cords of wood have been cut during the years that the bodies have lain there in the immediate vicinity, and game hunters of all kinds have tramped the woods year in and out.



Marriages (August 15)

Miss Nettie A. Redfield and Mr. Joseph M. Shepherdson of Lestershire [Broome Co., NY] were married Wednesday evening, September 16, at the home of the bride's father, Lyman C. Redfield, Lestershire, Rev. Thomas Owen officiating.  About seventy guests were present.  There were dainty decorations, the ceremony being performed under a garland of evergreens and roses.  Palms and flowers were conspicuous throughout the house.  The bride was attended by her sister, Miss Gladys Redfield, and the groomsman was Alvah Shepherdson.  The ushers were Miss Bessie Hawk of Lestershire and Mrs. Frank Sherwood of Binghamton.  Miss Grace Sherwood played the wedding march.  Little Master Harold Redfield, nephew of the bride, was flower boy, and little Miss Margery Wildey was ring bearer.  The bride was attired in a handsome gown of cream white silk, trimmed with silk insertion, and carried bridal roses.  The bridesmaid wore Nile green silk, trimmed with white chiffon and ribbons.  Miss Hawk wore a gown of white Persian lawn, trimmed in lace and insertion.  Following the ceremony an informal reception was held and a luncheon was served.  Mr. and Mrs. Shepherdson left on the 10:30 night train for New York city and other points.  They were the recipients of numerous and beautiful gifts.  From out of the city there were present relatives and friends from Bainbridge, Sidney, Masonville and Coventry.  Mr. Shepherdson was formerly a resident of Port Crane, but is now clerk in the Erie depot at Lestershire.  His bride formerly resided at Bainbridge.  They will reside at Lestershire Heights.--Binghamton Herald.  [Bainbridge Republican,, Sept. 24, 1903]

At high noon, today, (Wednesday) the marriage of Miss Lulu Briggs, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. H. Briggs, to Mr. Robert Thomson, was solemnized at the home of the bride's parents on Main street [Afton, Chenango Co., NY].  Rev. Henry Hill, pastor of the Baptist church, performed the ceremonies, the couple standing  beneath an arch of evergreens.  Immediate friends of the bride and groom were present and after the ceremonial rites, a grand feast was enjoyed.  The happy young couple left on train no. 7 this afternoon, for the Parlor City and other interesting points.  The wish of happiness and prosperity goes with them.

This evening will occur the marriage of Miss Martha Carr, daughter of Mrs. Hattie Carr, to Mr. Fred Chamberlin, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. R.A. Chamberlin.  The nuptial ceremonies will be performed by Rev. J.A. Davis, of the Hallstead Baptist church, at the home the bride's mother on Academy street [Afton, Chenango Co., NY].  The young couple are held in the highest esteem by the citizens of Afton, and The Enterprise joins with their large circle of relatives and friends in wishing them a a long and happy life of usefulness and prosperity.  The happy couple depart on train No. 3 and will spend their honeymoon in Binghamton, Hallstead and Montrose.

Edward C. Hatch of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] and Miss Libbie Saunders of this place were united in marriage Wednesday at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Decker.  The ceremony, which was performed at high noon by Rev. F.E. Walton, was witnessed by the immediate relatives of the bride and groom.  The bride was the recipient of many and beautiful presents, which showed the high esteem in which she was held by her friends.  After a short bridal tour Mr. and Mrs. hatch will reside on a farm near Bennettsville [Chenango Co., NY].

Mr. and Mrs. William M. Merrill celebrated their golden wedding anniversary with an open house at their home, 44 Main St., Afton, NY [Chenango Co.].  Friends and relatives of the couple visited them on the occasion in the afternoon and evening on Tuesday.  [published Jan. 19, 1952]

Mr. & Mrs. William M. Merrill



 

Obituaries (August 15)

One of the tragical results of the Greene fair last week was the violent death of Tracy H. Barrows of McDonough [Chenango Co., NY].  Frank Gale of the same place had attended the Greene fair in company with Barrow's wife and calling at the Barrows home Sunday he was ordered off the premises by the husband;  not going, Barrows shot at Gale, the ball hitting his neck.  Gale then pounced upon Barrows, knocking him down and kicking him until he was dead.  He then looked up a constable and delivered himself up.  The Barrows home had been considered disreputable for some time.  A young fellow by the name of Nightingale was wounded there by a shot from Barrows some four weeks ago.  Barrows himself had attempted suicide two or three times before the tragedy.  He was the son of Rev. A.W. Barrows of McDonough and 45 years old.  Gale was 25 years of age and unmarried.  It is said his own people had remonstrated about his frequenting the Barrows house.  Four children survive the father, the oldest a son 16 years of age, witnessed his parent's death.  [Bainbridge Republican, Sept. 17, 1903]

 

Thaddeus A. Birdsall died at his home in Otego [Otsego Co. NY] Saturday evening in the eightieth year of his age, he having been born on the farm where he died.  Politically he was a Democrat and had served as postmaster during Cleveland's administration.  He was the last of a family of ten children of Michel and Wealthy Birdsall.  The deceased was a member of the congregation of Immanuel Episcopal church and had lead the singing in that church for forty years.  He is survived by nineteen nieces and nephews, who are the nearest relatives.  [Bainbridge Republican, Sept. 17, 1903]

 

Miss Sally Ann Beardsley, sister of Rev. O.H. Beardsley, died in Afton [Chenango Co., NY] at the home of her nephew, T.D. Reed, Sunday September 13.  She has been ill, but a patient sufferer, for many years, with rheumatism and heart trouble which for many months rendered her perfectly helpless.  Miss Beardsley was born in 1823 in the town of Delhi [Delaware Co., NY].  She lived in Coventry [Chenango Co., NY] many years working at her trade as tailoress, later years, she has lived with her nephew in Afton.  [Bainbridge Republican, Sept. 17, 1903]

 

Mary, wife of Michael E. Furey, of Binghamton [Broome Co., NY], and oldest daughter of Mr. Patrick Hastings of Bainbridge, died Monday at her home is Susquehanna of typhoid pneumonia.  She was in her 24th year.  The remains were brought to Binghamton and the funeral was held Wednesday morning from the home of Mr. Furey's sister, Mrs. Crowley, of 165 Oak street, and then to St. Patrick's church, where requiem high mass was offered for the repose of her soul.  Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Hastings of Bainbridge, were in attendance at the funeral.  [Bainbridge Republican, Sept. 17, 1903]

 

Harvey O. Gray, a prominent farmer of Gilbertsville [Otsego Co., NY], died at his home at that place Sunday, September 6, 1903, aged seventy-four years.  He is survived by his wife, one daughter and three sons, E.H. Gray. Corning, Douglas Gray of Otego, and George W. Gray of Gilbertsville.

 

Dr. Edward North, professor of Greek, and familiarly known as "Old Greek," for nearly sixty years an instructor in Hamilton College, resigning on account of advanced years, in 1901, died at Clinton, Sunday, September 13.  Professor North was born in Berlin, Conn., March 9, 1820.  He graduated from Hamilton in 1841, with the rank of valedictorian and has ever since been a part of the college.  [Bainbridge Republican, Sept. 17, 1903]

 

Hiram Pearsall, aged 81 years, died suddenly at his home on Searles HiIl [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], Tuesday afternoon.  Mr. Pearsall had been feeble for the past two years but latterly had seemed quite improved.  He had visited in the village two weeks ago and the day he died had been out-of-doors walking about.  He was one of the substantial farmers of Searles Hill.  He was a member of the M.E. church and a strong supporter of that society in this village in its early years when struggling to maintain an existence.  He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Charles Sweet and Miss Evelyn Pearsall who have been devoted children.  The funeral will be held Friday morning at 10:30 from the home.  Rev.  J.S. Crompton officiating.  The Messrs. Wilcox and Darlin and Mrs. Merton Hastings and Lorene Newton will sing.  Burial will be in Green Lawn cemetery, this village [Bainbridge, NY].  [Bainbridge Republican, Sept. 17, 1903]

Jay Wallace died on Friday afternoon July 17th at his home on Grove street, of consumption, aged 25 years and nine months.  It was just six months ago the day he was buried that he went home from his store never to return.  He made a brave fight against a tenacious foe, how bravely and patiently only his physician and the friends who loved and helped him can know.  He was courageous and thoughtful of all around him to the very last, watching with them as the moments passed away, Friday afternoon, fully realizing that the last tone for him was fast approaching, and when it came he fell asleep; his house in order, business all attended to, ready to depart, when "God's finger touched him, and he slept."  V.J. Wallace was born in the town of New Lisbon, and came to Morris [Otsego Co., NY] with his parents when he was three years old.  Here he has grown up among us, an exemplary young man, making and holding friends among all classes.  In August, 1892, he married Elfa Adams, daughter of Rev. Geo. Adams.  They have resided here except during the winter of 1894 and '95, which was spent in business in Afton, where, as at his home, all his acquaintances became his friends.  Ill health compelled him to return to Morris, and the past year has been one of gradual though sure decline until the end has come.  His bereaved wife, father, mother and brother are receiving the sympathy of a wide circle of friends who mourn with them this, to us, untimely death.  The funeral was held on Sunday afternoon at the house, with interment in Hillington cemetery.  Loving friends remembered the occasion with many appropriate floral pieces, beautiful evidences of sympathy thoroughly appreciated by the family.  The services were conducted by Rev. O.R. Beardsley, of Oswego, an intimate friend of the family, whose comforting words will long be remembered by them.  R.R. Ripley sang two beautiful solos:  "Here and There" and "He Giveth His Beloved Sleep."  The bearers were Jay's classmates in Sunday school and brothers in the church George Sprague, Scott and William Lull, and N.W. Carey.  Active Hose Co., of which he had been an officer several years and an honorary member at the time of his death, and Rescue Engine Co. attended in full uniform to show their respect to their dead comrade.  The funeral was a very large one....--Morris Chronicle

Miscellaneous, Bainbridge CofC Honor Firemen, 1975

Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce Honor Fireman

Nov. 29, 1975

Bainbridge Firemen Honored:  These gentlemen were honored this past Saturday at the Rock Inn by the Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce for their devoted and unselfish service to the village for the last twenty years as members of the Bainbridge Fire Department.  Seated (L-R):  W.L. Swart, John Delello, Joe Stevens, and Clifford L. Smith.  Standing (L-R):  Fire Chief Don Pixley, George Mulkins, R.E. Smith, Joe Millus, Charles O'Connor, Adrian Donahe, Milford Dyer.  Absent when the picture was taken because he was on duty at the fire station was Vic Holbert.

 

The Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce had 22 very special guests at their annual dinner that was held this past Saturday evening.  November 29, at the Rock Inn Restaurant in Mount Upton [Chenango Co., NY].  The Chamber honored 11 men and their wives who have been members of the Bainbridge Fire Department for 20 years or better.  Chamber President Clarence Pearsall and Fire Chief Don Pixley both gave very informative and glowing speeches concerning the dedicated service and devotion to duty the 11 guests and their wives have exemplified for the past twenty years.  Chief Pixley spoke about the Bainbridge Fire Department and the enormous strides it has made in the last 20 years, not only with the kind of equipment they now have, but also with some comments about some of the more memorable experiences and fires the department has been involved in.  Pixley told the audience of approximately 100 guests how the fire department has developed from 1954 when they had only 4 vehicles to the present time when they have a new building and 7 modern pieces of equipment.  The Bainbridge Fire Chief then announced that the 1975 tanker chassis had finally been delivered and that it was in the process of having its tank put on the chassis.  Pixley then commended the Board of Fire Commissioners for doing a fine job for the Bainbridge taxpayers and he told the chamber members that they can be very proud of the job the commission is doing.  Pixley then pointed out some interesting statistics such as the fact that the majority of the firemen being honored at the dinner that night had answered a total of 1,003 alarms since 1974 and had expended 14,700 man hours of their time, which is equivalent to 7 years of working every day.  Chief Pixley then thanked the Chamber of Commerce and the Board of Fire Commissioners for helping him honor the firemen with 20 years of service.  The men thusly honored were:  W.L. Swart, John Delello, Joe Stevens, Clifford L. Smith, George Mulkins, R.E. Smith, Joe Millus, Charles O'Connor, Adrian Donahe, Milford Dyer and Vic Holbert.  Each of the men will receive a pin symbolizing their 20 years of devoted service to the department from the Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce.  In Chamber business, President Clarence Pearsall announced that the President for next year's Chamber would be Tom Mattingly and he pointed out that he felt the Chamber of Commerce had an exceptional year with several new businesses coming into the community during the past twelve months.

Obituaries (August 14)

Masonville:  Mrs. Adaline McKinnon died at her residence Friday morning, Dec. 24th, aged 61 years.  She has been a great sufferer for many years.  She was confined to her bed about eight months ago by a shock of apoplexy, lying in that condition until she was entirely worn out.  She has been a woman of great endurance and vitality.  Her husband died sixteen years ago leaving a large family of children on her hands to care for.  Being obliged to attend to the interest of the farm and cares of the family, has shown her more able in the management of finances than hundreds of the stronger sect.  The family has lost a good counselor, an affectionate and kind mother.  [Bainbridge Republican, Dec. 1881]

On Friday night, Jan. 4th, 1907, the death of a most estimable citizen of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], LaVerne Ferris, occurred at his home on Pruyn Hill, aged 41 years.  His was a most pitiful case.  He was a young man, industrious, upright in business with an ambition to succeed, and had the confidence of the people, but slowly the seeds of consumption began within the past year to make an inroad upon his naturally delicate constitution and his decline grew rapid since last fall.  Mr. Ferris was sanguine that he could be benefited by a removal to a warmer climate and with his family he went two months ago to Richmond, Va., to spend the winter.  His disease however soon took an unfavorable turn and his physician there advised the wife to take him home immediately to Bainbridge as it would please him best to die among his friends.  Mr. Ferris wanted to live but became reconciled and talked calmly of his death and advised his family what to do when he was gone.  His end was calmly peaceful.  He is survived by his wife, who was Miss Jesse Harvey, of Bainbridge, and one daughter, Cecil; a sister, Mrs. Fred Meade, of Guilford, and half-sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Harrington, of Richmond, Va., The funeral was held on Monday afternoon, at 2 o'clock, Rev. G.E. VanWoert officiating.  The singers were the Messrs. Bentley and Wilcox and the Misses VanWoert and Cartledge.  The bearers were Messrs. Apply, Burrows, Andrews, Hartman, Partridge and Redfield.  There were many flowers consigned with the coffin to the grave....[Bainbridge Republican,  Jan. 10, 1907]

Little Bertha E. Hancock, aged two years and five months, youngest daughter of George Hancock, of Oneonta [Otsego Co., NY], died at the home of his brother, Edward C. Hancock, at Bainbridge, last Friday evening, after a brief illness arising from acute indigestion.  The mother had died two months previously leaving a family of seven children, and this little one with her winning ways had been solicited by the uncle and aunt to come to their home for an indefinite stay.  She was a bright child and soon won all hearts.  The funeral was held Monday morning from Edward C. Hancock's home on Bixby street, Rev. Carrington and VanWoert officiating.  The interment was in Green Lawn cemetery [Bainbridge, NY] beside the mother so recently deceased.  It was a pathetic sight to see the members of the family, father and children. and other loving relatives grouped so soon again about this burial plot....[Bainbridge Republican, Jan. 10, 1907]

Another veteran in age, Arnold Barnes, died Friday, Jan. 4th, 1907, in Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], of old age at the home of his daughter, Mrs. W.M. Hastings, North Main street, aged 91 years.  Mr. Barnes was born Sept. 27th, 1815, in the state of Rhode Island.  He came when a lad with his parents to reside in Norwich, N.Y. [Chenango Co.], and later in Guilford, N.Y.  His father was a farmer who trained his son to become an expert manager of farm lands whereby he accumulated a handsome property for those early times.  His wife dying in middle age, he came to reside with his daughter, Mrs. Hasting, where he has lived for the past twenty years.  Mr. Barnes was of a quiet retiring disposition and his health being feeble he seldom appeared in public.  At the daughter's home he was the affectionate father and always happy to be useful.  His affiliations were of the Methodist order.  The funeral was held Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the home of C.M. Hastings, Rev. G.E. VanWoert conducting the service.  Burial in Green Lawn cemetery [Bainbridge, NY].  The bearers were H.M. Peckham, Wallace May, D.W. Payne, T.E. Searles, Charles Petley and I.D. Yale.  [Bainbridge Republican, Jan. 10, 1907]

Charles B. Moore died very suddenly at the residence of his son, W.H. Moore, in Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], Sept. 19, 1896, in the 82d year of his age.   Deceased was in his usual good health and after partaking of dinner with the other members of the family, he, as was his custom, sat down to read.  After a time he fell asleep.  about half an hour before he died he awoke, conversed with the family and slept again.  Mrs. Ward Moore, who was at work in the room, heard him making an unusual noise in breathing and called for assistance, but though loving hands did all they could, life was soon extinct.  He was the youngest of six children born to Benjamin Moore and Margaret Bell, only three of whom grew to man and womanhood.  He lived on the farm at Oxford, where he was born, for seventy-five years.  In 1841 he was married to Harriet  N. Dodge.  This union was blessed with one child, Ward H. Moore, with whom he had found a pleasant home since the death of his wife, ten years ago.  He was a great reader and took more than a passing interest in the discussions of the present time, and though he never sought political preferment he was chosen by his townsmen to different offices, all of which he filled with credit and ability.  He was of a very social disposition and a great favorite with young people, even in old age, and was universally respected, as was evidenced by the large attendance at his funeral and the long line of teams which followed his remains to their last resting place in the cemetery at Oxford.  He had been a respected member of the Episcopal church of Oxford for many years, the Rev. E.W. Colloque officiating at his funeral, which took place the 22d inst.

Last Friday morning about 9 o'clock death claimed Harrison H. VanCott, a man whose life had been one of great activity even after he had passed the three score and ten mark.  He was 83 years old and has been in good health up to the past year.  Thursday he appeared quite well and talked much of the past.  About 6 o'clock Friday morning trouble of the heart was noticed and he became unconscious, dying about three hours later.  Harrison H. VanCott was born in Bloomingburg, Orange county, N.Y., in 1813.  About 1835 he moved to Guilford Center [Chenango Co., NY], settling upon a farm there and by his energy and industry acquired wealth and the respect of all.  Fifteen years ago he left the farm and came to Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] and was in business with his son Herman, in the hardware store for a number of years.  Retiring from business he has lived in quiet as one should after so long a battle with the world.  He was a member of the Presbyterian church of Guilford Center.  Deceased had been married twice, his second wife and four children, Mrs. Hiram Evans, Yaleville, Mrs. Wm. Ives, Guilford, Homer VanCott, Norwich, Herman VanCott, Bainbridge, survive him.  The funeral was held at his late residence on Pearl street at 11 a.m., Monday, Rev. Arthur Spaulding officiating.  There was a large attendance of relatives and friends who came to pay their last token of respect.  The floral pieces were unusually elegant.  Geo. A. Ives, Don A. Gilbert, Mrs. C.C. Hovey and Mrs. Wm. Evans composed the choir and rendered some fine music.  The interment was in the cemetery at Guilford Center, which was one of his last requests....[Notation:  Nov. 13, 1896]

Marriages (August 14)

1881 Marriages

 

FERRY - FOSTER:  At the home of the bride on Tuesday evening, May 17th, by Rev. P.Q. Wilson, Harvey B. Ferry to Miss Mattie J. Foster, all of Masonville [Delaware Co., NY].  [Bainbridge Republican, May 20, 1881]

 

KEITH - MILLER:  Sidney Plains [Delaware Co., NY]:  Harley Keith of Masonville, and Miss Laura Miller of this village, were married at East Guilford on Saturday of last week. [Bainbridge Republican, Dec. 1881]

 

NORTON - FERGUSON:  At the home of the bride's Father Chancy Ferguson of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY] Dec. 21st, 1881 by Rev. D.N. Gerove, Britton H. Norton of Coventry and Mina Ferguson of Guilford. [Bainbridge Republican, Dec. 30, 1881]

 

DUTTON - BUNT :  At the home of the bride in East Windsor [Broome Co., NY], on Christmas eve, by the Rev. Geo. E. Gerove, Edwin Q. Dutton of Bainbridge to Miss Laura E. Bunt.  [Bainbridge Republican, Dec. 30, 1881]

 

BOICE - BENNETT:  In Bainbridge, December 24th, by Rev. L.E. Wheeler, Elbridge Boice to Miss Anna Bennett, both of Hambletville [Delaware Co., NY].  [Bainbridge Republican,  Dec. 30, 1881]

 

BOYDEN - HENDICKSON:  At the M.E. parsonage, Coventry  New York [Chenango Co.] Dec. 20th, 1881, by Rev. S. Stephens, William Boyden of Susquehanna, Pa., and Miss Emma J. Hendrickson of Doraville, New York.   [Bainbridge Republican, DEc. 30, 1881]

 

Engagement Announced

 



 Miss Evelyn June Robbins

 

The engagement of Miss Evelyn June Robbins, daughter of Mrs. Carl R. Robbins, 25 Clarke street, to Michael Klinoff, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Klinoff of Waterloo, Ia., was announced at a luncheon given at Fowler's Green room., Wednesday noon.  the occasion also marked the honor guest's birthday.  A large cake centered the table.  Individual colonial bouquets in which were concealed cards bearing the names of the affianced couple were at each place.  Orchid tapers in silver holders added to the decorative scheme.  Miss Robbins is a graduate of the Binghamton Central High school, class 1931, and the Moody Bible Institute of Chicago, class 1933.  Mr. Klinoff is a graduate of Teachers State College of Iowa and also attended the Conservatory of Music at Cincinnati....[LMD notation:  Oct. 1935]

 

Miss Fernia S. Foster of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY] and Maurice W. Johnson of Walton [Delaware Co., NY] were quietly united in marriage Thursday evening, September 30, at 8 o'clock, at the Methodist Episcopal church of Oxford.  Rev. Leon Bouton officiated.  They were attended by Mr. and Mrs. Harold Rosa of Bainbridge.  The bride is a graduate of Mt. Upton high school.  The groom graduated from Walton high school and attended the college of agriculture at Cornell University for four years.  For the past three years he has been tester for the Dairy Herd Improvement Association no. 2 of Chenango county.  After a brief trip to Ithaca and vicinity the couple will reside on a farm between Sidney and Bainbridge.  [LMD notation:  1937]

 

Saturday evening, Jan. 29, 1939, occurred the marriage of Miss Grace Knox of Guilford [Chenango Co., nY], to Russell Evans, also of Guilford.  The ceremony was performed at the "Pillars," with the Rev. J.W. Bump officiating.  Witnesses were Mrs. Gertrude Bump of Guilford and Norman Winsor of Norwich.  Mrs. Evans is one of our popular young ladies, a graduate of Guilford Central School, and is now employed at the Chenango Memorial Hospital as telephone operator and bookkeeper.  Mr. Evans is engaged in the trucking business in Guilford.   

 

Miss Margaret Watts, daughter of Mrs. Ada Watts of 91 Lusk street, Johnson City [Broome Co., NY], was married recently to Clinton Taylor, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Taylor of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY].  The ceremony was performed in the Primitive Methodist church in Johnson City by the Rev. Joseph C. McGuinness, before an altar decorated with chrysanthemums, ferns and candelabra.  Miss Madeline Watts, the bride's sister, was maid of honor and Roland Stewart of Unadilla was best man.  Walter Johnson and James Dougherty were ushers.  The bride was given in marriage by her uncle, Bernard H. Watts of Hornell.  The bride wore white chiffon over white satin with a fingertip veil fastened to a tiara of seed pearls.  The bridesmaid wore blue satin with matching hat.  The bride's mother wore a black crepe gown with black accessories and a corsage of red roses.  The bridegroom's mother wore black with black accessories and a corsage of yellow tea roses.  Layton Becker played the organ and Mrs. James Boatman sang "I Love You Truly" and "Oh Promise Me."  The ceremony was followed by a reception at 17 Roosevelt avenue for 40 guests.  



Miscellaneous, Firemen's Parade in Bainbridge, 1891

Bainbridge Firemen

Enjoy Their Annual Parade and Entertain Their Friends

 

The beautiful town of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], with its wide streets, refreshing shade, pretty dwellings and renowned hospitality, never looked prettier than on Thursday, the occasion of the annual parade of its fire department.  In addition to its natural attractiveness busy hands had been at work tastily decorating the residences and business places with the National colors, and upon every side the red, white and blue mingled their brightness with the tints of the autumnal foliage. 

 

Beautiful arches spanned the streets and words of welcome were displayed on every side.  The apparatus of the home department had been polished to dazzling brightness and was proudly displayed by the "boys" with the enthusiasm of a schoolboy with his first top.  The cool, bracing atmosphere and bright sunshine added much to the pleasure of the occasion and the whole town and large delegations from surrounding towns turned out to do honor to Bainbridge's gallant sons.  Fountain Chemical Company, of Binghamton; Steamer Company, of Middleburgh, Schoharie County, the birthplace of State Treasurer Danforth, and Phelps Hose, of Sidney, were guests of the home department and right royally were they all entertained, and two visiting bands, in addition to the home musical organization added inspiration to the occasion. 

 

After the visiting firemen had been served with dinner, the parade formed in the following order:

Marshal Frank Phinney and assistants

Chief Evans and visiting Chiefs

Oneonta City Band

Middleburg Steamer Company

Scribner Hook and Ladder Company, Middleburg

City Guard Band, Binghamton

Fountain Chemical Co., No. 4, Binghamton

Phelps Hose, Sidney

Bainbridge Band

Danforth Hose, No. 1

Roberts Hose Co., No. 2

Citizens in carriages.

 

The line formed in East Main Street, and the line of march included all the principal streets, and each company was roundly applauded, the Fountains winning special favor by their fine marching and splendid execution of difficult maneuvers.

 

At the conclusion of the parade the firemen were massed around the band stand in the park and listened to an address of welcome by Chief Engineer Dr. R.D.L. Evans, and responded to by Geo. L. Danforth, Esq. of Middleburg.  In the stand were also seated Senator O'Connor, State Treasurer Danforth, who also made an address, and other distinguished gentlemen. 

 

There were no entries for the races.  The firemen partook of supper, served by the ladies, in Prince Hall.

 

[Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Norwich, NY, Oct. 3, 1891]

Marriages (August 13)

The marriage of Miss Josephine Martha Priest, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles M. Priest of Bainbridge, to Mr. George Euclair Whitman of Morris, N.Y [Otsego Co.]. was solemnized this afternoon at 5 o'clock, in the First Baptist church of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], by Rev. J.T. Barber of Walton, N.Y., a former pastor of the church.  Numerous invitations had been issued for the church, and for sometime before the ceremony the church began to fill, and the ushers, Maurice B. Gilbert, Louis D. Lindgren, Sterling F. Higley, and William H. Fletcher, were kept busy seating the guests.  The interior of the church with its lavish decorations, its hanging festoons of bunting in white, yellow and lavender, caught up by hugh bunches of chrysanthemums, its evergreens thickly interwoven with the same flowers, the brilliant lights, and the music, and the procession of youth marching to the altar, contributed one of the prettiest scenes witnessed at a wedding in Bainbridge in a long time. The bridal party was met at the door of the auditorium by the ushers, who preceded it to the altar.  Prof. George R. Greene, principal of the Morris High School, was best man and Miss Arlie Marsh ,a teacher in the Bainbridge High School, was bridesmaid.  The ceremony was performed with affectionate regard by the clergyman, who had known both bride and groom from childhood.  Miss Minnie VanCott was the organist.  The bride was charmingly attired in a gown of white silk, trimmed with white passementerie on chiffon, moire ribbon and rhine stone ornaments, and carried a bouquet of roses.  The bridesmaid wore a handsome dress of light blue silk, trimmed with white lace and moire ribbons, and carried also a bouquet of roses.  A reception at the pleasant home of the parents, Mr. and Mrs. Priest on West Main street followed the marriage services and relatives and intimate friends repaired thither to offer congratulations.  The same beautiful designs in decoration prevailed throughout all the rooms as were so noticeable in the church.  The nook in the front parlor dedicated to the newly wedded was specially  attractive, there being a background of evergreens studded with chrysanthemums, and on either side were tall artimitia plants covered with countless white blossoms.  These plants were contributed by the mother of the groom, Mrs. Whitman.  The supper room partook of the uniform character of adornment and was complete in refined hospitality.  The presents were many and valuable, significant of the high esteem with which both bride and groom are regarded.  The marriage of Mr. and Mrs. Whitman has been one of unusual interest to all classes of people in Bainbridge.  The social standing of the parties, their worth and popularity, won for them expressions of warmest praise and predictions of a happy future.  The bride is a daughter of one of the leading merchants of Bainbridge, and has been a resident of this village from her birth.  She was educated in the High School of Bainbridge, graduated in 1893, and has, for four years, been a member of the faculty, her services as teacher being highly valued by both officers and pupils.  Mrs. Whitman was also an enthusiastic worker for the church.  Mr. Whitman is the son of Mr. Harvey W. Whitman an active business man of Bainbridge, and is a successful and prosperous young man.  He is cashier of the First National Bank of Morris, which position he has held for three years, and is also one of its directors.  Previous to his removal to Morris he was associated with different business firms in Bainbridge, notably the First National Bank, and his connections in each instance were most commendable.  Mr. and Mrs. Whitman will leave this evening upon the 7:47 train for a trip of two weeks, visiting Cleveland, Cincinnati, Detroit and Chicago, before their return.  They will be at home in Morris to receive their friends, after Dec. 1st.....[Notation:  Nov. 3, 1897]

 

Miss Leona Snow, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], became the bride of Rae L. Ellis, of Sidney [Delaware Co., NY], son of Mr. and Mrs. Rae A. Ellis, of Bristol, Pa., New Year's Eve, Dec. 31, at 8 o'clock, at the home of the bride's mother, Mrs. Versa Newman.  The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Milton Dubrick, pastor of the Methodist Church of Sidney.  The couple was attended by Miss Ruth Snow, sister of the bride, and Dewey Ellis, of the Coat Guards, of Philadelphia, brother of the groom.  The bride wore a street-length dress of Navy blue crepe and carried a corsage of white sweet peas.  Her attendant wore a street-length dress of Navy blue crepe with a corsage of pink roses.  A luncheon was served immediately following the ceremony to friends and relatives, after which the couple left for a brief trip.  They will reside with her mother for the present.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Jan. 6, 1944]

 

Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Eldred observed their golden wedding anniversary on Sept. 12, 1956, at their home in Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY].  Their children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren were all present.  Three large yellow and white cakes, punch, ice cream, sandwiches and coffee were served.

Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Eldred

 

 

Obituaries (August 13)

News was received in Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] Thursday, December 24, of the death of William Cooley, a former well known resident of Yaleville [Guilford, Chenango Co., NY], which occurred Tuesday night at his home in Nimmonsburg, a suburb of Binghamton [Broome Co., NY].  Mr. Cooley was eighty-five years old.  He had been a sufferer from heart trouble for the past two years.  His funeral was held Thursday from his home, and burial made in the Kattellville cemetery, near his residence.  Mr. Cooley had been a stirring business man in his day and was prominent as the owner of a large real estate, which include valuable interests in the south.  Before his removal to his present home, some thirty years ago, Mr. Cooley was active in this section as a contractor and among his work was the remodeling of the old M.E. church of Bainbridge.  He and his wife, who was  Miss Mary Ann Yale, daughter of Zebedee Yale of Yaleville, were members of this church and were ever its strong supporters.  Their home was a most hospital one, open to all.  Mr. Cooley was cordial, generous, wholesouled and greatly esteemed by whomever he associated.  He was a member of the Centenary church of Binghamton.  His wife survives him.  There are no children.  [Bainbridge Republican, Jan. 7, 1904]

 

Floyd H. Mayne, aged twenty-six whose home was with his parents, in the town of Burlington [Otsego Co., NY], near Brainard's Corners, was in the woods on the Elba Talbot farm, with Alvin Burdick felling trees recently, when a dead limb from a tree fell and struck him on the head.  Mr. Burdick did not see the accident but found the injured man lying unconscious on the ground after the trees were felled.  He was taken to the farmhouse and two physicians and a nurse did all that was possible, but the base of the skull was fractured, and he died without regaining consciousness--New Berlin Gazette. [Bainbridge Republican, Jan. 7, 1904]

 

In the Utica Saturday Globe of December 19, there appeared an obituary notice with likeness of Egbert M. Babcock of that city, who died December 16, from apoplexy aged seventy-two years.  He was nearly fifty years ago a resident of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] and partner with Daniel S. Bristol in the manufacture of carriages with business location on North Main street, upon the site of the Bernherst Hotel.  Mr. Bristol and Mr. Babcock had been apprentices together in Y.P. Kenyon's shop in Morris.  There was a brother also of the deceased, Loren Babcock, who was engaged in learning the carriage trade.  He is the only survivor of the family, who lived in Morris at that time.  Mr. Babcock was a strictly honest man through his life, genial, pleasant and with a character above reproach.  He is survived by his wife and a daughter, who is principal of a High School in New Rochelle.  Mr. Babcock was one of the acting bearers at the burial of  Mrs. Bristol this summer in Hillington cemetery Morris.  [Bainbridge Republican,  Jan. 7, 1904]

 

Intelligence has been received in Bainbridge of the death of Delos Mowry, a cousin of Mrs. Eli Coon of Union, who died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Adelbert Macumber of Elmira.  He will be remembered by some of the old residents.  His mother, Mrs. Terese Mowry, died last January.

 

Peter Coon was drowned in the river at Unadilla [Otsego Co., NY] Wednesday evening May 4.  He had a boat and was fishing but as no one saw how the accident happened.  It is supposed the boat moved out in the stream when he was on shore and in attempting to recover it, lost his life.  His cries for help brought several to the shore who saw  him struggling in the water just before he sank out of sight.  Coon was a widower aged about seventy-seven years and lived with his daughter, Mrs. Arkel.  Two sons also survive him.  The body was recovered Friday afternoon near the lake where the drowning occurred.  [Bainbridge Republican, May 12, 1904]

Elma A. Stanton, wife of the Rev. Egbert Kilpatrick, Bainbridge, N.Y. [Chenango Co.], was born in Scott, Wayne county, Pa., Aug. 28, 1855, and died at her home in Bainbridge Oct. 4, 1896.  About three weeks prior to her death she gave birth to a boy baby and every symptom was favorable for the speedy recovery of her health and strength.  She was taken ill Friday night, Oct. 2, and the sudden development of Bright's disease rendered her unconscious, and on Sunday morning she died.  The funeral was held at the Bainbridge Methodist Episcopal church and the interment was in the Bainbridge cemetery.  At the funeral very fitting and sympathetic remarks were made by the Revs., A.J. Van Cleft, M.D. Fuller, William M. Hiller and Alexander D. Decker.  Other ministers were present and took part in the services.  Sister Kilpatrick was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry P. Stanton, who for many years were loyal members of the Stanton Hill church on Lake Como charge.  theirs was the preacher's home and the children early learned to respect God's servants and house and worship.  Elma Stanton was converted and joined the Methodist Episcopal Church when sixteen years old, and at once became interested and active in all departments of church work.  She was instrumental in leading her future husband to Christ, and they were married March 28, 1875.  She did not know her future, but when her husband decided to enter the ministry she put her hand in his and, like faithful Ruth, said: "Whither thou goest I will go, and where thou lodgest I will lodge; thy people shall be my people and thy God my God."  Adversity did not discourage her, neither did promotion and prosperity make her proud, but she lived a beautiful Christian life, quiet and unassuming, and was always an inspiration to her husband.  He now declares that she has helped to make him what he is, and now that she is gone he and his boys are proving the sustaining grace of God as able to keep and comfort them, and they are endeavoring as best they can to make their home bright and happy.  Of the six members of the Stanton family, only one remains, Mrs. Clara Kilpatrick, Carbondale, Pa., who is fondly caring for the little motherless child---A.H. Decker. 

Last Monday afternoon, at about 2 p.m., the venerable Hiram Fisk, for more than two generations an active citizen of the town of Unadilla [Otsego Co., NY], breathed his last at his home on Martin Brook st.  The burden of eighty-five years bore heavily upon him , and he halted at evening by the roadside--"weary with the march of life."  The record of this man is one of long and unbroken interest and usefulness.  Born in Otego, March 1st, 1814, and removing to this town 65 years ago, his life covered the most lively incidents of the country's history and the most marked epochs in the development of his township.  He came from hardy stock, his father, familiarly known as "Uncle John," who died in 1878, reaching the advanced age of 89 years.  From early manhood he was trusted with the responsibilities of adjustment of the estates of many of his neighbors, and was sought as a safe counselor in various business and social affairs.  When twenty-three years of age he married Diadamia Lewis, settling at once on a farm in the northern part of the town, and living there until about nine years since when he removed to this village.  His home was pleasant and hospitable, made specially cheerful by the advent of six children:  three sons and three daughters, who now survive him--and by a most gracious and kindly Christian influence.  He first united with the Baptist Church in Guilford when about eighteen years of age, later changed his membership to Sand Hill, and twenty-eight years ago cast in his lot with the Baptist Church of this village.  In all the deliberations of the church, he was prominent, holding the office of deacon many years and filling well other responsible position.  One year ago, Feb. 6, occurred the death of Mrs. Fisk, and from this separation Mr. Fisk never recovered.  There was something very beautiful in his devotion to the bride of his youth, with whom for fifty-five years hand in hand he had walked over the toilsome way, inspired by her in all his work and in the attainment of his sturdy honor and influence.  Mr. Fisk was a man of quiet manners, unobtrusive, charitable, kind--a citizen always respected and in whose religion the people had confidence.  His body was placed at rest in the Rogers Hollow cemetery, Wednesday afternoon, the Rev. J.M. Crandall, of Lestershire, a former pastor, officiating.  His surviving relatives are consoled by the recollection of the father's spotless character and life, and by the faithful ministries to him which these qualities inspired.  [Notation:  d. 1894]

Ray C., youngest child of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Pinney, died of croup Tuesday, Nov. 2d aged 2 years, 9 mo. and 10 days.  Burial at Perch Pond Hill.  Strains of Heavenly music greeted our ears and the glad angels struck their harps of gold and sang holy anthems as the pearly gates swung wide and admitted a shining angel to their band, pure and holy was his entrance into the Saviour's presence, but on earth how sad and drear for one so pure, such buds are only fit to blossom in God's garden.  Sleep sinless child, thou art no more of earth, but as unspotted as the rose clasped in thy baby hand, how closely bound about the hearts of the father and mother was this beautiful child and with what joy did the brothers and sisters look forward to the time when they should have a sweet confiding trust in little Ray, through all thy grief thou hast a friend that sticketh closer than a brother, and who hath said, "Suffer the little children to come unto me for such is the kingdom of Heaven."  [Notation:   d. 1897]

Miscellaneous - Danforth brothers news items

Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], Jan. 16:  Dr. Edward Prince Danforth, son of Dr. and Mrs. Edward Danforth of this village, has completed his period of internship at Bellevue hospital in New York city and has been spending a few days in Bainbridge.  He expects to sail on one of the American Export Line steamers for the Mediterranean on Jan. 20, and will visit Morocco, Algiers and Tunis on the North African coast and from there he will travel through Italy and France to London, where he has arranged to do post-graduate work at the Royal Ophthalmic hospital for diseases of the eye, for the following six months.  [MHD notation:  1937]

 

Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], Apr. 8:  Elliot Danforth, son of Dr. and Mrs. Edward Danforth of this village, has been appointed to the surgical staff of Bellevue Hospital in New York City, by far the largest hospital service in New York.  He won the appointment in a competitive examination with 120 contestants from medical schools throughout the country.  He received his academic education at Colgate University and his medical education at Columbia University.  He graduated from college at the age of 24.  [MHD notation:  1930]

 

 



 

Marriages (August 12)

Afton [Chenango Co., NY], May 17:  On Sunday morning at 8:45 a very pretty wedding took place at the Payne residence when Mrs. Ella Lindsley was married to Butler Payne by the Rev. Clifford E. Webb, pastor of the Presbyterian church.  They were attended by Mr. and Mrs. Wells LeSure of Greene.  A wedding breakfast was served following the ceremony.  There were 30 guests present.  [MHD notation:  1938]

 

Afton [Chenango Co., NY]:  Miss Marie A. Dodge, daughter of Dr. W.L. and Mrs. Dodge, was married to John W. Eckler recently at Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY].  The ceremony was performed by W.D. Lathrop.  The couple was attended by Alice A. Dodge and Benjamin L. Dodge.  A party in honor of the couple was held recently at the home of Mrs. Guy Williams....[MHD notation:  1931]

 

A very pretty home wedding occurred at the residence of the bride's parents Mr. and Mrs. S.J. Yaple, in Afton [Chenango Co., NY], Wednesday afternoon at which time Mr. James B. Cass, of Binghamton, and Miss Lottie Belle Yaple were united in marriage in the presence of about fifty invited friends.  At the appointed hour the bridal party entered the front parlor and stood beneath an arch of evergreens, where the ceremony was performed by the Rev. B.B. Carruth, who officiated on account of the illness of the bride's pastor, Rev. J.W. Lowden.  Mr.  N.J. Johnston acted as best man and Miss Edna Martin as bridesmaid.  Miss Carrie Martin was maid of honor.  The wedding march was played by Miss Daley, of Carbondale.  Following the ceremony Mr. and Mrs. Cass received the congratulations of their friends, when all adjourned to the spacious dining room of the Valley House to partake of a grand wedding feast.  The bride was tastefully dressed in white dimity made up with pearl trimming and real lace.  Her traveling suit was of brown novelty goods, trimming satin and jet with vest of white broadcloth and Brussels net.  The groom was attired in the conventional suit of black.  The happy couple departed amid a shower of rice for a trip through the east and south.  The best wishes of the community go with them.  Mr. and Mrs. Cass have been residents of Afton for many years, and all join with the Enterprise in wishing them a long and happy life.  among the guests present were friends from Binghamton, Oneonta and Carbondale.  A number of beautiful presents were presented, showing the high esteem in which the bride and groom are held by their friends.

 

A very pretty wedding was solemnized Tuesday when Miss Candace L. Hamlin and Charles C. Swart were united in marriage by Rev. B.F. Larrabee.   The ceremony took place at the home of bride's mother at 8 p.m.  Only a few of the friends of the bride and groom were present.  They received a good many very nice and useful presents.  All have only good wishes and hopes of success for the happy couple.

 

Frederick A. Lewis of Harpursville [Broome Co., NY] and Miss Jessie Frances Knott of Windsor [Broome Co., nY] were married at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Edwards at Demascus, Friday evening.  March 9, Rev. M.P. Bowie, rector of Zion Episcopal Church, Windsor, and St. Luke's Church, Harpursville, performed the ceremony.  The bride is a highly esteemed young woman of Windsor.  Mr. Lewis is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Lewis of this place, a popular and enterprising young man.  Mr. and Mrs. Lewis have made their home in Afton [Chenango Co., NY].  [MHD notation:  Mar. 9, 1917]

 

Perhaps it is not generally known that Phebe birds like Oranges, but it is very evident they do not always migrate to southern climes, as one hath flown to the home of Orange Fisher Dec. 7th and seems quite content to settle for life.  Congratulations.  Orange Fisher of this place and Mrs. Phebe Wilson of Greene were united in marriage Dec. 5th.