Miscellaneous, How Union Valley Got its Name

"Union Valley" Named by Combining

Church 'Union' and Natural 'Valley'

 

The tracing of the origin of names of the various communities surrounding Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] is rather fascinating, and today H.H. Lyon brings us the story of how Union Valley received its name. 

 

In 1810 a Methodist organization was formed on what is now known as Searles Hill, at the home of Abner Searles, but it was never incorporated.  Mr. Lyon remembers his father telling of attending church there with his grandfather.  The group never had a building but held services in the Searles home or in the school house. 

 

County records show that in 1834 a meeting was held to re-incorporate a West Bainbridge M.E. Society.  Names signed are Dan Post, Burton Stowell, William Cleveland, Wesley Cleveland, and Edward T. Hyde.  Some of these names are familiar to old time West Bainbridge folks, says Mr. Lyon.  The group did not have a building and school records do not show use of the school building, but one may guess that the school house was sometimes used for meetings.

 

A West Bainbridge Baptist Society organized in 1844.  The names signed are:  Philander Loomis and Reuben Fosbury.  Mr. Lyon recalls that Martin Post was a strong supporter.  The names of Martin Post and Reuben Fosbury are also found in earlier records of the Yaleville Baptist Church.

 

The real gist of this story according to Mr. Lyon comes in 1852, when representatives of three Methodist groups met at the house of Peleg Ferris and incorporated a union organization.  Incorporators were Lyman Bush, John H. Post - President, Samuel Bush, Nelson Ireland, George Blanchard, trustees.  The incorporation was recorded. 

 

Here was a "Union" situated in a natural valley, and as a matter of course the surrounding community was soon known as Union Valley.

Marriages (August 24)

Guilford [Chenango Co., NY]:  A quiet, but very pretty wedding took place last Wednesday noon, when Miss Alice Ensworth and Harry Hubbard were married at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Ives, about a mile and a half from this village.  The ceremony was performed at noon by Rev. A.C. Salls under an arch of evergreens and roses in front of potted plants.  The bride, who is a niece of Mrs. Ives, was attired in a handsome gown of white and wore roses.  The wedding march was played by Mrs. Thomas Hubbard and the bridal party was attended by two small nieces of the groom as flower girls.  Twenty-two guests were present, including the immediate friends of the bride and groom.  A wedding luncheon was served at one o'clock and Mr. and Mrs. Hubbard left at four p.m. for a trip to Oswego.  After their return Mr. and Mrs. Hubbard will reside with Mr. and Mrs. Ives.  [Bainbridge Republican, May 11, 1911]

A pretty wedding occurred here Wednesday, October 11, 1911, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. M.G. Hill, when their daughter, Miss Belle, and Steven Leroy Prime, of Springfield, Mass., were married at 5 p.m., the Rev. L.L. Weller of Bainbridge, officiating.  Thirty relatives and friends were present, those from out of town were Mr. and Mrs. George Stratton of Oxford, Mrs. Keith Brooks of Norwich, Mrs. E.J. Todd and daughter, Clara, of Unadilla, who acted as bridesmaid, with George Stratton of Oxford, as best man.  Mrs. P.A. Hayes presided at the organ, a sister of the bride, Miss Erma, and Miss Margery Gregory acted as ribbon girls, carrying a chain of evergreens in advance of the bride, to a corner of the parlor, which was banked with autumn leaves and evergreens, where she was joined by Mr. Prime and best man, Rev. Weller leading.  The color scheme of red and green formed the decorations of the rooms and luncheon, which was dainty and elaborate, prettily served by the Misses Ruth Merrill and Lillie Reed.  Following the luncheon and congratulations of the company, the newly married couple left in auto for Nineveh Junction.  After a few days spent in Boston and vicinity they will leave for Worcester, their future home.  Mrs. Prime is a native of Afton, favorably and well known by hosts of friends who extends best wishes and congratulations for their future welfare and happiness.  the gifts many and beautiful in evidence of the love and esteem of her many friends.  [Bainbridge Republican, Oct. 19, 1911]

A very pretty wedding of a popular Bainbridge couple took place on New Year's Day in the Syracuse University Chapel, Syracuse, when Miss Marian Ryfun, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Ryfun, of Syracuse [Onondaga Co., NY], and Arlo Klinetob, of Scranton, Pa., were united in marriage.  The Rev. Corey Klinetob, father of the bridegroom, performing the ceremony and was assisted by the Dean of the University Chapel, Dr. William Powers.  The bride, who was given in marriage by her father, was attired in a beautiful gown of white faille with floor length train with matching tiara and carried a bouquet of white roses.  Attending her were three sisters, Miss Anne Ryfun, of Syracuse; and Mrs. June Ryfun, of Syracuse; and Miss Dorothee Ryfun, of Florida, bridesmaids.  The maid of honor wore a gown of pink lace and carried red roses, the bridesmaids were gowned in blue lace and had bouquets of yellow roses.  All three wore Juliet caps.  The bride's mother wore dusty pink with a corsage of green orchids.  Included in the bridal party were Lynn Klinetob, of Bainbridge, best man; the Rev. Hugh Klinetob, of Scranton, Pa., brothers of the bridegroom; and John Ryfun, of Syracuse, ushers; and Master Terry Klinetob, five-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Lynn Klinetob, ring bearer.  Mrs. Klinetob is teacher of English in the local Bainbridge High School and Mr. Klinetob is employed in the Casein laboratory here.  Both Mr. and Mrs. Klinetob are university graduates with A.B. degrees, the former being graduated in 1941 from Drew University and the latter from Syracuse University in the same year.  Upon graduating from the University, Mrs. Klinetob spent a year teaching in a private school before coming to Bainbridge last term.  Following a brief wedding trip through western Pennsylvania, Mr. and Mrs. Klinetob are at home to their friends in a Bixby street apartment.  The congratulations and best wishes of the community are extended to the young people.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Jan. 7, 1943]
 

Wednesday evening at 8 o'clock at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Dairius Murray, Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], occurred the marriage of their son, Donald Murray, and Ardene V. McMullen, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank McMullen, also of Guilford.  The Rev. Charles Dempsey officiated.  The attending couple were Mildred Fowler of Center Village, and Leon Merritt, of Nineveh.  Mr. Murray is employed at the Casein Plant in Bainbridge.  Both are popular young people and friends extend congratulations. [Bainbridge News & Republican, Feb. 18, 1943] 

 

George I. Horton of New York city and Miss Belle Jeanette, also of New York were united in marriage Tuesday, June 2, 1896, and arrived in Bainbridge yesterday afternoon for a week's visit with his parents, Rev. and Mrs. George D. Horton.  George I. Horton has held a responsible position with the Metropolitan life insurance company in New York for the past three years, having lately received a promotion in his work.  Mr. Horton has many friends in this vicinity who will give himself and bride a hearty welcome.  They will reside at 443 W. 23d street, New York and will be "at home" after June 20th. 

A social event of considerable importance, especially to the Methodist Episcopal congregation and to the family of its pastor, Rev. Mr. Queal, took place in this village on Wednesday of this week.  Mr. Queal's two daughters were married on that day in the M.E. church, as the notes of invitation read, Mattie to E. Bradley Meaker, and Alice to George B. Benedict.  The outside surroundings were a beautiful day, a rich profusion of flowers arranged in taste and beauty, a crowded audience, many and valuable presents from friends near and far, with the accompaniments of smiles and tears peculiar to such an occasion.  The ceremony was performed by the father of the brides, assisted by his brother, the Rev. Dr. Queal , of Canandaigua.  The ushers were Arthur D. Queal, of Troy, and S.M. Johnson, of Greene.  A large number of guests were present from abroad.  After the church services a reception was given and collation served at the house of the pastor, after which the newly married couples left on the afternoon train to spend some time among their friends.  Mr. Meaker is a resident of South Bethlehem, Pa., where he is teaching in a preparatory school of the Lehigh University.  Mr. Benedict is a resident of Plymouth, N.Y., a graduate of the class of '81 of the Wesleyan University, of Middletown, Conn.  The best wishes of many friends go with them all in this new departure in the journey of life--Windsor Standard.    [Notation:  1881]

Obituaries (August 24)

Mrs. Betsey King, wife of Judson King, died at her home, Evans St. [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], Tuesday morning at 8:30 of cirrhosis of the liver, aged 73 years.  Mrs. King has been an invalid for a number of years requiring almost constant care.  She was well known in the village having moved here with her husband from North Afton nearly forty years ago.  The funeral was held this afternoon at one o'clock in the Methodist church, the Rev. G.E. Van Woert officiating.  Burial in Greenlawn Cemetery [Bainbridge, NY].  [Bainbridge Republican, Apr. 6, 1911]

 

Amy J. Kelley who has resided with her nephew, E.D. Truman, for the past two years, died Tuesday morning at seven o'clock, aged 74 years.  Mrs. Kelley had been an invalid for over two years requiring constant care.  She is survived by four nephews, Elliott, Nathan and Milo of Bainbridge and Fred of Harpursville, and two nieces, Rena L. Truman of New York city and Mable Truman of this village.  The funeral will be held this afternoon at two o'clock at the house, the Rev. H.T. Hill officiating, following which the body will be taken to Sand Hill near Wellsbridge [Otsego Co. NY], for burial.  [Bainbridge Republican, Apr. 6, 1911]

Mrs. Ella D. Stoughton died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. George H. Barlow, Jr., 51 Front street, Binghamton, Saturday morning, after a severe illness of four weeks.  She is survived by her daughter, Mrs. Barlow, one son, Charles R. Stoughton, of New York city, two brothers, Charles Treadway, of Binghamton, and Leroy Treadway of Los Angeles, Cal.  The funeral services on Monday afternoon were conducted by Rev. Francis Yarnall of Christ church and the interment was at Greene [Chenango Co., NY] by the side of her husband, John C. Stoughton, a veteran of the Civil War, who died about eighteen years ago.  Mrs. Stoughton was well known in Bainbridge, being the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Treadway and lived here during her early life, also after her husband's death returning to care for her aged parents until they passed away within a month of each other in the spring of 1898.  Since then her home has been in Binghamton [Broome Co., NY].  She was possessed of sterling, unselfish qualities, was devoted to her children and grandchildren; by them--and many friends, she will be greatly missed, also by Mrs. R.D.L. Evans of this village to whom for the past twenty years she has been like an older sister.;  [Bainbridge Republican, May 11, 1911]

George W. Evans of Enfield Centre, formerly of this village [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY] met with an accident Thursday morning while at work in a sawmill that he owned and operated, which resulted in his death the same day.  Mr. Evans was assisting the head sawyer with an exceptionally large log and as the carriage was moving toward the saw gave it a shove with his foot.  He slipped and fell on the log directly in front of the saw, and before it could be stopped both of his legs were severed from the body, the right close to the body and the left below the knee.  He was taken immediately to the hospital in Ithaca, but despite medical treatment died at 6 p.m.  During his removal to the hospital and until his death he remained conscious.  His body was brought to his home in Unadilla [Otsego Co., NY] Friday where the funeral was held Sunday afternoon at two o'clock.  It was one of the largest funerals ever held in that village, a large number of Odd Fellows, Masons, and Maccabees, all of which orders he was a member, attending.  The service at the house was in charge of Canton Wilber, I.O.O.F. of Oneonta, while the burial service at the grave was in charge of the Masons.  The funeral procession, which was over a half mile in length, was led by the Unadilla band.  Mr. Evans was the son of Edward and Kate Evans of this village, but was born in Deposit where his mother was staying while his father served in the Civil War.  He lived in Bainbridge until about 32 years of age.  About twenty years ago he was married to Lucy Weeks of West Bainbridge, and for nearly ten years had made his home in Unadilla.  He was 47 years of age and is survived by his wife, two sons, Lewis and Alfred, one daughter, Bena, of Unadilla, his mother, Mrs. Kate Evans, one sister, Mrs. Lewis Anderson, and a brother, Phillip Evans of this village, and a brother, Jay Evans, of Delhi.  [Bainbridge Republican, May 11, 1911]

After a long and desperate struggle to cling to this life, Abe L. Bevier died Sunday morning last at the home of Mrs. Bernetta Butler, where he resided.  Mr. Bevier had been ill for the past several years but had been about most of the time until about three months ago when he became confined to the bed.  Consumption was the ailment and cause of death.  During the last period of his illness he was cared for by a trained nurse who made his remaining days as comfortable as possible.  His wife and friends gave him constant attention and the bitterness of passing life was softened.  He was conscious to the last and only the previous Saturday he expressed the hope of being able to resume his camp life on the banks of the Susquehanna, a pastime which he had indulged in for several seasons.  Mr. Bevier was 54 years old.  He was born in Binghamton in 1857.  In 1879 he married Miss Lillian Russell, who survives him.  He purchased the Park Hotel property in this village, in 1889 and came to Bainbridge to reside.  He conducted the hotel up till about ten years ago when his health failed him.  During Mr. Bevier's active business life in Bainbridge he was a very popular man.  He took deep interest in politics and all affairs of interest to the village and town.  He had been deputy sheriff of the county and for several years, was chief of the Bainbridge Fire Department and was manager of the Bainbridge baseball team at the time Bainbridge was famous as a baseball town.  Mr. Bevier was a very likeable man and made friends and he was always very enthusiastic in helping them.  His failing health in recent years kept him from an active business career, but he never lost interest in Bainbridge and her people.  The funeral was held Tuesday forenoon at 10:30 at the home of Mrs. Butler, and conducted by Rev. L.L. Weller.  Members of the Susquehanna Lodge, F.&A.M., of which Mr. Bevier was a member, attended in a body.  The remains were taken to Binghamton on the 11:30 train for interment in the Port Dickinson cemetery [Broome Co., NY], where the burial services were conducted by the Odd Fellows of which organization he was also a member.  The floral pieces and flowers at the funeral sent by various organizations and friends were many and extremely beautiful  Beside the wife, a half brother, Joshua Williams, survives him.  [Bainbridge Republican, May 25, 1911]

Memorial Day brought gloom and deep sadness to the home circle of one of our highly esteemed village residents, Mr. John Neidlinger, who died in the afternoon of that day, following an illness of several weeks.  Mr. Neidlinger was a native of Germany where he was born in 1834 and came to the United States in 1858.  Early in the 70's he located on a desirable farm on South Hill, in the town of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], remaining there about 35 years.  Mr. and Mrs. Neidlinger located in Sidney five years ago, having purchased the fine property on Maple Ave., formerly owned by Mr. Joseph H. Clark.  Surrounded by family and friends, their home in Sidney was made very pleasant and Mr. Neidlinger took much pride in maintaining his fine property and grounds in excellent condition.  His good faithful wife and family have the deepest sympathy of friends in their sad loss of such a devoted husband and kind father.  Mr. Neidlinger is survived by his widow and five children:  Fred Neidlinger of Bainbridge; Mrs. John Lawall, of Sidney; Charles J. Neidlinger of Sidney; Geo. Neidlinger of Scranton, Pa.; Theodore Neidlinger, of Schenectady, N.Y.  Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon, June 1st, at the home on Maple ave., conducted by Rev. O.T. Fletcher and interment in Prospect Hill cemetery [Sidney, Delaware Co., NY].  Mr. Neidlinger is also survived by two brothers and two sisters, all of whom reside in Germany--Sidney Record   The funeral was very largely attended by friends at home and who came from abroad.  There was an unusually large and beautiful display of flowers.  There were six wreaths, four of which were ordered by brothers and sisters from Germany. The gift of flowers was so great that it required two carriages to take them from the home to the cemetery.  Mr. Neidlinger was very well known in Bainbridge.  He lived for 35 years on a farm in the town of Guilford near this village.  He came to Bainbridge a great deal, transacting most of his business here.  Six years ago he moved to Sidney.  He was a splendid man possessing great thrift and industry and was especially genial and well liked and held the confidence and esteem of the entire community.  [Bainbridge Republican, June 8, 1911]

Miscellaneous, Who's Who in Bainbridge - Anthony Delello 1938

Who's Who in Bainbridge - Anthony Edward Delello

Bainbridge Republican, Mar. 17, 1938

 

Twelve hours a day, seven days a week, just watching the trains go by from his little tower on West Main street, is the daily routine, of Anthony Edward Delello, known to everyone in town as "Tony."  Now in his 39th year of service for the Delaware and Hudson Railroad, Tony started his railroading, Tony started his railroading career in Port Crane, the place of his birth.  He was 12 years old when he became a railroad water boy.

 

In 1914, he came to Bainbridge where he was established first as watchman at the Dry Milk crossing.  Working north, he moved to the Scott Street crossing and then took over the important charge of operating the West Main street gates.  He has been stationed there for the past 20 years.

 

Working from 6 in the morning until 6 at night, Tony has missed only parts of several days at his post.  And, none of these occasions were because of illness.  Known up and down the line as the "strong man of the D.&H.", it has been often recounted that he alone lifted the end of a rail which was so heavy that 12 men had to struggle to lift the other end. 

 

Tony prides himself on his innate ability as a jack of all trades and master of quite a few.  Several boys in the village are the proud possessors of crystal sets which Mr. Delello has assembled.  The set, which he has made for himself, is so powerful, that he claims to get programs broadcast directly from "the old country."  But, the complications of radio are only child's play!  The workings of watches that suddenly refuse to tick, are a real challenge, for Tony is a general repairman par excellence.  So it is no wonder that, if no one else can fix it, housewives say, "take it to Tony."

 

Exciting times, when cars stall in front of fast expresses, and drivers crash through lowered gates, would sufficiently break the monotony of daily living for most people, but not for Mr. Delello.  Snatching time outside of his 12 hours of gate watching, and from his radios and watches, the thrills pictured in Western movies often find him an interested spectator.

 

Leaning from his watch tower, Tony's kindly interest in the world that passes at his feet is best characterized by his greeting of "And, how are you today?"  which he gives to his many friends in the village.

Blog Listing for Week of August 19-25, 2013

Listing of blog postings for week of August 19-August 25, 2013

 

Marriages

Posted August 19, 2013
Eva Brown - Duane Eddy (1909)

J.B. Jusdon - Mamie Pearsall (1909)

Marjorie Peck - Frank E. Davis (1909)
Curtis H. Pratt - Marie Connie Rizzi (1947)

Posted August 20, 2013
Lottie B. Pearsall - Fred Davis (1897)
May Holdredge - Arthur D. Bryant (1897)
Rev. Arthur Spaulding - Lena C. Tinkham (1897)
John F. Shaffer - Dorothy Edwards (1940)
Edna Martha Lockwood - George Charles Hanson (1940)
Nettie B. secord - Marshall Moore (1940)

Posted August 21, 2013
Louise Adelaide Fuller - Charles Lyman Carrier (1895)
Louise Searing (Searles?) - Russell Graham (1917)
Florence Place - Charles Williams (1935)

Posted August 22, 2013
Millard B. Armstrong - Ethel Payne Wilcox (1910)
Bessie E. Stone - Ralph H. Perkins (1910)
Sarah Victor - William D. Winters (1910)
Duncan Herbert Copley - Sarah Mead Banks (1895)
Susan Lucinda Sage - Ralph William Kirby (1897)

Posted August 23, 2013
Albert C. Wilcox - Bertha C. Stead (1907)
Ella D. Harris - Charles E. Healy (1907)

Posted August 24, 2013
Alcie Ensworth - Harry Hubbard (1911)
Marian Ryfun - Arlo Klinetob (1943)
Donald Murray - Ardene V. McMullen (1943)
George I. Horton - Belle Jeanette (1896)
Mattie Queal - E. Bradley Meaker (1881)
Alice Queal - George B. Benedict (1881)

Posted August 25, 2013
William ward - Carrie Palmer (1921)
Clara Josephine Thomas - Howard Alsworth Cornell (1921)
Lutie B. Puffer - William R. Davidson (1921)
Florence L. Sherman - Ralph O. Ireland (1947)



 

Obituaries and Death Notices

Posted August 19, 2013
Andrew P. Merchant (Guilford, 1909)

Charles Brabason (Guilford, 1909)

Ellen Jewell (Norwich, 1909)

Samuel A. Delavan (Guilford, 1909)

Lyman Merithew (Norwich, 1909)
Otis A. Ives (Bainbridge, 1925)
Grace Brigham Waldorf (St. Petersburg, FL, 1925)
Charles D. Thomas (Bainbridge, 1925)

Posted August 20, 2013
Huldah Hakes (Pitcher, 1865)
Alice L. Hakes (2y, Pitcher, 1865)
Ruetta Hakes (6y, Pitcher, 1865)
Dever Hakes (10y, Pitcher, 1865)
Halbert Hakes (3m, Pitcher, 1865)
Ellen Harvey (Pitcher, 1865)
David Harvey (German, 1865)
John Randolph Newton (Plymouth, 1893)
Willard Leroy Johnson (Bainbridge, Corning, KS 1893)
Margaret Parsons Foote Williams (Albany, 1893)
Welcome Johnson (Corning, KS, 1894)
Mary A. Benedict Johnson (Bainbridge, 1932)
Samuel Johnson (Afton, 1935)
Hattie Darling Johnson (Syracuse, 1936)

Posted August 21, 2013
Olive A. Scott Johnson (Bainbridge, Norwich, 1907)
George Kroft (Afton, 1907)
Homer B. Bristol (Bainbridge, 1907)
Joseph H. Pearsall (Watertown, Bainbridge, 1917)

Posted August 22, 2013
Solomon Friedman (New York, 1910)
John Mitchell Roberts (Bainbridge, 1910)
Ralph Hall (Bainbridge, 1910)
Willie Hall (Bainbridge, 1910)
George Wilkins (Bainbridge, Sidney, 1910)
Charles R. Hamilton (Guilford, 1933)
Libby Fosbury Hamilton (Guilford, 1933)
Elizabeth Burgess (Bainbridge, 1933)

Posted August 23, 2013
Edna E. Frisby (Bainbridge, Sidney, 1907)
Mercey E. Hungerford (Coventry, 1907)
Ray Barnett (Coventry, 1907)
John Hoyt (Coventry, 1907)
Harvey Stever (Bainbridge, Sidney, 1907)
Charlotte Brown Thorp (Oxford, 1907)
Addie Hodge (North Afton, 1907)
Calvin Ayers (Afton, 1907)
Mrs. Hakes (Morris, 1907)

Posted August 24, 2013
Betsey King (Bainbridge, 1911)
Amy J. Kelley (Bainbridge, Undilla, 1911)
Ella D. Treadway Stoughton (Greene, Bainbridge, 1911)
George W. Evans (Enfield Centre, Bainbridge, 1911)
Abe L. Bevier (Bainbridge, 1911)
John Neidlinger (Guilford, Sidney, 1911)

Posted August 25, 1013
Marshall Curlhair (Bainbridge, 1021)
R.R. Church (Afton, 1921)
George L. VanDerVeer (Norwich, 1921)
Judson K. Davis (Gilbertsville, Bainbridge, 1921)
Herbert H. Morley (Bainbridge, Little Falls, 1921)
Carolyn Burton (Chatham, 1948)


 

Miscellaneous

Posted August 19, 2013

• Country Store :  North Colesville Boasts Real One, At the Crossroads in Peaceful Valley, Binghamton Press, July 23, 1950.

Posted August 20, 2013



• Triple Tragedy, Bainbridge Mourns, Three Bainbridge Lads Lose Their Lives When Boat Overturns, Sidney Record, Oct. 18, 1924

• Triple Funeral of Drowned Boys, Binghamton Press, Oct. 15, 1924

Posted August 21, 2013

• Most Popular Man in Town - Abe L. Bevier, Bainbridge Republican, Mar. 20, 1895.
• Undefeated Little League Team, August 1961.

Posted August 22, 2013

• Mary L. Hamlin Kniskern re-elected School Commissioner.

Posted August 23, 2013

• Who's Who in Bainbridge - Anthony Edward Delello, Bainbridge Republican, Mar. 17, 1938 August 23, 2013

Posted August 24, 2013

• How "Union Valley" got its name.

Posted August 25, 2013

• News Items from 1921
• Traffic accident at Bouckville results in death of two New Berlin people, Bainbridge Republican, Jan. 20, 1921.
• Woman Proposes Tax on Ten Million Bachelors in United States, Bainbridge Republican, Jan. 27, 1921.
• Dr. Ray Hastings, Bainbridge Republican, Feb. 24, 1921.
• 1921 Commencement, Bainbridge High School, Bainbridge Republican, June 23, 1921.

Marriages (August 23)

A very delightful wedding took place Wednesday, Jan. 30, 1907, in Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], in which Bainbridge people were much interested, inasmuch as the groom, Albert C. Wilcox, is one of the well known and worthy young men of our town.  He was united in marriage with Miss Bertha C. Stead at the home of her uncle, Rial W. Stead, Rev. E.G. VanWoert, pastor of the Bainbridge M.E. Church, performing the ceremony at noon, using the ring service.  The bride was tastefully dressed in blue silk with changing, shimmering hues, and this color scheme predominated throughout the main rooms of the house, lending an artistic and decorative effect to the important event taking place that day.  The  nuptial rite being solemnized, an elaborate dinner was served by Caterer Toby of Bainbridge whose skill as chef was demonstrated very materially by the participating guests.  The wedding was a very enjoyable social event there being only one exception, the father was too ill to be present, but would not consent to a postponement of the marriage.  Had it not been for the father's illness the marriage would have been consummated at the parents home.  Mr. and Mrs. Wilcox will reside in Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] and will be warmly welcomed; the bride has a wide acquaintance here already, having served the past year as organist in the Methodist church.  Besides her social qualities her musical education will give her prominence as she is a graduate of the Utica Conservatory of music.  She is the only daughter of Alonzo I. Stead, a prominent and wealthy farmer of Guilford.  There were many beautiful gifts in silver, glass and linen, besides money considerations from the parents of both parties....[Bainbridge Republican, Jan. 31, 1907]

 

Diphtheria broke out in the home of Mrs. Charles White, of Coventry, six miles from Oxford, Chenango county, last week.  A girl who worked in the family, Ella D. Harris contracted the disease and had nobody to care for her.  Her affianced husband, Charles E. Healy, of Albany, went to visit her, Sunday, and found her very sick and having no care.  He immediately took steps to nurse her himself, first arranging for their marriage.  They were untied Sunday morning by Justice Kelly, the latter standing outside an open window while performing the ceremony.  Mr. Healy then immediately took up; the duties of nurse.  Mrs. Healy is making good recovery.  Her husband is being much admired and commended for his devotion.  [Bainbridge Republican, Feb. 7, 1907]

Obituaries (August 23)

The funeral of Miss Edna Elizabeth Frisby, daughter of Rev. William Frisby, who died one year ago in this village [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY] while serving as pastor of the M.E. church of Bainbridge, was held Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock in the Methodist church at Sidney.  The death of Miss Frisby occurred at East Orange, N.J., where at the close of the conference year last April, her mother removed.  Miss Edna's life closed last Thursday and was an event to her of calm, peaceful content.  In anticipation of it she had made preparation for the funeral and requested her mother to bring her remains to Sidney [Delaware Co.,  NY] among her cherished friends of whom there were many she had made during her father's pastorate in that village, a few years before.  Mrs. Frisby arrived in Sidney Saturday with her daughter's body which was taken direct to Mrs. John Warner's home and on Sunday afternoon conveyed to the Methodist church, of which she was formerly a member, where a large congregation assembled to pay their last tribute of affection to the deceased girl.  The services were in charge of the Rev. Mr. Littell, resident pastor of the church, assisted at the request of Miss Edna, by Rev. E.R.D. Briggs of the Unadilla M.E. church, who  made an address, and by the Rev. W.E. Tanner of St. Peter's church, Bainbridge, who read the committal service.  The interment was made in Prospect Hill cemetery [Sidney, NY] by the side of her father.  The music was sweetly rendered by the choir, one hymn, "My Jesus as Thou Wilt," being selected by Miss Frisby.  Miss Edna was twenty-one years of age.  The immediate cause of her death was sarcoma or cancer of the lungs.  She had been confined to the bed for seven weeks before her death and though aware that each day brought her nearer to the grave she developed a beautiful spirit of resignation to the Divine will.  The deceased was of a naturally frail constitution but had grown to womanhood comparatively strong until in the summer of 1905 a cancerous affection developed in one of her limbs, and her case being submitted to the examination of skilled surgeons in New York, she entered, according to advice, the Seney Hospital in Brooklyn, and submitted to the loss of the limb to save her life.  And Miss Edna bore up under this fearful ordeal with the most unflinching courage, accepting the inevitable with grand fortitude and cheerfulness.  She lived through it passing nearly a year of quiet life when she experienced another shock, a violent attack of appendicitis this last fall requiring another operation to save her life.  Again this brave girl accepted the fiat of fate and was operated upon for the second time.  She recovered somewhat but her system was too enfeebled to withstand the last trial and she gradually declined until death claimed her frail tenement. 

But when the sun in all his state,

Illumed the eastern skies,

She passed through Glory's morning gate,

And walked in Paradise.

Of the direct family of the deceased the mother, Mrs. Frisby, is the only surviving member, who has the sympathy of a large circle of friends.  Many people from surrounding towns were in attendance at the funeral...[Bainbridge Republican, Jan. 24, 1907]

 

The strange phenomenon of limbs aching long after amputation was noted in the case of Miss Edna Frisby, formerly of Bainbridge, whose burial took place in Sidney.  During the past year she frequently complained of her amputated limb paining her, a painful and frequent reminder of her misfortune.  Life lost its real attractions for her, although her cheerfulness never deserted her.  Miss Frisby was led to inquire of others whose limbs had been amputated, whether the buried limbs ever caused them pain and in many instances she learned that others had experiences similar to her own.  [Bainbridge Republican, Jan. 31, 1907]

 

Coventry:  Ray, a 13 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. George Barnett, died Jan. 26 with spinal meningitis.  His funeral was held on Tuesday at 11 o'clock at the house, undertaker E. Willey, of Greene, took charge of the body.  Burial was in Sylvan Lawn cemetery [Greene, Chenango Co., NY]  [Bainbridge Republican, Jan. 31, 1907]

 

Coventry:  John, a little son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hoyt died Jan. 25, with the diphtheria and there are two others in this same family that has the diphtheria.  [Bainbridge Republican, Jan. 31, 1907]

 

Coventry:  Mrs. Mercey E. Hungerford who died Jan. 20, 1907, with bronchial pneumonia at the home of her son, C.D. Hungerford, was 74 years and two months old.  Her funeral was held on Jan. 23, at 1 o'clock at the house with Rev. J. Hansen, of Greene officiating.  She is survived by two sons, C.D. and Dudley Hungerford and one daughter, Mrs. Myron Cohoon of Brisben.  She was laid at rest in Sylvan Lawn cemetery [Greene, Chenango Co., NY].  Undertaken E. Willey, fo Greene, took charge of the body.  [Bainbridge Republican, Jan. 31, 1907]

 

The death of Harvey Stever, brother of C.S. Stever, East side, occurred Wednesday, Jan. 9th, 1907, at the home of his sister, Mrs. R.N. Aylesworth, in the town of Unadilla [Otsego Co., NY].  His disease was acute indigestion and heart failure, and his age was 64 years.  Mr. Stever was born in Columbia Co., N.Y., in 1842.  He moved to Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] with his parents in 1846, and in 1866 was united in marriage with Miss Elizabeth Scott who died nearly ten years ago.  Most of the time since his home has been with his brother, C.S. Stever.  The deceased was well known in this community and had many friends who regret his death.  The funeral was held Saturday at the home of his sister, Mrs. Alesworth, Rev. J.H.  Littell, of Sidney, conducting the services.  Burial was in Prospect Hill cemetery, Sidney [Delaware Co., NY].  Mr. Stever is survived by three brothers, J.N. and C.S. Stever, of Bainbridge, Richard Stever, Cannonsville; three sisters, Mrs. J.M. Leonard, of Bainbridge, Mrs. R.N. Alesworth and Mrs. George Garey, of Unadilla.  [Bainbridge Republican, Jan. 24, 1907]

 

Oxford:  Mrs. Charlotte Brown Thorp passed away Sunday morning of January 20, after a long and painful illness at her home on Mechanic street.  The funeral service was held at the family residence last Tuesday afternoon.  Rev. Theodore Harris, pastor of Congregational church, of which she was a member over forty years, officiated.  The bearers were, Messrs., C.W. Brown, W.A. Carl, F.T. Corbin, W.S. French, W.M. Miller, C.D. Wilcox.  She leaves a husband Dr. J.W. Thorp, and three children to mourn her loss, which are Rev. W.B. Thorp, pastor of South Congregational church, Chicago, Rev. C.N. Thorp, pastor of Congregational church, Chelsea, Mass., and Mrs. Fred Law, of Brooklyn.  [Bainbridge Republican, Jan. 31, 1907]

 

The community at large was painfully shocked upon hearing of the very sudden and unexpected death of Mrs. Addie Hodge which occurred early on Friday morning last, as the ultimate result of diabetes from which she had been a sufferer for several years past.  Mrs. Hodge was able to be about until a short time before her death.  She was in her 39th year and is survived by her husband and one daughter, Julia, and her mother Mrs. M.E. Newton all of whom deeply feel her loss.  Rev. A.C. Dodge pastor of the cong. Church of Coventryville of which deceased was a member officiated at the funeral on Sunday and spoke very feelingly from the words "Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord,"  Mr. Holmes had charge of the funeral at North Afton [Chenango Co., NY] --Wilkins Settlement Cor. [Bainbridge Republican, Feb. 7, 1907]

 

Calvin Ayers, of the East side, near Bettsburg [Afton, Chenango Co., NY], died suddenly of pneumonia, Friday morning.  He had been suffering with one of the hard colds so prevalent here, for two weeks, though not seriously ill.  He was a business caller in Binghamton Monday, and with a premonition of death, arranged his business, money and real estate, that there need be no trouble or anxiety in any way if he should be taken away.  Thursday night he was violently ill, the Dr. was called, who remained with him until morning, leaving about six a.m.  Mr. and Mrs. Phelps, relatives of the family were also there.  It chanced that Mr. Ayers was left alone for about five minutes in the morning and upon their return to the room he was dead.  The funeral was held Monday from his late home, the Rev. E.L. Jeffrey, of Otego, officiating by request of the deceased, who also requested that Asa J. Kark, of Harpursville, attend as funeral director.   Relatives were in attendance from Norwich, Sidney and Harpursville.  He is survived by his wife and one son, Ray Ayers, a teacher in the Nineveh school.  [Bainbridge Republican, Feb. 7, 1907]

 

Mrs. Hakes, who has been ill for the past two years, a great sufferer from rheumatism and most of the time under the care of a trained nurse, died Saturday, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Jas. A. Falls.  The funeral, a private one, was held from her late home  10 a.m. Tuesday, the Rev. W.E. Tanner officiating.  The friends leaving on No. 7 with the remains for interment at Morris [Otsego Co., NY] her former home.  [Bainbridge Republican, Feb. 7, 1907]

 

 

 



Miscellaneous, Mary Hamlin Kniskern elected School Commissioner

Mrs. Mary L. Kniskern

Re-Elected School Commissioner of the Eastern District

(about 1896)

Mrs. Mary L. Kniskern, of Deposit [Delaware Co., NY], who was re-elected school commissioner of the eastern district on the Republican ticket last week Tuesday, is a woman of much ability and a more competent person to fill the office of school commissioner in that district would be hard to find. She is thoroughly in love with her duties and has done what she could to promote sound education, to encourage teachers to do more serious thinking and earnest work, looking to the end that they may inspire their pupils with a desire to become useful, noble-minded citizens.  Her characteristics, in fact, are untiring zeal and energy.  Mrs. Kniskern is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. H. Hamlin, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY].  She was born in North Sanford where the early years of her life were spent on a farm.  Her education was acquired in the district schools of the town of Sanford and the Afton Academy.  For several years prior to her marriage, she taught very successfully in the district schools of this county and by this acquired a personal knowledge of the schools which are now under her supervision.  For a year after her marriage she continued to teach and then retired to home life, owing to her husband's failing health for three years previous to his death, which occurred October 17, 1894.  She had assumed many of his business cares but had entertained no thought of public life.  At this time Mr. Kniskern was serving the county as school commissioner in connection with his other affairs, and being thus associated with him she had learned much of the nature of the work.  One month after Mr. Kniskern's death Judge Taylor L. Arms appointed her school commissioner and in November, 1895, she was elected to serve out the remaining year of her husband's unexpired term.  She has filled the office in a manner creditable to herself and to the satisfaction of all.  Mrs. Kniskern is a devoted Christian, a member of the Presbyterian Church, and is highly respected and greatly beloved by all who know her.

 

Mary L. (Hamlin) Kniskern



Marriages (August 22)

In the presence of 75 invited guests, Millard B. Armstrong and Ethel Payne Wilcox were united in marriage Wednesday June 29, at one o'clock, at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. John H. Wilcox, at Ebisons Corners, Milford, Rev. F.R.D. Briggs officiating.  Promptly at the appointed hour, the bridal party entered the parlor, which was beautifully decorated in green and white, to the strains of the wedding march, rendered by Miss Mildred Smith, and took their positions beneath a wedding bell of white roses.  The impressive service of the Episcopal church was used.  Olin Parsons of Susquehanna, acted as best man, and Miss Mary Robinson of Center Moriches, L.I., attended the bride.  The bride was gowned in white chiffon satin, en train, and carried a bouquet of white roses.  After congratulations by the assembled guests, a dainty and appetizing repast was served, Miss Davis of Cooperstown, being the efficient caterer.  Afterwards the happy pair left for Utica by automobile, and from that city they go to Dart's Camp, at Big Moose Lake, in the Adirondacks for a two week's sojourn.  Returning they will be at home with the groom's parents, Mr. and Mrs. C.J Armstrong.  The bride is a young lady of many accomplishments, a graduate of the Oneonta Normal school, class of '09, and for the past year has been one of the efficient teachers in the Milford High school.  The groom is one of Milford's successful young business men, the junior member of the firm of C.J. Armstrong & Sons, who are extensively engaged in the milling and lumbering business.  The presents were many, including two checks of $100 each....Oneonta Star The bride is granddaughter of William W. Payne of Bainbridge  [Bainbridge Republican, July 7, 1910]

Miss Bessie E. Stone of Port Dickinson [Broome Co., NY], daughter of Sidney Stone of Binghamton, and Ralph H. Perkins, son of Mr. and Mrs. F.L. Perkins of Port Dickinson, were married Thursday evening at eight o'clock, at the home of the bride's uncle, L.B. Nash of Chenango street, Rev. F.B. Johnson, pastor of the Port Dickinson Baptist church, performed the ceremony which was witnessed by about sixty relatives and friends.  The bride was given in marriage by her father.  Little Miss Louise Johnson acted as ring bearer and Misses Clearwater, Kilts, Johnson and Page as ushers and ribbon bearers.  The young women are members of Miss Stone's class in the Port Dickinson Sunday school.  The bride's gown was white mull over white taffeta silk with band made trimmings and she carried a bouquet of roses.  The house decorations were similax, roses, sweet peas and chrysanthemums.  A wedding supper was served, after which Mr. and Mrs. Perkins left for Lake George on an extended wedding trip.  They will reside on Chenango street, Port Dickinson--Binghamton Republican  [Bainbridge Republican, Aug. 25, 1910]

At 3 o'clock Thursday, Miss Sarah Victor, attired in a handsome dark blue satin dress, with becoming black hat, accompanied by Mr. William D. Winters, a printer, both of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], and led by Rev. H.G. Chisholm, pastor of the Delhi First Presbyterian church, who performed the ceremony, took their places on the grand stand and were united in marriage.  Treasurer O.S. Flint acted as best man and presented the bride with $50 when the knot was tied.  The audience, applauded when the happy couple were introduced and the band played a suitable selection.  The bride is well known in Delhi, having many friends here, and the groom has every appearance and reputation of being a worthy young man.  They will soon go to New Jersey to reside, he having recently accepted a position there at the termination of his engagement in Bainbridge--Delaware Republican  [Bainbridge Republican,  Sept. 8, 1910]

COPLEY-BANKS:  At the residence of the bride's parents, September 25, 1895, by Rev. F.E. Bently, D.H. Copley and Miss Sarah M. Banks, all of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY].  Once more has the fair god Cupid entered the ranks of our maidens in Bainbridge and transferred one of their choicest representatives to the bonds of wedlock.  The occasion was signalized by a felicitous gathering of relatives and friends to the number of forty at the home of Mr. John Banks, the father of the bride, where at 5 o'clock, Wednesday evening, September twenty-fifth, at the close of a lovely day, his daughter, Sarah Mead Banks, was given in marriage to Duncan Herbert Copley, formerly of Davenport, New York, but now a resident of Bainbridge, and president of the Gilbert Manufacturing Company.  The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Walter E. Bentley, Rector of St. Peter's church, in an impressive and realistic manner.  The ushers were Frank B. Gilbert, Esq., of Albany, and Mr. Leroy Topping of Washington.  The bride wore a handsome traveling suit of worsted and silk in changing colors of green and brown, and carried a bouquet of pink roses.  The house, which was the Banks homestead for several generations, and endeared by the associations of the early history of Bainbridge, had its interior transformed into a woodland garden of mantels in the rooms being heavily banked with ferns and autumn leaves and the ceilings crossed with garlands of princess pine, tied with white ribbons.  After the hymeneal words were said, there followed a wedding supper and an hour of enjoyment and congratulations.  Mr. and Mrs. Copley left for a ten days' sojourn among the Catskill mountains; they will return to reside in Bainbridge boarding for the winter.  There were many presents given, valuable in worth and as tokens of esteem.  The wedding of Mr. and Mrs. Copley was a delightfully informal affair and specially noted for its sweet simplicity and absence of all ostentation.  It will long be referred to as a pleasant event, where joy abounded, and which was a happy revival of olden time customs.  Many wishes for happiness go forth to our friends upon their bridal journey, and for all the years to come. 

A very pleasant event and one of much interest to their many friends occurred Wednesday afternoon, Sept. 1, 1897, at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Jay Sage of South New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], in the marriage of their daughter, Susan Lucinda to Mr. Ralph William Kirby of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY].  The home was made beautiful with ferns and everywhere in profusion sweet peas gave beauty and fragrance; at an early hour a prelude from Lohengrin was played, and all things conspired to make the occasion a most happy one, nor was the proverbial sunshine wanting to omen a gladsome future.  Promptly at 3:00 o'clock the grand wedding march from Lohengrin rendered by Miss Ida M. Haynes, of Norwich, ushered in the bridal party.  Music continued throughout the entire service which was most impressively performed by Rev. J.B. Gamong.  The bride was attired in white organdie over white satin and carried a bouquet of bridal roses and lilies of the valley.  The maid of honor was Miss Frances Louise Robbins of Oneonta, with Miss Susan McFarland of Salem was bridesmaid, while Mr. John R. Kirby of New York, brother of the groom acted as best man. the ushers were Frank D. Robinson of Oneonta, and Clarence H. Kirby, of Bainbridge.  After congratulations were extended elaborate refreshments were served by the caterer from Oneonta.  The bride is one of New Berlin's most highly accomplished young ladies, and is beloved by all for her personal charms as well as her noble womanhood.  She is a graduate of the Oneonta Normal school where she won high honors as a student, also a teacher of some repute, having served during the past year as instructress of Elocution and Delsarte in the Washington College for young ladies.  Mr. Kirby is cashier of the First National Bank in this village, a young man of promising ability, of sterling quality, and standing high public esteem.  The choicest wishes of a wide circle of friends go with the bride and her chosen companion and may they realize a future rich in all good things.
 

Obituaries (August 22)

The man who was killed at the Trestle [Guilford, Chenango Co. NY] Saturday evening has been identified as Solomon Friedman of New York.  His brother Oscar Friedman, and his son Max Friedman of that city came Tuesday and took the body back with them on the 11:09 train.  The only means of identification was a receipt from a Jewish society in New York.  This was translated by Norwich Hebrews and a telegram to that society acquainted his friends with the news of his death Mr. Friedman left New York a week ago for a vacation, expecting to visit his brother in Monticello and a son in Chicago.  How he came to be in this section is a mystery.  He was a builder or contractor, about 46 years of age and resided in New York for the past 15 years and had many friends there.  The brother and son were accompanied home by Charles Sherman and Benjamin Levi of Norwich.  Friedman was crossing the trestle and was struck by a pusher engine that threw him to the ground causing his death.  It is claimed that the engineer did not see the man.  [Bainbridge Republican, June 30, 1910]

 

John Mitchell Roberts one of the most prominent and respected citizens of this village, died Sunday shortly after noon from apoplexy.  He retired Saturday night at 10 o'clock in his usual good health and spirits.  At eleven he awoke with vomiting and a short time afterward became helpless.  About one o'clock he became unconscious and remained so until the end.  Sunday morning when the people of the place learned of his critical condition for the first time, and later his death, there was a feeling of profound sorrow and a manifestation of great sympathy.  He was about all day Saturday attending to his accustomed duties in the same active manner and was seen and greeted by many people. Consequently the suddenness of his death came as a great surprise.  Mr. Roberts was 68 years of age and for the past 45 years had been a resident of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY].  He was born and reared on a farm in Sanford, Broome county.  Receiving his education at a seminary at Brantford, Ontario, Canada, he went south to Washington and in Virginia for a short period.  Returning north he engaged in the hardware business at Deposit.  Selling this business in 1865 he came to Bainbridge and purchased the general merchandise business of Bixby & Gilbert.  The firm comprised Joel J. Bixby and Don A. Gilbert, both long ago deceased.  After a year in this business Mr. Roberts sold to Butts & Wetmore and in 1867 he went with the civil engineers surveying for the completion of the Albany and Susquehanna railroad from Bainbridge to Binghamton.  In 1869 he was made station agent at Bainbridge for this road and acted in that capacity for the Albany and Susquehanna and Delaware and Hudson companies until 1906 when in recognition of his long service he was retired with a pension being the second agent of the company to be thus rewarded.  On April 25, 1865, Mr. Roberts married Miss Mary A. Woodworth of Center Village, Broome county.  About thirty years ago he built the handsome home on West Main street where he resided till the time of his death and where his wife who survives him now lives.  Since Mr. Roberts located in Bainbridge his entire life has been an active business career.  Aside from the duties as station agent, for many years he maintained the coal business here, selling out to Irving Payne.  He also was in the grocery business in the store now occupied by E.C. Hancock.  About thirty years ago he installed the first water system for this village.  At first it was an individual enterprise and later it became a company, which, about ten years ago, was absorbed by the village system.  The Roberts Hose Company was organized and named in his honor.  He was one of the originators of the Roberts Hose Co.'s building which is one of the business places of this village.  Other enterprises in which Mr. Roberts was interested in Bainbridge during their time, a number of years ago, were the Bainbridge Shoe Company, Emery Wheel Factory, Gilbert Manufacturing Company, and Swedish Cream Separator Company.  He subscribed largely to get these concerns started, and lost with others when they proved unsuccessful.  Mr. Roberts was continuously endeavoring to do something to help along the village and town.  He was very public spirited lending his influence and money to that end.  For several years recently he served as Village President and at various times has acted as Trustee of the village.  He has been actively identified with all its interests and improvements.  He was especially a genial and friendly man, having a wide acquaintance and was well known along the D.&H.  He was interested in the Presbyterian church of this village, having been a former trustee for many years and a former member of the choir.  He has made the interests of his home village and its institutions a part of his life's work.  He was fond of his family and home, possessing particular pride in keeping it is excellent condition.  The same pride exhibited about his home he instilled throughout the village in public matters.  The deceased was the son of John Worden Roberts of Sanford, who died last spring at the advanced aged of 97 years.  Surviving the deceased are, a wife and two children, J. Erie Roberts, now employed in the offices of the General Supt. of Transportation of the D.&H. Company at Albany, and Mrs. W.W. Hovey of Cooperstown.  His oldest daughter, Georgianna, the wife of G.T. Campbell, Esq., of New York city, died ten years ago on a visit to Buffalo.  The funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the residence on West Main street.  A large number of friends and people from this vicinity attended.  The Bainbridge Fire Department in full uniform was present.  A delegation of railroad employees from various stations along the D.&H. was in attendance, Rev. Arthur Spaulding of Salem, N.Y., a former pastor of the Presbyterian church here, officiated.  A great quantity of flowers, coming from various directions, surrounded the casket.  Floral remembrances were in wreaths, horseshoes, pillows and other designs and cut flowers.  There were most beautiful wreaths of galyx leaves and galyx leaves and roses.  among the floral pieces was a harp by the Roberts Hose Company and a pillow from the International Cheese Company of Cooperstown.  The interment was in the family plot in Green Lawn Cemetery [Bainbridge, NY].  ....[Bainbridge Republican, July 7, 1910]

The home of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hall of this village [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY] has been doubly saddened within the past week in the death of their two children.  Ralph, age 3 years died last Thursday from cholera infantum and the funeral was held Saturday.  Early Tuesday morning Willie, age 2, died from the same cause and the funeral was held Wednesday.  The grief stricken parents receive the sympathy of the entire community.  The children were bright spots in a happy home and became greatly attached to all who knew them.  [Bainbridge Republican, Aug. 18, 1910]

George Wilkins, formerly a resident of this village [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], died at his home in Sidney on Tuesday evening at ten o'clock after a two weeks' sickness with stomach trouble.  Mr. Wilkins is survived by his wife, a mother, Mrs. Lydia Wilkins, and one sister, Mrs. R.L. Banner of this village, and one brother, Bert Wilkins, of Ault, Col.  The funeral will be held Saturday at the home in Sidney [Delaware Co., NY], following which his body will be brought to this village for burial in Greenlawn cemetery [Bainbridge, NY].  [Bainbridge Republican, Aug. 25, 1910]

Charles R. Hamilton, of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], passed away late Saturday night, Jan. 7, at his home here.  Death came to him in the old homestead where he was born Sept. 14, 1867.  Surviving are an only brother, Walter C. Hamilton, the two residing on the farm together.  Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at 1 o'clock from the Colwell Funeral Chapel, in Bainbridge.  Burial in Sunset Hill cemetery, Guilford.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Jan. 19, 1933]

Again death entered the Hamilton homestead, Friday night.  Libby Fosbury Hamilton, wife of Walter Hamilton, passed away, after several days' illness of pneumonia.  Mrs. Hamilton was the daughter of Frank and Emma Cole, and was born in Union Valley 55 years ago.  Surviving is a sister, Mrs. Ransome Herrick, of Bainbridge, and her husband.  Our most sincere sympathy is extended to Mr. Hamilton in this double bereavement, the brother's death followed so closely by his wife's.  Funeral services were held Tuesday, Jan. 17, from Colwell Undertaking Parlors, in Bainbridge.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Jan. 19, 1933]

The death of Miss Elizabeth Burgess on January 2nd, in Asheville, N.C., brought to a close the long career of one of the best known residents of this section.  She was born in Bainbridge on October 27, 1849, where much of her early life was spent, though she later moved to Unadilla.  It was while living there that the tragedy of her life occurred.  Her engagement to Richard E. Sherwood, then of Marshalltown, Ia., was terminated by the untimely death of Mr. Sherwood through drowning in the Iowa River in 1882, just before the marriage was to take place.  Failing eyesight, as well as the infirmities of old age, would have made her last years a bit dreary were it not for the radio, which was a constant source of comfort to her.  The last four years have been spent in the home of a sister of Mr. Sherwood, in Asheville, from which place she was brought Sunday by Miss Sherwood to the funeral parlors of E.J. Taber, in Afton, to await burial services in Bainbridge on Monday.  While soft strains of music came from the organ in beautiful St. Peter's Church, which she loved so well,, devoted friends who had come from nearby towns looked on the calm face of their one-time friend.  The burial service, always sympathetic, took on an added tenderness when the Rev. Bradford H. Tite seemed to be addressing every work to the one who could hear only in spirit.  then through the fast falling snow, friends stood to see her laid to rest, the last of her family, in the lovely churchyard of St. Peter's.  [Bainbridge News & Bainbridge Republican, Jan. 19, 1933]

Miscellaneous, Undefeated Little League Team 1961

Bainbridge Red Little League Team - Undefeated Season

August 1961

 

Bainbridge Red Little League Team went undefeated this year [1961].  Front Row (L to R)--Bucky Caracciolo, mgr.; Ronald Sherman, Russell Straka, Sabine Meacham, Richard Curtis, Danny Gardner, Sam Fletcher, Brian Dartt, Mike Fletcher, Hank Gardner, asst. mgr.  Back Row--Jim Noyes, asst. mgr.; Cliff Sherman, asst. mgr.; Larry Gardner, Ronald Miller, Chris Smith, Tommy Wright, Mike Smith, Dick Gardner, Mike Caracciolo, Jim Moore, Adrian Donahe, mgr.  Paul LaShure was missing when the picture was taken.

 

 

 



Marriages (August 21)

Society for some time has been awaiting, with fond anticipation, the happy event which was consummated on Wednesday evening, March 13, 1895, in the marriage of Miss Louise Adelaide Fuller, eldest daughter of Hon. Charles A. Fuller, to Mr. Charles Lyman Carrier, only son of Col. Rush W.Carrier.  The wedding was celebrated at the residence of the bride's father, East State street, this village [Sherburne, Chenango Co., NY], at 7:30 in the presence of some fifty guests, all relatives of the bride and groom, and the impressive ceremony of the Episcopal Church was conducted by the Rev. W.A. Trow, pastor of the Congregational Church, of which the bride is a member.  The bride wore a gown of cream white train trimmed with point duchess lace and pearl trimmings, tulle veil fastened with orange blossoms and carried a bouquet of bridal roses.  After the ceremony was performed the young people received the hearty congratulations of all present after which a sumptuous repast was served by Mrs. Charles H. Reynolds, of the Spring House, which was all that the most fastidious could wish for.  the house presented a handsome appearance, the floral decorations being profuse and elaborate.  The gifts were numerous, costly and elegant, testifying abundantly to the high esteem in which the newly married were held.  Mr. and Mrs. Carrier took their departure on the 9:55 P.M. train for a tour through some of the leading cities in the country, including New York, Baltimore and Washington, after which they will return to Sherburne, the place of their birth, and make it their future home.  Mrs. Carrie is an accomplished young lady, a graduate of Vassar College, and a lady of rare intelligence; the groom is a young man of much business ability, and a graduate of Fort Plain Liberal Institute--Sherburne News.  Col Rush W. Carrier, the father of the groom, was some years ago, a well known resident of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY].  [Bainbridge Republican, Mar. 20, 1896]

At an informal tea given yesterday afternoon by Frank Bennett Hawes at his home 504 West 111 street, New York City, announcement was made of the engagement of his niece Miss Louise Searing [Searles??] of Bainbridge, N.Y., to Russell Graham of this city.  Miss Searing is a graduate of Elmira college 1913.  Mr. Graham is a graduate of Cornell University, class of 1912 and is employed in the engineering department of the America Bridge Company--Elmira Telegram Miss Searing is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George E. Searing of this village [Bainbridge, NY]  [Bainbridge Republican,  Feb. 15, 1917]

On Monday, Oct. 7, at 10:30 a.m., occurred the marriage of Miss Florence Place, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. O.C. Place, of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], to Charles Williams, of Chicago, Ill.  The ceremony occurred at the M.E. Parsonage, the Rev. Leon Bouton officiating.  The bride was attended by her sister, Miss Hazel Place,and the groom by his brother, also from Chicago.  Attired in brown silk, with accessories to match, and carrying a bridal bouquet of yellow chrysanthemums, the bride looked very charming.  Immediately following the ceremony they left for Chicago, where Mr. Williams has an excellent position.  He is a nephew of Mr. Willis Edick, and met his bride while visiting at the lake last summer.  Accompanying him east were his brother and their friend, Mr. Steinback.  Mrs. Williams attended Guilford Central School and was very popular.  Heartiest congratulations are extended to them.  [Bainbridge News & Republican,  Oct. 10, 1935]

Obituaries (August 21)

News has been received in Bainbridge of the death of Mrs. Olive A. Johnson, widow of a former Baptist clergyman of Norwich, Rev. Charles H. Johnson.  Mrs. Johnson died on Wednesday of last week at a relative's home in Brooklyn.  Her body was brought to Norwich and burial was made in Mt. Hope cemetery last Friday.  Mrs. Johnson was about 72 years of age.  She was the daughter of Jeremiah Scott, deceased, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], who sixty years ago lived in the house now occupied by Marvin Strong, on North Main street.  Miss Olive Scott is remembered as one of the engaging young ladies of Bainbridge.  [Bainbridge Republican, Jan. 17, 1907]

 

Coroner George D. Johnson, of Oxford, has been advised that the Bender Laboratory of Albany declines to examine the stomach of George Kroft, of Afton [Chenango Co., NY], who died December 21, very suddenly.  The coroner is asked to guarantee the bill, as there is no authorization by law for examination on the order of the coroner.  Kroft was engaged in the Borden milk plant at Afton, and was a strong, healthy man.  He drank some, and on the evening of December 20, was drinking in one of the hotels of the village.  He was seized with great pain in the stomach and was taken home with difficulty.  All night long he was in great agony and died the next morning.  A post mortem was held and all the organs of the body were found in a healthy condition but congested.  The symptoms of death indicted the presence of wood alcohol, and the coroner forwarded the body to Albany for examination.  He is now awaiting the action of District Attorney Brown.  What action the district attorney will take has not been learned.  As Afton in a no license town and all the hotels are alleged to be selling openly, interest in the case has been aroused.  [Bainbridge Republican, Jan. 17, 1907]

 

On Sunday, Jan. 13, 1907, Homer B. Bristol, died at the home of his brother, Daniel S. Bristol, on Academy street, Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], aged nearly 85 years.  Mr. Bristol had been in feeble health for some years but was able to be about among his friends until a few days ago when a severe attack of grip so prostrated him as to result in death.  Mr. Bristol had been a resident of Bainbridge for about sixty years.  He came with his uncle, Oliver Somers, from above Morris at about that date.  The uncle had sold his farm which was one of traditional interest in the section of Morris, it having belonged, until the members became extinct, to a Bowne family, who were descendants from the English nobility.  Mr. Somers located upon a farm below Bainbridge village and as Mr. Bristol never married he continued to reside with his uncle and was associated with him in farming until his decease thirty years ago.  Latterly Mr. Bristol's home has been with his brother, Daniel.  Mr. Bristol was a respected citizen of this town and one of whom it could be said had no enemies.  He was universally polite and courteous to all, his genial social ways attracting and making friends.  He was never more pleased than  when making others happy.  In his young manhood and in middle age he was the life of society and his influence was lasting because of its pure type.  Mr. Bristol's life was without a stain.  He had always been a strict attendant at the Episcopal church until failing health intervened, promoting its welfare in material ways and honoring all its ordinances.  The funeral was held at the brother's home Tuesday afternoon, at 2 o'clock, Rev. Wilson E. Tanner, assisted by Rev. W.A. Carrington, officiating.  Selections of music were sung by Mrs. Rolder, Mrs. Graves, Dr. R.D.L. Evans, and Hugh Collins.  The burial was in St. Peter's church yard. The bearers were Eli Springstein, Clark Northrup, Harvey Whitman, George Taylor, J.M. Barlow and J.B. Williams.  Very beautiful floral offerings were borne on the casket to the grave.  The deceased is survived by one brother, Daniel S. Bristol, of Bainbridge, and one sister, Mary J. Hollenbeck, of Belvidere, Ill.

In Loving Remembrance

The birth place of the late Homer B. Bristol, was Hamilton, Madison Co., N.Y.  When a young lad he was a student of Zion Church Parochial School, Morris, Otsego Co.  When arrived at the age required for military honors, he was appointed Lieutenant of the State Militia and when attired in his full uniform, with cocked hat, white plume, sash and sword, which, owing to the shortness of his stature, easily touched the ground, caused some dry jokes from his uncle Mr. Somers, an exceedingly dignified gentleman; but little Homer, pretty as a picture, laughed as he ever did, not at all disturbed.  The Peck family of Hamilton, of which his maternal ancestor was the youngest daughter, and the beauty of a large family, whom uncle Homer greatly resembled in many ways, were of winning personality, and lovable temperament; they were a race socially charming, religiously and morally exemplary.  Uncle Homer, as he was familiarly called by old and young, was a true scion of the family, and endeared himself to all, with his cheerful, cheery ways, keeping his youth up to within a few years of his demise.  At the last, he was a great sufferer, and the household of which he was a beloved member, mourn his absence deeply, and sorrowfully regret that his favorite niche in the cozy room by the fireside, on earth, will be graced by his presence, alas! nevermore.

 

Out from a little niche,

Then, a vacant place,

And sadly missed

Is a sunny face.

 

Out from a little niche,

Homeward bound,

The rapids passed,

The haven found.

 

Out from a little niche,

Anchored above,

Securely encircled

By Omnipotent love.

[Bainbridge Republican, Jan. 17, 1907]

 

The funeral of Joseph H. Pearsall, a well known Civil War veteran, who died suddenly at 6:30 Saturday evening at his home, 140 California avenue [Watertown, Jefferson Co., NY], aged 75 years and ten months will be held form his late home at 2:30 Tuesday afternoon.  Rev. Romeo Gould, curate of Trinity Episcopal church, will officiate.  Mr. Pearsall's death resulted from heart trouble.  He was found unconscious about 4 Thursday afternoon, Jan. 25, in North Indiana avenue by Albert W. Schryver, a mail carrier, lying upon the sidewalk.  The home in California avenue is not far from the place where Mr. Pearsall was found, and Mr. Schryver with some assistance carried the unconscious man to the residence.  A physician was summoned.  It was announced that he had suffered an attack of heart disease.  He rapidly regained his strength and was able to leave his bed Saturday afternoon.  He sat up for some time and about 6:30 decided to go to bed.  He was alone in the room at the time and relatives, upon returning, found him unconscious on the floor.  His death occurred almost instantly.  He never regained consciousness following the second attack.  Other than being annoyed by a severe cold and a slight attack of grip this winter Mr. Pearsall had been in his usual good health.  He was unusually active for a man of his years, spent considerable time in walking, and exhibited the general activity of a person of robust constitution.  Mr. Pearsall was probably one of the best known of Watertown's Civil war veterans.  He was born March 11, 1841 at Bainbridge, Chenaango county, son of the late Robert and Flavia Pearsall.  He had resided in this city for the past 30 years.  He attended the common schools in Bainbridge, and when a young man entered Oxford Academy at Oxford, preparing himself for entrance to Yale university.  He graduated from Oxford, and it was his father's desire that he enter college. At the outbreak of the Civil war, Mr. Pearsall who was not yet of age, was living with his parents at Bainbridge and his father would not consent to his enlistment.  In the spring of 1862, the young man, who had wished to join the Federal army, attained his majority, just after the defeat of McClellan in Peninsula, and he at once enlisted in the 114th New York Volunteers, recruited in Chenango county, and started with his regiment for New Orleans.  On the way he was taken sick and was left at Fortress Monroe, and that was the last he ever saw of his regiment, for on his discharge from the hospital he was transferred to the engineering corps with headquarters at Cumberland, West Va.  It had been learned that he studied civil engineering, and he was thereafter engaged in surveying roads and mountain passes especially in the Shenandoah valley region during the summer months, and transferring the data to maps during the winter.  Mr. Pearsall was a member of the engineering party engaged in making a survey of the railroad between Clarksburg and Parkerburg, soon after the battle of Cedar Creek, when Lieutenant Meggs was shot down by bushwhackers.  They were standing on the track about a half mile from a piece of woods when the bushwhackers fired from the edge of the timber and the bullet shot Lieutenant Meggs from his horse and killed the sergeant standing beside Pearsall.  An order to burn everything within ten miles of the spot in reprisal was given, and soon nothing was standing in all that section but chimneys.  Whenever Southern non-combatants shot Union men, they were warned by the fire against bushwhacking.  Mr. Pearsall had a remarkable memory and could relate many interesting episodes of the war.  One day while on a survey Pearsall and a comrade went over to see a fine-looking plantation house across a creek from a blockhouse garrisoned by Federal soldiers, near which they were surveying. The object of their visit was to secure milk for their troops.  The planter was in a bitter mood on account of the loss of some slaves, but the woman of the house was uncommonly courteous and hospitable, and offered to prepare a dinner if the soldiers would stay, which they agreed to do.  While awaiting for the dinner they saw a boy scampering away over a hill back of the house and told the woman that they would have to break their dinner engagement and return, which they quickly did.  No sooner had they reached the blockhouse than a troop of Confederate cavalry appeared at the top of the hill, but were evidently signaled ot go back and disappeared.  While Mr. Pearsall was not injured or wounded in the war he was once picked up for dead at the shops of the New York Air Brake plant, in this city, where he was employed in the pattern and draughting department for 27 years.  He was retired two years ago on a pension.  He had been working on a lathe in the pattern room when a stick flew out and struck him on the right temple.  He was picked up unconscious and supposedly dead, and placed on a table and a physician summoned. It was then discovered that he was still breathing.  He was taken home and was unconscious for six weeks and when he recovered consciousness he did not even know the names of his children nor how to read or write.  He started to learn over again to read, finding it difficutl at first, but after several weeks "things came back to him again," although there were many incidents that he never could recall.  He bore the depression in the temple bone to his death.  Upon returning from the war, he resided for several years at his old home in Bainbridge.  He was married about 49 years ago to Miss Jane Harrison Kenah, who was then residing in Pittsburgh, Pa., where the ceremony was performed.  They lived for a brief period in Wellsville, N.Y., later moving to Jamestown, N.Y., where they resided for several years before coming to this city [Watertown, NY], about 30 years ago.  Mrs. Pearsall died in this city in 1895.  Twenty-nine years ago he accepted a position with the New York Air Brake Company, where he worked until two years ago.  About five years after coming here he became instructor of mathematics and engineering in one of the Y.M.C.A.'s education courses.  He was instructor for that institution over three years and many of the city's prominent men received training under him.  For many years Mr. Pearsall had been a member of the Lincoln League and delighted in playing checkers there.  He held the championship in the league.  He paid almost daily visits to the league and was known intimately to almost every member of that organization.  Last year on Lincoln's birthday, Feb. 12, he was asked to give the annual address at the annual banquet of the league.  He prepared the address himself and committed it to memory.  The speaker traced the growth of this country, from its earliest Christian settlers, through the Revolutionary war period, to the slavery problem and there gave a vivid account of the existing conditions.  He reached the climax of the address and eulogized Lincoln, recounting the Emancipator's acts.  He said he personally knew Lincoln and had passed him almost every day in the street in Washingon, at one period in his life.  Mr. Pearsall again delivered his address by request at a meeting of the members of Joe Spratt Post, 323, G.A.R. of which Mr. Pearsall had been a member since its organization.  He had also been chaplain of the post many years and held that position at the time of his death.  Members of the Joe Sprat Post will attend the funeral in a body.  Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. L. Budlong of Fort Edward, N.Y.; and Mrs. Harry D. Curtis, who lvied with him at 140 California avenue.  He also leaves three sisters.  Mr. Pearsall's uncle, Thomas Pearsall, a justice of peace, conducted the trial of Joseph Smith, the founder of the Mormon church.  About 80 years ago Smith made such a nuisance of himself around Bainbridge, where Mr. Pearsall was born, that he was charged with being an imposter and arraigned before Pearsall's uncle.  Mr. Pearsall could remember of reading the old justice's docket.  Mr. Pearsall described the evidencve as ridiculous and said that Joseph Smith was a very ignorant man.  At one time Smith pretended that there was located a pot of gold on the farm of Mr Pearsall's grandmother and had men digging, although gold was never found there.  Mr. Pearsall's sister, Emily, was asked by Bishop Tuttle of Utah, formerly of Morris, Otsego county, to do missionary work in Utah among the Mormon women in 1870.  While there she sent to Mr. Pearsall for the evidence in the trial from the justice's docket and Bishop Tuttle ued it for many years.  Later he was transferred to Missouri, and then sent the evidence to Mr. Pearsall's sister, Mrs. Amy Robinson, of Erie, Pa., who mailed it back to Mr. Pearsall in 1890.  Unfortunately she failed to register it, and it was lost, with the result that no one has ever seen it since.  Watertown Daily Times, Jan. 29 [Bainbridge Republican, Feb. 15, 1917]

Miscellaneous, Abe L. Bevier Is Most Popular Man in Town, 1895

Most Popular Man in Town

Bainbridge Republican, Mar. 20, 1895

 

The winds have ceased and the roaring, howling noise of strife and discussion has quieted.  The storm of the popular man contest has abated; when the calm came and tranquility reigned, the coupons were counted.  For the past six weeks the Republican has been sought eagerly and the voting of coupons has been going on zealously.  Friday night, March 15th, the contest closed and there was a surprisingly large number of votes polled, which indicates the interest taken in the contest.  The coupons were counted, according to which Abe L. Bevier is the most popular man in town.  John R. Kirby takes second place, Joseph Spohn third, and Henry Bernheart fourth.

 

The contest closed with the following count of those having the highest numbers of coupons:

Abe L. Bevier, 2413;  John R. Kirby, 2263; Joe Spohn, 1998; Henry Bernhart, 1892. 

 

There were thirty-two contestants, all of whom ran well.  Mr. Bevier took the lead the second week after the commencement of the contest and remained at the top to the finish.  John R. Kirby clerk in the First National Bank, and who certainly is very popular among both ladies and gentlemen held second place for the last four issues of the paper.  Mr. Kirby is 21 years of age and is a graduate of the Bainbridge Union School.  He is a member of the class of '92, since which time he has been connected with the Bank.  He has a very bright and promising future before him.  Joe Spohn, the popular deputy sheriff, has many friends as the large number of votes will show.

 

Mr. Bevier, the winner in the popular man contest, is the proprietor of the Park Hotel and Chief of the Bainbridge Fire Department.  Mr. Bevier came to Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] in 1889.  He purchased the hotel property of Homer Anderson and at once set at work to establish a hostelry bearing all the excellent features which would be a credit to the village of Bainbridge.  The fact that the Park Hotel has attained the reputation of a well appointed and first-class hotel in every particular is evidenced by the prosperity which Mr. Bevier is meeting.  Since his identification with Bainbridge he has been a loyal and progressive citizen and among the foremost toward instilling and formulating the bravery and daring which are characteristics of the Bainbridge Fire companies.  He was chief of the department in '92 and '93 and re-elected again in '95. 

 

Abe L. Bevier was born Jan. 9, 1857, in Binghamton [Broome Co., NY].  His father was Abram Bevier, who was a strong Republican and Abolitionist during the times when politics figured to a great degree in the shaping of the destiny of the country.  His early ancestors were Louis and Henry Bevier, who were driven out of France during the persecution of the Huguenots.  He was educated at the old Seward Institute at Florida, Orange county, till the age of 18, when he was sent to Colorado to discharge a government position, among the Utes Indians.  He remained there for three years, then returned to Binghamton, and was foreman in the cigar factory of Geo. Kent & Co., also a partner with Chas. E. Hinds, in the soda industry till his removal to Bainbridge.  He was married in 1879, to his second cousin, Miss Lillian Russell, who is his present wife.  While in Binghamton Mr. Bevier was a member of the 20th Separate company and the Fountain Chemical Hose co.  He was a member of the rifle team which won for the company the gatling gun in Creedmore.  He was also prominent in athletics; being a member of the famous Argonaut crew.   Mr. Bevier is a leading member of the Masons, Odd Fellows and Red Men and is popular with all organization with which he identifies himself. 

 



Marriages (August 20)

At high noon Wednesday, Feb. 3d, a small party of near relatives and friends gathered at the home of Urias Pearsall to witness the joining together in the hands of matrimony of his daughter, Lottie B., and Mr. Fred Davis.  Rev. J.H. Littell of Otego performed the ceremony.  Miss Hattie Chase of Masonville, acted as bridesmaid, and Laverne Pearsall, brother of the bride, as groomsman.  Following the ceremony was a wedding dinner, after which they were driven to Afton, where they took the train for Binghamton accompanied by a party of friends.  The many useful and handsome presents received by the couple testified to the high esteem in which they are held.  [Notation:  1897]

 

A party of about 20 gathered at the home of C.E. Holdredge on the Yaleville road Wednesday evening to witness the marriage of his daughter May to Arthur D. Bryant.  The ceremony was performed at 8 o'clock by Rev. E. Kilpatrick.  A bountiful supper was then served, and the guests were pleasantly entertained for a few hours.  Mr. and Mrs. A.D. Bryant received the hearty congratulations of all as the party assembled left for their homes, and many useful and beautiful presents were left as mementoes of the occasion.  [Notation:  1897]

A simple, unostentatious wedding will take place this afternoon at 5 o'clock in the Presbyterian church in Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], yet one that will afford no ordinary interest.  The contracting parties are Rev. Arthur Spaulding, the pastor of the church, and Miss Lena C. Tinkham, the organist.  The Christian Endeavor society, choir and the many friends of the bride and groom, have trimmed the church prettily, arranging the palms, Easter lilies, carnations and plants in jars with a beautiful effect.  The Rev. D.N. Grummon of Binghamton, a former pastor of the church here, will perform the ceremony, Rev. H.W. Chollar of Stillwater, N.Y., a former pastor of the Baptist church in Bainbridge, will act as best man, and Miss Grace Perry of this village will be the maid of honor.  The ushers are Messrs. William Fletcher, William Hovey, Archibald Gilbert and Louis Lindgren.  Miss Luzanne Weismer of Unadilla, will render Wagner's bridal march upon the organ, playing softly through the entire service.  Miss Tinkham will be married in her traveling dress, a very becoming suit of brown, with hat to match, and Miss Perry will wear a costume of light green.  There is to be no reception at the home, the married couple leaving upon the evening train to spend a week at Watkins Glen.  Miss Tinkham is the eldest daughter of S.C. Tinkham, is a graduate of the Bainbridge academy, class '94, and has been a member of the school faculty two years.  She is popular in society, a fine musician and every way adapted to fill the duties of a clergyman's wife.  Mr. Spaulding is from Princeton University and has been in our midst over a year, commencing his first pastorate in Bainbridge.  He is a young preacher of worth, of genial, cordial manners and has a host of friends in his church and out of it.  Many congratulations from the Republican.  [Notation:  1897]

At 8 o'clock on the evening of December 26, a very pretty wedding was solemnized in the Church of the Good Shephard, Binghamton [Broome Co., NY], when Miss Dorothy Edwards, of 242 Vestal avenue, Binghamton, became the bride of Sergeant John F. Shaffer, formerly of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY].  After the ceremony, a reception was held at the home of the bride's mother.  The bride wore a white satin gown with a long illusion veil and carried a bouquet of white rosebuds and baby's breath.  Her attendant wore cadet blue taffeta and carried a bouquet of pink rosebuds....[Bainbridge News,  Jan. 2, 1941]

A very pretty home wedding took place Saturday evening, December 28, at 8:30 o'clock at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Lockwood, of Nineveh Junction [Broome Co., NY], when their elder daughter, Miss Edna Martha, became the bride of George Charles Hanson, son of Jason R. Hanson, of Oneonta [Otsego Co., NY].  To the strains of Lohengrin's Wedding March, played by Mrs. Raymond Lockwood, sister-in-law of the bride, the bridal party entered the living room and took their places under the colonnade which was trimmed with evergreen and bittersweet mingled with silver bells and icicles.  The couple were attended by Miss Iva Lockwood, sister of the bride, and Vernon Hanson, brother of the bridegroom.  The bride wore a beautiful gown of royal blue chiffon velvet, with corsage of white bride's roses.  The maid of honor was gowned in dusty blue pebble crepe with corsage of deep pink rosebuds.  The bridegroom was attired in uniform.  Following the ceremony the bridal party and guests assembled in the dining room, which was tastily decorated in a color scheme of pink and white.  A large bride's cake graced the center of the table, with a runner of pink through the center of the white cloth, on each side crystal candlesticks with pink tapers.  The favors were pink and white baskets of mints which also served as place cards.  The bride is a graduate of Afton High School, class of 1933.  She is employed at the American Plastics Corp., at Bainbridge.  The bridegroom, Corporal George C. Hanson, of Oneonta National Guard, Company G, 106 Infantry, 27 Division, is at present Stationed at Fort McClelland, Ala.  [Bainbridge News, Jan. 2, 1941]

Nettie B. Secord, of Franklin [Delaware Co., NY], daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hillard Boggs, was united in marriage to Marshall Moore, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], son of Hiram Moore, Friday, December 13, 1940 in the parsonage of the Methodist Episcopal Church, Franklin.  The Rev. S.E. Sargeant performed the ceremony.  The couple was attended by the bridegroom's sister and husband, Mr. and Mrs. Roland VanTassel, of Sidney.  The bride was attired in a street length dress of soldier blue with black accessories.  Mrs. Moore is a graduate of Franklin High School and Mr. Moore attended Bainbridge High School.  Both are employed at the Scintilla Magneto Co. Sidney.  They are residing on bridge street, Unadilla.  [Bainbridge News, Jan. 2, 1941]