Miscellaneous, BHS Class of 1927, part 2

Bainbridge High School, Class of 1927

The Echo 1927

 

Helen Lenheim

Loquacious--if Webster could hear Helen in

Oral English, he'd tremble for his championship.

Florence Phillips

Busy--Always intent upon some task

which she usually accomplishes.

Florence Seeley

Quiet--she says little but we

often wonder what she thinks.

Charles Taylor

Mischievous--The trial of his teachers,

the torment of his school mates.

Blanche Throop

Determined--she possesses one of the

qualities most necessary for success.

Margaret Wilcox

Sincere--in all she thinks, says, and does.

Earl Hollenbeck

Loyal--What will B.H.S. do without him?



Obituaries (October 25)

The Gilbertsville Journal of September 13th contains the announcement, by its Mt. Upton correspondent, of the death of Mrs. Almira Price, of Rockdale [Chenango Co., NY], a former resident of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], and an esteemed member of the M.E. church of this village.  Her old friends here will read the following with regret:  "Mrs. Almira Price died at her home across the river in the town of Unadilla [Otsego Co., NY] on Monday night, of an acute attack of peritonitis.  She was a daughter of Enos Brainard and a widow of William Price, and had resided on the homestead farm for about forty years, having survived all her family and near relatives.  One son, James Price, died six years ago, since which time she has lived practically alone.  She was a woman of strong character and of sound judgment and ability in business matters, having always managed her farm and other affairs successfully.  She was nearly 85 years of age.  Funeral services were held from the house on Wednesday, at two o'clock, and were attended by many old friends and neighbors.  Mrs. Poole, a cousin of Sidney, and Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Brown, of Rockdale, were the only relatives present.  Rev. Mr. Vrooman, of Guilford, officiated.  Mrs. Price was buried in Mt. Upton by her husband and son.  The farm, one of the most desirable grass farms on that side of the river, will be sold.  The estate will be settled by D.M. Brown, of Rockdale.  [Bainbridge Republican, Sept. 20, 1906]

 

At 11 o'clock Monday night at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Charles Smith, in North Herkimer, occurred the death of Mary, widow of the late Francis Bacon, aged 92 years.  Mrs. Bacon was born in this county on Dec. 29, 1814, but moved to Brownville, Jefferson county, when four years of age.  She continued to reside in Brownville until four years ago, when she came to Herkimer and since made her home with her daughter, Mrs. Chas. Smith.  She was married on June 7, 1837, to Francis Bacon, who died several years ago.  Mrs. Bacon was a member of the Reformed church of Brownville.  She was the mother of eleven children, of whom six survive as follows:  Mrs. Chas. Smith of Herkimer, C.C. Bacon of Decature, Neb., W.F. Bacon of Bainbridge, A.J. Bacon of Mohawk, J.E. Bacon of Plessis, and J.H. Bacon of Philadelphia, Pa.  Mrs. Bacon come of old Revolutionary stock, her ancestors being among the immigrants of 1710.  Benton's History of Herkimer County and the Upper Mohawk Valley, published in 1856, says of the mother of the deceased:  "The wife of Joseph Smith was overtaken during the Revolution on the east side of the West Canada creek by a party of Indians and tomahawked and scalped.  The Indians left her, supposing she was dead.  She survived after a time and with much suffering found her way across the creek.  She recovered and lived to a very advanced age.  The funeral will be held at the home of Mrs. Smith in North Herkimer this afternoon at 8 o'clock and the remains will be taken on the 5:34 train Thursday morning to Clayton, N.Y., where burial will be made in the family plot--Herkimer Democrat.  [Bainbridge Republican, Sept. 20, 1906]

 

Mrs. Amanda Merchant died Sept. 17, having reached the age of ninety-six years, five and one half months.  She was a daughter of Samuel Gregory and was born in Herrick, Susquehanna county, Pa., in 1810.  In 1832 she was united in marriage to the Rev. Seth S. Rogers, who was rector of the Episcopal church in this place at the time of his death in 1838.  In 1857 she was married to Orin G. Merchant, who died in 1880.  She leaves one son, Samuel Rogers, of Montrose, Pa., and many grandchildren.  M.E.  Merchant, of Guilford and Mrs. G.H. Baldwin, of Norwich, children of Mr. Merchant by a former marriage also survive her.  She was a woman of great ability and not withstanding her advanced age retained possession of all her faculties until within a few hours of her death.  She will be greatly missed in the community.  [Bainbridge Republican, Sept. 27, 1906]

 

Supreme Court Justice Gerritt A. Forbes of the Sixth Judicial District, died at his home in Canastota, early Saturday morning.  Justice Forbes would have retired from the bench on January 1, on account of the age limit.  He had been ill a long time, and had been ailing much of the time since he was elected to the Supreme Court Bench.  In 1871 he was elected District Attorney of Madison county and since that time his advance has been rapid.  In November of 1887 he was elected to the Supreme court from the Sixth Judical District and had held the office since.  He was unanimously re-elected in 1901, the Republicans and Democrats endorsed him.  His death will leave a vacancy upon the Supreme Court Bench which will be filled by appointment from the Governor.  Judge Coman, of Madison county, who has been nominated to succeed Judge Forbes, will probably be his successor by appointment now as well as by election in November.  [Bainbridge Republican, Sept. 27, 1906]

 

Afton [Chenango Co., NY]:  Rev. B.B. Carruth died at his home, Pleasant Avenue, Friday at five o'clock in the afternoon, of diabetes.  Rev. Carruth had been in ill health for ten years, not having any charge but supplying whenever needed.  He was one of the oldest members of the Wyoming Conference, and was well known and beloved by a large circle of friends for his honest integrity and earnest purpose in his Master's work.  He began his studies in Afton, then South Bainbridge in 1852, and returned here for a home a few years ago, since when he was superannuated but still a faithful worker when needed, officiating at many weddings and funerals of old-time friends and their families.  He is survived by his wife and three sons, Will, of Afton; Arthur, of Middletown; and Frank, of Norwich.  The funeral occurred Monday at one o'clock, p.m., at the M.E. Church, the Presiding Elder, Rev. Dr. Griffin, of Oneonta, officiating.  The choir consisted of gentlemen's voices, the Rev. Chas. Smith, of Bald Mountain, Pa., sang two solos, one by request, "One day nearer home."  Rev. C.W. Smith's magnificent voice and two solos rendered were most effective, all were good singers and the beautiful pieces sung were most appropriate.  Other clergy were present, a few who were intimately acquainted with the deceased making brief remarks.  Undertaker A.J. Holmes was in charge and interment in Glenwood Cemetery [Afton, NY].  [Bainbridge Republican, Oct. 4, 1906]

 

Mrs. Rosepha Guile died Friday evening, Sept. 28, 1906, at her home on Academy street, aged 82 years.  She had been in failing health for a year or more, but kept up fairly well until two weeks before her death, when pneumonia gradually developed and her decline for the last week was rapid.  A pathetic incident in regard to Mrs. Guile was, that she was planning to move to Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] this month, and had made preparations to that end, to be accompanied by her daughter's family, Mr. and Mrs. I.J. Tillman and son, Irving, to live in the old home bequeathed her by an aged brother, Josiah Rowley, who died within the past eight months.  When dying she urged her daughter to carry out her plans.  She had a remarkable intellect for business, adjusted her own business with great keenness and was interested in the advancement of her family in every way.  She was very kind and charitable.  Her church affiliations were of the Baptist denomination, retaining her membership in the Oxford Baptist church.  The deceased was born in new Lisbon, town of Norwich, Oct. 1st, 1824. She was married to Reeve B. Guile, Jan. 21, 1847, who died sixteen years ago.  Mrs. Guile had been a resident of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] twenty-six years.  The funeral was held at the home on Academy street, Monday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock, Rev. G.E. VanWoert and Rev. W.A. Carrington officiating.  Bearers were, J.B. Williams, Eli Springstein, Harvey Whitman, David Bristol, George Taylor and Lewis Taylor, all, excepting the latter, neighbors and residents of the same street.  Interment in Mt. Hope cemetery, Norwich.

In Remembrance

Dear old friend!  Sweet be thy rest!

Leal hearts over thy couch their vigils keep;

Much love with thee on thy journey home,

Happy content no more to roam.

A crown of glory thy silver hair,

Thy features smoothed from every care.

Thine a beautiful well earned rest,

For when with us thou did'st thy best.

                                                   A.B.

[Bainbridge Republican, Oct. 4, 1906]

 

 

Miscellaneous--Birth Announcements from 1906

Birth Announcements

January to June 1906

Bainbridge Republican

 

January 4, 1906

Afton [Chenango Co., NY]:  A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. E.L. Doolittle, Thursday, Dec. 21, 1905.

 

Born, On Sunday, to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Rifenbark, of Bixby street [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], a son.

 

A son was born on Thanksgiving day to Attorney and Mrs. Harry J. Mosher, of New Berlin [Chenango Co.,  NY].

 

Coventryville [Chenango Co., NY]:  Born to Mr. and Mrs. Fred Stoddard, a son, December 28th.

 

February 1, 1906

Afton [Chenango Co., NY]:  Afton has a namesake in the infant daughter of Prof. and Mrs. Frank Stanbro, Miss Aftona Clair Stanbro.

 

Afton [Chenango Co., NY]:  A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Leon Hendrickson the past week. 

 

February 8, 1906

Born to Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Hawkins, on February 1st, a daughter.

 

A son was born to Dr. and Mrs. Edward Danforth, of New York city, on Tuesday, January 30, 1906.

 

Born to Mr. and Mrs. Fred Barton, of Pruyn Hill, on Thursday, December 28, 1905, a son.

 

February 22, 1906

Guilford [Chenango Co., NY]:  Born to Mr. and Mrs. J.G. Walker on Sunday, Feb. 11th, a daughter.

 

March 1, 1906

Born to Mr. and Mrs. Thurber Stebbins, of Bixby street [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], on Saturday, Feb. 24, 1906, twin children, a son and a daughter, named Ivan and Geraldine.

 

Born Feb. 12 to Mr. and Mrs. Glen Scott, a daughter.

 

March 8, 1906

Born on Thursday, Mar. 1, 1906, to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Green, of Kirby street, a daughter, Florence Eugenia.  Mrs. Green is the daughter fo Mr. and Mrs. Adelbert Bristol, of Bainbridge.

 

April 5, 1906

Youngs:  A little daughter recently took up her abode at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Rutenber.

 

By the birth of twins in the family of Mr. and Mrs. Thurber Stebbins of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], Mrs. Bartholomew, of Boonville, 92 years of age, is raised to the dignity of great-great grandmotherhood.  She is the mother of James Bartholomew, of Sidney. 

 

Born to Mr. and Mrs. C.D. Bowman, of Kirby street,  on Wednesday, April 4, 1906, a daughter name Katherine. 

 

Brackett Lake:  Born, March 30th, a daughter, to Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Hubbard, Leda Mildred.

 

April 19, 1906

Born, April 16, 1906, to Mr. and Mrs. Sebert B.  Hollenbeck, Bixby street [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], a daughter.

 

Born, Sunday, April 16th, to Mr. and Mrs. William Moore of Oneonta [Otsego Co., NY] a son, named Clyde.

 

April 26, 1906

Otego [Otsego Co., NY]:  Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Owen Goldsmith, on Brier creek, a son.

 

May 10, 1906

Otego [Otsego Co., NY]:  Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Earl Thayer, on Flax Island creek, Sunday, a son, and to Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Hornean, on Brier creek, Wednesday, a daughter.

 

Guilford [Chenango Co., NY:  Mr. and Mrs. Dayton Roth are the proud parents of a baby boy Bradley Uriah, born May 2. 

 

May 17, 1906

Afton [Chenango Co., NY]:  A little daughter arrived at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Corbin, Friday.  Mr. Corbin is living on the Buck farm, on the East side below the village.

 

Afton [Chenango Co., NY]:  Born May 15, a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. William George, of Scranton, Pa., who are at present stopping with her mother, Mrs. M. McMaster.

 

Afton [Chenango Co., NY]:  Born, a daughter, to Mr. and Mrs. Edward Gilmore, May 9th, which died may 10th of heart trouble.

 

May 24, 1906

Coventry [Chenango Co., NY]:  Born, May 18, to Mr. and Mrs. Howard Mull, a son.

 

Afton [Chenango Co., NY]:  A daughter arrived at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A.W. Hyde, Troy, N.Y., May 13, 1906.  Mr. Hyde, a son of W.E. Hyde, of this place,  has a fine position in a Troy printing establishment, and Mrs. Hyde will be remembered as a former popular teacher here, Miss Olive Huey.

 

May 31, 1906

Wilkins Settlement [Chenango Co., N Y]:  Mr. and Mrs. G.B. Wilkins were the recent recipients of a bouncing boy baby.

 

Born on Sundry May 27, 1906, to Mr. and Mrs. Elliott Axtell, of Bennettsville, a 9-1/2 pound daughter.

 

Afton [Chenango Co., NY]:  Born in Richburg, Alleghany Co., May 18th, 1906, to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Guy, a son. 

 

June 28, 1906

Wilkins Settlement[Chenango Co., NY]:  A baby was born to  Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Ives a few days since.

 

Born, Sunday, June 24th, 1906, to Mr. and Mrs. Walter Willsey, West Main street, a daughter.

 

Afton [Chenango County, NY]:  Thursday, June 21, 1906, was born to Mr. and Mrs. Chester Sackett, a daughter.

 

 

 



Marriages (October 24)

Married, at the home of the bride, on East Main street [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], at noon, on Wednesday, Aug. 29th, 1906.  Harry Horton VanCott and Mabel Gertrude Corbin, by the Rev. Arthur Spaulding assisted by the Rev. W.A. Carrington.  It was a quiet home wedding--simple, beautiful--befitting the characters of the young man and woman who were united in marriage.  The color scheme of the home decorations was green and white.  Wedding bells in white hung from the ceilings among festoons of trailing pine.  The bridal couple entered the room to the music of the Bridal Chorus from Lohengrin, and took their station under a large marriage bell and facing a mass of green interspersed with white roses.  Here they took the marriage vows according to the ritual of the Episcopal church.  The bride's gown was of white silk mull with the conventional bride's veil fastened with tea roses.  After the congratulations of the guests, the company sat down to a dainty wedding breakfast, the bride's table being decorated with similax and white roses.  The wedding gifts were numerous, beautiful and useful.  The bride is one of the most estimable of the young women of Bainbridge; a graduate of our  High school and of Oneonta Normal, and since graduation, at the latter institution, a teacher in our school here.  Harry H. VanCott was born in Bainbridge and has known no other home.  He is a graduate of Bainbridge High school, of Oneonta Normal and of the Teacher's College, Columbia University.  At all these institutions of learning he has made an exceptionally good record, and has received an appointment as teacher of Physics in the High school at Schenectady where the young people will reside after their return from the bridal trip.  [Bainbridge Republican, Aug. 30, 1906]

 

Afton [Chenango Co., NY]:  A pretty wedding occurred Wednesday, Sept. 12, 1906, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J.B. Decker, South Main street, when their daughter, Nora Leone, and Randolf C. Guy, both of Afton, were married, the Rev. S.F. Shaw officiating.  One corner of the room was banked high with evergreens and Hydrangeas and a bell of Hydrangeas under which the couple stood for the ceremony, the bride looking lovely in a dress of white lace.  An elaborate course luncheon was served after which the happy couple were driven to Centerville where they took the train for Carbondale, Scranton, Pa., and other points in that vicinity.....Varied and beautiful presents were given, showing the love and esteem of the many friends of the bride, who was one of our most popular young ladies.  Mr. Guy is a worthy and estimable young man well known and the best wishes of their many friends are given.  The bride and groom returned Monday, enroute by Binghamton.  [Bainbridge Republican, Sept. 20, 1906]

 

Married in Rochester, Sept 12th, 1906, by Rev. Don S. Colt, Mr. Clayton W. Ireland and Miss Charlotte Belle Carpenter Cotte,  of that city.  Mr. Ireland has always lived in Bainbridge until about six years ago since which time he has resided in Rochester.  [Bainbridge Republican, Sept. 20, 1906]

 

Married at Oneonta [Otsego Co., NY], Wednesday, June 20th, Andrus Doolittle, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] and Miss Anna Wykes of Otego [Otsego Co.,  NY].  The married couple have left on a wedding journey for several days to New York and other places.  [Bainbridge Republican, June 21, 1906]

 

On Wednesday evening, June 6th, occurred the marriage of Ray Warner and Nellie Coates at the home of the Bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Manley Coates, East Side.  The house was beautifully decorated with ferns and potted plants.  After the ceremony elegant refreshments were served.  The young people are very popular both in church and society and have the best wishes of their many friends.  Rev. R.S. O'Dell was the officiating clergyman.  [Bainbridge Republican, June 14, 1906]

 

 

Obituarie\s (October 24)

Mrs. Frank Cooper of Bainbridge is in receipt of a letter from her nephew Stephen M. Yale of Minneapolis, announcing the death of his mother, who was the wife of the late Uriah Yale of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY].  Mrs. Yale was living with her son at Minneapolis.  We give below an extract from the letter:  "Mother's illness dates back to last March.  She had pleurisy and one lung filled up so that she had but little use of that for the last sixty days, however, the immediate cause of her death, was a difficulty with the kidneys and the end came Wednesday, Aug. 8th, at nine in the evening.  The funeral was from our house on Friday, the 10th, at 2:30, and burial at Lakewood here in Minneapolis.  Our reasons for this would be apparent to every one that has been here and visited Lakewood.  Mother was born as you know in the town of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], March 31, 1826, thereby making her 80 years of age March 31st last.  She had during her illness the best of care by a competent nurse as well as all the attention that both Cora and I could give her, and also the services of the best physicians; but the race was run and I am so thankful to be able to say to you that the end was most peaceful; and I am also very glad to say that during her entire illness of about five months, she suffered very little pain, and was up in her chair a part of the time three days before she died.  The funeral was conducted by Rev. E.R. Pope of the Central Baptist church of this city of which she was a member, and the bearers were the deacons of this church.  Our office was closed that afternoon and services were attended by the office force in a body."  [Bainbridge Republican, Aug. 23, 1906]

 

On Saturday afternoon occurred the death of Mr. John T. Haddow who for the past five years has been a most patient sufferer from locomotor ataxia.  Mr. Haddow was born in Andes, Delaware county, N.Y., Aug. 13, 1840.  Since 1870, he has been a resident of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], at which time, he built the Haddow block, where he resided up to the time of his death.  As long as Mr. Haddow was able physically, his business was that of a Commercial traveler, going through the different parts of New York State where he made many friends through his quiet, reserved and business like manner.  During the Civil War, he was a member of Co. E. 114th Regiment and served until the close of the war, when he was honorably discharged.  The funeral was held on Tuesday afternoon at his home on West Main street, the Reverend Mr. Carrington officiating.  The interment was in Greene Lawn Cemetery [Bainbridge, NY], where the most beautiful andimpressive service of the G.A.R. was held.  [Bainbridge Republican,  Sept. 6, 1906]

 

Helen McLean Campbell, wife of Burr C. Campbell, died at her home, North Main street, this village [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], Wednesday, Aug. 29th.  She had been ill only a few days, being taken Monday previous, with stomach and bladder trouble becoming very ill and remaining so until the end, enduring great suffering.  Her age was 63, having been born in Guilford in 1843.  She was married to her surviving husband in 1872, since which time she has resided in Bainbridge.  She was a member of St. Peter's church circles.  Her life was one of goodness, with admirable virtues.  She was Christian like and full of kindness, possessed of the pleasant disposition which attracts people and makes friends.  She had many of them who with the afflicted husband and relatives have reason to mourn and feel deeply the loss, occasioned by her death.  The funeral was largely attended by relatives and friends Friday afternoon last at the home of the deceased.  Rev. J.S. Shrimpton officiated.  The services were pathetic.  A quartet composed of Mrs. Jesse Anderson, Mrs. Frank Fletcher, Daniel Banner, and Dr. R.D.L. Evans, sang beautiful selections.  The remarks made by the clergyman were touching.  The bearers were J.W. Barlow, Edgar Pearsall, D.H. Copley, Frank Fletcher, Julien Corbin, of this village, and Will Sands, of Unadilla.  The interment was in St. Peter's cemetery [Bainbridge, NY].  Beside the husband, two sisters and two brothers, she is survived by two step-daughters, Mrs. J.D. Bristol, of Bainbridge and Mrs. Enoch Copley, of Unadilla.  [Bainbridge Republican, Sept. 6, 1906]

 

Josiah Lyon, whose death occurred so suddenly last Saturday, was born upon the Lyon farm May 15, 1840.  He enlisted in 1863 in Company K, 140th Regiment New York volunteer infantry, and served until the close of the war.  He received a gun shot wound on the left forearm which confined him, for a long time, to the hospital.  On his recovery, however he was able to do guard duty, and was one of the men detailed to guard the martyred Lincoln's body.  In 1868 he married Miss Tabitha Johnson who died in 1880 leaving one child, Louise, now Mrs. Champion, of Cortland, N.Y.  In 1882 he married Miss Antoinette Teed, of Walton.  For five years they resided in the village of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], removing thence to Unadilla [Otsego Co., NY].  During a revival meeting there Mr. Lyon came forward, and joined the Presbyterian church of that place.  On their removal, seven years ago, to the old homestead on the Lyon farm where his parents and grandparents had lived before him, he became with his wife a member of the Presbyterian church of this place.  Subject to heart failure he was taken suddenly ill while at work, with his son, in the field on Saturday, Sept. 8th, 1906, and passed away without word or struggle.  He was 66 years of age and leaves a wife and four children to mourn his loss.  They are Mrs. Champion, Blanche, Earl and Ray.  He himself was of a family of seven children, five of whom still survive.  He was a man of quiet reserved disposition, and yet genial in company, and one whom the children loved.  One of his prominent traits was his rugged honesty, coupled with remarkable readiness to forgive and forget.  In his death, not only will his family deeply deplore his loss but the entire community lose an esteemed citizen, neighbor and friend.  The funeral was held on Tuesday, Sept. 11th, 1906, at the home, Rev. W.A. Carrington officiating, who brought a message of comfort to the bereaved family from 2 Cor. 1:34.  The interment was in the family plot in Union Valley [West Bainbridge, NY], where the impressive G.A.R. service was used.  [Bainbridge Republican, Sept. 13, 1906]

 

William H. Baldwin, of Otego [Otsego Co., NY], who has been gradually failing for the past few years, passed away at his home in Otego Thursday, aged 68 years.  The deceased has spent his entire life in that village, with the exception of three years and six months spent in the war of 1862.  Six months of this time he was in Andersonville prison.  He belonged to Company K. Seventy-sixth New York volunteers.  He gave up his occupation of blacksmith, owing to ill health, eighteen years ago.  When his health and the weather permitted he made daily visits to all places of business in Otego, where he was always a welcome visitor.  About six weeks ago his strength gave out and he was obliged to give up his visits.  He was taken to his bed only one week ago gradually growing weaker until death relieved him of his suffering.  He was united in marriage Sept. 23, 1870, to Miss Mollie Wells, who survives him, and four children.  His funeral was held Saturday, Rev. N.B. Ripley, of Binghamton, officiating.  [Bainbridge Republican, Sept. 20, 1906]

Oxford [Chenango Co., NY]:  The death of Doctor Harvey M. Greene brings sorrow to a large circle of relative and friends in this village, and our entire community will read the announcement with regretful sadness.  The deceased on the 12th inst., left Grand Rapids, Michigan, where he had established himself in the practice of medicine, and went ot New York city, intending to replenish his stock, and expecting before his return to be joined in wedlock to an estimable young lady residing in Dutchess County, the day of their expected nuptials having been already arranged.  His health had been precarious for some months, and he had suffered with muscular rheumatism.  After his arrival in the city he was stricken with apoplexy, and died on the 17th inst.  Dr. Greene went from this place several years since, to Grand Rapids, where he had already secured a large share of confidence and esteem in his profession, and also a most respectable standing in the Medical and Surgical Society of which he was there a member.  In this, the village of his birth, and where, except when attending lectures, he pursued his studies, his life was that of a close and faithful student, and his habits and character such as to inspire confidence and esteem with all who knew him.  His sudden death blights the promise of a life of success and usefulness to himself and others.  His funeral was attended from St. Paul's Church in Oxford on Thursday last.--Oxford Times.  [Bainbridge Republican, Dec. 28, 1872]

On last Monday night Frank Starr, a brakeman on the A.&S.R.R. fell from a coal train one mile this side of Sidney [Delaware Co., NY], several cars and the caboose passing over him, cutting off both his legs, and three fingers on one hand.  the Accident was unknown to the employees on the train until their arrival at Sidney, when they missed him and returned to institute a search.  They found him lying near the track in the condition as above stated.  Since the above was in type we have learned that he has died of his injuries.  [Bainbridge Republican, Dec. 28, 1872]

Death of Walter M. Conkey--An old and respected citizen of Norwich, Chenango county, dropped dead last Sunday evening.  From his youth he has been connected with the Bank of Chenango, and for the last quarter of a century its President.  He had a stroke of apoplexy while winding his clock, and died almost instantly.  So thoroughly and so long connected with a prominent financial institution, there was not a person in his county who did not know him, and few men in business circles in Central and Southern New York had not formed his acquaintance.  He was a safe, trustworthy man, and universally respected.  He had been Treasurer of the New York and Oswego Midland Railroad Company from its organization, and had, during his long and useful life, been connected with many other business and financial institutions.  Few men would be so generally missed by the community in which they dwell.  He was sixty seven years of age.  [Bainbridge Republican, Jan. 4, 1873]

Miscellaneous, Senior Class Play Cast Members, 1962

Class of 1962 - Senior Class Play Cast Members

 

Senior Play at Bainbridge - On Friday and Saturday evenings this week the Senior Class of Bainbridge will present the comedy "Cheaper by the Dozen" at 8:15 in the Bainbridge High School Auditorium. 

 

In the front row (left to right) are:  Jim Rosa, Cynthia Lewis, Pat Harmon, Donna Hotaling and Ray Wilson.

 

In the second row (left ot right) are:  Dean Moretz, Margaret Curtis, Bob Feyerabend, John McElroy, Roger Felske, Barbara Weeden, Ann Weinheimer, Mrs. M.K. Nearing (director), Linda Dart and Thomas Fernald.

 

 



Marriages (October 23)

Mt. Upton [Chenango Co., NY]:  We have received the announcement of the marriage of Blanche Augusta Parsons, of Woodstock, Va., to Mr. Eugene Harris Seldon, of Washington, D.C.  Miss Blanche is the daughter of Col. W.A. Parsons, who married Miss Blanche Masters, the accomplished granddaughter of Mr. Richard Morris, one of the most distinguished men of this community in years gone by.  Mrs. Parsons is the only surviving member of the large and influential family.  [Bainbridge Republican, Aug. 23, 1906]

 

On Tuesday, January 1, at Johnson City, occurred the marriage of Miss Marian Beckwith to Mahlon Briggs,  of Davenport Center.  The groom is a son of Mr. and Mrs. C. Briggs, former Yaleville residents [Chenango Co., NY].  The bride has served as teacher in the Puckerville district and was very  highly respected and loved by her students.  Her resignation as teacher took effect January 28 and she will begin a course at Oneonta Normal.  Her place is being filled by Miss Margaret Dunn, of Oneonta Normal  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Jan. 31, 1935]

 

Miss Palma L. Hanson of Sand Lake, Coulee, Wis., and Charles L . Goodwin, of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], were united in marriage at 3 o'clock Saturday afternoon at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. C.P. Hanson, at Sand Lake Coulee.  Rev. E.O. Vik of Trinity Lutheran Church performed the ceremony.  The bride was attended by her sisters and cousin, Miss Thelma Hanson acting as maid of honor and Miss Esther Hanson and Miss Isabelle Kolder serving as bridesmaids.  The bridegroom was attended by the bride's three brothers, Conrad, Arnold and Orville Hanson.  the bride was given in marriage by her father and the double ring ceremony was used.  After a trip to St. Louis and other southern points, Mr. and Mrs. Goodwin will be at home at Wingood Farms, Guilford.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Oct. 24, 1935]

 

Edgar Banner, son of the late Chas. Banner, of Dingman Hill, Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], was married to Miss Ruth Surles, daughter of  Mr. and Mrs. J.A. Surles, of North Carolina, Sunday afternoon at the Methodist Church at Kings Park, N.Y., where he resides.  The Rev. Noel H. Cardwell performed the ceremony.  The bride was given in marriage by Gene Surles, her brother.  Her matron of honor was Mrs. Velma Hoyt, niece of the bridegroom.  Arthur Banner, brother of the bridegroom, was best man.  The couple are both employed at the Kings Park State hospital and will make their home in Kings Park on their return from a motor trip.  The groom will be remembered by Bainbridge friends as he spent his early years here and was a graduate of the Bainbridge High School.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Oct. 24, 1935]

Obituaries (October 23)

Mrs. Louisa Alger died at the home of her son, Nelson Alger, on Adams street on Thursday night last, aged 83 years.  It was stated that she had no particular disease but succumbed to a general breaking down from mold age.  The funeral was held from her late home Sunday and burial at Masonville [Delaware Co., NY].  [Bainbridge Republican, Aug. 16, 1906]

 

From the Oxford Times of Wednesday, Aug. 8, we take the following excellent obituary notice of a Guilford [Chenango Co.,  NY] citizen who was related to some of our Bainbridge people:  "Friday Aug. 3, 1906, after a very brief illness, occurred the death of one of Guilford's best known and most respected citizens, William B. Mead.  As when the snows, so delicately poised on Alpine heights, come rushing suddenly down in the mighty avalanche; so came to all, the news of his departure.  Mr. Mead was a man of many friends, and that among all classes, both old and young.  In our sorrow we feel to say with one of old, "Thy billows are gone over our heads."  For many years he had been officially connected with the Guilford Methodist Episcopal church.  At the time of his departure he was Class Leader, trustee and a teacher in the Sunday School.  He was a careful student of the Bible, and his expositions of the same were always helpful.  His counsels, his exhortations and his prayers, will linger among us as the odor of sweet incense for many years to come.  The sorrowing friends have the heartfelt sympathy of the entire community.  The funeral was held from his late home Monday afternoon at one o'clock, his pastor, Rev. C.C. Vrooman, officiating.  Interment was made in the beautiful Riverview cemetery at Oxford [Chenango Co., NY].  The toilsome march is ended.  The last battle is fought, the victory is won.  He has obtained his crown.  Mr. Mead finished his haying Thursday afternoon and while in the barn was seized with cramps in the stomach and called for assistance to get into the house.  Dr. Clark was called and found Mr. Mead in a serious condition and called counsel, but the patient was beyond help and died at 11 a.m.  Heart failure was the cause of death, superinduced by acute indigestion.  Mr. Mead was 57 years of age and leaves besides his wife, one brother, Philo S. Mead, of McPherson, Kan .  [Bainbridge Republican, Aug. 16, 1906]

 

Joshua Pratt, died Saturday forenoon last, at his home in Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY].  Mr. Pratt had been failing very fast for some time, but Saturday morning was able to sit in his chair.  He was attacked with a fainting spell and passed away suddenly at the last.  He was in the full possession of his faculties to within a few minutes of the end.  He was born Oct. 18, 1810, in Sherburne and was a son of Joshua Pratt, Sr., who settled in Sherburne in 1800.  In 1833 Mr. Pratt and his brother succeeded their father in the general store business in a building which occupied the present bank site.  In 1860 Mr. Pratt sold out and went into a wholesale business which he continued until 1862, when he opened a state Bank under the name of Joshua Pratt and Co.  In 1865 the bank was reorganized as the Sherburne National Bank and Mr. Pratt became the first president, which office he has held continuously since, and he was reelected for the forty-first time last January at the annual meeting of the stockholders.  Mr. Pratt has managed the finances of the bank personally till within a few years and has always retained a great interest in its success, even when old age and failing health compelled his retirement from active business life.  [Bainbridge Republican, Aug. 16, 1906]

 

Riley Bennett, formerly of Bainbridge, Charles Howe, and Fred Davis, members of the O.&W. bridge gang, were injured last week Thursday, at New Berlin.  Fred Davis has since died from his injuries.  The men were at work on a bridge at Pittsfield [Otsego Co., NY].  They had started on their hand car for that place and were just behind the passenger train which left New Berlin at 12:37.  Neither train nor hand car could have been under more than fair headway when, at a point on the trestle just across the river bridge, the forward wheels of the hand car jammed the track and all three fell from the car.  Davis and Bennett fell between the rails and the car, while its five remaining occupants went over them.  Howe fell clear from the car but went off the trestle to the ground below, probably fifteen or twenty feet, escaping with severe bruises.  It was at once seen that Davis and Bennett were badly hurt and after a physician had been summoned, the former was taken to his home in Hoboken, and the latter whose home is in Norwich, was carried to Howe's home, also in Hoboken.  One of Davis' shoulders was terribly crushed and mangled, his face bruised and lacerated and his back badly hurt.  He died at about five o'clock Friday morning.  Bennett's nose was broken and one of his arms is badly mangled and bruised.  Internal injuries were also feared for a time but it is now thought that he will recover.  Riley Bennett lived in Bainbridge for many years previous to his moving to Norwich.  [Bainbridge Republican, Aug. 16, 1906]

 

A pathetic death was that of Fremont Riley, who died early Sunday morning at the Bernherst Hotel.  He was recovering nicely from an operation for appendicitis several days previous, when a constitutional weakness of the heart manifested itself.  He was gaining in strength, taking nourishment and wished to sit up but heart trouble set in from which he died.  the young man was 17 years old and was the son of John Riley, of the town of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], who died ten years ago.  His mother died soon afterwards, since which time he had been obliged to depend upon himself.  Besides earning his livelihood he had saved up a bank account of $200.  He was employed as engineer at the Sugar of Milk factory where he was known as an exemplary and faithful young man.  He came to Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] two years ago.  Two weeks ago he was taken ill and as soon as appendicitis developed an operation was performed by Dr. Danforth assisted by Doctors Young and Jacobs, which was eminently successful with every prospect of recovery.  The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon at the Methodist church.  It was very largely attended.  Rev. G.E. VanWoert officiated.  The contribution of flowers by friends was moan the largest ever seen in the church.  The employees of the Sugar of Milk factory gave a large pillow.  The burial was in West Bainbridge cemetery.  [Bainbridge Republican, Aug. 23, 1906]

 

Afton [Chenango Co., NY]:  Mrs. John Humiston, nee Bertha Caswell, was taken suddenly ill, Thursday, at 3 p.m. and died Friday at 11 a.m. of acute Bright's disease, dying in convulsions.  Her death is a peculiarly sad one.  She had been married a little less than a year, and always lived with her parents in whose home she was the main stay, as the other children, five in number, had all married and gone away.  Mrs. Humiston was a faithful and devoted member of the Baptist church and a member of its choir, where she will be missed by her many friends.  The funeral service was conducted from her late home, Rev. H.A. Waite officiating.  Beautiful and appropriate pieces were sung, two by Mrs. A.L. Sherman and Mrs. Geo. L. Church, Mrs. W.A. Hinman accompanying them, and one by Rev. and Mrs. H.A. Waite. Beautiful flowers and ferns were banked in the corner of the room and many handsome floral pieces, showing the love and esteem of her friends, were given.  Two of the sisters, with their families were in attendance, Mr. and Mrs. George Tanner, of Walton, and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Horton, of Nineveh; one brother and wife, Mr. and Mrs. Girard Caswell, of Etna, N.Y.; One sister, Mr. Geo. Raymond, of Texas, and one brother, Ray, and wife, of Etna, were unable to attend.  Other relatives were, Mrs. G.A. Liggett, of Richmond Hill, Mrs. George Jay, Peckville, Pa., and many of Mr. Humiston's relatives from Windsor and vicinity.  The husband and parents have the heartfelt sympathy of the whole community in their sudden bereavement.  Interment in Glenwood cemetery [Afton,  NY].  [Bainbridge Republican, Aug. 23, 1906]

Marriages (October 22)

Miss Mabel R. Peck was married to William D. Meyer, of Geneva, N.Y., at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank F. Peck, on No. Main street [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], Tuesday evening, at 8 o'clock.  Rev. H.A. Waite officiated.  Only a few friends were present.  The house was prettily decorated for the occasion.  The bride was dressed in white.  The bridesmaid was her sister, Miss M. Hazel Peck, and the groomsman was Ralph B. Cass, of Afton.  After the ceremony refreshments were served. The couple left Wednesday noon for Geneva where will be their future home.  [Bainbridge Republican, Aug. 9, 1906]

Connubial--Under the appropriate head, in another column will be found one of those agreeable announcements, of which people of all classes and ages never tire of reading.  It is the marriage of George  H. Carver and Miss Mary VanHorne, both of this village [Bainbridge, Chenanog Co., NY].  The bride is the amiable and accomplished daughter of B.P. VanHorne, Esq., and hosts of friends, here and elsewhere, will heartily unite with us in wishing the happy couple a long life of unalloyed pleasure.  They go to Philadelphia on a visit to friends.  [Bainbridge Republican, Jan. 4, 1873]

Sidney [Delaware Co., NY]:  Fred W. Douglas and Miss Olive M. Travis were united in marriage on Wednesday of last week, by Rev. Barnfather of the Baptist church in this village.  The parties are highly esteemed residents of East Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], near Sidney, and well acquainted in this village.  The bride is a sister of Mrs. James Phelps.  [Bainbridge Republican, Aug. 9, 1906]

At the home of the bride's mother, Mrs. Estella L. Pearsall of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], her daughter Miss Florence Louise was united in marriage on Wednesday to Mr. Roswell W. Benedict, formerly of this town.  Mr. Benedict is well and favorably known here.  He is now successfully engaged in the grocery business in Sidney, and his friends will extend the best of good wishes--Unadilla Times.  [Bainbridge Republican, Aug. 9, 1906]

Sidney [Delaware Co., NY]:  Wednesday evening of last week William L. Allen, an employee of the O.&W. Railroad Co., in Sidney was untied in marriage with Miss Mabel E. Gould at her home in Unadilla [Otsego Co., NY], by Rev. R.N. Parke, rector of St. Matthew's church, that village.  Mrs. Allen has lived in Sidney for the past six years being employed in the Clark Silk mill.  Mr. and Mrs. Allen will reside in Sidney.  [Bainbridge Republican, Aug. 30, 1906]

Mr. Calvin Ireland of Bennettsville [Chenango Co., NY] was united in marriage to Miss Musa M. Minor of Sidney [Delaware Co., NY] on Saturday afternoon at the Baptist parsonage, the Rev. A.E. Holmes officiating.  After returning from their wedding trip, Mr. and Mrs. Ireland will make their home at Bennettsville.  [Bainbridge Republican, Sept. 13, 1906]

Miscellaneous, Burglars Visit Horace Woodward, 1906

Burglars Visit Horace Woodward

Bainbridge Republican, Aug. 9, 1906

 

Yesterday morning about 8 o'clock while Horace Woodward, residing in the western part of this town [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], was in the lot after cows, burglars entered his room in his house, took out his trunk to the back of the house, smashed it open with an axe and took silver coins amounting to $25 and notes amounting to $1400.  This was one of the boldest tricks ever played in this section.  The thieves knew Mr. Woodward's habits.  They knew he would go into the lot about 6 a.m. for the cows and waited until he left the house, then they entered, took his large heavy trunk, lifted it up over a large stove and carried it to the wood pile where was an axe and made their way inside.

 

While going into the lot Mr. Woodward heard a smashing noise but gave it no special attention.  Mrs. Rice, who lives in the house and was just getting up, also heard the noise but thought it was Mr. Woodward in the cellar.  He was not gone after the cows longer than fifteen minutes and upon his return discovered what had been done.  The thieves had made their escape by going, as is supposed, over the hill back of the house.  No trace of them has been found.

 

The silver coins, amounting to $25, were in the trunk, also the notes, several in number, and aggregating about $1,400.  They were against parties in the neighborhood and people are cautioned about purchasing paper fromj strangers.  The thieves also took a violin from the mantle in Mr. Woodward's room.  This instrument was a very old one and valued at $50. 

 

Thirteen years ago while Mr. Woodward was attending a fair, his home was entered and notes and securities taken from his trunk.

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Woodward Finds Securities

Burglars did not Want Them and Left Them in the Woods

Bainbridge Republican, Aug. 16, 1906

 

It was published in the last issue of the Republican how burglars entered the home of Horace N. Woodward in the western part of the town on the morning of August 8th, while he was in the lot after cows and took $25 in silver coins and $1400 in notes from a trunk and made their escape.  Mr. Woodward thinking the thieves must have gone over the hill back of the house, went up that way a few days afterwards to see what he could find.  He went into the woods on the farm of Henry Smith which adjoins his place, and after looking around found the notes stuck into a crevice in a stump of a tree.  The notes when stolen were in a long pocketbook and this was on the ground near the stump.  The looting of the trunk at the house was done in great haste and when the burglar, or burglars, reached the woods they investigated the contents of the pocketbook.  Realizing these securities would be of no value to them, they evidently left them with the intention that they would be found by some one for they were in a conspicuous place.  Besides the silver coins and notes there were taken a razor, a revolver and a violin.  The violin has a powerful tone, is dark red color and made by the Boyce Violin Co., of Norwich; the case was painted black, red flannel lined, nickle trimmed.  The revolver was 32 caliber, double action and bore the name of "Ryan's New Model."  A part of the coins were of foreign denominations and among them were five Franc pieces.  The burglary was committed by somebody familiar with Mr. Woodward's house.  The trunk, the violin, the razor and revolver were in different parts of the building.  The next day after the things were stolen while a Coventry man was berrying, a man came through the lot carrying a violin case.  The Coventry man did not then know of Mr. Woodward's loss and the next day when he read of the affair he recalled the incident and notified Mr. Woodward.  [Bainbridge Republican, Aug. 16, 1906]

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[Compiler note:  Horace Woodward would be shot and killed during an attempted robbery on 18 August 1918.  Write-ups about the tragedy were posted to this blog on June 27, 2013.]

 



Obituaries (October 22)

Mrs. Esther M Gridley, widow of Norris Gridley of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], passed away at her home in Guilford, Friday, July 20, at the age of 85 years and five months.  The funeral was held Monday afternoon at 9 o'clock and was largely attended.  Interment was in Guilford Center by the side of her husband.  Besides a number of children, there are many grandchildren and great grandchildren left to mourn for her.  The children are:  Mrs. Rosien A., wife of John Paul of Woodhull, N.Y.; Mrs. Stella V. McLean of Woodhull; Lelia A. Gridley, who has been staying at home and has watched over the declining years of her parents; Mrs. Mary E., wife of William Bartholomew of Reading, N.Y.; Melvin M. Gridley of Guilford; Gaylord G. Gridley of Norwich and Albert N. Gridley of Rockdale.  [Bainbridge Republican, July 26, 1906]

 

Last Sunday morning David Sylvester Marble died at his home on Front street [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], from peritonitis, after an illness of four weeks.  He was 42 years of age.  Two years ago Mr. Marble moved with his family to Bainbridge from Sanitaria Springs [Broome Co., NY].  He engaged in the barbering business in the Haddow block, and had gained a good patronage.  He was genial, kind and courteous, was liked and popular among the business people and those who knew him.  He was usually well and strong until about four weeks ago, when he was taken ill with intestinal trouble.  His condition was not alarming at first and he nearly recovered but a relapse set in, from which he rallied and was gradually improving until a few days before his death, then came a turn for the worse and he sank rapidly.  He is survived by a wife, mother, four young sons, Milo, Leon, Glenn and Ralph, and three young daughters, Eva, Myra and Frieda, all of this place.   His death is a great loss to his family, who have the sympathy of the entire community.  The deceased was a prominent member of the order of Maccabees, Danforth Hose Co., and was assistant Chief of the Bainbridge Fire Department.  The funeral was held Tuesday at the house, on Front street, at 12 o'clock, noon and was very largely attended.  The local order of Maccabees and the Bainbridge Fire Department attended in a body.  Rev. G.E. VanWoert officiated.  A Quartette of ladies, Mrs. R.W. Kirby, Misses Edna Northrup, Lena Pope and Anna Doolittle, sang several hymns.  Many flowers were sent by friends and the organizations of which the deceased was a member.  The remains were taken on the afternoon train to Sanitaria Springs where interment took place.  At the grave the Maccabees read the beautiful lowering service.  The bearers were Glen Heath, Jefferson Hines, Will Hodge, Will Hartman, LaVern Booth, Frank Rifenburg.  The honorary bearers were Jerry Lane, Harold Elander, Howard Mead, Fred McFarland, LeGrand Parsons and Edward Jacobson.  [Bainbridge Republican, July 26, 1906]

 

Mrs. Agnes Smith, of Sidney [Delaware Co., NY], died at the Utica hospital Friday morning.  She had been ill for some time and had been in the hospital for three days where she underwent an operation for stomach trouble.  Mrs. Smith was about 55 years of age and had lived in Sidney for a number of years.  She was well-known and highly esteemed.  She is survived by no near relatives.  The funeral was held in the Congregational church, Sidney, on Sunday last and interment was in the Prospect Hill cemetery [Sidney, NY] by the side of her late husband, J. Handy Smith, and young lady daughter, Blanche, who both died several years ago within a few hours of each other and were buried side by side in one grave.  The history of her case is a peculiarly sad one.  Mrs. Smith had been apparently in usual health for months past, but during the last few weeks she had suffered considerable pain, of which she had not apprised her most intimate friends.  On Sunday she called on Dr. G.A. McKinnon of this village, who advised her to lose no time in going to a hospital for treatment.  [Bainbridge Republican, July 26, 1906]

 

Rockdale [Guilford, Chenango Co., NY]:  In the death of F.W. Sliter, which occurred July 25th, 1906, Rockdale loses one of its most respected residents.  Mr. Sliter was born, Jan. 13, 1845, on the farm now owned by H.N. Brown, about one mile north of town, and with his parents soon moved to the town of Unadilla [Otsego Co., NY], where his life was spent almost entirely.  He had been troubled for the past year with valvular heart trouble and rheumatism combined, but was able to assist with his chores until about  June 22d, when he had a bad spell from which he gradually declined to the last.  He was united in marriage to Miss Celia Peck, of Hunter, Greene Co., who survives him; also one daughter, Mrs. J.H. Miller, of Rochester, N.Y., a daughter, Augusta, having died in '97; also one sister, Mrs. Esther D. Locke, of Rockdale.  Mr. Sliter was a member of the East Guilford Presbyterian church and also one of the deacons.  The funeral services which were largely attended occurred Saturday from the church, at 1 p.m., conducted by his pastor, Rev. A.C. Sails.  The floral tributes were profuse.  A long line of carriages with mourning friends followed the remains to the Sidney cemetery, where, under the golden rays of a July sun, they laid the body of one so dearly loved beside the daughter gone before, and as they turned away with tearful eyes, they could only say, "The Lord gave, the Lord hath taken away."  [Bainbridge Republican, Aug. 9, 1906]

 

Charles Hubert, of Oneonta [Otsego Co., NY], for 20 years an employee on the D.&H. railroad, was found dead at 9:30 o'clock Monday morning near the D.&H. roundhouse at Binghamton.  Mr. Hubert was engineer on the passenger train which leaves Binghamton at 10 o'clock in the morning, reaching Bainbridge at 10:50 a.m. Monday he went to the engine house yard.  His fireman was running the engine and Mr. Hubert was standing on the running board.  A little later he was missing and his body was soon found by the side of the track.  His neck had been broken.  [Bainbridge Republican, Aug. 9, 1906]

 

Harlan P. Sears, of Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], was found dead in his bed Thursday night at ten o'clock.  He had been under the doctor's care for some days, but had been walking around his door yard in the early evening.  His wife, who heard him breathe rather heavily, spoke to him but receiving no answer she went to his bed close by, and tried to rouse him, but found him dead.  Heart trouble was the cause of death.  Mr. Sears was born in Columbus and was a prosperous and respected farmer.  He moved to Sherburne about twelve years ago.  [Bainbridge Republican, Aug. 9, 1906]

 

Orrin D. Clark, aged 82 years, formerly a resident of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], died Sunday morning at the Plains near Harpursville [Broome Co., NY] where he had made his home in recent years.  He is survived by the widow, seven sons, Henry and William of Ithaca, John of Phoenix, Jerome of Valonia Springs, Marvin of Sidney, Frank of Delanson, Edwin of Harpursville; and one daughter, Mary Bernhardt, of Bainbridge.  The funeral was held Tuesday at 11 o'clock at the house, Rev. O.D. Moore, of Port Crane, officiating.  Burial at West Bainbridge.  [Bainbridge Republican, Aug. 16, 1906]

 

Mrs. Adaline Douglass died at her home in St. Petersburg, Florida, Friday morning, Aug. 10th, from erysipelas, aged 79 years.  Her son, George Douglass, arrived in Bainbridge with the remains, Monday evening.   The funeral was held at the residence of Mrs. Emeline E. Graves, Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock.  Rev. C.J. Shrimpton officiated.  Burial in Green Lawn cemetery [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY].  The deceased had passed the greater number of her years in Bainbridge.  She resided on a farm in the east side of the town.  Her husband died some eight years ago.  Two years ago she went with her son, George Douglass, to Florida to reside.  [Bainbridge Republican, Aug. 16, 1906]

 

Afton [Chenango Co., NY]:  Our Afton correspondent writes us:  "A telegram with the sad news of the death of S. Dudley Bennett of Chicago was received Sunday by C.E. Carrington.  Mr. Bennett, of Bayonne, N.J., father of the deceased, and Mrs. Bennett arrived here with the remains of her husband Monday evening when they were taken to the undertaking rooms of A.J. Holmes.  The funeral was held Tuesday at 2 p.m., from the Episcopal church, the Rev. C.J. Shrimpton officiating; burial in Glenwood cemetery [Afton, NY].  Mr. Bennett was in the employ of the Standard Oil Co., furnishing supplies in the laying of pipe lines and camping while on the road.  While in camp with the Superintendent, one of the gang of workmen, a Hungarian came in complaining of the payroll.  The Superintendent ordered Mr. Bennett to put him out.  Turning to comply, the man drew a revolver and fired, killing Mr. Bennett."  Ed.--Mr. Bennett was the son-in-law of C.E. Carrignton, of Afton, and his wife was the granddaughter of a former pastor of the Bainbridge M.E. church, Rev. T.F. Hallstead, who later became presiding Elder of this district.  Mr. Halstead's father, whose home was in Unadilla, although superannuated, succeeded his son later in the Bainbridge pulpit when he was nearly 90 years of age.  [Bainbridge Republican, Aug. 16, 1906]

Miscellaneous, Who's Who in Bainbridge - Harry Noyes

Who's Who in Bainbridge

Harry Noyes

Bainbridge News & Republican, Apr. 14, 1938

 

Whether or not it is to cure a stomach ache, satisfy a sweet tooth, or only to swap fishing tales, many village residents find opportunity to drop in on Harry F. Noyes.  Occupying the corner for 17 years, it is no small wonder, therefore, that returning sons and daughters stop at his place to inquire what so and so's doing now, and if such and who is still around.

 

Mr.  Noyes claims New Berlin as his birthplace.  Making pharmacy his "after school" business, even before his graduation from New Berlin High School in 1908, he continued his pharmaceutical training at the university of Buffalo, where he completed his course in 1913.  One apprentice year was spent in Leroy, and four in Rochester. 

 

Returning to Chenango County in 1918, Mr. Noyes was a part of the B.E. Reynolds drug store personnel in Norwich until 1921, when the Noyes Pharmacy became established on the corner of East and North Main streets in Bainbridge, succeeding the drug dispensary of Leland Yale. 

 

Commenting upon the changes which have taken place since he first worked in the Dykes Drug Store in his native village, Mr. Noyes says, "At present, there is only an occasional ethical pharmacy in the country.  The old time stock bottles, which lined the shelves and from which the proprietor compounded his mixtures, have given way to the merchandise which erroneously has come to characterize the modern 'drug' store.  Prescriptions are still filled, but their preparation has been shunted to the back room."

 

Fishing, hunting, gardening and stamp collecting are the only hobbies admitted by Pharmacist Noyes.  Describing his record catch as "a fish tale that is a fish tale," he confided that, in 1920, during his first experience with lake trout fishing, he brought in a lake trout 29 inches long and tipping the scales at eight and a half pounds.  The scene of this feat was Lime Kiln Lake in the Adirondacks.

 

Refusing to set a valuation on his stamps, Mr. Noyes estimates that he had 5,000 in his collection.  Although devoting his talents to United States issues, he is one of the town's most ardent philatelists.  He eagerly tracks down each "cover" as it is announced.   The most prized item in his collection is a pair of imperforates of the issue of 1851, which were found "somewhere in New Berlin."  Perhaps the item with the most potential value is a "cover" which was sent on the ill-fated flight of Amelia Earhart.

 



Marriages (October 21)

Married at the home of the bride's mother in Sidney [Delaware Co., NY], Wednesday July 11th, Miss Carrie Cory to Frank Gill, of Troy, N.Y., Rev. Mr. VanAllen, an Episcopal clergyman from Utica, performing the ceremony.  The impressive ring service was used.  The rooms were tastefully decorated with ferns and potted plants and the happy couple stood under an arch of evergreens.  The bridesmaid was Miss Ella Cory, a sister of the bride, and Fred Gill, of Troy, N.Y., a brother of the groom, acted as best man.  Both the bride and bridesmaid were tastefully attired in white and carried roses.  The groom wore the conventional black.   Following the ceremony, refreshments were served consisting of sandwiches, cake and ice cream.  There were guests present from Schenectady, Sidney, Bainbridge and Bennettsville.  Many beautiful presents testified to the esteem in which the young people are held.  A curious circumstance of the occasion is the fact that both bride and groom are deaf mutes having been educated at the Rome school for the deaf.  The clergyman was also deaf but not dumb and so read the ceremony to the guests and made the signs of the deaf to the couple.  It was both impressive and beautiful and an event of a lifetime to those that could hear.  The bride is a niece of Mrs. Teed, of Bennettsville, and is well known to many readers of the Republican who join in wishing the couple much happiness in their new home in Troy, N.Y. [Bainbridge Republican, July 19, 1906] 

 

Youngs:  Arthur Bartlett, of this place, and Miss Ella Rifenburg, of Unadilla [Otsego Co., NY], were married at the home of the bride Saturday evening.  Mr. Bartlett has rented his father's farm for the coming year, and he moved to Masonville [Delaware Co., NY] the first of this week.  [Bainbridge Republican, Apr. 5, 1906]

 

Afton [Chenango Co., NY]:  Clarence E. Holdredge and Miss Leila L. Fisher were married March 26, 1906, at the Baptist parsonage, Bainbridge, Rev. R.S. O'Dell performing the ceremony.  Both have employment at the Valley House, Afton. [Bainbridge Republican, Apr. 5, 1906]

 

Married On Wednesday, April 18, 1906, Mr. Louis Mills and Miss Helen Low, at the home of the bride, North Main street, Oneonta [Otsego Co., NY].  The groom was formerly of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], but now is engaged in business in Oneonta.  Mr. Lee mills and Miss Celia Pine, of Bainbridge, acted as bridegroom and bridesmaid respectively.  The father Henry Mills of Bainbridge, was present at the wedding.  [Bainbridge Republican, Apr. 19, 1906]

 

Marriage of Charles B. Sumner and Alice Johnston:   A very important event which fills up the cup of human happiness of at least two persons, to the brim, occurred at St. Thomas Church, Armenia, N.Y., on Thursday, Dec. 19th.  It is the old story repeated since the world began, and which finds ample justification (as if it should ever seek any) in the divine words, "It is not good for man to be alone."  So certainly must have thought Mr. C.B. Sumner, our townsman, and as to the excellence of his opinion none will question. It was a wedding, and Mr. Sumner, was the groom.  The bride was the fair daughter of Mr. Samuel Bard Johnston, and the officiating clergyman was the Rev. S.R. Johnston, D.D., Uncle to the bride.  No happier event ever occurred in the history of the two who plighted their troth.  Mr. Sumner returned to his home on Monday, bringing with him his wife.  On Tuesday night a reception was given by them to their friends, which was a very pleasant affair.  [Bainbridge Republican, Dec. 28, 1872]

Obituaries (October 21)

While watching the fire at the plant of the Dairy Products company at South Coventry Monday night, Charles Ostrum, a well-known citizen of Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], dropped to the ground from an attack of heart disease, superinduced by the excitement caused by the fire and soon died.  The fire destroyed the entire plant of the Dairy Products company, including factory building, storage building and barn.  All the valuable machinery and the engine were destroyed.  The origin of the fire is unknown.  [Bainbridge Republican, July 19, 1906]

 

The Republican published at Delavan, Wis., July 12th, 1906, gives the following account of the death of Charles B. Sumner, a former Bainbridge [Chenango Co.,  NY] attorney:  "While the family were seated about the supper table at half past six o'clock on Sunday evening, encouraged by the fact that the father was showing great signs of improvement, Chas. B. Sumner was stricken by a severe shock of heart disease and death was the immediate result.  For the past year Mr. Sumner has not been well and about a month ago he was compelled to give up his active practice and was confined to his home till the end came on Sunday evening.  Charles Bennett Sumner was born in New Berlin, New York [Chenango Co.], August 18, 1847.  He was the only child in the family.  While a young man he taught school before taking up the study of law in the office of his uncle.  He was admitted to the bar and removed to Bainbridge, N.Y., where he practiced till 1885.  In December, 1872, Mr. Sumner was married to Miss Alice Johnstone, of New York city, and in the fall of 1885, with their four children, they removed to Delavan, Wis., where the family have resided ever since.  The decedent was a member in good and regular standing of the Walworth County Bar Association for the past twenty years.  During those years of continuous service he has formed a wide acquaintance with the members of the bar and also a large circle of professional friends who are pained to learn of his untimely end.  During his practice he served two terms as District Attorney.  Four children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Sumner, all of whom were with Mr. Sumner at the time of his death.  they are Charles J. Sumner, who is a member of the Walworth County Bar and Superintendent of the Document room in the House of Representatives, Washington, D.C.; Mollie J. Sumner, teacher in the Delavan High school; Elizabeth Sumner, principal of the kindergarten department, Ironwood, Mich., and Mrs. Alice Fisher, of Delavan.  Ever since Mr. Sumner came to Delavan, he has been closely identified with the life of the city and has always taken an active and progressive part in civic matters.  Whenever a public meeting was held or a public policy to be discussed, Mr. Sumner invariably was found there ready to assist in a legal capacity or as any other private citizen who felt the progress of the past twenty years.  Especially has he always been prominent in fostering the best school system of the city.  As a churchman Mr. Sumner was one of the most regular in attendance.  He took great pride in Christ's church of which he was a vestryman for many years and where he was noted for his regularity.  If it is true that the character of a man is best gauged by his home life, Mr. Sumner can be accorded the highest praise.  He was ever an indulgent father devoted to his home and children on whom the blow falls heaviest in the hour of his sad demise.  The funeral was held on Wednesday afternoon at three o'clock from the house and later from Christ's Episcopal church.  The Rev. John White conducted the service.  [Bainbridge Republican, July 19, 1906]

 

George F. Williams died Wednesday, July 11th, 1906, at his home on Kirby street in this village [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY].  The direct cause of his death was a paralytic stroke.  About a month ago he was very sick from an attack of heart and stomach trouble.  He remained in a critical condition for several days and then began to improve.  He recovered so as to be about again as usual, excepting a feeling of exhaustion which he could not overcome.  On the day that he died he went to his hay field to work.  He became dizzy and at once was taken home.  Medical aid was summoned but he could not be revived and he passed away that night.  Mr. Williams was 68 years old.  Born in Sanford in 1843, he came to Bainbridge to reside about twenty-five years ago and became a prominent citizen of the town.  He had been a Justice of the Peace for twenty-two years which office he held at his death.  He had at various times engaged in business here having been a merchant and later a stock buyer.  He was a member of the H.H. Beecher Post G.A.R., having enlisted in the 114th Regiment, N.Y. State volunteers, serving in the civil war.  For forty years he had been a member of the Masonic fraternity and had held high offices in the Susquehanna lodge in this village.  He is survived by a wife, who was Mary Cartledge before marriage, two sons, Bret Williams, of Troy, and Arthur Williams, of Sidney, and one daughter, Lena Williams, of Bainbridge; also four brothers, Frank Williams, of Seaford, De., E.D. Williams, of Oklahoma, William Williams, of Afton, and J.B. Williams, of Bainbridge.  The funeral was very largely attended at the house Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock.  Beside friends and relatives there were nearly a hundred Masons present, representatives from the Sidney, Afton and Bainbridge lodges.  Rev. G.E. VanWoert, of the Methodist church, this village, officiated.  The bearers were I.J. Tillman, H.B. Davenport, Joseph Hirt, Harry Garman, George S. Cook and Sylvester Clark.  Interment in Green Lawn cemetery.  Among the floral contributions of flowers was a floral square and compass from the Susquehanna lodge and a floral star from the local order of Eastern Star.  [Bainbridge Republican, July 19, 1906]

 

The body of Miss Grace Brown of Otselic [Chenango Co., NY], was found in Big Moose lake, in the Adirondacks, last Thursday morning.  The appearance of the body indicated that she had been murdered.  An investigation was made and it was found that she left her home, met a young man by the name of Chester Gillette from Cortland, at DeRuyter, and together went to the Adirondacks on what was supposed a vacation trip.  Gillette and Miss Brown went out in the boat together on Big Moose lake last Wednesday.  The boat was later found bottom side up.  A search revealed the body of Miss Brown.  Gillette was found at Eagle Bay and arrested charged with murder.  Miss Brown was a daughter of Frank Brown, of Otselic, and was employed in a shirt factory in Cortland where she met Gillette who was employed in the same business.  Miss Brown was urging young Gillette to marry her as he had promised and it is thought he lured her to this lake and committed the murder to free himself.  [Bainbridge Republican, July 19, 2906]

 

Miss Ella Irene Meacham, daughter of the late Dr. I. Meacham, died at the home of her mother, Mrs. Sarah Meacham, No. 35 Eldridge street, Binghamton [Broome Co., NY], at three o'clock Monday afternoon.  She is survived by her mother, two sisters, Mrs. C. Fred Gale and Miss Pearl Meacham, and one brother, Charles Meacham, all of Binghamton.  Miss Meacham was very well known in this village, having resided here.  Her father was a practicing physician in Bainbridge for many years prior to moving to Binghamton.  [Bainbridge Republican, July 26, 1906]

Post Listing, Week of October 13-20, 2013

Following is the listing of blog postings for the week of October 13 to 20, 2013.

Marriages

Posted October 14, 2013
Ray Van Buren Woodbury - Marion Edna Tillman (1905)

Mary M. Peckham - Sebert B. Hollenbeck (1905)

Helen Schlafer - Ward L. Winsor (1933)

Mabel Morrell - Clifford Davis (1933)

Reta Louise Davis - Paul Irving Boyd (1933)

Posted October 15, 2013
Nina Louise Dedrick - Wilber Davis McNitt (1908)
Minnie Hayne Westcott - Clayton Eugene Bennett (1908)
Estella Smith - Hubert W. Hodge (1908)
Carrie Webb - Page Stilwell, Jr. (1908)
Fred M. Ketchum - Flossie A. Finch (1908)

Posted October 16, 2013
Maude Estelle Copley - Walter E. Smith (1905)
Lizzie Bradley - Ernest Pierce (1905)
Marion Jeffers - Joseph Herrick (1938)
Esetta Yannone - Finton Fitzpatrick (1938)
Eleanor Ruth Richards - Alfred Little (1938)

Posted October 17, 2013
Lizzie Bradley - Earnest Pearce (1905)
Viola Shaver - Wiley Foster (1905)
Walter A. Teson - Emilia S. Cox (1905)
Lena D. Hakes - J. Johnson Ray (1905)
Fred H. Pardee - Pearl Matteson (1905)
Emma Davidson - Gersham A. Fuller (1905)

Posted October 19, 2013
Helen Ruth Lowe - Louis Mills (1906)
Nina Amelia Benedict - Leo Morris Albert (1941)
Rev. Floyd B. Mitchell - Phyllis W. Craven (1947)

Posted October 20, 2013
Maud E. Miner - Charles Ernest Munyan (1906)
Roy V. DeForest - Mabel B. Dann (1906)
Helen Moses - Willard Phetteplace (1906)
William Lawrence - Mabel Waterman (1906)
Ethelyn V. Smith - Lloyd C. Tyler (1944]
Mary T. Payne - Sgt. Walter D. Wasson (1944)
  

Obituaries

Posted October 14, 2013
Jerome Bonaparte Youmans (Wellsbridge, 1905)

Mildred Foster (Otego, 1905)

Alexander Moody (Menands, Bainbridge, 1905)

Emma Swan (Oneonta, Bainbridge, 1905)

Elisha W. Vanderhule (Afton, 1905)

Edith Handy Welton (Harpursville, 1905)

Pearl R. Ruso (West Bainbridge, 1905)

Posted October 15, 2013
Mary B. Bucknall (Lake Geneva, WI, 1905)
Major John B. Fish (North Scranton, PA , 1905)
Lucy Main Blencoe (Altona, IL, 1905)
Carrie E. Humphrey Hyer (Wellsboro, 1905)
Mrs George Landers (Williamsport, PA, Afton, 1905)
Pearl Ruso (West Bainbridge, 1905)

Posted October 16, 2013
Mary Chaffee Schrom (Whitewater, WI, 1905)
Daniel Beecher (Coventry, 1905)
Leroy B. Miles (Coventryville, 1905)
B.A. Colwell (North Sanford, 1905)
Rev. Edwin L. Tanner (Afton, Harpursville, 1905)
Laura Hard (Cobleskill, 1905)
Rev. John L. Egbert (Springfield, MA, 1905)

Posted October 17, 2013
Dr. William T. Bassett (Cooperstown, 1905)
J. Homer Hodge (Bainbridge, 1905)
John N. Bostwick (Amsterdam, 1905)
Mrs. Devillo Church (Afton, 1905)
Robert Kirk (Sidney, 1905)
William  H. Kettle (Margaretville, 1905)
George W. Sherman (Norwich, 1905)

Posted October 18, 2013
Hanford Rowe (Afton, 1905)
Mildred Hoyt (Bainbridge, 1905)
Margaret A. Rhodes Smith (Bainbridge, 1905)
U.H. Wheeler (Bainbridge, 1905)
Russell Stork (Oxford, 1905)
Elijah R. Snell (East Afton, 1905)
Mary E. Yeaw (North Pitcher, 1905)
Martin Gebhardt (Yaleville, Walton, 1905)
Lulu Kent Humerston (Oxford, Windsor, 1905)
Cynthia Ferris (Bainbridge, 1905)

Posted October 19, 2013
Lucia A. Clark (Guilford, 1906)
Jeane Lord (Afton, 1906)
Ida M. Lewis (Norwich, 1906)
Thomas C. Monroe (Sidney, 1906)
Charles J. Fisher (Bainbridge, 1906)
Arvine Searles (Bainbridge, 1906)

Posted October 20, 2013
Corah W. Fowler (Franklin, 1906)
John Seagraves (Oneonta, 1906)
Augusta Landers Daniels (Afton, 1906)
Mrs. Melvin L. Walker (Oxford, 1906)
Mrs. E.M. Humes (Binghamton, 1906)
Harry Burton (Guilford, 1906)


 

Miscellaneous

Posted October 14, 2013

Bainbridge School Chamber Orchestra, About 1960/61.

Posted October 15, 2013
A Visit from a Former Rector, Rev. Wm. Allen Johnson of St. Peter's Church, Bainbridge Republican, Aug. 3, 1905.

Posted October 16, 2013
Bainbridge School Faculty about 1920. (Photo)

Posted October 17, 2013

Man is Slain and His Father Severely Beaten by Burglars Surprised by them in Junction Post Office

January 1921.

Tale of Burglar Who Slew Captor While Handcuffed Is One of Chenango's Most intriguing Yarns, Binghamton Press, Jan. 7, 1951.

Posted October 19, 2013
Bainbridge Base Ball Team, Bainbridge Republican, Sept. 6, 1906

Posted October 20, 2013
Six members of the Bainbridge High School Class of 1927 from "The Echo, 1927"



Miscellaneous, BHS Class of 1927, Part 1

Bainbridge High School Class of 1927

Six Members of the 13 member class

The Echo, 1927

 

Ralph Corbin:  "Self-confident--sure of his

own ability even in the most trying situations."

Louise Donahe:  "Imperturbable--a gift of the gods

to be unconcerned with what goes on about her."

Gertrude Eggleston:  "Practical--She must

know the facts before she learns them."

Charles Hager:  "Sociable--wherever

there is conversation, there is Charles"

Mildred Cheesbro:  "Dignified--Like a queen

among her subjects, Mildred moves in B.H.S."

Dorothy Harmon:  "Indifferent--the

troubles of our life affect her not."

[to be continued]