Obituaries (November 9)

Dwight C. Scott died Sunday evening, Feb. 2, 1908, at six o'clock, at his home on north Main street [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], after a critical illness of only a few days.  Though Mr. Scott for some months had been in poor health he was able to be about town.  Tuesday afternoon of last week, while in front of the First National Bank he experienced a sinking spell and fell to the sidewalk.  He was assisted to his home and became unable to communicate.  Later he became unconscious and remained so until the end.  Mr. Scott was 73 years of age and had been a resident of Bainbridge nearly all his life, coming here from Franklin Delaware co., at an early period.  In 1865 he married Miss Anna Packard of Bainbridge who survives.  She was a sister of Peter M. Packard who controlled all the stage routes throughout this section for many years before the railroad was opened here.  Mr. Scott was a veteran of the Civil War, enlisting November 2, 1861, in the Third Light Artillery from which he was later honorably discharged, having risen to the rank of first lieutenant.  He was an architect and had devoted himself mostly to the construction of buildings since he left the army, but this occupation had been varied by conducting a mercantile business in Bainbridge for a time and engaging in the real estate business in Texas.  However, he always retained his residence in Bainbridge.  Mr. Scott was one of the old residents having been identified with the village during its development for the past fifty years.  He was one of those good, true, conservative citizens, using his influence on the side of right and in the advancement of interests pertaining to the public good.  He was one of the substantial citizens, too, who are essential to every well regulated village.   Though somewhat reserved he was a friendly and kindly man.  Besides his wife, Mr. Scott is survived by one son, Hon. Julien C. Scott, a practicing lawyer in Bainbridge, present Member of Assembly of Chenango county, and who has been Special count Judge for several years.  The funeral was held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock from his late residence, Rev. H.S. Sizer, of St. Peter's church, of which Mr. Scott was a member, officiating.  Music was rendered by Messrs. Collins and the Mrs. Anderson and Fletcher.  The attendance of sympathizing friends was large among them being a delegation from H.H. Beecher Post.  The floral offerings were of rare beauty.  Interment was made in Green Lawn cemetery attended by the bearers:  C.M. Priest, J.H. Anderson, E.D. Truman, A.D. Payne, Otis Ives and Chester Corbin.  [Bainbridge Republican, Feb. 6, 1908]

 

The funeral of James B. Williams, who died Wednesday evening, Feb. 5, 1908, occurred Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock from his home on Juliand street [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], Rev. G.E. VanWoert of the M.E. church conducting the services.  Notwithstanding the weather was tempestuous and the cold piercing, there was a fine attendance of citizens, the business places of the village being closed during the hour of service, the proprietors mostly attending in a body.  Singing was rendered by the quartette, Daniel Banner, Eben Gilbert, C.F. Bently and Albert J. Wilcox.  Interment was made in Green Lawn cemetery [Bainbridge, NY], and the accompanying bearers were C.M. Priest, E.K. Springsteen, A.J. Wilcox, Isaac Yale, T.E.Searles and Alvah Lyon.  Mr. Williams was a native of Sanford, Broome county, and was born Dec. 15, 1856.  His parents were William O. Williams and Harriett Harpur Williams, pioneer settlers in Broome county.  When fourteen years of age the deceased went to Illinois with an elder brother Edgar and entered school, earning his own way, and in 1879, at the age of 32 years, he graduated from the Cook county Normal school of that state, and followed teaching for over twelve years, serving as principal several years in influential schools.  Mr. Williams finally gave up teaching and having a brother, the late Justice George F. Williams, residing in Bainbridge and engaged in the grocery business, he came to this section and joined his brother in the trade.  The partnership was finally dissolved, James B Williams, the late deceased, continuing it alone until his death.  Mr. Williams had not been in good health for the past year but was regular in attendance at the store until within the last month.  His disease was cancer of the pancreas.  Mr. Williams was a substantial man in the community, but made no show, being conservative by nature.  He was honest and upright in his dealings, owed no man anything and was successful in business which was conducted in a quiet way without demonstration.  He was esteemed for his rigid sense of right and wrong.  The deceased was devoted to his family, kind, indulgent and affectionate.  His joys in life were centered in the home circle.  Mr. Williams was united in marriage with Miss Della Searles in 1897, adopted daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Herrick Searles, who then resided in Bainbridge.  Beside the widow and one daughter he is survived by three brothers; Edgar D. of Oklahoma, B. Frank of Seaford, Delaware county, and William of Afton; also one half brother and two half sisters, Gale Williams of Afton, Mrs. Mattie Ives of Buffalo and Mrs. Guy Wylie of Coventry. [Bainbridge Republican, Feb. 13, 1908]

 

The memory of the older residents of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] is frequently reminded of the passing to the eternal home of those who were for a time closely allied by friendship and affection to all of the citizens of Bainbridge.  No one was more so interested than Mrs. Elizabeth W. Adams, mother of Mrs. Egbert, whose husband, Rev.  J.L. Egbert, was the beloved rector of St. Peter's church for several years.  Mrs. Adams died very recently at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Egbert, on Ingersoll grove, Springfield, Mass., at the venerable age of ninety years.  It was thirty years ago that Dr. Nathan Adams, a retired physician of note, and Elizabeth W., his wife, and their son Nathan, boarded in Bainbridge during Mr. Egbert's rectorate here.  They were most delightful people, genial, cordial, generous, desirous of helping in every way.  [Bainbridge Republican, Feb. 20, 1908]

 

The house of Mrs. J.W. Northup, at Franklin, Delaware county, was destroyed by fire on the night of the 19th inst., and Mrs. Northup perished in the flames.  Her son and daughter were absent on a visit, and the fire was not discovered by the neighbors until the building and its contents nearly consumed.  About four years ago the husband of Mrs. N., a most estimable citizen, ended his life by suicide, and now another dark shadow falls on the survivors of a worthy family.  [[Bainbridge Republican, Dec. 28, 1872]

 

Cornelius Bellinger, of Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], was instantly killed on Monday last.  He was drawing logs, and while passing the depot, his team became frightened and ran to the side of the road, the sleigh striking against a lamp post, throwing Mr. Bellinger and the logs off.  In the fall Mr. Bellinger was caught between the runner of one of the bobs and the post, his head being crushed in a horrid manner.  [Bainbridge Republican, Dec. 28, 1872]

 

At her home in Glens Falls, Friday, January 3d, Charlotte W., wife of Sterling F. Higley, died aged 34 years. Death resulted from typhoid fever.  Mrs. Higley is survived by her husband, who is a brother of Miss Sarah  Higley and Homer H. Higley of this village, also by two children, a daughter of five and a son of two years.  The funeral services were held Monday afternoon--Norwich Sun  [Bainbridge Republican, Jan. 9, 1908]

Miscellaneous, "Guilford Lake" A Poem

Guilford Lake

Bainbridge Republican, Feb. 13, 1908

 

This poem was recited by the author, Mrs. R.M. Clark, at the banquet of the Guilford Woman's Club, Wednesday evening, Jan. 29, 1908.

 

Oh, beautiful Lake of Guilford!

Thou liquid gem most rare!

With setting of hills and forests,

Thou makest a picture fair.

Unchanging as the rugged hills

That guard thee night and day.

For ages thou hast sparkled here,

A gem of purest ray.

 

Thy crystal depths have mirrored

The sunshine and the shade,

As Nature in her peaceful woods,

The changing pictures made;

The while with lavish hand she laid

Her treasures at thy feet.

And made for weary travelers

A restful, calm retreat.

 

Where freed from vexing care,

And the city's ceaseless strife,

In cooling shades they seek and find,

An added joy in life.

And pleasant homes and cottages

Now dot thy verdant shore,

Where wigwam fires erstwhile have blazed,

In far-off days of yore.

 

When summer yields the bright glad days

From out her golden store,

Thy placid bosom ripples oft

To the music of the oar;

And then wary, finny tribes,

That neath thy waters dwell,

Are lured by many a tempting bait,

The anglers' pride to swell.

 

Yet still, to me, thy greatest charm

Come with the twilight hour,

When the setting sun with varied hue

Tints ev'ry leaf and flower;

Then idly drifting o'er thy wave,

We await the "Queen of Night,"

Whose coming soon is heralded

In floods of silvery light.

 

And as the shimmering silver stream

Floats o'er thy rippling breast,

Admiring lovers oft declare

'Tis then they love thee best.

But though thou seemest so serene,

We've seen thy passions rise;

And angry waves have beat thy shore,

As storm clouds swept the skies.

 

When winter comes from out the north,

With all his frosty train,

And spreads his snowy mantle wide

O'er mountain, hill and plain,

Thy treasures then thou lockest fast

And the Ice King turns the key,

Whilst we, in crystal blocks, preserve

Cool memories of thee.

 

And o'er the glassy surface

The youthful feet now glide,

For while the Ice King reigneth

Thou art the skaters' pride.

Thus through the changing seasons,

Thy special charms we see;

And of thyself in cooling draughts,

A health we'll drink to thee.

Miscellaneous, Fire at Rockdale - 1873

Fire at Rockdale

Bainbridge Republican, May 10, 1873

 

On Thursday morning of last week, the extensive Bedstead Manufactory of Barr & Pardoe, at Rockdale, caught fire and in a few moments, as it were, was entirely consumed.  A fire had been built in a stove, the pipes of which passed through the floor above and entered into the chimney in the second story.  The room immediately over the stove and through which the pipe passed had been used for a varnishing and finishing room and was dry as tinder and saturated with varnish and oil.  While the workmen were away at breakfast, the pipe had become so hot as to ignite the dry  pine which surrounded it and though quickly discovered, it made such rapid progression as to be unquenchable with any minas at hand.

 

The factory was owned by Mr. Amos A. Burr, and was jointly occupied by himself and partner.  It was a two story building 40x16 and well filled with the most modern and approved machinery for carrying on the business for which it was occupied.  Only six or eight hands were employed, for the factory was supplied with machinery capable of making every part of the required work.  In addition to the machinery there was a large quantity of raw and partly manufactured material in the building which was all burned.

 

The loss was about five thousand dollars, upon which there was no insurance.  It falls heavy upon Mr. Burr who is an industrious, hard working man, and can ill afford the loss.  We understand that an effort is being made in Rockdale and Guilford to assist him in rebuilding his works, which we trust will be successful.  In so doing the benevolent will not only aid a worthy man but re-establish a branch of industry which can not easily be dispensed with by that locality--Telegraph

 



Marriages (November 8)

Leland VanEttan, bookkeeper at the American Separator office [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], and Miss Edna Northrup, of Syracuse [Onondaga Co., NY], were married in Syracuse at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Devillo Northrup, on Saturday evening last.  [Bainbridge Republican, Dec. 26, 1907]

 

Mr. John Roehlk and Miss Etta L. Hendrix were united in marriage Dec. 21st, by Rev. H.T. Hill, at the home of the groom.  The wedding was a quiet one, only the immediate relatives of the groom being present.  After the ceremony refreshments were served.  The bride received some useful and valuable presents.  The happy couple have the best wishes of many friends.  [Bainbridge Republican, Dec. 26, 1907]

 

A quiet wedding took place on Christmas day at the home of the bride's parents, when Mr. Leo J. Wheeler and Miss Evva B. Pratt were united in marriage.  The ceremony was performed by Rev. Henry T. Hill and was witnessed by a few relatives.  After the ceremony and congratulations Mr. and Mrs. Wheeler took the 7:26 p.m. train for Oneonta and other points.  The happy couple have many friends who extend their best wishes.  [Bainbridge Republican, Dec. 26, 1907]

Obituaries (November 8)

Murder at Nineveh:  Rollin Courtright, aged 21 years, a fireman on the D.&H.R.R., was shot and killed Tuesday night at Nineveh Junction.  Raffalo Zullo, an Italian aged 42 years, and also employed on the road in Nineveh Junction, is charged with the shooting, which occurred after a quarrel between the men.  The shooting occurred about midnight and the victim, who is connected with a prominent family in the vicinity, died about 4 o'clock in the morning.  Courtright met the Italian in the railroad station in Nineveh Junction about 11 o'clock.  Zullo accused the railroad man of using too much coal on his engine.  A quarrel ensured which was continued when the men adjourned to the Central House.  Some of Courtright's friends were there and someone called Zullo names.  Then beer was thrown in his face.  The murderer and his foreign friends finally left for the box car in which they lived.  Courtright and a friend, M.H. Madigan, followed them.  They tried to gain entrance to the car and in the scuffle Zullo shot Courtright with a shotgun, blowing in his right breast.  Doctors cared for the injured man but could not save his life.  The assailant ran all the way to Harpursville where he took refuge in the house of Italian friends.  He was arrested there and taken to Nineveh by Frances Bushnell and Edward Curtiss.  Self defense will be the accused man's plea.  [Bainbridge Republican, Dec. 19, 1907]

 

A large circle of friends of Mr. and Mrs. LaVerne Booth, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], were much shocked Wednesday morning to learn that Mrs. Booth died the evening before at 10:30 o'clock at the Faxton hospital, Utica, of heart failure.  Two weeks ago tomorrow, on Friday, Mrs. Booth accompanied by her husband left Bainbridge for the hospital and the next day was operated upon for tumor, which was considered successful.  The patient was cheerful and there was every indication for speedy release from the hospital.  Mr. Booth returned home and often heard good news of the recovery of his wife.  He was intending to spend Christmas with her, but late Tuesday evening he was telegraphed that her condition was critical, and a few minutes after a message came saying she was dead.  The deceased was 37 years of age.  The remains were brought to Bainbridge Wednesday evening.  The funeral will be held at the late home on Bixby street, Friday afternoon at 1:30, Rev. C.E. Carrington, officiating.  [Bainbridge Republican, Dec. 26, 1907]

 

Capt. John C. Taylor, of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], a widely known commercial traveler, died at his home  in that village last week, aged 63 years.  He was better known as "Jack" Taylor and at one time was in the wholesale candy and tobacco business in Sidney in partnership with the late Porter D. Searles.  Capt. Taylor was a Civil War veteran and is survived by a daughter and a son.  His death is regretted by a large circle of friends.  [Bainbridge Republican, Dec. 26, 1907]

 

Mrs. B.E. Pudney died suddenly at Sidney [Delaware Co., NY] Thursday evening from a stroke of apoplexy superinduced by an attack of acute indigestion.  She was taken ill at five o'clock that evening while attending her duties in her husband's store.  She was carried to the Sidney House nearby, where she gradually grew worse and died at 10 o'clock.  She was one of Sidney's most estimable woman and had a large circle of friends.  [Baibnridge Republican, Dec. 26, 1907]

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Bainbridge Republican, January 17, 1907

 



The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Vanderwalker, Cecil C. Vanderwalker, died Wednesday evening, Jan. 9th, of pneumonia aged four months.  The funeral was held Saturday at Eleven o'clock from the parents home, East side, Rev. R.S. Odell, officiating.  Burial at Bennettsville. 

 

Afton [Chenango Co., NY]:  Dr. M.D. French, a former resident here, died Tuesday, Jan. 8th, at his home in Lebanon, N.Y.  The remains were brought to Afton and the funeral conducted from the home of his daughter, Mrs. Chas. Eldred, Friday, Jan. 10th, the Rev. B. Gates officiating.  Interment in Glenwood cemetery [Afton, NY]. 

 

Afton [Chenango Co., NY]:  Silas Wakeman died Tuesday, Jan. 8, aged 85 years, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Celia Willey.  His wife, Sarah Amarilla, died Thursday p.m., aged 81 years.  The funeral obsequies occurred Thursday and Sunday from their late home, the Rev. I.J. Smith officiating.  Burial in Glenwood cemetery [Afton, NY]. 

 

Afton [Chenango Co., NY]:  Mr. Elmendorf, father of Mrs. W.A. Collar, died at the Binghamton State Hospital, Tuesday, Jan. 8th, having been an inmate of the hospital for two weeks.  His remains were taken to his home in Galupville, for interment.

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Bainbridge Republican, January 31, 1907

 

Sidney [Delaware Co., NY]:  A cablegram from England has been received by  Henri Warfield, of this place conveying the sad news of the death of his father at Nottingham, Eng.  Mr. Warfield, Sr. made hsi son a visit here not many years since.

 

Coventry [Chenango Co., NY]:  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.

 

Coventry [Chenango Co., NY]:  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, NY].

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Bainbridge Republican, February 14, 1907

 

Otego [Otsego Co., NY]:  Mrs. William Castle died on Thursday Jan. 31, at Otego and was buried on Saturday.  Mr. and Mrs. Castle left the village with their grandchildren about one year ago and moved on a farm on the Otadawa (west branch) where Mrs. Castle's death occurred.

 

Bennettsville [Chenango Co., NY]:  Mr. Jas. Tripp, an old resident of this place, aged 85 years, died Monday morning at 2 o'clock after an illness of about four weeks.  Funeral services were held at the late residence at 10 a.m., Wednesday, burial at Guilford.  He was a good citizen and will be missed very much in the community.

 

The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Wilsey, West Main street [Bainbridge, Chenango Co.,  NY], aged seven months, died Wednesday evening of consumption.  The funeral will be held at the house on Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. Mr. Carrington officiating.

 

Afton [Chenango Co., NY]:  Henry Grant, former proprietor of the Central House, died the past week, at his home, Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], of consumption.  Funeral was Monday.  Mr. and Mrs. C.E. Carrington were in attendance.  

Marriages (November 7)

Marriages

Bainbridge Republican, January 4, 1873

 

In Bennettsville, on the 1st, inst. by Rev. J.S. Pettengill, Mr. Adelbert Winnie, and Francis Ophilia Sizter, both of Bennettsville [Chenango Co., NY]

 

Also by the same, at East Guilford, Jan. 2d, Mr. H.C. Bedford, of Masonville [Delaware Co., NY[, to Miss Mary Etta Fletcher, of East Guilford [Chenango Co., NY].

 

In Binghamton, in Christ's Church, on Thursday Evening, Dec. 26th, by Rev. Wm. A. Hitchcock, Mr. John R. VanWagenen, of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Clara Louisa Lester, of the former place.

 

In Greene, Dec. 22d, by Rev. J.H. Sage, Mr. Charles D. Gray, of Brisbin [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Annice R. Hallenbeck, of Greene [Chenango Co., NY]

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Miss Ethlyn Mary Giles, daughter of Mrs. George Hathaway, of Bainbridge, East Side [Chenango Co., NY], was married at the home of her mother at 8:30 last Saturday evening to Robert Garrison, Jr., son of Robert and Mabel Garrison, of Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY].  The ceremony was performed in the presence of about fifty relatives and friends by the Rev. Hall of Sidney Center.  The house was decorated with Christmas greens.  The newly wedded couple will reside at Sherburne, where Mr. Garrison is employed in the knitting mill.  [Bainbridge News and Republican, Dec. 26, 1935]

 

Wednesday night, Dec. 11, at 7 o'clock, occurred the marriage of Miss Cynthia Medbury, of Rockdale [Chenango Co., NY], to Dwight Schultes, also of Rockdale.  The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Norman B. Graves, pastor of St. Paul's M.E. Church of Endicott.  The ring service was used.  They will make their home in Rockdale.  [Bainbridge News & Republican,  Dec. 19, 1935]

 

A very pretty wedding took place at the First Baptist Church, Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], Thursday evening, Jan. 2, at 7 o'clock, when Miss Alberta Jeanne Terry, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Leslie W. Terry, of Bainbridge, became the bride of Ardo Keith Thomas, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ardo S. Thomas, also of Bainbridge .  In the absence of the Rev. Norman Lawton, the Rev. James E. Wolfe performed the double ring service by candlelight.  Miss Helen Perry, organist, presented the following program:  "Berceuse, from Jocelyn," by Goddard:  "I Love You Truly," by Band; "Ah, Sweet Mystery of life," by Herbert; "Pierre A'Notre Dame," by Boelmann; and the traditional wedding marches.  Miss Betty Haase accompanied by Miss Perry sang, "At Dawning," by Nelle Richmond Ebehart, and "Always," by Irving Berlin.  The bride, given in marriage by her father, wore a white satin gown made with a bodice, long sleeves, full net skirt terminating in a long train.  Her finger-tip veil was held in place by a beaded tiara, and carried a bouquet of red roses and white pom-poms.  Miss Betty Baker, maid of honor, chose a taffy colored gown, with headdress and corsage of white carnations.  The bridesmaids were Miss Doris Michel and Miss Beatrice Aldrich.  Miss Michel wore a yellow gown with headdress and corsage of yellow carnations, while Miss Aldrich chose a green gown with headdress and corsage of yellow carnations.  The flower girl, Dawn Marie Meek, wore a yellow dress and carried a silver basket of white pom-poms.  Edwin L. Haynes acted as best man.   The ushers were Edwin Smith and Ward Bradish.  The bride's mother chose a black silk poplin dress trimmed with black sequins, black accessories, and a corsage of red roses and white pom-poms.  Following the ceremony, a reception was held at the home of the bride's parents.  Mrs. Baker Meek made and presented the bridal couple with a beautiful four tiered wedding cake.  The couple left for a short wedding trip to  New York....Mrs. Thomas is employed in the laboratory of the Casein.  Mr. Thomas, a veteran of World War II, serving in the European Theatre, is employed by the N.Y.S. Electric & Gas Corp. Plant, Bainbridge.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Jan. 9, 1947]



Obituaries (November 7)

Mrs. Mary Shea, widow of the late Daniel Kelleher, died suddenly at her home Monday morning Nov. 18, 1907, at six o'clock, of bronchial pneumonia aged 68 years.  Mrs. Kelleher had been quite ill for some time but was supposed to have passed the danger point and was recovering when her children were shocked to have her pass out of life without a moment's warning.  The decease was born in Ireland and when 18 years of age came to this country to join a brother in Canada.  A few years later she was married to Daniel Kelleher at Chicopee Falls, Mass. and her husband being a railroad man came out this way in 1872 to work on the D.&H., the new line of road which was being established in this section, and finally settled here permanently where the family has remained ever since.  Everyone grew to know Mr. Kelleher and respected him for his fidelity in watching the road and preventing accidents.  He died seven years ago since which time the wife has remained with her children.  She was a devoted mother and held the esteem of her friends and neighbors.  The funeral was held Wednesday morning in St. Mary's Catholic church Oneonta, the Rev. Father McCarthy rector, officiating.  Mrs. Kelleher was the mother of nine children, six of whom are living.  They are John Kelleher, of Spokane, Washington, Mrs. Ellen Wadsworth, of Hartford, Conn., Thomas, Merton, Daniel and Josephine of Bainbridge.  [Bainbridge Republican, Nov. 21, 1907]

 

Afton [Chenango Co., NY]:  A shocking accident occurred Sunday when the son of Vedo Mascoveto, a boy of about twelve years of age, shot his brother Joseph, a boy of seven years, killing him instantly.  The Coroner George D. Johnson of Oxford, was summoned.  At the inquest it was found that his death was caused by a gunshot wound at the base of the brain, death instantaneous.  Mr. Mascoveto had returned home Saturday from the orphanage at Cooperstown where he had placed his three little girls after the recent death of his wife, being called there by the critical illness of one of them with pneumonia.  Her recovery is doubtful.  The afflicted father has the sympathy of the whole community.  Funeral, Tuesday 10 a.m.  Rev. B.A.Gates officiating.  [Bainbridge Republican, Dec. 5, 1907]

 

Thomas F. Smith, a well known broom manufacturer, died recently at his residence, 528 Sixth Avenue, Lansingburg.  Mr. Smith had been in poor health some time and during the last three weeks he had been confined to his residence.  He was born on Oakwood Avenue, Troy, about 55 years ago, and had resided here practically all his life.  He learned his trade as a broom-maker and at an early age, and for a time, he conducted a factory in Hoosick.  Subsequently he returned to Troy and engaged in business in Lansingburg more than twenty years ago.  His son became associated with him in the business, the firm being known as T.F. Smith & Son.  Mr. Smith was an expert at the business and his firm had an extensive trade throughout this country.  He is survived by his wife, who was Miss Carolyn Bullock, formerly of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], and his son, Seth W. Smith.  ---Ed.  Miss Carolyn Bullock, above mentioned, was the daughter of Captain D.D. Bullock who resided over forty years ago in the home now occupied by Owen L. Crumb on East Main street--in fact, the house was built by Mr. Bullock.  One daughter, Miss Carrie Bullock, was afflicted with impaired eyesight and it was thought she would become permanently blind and so was sent to an institution for the blind near Troy.  Strange to say her infirmity of sight improved and she enjoys today excellent vision.  While in the institution she became interested in Mr. Smith and later they were married.  He grew to be totally blind, but had in the changing stages of his disease learned the art of Broom-making.  Miss Bullock and Mr. Smith were ambitious, and their life has been a success.  [Bainbridge Republican, Dec. 5, 1907]

 

Funeral services will be held in New York City this week for a 40-year-old man killed near Mt. Upton [Chenango Co., NY] Saturday afternoon when lightning struck a tree under which he had sought refuge from the rain.  Henry Semken apparently died instantly when the bolt ran down the trunk of the towering pine tree and struck him, according to troopers from the Sidney State Police Barracks.  Coroner Fish-Brooks of Oneonta gave a verdict of accidental death due to lightning.  The officers said Semken had left his Summer home at Mt. Upton at about 3 o'clock to get his mail from a box along Rogers Hollow Road.  Semken had been spending the Summer at his home with his mother, Mrs. Sophie Semken of New York.  The man apparently ducked under the tree when a thunderstorm broke, the officers said.  They reported that Daniel Heath, 15, who was rounding up cows, found the body.  A bachelor and World War II veteran, Semken is also survived by his father, Charles Semken of New York.  Semken worked for the Borden Company plant in Bainbridge in the Winter.  The body was removed to the Sherman Funeral Home in Bainbridge and transferred to a funeral home in Queens Village in New York.  Burial will be in Lutheran Cemetery in Queens Village.  [Norwich Sun, July 25, 1955]

 

Gordon Knowlton, for many years a resident of Harpersville, died on Saturday, the 19th ult. at his residence in the town of Windsor [Broome Co., NY], of erysipelas, induced by being overheated at his work.  He was sick only three days.  He was a good neighbor, a quiet, peaceable citizen, and for many years a member of the Baptist Church.  [Bainbridge Republican, Aug. 2, 1873]

 

A little boy about ten years of age, named Joseph French, was drowned at Kittle's lock, about two miles below Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], on Thursday evening of last week.  His mother had sent him for a milk pan for which he had to cross the lock.  As he did not return in what Mrs. F. thought to be the proper time she went in search for him, and discovered his hat floating in the lock.  She called assistance, and on drawing the water from the lock Joseph's body was discovered lying between the bed pieces.  He had probably been there about half an hour.  Of course all efforts at resuscitation were in vain.  Joseph was a promising and intelligent boy, and the anguish of the mother at her bereavement can only be conceived by those who have witnessed similar occurrences.  [Bainbridge Republican, Aug. 16, 1873]

Miscellaneous, BHS Class of 1928, Part 2

Bainbridge High School

Class of 1928

"Echo" Senior Portraits

 

 

Elverton Hoyt

"And e'en tho' vanquished, he could argue still"

 

Kathryn Kentfield

"Her knowledge is easily won; a look at a book and it's done."

Class Secretary

 

Irene Kirkland

"Be gone dull care!  Thou and I shall never agree."

 

John Loudon

"Bid me discourse; I will enchant thine ears."

 

Marguerite Montgomery

"By the work one knows the workman."

 

Ottilie Nickel

"Still water runs deep."

 

Obituaries (November 6)

The pure, gentle spirit of Harriett Charlotte, beloved wife of Carpenter Bennett, entered into rest on Sunday evening at ten o'clock, after a period of excruciating suffering covering a lapse of more than a year resulting from a complication of diseases, aged 54 years.  Mrs. Bennett's sufferings were at times so intense that she longed to die and then followed improvement so deceptive, and so alluring, that she began to anticipate the enjoyment of health again and would lay plans for the future in which she was to conduce to the happiness of her family and friends--yet alas! It was all so futile.  Mrs. Bennett was quiet and retiring by nature but possessed a sweet personality that gave pleasure to all with whom she mingled.  Her temperament was calm and cheerful and most benign in the family circle leaving a memory never to be forgotten by husband and children.  To her neighbors she was ever the kind, obliging friend, enjoying their society and wishing to reciprocate every attention.  The deceased was indeed a beautiful character, clinging, tender and true, inspiring the most devoted attention from her whole family during her long illness, her daughter, Mrs. Bolster, leaving her home for the past eleven months and coming to her mother's bedside to administer to her wants.  Mrs. Bennett was married to Carpenter Bennett the 19th of June, in 1860, at the home of her father, Rufus P. Green, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY].  The latter had been an esteemed landlord of the Central Hotel in this place for several years preceding.  When the Civil War broke out Mr. Bennett enlisted in the army, his wife remaining with his friends giving her husband cheerful encouragement during his fearful ordeal.  Since his retirement from the army Mr. and Mrs. Bennett have resided mostly in Bainbridge.  The funeral was held at the home on Bixby street, at 2 o'clock, Tuesday afternoon, Rev. Mr. VanWoert of the Methodist church, of which Mrs. Bennett was an attendant when able to attend Divine services, presiding.  The quartet, Messrs. Bentley, Ives, Darlin and Gilbert rendered the music.  Burial was in St. Peter's churchyard.   The bearers were C.F. Bentley, E.S. Gilbert, Wm. Darlin and Chars. Petley. The floral offerings of which there were many were exquisite.  Mrs. Bennett is survived by her husband and three children.  Mrs. Charles Bolster, of Watertown, and sons, Will Bennett, of Guilford, and Burt Bennett, Oneonta....[Bainbridge Republican, Sept. 26, 1907] 

 

Gilbert Giles, residing at Delmar [Albany Co., NY], who has been employed by the D.&H. company about 47 years and is a man well-known to many of the residents along the line of the D.&H. was instantly killed at Ballston on Monday afternoon.  He was engaged with a force of men placing a new water tank and tower in the yard there and stood between the main track inspecting the work. A freight train came along the north bound track and he stepped out of its way and over upon a south bound track, directly in front of a rapidly moving passenger train.  The body was thrown some distance striking between the two tracks, the head coming in contact with a tie which blow split the head open.  Mr. Giles was about 65 years of age and practically his entire life was passed in the employ of the D.&H. company, much of the time he being engaged in work upon the water supply for the cranes, etc., of the company.  He repaired all the pumps engaged in this work and was a frequent visitor along the entire system.  [Bainbridge Republican, Oct. 24, 1907]

Mrs. Elizabeth Pruyn died at the home of her daughter, M.L. Keyes, Oneonta, Tuesday.  She was 84 years of age and was the wife of Martin Pruyn who died in 1904.  Mr. and Mrs. Pruyn formerly lived in Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] and resided on Pruyn Hill which takes its name from Mr. Pruyn through whose enterprise that beautiful part of the village was formed, erecting the first house which is the same now occupied by C.J. Taber.  The deceased is the mother of Irving L. Pruyn, formerly cashier of the First National Bank, this village.  [Bainbridge Republican, Oct. 31, 1907]

The remains of Maybel Blair, wife of George L. Campbell, a former resident of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], were brought from Binghamton to this village and interred in Green Lawn cemetery, the service being conducted by the Rev. Henry Hill, on Wednesday afternoon.  Mrs. Campbell died Sunday evening, Oct. 27th, at the home of W.H. Bristol, 262 Oak street, Binghamton, of tuberculosis, from which she had been a sufferer nearly a year.  she was 24 years of age.  Previous to Mrs. Campbell's sickness her home had been in Utica, her husband holding a position on the railroad with headquarters in that city.  The deceased was highly esteemed by all with whom she was associated.  She was an ardent member of the Dyer Memorial church at Utica and was a member of its choir.  In her long illness she was courageous, gentle and uncomplaining, knowing full well that death was inevitable.  Before going to Utica to reside, Mr. and Mrs. Campbell after their marriage in 1901 lived in Bainbridge for a time on Front street and she made many friends here.  Her loss is severe to her husband who has the sympathy of the people in his old home town.  Brief funeral services, conducted by Rev. Mr. Crydenwise of the High street M.E. church, were held in Binghamton, Wednesday morning.  The beautiful white casket covered with a wealth of flowers was met by a hearse at the station here and was a touching memorial to the love of her friends.  Among the friends who accompanied Mr. Campbell from Binghamton were his brother, Frank Campbell, Mrs. W.H. Bristol, Mrs. Theodore Parker, Mrs. Ella Johnston and Mrs. Bell Rockford.  [Bainbridge Republican, Oct. 31, 1907]

Mrs. Annie Elizabeth Matteson, 84, passed away at her home in Kirby street [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], October 16, following an illness of nearly six months duration.  Funeral services were conducted at the home Tuesday afternoon with the Rev. G.N. Underwood, pastor of the First Methodist Episcopal church of this village officiating, following which interment was made in Greenlawn cemetery.  The bearers were Albert C. Wilcox, George S. Cook, Dan Sherwood and Sebert B. Hollenbeck.  Mrs. Matteson was born in Bainbridge on Sept. 5, 1853, the daughter of Cosman and Sally Searles Ireland, On Oct. 15, 1876, she was united in marriage with John W Matteson, of Masonville, and their early married life was spent in that township where they owned and operated a farm.  In 1895 they gave up farming and came to Bainbridge, erecting the present home in Kirby street.  Mr. Matteson passed away Aug. 1, 1928.  Mrs. Matteson became identified with the First Methodist church early in life and for  many years was president of the Ladies' Aid society of the local church.  She was interested in all its activities, especially the work of the Woman's Foreign Missionary society and the Woman's Christian Temperance Union.  The immediate survivors include two nieces, Mrs. Jessie M. Russell, who has been a member of the Matteson home for several years, and Mrs. L.W. Getter of North Main street.  [Norwich Sun, Oct. 22, 1937]

Mr. James R. Wait, of Guilford Centre, in this county [Chenango, NY], died at the residence of W.H. Cannon, in this village [Bainbridge, NY], on the evening of Tuesday, July 8th, aged 63 years.  He had been confined to his bed about six weeks previous to his death, which was caused by general debility.  He was the father of Mrs. Cannon, and a respected citizen of Guilford.  His remains were taken to that place for interment....  [Bainbridge Republican, July 12, 1873]

A son of Valentine Pope, of New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], was drowned on Friday night last.  It seems that the little boy, with his younger brother, was in the habit of bathing in the river, and upon this occasion by some means got into deep water.  Although the alarm was given immediately, it was nearly an hour before the body could be found.  His age was nearly 12 years--Gazette.  [Bainbridge Republican, July 12, 1873]

 

Marriages (November 6)

In the private parlors of the Park hotel, Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], by Rev. William Barnfather, pastor of the Baptist church, South New Berlin, Miss Agnes Bristol, of Bainbridge, and Mr. Charles A. Wood, of Sidney [Delaware Co., NY], were united in marriage at High noon, Tuesday, September 24th, 1907, in the presence of about thirty guests.  The bride was given away by  her father, Daniel S. Bristol, and the ring ceremony was used.  After the nuptial rite there followed congratulations and a delightful interchange of pleasantries, the guests all being in most genial and happy moods, vieing with the principal actors, Mr. and Mrs. Wood, in the enjoyment of the occasion.  Then came the dinner which was royal in courses, various in viands, and delicacies and perfect in service.  In the afternoon the bride and groom left Bainbridge for a carriage drive through Otsego county to be absent for a week, but before the departure the bride thanked most gracefully each guest for the beautiful wedding presents received.  Mrs. Wood is a remarkably bright and talented woman possessing superior literary attainments.  She is a poetess of note, having for years contributed to different newspapers and periodicals poems which in style and sentiment are beautiful.  Memoriams of friends and varied themes that have been suggested to her have appeared in such excellent poetical expression as to attract wide attention.  She is also gifted as a writer of prose and has furnished many interesting productions.  The bride is a lady of high standing and has always been greatly admired.  Mr. Wood is a successful business man, of Sidney, being one of the firm of the Sidney Mill & Lumber Co., which has a large plant and is a thriving industry in that place.  He is refined and cultured, having a dignified and courteous personality.  He enjoys great popularity among those who have formed his acquaintance either in a social or business way.  After November 1st, Mr. and Mrs. Wood will be at home to their many friends, corner of Cartwright avenue and Pleasant street, Sidney, N.Y.  [Bainbridge Republican, Sept. 26, 1907]

 

Invitations were received here to the marriage of Moses Galpeer, our popular clothing merchant, and Miss Eva Cohen, of New York city, which occurred on Sunday, Oct. 27th.  It is rumored that Mr. Galpeer wil open another store in the city leaving this branch store under supervision of his able clerk, Clarence Eldred--Afton Enterprise  [Bainbridge Republican, Oct. 31, 1907 ]

 

On Tuesday, the 22nd inst., the home of Mr. and Mrs. Austin L. Welch was the scene of a most joyous event, signalizing the marriage of their daughter, Mrs. Florence J Gates and Mr. William H. Tyler, of Roxbury, N.Y.  It was a happy home gathering and they all realized that the marriage contract was one worthy of the respect and cordial good wishes of every one.  Mr. Tyler, during the last ten years has been the leading and most successful merchant in Roxbury.  Mrs. Gates who had endeared herself to  a large circle of friends in Sidney, commands the heartfelt good wishes of all.  After a brief honeymoon Mr. and Mrs. Tyler will make their home in Roxbury--Sidney Record.  [Bainbridge Republican,, Oct. 31, 1907]

 

Wedding bells were ringing merrily in town on Wednesday evening, the 23rd inst., at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A.E. Chauncey, cor. Division and Clinton sts. where at 8 o'clock the family and a few immediate friends witnessed the marriage of their highly esteemed daughter, Miss Mina A. and Mr. Alton B. Lyon.  The bridal pair is ideally mated, and before them lies a bright future for real contentment and happiness.  Such is the cordial wish of all.  the marriage ceremony was performed by the Rev. J.H. Littell....--Sidney Record.  [Bainbridge Republican, Oct. 31, 1907]

 

On Wednesday, November 6th, 1907, at noon, at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. A.B. Minor, occurred the marriage of their daughter, Harriett Elizabeth, to Samuel S. Carroll.  The ceremony was performed by their pastor, Rev. A.C. Dodge, in the presence of the immediate families of the bride and groom.  The bride looked charming in a traveling costume of dark blue, and carried a bouquet of white flowers.  After partaking of the wedding luncheon the happy couple left for a short overland trip including Greene and Triangle.  The bride is an estimable young woman whose happy disposition and rare traits of character have won for her a large circle of friends. The groom is a highly esteemed young man and a host of friends wish them joy in their new relationship.  [Bainbridge Republican, Nov. 14, 1907]

Miscellaneous, Cook St. John Celebrates 100 Years

Five Generations

Cook St. John Celebrates 100 years

Bainbridge Republican, May 17, 1873

 

There is living in the town of Walton, Delaware county, a man by the name of Cook St. John, who will be one hundred years old the first day of June next, and he is now in good health, with mind and memory unimpaired.  He is living with his oldest son, who is 75 years old.  His grandson is 51 years old, his great-grandson is 27 and her great-great grandson is 7 years old, and each one is the oldest son of each successive family, and all are living within easy call of each other in the same village.  The descendants of the centenarian are 103 living, and including his two wives, are 33 dead.  At the funeral of one of his sons, some six years since, there were 115 together as mourners,--relatives by blood or marriage.  Eighty years ago next month the subject of this sketch went from New Canaan, Conn., with a surveying party to New York, thence up the Hudson to Albany, thence up the Mohawk by batteau, through Wood creek, Oneida lake and Oswego river to Oswego and then to Canada.  He says there was one small log house where Utica is now a city, one house at Whitesboro, and three at Fort Stanwix, on the opposite side of the river from the fort.  Rome was then larger than Utica and Whitesboro, or equal.  This narrative I had from the lips of the patriarch but a few days since.  He also said that he had twice had the yellow fever and twice the typhus fever, and had once been drowned.  His mind and memory seem unimpaired, though sight and hearing have in a measure failed.  There is probably no other like case of five generations living where each is the oldest son.  He is older than the nation, and has voted at every Presidential election save one--and the four generations voted for Lincoln and Grant.  On the first of June there is to be a gathering to celebrate the hundredth birthday of the oldest man living in the town of Walton.  How much of this world's history and progress is recorded in the life time of this one man. 

Marriages (November 5)

The marriage of the Rev. Wilson E. Tanner and Miss Sarah Elizabeth Harpur was solemnized in St. Luke's church Tuesday morning at 11 o'clock.  the Rt. Rev. Chas. Tyler Olmstead, S.T.D., Bishop of Central New York, performed the ceremony assisted by the Rev. George  H. Kirkland, rector of the parish.  The bride was given away by her brother, Charles Harpur.  The ushers were the Revs., A.R. Hegeman and H.W. Crydenwise, of Waverly.  Mrs. Matthews, of Binghamton, presided at the organ.  Following the ceremony a reception was held and luncheon served at the home of the bride.  The church was profusely decorated for the event and presented a most attractive appearance.  The Rev. Mr. Tanner is the rector of St. Peter's church, Bainbridge and the bride is a daughter of Mrs. Emma Harpur, Harpursville.  Rev.  and Mrs. Tanner will be at home after Oct. 1st, at the rectory, Bainbridge....   [Bainbridge Republican, Sept. 19, 1907]

 

Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY]:  A very pretty wedding occurred at the home of Rev. and Mrs. Charles Sackett, Wednesday, February 20th, at 12 o'clock, when their daughter, Miss Lulu Viola, was united in marriage with John Hamilton Petley of this place, in the presence of about 40 near relatives.  At the appointed hour, Miss Martha Sachett, sister of the bride, who presided at the organ, sounded the strains of the wedding march, and the bridal couple, preceded by the officiating clergyman, Rev C.H. Sackett, entered the parlor, where in a few impressive words they were united in the holy bonds of matrimony.  After receiving the congratulations of the friends present, they repaired to the dining room where they partook of a bountiful dinner.  The bride was beautiful in a gown of white organdie over white and trimmed in white lace, insertion, and white satin ribbon, while the groom wore the conventional black.  The bride's going away costume was pearl gray cloth with hat and jacket to match.  Mr. and Mrs. Petley left that afternoon for a short wedding trip, after which they will make their future home in Bainbridge.  [Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Norwich, NY, Feb. 27, 1901]

 

Married at the M.E. parsonage on Sunday evening, May 5th, by the Rev. G.E. VanWoert, Lindsay LeSuer to Miss Daisy M. Haight, both of Afton [Chenango Co., NY].  [Bainbridge Republican, May 16, 1907]

 

Oxford [Chenango Co., NY]:  Mr. and Mrs. Willard E. Cronk have issued invitations to the marriage of Grace Helen Darling to Charles Leroy Walker, Wednesday evening, June 5th, at 6:30 o'clock.  [Bainbridge Republican, June 6, 1907]

 

Afton [Chenango Co., NY]:  Leon Chamberlain, formerly of Afton, was married, May 25th, to Miss Evangeline Schuster, of Long Branch, N.J. the wedding occurred at the home of his cousins, Mr. and Mrs. E.R. Chamberlain, Yonkers, N.Y.  They will reside in Ridgewood, N.J.  The many friends of Mr. Chamberlain tender hearty congratulations for their future happiness and success.  [Bainbridge Republican, June 6, 1907]

 

Announcement has been made of the marriage of Miss Mary Briggs to J. Erie Roberts, which is to take place in the First Presbyterian church at this place, on the morning of June 26th, 1907, at ten o'clock.  [Bainbridge Republican, June 13, 1907]

 

 

Obituaries (November 5)

George W. Bruce, of Poughkeepsie, died on Main street [Sidney, Delaware Co., NY] in front of the H.C. Weller drug store, in Sidney, at 7:30 last Sunday evening.  He was apparently about 50 years of age and was a commercial traveler.  He tried to enter the drug store which was closed and sat down on the steps and immediately expired  He came to Sidney on Thursday and stayed over night at the Sidney house then went away and returned Friday night and remained there since.  His death was due to bowel trouble from which he had been suffering.  [Bainbridge Republican, Sept. 12, 1907]

 

Bert Willsey received a telegram on Wednesday morning of this week containing the painful news of the death of his brother, Theodore Willsey, who expired very suddenly at his home in Syracuse the evening previous.  Heart failure was the cause of his death.  Mr. Willsey was a former proprietor of the Central Hotel, Bainbridge.  He is survived by a wife, two brothers, Austin, of Syracuse, and Bert, of this place, and one sister, Miss Viola, also of Bainbridge.  Mr. and Miss Willsey left for Syracuse this morning.  [Bainbridge Republican, Sept. 19, 1907]

 

Mrs. Martin Meacham died at her home on State street, Monday non, aged 37 years.  Mrs. Meacham had suffered from Bright's disease nearly twelve years, her death being caused by an acute attack of that disease over a week ago.  She was the daughter of James Price and was born in Rome, Oneida county.  She was a member of the Main street Congregational church and also prominent in the East side Literary club.  Deceased is survived by her husband and one son, Earl, her parents, three sisters and two brothers.  The remains were taken to Taberg [Annsville, Oneida Co., NY] where the funeral service was held in the M.E. church.  Interment in the Taberg cemetery.  [Bainbridge Republican, Sept. 19, 1907]

The fire which partially destroyed the Anthony-Scoville Photograph Supply factory in Binghamton [Broome Co., NY], last week Wednesday morning severely burned Herbert H. Smith formerly of Bainbridge and he died from the effects of injuries at his home, no. 26 Arthur street, Friday evening, at 7 o'clock, after a period of intense suffering.  It is said that the flesh on Mr. Smith's body was literally cooked by the flames, which were made doubly dangerous on account of the chemicals and acids in the fire.  Although it was realized that the burns were serious it was not thought that they were necessarily fatal, but Friday evening the patient sank rapidly until his death, which was caused by sudden heart failure brought on by the severe shock.  Mr. Smith was employed in this factory as an expert in the manufacture of the chemicals used in photographic supplies and was at work over a vat of chemicals when an explosion occurred setting fire to the building.  The explosion enveloped him in the flames.  Before his escape from the building he succeeded in saving a fellow workman.   Mr. Smith some twelve years ago conducted the clothing business in the store now known as Telford's bakery, but for the past few years was employed in the Anthony-Scoville Concern, Binghamton.  The funeral was held from his late home on Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock, conducted by Rev. Dr. E.J. Hallenbeck of the West Presbyterian church, assisted by the Rev. Lincoln A. Ferris, of the Tabernacle church, and Rev. Samuel Dunham, of the Floral Ave. Presbyterian church and Rev. Samuel Dunham, of the Floral Ave. Presbyterian church.  The services at the grave were conducted by the Binghamton lodge, F.&A.M. No. 177.  Sixteen from the Susquehanna Lodge, Bainbridge, of which Mr. Smith was a member, were in attendance at the funeral and escorted the remains to Spring Forest Cemetery for burial.  The deceased was forty-seven years of age and is survived by a wife and one daughter to whom a host of friends extend sympathy.  He was a brother of Mrs. Chas Stever of this place, East side.[Bainbridge Republican, Sept. 19, 1907]

News was received on Thursday of last week by Mrs. Clara C. Watts of this village, of the death of her sister, Rachel A. Wildey Batterson which occurred Thursday, September 5, at the home of her brother, Charles Wildey, at Grinnell, Kansas.  The deceased was the daughter of Alexander and Amanda Wildey and was born 59 years ago in the town of Afton [Chenango Co., NY].  The most of her life had been spent in Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY].  Some four years since she went to Kansas to visit her brother who had recently been bereaved of his wife and was living alone upon a ranch.  Mrs. Batterson soon adapted herself to western life and enjoyed it and has remained there since making a few weeks' visit only to her sister, Mrs. Watts, last summer.  Mrs. Batternson had not been well for the past year, gradually failing from a complication of diseases, but she was resolute and cheerful to the last regretting only to leave her brother to a silent home.  Her church was of the Methodist persuasion; she was not a member but her attachment was strong and her purse was always open to assist in any way.  The influence of her mother Mrs. Wildey, who was a most saintly woman and who belonged to this church in Bainbridge until her death, was ever a guiding spirit with Mrs. Batterson.  She was an estimable woman, her chief characteristics being frankness, openness, generosity and loyalty to friends who will regret to learn of her death.  Mrs. Batterson is survived by a son, brother and sister mentioned above.  Her husband, Leroy Batterson of Rockdale, to whom she was married in 1879, died several years ago.  [Bainbridge Republican Sept. 19, 1907]

Frank Penne, a seventeen year-old Italian boy, shot and fatally wounded J.J. Clyne, of Avery street, Sidney [Delaware Co., NY], at ten o'clock Sunday morning on the Delaware and Hudson tracks, half a mile above Sidney.  Penne, who with two boy companions, John Barasse and Pascuel Mazzuralla was shooting birds with a 32 caliber rifle, is under arrest, charged with criminal negligence.  Mr. Clyne died from the wound Monday morning.  According to the story told by the boys, the shooting was not intentional.  Mr. Clyne was walking down the track when he was shot.  The bullet entered his left side and penetrated the intestines and he fell to the ground.  The boys ran away.  Mr. Clyne shouted for help and when his cries were not answered, he dragged himself form the tracks, where he was in danger of being run over and made his way to his home, a distance of nearly half a mile. The wound was a painful one and he suffered terrible agony during the slow and difficult journey.  He was attended by Dr. A.W. Cutler, of Oneonta, and Drs. Day, Brinkman and McKinnon, of Sidney.  After the wounded man had told his story a warrant was issued for Young Penne, and he was arrested and arraigned before justice of Peace W.H. Pierce. The unfortunate occurrence is regretted by the residents of Sidney and all who have expressed sympathy for the family.  Mr. Clyne was a wealthy insurance man and has been a prominent figure in that village.  He came to Bainbridge Tuesdays and Fridays each week and had many patrons here.  [Bainbridge Republican, Sept. 19, 1907]

 

Miscellaneous, Who's Who in Bainbridge - Herman C. Newell

Who's Who in Bainbridge

Herman C. Newell

Bainbridge News & Republican, April 7, 1938

 

"Water, water everywhere", but principally in the village of Bainbridge is the chief pastime of Herman C. Newell, at present clerk of the village water board, and for eight years an active member of the group...Because he has made the village water system and its proper functioning his hobby, as well as one of his jobs, Mr. Newell can enlighten any questioners on almost any phase of the important task of furnishing approximately 1,300 residents with pure drinking water...

 

He reveals that, in the entire village system, there are about 12-1/2 miles of pipe carrying 65,000 gallons daily to village residents for domestic use alone...Explaining a few details of the work of the board, Mr. Newell says there are about 69 fire hydrants in the village which must be tested every spring and fall, besides four "dead ends" or places at the end of streets where the water cannot circulate, which must be "blown" every two weeks...

 

Bainbridge supplies its 465 water renters with the best water from the standpoint of health of any town in this vicinity...It is, however, a little too soft for long pipe wear...Twenty-five years is about the average length of life of an ordinary local service pipe...

 

Claiming Masonville as his birthplace, Mr. Newell  has acquired a wide acquaintanceship with persons and places throughout this locality...

 

Attending school in the town of Allegany, Bennettsville, "Peck's District" and Bainbridge, farming in Masonville and clerking in a grocery store in Binghamton were the forerunners of his merchandising career in Bainbridge, first in the general store of C.M. Priest, and later in his own grocery store...

 

Deserting his "store keeping", he represented the International Milk Products Company of Cooperstown first in Boston and later in Scranton, selling butter, cheese and commercial ice cream...Before returning to Bainbridge to stay, he also represented the John L. Morgan Company of Binghamton covering the territory between Binghamton and Albany...

 

The romance of the road faded in 1914, and Mr. Newell purchased the J.L. Anderson shoe store, taking over the insurance department of the same organization a month later...In recent years, however, he has devoted most of his time to insurance alone and to the water board...

 

Other town and village governing groups have received his counsel...Stating that he "can't remember" how long he served on the village board, records prove that he was trustee for eight years and mayor for one...So, whether trustee, insurance agent, mayor, salesman, store owner, member of the Danforth Hose co. or of the water board, still Mr. Newell has had experience enough in all to know what makes the wheels of Bainbridge community life go round...

Marriages (November 4)

Saturday evening, August 10th, at St. Paul's church, a very pretty wedding took place.  the marriage of Miss Myrtle C. Stone and Mr. Frederick A. McNeil, both prominent young people of this place.  The ceremony as performed by the rector, Rev. C.D. Boughton, and the best man was Walter Sanford, of Sherburne, maid of honor was Miss Leola Jeremy, of Oneida, bride's maids were Misses Ruth Lincoln, of Norwich, Bertha Kain and Florence Lyon of Newark, N.J., ushers, William and Tracy VanWagenen, of New York, Dr. Charles M. Dunne, of Norwich, Charles J. Parker of Coventryville, Mrs. Zaida Lee assisted by Miss Ursula --agenen, presided at the organ.  [Bainbridge Republican, Aug.  22, 1907]

 

Maurice J. Wilcox and Miss Dorothia Roehlk were united in marriage at the home of the bride's father, Mr. John Roehlk, Wednesday morning, Sept. 11, 1907.  Rev. H.T. Hill, pastor of the Baptist church, officiated.  Miss Edna J. Northrup was bridesmaid and Mr. Leland VanEtten, best man.  After the ceremony a delicious repast was served.  There were but few guests aside from the immediate family of the bride.  The bride was the recipient of many useful and valuable presents.  The happy couple left for a tour in Lewis county and other parts.  Mr. and Mrs. Wilcox are well known in this community and have the best wishes of a large circle of friends.  [Bainbridge Republican, Sept. 12, 1907]

 

Sidney [Delaware Co., NY]:  Roland Ritton, of this place, and Anna Schoonover, of Carbondale, Pa., were recently married at the latter place by Rev. Dr. Hall, of that city.  [Bainbridge Republican, April. 11, 1907]

 

A.E. King and Miss Jennie Anthony were married on April 6th, by Rev. Wm. Barnfather.  [Bainbridge Republican, April 18, 1907]

 

Sidney [Delaware Co., NY]:  Rev. J.A. Russell, of New Lebanon, \N.Y., and Miss Prudence Bundy, of this place were married at the residence of the Bride's mother, Mrs. M.E. Bundy, on Thursday evening, April 18th, by Rev. A.L. Shear.  [Bainbridge Republican, April 25, 1907]

 

On Saturday evening, at Sidney [Delaware Co., NY], occurred the marriage of Miss Niña Walker, of that place, and Guy Elliott, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY].  They will reside on the east side of the river, on the Chris Toby farm.  [Bainbridge Republican, April 25, 1907]

 

Mrs. M.E. Bundy and Saxa Newton, both of Sidney [Delaware Co., NY], were married Tuesday evening at Mrs. Bundy's home.  The newly married couple were former residents of Baibnridge.  [Bainbridge Republican, May 9, 1907]

 

The marriage of Mr. Robert Grant Clark, of Saratoga, N.Y., and Miss Elzia Denn Searles, of Syracuse, N.Y., will be solemnized on Saturday the 11th inst., at the home of Mrs. P.D. Searles, mother of the bride-elect, whose cousin, Rev. Mr. Saphore, will officiate.  Ed--The bride is a niece of Mrs. Fred Stevens, of Bainbridge.  [Bainbridge Republican, May 9, 1907)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Obituaries (November 4)

Joseph M. Shepardson was born in Port Crane, N.Y. [Broome Co.], July 13, 1872, and died July 19, 1907, aged 35 years.  In his boyhood and youth he attended the district school at Port Crane.  Ambitious to prepare himself for wider usefulness he took a commercial course at the Riley Business college in Binghamton.  He was soon given a position in  the Erie Railway station at Lestershire, N.Y., which he held upwards of four years.  Here he soon won the confidence and esteem of the railway people.  Failing health compelled him to resign his position much to the regret of his employer.  Later he passed the civil service examination and became a mail carrier in Binghamton, but was not physically sufficient for the task.  Still ambitious to get on in the world he entered the employ of the Marshall Furniture Co., where he remained as long as he was able to do manual labor.  About four years ago he was united in marriage to Miss VerNettie Redfield, of Lestershire, formerly of Bainbridge.  He was a young man of high ideals, delighting in good reading and good people.  He was a young man of clean habits and stainless reputation, a good friend, an affectionate son and brother, a faithful and loving husband.  During his last illness he was a great sufferer, yet he was patient and hopeful to the last.  He is survived by his wife, father, mother, two sisters and one brother  Funeral services were conducted from his late home in Lestershire, the writer, assisted by Rev. G. Owen, a close friend of the family, officiating.  The sermon was preached from, "If a man died shall he live again?"  Job 14:14.  Impressive hymns that were favorites of the deceased were sung.  The floral tributes were many and beautiful--Rev. H.B. Cook, Lestershire, N.Y.  [Bainbridge Republican, Aug. 1, 1907]

 

Edgar G. Butler died at 2 o'clock Saturday morning last, at his home in this village.  He was taken ill January first and had been a sufferer ever since from cancer of the stomach and most of the time was confined to the bed.  Mr. Butler was born in Deposit in 1838, his parents being Mr. and Mrs. S.P. Butler.  In 1859 he moved to Bainbridge taking up the occupation of farming in the vicinity of this village.  In February 1860 he was united in marriage to Bernetta A. Copley, a resident of Bainbridge.  Moving into the village in 1864 he followed for ten years the business of shipping agent and collector of furs, at times going to the far West and dealing with the Indians.  Giving up this business in 1874, he engaged in gardening, an occupation to which he was devoted down to the time of his illness.  In 1876 he built the residence which he occupied until his death.  Mr. Butler was a man of simple and retiring nature, interested in public matters in a quiet and conservative way.  He was well known throughout this section.  He was experienced in fishing and hunting and instructed others in the sport.  His nature was a most kindly one and had a great attraction for young people, he taking a special pleasure in entertaining them and doing many things that contributed to their pleasure, and in many instances to their profit and advancement in life.  Besides his wife he is survived by four sisters and two brothers;  Mrs. E. Underwood and Mrs. G.A. Babcock, of Windsor, Mrs. A.J. Barlow, of Unadilla, Mrs. W.J. Mason, of Oneonta, E.O. Butler, and A. Butler, of Deposit.  The funeral was held from the home Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. Mr. Lewis of Christ's church, Guilford, officiating.  Burial in Green Lawn Cemetery [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY].  Many flowers were sent by friends... [Bainbridge Republican, Aug. 15, 1907

 

Ralph Sweet died at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Sweet of Pruyn Hill [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], Monday morning at seven o'clock, after an illness continuing six months.  He was employed in the Schen. Gen Elec. works.  Several weeks ago after being ill at his home here he returned to his work feeling much better but his strength again failed and he came back to Bainbridge about one month ago growing worse.  He was afflicted with tuberculosis and liver trouble.  The deceased was 25 years old and a graduate of the Bainbridge High school.  He was a young man of good character and had many friends here.  The funeral was held today, Thursday.  Burial was at Afton [Chenango Co., NY].  [Bainbridge Republican, Aug. 22, 1907]

 

Marshall F Porter, of Greene [Chenango Co., NY], a prominent attorney of Chenango county, died at 8:30 o'clock, last Thursday morning at his home there.  Heart failure was the cause.  He was 59 years of age.  Mr. Porter had been in the yard that morning and then came into the house and sat down to read the morning paper.  He had been reading only a few minutes when his daughter heard the paper fall and father's head fell to one side.  He expired almost instantly.  He had been troubled with his heart for some time.  Mr. Porter was born in the town of New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY] but in his younger manhood went to Greene and studied law in the office of Edgar Arnold and after being admitted to the bar, settled in Greene where he has since resided.  He was prominent in local affairs and at the time of his death was the president of the village.  He was a vestryman in Zion church and a member of Geneganslet tribe, I.O.R.M.  He leaves a wife and daughter, Mrs. George Burdick of Greene, and a granddaughter.   [Bainbridge Republican, Aug. 22, 1907]

 

Sarah, wife of Judson Lounsberry died Aug. 28th  1976.  She was 39 years and 2 months.  She leaves to mourn her departure, a husband and three children, two daughters, Cora and Angie, and one son, Ossie, a father and mother, five sisters and four brothers.   Her funeral was held at her home on Friday at one o'clock, with Rev. Hecox officiating.   [Bainbridge Republican, Sept. 5, 1907]

 

Eliphalet A. Wilcox died at his home near Nineveh Junction [Broome Co.,  NY], Friday, Aug. 16, 1907, aged 81 years.  He is survived by his wife, three daughters, Mrs. Anna F. Crocker, of Scranton, Mrs. Mary Lewesley of Carbondale, and Miss Olive Wilcox;  two sons, Delos E. of Caliente, Neb., and Milo E.;  three brothers, Joseph, of Harrisburg, Pa., Decius of Llewellyn, Pa., and Howard, of Waverly, N.Y.  Mr. Wilcox moved with his parents when a boy of twelve years spent in the lumber region in Steuben county, his life was spent on the farm, his late home.  The funeral was held from his home, Aug. 19th, Rev. G.F. Humphrey officiating.  Interment was in the Nineveh cemetery.  [Baibnridge Republican, Sept. 5, 1907]

 

Iva, the only child of Elmer and Ella Johnson, of Coventry [Chenango Co.,  NY], died last Thursday morning from injuries sustained the previous afternoon.  The little girl, who was only about five years old, was caught beneath a log and crushed.  Little Iva had gone to the old saw mill with her parents and two sisters of Mr. Johnson.  While there,  one of the women in the party placed her hand on a log and in a spirit of fun said "I wonder if we could roll this log."  It was no sooner said than the attempt was made but no one noticed that the little girl's dress had caught on the log and before its progress could be stayed, the heavier timber had rolled over her body mangling it is such a manner that death ensued after a few hours.  She never recovered consciousness.  Dr. Chapin from Greene was called in at once but could do nothing to relieve the sufferer.  The parents are heart broken over the tragedy.  [Bainbridge Republican, Sept. 12, 1907]

Post Listing, October 28-November 3, 2013

Following are the blog post listings for the week of October 28 to November 3, 2013.

Marriages

Posted October 28, 2013

Walter Norton - Minnie Westmoreland (1906)

May Sherwood - Dr. A.H. Evans (1906)
Hazel J. Hall - J. Hollister Barre (1906)
Melvin T. Lown - Clarissa M. Spencer (1006)
Foster D. McIntyre - Flora H. Benedict (1906)
Hiram Moore - Myra Seeley (1906)
George Kinch - Bessie A. Burdick (1906)
Joseph E. Packard - Jane Guild (1906)

Posted October 30, 2013
George Lorrimer - Bertha Carkhuff (1906)
Linn Garrison - Ada Brisee (1906)
J.E. Potter - Maggie I. Figger (1906)
Isaloo Clare Nichols - Floyd B. Clement (1906)
Laverne Tiffany - Mabel A. Terry (1906)
Carleton Tallmadge - Helen E. Terry (1906)
Hallie A. Cartledge - Orlando F. Howland (1907)

Posted October 31, 2013
Hazel M. Peck - Ralph B. Cass (1907)
Helen Harper - Harold Dorman Westcott (1933)
Nelson Aylesworth - Ida Willett (1888)
Ray N. Margeson - Barbara Hurd (1933)
Bessie P. Lamphere - Alex W. Smith (1933)

Posted November 2, 2013
Edna Mae Morse - Charles M. Oles (1907)
Mary Louise Briggs - John Erle Roberts (1907)
Ellsworth Ward wanted for bigamy (1907)

Posted November 3, 2013
A.G. Grey - Mary H. Frye (1907)
Earl Fowler - Mrs. Bertha Parsons (1907)
Bertie G. Martin - Elizabeth I. Coulter (1907)
Ivan King - Charlotte L. Whitehouse (1907)
George Bogart - Bessie Miller (1907)
Charles E. Healy - May D. Harris (1907)
Myrtle M. DeForest - Lyman Hotaling (1907)
Floyd W. Belknap - Gennett Fitzgerald (1907)
Earl E. White - Lina Keith (1907)
William Letts - Lenora Slaver (1907)
Walter Olmstead - Ida Covey (1907)
William Allen - Harriet Webb (1907)
Harold Elander - Anna Seymour (1907)


 

Obituaries

Posted October 28, 2013

Jonathan Olmsted (Bainbridge, Sidney, 1906)

John Anthony (Bainbridge, Binghamton, 1906)

Charles Heaton (New York City, 1906)

Charles  N. Davis (Lisle, 1906)

Henry A. Clark (Bainbridge, 1906)

Charles C. Hovey (Bainbridge, 1906)

John Shapley (Bainbridge, 1906)

Posted October 29, 2013
Elizabeth A. Bingham Salisbury (Bainbridge, 1907)
Anna M. Kimble West (Rochester, Bainbridge, 1907)
Sophia Bruler Holmes (Oxford, 1907)
Bradley J. Smith (Bainbridge, Norwich, 1907)
Cora B. Hubbard (Guilford, 1907)
Frederick Young (Guilford, 1907

Posted October 30, 2013
Dr. & Mrs. Maynard (Lansingville, 1873)
Mrs. Ira Carington (Lansingville, 1873)
Cyrus Dimmick (Smyrna, 1873)
Henry  Nightingale (McDonough, 1873)
Ansel Evans (Bainbridge, 1873)
Allen Burlingame (Richfield Springs, 1873)
Wallace F. Potter (Oxford, 1873)
Sarah Wells (Oxford, 1873)
Adelia Hyde (Afton, 1873)
Almon Blackman (Preston, 1873)

Posted October 31, 2013
John Kelly (Otsego Lake, 1907)
William Lee (Otsego Lake, 1907)
Maurice E. Murphy (Afton, Oneonta, 1907)
Harvey D. Montgomery (Auburn, Hobart, 1907)
Mrs. William Pierce (North Sanford, 1907)
Joseph Emerson (Sidney, 1907)
Erastus C. Delavan, (Binghamton, Guilford, 1907)
Minnie Belle Greek (Johnson City, Bainbridge, 1907)
Edith Moore (Meridale, 1907)

Posted November 1, 2013
Mrs. Martin Church (East McDonough, 1907)
Huldah Davis (Lestershire, 1907)
John H. Tator (Cobleskill, 1907)
Mr. Keglar (Bainbridge, 1907)

Posted November 2, 2013
Ira R. Gibson (Mt. Upton, Bainbridge, 1907)
Rev. Dr. Robert Nathan Parke (Unadilla, 1907)
Hiram Walter Dickinson (West Union, OH, 1907)

Posted November 3, 2013
Thomas Knapp (Norwich, Sherburne, 1907)
Cornelia Beverly (Bainbridge, 1907)
James Beverly (Bainbridge, 1907)
Ben Sherwood (Afton, 1907)
David Reed (1907)
 

 



 

Miscellaneous

Posted October 28, 2013

Bainbridge Emergency Squad 1967 (photo)

Posted October 29, 2013
The Story of "Charlotte", Bainbridge Republican, July 18, 1907.

Posted October 30, 2013
Some Odd Epitaphs, Queer Inscriptions Found on Tombstones.

Posted October 31, 2013
Monument to Lady Upton, Bainbridge Republican, May 30, 1907

Nobility? No, Monument to Lady Upton, Honors Mt. Upton's Greatest Trotter, Binghamton Press, Sept. 3, 1950

 

Posted November 1, 2013

Bainbridge High School, Class of 1928, "Echo" Senior Portraits, Part 1 of 3

 

Posted November 2, 2013

Wreck on the D.&H., Rear End Collision One mile and a Half above the Village, Engineer and Fireman Killed, Bainbridge Republican, June 20, 1907



Marriages (November 3)

Sidney [Delaware Co.,  NY]:  A.G. Grey and Mrs. Mary H. Frye were married on Thursday evening of last week by Rev. Wm. Barnfather of the Baptist church.  [Bainbridge Republican, Jan. 24, 1907]

 

Sidney [Delaware Co., N Y]:  Earl Fowler and Mrs. Bertha Parsons of this town were married on Jan. 13, by Rev. j.H. Littell.  [Bainbridge Republican, Jan. 24, 1907]

 

Married in Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY]. Jan. 19th, 1907 by Justice Hollenbeck, Bertie G. Martin of Bainbridge, to Elizabeth I. Coulter, of Wilkesbarre, Pa.  [Bainbridge Republican, Jan. 24, 1907]

 

Married:  At the home of the bride in New York City, on Sunday, Jan. 20, Ivan king, once a resident of Sidney [Delaware Co.,  NY] and Miss Charlotte I. Whitehouse.  The groom holds a position as assistant pay-master on the O.&W. railroad.  [Bainbridge Republican, Jan. 31, 1907]

 

George Bogart, of Unadilla [Otsego Co.,  NY], and Miss Bessie Miller, of New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], were married at the home of the bride, Jan. 20.  They will make their future home we are informed, at Sidney [Delaware Co., NY].  [Bainbridge Republican, Jan. 31, 1907]

 

Married at Coventry, N.Y. [Chenango Co., NY], by J. Kelley, Justice of Peace, Jan. 27, 1907, Chas. E. Healy, of Albany, and May D. Harris, of Coventry.  [Bainbridge Republican, Jan. 31, 1907]

 

Married:  At the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Watson DeForest, Jan. 30th, 1907, Myrtle M., to Lyman Hotaling, both of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], Rev. R.S. O'Dell officiating.  [Bainbridge Republican, Jan. 31, 1907]

 

Sidney [Delaware Co., NY]:  Floyd W. Belknap and Miss Gennett Fitzgerald were married at the home of George McCarthy last Wednesday evening by Rev. A.L. Shear.  [Bainbridge Republican, Feb. 7, 1907]

 

Sidney [Delaware Co., NY]:  Earl E. White, of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], and Miss Lina Keith of this village were united in marriage on Thursday, Jan. 31st.  We are told that Mr. and Mrs. White will make Norwich their home.  [Bainbridge Republican, Feb. 14, 1907]

 

Sidney [Delaware Co., NY]:  Wm. Letts, formerly of Ithaca, but now residing here, and Miss Lenora Slaver, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Slaver, were married at Oneonta [Otsego Co.,  NY] on March 16th.  Mr. Letts is a painter by trade and is employed by George Burt.  The young couple will make Sidney their home. [Bainbridge Republican, Mar. 28, 1907]

 

Sidney [Delaware Co., NY]:  Walter Olmstead and Miss Ida Covey, were married at Masonville on Mar. 18.  [Bainbridge Republican, Mar. 28, 1907]

 

Afton [Chenango Co., NY]:  William Allen and Miss Harriet Webb were married Wednesday, Mar. 20, 1907 at the Baptist parsonage, Rev. B.A. Gates, performing the ceremony.  [Bainbridge Republican, Mar. 28, 1907]

 

Harold Elander and Miss Anna Seymour, both of this village were united in marriage at St. Peter's church on Tuesday evening, March 26, 1907, by Rev. Wilson E. Tanner.  [Bainbridge Republican, Mar. 28, 1907]