The funeral service for Mrs. Joseph Juliand, whose death on July 28, was recorded in our last issue, was held at 5 p.m., Thursday, July 30, in St. Peter's church [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], after a few prayers had been said at the house, for the relatives and most intimate friends. The rector, Rev. Henry Sizer, officiated, and the vested choir with Mrs. Frank Barber of Warwick, at the organ, chanted the psalms from the burial office, and sang "The Strife is O'er," "For all Thy Saints, who from Their Labor Rest," and "Abide with Me." During the singing of the last hymn, the procession moved to the churchyard, and encircled the grave while the service was concluded. No one present could fail to be impressed with the feeling of the Christian's glorious triumph over death conveyed by the beautiful words of the service, and the altar with its festal white hangings, flowers and lights. Considering the bright, courageous patience of Mrs. Juliand's life, it seems especially appropriate that this should be emphasized. Those who were privileged to know her intimately can never forget her wonderful interest and sympathy in all that concerned her friends, and in spite of her long years of seclusion as an invalid, she will be missed by a wide circle. The bearers were Messrs. Joseph Banks of Tioga, Pa., Samuel Banks of Portland, Oregon, John Banks of Rochester, Duncan H. Copley, Charles Kirby and Frank Fletcher of Bainbridge. Several friends came from out of town to be present at the service: Mr. and Mrs. Henry Juliand, and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Gray of Greene: Mrs. Horace Chamberlain of Harrisburg Pa.; Mrs. Charles Seely of Afton, and Mrs. C.C. Griswold, of Evanston, Ill., besides Mrs. Joseph and Mrs. John Banks, who were here with their husbands. [Bainbridge Republican, Aug. 6, 1908]
The dead body of Floyd Tiffany of Chenango Forks [Broome Co., NY] was found at Sidney [Delaware Co., NY] late Saturday afternoon under circumstances that have led to a belief that he was murdered. The body was discovered between 5 and 6 o'clock under the grand stand at the fair grounds by Mrs. John Purdy, wife of the horse dealer, who went to the ground to look after the horses pastured there. She was passing the stand and happening to glance through one of the windows in the lower part of the stand, she saw the body lying face down on the floor. Mrs. Purdy at once called Mr. Purdy and he and Emory Bartholomew went in and found that the body was that of a dead man. The authorities were notified. It was evident that it had been fully 48 hours since death had occurred. The right eye was badly discolored, and there seemed to be a wound over it, while the right shoulder and right side of the neck were blackened. The nose and mouth were bruised and bloody. The identification of the body as that of Tiffany was made by John Rowe, who is employed on the farm of M.C. Johnson near the fair grounds. The body was taken to Carr's undertaking rooms at Sidney and Sunday Coroner Hand of Walton came over to Sidney to the Post mortem made by Dr. McKinnon, and this week the coroner and District Attorney Nelsh of Walton held an inquest. Tiffany was about 32 years old, and for the last six weeks had been employed as a cook at the Park hotel that stands near the entrance to the fair grounds. Thursday night he is said to have been discharged, after a quarrel, and after that it is not known that he was again seen alive. What is regarded by many as a peculiar incident is the alleged finding Sunday afternoon at the place where the dead body had lain of an empty bottle that had contained carbolic acid. It is maintained that the bottle was placed there after the body was removed, or it would have certainly been seen before. There is a strong sentiment there that Tiffany met his death by foul play. The vital organs have been sent to Albany for analysis. Early last winter the nude body of a man was found in the same grandstand, but in that case it was decided that death was due to exposure, and that the body was that of an escaped lunatic. The fair grounds where the body was found is four miles above the village of Bainbridge. [Bainbridge Republican, Aug. 6, 1908]
J.L. Hine, aged 47 years, died on Sunday morning at 2 o'clock, at the home of his sister, Mrs. Wm. Telford, after an illness of about three months. Mr. Hine came to this village about eight years ago and until last fall was employed at the Casein Manufacturing Co.'s plant in this village. Last October he was given the position of Superintendent of the Casein's plant at Harpersfield and with his family moved to that place. In July he was taken ill with Bright's disease and had to give up his work. He returned with the family to this place and has lived since at the home of his sister. Although he was given the best of care and medical attendance he steadily failed up to the time of his death. The funeral was held on Tuesday at the Methodist church at 12:00 o'clock noon, the Rev. G.E. VanWoert, officiating. The local order of Maccabees of which he was a member attended the funeral in a body. The remains were taken on the 1:30 train to Susquehanna for burial. Mr. Hine is survived by his wife, three daughters, Murel, Mildred, and Orleva, two sons, Gerald and Lawrence, two sisters, Mrs. Wm. Telford of Bainbridge, and Mrs. J.W. Lewis of Orson, Pa., and one brother, F.P. Hine of Orson, Pa. ... [Bainbridge Republican, Sept. 10, 1908]
Word has been received in Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] of the sudden death of a former resident, Flavel Gaylord Hickox, which occurred at his late home in Stockton, Cal., from injuries received in falling from a building. "Gay" Hickox as he was better known, was the son of Cyrus and Mary Hickox, both deceased. Mr. Hickox, the subject of this sketch, resided in his youth with his father on the homestead farm lying opposite the Joseph Bush farm, a mile above the village of Bainbridge. He assisted his father in farming until he left for California, where he settled thirty years ago in Stockton and entered into the contracting and painting business, which vocation he followed until his death. Mr. Hickox was sixty-four years of age, and was a most highly esteemed citizen of Stockton, Cal. The immediate family surviving are, a widow, a daughter, Amy and son William, a physician of San Francisco, Cal., also two brothers, Geo B. of Afton, William C. and one sister, Mrs. H.M. Crydenwise of Binghamton. [Bainbridge Republican, Sept. 10, 1908]
Ellen Ann Norton, wife of Postmaster Charles G. Norton of this village [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], died at her home on West Main street Sunday evening, Sept. 6th at two minutes to 12 o'clock. Her sudden death was due to a paralytic shock received the Saturday previous, which was so severe that she failed to revive. For several days prior to this attack she had been ill from bowel affection, but was not in a critical condition. Her husband was away during the week enjoying a carriage drive to his old home in Sherburne and when he left on Monday his wife was in her usual health and he did not know of any indisposition until his arrival home Friday evening, and a sad home coming it was, for the family circle was united only for a few hours when broken by a final separation through the visitation of this sad death. On the day she passed away she had reached her 53d birthday and during the major portion of her years had not experienced robust health. Being delicate and feeble physically, she received most tender care and considerate attention from her husband, who was united in marriage to her thirty-six years ago. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. P.H. Loomis, who resided in West Bainbridge, where the deceased was born and where Mr. and Mrs. Norton resided until coming to the village of Bainbridge to live in 1900. That year Mr. Norton was appointed postmaster, which position he has held ever since. He purchased the handsome residence at the corner of West Main and Kirby streets, and with Mr. and Mrs. Loomis he provided a pleasant and comfortable home which was made bright, happy and cheerful through the gentle and kindly personality of the deceased. She bore her impairment in health bravely and without mar upon her disposition, showering the many womanly virtues which she possessed about those with whom she came in contact. For thirty-five years she had been a member of the Methodist Episcopal church and was imbued with the beauty of a Christian life and belief. Sincere admiration and affection for womankind found a home in the inspiring qualities of Mrs. Norton. She was modest and retiring, but with a heart full of sympathy, alert, generous and devoted to the happiness and comfort of others. The funeral which was held Wednesday morning at the house at 10 o'clock was largely attended, Rev. G.E. Van Woert, officiating, who during the services made beautiful remarks touching upon the character and life of the deceased. Selections of music were sung by a quartette consisting of Mrs. Walter Roider, Mrs. R. Clay Wilcox, Messrs. C.F. Bentley and Wm. Darlin. Tokens of love and regard were manifested in the abundance of flowers which surrounded the casket. The interment was in the West Bainbridge cemetery. As a mark of respect all the business places in the village were closed during the funeral services. [Bainbridge Republican, Sept. 10, 1908]
Word has been received in Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] of the sudden death of a former resident, Flavel Gaylord Hickox, which occurred at his late home in Stockton, Cal., from injuries received in falling from a building. "Gay" Hickox as he was better known, was the son of Cyrus and Mary Hickox, both deceased. Mr. Hickox, the subject of this sketch, resided in his youth with his father on the homestead farm lying opposite the Joseph Bush farm, a mile above the village of Bainbridge. He assisted his father in farming until he left for California, where he settled thirty years ago in Stockton and entered into the contracting and painting business, which vocation he followed until his death. Mr. Hickox was sixty-four years of age, and was a most highly esteemed citizen of Stockton, Cal. The immediate family surviving are, a widow, a daughter, Amy and son William, a physician of San Francisco, Cal., also two brothers, Geo B. of Afton, William C. and one sister, Mrs. H.M. Crydenwise of Binghamton. [Bainbridge Republican, Sept. 10, 1908]
Ellen Ann Norton, wife of Postmaster Charles G. Norton of this village [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], died at her home on West Main street Sunday evening, Sept. 6th at two minutes to 12 o'clock. Her sudden death was due to a paralytic shock received the Saturday previous, which was so severe that she failed to revive. For several days prior to this attack she had been ill from bowel affection, but was not in a critical condition. Her husband was away during the week enjoying a carriage drive to his old home in Sherburne and when he left on Monday his wife was in her usual health and he did not know of any indisposition until his arrival home Friday evening, and a sad home coming it was, for the family circle was united only for a few hours when broken by a final separation through the visitation of this sad death. On the day she passed away she had reached her 53d birthday and during the major portion of her years had not experienced robust health. Being delicate and feeble physically, she received most tender care and considerate attention from her husband, who was united in marriage to her thirty-six years ago. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. P.H. Loomis, who resided in West Bainbridge, where the deceased was born and where Mr. and Mrs. Norton resided until coming to the village of Bainbridge to live in 1900. That year Mr. Norton was appointed postmaster, which position he has held ever since. He purchased the handsome residence at the corner of West Main and Kirby streets, and with Mr. and Mrs. Loomis he provided a pleasant and comfortable home which was made bright, happy and cheerful through the gentle and kindly personality of the deceased. She bore her impairment in health bravely and without mar upon her disposition, showering the many womanly virtues which she possessed about those with whom she came in contact. For thirty-five years she had been a member of the Methodist Episcopal church and was imbued with the beauty of a Christian life and belief. Sincere admiration and affection for womankind found a home in the inspiring qualities of Mrs. Norton. She was modest and retiring, but with a heart full of sympathy, alert, generous and devoted to the happiness and comfort of others. The funeral which was held Wednesday morning at the house at 10 o'clock was largely attended, Rev. G.E. Van Woert, officiating, who during the services made beautiful remarks touching upon the character and life of the deceased. Selections of music were sung by a quartette consisting of Mrs. Walter Roider, Mrs. R. Clay Wilcox, Messrs. C.F. Bentley and Wm. Darlin. Tokens of love and regard were manifested in the abundance of flowers which surrounded the casket. The interment was in the West Bainbridge cemetery. As a mark of respect all the business places in the village were closed during the funeral services. [Bainbridge Republican, Sept. 10, 1908]
