BHS Class of 1929, Part 2

Bainbridge High School

Class of 1929

"Echo" Senior Portraits

 

Randolph Edwin Lewis

"Kindness in Woman, not their

beauteous looks, shall win my love."

Dolores Mildred Lloyd

"I'll not budge an inch."

Carol Louise Nichols

"Her speech was a fine sample on the whole,

Of rhetoric, which the learn'd call "rigmarole."

Class President

Arlene Georgana Petley

"I am myself, indifferent, honest."

Evelyn Katherine Poole

"Talking, she knew not why, and car'd not what."



Marriages (Marriages)

Nora Hunting of Utica and Adelbert Oyler of Little Falls, were married last week the day following the death of the bridegroom's father.  The bride and her mother arrived for the funeral, when it was decided the ceremony should take place by the casket on the day appointed for the wedding.  [Bainbridge Republican, Feb. 23, 1911]

 

Afton [Chenango Co., NY]:  Miss Grace Merrills of Afton and Charles Harpur of Harpursville [Broome Co., NY], were married at the home of the bride Tuesday, Feb. 28, 1911, 12 p.m., only the immediate friends present.  The Rev. W.E. Tanner of New Berlin officiating.  The bride is one of our most estimable young ladies and best wishes for future happiness and prosperity will be accorded from their many friends here.  They will reside in Harpursville. [Bainbridge Republican, Mar. 2, 1911]

 

Frank J. Rivenburg and Jessie Johnson were united in marriage at the residence of the groom's sister, Mrs. E. Fisk, Binghamton, Wednesday, March 22.  Rev. H.T. Hill officiated.  Mr. Rivenburg was a former resident of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] and his many friends will unite in extending best wishes.  Mr. Hill went to Binghamton especially to officiate at the ceremony.  [Bainbridge Republican, Mar. 23, 1911]

 

Mrs. Benjamin Barber, of Oxford, recently witnessed the marriage of her daughter Sarah, the youngest of a family of 21 children, 18 of whom are living and all but one are married.  They were all at the wedding.  [Afton Enterprise, Apr. 13, 1883]

 

Mr. Charles W. Smith, of Waverly, and Miss Ella M. Huntley, of the same place, but formerly of Afton, were united in marriage at the residence of Dr. P.A Hayes, April 5th, Rev. C.A. Stone officiating.  [Afton Enterprise, Apr. 13, 1883]

 

Bainbridge Republican, Jan. 3, 1874

 

HALL-BELKNAP:  At the M.E. Parsonage, Sidney Plains, on the 25th ult., by the Rev. J.C. Sheland, Mr. George h. Hall to Miss Mary, daughter of Rice Belknap, all of Sidney [Delaware Co., NY].

 

GADSBY-VANPELT:  In Schenevus, Dec. 3d, by Rev. A.M. Colgrove, Mr. George F. Gadsby of Butternuts [Otsego Co., NY] to Miss Augusta VanPelt, of New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY].

 

YALE-PETTIS:  At the residence of B.F. Weed, in Norwich, on the 18th ult. by Fev. S.E. Brown, Mr. H.M. Yale of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Mary E. Pettis, of Nichols, Tioga Co., N.Y.

Obituaries (November 23)

Guilford [Chenango Co., NY]:  The remains of Mrs. Abby VanDeusen were brought here from Syracuse Saturday, March 11, for interment in Sunset Hill cemetery beside the grave of her husband, Daniel VanDeusen.  The body was accompanied by her grandson Geo. VanDeusen, of Syracuse, and his sister, Mrs. Hartman, of Montreal.  The committal service were conducted by Rev. H.W. Little of Christ's church.  Mrs. VanDeusen was 83 years of age.  Daniel VanDeusen died several years ago in Horseheads.  Mr. and Mrs. VanDeusen will be remembered as old Guilford residents, living near Root's Corners.  [Bainbridge Republican, Mar. 23, 1911]

 

Mrs. Betsey M. Bouton, wife of the late John T. Bouton, passed away very quietly on Friday morning, March 10, about 4 o'clock at her home in Roxbury [Delaware Co., NY].  Mrs. Bouton, who has always been in good health even in her advanced age had been able to do her work about the house until within a few weeks, but she has been gradually failing and the end came Friday morning.  She was born in Meeker's Hollow and her maiden name was Betsey M. Fuller.  She was married to John T. Bouton in 1838, and they were life long residents of Roxbury with the exception of a few years ago and twenty-five years ago Mr. Bouton died.  Mrs. Bouton was a devoted member of the Old School Baptist church, although in late years could not attend the meetings.  She will be missed by the members.  She had always been held in high esteem by her many friends.  Mrs. Bouton, without doubt, was the oldest person in this vicinity, reaching the age of 94 years, 2 months and 10 days.  The funeral was held at the O.S.B. Church below Roxbury at 11 o'clock Sunday morning, Elder John B. Slauson officiating.  Direct relatives to mourn her loss are two daughters, Mrs. E.S. Haddow of Bainbridge, and Mrs. S.P. Scudder of Roxbury, besides a number of grandchildren and great grandchildren.  [Bainbridge Republican, Mar. 23, 1911]

Henry Reder, a D.&H. trainman of Oneonta [Otsego Co., NY], was instantly killed at Afton Sunday afternoon.  He stepped from behind his own train which was approaching on another track.  The body was taken to Oneonta at 10:30 Monday morning and taken to his home.  Mr. Reder is survived by his wife and two small children.  [Bainbridge Republican, Mar. 23, 1911]

Guilford [Chenango Co., NY]:  Sarah Moses Moore wife of Haydon Moore of Porto Rico died Monday afternoon at the home of her father Jonah Moses.  Mrs. Moore who has remained north for nearly two years on account of ill health has resided in Norwich recently, and came here to spend the holidays.  She failed rapidly after X-mas.  Se is survived by her husband, who is on the way from Porto Rico, two small daughters, besides her parents, brothers and sisters.... [Bainbridge Republican, Jan. 19, 1911]

Afton [Chenango Co., NY]:  David K. Shaw died Thursday of apoplexy at his home east side, aged 71 years, never wholly recovering from a shock sustained in January, 1909.  He is survived by his wife and one daughter, Mrs. Fannie Bennett of Oneonta.  The funeral was held Saturday p.m. from the M.E. church.  Rev. D. Walker officiating.  Burial in Glenwood cemetery [Afton, NY].  [Bainbridge Republican, Feb. 2, 1911]

Afton [Chenango Co., NY]:  Seth Perry, a son of Mrs. Perry, died Saturday morning at the Fox Memorial Hospital, Oneonta, his death resulting from an accident while riding on his motor cycle near that city two weeks since, when he collided with a team, in some way breaking his arm and suffering internal injuries.  Mr. Perry had employment in Oneonta, his home was in Schenectady where his wife survives him.  [Bainbridge Republican, May 11, 1911]

Afton [Chenango Co., NY]:  The remains of Charles Fowler who died at his home, Sidney [Delaware Co., NY], April 30th, was brought to Afton for burial May 2d.  He is survived by his wife, a sister of H. Slusser, of Afton, and had recently purchased the Slusser homestead, one and one-half miles below this village, where he expected to move this spring.  He was buried in Glenwood cemetery [Afton, NY].  [Bainbridge Republican, ay 11, 1911]

James Wheeler Smith of West Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Richard Lyon, Monday June 5th.  He was 91 years old.  The funeral was held yesterday.  Burial at West Bainbridge.  The deceased was a most remarkable man for that advanced age, retaining his full mental faculties to the end and having gained considerable distinction as a writer and a poet while in his advanced years.  [Bainbridge Republican, June 8, 1911]

Died in Dunkee, Yates county, N.Y. Dr. O.E. Noble, aged 81.  His death marks the close of a long and useful life.  A ripe sheaf gathered in.  He was ripe in years, ripe in the gathered treasures of Christian attainment and Christian usefulness.  He was a son of Deacon I. Noble, long and favorably known in Oxford and Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]. The subject of this sketch united with the Baptists of Norwich when a boy of 12 years, at the time of the great revival in 1816.  He was married to Sabrina Humphrey, daughter of James Humphrey, Esq.  Her death occurred seven years ago.  He practiced medicine about 40 yrs. in Oxford and Binghamton eight years.  In the latter place he changed his practice and became a homoeopath.  Most of his active life was spent in Penn Yan, N.Y., where he gained a large practice and held it for 20 years till failing health compelled him to give up his ride.  He then removed to New York city, and did medical business for seven years, when he retired from his profession, and went to reside with his son, Dr. Geo. Noble, where he remained till he passed peacefully away.  Dr. Nobel was emphatically a Christian man.  While in full practice he was seldom absent from the house of worship on the Sabbath.  He was a close student of the Bible, and was ever loyal to its teachings.  When inquired of as to his feelings he repeated in a feeble voice, 1 Thess.4:13, 14, and 2 Tim. 1:10.  These were his last works.  He leaves two children G.Z. Noble, druggist and practicing physician, at Dundee, and Cerepta D., wife of Rev. Dr. Norton, of Central Park church.  [Afton Enterprise, Apr. 10, 1885]

Miscellaneous, BHS School Graduation 1937

Bainbridge School Plans Graduation

Commencement Week Exercises to Start Friday

Evening in Auditorium

1937

 

Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY]:  The Bainbridge Central School will start this Friday evening when the senior ball will be held in the high school auditorium.  Saturday evening the Class of 1934 will hold a banquet and reunion at the Central Hotel and on Sunday evening the baccalaureate service will be held in the high school auditorium with the address to the class by the Rev. Bradford Tite, rector of St. Peter's Episcopal Church.  The other ministers of the village will assist in the service. 

 

Monday evening Class Night will be observed with appropriate exercises, and on Tuesday evening the final commencement exercises will be held.  The speakers for commencement are:  Miss Doris Stead, valedictorian, whose subject will be "Friends"; Miss Viola Sherman, salutatorian, "Progress of Art Through the Ages"; Olive Corbin "Mother Nature's Feathered Children", Susan Bennett, "Released"; Ruth Taylor, "World Peace," and Ruth Weeks, "History of Bainbridge." 

 

The diplomas will be presented by Jay F. Hager, president of the Board of Education.



Marriages (November 22)

At the home of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Fuller at Unadilla [Otsego Co., NY], Wednesday, Nov. 17, occurred the marriage of their cousin, Miss Grace Mae Potter, to George M. Nichols.  Promptly at 10:30, at the sound of the wedding march, played by Miss Bertha Davis of Bainbridge, the bridal party entered the spacious parlor, where about 40 relatives and friends were gathered.  Rev. A.E. Holmes of Unadilla, performed the ring ceremony.  The bride looked very pretty in a white embroidered robe and carried a bouquet of carnations.  The bridesmaid, Miss Clara Todd, wore a gown of white lace over pink silk.  The best man was Monta Nichols, brother of the groom; the flower girl was Claribella Nichols and Clara Fuller was ring carrier.  After the ceremony the guests were ushered into the dining room where an elaborate dinner was served.  The parlor and dining room were tastily decorated with evergreens and similax.  The presents were numerous and beautiful, consisting of cut glass, china, silver and linen, etc.  Mrs. Nichols is one of Sidney's [Delaware Co., NY] most highly esteemed young ladies and Mr. Nichols is a promising young man at Unadilla.  The best wishes of a host of friends go with them for future happiness and success.  Mr. and Mrs. Nichols, left on the 1:17 for Buffalo, where they will spend their honeymoon, after which they will be at home at the Nichols homestead, Unadilla.  [Bainbridge Republican, Nov. 25, 1909]

 

At the home of Mrs. Josephine Hornshu of Pruyn Hill [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], Wednesday, Dec. 1, occurred the marriage of her only daughter, Grace Anna to Henry W. Bly.  Promptly at 8 o'clock, the bridal party entered the spacious parlor where about thrity relatives and friends were gathered.  Rev. C.H. White performed the ring ceremony.  The bride wore light blue voile over blue silk.  Miss Bertha Ireland, a cousin of the bride, acted as bridesmaid, and wore a gown of champagne voile over champagne silk.  The best man was William Stone from Edmeston, a friend of the bridesmaid.  After the ceremony the guests were ushered into the dining roolm where a dinner was served.  The parlor and dining room were tastily decorated.  The presents were numerous and beautiful, consisting of china, cut glass, silver and linen.  [Bainbridge Republican, Dec. 2, 1909]

Guilford [Chenango Co., NY]:  An informal but pretty wedding took place at noon Saturday, November 27 when Miss Grace Alice Ingersoll and John B. Meola were united in marriage at the home of the bride's mother, Mrs. Randall E. Ingersoll in the presence of a few friends.  The ceremony as performed by Rev. R.M. Pascoe, who used the impressive ring service.  The bride was tastefully attired in a handsome traveling suit, the groom wore the conventional black.  Chrysanthemums formed the parlor decorations and the wedding gifts consisted of hand painted china, silver and cut glass.  Soon after the ceremony Mr. and Mrs. Meola left for a trip to Utica, Rochester, Buffalo, Niagara Falls, Oswego and Canada.  The young couple, who will be at home here after Dec. 4 have the best wishes of many friends.  Mr. Meola occupies a responsible position as contractor on the Ontario & Western railroad, with head quarters at Norwich, where he has resided for several years.  [Bainbridge Republican, Dec. 2, 1909]

Obituaries (November 22)

The Deposit Courier of Oct. 14, gives the following account of the death of Titus M. Bixby, a former resident of Bainbridge.  "Titus M. Bixby, the oldest resident of this village [Deposit, Broome Co., NY], and one of the pioneers of this section died at his home on Second street last Friday afternoon at 2:30, after an illness of only three days, aged 96 years, seven months and 27 days.  Mr. Bixby was around as usual until Wednesday, when he had a fainting spell, and from that time grew gradually weaker until he went to sleep, never to awake in this world.  Mr. Bixby was born in Bainbridge, Chenango county, Feb. 17, 1812.  He was the fifth son of Samuel and Lois Bixby, and one of a family of seven children--five sons and two daughters.  He lived in Bainbridge 35 years, afterward moving to Tuckhannock, Pa., where he remained about five years.  From here he went to Binghamton, where he resided 18 months, coming to Deposit in the '50's, where he has resided ever since.  Mr. Bixby was a practical cabinetmaker, having begun at his business when 17 years of age.  For 10 years he was in business for himself at Bainbridge, and for 28 years after coming to Deposit he conducted a furniture store, cabinet shop and undertaking business in this village, retiring at the age of 83.  He was a member of the Episcopal church at Bainbridge, having been confirmed when 18 years of age, and when he came to Deposit united with the church here.  At the time of his death he was senior warden of Christ Episcopal church.  Deceased was twice married, his first wife being Laura A. Rose, of Cortland, with whom he was united in the spring of 1841.  Five children were born to this union, viz.:  Mrs. Mary R. Law, of Hartford, Conn., Richard Bixby, of Hudson, Kan., Edward M. Bixby, now deceased, Mrs. Ella Lewis of Sayre, Pa., and Lulu Bixby, deceased.  His second wife was Mrs. Axie Reeder of Big Flats, N.Y., to whom he was married Feb. 26, 1873, and who survives him.  Beside the widow and children, he is survived by one brother, Henry W. Bixby of this village, who was 93 years of age last July.  [Bainbridge Republican, Nov. 4, 1909]

 

Afton [Chenango Co., NY]:  Last Thursday Mrs. Will Horton accompanied by a friend drove from her home, east part of the town to the village.  Mrs. Horton became frightened by seeing an automobile when near town, although the horse did not mind it she got out of the wagon for a few minutes to hold him as the automobile passed by, when seated they drove to the store of Mr. Pearsall where they got out and went into the store.  Mrs. Horton suddenly died within a few minutes of heart disease.  She was 65 years of age.  The funeral was held from the Baptist church Sunday, the Rev. Colgrove officiating.  The W.R.C. of which she was a member attended in a body.  The beautiful service of their ritual being used at the church.  Burial was in Glenwood cemetery [Afton, NY].  [Bainbridge Republican, Nov. 4, 1909]

 

Ralph A Goodenough, son of Frank L. Goodenough, the well-known former manufacturer of whips at Windsor [Broome Co., NY], was found dead under the Washington bridge at One Hundred and Eighty-first street, New York, on Tuesday, and the cause of his death is a mystery.  His father, received a telegram at his home at Windsor announcing the death, and stating the cause as "accident."  A theory is advanced that Mr. Goodenough was pushed off the bridge and later the body  may have been robbed.  One New York paper states that death may have been caused by suicide.  Ralph Goodenough was a former resident of Binghamton [Broome Co., NY], where he worked for several months as a newspaper man on the Evening Herald about nine years ago, immediately following his departure from Princeton college.  From Binghamton he went to New York, where he became manager of a Harlem district news station for the New York Herald which position he retained until his death.  [Bainbridge Republican, Nov. 25, 1909]

 

George R. White is to be tried for the murder of his brother, Walter White, at North Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY], last summer, at the term of court which begins at Norwich, on Monday, December 6th.  The murder was the outcome of a hard cider brawl, and the victim was badly slashed in the abdomen with a knife.  District Attorney James P. Hill will prosecute White and Daniel B. Cushman of Norwich, will represent the defendant.  A special panel of jurors for this trial has been drawn.  Several other criminal cases of a lesser degree will come before this term of court for trial.  A second panel of jurors has been draw for the regular business of the court.  [Bainbridge Republican, Nov. 25, 1909]

 

Afton [Chenango Co., NY]:  Robert Littlefield, an aged and esteemed resident died at his home, Nov. 19th, 1909, aged 79 years.  Mr. Littlefield, was born at Block Island, Jan. 1, 1830, and has lived here since 1854.  He married Susan Peet in 1859 who died in 1897, he is survived by one daughter, Miss Mary Littlefield, who has cared for him in his declining health the past few years.  Mr. Littlefield in politics was a Republican, taking an active part in political affairs, a man whose influence was felt on all sides and one who held the respect and esteem of all with whom he came in contact.  The funeral was held from his late home, at 11:30 a.m., Monday, Rev. H.T. Hill of Bainbridge, officiating, interment in Glenwood cemetery [Afton, NY].  [Bainbridge Republican,Nov. 25, 1909]

 

Mrs. Fannie Bush Sexsmith died suddenly at his home Spring street, Wednesday, Nov. 24th, '09, of apoplexy.  She was 80 years of age. She was the oldest daughter of Samuel Hull Bush of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY] where she was born Feb. 29th 1829.  she was married to Levi Sexsmith in 1859, moving to Sanford, where they lived 43 years, coming to Afton [Chenango Co., NY] about seven years since.  Five children survive her, Emory T., of Binghamton; Dr. Addison B., of Charlotte, Mich.; Mary A. of Deposit; and Fannie M. and E. Jennie who lived with her.  The funeral was held from her late home, Friday, the Rev. I.J. Smith, officiating, burial was in Glenwood cemetery [Afton, NY].  [Bainbridge Republican, Dec. 2, 1909]

 

 

Miscellaneous, Benjamin Barber, Father of 21, 1874

Benjamin Barber, Father of 21

Bainbridge Republican, August 2, 1873

 



A reporter of the Chenango Union has been interviewing Mr. Benj. Barber and family of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY].  He reports him a man of about five feet three inches in height, seventy-two years old and slightly bent by age.  Mr. Barber has been the father of twenty-one children, eighteen of whom have grown to manhood and womanhood--twelve girls and six boys.  He is the owner of a fine farm of 350 acres about four miles south of Norwich village, keeps fifty cows and winters one hundred head of stock.  He has eighteen grandchildren, which is just as many as he has children living, but thinks now the grandchildren will get ahead.  Mr. Barber says he never used liquor or tobacco and that none of his children ever have.  In politics they are "all on one side like a jug handle--all of them always voting the Republican ticket."  Mr. Barber commenced life in humble circumstances, had always been liberal in public affairs, and yet raised a large family and accumulated a large property.  So much for industry, sobriety, economy and honesty, all of which elements Mr. Barber possesses in an eminent degree.

Marriages (November 21)

Bainbridge Republican, Jan. 3, 1874

 

CARRINGTON-HALLETT:  At the residence of Jacob VanWort, Esq., in Afton, Dec. 23d, by Rev. T.P. Halstead, Mr. Dennis W. Carrington to Miss Eva L. Hallett, both of Afton [Chenango Co., NY]

 

WAKEMAN-CABLE:  At the Congregational Parsonage, Sidney Plains, Dec. 19th, by Rev. J.B. Morse, Mr. Peter S. Wakeman, of Denver City, Col. to Miss Mary Cable of Walton [Delaware Co., NY]

 

WHITE-LEWIS:  At the Congregational Parsonage of Sidney Plains, on the 19th ult. by Rev. J.C. Morse; Justus L. White to Miss Ellen Lewis, both of New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY].

 

SMITH-STEADMAN:  At St. Peter's Church, in this village, on Christmas day, by Rev. S.S. Lewis, Hon. A.P. Smith of Cortland, to Mrs. Ellen Steadman, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY].

 

BELDEN-GREEN:  In the M.E. Church at Butternuts, on the 25th ult., by Rev. W. Hiller, Mr. James Belden, of Oneida to Miss Grace Green, of Butternuts [Otsego Co., NY]

 

POTTER-LOCKWOOD:  At the residence of Delos Aylesworth, ,on the 23d ult., by Rev. J.C. Shelland, Mr. Emerson J. Potter of Barker [Broome Co.], N.Y., and Miss Julia Lockwood, of Butternuts [Otsego Co., NY]

 

ROLLINSON-STARKINS:  At the M.E. Church, at Sidney Plains, Christmas eve, by Rev. J.C. Shelland, Mr. Luther J. Robinson, of Albany, and Miss Rosalelia Starkins, of Sidney Plains [Delaware Co., NY]

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Obituaries (November 21)

Mrs. Stella Sill Moore, widow of Capt. James D. Moore of Denver, Colo., died at her suburban home, Brighton, Colo., on Oct. 3d, aged 67 years.  Her health  had been gradually falling in her later years, her system having become a prey to Bright's disease and when a few months before her death she received a paralytic shock, her sufferings became intense until the last throe of life.  Mrs. Moore's birthplace was Bainbridge, N.Y. [Chenango Co.], and she was the daughter of Dr. Blin S. Sill and Catherine Lathrop, of this village.  She was united in marriage with Capt. James D. Moore, of Mercer, Pa., on Oct. 17, 1866, in St. Peter's Episcopal church, Bainbridge.  She went to Mercer, Pa., to live and resided there until the fall of 1880, when her husband removed to Denver, Colo.  Mr. Moore had invested in real estate in a town called Brighton, not far from Denver and there had lived with his family, alternating between country and city life, until his death at Denver, ten years ago.  Mrs. Moore continued to live at Denver until her final illness when she was taken to Brighton, hoping that country air might restore her.  Mrs. Moore was one of the popular and attractive young ladies of Bainbridge.  She was of fine physique, tall, slender and graceful, with features of fine mold that were charming in their changing expressions.  She was brave and resolute when needed and possessed practical ability that was often-times of much benefit in the affairs of the village and church.  She was an ardent supporter of St. Peter's church and her loss was felt for a long time after her marriage.  During the Civil War the ladies of Bainbridge did much in fitting out supplies to send to the soldiers and no one was more enthusiastic and untiring in her zeal than was Mrs. Moore.  These patriotic meetings were often the occasion of pleasantries and at one a mirthful suggestion that each young  lady should enclose a letter in the garment she sent expressing a kindly interest in the recipient with name and address given, resulted in a romantic episode in regard to Mrs. Moore, which terminated in her marriage to Captain Moore when the war closed, an union fraught with ideal happiness.  Mrs. Moore had never visited Bainbridge after she went to Denver to live, but kept in touch with her old home village by receiving weekly the Bainbridge Republican.  The news of her death will cause much sadness here among her old friends who loved and esteemed her highly, and profound sympathy is extended to her family.  The funeral services of Mrs. Moore were conducted in St. Peter's church, Denver, on Oct. 5th, and interment was made in Fairmount cemetery near Denver, beside her husband.  The deceased is survived by four children:  Erastus Blin Moore, Brighton, Colo.; Jeannette Sill Watts, Fox, Colo.; Catherine Moore Stueland and James D. Moore, Denver, Colo., there are also two brothers, Capt. James L. Sill of the U.S. Navy and Andrew Sill of St. Petersburg, Florida.[Bainbridge Republican, Oct. 28, 1909]

 

News came Wednesday morning, announcing the death of Clarence E. Clark, at the Homeopathic Hospital at Utica, where he had been in a critical condition for several months.  Mr. Clark was a member of the firm of Barlow & Clark, hardware merchants of this village, and had been in business here since the year 1894.  For a number of years he had been ailing from stomach and heart trouble, but apparently he was not seriously affected in health, until last winter when a decline came.  Medical treatment failed to bring him relief and last June he entered the Homeopathic Hospital.  Bright's disease became manifest.  From the treatment received at this institution, for a time he seemed to gain but the improvement was merely temporary, the disease continuing in its course, until death came.  He was 53 years of age.  Mr. Clark was cheerful and expected to recover.  Bainbridge people called frequently to see him and about two weeks ago he expressed a belief that he would return to Bainbridge.  Until last winter, he gave every appearance of robust health.   He was a fine looking man and possessed an attractive manner and genial disposition.  He was one of the most prominent and substantial business men of this village.  He commanded influence and was greatly liked.  He took a great deal of interest in the affairs of the community and his judgment was regarded.  He held the office of President of the village, for two years.  Mr. Clark had been interested in the hardware business nearly all his life.  When 18 years of age he became a clerk in a store at Elmira.  Later he became associated with the wholesale hardware firm of Babcock, Hinds & Underwood of Binghamton, as traveling salesman, which position he held until he came to Bainbridge and with J.W. Barlow, then of Binghamton, purchased the hardware business of Charles S. Hynds.  He was a member of Otsenango Lodge No. 435, Binghamton chapter No. 139 and Malta Commandery No. 21, of Binghamton.  The funeral will be held on Saturday afternoon at 1 o'clock, at the home of his cousin, A.A. Tooks, at Munnsville, Madison county, followed by burial in the family plot at Pratts Corners.  Rev. H.T. Hill of this village, will officiate.  His nearest relatives surviving are cousins.  [Bainbridge Republican, Oct. 28, 1909] 

 

Walter Ogden, who was stricken with a paralytic shock, Oct. 16, passed peacefully away, last Friday. He was conscious part of the time during his illness but was unable to speak.  The funeral was held from his late residence Sunday afternoon and was largely attended.  An excellent sermon was preached by the Rev. Mr. Linderman, the new pastor of the First Congregational Church, of which the deceased had been a member for 30 years.  Burial was in the Coventryville cemetery by the side of his brother, Edward Ogden.  Mr. Ogden was about 72 years of age and was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Ogden and had always lived on the Ogden homestead here and his death seems like the passing away of one of the old land marks.  He is survived by his devoted widow (Ann Eliza Waterman) and only sister, Mrs. Abby Jane Hartwell of Berkshire, and one adopted son, Britton Norton of Bennettsville.  Much sympathy is felt, especially for the widow whose home is so suddenly broken up.  The deceased had previous to his illness anticipated attending the Church Rally and Roll Call of last week but he little thought at the time how soon he would answer to the "Roll Call up younder."  [Bainbridge Republican, Oct. 28, 1909]

Miscellaneous, Dying in the Street, 1873

Dying in the Street - An Unfortunate Stranger

Bainbridge Republican, May 17, 1873

 

The Binghamton Times of the 12th says:  While people were going home from church, an old man was observed sitting on the steps near Stratton's saloon, apparently in a dying condition.  A crowd gathered around him and he was carried into Smith's drug store and revived.  He was evidently on the verge of the grave from the effects of consumption.

 

From his broken sentences was obtained an outline of what had transpired in the previous twenty-four hours.  It seems he had always been a working man, and had, at one time, owned a farm.  He spoke of his daughter, who was the last of his family and had been educated by him, and finally she died leaving him alone in the world.  For many years he had lived in Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], working at laying stone, ditching and all kinds of farm work.  He had also worked in Corning and other places.  He mentioned the name of James Moore, and others with whom he had worked, the names being recognized by some of our citizens.  He said he rode 16 miles in an open wagon, Saturday, and reached this city without money Saturday evening; he remained all night in the frightful Erie depot, and had no food; supported by his cane, and stopping five times on his way to rest his failing limbs, he tottered up Chenango street, and finally sank entirely exhausted upon the steps and was taken care of as above mentioned.  Credit is due to the humanity of those connected with Smith's drug store while he was there, and also to Assessor DeVoe who made a collection of over $5.00 for the unfortunate old stranger.  He is about sixty years of age, and his countenance indicates, that at best, could live but a few days.  He complained greatly of his lungs,  and said his limbs felt very numb and cold.  He was taken to the Lewis House by deputy Sheriff Black, and will be forwarded to his destination, Oxford, on an early train this morning, if he is living and able to go.  His name is David Devine.

 

The unfortunate man was a resident of Oxford several years ago, and also had resided in Guilford.  He arrived in Oxford Monday evening, and was kindly cared for at the Rogers house, and next day assisted to Guilford, where he desired to go. 

 

Utica Daily Observer

May 29, 1873

 

Chenango County:  The old man, David Devine, of whom we made mention some time since, died at the Poor House on Monday night of last week.  It seems he was taken there instead of Guilford..  

Miscellaneous, Basketball Action Shots, 1958

Following are some action shots from the Basketball season of 1958 that were published in local newspapers.

Fly Away to Flyzik--Bruce Dartt (14) of Bainbridge assures teammate Steve Flyzik (right) possession by soaring into air to tap rebound away from John MacDonald (10) of Sidney in second quarter of Susquenango title game last night.  Warriors Jim Simpson (16) and Fred Bouvier (21) come up too late.  [March 7, 1958]

 

Terry Not So Merry--Sidney's Roger Terry (left) thought he owned a basketball until Gary Budine of Bainbridge butted into scene in second period of Susquenango championship game at Chenango Forks last night.  Bainbridge won, 58-40.  [March 7, 1958]

Everybody's Watching as Bruce Dartt (14) lays one in for Bainbridge in last night's Section Four, Class C semi-final at Hartwick College.  Teammate Ben Nelson (6), high scorer for the evening with 31, is at left foreground.  Entire Margaretville team is in on the act, from left to right in dark jerseys:  Norm Maender (10), Roy George (partially obscured), Gene Snyder, John Hosier and Frank Duggan (11), crouching behind Dartt.  Bainbridge romped, 78-58.   [Oneonta Star, March 13, 1958]

Obituaries (November 20)

The sad news arrived East a few days ago announcing the death of Rev. D.E. Loveridge in the State of Oregon, aged 84 years.  The decedent was for many years Rector of St. Matthew's Episcopal Church in Unadilla [Otsego Co., NY], where he was highly respected.  He was a expert wood carver, several specimens of his art he donated to that church.  Mr. Loveridge used to tell his friends in Unadilla that it was while engaged in wood work that he planned the outlines of his sermons.  A large circle of friends were deeply pained to learn of his death.  [Bainbridge Republican,  Dec. 3, 1908]

 

Fred Brown living near North Afton [Chenango Co., NY], became insane Thursday evening, got out of bed after retiring for the night and without dressing wandered about two miles away from the house where he was found by Jerome Finch nearly perished from the cold.  His friends purpose removing him to the Binghamton State hospital as this is not the first attack.  [Bainbridge Republican, Dec. 17, 1908]

 

Afton [Chenango Co., NY]:  Fred Brown, whose illness was mentioned last week, died Thursday at his home near North Afton.  Arrangements had been made for his removal to the Binghamton State Hospital and a physician of the staff of that institution came up to attend to his removal but found him in such a critical condition that it was decided not to remove him.  Mr. Brown died a short time after the arrival of the physician.  The funeral was held Tuesday from his late home, Rev. I.J. Smith and Rev. B.A. Gates officiating.  Interment was made at Masonville [Delaware Co., NY].  He is survived by his wife and one child.  Mr. Brown was 27 years of age.  [Bainbridge Republican, Dec. 24, 1908] 

 

Saturday afternoon last Duncan H. Copley of this village, received a telegram announcing the death that morning in New York city, of his nephew, Amaziah Whitney.  Mr. Copley left Saturday evening for New York city and returned to Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] with the remains Tuesday morning.  Mr. Whitney was 27 years of age.  He had been in poor health for the past two years, being afflicted with nervous trouble.  He was an electrical engineer and about three months ago while assisting in the establishment of a wireless telegraphy plant in New Jersey, he suffered an accident by which 12,000 volts of electricity passed through his body.  Since this occurrence his health became seriously impaired and his weakened condition caused him to pass away suddenly Saturday morning.  The deceased was the last surviving member of the family of James A. Whitney, Esq., a prominent lawyer of New York city, who died in May, 1907.  His wife, sister of Duncan H. Copley, died thirteen years ago and Marjorie, a daughter, died in 1903.  The funeral was held Wednesday at 9:30 a.m., at the residence of D.H. Copley on South Main street, Rev. Henry S. Sizer, officiating.  The remains were taken on the 10:57 train to Maryland [Otsego Co., NY] for interment in the lot of the family, all of whom have passed away in thirteen years.  [Bainbridge Republican, Dec. 24, 1908]

Our community was startled last Friday afternoon by the sudden, although not unexpected announcement of the death of Maria, wife of Lawrence Newton, of this village, Mrs. Newton was taken sick on Wednesday, the 18th ult., but no danger was at first apprehended by her family.  As she gradually grew worse, Dr. Yale, the family physician, was summoned, who pronounced his disease congestion of the lungs.  In spite of all her medical treatment, she rapidly grew worse, and at 4:05 on the afternoon referred to above, she departed this life in the most excruciating agony, with her weeping family and friends at her bedside.  Mrs. Newton, was an affectionate and devoted wife, a tender mother, a true and noble Christian woman, and her death falls heavily on her remaining loved ones, as well as upon the community in general.  As a last mark of esteem for the departed, our citizens turned out in vast numbers at her funeral, which was attended from the house on Monday of this week, being conducted by Rev. D.N. Grummon, pastor of the Presbyterian Church, of which she has long been a loved member.  The bereaved family have the sympathies of the community.  [Bainbridge Republican, Apr. 4, 1874]

Mrs. Welch, mother of Walter Welch, of this place, died last week.  Her funeral was held Sunday, and her remains were interred in the cemetery in Bennettsville [Chenango Co., NY].  Her age was 53 years.  [Afton Enterprise, Apr. 13, 1883]

On Wednesday night of last week, the dwelling of John Wilson, in Hartwick, Otsego County, was destroyed by fire, and Mr. Wilson, aged 77, his wife, aged 63, and two daughters, aged 23 and 18 years, were burned to death.  About two o'clock Thursday morning the fire was seen by some neighbors, who hastened to the scene, but were too late to render any assistance.  At a later hour the four bodies were got out of the ruins,.... Four sons who were absent from home at the time, are the only survivors of the family.  There was in the house $140 in money.  No insurance on building or contents.  [Afton Enterprise, Apr. 13, 1883]

Murder Suspected:  Mention has been made in the Mercury of the burning of John Wilson's house, in Hartwick [Otsego Co., NY], in which four persons were burned to death.  The coroner Mr. Parshall, has been investigating the affair, and has come to the conclusion that the whole family had been foully murdered before burned in the building.  He as yet has no clue as to who the murderer or murderers were.  His startling statement has created the greatest excitement, and the subject is the topic of general conversation.  What the purpose of the fiends could have been in hard to imagine.  Their object could not have been plunder, as Mr. Wilson was a poor man.  The only probable theory is that a brutal assault was made upon the almost unprotected females, whose vigorous defense resulted in their death, and that the murderers endeavored to blot out the evidence of their crime by fire.  [Richfield Springs Mercury, Apr. 21, 1883]





 

Miscellaneous, Son of Dwight C. Scott Missing.

Missing Child

Bainbridge Republican, Feb. 21, 1873

 

On Thursday afternoon, the 12th inst., while Mr. and Mrs. Dwight C. Scott of this village were away from home, a girl named Mary Sanders, aged eleven years, enticed their little son, aged seven years, away from home.  They were traced to Sidney, whither they had traveled on foot, a distance of five miles.  There they took the cars on the Midland and got off at Lyon Brook Bridge.  Mr. Scott at once instituted a search, but did not learn any clue to their whereabouts until quite late in the afternoon.  At length tracks were discovered leading up the railroad toward Sidney Plains, and they were distinctly tracked across the railroad bridge about two and a half miles above this village, when the lantern was extinguished by a strong gust of wind, and the darkness prevented seeing any more tracks.  Mr. Scott followed the road to the depot at Sidney, and after making several inquiries found they had been seen there and had undoubtedly taken some of the trains which left about dark; but which one it was not known.  A messenger was dispatched for Mr.  Harrington, the baggage master, who said they were bound for Lyon Brook Bridge.  The telegraph wires were then called upon to give some tidings of the youthful travelers.  There being only a flag station at Lyon Brook, conductor McCelvey was called upon at Norwich, who informed the father that the children left the train at Lyon Brook Bridge.  Mr. Scott immediately repaired thither, where he found his lost boy.  The girl, who was living with Mr. Scott, was a wild, willful creature, and no doubt threatened the boy with punishment if he refused to follow her that afternoon.  The little fellow is now at the house of his parents, in this village, but the young miss was purposely left at the Bridge.  

Obituaries (November 19)

Guilford:  The entire community was saddened last week by the news of the serious illness of Mrs. L.L. Yager, of this place, who had been spending most of the summer with her husband in Upperville [Chenango Co.,  NY].  Later came the announcement of her death in that place September 30.  The funeral services were held here at the Yager residence Saturday afternoon at 1 o'clock.  Rev. J.T. Lewis, of Oriskany Falls, former rector of the Guilford church, officiated, and the services were largely attended.  The music was finely rendered by a male quartet, E.L. Neff and C.F. Ingersoll; Miss Mary Winsor, accompanist.  the Woman's Club, of which Mrs. Yager was a member; the Guilford N.P.L. Lodge, No. 79, of which she was treasurer, and a club of ten to which she belonged, attended the services in a body.  The wealth of flowers were but a slight token of the love and esteem of many friends by whom her loss will be deeply felt.  Among them were a beautiful cross about three feet in height, and a large wreath of pink rosebuds from the State Road Tower at Upperville, in emblem; a tire piece from the N.P.L.; carnations from the Woman's Club and the club of Ten, besides many other tributes.  The gray casket, covered with flowers, was borne to its last resting place by D.C. Whittemore, Nelson Thackery, Will C. Burton and V.S. Winsor.  Besides her husband, Mrs. Yager is survived by her son, C.L. Yager, of Binghamton; one daughter, Miss Julia Yager, and her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W.H. Clark, of Maryland... [Bainbridge Republican,  Oct. 8, 1908]

The whole community were shocked Thursday morning by the sudden death of Mrs. Zenas Tarbell.  Mr. and Mrs. Tarbell were in Norwich Wednesday, returning on the evening train.  Soon after reaching home, about 9 p.m., she was stricken with apoplexy never recovering consciousness, dying at 10:30 Thursday morning.  She is survived by her husband who has the sympathy of many friends in his sudden and terrible bereavement.  The funeral was held Sunday from her late home, the Rev. i.J. Smith conducting the services.  Interment in Glenwood cemetery [Afton, Chenango Co., NY].  Mrs. Tarbell had lived in town over 50 years, her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. Chaffee moving here from Hartwick.  She was a faithful and consistent Christian a member of the M.E. Church, of the Epworth League, the W.R.C., and O.E.S., and the beautiful flowers from church, Sunday School and fraternities were loving remembrances of the esteem in which she was held.... [Bainbridge Republican, Oct. 15, 1908]

The funeral services of Mrs. L.S. Pearsall were held at her late residence, Nov. 10 at 2 p.m.  The services were largely attended and were conducted by Rev. Mr. Pascoe of the Methodist church of which she was a member.  Mrs. Pearsall was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Abner Gridley and was born in this town in 1839.  She was first married to Hezikiah Ensworth.  Some years after his death she was united in marriage to Miles Honk of Guilford Center.  Ten years ago she became the wife of L.S. Pearsall and since then had resided in this village.  She has been an invalid for the last three years.  She is survived by her husband, L.S. Pearsall, one brother Abner Gridley and two children, Mrs. John Ives, Guilford Center and Darius Ensworth of Oswego.  [Bainbridge Republican, DEc. 3, 1908]

FREER--In Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], on the 26th of November, 1873, Cynthia Freer, mother of Wm. Freer, of this town, aged 85 years, 6 months and 29 days.  Cynthia Freer, wife of Casper Freer, Jr., was born on the Unadilla River, in the town of Butternuts, near what is now known as the White Store.  She was married at the age of 18, and moved to the town of Unadilla, about a mile below the present village.  At the time of her birth, the country was very thinly settled, there being no grist mill within fifty miles of her residence--that at Chenango Forks.  In 1837 she moved to this town, where she resided with her son until the time of her death.  [Bainbridge Republican, Dec. 20, 1873]

GREENE--In Cortland, on the 23d ult. of typhoid fever, F.E. Greene, of Unadilla [Otsego Co., NY], aged 28 years.  A young man just in his prime, thus stricken down.  He was thoroughly respected by his large circle of friends, who will deplore his untimely death.  He was a member of the Baptist Church, with a firm trust in his Lord.  [Bainbridge Republican, Dec. 20, 1873]

Yaleville [Guilford, Chenango Co., NY]:  James Burch, one of the old pioneers of Yaleville died November 25th, aged 99 years.  He came to this country when a young man and settled on the place now owned by Luman Yale.  The country was then an unbroken wilderness, he having to chop away a space large enough to build a log house and has lived to see the forest disappear and splendid farms and villages spring up in their stead. He was known as a strictly moral and honest man and was respected by all.  [Bainbridge Republican, Dec. 6, 1873]

On the 9th inst., George Wright of East Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], received injuries that proved fatal while engaged in binding a load of hay.  He was springing down on the pole in order to tighten it, when it broke into three pieces, and he fell to the ground, striking on his back, with part of the binding pole on top of him.  [Bainbridge Republican, Dec. 20, 1873]

 

Marriages (November 19)

The Presbyterian Manse [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY] was the scene of a very pretty wedding on Saturday when Miss Lora Horton Stevens of Wyalusing, Pa., was united in marriage with William L. Stethers of Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY].  The marriage was solemnized on the wedding anniversary of the bride's parents and also on that of her sister, Mrs. W.A. Carrington.  The manse was very prettily decorated for the occasion with potted plants and flowers, the color scheme being green and white.  Promptly at high noon the bride and groom, unattended, took their places in the parlor where they were united by the Rev. W.A. Carrington.  The bride was attired in a gown of barred silk Mull trimmed with cluny and Maltese Lace.  Promptly following the ceremony a wedding dinner was served.  Mr. and Mrs. Stethers left on the afternoon train for a short wedding trip and after October 15th will be at home to their friends at No. 30 Watkins Avenue, Oneonta.  ... [Bainbridge Republican, Oct. 1, 1908]

Married:  Thursday, Oct. 8th, at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Adelbert Merritt, Bettsburg, Miss Myrtle Merritt and Ralph Sherman, East Afton [Chenango Co., NY], the Rev. B.A. Gates officiating.  There were about 60 invited guests present and the numerous and beautiful presents testified the love and esteem of their many friends.  [Bainbridge Republican, Oct. 15, 1908]

A pretty wedding took place Tuesday evening, Dec. 1, at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Martin Young, when their daughter, Miss Mabel M. Young, was united in marriage with John M. Ryan of Mt. Upton [Chenango Co.,  NY].  The ceremony took place in a cozy nook in the parlor which was beautifully trimmed with evergreens and potted plants, Rev. H.T. Hill officiating.  A large number of relatives of the bride and groom were present and a few personal friends.... After the ceremony and congratulations a rich feast was enjoyed by all.  The young couple left on the evening train for New York city, where they will spend part of their honeymoon.  The bride received many valuable and useful presents.  Mr. Ryan is one of Mt. Upton's popular young men and holds the position of inspector under the Borden's, and Miss Young is well known in this vicinity.  They will settle at Mt. Upton where the groom has a home already furnished.  Their many friends extend congratulations and best wishes.  [Bainbridge Republican, Dec. 3, 1908]

Tuesday evening of this week the many friends of Rev. J.F. Williams and his estimable wife made them a very enjoyable surprise party and tin wedding, it being the tenth anniversary of their marriage.  The bride and groom have changed somewhat during the past ten years and so has the wearing apparel compared with the present day.  Elder Williams is very fond of white vests, and would wear one of them, notwithstanding the urgent request of his friends to "Never mind it."  The evening was passed very pleasantly and all went home feeling convinced that Elder Williams' is the place to go to have a good time.  Rev. C.A. Stone made a few remarks which were responded to by Rev. Williams.  A sumptuous repast was served which did ample justice to the ladies who prepared the same.  A number of presents were presented.  [Afton Enterprise, Dec. 15, 1881]

Bainbridge Republican, Jan. 3, 1874

EDICT - NORRIS:  At the residence of C.M. Norris, Esq., of ths town, on the 24th ult., by Rev. E.M. Blanchard, Mr. Edward Edick to Miss Eliza Norris, all of Bainbridge.

WARNER - McNUTT:  In Bainbridge, at the residence of the bride, on Christmas eve, the 24th ult., by Rev. D.N. Grummon, Mr. Charles Warner to Miss Hattie McNutt, all of this village.

SWEET - PARSONS:  At the parsonage, in West Coventry, Dec. 25th, by Rev. George D. Horton, Mr. Edward M. Sweet to Miss Hattie L. Parsons, both of Coventry. 

Miscellaneous, BHS Class of 1929, Part 1

Bainbridge High School Class of 1929
"Echo" Senior Portraits

Elizabeth Terry Collar

"Grant graciously what you cannot refuse safely

and conciliate those you cannot conquer."

John Stuart Davidson
"Tho' fate, my girl, may bid us part,
The heart it cannot, cannot sever;
The heart will seek its kindred heart,
And cling to it as close as ever."

Virginia Frances Hirt
"She who is most slow in making a Promise is the
most faithful in the Performance of it."
Class Secretary-Treasurer

Lloyd Arthur Johnson

"If thou woulds't please the Ladies, thou must

endeavor to make them pleased with themselves."

Ruth Amanda Le Caro

"She who can take Advice is sometimes

superior to her who can give it."



Obituaries (November 18)

Jerome Bundy, residing on North Main street in this village [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], died suddenly Sunday afternoon at his home.  He was seventy-five years of age and at this advanced age had been enjoying his normal health up until the day before he died.  For some time past he had been employed in St. Peter's cemetery doing  grading work, but on Saturday not feeling well he remained at home.  The physician who was called stated that this indisposition was due to an attack of acute indigestion.  Sunday he was feeling better and in the afternoon, Mrs. A.D. Payne, his daughter, who lived with him, went for a walk and upon her return found him dead in his chair.  Dr. Jacobs, who was immediately summoned pronounced his death due to heart disease following the attack of acute indigestion.  Mr. Bundy was born in the town of Otego [Otsego Co., NY] in December 1833.  In 1856 he was united in marriage with Catherine Janes of Gilbertsville and resided in that town until 1878 when he moved to this village.  Since the forming of the Greenlawn Cemetery Association in Bainbridge several years ago he has acted as caretaker of the grounds until last spring when the association re-organized.  Mr. Bundy was a highly respected citizen of Bainbrdge.  Though reserved and of a retiring nature he manifested a great deal of interest in all public matters.  He was a kind and good man and had the esteem of a large circle of friends.  His wife died about two years ago.  He is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Charles Chamberlain of Mt. Upton, Mrs. Frank G. Payne and Mrs. A.D. Payne of this village, and one son, Arthur Bundy of Schenectady.  The funeral was held on Wednesday afternoon at his late home, the Rev. A.C. Kerr of Middleburg, a retired School Baptist minister, of which denomination Mr. Bundy was a member, officiating.  Interment was made in Greenlawn Cemetery.  [Bainbridge Republican, Sept. 24, 1908]

The beloved pastor of the First Presbyterian church of Binghamton [Broome Co., NY], Rev. Dr. G. Parsons Nichols, died on Thursday, Sept. 17, at his home in that city, aged 71 years.  He had served the church most acceptably for twenty-five years.  He had served the church most acceptably for twenty-five years, when in January 1906, ill health compelled him to give up active work.  He was then made pastor emeritus and so remained until his death.  Dr. Nichols was born July 30, 1837 in Windsor, Mass., a small town in the Berkshire Hills and in 1871 married Miss Delia Briggs of Rockester.  She survives with five children--Robert Hastings, pastor of the Trinity Presbyterian church of South Orange, N.J.; Margaret Parsons, wife of William H. Smith of East Orange, N.J., formerly of Binghamton; Lieutenant Henry J Nichols, U.S.A. Medical Corps; Content Shepard Nichols and James Knight Nichols, both of Binghamton.  Lieutenant Nichols is in Manila.  The funeral was held Monday afternoon at the First Presbyterian church and largely attended.  The business places of the city being closed during the service.  Burial was in Spring Forest Cemetery [Binghamton, NY]  [Bainbridge Republican, Sept. 24, 1908]

The funeral services of W.H. Hull, who died in new York city Monday afternoon, Sept. 21, at 4 o'clock, were held at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. K.E. Bunnell Wednesday afternoon at 4 p.m., Rev. Hamilton Phelps of the Episcopal church officiating.  The body of Mr. Hull was brought to Guilford Tuesday night, accompanied by  Mr. and Mrs. Bunnell and family.  Mr. Hull was stricken with apoplexy in the Nostrand avenue station of the Fulton street elevated road Saturday evening, Sept. 19 on his way home from his office.  He was born in Oxford [Chenango Co., NY] in 1840, and was the son of John and Eliza Hull, who were life long residents of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY].  At the time of his death he was president of one of the largest advertising firms in New York, a member of the New York chapter of the Sons of American Revolution, and the Aldine association of New York.  There were many beautiful floral tributes from his many friends.  The interment was in Guilford cemetery.  [Bainbridge Republican, Oct. 1, 1908]

Mrs. Alexander Ireland, a former resident of West Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], died on Sunday evening at the home of her son, Hiram Ireland, at Lestershire.  Her body was brought to this village on Wednesday morning and taken to Union Valley where the funeral was held at one o'clock in the afternoon at the Methodist Church.  The funeral sermon was preached by the Rev. Mr. Cook of Lestershire, and interment was made in the West Bainbridge Cemetery.  Mrs. Ireland was 77 years of age and is survived by two sons, Hiram Ireland of Lestershire, and Arvine Ireland of Bainbridge, and two daughters, Mrs. Miles Loomis of Maryland, N.J., and Mrs. Nelson Sweet of Morefield, Neb.  [Bainbridge Republican, Oct. 1, 1908]

Wm. McMullen, of Masonville, Delaware County, was run over and instantly killed on Monday of last week by one of the pushers (engines) running between Gulf Summit and Deposit.  He had been to Gulf Summit to see an acquaintance, was returning to Deposit, walking on the track, and when near the sand bank switch met a freight train going west took the opposite side of the track, and was run over by the pusher; his body was badly mangled, being caught by the firepan, and pushed over by the ties.  He was about 23 years old.  This is said to be the second similar case with that engineer.  [Bainbridge Republican, Jan. 3, 1874]

We have been called upon several times of late to follow to the grave some of our most prominent young men who have been laid low by the destroyer Death among whom we have to record Orville G. Havens, who died in Afton [Chenango Co., NY], Nov. 18, aged 29 years.  He was an only son of a blind father, who is now left to grope his way in darkness through this affliction.  But he has gone to join his mother who was called away fourteen years since.  His life has been all that could be asked.  As a child, always obedient, honoring his father and mother; as a man of business, always upright and reliable, taking sides with temperance and humanity; as a brother, always tender and obliging to his only sister, who is now left to the cold world without the protecting hand of an elder brother.  While as a community we mourn the loss of such young men, we would sympathize with the friends, and have them remember that it is the hand of God and He doeth all things well.  P.R.N.  [Bainbridge Republican, Nov. 29, 1873]

A lad aged fourteen years, of the name of Frank Miller, was drowned last Friday in Fitch's pond, some three miles north of Unadilla [Otsego Co., NY].  He was playing near the pond and it is supposed that his hat blew off, and, venturing on the ice to recover it, he fell through.  The school children gave the alarm, but all efforts to save him were unavailing.  His father resides at Susquehanna Depot.  His remains were taken to Oneonta [Otsego Co., NY] for interment.  [Bainbridge Republican, Dec. 13, 1873]



 

Miscellaneous, Augustus Niven Robbed, 1873

Bainbridge Republican, Nov. 22, 1873

 



Last Friday night, while Augustus Niven, of Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], was returning to his home form Oxford, he fell out of his wagon, striking on and cutting his head badly.  When he was discovered by Henry Lobdell, he claimed to have been robbed of $150 by a ruffian.  It was afterward ascertained that he had only about $25 on his person when he entered the village of Oxford, and that he had imbibed somewhat in spirituous liquors, which is the probable cause of the fall.  His team was secured by Mr. J.M. Green after it had traveled about a mile below the scene of the accident.

 



Bainbridge Republican, Dec. 20, 1873

 

Augustus Niven, of Coventry, has sent to the Union a reply to the various papers who charged him with being drunk and falling from his wagon on the evening of November 14th.  He says: 

 

On the day in question, I had been to Oxford to transact some business there.  Before leaving home, I had put into my pocket $75, in bills, and a small amount of fractional currency, $45 of which I put aside, separate from the remainder, as I designed it for a particular use.  On my way home from Oxford, a little after six o'clock when near the Pendleton farm, I saw a man getting over the fence into the road just ahead of me, who asked me to let him ride.  I did so, and after he had got in with me, and as I started on, I saw two more men in the field near the road, on the west side, just ahead of us.  As I passed them I turned my head to look at them, and as I turned back in the wagon I received a blow just over the left temple, from the man in the wagon with me, and I recollect nothing further of what occurred until next morning. 

 

In conclusion, I will say that while I am not a strict temperance man, I never yet got so "mixed" on Whiskey that I did not know what was occurring, or that I could not sit in my wagon.

 

 

Marriages (November 17)

On Saturday afternoon at the home of Mr. and Mrs. B.E. Harper on Bixby street [Bainbridge, Chenango Co.,  NY] occurred the marriage of their daughter, Leita Ruth, to Harry Nelson Beams of Oneonta [Otsego Co., NY].  Only immediate members of the family were present, the ceremony being performed by Rev. G.E. Van Woert.  Mr. and Mrs. Beams left on the afternoon train for a short trip to Albany, Schenectady and Troy, returning Monday evening.  Mr. Beams is employed as trainman on the D.&H., making a run from Oneonta to Albany, and it is expected that Oneonta will be their future home.  [Bainbridge Republican, Aug. 6, 1908]

The following is an account of the Moritz-Yale wedding taken from the Minneapolis Tribune of Aug. 20th.  The marriage of Miss Edna Moritz and Harry Carpenter Yale took place last evening at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. A.G. Moritz of Bryant avenue south.  Rev. Mr. Dunham of Westminister church read the ceremony in the presence of 150 guests.  The rooms were decorated with palms and ferns and in the living room where the vows were spoken there was an improvised altar of Japanese lilies and palms.  The color note in the dining room was red and American beauty roses in tall vases arranged on the table and buffet.  A string orchestra stationed in the reception hall and concealed by palms played the bridal music and also played during the reception which directly followed the service.  The bride was charming in a white messaline gown over chiffon trimmed with Irish point lace and she wore a full veil.  Her only ornament was a diamond and coral pendant, a gift of the bridegroom.  She carried a shower bouquet of orchids and lilies of the valley.  Mr. Moritz gave his daughter in marriage.  The bride was attended by her sister, Mrs. Herman Shape of Everett, Wash., who was the matron of honor and wore a lingerie gown over white silk and carried pink roses.  Mrs. Moritz was gowned in a handsome white embroidered imported costume and Mrs. Yale wore a cream colored lace roe.  After the reception refreshments were served in the dining room.  Assisting through the rooms were Mrs. M. Runckel of Lacrosse and Mrs. Frances Howard.  Mr. and Mrs. Yale left for an Eastern trip and will be at home after Sept. 15 at 2625 Fremont avenue south.  The bride's going away gown was of green broadcloth and she wore a hat to match.  [Bainbridge Republican, Sept. 17, 1908]

Almost a Golden Wedding:  The friends of Mr. and Mrs. Hiram Place were invited to celebrate the 44th anniversary of their wedding on Wednesday, October 29th.  The happy couple who had walked together for nearly half a century, welcomed their guests as cordially as though the first flush of youth still mantled their cheeks.  The crown of gray hairs which adorned their brows only told that they were nearing the time when they should hear the King say "Well done, good and faithful servant."  The occasion was one of much interest and enjoyment to all who were present, many of whom were little children when the first wedding was celebrated.  The tables were loaded with good things, and "the cup which cheers but not inebriates" circulated freely.  Some tokens of friendship which the guests presented were then offered by Rev. S.W. Weiss, with appropriate and happy remarks, after which all joined in the prayer which he offered for the continued blessings of heaven to rest on the happy pair.  The party broke up at an early hour well pleased with the entertainment.  What changes have been wrought in the Unadilla Valley within fifty years.  It is very pleasant to listen to the stories of the olden time which many among us can relate, and very precious are those links which bind us to the past. One of the oldest churches in the town is the M.E. Church at Union to which Mr. and Mrs. Place have been united more than forty years.  This world has been a pleasant dwelling place to them, but they choose the path of true wisdom.  They make of it a stepping stone to the beautiful world where infirmity and death shall be known nevermore--Mrs. E.J. Richmond.  [Bainbridge Republican, Nov. 8, 1873]

Last Wednesday evening at half past seven the marriage ceremony of Mr. Charles Teson, Jr., of Troy, and Miss Florence A. Keller, of this village [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], took place in the Methodist Episcopal Church, Rev. W.B. Thomas officiated, and Miss Getie Wetmore presided at the organ with her customary grace and skill in the production of that monarch of nuptial music, the "Wedding March."  The bride's maids were Misses Gussie Beverly and Julia Frisbie.  The church was densely crowded, notwithstanding the unpropitious weather.  The beautiful ceremony of the Methodist Church was read in an impressive manner.  The young couple were elegantly and appropriately attired, and appeared very graceful.  At the conclusion of the ceremony, the friends of the bride assembled at the house of Mrs. Keller and offered their congratulations.  On the following morning they took the train for Troy, where they are to reside permanently.  [Bainbridge Republican, Feb. 28, 1874]

Obituaries (November 17)

The remains of Ernest Dickinson, the seven-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Dickinson of Gloversville [Fulton County, NY] who was accidentally killed at Gloversville while returning home at the noon hour from school by a trolley car, were brought to this village on Wednesday and taken to the undertaking rooms of W.M. Hastings & Son.  The funeral was held in the Methodist church this morning, the Rev. G.E. Van Woert officiating.  Interment was made in Greenlawn cemetery [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY].  Ernest Dickinson was the grandson of Baxter Jewell of Searles Hill.  [Bainbridge Republican, Sept. 17, 1908]

On Sunday morning, Sept. 13, in Cobleskill [Schoharie Co.,  NY], the announcement was made of the sudden death of a resident, Andrew G. Kilmer, who was in the seventies principal of the Bainbridge High School [Chenango Co., NY].  Mr. Kilmer had retired at night in his usual health, but upon not appearing at his customary hour in the morning, he was called and no response being made, his wife went to his room and found him lifeless. Members of the family and a physician were summoned, the latter giving it as his opinion that death had occurred several hours before and was due to apoplexy.  Andrew G. Kilmer was born in Cobleskill, January 5th, 1835, and was one of eleven children.  He made teaching his life profession beginning at the early age of fifteen, and continuing until fifteen years ago when he entered into business relations with his brothers, Dr. Kilmer & Co. of Binghamton, where he remained for sometime, finally retiring to his native town Cobleskill to reside permanently.  In 1856 he was united in marriage with Miss Elizabeth Young of Cobleskill, who survives with one son, Archie C. Kilmer, cashier of the First National Bank of Cobleskill, also by five brothers, Daniel A. of Howes Cave, Dr. Thomas of Schoharie Jonas M. of Binghamton, Dr. S. Andral of Binghamton, Chauncey of Brooklyn, and two sisters, Aurelia Palmatier of Binghamton and Delia Bouck of Schoharie.  The funeral was held on Tuesday Sept. 15, and burial was in the local cemetery. [Bainbridge Republican, Sept. 24, 1908]

The funeral of Mrs. N.T. Morgan, who died on Friday afternoon at Bennettsville [Chenango Co., NY] at the advanced age of eighty-seven years, was held on Sunday at 12:30 p.m. at her home, the Rev. W.A. Carrington officiating.  The remains were taken to Guilford [Chenango Co., NY] where interment was made in the Morgan family burying ground.  Mrs. Morgan is survived by two daughters, Mrs. R.L. Smith of Bennettsville and Mrs. S.M. Yale of Minneapolis, and two sons, M.J. Morgan of Afton and James B. Morgan of Sidney.  [Bainbridge Republican, Sept. 24, 1908]

On Monday of this week, while the funeral procession of Mr. George Blanchard was ascending the hill in West Bainbridge, the head team stopped for some reason, which necessitated a stoppage of the teams following, and the last conveyance, to which was hitched a spirited young horse owned by Mr. Frank Davis, living near Union Valley, was tipped bottom side up into the ditch, with Mr. Davis under it.  The gentleman in the next carriage in front jumped out and caught the animal by the bit, and succeeded in throwing him on his side, but he plunged and pitched about in a furious manner, tumbling the wagon over himself several times.  He was soon brought under subjection, however, and hitched to another vehicle, and Mr. Davis following in the procession as before.  Strange to say, no one was injured and the damage to the buggy was slight.  [Bainbridge Republican, Oct. 18, 1873]

Nineveh [Broome Co., NY]:  While Isaiah Manning was at work in the woods on Mr. N. Stowell's farm, about three miles from this place, on Friday last, he was struck on the head by a limb falling from a dead tree.  The injury was at first thought to be slight, but it proved to be fatal.  Mr. Manning died Sabbath night.  He was born in Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], but a few miles from here, and has spent his whole life in this vicinity, and the event has brought sadness to a large circle of friends and acquaintances.[Bainbridge Republican, Oct. 25, 1873]

Last week we published an article relative to the death of Mr. Fred D. Champlin, of Afton [Chenango Co., NY], whose promising career was terminated by inflammation of the stomach.  We have since learned more of his character and habits, and are prompted to make them known.  He was a young man of great promise, an active member of St. Ann's Church, of Afton, an ornament of society, and had hosts of warm friends.  He was only about twenty years of age, but had followed the profession of teaching for some time, and had just finished a term in North Sanford when disease laid its deadly hand on his hopeful head, and he was called to "go up higher."  His funeral was attended from the church of which he was a member by a vast concourse of relatives and friends.  [Bainbridge Republican, Nov. 8, 1873]

PEARSOLL--In Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], on the 4th inst., Miss Caroline Pearsoll, aged 33 years.  Miss Caroline Pearsoll was born in the town of Coventry [Chenango Co., NY].  Fourteen years ago she became a subject of saving grace, and was baptized by Rev. A. Reynolds, and united with the Harpersville Baptist Church, and at the time of her death was a member of the Bainbridge Baptist Church.  For five years past she has been an invalid, and at times a great but patient sufferer.  She and an older sister lived together, and seldom on this earth is there seen stronger and deeper affection than existed between them.  On the surviving sister the cup will fall with great weight.  During the last of her illness her sufferings were often intense, but she endured all with patient resignation, and as she neared the end manifested a firm and abiding trust in Christ, her accepted Redeemer, and said most touchingly "Jesus, lover of my soul, take me."  "Thus sinks the weary soul to rest."  [Bainbridge Republican, Nov. 8, 1873]