Happenings About Bainbridge, NY in 1915

Henry V. Dunham Returns from Europe

Bainbridge Republican, December 23, 1915

 

Henry V. Dunham returned Saturday night to his home here [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY] after a year passed in Europe.  He received the glad hand from everybody for his friends feel he is safer here in quiet Bainbridge than in that war singed country.  He was a leading chemist and made gasoline of such commercial value that attracted English capitalists.  He also discovered new explosive material, the importance of which led the English government to lease the London plant to manufacture the product. Mr. Dunham was dispatched to Russia to put in operation his discovery for the Russian government and the last few months he has passed in Petrograd and Southern Russia.  Mr. Dunham brought home the fuse part of a German shell fired from one of the large Howitzer guns.  He picked this up from one of the battlefields and has kept it as a specimen of German ingenuity.  It weighs several pounds, made of brass and is finished with as much care and perfection as a piece of jewelry.  Mr. Dunham will remain here sometime before returning. 

 

Mrs. Perry Teachout - Chief Telephone Operator

Bainbridge Republican, December 23, 1915

 

The services of Mrs. Perry Teachout as chief operator at the central office of the Bainbridge Telephone company have been secured for another year.  Mrs. Teachout has had charge of the office for one year and her uniform courtesy and strict attention to duty have been appreciated by the patrons of the telephone lines.  Many have taken occasion to speak to the company regarding the good service of Mrs. Teachout and urged her continuance in this position which the company was very anxious to do as they also are aware of the splendid work which she has given.  The central office will remain in the Prince block over the Bank where it was installed one year ago.  William M. Hastings as president of the company, had given the business the benefit of his good judgment and has caused many improvements to be made all of which extend to the patrons first-class service.  Frank VanEtten, the superintendent, and Harold Race, the lineman, both have looked after the lines with care and dispatch and have been attentive to keep the system in proper repair and order and have been very solicitous in the interest of the public. 

 

Gift for Rev. Nickel

Bainbridge Republican, December 30, 1915

 

On Christmas morning a messenger appeared at the door of St. Peter's Rectory and handed to Rev. R.W. Nickel a small package saying it was a gift from his parish friends.  He opened the box and found within a bag containing $105 in gold coin.  During the day this amount was supplemented by another gift of $5 making a Christmas present for Mr. Nickel of $110.  The members of the parish wished to give him some evidence of their esteem and quietly donated this amount which came to him and his family as a complete surprise.  [Compiler note:  Rev. Rudolph Nickel served St. Peter's Episcopal Church in Bainbridge from 1914 until his death in 1919]

 

Evans Family and The Presbyterian Church Yard

Bainbridge Republican, June 10, 1915

 

In the rustic and neglected Presbyterian churchyard where lie the remains of many of the early settlers of this village [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY] and which contains the graves of many of the ancestry of the people living here today, is being built a cement curb inclosing a plot 33 feet long and 9 feet wide where were buried ten members of the Evans family.  Jehial Evans was born Feb. 10, 1795, and died Jan. 16, 1884. Anna, his wife, was born July 10, 1796, and died June 12, 1869.  the other graves represent their descendants and relatives.  Mrs. C.P. Case now living in Bainbridge who is a descendant is causing this work to be done and the resting place of these well-known people of their time will be permanently marked by a distinct plot carefully graded and identified by erect tombstones.  Charles Johnson is doing the cement work.  The shrubbery and trees may grow and other graves may be lost for want of care, but the Evans lot will continue to be known and identified.  

 



 



Miscellaneous, The White Deer of Chenango County, 1915

Famous "White Deer" Killed

Bainbridge Republican, Dec. 23, 1915

 

A correspondent of the Norwich Sun wrote the following interesting article concerning a "white deer" that once roamed the hills of Chenango County:

 

In the early "forties" there was a white deer, said to bear a charmed life, that roamed Chenango county.  No one succeeded in even hitting it and many evil things happened to the farmer's cattle--which they laid to the "white witch," as the deer was called.

 

In "Church Hollow," near Coventry, was a large family by the name of Church.  William Church was one of Chenango county sheriffs--and Church Hollow was named after that family. 

 

Philip Shiffer married Nancy Church and lived there.  The men of the neighborhood would get together and mold silver bullets to try to hit the with deer with.  In one of their hunting tours Phillip Shiffer succeeded in killing the white deer with his silver bullet.

 

Emma McFarland visited the old homestead not long ago and the story is told to this day, how the "white witch" was killed and the farmers and their cattle prospered after that. 

 



Obituaries (November 30)

John Houghton was born in Greenstreet, County Kent, England, February 11th, 1831, and died in Arnold, Neb., October 9th, 1915, aged 84 years, 7 months and 28 days.  He was married to Sophia Bartlett, Sept. 30th, 1854.  He, with his family, came to America in the fall of 1865 and settled in Bainbridge, New York, where they lived until the spring of 1876 when they came to Lancaster county, Neb.  In 1883 the family, in company with the families of Messrs. A.H. Neeham and C.F. Conant, came to Custer county, Neb ., and settled in Yucca Valley, southwest of Arnold where they lived until about seven years ago, when they retired and came to Arnold, where they have since lived.  In 1876, in the state of New York, he was converted to God and joined the M.E. church, of which he remained a consistent member until God called him to the church triumphant.  He leaves a wife, one daughter, Mrs. Elizabeth Banner, of Boone, Iowa, two sons, Albert G., of Arnold, Neb., and six grandchildren to  mourn their loss, besides a host of friends, for all who knew him, knew him but to love him well.  His cheerful disposition and his lovable nature was much enriched by the ever present manifestation of Christ in his heart.  No one ever knew "Uncle Johony" who was not helped and made better by their association with him.  There was a something in his life which seemed to take hold of one's very being and lift them up into a higher and nobler life  It can truly be said that he was his pastor's friend.  Many a time during our acquaintance with him, have we had pleasant times together, talking of the deep things of God.  Truly he was a lover of God, and it might be said of him, as to the disciple of old, "He that leaned upon his Saviour's breast." He was a fine singer and loved the Gospel songs, and during his last illness, while his suffering was most intense, he would sing in his strong melodious voice, "Come thou fount of every blessing, tune my heart to sing thy praise," and "I love to tell the story of unseen things above.  Twill be my theme in glory;"  then as he would say, "Come Lord Jesus.  Come dear Jesus."  There is no question as to his acceptance with God and his final safety.  His noble Christian life and parting testimony assure us that all is well.  He knew that he was going and expressed his confidence in God, and his desire to go, in this language:  "I am going, yes praise God I am ready."  The memories of his life will be as the dews of heaven melting our sweet recollections of the past, brightening our hopes and drawing us forward to that glorious life with him at God's right hand where all will be felicity and joy, and parting shall be no more.  Truly it can be said of him, "He rests from his labours and his labours and his works do follow him."  Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at the M.E. church, the pastor, Rev. W.W. Gettys officiating.  interment was made in the Arnold cemetery--Arnold, Neb., Paper.  [Bainbridge Republican, Dec. 9, 1915]

 

Mrs. Roseltha Holcomb Polling died at her home in the south part of Coventry on Tuesday A.M., Nov. 23d, at the age of 74 years.  Mrs. Polling had been seriously ill for several weeks and had suffered much although everything was done for her comfort.  She was a true friend and neighbor and will be missed by many.  She is survived by her son, Horace Johnson, of this place, and another son who lives in California.  The funeral was held at her late home Friday A.\M. and was conducted by Rev. S.L. Bronson of Afton.  Burial at North Afton by the side of her son, Walter Reed, who died about 20 years ago being drowned in the river at Bainbridge.  Mrs. Polling was the daughter of Horace Holcomb and formerly resided here--Wilkins Settlement [Chenango Co., NY]  [Bainbridge Republicna, Dec. 9, 1915]

 

Lanson S. Ferris of Guilford [Chenango Co. NY], died at the home of Daniel Banner on North Main street [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY] Wednesday morning at 8 o'clock.  Mr. Ferris came to Bainbridge several weeks ago to make his home with Mrs. Emma Whiting.  One week ago he went to the home of Daniel Banner to make a short visit, they being comrades in the same regiment of the civil war.  Mr. Ferris was taken sick and was unable to be moved.  He was 83 years of age.  In October he was taken with a shock from which he never fully recovered.  He was a member of the Ellsworth defenders later re-enlising and serving to the end of the war.  One son, Elmer D. Ferris, of Passaic, N.J., survives, besides several nephews and nieces, of which George W. Payne of Norwich, is a nephew.  Mr. Ferris is the last of a family of five sisters and five brothers, all the brothers having enlisted in the civil war.  He was born in Guilford and always lived there except when in the service.  The funeral will be held this Thursday evening at 7 o'clock at the home of Daniel Banner and burial at Guilford on Friday, Rev. Frank James officiating.  [Bainbridge Republican, Dec. 9, 1915]

 

Charlott Seward, wife of Andrew J. Andrews of this place, passed away at her home at 8:15 Monday morning after a several days' illness, having suffered a shock of apoplexy on the 16th instant from which she never rallied although she received the best medical care and nursing possible to be had.  She was born at Hamden, N.Y., 73 years ago, being the third child of a family of eight children of John and Abigal Seward.  She was first married to Caleb Chadwick who died many years ago and was again married to Mr. Andrews thirty-one ears ago.  Mr. and Mrs. Andrews purchased a place and moved here six and one-half years ago where they have made many warm friends.  She was unable to mingle in society very much on account of ill health being a great sufferer from asthma.  In her immediate family Mrs. Andrews is survived by her husband who is 85 years of age also three sisters and two brothers, Mrs. Willis Stoodley of this town, Mrs. Harvey Henderson of Middletown, Mrs. George Gould, of Beerston, Charles W. and Albert Seward.  To them and all members of the family is directed an expression of the deepest sympathy in their most sad affliction. Mrs. Andrews was for many years a member of the Methodist church, a devoted servant of her God and his church.  The funeral services were held from her late home on Thursday morning at 10:30 and were in charge of her pastor, Rev. S.P. Galpin. The remains were taken to Walton for interment.  [Bainbridge Republican, Dec. 9, 1915]

 

Mrs. Mary E. Ryder died at the home of her son, W.H. Ryder, in this village, with whom she had lived the past eleven years, Wednesday afternoon, aged 70 years.  Mrs. Ryder had been in ill health for several weeks but her death was unexpected as she had been improving.  Neuralgia of the heart was the cause of her death.  She is survived by two sons and two daughter, W.H. Ryder of Bainbridge; A.L. Ryder, of Oneida; Miss Flora Ryder, of Binghamton, and Mrs. Ellen Mitchell, of Herkimer.  Funeral services will be held at the home Friday afternoon at 2:30, Rev. Frank James officiating and burial in Green Lawn cemetery [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY].  [Bainbridge Republican, Dec. 23, 1915] 

 

Laura L. Knapp, wife of George E. Dewey of this place, passed away at her home at 2:30 o'clock last Wednesday afternoon at the age of 60 years, one month and eighteen days; although having been in poor health for several years the immediate cause of her death was pneumonia.  Mrs. Dewey was born at this place being the daughter of William and Betsey Knapp, and had resided here nearly all her lifetime.  Mrs. Dewey was a woman having a wide circle of friends and acquaintances and was highly esteemed by the community.  In her immediate family she is survived by her husband, an adopted daughter, Mrs. Albert Hallenbeck; three sisters, Mrs. J.W. Cornell, of this place; Mrs. Percy Hines, of Schenectady, and Mrs. H. Schultz, of Sidney; also one brother, Charles H. Knapp; of Sidney.  To them and all other members of the family is directed an expression of the deepest sympathy in their sad affliction.  Mrs. Dewey had been a faithful member of the M.E>church for the past nineteen years although on account of the state of her health was not permitted to attend the public services as much she would have liked to have done.  The funeral services were held at the M.E. church last Saturday afternoon and were in charge of her pastor, Rev. S.P. Galpin. The burial services were conducted by a delegation of the Rebeccas from Unadilla of which she was a member. The interment was in Evergreen Hill cemetery [Unadilla, Otsego Co., NY].  [Bainbridge Republican, Dec. 23, 1915]

Miscellaneous, Sensation in Pharsalia, 1915

Real Sensation in Pharsalia

Bainbridge Republican, Dec. 16, 1915

 

Pharsalia is to be credited with the real sensation of the month in criminal records in Chenango county and the deeds were all perpetuated in one day, Sunday, Dec. 12.

 

The families of Edward Sayles and of Leroy Bush live not very far distant from each other in the town of Plymouth on the road leading from Hady's Corners toward East Pharsalia.  Whatever history antedates the happenings of sundae could not be learned but in the forenoon while Mr. Sayles went to the factory with the milk, the 15-years old daughter, Hazel, who keeps house for the father and 17 year old brother, Clarence, either eloped with or was abducted by Ralph Bush, the 20-year-old son of neighbor Bush.  With them it is alleged went a purse of $60 belonging to Mr. Sayles and which was kept in a dresser.

 

Upon  Mr. Sayles return from the factory as he reached the top of a hill adjacent to the farm upon which he lives he saw that flames were breaking through the roof of his home.  Driving as rapidly as possible he soon reached the house and helped his son, Clarence, save a large part of the furniture which was in the big 12-room house.  The fire started in the attic, presumably from an over heated chimney, and had gained such headway that the entire structure was destroyed although neighbors gathered to help save it if possible. 

 

After the excitement of the fire was over the disappearance of Miss Hazel was noted and soon it was learned that Ralph Bush had come to the house soon after Mr. Sayle's departure and that the couple had gone away together.  Sheriff Holcomb was notified about 2 o 'clock in the afternoon and together with his deputies and the town constables began a search for the missing pair.  They were finally located at the home of Leo Newton in Pharsalia and there constable Leon Miner took them into custory and brought them to Norwich, where Bush is now locked in the county jail and young miss is in the custody of Humane Officer Deuel, awaiting definite action by the district attorney and an examination.



Obituaries (November 29)

Mrs. C.M. Priest died in New York City last Thursday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Frank Barber, from gastritis after a sickness of only twenty-four hours.  She was 69 years of age and was the widow of the late C.M. Priest, for years a prominent merchant in this village.  He died in February 1911.  For a while after his death Mrs. Priest conducted the business but later sold to H.M. Ramsdell.  For the past three years she had been making her home with her daughters, Mrs. George Whitman, at Morris, and Mrs. Frank Barber, at New York, occasionally returning to Bainbridge for a visit.  Her maiden name was Miss Janie Corbin.  She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Corbin who resided at Middlebridge between Bainbridge and Afton on the East side of the Susquehanna river, where she was born.  She was married to Mr. Priest nearly fifty years ago while he was a merchant in Masonville.  Later they moved to Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] where her husband was a prominent business man for over forty years.  He was President of the Board of Education for many years.  Mrs. Priest was foremost in the social life of the village.  She was a leading member of the Baptist Church and directed her activities toward the upbuilding and prosperity of that organization.  She was a prominent member of the Woman's Club.  She was a capable and refined woman highly regarded and esteemed.  The remains were brought to Bainbridge Sunday noon and funeral was held in the Baptist Church at one o'clock, a large attendance of friends being present.  Rev. A.H. Merrill, the pastor conducted the service.  A quartet of Mrs. Dunahm, Mrs. Hovey, Mrs. Roiler and Mrs. Hartmann sang.  A profusion of beautiful chrysanthemums covered the purple casket.  The bearers where Ralph Kirby, H.C. Newell, Herbert Ramsdell and Herbert Priest.  The burial was in the Episcopal cemetery.  The deceased is survived by one sister, Mrs. Jesse Whitman, of Afton, and two daughters, Mrs. George Whitman, of Morris, and Mrs. Frank Barber, of New York City.  [Bainbridge Republican, Nov. 25, 1915]

 

Henry M. Peckham, one of our best citizens, passed away suddenly Monday night at nine o'clock.  For several years he had been a sufferer from rheumatism and was forced to retire from an active life, but he was able to be about the house, sometimes going down street.  For a week he had been obliged to keep to the bed owing to a sore upon one leg but that had nearly healed and he was about as usual Monday.  Upon  retiring that evening he was seized with a choking attack and difficult breathing and expired before medical attendance could be summoned, the heart affection which at times had troubled him thus proved fatal.  Mr. Peckham was 71 years of age.  With his family he had lived in Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] for nineteen years, coming here from North Norwich [Chenango Co.,  NY].  He was born in Hamilton, Madison county.  His life had been an active one crowded with services and duties.  He served three years in the civil war, enlisting with the 35th Wisconsin Volunteers.  He was a second and first lieutenant and later promoted to the captaincy.  His record contains a participation in some of the fiercest battles of the war.  After its close he engaged in the milk business having charge of creameries at various places.  He was superintendent of the W.M. Wright milk station at Bainbridge during its operation here and later he went with the Dairy Product Company and was actively engaged in business until his affliction caused him to suspend work.  Mr. Peckham was a very friendly man.  He was public spirited and deeply interested in the village and all her people.  He was a great reader, well informed in public events and his capable opinions had influence.  He was one of the charter members of the Bainbridge lodge of Odd Fellows and always maintained life interest in this society.  A prayer service was held at the home on Kirby street Wednesday evening conducted by Rev. Frank James.  Thursday morning the remains were taken to the D.&H. depot escorted by members of the Odd Fellows Lodge, the bearers also being brother Odd Fellows, then by train to North Norwich accompanied by the relatives and friends where the funeral services were held at eleven o'clock Rev. J.S. Crompton of the High Street M.E. Church officiating.  Interment at North Norwich his former home.  Those surviving the deceased are his wife, one son Charles Peckham, and two daughters, Miss Grace Peckham and Mrs. Frank Manzer, all of Bainbridge; three brothers, George and Charles Peckham, of Hamilton, and Adelbert Peckham of Norwich.  [Bainbridge Republican, Dec. 2, 1915]

 

Frank D. Strevell of No. 28 Way street, Binghamton [Broome Co., NY], one of the best known and popular conductors on the Delaware & Hudson road, was instantly killed in the railroad yards just east of the Chenango street viaduct in that city Saturday night.  It is thought he met death while climbing over a string of freight cars.  An engine was shunted into the train and he fell between the cars.  So badly was his body mutilated that recognition was impossible, and it was two hours and a half after the accident before it was identified.  He was a native of Altamont [Albany Co., NY] and was forty-four years of age.  He is survived by his parents, brother and sister, all of Altamont, also a grief stricken wife of Binghamton.   The deceased was a brother-in-law of Mrs. O.B. Ireland of this village [Bainbridge, NY].  Dow B. Ostrander, another conductor, was killed at Central Bridge on Sunday.  It is believed he fell between the cars of his train and was run over.  [Bainbridge Republican, Dec. 9, 1915]

 

Guilford [Chenango Co., NY]:  Daniel A. Johnson who was born in Guilford and had always resided here until a short time ago, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Willis Hyeres, near Mt. Upton the last of the week.  Funeral services were held from the Congregational church, Guilford Centre, on Monday afternoon.  Burial in the family plot at Ives Settlement.  W.M. Hastings & Son of Bainbridge, had charge of the funeral.  [Bainbridge Republican, June 10, 1915]

 

Guilford [Chenango Co., NY]:  The funeral services for Thomas Richards an aged and respected resident of Guilford who died on Saturday morning at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Nelson Thackery, was held on Tuesday at 10:30 o'clock with burial at Mt. Upton.  Mr. Richards is survived by his wife and four children.  Mrs. Nelson Thackery, Mrs. John Rose, George A. and Will W. Richards of Guilford.  [Bainbridge Republican, June 17, 1915]

 

Mrs. Theresia Hornshu died at the home of her son, Albert Hornshu, this town, Monday morning at the age of 80 after a brief illness from heart trouble.  The funeral was held Wednesday at Mr. Hornshu's home and the remains were taken on the 3:18 train to New York by the son, Ed Hornshu, of Binghamton, where another son, Fred Hornshu, who resides in Indianapolis, will meet the remains and take them to that city for burial.  [Bainbridge Republican, July 15, 1915]

 

Marcus Lyon a prominent farmer of West Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], died at his home in that place Monday, from the effects of a shock, aged 83 years.  Funeral was held Wednesday at 2 o'clock at the house, Rev. Frank James officiating.  Burial in West Bainbridge Cemetery.  Mr. Lyon is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Cory Thornton, of West Bainbridge and one sister Mrs. Smith of Guilford.  [Bainbridge Republican, Aug. 4, 1915]

 

Mrs. Charles Phinney of this village [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], died at the County House at Preston on Saturday from feebleness and advanced years.  Mrs. Phinney became ill and dependent about one year ago and she was taken to this institution where care was assured during her declining years.  Her remains were brought to Bainbridge Tuesday and funeral services were held at the Methodist Church Wednesday afternoon at four o'clock.  Burial was also in Bainbridge.  Rev. Frank James officiated.  Mrs. Phinney had been a resident here for many years.  [Bainbridge Republican, Aug. 12, 1915]

 

Guilford [Chenango Co., NY]:  The death of Thomas Dickinson, an aged resident of the town occurred on Saturday last.  Funeral services were held from the Dickinson home on Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock conducted by Rev. Edward C. Hoskin, Rector of Christ Church, Guilford, of which Mr. Dickinson was a communicant.  Burial was made in Sunset hill Cemetery by the side of his wife who died several years ago.  He was a nephew of Daniel S. Dickinson of Chicago.  [Bainbridge Republican, Sept. 13, 1915]

 

 

 

 

 

 

Miscellaneous, BHS Class of 1929, Part 3

Bainbridge Central School

Class of 1929

"Echo" Senior Portraits

 

Addison Judd Smith

"On with the dance!  Let joy be unconfined!

No sleep till morn, when youth and pleasure meet,

To chase the glowing hours with flying feet."

Class Vice President

Harriet Van Buren

"Thoughts are but dreams till their effects be tried."

Ellen Irene Weeks

"She plac'd on him a bridle and a saddle,

Then on his back she quickly leapt astraddle."

Mildred Marie Wilcox

"Tis one thing to be tempted, another thing to fall."

 

 

Class Colors:  Green and White

Class Flower:  White Rose

Class Motto:  Conficimus Ut Capiamus (We finish to begin)

 

 

"Let us, then, be up and doing,

With a heart for any fate;

Still achieving, still pursuing,

Learn to labor, and to wait."



Miscellaneous, Bainbridge, NY in 1874

Something About Bainbridge

Bainbridge Republican, Aug. 22, 1874

 

Under this title a correspondent well known to us tells what he knows about Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] in the Elmira Advertiser.  Hear him:

 

Bainbridge is a thriving village of about one thousand inhabitants, thirty-four miles east of Binghamton, on the line of the Albany & Susquehanna Railroad.  It is a good business point, has some manufacturing interests and a flourishing Academy.  Its beautiful public square, profusion of shade trees and substantial stone walks offer more than the usual attractions of villages of its size.  The country round about affords delightful drives and presents many beautiful landscape views, the woods and fields abound in small game, and the Susquehanna at this point is well stocked with fish.  The number of "city people" who spend the summer here is from year to year increasing.  Although located almost in the heart of that "sequestered" region which the A.&S.R.R. opened up, the fact that a newsboy perambulates the streets every morning shortly after eight o'clock, crying "Elmira Daily Advertiser, only five cents!" may be quoted as evidence that the place is not entirely isolated form the hum of the noisy busy world without.

 

This morning at about two o'clock the peaceful slumber of our citizens was broken in upon by the cry of fire!  The scene of conflagration proved to be the blacksmith shop of H.D. Brigham's extensive carriage manufactory on East Main street, which together with the work shops immediately adjoining, was soon destroyed.  The property is insured as follows:  Home, $1,000; Hanover, $1,000; Niagara, $1,500; Oswego and Onondaga, $500.  It is estimated that the loss will exceed the insurance.  The origin of the fire is a mystery.  C.M. Dodge lost a valuable set of tools, not insured, and a number workmen are thrown out of employment. 

 

Among the more noticeable improvements of the season is the remodeling of Editor Dodge's domicile, which in its new dress of paint, surrounded by ample and tastily arranged grounds, flower gardens, croquet grounds, a handsomely enclosed trout pond, etc., etc., is one of the most attractive country homes in the valley.

 

Hon. Henry A. Clark has just purchased an elegant carriage at the emporium of Smith & Blaisdell, Binghamton, and with his noted Washington bays presents a turnout much admired.

 

Real estate is low here.  A centrally located block, containing two large stores, two offices on the second floor, and other rooms for the accommodation of three families, through the failure of Asa J. Yale, is offered for sale at $2,800.

 

Large fresh blackberries are selling here at five cents per quart; eggs at eighteen cents per dozen; prime butter at thirty-two cents per pound, and new potatoes at seventy-five cents per bushel.

 

The country never presented a more charming appearance--fields robed in dark beautiful green--flowers peeping form their bed and quiet nook--roads hard and smooth, and a sky which seldom threatens or is otherwise than cheerful and inviting to the out of door pleasure seeker.  If you would be free from the

--"tramp

Of busy feet, the roll of wheels, the hum

Of passing tongues."

 

If you would see Nature in her happiest mood, this is the time to visit the country--Occasional, Bainbridge, August 18th, 1874



Obituaries (November 28)

Miss Mildred Darlin, the charming daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Darlin, passed to her heavenly coronation last Saturday afternoon, April 18, 1914.  Mildred had been in ill health for several months.  Under the treatment of the local, skillful physician and tender ministry of her mother, hope of her recovery was believed to be assured.  Several weeks ago, however, her case became grave and complicated, and with life and energy at a low ebb, death triumphed and her spirit took its flight to the spirit world.  The deceased was born in Bainbridge, N.Y., Jan. 2, 1901.  She was a cheerful and genial girl beloved by a host of young people.  She was an affectionate and dutiful daughter, the charm and delight of the home circle.  She possessed strong and promising intellectual capabilities and gave promise of growth into a woman of intellectual culture and moral refinement.  She was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church and was affiliated with the Sunday School and Epworth League and was beloved by all her associates in Church and school.  The death of one so young, bright and promising would be a great calamity but for the rich promise of eternal life.  Life means development.  Eternal life is the eternal development of the mental, moral and spiritual faculties of mind and soul.  As beautiful, pure and innocent child life is the charm and sweetness of home and other circles in this mortal life so is it in the centers and associations celestial and eternal.  May this not be the reason why so many of the bright treasures of earth are transplanted to "The Upper Garden There?"  The funeral services were held from the home Tuesday, April 21, and were attended by many relatives and friends, Rev. Frank James had charges of the service.  A quartette, Miss E. Manzer, Miss N. Cartledge, A.C. Wilcox, C.F. Bentley rendered two beautiful selections, favorites of the deceased.  Many floral pieces were given by S. School and others who were the admiring friends of Miss Mildred. The fragrances of the flowers was but symbolic of the sweet and gracious influence which flowed from the life of the departed who has gone to the land of perennial bloom and transcendent beauty.  The deceased is survived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Darlin, and a sister, Mrs. H. Wood.  The interment was made in Green Lawn cemetery [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY].  The many friends of these bereaved and sorrowing hearts desire to express their sympathy and solicitude and all join in asking the Heavenly Father to bless this sad dispensation of his providence to their highest and eternal good. 

 

Mrs. Mary E. Kelly, mother of Mrs. Wm. Watrous, a lifelong resident of this town, was called to her Heavenly Father Saturday, Feb. 21st, 1914, at 12:30 a.m.  She lived the last years of her life with her daughter and it was there after more than two years of absolute confinement to her bed that she passed away.  Mrs. Kelly was eighty years old and had always lived in this vicinity and was loved and honored by all who knew her.  After prayer at the house the funeral service was held at the Baptist Church, Monday, Feb. 23d, at two p.m., the services being conducted by the pastor of the Church, Rev. Carley W. Halsey. She was then laid at rest in the vault of Green Lawn Cemetery [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY].  The deceased is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Wm. Watrous, with whom she made her home, one great-granddaughter, Inez Watrous; three brothers, Joseph Sliter, Wm. Sliter and Smith Sliter, all of the West and three sisters, Miss Nettie Sliter, of Norwich, Mrs. Wilkins, of Bainbridge, and Mrs. Hodge, of Binghamton. 

 

Afton, Chenango Co., NY:  L.E. Jackson who has been ill for the past six weeks died Tuesday at his home on Main street.  He was nearly 81 years of age.  The funeral was conducted from his late home Thursday Rev. C.O. Fuller officiating.  Interment in Glenwood cemetery [Afton, NY].  Mr. Jackson was a native of Croton, now Treadwell.  He came to Afton in 1866, a wagon maker by trade, occupying the shop for 45 years on Caswell street, now occupied by G. Goodenough.  Since the death of his wife he was comparatively alone, there being no immediate relatives and in his illness he made no special effort to rally as there seemed so little to look forward for.  Mr. Jackson and his wife joined the Baptist church here by letter when he first came here and identified himself in all church work for its advancement.  He was deacon and always held other positions of honor and trust, trustee, clerk, treasurer.  Always in attendance at church, conducting prayer meeting and covenant meeting in the absence of the pastor.  Being interested in the Chenango Baptist Association he had not missed attendance at the session for many years and has been honored for many years by the association in being elected as treasurer. The whole church mourn his loss.  A man respected and honored by all who knew him.  A thorough Christian, death had no terror for, as his trust and reliance were in his Redeemer.  A good man has been taken, leaving behind the fragrance of Good Deeds.  [Notation:  1914]

 

Early Tuesday morning, March 31, Nina Mills of Pruyn Hill [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], peacefully passed to the spirit world.  Mrs. mills was a patient sufferer and in all her months of illness kept cheerful in mind and heart.  She died trusting in Jesus as her Savior and Friend and had great confidence in the hope of a future and glorious immortality.  Mrs. Mills was born in Bainbridge Nov. 10, 1893, and resided here all her life.  In the year, 1906, Oct. 11, she was united in marriage to Mr. Oscar Mills, one of Bainbridge's respected young men.  The couple have resided on Pruyn Hill with the mother of the deceased.  The funeral services were held from the home Thursday afternoon, April 2nd, and were conducted by Rev. Frank James, pastor of the M.E. Church.  The singing was in charge of a male quartette, Bentley, Manzer, Wilcox and James.  Many beautiful flowers, the gifts of loving friends, were in evidence. The deceased friend is survived by her husband, Mr. Oscar Mills, and mother, Mrs. Jennie Brown.  Interment was made in Greenlawn cemetery [Bainbridge, NY].  [notation:  published April 2, 1914]

 

Harriett M. Bills was born April 5, 1840, in Bainbridge, Chenango county, New York, and died March 9, 1914 in Abington, Ill., aged seventy-three years, eleven months and four days.  She was united in marriage with W.B. Main January 17, 1865, at Bainbridge, N.Y., and came immediately with her husband to Galesburg.  They lived in Galesburg until 1879, when they came to Abingdon.  In that year Mr. Main opened business here and this has been their home ever since.  On January 12, 1912, her husband passed beyond.  Since that time she has been contentedly awaiting the summons, now for some time daily expected.  When the summons came she was found ready and willing to go.  She was converted to God when fourteen years of age and until then with the Methodist Episcopal church of her birth.  Her interest, together with that of her late husband, in the local church, has been most intimate, active and steadfast, and sympathy for all good causes. Her husband's long identification with the board of Hedding college had her full sympathy.  She bore no ill will.  She saw and appreciated the good in those around her.  Mrs. Main was greatly loved by her neighbors and friends.  Expecting the end she met it contentedly, reassuringly and cheerfully.  Two children were born to this union;  Mrs. C.D. Byram and George W. Main of Abingdon.  their grandchildren are Wanda, Harriett and Main Byram.  The funeral services were held on Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 at the M.E. church. The services were conducted by the pastor, Rev. J.T. Pierce, assisted by W.D. Agnew, president of Hedding college.  Those who officiated as pallbearers were:  C.B. Edmonson, George Moore, George Clore, J.E. Barlow, B.P. Baird, R.E. Ward.  A quartet composed of C.E. Smith, Mr. Shively, Winnogene Whitsett and Mrs. Earl Cutler rendered very sweetly, "Saved by Grace," "Will There be any Stars in My Crown?", and "Crossing the Bar."  The floral offerings were profuse and were an expression of the sympathy and love of her many friends.  Interment was made in the Main mausoleum in the Abingdon cemetery.--Abingdon, Enterprise.

 

 

 

Miscellaneous, Sons of Jabez Robinson, 1874

Sons of Jabez Robinson

Bainbridge Republican, Sept. 12, 1874

 

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  On Saturday last we had the pleasure of meeting in our village, the surviving sons of the late Jabez Robinson, who was Sheriff on this county, during the term commencing in 1834.  There were four of them, viz:  Luke M. Robinson, of Oxford; John M. Robinson of Jackson, Mississippi; Rev. James A. Robinson, of Jamestown, N.Y., formerly of Bainbridge; and Charles L. Robinson, of Bolton, Miss.  Their visit was a welcome one to their many friends and acquaintances, all of whom have pleasant recollections of the boys when they resided here.  The second son, John W., removed from Oxford to Jackson in 1846, and Charles to Bolton, in 1860.  The latter was born in the jail residence in this village, while occupied by  his father as Sheriff.  Though these have been so long in the south, we are glad to know they do not sympathize with the disastrous persecutions inflicted upon later emigrants; and upon the recently enfranchised.  All these brothers are in their manhood, what their youth gave promise of, honest, upright, conscientious citizens, who each bear their part successfully in the drama of life. We hope their reunions may be oft repeated.--Telegraph, 3d inst.  

Miscellaneous, Canderbeck Romance, 1886

Romance of Canderbecks

Ithaca, Tompkins County, NY

Chenango Union, Feb. 18, 1886

 

The recent death of Mrs. Canderbeck, who with her husband has for some time been an inmate of the Old Ladies' Home, brings to light a novel and interesting story.  Mr. and Mrs. Canderbeck came to this country many years ago, and up to the time of their entering the Home supported themselves by giving concerts and teaching music.  At the time of Mrs. Canderbeck's death, the aged couple were supposed to be in the most destitute circumstances.  A search among her effects however, resulted in finding several diamonds, one of which is valued at $100, together with a twenty dollar gold piece and other valuables.  It is now learned that during her life she made a confident of a certain lady, to whom she stated that she expected to survive her husband, who is very aged and infirm, and was saving the money for the purpose of taking his remains to France and having them interred in their native soil.  Among other belongings of Mrs. Canderbeck is an ancient looking harp, upon which she claimed Queen Marie Antoinette has formerly played.  The instrument her administrator is now endeavoring to sell to P.T. Barnum.

 

Mr. Canderbeck, the husband, has in his possession discharge papers which show that he served under Napoleon, and was with that noted General at the battle of Waterloo.  He is in very poor health and it is thought will not long survive his wife. --Ithaca Democrat. 

 

Mr. and Mrs. Canderbeck, forty years ago, traveled wit Winchell, the humorist, and gave entertainments through this section.  Mr. Canderbeck was a remarkable violinist in his day.

Obituaries (November 27)

Guilford [Chenango Co., NY]:  The funeral services of Edmund Pettys were held in the Congregational church at Guilford Center, Tuesday Dec. 30, at 1:30 conducted by Rev. C.H. Sackett and the interment took place in the Guilford Center cemetery.  The death of Mr. Pettys occurred suddenly at his home near Guilford Center Saturday afternoon about 4 o'clock.  He had been absent from home but a short time, and was found lying on the walk, by his wife who missed him upon awakening from a brief nap.  They had returned that morning from a holiday visit at the home of their daughter Mrs. A.J. Williams of Sidney.  Mr. Pettys had been in ill health for some time from diabetes, but had not been usually well for the last few days.  His death came as a shock to his friends and cast a feeling of gloom over the community.  Sympathy is extended to his wife and immediate friends in their bereavement.  Mr. Pettys was a man of upright Christian character and won friends wherever he had resided.  He was born in Bainbridge, Nov. 17, 1842, the son of Stephen and Rubiette Pettys.  As a young man he united with the Methodist Episcopal church of which he was a member at the time of his death.  In October of 1861 he enlisted in Co. A, 51st N.Y. Vol. and served most of the time under General Burnside until his discharge in Oct. 1864.  The next year Nov. 1865, he was married to Miss Mary Butch of this town, who survives him.  He resided in Bainbridge until 1878, moving to Windsor Broome Co.  He made his home there until 1907 when he moved to Sidney and two years ago came to Guilford Center.  ... The honorary bearers were Abner Ogden, Alanson Ferris and W.O. Nash, civil war veterans, and the casket in honor of his services for his country was draped with the "Star Spangled Banner." 

"Rest, soldier, rest, the warfare o'er"

[Bainbridge Republican, Jan. 8, 1913]

 

The funeral of Erwin Ramsdell was held Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the late home on East Main street [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY].  Very many people gathered to pay respect to the memory of this prominent man who had been identified with the business life and affairs of the community for the past twenty-five years or more.  There was not room in the house to contain all who wished to enter so many remained outside.  The services were conducted by Rev. L.L. Weller.  The male quarter rendered music.  There was an abundance of flowers sent by relatives and friends.  During the funeral all business places of the village were closed.  The burial was in Green Lawn cemetery [Bainbridge, NY].  [Bainbridge Republican, July 10, 1913]

 

Mrs. Melissa Lane, wife of Smith Lane, died Sunday evening, July 6, after a long and painful illness.  Her age was 76 and for many years she resided on South Main street in this village [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY].  All her life has been passed in the town of Bainbridge having been born in 1837.  She was the daughter of Briggs and Sally Lyon, both of whom are deceased.  Her husband died several years ago and she is survived by three sisters, Mrs. H.T. Greene, Mrs. Marietta Lane and Mrs. F.B. Davis, all of Bainbridge, and one brother, Orvil J. Lyon of Waymart, Pa.  The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. Frank James officiating.  Burial was in West Bainbridge cemetery.  [Bainbridge Republican, July 10, 1913]

 

Dormer M. Evans, who had been a resident of Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY] during his whole life, died at the age of 81, at his home on North Main street early Monday morning last.  Mr. Evans had been sick for three weeks from heart trouble and Sunday it was believed that he was getting better as he passed a most comfortable day.  He was a familiar person in Bainbridge for up to the time of  his last sickness he was always about attending to his duties and was seen almost daily on the streets.  He was well known for his genial manner made him friends and he was most cordial in this greeting.  Mr. Evans was one of the oldest residents of the village and for a great many years he conducted a grist mill which stood on the banks of the Susquehanna river by the dam a short distance above the river bridge.  He succeeded his father who was Jehial Evans in this business continuing until the high water carried away the mill twenty or more years ago.  This mill was an old landmark and had been in the Evans family for a great many years.  It was the center of trade for this territory people coming here with their grain.  Mr. Evans' ancestry were the pioneer settlers in Chenango County.  His great grandfather was Major Henry Evans to whom was granted by Congress three square miles of land on the Susquehanna river in Chenango County for services rendered by him during the War of the Revolution.  A portion of this land upon which the village of Bainbridge now stands, was sold by Major Evans for 18-1/2 pence an acre.  His death occurred in 1792.  The grandfather of Dormer M. Evans was Henry Evans, Jr., who settled in Bainbridge.  Jehial Evans, the father of the deceased, also lived here until his death.  The Evans family, the descendants of Major Henry Evans, were the early settlers here all of whom were stanch, stable, industrious and progressive citizens.  In 1858 Dormer Evans married Elizabeth Turner and five years ago a golden wedding was celebrated.  His wife still survives, also one son, William Evans, and one daughter, Mrs. C.P. Case, both of this village.  The funeral was held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the home on North Main street, Rev. R.D. Smith officiating.  The interment was in St. Peter's cemetery.  [Bainbridge Republican, Nov. 27, 1913]

 

Bennettsville [Chenango Co., NY]:  Mrs. Wm. P. Fisher, who has been staying with Mr. and Mrs. Wm. O. Crandall a year, passed away last week Wednesday evening at 8:40.  Friday morning at 7:30 prayer at the house by Rev. H. Wheeler of Masonville, who ministered with her several times in her declining days.  She was taken from the home to North Franklin, N.Y., her old home, where the funeral and burial was held.  Many neighbors and kind friends  met to pay their last respects to a kind and loving friend.  Wm. O. Crandall accompanied the remaisn.  [Bainbridge Republican, Nov. 27, 1913]

 



Miscellaneous, The Otselic Lothario, 1886

Arrested on Their Wedding Tour
The Syracuse Journal, Mar. 5, 1886

Thomas E. Dutton of Chenango county, was arrested at Lansingburg, Wednesday, on a charge of abducting Miss Mabel Hicks.  Dutton is twenty-five years old, and Miss Hicks about fifteen, and had been keeping company for about two years.  On February 20, they started out ostensibly for a drive, but drove to Earlville, a distance of fourteen miles from their home, and were married by a Methodist minister.  They then went to Lansingburgh.  Dutton claims that the matter was not done secretly and he says he wrote the parents of the girl, informing them of the marriage immediately after the ceremony.  They were on their wedding tour.  The couple were held, but allowed to spend the night in their friend's house.  Sheriff Brooks of Morrisville, arrived Tuesday afternoon, and brought the young couple home to Chenango county.  

Otselic's Lothario

Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph,  March 17, 1886

 

In a late issue of the Telegraph, we reproduced from the Albany Evening Journal an account of the matrimonial experiences of a runaway couple from Otselic [Chenango Co., NY], and that they were brought back here and transported to the Burgh by under sheriff Brooks.  It now appears that Thomas E. Dutton, the alleged festive bridegroom had no business to play the Benedict, for he already had a wife.  Otselic draws the line on Mormonism, consequently, when Mr. Dutton came within the precincts of that town, he was apprehended on a warrant issued by Justice Hodges and haled before that keen and law loving magistrate to answer  the charge of abduction in enticing away to Albany his fellow traveler Mabel Hicks.  Dutton appeared because he couldn't help himself waived examination and in default of bail was handed over to the tender mercies of sheriff Robb and now lies in jail.  This would seem to be enough, but in Mr. Dutton's case "single misfortunes do not come alone."  His true and lawful wife not relishing the manner in which she had been treated, last Saturday appeared before judge Hodges and procured a warrant for Dutton's arrest for desertion and abandonment of the support of his family and sent that to Sheriff Robb, on Monday.  Wherefore it doth appear that Mr. Dutton for being sweet on gentle Mabel, is destined to languish in durance vile for an indefinite length of time.

The Syracuse Journal,  March 20, 1886

 



Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  Thomas E. Dutton, a married man of Otselic, charged with the abduction of Mabel Hicks, a girl of fifteen summers, is now in jail here, having waived examination and committed in default of bail.  He is charged by his wife with desertion and abandonment of his family.  A warrant for his arrest on that complaint has been sent to the sheriff.  Dutton and Mabel visited Earlville, Utica, Amsterdam and other places, including Albany, where the runaway couple were halted by an officer and returned to Chenango.

Marriages (November 26)

A very pretty wedding was solemnized on Wednesday, August 27, 1918, at the home of Rev. and Mrs. C.H. Sackett of Guilford, N.Y. [Chenango Co.], when their daughter, Miss Frances H. Sackett became the bride of Mr. Earl A. Westcott of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY].  Promptly at noon the couple entered the room to the strains of the wedding march played by Miss Mildred Sackett, a sister of the bride.  Standing under an arch of green with a bell of white asters, the ceremony was performed by the father of the bride.  Only the immediate relatives were present.  The bride wore a dress of white voile, trimmed in point lace over white satin.  She carried a shower bouquet of white roses and sweet peas.  The room was prettily decorated with ground pine and white asters.  The flower scheme in the dining room was sweet peas.  After the wedding dinner the couple left for a trip to the Delaware Water Gap.. They will reside in Bainbridge. The bride is a graduate of Wyoming Seminary at Kingston, Pa., and for several years has taught in the High School at Clark's Summit, Pa.  The groom is a graduate of the Albany Business College and is one of our most prominent young men.  He has for several years held a responsible position in the offices of the American Separator Company of Bainbridge.   

 

The marriage of Miss Hazel D. Bennett, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H.L. Bennett of this village, and Mr. Geo. W. Laymon, of Oneonta [Otsego Co., NY], was solemnized by the Rev. Frank James.  Thursday evening, June 27.  The party stood under an arch of beautiful flowers and evergreens and plighted their faith and love each to the other.  They were congratulated by a group of admiring friends who witnessed the imposing ceremony.  Music and refreshments were a part of the pleasing and attractive function.  The couple are popular and esteemed by a large circle of friends.  They will make their home with the bride's parents on Pearl street [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY].  [Bainbridge Republican, July 4, 1912]

 

A wedding was solemnized at the home of E.K. Springsteen on Juliand street [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], Wednesday afternoon, July 3rd at 4 o'clock when his daughter, Miss Mabel A. Springsteen, was married to Walter M. Hunter of this place.  Rev. Frank James of the Methodist Church, performed the ceremony.  Only members of the immediate families were present, aside from Mrs. Leon Rhodes of Binghamton, who played Lohengrin's wedding march.  The parlor in which the wedding took place was a scene of white and green decorations of roses and ferns.  Near a hugh bank of ferns rested an arch of white roses and at this point stood the couple during the ceremony.  The dining room was transformed into pink and green, the decorations being pink roses and ferns.  Here a course luncheon was served after which the couple left by auto for a trip of one week to points in the northern part of the state.  The bride at the ceremony was dressed in white voile, trimmed with fillet lace and fringe.  Her traveling suit was blue.  Mr. and Mrs. Hunter, who are well known young people, will be at home in Bainbridge after July 15th.  [Bainbridge Republican, July 4, 1912]

 

Bainbridge Republican, January 3, 1874

 

ROUNDS - CARHART:  In Oxford, Dec. 17th, by Rev. L.D. Turner, Mr. Reuben Rounds, to Miss Mary E. Carhart, both of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY]

 

FORD - MYRICK:  In Butternuts [Otsego Co., NY], on the 17th ult., by Rev. Wm. Hiller, Horace E. Ford of New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Annie N. Myrick, of Butternuts.

 

HASTINGS - ROWLY:  At Unadilla [Otsego Co., NY] on the 25th ult., Wallace Hastings to Miss Nettie Rowley.   

Obituaries (November 26)

Wednesday morning, April 10, the people of this community were shocked on hearing that Frederick White had suddenly passed away.  He had been apparently as well as at any time during the winter, and in the morning he rose and went out as usual to do his chores.  A little later he was found just outside the barn door where he had fallen dead of heart failure.  Mr. White was born in Sherburne, N.Y. [Chenango Co.], September 22, 1835, and was in his 77th year.  He resided at Sherburne until 21 years of age when he went West to Minnesota.  Later he moved to Michigan and on December 19, 1860, he was united in marriage with Miss Julia Crandall at Niles, Mich.  About forty years ago with  his companion he moved into this vicinity and settled down in Bennettsville for three years; then again he went to Michigan and after a brief stay there returned East and settled on a farm in Coventry.  Twenty-nine years ago he moved with his family to the place on the East side of the river where he spent his last days.  Mr. White was in his younger days an enterprising man and was one of the original proprietors of the old creamery on Front street, the firm being called White & Hovey.  Later on he became a partner of George Wilcox in the manufacture of cigars.  Deceased was a man of good habits and of a kindly disposition, a good citizen, an excellent neighbor held in high esteem by all who knew him.  He was thoroughly devoted to his family and loved his home environments.  On December 19, 1910, Mr. and Mrs. White celebrated their golden wedding anniversary when their large and commodious dwelling was crowded with relatives and friends who had come to offer hearty congratulations.  The departed is survived by his beloved companion, one daughter, Mrs. L. Burrows, the daughter's husband, Mr. Burrows, who has been as devoted as any son, and one grandson, Paul Burrows.  Funeral services were held at his late residence Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock, and were conducted by Rev. H.T. Hill, and although a stormy day a large number of friends attended.  Interment was made at Green Lawn cemetery [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY].  The surviving wife and family have the sincere sympathy of the entire community.  [Bainbridge Republican, Apr. 18, 1912]

Coventryville [Chenango Co., NY]:  Sarah Stoddard was born in this place April 15, 1839, on the Stoddard homestead now owned and occupied by Leroy Shaw.  She was married to Simeon Warren of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], July 4, 1854, and lived there for several years.  After his death she resided there until  her marriage to Delos Lloyd, who had a government position in Washington, D.C., and where she has since resided.  Mr. Lloyd passed away a few years ago, and Mrs. Lloyd died Nov. 27, after a few days' illness from heart trouble.  Her sister-in-law, Mrs. Lucella Stoddard, of this place, who spent last winter with her and who was to have spent this winter there too, reached her bedside a day or two before her death, and did all she could for her loved one, and also in seeing to necessary business after her death.  Hudson Lyon of Bainbridge, who was executor of the will of the deceased, also went to the funeral which was held in Washington, D.C., on Friday, Nov. 29, in the Presbyterian church of which Mrs. Lloyd was a member.  Interment was made in the Arlignton National Soldiers and Sailors' cemetery by the side of her husband Mr. Lloyd.  Mrs. Lloyd was the only daughter in a family of six brothers, all of whom have preceded her to the other shore, except one brother, Rev. Elijah Stoddard of Succasunna, N.J. She was beloved by many in this place who will deeply mourn her loss, and who will miss her visits to her old home here where she had ever kept a deep interest in the welfare of the people and church.   [Notation:  1912]

Last Thursday afternoon, Mrs. J. M. Childs of Sanford [Broome Co., NY], and Miss Sarah Whitney, who had been assisting her with her household duties, attended a meeting of the Ladies' Aid Society of that place, returning home about 5:30.  Miss Whitney got out of the carriage at the home while Mrs. Childs drove on to the barn to care for the horse.  This was the last seen of her alive, for about twenty minutes afterwards as Leon Clark was driving by he noticed Mrs. Childs lying on the barn floor.  Supposing she had been injured in some way, he notified her husband, who was milking in the stables near by.  He hastened to the wagon house only to find his wife dead.  She had removed her fur coat, unharnessed the horse and seemingly was about to get the halter from the back of the wagon when she fell to the floor.  With help Mr. Childs carried her to the house and telephoned Dr. H.W. Baker.  Upon his arrival an examination was made, but no bruises were found upon her of anything to indicate that the horse had kicked her, or that she had been otherwise injured, and the Doctor pronounced death due to a stroke of apoplexy.  Coroner Wilcox was called, but did not arrive until Friday morning.  His decision was that her death followed the bursting of a blood vessel.  Mrs. Childs, although never very strong, was in her usual health, and her sudden death is a severe blow to her family and friends.  She was a woman held in the highest esteem by all who knew her and she will be greatly missed in the neighborhood where she resided.  The funeral was held at the home Sunday afternoon at 1 o'clock, Rev. C.F. Littell of McClure, officiating.  Burial in Sanford cemetery....Mrs. Childs was a sister of the late J.M. Roberts of Bainbridge, and frequently visited this vicinity during her brother's life. [Notation:  1912]

LYON:  In the town of Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], on the 10 inst., of inflammation of the brain, Alice A., wife of Orville J. Lyon, aged 24 years, 10 months and 4 days.  In the morning of life she has been transferred to a heavenly home, leaving the earthly one desolate.  A few weeks since we saw her holding with loving clasp her laughing, blue-eyed boy, happy in his innocent love and winning ways.  Then came days and nights of anxious watching by the cradle of the little one, as it lingered between life and death; but when the crisis was past, and her heart made glad with the thought that her darling was spared to her, she too was stricken down and earthly love or skill was unavailing to save.  The natural amiability of character which she possessed was manifested throughout her sickness, and in her hours of consciousness those who ministered to her by day or watched through the night hours saw the sweet smile upon her face with which she ever greeted them when in health.  Much of the time friends were unrecognized, and the voice of love tenderly calling her name met no responsive word or look.  The morning preceding her death she knew and smiled upon them, but soon slept, and near the close of the Sabbath quietly and gently "entered into rest."  A few years since Mrs. L. sought and accepted Jesus as her friend and Savior, and publicly professed  her faith in Him, thus adding the beauty of a Christian character to the graces already hers.  She could not fail to win the love and esteem of those who knew her, either intimately or otherwise.  But the voice that once sweetly echoed in song is hushed--her earth-work ended.  To him who is so sadly bereaved we extend our sympathies, feeling that his is a sorrow we cannot know until the bitter waves of experience have gone over us.  May he trust in Him who is able to comfort and sustain in every trail--Coventryville, N.Y. [Chenango Co.].  [Bainbridge Republican, May 30, 1874]

A sad case of drowning occurred at Greene [Chenango Co., NY] on the afternoon of Saturday, June 27th.  A little son of John Davidson, of that place, says the Binghamton Daily Times, in company with two other boys of about his own age, between two and three o'clock in the afternoon, visited the river a short distance above the village for the purpose of bathing.  From what can be gathered from the two who were with him, it appears that the three were daring each other farther and farther into deep water.  None of them could swim, and as they waded out into the river, they came to a spot where the ground descended suddenly into a deep hole, and before he was aware of his danger the little fellow had stepped off this place and gone down into deep water.  His companions could render him no assistance, and their fright took a singular turn.  Instead of giving the alarm, the older one said to the younger, "You must not tell of this, for it you do they will  hang us," and strangely enough the two revealed nothing of their knowledge of the affair until the next morning.  The parents becoming alarmed at the absence of their little son, began searching about the village for him, and as their efforts were fruitless, neighbors volunteered assistance, and before dark there was quite an uproar in the village.  Some time in the evening some fishermen were descending the river in a boat, and seeing some clothing lying upon the bank, they took them into their boat.  Arriving in the village, and ascertaining the loss of the boy, the clothes were shown and identified as the boy's clothes.  The river was dragged, and the body found about midnight.  [Bainbridge Republican, July 4, 1874]
 

Miscellaneous, Angel Inn becomes Gas Station, 1930

The Old Angel Inn To Become a Gas Station

Famous Old Hostelry Located at Guilford Center

Bainbridge Republican, July 31, 1930

 

Joseph Favara of Endicott [Broome Co., NY] has purchased Angel Inn of Leroy Miller.  This property has been rented to Harold Church of Sidney who will start a garage and gas station there.  The Inn was built in 1805 by Thomas Abby and was kept as a tavern.  Some years later the Inn was rented by Joshua Mercereau, who with his brother John L., Frenchmen, built a mill, before renting this building at the mouth of Guilford Pond creek (now Guilford lake).  According to history they were probably the first settlers to make settlement there which was in 1790.  Both died in the town.  John was the first surrogate in Chenango County, an office to which he was appointed March 22, 1798.  Afterward the inn was conducted by Jehial Parsons.  In early years when Vernon Miner was proprietor it was named Angel Inn, because there was placed over the front door an image of a guardian angel with spread wings and flying holding a horn in her hands.  At the side of the angel there is seen a carved water pitcher and bowl.  Guilford Center postoffice, which was discontinued only a few years ago, was located there.  This is said to be the second oldest building in Chenango County.

Obituaries (November 25)

The people of the community were shocked Wednesday morning to learn of the sudden death of Fred White.  Although Mr. White had been in poor health the past winter, his condition at preent was much improved, and early that morning he went to the barn as usual to do his milking and a short time later was found by the door where he had dropped dead of heart failure.  Mr. White was 76 years of age and for over forty years had lived in Bainbridge.  The funeral will be held Friday afternoon at the house at 2 o'clock.  Burial will be in Greenlawn cemetery [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY].  [Bainbridge Republican, Apr. 11, 1912]

 

The remains of Miss Sarah E. Sayre of Binghamton [Broome Co., NY], were brought to Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] on Friday, April 5, 1912, and interred in the St. Peter's church yard in the family plot of William S. Sayre.  The burial service was conducted by the Rector of St. Peter's Church, Rev. Luther L. Weller.  Miss Sayre died on Wednesday morning of last week from a sudden attack of pneumonia the day before, from which combined with heart failure, she had not the strength to rally.  At the cemetery in Bainbridge a large and reverent company gathered with the sister, Miss Susan M. Sayre, the only member left of a once prominent family here, to pay the last respects to that life of beauty which had gone out and of which the flowers in great profusion were emblematic.  The deceased was the daughter of William S. and Leapha Bush Sayre, who left three children Horace, who died some years ago in Minneapolis, Minn., Miss Susan M. Sayre, who survives, residing in Binghamton, and the youngest, Miss Sarah M. Sayre, who has just gone from life, and whose age was 72 years.  The daughters lived with their parents in the spacious home adjoining the Methodist church of this village, which was built by the father early in the last century.  Miss Sarah, the subject of this sketch, was accustomed to visit her elderly relatives, Mr. and Mrs. John Clapp, of Binghamton, from time to time.  They were charmed with her bright sunny ways, and they felt much alone each time after she left them.  They urged her constant companionship, as she had become, as they said, "the light of their home."  Her visits became more and more prolonged reaching into years and she remained with them until death removed them, her sweet companionship having lessened in a degree the poignancy of their grief for the loss of an only daughter which, had become to them an overwhelming sorrow.  They prized her beyond expression and she loved them and made their days pleasant and cheerful.  At their death Miss Sarah joined her sister in her Binghamton home, their parents in Bainbridge having died and the home broken up.  The deceased was strong intellectually and grew in her attainments and was a favorite socially, becoming also a substantial assistant in church work.  She had always been an Episcopalian and for sometime had been identified with the Trinity Memorial Church of Binghamton.  For the last twelve years of her life Miss Sayre had become a prey to invalidism, but she preserved the same happy, uncomplaining temperament in meeting her friends and in a quiet way enjoyed life, always interested in those about her and demonstrating in a material way her love and friendship. The deceased found great happiness in books and there were never any dull despondent hours with her, And now while looking at the place where the familiar form was laid, we see the loved one,

"Changed to a beauteous form,

And soar on jeweled wings."

[Bainbridge Republican, Apr. 11, 1912]

 

Mrs. Susan Sweet and Mrs. George Ireland went to Oneonta Saturday to attend the funeral of their uncle, Chauncey Ceperly.  Today they are called there again to attend the funeral of their aunt, Mrs. Chauncey Ceperly.  Mr. Ceperly died Wednesday  morning, April 10th, aged 78 years, and Mrs. Ceperly passed away Tuesday, April 15th, aged 81 years.  Mrs. Ceperly's maiden name was Catherine VanDerwalker and she was the daughter of John VanDerwalker of Bennettsville [Chenango Co., NY], and was born in 1830.  The deceased had been married three times, Mr. Ceperly being the last husband.  [Bainbridge Republican, April 18, 1912]

 

Delmar Wheat, Captain of the Sidney High School ball team, was instantly killed by a pitched ball while at batting practice on the Sidney field Saturday.  Tony Marone, a lad of 14 years of age, was pitching and delivered an in-shoot which bystanders say was not particularly fast, and which Wheat attempted to dodge.  He ducked his head and received the ball on the left side of the neck dropping as if his heart had been punctured by a bullet.  The boys seeing that their companion was badly injured, hastened for medical aid.  Three physicians were soon on the scene and all efforts to revive the unfortunate young man were unavailing, all agreeing that death was instantaneous.  The accident has cast a gloom over the entire community and among the students of the school, and it is likely that the idea of having a school will be abandoned.  Young Wheat was a genial and good natured young man and was very popular among his associates and acquaintances.  He was a member of the Sidney basketball team and played several games in Bainbridge during the winter.  He had many friends among the young people here and the fatal afternoon had mailed a post card greeting to Arthur L. Kirby, a member of the ball team in this village.  The funeral services were held form the M.E. Church at Sidney, Tuesday, conducted by the pastor, Rev. D.L. MacDonald, and the body was taken to Treadwell, the former home of the family for burial.  The deceased is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Morton Wheat, and two brothers, one Elmer, a twin, and Charles.  The bereaved family have the sympathy of the entire community.  [Bainbridge Republican, Apr. 18, 1912]

 

HINMAN:  In Afton, N.Y. [Chenango Co.], April 11, 1885, Mrs. Mabel Hinman, widow of Moses Hinman, aged 91 years, 3 months, and 22 days.  Sister Hinman was born at Fly Creek, Otsego county, N.Y.  Moved to Upper Lisle, and there married and lived till May 12, 1836, when she moved on the farm where she died.  Twelve children have blessed the home, nine now living.  She has thirty-two grandchildren, twenty-three great-grandchildren, making seventy-six in all.  She was a woman of fine taste and a cultured mind, stored with all the topics of the day, for she was a great reader; was a fine Bible student, and her loving, motherly nature with the truths of the Bible taught her that God is love, and no doubt passed through her mind but that every child of God would in the realms of the beyond forever remain in the presence of our Father in Heaven.  What a pleasure it must be to the children, as they think of the large number of friends who met to pay the last tribute of respect to one whom they loved, as their tears showed the respect they had for "Grandma," as they so familiarly called her.  She was placed at rest in the Universalist cemetery in Afton, by the side of her husband, who passed on some twelve years ago.  Funeral services were conducted by Rev. O.K. Beardsley, of Hopbottom, Pa.  [Afton Enterprise, May 1, 1995]

 

Miss Lydia Randall, daughter of S.S. Randall, of this place [Afton, Chenango Co., NY], died Thursday morning of this week, aged about 20 years.  Miss Randall has been sick for several years, has been a great sufferer, and now death has come to her relief.  [Afton Enterprise, June 19, 1885]

 

Mrs. Abbie DeVoe, wife of A.J. DeVoe, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], formerly of this place, died at her home in that village Tuesday of this week.  Her funeral was held Thursday, and the remains were deposited in Glenwood cemetery [Afton, Chenango Co., NY].  Her age was 47 years and 9 months.  [Afton Enterprise, June 19, 1885]

Blog Listing, November 18-24, 2013

Listing of blog posts for the week of November 18-24, 2013.

Marriages

Posted November 19, 2013
Lora Horton Stevens - William L. Stethers (1908)
Myrtle Merritt - Ralph Sherman (1908)
Mabel M. Young - John M. Ryan (1908)
Mrs. and Mrs. Rev. J.F. Williams (10th anniversary, 1881)
Edward Edick - Eliza Norris (1873)
Charles Warner - Hattie McNutt (1873)
Edward M. Sweet - Hattie L. Parsons (1873)

Posted November 21, 2013
Dennis W. Carrington - Eva T. Hallett (1873)
Peter S. Wakeman - Mary Cable (1873)
Justus L. White - Ellen Lewis (1873)
Hon. A.P. Smith - Mrs. Ellen Steadman (1873)
James Belden - Grace Green (1873)
Emerson J. Potter - Julia Lockwood (1873)
Luther J. Rolinson - Rosalelia Starkins (1873)

Posted November 22, 2013
Grace Mae Potter - George M. Nichols (1909)
Grace Anna Hornshu - Henry W. Bly (1909)
Grace Alice Ingersoll - John B. Meola (1909)

Posted November 23, 2013
Nora Hunting - Adelbert Oyler (1911)
Grace Merrills - Charles Harpur (1911)
Frank J. Rivenburg - Jessie Johnson (1911)
Sarah Barber (1883)
Charles W. Smith - Ella m. Huntley (1883)
George  H. Hall - Mary Belknap (1873)
George F. Gadsby - Augusta VanPelt (1873)
H.M. Yale - Mary E. Pettis (1873)



 

Obituaries

Posted November 18, 2013

Jerome Bundy (Bainbridge, 1908)

Rev. Dr. G. Parsons Nichols (Binghamton, 1908)

W.H. Hull (New York City, Guilford, 1908)

Mrs. Alexander Ireland (West Bainbridge, 1908)
William McMullen (Masonville, 1874)
Orville G. Havens (Afton, 1873)
Frank Miller (Unadilla, Oneonta, 1873)

Posted November 19, 2013
Mrs. L.L. Yager (Guilford, 1908)
Mrs. Zenas Tarbell (Afton, 1908)
Mrs. L.S. Pearsall (Baibnridge, 1908)
Cynthia Freer (Bainbridge, 1873)
F.E. Greene (Cortland, Unadilla, 1873)
James Burch (Yaleville, 1873)
George Wright (East Guilford, 1873)

Posted November 20, 2013
REv. D.E. Loveridge (Unadilla, 1908)
Fred Brown (North Afton, 1908)
Amaziah Whitney (NY city, Bainbridge, 1908)
Maria Newton (Bainbridge, 1874)
Mrs. Welch (Bennettsville, 1883)
John Wilson (Hartwick, 1883)

Posted November 21, 2013
Stella Sill Moore (Denver, CO, 1909)
Clarence E. Clark (Bainbridge, 1909)
Walter Ogden (Coventryville, 1909)

Posted November 22, 2013
Titus M. Bixby (Deposit, 1909)
Mrs. Will Horton (Afton, 1909)
Ralph A. Goodenough (NYC, 1909)
Robert Littlefield (Afton, 1909)
Fannie Bush Sexsmith (Afton, 1909)

Posted November 23, 2013
Abby VanDeusen (Guilford, 1911)
Betsey M. Bouton (Roxbury, 1911)
Henry Reder (Oneonta, 1911)
Sarah Moses Moore (Guilford, 1911)
David K. Shaw (Afton, 1911)
Seth Perry (Afton, Schenectady, 1911)
Charles Fowler (Afton, 1911)
James Wheeler Smith (West Bainbridge, 1911)
Dr. O.E. Noble (Dunkee, 1885)

Posted November 24, 2013
Harvey Whitman (Bainbridge, 1912)
Rev. Jabez Ford (Camden, 1912)
C.G. Hyde (Afton, 1912)
Electa M. Hayes (Bainbridge, 1912)



 

Miscellaneous

Posted November 18, 2013

Bainbridge High School Class of 1929, Part 1

Posted November 19, 2013
Son of Dwight C. Scott Missing, Bainbridge Republican, Feb. 21, 1873

Posted November 20, 2013
Bainbridge High School Basketball Action Shots, 1958.
Dying in the Street, An Unfortunate Stranger - David Devine, Bainbridge Republican, May 17, 1873.; Utica Daily Observer, May 29, 1873.

Posted November 21, 2013
Benjamin Barber, father of 21, Bainbridge Republican, April 2, 1874.

Posted November 22, 2013
Bainbridge School Plans Graduation, 1937.

Posted November 23, 2013
Bainbridge High School Class of 1929, Part 2

Posted November 24, 2013
Vital Statistics for 1896, Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY

Miscellaneous, Bainbridge, NY Vital Statistics for 1896

 Vital Statistics for 1896

 

Below will be found the birth, marriage and death statistics for the town of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] for 1896 as taken from the town clerk's books.

 

There were 41 births, 27 males and 14 females; 18 marriages, and 33 deaths, 3 infants not in table below.  From Jan. 1, 1884 to Dec. 31, 1896 there have been 447 births, 358 marriages, 425 deaths, in same time. 

 

There has been no epidemic of any nature in the town in the past twelve months.  Five of those who have passed over the river were over 80 years of age, seven over 70 and five over 60.  Old age, pneumonia and heart trouble have been the causes in a majority of the cases.

 

Deaths

 

Jan. 21	Gertrude Hastings	3 months
Jan. 28	Hugh Gaffney	67 years
Feb. 1	Sally A. .Lyon	89 years
Feb. 14	Alfred D. Neff	45 years
Feb. 15	James A. Prouty	73 years
Feb. 15	Joseph Herrick	88 years
Feb. 23	Walter Higley	67 years
Mar. 2	Ethel Winsor	1 month
Mar. 5	Andrew J. Lawrence	51 years
Mar. 9	William A. Corey	79 years
Mar. 11	C.J. Walwrath	38 years
Mar. 20	Phoebe Atwater	61 years
Apr. 4	James Yale	71 years
May 5	John  H. marshall	74 years
June 23	Susan Post	84 years
June 24	Gertrude S. Aylsworth	45 years
July 13	Heman D. Copley	45 years
July 15	Phineas M. Bennett	80 years
Aug. 2	Etta May Stevens	15 months
Aug. 4	Alfred A. VanHorne	64 years
Aug. 20	Martha B. Harvey	50 years
Aug. 30	Sarah J.  Hoskins	27 years
Sept. 20	Ada B. Martin	1 month
Oct. 4	Elma A. Kilpatrick	41 years
Oct. 12	Julia A. Murdock	73 years
Nov. 13	Harrison H. VanCott	83 years
Nov. 17	Polly Weeks	76 years
Nov. 19	Nancy Hand	45 years
Nov. 27	Caroline A. Rhodes	61 years
Dec. 27	Henry Beach	72 years

Marriages

 

Jan. 3	W.W. Davis	To	Emaline Hatch
Mar. 5	John Z. newton	To	Cora B. Ireland
Mar. 12	J.E. Cook	To	Myrtle B. Stark
Mar. 17	Wm. S. Wetherby	To	Clara Carpenter
Jun. 10	Clyde Vearguson	To	Luna M. Bryant
July 8	Emory V. Swart	To	Myrtle R. Fay
July 11	F.R.Graves	To	Bertha Hall
Aug. 24	Geo. W. Robinson	To	Dina N. Greek
Aug. 26	Henry G. Toby	To	Frances Johnson
Sept. 23	Geo. W. Blowers	To	Cora McDewitt
Sept. 27	Henry Wilder	To	Addie Lowe
Sept. 27	Wm. J. Grant	To	Cora Terwilliger
Oct. 3	B.J. Holliday	To	Bessie Robinson
Oct. 7	Joseph Hirt	To	Clara Thomas
Oct. 20	Leslie M. Weeks	To	Genie Aylsworth
Oct. 28	Ralph W. Corbin	To	Laura Teed
Nov. 16	Fred B. Strickland	To	Mary C. Scott
Dec. 26	Isaac W. Keesler	To	Effa R. Smith

 

Births

Jan. 4	A son to Mr. & Mrs.	Urias Pearsall
Jan. 24	A son to Mr. & Mrs.	Geo. A. Ives
Feb. 13	A son to Mr. & Mrs.	Wm. Keeler
Feb. 14	A son to Mr. & Mrs.	Wm. Church
Feb. 21	A son to Mr. & Mrs.	Albert Murdock
Mar. 3	A son to Mr. & Mrs.	Geo. W. Evans
Apr. 8	A son to Mr. & Mrs.	Henry Christian
May 3	A son to Mr. & Mrs.	A.E. Utter
Jun 8	A son to Mr. & Mrs.	Geo. W. Hancock
Jun 10	A son to Mr. & Mrs.	Milton Watrous
Jun 25	A son to Mr. & Mrs.	H.L. Cameron
Aug. 4	A son to Mr. & Mrs.	Alton Clark
Aug. 14	A son to Mr. & Mrs.	D.C. Manning
Aug. 15	A son to Mr. & Mrs.	George Strohman
Aug. 16	A son to Mr. & Mrs.	Herbert Scott
Aug. 22	A son to Mr. & Mrs.	James Eggleston
Sept. 1	A son to Mr. & Mrs.	J.J. Whitman
Sept. 16	A son to Mr. & Mrs.	H.O. Wooster
Sept. 17	A son to Mr. & Mrs.	E. Kilpatrick
Sept. 24	A son to Mr. & Mrs.	R.M. Herrick
Oct. 4	A son to Mr. & Mrs.	C.J. Keeler
Oct. 9	A son to Mr. & Mrs.	Frank Redfield
Oct. 14	A son to Mr. & Mrs.	Larue Loomis
Nov. 2	A son to Mr. & Mrs.	Duncan Copley
Nov. 6	A son to Mr. & Mrs.	Frank B. Payne
Nov. 14	A son to Mr. & Mrs.	Linn Sherwood
Nov. 17	A son to Mr. & Mrs.	Wm. J. Warner
Jan 14	A daughter to Mr. & Mrs.	D. Winsor
Jan. 28	A daughter to Mr. & Mrs.	Geo. S. Stewart
Jan. 31	A daughter to Mr. & Mrs.	James Pratt
Apr. 6	A daughter to Mr. & Mrs.	Chris Toby
Apr. 8	A daughter to Mr. & Mrs.	Melvin Clark
May 4	A daughter to Mr. & Mrs.	John Martin
May 4	A daughter to Mr. & Mrs.	J.H. Bartholf
Jun. 8	A daughter to Mr. & Mrs.	Alex. Wright
July 14	A daughter to Mr. & Mrs.	F.A. Stevens
July 14	A daughter to Mr. & Mrs.	Wm. Johnson
Sept. 9	A daughter to Mr. & Mrs.	F.W. Crumb
Oct. 17	A daughter to Mr. & Mrs.	A.V. Marlett
Dec. 12	A daughter to Mr. & Mrs.	Geo. VanDewarker
Dec. 25	A daughter to Mr. & Mrs.	Edward Blincoe