Miscellaneous, Long Skirts Banished, 1922

No Long Skirts

Bainbridge Republican, Nov. 2, 1922

 

New York--The ankle length skirt was officially and permanently removed from the wardrobes of 300,000 New York women yesterday by the action of delegates to the convention of the New York City Federation of Women's Clubs, in voting unanimously to wear dresses no longer than seven inches from the ground.  The resolution urged women everywhere to free themselves from apparel now being introduced and having edges that nearly sweep the ground and carry germ-laden dirt into the home. 



Marriages (December 28)

Guilford [Chenango Co., NY]:  Announcements have been received of the marriage of Miss Ruth B. Fleming to Donald H. Chapman on Tuesday August 22, 1922, in Brooklyn.  They were at home to their friends after September 1st.  [Bainbridge Republican, Sept. 21, 1922]

 

Announcement is made of the recent marriage of Miss Letha Wright of this city and Archie Peck, formerly of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY].  The ceremony took place in the Episcopal church at Como Station, N.J.  The couple were attended by Miss Teressa Frakes of Avon, N.J. and Bernie Sheridan of Asbury Park.  Mr. and Mrs. Peck will reside in Asbury Park, N.J.--Norwich Sun September 19.  [Bainbridge Republican, Sept. 21, 1922]

Guilford [Chenango Co., NY]:  A quiet wedding occurred at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ray F. Hall Tuesday evening Sept. 26, 1922 at 8 o'clock when Mrs. Etna M. Stanton of Syracuse and Harry D. Parker of Guilford Center were united in marriage by Rev. W.S. York.  After Oct. 15 they will be at home in Guilford Centre.  [Bainbridge Republican, Oct. 5, 1922]

Guilford [Chenango Co., NY]:  On Saturday Oct. 7, 1922 a quiet wedding was solemnized in the M.E. parsonage, when Miss Marion Burton was united in marriage with S.G. VanKleeck of Sidney by Rev. W.S. York.  Mr. and Mrs. VanKleeck will make their future home in Sidney [Delaware Co., NY] after a brief trip to New York City, Albany and other points. [Bainbridge Republican, Oct. 19, 1922]

A beautiful wedding was solemnized at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Stafford Thursday noon about twelve when their daughter Romena was united in marriage to Philip Pellet of Deposit.  Rev Chas. B. Allnatt officiated.  Following the ceremony, a four course dinner was served.  [Bainbridge Republican, Oct. 19, 1922]

Obituaries (December 28)

Mrs. Ruth Michel aged 22, wife of Paul Michel, died at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Walter McCollough at Greene [Chenango Co., NY] Sunday September 17 after a brief illness.  The funeral was held from the home in Greene, Tuesday.  Burial in Sylvan Lawn cemetery [Greene, NY].  She is survived by her father and mother and one sister.  Mr. and Mrs. Michel were former residents of this village, residing on South Main street.  [Bainbridge Republican, Sept. 21, 1922]

 

Jared Kirkland for many years a member of the board of deacons of Central Presbyterian Church, Orange died Friday morning September 15, at his home, 58 Main street, that city.  He resigned about a year ago as chairman of the board of deacons.  His death, which was caused by a complication of diseases, followed a short illness.  Mr. Kirkland was born in Orange, 67 years ago and was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Kirkland.  Surviving are his wife, a son, J. Halsey Kirkland of Orange; two daughters, Mrs. Arthur W. Britton of West Orange and Miss Eunice C. Kirkland of Orange, and a sister, Mrs. William G. Halsey, also of Orange.  For several years Mr. Kirkland was treasurer and manager of the Boston water purifier company of New York.  He retired about two years ago.  Funeral services will be conducted at the house tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock by Rev. John F. Paterson, pastor of Central Church.  Interment will be in Rosedale cemetery.  Mr. Kirkland with his wife and daughter, Eunice, have spent the summer of the last two years at the home of Mrs. Candace Swart on Front street--Newark Evening News September 15, 1922 [Bainbridge Republican, Sept. 21, 1922]

 

The body of Mrs. M.B. Austin of the Greenlowe farms was found on the D.&H. tracks shortly after three o'clock Monday afternoon by a trainman.  It is believed that Mrs. Austin was struck and instantly killed by the eastbound express train which arrives in Bainbridge from Binghamton at three o'clock.  Mrs. Austin had crossed the tracks to gather some vegetables from the garden and was returning with them when the accident occurred.  There were no witnesses as far as can be learned, and it is believed that none of the members of the train were aware of the accident.  The Health Officer, Dr. Edw. Danforth was immediately called and ordered the body removed to the undertaking parlors of Hastings & Colwell where further examination was conducted.  Mrs. Austin was about 50 years of age and is survived by her husband M.B. Austin, Supt. of Greenlowe Farms and several brothers and sisters in other parts of the state.  Funeral services will be held in Earlville [Madison Co., NY], her former home at two p.m. today (Thursday).  Burial in Earlville cemetery.  About two years ago the only son of Mr. and Mrs. Austin met with a similar death when struck by a train on the N.Y.O.&W. R.R. at Earlville while driving an automobile and died a few hours later.  [Bainbridge Republican, Sept. 28, 1922]

 

Guilford [Chenango Co., NY]:   Sunday Oct. 8 occurred the death of Frederick V. Humphrey a well known resident of Guilford.  Mr. Humphrey was born December 31, 1860 and was the son of Flavel and Hariett Ives Humphrey.  He was a farmer by occupation and had made his home with Henry Pfeil at Winsors Corners.  Undertaker Geo. Emerson of Mt. Upton had charge of the body.  The funeral was held Tuesday at the Pfeil home after which the remains were taken for burial to Godfrey's Corners cemetery [Guilford, NY].  [Bainbridge Republican, Oct. 19, 1922]

 

Seaford--Dr. B. Frank Williams, veterinarian, died yesterday at his home, here aged 77 years.  Deceased was a native of Broome county, N.Y. but when 15 years of age he enlisted in the Union Army.  He served with distinction during the greater part of the Civil War under General Sheridan, and while he came out of the war without injuries, he contracted tuberculosis, the disease which finally resulted in his death.  After the war he married Miss Adams of Reliance, near here, and they went to Martinsburg, Va. to live. They moved to Seaford in 1889 and have resided here ever since.  Dr. Williams practiced in this section until about ten years ago, when he retired.  besides a widow he leaves the following children:  Orson E. Williams of Clifton, Arizona; Frank K. Williams of Syracuse, N.Y.; Mrs. G.L. Waller and Harland Williams of Philadelphia; L. Woolsey Williams of Penn's Grove, N.J. ; Mrs. John R. Rowe of New York City.  The funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon at his late home at 2:30 o'clock in charge of Rev W. H. Darbie, with interment in Odd Fellows cemetery.  There were three brothers who have passed away:  Geo. F. Williams of Bainbridge, Will W. Williams of Afton, J.B. Williams of Bainbridge and one brother living, Edward Williams of Oklahoma.  There are quite a number of relatives living in the vicinity of Bainbridge and Afton.  [Bainbridge Republican, Oct. 19, 1922]

 

Failure to heed the warning signal is believed to have been the cause of the wreck at 5:45 o'clock Wednesday morning in the Sidney yards [Delaware Co., NY] of the D.&H. in which William P. Toal of Binghamton, engineer, lost his life. and Clyde Casey of Binghamton, fireman on the train, narrowly escaped serious injury.  The wreck occurred when the train driven by Toal, travelling at a high rate of speed, crashed into another freight train, the cars of which were being switched to various parts of the Sidney yards.  [Bainbridge Republican, Oct. 19, 1922]

 

This community was deeply saddened last Friday morning upon hearing of the death of its beloved young friend, Emelyn Louise Lewis, who quietly and peacefully passed away the evening before.  She was the daughter of David Ward Lewis and his wife Elizabeth Corbin Lewis, and was born at their city home in Brooklyn, New York, Dec. 24, 1895. Her childhood days were divided between Bennettsville [Chenango Co., NY] and Brooklyn, thus endearing herself to many friends in both homes.  After having  graduated from the Lockwood Grammar Academy, she entered Adelphi Academy and there received her college preparation.  She graduated from this institution in 1914, having won there two gold medals for basketball playing.  She then attended college at Wellesley, Mass., and although her college work was interrupted by spending several months in California with her mother, who, at that time was in poor health, she diligently made up her lost work and graduated with her class and with honors in 1918.  At college she was a member of the Greek Lettel Society, Kappa Sigma Epsilon.  She was especially active in all the out door sports.  She was a member of All Souls' Unitarian church New York City.  During the war for a time she efficiently filled her brother's place in their father's business in New York, and also found time to do very active Canteen and Red Cross service at Fort Hamilton, N.Y.  Later duty called her to their home in Bennettsville where her interests both there and in Bainbridge gave benefit and pleasure to many. The Red Cross, the Library, the Home Bureau, all felt her youthful influence and industry.  This young woman, born at Christmas time, seemed always to have possessed and poured forth the spirit of love.  It was manifested to all her friends and family and even as her cheek faded and her hand weakened she was ever zealous to comfort those so close and dear to her.  Sunday at 2:30 p.m. her many friends and relatives gathered at the Bennettsville home to pay their last tributes of respect.  The day was warm and glorious, the floral offerings profuse and beautiful.  The Rev. C.G. Cady officiated with a very appropriate and comforting service.  Edward Billings, Warren Corbin, Paul French, Clifton Sherman, Leigh Evans, and Charles Bentley acted as bearers, and as they gently laid her to rest in Greenlawn cemetery, Bainbridge, N.Y., the funeral rites were ended; 

"Death came with friendly care;

The opening bud to Heav'n Convey'd,

And bade it blossom there"

Besides her father and mother, she leaves two brothers, David W. of Bennettsville and Corbin, of 164 South Oxford St., Brooklyn, N.Y.  [Bainbridge Republican, Oct. 19, 1922]

 

 

Miscellaneous, BHS Class of 1931, Part 1

Bainbridge High School Class of 1931

Senior Portraits

"Echo" 1931

 

 

Paul Boyd

Always dressed up slick and neat

From his head down to his feet

 

Reta Davis

Whenever there's a thing to be done

She's always helping till the goal is won.

 

Charles Fairbanks

Heap big Injun stuff he makes his rule,

He's the medicine man of the school.

Class President

 

Ruth Figger

Always calm and self possessed-

The things she does are never messed.

Class Vice President

 

Glenn Herrick

Glenn's very meek, but high in the air

We often ask "How's the weather up there?"

 

Elwyn Hitchcock

Elwyn is our quiet one,

But always likes to be in the fun.



Obituaries (December 27)

James R. Honeywell who for years has been prominent throughout Delaware county as a leading citizen of Delhi, died Sunday, 3rd, inst.  He suffered a slight shock Thursday morning from which he never recovered.  Mr. Honeywell was 70 years of age.  During his eventful life Mr. Honeywell held many important offices in the town in which he resided.  He was for a time county treasurer and later was made supervisor.  He was also president [i.e. Mayor] of Delhi several years ago.  Mr. Honeywell was a member of the F.&A.M. and of the Norwich Commandery.  During the last few years he was president of the Delaware National Bank in Delhi.  [Bainbridge Republican, Sept. 14, 1922]

 

Albert G. Loomis, one of the best known men in the Southern Tier, died at Binghamton [Broome Co., NY].  He was engaged in the horse business in Deposit [Delaware Co., NY] for more than forty years.  He also built a $35,000 hotel in that city.  About seven years ago Mr. Loomis moved to Binghamton where he was engaged in the same line of business owning his own stables at 45 State street.  He continued his weekly trips to Buffalo as a horse dealer, every week until the week preceding his death.  He had a wide acquaintance and was acknowledged as one of the best judges of horses in the east.  Mr. Loomis was taken ill only a little over a week before passing away on Saturday morning, September 2nd.  Prayer service was held at the Binghamton residence at 22 Mason avenue on Monday, with burial at his former home in Deposit.  The deceased is survived by the widow, and two sons, Louis of Binghamton and Gurdon of Deposit; a daughter, Mrs. H.D. Pierce of Norwich; also a sister, Mrs. L.E. Sweet of Norwich.  The late J.M. Loomis of Walton, formerly well known in Norwich and throughout this section was a brother.  The deceased was a successful business man and amply provided for the needs of the widow and children.  Mr. Loomis was 75 years of age. [Bainbridge Republican, Sept. 14, 1922]

 

After a lingering illness Mrs. Frances M. Yale Cooper died at her home on North Main street [Bianbridge, Chenango Co., NY] Monday afternoon September 4, 1922.  She was the daughter of Elam and Nancy Richmond Yale and was born Nov. 2, 1832 in Guilford, Chenango Co., N.Y.  Frances M. Yale was married to Marcus Cooper in 1852, they lived for many years on the farm known as the Cooper Farm, owned by Marcus and Benjamin Cooper, brothers.  When they gave up farming they came to Bainbridge to live at their home on North Main street.  Mrs. Cooper united with the First Baptist church of Bainbridge, during the pastorate of Rev. H.T. Hill.  You would always find her at church services until failing health prevented her attendance.  She was one of many who worked hard to make the First Baptist church of Bainbridge an influence for good in the community.  Nearly 90 years of age; but loved and revered by both old and young.  Yes:  ready for the Master's cycle like a sheaf of wheat fully ripened.  The funeral services were conducted from her late home by her pastor Rev. C.B. Allnatt.  In the harvest season Sept. 6th, 1922 we laid her by the side of her husband in the Cooper Cemetery, there to await the final call of her Master and hear his "Well done good and faithful servant, thou hast been faithful over a few things; I will now make thee ruler over many"  She is survived by her son John M. Cooper and daughter Miss Bessie L. Cooper, six grand children and three great grand children.  [Bainbridge Republican, Sept. 14, 1922]

 

James B. Alcott, a life-long resident of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY] passed away Sept. 14, 1922, at the home of his son, Herman J. Alcott from apoplexy aged 83 years.  Mr. Alcott was born in Guilford Aug. 29, 1839, he was a veteran of the civil war enlisting at Guilford Dec. 22, 1861 to serve three years as a private in Company F, 89th N.Y. Vol.  On Nov. 18, 1861 he was promoted sergeant.  He was discharged Nov. 18, 1864 at Chaffins Farms Va., and was in 22 battles, being one of the volunteers to lay the Ponton Bridge across the Potomacc, Mar. 5, 1867.  He was united in marriage to Miss Addie Root, who passed away several years ago.  He is survived by one son Herman and two grandchildren.  Mr. Alcott was a communicant of the Episcopal church.  The funeral was held from the late home Saturday.  Rev. N.S. Boardman officiating. Interment was made in Sunset Hill cemetery  [Guilford, NY].  [Bainbridge Republican, Sept. 21, 1922]

 

Mrs. Louise C. Bromley, wife of the late Elnathan Bromley, and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David Bush died at her home Aug. 31, 1922, aged 80 years.  Funeral services were conducted by Rev. W.S. York.  Burial in Sunset Hill cemetery [Guilford, NY]. She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. E.H. Burlison and Mrs. A.H. Ives of Unadilla and Mrs. W.P. Sheldon of this place.  [Bainbridge Republican, Sept. 21, 1922]

 

Miss Katie L. Cavnaugh, daughter of Rev. and Mrs. John Cavnaugh of Walton [Delaware Co., NY], was struck by an automobile Saturday morning at the Ashokan and received injuries from which she died a few hours later at the Kingston city hospital.  Miss Cavnaugh in company with Mrs. Katherine Allen, Miss Mary Allen and Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Allen left Walton early Saturday morning in Floyd Allen's car to spend the day at the Ashokan dam.  The party arrived there about 11 o'clock and stated to drive around the dam and enjoy the sights.  At about 11:30 they parked the car and started to walk to the other side of the road to get a better view of the reservoir.  There were several cars parked near the place where they stopped and Mr. and Mrs. Allen walked to the rear of their car and crossed the road, followed by Miss Cavnaugh.  When Allen and his wife were across the road they looked back to see if Miss Cavnaugh was coming and were horrified to see her crossing the road apparently without seeing an approaching automobile.  They called out, but was too late to prevent an accident, for almost at that instant Miss Cavnaugh stepped directly in front of the automobile.  She was knocked down and before the driver of the car could stop, the machine had passed over her. The wheels of the car did not touch her but the body of the car passed over her body and she was lying in the road in such a position that the automobile's pail hit her and she was terribly injured.  The driver of the car, Virgil Winchell of West Shokan, immediately stopped and gave his name and number and when Miss Cavnaugh was picked up and taken to Allen's car, showed them the way to the Kingston city hospital.  At the hospital it was found that Miss Cavnaugh had sustained a broken ankle, three broken ribs and one of the ribs had punctured a lung, besides her body being a mass of bruises.  There was no hope held out for her recovery and she passed away about five o'clock Saturday afternoon.  The body was brought to Walton Monday and funeral services were held in the Free Methodist church Wednesday afternoon at 3 o'clock.  Burial was made in the Walton cemetery.  Miss Cavnaugh was a woman of fine character, loved and respected  by all her friends.  Although in poor health for many years she has assisted her father in his work.  Besides her parents, she is survived by a sister, Mrs. Harold LaQuay of Washington, D.C.--Walton Reporter.  [Bainbridge Republican, Sept. 21, 1922]

 

 

 

 

Marriages (December 26)

On Saturday evening August 5th, 1922 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. William Herpick, Merchant street, occurred the marriage of Mr. Wilmore Harp of Hagerstown, Mo., to Miss Dorotha Banner of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY].  The ceremony was performed by the Rev. C.A. Winters, pastor of the Baptist church of this village in the presence of between fifty and sixty relatives and friends of the young people.  Before the entrance of the bridal party a solo, "O Promise Me," was rendered by Mrs. Herpick, sister of the groom, with Miss Ruth Stratton accompanist.  To the strains of Lohengren's wedding march, the bridesmaid, Miss Irene Banner, sister of the bride, and Clarence Harp, brother of the groom, entered, followed by the bride and groom.  After taking their place under the large bridal arch of golden rod and evergreen, the simple impressive service uniting the young couple in bonds of holy wedlock was read.  The bride was charmingly attired in white crepe de chine with bridal veil and carried white peas.  She was the recipient of many beautiful and useful gifts.  After congratulations and best wishes had been extended to the happy pair, dainty refreshments were served.  Several musical numbers were rendered by the three Harp brothers and Mr. Trager of Hagerstown, with the pleasing combination of violin, trombone, cornet and piano and real talent exhibited with each, the guests were afforded a real treat.  ...Oxford Review  [Bainbridge Republican, Aug. 17, 1922]

 

Miss Edith A. Stanford, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Byron Stanford of Saratoga Springs became the bride of Eric G. Nichols of Bainbridge, N.Y. at her home on August 16, 1922.  Mr. and Mrs. Nichols are spending a few weeks at the home of his parents Mr. and Mrs. George E. Nichols at "The Old Oak."  [Bainbridge Republican, Aug. 24, 1922]

 

Married in Greene [Chenango Co., NY], Monday August 7th, 1922, by Rev. Mr. Brazee, Ralph J. Payne of Bainbridge and Miss Anna M. Wells of Greene.  [Bainbridge Republican, Aug. 24, 1922]

 

On August 12, 1922 at the Congregational manse occurred the marriage of Frederick Sylvenus Tripp and Miss Ruth Jane Keech both of Guilford [Chenango Co., ,NY] by Rev. J.W. Bump.  Mr. Tripp is son of Mr. and Mrs. John S. Tripp and postmaster at this place.  The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Van Keech of Guilford Center.  She is a school teacher having been engaged for Guilford Center next term of school.  Their future home will be on Merchant street, Guilford village.  [Bainbridge Republican, Aug. 24, 1922]

 

Saturday afternoon, August 13, Rev. W.S. York, pastor of the Methodist church spoke the words that united Miss Zadia Elizabeth Tripp of this place [Guilford, Chenango Co., NY] and Wilfred Norman Griffith in the bounds of matrimony.  The bride is also a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Griffith of Brooklyn.  They will make their home in Brooklyn.  The newly wedded couple spent a week of their honeymoon outing at Chenango Lake.

Obituaries (December 26)

Mrs. Charles P. Williams died at her home on North Main street [Massena, St. Lawrence Co., NY] Tuesday afternoon at 2:35 after an illness lasting since last January, of cancer.  The funeral was held Wednesday afternoon at 4 o'clock from St. John's Episcopal church.  Rev. George C. Graham, the rector, officiating.  The remains were taken to her old home at Bainbridge N.Y. [Chenango Co.], for interment.  Mrs. Williams' maiden name was Miss Bertha E. Barton, daughter of the late Horace and Emma Ferris Barton, and she was born at Spencer, N.Y. September 13, 1870.  She married Charles P. Williams, of Massena January 31, 1914 and since then has lived in their pleasant home on North Main street.  She was a member of the Bainbridge chapter of the order of the Eastern Star, and of the Episcopal church.  Besides her husband she is survived by two brothers, Fred L. Barton of Bainbridge and H.L. Barton of Syracuse--Massena Observer [Bainbridge Republican, Aug. 17, 1922]

Died August 3, 1922 at Glens Falls, William Sherman of shock, remains were [taken] to Bainbridge and the following Sunday the funeral was held in the M.E. church at Bennettsville, conducted by Rev. Collar of the Episcopal church of this village.  Interment in Bennettsville cemetery [Chenango Co., NY].  The deceased was a nephew of Henry L. Sherman of Bainbridge.  [Bainbridge Republican, Aug. 17, 1922]

The death of Mrs. Augusta Ireland Jones, which occurred at her home on Searles Hill [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], Wednesday morning August 9th, 1922, has brought sorrow not only to the hearts of surviving relatives, but the entire community by whom she was respected and loved.  Mrs. Jones was born June 16, 1856 and was the tenth child of Stephen and Betsy Barr Ireland who were among the early settlers of Union Valley.  Mrs. Jones was of a quiet and retiring disposition, a kind and obliging neighbor.  She never saw the faults only the virtues of her acquaintances.  Several months ago she was stricken with Bright disease, complications arose which puzzled her physician, while everything was done for her, she grew worse.  Although suffering intently she kept up and took an active part in the affairs of life, planning for the comfort and pleasure of her family.  She was united in marriage to Charles B. Jones, Nov. 14, 1876, five children were born to them, Blanch deceased, Earl, of Nichols; Ralph, of Binghamton; Mrs. Ethel Babcock, of this village and Leland, who resided with them.  In early life she gave her heart to Christ and her exemplary Christian influence will bear fruit for the master.  The funeral services were held from her late home Saturday at one p.m. and at the First Methodist Episcopal church at two p.m.  The services were in charge of the pastor Rev. M.V. Williams who spoke kindly of the beautiful character which had departed to return no more.  Rev. Lester Kilpatrick and Mrs. M.W. Williams sang two beautiful selections.  The pall bearers were Charles Ireland, Ernest Ingersoll, Frank Richards, and Stephen Ireland nephews of the deceased.  Much sympathy is felt for the sorrowing husband.  Besides her immediate family, she is survived by six grandchildren, one sister, Mrs. Lovina Ingersoll of [-?-], two brothers Henry of Union Valley, Judson of Skedee, Oklahoma.  Many beautiful flowers testified the love and esteem in which she was held.  A long line of automobiles followed the remains to their last resting place in Greenlawn cemetery [Bainbridge, NY].  [Bainbridge Republican, Akug. 17, 1922]

Guilford [Chenango Co., NY]:  Word has just been received of the death of Mabel C., wife of Clayton Smith, who was a former resident of Guilford but now of Long Beach, Cal.  The deceased is a niece of Mrs. James Stead of this place.  [Bainbridge Republican, Aug. 24, 1922]

Arthur Ruttan and his wife were burned to death in a fire which destroyed their farmhouse, four miles from Smyrna [Chenango Co., NY] Wednesday night.  Their charred remains were found in the ruins of their home Tuesday by Charles Crumb, a neighbor.  The bodies lay near a bedstead and both were badly burned.  But little is known of the couple, who came from New York City last Spring and bought the farm of Joseph Panaro.  A hired man, George Guinoff, had been helping J.L. Van Dusen, another farmer residing a mile away.  He spent Wednesday night there and knew nothing of the fire or the death of his employers until the next morning.  It is surmised that the house was struck by lightning and set afire after the couple had retired and were asleep.  Apparently they were suffocated by the smoke.  Mr. and Mrs. Ruttan were about 30 years of age and their untimely deaths are sincerely regretted by all who formed their acquaintance during their short residence.  They are said to have relatives in Booneville.  [Bainbridge Republican, Aug. 31, 1922]

Gilbertsville [Otsego Co., NY]:  There was a sad ending Saturday afternoon to the Gage family picnic, when Alfred age 18, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Gage, residing on the Moore farm about two miles east of this village, was drowned while bathing in the Moore mill dam at this place.  Members of the Gage family to the number of about 60 had assembled early in the day at the home of George Gage for the annual reunion.  Dinner had been served, and a little before three o'clock Alfred Gage, with a younger cousin, Stanley Gage, had gone to the mill pond, which was only a short distance away, for the purpose of bathing.  The boys had entered the water and it was only a few minutes later than Stanley Gage came hurrying to the picnic party with the intelligence that his cousin, had sunk in the dam.  A large force of men went at once to the rescue, but it was not until after 5 o'clock that the body was raked out from a deep hole.  Dr. Hall was summoned, but life had of course been long extinct.  It is believed that the young man, who it is understood could swim, at least to some extent, suffered an attack of heart failure, and sinking, was drowned.  Owing to the rain of the night before the water in the dam was very high, being at least 15 feet deep where the body was found.  The body was taken to the home of his aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Moore, where the funeral was held at 1 p.m. on Monday, with interment at South New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY].  [Bainbridge Republican, Aug. 21, 1922]

 

Marriages (December 25)

Guilford [Chenango Co., NY]:  A quiet home wedding took place Sunday afternoon July 23 at the Congregational manse when William Harvey, youngest son of Rev. and Mrs. J.W. Bump was united in marriage with Mildred R. Marble, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Marble.  Mr. Bump is an employee of the Wilber National Bank of Oneonta.  They are spending their honeymoon at Goodyear Lake and will reside in Oneonta.  Your correspondent with a host of friends wish that in beginning their young lives together, they may find prosperity along life's pathway.  [Bainbridge Republican, July 27, 1922]

The following marriage notice appeared in yesterday's New York papers:  Knight - Danforth:  On April 6, by Rev. Robert H. Orr of Brooklyn, Mary P. Danforth to Edward Knight of New York.  [Bainbridge Republican, Apr. 20, 1898]

Unadilla [Otsego Co., NY]:  A marriage is soon to take place in St. Matthews church, that of Miss Susan Louise Wiesmer, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.A. Wiesmer, of Unadilla.  The event will occur Wednesday evening, June 29th at 9 o'clock.  [Bainbridge Republican, June 22, 1898]

Sidney [Delaware Co., NY]:  Miss Retta Washburn and Albert Palmatier of Edmeston were married at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Thorp, Monday, Aug. 15, Rev. Mr. Swinerton of New Berlin officiating.  Miss Washburn has made her home with Mr. Thorp for the past two years.  [Bainbridge Republican, Aug. 24, 1898]

Geo. Clayton of East Branch and Miss Nellie Whittaker of Sidney, were married at the bride's home Wednesday afternoon of last week by Rev. W.J. Hill, of the M.E. church.  It was a pretty wedding.  After a short bridal trip, the couple will return to reside in Sidney [Delaware Co., NY].  [Bainbridge Republican, Sept. 7, 1898]

In Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], Thursday evening, Oct. 13, occurred the marriage of B.Y. Humphrey and Miss Levantia Goodenough, both of this village, by Rev Arthur Spaulding.  [Bainbridge Republican, Oct. 19, 1898]

Last Saturday afternoon the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Barnes, on River street was the scene of a quiet wedding.  Their daughter Miss Effie I. Jacobs, was united in marriage to Mr. Henry C. Durell of Boston, Mass.  The event passed off very pleasantly and the happy pair took the D.&H. flyer to Boston, via Albany.  Mrs. Durell is a daughter of Mrs. Wm. Barnes and as Miss Jacobs is well known and highly esteemed by a large circle of friends in Unadilla, Bainbridge and Sidney--Sidney Record.  [Bainbridge Republican, Oct. 26, 1898]

Miscellaneous, Christmas Shopping Suggestions, 1903

Christmas Thoughts

Suggestions for the Many Holiday Shoppers

Consider the Local Stores

Bainbridge Republican, December 17, 1903

 

An Investigation Among the Stores in Bainbridge

Will Reveal Opportunities This Season Never Seen Before

 

The predominant thought in the minds of people at this season of the year is Christmas and the custom of making gifts.  The good will which is manifest among relatives and friends seeks a token of remembrance at this time of the year.  The Bainbridge merchants have given this sentiment consideration and have provided means whereby shoppers may gladden and brighten the Christmas tide.  Following are suggestions:

 

A Merry Christmas at the store of W.M. Hastings & Son.  Why?  Because the line of furniture they keep will add greatly to the comfort and alterations of home.  Fancy rockers, Morris chairs, couches and everything in fancy furniture.

 

Truman's drugstore is an attractive place.  He has carefully considered the wants of the people and has added a fine assortment of toys for the children.  He has books, stationery, perfumes and all fancy articles.

 

A.L. Palmer's store, for years has been a rendezvous for ladies looking after dress goods. The Christmas season is the time to add to the wardrobe.  Who would not like a new dress?

 

In many persons the feet are the clumsiest part of the human anatomy.  At the shoe store of Warren & Anderson this defect can be remedied by a purchase of a pair of neat, dressy shoes, which will be a Christmas gift to oneself and the community.

 

Leon Patchen is a popular young business man and at his grocery store on North Main street, you will find this reputation does not wane for the reason that he will take particular pains to pleasure you in Christmas purchases of nuts, candies, fruits, etc.

 

Whitman's market is up to date and will be supplied with necessaries which make a Christmas repast merry.  His roasts and chops can't be beat. 

 

Christmas buying headquarters at J.E. Hirt & Co.'s which is the place to obtain gents' fine dress goods and everything in fancy and substantial furnishings, especially acceptable at this time of the year. 

 

Barlow & Clark have no "tale of woe" to tell you but a tale of gladness to every housewife, that by throwing away the old cook stove and getting a new range at their store will make this Christmas the happiest in years.

 

By the way, F.L Perkins' store in the Danforth block has become a popular place for shopping.  He keeps fine goods and a large assortment which pleases the ladies. He has added a special line for Christmas trade, books, fancy boxes, all kinds of toys and games.  China in Great variety. 

 

At H.C. Newell's grocery may be found a choice line of fruit, oranges, grapes, figs, dates, bananas, mixed nuts and candies.  Everything needed to make the dinner table attractive for Christmas.  Canned goods and all kinds of groceries.  Herm will please you if you will offer him the opportunity.

 

Frank Fletcher strives to please by providing the best of meats for his market.  He does please which occasions his large patronage at holiday season.  Frank puts out the extras which the demand requires.  Don't go hungry; protect the inner man. 

 

There is nothing more appreciated than useful articles, such as harnesses, robes, blankets, gloves and mittens.  Arvine Ireland is always ready to explain to you why they are useful and will give good bargains. 

 

Christopher Toby has the reputation of being an excellent caterer.  He can provide ice creams, ices of all kinds, cakes and delicacies.  He handles these things in connection with his grocery which is replete with everything in that line. Give a Christmas social and call on Toby.

 

J.B. Williams' store is a holiday place for gifts the year through, because everything sold is useful and practical.  He has groceries and provisions, boots, shoes and rubber goods. 

 

Retain in your memory this list of articles:  picket knives, shears, razors, skates, chafing dishes, clothes wringers, oil stoves, ranges and a full line of hardware articles at the C.C. Hovey Supply Co's store, should you wish to open your heart for Christmas remembrances. 

 

Leland Yale & Co's pharmacy store is well stocked with bibles, fine stationery, purses, books of all descriptions, high class and useful articles for the Christmas trade.  Don't pass them by. Call early and make a selection.

 

Fancy articles for the ladies at the millinery store of Mrs. C.P. Case.  This is a popular place to select fine linen, handkerchiefs, embroidery, millinery, etc. The appreciation which would come from a gift of one of her articles would knit friendship for all time. 

 

The majority of men smoke.  How smiling will be the countenance of the man who receives a box of cigars for a Christmas solace.  George R. Wilcox manufactures the best brand in this section.  His store contains excellent tobacco and a large assortment of pipes.

 

Should you enter C.B. Humphrey's jewelry store blindfolded and take the first thing your hand touches the friend whom you wish to remember would be perfectly delighted' he has such a variety of everything.  His stock of watches, clocks, cut glass and jewelry, sterling silverware and fancy ornaments are the best seen in Susquehanna valley. Don't delay your holiday shopping until all desirable things are gone. 

 

C.M. Priest is still in business with a store full of general merchandise.  People make presents to themselves by trading with him every day in the year.  By a few extra purchases you can make many poor people happy during this holiday season. 

 

Warm your home with plenty of fuel.  If your home is already supplied remember someone else's home, not so fortunate, by the present of a ton of coal from George Ives' place. 

 

Mrs. Haddow shows good taste in the trimming of hats.  perhaps an improvement may be made to your wife's hat, if so let Mrs. Haddow's millinery stock help her out. 

 

It would be bad luck to  have a toothache for Christmas.  Don't take any chances.  Go to Dr. Hammond and let him correct all defects in your teeth. 

 

Bread, wheat or graham, biscuit, rolls, pies, cakes of all description fresh every day at Telford's bakery.  Also oysters and clams.  A fine addition for your Christmas dinner.  

 

Fruit, candies and fine groceries at Hancock's. Rubbers, also boots and shoes.  Stock up the pantry and maintain dry feet.  Good Christmas advice. 

 

Ladies buy yourself a Christmas present.  Mrs. Helen Anderson is selling those beautiful pattern  hats and millinery of all descriptions at a price which comes within means of everyone.  Fix up!  Appearances count. 

 

Don't let man do all the eating on Christmas day.  Remember the horses and stock. Give them increased rations.  Plenty of feed can be obtained from Lovejoy & Darlin, George A. Ives, Pierpoint, and the Bainbridge Creamery Co. feed stores.

 

Benjamin Sherwood can rig up the old harness like a new one, can furnish fur coats, blankets, robes, etc., any of which would be acceptable--you know at what time.

 

An elegant gift for Christmas would be the Standard sewing machine for sale by Erwin Ramsdell & Son, agents.

 

C.F. Bentley will furnish your coffee for the Christmas and New Year's dinner.  He carries the choicest brands.  He can also furnish anything needed in the line of staple groceries, canned goods, etc.

 

 

 

 

 

 



Obituaries (December 25)

George I. Wilber, president of the Wilber National Bank, died in his home last Wednesday night, following a brief attack of acute diabetes.  Mr. Wilber was born at Milford, in a log house, on September 30, 1845.  His father was David Wilber, former president of the Wilber bank and a member of the 43rd, 46th, 50th, 51st congresses.  In 1874 the father and son jointly organized the bank in Oneonta [Otsego Co., NY], of which the father was president until his death in 1890.  Mr. Wilber's mother was Margarette Belinda Jones.  Mr. Wilber was also affiliated with a number of railroads.  He was a director in the D.&H. company, Cooperstown-Charlotte Valley company, and the Ulster & Delaware company.  He was also a director in the Computing, Tabulating and Recording company of New York city.  Besides his widow he is survived by one brother, Hon. David F. Wilber U.S. counsul general of New Zealand; three cousins, Mrs. Martha Cox, Miss Belinda Mead and Mrs. Martha Sawyer, all of Oneonta.  [Bainbridge Republican, July 20, 1922]

 

The death of Mr. Eugene F. Ingersoll of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] occurred at his home on the east side of the Susquehanna river Monday evening July 3rd, 1922.  Mr. Ingersoll's sickness had been of long duration covering a time of three years with alternations of months of hopeful recovery, followed lapses of suffering which grew worse and more frequent as time passed.  The deceased husband who was 75 years of age was one of the most gentle and loving of men in his family, kind, considerate.  Always he sought the pleasures and welfare of others in preference to his own enjoyment.  He was identified with the Baptist church and the last few months of his life were rendered peaceful through the comforting ministration of his wife and pastor Rev. C.B. Allnatt.  Mr. Ingersoll was married to Miss Julia E. Vincent 45 years ago at Owego and last 30 years has been spent in Bainbridge where the deceased conducted a cooper shop at east end of river bridge.  The funeral was held in the Baptist church Thursday July 16 at 2 p.m., with a large attendance of friends and relatives.  Rev. C.B. Allnatt officiated and appropriate music rendered.  Mr. Ingersoll's friends contributed many floral offerings.  Interment in Green Lawn cemetery [Bainbridge, NY].  [Bainbridge Republican, July 27, 1922]

 

Aged Woman Falls into Well:  While drawing a pail of water from a well at her home in Rogers street Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], Miss Marie Rogers, aged 75 years, slipped and fell in the well and was drowned at about 5 o'clock Saturday afternoon.  Her sister, Mrs. Thorpe, missing her and feeling that something was wrong, rushed to the well.  Finding one of her slippers at the edge of the well she called her husband, who with neighbors attracted by the calls, recovered the body.  Dr. Hall was summoned and resuscitation methods were applied, but proved futile.  [Bainbridge Republican, August 3, 1922]

 

The death of Mrs. Charles Jones occurred Wednesday morning about 9 o'clock at her home on Searles Hill, after an illness of several months.  A prayer service will be held at her late home Saturday afternoon at 1 o'clock.  The funeral service will be conducted by Rev. M.W. Williams in the Methodist Episcopal church at 2 o'clock.  Burial in Greenlawn cemetery.  [Bainbridge Republican, Aug. 10, 1922]

 

Mrs. Gertrude Humphrey, wife of Chester W. Corbin, died at her home on Juliand street [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY] Friday afternoon, August the fourth, after a brief illness caused by apoplexy.  Mrs. Corbin was born in Elkland, Pa., November 14th, 1849.  She was the eldest daughter of Dr. William T. Humphrey, of Osceola, Pa., a former Bainbridge boy.  Mr. and Mrs. Corbin were married on October, 13th, 1869, and came to Bainbridge and lived in the old Corbin homestead on Corbin Hill in Afton township, until twenty years ago when they moved to Bainbridge.  Besides her loving husband, the deceased leaves one daughter, Mrs.  H.H. VanCott of Schenectady, N.Y. and a small grandson, Corbin VanCott; also one brother Dr. Wm. Humphrey of Elkland, Pa., who was too ill to attend the funeral, or be with his sister in her last sickness.  The funeral was held from the house on Monday at 2:30  p.m. and was conducted by the Rev C.G. Cady, Mrs. Corbin's beloved pastor, who returned from his vacation to help with the last sad rites.  The exquisite flowers as well as the large attendance of relatives and friends showed the high esteem, and large place held in the hearts of all who knew her, by Mrs. Corbin. the burial was in one of the most beautiful plots in Greenlawn cemetery [Bainbridge, NY].  "She has entered into life eternal."   [Bainbridge Republican, Aug. 10, 1922]

 

The infant daughter, Helen Mellpomene, of Mr. and Mrs. Rexford Thornton was playing in the yard of her parents home on Dingman Hill [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY] Monday morning when she wandered to the tank filled with water for cooling milk, and evidently falling in, was drowned. The child was missing and a search for her revealed the body floating about the tank.  She was believed to be dead when found, but the parents rushed with all speed with the baby to Dr. Danforth's office in this village. Life was extinct and no means of resuscitation could be applied.  Besides the parents the little girl leaves an older brother.  Mr. Thornton is a soldier of the World War, was severely wounded in France.  Upon his recovery he returned to Bainbridge.  He married Miss Bernice Spohn, daughter of George Spohn and together they located on a farm on Dingman Hill. The tragic death of the little daughter has brought to Mr. Thornton more than his share of misfortune.  She was two years old.  The funeral was held Wednesday afternoon t 2 o'clock at the home of George Spohn in Guilford St.  Rev. M.V. Williams officiating.  Burial in Greenlawn cemetery [Bainbridge, NY].  [Bainbridge Republican, Aug. 17, 1922]

 

 

Miscellaneous, Dr. Ray Hastings

Dr. Ray Hastings

Bainbridge Republican, July 27, 1922

Few people in this village are aware of the remarkable progress of our former Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] boy Ray Hastings, son of the late Frank E. and Grace Payne Hastings.  He is fast gaining a national reputation as a performer on the pipe organ teaching and giving recitals, last Sunday July 23 playing in Portland, Oregon.  He has held the position for the past 10 years as organist of the large auditorium in Los Angeles City and the reputation he has gained on the Pacific coast is certainly an enviable one.  Mr. Hastings was born in 1889, leaving here in 1903, has travelled extensively abroad and was at one time a pupil of Jos. Bonet the famous French instructor. It has been suggested that he come east some time for a few performances, of course any organ would be considered a toy for some of his selections.  Mr. Hastings has composed some 50 selections for pipe organ which are soon to be published which some of his Bainbridge friends hope to obtain.

Miscellaneous, Charles Wakeman shot at Little Meadows, 1922

Charles Wakeman Shot at Little Meadows, Pa.

Bainbridge Republican, July 20, 1922

 

Charles Wakeman who was shot and killed at Little Meadows, Pa. on Wednesday evening of last week, and whose daughter, Gertrude, a school teacher, was seriously wounded at the same time, was the son-in-law of Mr. and Mrs. E.L. Andrews of North Main street [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY].  At the time of the tragedy Mrs. Wakeman was visiting in Bainbridge.  Mr. Wakeman at one time had a blacksmith shop on North Main street in Bainbridge, going from here to Johnson City where he ran a garage.

 

The immediate vicinity of the battle just prior to which Wakeman lost his life is known as Bear Swamp, and is one of the most desolate regions in the northern part of Susquehanna county, Pennsylvania.  Tiboni had recently been appointed road supervisor of the district, but was ineligible because he had never been naturalized.  Wakeman was a candidate for the office.  Last Wednesday evening he went to Tiboni's to have him sign a petition in connection with the road supervisorship.  He was accompanied by his two daughters and his son.  It is stated relations between Wakeman and Tiboni had been harmonious and that they were so well acquainted that Tiboni could not have mistaken him for a raider, which theory was first advanced, as Tiboni had been warned he was suspected of bootlegging and was likely to be raided soon. 

 

Wakeman stopped his car in the roadway in front of Tiboni's house.  "Dad got out of the car in the roadway," Gertrude Wakeman told the officers afterward, "and walked toward the house.  When he was about 20 feet from it Tiboni fired from the window and dad sank to the ground. I ran to him and was assisting him back to our car when Tiboni shot me. I was frightened and did not know what to do or where to go for help.  Instead of going a short distance to the home of Tom Griffin, I got on the wrong road and I thought I would die before I reached the Williams house."

 

The first shot fired from the Tiboni house struck Mr. Wakeman in the shoulder and he fell to the ground.  The second shot hit Miss Gertrude Wakeman in the left leg.  The other two children in the car, Clayton and Velma Wakeman, 14 and 12, left the car and hid behind it until the shooting ceased.  Gertrude, although in great pain from her wound walked three miles to the residence of D.F. Williams and telephoned to the operator at Little Meadows, Mrs. John Neville, who summoned the Johnson City hospital ambulance.

 

Miss Wakeman told her young brother to drive the car for help, but in obeying her, the car was partly ditched and she limped the distance to the Williams home.

 

Albert Bowen and Roy Currier, who were notified of the crime, rushed with Miss Wakeman to the scene of the shooting, and then they carried the party to the Wakeman home, where they left the children, and drove over one of the roughest roads in the country washed by the downpour of rain, until they met the ambulance, into which Mr. Wakeman was transferred and reached Johnson City hospital about four hours after he was wounded.  Bowen and Currier after turning Mr. Wakeman over to the ambulance, returned to the Wakeman home and took Gertrude to Dr. Humphrey's hospital in Union.

 

Mrs. Nevill, the telephone operator notified the Susquehanna county authorities.  When Sheriff Darrow and Chief of Police Tingley of Montrose and the state troopers from Susquehanna reached Little Meadows they found Constable N.G. Barnum had summoned a posse consisting of Michael Rioden, son-in-law of Mr. Wakeman; W.D. Minkler, Jack Neville, Bart Neville, John Jones and Steve Jones, and they all moved on the Tiboni place.

 

In the upper floor of the Tiboni house were Mrs. Tiboni, her son, Joe 5; two daughters, Chanca, 7, and Lebra, 10 years.  State Trooper H.E. McElroy ordered the woman and children to leave the house, and they did so, while the father temporarily ceased firing at the posse until his family was out of range.

 

Mrs. Tiboni and the children left the house at 3:15 o'clock Thursday  morning.  From then on to 10 o'clock the gun fight between the posse and mad man continued.  In the melee Sheriff Darrow was shot near the heart and Chief Tingley was shot in the face and neck.  They were rushed to the Johnson City hospital.  A short time later Constable Barnum was shot in the neck with buckshot and after hospital treatment he returned to see the thing out.  Steve Jones, one of the farmers in the posse, was also shot in the head and face and after hospital treatment he also returned to the fight.

 

Finally when it was decided to burn the house down, Constable Barnum and Steve Jones obtained gasoline, entered the front of the house when other members of the posse drew Tiboni's fire in the rear.  Quickly spreading the gasoline they set fire to the house.  After the building began to fall in Tiboni retreated to the cellar and with two shotguns maintained fire until it became too hot for him.  When the building was burned nearly to the ground Tiboni, with two shotguns, appeared in the cellar doorway, the smoke swirling above his hugh form.  As he lowered his head, guns barked from along side trees 100 years away, all aimed at the lowered head.

 

He was badly wounded but managed to crawl around the house to a clump of bushes, where another bullet ended his life.  Within an hour after the madman was killed the countryside was thronged with motorists who saw the light of the fire and heard the news.  Among them were Tiboni's two sons, Marilo and Arthur, 15 and 13, who had run away from home the previous day to avoid a "licking" promised them by their father.

 

The funeral of Mr. Wakeman took place at 3 o'clock Sunday afternoon at the First Baptist church in Johnson City, where Mr. Wakeman conducted a garage a number of year ago, then purchasing a 400 acre farm at Little Meadows.  Burial was in Afton [Chenango Co., NY]

 



 



Marriages (December 24)

Mr. Leland Jones of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] and Miss Gertrude E. Fitzgerald of Sidney [Delaware Co., NY] were united in marriage at the M.E. church by the Rev. A.D. Finch, Wednesday, May 31.  These are splendid young people and they have the best wishes of a host of friends for a happy married life.  Mrs. Jones is a school teacher, and has taught very successfully, her last term being near Bainbridge.  Mr. Jones has the offer of a very fine position in Utica, so that it is not certain what their future plans will be--Sidney Enterprise.  [Bainbridge Republican, June 15, 1922]

 

On June 6th in the Presbyterian church occurred the wedding of Miss Dorothy Shaw and  Mr. Victor Gregory, both of this place, and will make their home here.  [Bainbridge Republican, june 15, 1922]

 

The marriage of Miss Gertrude C. Knickerbocker formerly of Albion, N.Y., but now of Cleveland, Ohio, and daughter of Mrs. and former District Attorney J.C. Knickerbocker and Elwyn W. Kirkland formerly of Bainbridge, but now of Columbus, Ohio, occurred in Cleveland June 19, 1922.  Mr. Kirkland is one of Endicott-Johnson's salesmen who is now stationed at Columbus, O.  They are now at the home of their mother Mrs. W.L. Plumstead in Binghamton, N.Y.  After August 1, they will be at home to their many friends at Columbus, Ohio.  [Bainbridge Republican, June 22, 1922]

 

Guilford [Chenango Co.,  NY]:  Miss Beatrice Roys of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] and Purley Merchant of this place were united in marriage at Christ Episcopal church June 21 by Rev. N.S.Boardman.  The church was tastefully decorated in pink and white peonies.  The bride was dressed in a dark silk dress with hat to match.  Mr. and Mrs. Merchant will make their home in Guilford.  [Bainbridge Republican, June 29, 1922]

 

Guilford [Chenango Co., NY]:  Mr. and Mrs. John Eastwood celebrated the 35th anniversary of their marriage at their home on Monday June 10.  There were 26 friends and neighbors present.  Ice cream and cake was served.  Mr. and Mrs. Eastwood were married at Chadwich in 1887 by Rev. George Hardy.  the couple were recipients of several beautiful and befitting gifts from friends.  Mr. and Mrs. Percy Moore and Lewis Williams of Norwich were present.  Their friends wish them many more years of happiness together.  [Bainbridge Republican, June 29, 1922]

 

Miss Elizabeth Adeline Scovil, daughter of Mrs. Samuel J. Scovil of New York, and sister of the Rev. J. deLancey Scovil, rector of the Church of the Good Shepherd of this city and the Rev. Charles E. Karsten rector of the Episcopal church at Hopewell Junction, were married this morning at 11 o'clock with a nuptial mass in the Church of the Good Shepherd. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. J. deLancy Scovil, assisted by his brother, the Rev. Charles Scovil of Los Angeles, Cal.  Miss Mildred Ash, the church organist, played the wedding music which included The Bridal Chorus from "Lohengrin" and the Mendelsohn "Wedding March."  The bride was given in marriage by her mother.  She wore her mother's wedding gown of white satin, trimmed with pearls, and carried a shower bouquet of lilies-of-the-valley.  Her tulle veil was arranged in cap effect with orange blossoms.  Miss Dorothy Scovil, a niece of the bride, acted as bridesmaid.  She was attired in white embroidered mull and tulle, arranged in cap effect, adorned her coiffure.  She carried an arm bouquet of daisies.  Kurt Lauter of New York was the best man.  A wedding breakfast was served at the rectory, 78 Conklin avenue, to about 14 guests.  In the center of the table was a large crystal vase filled with daisies, around which were smaller vases of daisies joined with yellow and white ribbons.  Yellow nut baskets and place cards provided additional decoration.  The Rev. Mr. and Mrs. Karsten left on a wedding trip to New York in the afternoon.  The bride wore a gown of navy blue georgette crepe with a hat of silver cloth...Binghamton Press of Tuesday, June 27.  [Bainbridge Republican, June 29, 1922]

 

 

Obituaries (December 24)

George E. Avery died at his home on State street in this village on Friday, May 19, 1922 aged 69 years.  Mr. Avery had been seriously ill for the past month and confined to his bed a greater portion of that time.  He was born in Roxbury, April 13, 1853 but his younger days were spent in Sidney Center [Delaware Co., NY].  Mr. Avery was twice married, his first wife being Miss Rose Pomeroy of Sidney Center who died in 1881.  In 1888 he married Miss Nellie Woodmansee of Masonville who survives him.  Nearly thirty years ago Mr. Avery engaged in farming.  On his removal to Oxford, which occurred twelve years ago he continued his occupation as a farmer until within a few years when he moved to his State street home.  Besides his wife he is survived by one sister, Mrs. Olive Courtright of Binghamton, and several nephews and nieces.  Funeral services were held at his home on Tuesday morning, conducted by the Rev. E.R.D. Briggs of the M.E. church of which Mr. Avery was a member.  Burial was made in the cemetery at Sidney Center.  The services at the grave were in charge of the Oxford Lodge, No. 175, F.&A.M., of which he was a member--Oxford Review-Times [Bainbridge Republican, June 12, 1922]

 

The body of Carlton Kirkland, the Oxford High School student, who was drowned in the Chenango river at Oxford Wednesday night was found about 10 o'clock Tuesday morning in a hole under the dam over which he was passing when thrown from the boat from which his companion, Paul Sherwood, jumped and was able to swim to shore.  Kirkland attempted to do the same, but became exhausted when only a few feet from shore.  Kirkland's home was in Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY].  He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Kirkland, was a  sophomore in Oxford High School and employed out of school hours in the bakery of Donald Moore.  His grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Mowry, and a cousin, Mrs. Donald Moore, live in Oxford.  He was an exemplary young man, popular with other students and their leaders and apparently the future was full of promise for him.  [Bainbridge Republican, June 1, 1922]

 

Mrs. A.H. Merrill, wife of Rev. A.H. Merrill, a former pastor of the Baptist church in this village, died Wednesday morning June 7th at her home in Gloversville.  The funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock.  Mrs. Merrill had many friends in this place who will be greatly grieved to learn of her death.  [Bainbridge Republican, June 8, 1922]

 

William I. Laman died at his home in Coventryville [Chenango Co., NY], Tuesday morning, May 30, 1922, aged 79 years.  Mr. Laman was a veteran of the Civil War and was well known in Bainbridge.  [Bainbridge Republican, June 8, 1922]

 

Masonville [Delaware Co., NY]:  The remains of William Jackson of Stilesville [Delaware Co., NY] were brought here on Sunday for burial.  The funeral service was held at his late home at 2 p.m. Rev. R. Whitman officiated.  Mr. Jackson was 72 years of age and formerly a resident of Masonville.  Selling his farm  here a few years ago and moved to Stilesville, he has many friends here.  [Bainbridge Republican, June 8, 1922]

Mrs. Addie Haskins, the Chenango County victim of Sunday's flood at Smyrna [Chenango Co., NY], sacrificed her life by seeking to save the furniture from her home and some of her other belongings.  She had carried her money and some valuable papers to the home of a neighbor and had been warned against going back into her house.  While in the house picking up some articles she valued, the foundation was carried out by the flood and the house fell over into the swollen stream and was dashed to pieces against the bridge.  Mrs. Haskins body was recovered in a field some time later.  She was 65 years of age.  [Bainbridge Republican, June 15, 1922]

Eugene Ingersoll, who occupied the little house at the East end of the Susquehanna river bridge for a great many years and conducted a barrel shop died on Monday July 3rd after a sickness of several months.  He was 75 years of age.  The funeral was held on Thursday.  [Bainbridge Republican, July 6, 1922]

The sudden death of Samuel Storie, which occurred last Friday evening at the family home in River street near R.W. Siver residence caused a scene of deep regret among friends and throughout the community.  The family located here about one year ago, coming from Bainbridge and bought one of the Winegard properties.  Last Spring Mr. Storie, who was 76 years of age, suffered a serious attack of grippe, greatly impairing his health.  He overexerted last Friday and towards night died suddenly.  The news was a serious shock to his kindly, devoted widow, their lives having long been spent in happiness and contentment.  The family in former years resided at Bovina Center, where interment was held on Monday, July 3rd.  Surviving in the family are Mrs. Storie and one son, E.W. Storie, of Delhi, N.Y.--Sidney Record  [Bainbridge Republican, July 12, 1922]

 

Miscellaneous, BHS Football Team of 1938

Bainbridge High School

Football Team, 1938

 



With the teamwork of 25 members the BHS football team ended up with a record of 2-3-1.  they were victorious over Franklin and Sherburne, and had a tie score of 6 against Sidney.  The team was under the coaching direction of Mr. Best.

 

 

Row 1:  F. Neidlinger, R. Parsons, H. Foster (Capt.), E. Neidlinger, G. James

Row 2:  D. Neidlinger, R. Parsons, A. Parsons, W. Butler, D. Tiffany, P. Risendorph

Row 3:  P. Sherman, B. Wilcox, R. Hine, C. Sejersen, J. Noyes, W. Grow, D. Garlow

Row 4:  L. Mott, R. Lewis, W. Parsons, H. Gardner, J. Burgin, I. Bosket, R. Hitchcock, Mr. Best (Coach)



Marriages (December 23)

Divorces Decreed:  Last week at Oneonta Justice Kellogg heard the evidence in the divorce proceedings instituted by Warner Dunshee against Beatrice Dunshee, his wife.  The decree was granted.  Proof was taken in the divorce action brought by Ella R. Porter of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] against Glenn C. Porter, and the decree was granted.  Homer D. Owens, Esq. was the attorney for the plaintiff.  In the divorce action of Hazel Esther Coats against William C. Coats, an order was granted substituting Hon. Charles C. Flaesch of Unadilla as plaintiff's attorney in place of W.H. Johnson, deceased.  [Bainbridge Republican, May 11, 1922]

 

Married at the home of Rev. H.B. Cook in Binghamton, Thursday, May 11, 1922, Melrose Lathrop of Binghamton and Della Williams of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY].  They will reside at 258 Conklin Ave.  [Bainbridge Republican, June 1, 1922]

 

Marriages in Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY, 1902

Bainbridge Republican, Jan. 8. 1903

 

Jan. 1:     Winfred St. John and May Bentley

Jan. 5:     Charles A. Ingersoll and Grace L. Prince

Feb. 8:     Lewis C. Taylor and Mary E. Stilson

Apr. 16:   LeGrand Parsons and Emma C. Jacobson

May 19:   Charles L. Soden and Maude Stilson

June 4:     Dr. Hammond of Bainbridge and J. Victoria Titus of Auburn.

June 21:   Perry Rood and Ophelia Pearsall

June 25:   Louis L. Corbin and Lottie B. Warner

July 2:     Julien G. Corbin and Mary Elizabeth Payne

Aug. 9:    Elmer B. Payne and Anna McDermott

Aug. 20:  Freeman M. Bennett and Clara Sophia Humphrey

Oct. 28:   Milton L. Baldridge and Lillian E. Drennen

Oct. 30:   Henry Aylesworth and Mary Blair

Nov. 26:  Ralph Hinman and May Shapley

Dec. 23:  T. Henry Petley and Isabelle Ireland

Dec. 24:  Lewellyn E. Burrows and Bessie E. White

Dec. 24:  At Rockdale, Charles D. Marble of Rochester, and Jessie E. Harwood of Bainbridge.

Dec. 25:  Frank J. Rivenburg and Clara A. Watrous

Dec. 31:  Abram Ruso and Pearl A. Wakeman



 

 

 



Obituaries (December 23)

The death of Miss Maria Sax occurred at the home of her niece, Mrs. Robert Bradford, at Saginaw, Michigan, March 12, 1922, aged 83 years.  On March 2, Miss Sax was stricken with a shock of paralysis from which she never rallied.  The funeral was held in the Baptist church in this village at 2 o'clock.  Wednesday, march 15, Rev. C.B Allnatt officiating.  Burial at Bennettsville [Chenango Co, NY].  For many years Miss Sax made her home with her sister, Mrs. William R. Kirby, who lived about three miles below this village [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY] on the east side of the river, going to live with her niece after Mrs. Kirby's death.  Those from out of town attending the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bradford of Saginaw, Mich. and Miss Katherine Sax of Utica, N.Y..  [Bainbridge Republican, May 11, 1922]

 

Without regaining consciousness, and thirty-six hours after the double shooting of his wife and himself, Frank Koury died at the  Norwich Memorial Hospital [Chenango Co., NY] Tuesday morning.  Surgeons at the hospital conceded his death to be a matter of a few hours from the beginning, but the man's tenacious hold on life did not weaken perceptibly until the early hours of Tuesday morning.  Koury was past 44 years of age.  Besides the wife whose life he attempted to take and their three children, Ernest, Loreta, and Irene, he has three brothers, two of whom reside in his native town of Syria and one, Charles Koury, of Binghamton.  A nephew, Sadie Koury of Oneonta, also survives.  Koury's brother believes that, inflamed with drink, his brother was temporarily demented when he attempted the double killing.  "He would never have done it, for the children if for nothing else, if he had not been drunk,.  He didn't know what he was doing," the man said....The body was removed to the home at No. 28 Gold street, where funeral services will be held at 9:30 o'clock on Thursday morning and from Emmanuel Episcopal church at 10:30 o'clock, Rev. Frank Dean Gifford officiating.  interment in Mount Hope cemetery.  [Bainbridge Republican, May 11, 1922]

 

On Thursday evening of last week at 6 p.m., Mildred, the little seven year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chester Wiedman, was seriously burned by a kitchen stove.  While passing through the kitchen her clothes caught fire by some papers that were left by the stove and she was immediately enveloped in a mass of flames.  Enveloped in flames and screaming, she ran from the house to her parents but no help could be rendered and she was seriously burned, her death occurring in a few hours.  Dr. Evans was called and cared for the child.  The sympathy of the community is with the bereaved parents, in the sad loss of their little daughter.  [Bainbridge Republican, May 18, 1922]

 

The death of Lockwood H. Keith, Thursday morning, 4th inst. at the home on Avery street of Mr. and Mrs. Harley Keith, removes from our community one whose long associations in this locality won for him the just regard and affectionate esteem of all with whom he was acquainted.  His useful and industrious life came to close at the advanced age of nearly 89 years, the last ten years spent at the home of his son, Harley Keith where he received the best of care and rest.  His health had been uniformly good until early in March when overtaken by illness and infirmities of age.  He leaves us with the deep regret of all and expressions of sympathy are extended to the family.  Saturday afternoon, 8th inst., services were held at the family home on Avery street, Rev. C.L. Herrick officiating, followed by interment in Prospect Hill cemetery.  Mr. Keith is survived by one son, Harley Keith; three brothers, Newton Keith, George Keith, Albert Keith, and one sister, Mrs. C.R. Scofield, of Bainbridge, N.Y.--Sidney Record.  [Bainbridge Republican, May 18, 1922]

 

When returning to his home in Oneonta [Otsego Co.,  NY] Thursday afternoon, having attended the funeral of Frank Koury at Norwich in the morning, Joseph Wakin, a Syrian, sustained fatal injuries in an automobile accident which occurred near Unadilla.  The party left Norwich between noon and 1 o'clock.  At the time of the accident the car, a Nash four touring car, was traveling at a rate of at least 35 and possibly 40 miles an hour.  Samuel Wakin, the owner of the car, his wife, Assid Hashan, Chick Wakin and Joseph Wakin, were riding in the machine, with Hashan driving.  They had reached a point just above Unadilla where there is a bend in the road at an angle.  The car was seen to swerve twice, from right to left in the road, and then suddenly ditched and overturned.

 

On Wednesday, may 10th, at 1:30 a.m., occurred the death of Mrs. E.C. Wilber at her home on Front street [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], this village, after an illness of nearly seven years.  For all this time she has been a patient sufferer, always hopeful that she would eventually recover her health.  For the greater part of the time it has been necessary for some one of the family to be with her constantly, and her daughter, Ruby, has proven herself equal to the task, having given up her work of teaching and devoted herself to the care of her mother.  Dora Bell Jones was born at Harpursville, N.Y., Nov. 24, 1867.  She was married to Edward C. Wilber on July 2nd, 1883.  She united with the First Baptist Church of Bainbridge, N.Y., in 1906, and has been an active worker therein so far as she was able through all the years.  The funeral was private at her home on Friday, May 12th, at 2 p.m. ... Mrs. Wilber is survived by four children, Louis Wilber, Mrs. Vern Peck, Miss Ruby Wilber and Miss Beatrice Wilber, also one granddaughter, Miss Ruby Wilber, and by four sisters and one brother, Mrs. Orin Rogers of Forty Fort, Pa., Mrs. Nellie Squares of Strausburg, Pa., Mrs. C. Carter of Afton, N.Y., Mrs. Mary Watson of Norwich, N.Y., and Mr. Samuel Jones of Pond Eddy, Pa.  Mr. and Mrs. Wilber have been residents of Bainbridge for the past 36 years, having resided for a short time in Masonville after their marriage.  [Bainbridge Republican, May 18, 1922]

 

Harry Cooper, age 80 years, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Wilber Dickinson at Sidney [Delaware Co., NY] last week Tuesday.  Since the death of his wife six years ago in Bainbridge, Mr. Cooper moved to Sidney and was well cared for at the home of his daughter.  He died of the infirmities of advanced age, after an illness of seven weeks.  Thursday afternoon, 11th inst., Rev. A.D. Finch officiated at the services, followed by interment in Greenlawn cemetery, Bainbridge, N.Y.  Two children survive, Earl Cooper and Mrs. Wilber Dickinson; also one brother, William Cooper of Schenectady, and two sisters, Mrs. Doyle and Mrs. Julia Floyd of Colorado.  The sympathy of all goes forth to the family in their sorrow.  [Bainbridge Republican, May 18, 1922]

 

 

 

Post Listing, December 16 - 22, 2013

Listing of postings for the week of December 16-22, 2013.

Marriages

Posted December 16, 2013
Harry R. Young - Marjorie Pearl Lamb (1921)

William Ward - Carrie Palmer (1920)

Amasa J. Leonard - Lena Eggleston (1921)

Austin M. Bowman - Helen L. Dixon (1921)
Harry J. Mosher - Eva G. Rood (1894)
Lillian Haddow - Charles M. Corbin (1894)
Louisa A. Mandeville - Samuel F. Curtis (1895)

Posted December 18, 2013
Fred M. Dressel - Beatrice Ives (1921)
Clarence E. Allnatt - Marion Amelia Roehlk (1921)
Harold D. Cornell - Verna Rosencrance (1921)
Margaret E. Spaulding - Dr. Herbert Ashley Durfee (1921)
Salvey Papallo - Mabel Adair (1921)
William Reel - Bessie Dickinson (1921)

Posted December 19, 2013
Harry Harvey - Pauline Matteson (1921)
Mr. and Mrs. William G. Sands (40th anniversary, 1921)
Julia Reed - Charles Peckham (1922)
Claude E. Garrison - Minnie Church (1917)
Clara Emery Carrington - F. Earl Whitman (1917)
Frank N. Blowers - Anna H. O'Connell (1917)

Posted December 20, 2013
Delevan M. Lord - Mildred L. Colwell (1922)
Paul L. Michel - Ruth McCullough (1922)
Malva Althea Dowrey - Norman Leslie Beatty (1922)
Herman A. Viel - Glodysn C. Oldfield (1922)

Posted December 21, 2013
Gladys E. Wilcox - Percy B. Niles (1922)
Henry Wilcox - Gladys M. Niles (1922)
Sarah Louise Ives - Alvin L. Davis (1922)
Mr. and Mrs. T.E. Searles (60th Wedding Anniversary, 1922)

Posted December 22, 2013
William D. Thomas - Jennie S. Foster (1922)
Harriet E. Fancher - Robert L. Wright (1922)
Malva Althea Dowrey - Norman Leslie Beatty (1922)
D. Lawrence Blenco - Pearl e. Ellis (1922)
Warren D. Robertson - Mina Weeks (1922)





 

Obituaries

Posted December 16, 2013
Daisy Wilkins (Bainbridge, 1921)

Susannah B. Patchin (Guilford, Bainbridge, 1921)

Norman Slater (West Bainbridge, 1921)

Posted December 17, 2013
Harriet M. Everet Shaver (Bainbridge, 1921)
Charles Clinton Swart (Masonville, Bainbridge, 1921)
Bert Vrooman (Otego, 1921)
Newton N. Bartle (Guilford, 1921)
Mrs. Robert W. Siver (Sidney, 1921)

Posted December 18, 2013
Leon N. Marble (Gaskill, Guilford, 1921)
Edith A. Westcott Hastings (Bainbridge, 1921)
Josephine Corbin (Bainbridge, 1921)
Adaline V. Davis (Bainbridge, 1921)

Posted December 19, 2013
Adaline Cartledge Davis (Bainbridge, 1921)
Charles Henry Smith (North Sanford, 1922)
Carrie Broad Jenson (Afton, 1922)
Maria Newton (Bainbridge, 1874)
William Hyer Smith (Guilford, 1885)

Posted December 20, 2013
Nelson Thackwray (Guilford, 1922)
Estella Shafer (Bainbridge, Binghamton, 1922)
Mary L. (Humphrey) Toby (Guilford, Bainbridge, 1922)
Frances (Turner) Williams (Coventryville, Cicero, 1922)
Mrs. George Bennett (Bainbridge, 1922)
Audrey Ryder Bennett (Bainbridge, Carbondale, PA, 1922)

Posted December 21, 2013
Erford Lynn Banner (Bainbridge, 1922)
Eugene Hodge (Coventry, 1922)
Mrs. Fred Sands (Bainbridge, 1922)
Mabel Adair Papello (Deposit, 1922)

Posted December 22, 2013
John Harvey (Bainbridge, 1922)
Frank Jones (Masonville, 1922)
Mary J. Moore (Oxford, 1922)
George Henry Delavan (Guilford, 1922)
Andrew Bryon Thurston (Guilford, 1922)
Clara Louisa Kniffin (Guilford, 1922)
Mason Beels (Afton, 1922)
E.L. Bundy (Masonville, 1922)
George A. Fisher (Delhi, 1922)
Edwin B. Hanford (Unadilla, Walton, 1922)
Hattie E. Yale (Guilford, 1922)


 

Miscellaneous

Posted December 16, 2013
Bainbridge Burglary, Otsego Journal, May 16, 1888.

Posted December 17, 2013
Mysterious Disappearance in Guilford, Chenango Telegraph, Feb. 29, 1860, March 7, 1860; Madison Observer, March 14, 1861.

Posted December 18, 2013
The Lena Rivers Contest, Bainbridge Republican, Nov. 24, 1921.

Lena Rivers Next Week, Mary Dunham Wins Voting Contest, Bainbridge Republican, Dec. 1, 1921.

Posted December 19, 2013

Fatal Accident on the Chenango Canal, 1860, Chenango Telegraph, Jan. 25, 1860.

BHS Class of 1930, Senior portraits, "Echo" 1930, Part 3.

Posted December 20, 2013

Gold in Guilford, Chenango Union, Aug. 31, 1893.

 

Posted December 21, 2013

West Bainbridge Heroes Honored, D.A.R. Plant Trees at Public Cross Roads in Their Memory, May 8, 1919.

 

Posted December 22, 2013

Bainbridge Girl Proves Herself a Heroine, Unadilla Times, April 1908.