Miscellaneous, Bainbridge Little League Red Team, 1964

Bainbridge little League Red Team

July 29, 1964

 

In the front row (left to right) are:  Keith Gilmore, David Jackson, Bill Thoms, Ronnie Sherman, Richard Curtis and Roger Judd.

 

In the back row (left to right are:  Henry Gardner, Sam Fletcher, Stacey Barnard, Beans Meachem, Danny Gardner, Jack Judd, Adrian Donahe, and Cliff Sherman

 



Marriages (January 4)

A reception was given Perry Cole and bride on their return from their wedding tour Wednesday evening, Jan. 1, at Mr. Cole's residence.  Friends and neighbors to the number of one hundred took possession of his house and soon fires were burning, lights were flashing and baskets were unpacked.  On the arrival of Mr. and Mrs. Cole they were presented to the company assembled by the guests of honor, Walter Hamilton and Miss Libbie Fosbury.  After congratulations by enthusiastic well wishers, they retired to the dining room where a most bounteous feast was served.  Mr. and Mrs. Cole received presents that were useful and valuable, consisting of a set of beautiful china dishes and some fine table linen.  The wish of their friends is that they may have a happy and prosperous journey through life.  [1896]

 

Burlison-Bromley:  In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY] Feb. 15th, by Rev. P.R. Tower, Mr. Ervin  H. Burlison to Miss Viola C. L., eldest daughter of E. Bromley, Esq.  [1883]

 

Tuesday evening, Sept. 12, a pleasant company gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Bromley, to witness the marriage of their daughter Flora to Will P. Shelton.  Rev. W.S. Godshall, of this place, officiated, assisted by Rev. H.H. Wilbur, of Binghamton.  [1893]

 

Married--Feb. 12, 1890, by the Rev. J. T. Barber, at the residence of the bride's father, Henry Aylesworth, Geo. H. Strohman and Belle Aylesworth.

 

Davenport-Aylsworth:  At the home of the bride, West Bainbridge, N.Y. Oct. 13, 1894, by Rev. F.E. Benjamin, Herman Davenport and Miss Lenoria Aylsworth.

Obituaries (January 4)

SAUNDERS:  In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], Aug. 12, 1896, Lydia A., wife of Herbert J. Saunders, aged 49 years.  The death of Mrs. Saunders, wife of Herbert J. Saunders of this place, occurred at her home on Albany street Wednesday, August 12th, after a brief illness.  A husband, two daughters and a son are left to mourn her loss.  The funeral was from the residence Friday at 2 p.m. Rev. Dr. Ward T. Sutherland officiating.  The remains were interred in Riverview cemetery [Oxford, NY].

 

SAUNDERS:  In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], Aug. 30, 1896, Bertha Saunders, daughter of H.J. Saunders, aged 27 years. 

 

Guilford [Chenango Co., NY]:  R.A. Wheeler passed away Sunday morning April 1st at his home in Guilford.  The deceased had enjoyed good health until about two years ago when heart and stomach trouble developed.  About seven weeks ago he was confined to his bed with the flu, which developed a complication with his other troubles.  Because of his advanced age and weakened condition he continued to fail and died at 10 o'clock Sunday morning   Mr. Wheeler was born in the town, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Wheeler and lived on the old homestead until 1893.  He was united in marriage to Marrilla Stead in 1880.  Two sons were born to them Myron R. and Floyd S. Wheeler.  Mrs. Wheeler died in 1909 and in 1912 he was married to Mrs. Lucinda Nash.  Mr. Wheeler was a farmer until his second marriage when he moved to Guilford and for the past three years he has faithfully cared for Sunset Hill cemetery.  Although not a church member he frequently attended the Methodist church and was always willing to help anyone in need.  He will be greatly missed not only by his family but also by many friends in the community.  He is survived by his wife, one son, Floyd Wheeler and one grandson Myron Shea Wheeler of Pittsburg, Pa.  The funeral was held Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. from his late home.  The service was conducted by Rev. W.S. York, pastor of the Methodist church assisted by Rev. N.S. Boardman rector of Christ church.  Interment was made in the family plot in Sunset Hill cemetery.  Deep sympathy is extended to the bereaved survivors.  [Bainbridge Republican, Apr. 12, 1923]

 

The death of Mrs. Helen M. Thorp, wife of Zeph Thorp of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] occurred at her home on Pearl street Wednesday afternoon March 28th after an illness of one week suffering from the effects of a shock.  the deceased was 80 years of age.  She was kind and considerate always and sought to provide for the pleasure and welfare of others in preference to herself.  She was a member of the Methodist church and the last few weeks of her life were rendered peaceful through the comforting ministration of her pastor, Rev. M. V. Williams.  She leaves besides her husband a step daughter, Mrs. George Crandall of Sidney, step son, Orson Thorp of Bainbridge, a sister Mrs. Emma Croak, a brother Albert Benten, both living in the west.  The funeral was held March 30th at two o'clock in the afternoon at the home with a large attendance. Rev. M.V. Williams officiated.  Mrs. Williams sang two appropriate selections.  Friends contributed many floral offerings.  Interment was in St. Peter's cemetery [Bainbridge, NY].  [Bainbridge Republican, Apr. 12, 1923]

 

Masonville [Delaware Co., NY]:  The funeral of Mrs. Fred Burnside who died Sunday April 8, 1923 from the effects of a shock, was held Wednesday at her late home at 1 p.m.  Rev. Roswell Whitman officiated.  Burial in Masonville cemetery.  Mr. Burnside has the sympathy of all.  [Baibnridge Republican, April 19, 1923]

 

Closing a long and useful life of more than eighty-four years, Hannah A. Yale passed quietly away at 2:45 o'clock Wednesday morning April 11th, 1923.  She was the only daughter of Chester Yale and Eliza Radner and was born September 30th, 1838, in the town of Guilford, N.Y. [Chenango Co.], on the homestead, a farm subsequently acquired by her father.  the period of childhood was passed with regular attendance at the local district school.  Supplementing the district school work, she attended for some time the academies at Norwich and Oxford, returning finally to the Guilford farm and there taking up the study of the art of dress making, which vocation she constantly and successfully followed until June 1921, being at that time eighty-one years of age.  Natural adaptability, close application and constant practice resulted in the acquirement of most unusual skill and her sound judgment, and wise advice brought scores of patrons during the entire period of her business activity, and there are few homes in the village and surrounding districts, which have not enjoyed her good humor as the desired garments evolved under the competent use of shears and needle.  While still on the Guilford farm she united with the Baptist society at Yaleville and in 1869 moved, with her parents, to the house on North Main street [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], now occupied by Louis Wilber.  The church membership was transferred to the local Baptist church where, for many years she was a member of the choir and served in various capacities, but for some thirty years she has been a regular attendant at the Bainbridge Methodist Episcopal church.  For some years after locating in Bainbridge she was associated with a Mrs. Campbell in the dressmaking and millinery business in one of the stores in the Clark Block.  With the death of the subject of our obituary, the last member of her generation of the family of Chester Yale passed away, her mother dying in 1875, her father in 1894, Asa J. Yale a brother in 1906, and other brother, Melvin A. Yale in 1914.  So that for many years her life has been in a degree lonely.  But a natural optimism and interest in all local and national affairs, overcame the depression incident to the last individual of a generation and made her an interesting and delightful conversationalist.  She will be greatly missed by a large circle of friends outside of the immediate relatives.  The funeral service was conducted by a former pastor, The Rev. R.F. Lesh of Worcester, N.Y., from her late home on West Main street, and the body laid to rest in the Yale lot in St. Peter's cemetery [Bainbridge, NY].  [Bainbridge Republican, Apr. 19, 1923]

 

In the death of Isaac G. Hancock, Bainbridge has been called upon to say farewell to another of its honored and respected citizens, who during the past 46 years has been one of its leading business men.  Isaac G. Hancock was born in Barnstable, Devonshire, England, August 5th, 1837 and died in Bainbridge, N.Y. [Chenango Co.] April 7th, 1923 being 85 years, 8 months and 2 days old.  When one year of age he was brought to America by his parents who located in Syracuse, N.Y., and here his childhood, and in fact the most of his life until 1877 was spent.  It was in the early history of Syracuse when the Hancocks took up their residence there, and many fellow townsmen of the family were emigrating to this country from England, and when they landed in New York City they would take passage on the Erie Canal to Syracuse where their neighbors, the Hancocks, would care for them until a home could be found.  Thus in early youth did Isaac have the spirit of hospitality inculcated into his life, and throughout his long journey did he ever reflect the lesson learned in childhood, and one as always welcome in his home no matter when you came.  In the spring of 1877, Mr. Hancock came with his family to Bainbridge and in our midst he has spent the past 46 years.  Mr. Hancock was a shoemaker by trade, as was his father before him, and soon after his coming to Bainbridge he opened up a shoe shop in the building now occupied by Erwin Howland as a grocery store.  From this place he moved into the Yale Block, which store stood where the Danforth Block now stands, and from there into the rooms in the Clark Block, now used as a lunch room by William Telford.  In the spring of 1888 he moved into the Prince Block when he added a line of groceries and here he continued to serve the public in a most pleasing manner, until failing health compelled him to lay aside the active work and April 10th, 1910 his son Edward C. Assumed management of the store.  October 15, 1859 Mr. Hancock was united in marriage to Elizabeth Beale of Coventry, who passed on to her reward, March 16th, 1904.  To them were born six children, three of whom are left to mourn a kind and loving father.  One daughter Mrs. Mary Pearsall, who has been her father's constant companion for the past 19 years and during his declining years has made his last days comfortable and happy.  Two sons Edward who succeeded his father in business and George of Oneonta.  Funeral service was held from his late home on Kirby street, Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock.  Rev Truman F. Hall of Cooperstown, N.Y., a former pastor and under whose ministrations Mr. Hancock united with the First M.E. church, had charge and spoke comforting words to the lonely ones who had lost father, friend, and neighbor.  The large number at the service and the many beautiful floral tributes gave testimony to the love and affection for him.  Interment was made in the family plot in St. Peter's cemetery.  The church and community have suffered a great loss in his going, but he has reached his coronation.  A former pastor writes of him:  "Mr. Hancock was a Christian gentleman and his departure means to him rest, heaven and victory.  God blessed him a long, useful and prosperous life until he called him to himself."

Servant of God, well done!

Thy glorious warfare's past;

The battle's fought, the race is won

And thou are crowned at last.

[Bainbridge Republican, Apr. 19, 1923]

Miscellaneous, Bainbridge to Honor Reno Smith, 1968

"Man of the Years"

Bainbridge to Honor Smith

By Nancy Sue Barnes

Dec. 12, 1968

 

Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY]:  A man who believes it's everyone's responsibility to contribute time and effort for the betterment of his community and takes his own advice seriously will be honored this Saturday, December 14 by the Bainbridge chamber of Commerce.

 

Reno Smith of Railroad Avenue, Bainbridge, is the Chamber's choice for the "Man of the Years."  He will be guest of honor at a dinner to be held at Rock Inn.  Smith will be the sixth recipient of the award.  Others who have been so honored include the late Dr. Edward Danforth; the late Frank Lewis, contractor; Harry Bluler, merchant; Kurt Schneider, inventor and engineer; and Charles Dix, farmer.

 

A stocky, balding man in his sixties, Chief Smith has at least a passing acquaintance with everyone in the Bainbridge area.  His name is synonymous with the Bainbridge Fire Department.  He joined the department 31 years ago and was elected to the post of fire chief for the 20th time this month.

 

Honors have been coming his way this year including being designated as the Chenango County Fireman of the Year and before that having his own men honor him by dedicating the 46th annual Chenango County Firemen's Convention Booklet to him.

 

While Reno acknowledged being Fire Chief is an honor, he said, more than that, it is a great responsibility.  "It's more serious than people realize," he said.  "It's quite a responsibility to be the one to tell the men what to do in the event of a fire or emergency."  Serving as Fire Chief has meant more than rushing off to a fire at the sound of the alarm.  For 20 years he has also taken care of fire alarms and emergency calls, again on a volunteer basis.  But here he does have a helper--his wife.  "I couldn't have done it without my wife's help," he said.  Mrs. Smith takes fire calls and emergency calls 24 hours a day.  She has to be familiar with the set-up as well as knowing the men well enough to be able to call them at home or work when there is an emergency.  It's not surprising that both their sons are also members of the Fire Department.  His older son, Douglas R. Smith who is also Justice in the community, is first assistant chief and Richard is a lieutenant.

 

The Smiths live in a comfortable older home on Railroad Avenue.  It's not hard to figure out their hobbies.  One room includes deer heads, antlers and other evidence of Reno's love for hunting and fishing.  "Why he and that old dog of his have hunted and fished from Canada to Florida," said Mrs. Smith, who goes along to clean and cook the fish.  In every room there are also cabinets and shelves crowed with glassware and china pieces collected over the years by Mrs. Smith.

 

A native of the area, Reno began working at a young age.  One of his first jobs was with Amos Tuckey, who Reno says he recalls as having the first truck in Bainbridge.  For 32 years Reno has served as Village Superintendent and even before that he worked for the village.  He said many of the improvements in the community had pleased him but he mentioned in particular the new highway building, the improved water supply, new streets and of course, the new fire station.  He said he would still like to see another industry come into Bainbridge.  While the Smiths applauded the progress sin the community they hinted regret when they talked about the passing of the mail and passenger railway service.  "We always used to meet the evening train," said Mrs. Smith, adding, "Why it was about the only entertainment in town at that time.  There just wasn't so much going on."

 

Reno Smith is a man who has done his job as Village Superintendent and his volunteer job as Fire Chief well.  But more than that he has served Bainbridge because he wanted to see it grow and prosper.  "He just can't say 'no' to anyone who asks something of him," said Mrs. Smith.

 

On Saturday Chief Reno Smith will receive the thanks of the community for being the right kind of "yes man."

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 





Marriages (January 3)

A very pretty home wedding was celebrated Thursday, March 15th, 1923, at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. James Purvis, of Bainbridge, N.Y. when their only daughter, Marjorie, became the wife of Mr. Kermit Dicks.  The bride and groom were attended by Mr. Lee Newell and Miss Hazel Newman and were preceded by the misses Harriet and Lorene Sipple, nieces of the groom, who were dressed in white organdie and carried baskets of pink and white blossoms.  The wedding party entered the parlor at high noon to the familiar accompaniment of the wedding march, played by Miss Esther Toby, where in the presence of the immediate relatives and a few friends the marriage was solemnized by the Rev. Chas. G. Cady, pastor of the Presbyterian church to which the young people belong.  The bride has always resided in Bainbridge, attending its school and also the High School at Sidney.  She was becomingly gowned in blue silk taffeta and carried a corsage bouquet of white roses.  The groom has more recently come to Bainbridge where he is in business with his brother-in-law, Mr. John L. Sipple, was formerly of Roscoe, New York, but in the time he has been here he has won many friends.  A table covered with beautiful and valuable presents attested to the popularity of the young couple.  After the bounteous wedding dinner Mr. and Mrs. Dicks left for a short stay at Syracuse and Binghamton and on their return they will reside in an apartment which they have furnished at the home of the bride's father, Mr. James Purvis, on Pearl street, where they will soon be "at home" to their many friends whose best wishes go with them. [Bainbridge Republican, Mar. 22, 1923]

 

Miss Arminta Andrews, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lester Andrews of this village [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY] was united in marriage to Mr. Edwin T. Haynes formerly of East Guilford, March 31, 1923.  They were married in the M.E. parsonage. the Rev. M.V. Williams officiating. and were attended by Miss Normina and Harold Haynes, brother and sister of the groom.  Miss Andrews is a graduate of the Bainbridge High School of the class of 1922.  Mr. Haynes is an employee of the America Separator company.  The best wishes of their friends are extended.  [Bainbridge Republican, Apr. 12, 1923] 

Obituaries (January 3)

The funeral of Mrs. Margaret Payne was held at her late home in South Broad street Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock.  she is survived by her husband, one step daughter Mrs. T.C. Kelleher of Bainbridge, a half sister living in Bradford, Pa. a half brother in Los Angeles besides numerous nephews and nieces.  those attending the funeral from this vicinity, were Butler B. Payne of Afton, Mrs. J.G. Corbin, Mrs. A.D. Payne, Mr. and Mrs. Frank B. Payne and Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Albrecht of Sidney.  Many floral tributes were sent especially by the children of Norwich among whom she was a tireless worker and benefactor.  She is gone, but her works do follow her.  Truly the path of the just is as a shining light that shineth more and more into the perfect day.  [Bainbridge Republican, Mar. 15, 1923]

 

Masonville [Delaware Co., NY]:  James Alger who has been very poorly for some time past, died on Monday morning March 19th, 1923 at 8 o'clock, aged about 90 years.  Mr. Alger died at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Carley who have been caring for him for nearly three years.  The funeral was held on Wednesday at 2 p.m. in the M.E. church, Rev. E. Cormany officiated.  Burial in the Masonville cemetery.  [Bainbridge Republican, Mar. 22, 1923]

 

Masonville [Delaware Co., NY]:  Mrs. Margaret Wade was found dead in her bed on Thursday morning March 16th after a short illness at the home of her son, C.E. Wade, aged 79 years. the funeral was held on Saturday at 1:30 p.m. Rev. S. Cormany officiated.  Burial in the Masonville cemetery.  [Bainbridge Republican, Mar. 22, 1923]

 

Mrs. Adeline A. Hickox, widow of the late George B. Hickox, passed quietly away last week at her home in this place [Afton, Chenango Co., NY], aged 80 years.  Mrs. Hickox had lived alone in the lower part of her home since the death of her husband some three years ago.  The second floor was occupied by Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Hendrickson.  Friday afternoon Mrs. Hendrickson became suspicious that something was wrong, not having heard Mrs. Hickox the previous day.  She therefore called assistance and upon entering the sitting room, found Mrs. Hickox sitting in a chair and apparently she had been dead for some time, as the lamp on the nearby table had burned nearly dry.  Dr. Hayes was called and pronounced death due to paralysis of the heart and estimated that she had been dead from 21 to 36 hours.  A private funeral was held from her late home on Monday, March 26th, at 11 o'clock, Rev. D.M. Geddes of the Presbyterian church officiating and the interment was made in Glenwood cemetery [Afton, NY].  She leaves a sister, Mrs. Sarah Rifenbark of New York City, one nephew, Joseph Fisher of New York; and two nieces, Mrs. F.S. Ruland of New York and Mrs. W.W. Sheehan of Deposit--Afton Enterprise.  [Bainbridge Republican, Apr. 5, 1923]

 

Charles H. Southard, a prominent farmer of McDonough [Chenango Co., NY] and Supervisor from that town, died very suddenly on Monday afternoon while at work in the yard near his home.  Mr. Southard and his hired man had brought a load of logs from the woods to his door yard and both were engaged in sawing the logs up when Mr. Southard was stricken.  He was conveyed to the house and Dr. A.R. Morse was called.  When Dr. Morse arrived Mr. Southard was dead.  His death is attributed to heart disease.  [Bainbridge Republican, April 5, 1923]

 

Guilford [Chenango Co., NY]:  Thursday evening April 5th Mrs. May Eveline Burt passed from this life to that which knows no end.  Mrs. Burt was born in Guilford September 2, 1841 and was the daughter of Viran and Maria Dibble Merchant, she being the last survivor of one of the oldest families in Guilford.  She was united in marriage October 13, 1870 at Christ Church to Captain Frank Burt of West Virginia.  To them was born one son and one daughter, LeVan and Ada Burt. Early in life the deceased was confirmed in Christ church and was always active and faithful in church work as long as health permitted.  Beginning at sixteen years of age she was organist in Christ church for many years.  Exactly fifty years from the day she first played, she celebrated the occasion in commemoration of the event by presiding at the same organ substituting for the regular organist.  A few years after, she played the last service in which this organ was used.  Mrs. Burt is survived by a husband, one son, LeVan Burt of Brooklyn, a daughter, Ada, also one nephew, Purley Merchant both of this place.  The funeral service was held Sunday afternoon at 2:30 from Christ church, her rector Rev. N.S. Boardman officiating.  The body was laid in the family plot at Sunset Hill cemetery [Guilford, NY]. To the family in their bereavement, our sympathy flows.  [Bainbridge Republican, Apr. 12, 1923]

 

Bennettsville [Chenango Co., NY]:  Wesley Butts passed away at the Moore-Overton hospital at Binghamton Sunday evening April 1st, where he went the week before for an operation.  He was a popular young man of our town who leaves a host of friends to mourn his loss.  He is survived by his wife to whom he was married less than a year ago.  Also his parents, Mrs. and Mrs. Frank Butts of this place, one sister, Mrs. R. Palmer of Masonville, besides other relatives.  there was a large attendance at the funeral which was held at the home of his parents, Wednesday, April 4th.  Rev. Snyder of Wells Bridge, a former pastor of the M.E. church of this place preached the funeral sermon and spoke many comforting words to the ones gathered to pay their last tribute to the one who was always kind to both old and young.  Burial was at Masonville [Delaware Co., NY].  [Bainbridge Republican, Apr. 12, 1923]

Miscellaneous, Who's Who in Bainbridge 1938 - Fred Robbins

Who's Who in Bainbridge

Bainbridge News & Republican, March 10, 1938

 

"I guess I'm a crazy old so-and-so, but I think everything in Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] is the best there is," so says genial Fred Robbins, commissioner of roads for the township.  This intense loyalty for the "home town" has won for him the epithet of "one of the best liked men in Bainbridge."

 

Born in Bainbridge, he moved shortly afterwards with his parents to Unadilla [Otsego Co., NY] where he spent his childhood.  Returning as a young man to his native village and to the farm where he has since lived, he went to work for the Standard Light, Heat and Power co., the original power organization for this vicinity.

 

Making a hazardous living by sidestepping high voltage wires, his career as a linesman came to an abrupt end by the electrocution of a fellow worker.  Upon parental suggestion, Mr. Robbins came back to earth by way of repairing and trimming carbon arc lamps in the village.  These "carbon-arcs" were the first electric lights installed on the village streets.

 

Returning to his first choice, he again went up in the air for the Riverside Telephone co. for whom he helped bring telephones to the farmers of this locality.

 

Twenty-two years ago last Fall, he wrote, for the first time, his signature, "A.S. Fred Robbins, Commissioner of Highways," a title which he has not relinquished since.  Nominated on the Democratic ticket, it was a surprise to him, that he carried off top honors in a traditionally Republican center.  He has since been endorsed by both parties.

 

He first went to work with two old road machines and one steam roller.  There were no improved roads out of the village, and the 73 miles of dirt roads required constant attention and repair.

 

The years have brought many changes and, at present, the highway department is equipped with stone crushers, stone rakes, modern road machinery and snow plows which were necessitated by the regular trips of the school buses.  The 73 dirt miles have given way to 50 miles of town supported roads, the rest having been incorporated into the state and county systems.  Of the 50 miles still patrolled by Commissioner Robbins and his "outfit", 32 are improved gravel.

 

 

 

 



Marriages (January 2)

A very happy time was spent at the home of Mr. and Mrs. James Purvis on Tuesday evening of this week, the occasion being a variety shower which was given their daughter Miss Marjorie, who is soon to become the bride of Mr. Kermit C. Dicks.  Among the enjoyable events of the evening was a mock wedding with Mrs. R.C Wilcox officiating as clergyman, Miss Esther Toby the groom, Mrs. Leon Gillette the bride, Miss Frieda Friedal bridesmaid, Miss Hazel Newman best man and Miss Anna Naylor, flower girl.  Mrs. Purvis played the wedding march and the bridal couple stood under an old fashioned black parasol which was decorated with many amusing articles.  Later in the evening delicious refreshments were served.  Miss Purvis was presented with many beautiful and useful articles which will help to lighten her household tasks and add charm to her new home  Miss Esther Toby and Miss Hazel Newman were the hostesses of the evening and the others present were Mrs. Wilcox, Mrs. Gillette, Mrs. Orson Thorp, and the Misses Purvis, Naylor, Helen Stewart, Rosamond Payne, Frieda Friedel, and Ida Drachler.  [Bainbridge Republican, Feb. 22, 1923]

 

Guilford [Chenango Co., NY]:  DeForest-Cornell:  Marion Cornell, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Cornell, of Rockdale, and Carlton DeForest, son of Mr. and Mrs. Bert DeForest, of Bainbridge, were married at Sidney by the Rev. W.E. Elwood, Thursday, April 6.  The witnesses were the groom's mother, Mrs. DeForest, and Florence Elwood, of Sidney.  [Bainbridge Press, Apr. 13, 1939]

 

Thompson-Sergeant:  Mrs. Esther Payne Sargeant, of 173 Chestnut street, Oneonta [Otsego Co., NY], daughter of the late Frank B. Payne, of this village, and Edward Ralph Sickler Thompson, son of W.J. Thompson, were married at the First Baptist parsonage, September 21, at 7 P.M.  The ceremony was performed by the pastor, the Rev. Garth Koch.  Mrs. Koch and Mrs. Minnie E. Sisson, both of Oneonta, were attendants.  Mrs. Thompson was formerly of Bainbridge.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Oct. 5, 1939]

 

Partridge - Temple:  The marriage of Elizabeth Temple, Cleveland, Ohio, to Bruce L. Partridge, formerly of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], was solemnized in Cleveland, Saturday, September 16, at 5 o'clock.   Mrs. Partridge is a resident of Cleveland and is employed there as a dental nurse.  Mr. Partridge, son of E.J. Partridge, Sr., is a graduate of the local schools and made his home in Bainbridge until two years ago when he left to take a position in the shipping department of the W. Bingham Co., of Cleveland.  He has since been promoted to an office position with the same company.  The young couple are making their home in Cleveland.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Oct. 5, 1939]

 

Miss Mary Shirley Burdick daughter of Mrs. Spencer Burdick of Glenfield and Robert Houck, son of Mrs. Oscar A. Houck and the late Mr. Oscar Houck of Bainbridge were united in marriage on Thanksgiving Day at the home of the bride's mother in Glenfield.  The ceremony as performed by the Rev. John M. Joslyn of Syracuse, pastor of the Lutheran Church of the Atonement, before members of the immediate families and a few friends.  Miss Matilda Burdick of Bernardsville, N.J., sister of the bride, was maid of honor, and Mr. Eugene Houck was his brother's best man.  The bride was attired in a royal blue chiffon velvet and carried an arm bouquet of yellow chrysanthemums.  Miss Burdick, her attendant, wore green chiffon velvet and carried pink chrysanthemums.  The bride is a graduate of Lyons Falls High School and Syracuse University and for the past five years has taught in the Bainbridge Central High School.  Mr. Houck is a graduate of Bainbridge Central High School and is employed in the Borden Laboratory.  [Bainbridge Press, Nov. 30, 1939]

 

Miss Winifred Dolton, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. O.J. Dolton, of Unadilla [Otsego Co., N Y], and Leonard Lord, Jr., son of Leonard Lord of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], were united in marriage on Thursday, Nov. 23, at the home of the bride's sister, Mrs. Theodore Fuller.  The Rev. George B. Young performed the simple ceremony before the immediate members of both families.  The couple were attended by Viola Fuller as bridesmaid and Leon Perry of Bainbridge as best man, Mrs. Lynn Van Orsdale presided at the piano.  The bride wore a gown of rose colored silk and carried talisman roses.  The only guests attending were Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Lord Sr., parents of the bridegroom; Leon Perry and Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Carlson all of Bainbridge, and Mr. and Mrs. O.J. Dalton, parents of the bride.  After the ceremony the young couple left for a trip to New York City and on their return will reside at Windsor where the bride and groom are both employed.  Mrs. Lord is the fifth grade teacher in the Windsor Central School.  [Bainbridge Press, Nov. 30, 1939]

Obituaries (January 2)

News of the death of Mrs. Malissa Baker who died in Sidney [Delaware Co., NY], Feb. 13, came as a shock to her many friends and relatives in this place.  Mrs. Baker was born in Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] 80 years ago and was a resident of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY] until four years ago when she moved with her daughter Mrs. D.H. Darling to Sidney.  Early in life she was married to William Baker.  She is survived by four children.  Mrs. D.H. Darling of Sidney, Mrs. W.H. Richmond of Wellsville, Merman and Elmer Baker of Selah, Wash. Burial at Sidney.  Her memory is lovingly enshrined in the hearts of her many friends and former neighbors in this place.  Sincere sympathy is extended to the bereaved relatives.  [Bainbridge Republican, Feb. 22, 1923]

 

The remains of Bertha Carr Banks, wife of Joseph Banks, were brought to Bainbridge on last Friday evening from Clifton Springs where she died suddenly on Wednesday Feb. 14, Mr. Banks was in Bainbridge visiting his mother, Mrs. Frances Banks when word came of his wife's death.   Mrs. Banks was 57 years of age and was well known here as she frequently made visits to this village with Mr. Banks.  She had been in poor health for sometime but her death which was due to heart trouble was entirely unexpected.  Funeral services were held in St. Peter's church on Saturday morning at 10 o'clock.  Burial was in the Episcopal cemetery [St. Peter's Churchyard, Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY].  [Bainbridge Republican, Feb. 22, 1923]

 

Guilford [Chenango Co., NY]:  Mrs. Mary E. Robinson passed away at 1 o'clock Thursday morning, February 15, 1923 after a long and patiently endured suffering.  Mrs. Robinson's maiden name was Mary E. Delevan.  She was born in Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] Nov. 11, 1851 and after 15 years sojourn in the south returned and took up her residence in Guilford.  She leaves her husband William R. Robinson, a son Walter, five grandchildren, and a sister Mrs. I.S. Truitt of Milford, Del.  The funeral was held at the home of her son Walter in the town of Oxford where she had been living for several months.  The Rev. N.S. Boardman officiated.  Mrs. Robinson was a communicant for many years of Christ's Church this village.  Until old age and illness prevented, she was ever active in church matters and ever interested in the welfare of the parish.  The sympathy of her many friends in this community is extended to the bereaved family.  [Bainbridge Republican, Feb. 22, 1923]

Mrs. Mary Augusta Eaton died at her home in Liberty street Wednesday afternoon Feb. 28 after a long illness of Bright's disease, at the age of 72 years.  Mrs. Eaton was born at Meredith, and her girlhood was spent in the town of Bainbridge.  In the early days of railroading in this section she met and married Frank Eaton an engineer on the D.&H.  Mr. Eaton was one of the most expert engineers of those days and his run on a passenger train caused them to make their home in Binghamton.  The strenuous life of railroading caused Mr. Eaton to relinquish his passenger run to take a switch engine position at Sidney and the family came to this village about 39 years ago to make their home.  Mrs. Eaton was always greatly interested in educational matters and she materially aided the school trustees in those early days in building up our schools so that they were as good as the best in this section of the state.  During her days of activity Mrs. Eaton made many friends in this village by whom she was greatly beloved.  For the past two years her health had been failing and the end came peacefully last Wednesday.  The funeral services were held at the late home on Liberty street Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. W.W. Chambers, pastor of the Sidney Congregational church officiating; the interment was in the Bainbridge cemetery.  Mr. Eaton died in April 1915.  To Mr. and Mrs. Eaton were born three children, one son, Prof. Edward J. Eaton of Youngstown, Ohio surviving--Sidney Enterprise.  [Bainbridge Republican, Mar. 15, 1923]

A pathetic death occurred Sunday night at 7 o'clock when Allison Xavier Spohn age 19 the oldest son of Mrs. Fred Spohn of this village died from pneumonia, which was superinduced by inhaling carbon monoxide gas while at work in a garage where he had employment.  The deceased was the main support of his mother, a younger brother and two sisters.  The family having been bereft of the income which was needed for its support, the deceased left his studies secured a position in a garage and was providing for them.  He was a young man for whom everyone had the greatest esteem and regard.  His industry and purpose in life when confronted with unfortunate circumstances has caused general admiration for his sterling worth, and as evidence of this, during his sickness and since his death there has been unsolicited generous proffers of kindness and assistance from the whole community.  Besides the mother he is survived by a brother Malcom, age 16 and two sisters, Esther age 13 and Aileen age 11.  The funeral was held Wednesday afternoon at 4 o'clock at St. Peter's church of which he was a member.  Rev. Thomas J. Collar officiated.  There was a large attendance of friends and the floral tributes were numerous and especially beautiful.  [Bainbridge Republican, May. 15, 1923]

The sympathy of everyone is extended to the family of Walter Norton of Columbus [Chenango Co., NY].  Over a week ago, the entire family became seriously ill with pneumonia and Mrs. Norton passed away late Saturday night.  Since that time, both Mr. Norton and son, Miss Lena Norton and Mr. Lamott Norton have been dangerously ill.  Miss Vera Norton of New York City and several other trained and practical nurses have been putting up a desperate fight to save them.  As we go to press there is a slight change for the better in their condition--New Berlin Gazette, Saturday March 10th--Walter Norton is the nephew of Charles G. Norton of this village who is also confined to the house by illness.  [Bainbridge Republican, Mar. 15, 1923]

Miscellaneous, BHS Class of 1931, Part 2

Bainbridge High School - Class of 1931

Senior Portraits

"Echo" 1931

 

 

Louise Lewis

Lewis left us in the middle of the term

She's studying to be a teacher brave and firm

 

Carlton Loomis

In the orchestra he plays the drums,

In school-life he takes whatever comes.

 

Don Loudon

Always around with a bright remark,

I tell you he's a great addition to the ark.

 

Wilfred Lyon

Always around with a cheery smile,

And making remarks surely worth-while.

 

Bruce Partridge

Likes to plague and bother the teachers,

When three's something on, he's not in the bleachers.

 

Dorothy Sawyer

She studies a lot and is very quiet,

We only wish some more would try it.



Miscellaneous, Bainbridge Statistics 1913

Record of Births, Marriages and Deaths

in Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY for the Year 1913

 

The total number of births for the year was 35, marriages 13 and deaths 37.  Of the deaths 5 were under one year, 10 were over 80 years of age and the average age a trifle over 57 years.  F.Y. Humphrey, Registrar of Vital Statistics.

 

Births

Jan. 13      Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Eppley, a daughter

Jan. 15      Mr. and Mrs. Clifford B. Meade, a son

Jan. 15      Mr. and Mrs. Howard Meade, a son

Jan. 16      Mr. and Mrs. John M. Cooper, a daughter

Jan. 19      Mr. and Mrs. John A. Gaylor, a son

Jan. 21      Mr. and Mrs. Ray Stimpson, a daughter

Jan. 21      Mr. and Mrs. Harry L. Perry, a son

Jan. 27      Mr. and Mrs. John T. Ryder, a son

Feb. 9       Mr. and Mrs. Fred Springsteen, a daughter

Feb. 13     Mr. and Mrs. Leon Patchin, a daughter

Mar. 14    Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Hawkins, a daughter

Mar. 16    Mr. and Mrs. John Ireland, a daughter

Mar. 27    Mr. and Mrs. George R. Foster, a son

Mar. 31    Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Hitchcock, a son

Apr. 29    Mr. and Mrs. George Zellger, a son

May 8      Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Livingston, a son

May 10    Mr. and Mrs. James R. Dann, a daughter

May 21    Mr. and Mrs. Legrand Parsons, a son

May 27    Mr. and Mrs. Frank Manzer, a son

June 3      Mr. and Mrs. Louis Fairbanks, a son

June 24    Mr. and Mrs. George Van Valkenburg, a son

July 25    Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Layman, a son

Aug. 16   Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Strong, a daughter

Sept 13    Mr. and Mrs. Wilber Lewis, a son

Oct. 14    Mr. and Mrs. Harold Race, a daughter

Oct. 16    Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Snitchler, a daughter

Oct. 26    Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hall, a daughter

Nov. 23   Mr. and Mrs. Melville E. Kelsey, a son

Dec. 10   Mr. and Mrs. Charles Baldwin, a son

Dec. 12   Mr. and Mrs. George E. Myers, a son

Dec. 12   Mr. and Mrs. Charles Stimson, a son

Dec. 16   Mr. and Mrs. Albert Clinton Wilcox, a son

Dec. 30   Mr. and Mrs. Alvin D. Hayes, a son

 

Marriages

Jan. 1      William C. Sherman and Helen May Snedecker

Feb. 2      Herbert E. Jordan and Murel L. Hine

May 1      Newman O. Tuckey and Florence P. Brown

June 18    Laurence C. Peck and Myrtle L. Wilber

June 24    Ray F. Stillman and Claire F. Cornell

June 25    Vincent T. Hotchkiss and Rachel J. Oles

June 26    Ransom M. Herrick and Mrs. Orie L. Searles

July 2       Bert W. McMullen and Hilda L. Ryder

July 29     Karl Julian Weber and Ruth Esther Peckham

Aug. 29    George A. Smith and Martha E. Ellis

Sept 9       Albert Webb and Jennie Livingston

Oct. 8       Milo S. Marble and Mrs. B. Gibson

Oct. 15     Harland J. Gridley and M. Viola Taft

 

Deaths

Jan. 3        Edith Pauline Terry, 12 days

Jan. 18      John J. Williams, 72

Feb. 11     Sarah E. Lowry, 2

Feb. 15     Emeline Dibble, 79

Mar. 1      Sarah A Booth, 68

Mar. 7      George F. Peetys, 11

Mar. 7      Abiah Olendorf, 82

Mar. 8      Nellie M. Eppley, 2 months

Mar. 8      Clarina Warner, 81

Mar 26     Emma E. Ellis, 58

Mar. 27    Eveline E. Greene, 77

Mar. 27    Jeanette Smith, 8

Apr. 9      Minnie M. Marble, 48

Apr. 13    Julia D. Westcott, 59

Apr. 18    Irvin I. Ogden, 68

Apr. 22    Mary C. Pratt, 80

May 7      Hulda Calinda

June 1      Ira B. Stimson, 77

June 1     Abraham Butts, 54

June 4     John Edward Mulwane, 73

June 8     Ellen E. Lyon, 63

June 16   Kate W. Evans, 80

June 16  Alice D. Hooper, 58

June 17  Isaac Nelson Johnson 65

June 22  Julia A. Derby, 72

June 23  Lucinda N. Cole, 82

July 2    Erwin Ramsdell, 71

July 3    Helen Davis, 61

July 6    Melissa E. Lane, 76

July 16  Edward Leroy Manzer, 1 month

July 25  Hubert Manley Layman, 3 hours

Aug.12  Phoeba L. Flint, 70

Oct. 5    John William Wyley, 4

Oct. 22  Aurelia K. Fisher, 84

Nov.14  Anna P. Scott, 86

Nov.24  Dormer M. Evans, 82

Dec. 4    Mary Elizabeth McCrea, 81

 

Comparative table of Vital Statistics for the Town of Bainbridge for the past four years:

 

                        1910   1911  1912   1913

Births                 38      23      42       37

Marriages           21     16      14       13

Deaths                26     41      38       36

 

 



 





Obituaries (January 1)

The funeral of William Hodge, who died Friday Evening, Jan. 5th from pneumonia was held Tuesday afternoon at St. Peter's Church [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY] conducted by Rev. Thomas Collar, Rector of St. Peter's Church and the Rev. J. DeLancey Scoville, a former Rector.  The funeral was very largely attended by friends and associates.  Members of the Susquehanna Lodge F.&A.M. attended in a body.  Mr. Hodge had been a valuable employee of the Casein Company for eighteen years, prior to his illness and the many employees of this factory attended.  The floral gifts were numerous and possessed a great loveliness.  They were sent in by friends and the various organizations to which Mr. Hodge belonged.  At the cemetery a Masonic service was conducted by Past-Master Hugh Collins.  Mr. Hodge was 50 years old and had always been a resident of Bainbridge.  He was a good citizen, interesting himself in every good movement.  He was very kindly, big of heart and possessed a great desire to do kindness and help others.  He was a member of St. Peter's Church, the Brotherhood of St. Andrews, the Masons and the Maccabees.  Prior to his last illness of pneumonia he had been in delicate health, it having been impaired through long years of faithful and conscientious labor.  Beside his wife those who survive, are three sisters, Mrs. Charles Hoyt of Bainbridge, Mrs. Harry Wolf of Sidney and Mrs. Will Ryder of Carbondale; two brothers, Guy Hodge of Oneonta and Allen Hodge of Bainbridge.  [Bainbridge Republican, Jan. 11, 1923]

 

Mrs. William Telford died Friday night at 9:30 at her home on East Main street [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY] at the age of 67.  For sometime she had been a sufferer from kidney trouble but the immediate sickness preceding her death was about a week.  Mrs. Telford had been a resident of Bainbridge for over twenty years.  Mr. Telford came to Bainbridge from Susquehanna, Pa., and started a bakery which business he conducted for many years. He was assisted by his wife and her pleasing manner and kindly ways greeted customers who enjoyed meeting with her in the store.  Her cooking was superior and her bread, pies and cakes were always in great demand.  Later Mr. Telford retired from the bakery business and opened an ice cream parlor and Mrs. Telford was about always so pleasant that when sickness came she was greatly missed.  She was a splendid woman, possessing a fine character and devoted to her family and the business which through her assistance was very successful.  She is survived by her husband and one daughter, Mrs. Oscar Houck.  [Bainbridge Republican, Feb. 8, 1923]

 

Funeral tribute was paid to the memory of the late Special County Judge J.J. Bixby at the funeral services held Thursday February 1, at 3 o'clock in Emmanuel church at Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], the Rev. Frank Dean Gifford, rector, officiating.  Hundreds of personal and business friends of the deceased attended the services.  The wonderful floral tribute testified to the high esteem in which Judge Bixby was held by his friends.  The Norwich commandry of the Knights Templar furnished an escort from the church to the Mount Hope chapel, where the body was placed with Masonic ritual in the receiving vault awaiting burial at a later data in Bainbridge.  The bearers were County Judge James P. Hill, former County Judge Hubert C. Stratton, Hubert L. Brown, William B Andrews, Otis A. Thompson and J. Bennett Turner.  [Bainbridge Republican, Feb. 8, 1923

 

Jane Elizabeth, widow of the late Anton Frank, died at her home in Guilford [Chenango Co., NY] Friday Feb. 2nd, 1923 aged 77 years.  Mrs. Frank was born at Laurens Nov. 13, 1846 and was the daughter of William and Martha Hatton.  The funeral service was held from the house on Monday and burial was made in Yaleville cemetery [Guilford, NY].  Mrs. Frank was a member of the Baptist church at Bainbridge.  She is survived by a son, George Frank, and two daughters, Mrs. Grant Tiffany and Mrs. Charles Weeks.  [Bainbridge Republican, Feb. 8, 1923]

Mrs. Jane Frank, wife of the late Anton Frank, passed away at her home near Yaleville Friday Feb. 2, 1923.  Mrs. Frank was the third oldest child of a family of nine.  She was born in Laurens, Otsego Co., Nov. 13, 1843.  Her parents who came from England, were William Hatton and Martha Bartlett Hatton.  She married Anton Frank, Dec. 25, 1966.  They lived on the Curtis Cooper farm for two years then bought and moved on the farm where they lived until death came.  Mrs. Frank is survived by three children, George Frank, Mrs. Grant Tiffany, Mrs. Charles Weeks; Three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren, also two sisters and two brothers, Miss Alice Hatton, Miss Amelia Hatton, John Hatton and Edward Hatton.  Mrs. Frank was a faithful member of the First Baptist church of Bainbridge, for many years.  The funeral was held at her late home Feb. 5th, 1923.  A former pastor Rev. C.B. Allnatt had charge of the service.  Burial at Yaleville [Guilford, Chenango Co., NY]  [Bainbridge Republican, Feb. 22, 1923]

 

The sudden death last Friday of Milton T. Johnston of Sidney [Delaware Co., NY] was a great shock to this community where he had spent his entire lifetime.  [He was] the lineal descendent of the first white family that located in Sidney in 1770, six years before the Revolutionary war.  Mr. Johnston's health had perceptibly failed for some time, but he tenaciously held to his work on the homestead farm west of Sidney which has been in possession of the family 153 years.  Death came with no warning.  Mr. Johnston was on his way home shortly after the noon hour Friday 9th inst., suddenly felt ill and stopped to rest at the Bonnell store on River street near the O.&W. railroad crossing.  He collapsed, a physician was summoned but before arrival of the physician at the house, death had taken place.  During the Fall and Winter months Mr. Johnson had lived alone at the homestead farm.  Mrs. Dora Turner, his sister, having gone West, suffering from ill health where she is being tenderly cared for at the home in Fort Dodge, Iowa, of her niece, Mrs. E.P. Bradshaw.  It was the sudden passing away of a respected resident, who from infancy to grave had known only Sidney for his home.  Given a liberal education at Cornell University, Mr. Johnston always took an intelligent interest in the welfare of his village and its institutions, keeping well informed upon all current topics.  The family was always associated with the Congregational church society.  His ancestor, Col. Walter Johnston was one of the founders of that church in 1808.  Rev. William Johnston, the first white settler in Sidney died in 1774, as indicated by his monument in the old cemetery.  Monday afternoon witnessed a numerous gathering of mourners in the congregational church.  The last scion of an honored family that 114 years ago had founded the edifice was there for a last final farewell to earth.  It was  a deep, sad thought as life long friends gazed upon the casket in the chancel, daintily covered with beautiful flowers.  The very simplicity of the services lent an impressiveness which echoed in every heart.  In the immediate family Mr. Johnston is survived by his sister, Mrs. Dora Turner, now residing at Fort Dodge, Iowa, but on account of ill health was unable to attend the funeral services, also two  nephews, Carl Aldrich, of Nebraska City, and John Aldrich of Kansas City; two nieces, Miss Lulu Aldrich of Kansas City and Mrs.. B.P. Bradshaw of Port Dodge, Iowa, the latter arriving from the west to attend the funeral--Sidney Record [Bainbridge Republican, Feb. 22, 1923]

 

Leon A. Patchin was born in the town of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] on January 21, 1883, son of John and Susan Patchin.  He attended the Bainbridge High School and later conducted a grocery business in this town.  In 1911, he accepted a positon with the National Biscuit Company as a traveling salesman form the Binghamton office, which position he occupied at the time of his death.  On October 4, 1905, he married Axie A. Baker.  Two children were born to them, Alfred and Grace Alma.  Two years ago, the wife and daughter died within a few days of each other.  On November 3, 1921, he married Hannah L. Sackett, daughter of Mrs. Belle Sackett of this village and of the late Rev. Chas. H. Sackett.  Mr. Patchin's sudden death occurred on February 11, 1923 at the Moore-Overton Hospital in Binghamton following a serious operation for appendicitis and peritonitis.  His remains were brought to his home in Bainbridge on Monday Feb. 12th.  The funeral was held in the Methodist Episcopal Church at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, February 14th following a prayer at the house.  Mr. Patchin was a member of the Official Board of the church, and Asst. Supt. of the Sunday School.  Rev. Mr. Williams pastor of the church officiated, and Mrs. Williams sang a very appropriate solo, accompanied by Mrs. A.C. Wilcox upon the organ.  The bearers were two representatives of the church and two of the Masonic Lodge.  The body was escorted by several members of the National Biscuit Company of the Binghamton Branch, who also acted a flower bearers.  His remains were placed in the vault of Greenlawn cemetery [Bainbridge, NY] to be buried later in 00the family plot.  Besides the widow and son Alfred, he is survived by his father, John Patchin and one sister, Mrs. Cora Stever all of this village.  [Bainbridge Republican, Feb. 22, 1923]

Miscellaneous, Bainbridge Park created, 1902

Hurrah For a Park in Bainbridge

The Village Green is to be Transformed into One

1902

 

Our enterprising townsman, the Hon. Harrison L. Beatty, has inaugurated a movement that will probably result in the conversion of the village green into an attractive park. 

 

It is understood that the Presbyterian society will transfer their title to the village [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY] in case the citizens will layout a park on the property, and Mr. Beatty has assured the village Board that if this is done he will erect a beautiful fountain free of cost to the village within two years.

 

President [i.e. mayor] D.L. Taylor has caused a subscription paper to be circulated among the residents of the village and if from $400 to $500 can be secured, the work will begin at once.  Additional shrubbery will be planted, walks laid out and seats provided.  With a small outlay of money the green can be transformed into a beautiful park that will add greatly to the attractiveness of our pleasant village and will make a more delightful environment for the three churches that face this village play-ground on different sides, and as well provide a place of pleasant retreat for young and old during the season for out-door lounging.

 

There surely should be no hesitation on the part of the people in responding to the generosity and commendable public spirit of one of our honored citizens, and of the society of Cilicia of the Presbyterian Church.  Then we may be hopeful of this marked village improvement as a result of the movement now on foot.

 

Few villages here about have the opportunities of such a charmingly located public park or of securing the same at such a nominal expenditure and we feel convinced that the action of the village Board will meet with the full approbation and hearty support of the entire community.

 

A meeting of the Presbyterian society has been called for Monday afternoon, April 14, the object of which is to consider the advisability of empowering the trustees of the church to place the government of the village green in the hands of the village trustees for the purpose of converting the same into a village park.

 

The citizens are responding most cordially to the proposition of making an attractive park of the village green and Monday morning nearly $300 was subscribed in a short time for that purpose.  Now, if the village legislature will enact laws that by taxation the park shall be kept in proper condition yearly, it will be an important step toward the modern advancement of Bainbridge.

__________________________

 

The society of Celicia of the Presbyterian Church, met Monday last and at that time voted to give the village jurisdiction over the green for the purpose of improving and converting the same into a park.  The control of the green which now rests in the village, only continues as long as the authorities keep it in the condition which has been planned.

 



Obituaries (December 31)

Masonville [Delaware Co., NY]:  Mr. George Jones who has been seriously ill for the past three weeks, died Friday night at 10:30 aged 33 years.  The funeral services were held Sunday at 2 p.m. at his late residence, Rev. R. Whitman officiating.  Interment in the Masonville cemetery.  The funeral was largely attended, also the Gleaner Class of the Union Sunday school, of which he was a member, attended in a body, six of them acting as bearers.  The flowers were beautiful.  [Bainbridge Republican, Dec. 13, 1922]

 

Thursday morning December 7th Henry U. Ives, a well known resident entered the new life that knows no end.  Mr. Ives was born in Guilford [Chenango Co., NY] 74 years ago and was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Ives.  He was united in marriage at Norwich in 1903 to Miss Ella F. Burr who was a faithful wife to him, also tenderly caring for him during his intense suffering which he patiently bore for a long time.  The relatives and friends gathered on Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock at his late home for the funeral services.  Rev. W.S. York officiated.  Undertakers Hastings & Colwell of Bainbridge had charge of the body.  He is survived by a widow and one sister, Nettie Ives of this place.  Burial was made in the Mt. Upton cemetery [Guilford, NY].  Sympathy is extended to the wife and sister.  [Bainbridge Republican, Dec. 14, 1922]

 

William E. Butts, for years employed at the D.&H. shops, died at his home, 34 Valleyview street, Saturday evening at 5 o'clock after an illness of six months' duration.  Death is attributed to phlebitis.  The funeral services were held from his late home Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock.  Rev. Dr. T.F. Hall of Cooperstown, a former pastor of the First Methodist church of this city, of which the deceased was a member, officiated and interment was made in the cemetery at Masonville [Delaware Co., NY].  The Masonic services for the dead were rendered at the home here.  Mr. Butts was born in Masonville, Dec. 22, 1868, the son of Charles W. Butts.  On reaching maturity he was employed as clerk and assistant postmaster there and for about a year conducted a meat market in Masonville. Later he removed to Bainbridge and after a year passed there the family came to Oneonta and with the exception of a year at Hartwick and another in Middletown they have resided here for the past 22 years.  For most of the time during the past 18 years, he has been employed as a coach carpenter at the D.&H. shops, being a member of the Car-men's Union.--Oneonta Star.  [Bainbridge Republican, Dec. 14, 1922]

 

 Manley M. Coates aged 73 years, who died at his residence on the East side [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 1st 1922 was born at Kyler, N.Y. March 26, 1849 where he lived the early part of his life.  On December 25, 1857 he was united in marriage to Lucia A. Warner of Lincklaen, who died November 17th, 1884 leaving two daughters.  about 40 years ago he came to Bainbridge where he has resided the greater part of the time.  In 1886 he was married to Hettie A. Bennett.  Mr. Coates was in his usual health until a few days of the fatal illness.  His death coming so sudden was a shock to all.  He is survived by his wife and children:  Mrs. Coates, Channing, Florabel, Mrs. Charles Banner, Mrs. Arthur Banner, Mrs. Dorr Gregory and Mrs. Maude Shaw.  [Bainbridge Republican, Dec. 13, 1922]

 

Guilford [Chenango Co., NY]:  The remains of Arthur Brant, who died in Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] January 2nd, from pneumonia were brought here Thursday for burial in Sunset Hill cemetery [Guilford, NY].  Mr. Brant was 49 years of age and was a former Guilford boy.  He was the son of the late James and Mary Brant.  He is survived by a widow, one son, Francis of Norwich, and a half brother, Jay of Greene.  [Bainbridge Republican, Jan. 11, 1923]

 

Albert Newell, aged 72 years, died Friday, Jan. 5th at his home, between Bainbridge and Afton [Chenango Co., NY].  He is survived by his wife and a brother, Burr Newell, who resides with them, also a nephew, Herman Newell of this village [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY].  [Bainbridge Republican, Jan. 11, 1923]

 

William Luther Newell passed away at his home on Gospel Hill [Guilford, Chenango Co., NY] Jan. 2nd, after several weeks of extreme suffering with the dreaded disease which has been his chief enemy.  The deceased was born on Gospel Hill, Guilford Nov. 23, 1877 and was the son of William and Kittie Newell.  Early in life he was united in marriage with Miss Cora Angel.  He is survived by his widow and eleven children, Homer, Howard, Harman, Edward, Harold, Hester, Hilda, Mary, Gertrude and Ellen Newell and Mrs. Hazel Hurlbert and one sister, Mrs. Jerry Bastow of West Winfield.  The funeral service was held Friday at 10 o'clock at the late home, Rev. W.S. York officiated.  Burial was made in the family plot in Sunset Hill cemetery [Guilford, NY].  H.W. Seymour & Son of Oxford having charge of the interment.  Sympathy is extended the bereaved family.  [Bainbridge Republican, Jan. 11, 1923]

 

Judge John Hicks died at his home in South Broad Street [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY] at 11 o'clock Sunday night.  For several months Judge Hicks had been confined to his home by an attack of neuritis which his family and friends fondly hoped would pass.  In September, 1890, Judge Hicks became managing clerk in the office of Howard D. Newton until January, 1909, when he was appointed Chenango Clerk Judge and Surrogate to fill out the unexpired term of Alfred F. Gladding, who had been raised to the Supreme Court bench.  Judge Hicks' appointment was the first one made by Governor Charles E. Hughes after assuming office.  In 1908 Judge Hicks was elected special county judge and surrogate and re-elected for three terms, serving until January 1, 1922, when he was retired by the age limit of 70 years.  [Bainbridge Republican, Jan. 11, 1923]

 

Miscellaneous, Homemade Bomb Has Faulty Timing, 1943

Homemade Bomb Has Faulty Timing

Narrow Escape for 15-year-old Douglas Smith

Bainbridge News & Republican, May 20, 1943

 

Douglas Smith, 15, son of Mr. and Mrs. Reno Smith, of North Main street, had a narrow escape Saturday afternoon at his grandparents', Mr. and Mrs. Bert Edson, at Damascus, when a homemade bomb exploded, seriously injuring his left thumb.

 

Douglas and a friend, Harry Dickson, 15, of East Windsor, had made a bomb from a large burr and bolts used on the railroad tracks and powder from shotgun shells.  After completing their amateur job, they threw the bomb off a bridge expecting it to explode.  However their dream failed and the bomb didn't work, so Douglas went to investigate when the bomb exploded, injuring his thumb and hand. 

 

He was taken to Dr. Tyler in Windsor, where tetanus serum was administered, and later was brought to Dr. Edward Danforth.

 



Marriages (December 30)

Axtell-Scarlett:  Miss Lillian Scarlett, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Scarlett, of Leesburg, N.J., and Millard Axtell, son of Mrs. Olive J. Axtell of Bainbridge, were united in marriage last Thursday evening at the Baptist parsonage in this village with the Rev. M. DeForest Lowen officiating.  They were attended by Ralph Axtell, brother of the groom, and Miss Leta Sherman.  Mr. and Mrs. Axtell will reside near Bennettsville [Chenango Co., NY].  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Nov. 28, 1935]

 

Ireland-Plankenhorn:  Miss Henrietta M. Plankenhorn and Edward N. Ireland, residents of Sidney [Delaware Co., NY], were united in marriage at the M.E. parsonage in Bainbridge by Rev. J.H. Dickerson on Saturday evening, Nov. 16.  They were attended by Miss Thelma Vandervort and Thomas W. Plankenhorn, both of Sidney Center.  Mr. and Mrs. Ireland plan to reside in Sidney.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Nov. 21, 1935]

 

Little - Fowler:  Miss June Fowler, daughter of Mrs. Mabel Fowler, and Thomas K. Little, Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas K. Little, of Binghamton were united in marriage at the Methodist Episcopal parsonage, Bainbridge, Sunday evening, Nov. 17, by Rev. J.H. Dickerson.  Mr. and Mrs. Little, Jr., plan to reside in Endicott, where he is a mechanic in the plant of the International Business Machines Corporation.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Nov. 21, 1935]

 

An announcement has been received by Mrs. J.C. Toby, from Rev. and Mrs. W.A. Carrington, of Orlando, Fla., of the marriage of their daughter, Elizabeth to James Bailey, on Nov. 11, 1935.  Rev. Carrington was a former pastor of the Presbyterian Church in Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY].  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Nov. 21, 1935]

 

Mrs. Florence Engel, of Bainbridge, became the bride of Robert Speicher, of Perry, Wednesday afternoon, Jan. 15, at 4 o'clock, in the First Baptist church, Bainbridge.  The Rev. Norman Lawton read the double ring ceremony.  Mrs. Hazel Annette, daughter of the bride, was matron of honor, and Archie Engle, son of the bride, acted as best man.  The couple will reside at Castile.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Jan. 23, 1947]

 

Tuesday afternoon at 1 o'clock Jan. 14, a very pretty wedding took place, when Miss Marion Joyce Riley became the bride of Graden W. Decker, Miss Riley is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Egbert Riley, of North Sanford, and Graden Decker is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Dewey W. Decker of McClure.  The bride, given in marriage by her father, wore a light blue dress and had black accessories.  She wore a corsage of pink roses and sweet peas.  Mrs. Aaron Winans, Sister of the bride, attended Miss Riley.  She also wore a light blue dress with black accessories.  She had a corsage of roses and sweet peas.  Aaron Winans attended Mr. Decker.  The Rev. Ruth Underwood officiated and the double ring ceremony was used.  Mrs. Decker was recently a student in Deposit Central School.  Mr. Decker was recently discharged from the Navy, after serving six years in service.  Mr. and Mrs. Decker begin their married life with the best wishes from a host of friends.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Jan. 23, 1947]

Obituaries (December 30)

Cornelius F. Clark, one of our respected farmers, died at his home about 1-1/2 miles above this village [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], Wednesday morning of last week from pneumonia, aged 65 years.  Mr. Clark was born in Masonville [Delaware Co., NY] March 23, 1857, where he lived until his 32nd year, when he moved with his family to Deposit residing there 12 years, going to Trout Creek.  Four years ago he with his son Lester purchased what is known as the Prince farm.  Mr. Clark is survived by his widow and two sons William of Earlville and Lester of Bainbridge, also several grandchildren.  The funeral was held from the late home Friday at 1 p.m. Rev. R. F. Lesh of Worcester and Rev. M.V. Williams officiating.  The Odd Fellows held the committal service at the house.  Burial at Green Lawn Cemetery in this village. [Bainbridge Republican, Nov. 30, 1922]

 

Mrs. Bigger, wife of Rev. S.R. Bigger, formerly of this place, died Nov. 8th at Pittsburg, Pa.  Her remains were taken by Mr. Bigger to Cambridge, N.Y., for burial, where funeral services were held Saturday Nov. 11th.  Mr. Bigger returned home by way of Bainbridge where he stopped for a few days, being the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. A. Ives, and calling on many old friends.  [Bainbridge Republican, Nov. 23, 1922]

 

The sad news has been received form Unadilla [Otsego Co., NY] that Charles S. Rice, a former and well known resident of Guilford Center [Chenango Co., NY] passed away on Nov. 16th aged 64 years  Mr. Rice moved from Bainbridge several years ago and had made his home at the Center until last month when he together with his wife moved to Unadilla.  He is survived by a widow and one son, John L. Rice of Guilford Center.  [Bainbridge Republican, Nov. 23, 1922]

 

Messrs. Charles and Morell Colwell were called to Deposit last week by the sudden death of their aunt, Mrs. Lauren H. Colwell.  The funeral services were held, Sunday at the home on Wheeler St.  Rev. C.A. Rignald, Pastor of the First Methodist church, officiating.  Mrs. Colwell was 77 years of age, and bright, cheerful, and active until the hour of her death.  She had been married nearly sixty years.  [Bainbridge Republican, Nov. 30, 1922]

 

Elmira, widow of the late Rufus Bolster, died at the home of her son, in Guilford Center [Chenango Co., NY] Sunday November 19 at the advanced age of 93 years.  The deceased was born at Berne, Albany county, Oct. 5, 1829 and was the daughter of Isaac and Hanna Deete Willsey.  The funeral services were held Tuesday.  Undertakers Hastings & Colwell had charge of the body.  Burial was made in Green Lawn cemetery at Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY].  [Bainbridge Republican, Nov. 30, 1922]

 

On Sunday November 26th, 1922 Mary Elizabeth, infant daughter of William and Lutie Davidson passed away leaving sad hearts and broken hopes where so shortly before she had brought joyful anticipations.  She was born October 6th, 1922 and was laid to rest in Green Lawn cemetery [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY].  The sympathy of their many friends is extended to the bereaved parents.  [Bainbridge Republican, Nov. 30, 1922]

 

John L. Dingman, age 67, died in his home on North Main street [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY] on Monday November 27, after suffering two years from Bright's disease.  Mr. Dingman was born in Bainbridge in 1855, one of five children of John and Catherine Dingman.  He was married on Jan. 19, 1887 to Miss Sarah E. Northrup of Sidney, N.Y.  He was a believer of God and a great lover of his family and home.  Aside from a few years in Sidney he resided all his life in Bainbridge.  Several times during his life his heart was saddened by the grim arm of death leaving an empty chair in his home.  He is survived by one son J. Lawrence Dingman and granddaughter, Catherine L. Dingman.  Funeral service was held in his late home conducted by Rev. H.T. Hill.  Interment at Prospect Hill cemetery, Sidney, N.Y.  [Bainbridge Republican, Dec. 7, 1922]

 

After a prolonged illness, Mrs. Geo. Andrews, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C.F. Bentley died at her home above the village [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY] early Friday morning, Dec. 1st.  Myrtle Bentley Andrews was born at West Bainbridge September 30th, 1885.  She has resided in or near Bainbridge all her life.  She is survived by five children, Rolland, Doris, Ruth, Charles and Jane Cynthia (born Oct. 24th, 1922).  Her parents, Mr.and Mrs. C.F. Bentley, one sister, Mrs. Ethel Kilpatrick, and one brother, Charles D. Bentley.  The deceased was a devout member of the Methodist church, uniting with it in her early teens.  She was highly respected by all who knew her and beloved by a wide circle of friends who were privileged to know her intimately.  The one thing which characterized her life was loving tender ministry in unselfish devotion to her family.  The funeral was held Sunday afternoon with services at the home and the church, Rev. C.B. Allnatt and Rev. M.V. Williams, officiating.  Mrs. M.V. Williams and Mrs. Cecil Hamlin brought comfort in appropriate songs.  Interment was made in Green Lawn cemetery [Bainbridge, NY].  [Bainbridge Republican, Dec. 7, 1922]

 

Many friends in Bainbridge will learn with profound regret of the death of Lottie A. Jones, wife of J. Fred Denison, editor of the Chenango American, which occurred at her home in Greene [Chenango Co., NY] on Tuesday, Nov. 28.  Mrs. Denison had for some time been seriously ill and her demise was not unexpected.  The deceased was 55 years of age and was a former resident of Milford, Mass.  She was a graduate of the Powers School of Oratory in Boston and for several years was instructor of oratory in the Oneonta State Normal school.  She was married to Mr. Denison in the summer of 1911, and her home had ever since been at Greene.  [Bainbridge Republican, Dec. 7, 1922]

Post Listing, December 23-29, 2013

Here is the listing of blog postings for the week of December 23-29, 2013.

Marriages

Posted December 23, 2013

Warner & Beatrice Dunshee (divorce, 1922)

Glenn C. & Ella R. Porter (divorce, 1922)

William C. & Hazel Esther Coats (divorce, 1922)

Melrose Lathrop - Della Williams (1922)

Posted December 24, 2013
Leland jones - Gertrude E. Fitzgerald (1922)
Dorothy Shaw - Victor Gregory (1922)
Gertrude C. Knickerbocker - Elwyn W. Kirkland (1922)
Beatrice Roys - Purley Merchant (1922)
Mr. and Mrs. John Eastwood (35th anniversary, 1922)
Elizabeth Adeline Scovil - Rev. Charles E. Karsten (1922)

Posted December 25, 2013
William Harvey - Mildred R Marble (1922)
Mary P. Danforth - Edward Knight (1898)
Susan Louise Wiesmer (1898)
Retta Washburn - Albert Palmatier (1898)
George Clayton - Nellie Whittaker (1898)
B.Y. Humphrey - Levantia Goodenough (1898)
Effie I. Jacobs - Henry C. Durell (1898)

Posted December 26, 2013
Wilmore Harp - Dorotha Banner (1922)
Edith A Stanford - Eric G. Nichols (1922)
Ralph  J. Payne - Anna M. Wells (1922)
Frederick Sylvenus Tripp - Ruth Jane Keech (1922)
Zadia Elizabeht Tripp - Wilfred Norman Griffith (1922)

Posted December 28, 2013
Ruth B. Fleming - Donald H. Chapman (1922)
Letha Wright - Archie Peck (1922)
Mrs Etna m. Stanton - Harry D. Parker (1922)
Marion Burton - S.G. VanKleeck (1922)
Romena Stafford - Philip Pellet (1922)

Posted December 29, 2013
Harold M. Cudworth - Rena M. Stewart (1922)
William LeSuer - Mabel Smith (1922)
Mr. & Mrs. Hamilton E. Ingersoll (50th wedding anniversary, 1922)
Harvey B. Ferry - Matie J. Foster (1881)
Harley Keith - Laura Miller (1881)


 

Obituaries

Posted December 23, 2013

Maria Sax (Saginaw, MI, Bainbridge, 1922)

Frank Koury (Norwich, 1922)

Mildred Wiedman (1922)

Lockwood H. Keith (Sidney, 1922)

Joseph Wakin (Oneonta, 1922)

Dora Bell (Jones) Wilber (Bainbridge, 1922)

Posted December 24, 2013
George E. Avery (Oxford, 1922)
Carlton Kirkland (Oxford, Bainbridge, 1922)
Mrs. A.H. Merrill (Gloversville, 1922)
William I. Laman (Coventryville, 1922)
William Jackson (Masonville, Stilesville, 1922)
Addie Haskins (Smyrna, 1922)
James Conklin (Auburn State prison, 1922)
Eugene Ingersoll (1922)
Samuel Storie (Sidney, 1922)

Posted December 25, 2013
George I. Wilber (Oneonta, 1922)
Eugene F. Ingersoll (Bainbridge, 1922)
Marie Rogers (Oxford, 1922)
Mrs. Charles Jones (Bainbridge, 1922)
Gertrude Humphrey Corbin (Bainbridge, 1922)
Helen Mellpomene Thornton (Bainbridge, 1922)

Posted December 26, 2013
Bertha E. (Barton) Williams (Massena, 1922)
William Sherman (Bennettsville, 1922)
Augusta (Ireland) Jones (Bianbridge, 1922)
Mabel C. Smith (Guilford, Long Beach, CA, 1922)
Arthur Ruttan & Wife (Smyrna, 1922)
Alfred Gage (South New Berlin, 1922)

Posted December 27, 2013
James R. Honeywell (Delhi, 1922)
Albert G. Loomis (Deposit, Binghamton, 1922)
Frances M. (Yale) Cooper (Guilford, Bainbridge, 1922)
James B. Alcott (Guilford, 1922)
Louise C. (Bush) Bromley (Guilford, 1922)
Katie L. Cavnaugh (Walton, 1922)

Posted December 28, 2013
Ruth Michael (Greene, 1922)
Jared T. Kirkland (Orange, NJ, 1922)
Mrs. M.B. Austin (Earlville, 1922)
Frederick V. Humphrey (Guilford, 1922)
Dr. B.F. Williams (Seaford, 1922)
Emelyn Louise Lewis (Bennettsville, Brooklyn, 1922)

Posted December 29, 2013)
Isaac Foote (Norwich, 1860)
Joseph Henry Moore (Norwich, 1860)
Louise M. (Scofield) French (Masonville, North Sanford, 1922)
Mrs. John W. Loudon (Bainbridge, Grand Gorge, 1922)
Eunice Ann (Davis) Truman (Unadilla, Bainbridge, 1922)


 

Miscellaneous

Posted December 23, 2013

Bainbridge High School Football Team of 1938 (Photo)

Posted December 24, 2013


Charles Wakeman Shot at Little Meadows, Pa., Bainbridge Republican, July 20, 1922.

Posted December 25, 2013
Dr. Ray Hastings, Bainbridge Republican, July 27, 1922.
Christmas Thoughts, Holiday Shopping Suggestions, Bainbridge Republican, Dec. 17, 1903.

Posted December 27, 2013
Bainbridge High School Class of 1931, "Echo" Senior Portraits, Part 1

Posted December 27, 2013
Oxford has a Sensation, McAlpin-Coe elopement, Chenango American, Aug. 20, 1891; Utica Daily Press, Aug. 15, 1891.
Coe Sues for Divorce, New York, NY Sun, Aug. 30, 1891.
Mrs. Coe returns home, Cortland Democrat, Sept. 11, 1891.