In Memory of Harrison L. Beatty
Placement of Bronze Tablet in Town Hall
Bainbridge Republican, May 17, 1923
Harrison L. Beatty, one of Bainbridge's [Chenango Co., NY] most public spirited citizens, died February 25th, 1919. All about us are evidences of his interest in the town and the results of his public activities. The Town Hall was made possible through his benefactions, he paying more than one half its cost. The park, the paved streets, the town clock and innumerable other improvements are traceable to his initiative, efforts and constant interest. Since his death the school, the library, the park and other institutions are the recipients of trust funds established by him.
It is fitting that here in Bainbridge where his energies and generosity centered, where love for his fellow men dwelled and friendship for all was manifested that some recognition of him be preserved in enduring fashion. The Liberty Bond Committee, of which Mr. Beatty was a member and which committee established a superior record in war activities, has inaugurated a movement to purchase a bronze memorial tablet which is to be placed on the wall of the Town Hall at the first landing of the stairway which leads to the Opera House. This is the most conspicuous place that can be selected for the tablet. It will be observable at once as one enters the building. It is the purpose to make the purchase of this tablet a community affair, giving an opportunity to everyone to subscribe, no contributions to be over $5.00 and none will be too small to be accepted. There are three papers for receiving donations to this fund, and they are distributed as follows: one at the Bank, one at the Town Clerk's office and the other at Newell's store.
The tablet will be 18 x 30 inches in size an din raised letters will bear this inscription:
In Memory of
Harrison L. Beatty
1870 - 1919
A grateful tribute to our fellow
townsman, who gave time, money
and effort making possible
this town hall and many other
civic improvements
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