Mrs. C.C. Hovey, wife of one of our prominent citizens passed to her eternal resting place Thursday afternoon. A happy home has been cast into gloom. Husband and children mourn in the deepest grief. Mrs. Hovey was a loving mother and devoted wife. Not only was she the sunshine and brightness of her home but she possessed the wealth of many friends. The shadow of death has darkened a household and bereaved a community. In the transition from mortality to immortality, from life into eternity beyond the river of life and within the portals of heaven her soul passes. In grief, hearts are bowed down and spirits drooped; the manifestation of sympathy is universal. Unspeakable sadness and indefinable sorrow perturb the waters of the broad and .deep river of friendship which wash the shores of the deceased's life. Muffled chimes sound out anguish and the fount of tears driping a continuous flow. Justly so for emotions are boundless in their limit as no tribute could be greater than that which hovers over the sad uncertainty of this life. Death has wrapped its heavy cloak about a woman, who was a pillar in a happy home, a factor in society and an instrument in the promotion of church work. Mrs. C.C. Hovey was born in Cleveland, Ohio, November 4, 1856. Her maiden name was Ella F. Denham. She became the wife of C.C. Hovey, December 27, 1876. Their home was in the town of Guilford for eight years previous to their removal to Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY]. Mrs. Hovey has been identified with the Presbyterian church, and has been closely allied withal interest pertaining to home and society. The last rites will be performed over Mrs. Hovey at 2 p.m. Sunday. Rev. R.H. Stearns will officiate. Thus reality has become memory, a sad memory but bright with the rays of consolation, that life was not wasted. The dying and withering of nature in its autumnal somber gathers in its passing course a life of this earth who was the embodiment of splendid womanly qualities, and the beautiful illustration of a character. [1894]
Departed this life, Thursday, October 11, 1894, Ella Denham Hovey, wife of C.C. Hovey. the announcement of the death of this Christian woman will occasion no surprise on the part of our readers. Preceded as it was by weary months of sickness and suffering, when for her release came, even those who loved her most were constrained to say, "It is well." Mrs. Hovey was born in Cleveland, Ohio, November 4, 1856. Her maiden name was Ella F. Denham. She was married to C.C. Hovey December 27, 1876, soon after which she removed with him to the town of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], where they remained eight years. From thence they came to Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], where, for a full decade of years, they have resided. Mrs. Hovey, at the age of 18 years, joined the Euclid avenue Congregational church at Cleveland, Ohio, and on moving to Bainbridge identified herself with the Presbyterian church, to which she gave her cordial and unfaltering support. Her religion was not merely emotional or rhapsodic, but practical and uniform. Bur in her home her example shone most lustrously. Here she was queen, adorning her home as only a Christian wife and mother can. "A crown of glory to her husband," she also "looked well to the ways of her household and her children rise up and call her blessed." No higher encomium can be awarded her than this: "She nobly fulfilled as a wife and mother, the tasks allotted her." Her funeral obsequies held at her late residence, were attended by a large concourse of our citizens, thus affording evidence of the esteem in which she was held in the community. Pastor R.H. Stearns officiated, and spoke tenderly and appreciatingly of her worth and work. Though removed from the home circle she is not lost, but gone before.
The funeral of Mrs. C.C. Hovey was held at her late home on West Main street [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], Sunday afternoon. The capacity of the house was by far inadequate to accommodate or admit of entrance the many of the deceased's friends who met to pay their last respects. the services were conducted by the Rev. R.H. Steans. Music was rendered by a quartette composed of Misses Lena Tinkham and Amy Sturges and Messrs. George Smith and George Ives. The casket which was of heavy draped broadcloth, was very beautiful. It was surrounded by handsome flowers, tokens from the school board and the/ teachers of the Academy and innumerable friends. The interment was in Green lawn cemetery [Bainbridge, NY] [Oct. 14, 1894]
Nicholas Quackenbush aged 74 years, died Monday morning following an illness of but two days from pneumonia. Besides his wife he is survived by his daughter Mrs. Howard Eggleston of this village, and Mrs. Stanton Green of Strakville and son Ernest, of Pittsburgh. the funeral was held Thursday afternoon at 3 o'clock from the home. Rev. R.B. Whitman officiating. The remains were placed in the vault at Greenlawn cemetery and will be taken later to Walton for burial. [Bainbridge Republican, May 1, 1924]
The remains of John Lindgreen, a former resident of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], who died aged 84 years, at the home of his daughter Mrs. Anna Lindgreen Ecker at Wayland, N.Y. following an illness of four weeks, was bro't to Bainbridge for burial at Greenlawn cemetery Thursday morning. Rev. C.G. Cady officiating at the service at the grave. Besides Mrs. Ecker he is survived by two daughters, Mrs. James Boland of Buffalo, Mrs. C.M. Gardiner of Peekskill also two sons Louis of Wayland and Oscar of Peekskill and son-in-law Edward Partridge of this village. Mr. Lindgreen resided in Bainbridge many years and was a fine citizen. He was caretaker of the home and grounds of the late Hon. Joseph Bush, now the Beatty residence. He left Bainbridge 13 years ago. [Bainbridge Republican, May 1, 1924]
Mrs. Ivan Smith, formerly Miss Edith Ireland, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Ireland, died at Prescott, Arizona last Friday, where with her husband she has been since last August to regain her health. The remains will be brought to Cincinnatus Thursday for burial. [Bainbridge Republican, May 22, 1924]
The remains fo the late Ranald McKinnon were conveyed to Sidney [Delaware Co., NY] on the 10th inst., and laid at rest in Prospect HIll cemetery. The late Mr. McKinnon died several months ago at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Harley Selkregg, Erie, Pa. and the burial at that place was temporary. Friends in Sidney and Masonville will distinctly remember Mr. McKinnon who for many years conducted a flourishing clothing store on Main street, Sidney, and sold the business to Mr. F.E. Buddenhagen, also later the family residence on River street. The death of Mr. McKinnon several months ago at Erie was heard with profound regret by the numerous friends of the family in this locality. [Bainbridge Republican, May 29, 1924]
Coventry [Chenango Co., NY]: John Kelley, for many years a resident of this place, died at his home in Greene [Chenango Co., NY], Friday evening. Funeral at the church in this place Tuesday afternoon at 2:30; burial in the Coventry Cemetery. Mr. Kelley is survived by his widow, a son, Frank Kelley, of Greene, a daughter, Mrs. Fred Porter, of Coventry, and two grandchildren, Clifford and Laura Porter of this place, also one sister, Mrs. Marie Mangold of Coventry. [Bainbridge Republican, May 29, 1924]
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