Little Clara, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. HIram A. Ireland, died of inflammation of the bowels, at the home of Charles J. Keeler in this village, Saturday evening of last week, at the age of six years. Mr. Ireland had commenced moving to his new residence on Bixby street [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], when little Clara was taken very sick, and she was taken to the home of Mr. Keeler, where everything that loving parents and kind friends could do was of no avail and this lovely young life withered as within a day, and ceased to be. the funeral services, conducted by Rev. T.F. Hall, were held in the M.E. church Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock. The remains of the once bright little girl now lie silent beneath the turf and winter's white snow in Green Lawn Cemetery [Bainbridge, NY]. W.M. Hastings & Son were funeral directors. [1892]
Thursday evening last Dr. H.D. Copley was taken suddenly with convulsions and never regained consciousness from that time until the end, which occurred Monday morning at 11 o'clock. Although the Doctor had been in feeble health for some time his death was a great surprise, coming almost without warning. The cause of his last illness was spinal disease with other complications. Dr. Heman D. Copley was born in Harpersfield, Delaware Co., Jan. 21, 1851. After a thorough education in the best schools he entered the College of Physicians and Surgeons in New York city, graduating March 1, 1875. In 1876 he located in Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] and in a brief period built up an extensive and lucrative practice, and was acknowledged as one of the leading physicians in this section. He was married to Miss Lina Freiot, daughter of John H. Freiot, deceased, in 1879. Since that time Dr. and Mrs. Copley have made their home with her mother, Mrs. Helen Freiot. Dr. Copley was a superior man in many respects. He was a gentleman in every sense of the word and had not an enemy in the world. In the days when his health was good he took a very active interest in the affairs of the town of his adoption, and even after his health failed never lost interest in the doings of those around him. His figure was a very familiar one on the streets, in fact he was probably known by more people in this immediate vicinity than any other man. He was very public spirited and gave his time freely to assist in town affairs, having served on the board of education, as trustee of the village, supervisor of the town, was a director in the First National bank, also director of the Gilbert Mfg. Co., a member of the New York State Medical Association,, and a well posted Mason, being a member of Susquehanna Lodge, of Bainbridge, Vallonia Chapter, R.A.M. of Afton and Malta Commandery, K.T., of Binghamton. A wife, and parents Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Copley of Davenport, and one brother, Duncan H. Copley, survive him. The funeral was held Thursday at 3 o'clock and was the largest ever attended in Bainbridge. It was conducted by Susquehanna Lodge of Masons. The members of the fraternity met at a special communication at 2 p.m. in their lodge room which had been draped in a complete manner in respect to the deceased brother. A little before 3 o'clock the line was formed with 25 members of the Commandery at the head and 100 Masons including delegations from Sidney Afton, Masonville and other lodges, in funeral procession, and marched first to the house, then to St. Peter's church. Ranks were opened and the bearers, Prof. F.W. Crumb C.M. Priest, A.L. Palmer, R.W. Kirby, N.D.Card, and Dr. Bullis passed thru' with the casket, preceded by th eRev. W.E. Bentley and followed by the family and other mourners. Ranks were then closed, the Masons marched into the church, formed around the outside aisles, and remained standing during the services conducted by the rector and Rev. Mr. Melville of Sidney, which were short. At the close, and while the vested choir was singing, "Nearer My God to Thee," the fraternity marched up the center aisle of the church and out of the doors followed by the bearers, mourners and congregation. In the same form the Masons went to Greenlawn cemetery [Bainbridge, NY]. At the grave the services were conducted by the Masons and their solemn ritualistic ceremony was completely carried out, Worshipful Master Geo. I. Skinner reading the service. The deceased brother was buried with the full Masonic grand honors which is the last and highest tribute the craft can pay to a brother, and is the capstone to a Masonic life when worthily lived. Not only were there many visiting Masons, but acquaintances from afar were present in large numbers. The church was filled long before the services opened, many having to remain outside. A large delegation of citizens also went to the cemetery. The floral tributes were numerous and beautiful beyond description. The remains of the deceased were in state from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday and were viewed by a large number who went to pay their tribute and look for the last time upon the face of him whom all honored and respected. The music by the vested choir of St. Peter's church under the leadership of Saxe Newton was finely rendered. The full ceremony was carried out in that solemn and dignified manner that makes all feel that the living have paid the highest tribute possible to the honored dead. [July 13, 1896]
We copy from the Congregationalist the following obituary notice of an estimable lady, formerly a resident of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], who will be remembered by our older citizens. Died on Monday, January 12th, in Easthampton, Mass., Miss Elizabeth B. Hinckley, aged sixty five years. Touching and beautiful funeral services were attended at the house of her sister, Mrs. E.H. Sawyer. Her pastor, Mr. Hamlin, read the Scripture. Her loved former pastor Dr. S.T. Seelye whose ministrations by the dying bed had been so comforting, paid just and tender tribute to her character, and Mr. Colton, her friend of many years, led in the closing prayer. Miss Hinckley was born in Bainbridge, N.Y. [Chenango Co.], and spent all the early years of her life with her family in Norwich, in preparation for her life work of teaching. Many of the last years of her life were spent in Easthampton, Mass. It was there, in church, in school and home, that her influence was felt and her character shone. She had been for eight years connected with Williston Seminary as lady principal. Her career there was one of marked success, as an inspiring, thorough teacher, and a wise and loving friend to her pupils, whose continued affection for her was her joy while she lived. Of late years I have marked among the ladies of Easthampton a respect for her, as for one who bore in her person the honors of a by-gone era in the history of the school, and a touching proof that her work there was still tenderly remembered was the offering of beautiful floral tributes at her grave by students of present classes in the seminary. She was one of the earliest members of Payson Church, and had been for twenty-eight years a teacher in the Sabbath school. Her class was always large, and her instruction faithful and personal. Additions to the church were always looked for from that group of young ladies. In Christian work in other fields she was ever among the foremost. The success of missions was dear to her, and she had been for years an office-bearer in the ladies' societies, and secretary of the Hampshire County Branch of the Women's Board. Her religious life was a thoughtful one. She was full of interest in questions of current discussion, and was always ready to give answer for the faith that was in her. Her pastor was always sure of an intelligent, appreciative, yet critical hearer, whose words of encouragement meant something. Her Christian life was one of balance of thought and faith, of sturdy common sense and tender piety. Her last days were full of calmness and hope. She knew that she must die, and quietly made her last arrangements, and in the same chamber where five years before her beloved friend and brother passed on to heaven she entered into rest. I must add a word regarding her home life; for here she was best known and loved. From earliest recollection the children of the household had regarded her as a second mother, and the mother of the home found in her almost a second self. In the bright days under that roof she shared the joy which everywhere abounded. In the late years of darkness and the shadow of death her firmness and sympathy have been an unfailing spring of comfort. No one of us can ask God to grant us when we die a more tender and respected remembrance in the community where we live that she has left. No home influence of ours need be sweeter and stronger than was here among the dear ones who one day shall mourn our death. [Chenango Union, Feb. 19, 1885]
Truman Lewis, ex-postmaster of Sidney [Delaware Co., NY], died June 11th in the 81st year of his age. He uniformly enjoyed good health until early in March, 1923, when he suddenly became ill but not from any shock as generally believed. During his three months illness he received the best of care from Mrs. English whose family resides in the same house. Mr. Lewis recovered and was able to be about until the latter part of May of the current year, failing gradually to the end. Mr. Lewis had long experience in the Sidney postoffice as clerk to Postmasters Poole, Wood and McKinnon, serving also as postmaster four years in the Cleveland administration, about 16 years service in the Sidney postoffice. He was also interested in the livery business with Searles & Morgan Central House stables. [Bainbridge Republican, June 19, 1924]
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