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]
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