Mrs. Martha J. Kelleher, wife of Thomas Kelleher, died at her home Saturday, February 4th. the funeral was held at St. Peter's Church [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], of which she was a member, on Tuesday afternoon, Rev. Bradford H. Tite officiating. The members of Bainbridge Chapter, No. 354, Order of Eastern Star, and of Nancy Hanks Lincoln Tent, No. 69, Daughters of Union Veterans, attended in a body. The bearers were C.W. Ireland, Glenn Heath, Harold Payne and Hugh Collins. Mrs. Kelleher was born in Bainbridge Nov. 11, 1866, the daughter of George W. Payne and Mary Jane Copley Payne. Her entire life was spent in this village. Besides her husband she is survived by three cousins, LaVerne Payne, of Mount Pleasant, and Hiram Payne and Frank B. Payne, of this village. [Bainbridge News & Republican, Feb. 9, 1933]
The funeral of Martha Payne Kelleher was held in St. Peter's Church, of which she was a valued member, on Tuesday, February 7th. Members of the Order of Eastern Star and the Daughters of Union Veterans attended in a body. Beautiful floral tributes showed the love and esteem in which she was held in Bainbridge and vicinity. When Mrs. Kelleher was a child, a young girl nurse accidently dropped her down a flight of stairs. Thousands of dollars were expended by indulgent parents in an attempt to correct the injury, but in those days (some sixty-five years ago) comparatively little was known of scientific surgery, and she remained a hopeless cripple all her life. The unfortunate affliction combined with her naturally meek and sympathetic nature turned her life into a constant ministration to the needs of others, no doubt shortening her life. "Greater joy know no man than this, that a man lay down his life for a friend." Her worthy life was reflected in the devotion and love that she bestowed upon all whom she came in contact with. Mrs. Kelleher was born in Bainbridge on November 11th, 1866, and she was therefore in her sixty-seventh year. She is survived by her loving husband, Thomas Kelleher, and a number of cousins, including Mrs. Jessie Payne Pizella, of Pittston, Pa., Butler R. Payne, of Afton, Mrs. Alice Albrecht, of Sidney, William L. Payne of Johnson City and Mrs. Mary Corbin, Mrs. Lorena Sweet, Hiram L. Payne, LaVerne E. Payne and Frank B. Payne, of this village. Another cousin was Grace Payne Hastings, who died in Los Angeles on January 24th last. Her father was the late George W. Payne, a Civil War veteran and at one time sheriff of Chenango county. Burial was in the family plot in Greenlawn Cemetery [Bainbridge, NY]. [Bainbridge News & Republican, Feb. 16, 1933]
The funeral of Martha Payne Kelleher was held in St. Peter's Church, of which she was a valued member, on Tuesday, February 7th. Members of the Order of Eastern Star and the Daughters of Union Veterans attended in a body. Beautiful floral tributes showed the love and esteem in which she was held in Bainbridge and vicinity. When Mrs. Kelleher was a child, a young girl nurse accidently dropped her down a flight of stairs. Thousands of dollars were expended by indulgent parents in an attempt to correct the injury, but in those days (some sixty-five years ago) comparatively little was known of scientific surgery, and she remained a hopeless cripple all her life. The unfortunate affliction combined with her naturally meek and sympathetic nature turned her life into a constant ministration to the needs of others, no doubt shortening her life. "Greater joy know no man than this, that a man lay down his life for a friend." Her worthy life was reflected in the devotion and love that she bestowed upon all whom she came in contact with. Mrs. Kelleher was born in Bainbridge on November 11th, 1866, and she was therefore in her sixty-seventh year. She is survived by her loving husband, Thomas Kelleher, and a number of cousins, including Mrs. Jessie Payne Pizella, of Pittston, Pa., Butler R. Payne, of Afton, Mrs. Alice Albrecht, of Sidney, William L. Payne of Johnson City and Mrs. Mary Corbin, Mrs. Lorena Sweet, Hiram L. Payne, LaVerne E. Payne and Frank B. Payne, of this village. Another cousin was Grace Payne Hastings, who died in Los Angeles on January 24th last. Her father was the late George W. Payne, a Civil War veteran and at one time sheriff of Chenango county. Burial was in the family plot in Greenlawn Cemetery [Bainbridge, NY]. [Bainbridge News & Republican, Feb. 16, 1933]
The death of Mrs. Menelza Neale, of Briarcliff [Westchester Co., NY], was recorded in a recent issue of the New York Herald-Tribune. She died at the Ossining Hospital on January 29th, of pneumonia, following a short illness. Mrs. Neale, at the time of her death, taught the sixth grade in Briarcliff, having held that position for the past five years. She has been teaching for 22 years. After her graduation from the high school at Sharon Springs, N.Y., she taught in several schools, including several years at Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], leaving here in 1916. Her husband, Mr. Y.H. Neale, was also well known here, having been employed in the grocery store operated by E.C. Hancock, and also with C.W. Ireland & Co., Inc. Funeral services were held at Sharon Springs [Schoharie Co., NY] on Wednesday, February 1st, and burial was made there. She is survived by her husband, I.H. Neale, of Pleasantville Road, Briarcliff. [Bainbridge News & Republican, Feb. 9, 1933]
Frank E. Keator, prominent business man of Afton [Chenango Co., NY], died at his home in that village Sunday morning after a long illness. He was 72 years old. Mr. Keator was born in Roxbury [Delaware Co., NY], Dec. 11, 1862, the son of Omar and Eliza Keator. Before moving to Afton he was engaged in farming and carpentry. In 1901 he formed a partnership in a grocery business, later acquiring entire ownership. Keator was a director of the Frist National Bank of Afton for 13 years. He is survived by his wife, Helen, and a son, Bruce. The funeral was held at the home Wednesday afternoon with Rev. Lester D. Huxtable, pastor of the Baptist Church, officiating. Burial in Glenwood Cemetery [Afton, NY]. [Bainbridge News & Republican, Feb. 9, 1933]
Word has been received of the death of Charles Acly, of Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], on Sunday last at 10 a.m. Mr. Acly will be remembered as the husband of Mrs. Effie Acly; and brother of Mrs. L.E. Loomis, Mrs. Judson Loomis, of Lockwood and Mrs. E.E. Keith of Bridgewater, Mass. Mr. Acly had been confined to the house for a long time, but was taken seriously worse some two weeks ago. Mr. Acly is survived by three sons, Arthur, of Greene; Erwin, who resides at home and Erford, of Coventry, and three daughters, Mrs. Duane Beardsley, of Harpursville, Mrs. Nelson Ives, of Wilkins Settlement, and Mrs. Ernest Adams, of Binghamton. The funeral services were held in the Winnie undertaking parlors in Greene. [Bainbridge News & Republican, Feb. 16, 1933]
Guilford [Chenango Co., NY]: Mr. and Mrs. Fred Tripp and Mrs. K.E. Bunnell received the sad message Sunday telling of the death of Mrs. George Miller, at her home in Atlantic Highlands, N.J. Although Mrs. Miller had been in ill health for several months, her death came as a great shock to her many friends in Guilford. Mr. and Mrs. Miller had made their home in Guilford for the last six years, serving in the home of Mrs. K.E. Bunnell, until her health failed her. Six months ago they returned to their home in New Jersey, where death came Saturday afternoon, February 10. Deepest sympathy is extended to Mr. Miller and Mrs. Miller's parents in their bereavement. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from the late home. [Bainbridge News & Republican, Feb. 16, 1933]
Fallen in Battle: Otselic lost two of her sons in the late conflict at Pleasant Hill--Elisha P. Wilmarth and James A. Locke--Both of them fell nobly and with their faces to the foe. They were members of the Chenango Regiment, 114th, Capt. Wheeler's Co. I, and enlisted during the formation at Norwich, and followed its fortunes and honors with hearts single to their country's good, and finally consecrated their lives upon the altar of Liberty. Wilmarth received a ball in his head and fell instantly killed. He was about 30 years of age, and leaves a wife and child. Locke was wounded in the hips and lingered several days before death put an end to his earthly sufferings. He was about 20 years of age. [Chenango Telegraph, May 11, 1864]
Mrs. Jane Thompson departed this life April 3d, 1876, in the 65th year of her age. Mrs. Thompson was born in Scotland, and at the age of 12 years, in company with her parents came to America where in the course of time she was married to Mr. Henry Thompson, with whom it has always been a pleasure to share the joys and sorrows of life. She was the mother of eight children, all except one still living, six of which were permitted to attend the funeral of their cherished mother, one having some time since, bid adieu to home and kindred going to distant lands to seek a home and the comforts of life for himself and family. Mrs. Thompson was an affectionate companion, a tender mother, a consistent Christian and obliging neighbor, ever thoughtful of the comforts of others and in a special manner those of her family, forgetting self thus drawing around her a large circle of friends which now mourn the loss of one they had learned to love. And whilst the companion and children deeply feel the loss of one they loved, they have the assurance that it is her gain for she had not neglected the commands of Christ to be ready to go at His bidding. Though she suffered much in her last sickness, her trust was in Christ who was her lamp and guide, enjoying the voice of prayer and singing, desiring that her life might have a peaceful close. Towards the last days of her life she requested one of her children to read some portions of the Bible to her, at the close of which she said it is all nice and good. At another time she asked them to sing, and as they sang "There is Rest for the weary," her countenance brightened up with joy such as the Christian only enjoys. And as we contemplate on the departed our feelings are best expressed by the words, ":Blessed are the dead which died in the Lord, from henceforth, yea saith the Spirit that they may rest from their labors, and their works do follow them.
Frank E. Keator, prominent business man of Afton [Chenango Co., NY], died at his home in that village Sunday morning after a long illness. He was 72 years old. Mr. Keator was born in Roxbury [Delaware Co., NY], Dec. 11, 1862, the son of Omar and Eliza Keator. Before moving to Afton he was engaged in farming and carpentry. In 1901 he formed a partnership in a grocery business, later acquiring entire ownership. Keator was a director of the Frist National Bank of Afton for 13 years. He is survived by his wife, Helen, and a son, Bruce. The funeral was held at the home Wednesday afternoon with Rev. Lester D. Huxtable, pastor of the Baptist Church, officiating. Burial in Glenwood Cemetery [Afton, NY]. [Bainbridge News & Republican, Feb. 9, 1933]
Word has been received of the death of Charles Acly, of Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], on Sunday last at 10 a.m. Mr. Acly will be remembered as the husband of Mrs. Effie Acly; and brother of Mrs. L.E. Loomis, Mrs. Judson Loomis, of Lockwood and Mrs. E.E. Keith of Bridgewater, Mass. Mr. Acly had been confined to the house for a long time, but was taken seriously worse some two weeks ago. Mr. Acly is survived by three sons, Arthur, of Greene; Erwin, who resides at home and Erford, of Coventry, and three daughters, Mrs. Duane Beardsley, of Harpursville, Mrs. Nelson Ives, of Wilkins Settlement, and Mrs. Ernest Adams, of Binghamton. The funeral services were held in the Winnie undertaking parlors in Greene. [Bainbridge News & Republican, Feb. 16, 1933]
Guilford [Chenango Co., NY]: Mr. and Mrs. Fred Tripp and Mrs. K.E. Bunnell received the sad message Sunday telling of the death of Mrs. George Miller, at her home in Atlantic Highlands, N.J. Although Mrs. Miller had been in ill health for several months, her death came as a great shock to her many friends in Guilford. Mr. and Mrs. Miller had made their home in Guilford for the last six years, serving in the home of Mrs. K.E. Bunnell, until her health failed her. Six months ago they returned to their home in New Jersey, where death came Saturday afternoon, February 10. Deepest sympathy is extended to Mr. Miller and Mrs. Miller's parents in their bereavement. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from the late home. [Bainbridge News & Republican, Feb. 16, 1933]
Fallen in Battle: Otselic lost two of her sons in the late conflict at Pleasant Hill--Elisha P. Wilmarth and James A. Locke--Both of them fell nobly and with their faces to the foe. They were members of the Chenango Regiment, 114th, Capt. Wheeler's Co. I, and enlisted during the formation at Norwich, and followed its fortunes and honors with hearts single to their country's good, and finally consecrated their lives upon the altar of Liberty. Wilmarth received a ball in his head and fell instantly killed. He was about 30 years of age, and leaves a wife and child. Locke was wounded in the hips and lingered several days before death put an end to his earthly sufferings. He was about 20 years of age. [Chenango Telegraph, May 11, 1864]
Mrs. Jane Thompson departed this life April 3d, 1876, in the 65th year of her age. Mrs. Thompson was born in Scotland, and at the age of 12 years, in company with her parents came to America where in the course of time she was married to Mr. Henry Thompson, with whom it has always been a pleasure to share the joys and sorrows of life. She was the mother of eight children, all except one still living, six of which were permitted to attend the funeral of their cherished mother, one having some time since, bid adieu to home and kindred going to distant lands to seek a home and the comforts of life for himself and family. Mrs. Thompson was an affectionate companion, a tender mother, a consistent Christian and obliging neighbor, ever thoughtful of the comforts of others and in a special manner those of her family, forgetting self thus drawing around her a large circle of friends which now mourn the loss of one they had learned to love. And whilst the companion and children deeply feel the loss of one they loved, they have the assurance that it is her gain for she had not neglected the commands of Christ to be ready to go at His bidding. Though she suffered much in her last sickness, her trust was in Christ who was her lamp and guide, enjoying the voice of prayer and singing, desiring that her life might have a peaceful close. Towards the last days of her life she requested one of her children to read some portions of the Bible to her, at the close of which she said it is all nice and good. At another time she asked them to sing, and as they sang "There is Rest for the weary," her countenance brightened up with joy such as the Christian only enjoys. And as we contemplate on the departed our feelings are best expressed by the words, ":Blessed are the dead which died in the Lord, from henceforth, yea saith the Spirit that they may rest from their labors, and their works do follow them.
Mourn not her departure,
Her spirit is free
To roam with the angels,
Her Saviour to see.
No more does she suffer
With anguish and pain,
And we feel that our loss
To her must be gain.
[Bainbridge Republican, April 22, 1876]
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