Robert Fiero, well known resident of this village [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], died of a heart attack late Sunday evening at the plant of the Dry Milk Company in Walnut avenue, where he had been a valued employee for nearly fifteen years. Employed on the late shift in the drying room he had gone to the water tank nearby for a drink and shortly later was discovered by J.E. Herrick, where death had taken him in the act of leaning over for the water. His death came as a great shock to his family and many friends as he apparently enjoyed the best of health. Mr. Fiero was born in Margaretville [Delaware Co., NY] on Aug. 18, 1861, the son of Peter and Jane Jones Fiero, and his early life was spent in farming. On June 9, 1880, he was united in marriage with Christina Forest, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Forest, of Bovina Center, where they continued their residence, Mr. Fiero being employed at Hillson Brothers' general store. About twenty years ago The Dry Milk Company opened a plant at Bovina and at that time Mr. Fiero entered their employ, moving to Bainbridge about fifteen years ago. While Mr. Fiero's life was devoted to his family, his genial disposition and kindly manner had made for him many friends who regret his passing. Surviving are his wife, a daughter, Miss Mabel Fiero, of this village, and a sister, Mrs. Hannah Frasier, of Binghamton. Funeral services ere conducted on Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock in the chapel of Colwell Brothers, West Main street. Rev G.H. Orvis, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church, of which Mr. Fiero was a member, officiated, and interment was made in Greenlawn Cemetery [Bainbridge, NY]. [Bainbridge News & Republican, Oct. 17, 1935]
Arthur Hunt, Afton [Chenango Co., NY] mechanic, was fatally injured when struck by a car owned by Clifford E. Webb, pastor of the Afton Presbyterian Church on Oct. 17. He was taken to the Binghamton City Hospital after it was discovered that he had a fractured skull and other injuries, from which he died the same day. His funeral was held Monday afternoon in the Presbyterian Church in Afton and burial was in the Glenwood Cemetery [Afton, NY]. Surviving are his wife and two sons, Kenneth and Donald. [Bainbridge News & Republican, Oct. 24, 1935]
Frank A. Lyon, who for eleven years has been connected with the Oneonta Water Works, died after an extended illness, at his home in Afton [Chenango Co., NY], Oct. 19. Funeral services were held Tuesday from his home in Afton and burial was in the West Bainbridge Cemetery. Mr. Lyon was born in Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], June 18, 1864, and had spent most of his life in this section. He was engaged in the lumber business before moving to Oneonta [Otsego Co., NY]. Surviving are his widow, two daughters and two sisters, Mrs. Carrie Parker, of Oxford, and Mrs. Sarah Shapley, of Bainbridge. [Bainbridge News & Republican, Oct. 24, 1935]
Earl Shapley, of Nineveh Junction [Broome Co., NY], well known automobile dealer in this vicinity, died Monday afternoon at the Binghamton City Hospital from injuries received in a fall the previous Tuesday night at a hotel in Binghamton. According to reports Mr. Shapley was descending the stairs from the main floor to the basement when he fell, fracturing his skull. He was removed to the City Hospital in an ambulance and found to be in a critical condition, death resulting Monday. The funeral will be held at his late home this Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock, with the Rev. Clifford Webb, pastor of the Presbyterian Church, of Afton, officiating, and interment will be made in Glenwood cemetery, Afton. [Bainbridge News & Republican, Oct. 24, 1935]
Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY]: The funeral of Anna C. Friedel, who died on May 17, following a long illness, was held on Friday afternoon at the home of her son, Fred Drachler, on the East Side. The service was conducted by Rev. C.G. Orvis, pastor of the First Presbyterian church, of which Mrs. Friedel was a member, and burial was made at Guilford [Chenango Co., NY]. Mrs. Friedel was born at Karlsruhe, Germany on July 3, 1876, and came to this country when a young girl. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Ida Smith of Bainbridge and Miss Clella Drachler of Albany, and four sons, Frank Drachler of Guilford, Fred and John Drachler and Stewart Friedel of Bainbridge also four step children, Mrs. Freda Powers of Utica, Michael Friedel , Sanitaria Springs, Lewis Friedel, Oneonta and Walter Friedel of Bainbridge. [Norwich Sun, May 23, 1932]
James C. Bennett, a well known farmer residing near Lyon Brook Bridge, this town [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], left his home Friday to go to Norwich, and while on his way stopped to take dinner at the residence of his son-in-law, Chas. L. Turner. About 11 o'clock while his daughter, Mrs. D.L. Comstock who was present, was combing his hair, Mr. Bennett clasped his head in both hands remarking, "Oh, my head," and would have fallen to the floor but for assistance. He immediately became unconscious from the shock, apoplexy, and remained so until about four o'clock Saturday afternoon when he died. Mr. Bennett was born in this town [Oxford, Chenango Co., NY], and with the exception of a few years residence in Norwich, lived in this town upon the farm where he was born. His age was 71 years, and he leaves a wife, three married daughters and a son. His funeral was held on Monday.--Oxford Times. [Bainbridge Republican, Apr. 11, 1878]
Fred Nearing of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY] while hunting yesterday was accidentally shot, causing his death almost instantly. Nearing was accompanied in the hunt by William Newell. They were about four miles from town when the accident occurred. Newell was about half a mile from Nearing when he heard the latter's gun go off, and then the cry of Nearing for help. Hastening to the spot he found his companion writhing in agony upon the ground and bleeding profusely form a wound in the groin. It is thought that Nearing had attempted to get upon a nearby stump and had fallen, his gun being discharged thereby. Not being able to carry his companion, Newell hastened to the nearest house for assistance, but upon his return found Nearing dead. Deceased was about 35 years of age, unmarried and is survived by two brothers residing in Garrettsville. He has lived with Alanson Ferris for the past six or seven years and at one time was teacher in the village school. His shocking and untimely death has cast a gloom upon the whole community by whom he was much respected. [Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Dec. 11, 1901]
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