M. Clifford Barre, of Sidney [Delaware Co., NY], died Monday, Jan. 27, in the Bainbridge Hospital after an illness of two months, at the age of 47. Born, Mar. 20, 1899, in South New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], he was a son of Mr. and Mrs. H. Hollister Barre. He was a member of the I.O.O.F. in Bainbridge, and of the American Legion Post in Sidney. He was a veteran of World War II. Most of his life he followed restaurant work, and conducted a restaurant in Bainbridge for a number of years. He is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Everett Young, and a son, James Barre, both of Bainbridge; two brothers, J. Hollister Barre, of Afton, and Leslie Barre, of New York City, and several nieces and nephews. Services were held Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Fisher and Sherman Chapel with the Rev. Henry Stammer officiating. Burial was in Greenlawn Cemetery [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY]. [Bainbridge News & Republican, Feb. 6, 1947]
Word has been received here of the death of Mrs. Alice Robinson, of State College, Pa., on Saturday. Mrs. Robinson is the mother of Mrs. O.J. Kahlenberg, a former resident of Bainbridge. [Bainbridge News & Republican, Jan. 30, 1947]
Arthur J. Niles, 69, of South Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], died at his home Saturday morning. He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Grace Gilgar, of New York, and Mrs. Mary Bishop, of Norwich; four sons, Roland Niles, of Bainbridge, Ira Niles, of Afton, Leslie Niles, of Philadelphia and Robert Niles, of Oxford; a sister, Mrs. Clarence Stafford, a brother, Elmer Niles both of Oxford; also several grandchildren. The body was removed to the Seymour Funeral Home in Oxford. [Bainbridge News & Republican, Jan. 30, 1947]
Lionel W. Getter, age 85, died at his home on North Main street [Bainbridge, Chenango Go., NY], Thursday evening, Jan. 30, after a brief illness. He was born Dec. 17, 1861 in Masonville [Delaware Co., NY], the son of Theodore Getter and Mary Ann Hess. In May 24, 1890, Mr. Getter was united in marriage with Grace Ann Smith, of East Worcester. She survives him, with two sons, Ralph W. Getter and Maurice J. Getter, as well as a daughter, Mrs. Robert C. Palmer, of Birmingham, Ala. There are four grandchildren, Mrs. Allen Harman, Mrs. Albert D'Andrea, Laurence Getter, Miss Ellen Ann Palmer; one great-grandchild, Carolyn Harman; one half-sister, Mrs. William D. Makley, of Endicott; also several nieces and nephews. The greater part of his life was spent in the mercantile business in Masonville, Afton and Bainbridge. He was a life-long member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. The service were held at the home Monday, Feb. 3, at 2 p.m., the Rev. Harry E. Brooks officiating. Burial was in the family plot in Greenlawn cemetery [Bainbridge, NY]. [Bainbridge News & Republican, Feb. 6, 1947]
Francis W. Gould, 32-year-old father of four children, was killed Friday night when his car went off the Greene-Coventry road about two miles east of Greene, overturned and struck a tree. The accident happened about 10 o'clock in front of the Howard Robinson farm. Mr. Robinson heard the crash and went outside to investigate. Mr. Gould was pinned in the car as a result of the crash. The roof of the car had been crushed inward when the car struck the tree. Mr. Robinson notified Chenango County Deputy Sheriff Clifford Decker, of Greene. The deputy and Dr. C.W. Chapin of Greene, arrived at the scene a short time later. Mr. Gould, a veteran of World War II, had been in Greene and was on his way to his farm in the town of Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], when the accident happened. Dr. Matthew J. Boname, of Oxford held an inquest Saturday morning and issued a verdict of accidental death. He said Mr. Gould died of a broken neck. Besides his wife Gertrude, Mr. Gould is survived by three sons, Edward, Donald and Francis, Jr., and one daughter, Elizabeth, all of Greene [Chenango Co., NY]. Also three brothers, Glen Gould, Tunnel; Charles Gould, Ithaca, and Capt. Grant Gould, who is with the U.S. Army in France, and one sister, Mrs. Clark Butler, of Endicott. [Bainbridge News & Republican, Feb. 6, 1947]
Greene [Chenango Co., NY]: Services for Francis W. Gould, 32, World War II veteran who died from a fractured neck and other injuries received in a one-car crash late Friday were held Monday at 2 o'clock here. The Rev. Hubert W. Bierck, pastor of Zion Episcopal Church, Greene, officiated and burial was made in Sylvan Lawn Cemetery [Greene, NY]. Following an inquest Saturday morning, Coroner Dr. Mat Boname, of Oxford, gave a verdict of accidental death. Mr. Gould was en route from Greene to his farm home in Coventry when the car he was operating left the highway in front of the Howard Robinson farm and struck a tree. Mr. Robinson heard the crash and went to the aid of the injured man whom he found pinned beneath the car. He summoned Dr. C.W Chapin of Greene. The Lloyd O Jackson American Legion Post, of Greene, took part in the burial ceremonies at Sylvan Lawn Cemetery. Besides his wife, Gertrude, Mr. Gould is survived by three sons, Edward, Donald and Francis, Jr., and one daughter, Elizabeth, all of Greene. Also three brothers, Glenn Gould, Tunnel; Charles Could, Ithaca, and Capt. Grant Gould, who is with the U.S. Army in France, and one sister, Mrs. Clark Butler, of Endicott. [Bainbridge News & Republican, Feb. 13, 1947]
Rufus J. Humphrey, one of Guilford's [Chenango Co., NY] oldest citizens, died on Saturday, November 30, 1901, in the 79th year of his age. He had been in feeble and declining health for a year or two previous to his death and the end was hastened by several falls and resulting injuries. Mr. Humphrey is survived by his wife, and by a brother, Flavel G. Humphrey of Guilford, and by a sister, Mrs. Susan M. Rood of New Hartford, Conn. Mr. Humphrey was a life long resident of Guilford, having been born about a mile northeast of the Center, where his father settled in 1820, and where his brother, Flavel, now resides. The father, George Humphrey, was a pioneer form Connecticut, who, besides farming, was also a surveyor, but especially a fruit grower. From his nurseries came many of the now old fruit trees of the town of Guilford. Rufus J. Humphrey taught school several years when a young man, but finally chose farming for his life work, and built him a home on a part of his father's estate, where he lived for 50 years. He was a prosperous farmer, and inherited something of his father's interest in fruit, and always had a large garden stocked with a variety of berries and vines, besides a generous orchard of apples, pears, plums, and cherries. A fine avenue of old maple trees along the road facing his home and that of his father, he assisted in planting in his youth. In 1849 Mr. Humphrey married miss Mary E. Enos of Marcellus, N.Y., and their union lasting until his death, was for 52 years. To them was born one son, Charles R., who chose the profession of medicine, and located at Fort Plain, N.Y., with the promise of a bright career, but was smitten down in a few months by typhoid fever, in the 24th year of his age. The early death of their only and promising son was a heavy sorrow to the parents, from which they never recovered. Just a year previous to his death, Mr. Humphrey, on account of his enfeebled health, reluctantly parted with his old home, and resided in a hired house in the neighborhood, in which he died. His funeral services were held in the Congregational church at Guilford Center, of which he was a member from early life, on Tuesday, December 3d, and he was buried at the Center. Mr. Humphrey was a man of quiet nature and manner, but possessing many sterling qualities and commanding the respect and esteem of those who knew him. [Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Dec. 11, 1901]
WILCOX: In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], May 26, 1864, of consumption, Deliaette C., wife of Whitman Wilcox, aged 39 years. In this bereavement an affectionate and faithful husband has been called to mourn the loss of a devoted companion and wife. The deceased, at the age of thirteen, united with the Baptist Church in her native village, South New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], and at this early period of her life, doubtless largely experienced the fulfillment of the Divine assurance "I love them that love me and those that seek me early shall find me." Possessed of rare endowments of mind and person, and strong in her attachments, she was early called by her Divine Lord to a sphere of duty where these gifts were largely employed in a ministry of blessing to those by whom she was surrounded. In this calling and in the endurance of trials of no ordinary severity, she evinced the power of Divine grace to furnish wisdom and strength for duty, and to persevere though many infirmities and hindrances in its discharge. Widely known and beloved, there are many beside the bereaved husband and relatives who will feel in her decease that a friend of true Christian worth has been called to her eternal reward. [Chenango Telegraph, June 8, 1864]
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