Cook Fuller, who has been a resident of the Napanoch institution for the past five years, passed away suddenly on the morning of June 4, while on his way to the mess hall. Mr. Fuller was a native of Oneonta, N.Y. [Otsego Co., NY], and at the time he entered the institution was making his home in Bainbridge, N.Y. [Chenango Co., NY]. He is survived by a sister, Mrs. William H. Sitterly, of this village. While he was in Napanoch he was assigned to the hospital as a porter and his many friends among the inmates were shocked to hear of his sudden death. Mrs. Sitterly was in Napanoch last Friday to attend the funeral. Interment was in the Napanoch Cemetery [Ulster Co., NY]. [Bainbridge News & Republican, June 11, 1936]
Jack Weeks, well known resident of the Town of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], where he had resided on a farm in the west end since a young man, passed away at the Bassett Hospital, Cooperstown, early Wednesday morning. Mr. Weeks, who had always been a staunch Republican, had served on the Town Board for more than sixteen years, having first taken office in 1920, and last fall re-elected for the fifth term. The funeral will be held at the farm home, now occupied by his son, Everett, on Saturday afternoon and interment will be made in Greenlawn Cemetery [Bainbridge, NY]. [Bainbridge News & Republican, June 11, 1936]
John Willard Weeks, highly respected citizen of this township, passed away June 10 at the Bassett Hospital, Cooperstown, where he had been under observation since May 23rd. His many friends here were shocked to learn of his death as only members of the immediate family were aware of his serious condition. Mr. Weeks was born on a farm in the town of Afton [Chenango Co., NY], on February 26, 1876, the son of Samuel G. and Ella Watrous Weeks, and his early life was spent in that Township. On December 14, 1898, he was united in marriage with Alice Dix, of Coventryville, and following their marriage they took up their residence in Newton Hollow and for several years resided on the Andrus Doolittle Farm. About 1914 Mr. Weeks purchased the Richard Lyon Farm in that same vicinity. About three years ago Mr. Weeks was forced to give up active work and since then although he retained his residence here, part of the time he and his wife spent in the village of Walton. His sterling character and friendly manners won for him many friends among whom he became a leader in business and politics. He was a staunch Republican all his life and for more than sixteen years had served as a member of the Town Board. He was a regular attendant at the West Bainbridge Baptist church, keenly interested in all its activities and for several years had served the church as a trustee. He was also a member of Afton Lodge, F. and A.M., of that village. Besides his wife, there survives a daughter, Mrs. John Chase, and a grandson, Jackie, of Oneonta; a son, Everett, who resides on the home farm at West Bainbridge and two brothers, Ralph Weeks, of this village and Charles Weeks, who resided on South Hill. An Aunt, Mrs. Harriet Coss, of Syracuse, also survives. The funeral service was held Saturday afternoon at the home in West Bainbridge with the Rev. M. DeForest Lowen pastor of the Baptist Church, of this village, officiating. Brother Masons of Afton Lodge, No. 360 F&A.M. acted as bearers. These were: Roy Bush, Glenn Morgan, Samuel Mathews, Daniel Grant, Louis Corbin ,and Clayton Slawson. Rev. M.D. Lowen of the First Baptist Church of Bainbridge officiated. Mrs. Lowen also assisted in the service by singing two hymns with her husband; this part of the service having been a special request by Mr. Weeks. members of the Town Board attended in a body. The profusion of flowers attested to the love and esteem of a host of friends. Interment was made in Greenlawn cemetery [Bainbridge, NY] where the Masonic burial service was conducted by members of Afton Lodge. [Bainbridge News & Republican, June 18, 1936]
Mrs. Evie Davis passed away Saturday, June 10, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Ruby Young, at New Hyde Park, Long Island, where she had been staying since August, 1935. Mrs. Davis was born on August 21, 1857 in the Town of Afton [Chenango Co., NY], the daughter of Pasque and Loretha LeSuer, and nearly all her life had been spent in that township, many years of which she had resided on the East side between Bainbridge and Afton. She was the widow of the late Benjamin Davis whose death occurred in April, 1930. The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock in the chapel of Colwell Brothers, West Main street, Rev. C.H. Orvis, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church, officiated, following which the remains were taken to Afton for interment in the East Side cemetery. The bearers were Ray, William and Eugene LeSuer, and Reuben Wayman, all nephews of the deceased. Surviving is the daughter, Mrs. Young and a grandson, Richard, of New Hyde Park, L.I., and a granddaughter, Alva Warner, of this village., and a sister, Mrs. Phoebe Warner, of Binghamton. [Bainbridge News & Republican, June 25, 1936
Ralph Harris, 80, passed away on May 25 at the Chenango County Home [Preston, Chenango Co., NY], where he was taken a year ago for treatment. He suffered a severe shock at that time which left him in a condition which made it impossible to be cared for in a private home. Some time ago he turned over his property to this place to repay for the splendid care he received. Mr. Harris was born October 26, 1855, and his early life was spent in the western part of the United States. About 35 years ago he moved East and purchased a farm near Masonville [Delaware Co., NY], where he resided until a few years ago. He then bought a small farm near Afton [Chenango Co., NY], where he lived until he was taken to the Chenango County Home, where he died. Mr. Harris was always an honest, upright and industrious citizen. The funeral was held May 28 at the Colwell Chapel with Rev. M.D. Lowen officiating. Interment was in the Walton Cemetery beside his wife, who passed away ten years ago. Surviving are five sons, Henry Harris, of Titusville Pa., Frank Harris, of Harpursville, Edgar Harris, of Beerston, Harland Harris, of this village, and Walter Harris, of Norwich; two daughters, Mrs. Guy Larchar, of Delhi, and Mrs. Fred Kiel, of Morris, and 26 grandchildren. [Bainbridge News & Republican, June 11, 1936]
John L. Burda, Syracuse traveling salesman, met with an accident at the "Pines" below this village, Tuesday afternoon at about 3 o'clock which resulted in his death at the Bainbridge Hospital an hour and a half later, when a 32-20 rifle which he was removing from his automobile discharged and sent a soft-nosed bullet into his body just below the breast bone, tearing its way into his liver. William Hartmann and son, James, who were working nearby, witnessed the accident and immediately rushed to his assistance, bringing the wounded man to the Bainbridge Hospital where Doctors Edward Danforth and Ben Dodge were summoned. Dr. Elliott Danforth, of Sidney, was also called and later performed an operation in hopes of stopping the flow of blood. Burda, however, failed to survive, death occurring at about 4:30 in the afternoon. Burda, who covers this territory for the Sanitary Products Company, has been in the habit of stopping at the "Pines" overnight and spending an occasional afternoon in fishing on the Susquehanna River. Arriving Tuesday afternoon at about three o'clock he was preparing to enjoy some fishing and after removing his tackle from the car reached back for his rifle. As he pulled it toward him, the premature explosion occurred. Before his death Burda made a statement of facts covering the accident and also summoned a local attorney and made his will. Burda, who was about 40 years of age, is survived by his wife and a 13-year-old daughter, the family residing at 1912 South Salina street, Syracuse. Dr. Carl Meacham, Chenango County coroner, was summoned and gave a verdict of accidental death. The accident was investigated by L.G Zieman, F.C. Storms, and C.D. Fordham, of Troop C. [Bainbridge News & Republican, June 18, 1936]
Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY]: Professor Willis D. Graves, State Inspector of Training schools, died at his home No. 12, Pine street, Binghamton [Broome Co., NY], early Thursday morning after an illness extending over a period of several months. He was 54 years old and had been inspector of training schools for the past 14 years. Professor Graves was first taken ill while on a business trip in New York in January. A specialist diagnosed his ailment as malignant endocarditis. Treatment was given the patient and he seemed to improve. After remaining in New York for several months, he went to Ocean Grove, but as that climate did not seem to be conducive to his recovery he returned to New York and entered the Presbyterian hospital, of which denomination he was a prominent worker. He did not remain there long, however but came to Endicott and took apartments at the Endicott Hotel, remaining there until five weeks ago, the patient came to his home in Binghamton, where he has been in a comatose condition most of the time up to the time of his demise. Mr. Graves was always keenly interested in educational problems and has made them his life work. Born in Bainbridge in 1856, he taught school there when a young man and then took charge of the Delhi Academy, remaining there until appointed under the Department of Education. He leaves his wife and one son, Dr. Gaylord Graves of New York. The funeral was held from the residence at 2 o'clock Friday afternoon. The body was brought to Bainbridge for burial on the 3:18 train Friday afternoon. The interment was in Green Lawn cemetery [Bainbridge, NY]. There were no services here, only at the grave. [Norwich Sun, July 15, 1911]
Drowned: Timothy Dowd, of this town, met his death in the following manner, on Friday of last week. He was steering a canal boat, upon the Erie canal, about three miles this side of Troy, and working heavily at the rudder the tiller broke, precipitating him into the canal. It is supposed that he must have injured himself in falling, as he was dead before he could be rescued. His remains were brought to Oxford [Chenango Co., NY] for interment. He was about 20 years of age. --Greene American [Chenango Union, Nov. 1, 1865]
Jack Weeks, well known resident of the Town of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], where he had resided on a farm in the west end since a young man, passed away at the Bassett Hospital, Cooperstown, early Wednesday morning. Mr. Weeks, who had always been a staunch Republican, had served on the Town Board for more than sixteen years, having first taken office in 1920, and last fall re-elected for the fifth term. The funeral will be held at the farm home, now occupied by his son, Everett, on Saturday afternoon and interment will be made in Greenlawn Cemetery [Bainbridge, NY]. [Bainbridge News & Republican, June 11, 1936]
John Willard Weeks, highly respected citizen of this township, passed away June 10 at the Bassett Hospital, Cooperstown, where he had been under observation since May 23rd. His many friends here were shocked to learn of his death as only members of the immediate family were aware of his serious condition. Mr. Weeks was born on a farm in the town of Afton [Chenango Co., NY], on February 26, 1876, the son of Samuel G. and Ella Watrous Weeks, and his early life was spent in that Township. On December 14, 1898, he was united in marriage with Alice Dix, of Coventryville, and following their marriage they took up their residence in Newton Hollow and for several years resided on the Andrus Doolittle Farm. About 1914 Mr. Weeks purchased the Richard Lyon Farm in that same vicinity. About three years ago Mr. Weeks was forced to give up active work and since then although he retained his residence here, part of the time he and his wife spent in the village of Walton. His sterling character and friendly manners won for him many friends among whom he became a leader in business and politics. He was a staunch Republican all his life and for more than sixteen years had served as a member of the Town Board. He was a regular attendant at the West Bainbridge Baptist church, keenly interested in all its activities and for several years had served the church as a trustee. He was also a member of Afton Lodge, F. and A.M., of that village. Besides his wife, there survives a daughter, Mrs. John Chase, and a grandson, Jackie, of Oneonta; a son, Everett, who resides on the home farm at West Bainbridge and two brothers, Ralph Weeks, of this village and Charles Weeks, who resided on South Hill. An Aunt, Mrs. Harriet Coss, of Syracuse, also survives. The funeral service was held Saturday afternoon at the home in West Bainbridge with the Rev. M. DeForest Lowen pastor of the Baptist Church, of this village, officiating. Brother Masons of Afton Lodge, No. 360 F&A.M. acted as bearers. These were: Roy Bush, Glenn Morgan, Samuel Mathews, Daniel Grant, Louis Corbin ,and Clayton Slawson. Rev. M.D. Lowen of the First Baptist Church of Bainbridge officiated. Mrs. Lowen also assisted in the service by singing two hymns with her husband; this part of the service having been a special request by Mr. Weeks. members of the Town Board attended in a body. The profusion of flowers attested to the love and esteem of a host of friends. Interment was made in Greenlawn cemetery [Bainbridge, NY] where the Masonic burial service was conducted by members of Afton Lodge. [Bainbridge News & Republican, June 18, 1936]
Mrs. Evie Davis passed away Saturday, June 10, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Ruby Young, at New Hyde Park, Long Island, where she had been staying since August, 1935. Mrs. Davis was born on August 21, 1857 in the Town of Afton [Chenango Co., NY], the daughter of Pasque and Loretha LeSuer, and nearly all her life had been spent in that township, many years of which she had resided on the East side between Bainbridge and Afton. She was the widow of the late Benjamin Davis whose death occurred in April, 1930. The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock in the chapel of Colwell Brothers, West Main street, Rev. C.H. Orvis, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church, officiated, following which the remains were taken to Afton for interment in the East Side cemetery. The bearers were Ray, William and Eugene LeSuer, and Reuben Wayman, all nephews of the deceased. Surviving is the daughter, Mrs. Young and a grandson, Richard, of New Hyde Park, L.I., and a granddaughter, Alva Warner, of this village., and a sister, Mrs. Phoebe Warner, of Binghamton. [Bainbridge News & Republican, June 25, 1936
Ralph Harris, 80, passed away on May 25 at the Chenango County Home [Preston, Chenango Co., NY], where he was taken a year ago for treatment. He suffered a severe shock at that time which left him in a condition which made it impossible to be cared for in a private home. Some time ago he turned over his property to this place to repay for the splendid care he received. Mr. Harris was born October 26, 1855, and his early life was spent in the western part of the United States. About 35 years ago he moved East and purchased a farm near Masonville [Delaware Co., NY], where he resided until a few years ago. He then bought a small farm near Afton [Chenango Co., NY], where he lived until he was taken to the Chenango County Home, where he died. Mr. Harris was always an honest, upright and industrious citizen. The funeral was held May 28 at the Colwell Chapel with Rev. M.D. Lowen officiating. Interment was in the Walton Cemetery beside his wife, who passed away ten years ago. Surviving are five sons, Henry Harris, of Titusville Pa., Frank Harris, of Harpursville, Edgar Harris, of Beerston, Harland Harris, of this village, and Walter Harris, of Norwich; two daughters, Mrs. Guy Larchar, of Delhi, and Mrs. Fred Kiel, of Morris, and 26 grandchildren. [Bainbridge News & Republican, June 11, 1936]
John L. Burda, Syracuse traveling salesman, met with an accident at the "Pines" below this village, Tuesday afternoon at about 3 o'clock which resulted in his death at the Bainbridge Hospital an hour and a half later, when a 32-20 rifle which he was removing from his automobile discharged and sent a soft-nosed bullet into his body just below the breast bone, tearing its way into his liver. William Hartmann and son, James, who were working nearby, witnessed the accident and immediately rushed to his assistance, bringing the wounded man to the Bainbridge Hospital where Doctors Edward Danforth and Ben Dodge were summoned. Dr. Elliott Danforth, of Sidney, was also called and later performed an operation in hopes of stopping the flow of blood. Burda, however, failed to survive, death occurring at about 4:30 in the afternoon. Burda, who covers this territory for the Sanitary Products Company, has been in the habit of stopping at the "Pines" overnight and spending an occasional afternoon in fishing on the Susquehanna River. Arriving Tuesday afternoon at about three o'clock he was preparing to enjoy some fishing and after removing his tackle from the car reached back for his rifle. As he pulled it toward him, the premature explosion occurred. Before his death Burda made a statement of facts covering the accident and also summoned a local attorney and made his will. Burda, who was about 40 years of age, is survived by his wife and a 13-year-old daughter, the family residing at 1912 South Salina street, Syracuse. Dr. Carl Meacham, Chenango County coroner, was summoned and gave a verdict of accidental death. The accident was investigated by L.G Zieman, F.C. Storms, and C.D. Fordham, of Troop C. [Bainbridge News & Republican, June 18, 1936]
Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY]: Professor Willis D. Graves, State Inspector of Training schools, died at his home No. 12, Pine street, Binghamton [Broome Co., NY], early Thursday morning after an illness extending over a period of several months. He was 54 years old and had been inspector of training schools for the past 14 years. Professor Graves was first taken ill while on a business trip in New York in January. A specialist diagnosed his ailment as malignant endocarditis. Treatment was given the patient and he seemed to improve. After remaining in New York for several months, he went to Ocean Grove, but as that climate did not seem to be conducive to his recovery he returned to New York and entered the Presbyterian hospital, of which denomination he was a prominent worker. He did not remain there long, however but came to Endicott and took apartments at the Endicott Hotel, remaining there until five weeks ago, the patient came to his home in Binghamton, where he has been in a comatose condition most of the time up to the time of his demise. Mr. Graves was always keenly interested in educational problems and has made them his life work. Born in Bainbridge in 1856, he taught school there when a young man and then took charge of the Delhi Academy, remaining there until appointed under the Department of Education. He leaves his wife and one son, Dr. Gaylord Graves of New York. The funeral was held from the residence at 2 o'clock Friday afternoon. The body was brought to Bainbridge for burial on the 3:18 train Friday afternoon. The interment was in Green Lawn cemetery [Bainbridge, NY]. There were no services here, only at the grave. [Norwich Sun, July 15, 1911]
Drowned: Timothy Dowd, of this town, met his death in the following manner, on Friday of last week. He was steering a canal boat, upon the Erie canal, about three miles this side of Troy, and working heavily at the rudder the tiller broke, precipitating him into the canal. It is supposed that he must have injured himself in falling, as he was dead before he could be rescued. His remains were brought to Oxford [Chenango Co., NY] for interment. He was about 20 years of age. --Greene American [Chenango Union, Nov. 1, 1865]
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