William Ray Proutey, 79, for many years a prominent resident of this village, passed away Friday, July 10, at his home in South Main street [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], of pneumonia. Mr. Proutey had been in failing health for a long time and for more than a year had been confined to his bed under the constant care of nurse and physician. Mr. Proutey was born in Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], October 19, 1856, the son of James A. and Rebekah Wilbur Proutey, and when a child moved with his parents to this vicinity As a young man he learned the trade of a carpenter and some years were spent in Binghamton, following which he returned to Bainbridge in 1895, to start in the business of making shingles with a small shingle machine and himself the only employee. From this small beginning he built up a large saw mill and for years supplied the American Separator Company with handles and shipping cases, also carrying on the business of a builder and contractor, many homes in this village being erected or remodeled under his direction. The southwestern part of the village known as "Prouteyville," was the result of his enterprising spirit, and it was here that he continued in business until August, 1920, when he sold out to James Ireland and Alton Clark, who conducted the business for some time, following which they sold the mill property to Dr. R.M. Monroe. For some time following the sale of the mill he continued to do carpenter work and maintained a small shop at his home. His business ability and thrift were recognized by the community and in past years he served as a member of the Village Board of Trustees and also as village assessor. For many years he had been a member of the Baptist church and was always keenly interested in its welfare. Mr. Proutey was first married to Marilla F. Seeley, of Cannonsville on Oct. 26, 1881, and it was with her able assistance that he built up the mill business. Her death occurred on May 27, 1924. On August 12, 1926, Mr. Proutey was united in marriage with Miss Jeannette Spencer, of Binghamton, who now survives. Other survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Harry V. Hall, of this village; a sister, Mrs. Alida Elwell, and a brother, Chauncey W. Proutey, both of Binghamton, besides many nephews and nieces. The funeral was held Monday afternoon at the Chapel of Colwell Bros., West Main street, with the Rev. M. DeForest Lowen, pastor of the First Baptist Church, officiating. Interment was made in Greenlawn Cemetery [Bainbridge, NY]. [Bainbridge News & Republican, July 16, 1936]
Mrs. Charles Liddington, 69, passed away at her home in Binghamton [Broome Co., NY], July 8. The funeral was held at the Colwell brothers' Chapel, Saturday, July 11, with Rev. M.W. Pomeroy, pastor of the Deposit Baptist Church officiating. Interment was in Greenlawn Cemetery [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY]. Mrs. Liddington was born in Spranburg, Germany. She is survived by her husband. Her son, Charles Liddington, preceded her in death two years ago. [Bainbridge News & Republican, July 16, 1936]
Edward C. Hancock, former Bainbridge merchant and for nearly sixty years a resident of this village [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], passed away July 16th at his home in Bixby street, death resulting from an acute heart attack. Mr. Hancock, who was apparently enjoying good health, was first taken ill about two weeks previous to his death. Feeling much better he had visited the bank on Monday of last week, but on Tuesday suffered a reverse from which he failed to recover. Mr. Hancock was born in the city of Syracuse [Onondaga Co., NY] on March 26, 1869, the son of Isaac and Elizabeth Beal Hancock. At the age of seven his parents moved to this village, where his father opened a boot and shoe store in the Clark block, later increasing the business to include a grocery department, conducting the business in the Price block with his son-in-law, Merton Pearsall, as a partner. Mr. Hancock was educated in the Bainbridge Academy, from which he was graduated with the class of 1887. Following his graduation he taught in the district schools in this vicinity for a few years and then entered the employ of Brown & Co., hardware dealers at Oneonta. Following the death of Mr. Pearsall, Mr. Hancock returned to this village to continue in business with his father. In 1924 he sold out to Hartmann and Cornell and since then has lived a retired life although during the past two years he has been acting as agent for the chase Nursery Company, of Rochester. He was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church and also a Past Noble Grand of Bainbridge Lodge, No. 920, Independent Order of Odd Fellows, taking an active part in all lodge work. Surviving is his wife, and one brother, George Hancock, of Oneonta. The funeral service was held Sunday afternoon in the chapel of Colwell Brothers, West Main street, Rev. George underwood, pastor of the Methodist Episcopal Church, officiated, and interment was made in Greenlawn Cemetery [Bainbridge, NY]. Bainbridge Odd Fellows attended the funeral in a body. [Bainbridge News & Republican, July 23, 1936]
The body of Robert Clink, who passed away at the Binghamton City Hospital, July 17, of pneumonia, was brought to Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] for interment in Greenlawn Cemetery, July 20. The service was held in the Colwell Chapel, with Rev. Orrin Fay, of East Windsor officiating. Mr Clink was born Nov. 12, 1914, at Rush, Pa., the son of William H. and Maggie Lamphere Clink. He is survived, besides his father, by his wife, Florence A. Clink; by three brothers, Howard Clink, who is employed at the Leo Nichols farm here, Ottie Clink, who is employed at the farm belonging to George Franks, Yaleville, and William Clink, of Marathon; also three sisters, Miss Nora Barlow and Mrs. Rosie Brink, both of Montrose, Pa., and Miss Virginia Martin, of Bainbridge.; [Bainbridge News & Republican, July 23, 1936]
Word was received in Norwich, Wednesday of the death at Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] of Isaac H. Willsey, a prominent business man and Republican of Bainbridge. Mr. Willsey was well known throughout the county and was the nominee of his party in 1891 for sheriff. The following obituary is taken from The Republican of Wednesday: Isaac H. Willsey, a prominent citizen and merchant of this village [Bainbridge, NY], died early Monday morning after a lingering illness, at the age of 63 years. Mr. Willsey had been a patient sufferer from an insidious disease for five months past and until the last few days was hopeful of recovery. His relatives and friends did not even up to the time of his death despair of hope. Though very ill, his death was sudden and entirely unexpected. It can be said that the demise of Mr. Willsey has removed from the community a thoroughly good man, of excellent principles, charitable, kind and liberal, generous to the poor, and friendly to all who came in contact with him. Mr. Willsey was born in Berne, Albany county, in 1836. He was married September 27, 1860, to Miss Sophia Meselis. He entered the mercantile business in Schenectady which he conducted till 1872, when the financial panic of that year swept from him the good-sized fortune which nine years of industry had brought him. In June 1876, Mr. Willsey moved to Bainbridge and purchased the Central hotel, which was one of the early landmarks of Bainbridge and had been one of the stopping stations for the old stage route of Peter Packard which furnished the only means of transportation through the Susquehanna valley to the Catskills and Albany. With renewed energy Mr. Willsey assumed the management of the hotel and after a few years of zealous frugality had obtained means which he directed in the improvement of his property and which was transformed into a hotel, that by its comfort and excellence, became celebrated as one of the best country hostelries in the state. In 1894 Mr. Willsey retired from the hotel business and sold the property to his son, Theodore D. Willsey, who has conducted the same since. In the year 1897 Mr. Willsey, desirous of re-entering business, purchased the clothing business of C.P. Case which he conducted till the time of his recent illness. During Mr. Willsey's residence in Bainbridge he has been prominent in all business and village affairs. Being a staunch Republican, he for years was a leader of his party. He was for several years prominent in all matters which pertained to public improvement. The funeral was held today, Wednesday, at 2:30 p.m., conducted by the Masons of which organization Mr. Willsey was one of the leading members, Rev. Mr. Grant of the Episcopal church officiating. Burial was made in Green Lawn Cemetery [Bainbridge, NY]. The deceased leaves surviving him besides a wife, one daughter, Viola Willsey, and three sons, T.D. Willsey, proprietor of the Central hotel in this village, Burt H. Willsey, manager of the National Express company, Buffalo, and Austin G. Cashier of the same company of Buffalo. [Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Feb. 18, 1899]
Word was received in Norwich, Wednesday of the death at Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] of Isaac H. Willsey, a prominent business man and Republican of Bainbridge. Mr. Willsey was well known throughout the county and was the nominee of his party in 1891 for sheriff. The following obituary is taken from The Republican of Wednesday: Isaac H. Willsey, a prominent citizen and merchant of this village [Bainbridge, NY], died early Monday morning after a lingering illness, at the age of 63 years. Mr. Willsey had been a patient sufferer from an insidious disease for five months past and until the last few days was hopeful of recovery. His relatives and friends did not even up to the time of his death despair of hope. Though very ill, his death was sudden and entirely unexpected. It can be said that the demise of Mr. Willsey has removed from the community a thoroughly good man, of excellent principles, charitable, kind and liberal, generous to the poor, and friendly to all who came in contact with him. Mr. Willsey was born in Berne, Albany county, in 1836. He was married September 27, 1860, to Miss Sophia Meselis. He entered the mercantile business in Schenectady which he conducted till 1872, when the financial panic of that year swept from him the good-sized fortune which nine years of industry had brought him. In June 1876, Mr. Willsey moved to Bainbridge and purchased the Central hotel, which was one of the early landmarks of Bainbridge and had been one of the stopping stations for the old stage route of Peter Packard which furnished the only means of transportation through the Susquehanna valley to the Catskills and Albany. With renewed energy Mr. Willsey assumed the management of the hotel and after a few years of zealous frugality had obtained means which he directed in the improvement of his property and which was transformed into a hotel, that by its comfort and excellence, became celebrated as one of the best country hostelries in the state. In 1894 Mr. Willsey retired from the hotel business and sold the property to his son, Theodore D. Willsey, who has conducted the same since. In the year 1897 Mr. Willsey, desirous of re-entering business, purchased the clothing business of C.P. Case which he conducted till the time of his recent illness. During Mr. Willsey's residence in Bainbridge he has been prominent in all business and village affairs. Being a staunch Republican, he for years was a leader of his party. He was for several years prominent in all matters which pertained to public improvement. The funeral was held today, Wednesday, at 2:30 p.m., conducted by the Masons of which organization Mr. Willsey was one of the leading members, Rev. Mr. Grant of the Episcopal church officiating. Burial was made in Green Lawn Cemetery [Bainbridge, NY]. The deceased leaves surviving him besides a wife, one daughter, Viola Willsey, and three sons, T.D. Willsey, proprietor of the Central hotel in this village, Burt H. Willsey, manager of the National Express company, Buffalo, and Austin G. Cashier of the same company of Buffalo. [Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Feb. 18, 1899]
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