Ellen Prince Smith, wife of Judge A. P. Smith deceased, died at her home in Cortland, Tuesday last. Mrs. Smith had been in a critical condition since last September having at that time been stricken with paralysis. She was past seventy years of age. The deceased was born in Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] and made her home here until about twenty-five years ago when she married and has since lived in Cortland. She was the daughter of Czar Prince, deceased. [Notation: March 12, 1901]
Eliza A. Weed died at her home in Deposit [Broome Co., NY] on Sunday last, Aug. 17 [1901]. She has been a resident of this village fifty-two years. She was born in Walton, Delaware county, N.Y., Aug. 20, 1815. Her father was Lewis Weed, her mother, Nancy Holmes. She came to Deposit with her cousin, Mrs. Emily O. Wheeler, wife of N.K. Wheeler, in 1849 and remained with the family until the death of Judge Wheeler in 1880. She then occupied her own dwelling in company with her niece, Miss Mary Marvin, where she has since resided until the time of her death. She leaves no relatives in Deposit excepting her niece. The remains were buried Tuesday, the 20th inst., on her eighty-sixth birthday, in Laurel Hill cemetery. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. John Alison, pastor of the Presbyterian church of which she was a member. Miss Weed was perhaps as extensively known in our village as any resident of the town. She was a woman of more than ordinary ability and of unusual business capacity. Her physical strength as well as her strength of purpose, enabled her to accomplish the varied duties of her life without let or hindrance. Slight obstacles were never in her way. She was economical in her habits of daily expenditure and yet open handed and generous to all just and worthy objects claiming her support and help. Her contributions were dictated by her own judgment of the worthiness of the object and her ability to give. Such generosity is often counted for less than it is worth. She leaves many friends who will regret the loss of her sympathy and her kindness.
John W. Copley, father of Duncan H. Copley of Davenport, recently of Bainbridge, died Thursday, August 22 [1901], at the latter's home from a stroke of paralysis suffered that morning. The deceased was born in Harpersfield [Delaware Co., NY] in 1825. His wife was Nancy McDonald to whom was born two sons, D.H. Copley and Dr. H.D. Copley of Bainbridge, deceased, and one daughter, the late Mrs. Whitney, of Brooklyn. Mr. Copley had enjoyed good health until a year ago. He with his wife were residing with the son. The funeral was held Saturday afternoon, Rev. J.R. Frasier officiating.
The following obituary notice of Mrs. Olive B. Humphrey, widow of the late Nelson J. Humphrey of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], we take from the New Hartford Tribune of November 15 [1901]: Mrs. Olive B. Humphrey, who died at the house of her sister, Mrs. William Case, in Pine Meadow last Sunday afternoon, had been in failing health for about a year and confined to her bed since last May. She was the daughter of Hiram and Olive Rood Pike and was born in New Marlboro, Mass., August 9, 1830. The family removed to Canton, very near the New Hartford line, some sixty-five years ago. Mr. Pike having died November 9, 1838, and Mrs. Pike July 21, 1887. Mrs. Humphrey was first married to Scott J. Priest, June 15, 1856, by whom she had three children, Jennie, Willie, both of whom die din infancy, and Edwin Eugene, who died November 29, 1879, at the age of fifteen years. Mr. Priest died March 1, 1879. June 1881 she was married to Nelson J. Humphrey, of Bainbridge, who died January 30 of the present year. Mrs. Humphrey was a remarkably cheerful and amiable woman, much loved by her many friends and respected by all. She leaves four sisters and one brother. The funeral was largely attended at the house of William Case in Pine Meadow on Wednesday at two o'clock, Rev. F.S. Brewer officiating. A quartette composed of Mr. Geo. R .Wilcox, Mrs. W.T. Platt, F.M. Terrill and F.P. Daniels sang "Nearer My God to Thee" and other pieces very impressively. The casket was covered and surrounded with beautiful flowers. The interment was in Village cemetery by the side of her first husband and three children. The bearers were four nephews of the deceased and two stepsons, Austin Humphrey and Wm. Sands of Bainbridge. Mrs. Humphrey was a most estimable woman, a delightful companion and friend, and the telegraphic message announcing her death last week was received with many expressions of regret and sadness. Mr. and Mrs. Humphrey dispensed at their home on the East side cordial and liberal hospitality and were the representatives of the best element of our town. They have passed away but the remembrance of their home and exemplary lives will long be treasured.
News of the death of Mr. George E. Butler, formerly of this village, which occurred at Stanbury, Mo., on Feb. 11 [1901], has reached friends here.
Robert E. Spencer who lived two and one-half miles above Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] on the Guilford road, was found dead Thursday, August 22 [1901], at six o'clock, in the road on the west side of the Sidney bridge. He had been afflicted with heart disease for some time and was told a year ago he was liable to die suddenly. A coroner was called and saw readily that no inquest was necessary. Mr. Spencer had been a familiar figure in and about Bainbridge for many years. He was always jovial and friendly and everyone who knew him liked him. There was scarcely a day he was not seen on the streets and his sudden death was a surprise to the people. Mr. Spencer's wife died some time ago and he lived alone. There are seven children living who are: Mrs. Cora Newton, Mrs. Albert Hornshu, and Jason Spencer, Bainbridge; Mrs. Fred Zwick and Miss Lena Spencer, Searles Hill; Mrs. Nora Salley, Afton; and Eugene Spencer, Unadilla. The funeral was held at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Hornshu, Sunday, Rev. A.H. Grant of St. Peter's church, Bainbridge, officiating. The singers were: Mrs. A.H. Grant, Mrs. Mary Graves, Daniel Banner and Geo. A. Ives. The pall bearers were Geo. Spohn, Edward Buman, Edward Schemerhorn and Geo. Rosencranse. There were many flowers presented among which was a handsome piece by the pallbearers. The burial was at Unadilla [Otsego Co., NY].
Sanford Carpenter, one of the oldest and best known residents of this village, died Monday evening, aged eighty-five years. The funeral was held at his late residence on Second street this morning at 10:30 o'clock conducted by Rev. Dr. Coons, Burial in Pine Grove cemetery [Deposit, Broome Co., NY]. [Notation: Dec. 23, 1901]
The following obituary notice of Mrs. Olive B. Humphrey, widow of the late Nelson J. Humphrey of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], we take from the New Hartford Tribune of November 15 [1901]: Mrs. Olive B. Humphrey, who died at the house of her sister, Mrs. William Case, in Pine Meadow last Sunday afternoon, had been in failing health for about a year and confined to her bed since last May. She was the daughter of Hiram and Olive Rood Pike and was born in New Marlboro, Mass., August 9, 1830. The family removed to Canton, very near the New Hartford line, some sixty-five years ago. Mr. Pike having died November 9, 1838, and Mrs. Pike July 21, 1887. Mrs. Humphrey was first married to Scott J. Priest, June 15, 1856, by whom she had three children, Jennie, Willie, both of whom die din infancy, and Edwin Eugene, who died November 29, 1879, at the age of fifteen years. Mr. Priest died March 1, 1879. June 1881 she was married to Nelson J. Humphrey, of Bainbridge, who died January 30 of the present year. Mrs. Humphrey was a remarkably cheerful and amiable woman, much loved by her many friends and respected by all. She leaves four sisters and one brother. The funeral was largely attended at the house of William Case in Pine Meadow on Wednesday at two o'clock, Rev. F.S. Brewer officiating. A quartette composed of Mr. Geo. R .Wilcox, Mrs. W.T. Platt, F.M. Terrill and F.P. Daniels sang "Nearer My God to Thee" and other pieces very impressively. The casket was covered and surrounded with beautiful flowers. The interment was in Village cemetery by the side of her first husband and three children. The bearers were four nephews of the deceased and two stepsons, Austin Humphrey and Wm. Sands of Bainbridge. Mrs. Humphrey was a most estimable woman, a delightful companion and friend, and the telegraphic message announcing her death last week was received with many expressions of regret and sadness. Mr. and Mrs. Humphrey dispensed at their home on the East side cordial and liberal hospitality and were the representatives of the best element of our town. They have passed away but the remembrance of their home and exemplary lives will long be treasured.
News of the death of Mr. George E. Butler, formerly of this village, which occurred at Stanbury, Mo., on Feb. 11 [1901], has reached friends here.
Robert E. Spencer who lived two and one-half miles above Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] on the Guilford road, was found dead Thursday, August 22 [1901], at six o'clock, in the road on the west side of the Sidney bridge. He had been afflicted with heart disease for some time and was told a year ago he was liable to die suddenly. A coroner was called and saw readily that no inquest was necessary. Mr. Spencer had been a familiar figure in and about Bainbridge for many years. He was always jovial and friendly and everyone who knew him liked him. There was scarcely a day he was not seen on the streets and his sudden death was a surprise to the people. Mr. Spencer's wife died some time ago and he lived alone. There are seven children living who are: Mrs. Cora Newton, Mrs. Albert Hornshu, and Jason Spencer, Bainbridge; Mrs. Fred Zwick and Miss Lena Spencer, Searles Hill; Mrs. Nora Salley, Afton; and Eugene Spencer, Unadilla. The funeral was held at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Hornshu, Sunday, Rev. A.H. Grant of St. Peter's church, Bainbridge, officiating. The singers were: Mrs. A.H. Grant, Mrs. Mary Graves, Daniel Banner and Geo. A. Ives. The pall bearers were Geo. Spohn, Edward Buman, Edward Schemerhorn and Geo. Rosencranse. There were many flowers presented among which was a handsome piece by the pallbearers. The burial was at Unadilla [Otsego Co., NY].
Sanford Carpenter, one of the oldest and best known residents of this village, died Monday evening, aged eighty-five years. The funeral was held at his late residence on Second street this morning at 10:30 o'clock conducted by Rev. Dr. Coons, Burial in Pine Grove cemetery [Deposit, Broome Co., NY]. [Notation: Dec. 23, 1901]
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