Freeman M. Bennett, East Side farmer who was seriously injured Tuesday afternoon of last week while cranking his farm tractor, passed away at the Bainbridge Hospital Saturday evening. The accident occurred just after the noon hour as the men returned to the barn to unload some hay. the tractor which as being used to hoist the hayfork, stood facing the barn about four feet from the building. Bennett stepped in front of the machine to crank the engine, unconscious of the fact that it was in low gear, and as the motor started the heavy machine crashed into him, and before it could be brought to a stop had crushed him between the building and the engine, with sufficient force to break the siding of the barn. He was carried to the house and Dr. Ben Dodge summoned. An examination disclosed no broken bones and it was thought that the injuries were confined to his right leg, however his condition grew worse and Wednesday evening he was brought to the hospital. An infection set in resulting from internal injuries, and failing to respond to medical treatment his death occurred Saturday evening. Mr. Bennett was born in Lawrenceville, Pa., July 30, 1872, the son of George and Louesa Bennett and at the age of 11 his parents returned to the Bennett homestead on the East Side [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY]. After attending Bainbridge Academy he followed the occupation of farming, continuing his residence at the homestead. He was an active member of the First Baptist Church and for many years had been a member of Bainbridge Lodge,no. 920, I.O.O.F., of which he was a Past Noble Grand. On August 20, 1902, he was united in marriage with Clara S. Humphrey, daughter of the late Frank Y. Humphrey, who now survives. He is also survived by five daughters, Mrs. Fred Drachler of Bainbridge, Mrs. O. H. Skinner of Coventry, Mrs. Theo Austin of Sanford, Mrs. Lawrence Sherman of this village and Susan, who resides at home, also a son, George, of Oxford, and a sister, Mrs. Hattie Coates, of Binghamton. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at Colwell Brothers chapel West Main street, with the Rev. M. DeForest Bowen, pastor of the First Baptist church, officiating, and interment was made in Greenlawn cemetery [Bainbridge, NY]. Members of Odd Fellows attended the funeral in a body. [Bainbridge News & Republican, July 23, 1936]
The entire community was shocked to receive the sad news telling of the death of Mrs. Albert Moses, of Earlville [Madison Co., NY], following several weeks of a severe illness and suffering. Her passing occurred Sunday. Mrs. Moses was formerly Mamie Winsor, of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], sister of Louis and Charles Winsor, of Guilford. [Bainbridge News & Republican, July 30, 1936]
Mrs. Josephine Schlafer, widow of Anthony Schlafer, passed away at her home in Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], July 25, at the age of 79 years. She is survived by two daughters, Miss Julia Schlafer, of Binghamton, and Mrs. George Davis, of Yaleville; six sons, Frank, Alec and Joseph Schlafer, all of Guilford, John Schlafer, of Oxford, Dan, of Rock Rift, and Fred, of North Guilford; also four sisters and five brothers. Final rites were held Monday morning at 11 o'clock at the Sacred Heart Church, Sidney, Father Doran officiating. Burial in Prospect Hill Cemetery, Sidney [Delaware Co., NY], formerly her home. [Bainbridge News & Republican, Aug. 6, 1936]
Ward Winsor, son of the late Bertha (Fleming) and Lee C. Winsor, met instant death late Saturday afternoon, August 15th, 1936, when lightning struck the barn, where he was working. Ward was born in the town of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], twenty-eight years ago this month. His business was farming and together with his wife, operated the farm known for years as the Neff farm. A young couple, devoted to each other, greatly interested in all work pertaining to the church at the center, where they were members, Ward will be missed in ways too numerous to mention. In the home, the church, is where the loss will be felt, the keenest. Surviving are the widow, formerly Helen Schlafer, one brother, Harold, of Guilford, his parents, Gertrude and Lee Winsor and an aged grandmother, Mrs. Florence Fleming. Services were held form the parent's home at 1:30 Sunday p.m., followed by a church service at 2 o'clock, at the Centre church. The Rev. David Ayres, Rev. Cecil Plumb, former pastors and the present pastor, Rev. Fenton Crutchley, were in charge of the service. Flowers, beautiful in their profusion, marked the place Ward Winsor held and will always hold in the hearts of this family and in the community. To the widow and entire family our sympathy is most sincere and extended to them, in the fullest measure. [Bainbridge News & Republican, Aug. 20, 1936]
William Powell, a resident of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], for several years, passed away at Brookside Crest Sanitarium, Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], August 9, 1936, after an illness of many months. He had reached the age of 71 years. Before his health broke, he served as janitor of the M.E. Church here and always had a pleasant word for his friends. Final arrangements were not learned. [Bainbridge News & Republican, Aug. 20, 1936]
The remains of the late Frank Nicholson of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY] was brought here Saturday for burial. His death, followed closely after a shock a week ago. At one time Mr. Nicholson's home was in Guilford [Chenango Co., NY]. A daughter, Mary, of Yaleville, a brother, Charles, of Guilford are the surviving relatives in this vicinity. Rev. G.E. Scull, was in charge of the services. [Bainbridge News & Republican, Aug. 20, 1936]
Caught in the treacherous undercurrent of the Susquehanna river near Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], where the stream meets that of the swift Guilford creek, Earl French, son of Charles French of Bainbridge, was drowned about 5 o'clock on Decoration Day. Earl, who was but thirteen years of age, was in swimming at a point opposite Harmony Farms, the estate of the late Harrison L. Beatty. In company with a chum, Elliot Danforth, he had been in the water but a short time, when he struck out, probably for the opposite shore. He was a good swimmer, and just what was the cause of the tragic accident will never be known. The theory advanced as the most probable is that he was caught by the current over the sand bar, where the water is very deep and swift, and sucked under. At latest reports, the body had not as yet been recovered. The stricken family have the deep sympathy of the community. [Norwich Sun, May 31, 1919]
Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY]: Willard Marvin Hastings, who died at his home in West Main street, Bainbridge, N.Y. [Chenango Co.], Wednesday afternoon, August 12 was born in Butternuts, Otsego county, September 1, 1848. He was the oldest son of William and Harriett Hickok Hastings. When he was three years old his parents moved to Guilford, where Willard lived for the next twenty-three years. In 1868 he married Julia Barnes. The family moved to Bainbridge in 1874. In 1877 his wife died leaving one son Charles Merton. The following year he married Hattie A. Barnes. For sixteen years Mr. Hastings was an officer in this village, a charter, and later on an honorary, member of The Roberts hose company. For twenty-five year he and his son Merton conducted a furniture and undertaking business in Bainbridge. He was president and manager of the Bainbridge Telephone Company and served in that capacity until it was sold in 1925. He was president of Greenlawn Cemetery Association, a member of the Susquehanna Lodge no. 167 of Masons for many years. A devoted member of the Methodist church, a staunch Republican, he was interested in the affairs of his country to the last. He is survived by his widow, a grandson, Willard Hastings of Elmira and a sister, Carrie Hastings Cole of New York city. Funeral services were held in the Methodist church, Saturday afternoon, August 15 at 2 o'clock, Rev. John S. Crompton of Pittston, Pa., a former pastor, officiated, assisted by Rev. Clarence Carman, pastor of the church. Burial was made in Greenlawn cemetery [Bainbridge, NY]. [Norwich Sun, Aug. 20, 1931]
Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY]: Willard Marvin Hastings, who died at his home in West Main street, Bainbridge, N.Y. [Chenango Co.], Wednesday afternoon, August 12 was born in Butternuts, Otsego county, September 1, 1848. He was the oldest son of William and Harriett Hickok Hastings. When he was three years old his parents moved to Guilford, where Willard lived for the next twenty-three years. In 1868 he married Julia Barnes. The family moved to Bainbridge in 1874. In 1877 his wife died leaving one son Charles Merton. The following year he married Hattie A. Barnes. For sixteen years Mr. Hastings was an officer in this village, a charter, and later on an honorary, member of The Roberts hose company. For twenty-five year he and his son Merton conducted a furniture and undertaking business in Bainbridge. He was president and manager of the Bainbridge Telephone Company and served in that capacity until it was sold in 1925. He was president of Greenlawn Cemetery Association, a member of the Susquehanna Lodge no. 167 of Masons for many years. A devoted member of the Methodist church, a staunch Republican, he was interested in the affairs of his country to the last. He is survived by his widow, a grandson, Willard Hastings of Elmira and a sister, Carrie Hastings Cole of New York city. Funeral services were held in the Methodist church, Saturday afternoon, August 15 at 2 o'clock, Rev. John S. Crompton of Pittston, Pa., a former pastor, officiated, assisted by Rev. Clarence Carman, pastor of the church. Burial was made in Greenlawn cemetery [Bainbridge, NY]. [Norwich Sun, Aug. 20, 1931]
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