Funeral service for Henry G. Carr, 94, Afton Town Clerk for 40 years and druggist for more than 60 years, who died at his home on Spring street [Afton, Chenango Co., NY] Saturday, was held Wednesday afternoon in the Afton Baptist church. the Rev. Frederick Nichols officiated, and burial was in Glenwood Cemetery [Afton]. Afton Lodge, 360 F. and A.M. of which he was a member for 71 years, was in charge of the committal service. Taking an active interest in civic and fraternal circles, Mr. Carr was connected with Valonia Chapter, 80, Eastern Star. He was first named Town Clerk in 1889. He was also one of the founders of the Afton Cornet Band, 40 years ago. He is survived by three sons, William, Frank and Brookfield Carr, all of Cadyville, by eight grandchildren and by seven great-grandchildren. [Bainbridge News & Republican, Apr. 6, 1939]
George Bartlett, son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Bartlett of Masonville [Delaware Co., NY], was instantly killed in the paper mills at Clayville [Oneida Co., NY], Thursday, March 30, where he has been employed for about a year and a half. He was helping unload a carload of coal when it is believed he became entangled in the carriage and was drawn in with the coal. Mr. Bartlett was born in Masonville, March 12, 1908. He was united in marriage to Miss Marion Charles of Sidney Center. Besides his widow, he leaves to mourn his loss, three small boys, Earl, Erwin and Richard; also his parents; two sisters, Mrs. Harlon DuMond of Masonville, Mrs. E. DuMond of Youngs, and three brothers, Earl of Unadilla, James of Masonville and Neil of Clayville. Funeral services were held in the Baptist Church in Masonville Sunday afternoon with the Rev. Harold Hammer officiating. Interment was in the Masonville Cemetery. [Bainbridge News & Republican, Apr. 6, 1939]
Elmae Taber, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Derwin H. Taber of Coventryville [Chenango Co., NY], died at the Bainbridge Hospital, Sunday, April 2. Funeral services were held at Colwell's Funeral Chapel Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, the Rev. Coleman of Endicott conducting the services. [Bainbridge News & Republican, Apr. 6, 1939]
Mrs. Elizabeth Smith, widow of the late LaVern Smith, passed away quite suddenly Sunday afternoon, April 2, at the Chenango Valley Home in Norwich. Although in poor health for the past few months, a sudden change for the worse occurred only within the last few days. Mrs. Smith was born in the Town of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY] on April 24, 1856. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Burton. Nearly all of her married life was spent in Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], at her home on School street. She was a faithful and earnest worker in Christ church, as long as her health permitted. She was greatly missed, when she left for her new home in Norwich. She is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Belle Havens of Guilford and Mrs. Carrie Mogg of Binghamton. Services were held Wednesday from Christ Church with the Rev. G.E. Scull, rector, officiating. Burial was in the Sunset Hill Cemetery [Guilford] beside her husband, who passed on Dec. 19, 1936. [Bainbridge News & Republican, Apr. 6, 1939]
Watson Beach, postmaster and proprietor of a general store at East Masonville [Delaware Co., NY], suffered a cerebral hemorrhage Tuesday afternoon, March 28, and died that evening. Mr. Beach was twice married, his first wife being Estella Bowdish and his second wife, Miss Georgia. Funeral services were held Friday afternoon with interment in the Masonville Cemetery. He is survived by his widow, by two daughters, Mrs. Stanley Pratt of Youngs Station and Mrs. Edith Cornell of Brookville, and by one son, Louis. [Bainbridge News & Republican, Apr. 6, 1939]
Edwin Bruce Gillett, 6 years old, son of Mr. and Mrs. Leon Gillett of 129 West Street, Johnson City [Broome Co., NY], died at 2:30 o'clock, Friday afternoon, in the Binghamton City Hospital. Besides his parents, he is survived by a sister, Marlyn; a brother, Carl; his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Seth Shader, all of Johnson City and several aunts and uncles. The body was removed to the J.F. Rice Funeral Home, 150 Main Street, Johnson City, where the funeral was held at 1:30 o'clock Monday afternoon. The Rev. William S. Crandall will officiate. Burial was in St. Peter's Cemetery at Bainbridge. Mrs. Gillett was formerly of Bainbridge. [Bainbridge News & Republican, Apr. 13, 1939]
Elmae Taber, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Derwin H. Taber of Coventryville [Chenango Co., NY], died at the Bainbridge Hospital, Sunday, April 2. Funeral services were held at Colwell's Funeral Chapel Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, the Rev. Coleman of Endicott conducting the services. [Bainbridge News & Republican, Apr. 6, 1939]
Mrs. Elizabeth Smith, widow of the late LaVern Smith, passed away quite suddenly Sunday afternoon, April 2, at the Chenango Valley Home in Norwich. Although in poor health for the past few months, a sudden change for the worse occurred only within the last few days. Mrs. Smith was born in the Town of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY] on April 24, 1856. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Burton. Nearly all of her married life was spent in Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], at her home on School street. She was a faithful and earnest worker in Christ church, as long as her health permitted. She was greatly missed, when she left for her new home in Norwich. She is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Belle Havens of Guilford and Mrs. Carrie Mogg of Binghamton. Services were held Wednesday from Christ Church with the Rev. G.E. Scull, rector, officiating. Burial was in the Sunset Hill Cemetery [Guilford] beside her husband, who passed on Dec. 19, 1936. [Bainbridge News & Republican, Apr. 6, 1939]
Watson Beach, postmaster and proprietor of a general store at East Masonville [Delaware Co., NY], suffered a cerebral hemorrhage Tuesday afternoon, March 28, and died that evening. Mr. Beach was twice married, his first wife being Estella Bowdish and his second wife, Miss Georgia. Funeral services were held Friday afternoon with interment in the Masonville Cemetery. He is survived by his widow, by two daughters, Mrs. Stanley Pratt of Youngs Station and Mrs. Edith Cornell of Brookville, and by one son, Louis. [Bainbridge News & Republican, Apr. 6, 1939]
Edwin Bruce Gillett, 6 years old, son of Mr. and Mrs. Leon Gillett of 129 West Street, Johnson City [Broome Co., NY], died at 2:30 o'clock, Friday afternoon, in the Binghamton City Hospital. Besides his parents, he is survived by a sister, Marlyn; a brother, Carl; his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Seth Shader, all of Johnson City and several aunts and uncles. The body was removed to the J.F. Rice Funeral Home, 150 Main Street, Johnson City, where the funeral was held at 1:30 o'clock Monday afternoon. The Rev. William S. Crandall will officiate. Burial was in St. Peter's Cemetery at Bainbridge. Mrs. Gillett was formerly of Bainbridge. [Bainbridge News & Republican, Apr. 13, 1939]
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