Obituaries (April 7)

Mrs. Ada B. Hodge Humiston passed away at her home in Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], Nov. 7, after an illness of about five months.  She had been in poor health for nearly eight years; although at times she has been able to be about her home.  Mrs. Humiston was the daughter of George and Maria Hodge.  She was united in marriage to Bruce Humiston, Aug. 4, 1889, who passed away July 25, 1920.  Surviving is one sister, Mrs. Ida M. Miller, of Bainbridge, the only surviving one of a family of six.  The funeral was held at the Seymour Funeral Parlor in Oxford, Nov. 10, where relatives and many friends gathered to pay their respects to a faithful friend and neighbor. The floral tributes were many and very beautiful, bespeaking the high esteem in which she was held.  [Bainbridge News, Nov. 19, 1936]

 

Adelbert L. Palmer, Bainbridge's Oldest Merchant, not only in age but in years of service, has passed away leaving a record of service to the community which will, no doubt, stand for many years to come.  As announced in the News last week, death came while sweeping the walk in front of his place of business, and thus his career ended in a manner fulfilling an oft expressed desire,, "That he might remain active to the last."  Mr. Palmer was born in the hamlet of Unadilla Center [Otsego Co., NY] on September 28, 1850, the son of Abel and Mary Sherwood Palmer.  After spending his early years on a farm there, he came to Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] in the spring of 1866 with his parents, to enter the employ of Davis & Sherwood, dealers in general merchandise, and at that time the store was located on the lot which stands between the Methodist Episcopal Church and Palmer Block.  In those days most of the business was transacted by means of bartering, and twice each year the merchant went to New York with the product he had received in trade and then purchased sufficient supplies to last for a six months period.  After about six years of apprenticeship under these merchants, and following a fire which totally destroyed the buildings and contents, Mr. Palmer started in business for himself, continuing the same lines in the frame structure which then stood on the lot now occupied by the Danforth Block.  His business was carried on there until 1884 when fire destroyed the entire building and contents and in which he suffered a considerable loss which was but partially covered by insurance.  A short time later he again entered business, this time in the three story, frame structure which occupied the ground on which now stands the Town Hall.  In Nov. 1897, fire originating in the hardware store of Barlow & Clark spread throughout the building burring it to the ground and again Mr. Palmer was forced to make a new beginning.  Purchasing new stock and fixtures he once more started in business in the two story brick building which he occupied until his death.  This business career covered a period of more than seventy years of service in the community.  While most of his life was devoted strictly to business, Village affairs also received his attention and during his younger days he served as village trustee and later as village president.  The only immediate members of his family to survive are his daughter, Mrs. Charles H. Peckham, and three grandchildren, Rolland and Donald Peckham, of this village, and Marian Peckham, a student at Oberlin College.  Funeral services were conducted Friday morning at 10 o'clock in the chapel of Colwell Brothers, with the Rev. G.H. Orvis, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church, officiating, following which interment was made in Greenlawn cemetery.  The bearers were Charles D. Dix Erwin G. Howland, Harry Bluler, Nathan Truman, Sebert B. Hollenbeck and Joseph Hirt, all business associates and during the hour of service all local business places were closed.  [Bainbridge News, Dec. 3, 1936]

 

William W. Darlin, a highly esteemed resident of this village for the past thirty-six years, passed away at his home in South Main street [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY] Sunday morning, November 22nd, at the age of 71 years.  Mr. Darlin was a feed and coal dealer in this village for several years, until  his health failed him about twenty years ago.  Two weeks previous to his death he seemed in a decline and failed rapidly for the last three days.  The end came very peacefully and he passed on to his heavenly home.  He was a very devoted and faithful member of the Methodist Episcopal Church a member of the Board of Trustees for many years, and treasurer of the building committee when the present church edifice was  erected.  He also was a member of Susquehanna Lodge No. 167, F.& A.M., a man of sterling character and greatly beloved by all who knew him.  Mr. Darlin's childhood home was at Barbourville, N.Y. [Delaware Co., NY].  Later he entered the feed business at Masonville, remaining in business there until coming to Bainbridge.  On December 24th, 1885, he was united in marriage to Miss Emma J. Taylor, of Sidney Center.  Two daughters were born to them, Mabel and Mildred, the latter preceding him to their Heavenly home April 18, 1914, at the age of thirteen years.  The funeral was held in the M.E. Church of this village, Tuesday afternoon, November 24th, at 2 o'clock, Rev. George N. Underwood, pastor of the church, officiating.  A male quartet composed of Charles Colwell, A.C. Wilcox, Charles Odell and Donald Loomis rendered two very beautiful selections.  "The Beautiful Land" and "Jesus Lover of My Soul."  The many beautiful floral pieces that were received and the kindly expressions of sympathy from life-long friends bore silent tribute to the high esteem in which he was held by all who knew him.  He is survived by his widow; one daughter Mrs. Harvey J. Wood; one brother, Orrin W. Darlin, of Hillburn, N.Y.; one sister, Mrs. Jane Cutting, of Sidney, and several nieces and nephews.  Interment was made in Greenlawn Cemetery [Bainbridge, NY].  The services in the chapel were conducted by members of the Masonic Lodge, with R.W. Hugh E. Collins in charge, assisted by other lodge officers.   [Bainbridge News, Dec. 3, 1936]

Mrs. Nettie Tyler Hoyt, formerly of Saranac Lake, N.Y. [Franklin Co., NY], died in Afton [Chenango Co., NY], Nov. 23.  The funeral was held at Colwell's Chapel, Friday, Nov. 27, at 2 p.m.  The remains were taken to Walton [Delaware Co., NY] for burial in the family plot.  Mrs. Hoyt was born in Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], July 5, 1868, the daughter of Charles and Mercy Tyler.  In 1886 she was married to Frank W. Hoyt and lived in Binghamton for several years, later moving to Walton.  Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Pearl W. Cole, one son, Tyler W. Hoyt, both of Saranac Lake, where Mrs. Hoyt resided with her daughter for the past 18 years; one brother, Rufus S. Tyler, of Afton, and several nieces and nephews; Walter H. Daily, of Greene, Mrs. George Hackett, of Greene, Leland D. Thompson, of Afton, Mrs. James Palmer, of Oxford, Albert Edgerton of Sanitaria Springs, Mrs. Emory Stalker, of Kauneonga Lake, N.Y., Arthur Daily, of Pittsford, N.Y. and Adelbert Edgerton, of Denver, Colo.  [Bainbridge News, Dec. 3, 1936] 

Isaac D. Richmond, an old time Norwich [Chenango Co.,  NY] resident, died at his home No. 96 East Main street, Friday November 22, 1901, at 8 a.m., aged 65 years.  Death was due from the bursting of a blood vessel in the head twenty-four hours previous.  Deceased was unmarried having resided with his mother up to the time of her death about three years ago.  He had since boarded in the family of W.H. Carpenter at the above address.  Mr. Richmond was a man of sturdy habits and possessed a remarkable fund of information upon current events.  He was quiet and unostentatious in manner and considered somewhat peculiar by many, but those who were fortunate enough to be classed among his friends and acquaintances admired his many good qualities and respected him as an upright man.  He is survived by an aunt, Mrs. Sarah Breed of Hayes street, and an uncle, Stanton Pendleton of South Broad street.  Another uncle, Nathan Pendleton, resides in Oxford.  Henry Hewitt of this village, is a cousin of the deceased.  Funeral services will be held from his late home Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. J.L. Ray officiating.  Burial in Mt. Hope cemetery [Norwich, NY].  [Chenango Semi-Seekly Telegraph, Nov. 27, 1901]

Yaleville [Guilford, Chenango Co., NY]:  James Burch, one of the old pioneers of Yaleville, died November 25th, aged 99 years.  He came to this country when a young man, and settled on the place now owned by Luman Yale.  The country was then an unbroken wilderness, he having to chop away a space large enough to build a log house and has lived to see the forest disappear and splendid farms and villages spring up in their stead.  He was known as a strictly moral and honest man and was respected by all.  [Bainbridge Republican, Dec. 6, 1873]