Samuel Gilmore, a much respected resident of this place, departed this life to a higher and better on Saturday night last. His loss will be greatly felt by a large circle of friends, as he was ever ready to lend a helping hand to every good cause. He will be especially missed in the M.E. church of which he was a consistent member and one that was always present when health permitted. He leaves a wife to mourn his loss, who has the sympathy of the community. His funeral was held on Tuesday at 12 o'clock at the house and 1 p.m. at the church. A large concourse of people were in attendance. Rev. T.F. Hall officiated, interment in the West Bainbridge cemetery [Chenango Co., NY]. [b. July 29, 1827, d. Jan. 5, 1895]
Mustered Out: Our readers will notice in our correspondence a reference to the death of Samuel Giolmore, one of West Bainbridge's most useful and esteemed residents. Mr. Gilmore was one of Bainbridge's "war veterans." Early in the year 1862 he enlisted in the union service and was attached to the 5th New York heavy artillery, in which he continued nearly three years. The following tribute is paid to him by his soldier comrades: "Loyal to his country he was also loyal to his God. He was a Christian in camp and on the battle field; a true and faithful soldier at all times and in every place." Amid the more peaceful scenes of his later life, he afforded variance of the noble and sturdy purposes that controlled him--a soldier still, brave and true, though not warring "with carnal weapons." Mr. Gilmore was also an honored member of the H.H. Beecher Post No. 582 G.A.R. in this village and an enthusiastic worker therein. One of its earliest members, he was the first to be "Mustered out of service," the first for whom "taps" have been called and the light of earth extinguished. The public funeral of this patriotic Christian soldier and citizen was held Tuesday afternoon at the M.E. church at Union Valley and was attended by a large concourse of people. Large delegations from Binghamton and other places were in attendance, thereby expressing their sympathy with the bereaved and the esteem they cherished for the deceased. Rev. F.F. Hall, Mr. Gilmore's pastor, conducted the services, Rev. F.E. Benjamin assisting, after which the body was taken in charge by the H.H Beecher Post, and followed by a large cortege, was borne to West Bainbridge cemetery where the impressive burial service of the G.A.R. was held under the direction of the Post commander and chaplain.
James K. Welden
Binghamton [Broome Co., NY]: A dispatch was received from Los Angeles, Cal. Monday, that one of Binghamton's most prominent and esteemed citizens, Hon. James K. Welden, had passed away at that place. Christmas day Mr. Welden and his family took their departure for California, where it was their intention to have remained until spring. Mr. Welden, as many of his friends were aware, had been in failing health for over a year, his ailment being stomach trouble. On the advice of his physicians he consented to take a trip with his family to see if the change of climate would not benefit him. A few days ago he contracted a cold that developed into pneumonia and he was compelled to take to his bed. He gradually grew worse until the end came Monday morning. At his bedside were his wife, son and daughter. He was conscious nearly up to the last. The news of his death cast a gloom over the city, where he was universally respected. James K. Welden was in the 47th year of his age and was a native of the town of Warren, Herkimer county, this State [NY]. When a child he removed with his parents to Richfield Springs [Otsego Co., NY], where they reside at the present time. Young Welden attended the village school at that place and there spent his boyhood days. At the age of 15 years he was given a position as errand boy in the general store of Horsford & Reed at Richfield Springs. He advanced rapidly until finally he became the head clerk of the establishment. Here he remained for a number of years. Later he entered the employ of Messrs. Elwood & Bryan, who conducted a dry goods store at Richfield Springs. At the age of 20, young Welden concluded that he would like to come to Binghamton, which he accordingly did in 1867. Upon arriving here he secured a position as a salesman at the dry goods house of C.F Sission. He had been very saving of his earnings and had laid up a goodly sum which he proposed to use some day in business for himself. From this time on he got along and in 1872 he was taken in as a partner of the firm, which was changed to Sission Brothers & Welden, as it is known at the present time. It is one of the largest dry goods houses in southern New York. In politics Mr. Welden was a Democrat. In 1876 he was elected alderman of his ward (then the First) and served in the Aldermanic Board for two years. In 1882 he consented to be the Democratic nominee for mayor of the city and at the municipal election in February was elected. He made one of the best chief magistrates the city has ever had. He was a friend of the poor and distressed and many a charitable act was done by him. Two years ago he was chosen president of the Binghamton Industrial Exposition which office he held at the time of his death. He was also president of the Floral Park Cemetery, a director of the Binghamton Savings Bank, the Security Mutual life Insurance Association, and a member of Trinity Church and the Masonic fraternity. Soon after Mr. Welden became a partner in the firm of Sission Bros., he was wedded to a daughter of C.F. Sission, who, with one son, Benjamin Weldon, aged 20, and a daughter, Miss Ada Marietta Welden, survives him. Mr. Welden and his family last fall moved into a new residence on lower Front street on the bank of the Susquehanna river, which was a most inviting resort during the heated months. As a citizen Mr. Welden was honored and admired by all classes and his demise will be greatly felt in the business circle of Binghamton. A memoriam, prepared by Mayor Green was adopted by the Board of Alderman at the meeting of the Common Council Monday evening. William F. Sission left for Los Angeles Saturday, when it became known that Mr. Welden was very low. It is learned that the family will not return with the remains until the arrival of Mr. Sission there. The body will be embalmed and when it arrives here, there will be impressive funeral services held at one of the large churches in the city. The remains will then be placed in the receiving vault at Floral Park Cemetery. [b. April 16, 1845, d. Jan. 14, 1895]
Mrs. Sophronia Thomas, widow of Edward Thomas, died at her home on corner of North Main and Evans streets [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], Thursday, Nov. 22, 1894, aged 68 years. Mrs. Thomas was an invalid for several years. Her last illness was protracted and painful, yet born with Christian fortitude and resignation. Funeral services were held at her late residence, Saturday afternoon at 3 o'clock, Rev. T.F. Hall officiating, assisted by Rev. R.H. Stearns. Interment in the Episcopal church cemetery. [d. 22 Nov. 1894, buried in St. Peter's Episcopal Cemetery, Bainbridge]
The death of John A. Green, a highly respected resident of Port Dickinson [Broome Co., NY], occurred at that place at 3 o'clock this morning. Mr. Green was born in Port Dickinson 44 years ago and by his upright dealings and friendly manners has won for himself a large circle of friends who will be pained to learn of his death. He was an earnest member of the Baptist church. A wife and one daughter, his mother and sister, Mrs. Olendorf of Nineveh, survive him. The funeral will be held Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock and burial will be in the Chenango Valley cemetery. Undertaker Cornell will have charge of the obsequies. [b. 27 May 1850, d. 28 Dec. 1891]
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