It was with a genuine feeling of sorrow that the people of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] learned of the death of Mrs. Lucy Keeler Ives which occurred on Sunday, July 6, at her home in this village. Her small erect figure always so daintily clad was a well loved sight and with her passing is felt the loss of something rare and fine. She had an exceptionally keen mind and her conversation was so original, so vivacious and everyone enjoyed her and loved her. Born the daughter of the Rev. and Mrs. Seneca McNeil Keeler, at East Bloomfield, N.Y., on April 22, 1860, Mrs. Ives received her early education in a home characterized by the sterling qualities which in later years made her a distinct asset to this village. Following the completion of her high school education Mrs. Ives became a member of the class of 1882 at Mt. Holyoke College. She chose teaching as a profession and entered the school system at Plainfield, N.J., where she remained until 1888 when she resigned to become the wife of George A. Ives, who survives the deceased. After taking up her residence here she continued her educational activities coaching pupils for various speaking contests. As proof of her ability it is said that no pupil whom she coached failed to qualify for a prize. Frail of physique, she was endowed with tremendous vitality which was used unsparingly in any cause she considered worthy. Well read and resourceful, she devoted her energies to the solution of many civic and political problems. Twice she was elected to the presidency of the Bainbridge Woman's Club in which she always took an active and vital interest. Her brilliant mind and charm contributed much to the success of that organization. She affiliated with the local Presbyterian Church where for a great many years she was superintendent of the primary department, after which service she assumed the role of teacher of the Philathea Class. And every branch of the church's work both at home and in the mission field was dear to her heart and had her loyal support. Great loyalty to friends and ideals was always a strong characteristic and she never failed the trust and confidence her associates had in her. With all her outside interests her main concern was her family. September 1938 marked fifty years of happily married life. Mrs. Ives was proud of her husband, her home and their son, Irving McNeil Ives, who is Majority Leader of the New York State Assembly. Hers was a gentle, kindly and philosophical soul and she brought those qualities to the fore in her home life. Not alone the home, but the church and the community will miss her kind ministrations. Besides her husband and son the deceased is survived by two sisters, Miss Sarah M. Keeler and Mrs. Lydia S. Boright, both of Boston, and a grandson, George E. Ives, a student at Dartmouth College, and two nieces, Mrs. T. Sewall Messenger, of East Providence, R.I., and Mrs. George O. Jenner, of Hollywood, Cal. The funeral was largely attended by a host of sorrowing friends at the Presbyterian Church Wednesday afternoon. The Rev Paul L. Carpenter officiated. Her body was laid at rest in Greenlawn Cemetery, Bainbridge. [Bainbridge News & Republican, July 10, 1941]
Charles A. Ellis died suddenly at his home at 47 Greenlawn Ave. [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], July 2 at 8 A.M. of heart trouble at the age of 83. Mr. Ellis was born March 14, 1858, in Newark, the son of John and Martha Ellis. He moved to Bainbridge at the age of 29 years and has resided here ever since. On Oct. 21, 1880, he married Emma Payne, who died several years later. On Nov.24, 1915 he married Mrs. Mary Moody, of Danbury, Conn. He was a lifelong faithful member of the Methodist Episcopal Church and his many friends will mourn his passing. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Mary Ellis, three children, Lynd and Kittie Ellis of Bainbridge and Mrs. George Smith, of Afton; five grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. The funeral service was held in the Methodist church, Saturday, July 5, at 2 o'clock, the Rev. Hulslander officiating. Burial was in Greenlawn cemetery [Bainbridge, NY]. The bearers were Frank Hoyt, Frank Wright, Albert Wilcox, and George Cook. [Bainbridge News & Republican, July 10, 1941]
Fred Lee Hendrickson, 70, passed away at his home, 22 Prospect avenue, last Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock after being in poor health for several years. In his early years, he lived in Susquehanna, Pa., working as a lumberman. He moved from Susquehanna to Oxford where he was engaged in farming until 24 years ago when he moved to Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY]. Born May 25, 1871, in New Milford, Pa., he was the son of John and Sarah (Sterling) Hendrickson. The deceased is survived by his wife, three sons, Champlin, of Preston; Walter H. and Simeon, both of Bainbridge; and one daughter, Mrs. Gladys Thompson, of Binghamton; four brothers, Judd, of Binghamton; Jess, of Deposit; John of Starrucca; and Vern, of Binghamton; one sister, Mrs. Lena Lowell, of Binghamton; 11 grandchildren and four great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Services were at Colwell's Chapel Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock with the Rev. R. Lewis Johnson officiating. Burial was in Greenlawn Cemetery [Bainbridge, NY]. [Bainbridge News & Republican, July 10, 1941]
Jesse Anderson, former Bainbridge businessman passed away at his home in Chenango street, Binghamton [Broome Co., NY], July 6, after being in poor health for some time. For many years, Mr. Anderson kept a shoe store in the Danforth Block, Bainbridge, also he was an agent for fire insurance. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Anderson who lived on the farm now owned by George Myers. He was united in marriage to Miss Abbey Warren, and they lived in the house now occupied by Mr. and Mrs. S.R. Bennett. From Bainbridge then moved to Binghamton where they resided at the time of Mr. Anderson's death. The funeral was held in Binghamton Wednesday with burial in Greenlawn Cemetery, Bainbridge. The decease is survived by his wife, a son, Attorney Floyd Anderson, of Binghamton, who is a member of the State Assembly, and a grandson, Warren Anderson, of Binghamton, who was recently married to Miss Eleanor Sanford, of Margaretville. [Bainbridge News & Republican, July 17, 1941]
Friday morning at 12:20 o'clock occurred the death of Adella L. Seward, wife of Aaron Seward, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Merrill. She was born in Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], April 7, 1859, 82 years ago, the daughter of Adeline (Evans) and John Tracy. She had been ill only a few days and death was due to streptococcic infection of the face. Burial was in the Afton Cemetery, Tuesday, July 22, the William Bresee Co. in charge. She had lived in this vicinity for eight years. [Bainbridge News & Republican, July 31, 1941]
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