Mrs. Viola Walker, 30, of Sidney [Delaware Co., NY], died Monday in the Fox Memorial Hospital, Oneonta, of injuries sustained in an automobile accident August 11 near Sidney. Mrs. Walker is survived by her mother, Mrs. Bertha Miller and three small sons, all of Sidney, and one sister, Mrs. William Gorth, of Syracuse. Services were held Wednesday afternoon at Colwell's Chapel with the Rev. Roy Henwood, of Sidney, officiating. Burial was in Prospect Hill Cemetery, Sidney. [Bainbridge News & Republican, Aug. 21, 1941]
Private Charles R. Young, of Otego [Otsego Co., NY], 19, of the 72nd Air Base, Maxwell Field, Ala., died at the Station Hospital, Thursday, August 14, after an operation to remove a 10-1/2 inch appendix. Army doctors described the appendix as one of the longest in medical history. An appendix is rarely more than two or three inches long. they said that the operation was performed August 5. The body was sent to Otego for burial. [Bainbridge News & Republican, Aug 21, 1941]
Mrs. Jennie (Bishop) Sharpe, lifelong resident of Unadilla [Otsego Co., NY], passed away last Tuesday afternoon in her apartment at Hotel Bishop after a lingering illness. Mrs. Sharpe was born October 9, 1871 in the hotel established by her father 75 years ago, spending practically her entire life in the holstery. She was the daughter of Charles Bishop, Sr., and Mary (Cummings) Bishop and sister of the late Charles Bishop, Jr. Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon, August 21, at 2 o'clock at her home with the Rev. Yale Lyon, rector of St. Matthew's Episcopal Church of which she was a member officiating, with burial in St. Matthew's churchyard. Bearers were Charles Oles, Dr. Floyd Smith, Carl Whitaker, Glen Whitaker, Monte Cone and Len VanCott. Survivors are a daughter, Mrs. William W. Krick, son-in-law William W. Krick, one granddaughter, Helen Krick, and one grandson, Frederick Krick, all of Unadilla' and one cousin, Miss Anna Bishop, of Wells Bridge. [Bainbridge News & Republican, Aug. 28, 1941]
Earl M Barton, of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], was fatally stricken with a heart attack while standing with his wife and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Dibble on the shore of Guilford Lake, last Sunday afternoon, expiring before medical aid could be summoned. Mr. Barton was born in Greene [Chenango Co., NY] September 25, 1884, the son of the late Alfred and Amodel (Beardsley) Barton. He had for many years resided in Oxford. Mr. Barton, who was a painter by trade, was well and favorable known. Surviving him beside his wife, are two brothers, Edward, of Brisben, Arthur, of Oxford, and one sister, Mrs. Grace Stiles, of Coventry. Funeral services were conducted last Wednesday afternoon from the Seymour Funeral Home in Oxford with the Rev. Deller, pastor of the Congregational Church, officiating. Interment was in the Coventry Cemetery. [Bainbridge News & Republican, Aug. 28, 1941]
The Rev. John Gideon Traver, 77, Lutheran pastor and principal of Hartwick Seminary, of Oneonta [Otsego Co., NY], for more than half a century was injured fatally when he was struck by a car last Wednesday. He was riding a bicycle near his home when the accident occurred. He suffered a skull fracture and internal injuries, hospital attendants said. Dr. Traver was born December 24, 1863 in Rhinebeck [Dutchess Co., NY] and was educated at Hartwick Seminary, Pennsylvania College and Susquehanna University returning to the seminary in 1886 as an assistant teacher. He advanced to principal and professor of Latin, retiring in 1933. Survivors are his widow, the former Ettie F Tompkins, of Rhinebeck, and a son, the Rev. Amos J. Traver, of Frederick, Md. [Bainbridge News & Republican, Aug. 28, 1941]
Jared C. Estelow, head of the Sidney Credit Production Association, died of heart failure at his office on Main street, Sidney [Delaware Co., NY], last Thursday morning, at about 10 o'clock at the age of 69 years. Mr. Estelow was very active in social and civic affairs of his home town, Oxford [Chenango Co., NY]. For over 40 years he had been active in school affairs and was a member of the board of trustees and for several terms was president of that body. He was president of the Oxford National Bank until its closing and was in the banking business for a full half century. He was head of the Sidney Production Credit Association which serves Broome, Chenango, Delaware and Otsego Counties and serves a largely increasing number of farmers. Mr. Estelow was born in Hartford, Conn., October 12, 1864, and in 1876 came to Oxford to make his home. He married Miss Anna VanWagenen in 1891 and a son was born to them, J.V.W. Estelow, who with three grandchildren survive him. Mrs. Estelow passed away one year ago last October. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock with the Dr. Howard Dellar, pastor of the Oxford Congregational Church officiating. Interment was in Oxford Cemetery. [Bainbridge News & Republican, Aug. 28, 1941]
Retired business man, J.V. Broas, of Sidney [Delaware Co., NY], died early last Tuesday morning at his home in that village. Funeral services were held last Wednesday, at 2 o'clock in the Episcopal Church by the Rev. Leonard W. Steele. Pall-bearers were Myron Kipp, Marvin D. Bennett, W.W. Bates, Charles Neidlinger, Henry Cole and B.C. Fairbanks. The deceased was born in Kingston [Ulster Co., NY], May 13, 1877, the son of Richard H. and Mary (McElroy) Broas. His home has been in Sidney the past 30 years. He is survived by a son, Richard Broas, and a sister, Miss Isabell Broas, both at home and a brother, Harry Broas, of Oneonta. Mrs. Broas died several years ago. [Bainbridge News & Republican, Sept. 4, 1941]
At 5:00 A.M. Saturday, August 30, occurred the death of Clark Henry Woodruff. A few days before he was stricken and never rallied. Mr. Woodruff was born May 12, 1870, 71 years ago in the Town of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY]. He was the son of Uphemia (Burdick) and Burton Woodruff. His entire life, until coming to Guilford seven years ago, was spent on South Hill, Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY]. Until his health began to fail with the advancing years, he was employed as one of the road men, for the Town of Guilford. He and Mrs. Woodruff had made their home with their son and wife, Mr. and Mrs. Burton Woodruff, where his death occurred. He leaves to mourn his passing a wife, Harriet Woodruff, a daughter Mrs. E.J. Peckham, of East Guilford; and one son, Burton of Guilford; and a grandson, Donald Woodruff. Final rites were held Tuesday morning at 10:30 from the Colwell Funeral Home, Bainbridge. Burial in the Bainbridge Cemetery. [Bainbridge News & Republican, Sept. 4, 1941]
Jared C. Estelow, head of the Sidney Credit Production Association, died of heart failure at his office on Main street, Sidney [Delaware Co., NY], last Thursday morning, at about 10 o'clock at the age of 69 years. Mr. Estelow was very active in social and civic affairs of his home town, Oxford [Chenango Co., NY]. For over 40 years he had been active in school affairs and was a member of the board of trustees and for several terms was president of that body. He was president of the Oxford National Bank until its closing and was in the banking business for a full half century. He was head of the Sidney Production Credit Association which serves Broome, Chenango, Delaware and Otsego Counties and serves a largely increasing number of farmers. Mr. Estelow was born in Hartford, Conn., October 12, 1864, and in 1876 came to Oxford to make his home. He married Miss Anna VanWagenen in 1891 and a son was born to them, J.V.W. Estelow, who with three grandchildren survive him. Mrs. Estelow passed away one year ago last October. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock with the Dr. Howard Dellar, pastor of the Oxford Congregational Church officiating. Interment was in Oxford Cemetery. [Bainbridge News & Republican, Aug. 28, 1941]
Retired business man, J.V. Broas, of Sidney [Delaware Co., NY], died early last Tuesday morning at his home in that village. Funeral services were held last Wednesday, at 2 o'clock in the Episcopal Church by the Rev. Leonard W. Steele. Pall-bearers were Myron Kipp, Marvin D. Bennett, W.W. Bates, Charles Neidlinger, Henry Cole and B.C. Fairbanks. The deceased was born in Kingston [Ulster Co., NY], May 13, 1877, the son of Richard H. and Mary (McElroy) Broas. His home has been in Sidney the past 30 years. He is survived by a son, Richard Broas, and a sister, Miss Isabell Broas, both at home and a brother, Harry Broas, of Oneonta. Mrs. Broas died several years ago. [Bainbridge News & Republican, Sept. 4, 1941]
At 5:00 A.M. Saturday, August 30, occurred the death of Clark Henry Woodruff. A few days before he was stricken and never rallied. Mr. Woodruff was born May 12, 1870, 71 years ago in the Town of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY]. He was the son of Uphemia (Burdick) and Burton Woodruff. His entire life, until coming to Guilford seven years ago, was spent on South Hill, Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY]. Until his health began to fail with the advancing years, he was employed as one of the road men, for the Town of Guilford. He and Mrs. Woodruff had made their home with their son and wife, Mr. and Mrs. Burton Woodruff, where his death occurred. He leaves to mourn his passing a wife, Harriet Woodruff, a daughter Mrs. E.J. Peckham, of East Guilford; and one son, Burton of Guilford; and a grandson, Donald Woodruff. Final rites were held Tuesday morning at 10:30 from the Colwell Funeral Home, Bainbridge. Burial in the Bainbridge Cemetery. [Bainbridge News & Republican, Sept. 4, 1941]
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