Ralph H. Mott, of Union Valley [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], passed away at Bainbridge Hospital, Thursday morning, Oct. 30, following an abdominal operation on Oct. 22. Ralph Harry Mott was born in Masonville [Delaware Co., NY], Sept. 26, 1903, the only son of Robert and Anna Belle (Culver) Mott. On May 1, 1924, he was united in marriage to Katherine E. Riley at North Sanford. Eleven years ago the family moved to Union Valley. Since that time, he has been employed by the American Separator Company and the American Plastics Corporation, of Bainbridge. Funeral services were held Monday, Nov. 3, at Colwell's Chapel, the Rev. David Dawson, of Beach Lake, Pa., and the Rev. Z. James Hall, of Coventry, officiating. Burial was in Union Valley Cemetery. Pall bearers were fellow employees: Maurice McGinnis, Everett Smith, William LeSuer, Carlton Mott, Kenneth Jones and Clarence Smith. Those who mourn his passing include: his wife, Katherine; his children: Leon, Charles, Elizabeth, Lillian, Clyde, Eunice and David, at home; Laura Belle, who is being cared for at the Dingman home; Gerald, whose home is in Hallandale, Fla. with Mr. Mott's sister, Mrs. Leonard Sita. [Bainbridge News & Republican, Nov. 6, 1941]
George B. MacLagan died Monday, Oct. 27, at his home in Rockdale [Chenango Co., NY], of paralysis. He was a life-long resident of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY] and vicinity, being born at North Guilford, Oct. 15, 1865. For years he acted as clerk in his brother's general store in Rockdale, and was well known by its many patrons. On Jan. 8 of this year he suffered is third paralytic shock which completely disabled him. He is survived by his widow, Louise MacLagan, and one son, Carl F. MacLagan. The funeral services were held in the Rockdale Church at 1:30 P.M., Thursday, Oct. 30. The Rev. Philip Pearson, Norwich missioner for the Episcopal Mission, conducted the service. The floral offerings were many and beautiful. the last rites were performed at Prospect Hill Cemetery, Sidney [Delaware Co., NY]. [Bainbridge News & Republican, Nov. 6, 1941]
Howard A. Wilcox, 90, died last Thursday at the home of his son, Maurice J. Wilcox, Front street [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY]. He had been in poor health for the past nine years and confined to his bed for the past 13 months. Born June 10, 1851, at Harrisville [Lewis Co., NY], the son of Smith and Betsey (Elliott) Wilcox. On Sept. 6, 1877, Mr. Wilcox was united in marriage to Miss Anna M. Frost, of Philadelphia, N.Y. He lived near Deer River [Lewis Co., NY] his entire life until nine years ago when he came to Bainbridge to make his home with his son. Mr. Wilcox, who was a painter and carpenter by trade, was a splendid citizen and greatly admired by all of his friends and relatives. The deceased is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Mabel Sites, home unknown; a son, Maurice Wilcox, of Bainbridge; three grandchildren, Howard A. Allen, of Philadelphia, N.Y., Mrs. C.L. Nephew, of Hicksville, L.I., and Miss Donna Wilcox, of Middleburg; and a great granddaughter, Ronda Lee Nephew. Services were held at Colwell's Chapel, Friday evening, with the Rev. R. Lewis Johnson officiating. The body was taken to Deer River Saturday morning, where a service was held with the Rev. R. Lewis Johnson officiating. Pall-bearers were: Duett Rohr, Wayne Vrooman, Wallace B. Hill and Lewis Miller, all of Deer River. [Bainbridge News &Republican, Nov. 6, 1941]
The community was shocked to learn of the instant death of Russell Evans, son of Mr. and Mrs. Bert Evans, of Guilford, at his home in Guilford Center [Chenango Co., NY], Sunday morning at 7 o'clock. He passed away in his sleep, with just a slight gasp of breath and he was gone before medical aid could reach him. He has had, for several years, a chronic heart condition, and for the past few days had been unable to work, due to the intestinal grippe which has been prevalent, but his condition had not been considered serious. Saturday he had been out and around feeling much better and more like himself. Russell Evans was born Feb. 15, 1907, in the town of Guilford. He was the son of Flora (Hovey) and Bert Evans. Practically all his life had been spent in Guilford. On Jan. 28, 1939, he was united in marriage to Grace Knox, of Guilford. Russell was one of the popular boys of our town, liked by everyone. He was a keen sportsman. He had been employed for some time in the Scintilla Corp., at Sidney. Surviving are his widow, Grace Evans; the parents above mentioned; a sister, Myrtle Evans, of Norwich; an aunt, Miss Mae Hovey, R.N., of New York City. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon from the church at Guilford Center, at 2 P.M., the pastor, the Rev. Ralph Gamewell, assisted by the Rev. J.W. Bump, officiating. Burial in Mt. Upton [Chenango Co., NY]. Floral tributes were profuse, showing the high esteem Russell Evans held in the hearts of all who knew him. The sympathy of everyone in our village is extended to the stricken family in their bereavement. [Bainbridge News & Republican, Nov. 13, 1941]
Saturday, Nov. 8, occurred the death of Ida Elizabeth Weidman, at her home in Pittsfield [Otsego Co., NY]. She was born on May 1, 1877, the daughter of Elina (Fuller) and Martin Richmond, in Schenectady. Her husband, Orlando D. Weidman, passed away January 11, 1920. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Charles Winshell, of Guilford; Mrs. Claude Chase, of New Berlin; Mrs. Adrian Elliiott, of New Berlin; and three sons, George, of Clinton; Francis, of Burlington Flats; and Orlando, of West Winfield; 24 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the Dakin funeral home in New Berlin, Tuesday, Nov. 11, at 1 P.M., the Rev. H.E. Danielson, of Morris, officiating. Burial in Grove Cemetery, Delanson [Schenectady Co., NY]. [Bainbridge News & Republican, Nov. 20, 1941]
Chenango Union, Dec. 16, 1863
CHESEBRO: At the residence of her son-in-law, J.H. Sinclair, in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], on the 13th inst., Mrs. Sarah Chesebro, of Cortland, aged 70 years.
RIDER: In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], on the 13th inst., George L. Rider., aged 71 years.
BALDWIN: In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], on the 13th inst., Joseph Baldwin, aged 48 years.
BAKER: In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], on the 14th inst., Andrew Baker, M.D., aged 58 years.
HARRIS: In this town [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], on the 13th inst., Jenny, daughter of Albert G. and Phebe Harris, aged 4 years and 6 months.
HUMPHREY: In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], Nov. 5th, Mr. Sylvester Humphrey, aged 77 years.
ACKLEY: In McDonough [Chenango Co., NY], on the 5th inst., of diphtheria, Charles L., oldest son of Charles T. and Laura E. Ackley, aged 5 years, 4 months, and 12 days.
WHITE: In East Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY], on the 20th ult., of typhoid fever, Ellen G White, daughter of Hiram White, in the 16th year of her age.
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