The funeral of Mary Eugenia Bristol was held on Monday, Nov. 16, at the Colwell Bros. Funeral Parlors with the Rev. Steele, pastor of the Sidney Episcopal Church, officiating. Interment was in the Episcopal Cemetery [St. Peter's Cemetery, Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY]. Mrs. Bristol, a life-long Bainbridge resident, was born on the East Side on July 21, 1863, the daughter of Burr C. Campbell and Mary E. Pettys Campbell and spent her childhood on the East Side, Bainbridge. On April 29, 1883, she was united in marriage to Joseph E. Bristol, of Bainbridge, and they made their home here. On Saturday, Nov. 7, Mrs. Bristol suffered a broken shoulder and she developed pneumonia, death coming on Friday, Nov. 13. Surviving are a son, Daniel Bristol, of Bainbridge; a daughter, Mrs. Charles Greene, also of Bainbridge; four grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Pall-bearers were all members of the family and were: Lee and Ansel Sargent, of Gilbertsville; Ward Loomis, Charles Pettys, Chester Bame and Charles Greene. Mrs. Bristol, a member of the local Episcopal Church, had many friends who deeply mourn her passing. [Bainbridge News & Republican, Nov. 19, 1942]
Wednesday, Nov. 11, friends and relatives in Bainbridge were saddened to learn of the death of Herbert Eugene Priest who had been nearly a life-long resident of this village [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY]. Mr. Priest was the second son of Augustus A. and Diana (/Selly) Priest and was born Dec. 23, 1864. At an early age he developed an unusual ability for free-hand drawing and later became an accomplished artist at free-hand decorating. In the days of the Gilbert Manufacturing Co. being located in Bainbridge, Mr. Priest was employed to paint and decorate sled tops, and this work he accomplished entirely without copy, which was especially noticeable for its extreme neatness, the sled factory later being destroyed by fire. Mr. Priest established a shop on Kirby street and devoted his time to painting automobiles. His residence was retained in Bainbridge until after the death of his mother in 1934, when he removed to New Jersey. His death occurred at his home in Kenilworth after a short illness. he was twice married and is survived by his wife, Emilie Katherine, also cousins in Cleveland, Ohio, Bainbridge, Guilford, Saugerties and Morris. [Bainbridge News & Republican, Nov. 19, 1942]
According to the Binghamton Sun of Nov. 12, 1942: "A man identified by police as Harry Briggs, about 70, was found dead in bed early yesterday afternoon in his Water street hotel room. Dr. A.J. Stillson, a Broome County coroner, said the man died of natural causes, Robert F. Kay, proprietor of the hotel told police Mr. Briggs had lived at the hotel for five or six years. Detective Frank B. Casey and Patrolman Stephen J. Reardon investigated." Since this article appeared, the "News" has learned from old residents of the village that Harry Briggs was a former member of this community, his father being Charles Briggs, a telegraph operator at the Bainbridge Railroad station. For over 40 years, the late Harry Briggs drove the Bainbridge Express wagon while his father was telegraph operator. Their family home was the house, formerly occupied by Joseph Herrick, on North Main street. Another old resident has passed on and away. [Bainbridge News & Republican, Nov. 19, 1942]
Saturday, Nov. 14, at the hospital in Brooksfield, Fla., occurred the death of William R. Morgan, formerly of Guilford and Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], Mr. Morgan suffered a fall, prior to his passing, but it was not thought to be serious, thus his death came as an unexpected blow. He was born 66 years ago in the State of Pennsylvania. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Harry Wade, of Guilford, Mrs. Phillip Olliver, of Albany, and Mrs. Phillip Lynn, of Buffalo; one son, Tom, of Brookfield, Fla.; held Tuesday, Nov. 17, at 3 P.M. from the Garnett Funeral Home in Brooksfield. Burial in Brooksfield. [Bainbridge News & Republican, Nov. 26, 1942]
The Rev. Clarence Carman, former pastor of the Bainbridge Methodist Church, died suddenly at his home in Chenango Bridge [Brome Co., NY] from a heart attack, Oct. 28. Not only was Mr. Carmen held in the highest esteem by his congregation in Bainbridge but also by all those who knew him. His kindness and understanding manner will long be remembered. A graduate of Drew Seminary in 1912, he served Methodist churches in Newark Valley and in Falls, Mill City, Lake Winola, and Wyalusing, Pa., and in the Court Street church, Scranton, Pa. At the time of his death, he had charge of the church at Chenango Bridge. On Saturday afternoon, Oct. 31, the funeral was held at the Chenango Bridge Church with the Rev. Joseph H. Smith, superintendent of the Binghamton District, Wyoming Conference, assisted by other Methodist clergymen. Burial was in Springhill Cemetery, Pa. Besides his wife, he is survived by one son, C. Paul Carman, of Bainbridge; his mother, Mrs. Thomas Carman, Baldwin, L.I.; two sisters, Mrs. Lillian Baird and Mrs. Florence Greenman, Atlanta, Ga.; two brothers, Arthur Carman, Brooklyn, and Thomas Carman, Jr., Baldwin, L.I. [Bainbridge News & Republican, Nov. 26, 1942]
One of the town's most prominent ladies, Mrs. Bessie Hickox Owens, wife of Attorney Homer D. Owens, died Nov. 18, after having been in poor health for several weeks. On the Saturday preceding her death, Mrs. Owens was moved to the Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre, Pa., and was returned here on Tuesday, Nov. 17, her condition rapidly becoming worse, death being the resultant the following day. Born in Troy, Pa., on Nov. 27, 1885, she was the daughter of Barton P. and Louise M. Hickox. Upon completing her high school education in Pennsylvania, the deceased was employed in various offices as a stenographer and at the time of her marriage to Atty. Owens on Aug. 15, 1918, she was employed in his office. Mrs. Owens will be missed by her friends, which numbered many, for her kind, thoughtful ways, her willing, pleasing manner and her unselfishness. She was an ardent member of the D.A.R., acting as Regent for many years, was a very active member of St. Peter's Episcopal Church, serving as President of the Woman's Auxiliary and was a member of the Bainbridge Woman's Club. An interested follower of genealogy, Mrs. Owens also was a great lover of flowers and the garden in the rear of the Owens' home on Juliand street was the material results of her many long hours of work with the blossoms she loved. Surviving in addition to her husband, are an aunt, Phoebe Northrup, of Canton, Pa.; an uncle, Martin Hickox, of Harpursville; another aunt, Mrs. Alice Oberhaltzer, of Endwell and numerous cousins. Funeral services were held Saturday, Nov. 21, in St. Peter's at 2 o'clock with the Rev. Mr. Moore of Unadilla officiating. Burial was in St Peter's Cemetery [Bainbridge, NY]. Pall-bearers were Dr. Edward Danforth, Dr. R.A. Johnson, George Fisk, Harold Robinson, Reginald Taylor and Ray Holman. [Bainbridge News & Republican, Dec. 3, 1942]
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