Sunday, June 8, 2014

Obituaries (June 8)

Thursday evening, March 26, at 10:45 o'clock, occurred the passing of Mrs. Mary C. Wilson, at her home on Merchant street [Guilford, Chenango Co., NY].  Her death followed months of ill health, the end coming very peacefully.  Mary C. Wilson was born Dec. 27, 1867, in the Town of Constantia [Oswego Co., NY], daughter of the late William H. and Ellen A. Dolbey.  The early part of her life was spent in the vicinity where she was born.  On Oct. 11, 1884, she was united in marriage to Charles H. Wilson, of North Bay.  To them was born one son, LeRoy C. Wilson.  Many years were spent in the town where she was married.  Around 1909 they moved to Guilford and Mr. and Mrs. Wilson operated the Summit O.&W. office, making their home there, taking care of the day and night shifts.  When they had served their specified time, they retired and made their home, where they both died.  Mrs. Wilson was an active member of Christ's Episcopal Church and the Woman's Auxiliary, also of the Lafayette Chapter, 340, O.E.S., of Oxford, and the Woman's Auxiliary for the O.&W. Veterans, and the Woman's Club of Guilford.  Mrs. Wilson was a kindly neighbor.  Her home and her church were her very existence.  As long as her health permitted, she gave of her time and herself to all things of interest in our community.  She will be greatly missed in every walk of life.  Surviving are the son, Prof. LeRoy Wilson, of Madison, Wisc.; one granddaughter, Mrs. John Reese, of Washington, D.C.; and one great granddaughter, Joan Olive Reese; a brother, William H. Dolbey, of Auburn; two nieces, Mrs. John Corcoran, of Cleveland, and Mrs. William Drisko, of Syracuse; five nephews, Dr. D.C. Broga, of Rome, Henry D. Morse, of Cleveland, Howard and Stephen Clark, of Hopewell, Va.  Final rites were held from the late home Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock, the Rev. Frederick Ransier, rector of Christ Church officiating.  Burial beside her husband in the family plot, Sunset Hill Cemetery, Guilford. Bearers were Lynn Murray, Harold Winsor, Charles Nicholson, Henry Morse, Frank C. Drachler and Fred Tripp.  There was a profusion of beautiful flowers, a final tribute to the memory fo Mary C. Wilson, who had spent 51 years of her life in our community.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Apr. 2, 1942]

Nelson E. Wilcox passed away at his home in South Main street [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY] March 30, with death caused by coronary thrombosis.  His age was 67.  Mr. Wilcox was engaged in the creamery and milk business most of his life until the latter years when he became interested in poultry.  He had creameries in Broome, Otsego, and Delaware Counties and other parts of the state.  He was treasurer of the Dairy Producers Cooperative Corp. in Bainbridge from 1922 until 1930 when Sheffields purchased the business.  Before coming to this village in 1917, he lived at Sanitaria Springs for 11 years, where he conducted a creamery business.  While there, he served for a number of years on the Board of Education.  Upon his arrival in Bainbridge, he purchased the property now owned by Willis VanDenburgh and went into the poultry business.  In 1920, he bought the present family home, after a year's stay in California.  Since that time he has continued in the poultry business.  Mr. Wilcox, who was always very much interested in education, was a member of the Bainbridge Board of Education for 17 years and acted as vice-president for several terms.  He was instrumental in centralizing the school and devoted much of his time and effort towards the building of the present school.  He was a member of the Franklin Lodge 562 F.&A.M. for 41 years, and he attended the Methodist Church.  Born Feb. 17, 1875 in Hancock [Delaware Co.,  NY], he was the son of Hiram and Emma (Neer) Wilcox.  On Dec. 31, 1903, he was united in marriage to Ida M. Smith, of New Lisbon.  The survivors are:  his wife, two daughters, Mrs. Clinton Wilcox, of Bainbridge; and Mrs. Carl Kiefer, of Rome; a brother, Atty. Earl J. Bennett, a niece, Mrs. Eunice von Reisach, a nephew, John D. Bennett, assemblyman from District 1, all of Rockville Centre, L.I.  Funeral services were held at the house Wednesday afternoon, April 1, with the Rev. Paul Hulslander officiating.  Mrs. Harvey Wood sang "Beautiful Isle."  Bearers were Jay Hager, Leland Yale, Fred Gerow, Willis VanDenburgh, Harvey Wood and L.A. Orvis, Interment was in Greenlawn Cemetery [Bainbridge, NY].  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Apr. 9, 1942]

Funeral services were held March 22 in the Masonic Temple at Quincy, Mass., for George A. Rhodes, who died suddenly at his desk on March 19,  Burial was in Mt. Wollaston Cemetery beside his wife and son.  Mr. Rhode's entire life ahs been connected with newspaper and book publishing work, having been with the Quincy Patriot-Ledger since 1923.  He was an active member or held honorary membership in more than 50 lodges.  More than 800 friends and lodge representatives were in attendance at his funeral.  George Rhodes was born January 20, 1873 near Binghamton [Broome Co., NY].  In 1896 he was united in marriage to Nellie M. Smith of Bainbridge and to them was born one son, Ralph Lorane.  He was bereft of his immediate family a few years ago when his wife and son both died within a short space of time.  Other survivors are two cousins, Fred A. Smith, of Beacon, cad Mrs. Fred Wage, of Vestal, and several nephews and nieces.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Apr. 9, 1942]

William E. Hartmann died of a heart attack in his home at "The Pines" Mar. 31, at the age of 66.  Mr. Hartmann, who was a son of Ernest L. Hartmann, one of the founders of the American Separator Co. I Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], was a machinist in that company for 40 years.  Before coming to this village, he was associated in business with his father in Philadelphia.  As a young man he was a member of Bainbridge's finest baseball team, the semi-pro team of 1897-1898.  His position was right field.  Mr. Hartmann and Frank J. Fletcher were the only two local players on the team.  This champion team played such teams as Waverly, Sayre, Hornell, The Cuban Giants, Buffalo and other teams of this class.  Seven of the nine players entered professional ball, Odwell went with Cincinnati and Mills with the Boston Nationals.  "Will" as he was known to all of his friends, had a contract with Montreal but just before leaving for training camp, he injured his arm.  Mr. Fletcher had an opportunity to sign up with Ithaca, state champions, but was unable to accept because of his wife's health.  Mr. Hartmann was an enthusiastic sportsman.  In addition to his baseball, he was an ardent huntsman and lover of nature.  He was the owner of the first beagle hound in this area.  He was a member of St. Peter's Church, an exempt fireman of the Robert's hose Co., and a former member of the Bainbridge Band.  Born in Greenfield, Mass., on Oct. 10, 1875.  He was the son of Ernest L. and Margaret (Renth) Hartmann.  On Jan. 13, 1904, he was married to Martha Pratt, of Bainbridge, by the Rev. Reed. In 1905, they purchased the home in Greenlawn avenue [Bainbridge, NY], now owned by Dr. Lawrence Bradshaw, and lived there until 1932, when they went to "The Pillars" to care for Charles Kirby.  While at "The Pillars", Mr. Hartmann developed ill health and from that time until his death he was only able to do light work.  In 1940 they remodeled their cottage at "The Pines" where they had conducted an eating place for 12 Summers.  Left to mourn the deceased are his wife two sons, Ernest L. Hartman,, of Binghamton; and James A. Hartman, of New York City; a granddaughter, Patricia Hartman, of Binghamton; two brothers, W.P. Hartman, of New Brunswick, N.J.; and L.H. Hartmann, of Bainbridge; one sister, Mrs. Henry Hill, of Bainbridge; and four nieces, Mrs. Helene Landon, of Bainbridge; Mrs. Charles Morse, of Cortland, Marion and Joanne Hill, of Bainbridge' and a nephew, Bruce Hill.  A service was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Leo Wheeler Thursday evening for members of the immediate family.  On Friday at 3:30, the funeral services were held at Colwell's Chapel with the Rev. S.E. Heath officiating.  Bearers were James Purvis, Homer D. Owens, Graydon Tallmadge, Asa Landers, R.W. Kirby and Raymond Tatro, Burial was in Greenlawn Cemetery [Bainbridge, NY].  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Apr. 9, 1942]

Mrs. Eva Hoag Chamberlain passed away on Friday, March 27, 1942, at her home in Mt. Upton [Chenango Co., NY], where she had lived 42 years of her life.  She was born in the Town of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] on Nov. 23, 1861, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Milton Hoag.  She was united in marriage to Calvin Chamberlain on Nov. 23, 1881.  Surviving are two daughters, Ruby C. Herrick, of Mt. Upton and Mildred Stevens, of Rockwells Mills; two brothers, Cassius Hoag and Burr Hoag, of Norwich.  Final rites were held from the Methodist church in Mt. Upton Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock, the Rev. Graves, of Oxford, officiating.  Burial in Maplewood Cemetery, Mt. Upton, Carr & Landers in charge.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Apr 9, 1942]

Miss Ora Foote, of 253 Burbank avenue, Johnson City [Broome Co., NY], died Sunday morning, at the Wilson Memorial Hospital.  She was a daughter of the late Albert Foote and Frances Myers Foote and was born Apr. 29, 1880 in Tristte.  Miss Foote was well known in this vicinity having been a dressmaker for years in Sidney [Delaware Co., NY].  She was a member of the Alliance Church in Johnson City and was always present until last November, when she was taken ill.  Surviving her are a sister, Mrs. P.W. Teachout, of Bainbridge; a brother, R. Wilbur Foote, of San Diego, Cal.; and an adopted sister, Mrs. Wilbur Meade, of Cortland.  The funeral was held Wednesday, Apr. 8 at 1:30 o'clock in the Rice Funeral Home in Johnson City.  The Rev. John Macintosh, pastor of the Alliance Church, officiated.  Burial will be in Tristte.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Apr. 16, 1942]

Tuesday morning early, March 31, occurred the death of little Mary Jane Murray, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Darius Murray, of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY].  She had been a patient at the Chenango Memorial Hospital but a few hours when her death occurred.   The cause was bronchial pneumonia.  She was born in Sidney [Delaware Co., NY], 11 months and four days ago.  Final rites were held from Carr & Landers Funeral Home, Sidney Thursday afternoon.  Burial in the Maplewood Cemetery, Mt. Upton.  [Bainbridge News & Republican,  Apr. 16, 1942]

In McDonough, Chenango Co., N.Y., on the 15th inst., of diphtheria, Laura Libbie, youngest daughter of Charles T. and Laura E. Ackley, aged 3 years, 3 months and 9 days.  [Chenango Union, Oct. 21, 1863]

In Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY], on the 15th inst., of consumption, Mrs. Harriet Browning, wife of Halsey Browning, aged 34 years.  [Chenango Union, Oct. 21, 1863]

In Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], on the 7th inst., Mrs. Desire Pickett, aged 71 years.  [Chenango Union, Oct. 21, 1863]

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