Leo Morris Albert, 25, of Schenectady, died Sunday morning at 7 o'clock as a result of electric shock the previous night at 11 o'clock. Mr. Albert, who was employed by the General Electric, was fixing lights in his trailer at the time of his electrocution. His wife, the former Nina Benedict and granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Donahe, of Bainbridge, suffered a severe burn on her hand in attempting to free her husband. Funeral services will be held today at 2 o'clock from McBain Funeral Parlor in Watervliet. [Bainbridge News & Republican, July 1, 1943]
Charles Arthur Hovey, of 53 West Main street [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], died early Monday morning at his home following a prolonged illness. He had been confined to his home since last October, suffering from a heart ailment. His age was 58. Mr. Hovey was a salesman the early years of his life, working out of Gouverneur and Cooperstown. In 1924 he purchased the coal and feed business of Lynn Wyckoff in Bainbridge and continued in this enterprise until, 1939 when he was forced to sell to Chas. H. Eldred & Co., because of poor health. After disposing of his business, he spent most of his time on his farm in Guilford street as long as his health would permit. Born in Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], Oct. 23, 1884, he was the son of Charles Cornwell and Ella (Denham) Hovey. His father was well-known throughout the state as a pioneer in the milk industry. He attended business college in Syracuse and was married to Alice Davidson, of Cooperstown, on Feb 3, 1908. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Bainbridge. He is survived by his wife, a daughter, Mary M. Hovey; a sister, Mrs. Elizabeth H. Stannard, of Binghamton; a brother Vernon F. Hovey, of Schenectady; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at Colwell's Chapel with the Rev. R. Lewis Johnson officiating. Bearers were G.E. Howland, Charles Peckham, Ward Loomis, and Kermit Dicks. Burial was in the Hovey lot in Greenlawn Cemetery [Bainbridge, NY]. [Bainbridge News & Republican, July 15, 1943]
NEWTON--In Coventry, June 20th, 1876, Benjamin Newton, aged 68 years.
Once again are we reminded of the insecurity of life, of the frailty of man, and that we are ever journeying in the midst of death. On Tuesday last, after an illness of several weeks, Benjamin Newton, in the 68th year of his age, passed away, trusting we hope in Jesus and a life beyond the grave. [Bainbridge Republican, June 24, 1876]
A shocking accident occurred at Trout Creek, on Monday the 12th inst., resulting in the instant death of a young son of Edwin Furman, a resident of that place, while riding upon a load of bark with a man in the employ of Broughton. The team ran away throwing the boy off under the wheels, crushing his head into a shapeless mass. [Bainbridge Republican, June 24, 1876]
Andrew Robinson, a resident of Walton [Delaware co., NY], and in the employ of Willard W. Sage, of Norwich, was drowned Thursday evening, while bathing in the river north of the village. He could not swim and got into a deep hole. Edwin D. Brown attempted to rescue him and was dragged under by the drowning man. Both were rescued by others. Robinson was dead and Brown insensible for a long time. Robinson was 17 years of age. --Oxford Times. [Bainbridge Republican, June 24, 1876]
A man by the name of Martin Palmer was found dead on the roof of a barn near Chenango Forks [Broome Co., NY], a few days ago. He w as engaged at shingling, and his death is supposed to have been caused by sun stroke. [Bainbridge Republican, June 24, 1876]
Charles Arthur Hovey, of 53 West Main street [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], died early Monday morning at his home following a prolonged illness. He had been confined to his home since last October, suffering from a heart ailment. His age was 58. Mr. Hovey was a salesman the early years of his life, working out of Gouverneur and Cooperstown. In 1924 he purchased the coal and feed business of Lynn Wyckoff in Bainbridge and continued in this enterprise until, 1939 when he was forced to sell to Chas. H. Eldred & Co., because of poor health. After disposing of his business, he spent most of his time on his farm in Guilford street as long as his health would permit. Born in Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], Oct. 23, 1884, he was the son of Charles Cornwell and Ella (Denham) Hovey. His father was well-known throughout the state as a pioneer in the milk industry. He attended business college in Syracuse and was married to Alice Davidson, of Cooperstown, on Feb 3, 1908. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Bainbridge. He is survived by his wife, a daughter, Mary M. Hovey; a sister, Mrs. Elizabeth H. Stannard, of Binghamton; a brother Vernon F. Hovey, of Schenectady; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at Colwell's Chapel with the Rev. R. Lewis Johnson officiating. Bearers were G.E. Howland, Charles Peckham, Ward Loomis, and Kermit Dicks. Burial was in the Hovey lot in Greenlawn Cemetery [Bainbridge, NY]. [Bainbridge News & Republican, July 15, 1943]
NEWTON--In Coventry, June 20th, 1876, Benjamin Newton, aged 68 years.
Once again are we reminded of the insecurity of life, of the frailty of man, and that we are ever journeying in the midst of death. On Tuesday last, after an illness of several weeks, Benjamin Newton, in the 68th year of his age, passed away, trusting we hope in Jesus and a life beyond the grave. [Bainbridge Republican, June 24, 1876]
A shocking accident occurred at Trout Creek, on Monday the 12th inst., resulting in the instant death of a young son of Edwin Furman, a resident of that place, while riding upon a load of bark with a man in the employ of Broughton. The team ran away throwing the boy off under the wheels, crushing his head into a shapeless mass. [Bainbridge Republican, June 24, 1876]
Andrew Robinson, a resident of Walton [Delaware co., NY], and in the employ of Willard W. Sage, of Norwich, was drowned Thursday evening, while bathing in the river north of the village. He could not swim and got into a deep hole. Edwin D. Brown attempted to rescue him and was dragged under by the drowning man. Both were rescued by others. Robinson was dead and Brown insensible for a long time. Robinson was 17 years of age. --Oxford Times. [Bainbridge Republican, June 24, 1876]
A man by the name of Martin Palmer was found dead on the roof of a barn near Chenango Forks [Broome Co., NY], a few days ago. He w as engaged at shingling, and his death is supposed to have been caused by sun stroke. [Bainbridge Republican, June 24, 1876]
Bainbridge News & Republican, June 24, 1876
Death Notices
HYDE: In Bainbridge, June 18th, 1876, Ira Hyde, aged 75 years.
SEELEY: In Oxford, June 9th, 1876, Mr. Hector Seeley, aged 80 years.
BARBAZON: In Guilford, June 9th, Mrs. Charles Barbazon,
HOTCHKISS: In Greene, June 4th, 1876, Mr. William A. Hotchkiss, aged 43 years.
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