Thursday, August 7, 2014

Obituaries (August 7)

Milo LaVern Colvin, of Algerine street, a former resident of Bainbridge and Afton [Chenango Co. NY], died Monday, Jan. 29, after suffering poor health for six years.  Born Mar. 6, 1877 at Barbourville [Delaware Co., NY], he was the son of Henry C. and Helen (Cook) Colvin.  On June 2, 1900, he was united in marriage to Jessie Post.  To them three children were born, Edna, Irma and Verna.  In 1929, Mrs. Colvin died, and on Oct. 14, 1929, Mr. Colvin married Hazel Prentice, of Gilbertsville.  He managed the Victory Store in Gilbertsville for 11 years until his health failed six years ago when he bought the farm on Algerine street.  The deceased is survived by his wife, Hazel; one daughter, Mrs. Verna Bostwick, of Cortland, and three grandchildren, Miss Louella Weeks, of the Wilson Memorial Hospital, Johnson City, and Roger and Lloyd Weeks, of Bainbridge.  Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at Colwell's Chapel with the Rev. James Wolfe officiating. Burial was in Greenlawn Cemetery [Bainbridge, NY]. 

Funeral rites for Perry Van Horne, Canton, Ohio, resident for more than half a century and retired industrialist who died on Tuesday afternoon, Feb. 6, in his home at 1233 Market avenue N, was held Thursday at 3 p.m. in the Schneeberger parlors.  The Rev. J.H. Satterfield officiated with burial in Westlawn Cemetery.  His death followed an illness of two weeks.  Mr. Van Horne was 76, retired in 1832 as secretary-treasurer and general manager of the Canton Culvert co., of which he was one of the organizers.  In 1886, Mr. Van Horne came to Canton from Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], after reading an advertisement for a cornetist and printer.  Since Mr. Van Horne was both a printer and musician he received the job.  Several days after arriving in Canton he went to work as a printer on the old Stark County Democrat, advancing to a reporter and later to advertising manager.  When William McKinley was a candidate for President, Mr. Van Horne reported many of the speeches made from the McKinley front porch.  Upon organization of the old Grand Army band, Mr. Van Horne became one of the first members, joining as a cornetist and serving from 1890 to 1908 as business manager.  When McKinley went on a campaign tour to the west coast he was accompanied by the band, which was called "McKinley's Own," and all details and business arrangements were in charge of Mr. Van Horne.  After retiring from his band duties he accepted a position as advertising manager for the Berger Mfg. Co.  He also was with the Klein & Heffelman Co. for a short time when the store was located in Tuscarawas street E.  When the Canton Culvert co. was organized by Berger interests, Mr. Van Horne was named general manager and secretary-treasurer.  He held this position until his retirement in 1932.  After retiring Mr. Van Horne worked in his garden and except when the weather was inclement, went to the Canton Club daily to visit with his friends and former business associates.  During the time he was engaged in newspaper work, the Canton Typographical union was formed and he became a charter member and was one of its most active supporters.  Mr. Van Horne was a member of First Methodist church, Canton Club and McKinley Lodge F.&A.M.  He was a 32nd degree Mason and a member of Al Koran Shrine of Cleveland.  he was among the musicians who played taps at President McKinley's funeral in Westlawn Cemetery. Two daughters, Jessie and Lucie, of the home, are his only immediate survivors.  His wife, the former Georgian Douds, whom he married in Canton, died several years ago,--From Canton, Ohio publication.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Feb. 15, 1945]

While Isaiah Manning was at work in the woods on Mr. N. Stowell's farm, about three miles from this place [Nineveh, Broome Co., NY], on Friday last, he was struck on the head by a limb falling from a dead tree.  The injury was at first thought to be slight, but it proved to be fatal.  Mr. Manning died Sabbath night.  He was born in Coventry, but a few miles form here, and has spent his whole life in this vicinity, and the event has brought sadness to a large circle of friends and acquaintances.  [Bainbridge Republican, Oct. 25, 1873]

Wm. McMullen, of Masonville, Delaware County, was run over and instantly killed on Monday of last week by one of the pushers (engines) running between Gulf Summit and Deposit.  He had been to Gulf Summit to see an acquaintance, was returning to Deposit, walking on the track and when near the sand bank switch, met a freight train going west, took the opposite side of the track, and was run over by the pusher; his body was badly  mangled, being caught by the firepan, and pushed over by the ties.  He was about 23 years old.  This is said to be the second similar case with that engineer.  [Bainbridge Republican, Jan 3, 1874]

Died:  In Port Huran, Mich. on Monday morning the 14th ult., Harriet S., daughter of James H. and Hannah Bailey, formerly of Guilford, this county [Chenango Co., NY], aged 23 years. 

"Departed daughter - sister - friend-
Why do we weep death's early doom?
A flower so sweet He could no longer lend;
God takes thee home, to Heaven to bloom."

[America Freeman, Bainbridge, NY, Jan. 7, 1847]

BURDICK:  In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 3d inst., Harvard Burdick, in the 90th year of his age.  [Bainbridge Republican, Nov. 8, 1873]. 

PEARSOLL:  In Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], on the 4th inst., Miss Caroline Pearsoll, aged 32 years.  Miss Caroline Pearsoll was born in the town of Coventry [Chenango Co., NY].  Fourteen years ago she became a subject of saving grace, and was baptized by Rev. A. Reynolds, and united with the Harpursville Baptist Church, and at the time of her death was a member of the Bainbridge Baptist Church.  For five years past she has been an invalid, and at times a great but patient sufferer.  She and an older sister lived together, and seldom on this earth is there seen stronger and deeper affection than existed between them. On the surviving sister the cup will fall with great weight. During the last of her illness her sufferings were often intense, but she endured all with patient resignation, and as she neared the end manifested a firm and abiding trust in Christ, her accepted Redeemer, and said most touchingly "Jesus, lover of my soul, take me."   Thus sinks the weary soul to rest.  [Bainbridge Republican, Nov. 8, 1873]

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