Obituaries (September 11)

In Binghamton [Broome Co., NY], Sept. 29th, 1876, of typhoid fever, Lucy M., wife of P.R. Newton, aged 50 years.  Mrs. Newton was a daughter of Ely King, Esq. born in North Sanford, Broome county, May 8th, 1826, and spent her early days as a dutiful child, thus gaining the esteem of her parents and schoolmates.  After the death of her father she took full charge of the household duties, keeping house for her brother until January 1860, when she accepted the position of stepmother to four children, the youngest but a few months old, filling the position with unceasing care.  In 1865 she was baptized into the fellowship of the Baptist Church of Coventry by the Rev. George Balcom.  Soon after removing to Afton, Chenango county, she became a faithful member of the Afton church, gaining the respect and esteem of all who knew her, where she remained until May last, when she removed to Binghamton, Broome county, there taking great interest in the construction of a new house where she anticipated great pleasure in her new home, when she was stricken down with the fatal disease.  Her loss is deeply felt by the companion towards whom she has always been faithful and kind, by the children over whom she has been a model mother, and by the church who have lost a faithful member, as well as by a large circle of relatives and friends.  Beloved and respected by all.  P.R.N.  [Bainbridge Republican, Oct. 7, 1876]

At her home on Front street [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], Mrs. Elizabeth McKinley Vail died on Tuesday aged eighty-three years.  Funeral services will be held at the house at 1:30 p.m. today.  Mrs. Vail was the daughter of David and Elizabeth McKinley, born May 26, 1818, in Doune, Perthshire, Scotland.  Her father died in 1823, her mother in 1827, leaving Elizabeth and her three sisters, Janet, Margaret and Mary, aged respectively 14, 12 and 5 years, in care of an aunt in Deanston.  Elizabeth was the favorite child of her parents and at her mother's death seemed broken hearted.  Never, during her life, could she mention her mother's name without a sigh or tear.  At the age of 11 she had become noted for her retentive memory and knowledge of the Bible, and could recite the first nineteen psalms of David in rotation, also many chapters from the Bible.  When 13 years of age she was engaged as teacher in Bible reading and spelling in Johnson's evening school.  In 1831 she was adopted as the decanter of James and Mary Stewart, Sterling, Scotland, continuing her studies there.  In 1833 she organized with Miss Drummond a mission school in Sterling, which was largely attended.  About this time she united with the Presbyterian church.  In 1835, with Mr. and Mrs. Stewart, she came to America and located at Saratoga Springs. In 1842 she married A.A. Vail, a contractor and builder, of the latter place.  Soon thereafter they moved to Masonville [Delaware Co., NY] and in 1868 came to Deposit [Broome Co., NY].  Mrs. Vail was a woman of great energy, a magnetic charm in conversation, combined with the best traits of Scotch character.  [1902]

 

George E. Caswell, a well-known blacksmith of this village, who moved to Livingston Manor [Sullivan Co., NY] last summer, died in that place on Thursday, of gangrene, aged fifty-six years.  The remains were brought here for burial in Laurel Hill cemetery [Deposit, Delaware Co., NY] on Saturday, Rev. Alfred Coons officiating.  [Jan 23, 1902]

 

Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Esposito, of Sidney [Delaware Co., NY], lost their three-year-old son, Anthony Esposito, Monday night, death due to strangulation.  The little boy was suffering from croup and the attack became so acute that he was dead upon the arrival of Drs. R.H. Loomis and Elliot Danforth.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Nov. 6, 1941]

 

Universal Bible Sunday will be observed next Sunday at the morning service at 10:30 in the Presbyterian Church [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY].  At this time a large morocco-bound pulpit Bible will be formally presented to the church by the members of the Fidelity Class in memory of Miss Maude A. Mosher, for many years a teacher of the class.  For over 48 years a loyal member of the Presbyterian Church and a leader in all of its activities, Miss Mosher's life was an inspiring example of Christian faith and virtue to all who knew her.  The Fidelity Class feels that no more fitting memorial could be found than a Bible for use in the church.  The presentation on behalf of the class will be made by Mrs. G. Ray Fisher, the president, and the acceptance on behalf of the session and the church will be made by Prof. F.J. Casey.  The congregation will participate in a dedication ceremony prepared by the Rev. Paul. L. Carpenter, pastor of the church.  The senior choir, under the direction of Mrs. Claude Butler, will render special music.  The session will meet in the Sunday School rooms at 10:15, then all present and former members of the Fidelity Class will congregate at the same place at 10:25 and will attend the service in a body. [Bainbridge News & Republican, Dec. 4, 1941]

 

Charles Edward Clark died at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Clark, at East Afton [Chenango Co., NY], Friday morning from pneumonia.  The funeral was held at the home Sunday afternoon at 1 o'clock, Rev. Mr. McKenzie of Masonville, officiating.  Burial at Bennettsville [Chenango Co. NY].  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Mar. 5, 1942]