Miscellaneous Itews

Frederick Sexton - Long-Term Subscriber

Chenango Telegraph, August 23, 1865

We were pleased to receive a call last week from our old friend Frederick Sexton of Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY].  He came in to renew his subscription, which he has regularly done every year since the establishment of the Telegraph.  Mr. Sexton was one of the original stock holders of the paper, and has done much since he ceased to have a pecuniary interest as well as before, to sustain it. Though eighty-five years of age and upwards, his step is light and his form unbent, and though his hair is whitening, yet his eye is undimmed, he being able to read without the aid of glasses.  Mr. Sexton has long been in Sherburne and has done much towards developing the resources of that town.  A man of true integrity, and of unblemished reputation, long may he live to gladden his household by his presence and his neighbors by his good deeds.

 

Bainbridge M.E. Church Activities

Chenango Telegraph, August 23, 1865

 

Messrs. Editors: 

I promised to keep you posted in regard to the improvements going on in our village;  it is trying to keep up with the times.

 

The M.E. Society of this village are remodeling their Church at an expense of about $3000.  It is to be built after the plan of the M.E. Church in Gilbertsville.  Mr. William Cooley of Guilford, has taken the contract, and a number of men are at work on the job.  Mr. Cooley is a man of energy, and all who know him, are convinced that he will accomplish what he undertakes.

 

The Society of the Church gave a Pic Nic for the benefit of the Sabbath School children, on Tuesday, the 15th inst.  Although but one day's notice was given, a large concourse assembled at the Church, and repaired to a splendid Grove about four miles below the village, where all enjoyed themselves to their hearts content.  The singing was led by the Melodeon, played by Professor S. Copley of this village.  All who know Mr. Copley, know him to be a young man well versed in music, and a skillful player on the Piano.  Great praise is due him for his willingness to lend a helping hand on all such occasions.  A short, but very interesting address, suited to the occasion, was delivered by Rev. Mr. Smith, preacher in charge.  We are happy to see the interest that parents, teachers, and friends are taking in the cause of Sabbath schools.  It is destined to ride on victorious till it shall conquer the whole world; the children and youth of our land will, ere long, be called to take the places of those who are now at the head of States, and of Churches, and how can we start them on the right track in better a way, than in the Sabbath School!  Success to this glorious institution ordained by man, but blest of God.

 

Lola Read of Greene Celebrates 100th Birthday

Oxford Times, Feb. 13, 1901

 

The reception given at their home on Jackson street [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], Saturday afternoon by Mr. and Mrs. John Ringer Juliand in honor of the one hundredth birthday anniversary of Mrs. Juliand's mother, Mrs. Lola Read, was attended by many friends and was not only a delightful social event but an occasion unprecedented in the village.  Mrs. Read, assisted by Mr. and Mrs. Juliand, received all the guests and was in the best of health and spirits, apparently greatly enjoying her birthday party.  Except that she is deaf, Mrs. Read is in possession of all her faculties and does not look more than eighty-five.  Mrs. Read was the recipient of many handsome and costly gifts, among them a leather case containing one hundred silver dollars of 1901 coinage.  From a friend in New York came a silver mounted cut glass loving-cup designed by Tiffany. The rooms were elaborately decorated with flowers, carnations predominating, and light refreshments were served. 

Olin Howe of Guilford Much Afflicted

Oxford Press, Sept. 6, 1901

Olin W. Howe of Guilford, son of Henry L. Howe of Bainbridge, is a curious example of being pursued by fate--that is, being unfortunate by force of circumstances.  He has been employed on the O.&W. railroad for some time, but a year ago was laid off from a severe attack of diabetes.  Last winter he injured a finger and blood poisoning set in and while nursing that he went out hunting and shot off the finger of his left hand.  On July 23d of this year, he was hurt in a railroad wreck at Parker, or Guilford station, and one leg was amputated below the knee, the other foot being badly bruised and injured.  Notwithstanding all these discouraging experiences Mr. Howe has recovered so far as to be about on crutches and is very brave and hopeful for the future.  He has been very kindly aided by good friends to whom he wishes to extend thanks--Bainbridge Republican