Daniel Thomas Banner
Daniel Thomas Banner was born in Guilford, N.Y. [Chenango Co.], Jan. 14, 1844, one of ten children of William and Jane (Bartlett) Banner, nine of whom grew to manhood and womanhood. Four of these had preceded him to the other shore and four remain to mourn his loss. In young manhood he experienced religion and joined the Presbyterian church of Guilford Center. He answered the call of his country and enrolled, when nineteen years of age, in Company D, 44th Regiment, later 146th Regiment New York Infantry. He saw active service in seven different battles and was wounded three times. He witnessed Lee's surrender and received honorable discharge at the close of the war. September 18, 1872 he was united in marriage to Miss Carrie P. Warner. One daughter, Priscilla, was born June 23, 1879 but was spared to them only seven months. His wife, Carrie, died Oct. 8, 1910 after several years of suffering during which time she was most tenderly and constantly cared for by her husband. June 19, 1912 he was married to Harriet T. Graves and for sixteen years they have traveled side by side in true companionship sharing together life's joys and cares. For twelve years, they have spent their winters in Florida, four in Mount Dora with Mrs. Banner's uncle, D.F. Gorham and eight in Daytona Beach with her son, Rexford Graves. Mr. Banner loved the southland and often during his last sickness expressed his desire to again visit Florida. Mrs. Banner has been a faithful, loving wife and mourns the loss of a devoted husband. Besides his wife, he is survived by three sisters, Mrs. Roxy Jane Lathrop of Binghamton, N.Y.; Mrs. Mary Josephine Ensworth of Guilford, N.Y. and Mrs. Hannah Elizabeth Willets of Norwich, and one brother Henry Eugene Banner of Boone, Iowa. The funeral services were held from his late home on North Main street. Rev. L.E. Sanford, pastor of the First Methodist Episcopal Church officiating. Rev. Frank R. James of Binghamton, a former pastor, was also present and paid tribute to the departed brother. Mr. Banner had a host of friends and in spite of the stormy weather the house was filled to capacity. The music was furnished by the male quartet, Lester Stead, Bert Wilcox, Chas. Odell and Chas. Colwell. Only two of the four remaining G.A.R. comrades in Bainbridge, Mr. Frank Finney and Mr. Lewis Perry, were able to attend. The Daughters of Veterans attended in a body and the color Bearers stood guard at the house and at the grave. Among the floral tributes were pieces from G.A.R and D.A.R., the American Legion and the Ladies' Aid Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and many other beautiful pieces from friends and relatives. Mr. Banner had led an active life to the last. He was always ready to help in church work; for years he has been the leader in planning and conducting the memorial Day services. He was a great lover of music and his unusually clear, sweet tenor voice was often heard in quartet in solo numbers and will long echo in the memory of those who heard him sing. He was president of the Banner Family Reunion and has been looking forward hopefully to being able to attend one more of the yearly gatherings. [1928]
Walter Friedel
Walter Friedel, one of Bainbridge's most popular young men, passed away in the Bainbridge Hospital, Wednesday October 17th [1934], where he had been undergoing treatment for the previous few weeks. Walter was born April 1900, on a farm in Bainbridge, located on the Guilford road, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Friedel, both of whom are now deceased. After attending the Bainbridge High School he entered the employ of Charles D. Dix and with the exception of a short time when he conducted a meat market in partnership with Will Sargent in the Clark bock, South Main street, and a few months spent in work in local factories, he has been in the employ of Mr. Dix, and eight years of the time he had lived at the Dix home in Evans street [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY]. His courteous treatment had made him a valued employee, and his sense of humor and friendly manners made for a large circle of friends who regret his passing. Surviving is a sister, Mrs. Freda Pow-?- of Gloversville; two brothers, Mi-?- of Sanitaria Springs and Lewis, of Oneonta; also a half-brother, Stewart of Bainbridge. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church and his pastor, Rev. Orvis, conducted the funeral service which was held Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock in the funeral chapel of Colwell Brothers, West Main street, followed by interment in Greenlawn Cemetery [Bainbridge, NY]. The bearers were Charles -?-. Arthur Clark, Bert Bliss and Har-?- -?-ler. Merchants of the village closed their places of business during the hour of the service. The funeral was largely attended and the floral tributes were an expression of the respect and admiration for the deceased.
Florence B. (Rathburn) Gridley
Florence B. Rathburn was born in McDonough, N.Y. [Chenango Co., NY], September 18, 1860. She resided with her parents until May 30, 1887, when she was married to Lewis A. Gridley who still survive her. No children were born to this devoted pair though their home has always been a place of rest and comfort for their many friends. In 1895 she was received into Methodist Episcopal church in Guilford by Rev M.S. Godshall. She has been a faithful worker in the church ever since. Five years ago, Mr. and Mrs. Gridley came to Bainbridge to reside. Failing health for several years has been Mrs. Gridley's lot. Unable to attend her church only occasionally, yet she never forget it. About a month ago she became confined to her bed. Day by day she grew weaker until one o'clock last Saturday morning, January 19th, 1929, she fell asleep in Jesus. No relatives are left to mourn her loss, save her devoted husband. Her Christian character was shown by the many friends who crowded her late home at her funeral at 2 o'clock last Tuesday. Her pastor, Rev. L.E. Sanford, officiated and a bank of flowers adorned her casket. Her body was laid to rest in Greenlawn cemetery [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., nY] to await the summons of the resurrection morning.
Emma Pearl (Puffers) Neidlinger
Known to all who had ever come in contact with her by her kindness and help for others and trueness to her family. Emma Puffers, as she was known before her marriage to Otto F. Neidlinger on June 18, 1919 was the emblem of the true woman and ideal mother. Ever mindful of the cares and sorrows of her family and others before herself, she had a host of friends and neighbors who are left to mourn her passing to a better home, Saturday, April 20, 1929. She leaves in a sorrowful home a husband and four boys in whom her life was rapt, but someone from above called and the call could not be denied. Her memory will ever linger in the minds and hearts of those who knew and loved her best. Funeral services were conducted at 1 o'clock Tuesday afternoon by Rev. H.G. Orvis of the Presbyterian Church for Mrs. Otto Neidlinger, 28, who died as a result of influenza Saturday morning at her home. Surviving are her husband and four small children and her father, H.L. Puffer.
Edward Hatton
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hatton, of Niagara Falls, were called home by the death of the former's father, Edward Hatton, of Rockdale [Chenango Co., NY]. His passing occurred on Thursday, Jan. 6, at the age of 82 years. In ill health for many months, the flu hastened the end. They were residents of Guilford for many years. Another son, Watson Hatton, of Guilford, also survives and the widow, Katherine Hatton. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Colwell Bros. Funeral Home, Bainbridge. [Bainbridge News & Republican, Jan. 13, 1944]
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