Obituaries (November 18)

Ottilie J. Nickel

 

Succumbs to Appendicitis After Brief Illness:  A wave of sorrow spread through this community Sunday afternoon when word came that Miss Ottilie Nickel, daughter of Mrs. R.W. Nickel of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], died at the Christ Hospital, Jersey City early that morning from appendicitis.  She was taken to this hospital Thursday night from her home here after several days illness.  Miss Nickel was a student in the Oneonta Normal School, a member of the Senior Class.  Sunday just a week previous to her death she was taken ill and on Monday came to her home in Bainbridge.  Her condition grew worse when it was decided to remove her to the hospital where she died.  She was accompanied by her mother.  The body was brought to Bainbridge on Tuesday and the funeral was held in St. Peter's church Wednesday morning at 10:30, the Rev. Bradford H. Tite rector of the church officiating.  A large delegation of students of the Oneonta Normal school, members of the Senior class and members of Miss Nickel's school fraternity attended in a body with Dr. Curtis and three other members of the Normal school faculty thus paying tribute to one of the most brilliant and highly regarded students.  The church was filled with friends and relatives.  Quantities of flowers of the choicest kind covered the casket and were placed nearby coming from the Normal school faculty, students and friends.  The church choir sang impressive music among which were the hymns "Abide With Me" and "O Paradise, O Paradise."  The bearers were friends of the deceased, Morris Hayes, Elverton Hoyt, John Loudon, Alfred Hohrieter, Richard Ellis of Bainbridge and Thomas Stevens, a member of the Senior Class of the Oneonta Normal. The burial was in St. Peter's cemetery.  Ottilie J. Nickel was born in Indiana, Pa., November 23rd, 1911., the daughter of Rev. Rudolph W. Nickel who became pastor of St. Peter's church, Bainbridge in 1914 where he officiated for five years until removed by sudden death in July 1919.  The widow and family remained in Bainbridge.  Miss Nickel attended the Bainbridge High school from which she graduated in 1928.  She entered the Oneonta Normal school and became one of that institution's best students.  Her scholarship was marked for its high standard.  She had won for herself a prestige and honor which only a few students acquire.  She would have graduated in June.  She was a member of the Alpha Kappa Sorority of the Normal school and art editor of the school paper.  She was an extremely pretty, accomplished and attractive young woman possessing a charm which made her a favorite and popular in all circles where she moved.  At the age of nineteen at the threshold of a future which seemed unusually bright and promising, she was stricken and removed, leaving a mother, a sister, Miss Henriette Nickel one of the secretaries in the Neurological Institute, New York City and a brother, Karl nickel a student in Manlius Military School.  [1931]

 

Llewellyn E. Burrows

 

The death of Llewellyn E. Burrows, 61, occurred Monday afternoon at his home on North Main street, following an illness of four weeks.  Mr. Burrows was born June 10, 1873, in the town of Unadilla [Otsego Co., NY].  He was the son of Charles and Evelyn Burrows.  When a small boy he removed with his parents to Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], where he resided up to the time he came to this village about 36 years ago.  He worked as a cigar maker for 14 years with George R. Wilcox and then learned the plumbing trade, working with Charles W. Ireland for some time and with H.H. Bluler up to two years ago when on account of failing health he gave up active employment.  Mr. Burrows was married on Dec. 24, 1902, to Bess E. White, who survives him.  He also leaves one son, Paul D. Burrows, of Bainbridge, and is sincerely mourned by his daughter-in-law, Mrs. Paul Burrows, for whom he had an abiding affection.  Two sisters also survive, Mrs. Hattie Foote and Mrs. Fred Rogers, both of Guilford.  He was a member of St. Peter's church and of Susquehanna Lodge No. 167, F.A.M. and was also a 32d Degree Scottish Rite Mason, being a member of the Otseningo bodies of Binghamton.  The funeral services will be held this (Thursday) afternoon at 3 o'clock at the home, with his friend, Rev. G.H. Orvis, officiating.  Interment will be at Greenlawn cemetery [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY].  The pallbearers will be Harry Hall, Harry Bluler, Joseph Hitchcock and Charles Ireland.  Mr. Burrows possessed the good will and friendship of a very large circle of people both here and in the surrounding area who sincerely regret his passing.  [Dec. 31, 1934]

 

Lela Nichols Blincoe

 

Entered into rest June 16th, 1928, Lela Nichols Blincoe, wife of Walter Blincoe.  She had been sick but a short time, less than a week.  Her death came as a shock to her many friends.  She was born in Illinois, Jan. 4th, 1866.  Her father was a doctor, her mother dying when she was quite young.   She came to live with her aunt, Mrs. James Hopkins, in Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], 34 years ago she was married to Walter Blincoe.  A short time after her marriage they bought a farm on what was called Searles Hill and have lived there ever since, endearing herself to everyone by her quiet, gentle manners.  Always ready to be of service to everyone, she will be greatly missed in her home neighborhood.  She is survived by her husband and one daughter, Mrs. Jesse Meek, of Afton.  The funeral was held form her late home, June 19, the Rev. L.E. Sanford officiating.  Interment in Green Lawn Cemetery [Bainbridge, NY]. 

 

Charles George Banner

 

Charles George Banner was born in Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] April 2, 1862, the eldest son of William and Elizabeth Cartledge Banner.  In his young manhood he married Miss Ruby White who passed away when their son, Lyman, was a small child.  Afterward he married Miss Minnie Hicks, and to them three sons were born, Erford, Arthur and Edgar.  Again death took from him his wife, and several years later he married Mrs. Nellie Warner.  A daughter, Verna, came to bless this union.  A farmer by occupation, Mr. Banner has always been a conscientious, hard working man, friendly and honest in all of his dealings, he won for himself many friends.  He had been in failing health for some time and unable to work since November last.  He passed away Friday morning May 27 [1932], at his home on Dingman hill where most of his life has been spent, and from that home at 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon, May 29, the funeral was held, his cousin, Rev. Howard B. Willets, pastor of the Methodist Church of Afton, officiating.  The attendance was large, there being over thirty cars in the procession to Greenlawn cemetery [Bainbridge, NY] where the body was laid to rest by the side of loved ones.  Among those present from out of town were friends and relatives from Rochester, Binghamton, Sherburne, Afton, Morris, Guilford, Only, Va.; and Queens Village; L.I.  Mr. Banner is survived by his wife, one daughter, Verna, of Bainbridge; two sons, Arthur and Edgar of Queens Village, L.I.; one sister, Mrs. George Strong, of Bainbridge; two brothers, Robert, of Bainbridge and Frank of Madison, Wis.; a step-daughter and a step-son, Mrs. Edward Jones and Elton Warner, of Bainbridge; a granddaughter, Velma Banner, and two grandsons, Lynn and Rodger Banner.