Obituaries (November 21)

Addie (Smith) Wade
Utica Saturday Globe, April 25, 1903

 

 

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  The death of Addie Smith, wife of Henry L. Wade, which occurred at her home in Guilford [Chenango Co., NY] April 14, was due to dropsy with which she had been afflicted for the past two years.  Deceased was a daughter of George and Josephine Smith and was born in Preston [Chenango Co., NY] 47 years ago.  Her father died when she was but 6 years old and soon afterwards she went to live with an aunt in Smithville with whom she stayed for several years, later returning to live with her mother in Norwich.  At 20 years of age she was united in marriage with Henry L. Wade, then proprietor of the Halfway House between this village and Oxford, where most of her married life was spent.  After leaving the Halfway House they lived in McDonough, Hartwick and lastly Guilford, where they went to reside about a year ago.  Mrs. Wade was a worthy wife, a kind and indulgent mother, highly esteemed by many friends.  She leaves besides her husband, two daughters, Mrs. Arthur J. Reed, of Webb City, Mo; Marie Wade, of Guilford and one brother, Harry Smith, living at Yankton, S.D.  Her mother died about 14 years ago.  Funeral services were held from  her late home in Guilford on Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock.  Burial in Guilford Cemetery [Sunset Hill].

 

William Henry Ireland

William Henry Ireland passed to his rest early Friday morning Sept. 19, 1930.  Although he had been feeble for a long time his going was sudden.  About 5 o'clock Sept. 18, he was taken with very severe pain which his physician diagnosed as gall stones.  It developed into pneumonia and he died at 1 a.m. that night.  Mr. Ireland was born near Brackett Lake April 21, 83 years ago and has lived his entire life in this community except two years when he lived in Kansas.  He was a son of Stephen and Betsey Baer Ireland and one of a family of seven sons and four daughters.  The only one now living is Mrs. Livonia Ingersoll of Hillcrest, Binghamton.  While a young man he learned to love his Savior, and became a member of the Methodist Episcopal church at Union Valley.  All through his life he loved its services and gave his prayers and service.  He held many offices in both church and Sunday school.  October 8, 1867 he was married to Clara J. Bush.  They celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary three years ago.  Their hearts and home were always open to their pastors especially, and to anyone who needed prayer or sympathy or help of any kind. Their great circle of friends will miss the cheery smile and happy words of Mr. Ireland.  His wife, although a cripple for 18 years has been his constant help and comfort.  He was so anxious to spare her trouble and save her strength.  His unshakable faith in enviable character of pity and sweetness.  he was a good man and just in his dealings.  He was uncomplaining yet he longed unutterably to go home to his Heavenly rest.  A year ago because of feebleness, Mr. and Mrs. Ireland left their home in the Valley and lived with his son Stephen and family, who have given them every possible care.  From there, the funeral was held Sept. 22, conducted by a loved former pastor, Rev. Arthur Landmesser assisted by the present pastor, Rev. Crocker.  The burial was in the family plot at West Bainbridge cemetery.  Many beautiful flowers were brought to testify to the love his neighbors and friends felt for their friend who has passed on. Surviving are his wife, a daughter Mrs. Isabelle Petley, two sons, Stephen and Walter G., twelve grandchildren, and six great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

 

Elnora Clark Springsteen

 

Elnora Clark Springsteen, 52, died at the Binghamton State Hospital, Friday, December 10.  Mrs. Springsteen was born in Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] on May 31, 1885, the daughter of Adelbert and Evaline Clark.  She was united in marriage to F.L Springsteen, then of Sidney, in September 1909.  Since then they have always made their home in the vicinity of Bainbridge.  For many years Mrs. Springsteen was an active member of the Bainbridge Methodist Church, whenever health permitted.  Besides her husband, F.L. Springsteen, of Farmington, Conn., there survive two children, a son, Wilfred, and a daughter, Mrs. Henry Thursten both of Afton, and three brothers, Alton L. of Bainbridge, George B., of Bayonne, N.J., and Ernest, of Binghamton   Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at Colwell Brothers Funeral Parlors, with burial made in the Greenlawn Cemetery [Bainbridge, NY].  Rev. G.N. Underwood was the officiating pastor.  [1937]

 

Sophia Zwick

 

Early Saturday morning Nov. 24, 1928 neighbors and friends of Mrs. Sophia Zwick were greatly shocked by the news of her sudden death.  She was born January 31st, 1873 and passed all her life in Bainbridge, the last 30 years on Searles Hill.  She was a member of the Baptist church and was greatly liked by all her friends. She was taken ill Wednesday night and her illness gradually grew worse until Friday she was taken to the Bainbridge Hospital where she died Saturday morning at 2:30 o'clock.  Mrs. Zwick is survived by her husband Fred Zwick, one sister Mrs. Cora Ireland of Oneonta, one brother, Jason Spencer of Bainbridge, two nieces Mrs. Henry Bly of Bainbridge and Mrs. Archie Avery of Schenectady; two nephews, Leo Ireland of Bainbridge and Ernest Ireland of Clayville.  Her funeral was held Wednesday at one o'clock at her late home on Searles hill, the service was conducted by Rev. R.B. Whitman. Burial in Greenlawn cemetery [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY].