Mrs. A.P. Merchant
It is with sadness that we record the death of one of our most estimable ladies Mrs. A.P. Merchant, which occurred on the 29th ult. Mrs. M. came among us upon her marriage with Mr. Merchant some eight or nine years ago, and since then has endeared herself through her intelligence and kindness of heart to a large circle of friends and acquaintances. For several years she has been a patient sufferer, and not until recently has she given her earthly cares into the hands of others. She was a sincere Christian and a devoted and affectionate wife and parent. Thus at an early age she is called from earth, leaving a husband and one child, together with many near friends to mourn her loss. [Chenango Union, Jan. 6, 1876]
Emma Merchant
Emma, wife of Pascal G. Merchant, died at her late residence, Monday, June 28th. Deceased has been confined to her bed for something over a year by a dangerous and painful sickness, and for the past few weeks her life has been despaired of; but owing to a strong constitution she survived until the afternoon of Monday, when the cord was loosed and she found restful relief. Mrs. Merchant was a lady of estimable qualities, was an extensive reader, a poet of no mean excellence, and best of all, a devoted wife, and a large hearted, charitable, sympathizing womanly woman, ever ready to assist others until her own illness prevented, and since then a living lesson in Christian patience and resignation. She was universally beloved and has "Entered into rest."
John Francis Hickey
John Francis Hickey, aged fourteen, son of John Hickey, a tailor living in Utica [Oneida Co.., NY], was found dead on one of the Central railroad tracks in that city, about four o'clock on Wednesday morning of last week. The boy had attended a picnic at Marcy on the day previous, but did not return home at night, being last seen alive at the grove between eight and nine o'clock in the evening. Mr. Hickey has a shop opposite an undertaker's rooms, and while going to his work on Wednesday morning he saw some men carrying a body to the rooms. Out of curiosity he went over, and was horrified to find the remains those of his son, who had been badly mangled by a passing train upon the railroad. Mr. Hickey was formerly a resident of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], in the employ of W.L. Scott; and it will be recollected that at the shocking railroad accident which occurred in September 1874, on the D.L.&W. Railroad between this village and Oxford, a little son of his was burned to ashes, with Edward Childs, the mail agent in the postal car. Many friends of Mr. Hickey in this village will sympathize with him in this his second affliction. [Chenango Union, July 1, 1880]
Thomas Kinney
Thomas Kinney, Hancock business man, was found dead in his car between Apex and Keeryville, Wednesday evening by Raymond Bouchoux, of Hancock, Dr. C. Sumner Gould, Walton coroner, gave a verdict that death was caused by a heart attack. Mr. Kinney had been to the county fair at Walton Wednesday and was returning to Hancock alone. He evidently became ill and stopped his car at the side of the road and turned off the ignition. Mr. Bouchoux, coming along some time later, saw the parked car, looked inside and drove to Hancock, where he notified Chief of Police C.A. Travis that Mr. Kinney was dead in his car parked between Apex and Keeryville. Travis at once drove to the place and then notified Dr. Gould, who, after examination, gave permission for removal of the body. Trooper Jack Taylor of the BCI and Sergeant William Waldron also were present and took charge of the personal effects which consisted of $67 in cash and a complimentary ticket to the fair. The body was taken to Hancock in Henderson's ambulance Mr. Kinney was about 65 years of age and is very well known and liked in the Hancock area, where he conducted a newsstand, grocery store and retail liquor store. He is survived by his wife and one brother, James Kinney, of Hancock. [Bainbridge News & Republican, August 31, 1944]
Homer H. Higley
Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]: Homer H. Higley, 77, president of the Chenango County National Bank and Trust Company, died today following an operation at St. Luke's Hospital in Utica. Born in Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], the deceased has taken a prominent part in the commercial, civic, social and the religious life of this community for more than half a century. He moved to Norwich when a young man and entered the employ of the Joseph Latham hardware store on North Broad Street. Later he formed a partnership with Charles H. Latham, a son of his former employer. Leaving this partnership, Mr. Higley purchased the Whitcomb stationery store at North Broad Street and West Park Place. While at this location he became interested in the automobile business and is said to have sold the first car ever sold in Chenango County. When George Dunham resigned as cashier of the Chenango County National Bank & Trust Company. Mr. Higley was selected his successor. Serving for more than 30 years as cashier, he was named president about 14 years ago to succeed the late Judge Albert F. Gladding. Mr. Higley was a delegate to the Republican national convention which nominated Calvin Coolidge for president. He was for many years senior warden of Emmanuel Episcopal Church, and a charter member and one of the first directors of the Norwich Club. He also was a member of the Norwich Lodge of Elks and the George Rider Hook and Ladder company of Norwich. Mr. Higley was a director of the William H. Dunne Company of Norwich and a director and vice president of the Chenango & Unadilla Telephone company. The surviving near relatives are two sons, The Rev. Walter M. Higley, rector of the Johnson City Episcopal Church, and Cyrus M. Higley, cashier of the National Bank and Trust Company of Norwich; two daughters, the Misses Katherine and Dorothy V. Higley, both of Norwich and two sisters the Misses Sarah Higley of Norwich and Mary Higley of Jersey City. The funeral arrangements will be announced later. [1938]
Deaths in Bainbridge, Chenango County, New York - 1928
January
13: Leafie D. Bennett...........................59 yrs
17: Theodosia Dunne............................1 yr
20: Goldie Dunne..................................12 yrs
25: Rose Radamas.................................42 yrs
February
1: Edgar Pearsall...................................66 yrs
6: Louella A. Hitchcock........................50 yrs
10: Burnetia A. Butler............................88 yrs
14: Charles Edgar Wilber.......................63 yrs
March
3: Emma G. Townsend..........................74 yrs
5: May L. Spencer..................................59 yrs
8: Josie D. Rounds..................................49 yrs
20: Susie Green........................................63 yrs
27: Viola M. Winsor.................................1 hour
April
1: Anita Danforth.....................................85 yrs
1: John J. McGinnis.................................74 yrs
4: Loretta Reynolds..................................83 yrs
8: Juvia O. Bentley...................................66 yrs
20: Barton P. Hickox.................................79 yrs
20: Daniel T. Banner..................................84 yrs
28: Jane A. Every.......................................6 yrs
May
10: Elizada Ireland.....................................82 yrs
10: George C. Smith..................................76 yrs
21: Henrietta Ireland..................................74 yrs
30: George S. Cook....................................68 yrs
June
1: Lydia M. Clark......................................83 yrs
5: Ray F. Lyon..........................................31 yrs
16: Lewis B. Anderson................................69 yrs
20: Emma D. Stever...................................73 yrs
24: William Michel....................................66 yrs
26: Allean N. Blackman.............................48 yrs
July
1: Hannah P. Humphrey.............................81 yrs
16: Edward J. Shafer....................................64 yrs
17: Herbert M. Ramsdell.............................57 yrs
17: Amanda Kelsey......................................67 yrs
27: Dan R. Wells..........................................71 yrs
August
1: John W. Matteson....................................81 yrs
1: Ruth E. Michel.........................................3 yrs
3: Jeannette Whitman...................................2 days
5: Ella Payne.................................................55 yrs
29: Elizabeth Hawkins....................................84 yrs
30: Bessie Mulwane........................................34 yrs
September
15: Emory DeForest........................................65 yrs
26: I. Adele Peck.............................................82 yrs
October
8: Lulu Phetteplace........................................55 yrs
11: Evva Shapley.............................................59 yrs
20: Albert Daniels............................................51 yrs
22: Ralph A. Monahan.....................................34 yrs
23: Martin L. Siver...........................................16 yrs
25: George S. Stewart.......................................69 yrs
November
17: Lillian Shaffer............................................16 yrs
42: Sophia Zwick.............................................55 yrs
December
10: Georgiana Hovery.......................................57 yrs
20: Allie M. Puffer............................................64 yrs
24: George W. Johnson.....................................86 yrs
30: Julia Darlin..................................................94 yrs
31: Geo. Merton Pittsley....................................64 yrs
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