Byron H. Delavan
Bainbridge News & Republican, February 17, 1944
Byron H. Delavan, of 111 West Lake Road, Skaneateles [Onondaga Co., NY], president of Delavan's Inc., died suddenly Friday, Feb. 11 at Tuscon, Ariz. Mr. Delavan was born in Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], Oct. 25, 1870, the son of George H. and Maria Terry Delavan. In June, 1893, he married Miss Anne Breese, daughter of William Breese, of Norwich. On June 7, 1943, Mr. and Mrs. Delavan celebrated their 50th anniversary. Mrs. Delavan's death followed shortly after, she having suffered a stroke. Mr. Delavan had lived in Guilford, having been born on Merchant street, also in Norwich, Utica, Syracuse, Baldwinsville, Seneca Falls and Skaneateles. He was a member of Masonic Blue Lodge, Commandery and Shrine in Syracuse, and had been a member of Masonic bodies in Norwich 50 years. He was a member of Rotary and was past president of the Seneca Falls and Skaneateles Rotary Clubs, Seneca Fibre Co. and later the Delavan Corrugated Box Co., Inc. He had been in box manufacturing since 1906 in central New York. In 1933 with his son he organized Delavans Inc. He was president of this company. Mr. Delavan died after returning to his room following breakfast. He leaves three sons, Nathan H. of Skaneateles, Nelson B., of Des Moines, Iowa, and William H., of Skaneateles; seven grandchildren and several nephews and nieces. S.A. Delavan and Mrs. Marion Winsor, of Guilford, are cousins of the deceased.
Walter J. Malia, 39, of Port Dickinson [Broome Co., NY], an Ansco plant foreman, was fatally injured shortly after midnight Friday, and John R. Schedlar, 33, a co-worker, of the same place, was critically injured shortly after midnight, Friday, when the car in which they were riding crashed into the rear of a Town of Kirkwood snowplow. Mr. Malia is believed to have died instantly and according to Dr. A.J. Stillson, of Windsor, a Broome County coroner, he suffered multiple body injuries, including a bad head injury. The coroner is withholding his verdict. Mr. Schedlar, who was knocked unconscious, was taken to the Binghamton City Hospital in the sheriff's department ambulance. His automobile, badly damaged, was towed to a garage. The frame on the heavy snowplow was bent by the force of the impact, but otherwise was not badly damaged. Charles O'Day, of Binghamton, R.D.3, a helper on the snowplow, suffered facial cuts and bruises and was treated by a private physician. He was standing on the running board and was hurt when the door of the cab swung open as the Schedlar automobile crashed into the snowplow, according to sheriff's deputies.
The second victim of the Greene [Chenango Co., NY] automobile-train crash has succumbed to her injuries. Miss Ethel Barnard, 16, daughter of Floyd Barnard, of Afton [Chenango Co., NY], died in the Binghamton City Hospital, Wednesday, Feb. 2, of injuries she received in the Greene accident two weeks ago last Sunday night which cost the life of Clarence Gordon, of Afton, 24, driver of the car. Miss Barnard was one of three children. Her father is a widower and is employed at the Afton Hotel. Daniel Capel, of Afton, 20, and a son of Mr.s George Pavlov, of Stilesville, who was also injured, is still a patient at the Binghamton City Hospital and is reported to be in a critical condition.
Mrs. Florella Theresa Scofield Olmstead, mother of Mrs. Charles Colwell, of this place [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], died Apr. 11 at the Bainbridge Hospital at the age of 91. Born Mar. 14, 1855, in Masonville [Delaware Co., NY], she was a daughter of Hiram and Angeline N. (Olmstead) Scofield. On Feb. 10, 1875, she was united in marriage to Levi Olmsted, who died Jan. 30, 1902, at North Sanford. Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Fisher Chapel with the Rev. Miss Underwood, of McClure officiating. Interment was in the Artic Cemetery. Besides Mrs. Colwell, the deceased is survived by two sons, Charles E. Olmsted, and Arthur Olmsted; eight grandchildren, Mrs. Delavan M. Lord, Maurice A. Colwell, Lt. Ruth O Van Nakin, Mrs. Herman Englehardt, June Olmsted, John Olmsted, Alma Olmsted, and Edwin Olmsted; and four great-grandchildren: Charles Lord, Theresa Lord, Roger Lord and Nelson Lord.
Tracey H. Morse, 94, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Charles Oles, Unadilla [Otsego Co., NY] Friday afternoon. Mr. Morse was one of the oldest Masons in New York State. He had belonged to the lodge for 69 years. He joined the Freedom Chapter, Royal Arch Masons, in Unadilla, in 1878, and he served as its high priest in 1900 and 1908. Mr. Morse was also a charter member of Freedom Chapter, Eastern Star and was chapter's patron for four years. He was village president for three years and secretary of the school board for nine years. Mr. Morse was born in Pittsfield, Otsego County on Sept. 7, 1851. He came to Unadilla 76 years ago and was a tailor for many years. His wife, Mrs. Lillian Dewey Morse, died in 1940. He had been a member of St. Matthew's Church for 74 years and of the church vestry for 70 years. He was senior warden for 50 years. He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Harry Philips and Mrs. Charles Oles, both of Unadilla; two sons, Ralph D. of Oxford, and Harry, of Gloversville. The funeral was held in St. Matthew's church.
George Downs, who claimed to have what he called a ventriloquist lung organ, died at the home of William Beers, Walton [Delaware Co., NY], Tuesday. He had two idiosyncrasies which made him widely known about these parts. He could crow like a rooster and caw like a crow, and he grew a thick beard winters to keep his face warm. In his youth he was an excellent athlete, often took off on foot for Deposit, running much of the way. He died at the age of 81. Mr. Downs was born in the town of Tompkins [Delaware Co., NY] Jan. 16, 1865. He was a member of the Baptist church at Cannonsville. During the years when he was active he worked as a laborer.
William A. Moore, 77, died Friday morning at his home in Rockdale [Chenango Co., NY]. He was born Sept. 17, 1868, at Walton [Delaware Co., NY]. A carpenter by trade he had been janitor of the school house in Rockdale for six years until last November. On Dec. 14, 1898, Mr. Moore married Bertha Tyler at Callicoon. Surviving besides his wife are a son, Raymond D. Moore, of Sidney, a grandson, John Raymond Moore; four brothers, Ira and Theron, of Unadilla; Eugene, of Wells Bridge; Frank, of Central Bridge. The funeral was held Monday at Rockdale Church, the Rev. Clayton W. Hoag, of Unadilla, officiating. Burial was in Mt. Upton cemetery.
NORTHRUP: In Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], Jan. 22d, of typhoid fever, Lena, wife of John Northrup, aged 19 years.
Bainbridge Republican, April 4, 1878
MILLER: In East Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 20th, 1878, of diphtheria, Charles A. Miller aged 11 years.
MILLER: In East Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], March 24th, 1878, of diphtheria, Amelia Louise Miller, aged 6 years.
WADE: In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], March 19th, of diphtheria, Gracie, aged 6 years, daughter of Martha Wade.
SLATER: In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], March 23d, Mrs. Nancy Slater, aged 57 years.
SHERWOOD: In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], March 28th, of heart disease, Delia, wife of Samuel Sherwood, aged 73 years.
HOLCOMB: In Afton [Chenango Co., NY], on March 31st, 1878, Mrs. C.H. Holcomb, aged 76 years.
Walter J. Malia
Bainbridge News & Republican, February 17, 1944
Walter J. Malia, 39, of Port Dickinson [Broome Co., NY], an Ansco plant foreman, was fatally injured shortly after midnight Friday, and John R. Schedlar, 33, a co-worker, of the same place, was critically injured shortly after midnight, Friday, when the car in which they were riding crashed into the rear of a Town of Kirkwood snowplow. Mr. Malia is believed to have died instantly and according to Dr. A.J. Stillson, of Windsor, a Broome County coroner, he suffered multiple body injuries, including a bad head injury. The coroner is withholding his verdict. Mr. Schedlar, who was knocked unconscious, was taken to the Binghamton City Hospital in the sheriff's department ambulance. His automobile, badly damaged, was towed to a garage. The frame on the heavy snowplow was bent by the force of the impact, but otherwise was not badly damaged. Charles O'Day, of Binghamton, R.D.3, a helper on the snowplow, suffered facial cuts and bruises and was treated by a private physician. He was standing on the running board and was hurt when the door of the cab swung open as the Schedlar automobile crashed into the snowplow, according to sheriff's deputies.
Ethel Barnard
Bainbridge News & Republican, February 17, 1944
The second victim of the Greene [Chenango Co., NY] automobile-train crash has succumbed to her injuries. Miss Ethel Barnard, 16, daughter of Floyd Barnard, of Afton [Chenango Co., NY], died in the Binghamton City Hospital, Wednesday, Feb. 2, of injuries she received in the Greene accident two weeks ago last Sunday night which cost the life of Clarence Gordon, of Afton, 24, driver of the car. Miss Barnard was one of three children. Her father is a widower and is employed at the Afton Hotel. Daniel Capel, of Afton, 20, and a son of Mr.s George Pavlov, of Stilesville, who was also injured, is still a patient at the Binghamton City Hospital and is reported to be in a critical condition.
Florella Theresa (Scofield) Olmsted
Bainbridge News & Republican, April 18, 1946
Mrs. Florella Theresa Scofield Olmstead, mother of Mrs. Charles Colwell, of this place [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], died Apr. 11 at the Bainbridge Hospital at the age of 91. Born Mar. 14, 1855, in Masonville [Delaware Co., NY], she was a daughter of Hiram and Angeline N. (Olmstead) Scofield. On Feb. 10, 1875, she was united in marriage to Levi Olmsted, who died Jan. 30, 1902, at North Sanford. Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Fisher Chapel with the Rev. Miss Underwood, of McClure officiating. Interment was in the Artic Cemetery. Besides Mrs. Colwell, the deceased is survived by two sons, Charles E. Olmsted, and Arthur Olmsted; eight grandchildren, Mrs. Delavan M. Lord, Maurice A. Colwell, Lt. Ruth O Van Nakin, Mrs. Herman Englehardt, June Olmsted, John Olmsted, Alma Olmsted, and Edwin Olmsted; and four great-grandchildren: Charles Lord, Theresa Lord, Roger Lord and Nelson Lord.
Tracey H. Morse
Bainbridge News & Republican, April 11, 1946
Tracey H. Morse, 94, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Charles Oles, Unadilla [Otsego Co., NY] Friday afternoon. Mr. Morse was one of the oldest Masons in New York State. He had belonged to the lodge for 69 years. He joined the Freedom Chapter, Royal Arch Masons, in Unadilla, in 1878, and he served as its high priest in 1900 and 1908. Mr. Morse was also a charter member of Freedom Chapter, Eastern Star and was chapter's patron for four years. He was village president for three years and secretary of the school board for nine years. Mr. Morse was born in Pittsfield, Otsego County on Sept. 7, 1851. He came to Unadilla 76 years ago and was a tailor for many years. His wife, Mrs. Lillian Dewey Morse, died in 1940. He had been a member of St. Matthew's Church for 74 years and of the church vestry for 70 years. He was senior warden for 50 years. He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Harry Philips and Mrs. Charles Oles, both of Unadilla; two sons, Ralph D. of Oxford, and Harry, of Gloversville. The funeral was held in St. Matthew's church.
George Downs
Bainbridge News & Republican, April 11, 1946
George Downs, who claimed to have what he called a ventriloquist lung organ, died at the home of William Beers, Walton [Delaware Co., NY], Tuesday. He had two idiosyncrasies which made him widely known about these parts. He could crow like a rooster and caw like a crow, and he grew a thick beard winters to keep his face warm. In his youth he was an excellent athlete, often took off on foot for Deposit, running much of the way. He died at the age of 81. Mr. Downs was born in the town of Tompkins [Delaware Co., NY] Jan. 16, 1865. He was a member of the Baptist church at Cannonsville. During the years when he was active he worked as a laborer.
William A. Moore
Bainbridge News & Republican, April 11, 1946
William A. Moore, 77, died Friday morning at his home in Rockdale [Chenango Co., NY]. He was born Sept. 17, 1868, at Walton [Delaware Co., NY]. A carpenter by trade he had been janitor of the school house in Rockdale for six years until last November. On Dec. 14, 1898, Mr. Moore married Bertha Tyler at Callicoon. Surviving besides his wife are a son, Raymond D. Moore, of Sidney, a grandson, John Raymond Moore; four brothers, Ira and Theron, of Unadilla; Eugene, of Wells Bridge; Frank, of Central Bridge. The funeral was held Monday at Rockdale Church, the Rev. Clayton W. Hoag, of Unadilla, officiating. Burial was in Mt. Upton cemetery.
Death Notices
Bainbridge Republican, January 24, 1878NORTHRUP: In Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], Jan. 22d, of typhoid fever, Lena, wife of John Northrup, aged 19 years.
Bainbridge Republican, April 4, 1878
MILLER: In East Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 20th, 1878, of diphtheria, Charles A. Miller aged 11 years.
MILLER: In East Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], March 24th, 1878, of diphtheria, Amelia Louise Miller, aged 6 years.
WADE: In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], March 19th, of diphtheria, Gracie, aged 6 years, daughter of Martha Wade.
SLATER: In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], March 23d, Mrs. Nancy Slater, aged 57 years.
SHERWOOD: In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], March 28th, of heart disease, Delia, wife of Samuel Sherwood, aged 73 years.
HOLCOMB: In Afton [Chenango Co., NY], on March 31st, 1878, Mrs. C.H. Holcomb, aged 76 years.
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