Obituaries (March 1)

Mrs. Adeline Slater Wilbur, widow of Rufus Wilbur, died suddenly Saturday afternoon at the age of 96.  Cause of death was given as cerebral hemorrhage.  She was believed to be the oldest person in Chenango county.  Mrs. Wilbur was born in Bennettsville [Chenango Co., NY], November 9th, 1836, the daughter of Nathan and Eve MacFarlan Slater.  Some time before the Civil War she was married to Rufus Wilbur, who served in the army of the republic.  To them was born one son, Rufus, who also made his home in Bennettsville until his death several years ago.  Most of Mrs. Wilbur's life was spent on the old Slater homestead, where she died.  She was a member of the Baptist church of Bennettsville, until the dissolution of the congregation.  She was also active in Ladies' and other church activities.  She had been in excellent health until the time of her death and only a few hours before the hand of death struck her down she was cheerful and jolly--almost unusually so.  Her mind was very clear, and her memory remarkable.  She took a great interest in political affairs, and always made it a point to cast her vote at the regular election every year.  Last Fall her vote for Hoover and the Republican party was recorded.  She is survived by one brother, Orville Slater of Unadilla, who has been in poor health for some time, one sister, Mrs. Alice Pope, of Johnson City, four nephews, George and Charles Winnie, both of Sidney, Howard Pope, of Binghamton, and Robert Slater, of New York city; and one niece, Mrs. A.C. Baker, of Ithaca.  Funeral services were held Tuesday morning at the Colwell Funeral Chapel, Rev. G.H. Orvis, pastor of the Presbyterian Church, officiating.  The bearers were three nephews, George and Charles Winnie and Howard Pope, and Harry L. Smith, of Bennettsville.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, May 11, 1933]

 

Rev. Leon C. Smith died at the home of his father, Arthur Smith, at Charlotteville [Schoharie Co., NY], May 6.  He had been in poor health for two years, and seriously ill since Jan. 1, suffering from tuberculosis.  He was born in Oneonta [Otsego Co., NY], Feb. 5, 1896.  He graduated from Worcester High School in 1913.  He was also a graduate of Hobart College at Geneva, the General Theological Seminary of New York city, and received his master's degree at Williams College, Williamstown, Mass.  He was rector at the Episcopal Church at Gilbertsville from 1920 to 1925, and at St. Mark's Episcopal Church at Hoosic Falls from 1925 to 1930, when he was forced to retire, due to ill health.  He was a member of the Masonic Lodge at Hoosic Falls.  For a time he was employed in the office of the America Separator Co., here [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], during which time he made many friends in town.  He had a fine voice and was an accomplished organist.  Surviving are his parents, of Charlotteville, and one sister, Mrs. Edith Chickering, of Delhi.  The funeral was held from the Methodist Church at Charlotteville Tuesday afternoon, May 9, at 1 o'clock.  Rt. Rev. G. Ashton Oldham, bishop of the Albany diocese, officiated.  Burial was in Oneonta Plains Cemetery.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, May 18, 1933]

Benjamin Irving Sherwood, son of the late William K. Sherwood, and Mary Ann Barrett Sherwood died early Thursday morning at his home in East street, West Winfield [Herkimer Co., NY], after a long illness.  He was born at Bedford Hills, N.Y. [Westchester Co., NY], June 6, 1851, and would have celebrated his 82nd birthday had he lived until the 6th of next month.  His first experience was in the business at Bedford Hills, then in New York, where he worked under Horace Greely on The Tribune.  From this start he worked in several places until May 31, 1874, when he married Emma Augusta Cogswell, of Condor, N.Y.  Mr. and Mrs. Sherwood moved to Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] where he conducted the Bainbridge Republican for several years.  Later they moved to New Berlin where he was associated with the New Berlin Gazette and in 1886 they moved to Edmeston where he purchased the Edmeston Local, a paper he published for 21 years.  He then tried other lines of business only to return to the one for which he had natural talent in 1910 when, together with his eldest son, C.I. Sherwood, he took over the West Winfield Star, which they conducted up to the present.  He was a member of the Farmers Lodge, No. 553, of Edmeston, also a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church of West Winfield.  Funeral services were held form the M.E. Church in West Winfield at two o'clock Saturday afternoon with prayer service at the home at 1:30.  Burial was in the family plot in Edmeston [Otsego Co., NY].  [Bainbridge News & Republican, May 18, 1933]

Minzo Harrington, well known resident of Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], died Monday, May 15, of cerebral hemorrhage at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Lester Cox, in Ouaquaga.  He had been in poor health for some time and about three weeks ago was removed from his home in Coventry to Ouaquaga.  Funeral services were held Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. from Colwell's Funeral Parlors in Bainbridge.  Rev. Huxtable, of Afton, officiated.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, May 18, 1933]

On May 10, occurred the death of Miriam P. Rolfe, aged 38 years.  Deceased was born June 4, 1893 in Ives Settlement [Guilford, Chenango Co., NY], the daughter of Otto Ives and Louella Smith Ives.  She had been a patient sufferer for many months.  Besides her husband, Robert Rolfe, she leaves a daughter, Irene Manwarren, both of Ives Settlement.  Many friends will mourn her untimely death.  Burial was made in Sunset Hill cemetery [Guilford, NY], Friday.  Norwich Sun, May 18, 1932]

In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], on Sunday night, the 31st ult., Dr. Blin Harris, in the 54th year of his age.  About a fortnight previous to his death, Dr. Harris was run against by a loaded sleigh and suffered a bad compound, comminuted fracture of his leg.  Acting upon a theory popular with many distinguished surgeons in such cases, he declined to have the fracture reduced until the tenth day after the accident.  In five days thereafter he was seized with tetanus, or lockjaw, which soon terminated his sufferings and his life.  Dr. Harris was son of the late Blin Harris, and was a native of this village [Norwich].  He studied Medicine and Surgery with his uncle, Dr. Harvey Harris, and has been a medical practitioner for thirty years.  He possessed the confidence of a large portion of the community in his medical skill and science and enjoyed a liberal practice.  He was unremitting in his attentions to patients under his charge, and never discriminated between the rich and the poor in the promptitude of his visits.  He was a thoroughly honest man in all his transactions in business--was an obliging neighbor, an attached friend, and an upright, honorable man.  He leaves a wife and five children to mourn his loss.  [Chenango Telegraph, Feb. 3, 1864]

Madison County papers announce the recent death at the County House, of John McCarthy, better known throughout the northern part of the County as "Cheap John."  He had reached the age of one hundred and eleven years, and up to the fourth day before his death was able to walk quite smart with the aid of a cane, and could see to read and write without the aid of spectacles.  He was with King George during the rebellion of 1798, and could remember the return of the revolutionary soldiers from America.  He had never used intoxicating liquors or tobacco in any form.  [Chenango Union, Feb. 8, 1877]

At Little Rock, Ark, Dec. 26th, Sergt. James S. Noble, of the 1st Illinois Cavalry, aged 21 years, son of Rev. James H. Noble, formerly of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY].  [Chenango Union, Mar. 23, 1864]

In the General Hospital, Franklin, La., Jan. 13th, 1`864, of chronic diarrhea, Mr. Nathan W. Steere, of Co. H, 114th Reg. N.Y.S.V., formerly of McDonough [Chenango Co., NY], aged 25 years and 7 months.  He lies where the orange tree blossom, with other comrades who have given their lives for their country, where the drum and the roar of cannon they heed no more.  [Chenango Union, Mar. 23, 1864]

In Rochester March 14th, Sergt, Charles R. Foote, aged 21 years, a member of Capt. Vaughan's Company, 22d N.Y. Cavalry, and son of Col Charles Foote, of Guilford.  [Chenango Union, Mar. 23, 1864]

In Lisle, Broome Co., March 7th, 1864, Mr. Theodore Wade, aged 84 years, 2 months and 24 days.  The deceased was born at Gloucester, Providence co., Rhode Island, on the 13th of December, 1779.  He removed from his native place to Guilford, Chenango Co., N.Y., in 1818.  In 1843 (being then in his 64th year) he met with a change, which he found to be no less than that described by the Savior:  "Verily, verily, I say unto you, he that hearest my work, and believeth on him that sent me, hath everlasting life, and shall not come into condemnation, but is passed from death unto life."  His death will long be lamented by all who were so happy as to enjoy his friendship.  His family will severely feel their loss, though his advanced aged rendered his death not unexpected.  But what is their loss is his gain; for he died as the Christian should die.  Calm and collected in his last moments, he committed with pious resignation his body to the earth, and his "spirit to the God who gave it."  Like the Patriarchs of old, his name will be remembered for his virtues, and his virtues serve as a bright example to the rising generation.  "The righteous hath hope in his death."  "And I heard a voice from heaven saying unto me, Write, Blessed are the dead that died in the Lord from henceforth; yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labors; and their works do follow them."

"Then rest, sweet saint, thy duties done,

Thy battles fought, the victory won;

And they who mourn, and miss thee here,

Must strive, and pray, to join thee there."

[Chenango Union, Mar. 23, 1864]

 

Miscellaneous, Martin Harman retires 1933

Harman Retires From Rural Mail Service

The Bainbridge News & Republican, May 11, 1933

 



Martin W. Harman, rural mail carrier on Route No. 2, retired on April 15th, 1933, because of disability.  Mr. Harman, who is 55 years of age, has been in the carrier service for thirty years.  He has been a resident of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] for about 45 years.

 

When he began his service, in 1903, on route 2, which was 24 miles long, the other carriers were Horace Eddy, route 1; Albert Strong, route 3; and James H. Bartholf, route 4.  At that time, of course, all mail was carried in horse-drawn vehicles, and it took a whole day to cover the route.  There was no parcel post service at that time.  The post office was then in the Willsey block, and the personnel consisted of the late Charles Norton as postmaster, and Will Fletcher as assistant.  There were no paved streets in Bainbridge, the town hall was not yet in existence, and the park had not been laid out.  Many other changes and improvements have been made in those thirty years as well.

 

Mr. Harman also served under Postmaster Ira B. Cushman and the present postmaster, Harold L. Payne.  He has had varied experiences during his thirty years of service; putting out fires, rescuing people from freezing, reporting deaths, assisting in the capture of thieves, and other interesting events have come his way.

 

Mr. Harman states that one of the changes that has impressed him most is the fact that there are twenty-seven less inhabited dwellings on his route at the present time than there were when he started his work.  This change, he says, is to be deeply regretted, marking, as it does, a gradual movement away from the simple farm life to the more complex existence of villages and cities, and the passing of many of the older generation who have left no one behind them to keep up their homes. 

Miscellaneous, Mrs. Whitney Celebrates 95th Birthday, 1933

Mrs. Whitney Celebrates 95th Birthday

Bainbridge News & Republican, April 27, 1933

 

Mrs. Polly Adelia Swart Whitney, Evans street [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], celebrated on Sunday last her 95th birthday.  Fourteen relatives were present for the occasion.

 

Polly Adelia Swart was born near Delhi [Delaware Co., NY] April 23, 1838.  When she was five years old her family moved to North Sanford [Broome Co., NY], where she made her home for many years.  Just before the Civil War she was married to Charles Whitney, who answered the call for men when the war broke out.  He served as an officer during the conflict and after the war was over he became a member of Congress.  To them were born seven children, four boys and three girls, all of whom are now dead.  The only direct descendants living are two grandchildren, who make their home in  Memphis, Tenn.  Mrs. Whitney has been in poor health ever since she moved to Bainbridge, about twenty years ago, and for most of that time she has been practically an invalid. 

 



Marriages (February 28)

Announcement has been received here of the marriage on Friday, March 17th, of Mrs. Lulu Hallock Cooper, of Tenafly, N.J., a former resident of this village [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], to Charles Carydon Ellsworth.  The couple will make their home at 21 Laurel avenue, Tenafly.    [Bainbridge News & Republican, Mar. 23, 1933]

 

Mrs. Loella Shaffer and Leo A. Spencer, both of this village [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], were united in marriage on March 11th by Rev. Fredrick W. Connell, pastor of the Methodist Episcopal Church at Sidney.  The ceremony was witnessed by Miss Marion Empet and Mr. Fredrick Connell, both of Sidney.  The couple will make their home in Bainbridge.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Mar. 23, 1933]

Cannes, France:  Former Mayor James J Walker and Betty Compton, American actress, were married today by Mayor Gazagnaire of Cannes.  Witnesses for Walker were his lawyer, Alfred Sharon, and his hotel proprietor, M. Martinez.  Dr. Jos. Fish, Walker's physician, was witness for Miss Compton.  The bride's mother, an Associated Press correspondent, and one other person were the only additional spectators at the ceremony.  Immediately afterward, Mr. and Mrs. Walker ran through a group of photographers and an inquisitive crowd escaping without disclosing their immediate plans.  .[Bainbridge News & Republican, Apr. 27, 1933]

In response to invitations about 75 persons assembled at the residence of Mr. J.H. Dimmick, in Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY], on the afternoon of September 26th, to witness the marriage of his daughter, Miss Delaphine, to Mr. Arthur L. Willcox of this town.  At 2 o'clock the sound of the Wedding March, admirably executed by Miss Jessie Crain, daughter of the officiating clergyman, was heard, and the happy couple soon standing under a beautiful floral horseshoe, by Rev. J.S. Crain were made husband and wife.  The bride was handsomely attired in wine colored silk and wore tan-colored gloves.  Messrs. Will B. Willcox of Webster, and Charles T. Brewer of Cooperstown, acted as ushers. The presents were various and beautiful.  Mr. and Mrs. Willcox were taken to Sherburne and left on the evening train for New York, visiting Niagara Falls, Cooperstown, and other places ere their return.  [Sherburne News, Oct. 13, 1883]

Miss Ruth E. Snitchler, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Snitchler, became the bride of Cecil M. Hatt, of Sidney [Delaware Co., NY], Saturday evening, April 29th, at the Baptist parsonage in Delhi.  The News joins with friends of the young couple in extending congratulations.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, May 4, 1933]

Obituaries (February 28)

Saturday morning, April 22, at 10 o'clock, occurred the death of Hazel Babcock Keach, wife of Ray Keach, at the Sidney Hospital.  Perhaps no death in our community has brought the note of sadness that the passing of Hazel Keach has.  She has filled a place none other in the world can in the hearts and lives of her children.  Mrs. Keach had been seriously ill for several days under the care of Dr. Loomis, of Sidney, and on Wednesday morning her condition became so critical that she was removed to the Sidney Hospital where she rapidly grew worse, suffering intensely until death brought release.  Hazel Keach is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Will Babcock, of Norwich, who for many years resided in Guilford. She was born 37 years ago in the town of Preston, N.Y. [Chenango Co.].  Twenty years ago she was united in marriage to Ray Keach.  To them came four daughters, Dorothy, Pauline, Phyllis and Marjorie, and one son, Carl, who survive; together with the husband and parents, two brothers and three sisters.  Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Guilford Center Church.  Rev. J.W. Bump officiated.  Burial at the Godfrey's Corners cemetery [Guilford, Chenango Co., NY].  The entire community extends to the husband and children our deepest sympathy in their great loss.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Apr. 27, 1933]

 

Mrs. May Cox Tuohy, wife of Robert Tuohy, of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], died at the Chenango Memorial Hospital Sunday morning.  Mr. Tuohy is well known in Bainbridge, having been a road engineer here when the first macadam road was put through, about 1913.  Mrs. Tuohy was born December 22nd, 1883, at Norwich, where most of her life has been spent.  She was the daughter of Michael and Ann Quinn Cox.  She was married to Robert J. Tuohy on October 22nd, 1913.  She had been especially prominent all her life in musical and religious circles, and was endowed with a voice of operatic quality. The funeral was held at the home Wednesday morning at nine o'clock, followed by services at St. Paul's cemetery [Norwich, NY].  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Apr. 27, 1933]

 

Charles S. Stever, aged 82 years, long a resident of this village [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], died at the home of his niece, Mrs. Charles Hawkins, in Otego, last week Wednesday.  The funeral was held Saturday afternoon at the Colwell Funeral Chapel, Rev. E.A. Snyder officiating.  Members of the Masonic Order attended in a body.  Burial was in the family plot at Greenlawn cemetery [Bainbridge, NY].  Friends and relatives attended from Binghamton, Arena, Cannonsville, Otego, Rockdale and Sidney.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Apr. 27, 1933]

Charles S. Stever, one of the oldest residents of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], died suddenly in Otego on April 19th, at the home of his sister, Mrs. John Leonard.  Mr. Stever was born in Unadilla [Otsego Co., NY], on April 15, 1851, the son of Richard and Melissa Vincent Stever.  He has lived in Bainbridge most of the time for the past 65 years, and for a good deal of that time he was a farmer.  He was a member of the Susquehanna Lodge, No. 167, F.A.M., and in 1899 and 1900 served as master of the lodge.  The funeral was held Saturday afternoon, April 22nd, at the Colwell Funeral Chapel, Rev. E.A. Snyder, pastor of the Baptist Church, officiating.  Bearers were members of the Masonic order, and other members of the lodge acted as escort.  He is survived by his sister and by several nieces and nephews.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, May 4, 1933]

 

William John Harvey, of Afton [Chenango Co., NY], died at the Bainbridge Hospital Monday April 24th, of peritonitis.  The funeral was held Wednesday, April 26th, and burial was in McDonough [Chenango Co., NY].  Mr. Harvey was born in Ayrshire, Scotland, July 9th, 1905, the son of Hugh and Sara Munroe Harvey.  He was unmarried. [Bainbridge News & Republican, Apr. 27, 1933]

 

Guilford [Chenango Co., NY]:  George Aylesworth passed away at his home in Rockdale [Chenango Co., NY] Wednesday, Apr. 1, at the age of 66 years.  He was the son of Russell and Emily Aylesworth and was born April 19, 1867, in the town of Rogers Hollow [Otsego Co., NY].  Mr. and Mrs. Aylesworth have resided in the village of Rockdale for the past 17 years.  Prayer service was held at the late home Saturday at 1:30 p.m. with further services in the Rockdale Church at 2:30 p.m.  Burial in the family plot at Gilbertsville [Otsego Co., NY].  [Bainbridge News & Republican, May 4, 1933]

 

The funeral of Howard Cuffman, of Rockwell Mills [Guilford, Chenango Co., NY], who died suddenly at one of the Norwich stores on Wednesday, was held in the Baptist Church in Mt. Upton Saturday afternoon, Rev. N.S. McPherson, of Norwich, cousin of the deceased, officiating, assisted by the Rev. George Scobey, of the Mt. Upton Church.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, May 4, 1933]

 

With deep regret and sadness of heart we record the sudden death on Friday afternoon of last week of Mrs. Marion Casey, wife of Prof. Francis J. Casey, principal of the Bainbridge Central School for the past twelve years [Chenango Co., NY].  Mrs. Casey, apparently in her usual health, had called at the home of Mrs. Edward Danforth to express to her a personal sympathy over the very grave illness of Mrs. Danforth's mother, when she was herself stricken with a cerebral hemorrhage, dying at the Danforth home about two hours later.  Mrs. Casey was the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Frank L. Winsor, of Laurens, N.Y. [Otsego Co., NY], whom Dr. Danforth summoned as soon as the seriousness of her attack became apparent and who were able to arrive with other members of the family a half hour or more before the fatal termination of her seizure.  She was born at Laurens, Otsego county, N.Y., February 28, 1894.  Following her school life in that village she attended and was graduated from the Oneonta High School.  Some time later was devoted to the study of music at Syracuse University, where she especially applied herself to the piano.  On December 28, 1916, she married Francis J. Casey, then principal of the Laurens High School.  One son, Winsor, was born to them, now fifteen years of age, who with his father survive her.  Besides her husband and son, deceased is survived by her parents, Dr. and Mrs. Winsor, and one brother, Coville Winsor, of Laurens, also a sister, Mrs. Damon Getman, of Oneonta.  Mrs. Casey was a recent member of the local chapter, D.A.R., and a very active member of the Bainbridge Woman's Club, holding the office of secretary; she was also chairman of the Relief Committee, in which activity she was greatly interested.  She was a pianist of unusual ability and ever ready to donate her services at church and social gatherings.  Mrs. Casey was a woman of such rare personal charm, of such unusual grace of manner, of such unfailing vivacity in personal intercourse and of such kindliness of temperament that she had won the affectionate regard of the entire village, while her conquering friendliness, her personal loveliness, her warmth of genuine and sensitive sympathies had attracted a host of close personal friendships.  The news of her sudden almost tragic death filled every heart with saddened wonder at the mysterious and unintelligible behavior of an inscrutable providence.  In grateful memory for the many hours she had brightened and while the dew and the divinity of love seemed to rest upon every bud and blade of the perfect wilderness of flowers that covered casket and chancel, the people of Bainbridge and her many friends from elsewhere crowded the Presbyterian Church last Monday  morning to bid farewell to the kind and lovely and generous spirit whose life had been so untimely ended. The impressive services were conducted by the Rev. G.H. Orvis.  From here, the remains, accompanied by the family and many others to whom she had endeared herself, were taken to her girlhood home at Laurens, N.Y., where interment was in the family plot.

"She was a form of life and light,

That seen, became a part of sight,

And rose, where'er I turn'd my eye,

The morning-star of memory."



[Bainbridge News & Republican, May 4, 1933]

 

Deep grief came to the home of Dr. and Mrs. Edward Danforth last Saturday morning when Mrs. Mercie Mattice, beloved mother of Mrs. Danforth passed away after a very short illness, following by but a few hours the sudden death at their home of Mrs. Danforth's devoted friend, Mrs. Marion Casey.   Mrs. Mattice had made her home with her daughter here in Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] since the death of her husband twelve years ago and although somewhat invalided from infirmities of advancing age had enjoyed her usual comfortable health until three days before her death when she was stricken with a difficulty of the heart from which she did not recover.  She died in her eighty-first year.  Mrs. Mattice was born in Gilboa, N.Y. [Schoharie Co.], March 17, 1853, and she was married to Richard Parks Mattice August 11, 1874.  Their home was made in Gilboa until the death of Mr. Mattice.  Six children, two sons and four daughters, were born, all living and all were present at the burial on Monday.  The children;are Mrs. Edward Danforth, of this village; Richard Mattice, of Syracuse; Mrs. Carl Danielson, of New York city; Mrs. Floyd Anderson, of Binghamton; Mrs. Thomas Collins, Jr., of Greenwood, Mass., and Ford Mattice, now living at Gilboa, on the homestead farm.  Mrs. Mattice is also survived by a sister, Mrs. Helen Richtmyer, who has been for some time na invalid in the Bainbridge Hospital.  Mrs. Mattice died full of years, but also full of respect and affection.  Her great love for her children and her home were the impulses which dominated her life.  In her home she was notable for her sagacity and sound judgment rather than glittering display, always keeping her poise in the midst of turmoil that affrighted others.  Mrs. Mattice took a keen interest in all human events and was a diligent reader of the day's news until a few days previous to her death.  Her personal integrity and unswerving devotion to the right made her friendship and honor to those who had won it, and by a strange chance of fate one of those whom had been most blessed by her esteem was to accompany her almost hand in hand to the great beyond.  The caskets of both Mrs. Mattice and Marion Casey billowed in flowers from family and friends were placed in adjoining rooms in the Danforth home, where a great number of Bainbridge people came to pay their last respects all of last Sunday.  A short service was held at Bainbridge on Monday morning conducted by the Rev. Bradford H. Tite, following which the remains of Mrs. Mattice were taken to Breakabeen, N.Y. [Fulton, Schoharie Co., NY], and funeral services held in the Presbyterian church in that village. Interment was in the family plot in the Breakabeen cemetery.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, May 4, 1033]

Mrs. Bessie Lydia Phelps, wife of Charles A. Phelps, of New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], died at the home of her son, Milton Phelps, in Norwich, Saturday afternoon.  Both Mr. and Mrs. Phelps were frequent visitors in Bainbridge, and had a number of friends here.  Mrs. Phelps was visiting her son in Norwich when she was stricken with the illness which resulted in her death.  Mrs. Phelps had made her home in the vicinity of New Berlin nearly all her life.  Besides her husband, she is survived by her mother, Mrs. Carrie Underwood House; one daughter, Mrs. B.J. Peasley, of Langley Field, Va.; and three sons, Milton Phelps, of Norwich, and Gilbert and Travis Phelps, both of New Berlin.  The funeral was held from St. Andrew's Church in Norwich Tuesday afternoon, Rev. Harrison officiating.  Burial was in St. Andrew's cemetery.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, May 4, 1933]

Egbert Joralemon, formerly of Lincklaen [Chenango Co., NY], died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. C.H. Benson, on Friday, April 28th.  He had been in poor health for the past year, and about a month ago, he came to Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], where he was cared for by his daughter.  Mr. Joralemon was born May 28, 1844, at Coeymans, N.Y. [Albany Co., NY], the son of David and Lydia Ann Whitbeck Joralemon.  In 1868 he was married to Sarah E. Phinney, daughter of Ansil and Abigail Phinney.  they made their home in Bainbridge until 1881 when they moved to Binghamton and later to New York.  For the past twenty years he has lived in Lincklaen, where his wife died November 24th, 1918.  In 1925 he married Mrs. Susan Saunders of Lincklaen, ho survives him.  He was a member of the Chenango Methodist Church of Binghamton.  The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon at the Colwell Funeral Chapel, Rev. Clarence Carman officiating.  Mrs. Ted Hamlin and Mrs. Irene French sang a duet.  The bearers were George Cook, Harvey Wood, Leland Yale and Clarence Brayman.  Burial was in Greenlawn Cemetery [Bainbridge, NY].  Besides his wife, Mr. Joralemon is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Benson.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, May 4, 1933]

Robert Dods Piper, for many years a resident of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], passed away Monday morning, May 1, after a long illness at the Binghamton Hospital.  Mr. Piper was 70 years old and was born in Pennsylvania, the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Piper.  Surviving are the widow, Sakina E.; a daughter, Margaret, of Binghamton; a sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Case, of Bloomington, Ill.; three brothers, J.L. :Piper, of Charlton, Iowa, John Piper, of Burlington, Ill. and Arthur Piper, of Allerton, Iowa.  Mr. Piper was a member of the High street M.E. Church and of the Sons of the American Revolution  Funeral services were held from the late home Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, the Rev. John W. Flynn, assisted by Rev. E. Bohn, of Echolt, officiated.  Burial was in Vestal Hills Memorial Park cemetery [Broome Co., NY].  Many friends in Guilford extend to Mrs. Piper and other relatives their sincere sympathy.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, May 11, 1933]

Miscellaneous, Deposit HS Class of 1934

Deposit High School's 1934 Graduates

Delaware County, New York

 

 

Here, from left to right, are the 1934 graduates of Deposit High School

 

First row:  Evelyn Lewis, Graydon Roloson, Laura Baskerville, Robert Andrews, Elizabeth Briggs, Thomas Pierce, Marian Hathaway, Bernard Ryan, Jean Thatcher, George Faulkner

 

Second row:  Albert Watrous, Sarah Stiles, Irving Tinklepaugh, Helen Chandler, Fay McClaughry, Katherine Mosher, Helen Watrous, Herold Schultz, Edna Hauber, Albert Steinman, Margaret Cuddihe

 

Third row:  Howard Beebe, Katherine Shoup, Doris Hall, Letha Hotchkiss, Rose Kellett, Dorothea Cook, Helen Winand, Miriam Kelly, Richard Axtell

 





Obituaries (February 27)

Mrs. Charles Bolster, of Guilford Center [Chenango Co., NY], passed away Easter morning, April 15, at 1 o'clock at the Chenango Memorial Hospital.  On Thursday, she submitted to an operation which was hoped would bring relief from the shock she suffered several days previous.  Her condition had been very critical and little hope was held for her.  Mrs. Bolster was born 71 years ago in the town of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY].  She was the daughter of Harriett and Carpenter Bennett.  For the past 20 years she and Mr. Bolster have made their home in our community.  A kindly neighbor, she had many friends who will grieve her passing.  Surviving are the husband, one brother, Will Bennett, of Bainbridge, and four nieces.  Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock from Colwell's funeral parlors in Bainbridge.  Burial in Bainbridge.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Apr. 20, 1933]

Mrs. Anna Bennett Bolster, of Guilford Center [Chenango Co., NY], died Saturday morning at 1 o'clock in the Norwich Hospital after an illness of two weeks.  Mrs. Bolster was born in Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] December 28th, 1863, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Carpenter Bennett.  She was a graduate of Bainbridge High School.  She was married about twenty years ago to Charles Bolster, who died some time ago.  She ahs been for many years a resident of Guilford Center.  The funeral was held at the Colwell funeral chapel Tuesday afternoon, Rev. Bradford H. Tite officiating.  Burial was in Greenlawn cemetery [Bainbridge, NY].  The pall bearers were H.C. Newell, Will Evans, J.E. Hirt and Frank Fletcher.  Mrs. Bolster is survived by one brother, Mr. W.H. Bennett, of this village, and four nieces, the Misses Mildred and Mabel Bennett, Mrs. Ralph Warner and Mrs. Fred Montgomery.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Apr. 20, 1933]

 

Robert LeGrand Parsons died at the Bainbridge Hospital early on Tuesday, April 11th from complications resulting from an injury sustained in the performance of his duties at the American Plastics plant.  Mr. Parsons was born November 6th, 1883, in Center Village [Broome Co., NY], the son of Mr. and Mrs. M.A. Parsons.  On April 16th, 1902, he was married to Miss Muriel Jacobsen.  Since that time he made his home in Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], with the exception of two years spent in Sidney.  He has been employed by the Casein Manufacturing Company, Kayser Silk Mill at Sidney and the American Plastics Corporation.  He also maintained an ice business here in Bainbridge.  He was a member of the Presbyterian Church of Bainbridge, and of the Maccabee Lodge.  The funeral was held Thursday, April 13th, at the Presbyterian Church, and was preceded by a prayer service at the home of the deceased.  Rev. G. H. Orvis had charge of the services.  Pall bearers were Patrick Ryan, Ernest Butcher, Orla Howland, L. Thompson, Jesse Benton and Joseph Hohreiter.  Burial was in Greenlawn Cemetery [Bainbridge, NY].  A large number of beautiful floral tributes revealed the wide circle of friends he had made.  Besides his wife, Mr. Parsons is survived by six sons, Harry, Martin, Edward, Robert, Merritt and Richard, all of whom reside in Bainbridge except Martin, who makes his home in Rochester, his parents, Mr. and Mrs. M.A. Parsons, one brother, John A. Parsons, two sisters and four grandsons.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Apr. 20, 1933]

Mrs. Catherine K. Shepherd, widow of Aaron Shepherd, died Sunday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. George Elliott, after having been in poor health for some time.  Mrs. Shepherd was born March 5th, 1856, in Cobleskill [Schoharie Co., NY], the daughter of George and Catherine Cole Kniskern.  She was a member of the Methodist Church in Sidney. The funeral was held at the home of her daughter on Wednesday, April 19, at 2 o'clock, Rev. G.H. Orvis officiating.  Burial was in Evergreen Cemetery, Otego [Otsego Co., NY].  Mrs. Shepherd is survived by four daughters, Mrs. George Elliott, of this village, Mrs. J. Bilby, Mrs. Henry Williams and Mrs. LaVerne Chase. [Bainbridge News & Republican, Apr. 20, 1933]

Dr. Newton Wray, minister, educator and author, who will be remembered by some Bainbridge citizens as the husband of Mary Gilbert, daughter of E.S. Gilbert, formerly of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], passed away at Upland, Indiana, very suddenly on April 18th, of heart failure.  Dr. Wray, in earlier years, was a minister of the Methodist Episcopal Church in the New York Conference, and also at one time served the Calvary Presbyterian Church of Lockport, N.Y.  He joined the staff of Taylor University at Upland, Ind., in 1909.  Almost four years ago, because of failing health, he retired from the chair of Biblical Literature, New Testament Greek and Theology, which he had held for twenty years.  Before this he had been on the teaching staff of Asbury College, Wilmore, Ky., for three years. After retiring from his teaching position, he continued to write for the religious magazines, and had some books in preparation.  In the field of authorship his best known books are "Must the Bible Go" and "The Book of Job," an interpretation of that great religious classic.  He was especially eminent in the field of Biblical interpretation, and a great defender of historic Christianity.  Mrs. Wray will continue to make her home at Upland, where she is publicity secretary for Taylor University.[Bainbridge News & Republican, Apr. 27, 1933]

Word has been received here of the death of Mrs. J.H. Kirkland, widow of the Rev. J.H. Kirkland, both of whom were former residents of this village.  Mrs. Kirkland died at the home of her son, Prof. Robert Kirkland, who is a member of the faculty of the Theological Seminary at Sewannee, Tenn.  A daughter, Miss Winifred Kirkland, who also makes her home with her brother, has been ill for the past six months, but is now slowly improving.  Rev. Kirkland was a retired Episcopal minister, and he made his home on Pruyn Hill [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY] for some time.  .[Bainbridge News & Republican, Apr. 27, 1933]

Ira Leon Bradley, a prominent business man of Franklin [Delaware Co., NY], died suddenly a few days ago.  Dr. Frederick Winans who was called, pronounced death due to a heart attack.  Mr. Bradley had been in his usual health, and had just returned from Oneonta when he was stricken in his home while conversing with his family.  .[Bainbridge News & Republican, Apr. 27, 1933]

William Raymond, retired Erie employee, was found dead in bed at his home Friday morning.  The discovery was made by his wife.  Mr. Raymond had been in poor health for several years, being afflicted by rheumatism.  For 25 years Mr. Raymond was a stock clerk in the Erie stores department.  Surviving are his widow and one brother, George, of Binghamton.  .[Bainbridge News & Republican, Apr. 27, 1933]

Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY]:  The funeral of Mrs. Emma Irene Whitman, who died May 1 at the Bainbridge Hospital following a major operation, was held Saturday afternoon in the funeral chapel of Colwell brothers on West Main street, following which burial was made in Greenlawn cemetery [Bainbridge, NY].  The service was in charge of Rev. Bradford Tite, rector of St. Peter's Episcopal church, of which Mrs. Whitman was a member.  Mrs. Whitman was born in Alabama March 5, 1867, the daughter of Charles and Adelia Swart Whitney.  About 18 years ago she came to Bainbridge from California to care for her mother, who now survives her.  She is also survived by two nephews, James and Nolan Scraggs of Memphis, Tenn.  [The Norwich Sun, May 9, 1932]

MONROE:  In the U.S. Hospital Donaldsonville, La., July 8, 1963, Charles Monroe, of Co. B., 114th Reg. N.Y.S.V., aged 20 years.  [Chenango Telegraph, Dec. 23, 1863]

MONROE:  At Baton Rouge, Sept. 7, 1863, Samuel Monroe of Co. B, 114th Reg. N.Y.S.V., both sons of Samuel Monroe of Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY].  A member of their company in communicating the sad intelligence of their death says:  "That they were good soldiers and held that reputation with all the company, but not being acclimated and being obliged to endure long marches was too much for their constitutions and they passed away to their long rest.  [Chenango Telegraph, Dec. 23, 1863]

GREEN:  In the University Hospital, New Orleans, La., Oct. 11, 1863, of typhoid fever, Mr. Jonathan W. Green, of Co. C, 114th Reg., N.Y.S.V., aged 39 years.  His funeral will be held at the house of his wife's mother, Dec. 27 at 3 o'clock.  [Chenango Telegraph, Dec. 23, 1863]
 

Miscellaneous, BHS Class of 1933, Part 4

Bainbridge High School - Class of 1933

Senior Portraits

"Echo" 1933

 

 

Phyllis Palmer

"Phil"

 

Lillian Payne

 

Margaret Payne

"Margie"

 

Barbara Russell

"Bob"

 

Edna Sejersen

 

Earl Stillman



Obituaries (February 26)

John Parsons Green, for many years a resident of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], passed away Tuesday afternoon, March 28, at his late home on the Coventry-Green road, heart trouble being the cause of death.  Mr. Green had greeted old friends in Guilford the day previous to his death.  Mr. Green was the son of Emma Parsons and Ulyssis Green and was born in Mt. Upton [Chenango Co., NY] 56 years ago.  Surviving are the widow; three daughters, Cora and Christine, of Greene, and Mrs. Phyllis Odell, of Mt. Upton; one son, Arthur.  Funeral services were held from Colwell's undertaking parlors in Bainbridge Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock with burial in Oxford [Chenango Co., NY].  Rev. Dodd, of Greene and Rev. Crispell, of Laurens, officiated.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Apr. 6, 1933]

 

T.O. Heath, a former resident of this village [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], died last Friday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. William Austin, in Whitney Point [Broome Co., NY], at the age of 82 years.  He was for some years superintendent of the old sled factory which occupied the property now owned by the Casein Manufacturing Company, holding that position at the time the factory burned.  The funeral was held at the home of Mrs. Austin Monday.  The Rev. Bradford H. Tite, of St. Peter's Church, assisted in the last rites.  Burial was in Glenwood cemetery, Binghamton.  Mr. Heath is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Austin, with whom he made his home, and Mrs. Harriet Blake, of Altoona, Pa., four sons, Glenn Heath, of this village, Henry and Arthur Heath, of Altoona, and Myron Heath, of Minneapolis, and two brothers, Edward Heath, of Endwell, and Levi Heath, of Johnson City.[Bainbridge News & Republican, Apr. 6, 1933] 

 

Mr. Frank Herbert Johnston passed away at his farm home at Merrickville [Delaware Co., NY] Sunday, April 2, after a long illness through which he has been a patient sufferer.  Mr. Johnston was the son of Andrew Jackson Johnston and Mable L. (Doolittle) Johnston, born at Bettsburg, town of Colesville [Broome Co., NY], on August 17, 1864.  For his first wife he married Miss Annis M. Forsythe, of Merrickville, who died in March, 1917.  To them were born two children.  About ten years ago he was united in marriage with his second wife, who survives.  The greater part of Mr. Johnston's life has been spent in farming.  At one time he resided on a farm near Masonville.  While there he was united with the Methodist Church.  Mr. Johnston leaves to mourn his loss the widow above mentioned;  one son, Harry Johnston, of Franklin Depot; one daughter, Mrs. Olive Benedict, of Walton; four grandchildren, Neva, Annis and Roscoe Johnston and Glenn Benedict; two brothers, William and Clyde, of Masonville; one sister, Mrs. Lillie Nash, of Cassville; several nieces and nephews.  Funeral services which were held from his late home were largely attended by relatives and friends who came to pay their last respects to a kind, loving soul.  Through the passing of Mr. Johnston the Maywood Lodge, I.O.O.F., lose a member of about 2 years who through his noble character and loving ways had won for himself many friends in the lodge as well as throughout the community.  The floral pieces which were many and beautiful, showed the high esteem in which he was held.  Besides the pieces from relatives and friends there was a very beautiful piece from the Sheffield Farms Company employees at Walton where the son, Harry, is employed.  Rev. Sergant, pastor of the Methodist Church of Franklin, rendered a very comforting address.  The services at the grave were in charge of the members of the Maywood Lodge, I.O.O.F.  Interment was made in the Ouleout Valley cemetery at Franklin.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Apr. 13, 1933]

John L. Hoyt, of Afton [Chenango Co., NY], died at the Bainbridge Hospital of peritonitis April 9th, after an illness of ten days.  The funeral was held Wednesday in Afton, and burial was in Glenwood Cemetery [Afton, NY].  He was born in Afton December 1st, 1880, the son of John L. and Caroline Olds Hoyt.  He is survived by his wife, Sarah J. Francisco Hoyt.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Apr. 13, 1933]

LeGrand Parsons died at the Bainbridge Hospital early Tuesday morning from internal injuries following a fall sustained April 1st while he was working at the American Plastic Corporation.  He fell over a hand truck, and on the following evening he was taken ill.  He was brought to the hospital Monday, April 3, suffering from internal injuries.  He was apparently on the road to recovery when he was taken worse suddenly last Sunday.  An operation was performed Monday morning, and his death came at 1 o'clock Tuesday.  The autopsy showed that a blood vessel in the bowel had ruptured, and a large blood clot had caused a portion of the bowel to become gangrenous.  Death was caused by perforation of the bowel, followed by peritonitis.  The funeral will be held Thursday April 13th, at the Presbyterian Church at 2 o'clock, Rev. G.H. Orvis officiating. [Bainbridge News & Republican, Apr. 13, 1933]

Theodore H. Musson, last Union veteran surviving in Gilbertsville [Otsego Co., NY], died at his home in that village on March 31st, at the age of 88.  He was well known in Bainbridge, and was a member of the regiment to which Frank Phinney, of this village, belonged.  He was wounded in the battle of Cold Harbor and after re-enlisting, was again wounded in the battle of Ream's Station.  He was a charter member of W.A. Musson Post, G.A.R., of Gilbertsville, and had served in every office of the post, the charter of which he surrendered when he remained the only survivor.  On each Memorial Day for many years he personally raised the flag on the soldiers' lot, observed the ritual and lowered the flag at sundown.  Mr. Musson was a member of the Baptist Church and the Masonic fraternity, and an honorary member of the Womans' Relief Corps and the Amelia Rockwell Musson Tent, D.U.V.  He was president of his regimental reunion, and always attended the annual meetings.  The funeral was held on Monday April 3rd, at the home of his niece, Miss Mirick, Rev. L.V.S. Hutton officiating.  Ceremonies at the grave were conducted by members of the Masonic order, and taps were sounded by Homer Bushnell, of South New Berlin, a great-grandson of Mr. Musson's comrade-in-arms and lifetime friend, Lucius Bushnell.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Apr. 13, 1933]

Mrs. Phoebe M. Converse, widow of the late Alvan Converse, died at her home in this place [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY] Tuesday of this week.  Mrs. Converse was born in Coventry [Chenango Co., NY] some 68 years ago, and the remains were taken there for burial on Friday and were laid beside her husband.  She was an earnest, consistent Christian woman, a member of the Presbyterian Church of this village and was loved and respected by all.  Two years ago she was stricken by paralysis, from which she never recovered and has ever since been confined to her bed.  Death was a relief to her.  [Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Jan 16, 1892]

Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY]:  Thursday morning at about 8 o'clock while the way freight was switching off some cars near the sled factory, Carl Huntington, a brakeman, fell from a box car on the cattle guard at Johnson Street crossing and was struck by the car wheel and killed.  He was shoved from the track by the wheel which did not run over him, but his side was crushed in and he only lived a few minutes.  He was taken in charge by Undertakers Ramsdell & Son and shipped to Binghamton on No. 1.  This is the second accident that has occurred near this station within a few days and the sixth within as many years.  [Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Jan. 16, 1892]

Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY]:  The funeral train, bearing the remains of Carl Huntington, the brakeman who was killed here last week, passed through this village, Sunday, on its way from Binghamton to Cobleskill.  Mr. Huntington was a very pleasant, sociable young man and was well liked along the road.  He had a host of acquaintances and friends, and by the time the train reached its destination it was crowded to its utmost capacity.  Station agent Charles Briggs and his son, Harry, Bert Bristol and others from here attended the funeral at Cobleskill, which was conducted by the Catholic Priest at that place.  Mrs. Huntington's people reside at Cobleskill, and she will make her home with them in the future.  She has been very sick, and the shock of her husband's death fell heavily upon her.  She has the sympathy of everyone.  [Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Jan. 23, 1892]

The New Orleans mails bring intelligence of the recent death of George Ballou of Co. B, of the 114th Regiment, N.Y. Volunteers. When the 89th, N.Y. Regiment was forming in 1861, Mr. Ballou, then a merchant's clerk in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], enlisted therein and was efficient in organizing the Company E, commanded by Captain Guernsey.  Upon nomination by the company, Mr. Ballou was commissioned its 1st Lieutenant.  He went with his Regiment to Hatteras and Roanoke sharing in their trials and perils and always proving himself a capital officer.  In the Spring of 1862, in an excited interview with his Colonel when both had been indulging in undue conviviality, Lieut. Ballou threatened to chastise him with his sword for some real or supposed word of insult.  For this rashness, forbidden by the articles of war, he was of course dismissed from the service by the judgment of the Court Martial.  He immediately returned home without uttering a murmur or complaint, and enjoyed a brief rest until the President's call for volunteers in July.  He at once enlisted with eagerness as a private in Co. B of the 114th Regiment then raising.  He was promptly made Orderly Sergeant and in that capacity rendered essential service in drilling and disciplining both officers and men in military tactics.  Accompanying the Regiment to Louisiana he was wounded in the knee in the fight with the rebels in the Teche Expedition and the wound proved incurable.  His gallant behavior in action was attested by his Captain and Colonel.  Lieut. Ballou's nature was genial and kindly, and he was well-beloved by men and officers.  His military talent was good and his courage unquestioned.  Respect for his patriotism and bravery induced our prominent citizens to voluntarily petition the President to remit the usual disqualifying clause of the sentence of the Court Martial. in order that he might be promoted in accordance with his merits.  This application was warmly seconded by Col. Miller the Member of Congress from this District who was bringing it to the notice of the Department with every assurance of success when the death of Mr. Ballou intervened.  He is now insensible alike to human favor or frown.  Lieut. Ballou was the nephew of Dennis Ballou, Esq. of Plymouth, and was about 26 years of age.  "He died for his country."  [Chenango Telegraph,  July 1, 1863]

Miscellaneous, Lyon Brook Bridge, 1870

The Lyon Brook Bridge

Chenango Union, May 11, 1870

 

The editor of the Oneida Dispatch has recently accompanied a party of sight-seers to the famous Lyon Brook Bridge of the Midland Railroad, and thus narrates his observations:  "By the courtesy of Supt. Day the train was permitted to stop in the center of the bridge, so that we could view it first from that elevated position, after which we had ample time to make a thorough exploration before the return of the train, which had proceeded on to Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], and was to pick us up on its backward trip.  We clambered down the banks of Lyon Brook, where we found a small trout stream.  But over this chasm, nearly nine hundred feet in length, and one hundred and eighty feet from the water, was the celebrated structure, its iron network resembling more a horizontal cobweb than the firm, substantial work it is.  Its height cannot be appreciated by riding over it.  One must go down and look up to be conscious of its altitude.  This bridge is constructed on the purest scientific principles, so that every pound of iron used is put to the best possible advantage.  It has been described so many times that no elaborate account is needed.  We would therefore simply advise our readers not to miss a sight of it from the level of the water should opportunity afford.  We found the road smoother and in better running order than we had anticipated, as the melting of heavy snows and the rains have caused serious interruptions this spring to nearly all the roads.  Of course great inconvenience must be expected on new roads.  A few weeks more will see the work now in progress completed, and therefore smooth running from Oswego [Otsego Co., NY] to Oxford will be insured."

Obituaries (February 25)

CANNON:  At his father's residence, in Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], March 7, 1863, Mr. George Cannon, aged 23 years.  At the call of his country the deceased enlisted into Capt. D.D. Bullock's Co. 114th Regiment, N.Y.S.V.  He performed the duties of a soldier faithfully and well, until his Regiment reached Fortress Monroe, where he sickened and was sent to the Chesapeake General Hospital, where he was cared for until the last of January, when by the effort of friends he was granted a furlough, and a physician sent down to see him, who succeeded in returning him to the home of his childhood.  Here the flickering lamp of life continued to burn for about five weeks, and was quenched by the cold finger of death, to be lighted more gloriously in his dwelling place of life evermore.  George bore his sufferings, which seemed to be all that flesh is heir to, with a fortitude worthy of the martyr to the good cause, for which he laid down his life.  He murmured not, and was thankful beyond expression that he lived to reach home, where the kind care of those who loved him smoothed the rough road to the gate of death.  He won no honors upon the battle fields of his country, but in all the mortal strife he manifested the true spirit of Christian meekness, and having illustrated in every particular that "'Tis sweet, Oh, 'tis sweet for our country to die."  [Chenango Telegraph, March 25, 1863]

George D. Rockwell, son of Chester W. Rockwell, of Rockwell's Mills [Guilford, Chenango Co., NY], died at the house of his father, on Wednesday morning, October 17th at the early age of twenty-six years.  He was a young man of sterling worth, well known and respected throughout this section, and the news of his death has caused from all universal expressions of sincere regret.  The announcement was not unexpected, however, and created little surprise among his friends, for it had been known for some time past that his disease, consumption, had so fastened itself upon him that he was beyond earthly help.  His condition had been critical for some time, and although rallying occasionally, he had been gradually running down.  So when at five o'clock last Wednesday morning he quietly passed away "into the silent land," the loved ones surrounding his bedside were not unprepared for the blow.  Upon the character and life of George D. Rockwell it is unnecessary for the writer to make any extended eulogies.  Born and reared in the Unadilla Valley, his growth to manhood had been watched with pride and satisfaction by the many friends and associates who had been drawn to him by his social qualities and frank, genial disposition.  Several years ago he went to Oneonta [Otsego Co., NY], where he filled acceptably the position of Teller for the Wilber National Bank for some years, and was also Village Treasurer of that place.  He was married three years ago, to Miss Mary Deitz, daughter of William Deitz, of Oneonta, who survives him.  After residing there about one year, he with his young wife removed to his boyhood home at Rockwell's Mills, and at once took an important part in the management of the extensive woolen mills owned by his father; but his residence there has been of brief duration  Never of robust constitution, his health a few months' ago began to fail, and his decline since has been gradual.  The funeral was attended from the old homestead at the Mills on Friday, at ten o'clock A.M., that day being but one short of the third anniversary of the young man's wedding.  The large house was filled, many being unable to gain entrance, by those who came from far and near to tender condolence to the afflicted wife and relatives and pay their last tribute of respect to the memory of the dead.  The services were conducted by Rev. Mr. Barber and Rev. Mr. Bradshaw.  The remains were encased in a beautiful casket, and loving hands had contributed many appropriate floral offerings.  A beautiful wreath lay upon the center of the casket, and on a stand at the head was a magnificent bank of tube roses and small white flowers, embellished with the inscription inlaid in green, "With Christ."  The remains were interred in the cemetery a short distance below Mt. Upon village, and the large concourse of citizens left that sacred home of the dead the one feeling pervaded all, that the loss was a common one, and that the life and influence of George D. Rockwell would not soon be forgotten.  [Chenango Union, Oct. 25, 1883]

Charles Godfrey, one of the most highly respected men in our community, passed away Saturday afternoon, March 20, 1933, at 2 o'clock.  He was born 84 years ago in the home where he has lived his entire life until death came.  He was the son of Charles and Charlotte Root Godfrey.  Mr. Godfrey had been a constant sufferer for the past two years and for twenty-one months had been confined to his bed, cared for as only one's closest relatives could.  The care given him by his only daughter, Mrs. Olie Tyler, and James Carney, who had made his home with Mr. Godfrey since he was 14 years old, has been of the tenderest and most devoted.  Funeral services were held from the late home Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, the Rev. J.W. Bump officiating.  At Mr. Godfrey's request "The Beautiful Isle of Somewhere" and "Goodnight Here and Good Morning Up There" were rendered.  Burial was in the Godfrey's Corner cemetery [Guilford, Chnango Co., NY.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Mar. 23, 1933]

The body of Arthur D Ensworth was brought to Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] Monday, March 20th, for interment in the family plot at Greenlawn Cemetery [Bainbridge, NY].  The committal service was in charge of Rev. H.B. Wilets, of Afton, a cousin of the deceased, assisted by Rev. Walter Suites, of Oswego Center.  Mr. Ensworth died March 17th, at his home in Oswego.  Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at the home and Rev. Suites officiated.  Arthur D. Ensworth was born in Guilford [Chenango Co., NY] on June 26, 1875, the oldest son of Nelson A. and Mary Josephine Banner Ensworth.  During infancy he was deprived of a large part of his hearing.  He was educated at the state school for the deaf at Rome, and the remainder of his early life was spent in Guilford.  He was married in 1913 to Anna Lena Willard, whom he met at the school for the deaf, she being similarly afflicted.  He was employed in the creamery at Guilford for some time, and also owned and operated a small farm.  he moved to Oswego in 1917, where he was employed in truck gardening until illness forced him to stop work about a year and a half ago.  He was an energetic and faithful worker, and his kind and friendly nature won for him a large circle of friends wherever he went. The funeral service was repeated in the sign language by Carl G. Ayling, of Syracuse, for the benefit of friends who were afflicted with deafness.  Besides his wife, Mr. Ensworth is survived by his mother, Mrs. N.A. Ensworth; one sister, Mrs. William A. Wilcox, of Scranton, formerly of Bainbridge; one brother, Clinton B.E. Ensworth, of Akron, Ohio, and three nephews. Accompanying the remains from Oswego were Mrs. Ensworth, Rev. Walter Suites, Mrs. Sidney Cooper and Mrs. Floyd Cooper, sisters of Mrs. Ensworth.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Mar. 23, 1933]

Charles Jacob Taber, a highly respected citizen of this village [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], died on Thursday, March 15th, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J.M. Cairns, in Scranton.  He had been in poor health for the last six months, and on January 27th he entered the Polyclinic Hospital in New York city for observation.  After spending a month there, he left the hospital and stopped in Scranton to rest.  Plans were being made for his return to Bainbridge when he suddenly suffered a relapse, and died within a few hours.  The remains were brought from Scranton on Friday morning by Colwell Brothers.  Charles J. Taber was born January 3, 1871, in Boston, Mass., the son of Charles B. and Sarah M. Taber, both members of old new England families.  He came to Bainbridge in 1901 as an employee of the Casein Company of New York.  In 1905 he married Mrs. Lillian E. Parsons.  In the same year he bought the grocery store owned by H.C. Newell, which he operated for seventeen years, finally selling out to C.F.Bentley.  He then went with the Austin Nichols Wholesale Grocery Co. as a salesman.  For the past few years he was manager of the Grand Union store here, and in this capacity he made the Bainbridge store one of the leading Grand Union stores in this vicinity.  Mr. Taber was a member of St. Peter's Church, and of Susquehanna Lodge No. 167, F.&A.M.  He has made many friends in Bainbridge during his long residence here, and his passing will be mourned by all who knew him.  The funeral was held on Sunday, March 19th, in St. Peter's Church, the Rev. Bradford H. Tite officiating.  A profusion of beautiful floral tributes testified to the love and respect in which he was held by his fellow townspeople.  Burial was in St. Peter's cemetery [Bainbridge, NY], and the committal service was in charge of the Masonic order. The pall bearers were RW. Kirby, Frank Fletcher, Charles Ireland, Julian Scott, H.C. Newell and J.E. Hirt.  He is survived by his wife, one daughter, Miss Elizabeth M. Taber, of New York city, and one brother, A.I. Taber, of Boston.   [Bainbridge News & Republican, Mar. 23, 1933]

William T. France, of Cobleskill [Schoharie Co., NY], aged 73, was accidentally killed on Tuesday of last week when he accompanied his son, DeWitt, to a woodlot, and was watching him fell a tree.  As the tree slipped he became confused, running directly in its path.  The injured man died almost instantly. [Bainbridge News & Republican, Mar. 23, 1933]

 

Miscellaneous, Wicked DeRuyter Woman, 1883

Another Wicked DeRuyter Woman

Sherburne News,  Oct. 13, 1883

 

DeRuyter appears to have her share of wicked women.  At about 2 o'clock, Sunday morning, the 23d ult., L.H. Crandall and wife were awakened by Ellen Flemming, a maiden of some 40 summers, rushing down stairs and screaming at the top of her voice that the house was on fire.  Mr. Crandall sprang up and not heeding the domestic's protest that he "would get burnt to death," hastened upstairs and found the bedding and the clothing which lined the walls of Miss F.'s room in flames. With ready help from other members of the family the burning articles were tumbled into the street.  On opening a door which led into a garret, more goods belonging to the same woman were found to be in flames. They were also thrown out in time to save the house, a few pails of water being brought to compete the work.  A kerosene lamp lay unbroken on the chamber floor, and from the door, benzene or kerosene had been poured on the carpet to help on the flames.  Miss Flemming had a short time before procured a $400 insurance policy on her goods, and apparently had this incendiary method of securing that paltry sum at the cost of jeopardizing the lives of Mr. Crandall and family and Frank Seaman, who also occupied a part of the house.  Miss Flemming, fearing prosecution, paid Mr. Crandall $25 for injury to his house, and selling her effects for what they would bring, dug out for Michigan, leaving the matter of insurance to adjust itself.--Oneida Union.  [Sherburne News, Oct. 13, 1883]

Marriages (February 24)

Mr. and Mrs. James Oldfield observed their golden wedding anniversary Sunday with a family party at their home in Guilford [Chenango Co., NY].  Flowers, gold and other gifts found their way to the bridal couple.  Their four daughters were guests of their parents, Mrs. Nora Rice, of Norwich; Mrs. Vern Vohies and husband, of Syracuse; Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Rankin, of Lennox, Pa., and Mr. and Mrs. Herman Viet, of Margaretville.  Mr. and Mrs. Oldfield, who are 81 and 70 respectively, are enjoying good health.  They have always resided in Guilford and Oxford, where many friends hastened to extend congratulations. [Bainbridge News & Republican, Mar. 16, 1933]

 

Mr. and Mrs. John Tripp observed their 45th wedding anniversary very quietly at their home on Merchant street [Guilford, Chenango Co., NY] Wednesday of last week.  Mr. and Mrs. Tripp were married by the Rev. Ripley at the Baptist parsonage in Masonville March 1, 1888.  Mr. and Mrs. Tripp are in very good health, and hope for many more such happy occasions.  Extending to them congratulations were their children, Fred Trip, of Guilford, Benjamin, of Binghamton, Mrs. Kenneth Fox and Mrs. George Fox of Detroit, Mich., and Mrs. Zada Griffin of New York city, and their many friends in Guilford.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Mar. 16, 1933]

 

Miss Helen Briggs, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Whiting Briggs, was united in marriage to Mr. Hugh Spencer, also of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY]. The ceremony took place at the Baptist parsonage in Sherburne, March 7, the Rev. W.E. Webster officiating.  Mr. and Mrs. Spencer are making their home, for the present, at the home of the bride's parents in Yaleville [Guilford, NY], where Mr. Spencer is employed. [Bainbridge News & Republican, Mar. 16, 1933]

 

Mr. and Mrs. Harold Elander announce the engagement of their daughter, Blanche Elizabeth, to Mr. Garrett Brown, of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY].  The wedding will take place April 30th.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Mar. 16, 1933]

 

Thursday morning at the rising of the sun, our citizens were startled by the pealing of the bell of the 1st Congregational Church of this town [Coventry, Chenango Co., NY].  The stars and stripes were thrown across the main street where they floated in all their brilliancy on the soft balmy air of this beautiful spring morning, and the crowd of teams that by eight o'clock were on their way to the church told plainly that an event of no ordinary character was about to occur.  It proved to be the (double) marriage of Mr. Edwin H. Wheeler and Miss Libbie Hunt, Mr. David N. Hunt, and Miss Elouise Calkins.  The church was nicely decorated with evergreen and in front of the altar was a beautiful arch of evergreen and natural flowers.  At fifteen minutes past nine the music sounded, and the father and mother of the two brides followed by the two couples passed slowly up the aisle.  After the elder couples had taken seats the other two passed to the front of the alter and were joined in wedlock.  Rev. Geo. D. Horton officiating. At the conclusion of the ceremony they were driven to Greene, where they took the cars for their wedding tour.  The parties were all respected residents of this town, and that their cup of domestic bliss may be always full to running over is  the wish of their many friends.  [Bainbridge Republican, Mar. 11, 1876]

Obituaries (February 24)

Mrs. Margaret Marshall Dewey, 59, wife of William E. Dewey, died Saturday after an illness of three days.  Mrs. Dewey was a member of the Sidney Center Baptist Church and of the local W.C.T.U.  Funeral services were held Wednesday at the Baptist Church.  Interment in Unadilla [Otsego Co., NY].  Besides her husband she is survived by five sons, two sisters, and two brothers.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Mar. 16, 1933]

 

On Tuesday of last week Mrs. Emily Williams, of Kingston [Ulster Co., NY], was found dead on the floor of her kitchen at noon.  Mrs. Williams had evidently expected that some day she would be suddenly stricken and some time ago had asked Mrs. Elizabeth Doorin, who resides across the street, that if she found the window shades still drawn at 11 o'clock in the morning of any day, promptly to make an investigation.  She did so.  It is believed that Monday evening after she had lighted the lights she had been suddenly stricken with a heart attack and fallen to the floor dead.  She lay on the floor near the kitchen table and had a shawl thrown around her shoulders.  She had left written instructions with friends as to the sort of funeral she desired and what clothes she wished to wear.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Mar. 16, 1933]

Gladys Burt Strait, wife of George Strait, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], .... was 28 years of age and was one of a family of ten children.  Her parents were Mr. and Mrs. Charles Burt, who owned a farm in Ives Settlement, Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], for several years.  Her mother passed away a short time ago.  Since then the family has drifted away from Guilford.  The father, Charles Burt, is now working for Mr. Breffle in Yaleville [Guilford, NY].  A brother, John Burt, makes his home with C.P. Sisson, of Sidney. She leaves a daughter, Carolyn, age four, and a son, Richard, age seven.  Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock from Colwell's funeral chapel.   [Bainbridge News & Republican, Mar. 23, 1933]

The funeral of Gladys B. Strait, wife of George E. Strait, was held at the Colwell Funeral Chapel on Thursday, March 16th.  Rev. Clarence Carman, pastor of the Methodist Episcopal Church, was in charge of the service.  Burial was in Prospect Hill cemetery, Sidney [Delaware Co., NY].  The bearers were George Foster, William Foster, Leon Hinman, of Afton, and R.S. Taber, of Davenport.  Employees of the American Plastic Company, where Mrs. Strait was employed, attended in a body. [Bainbridge News & Republican, Mar. 23, 1933]

Andrew E. Ceperley, a life-long resident of Oneonta [Otsego Co., NY] and vicinity and for many years active in many phases of that city's life, having served as mayor from 1915 to 1921 and in many other public offices, died Thursday evening following a stroke which he suffered Wednesday.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Mar. 23, 1933]

William L. Niles, for many years a practicing optician in Cobleskill [Schoharie Co., NY], died at St. Peter's hospital, Albany, late Thursday evening, where he had been a patient since Saturday with an intestinal trouble.[Bainbridge News & Republican, Mar. 23, 1933]

Mildred, the 11-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ryle Keesler, of East Branch [Delaware Co., NY], died suddenly Tuesday morning.  Apparently in normal health upon retiring Monday night she arose early Tuesday, declaring she could not sleep, collapsed and expired.  It is assumed that death resulted form an acute heart attack.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Mar. 23, 1933]

Mrs. Elizabeth Rowland of Cooperstown [Otsego Co., NY], succumbed to hardening of the arteries at a hospital in that village Thursday morning.  Born December 23, 1856, in Kortright [Delaware Co., NY], Miss Rowland had spent most of her life in Oneonta [Otsego Co., NY].   [Bainbridge News & Republican, Mar. 23, 1933]

Samuel R. Gilray, 68, second hand store owner of Olean [Cattaraugus Co., NY] for 40 years, was found dead Thursday in the home of Harry Martin, of that place.  A stove, still burning, apparently had left the air in the house lacking in oxygen.  Martin, absent for two days, returned to find Gilray dead.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Mar. 23, 1933]

Mrs. Adelia Blanche Fuller, 57, died at her home in Oneonta [Otsego Co., NY] Thursday morning.  Mrs. Fuller was born in Downsville [Delaware Co., NY], where she had lived all her life with the exception of two years spent in Oneonta.  Surviving are her husband, Ferdinand Fuller, who is employed by the D.&H. at Oneonta, and three daughters.   [Bainbridge News & Republican, Mar. 23, 1933]

Mrs. Nellie J. Benedict, 74 years old, died Thursday morning at her home in Franklin [Delaware Co., NY].  Death was caused by cancer.  She had been ill for several years and for the past seven months had been confined to bed.  Her husband died in March, 1916, at Wells Bridge [Otsego Co., NY], and following his death Mrs. Benedict moved to Franklin.   [Bainbridge News & Republican, Mar. 23, 1933]

Mrs. D.C. Barnes, 83, a highly respected resident of Oneonta [Otsego Co., NY], passed away Thursday at her home there.  Death was caused by the infirmities of old age.  Mrs. Barnes had made her home in Oneonta for about 52 years, moving there from Hartwick [Otsego Co., NY].   [Bainbridge News & Republican, Mar. 23, 1933]

GALE:  At the U. Hospital, New Iberia, La., Sergeant Horace Gale, of Co. B. 114th Reg. N.Y.S.V. aged 27 years, 11 months and 15 days.  He was one of the first to respond to  his country's call in its hour of peril, when treason and rebellion ran loose throughout the length and breadth of the land.  After the first few months of service his health began to decline.  But he was one of those ever ready to perform his duty.  He was wounded at the ever memorable assault on Port Hudson, but soon rejoined his Regiment and continued to perform the duties assigned him until four days before his death and then it was only by the urgent request of a brother and the kind advice of his physician that he left his duty and reported at the Hospital. No man was more respected, and in his [death] society has lost a member that can never be restored.  He leaves a wife and child to mourn his loss.  [Chenango Telegraph, Dec. 23, 1863]

The telegraph brought the news, a few days since, which has cast an unwonted shadow of gloom over our little community.  Miss Harriet Elizabeth Harvey, daughter of U.T. Harvey, of this village, left home to visit friends in Whitewater Wisconsin, where she had just arrived, when she was attacked with diphtheria.  Only one day's notice of her illness preceded that of her death.  Mr. and Mrs. H. started immediately on receiving news of her illness, but the sad tidings of her death met them at Buffalo.  Mrs. H. returned, but Mr. H. proceeded on his sorrowful journey, and returned with the remains of his loved daughter on Saturday evening last.  The funeral services were attended today by a large concourse of deeply sympathizing friends.  Seldom have the sympathies of our community been more deeply stirred. The deceased whose age was 26 years, was a model of physical health and vigor, and we find it difficult to associate her with our idea of death, or to realize that she is gone from among us forever.  Her uniform cheerfulness and kindly qualities of heart endeared her to all who knew her well, and it will be long before "Libbie Harvey" will be forgotten among us.  On the last occasion of the visit of the Bishop of the Diocese to our Parish, she was confirmed as a member of Christ's Church.  She took an active interest in the Sunday School of that Church, and her class followed her to the grave as mourners.  Her death occurred on Monday, Nov. 23d, at the residence of her cousin, Dr. Littlejohn, of Whitewater Wisconsin.--Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY] [Chenango Telegraph, Dec. 9, 1863]

Blog Listing February 17-23, 2014

Listing of blog postings for week of February 17-23, 2014

Marriages

Posted February 17, 2014
Lorraine Singer - Erwin Harrington
William Teachout (57th anniversary, 1938)

Posted February 21, 2014
Mr. and Mrs. R.B. Wentworth - 54th anniversary (1933)
Mary E. Gridley - William H. Bartholomew (1883)
George S. Keyes - Carrie E. Barber (1883)

Posted February 22, 2014
William J. Keeler - Lulu Pratt (1895)
Hosea B. Couse - Emma Whitman (1895)
Frank B. Lyon - Mary A. Gilbert (1888)
John Z. Newton - Cora B. Ireland (1896)
M. Dell Fletcher - C.C. Hovey (1895)
Wallace W Davis - Emeline J. Hatch
Frank E. Boyce - Lasira M. Drake (1896)
Daisy A. Drake - Daniel M. Davis (1896)
Hattie Briggs - Rev. E. Kilpatrick
Lilla J. Hollenbeck - Leon F. Weller (1897)


 

Obituaries

Posted February 17, 2014
Lynn Smith, Jr. (Afton, Bainbridge, 1933)
Joseph Ham (Otego, Troy, 1933)
Nancy Etta Olmstead (Trout Creek, 1933)
Mrs. J.L. Hubbard (Schenevus, 1933)
Amey C. Price (Bennettsville, 1933)
Grace D. Hastings (Los Angeles, CA, 1933)
Charles Godfrey (Guilford, 1876)
Edson Harris (Gilbertsville, Lacrosse, WI, 1863) - Civil War Soldier

Posted February 18, 2014
William Ward (Vestal, 1863
George A. Hubbard (Wichita KN, Norwich, 1925)
Floyd Beers (Unadilla, Sidney, 1935)
Charles V. Byrne (Oswego, 1933)
Mary A. Connelley (Sand Hill, 1933)
Margaret Avery (Bloomville, 1933)
Adelaide Wasson (Afton, Franklin, 1933)
William H. Hull (Sidney Center, 1933)
Mrs. C.T. Sturges (Oxford, 1933)
Mary Sornberger (Masonville, 1933)
Ebenezer Cole (Belden, 1933)
Adelbert E. Hotaling (Sidney, 1933)

Poster February 19, 2014
Phyllis Marie Walker  (New Berlin, 1933)
Flora L. (Ayers) Sherwood (Oxford, 1933)
George R. Wilcox (Morris, 1933)
Emmett R. Franklin (Norwich, 1933)
Sarah M. Smith (Oxford, 1933)
Frank Bond (Guilford, 1933)
Clara J. Ireland (Bainbridge, 1933)
Samuel Smith (Sidney, 1933)
Daniel Putnam (1863-Civil War soldier)

February 20, 2014
Martha J. Kelleher (Bainbridge, 1933)
Menelza Neale (Briarcliff, 1933)
Frank Keator (Afton, 1933)
Mrs. George Miller (Guilford, Atlantic Highlands, NJ 1933)
Charles Acly (Coventry, 1933)
Elisha P. Wilmarth (Otselic, 1864) - Civil War Soldier
James A. Locke (Otselic, 1864) - Civil War Soldier
Jane Thompson (1876)

Posted February 21, 2014
Thomas Peck (Pitcher, 1863) - Civil War Soldier
Andrew Peck (Pitcher, 1863) - Civil War Soldier
Amelia Beach (Pitcher, 1883)
George Blowers (Tyler, McDonough, 1883)
George R. Wilcox (Bainbridge, 1932)
George W. Fisher (Afton, 1933)
Amanda M. Walker (East Guilford, 1933)
Janet McLaughlin (Millburn, NJ, 1933)
Falconer R. Gilbert (Kingston, PA, Bainbridge, 1933)
Mattie C. Smith (Wilkins Settlement, Bainbridge, 1933)

Posted February 22, 2014
Edwin B. Geer (Smyrna, 1933)
John B. Woodruff (Afton, 1933)
Louis A. Loomis (Rush, PA, Deposit, 1933)
Robert T. Sanderson (Elk Creek, 1933)
Joseph D. Nutt (Walton, 1933)
Isabel Sprague Monroe (Bainbridge, 1933)
Zara Church (North Norwich, 1863)
Charles S. Beckwith (Pharsalia, 1863)  Civil War soldier

Posted February 23, 2014
Robert Cornell (NYC, 1933)
Walter Franklin Robinson (Guilford, Oxford, 1933)
Robert Harris (Unadilla, 1933)
Raymond Harris (Unadilla, 1933)
Maurice Porter Booth (Oneonta, Bainbridge, 1933)
Rose Etta Rider (Port Crane, 1933)
Lillian Roberts Wilcox (Bainbridge, Masonville, 1933)
Leland M. Cowles (Unadilla, Oxford, 1933)
Alice Hannah Newman (Bainbridge, Sherburne, 1933)
Nicholas Smith (Guilford, 1876)


 

Miscellaneous

Posted February 17, 2014

Miscellaneous Items from Scrapbook of Louise Marie Donahe, Collected in 1930s and 40s, Part 2 

Arethusa sorority of the Oneonta State Normal school, 1936 (Photo)

New Addition to Sidney Magneto Plant, 1936 (Photo)

Posted February 18, 2014

Sidney Landmark Gives Way to March of Timed, Sidney's New Bridge Dooms Old Music Hall, 1936.





Posted February 19, 2014

Bainbridge High School, Class of 1933, Part 3 (Photos)

 

Posted February 20, 2014

Fire at Unadilla, Globe Silo Co., 1939

Robert Harpur of Harpursville (Rural New Yorker), Bainbridge New & Republican, Feb. 16, 1933

 

Posted February 21, 2014

Troop C's Elk Now Hitched to Sleigh, March 1939

Posted February 22, 2014

Testimonial Dinner to Honor Bud Andrews

 

Posted February 23, 2014

Mysterious "Boarder" Disappears at Smyrna, Norwich Sun, May 9, 1932.

Miscellaneous, Mysterious Stranger at Smyrna, 1932

Mysterious "Boarder" Disappears at Smyrna

Norwich Sun, May 9, 1932

 

Smyrna [Chenango Co., NY]:  Mr. and Mrs. William Blair who occupy the Gilbert Robbins farm west of this village entertained a mysterious "guest" several days about a week ago.  shortly before dark on Friday, April 29 a man walked from the west to their home and asked to be admitted.

 

Among the first questions after entering the house was "Do you take a daily paper?'  On being informed that they did not, his uneasy appearance disappeared and he engaged board, saying he was in the employ of the state and would be there several days.

 

Each morning thereafter he took his dinner pail, filled by the lady of the house, and started out on foot, usually taking to the fields and traveling in an easterly direction.  In the evening he returned, made himself at home and discussed current topics, chief among which was the Lindbergh baby disappearance.

 

On Tuesday morning he started out as usual, after borrowing a razor with which to shave himself, and up to this time has failed to return or send back word of his whereabouts or intentions.

 

The Stranger is described as tall and slim with sharp, keen features and was wearing a not too good blue pin checked suit, soft grey hat with black band, grey flannel shirt, green tie, kid gloves, overshoes and knee length grey overcoat of good material.  He carried a green, small sized dinner pail and was a man of about middle age, stating he had worked for the state for 27 years.  A peculiar coincidence, which excites much speculation is the fact that on the days of his arrival and disappearance the residents of that section saw a plane fly low over the hill, and its disappearance both times for a few minutes, leads to the belief that it landed on each day, possibly to drop off and pick up the stranger.  However this may be, his disappearance was complete, as it was impossible to trace him farther from the district than near the Bartlett schoolhouse, where a man of his description was seen by several on the morning of his departure.