Miscellaneous, Five Danforth Doctors

Five Danforth Doctors

February 1957

 

 

Dr. Edward Danforth, named Tuesday of last week as New York State's outstanding general practitioner, stands in center of group between his two sons, also doctors, and two of his grandsons.  At left is grandson, Elliot Danforth, Jr., son of Dr. Elliot Danforth; Dr. Edward Prince Danforth, New York, eye surgeon, second from left.  At right is Nicholas Danforth also a son of Dr. Elliot Danforth, of Sidney, general practitioner, second from right.  Scene took place at the Hotel Statler, where the Medical Society of New York State held their convention. 



Obituaries (March 8)

James H. Pratt, throughout his life of 76 years a resident of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], passed away at his home in South Main street at 2:15 Monday morning after an illness of several months.  He was born at Bainbridge, June 10, 1857.  His parents, Aurelius and Mary C. Pratt, came in 1850 from Poultney, Vt., to Bainbridge, where the father, an expert moulder, and foundryman, took a position with Moses Burgess, who at that time operated a foundry at the extreme end of Newton avenue.  He attended school at Bainbridge, in the school then located in the lower corner of what is now the village park.  Upon completion of his work at the school he entered the employ of John Codworth, Bainbridge jeweler, where he learned the jeweler's trade.  After several years' work for Cudworth he left the jeweler's shop to take an apprenticeship under his father, who by this time had gained a country-wide reputation as an artisan in fine iron and brass castings.  He worked with his father in the plant of Don A. Gilbert, successor to Burgess, until 1898, at which time he entered the employ of The American Separator Company as foreman in the assembling department, which position he held until July, 1929, when failing health necessitated his resignation.  Since his retirement he has lived quietly at  his home.  In 1874 Mr. Pratt married Ettie A. Minor, of Fulton, N.Y., who died Oct. 24, 1925.  To them seven children were born.  Five daughters:  Mrs. John Dardis, of Detroit; Mrs. Milo Marble, of Guilford; Mrs. Will Hartmann, Mrs. Leo Wheeler and Mrs. Ina Getter, of Bainbridge; two sons, Don C. and Henry J. Pratt, of Bainbridge, survive, as well as a sister, Mrs. Allen Hodge, and a brother, Don C. Pratt, Sr. He is also survived by nine grandchildren and one great grandchild.  Mr. Pratt was a devoted member of the First Baptist Church of Bainbridge which he attended all his life.  He was an exempt member of the Danforth Hose Co., and a faithful member of Susquehanna Lodge, F.&A.M., which he joined in 1888, serving as treasurer for several years.  No spoken or written tribute to the exemplary life of this grand old man could be as effective or as lasting as the love and respect borne his memory in the hearts of countless friends.  Funeral services were held Wednesday, September 13, at 3:00 p.m. from the Colwell Funeral Parlors.  Pall bearers were his grandsons, Byron and Corwin Marble, Harold Thornton and Homer Hodge.  The funeral procession was led by three of his youngest grandsons, Donald Pratt, Lawrence Getter and Sterling Hodge, who acted as flower bearers.  The Rev. E.A. Snyder, pastor of the First Baptist Church, was assisted in the service by Rev. Fowler, of Clayton, N.Y., a dear friend of the deceased.  Burial was in the family plot in Greenlawn Cemetery, with the impressive Masonic service at the grave.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Sept. 14, 1933]

 

Driving south on Route 7, about a mile north of Sidney [Delaware Co., NY], a car owned and driven by Philip W. Young, struck and fatally injured Seth Baker, of Sidney, last Saturday  night about 11 o'clock.  A coroner's inquest conducted Sunday morning in the Carr & Hare Funeral Home in Sidney by Coroner D.R. Davidson, of Delaware county, returned a verdict of accidental and unavoidable homicide.  Baker was walking south on the concrete pavement when Young's car rounded the curve in front of the Wade house.  The driver asserts that he did not see Baker until he had straightened his car after coming around the curve.  His lights had been pointing into the field while rounding the curve and Baker was about five feet in front of him when he first saw the pedestrian .  The man was struck by the right front fender and thrown off the road to the right.  Young turned around and returned to the scene of the accident.  A car driven by William Van Baalen, Jr., of Bainbridge which had been proceeding in the opposite direction, also turned around and came back to where Baker was lying.  Young, his passenger, George Cannon, also Unadilla, and Van Baalen put Baker in the latter's car and he was rushed to the Sidney Hospital.  Dr. Loomis, of Sidney, summoned by the hospital authorities, declared that the man was dead and had died almost immediately from a blow on the head which had gashed the skull.  State Troopers Bentley and Metzer, of Sidney Barracks, investigated the accident.  After carefully taking the testimony of all those involved they proceeded to the point on Route 7 where the accident occurred and determined just how it had happened.  The body had been removed in the meantime to the Carr & Hare undertaking parlors.  A search of the corpse revealed only a fountain pen and a letter addressed to Seth Baker, care of William Sisson, Sidney.  Questioning Sisson, the troopers were able to determine that the dead man was Seth Baker, who had recently moved to a house owned by Sisson on West Main street, Sidney, a few doors from the Troop C Barracks.  Accompanied by Sisson and his wife, the troopers performed the unpleasant duty of informing Mrs. Baker and her 10-year-old daughter.  Baker was about 40 years old and a World War veteran.  He had left his home Saturday morning and it was not determined where he had been from then until he was struck by the car.  According to Van Baalen's testimony at the inquest he had seen Baker walking in the center of the road as his car approached the curve. Baker appeared to be limping or stumbling and was walking diagonally across the road evidently unmindful of the cars approaching in both directions.  It was a mystery to all, Saturday night, what Baker's head had struck to produce the gash that he received.  In the morning however it was seen that the handle on the right door of Young's coupe was bent and it was deduced that Baker had been thrown over the fender striking his head on the handle before being thrown to the shoulder of the road.  Binghamton city police in response to a teletype message from Troop C headquarters early Sunday morning located an uncle of Mrs. Baker, Fred Babcock of 37 Hayes street, Binghamton, and Millard Siddon, employed at the D.L.&W roundhouse, who came to Mrs. Baker's aid in the sudden tragedy.  Mrs. Baker became hysterical when informed of her husband's death and the names of these relatives were given to the troopers by little Miss Baker.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Sept. 21, 1933]

 

Guilford [Chenango Co., NY]:  Saturday evening the body of Roger Ostrom, who worked for Frank Schlafer, of Guilford, was found dead in the creek at the rear of the farm buildings.  It seems that Mr. Ostrom and William Miles, who also works for Mr. Schlafer, had been cutting corn on the flat.  In the afternoon when they finished, Mr. Miles said, "I believe I will go home by the road, as the creek is so high."  But Mr. Ostrom said, "I have on new high rubber boots and I'll go across the creek, the shorter way."  So both of them went their different ways.  Supper was eaten and the chores finished, but Mr. Ostrom did not appear.  Finally Pershing Schlafer decided to go down by the creek to see if he could locate him at a neighbor's.  He immediately discovered the body in the creek.  Dr. A.H. Evans was called and coroner Wilcox, of Norwich, summoned.  They stated death was not due to drowning.  What caused his death has not been ascertained as we go to press.  Not much is known concerning his relatives.  We believe he has a mother living on Chenango avenue, Norwich,  Breese undertakers were called.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Sept. 21, 1933]

 

Jennie E. only daughter of George W. and Pardelia Dexter, died at her father's residence in Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], November 1st, at 12:30 o'clock A.M.  Deceased was born at South New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], September 6th, 1868, and hence was in her sixteenth year.  When she was about three years of age her parents removed to Guilford, which has since been her home.  For nearly five weeks she has been confined to her bed with chronic laryngitis.  She was apparently improving until the Sunday preceding her death, and it was not until Wednesday that the physician lost hope of her recovery.  Jennie was a general favorite with her companions, and by her quiet and lady-like bearing she won the esteem of her senior.  It can be truly said of her that she always acted as she thought was right.  When such as one falls, silence most becomes us, tears are the most befitting eulogy.  The funeral service ere held at the M.E. Church, Sunday, conducted by the Rev. P.R. Tower.  The church was crowded with sympathizing friends.  At twelve o'clock the remains were borne up the aisle by the remaining members of her Sabbath school class, following these came the relatives and immediately after them the public school in a body.  As soon as the casket had been placed in position, Misses Anna Warrener and May Dickinson stepped forward and placed upon the lid a beautiful floral cross, a tribute from the teachers and pupils of the school.  The services were of a very impressive nature, and scarcely a dry eye was to be seen in the audience.  At the conclusion of the services, the remains were borne to the cemtery, accompanied by the relatives, friends, and the school.  Here was committed to the earth, "dust to dust, ashes to ashes," the body of one who was true to her friends, true to herself, true to her God.  [Chenango Union, Nov. 15, 1883]

Obituaries (March 7)

One dead, one seriously injured, was the result of a head-on motor car collision Sunday afternoon beneath the railroad underpass at the south end of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY].  The roads were thoroughly wet and the collision is said to have been caused by this condition as both cars were proceeding at a moderate pace.  In the past, there have been smash-ups at this dangerous point, where the road makes a sharp curve as it passes under the railroad from the south.  The cars figuring in the smash-up was a LaSalle coupe driven by Dexter Teed of Hamilton, N.Y., which was going north and skidded on the turn. The coupe ran into a Ford sedan driven by Howard Munson, New Milford, Pa., hitting it in the front and sliding along the left side to completely smash the body of the sedan and injure the driver and Mrs. Alpha VanCott, who occupied the rear seat on the left.  Mrs. VanCott, 34, also of New Milford, whose husband is a cousin of H.H. VanCott, of Bainbridge, died Tuesday from a broken hip and internal injuries.  After the accident she was removed to a Binghamton hospital.  Mr. Munson suffered a broken left arm.  He was given first aid treatment at the scene of the accident.  Mrs. Howard Munson, wife of the driver, received several cuts and bruises, but it was thought that she was not seriously wounded.  Other occupants of the sedan, Leon VanCott, husband of the injured woman, and Gerald Munson--, aged five, escaped injury.  Teed, sole occupant of the coupe, was uninjured.  According to witnesses of the accident, Teed, proceeding north around the slippery curve at a moderate speed, applied his brakes some distance from the culvert, and skidded across the center of the road, smashing into the Ford which had just emerged from underneath the railroad.  The front end of the coupe hit the left side of the front end of the sedan, with a terrific crash and scraped along the left side, smashing in the body.  The door folded against Munson, breaking his left arm.  The rear panel was twisted around, pinning Mrs. VanCott and crushing her hip.  The Ford, almost a complete wreck, was towed to the Bainbridge Garage.  Teed's car was hauled to Pratts' Garage by their wrecker.  Sergeant J.A. Barry and Trooper J.P. Norton, of Troop C, State Police, arrived at the scene, soon after the accident, and directed the heavy stream of traffic under the culvert.  Only one-way traffic was possible for more than a half hour while the wreckers were busy removing the damaged vehicles.  No charges were preferred by either party, the accident being considered unavoidable.  Mrs. C.H. Nutter and Mrs. George Foster, of this village, who viewed the wreck from the porches of their respective homes, were the only witnesses.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Aug. 17, 1933]

 

Mrs. Merritt Woods, born January 6, 1901, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hunt, of Afton, died last week Tuesday evening in a hospital at Cohoes, N.Y., following an operation for appendicitis.  Wednesday the remains were brought to Bainbridge and the funeral was held in Coldwell Bros.' Chapel on West Main street, Saturday afternoon.  Deceased is survived by her husband, her parents, a daughter, Irene, aged seven, two sisters, Mrs. Mabel Jones, of Afton, and Mrs. Sadie Weed, of Laceyville, Pa., and two brothers, Draper and Everett Hunt, of Afton.  Mrs. Woods received her education at the Afton High School and Oneonta Normal School and had taught district schools near Bainbridge for several years.  At the funeral, the Rev. E.A. Snyder officiated, and interment was in the Afton Cemetery [Chenango Co., NY].  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Aug. 17, 1933]

 

Mrs. Wallace May, a lifelong resident of Guilford street [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], passed away at her home at the age of 85 years last Wednesday noon after a short illness. She was born February 19, 1848, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Scott, who at that time lived in the house where she died.  All her life had been spent on the farm in Guilford street, where she and Mr. May lived for 67 years, celebrating their 67th anniversary March 22nd, last.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Aug. 24, 1933]

 

Edna Scott May, beloved wife of Wallace May, passed away at her home on the Guilford road [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY] Wednesday noon, August 16th.  Deceased was born February 18, 1849, the daughter of Henry and Elizabeth Loomis Scott.  In March, 1886 she was united in marriage to Wallace May.  Her entire life was thereafter spent on the farm where they resided.  She loved her family and home, always giving the best of herself for their comfort.  Her sympathetic nature and cheerful ways drew to her a large circle of friends. Always glad to minister to others she will be greatly missed by all those who knew her.  Funeral services were held from the late home at 2 o'clock Saturday, August 19th, being conducted by Rev. Geddes, pastor of the Presbyterian Church of Afton.  There was a profusion of floral offerings from her large circle of friends.  She was laid at rest in St. Peter's Cemetery [Bainbridge, NY] beside her parents.  The bearers were Willis McGinnis, Alton Clark, Charles Barnes and Fred Sherman.  She is survived by her husband.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Aug. 31, 1933]

 

Masonville [Delaware Co., NY]:  The whole community was saddened Saturday afternoon to learn of the death of Mrs. Vivian Russell.  Mrs. Russell was stricken while driving her car on the street in Sidney.  She was a successful teacher in the lower grades of the village school.  She leaves many friends in this town who will mourn her loss, not only as a good teacher but a woman who was a good citizen as well.  Funeral services were private and held from  her home Tuesday morning.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Aug. 31, 1933]

 

Funeral services were  held yesterday afternoon at 2 o'clock from Colwell Bros.' funeral parlors in West Main street, Bainbridge, for Mrs. Anna C. Loomis, 93, who passed away Sunday evening at the home of her son, William Loomis, in West Main street [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], where she resided.  Rev. Jesse Dickerson, pastor of the First Methodist Episcopal Church of this village officiated, assisted by the Rev. Harry Brooks, pastor of the First Methodist Episcopal church of Susquehanna and one of her former pastors.  Interment was made in the cemetery in Union Valley [Bainbridge, NY].  Daughter of John D. and Cynthia Parsons Ireland, deceased was born on the old Ireland homestead farm in the town of Bainbridge and had spent her entire life in this vicinity.  in 1861 she married Edward T. Loomis.  Four children were born of this union, John, of Syracuse; Bert, who resides in Binghamton; LaRue, deceased, and William.  Nine grandchildren and ten great grandchildren also survive.  Since the age of 16 Mrs. Loomis has been a member of the Union Valley Methodist Episcopal Church, where she was a constant attendant until about four years ago infirmities of age prevented church attendance.  Mrs. Loomis took an active interest in politics.  She went to the polls with evident enthusiasm every election day since woman suffrage obtained, following the family bent in ardent Republicanism.  She had a host of friends hereabouts who feel the loss of a useful woman, a good citizen, wife, mother and friend.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Aug. 31, 1933]

 

Guilford [Chenango Co., NY]:  Tuesday morning, August 22, at 5 o'clock, occurred the death of Mrs. Jennie Ives, beloved wife of Henry Ives, at her home in Main street.  Mrs. Ives was the daughter of Maria Phillips Benedict and Milo Benedict, and was born December 22, 1864, in the town of Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY].  On October 14, 1855, she was united in marriage to Henry Ives of Guilford.  One daughter was born to them, Mrs. Frank Cornell.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Aug. 31, 1933]

 

Died:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY] on Thursday morning, March 1st, 1877, Mrs. Rachel M. Babcock, wife of Horatio Babcock, aged 46 years and 5 months.  Twenty-four years ago last fall, Mrs. Babcock came to our village, a bride, and a stranger.  By her kindly disposition and gentle demeanor, she soon endeared herself to those with whom she became acquainted, and her society was sought in the social circle.  Many today, who are in sickness and distress, miss her Christian ministrations and sympathy.  With a pleasant home, which her hands had adorned with all that could be wished to make home pleasant--with a doting husband, who is left alone to mourn his loss--with the love and esteem of the entire community, in which she will be so much missed--she has gone to receive the reward of the just.  Her memory will be ever cherished in the hearts of those who knew and loved her.  Her illness was of brief duration and was not considered dangerous until within a few days previous to her death.  Some six weeks since, she was attacked with a disease of the eyes, from which she at one time appeared to rally, and hopes were entertained of her recovery; but she was again prostrated, congestion of the brain ensuing, which rendered her unconscious for some days before death released her from her sufferings.  Her end was peaceful, as her life had been lovely.  Deceased was born in Broome County, where she resided until her marriage.  Of a large family of children, whose parents died while they were young, Mason W. Chamberlain, of this village, is now the only survivor.  The bereaved husband and afflicted relatives have the heartfelt sympathies of all, in this their hour of deep trouble.  The funeral on Saturday afternoon was largely attended.  Loving hearts had contributed an abundance of choice flowers, which were tastefully arranged upon the casket and about the room. Rev. D.E. Loveridge conducted the services which were peculiarly impressive; and the remains were deposited in their last resting place, amidst the tears and benedictions of many stricken friends.[Chenango Union, March 8, 1877]

 

Our Mount Upton [Chenango Co., NY] correspondent furnishes us with the following notice of the death of Benjamin Peck, a former respected resident of that place:  Mr. Peck died at his home in Harpursville, on Wednesday morning last.  But a few weeks before he had left this place, after a visit among his relatives here, in a comfortable state of health, and the announcement soon after that he was dangerously ill, with no hope of recovery, was sorrowfully received by his many friends in this vicinity.  The remains were brought to this place, and the funeral occurred from the Methodist church on Friday.  Mr. Peck resided for many years at and near Rockwell's Mills [Chenango Co., NY], where he was known and respected as a man of sterling integrity and worth. Through life he was a Democrat of the most resolute and uncompromising type, and under all circumstances was ready to defend his political faith, and promote the principles in which he firmly believed.  About six years ago he disposed of his property in this village and moved to Harpursville, having purchased the residence in that village of William Mudge, the finest and most desirable place in that vicinity.  Something over two years ago he lost his wife by death, and since that time his health has declined, until it was evident that he would soon sleep by her side, in the sleep that knows no waking.  He leaves one son, Dr. Henry Peck, of Harpursville, and one daughter, Mrs. Amos Bowen, of this place.  He was a kind father, devoted to the interests of his children, and as a friend and neighbor many who read these lines can attest as to his value.  Peace to his ashes.  [Chenango Union, Nov. 22, 1883]

 

 

Marriages (March 7)

Case-Harris:  Miss Rebecca Harris, of Rockdale [Chenango Co. NY], and Elmer Case, of Lafayette, N.Y. [Onondaga Co., NY] were united in marriage Saturday,  May 27, at Norwich, by the Rev. D.G. DeBoer, of Norwich.  The attendants were Alberta Smith and William Ames.  They will reside in Lafayette.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, June 15, 1933]

A final judgment of divorce was granted to Mrs. Irene L. Gordon of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], against Lynn C. Gordon by Hon. Riley H. Heath, justice of the Supreme Court, at Ithaca on the 14th day of June, 1933.  Homer D. Owens was attorney for Mrs. Gordon.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, June 22, 1933]

Mrs. C.W. Armstrong announces the marriage of her daughter, Miss Burnadetta Armstrong to Mr. Louis Paneglio, of New York city, on Jan. 9, 1933.  They will reside in Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY].  [Bainbridge News & Republican, June 29, 1933]

Nineveh [Broome Co., NY]:  The wedding of Miss Helen L. Harper and Harold D. Westcott was solemnized at the Sidney Methodist Episcopal Church last Tuesday, July 11, at high noon.  The ceremony was performed by Rev. Robert S. Boyce, of Honesdale, Pa.  The bride is a daughter of  Mrs. W.O. Harper, of this place, and has been principal of a school at Baldwin, L.I., for several years.  Mr. Westcott is a civil engineer of the state highway department.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, July 20, 1933]

Phetteplace-Aldrich:  Miss Gladys Aldrich, of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], and Mr. Earl B. Phetteplace, of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], were united in marriage Tuesday, July 11, by the Rev. D.G. DeBoer at the Congregational manse.  They will make their home in Norwich.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, July 27, 1933]

Coventryville [Chenango Co., NY]:  Mr. Harry Helmer and Miss Josie Silliman, who were married near Little Falls, on December 20, 1893, are now visiting at C.L. Horton's.  [Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Jan. 6, 1894]

Lanfair-Marrilla:  On Wednesday evening, August 23, at 10 o'clock, occurred the marriage of Miss Sylvia Marrilla to Mr. Lynn Lanfair of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY].  The ceremony was performed at the home of the officiating minister, Rev. J.W. Bump.  This was a candle-light service, as our community was in complete darkness, the electricity having just gone off.  Mr. and Mrs. Lanfair were attended by Mr. and Mrs. Harold Miller, Mrs. Miller being a sister of the bride. They are residing on the Sherwood farm at Dry Bridge, between Guilford and Oxford.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Aug. 31, 1933]

Friends in this village have received ews of the wedding in Cooperstown Saturday, August 21st, of Dr. L. Bradshaw, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], and Miss Margaret Miner, of Endicott [Broome Co., NY].  It is understood that the couple are spending a honeymoon in Canada.  Miss Miner was for some time a teacher at Bainbridge Central School and is a sister of George Miner of professional baseball fame, lately with the Newark Bears.  Dr. Bradshaw is a chemist in charge of the Casein Co. laboratory on Johnson street.  Both have many friends in Bainbridge.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Aug. 31, 1933]

Obituaries (March 6)

George Washington Vandewalker, all his life a farmer of this vicinity, passed away at the home of his son, Francis Vandewalker, on the Bennettsville-Afton road [Chenango Co., NY], at 2 o'clock last Monday morning, at the age of 81.  Death was caused by a stroke.  Mr. Vandewalker had had two strokes previous to the one which caused his death.  He was born February 10, 1852, at Afton [Chenango Co., NY], the son of John and Katherine Crisman Vandewalker.  All his life had been spent on farms in this section.  He married Mina Crisman, who died some time ago, and to them eleven children were born, seven of whom are now living, and constitute the only survivors.  They are Mrs. Frank Hogoboom, of Guilford; Mrs. Harold Seely of Oneonta; Mrs. John Hollenbeck, of Bainbridge; Mrs. George Hoyt, of Afton; Mrs. Charles Files, of Syracuse; Paul Vandewalker, of Oneonta, and Francis Vandewalker, of Bainbridge.  The funeral was held at 2:00 Wednesday afternoon from the Colwell funeral parlors, in Bainbridge, with Rev. Orvis officiating.  Burial was in Bennettsville Cemetery [Chenango Co., NY.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, July 27, 1933]

 

A wave of sorrow spread through this community Wednesday afternoon, July 26, when word came that Mary Elizabeth Rounds, beloved and highly esteemed wife of the late Reuben Rounds, died at her home on Pearl street [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY].  Death was caused by a stroke.  Mrs. Rounds had been in failing health for more than three years.  Mrs. Rounds was the daughter of Ambrose and Mary Gordon Carhart, born in the town of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], November 25, 1854.  She was married to Reuben Rounds December 18, 1873, and lived on their farm near Brackett Lake until December, 1931, when they came to Bainbridge to live.  Mrs. Rounds had a kind and friendly disposition, which made her many friends.  She always had a kind word and a smile for everyone, and was a lady of refinement and beautiful character, always ready to do for others, before doing for herself.  Her many kind acts and deeds will long remain as a tribute to her memory.  She possessed absolute unselfishness, and those who knew her regarded her as an example of splendid womanhood, and will deem the absence of her influence to be a great loss to them.  Mrs. Rounds was a member of the Baptist Church at West Bainbridge, where she attended as long as she was able.  She is survived by one son, Arthur Rounds, of Bainbridge, one daughter, Mrs. Minnie Lyon, of Oneonta, four grandsons, Erford and Howard Lyon, of Coventryville, Homer and Kenneth Lyon, of Oneonta, and two granddaughters, Mrs. Dan Krothie and Mary Lyon of Oneonta; also one great granddaughter, Gwendolyn Krothie, of Oneonta; one brother, Oscar Carhart, of Oxford; one niece, Elizabeth Carhart, of Oxford; one nephew, Everett Carhart, of Binghamton; and several cousins.  The services were conducted by Rev. Snyder, of Bainbridge, at her late home Saturday morning at 10:30.  Burial was in West Bainbridge cemetery beside her husband who died five weeks ago.  The pall bearers were her four grandsons, Erford, Howard, Homer and Kenneth Lyon.  A profusion of beautiful flowers bore mute testimony of the sympathy of a host of friends.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Aug. 3, 1933]

 

Mrs. Ella Wilson (nee Williams) died very suddenly at the age of 83 years at the home of her daughter, Mrs. B.N. Williams, Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], last Saturday morning at about 11 o'clock.  Death was caused by arteriosclerosis.  Mrs. Wilson had been in apparently good health until Saturday morning when she was suddenly stricken while at work in the Williams home and in spite of the efforts of a physician she died very shortly.  She was born in Downsville, Delaware county, the daughter of Louis R. and Sally Tanner Williams.  Her early life was spent at home and in attendance at the Downsville School.  Completing her studies at Downsville School she taught for a short time and about 1866 she married Edwin Wilson, of Downsville.  Mr. and Mrs. Wilson had four children, two of whom died in infancy, and two who are now living.  After moving several times they finally settled in Hopedale, Mass., where they resided until the time of Mr. Wilson's death there about nineteen years ago.  After the death of her husband Mrs. Wilson went to live with Mr. and Mrs. Williams who at that time also lived in Hopedale.  When Mr. and Mrs. Williams moved to Bainbridge about ten years ago, Mrs. Wilson came with them and has since that time spent the Summers here with them and the Winters in Kingston with her other daughter, Mrs. Ed. Oldham.  She was a member of the Congregational Church at Sidney, N.Y., where she was active in church affairs.  She was a diligent worker, and even to the time of her death insisted upon being allowed to do light tasks about the home  She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Bret Williams, of Bainbridge, and Mrs. Ed Oldham, of Kingston; three granddaughters, Mrs. Clarence Johnson, of Jewett, Mrs. Carl Herlov and Miss Mildred Williams, both of Bainbridge, and one grandson, Howard Williams of this village.  The funeral was held Monday morning from Colwell's Funeral Chapel at 10:00 o'clock, with Rev. Orvis officiating.  Burial was in Greenlawn Cemetery [Bainbridge, NY].  [Bainbridge News & Republican,, Aug. 3, 1933]

 

Coventryville [Chenango Co., NY]:  A sad Christmas came to the home of Mr. Wade, who lives next neighbor to V.H. Andrews.  His wife died on that day leaving his family of seven young children motherless.  The funeral occurred on Wednesday the 27th, and the remains were taken to Nineveh [Broome Co., NY] for burial.  Friends from Norwich, Sidney and Nineveh were present at the funeral.  [Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Jan. 6, 1894]

 

Coventryville [Chenango Co., NY]:  Mrs. Dotha Landers, the oldest person then living in the town of Coventry, died at her home in Wilkins Settlement on Saturday, January 16th, 1892, at the advanced age of 98 years and some months.  The funeral was attended at her late residence, the home of Melvin Lyon, on Monday the 18th.  Mrs. Landers was one of those droll characters, seldom found, but when once seen always remembered.  She was a good well-meaning woman, but her hobbies were numerous and the earnestness with which she denounced all secret societies and harmless amusements gave rise to much good natured hilarity among the young people and "Aunt Dotha" as she was familiarly called, was well known far and near.  She preserved her physical strength to a remarkable degree and was able to walk about and visit her neighbors until the very last years of her life.  She told many stories of the far past, which were received with pleasure.  One of her sisters was a district school teacher of considerable note, in the good old time and Mrs. Landers frequently mentioned with considerable pride the fact that Henry Ward Beecher, when a boy, used to attend her sister's school.  Thus, one by one, the very few links left that connect us with the past century, are passing away.[Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Jan. 23, 1892]

 

A private letter from the seat of war in Virginia, to Mr. Wm. Balsom, of this place, (says the Oxford Democrat) brings the sad intelligence of the death  of Lieut. John S. Hicks, of Co. E, 61st N.Y.V., who was killed in battle during the engagement of Sunday, May 8th.  Mr. Hicks was formerly employed in the store of Mr. Balcom, and his circle of warm and admiring friends was very extensive.  As a citizen, he was much respected; as a friend and companion, much beloved; as a soldier, ever faithful in the discharge of his duties.  He was taken prisoner at the second battle of Bull Run and for a long time confined in the Libby Prison at Richmond.  He has also suffered much from the diseases incident to a soldier's life, and been confined considerable of the time in the government hospitals.  He had just been promoted to Second lieutenant, by Gov. Seymour, through the influence of his friends here--his commission having hardly had time to reach him, ere the fatal shot was fired which put an end to his career, and sent mourning and desolation to his now grief-stricken parents and friends at home.  We had not the pleasure of a personal acquaintance with Mr. Hicks, but those who knew him best here, bear ample testimony as to his noble qualities as a citizen, a companion, a friend.  Upright, honorable, genial and warm-hearted, he lived beloved and respected, and dies mourned and regretted.  Lieut, Hicks was son of Gurdon Hicks, of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], who in his bereavement has the heart-felt sympathy of the entire community.  [Chenango Union, May 25, 1864]

Miscellaneous, Story of O.H. Crandall, 1933

O.H. Crandall Holds Record for Years of Service

Has Been Hauling Milk in This Vicinity for Past Twenty-Eight Years

Bainbridge News & Republican, July 27, 1933

 

 

A familiar figure on the streets of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] is that of O.H. Crandall, who comes to town every day with a load of milk, driving the only horse-drawn rig which now comes to the village.  But few of those who see this faithful driver every day are aware of the fact that he probably holds the record for length of regular service in hauling milk in this vicinity.  For 28 years he has been at it and has been off his job but once during all that time, and that one occasion was due to illness, which kept him in bed for a week.  During that time his work was handled by his son, Ira A. Crandall.

 

Mr. Crandall lives in the East Guilford (Roger's Hollow) section, where he operates his own farm and keeps two men employed, milking 20 head of stock every day  himself.  This, together with farm work and hauling milk for himself and his neighbors along the road between his home and this village, would seem to keep him pretty busy.  Crandall was born in the town of Unadilla [Otsego Co., NY] and has spent most of his life there.

 

At present he delivers milk to the Dry Milk Co. and to the Sheffield depot.  He has been drawing to Bainbridge for the past nine years.  For nearly 20 years he delivered to Julian DePark Cheese Factory, taking milk there from the Leonard farm for many years.  He is a great lover of horses and in his earlier days of hauling owned a pair of ponies which served him faithfully for 18 years.  Mr. Crandall before he began to haul milk was for a time foreman over a force of 25 men at the W.S. Myers experimental farm; and before that he sold extracts for the Auburn Extract Company, of Auburn, N.Y.

 

Mr. Crandall takes delight in being of assistance to motorists and traffic generally on the highways.  His slower-moving milk truck is never a deterrent to the fast travel of modern times because he is always willing to look out for the other fellow and give everybody a "break."  His many friends here hope that he will be seen on the streets and highways of this community for a long time to come.  He is hale and hearty and looks good for many more years of the work which he enjoys.  Needless to say, this veteran driver never worries about the weather. If it happens to rain, why rain is just what we need, says he.  This sort of philosophy keeps him happy at his work.

 

 



Miscellaneous, Strange Happenings in Pharsalia, 1864

Strange Doings in Pharsalia

Chenango Union, June 1, 1864

 

We have been furnished from a respectable source with a few particulars of some strange doings that have recently taken place in the town of Pharsalia, this county [Chenango Co., NY], which we think are worth relating for the benefit of the public.

 

Mrs. Sanford Dudley, whose husband has had the misfortune on several occasions to "come in collision with the laws," sometime in April last returned to Pharsalia after a short absence, bringing with her a bright, smart-looking girl, about sixteen years of age.  Mrs. Dudley, it is reported, soon after pointed out to the girl a farm belonging to Mr. Joseph Rathbone, one of the neighbors, and occupied by him, telling her it belonged to her son Enoch, who was about to take possession, and that Rathbone was going to move off.  This was clearly said with a view of working the young man into the good graces of the girl, the old woman being ambitious to make for her hopeful son a good match.  The maneuvering of the "managing mamma" in this instance, as in many others, was crowned with complete success.  Not long after settling Enoch up as a landholder, Mrs. Dudley went in person after Elder Lawton, of the same town, to come and tie the knot that was to make the loving twain one.  The Elder came, and though he had his suspicions excited by something strange in the affair, they were not sufficiently aroused to prevent his doing the job.  When he asked if any one had any objections to the marriage taking place, it is stated that Mrs. Dudley answered that none of the girl's friends were there to object, and if they were they wouldn't.

 

A few days after the ceremony, almost before the honeymoon had begun to wane, the bride, like another Pauline questioning Claude Melnotte, began to manifest anxiety concerning her future home.  What she wanted to know was, in plain prose, when Rathbone was going to move off the farm, so that they could go to keeping house.  It was then that the trick of the ambitious mother-in-law came out; it was then for the first time that Enoch became aware that he was supposed to be the possessor of broad acres, and all the hereditaments and appurtenances thereunto belonging.  As soon as the bride learned the true state of the case, though so complying before, she flew into a terrible passion, and vowed that with Enoch she would live no longer!

 

And Enoch!  What of him?  Did he suffer?  Did he weep?  Did he rave?  Was he distraught with hopes blasted, love scorned, the world's mockery, and the hard fate of a breaking heart?  Oh, no; but with a cruelty more refined and less bloody than Bluebeard's but equally severe, he sold his young and disconsolate bride--sold her truly and in fact for six shilling to an old man of sixty, named Ellsworth!  This transaction is not supposed to have been exactly legal, as it lacked one of Old Abe's internal revenue stamps to make it good; but the wife resisted it, to her honor be it said, on higher and better grounds than that.  Though guarded through the night by the vendor on one side of her couch, and the vendee on the other, she resolutely refused to be transferred according to the contract.  In the morning, the old man, weary with watching, and perhaps disgusted with the freaks of women, sold her back to the husband at an advance of twenty-five cents--sold her for one dollar--a speculation that partly consoled him for being fruitlessly broken of his night's rest.  But this little transaction also lacked the formality of a revenue stamp, and therefore probably could not be enforced in law. The girl moreover refused to be turned over in this instance any more than in the other, and with such of her scuses as she could conveniently gather up, left the Dudleys and took up her abode with Nuck Burrows, of the same locality, where she yet remains.  Nuck is a gentleman of the Jemmy Twitcher style, and has heretofore dealt largely in articles belonging to other people, and has served the State one term in a certain institution at Auburn.  In going form Dudley's to Burrows', therefore, she hardly improved the moral atmosphere by which she was surrounded at the former place. 

 

Now for the unfortunate girl.  There is something mysterious in her coming to Pharsalia in company with the Dudleys, who, as may be supposed, are a hard set.  It is also not a little singular that Mrs. Dudley, unless there is something in the girl's condition in life to account for it, should have manifested so much interest in having her marry her (Mrs. D's) son, who is yet but a boy.  Her name is stated to have been Bates, and it is given out that she is from Brookfield, Madison county; but the girl intimates that that is not her name, and that she has been stolen.  After the marriage she wanted her husband to take her home to get her clothes, but Mrs. Dudley insisted that she hadn't any.  In person she is rather large and fleshy, and seems possessed of ordinary intelligence, though her conduct is wholly at variance with any such idea.  In some respects she is not unlike the Esther Parks of Madison county, who disappeared about the time this girl came to Pharsalia, and who is stated to be crazy, though her insanity is not always easy to detect.  We should not be surprised to learn that they are one and the same person  Our informant states that she now professes the desire to kill herself, and begs of those who see her to get her poison for that purpose.  Taken all together, it is a strange case.

Obituaries (March 5)

Marguerite L. Palmer, 26 year old school teacher, whose parents, Mr. and Mrs. Earl D. Palmer, have resided in Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] for several years, passed away at the Palmer residence on South Main street last Friday, June 30, 1933.  Deceased had been ill for more than a month and had been forced to leave her work in May.  Pneumonia was the immediate cause of death.  Born in Delhi [Delaware Co., NY] on July 29, 1907, Miss Palmer had spent her whole life in the Southern Tier.  She started school in Oneonta but completed most of her grade work at the school in Sidney.  Her secondary education was completed at Unadilla High School, from which institution she was graduated with high honors in 1923.  A teacher's training course occupied her next year.  From 1924 till 1927 she taught at Rootville, N.Y., and Cissonville, N.Y.  Going to Oneonta Normal school for the school year of 1927-'28, Miss Palmer completed her training for the educational profession and the following year was engaged by the Endicott, N.Y., school system.  She was still teaching at Endicott, at the Loder Avenue grade school at the time her illness necessitated her retirement early in May, this year.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, July 6, 1933]

 

Mr. and Mrs. H.V. Dunham left on Sunday for Westminster West, VT, where they were called by the death of Mrs. Dunham's father, Harland Goodhue.  Mr. Goodhue, who was in his 84th year, had spent quite a bit of his time in Bainbridge in recent years and his death is mourned by many, many friends here.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, July 13, 1933]

 

Mrs. Polly Adelia Swart Whitney, of Evans street [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], passed away Friday, July 7, 1933, at the age of 95.  Mrs. Whitney had been a resident of Bainbridge for the past twenty years.  She had been in poor health for many years and had been an invalid for more than a decade.  There is little available data on the details of her life.  She was born at Delhi [Delaware Co., NY] on April 23, 1838.  When she was five years old her parents moved to North Sanford, which place was her home for many years.  Prior to the Civil War she was married to Charles Whitney, who was among the first to answer the call for volunteers to quell the Rebellion.  Charles Whitney served as an officer throughout the war and it is stated by some that he was a member of the staff of one of the leading generals of that conflict.  Returning from the war, he is reputed to have become a member of Congress, although no records are available showing when he served or how long.  The Whitneys became the parents of seven children, four boys and three girls, all of whom have been out-lived by their aged mother.  The only direct descendants now living are two grandchildren residing in Memphis, Tenn.  There are a score or more of nieces, nephews and cousins living in this vicinity.  funeral services were conducted Sunday from the parlors of the Colwell Funeral Home, the Reverend Bradford H. Tite officiating.  Burial was in Greenlawn cemetery [Bainbridge, NY].  [Bainbridge News & Republican, July 13, 1933]

 

Oscar Warren Fletcher, 76, died at his home on Bixby street [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY] Wednesday morning, July 12th, at 8:30 o'clock.  He had been in poor health during the past year, being confined to his bed for the last two months.  The deceased was born at East Guilford [Chenango Co., NY] October 2nd, 1857, a son of Joseph A. and Susan A. Fletcher.  Most of his life was spent in the town of Guilford as a farmer.  Twenty-four years ago he came to Bainbridge, where he had since resided.  He joined the church early in life and was an earnest, active member.  Besides his wife and adopted son he leaves a brother, M.J. Fletcher, of Jamestown, N.Y., and a sister, Mrs. Harriet Bedford, of Oneonta, and several nieces and nephews.  The funeral will be held at the residence Friday, July 14th, at 2 p.m. Burial will be at Yaleville [Guilford, NY].  [Bainbridge News & Republican, July 13, 1933]

 

 On the morning of the 30th of January, 1864, in Butternuts, Otsego, Co., the Rev. Thomas H. Judd, the beloved Pastor of Christ Church, Butternuts.  "For I determined not to know any thing among you, save Jesus Christ, and him crucified." 1st Epistle of Paul to the Corinthians, 2d chapter, 2d verse.  The text quoted is the one from which his funeral sermon was preached, and is a correct exposition of his labors while among us.  In these days,...when clergymen use their pulpits for political forums, it is a blessing to find a  Christian clergyman who does not seek to fan the flame which is spreading desolation over our land; and this is why I have quoted this text, which you may think strange, in the notice of our beloved Pastor's death.  The text was of his own choice.  [Chenango Union, Feb. 10, 1864]

 

Mt. Upton [Chenango Co., NY]:  Edgar Hyer died at the home of his cousin, Almond Hyer, on Tuesday morning under unusual circumstances.  He had lived alone for many years, but his health being very poor this winter, on Friday last the neighbors moved him to the home of Mrs. Almond Hyer, who had kindly consented to care for him.  On Sunday evening he went out to care for his horse and coming in, his lantern was extinct and his clothing was covered with water.  He was asked

what was the matter, and replied "I don't know," which were his last words.  Dr. B.F. Smith was called and upon examination found the skull to be fractured and with the assistance of Dr. Crowell and Dr. Brooks, of Oneonta, two pieces of skull were removed about the size of a cent piece and another piece was fractured as large as a two cent piece.  His condition was such that chloroform could not be administered, but he stood the operation well and lived until Thursday morning.  It is generally supposed that the horse, who had a vicious mother, whose owner never dared harness it but once, must have kicked him, although a sled, shod with heavy shoes stood near his path upon which he might have fallen.  [Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, April 2, 1892]

 

Death of a Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] Soldier:  Among the deaths of New York soldiers announced at the U.S. hospitals in Washington, is that of Corp. Joseph Weiler, of Co. K, 40th Regiment N.Y. Volunteers.  Mr. Weiler was from this place, and had the name of being a good and brave soldier.  He had served out his first term of enlistment, and was serving his second when wounded.  His father, Jacob Weiler, enlisted last fall, in the same regiment we believe, and is now in a hospital in Washington, having been wounded.  The young Weiler had his leg blown off above the knee by a shell, and the limb was amputated on the field.  From the effects of this wound or amputation, death took place.  [Chenango Union, June 15, 1864]

Miscellaneous, 29th Member of BHS Class of 1933

The 29th Member of the Bainbridge High School

Class of 1933 - Jesse Newton Nichols

 

Jesse Newton Nichols, the 29th member of the 1933 graduating class of Bainbridge High School, passed away during his senior year on 14 November 1932.  

 

 

Jesse Newton Nichols

 

The funeral of Jesse Newton Nichols was held from the First Methodist Episcopal Church at half-past one o'clock Thursday afternoon.  While his passing has left a vacant place which cannot be filled, the influence of his life will ever continue to inspire and strengthen those who are left to carry on.  Jesse was the eighteen-year-old son of Leo L. and Lorene (Newton) Nichols, born at their home, the "Old Elm Farm," On March 10th, 1914.  Since early childhood he has suffered from attacks of Bright's Disease, and every effort has been made to effect a cure which was finally thought to have been accomplished. A few weeks ago, however, the old trouble returned, and this time proved beyond the reach of medical skill. After being confined to his bed for two weeks, Jesse heard and answered the call about six o'clock Monday evening, November 14.

 

He was a member of the First Methodist Episcopal Church, and was ever ready to serve, taking an active part in the Epworth League and the Sunday School activities.  He had an unusually fine voice and will be greatly missed in the church choir.  He was vice president of the senior class of Bainbridge Central High School, and was to have taken a leading part in the senior play this year.  He was also a member of the basketball and baseball teams, and was very active in sports.  He was also interested in short wave radio work, being a natural mechanic.  With all his outside interests he took an active part and had a real interest in the affairs of his home, and was a great lover of the out-of-doors.

 

Following a prayer service Thursday noon at the home, conducted by Elmer Pearce, of Binghamton, and Rev. Robert Clark, of Lake Placid, both uncles of the deceased, the earthly remains were taken to the Methodist church, where, at 1:30 o'clock, the ritual funeral service was conducted by Rev. Clarence Carman.  The funeral was largely attended, and a wealth of beautiful flowers brought messages of love and esteem.  Members of the senior, junior, and sophomore classes and the faculty of the high school attended in a body.  The bearers were present and past school mates, Clinton Wilcox, Kenneth Davis, Carl Hovey, Charles Myers, Leon Perry and Howard Williams.  Jesse is survived by his parents, his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. George E. Nichols, of this village, three sisters, Mrs. Philip  Ham and Miss Carol Nichols, of Schenectady, and Emily, and one brother, Kermit.  Burial was in the North Afton cemetery where rest the remains of eight generations of the Nichols and Newton families.

 

Miscellaneous, BHS Class of 1933, Part 5

Bainbridge High School Class of 1933

Senior Portraits

"Echo" 1933

 

 

Elizabeth Supplee

"Betty"

 

Charlotte Taylor

Shrimp"

 

Carlton Wilcox

Coxie"

 

Howard Williams



Obituaries (March 4)

Mrs. Mary A. Guther, 82, nee Haunstein, passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Frank McCulley, last Friday, June 16.  Death was due to diabetes and advancing age.  Mrs. Guther was born at Pleasant Mount, Pa., August 30, 1850.  She married the late John Guther there about 60 years ago.  To them seven children were born, of whom all but two are living.  Mr. Guther died a number of years ago at Pleasant Mount and about four years ago Mrs. Guther came to live with her daughter, Mrs. McCulley, where she lived until her death.  She was a member of the Lutheran German Church at Pleasant Mount.  The funeral was held from the home at Pleasant Mount, Friday, June 16, at 2 p.m.  Burial was in Riverdale Cemetery at Pleasant Mount.  She is survived by three brothers, George , Augustus, and Martin, of Pleasant Mount, one sister, Anna of Vestal, N.Y., four sons, John, Fred, Stephen, and Victor, and one daughter, Mrs. McCulley, of Bainbridge.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, June 22, 1933]

 

Mrs. Emily Hicks, 84 passed away at 7:30 o'clock Tuesday evening, June 20th, at the home of her brother, W.S. Price, of Searles Hill [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], where she had been residing for some time.  Mrs. Hicks was born near Southport, Conn., and had passed most of her lifetime in New York state, although she had lived for a time at White Plains, N.Y., and Passaic, N.J.  Her death was due to senility.  The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Colwell Brothers funeral chapel in Bainbridge and interment will be in Greenlawn cemetery [Bainbridge, NY].  Mrs. Hicks is survived by one daughter, Mrs. L.C. Bailey, of Clifton, N.J.; one brother, Mr. Price, and two sisters, Mrs. Jennie Ryan and Mrs. Nellie Houghton, of Brewster, N.J.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, June 22, 1933]

 

John Sole, for many years a farmer of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY] and Bennettsville [Chenango Co., NY], passed away at the home of his only daughter, Mrs. Ernest Hawkins, in Bainbridge, on Sunday, June 25th, at 1:15 p.m.  Mr. Sole was 83 years old.  Advancing age was the cause of death.  John Sole came to this country from England.  He was born June 18, 1850, at Ashford, Kent County.  When he was 21 years of age he came to this country and took a job on a farm near Guilford.  On April 1, 1881, he married Miss Julia Newell of Middlebridge.  One daughter was born to them, Mrs. Hawkins of Bainbridge.  About a year after his marriage he bought a farm near Bennettsville where he lived for 30 years until the death of his wife, after which he came to Bainbridge to live with Mrs. Hawkins.  He had lived at the Hawkins home 19 years at the time of his death.  He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Hawkins; five grandchildren, Mrs. Haynes, of Bovina, Mrs. Jack Dingwall, of Albany, Ivan, Gertrude and Jack Hawkins, of Bainbridge; three great-grandchildren, two nieces, a nephew and a sister in Canada, and a nephew in Rogers Hollow.  The funeral was held Wednesday, June 28, at 2 p.m. from the Hawkins home in Kirby street.  He was buried beside his wife in East Side Cemetery, at Afton [Chenango Co., N Y].  [Bainbridge News & Republican, June 29, 1933]

 

Reuben Rounds, aged 82, died last Thursday night at 8 o'clock at his home in Pearl street, this village [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY].  The immediate cause of death was pneumonia, although he had been ill for some time with a complication of diseases.  Deceased is survived by his widow, Elizabeth Rounds, and a son, Arthur Rounds, an employee of the Milk Sugar Company.  born in Oxford on October 5, 1849, Mr. Rounds spent his whole life in this region.  It was only within the last few years that he retired from his farm in West Bainbridge, and he and his wife removed to Bainbridge.  He had been in dairy farming for over 60 years.  Funeral services were conducted by Colwell Bros.' Funeral Home and burial was in the West Bainbridge Cemetery, Rev. E.A. Snyder officiating.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, June 29, 1933]

The late Reuben Rounds, who died here June 22, and whose death was recorded in the last issue of the News, is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Rounds; a son, Arthur Rounds, of Bainbridge; a daughter, Mrs. Minnie Lyon, of Oneonta; six grandchildren, Erford and Howard Lyon, of Coventryville, Homer, Kenneth and Mary Lyon, of Oneonta, and Mrs. Daniel Krothe, of Oneonta; also one great-grandchild, Miss Gwendolyn Krothe, of Oneonta.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, July 6, 1933]

 

William Marvin Bennett, 67, retired Rochester High School principal, passed away in a hospital in that city on June 20th.  After serving the schools of Rochester for 21 years, Mr. Bennett retired two years ago.  At that time he was principal of the West Side High School.  Mr. Bennett was formerly a resident of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], coming there with his parents in his youth and receiving his early education here.  He was born in Flint Mich., in May, 1866, the son of the Rev. and Mrs. Edward Bennett.  Orphaned early in life, he achieved his higher education and subsequent success in life wholly through his own efforts.  He worked his way through Colgate University, from which he was graduated in 1891 and was rewarded with his master's degree at the same college two years later.  June 22, 1892, he married Edith A. West, in Bainbridge, and by coincidence his funeral occurred on this anniversary of his marriage.  Miss West was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Francis West, who for many years resided in the house on North Main street now occupied by Mr. and Mrs. Martin Harman.  Mr. West was a well-known local pharmacist, for some years conducting a drug store, where is now located the Jeffrey grocery Store.  He entered at once upon his career as a teacher, starting in Nashville, Tenn., and then came back to New York state to become principal of New Berlin High school, where he remained one year.  From New Berlin he went to Canandaigua Academy, where he taught classes in science, and then went to Erie, Pa., in a like capacity.  About that time the Rochester Board of Education felt the need of a man to develop plans for the science laboratories and equipment in the newly projected East High School and Mr. Bennett was called there, becoming a member of the faculty in the old Free Academy in 1900.  With the opening of East High School, he became a member of the faculty in that school, and when West High School was opened in Genesee street in 1905, he was placed in control of the science courses in that school, where Herbert S. Weet was principal.  When Mr. Weet resigned this post to become superintendent of schools, Mr. Bennett was elevated to the principalship of West High School.  At the time of his retirement in 1931, high tribute was paid him by Superintendent Weet and his colleagues among the high school principals and teachers of the city.  His service to education won him fame far outside the city of Rochester, and he frequently was called into conferences by the State Department of Education and for several years was a member of the Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools of the Middle States and Maryland.  He was a member of the National Education Association, the New York State Teachers' Association, Rochester Teachers' Assn., Rochester Schoolmasters' Club, Phi Betta Kappa and Delta Upsilon fraternities and a member of Warren C. Hubbard Lodge, F.&A. M. Rochester Torch Club and Cosmos Club.  Besides his wife, he leaves a son, Walter W. Bennett, chairman of the science department of Charlotte High School.  Funeral services will be conducted from the home, 18 Warwick avenue, tomorrow afternoon, at 3 o'clock.  Mr. Bennett had a rare combination of business ability and educational leadership.  Loose ends were things unknown to his administration of the West High School.  With this business ability, however, went a devotion to the welfare of the boys and girls in that school that was unexcelled.  He was the type of character who held himself to rigid accountability, and he always confidently expected the best form those who were associated with him both as teachers and as students.  He was always a refined gentleman of scholarly interests.  His friendships were deep and strong.  He had a great part in winning for the public school system of Rochester whatever credit it merits.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, June 29, 1933]

Miscellaneous, Portrait-Mrs. Kenneth Eldred & Daughter

Artistic Portrait Wins Wide Recognition

Bainbridge News & Republican, June 22, 1933

 

 

Mrs. Kenneth Eldred and Daughter, Claudine

 

The Bainbridge News takes pleasure in presenting the famous Metzger photographic portrait of Mrs. Kenneth Eldred of this village with her little daughter, Claudine.  Mrs. Eldred was formerly Miss Blanche Kichline, of Bethlehem, Pa.  Mr. and Mrs. Eldred reside on North Main street and Mr. Eldred is associated with his father in the coal and feed concern of Charles h. Eldred & Co., Scott street.

 

The above portrait was recently exhibited in the International Salon of Photography at Rome, Italy, and in the London Salon of Photography.

 





Obituaries (March 3)

Miss Emeline L. White passed away at her home in Juliand street here [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY] last Saturday afternoon at the age of eighty-five years.  She had been confined to her bed for about three weeks.  Death was caused by advancing age.  Miss White was born in Pennsylvania, and came to Bainbridge about forty years ago, making her home with her twin sister, Mrs. J.L. Hyde, who died about two years ago.  The funeral was held from the home at 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon.  Burial was in Greenlawn Cemetery [Bainbridge, N Y].  She is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Ella Veargason, of Mahoopany, Pa., and Mrs. Dora Proof, of Barton, N.Y.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, May 25, 1933]

 

Charles C. Bloom, for many years a well known farmer of Yaleville [Chenango Co., NY], dropped dead on his farm there at the age of 72, at about 4:30 Monday morning.  Death was caused by arterio sclerosis.  Mr. Bloom had arisen early as was his custom, and had climbed to the top of a steep hill in search of his cows when he was stricken.  He fell face down and some time later was found by relatives as he had fallen.  Dr. Evans, of Guilford, was called immediately, and later Dr. Bennett, of this place, was called.  Doctors agreed that death was caused by a heart attack, due to hardening of the arteries together with the climb up the steep hill.  Mr. Bloom was born in Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], Mar. 25, 1861.  At the age of four years he came with his parents to live on the farm at Yaleville, where he passed his entire life.  He is survived by one son, Charles, of Guilford, and two daughters, both of Binghamton.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, May 25, 1933]

 

Mrs. Susanna Pfeil, wife of Anton Pfeil, passed away Sunday afternoon, June 4, at her home in Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], where she has lived for the past 14 years.  Mrs. Pfeil was born in Eppening, Germany, Jan. 11, 1863, the daughter of Jacob and Lena Grey Reber.  In early life she was united in marriage to Anton Pfeil.  In May, 1888, she, with her family, came to America to make her home.  She is survived by her husband and one son, Henry, of Guilford; and two daughters, Mrs. Elizabeth Shapley, and Mrs. Anna Campbell of Oxford, and six grandchildren, Lewis, Karl and Dorothy Pfeil, Henry Shapley and Mildred and Elizabeth Campbell.  Funeral services were held Wednesday at 2 o'clock at the home, with burial in the family plot at Yaleville.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, June 8, 1933]

 

Richard Randall, son of Mr. and Mrs. Delos Randall, of Ives Settlement [Chenango Co., NY], passed away Sunday night, June 4, at Staatsburg-on-the Hudson  Word was received here through the Barracks of Poughkeepsie and Sidney Monday noon, but it was later in the week before the circumstances of his death became known to the family.  Returning home from church Sunday night, he took a shorter route, passing through a meadow.  His dead body was found the next day beside a fence he had passed over.  The autopsy revealed his death was caused by convulsions.  Richard was 35 years old this month and was born in the town of Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], the son of Mr. and Mrs. Delos Randall.  Always working hard, helping his parents in every way he could, interested in church affairs, and a very friendly person, he will be greatly missed.  Besides his parents, he is survived by a sister, Jenny, a half sister, Mrs. LaVerne Butts, and a brother, Ward.  Funeral services were held Friday afternoon from the home of his parents, the Rev. Leon Bouton, of the M.E. church, officiating.  Burial in Afton [Chenango Co., NY].  [Bainbridge News & Republican, June 15, 1933] 

 

Death of Jabez Robinson:  Another aged citizen has been gathered to his fathers--another land mark of early days and of plaintive simplicity has been removed.  This melancholy event took place at his late residence in this town [Oxford, Chenango Co., NY] after a brief and painful illness, on Thursday the 25th ult.-- Mr. Robinson was born at Lebanon, New London County, Conn., on the 19th of April, 1783.  He removed from his native place to this county, in the year 1808, and settled in Oxford, on the west side of the Chenango river, where, or near the place where his brother Dan H. Robinson, Esq., now resides.  In the second great struggle of this then infant country to preserve and perpetuate the liberties won in the Revolution, he entered the service of his country in the forces raised by his adopted State, and remained therein until the close of the war.  Mr. Robinson never forgot, and was never recreant to the teachings of his childhood and early years.  Integrity marked and controlled his every dealing with his fellow men.  Rectitude and honesty were a part of the religion in which he believed, and which in all things he ever practiced.  A generous hospitality of the New England type, ever gave not only to friends and acquaintances a cheerful and hearty welcome to his home, and his fireside, but was also extended to the wayfarer and pilgrim tossed and buffeted on life's varying sea.  He was often in early ears the recipient of the favor and confidence of his fellow townsmen in the selection to fill various public trusts, and in November 1834, was elected Sheriff of the county for three years, commencing January 1st, 1835.  In all the various stations which he was called upon to fill from time to time, he was faithful, deserving and fully adhering to the tenets of his early education.  A devoted and warm hearted friend, a kind husband and father, a good neighbor and honest man, he has filled the measure of his days, and now sleeps full of years, honored and lamented.  --Oxford Times  [Chenango Union, Mar. 9, 1864] 

 

Charles, youngest son of Henry and Mary A. Allfrey, died of scarlet fever, Feb. 9th, 1864, in the eleventh year of his age.  "Charlie" was a precious boy:  just such an one as Jesus loves to take up into his kingdom, and place very near his throne.  Never have we seen one so young, so perfectly fitted for the skies, or one so willing to exchange the world and life on earth, for a home in glory.  Always in his place in the Sabbath School and in the Church, he would listen to the "Word of Life" with marked attention.  He was truly a child of prayer.   Then weep not, fond parents, over the death of one so dear to you as your little boy; but think of him as enjoying the bliss of the redeemed; and may he be to thee as a "light in the window," to beckon your spirits to that 'better land'."  [Chenango Union, Feb. 17, 1864]

 

In Pharsalia, Feb. 7th, 1864, Mary Jenett, in the 16th year of her age; also, John Wilson, in the 8th year of his age--children of Joseph and Alma L. Slater.  Disease did its work with this young lady and her little brother, very quick.  Her illness lasted only four days, but verily her death was glorious.  In her sickness she evinced a calm, patient and trustful spirit, giving evidence that she felt that her work was done, and that her soul was ready for her heavenly home.  Her uniform kindness drew around her many friends, whose tears at her funeral told how they loved her.  She sleeps beside her little brother, in the same grave.  He died on the same day, of the same disease, only twelve hours after his sister.  May parents and friends meet them in heaven.  [Chenango Union, Feb. 17, 1864]

Blog listings February 24-March 2, 2014

Listing of blog postings for the week of February 24 to March 2, 2014

Marriages

Posted February 24, 2014

Mr. & Mrs. James Oldfield (50th anniversary, 1933)

Mr. & Mrs. John Tripp (45th wedding anniversary, 1933)

Helen Briggs - Hugh Spencer (1933)

Blanche Elizabeth Elander - Garrett Brown (1933)

David N. Hunt - Elouise Calkins (1876)

Edwin H. Wheeler - Libbie Hunt (1876)

Posted February 28, 2014
Charles Carydon Ellsworth - Lulu Hallock Cooper (1933)
Loella Shaffer - Leo A. Spencer (1933)
James J. Walker - Betty Compton (1933)
Delaphine Dimmick - Arthur L. Willcox (1883)
Ruth E. Snitchler - Cecil M. Hatt (1933)

Posted March 2, 2014
Jenny Wayman -John Burt (1933)
Emma Sutton - Earl Sherman (1933)
Lorena Taylor - Wallace Taylro (1933-divorce)
  

Obituaries and Death Notices

Posted February 24, 2014

Margaret Marshall Dewey (Sidney Center, 1933)

Emily Williams (Kingston, 1933)

Gladys B. Strait (Bainbridge, 1933)

Andrew E. Ceperley (Oneonta, 1933)

William L. Niles (Cobleskill, 1933)

Mildred Keesler (East Branch, 1933)

Elizabeth Rowland (Cooperstown, 1933)

Samuel R. Gilray (Olean, 1933)

Adelia Blanche Fuller (Oneonta, 1933)

Nellie J. Benedict (Franklin, 1933)

Mrs. D.C.Barnes (Oneonta, 1933)

Horace Gale (Plymouth, 1863)  - Civil War Soldier

Posted February 25, 2014
George Cannon (Bainbridge, 1863)--Civil War Soldier
George D. Rockwell (Rockwell's Mills, 1883)
Arthur Daniel Ensworth (Bainbridge, Guilford, 1933)
Charles Godfrey (Guilford, 1933)
Charles J. Taber (Bainbridge, 1933)
William T. France (Cobleskill, 1933)

Posted February 26, 2014
John Parsons Green (Guilford, Oxford, 1933)
T.O. Heath (Bainbridge, Whitney Point, 1933)
Frank Herbert Johnston (Merrickville, 1933)
John L. Hoyt (Afton, 1933)
LeGrand Parsons (Bainbridge, 1933)
Theodore H. Musson ( Gilbertsville, 1933)
Phoebe M. Converse (Norwich, 1892)
Carl Huntington (Bainbridge, Cobleskill, 1892)
George Ballou (Plymouth, Norwich, 1863) - Civil War soldier

Posted February 27, 2014
Anna Bennett Bolster (Guilford, 1933)
Robert LeGrand Parsons (Bainbridge, 1933)
Newton Wray (Upland IN, 1933)
Mrs. J.H. Kirkland (Bainbridge, 1933)
Ira Leon Bradley (Franklin, 1933)
William Raymond (1933)
Emma Irene Whitman (Bainbridge, 1932)
Charles Monroe (Plymouth, 1863)  Civil War Soldier
Samuel Monroe (Plymouth, 1863)  Civil War Soldier
Jonathan W. Green (1863)  Civil War Soldier

Posted February 28, 2014
Hazel Babcock Keach (Guilford, 1933)
May Cox Tuohy (Norwich, 1933)
Charles S. Stever (Bainbridge, 1933)
William John Harvey (Afton, 1933)
George Aylesworth (Rockdale, 1933)
Howard Cuffman (Rockwell Mills, 1933)
Marion Winsor Casey (Bainbridge, 1933)
Mercie Mattice (Breakabeen, Bainbridge, 1933)
Bessie Lydia Phelps (New Berlin, 1933)
Robert Dods Piper (Guilford, Vestal, 1933)

Posted March 1, 2014
Adeline Slater Wilbur (Bennettsville, 1933)
Rev. Leon Smith (Oneonta, 1933)
Benjamin Irving Sherwood (West Winfield, 1933)
Minzo Harrington (Coventry, 1933)
John McCarthy (Madison Co., NY, 1877)
Dr. Blin Harris (Norwich, 1864)
Miriam P. Rolfe (Guilford, 1932)
James S. Noble (Little Rock AR, 1864)  Civil War soldier
Nathan W. Steere (McDonough, 1864)  Civil War soldier
Charles R. Foote (Guilford, 1864)  Civil War soldier
Theodore Wade (Lisle, Guilford, 1864)

Posted March 2, 2014
Julien Scott (Bainbridge, 1933)
William H. Johnston (Masonville, 1933)
Hiram Bedell (Bainbridge, Sidney, Gilbertsville, 1933)
Clark E. DeForest (Roger's Hollow, Unadilla, 1933)
Thomas Puckey (Johnson City, 1933)
 

Miscellaneous

Posted February 24, 2014

Another Wicked DeRuyter Woman, Sherburne News, Oct. 13, 1883

 

Posted February 25, 2014

The Lyon Brook Bridge, Chenango Union, May 11, 1870

Posted February 26, 2014

Bainbridge High School, Class of 1933, Part 4 (Photos)

Posted February 27, 2014

Deposit High School's 1934 Graduates (Photo)

Posted February 28, 1933

Mrs. Whitney Celebrates 95th Birthday, The Bainbridge News & Republican, April 27, 1933.

 

Posted March 1, 1933

Harman Retires From Rural Mail Service, The Bainbridge News & Republican, May 11, 1933.

Posted March 2, 1933

Miscellaneous Happenings About the Local Area, May 1933, Bainbridge News & Republican

Miscellaneous, Local Happenings - May 1933

Miscellaneous Happenings About the Local Area
May 1933

Bainbridge News & Republican

 

A few friends met at the home of Henry Smith last Saturday, in celebration of his 80th birthday.  He was born May 6th, 1857, in Potter county, Pa., the son of Wheeler and Lucretia Smith.  Among those present were Mrs. Amelia Butler, of Afton; Richard Segan, and the guest of honor, all of whom were 80 years of age or over.  In the course of the conversation many incidents were related of early struggles and hardships through which these old people passed, especially during the Civil War and immediately after. [May 11, 1933]

 

A jury in Supreme Court, Delhi [Delaware Co., NY], brought in a no cause for action verdict after fifteen minutes deliberation in a suit for alienation of affections brought by Porter Kinch, Sidney butcher, against John Wood, also of Sidney, aged 87 years.  Kinch charged that his home was broken up, after 35 years of married life, by the attentions of Wood, who is a currant peddler, to his wife.  Evidence was brought to show that the Kinches had had other domestic difficulties before the alleged alienation by Wood. [May 11, 1933]

 

Remarkable Resemblance:  Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt, on her recent trip through upstate New York, stopped to buy some gasoline at a station outside of Binghamton [Broome Co., NY].  The attendant looked at her, as the purchase was completed, and asked:  "Did anyone ever tell you that you look just like Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt?"  "Oh, lots of times," Mrs. Roosevelt replied, as she drove on.  [May 11, 1933]

Case Settled Out of Court:  The case of Bainbridge Garage against Henry Cheesboro in connection with a garage bill was settled out of court to the satisfaction of the plaintiff Monday.  The case was to have been called in Norwich Supreme Court on that date. Attorney Homer Owens, of Bainbridge, represented the plaintiffs and Attorney Kibbe, of Sidney, represented Cheesboro.  [May 18, 1933]

Town Team to Open Season Memorial Day:  Baseball fans of Bainbridge are anxiously awaiting the first local game of the season which will be played at Juliand Athletic Field on Memorial Day.  The local aggregation will oppose the fast semi-pro team of Gilbertsville at that time and the fans will have a chance to judge the team which will represent our town in the newly organized Southern Tier Baseball League.  Manager "Mac" Crumb reports that a large squad has been working out every evening since May 1st and that the boys are getting in fine trim.  Much real talent has been displayed and hopes are running high for a successful season.  Archer, Keech and Pettys are contending for the honor of occupying the pitcher's box in the opening game.  All three are coming along fast and nobody would be surprised should the Bainbridge battery turn out to be one of the finest in local baseball history.  Hawkins and Grow are doing fine on the receiving end.  Those fighting for infield berths include Lowry, Crumb, Macdonald, A. Hohreiter, E. Hoyt and Hulse. The competition is lively and it is too early to tell who will be in there against Gilbertsville on Memorial Day.  W. Hohreiter, Burton, Lowe and Delello are all practicing grabbing the high ones.  Pettys, Growe and Hulse will also be available for either infield or outfield duty.  With this fine material, Bainbridge with good support from the townspeople, ought to have no difficulty in getting to the front in the new league and having an even more successful season than last year when they had a percentage of better than .800.  [May 18, 1933]

 

Large Tree Falls:  A large willow tree on the Charles Clark property in South Main street [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY] created some excitement Friday noon when the two sides split at the base and the section of the tree toward the rear of the property fell into the yard.  Apparently sound for more than a hundred years, the tree had rotted out completely inside the trunk and it is unusual that it stood as long as it did. There was almost no wind at all when it fell.  By some lucky chance the section fell directly parallel to the Clark driveway and no damage was done to the house.  The other section of the tree was removed by Dexheimer, tree experts, who discovered that that too, while apparently healthy and strong, was completely rotten inside.  [May 25, 1933]

Activity at Guilford Lake:  Those who have not visited Guilford Lake recently will be surprised when next they go to the resort to find how the accommodations there have been improved.  Guilford Lake is 1,600 feet above sea level, is located about a mile above Guilford on the road to Oxford and covers about 110 acres.  Under new management the place offers excellent fishing, boating and bathing with bathhouse and lockers; there are cottages for those who desire them, and free pavilion accommodations for picnics, clam-bakes, etc.  [May 25, 1933]

A fire of unknown origin destroyed the Rodney barn, at the rear of the Shell gas station on North Main street [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], about 10 o'clock last Thursday morning.  No other buildings on the property were damaged.  The Bainbridge Fire Department and most of the male population of the village responded to the call.  The old barn, however, was beyond saving as the flames had spread rapidly, seeming to consume, the dry timbers with great relish.  The firemen soon stopped the blaze, using two hoses for over an hour before the last spark was extinguished.  It is reported that nothing of value was stored in the barn.  A chicken coop only a few feet away from the blaze was saved by the quick action of the firemen.  [May 25, 1933]

Accident at Kirby Street:  Troopers are investigating the identity of the driver of a Plymouth sedan, which was in collision with a car driven by Mrs. Gerald Hines, of Prospect street, last Friday at about 6:30 p.m. at the corner of West Main and Kirby streets, in this village [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY].  After discovering that no one was hurt in the Hines car the driver of the Plymouth drove away without making any agreement as to settlement of damages to the Hines sedan, which was considerably damaged.  Witnesses said that Mrs. Hines, proceeding down West Main street, ahead of the Plymouth, was making a left turn into Kirby street, when the driver of the other car, attempting to pass her, crashed into her car, knocking it against a tree.  It was stated that the Plymouth was traveling at a fairly high speed.  After learning that no one was hurt the driver of the Plymouth backed his car away and went on without giving his name.  To date troopers have not located him.  [May 25, 1933]

Harry Noyes was so elated with his purchase Wednesday afternoon of a magnificent new pop corn machine that he took it upon himself to supply everybody in town with a bag of fine, hot pop corn absolutely free of charge.  [May 25, 1933]

Marriages (March 2)

Wayman - Burt:  A very pretty home wedding was solemnized Sunday afternoon at 2 'clock at East Guilford [Chenango Co., NY] when Miss Jenny Wayman, adopted daughter of Mr. and Mr. Charles Sisson, became the bride of John Burt.  Rev. J.W. Bump, of Guilford, officiated at this impressive ceremony which was made more beautiful by the picturesque setting, occurring on the front lawn under an apple tree in full bloom.  Following the ceremony a delicious wedding dinner was served.  Mr. and Mrs. Burt were attended by Mr. and Mrs. Earl E. Belden, of Rockdale, John Burt is well known here, being the son of Charles Burt, former Guilford resident.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, May 25, 1933]

 

Sherman - Sutton:  On May 27th at Livingston Manor [Sullivan Co., NY] occurred the marriage of Miss Emma Sutton and Earl Sherman, both of Afton.  Mrs. Sherman is a teacher in the public schools of Bainbridge and the groom is also employed in Bainbridge. They were attended by the bride's brother and wife of Livingston Manor.  Many friends of both bride and groom join in extending congratulations and best wishes to the newlyweds.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, May 25, 1933]

Divorce Granted:  Mrs. Lorena Taylor obtained a divorce form her husband, Wallace Taylor in Ithaca, on May 27, before the Honorable Riley Heath.  Homer D. Owens was the attorney for Mrs. Taylor.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, May 25, 1933]