Bainbridge celebrates Election of McKinley, 1896

Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph

Nov. 18, 1896



Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY]:  The celebration on Saturday evening, in honor of McKinley's election, was quite a success.  About 300 participated in the parade with flags, torches and Japanese lanterns and the Guilford and Bainbridge bands and the Afton drum corps.  Altogether they made quite a show as they marched through the principal streets, to the Athletic park where the crowd was addressed by Mr. Kellogg, of Oneonta, who was received with hearty applause.  Sky rockets, red lights and a big bonfire helped to make things lively.

 

The two oldest men in town were here and voted for William McKinley:  Ezra P. Church, 94 years, and Charles Bixby, 91 years.

Marriages (March 22)

Miss Carol Gillet, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Emil Gillet, 605 Front street, Binghamton [Broome Co.,  NY], was married to Earl D. Clark, Jr., of Binghamton son of Mr. and Mrs. Earl D. Clark, of Bainbridge, Feb. 8, at the rectory of St. Patrick's Church in Binghamton.  The ceremony was performed by Father Sheehan.  The couple was attended by Mrs. Cecelia Pecor, of Kingston, Ontario, Canada, an aunt of the bride, and Vernon Munson, of Binghamton.  A reception was held at the bride's home following the ceremony.  The bride has a position in the office at Babcock, Hinds & Underwood, Binghamton, while the bridegroom is employed in the wholesale department of the same firm.  Mr. Clark spent five years in the U.S. Army, serving with the 1st Division; three years of this time was spent overseas.  The couple left on a trip to Northern New York and Canada  They will make their home at 26 Judson street, Binghamton.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Feb. 20, 1947]

A wedding service was held in the Baptist Church Mt. Upton Sunday evening at 6:30.  The parties were Mr. Gilbert Palmer and Miss Ella Marsh.  The bridesmaids and grooms were, S. Merriman and Mary Ainsworth, E.G. Freeman and Rosa Palmer. The ceremony was quite impressively performed by Rev. L.J. Bailey, the church was beautifully trimmed with evergreens and flowers, and an arch with the traditional marriage bell, under which the happy pair stood.  The bride was arranged in a rich dress of Irish poplin, trimmed with brown silk, and was the picture of health and beauty.  May their bark shun all the shoals and rocks, and upon which so many fair barks have been wrecked.  An interesting discourse was afterwards delivered by Rev. I.J. Bailey from Rev. 19.7, "For the marriage of the Lamb is come and his wife hath made hers all ready." etc.  [Bainbridge Republican, cot. 25, 1877]

Obituaries (March 22)

Glen S. Whitaker, 51, Unadilla, who had conducted an automobile agency in Sidney [Delaware Co. NY] for the last 38 years, succumbed to a heart attack Sunday while vacationing in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., according to word received in Unadilla.  The son of the late Mr. and Mrs. George E. Whitaker, the deceased was born in Unadilla [Otsego Co., NY] on Mar. 28, 1895, and attended local schools.  After completing his education he joined with one of his brothers, Carlton, in helping to operate a livery stable that their father conducted in Sidney.  With the advent of the automobile the firm, Whitaker & Son, was transformed into a garage and later became a distribution agency.  Carlton Whitaker left the firm several years ago, but Mr. Whitaker's son, Glen, Jr., was made a partner last year after his discharge from Naval service.  Mr. Whitaker was married in Brooklyn on May 18, 1916, to the former Miss Arlene Rumpf.  He was on the board of directors of The Hospital, Sidney, and was a member of the Sidney Rotary Club and the Sidney Chamber of Commerce.  He also had belonged to the IOOF.  The survivors include his wife, Unadilla; his son, Glen, Jr., Sidney; a daughter, Virginia L., Unadilla; two sisters, Miss Lillian Whitaker and Mrs. Grant B. Zeh, both of Sidney; and two brothers, Carlton, Unadilla, and George F. Whitaker, South Chelmsford, Mass.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Feb. 20, 1947]

 

William R. Hawkins, 73, of Nineveh [Broome Co., NY], died Friday night at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Ruth Pease, in Nineveh.  Besides Mrs. Pease, he is survived by another daughter, Mrs. Marie Saulsbury, of Nineveh; and four grandchildren, also of Nineveh.  A Masonic service was conducted Sunday night by the Afton lodge.  Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock with the Rev. M. Harmer Patton officiating.  Burial will take place later in Perch Pond Hill Cemetery.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Feb. 27, 1947]

 

Earl R. Gregory, 73, of Afton [Chenango Co., NY], died Monday at St. Petersburg, Fla., following a long illness.  He is survived by his wife, Lura, of Afton; a daughter, Mrs. Bernard Kenyon, of Susquehanna, Pa., and two sons, Victor J. and Hugo, both of Afton; two sisters and several grandchildren.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Feb. 27, 1947]

 

Walter C. Hamilton died Monday morning, Feb. 24, 1947, at the Sidney Hospital following a very brief illness.  He was born April 23, 1869 in the Town of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], the son of Isaac and Olive Sally Hamilton.  As a young man he taught rural school, later taking on the management of the homestead farm located on South Hill Road.  His entire life, except the last year and one-half was spent on the farm where he was born.  In 1906 he married Miss Libbie Fosbury.  She died in 1933. He had lately made his home with a nearby neighbor, Mrs. Palmer, in sight of the home and farm he loved so well.  He was a member of Susquehanna Lodge no. 167, F.&A.M. of Bainbridge.  Services will be held Thursday afternoon, at 2 o'clock at the Fisher & Sherman Funeral Chapel, the Rev. Harry Brooks officiating.  The body will be placed in the vault in Greenlawn Cemetery and burial will be later in the family plot in Guilford Cemetery.  The only survivors are several cousins.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Feb. 27, 1947]

 

Charlie W. Burt, 75, of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], died Saturday night at the Chenango Memorial Hospital, Norwich, where he had been a patient for only a day.  Mr. Burt leaves four daughters, Mrs. R.D. Washburn, Norwich, Mrs. Ralph Taber, Davenport, Mrs. Floyd Dutcher, of Sherburne, and Miss Florence Burt, of Norwich; four sons, the Rev. C. Douglas Burt Springville Pa., Andrew J. Burt, Binghamton, Laurence E. Burt, Bainbridge, and John T. Burt, Guilford; two sisters, Mrs. Lulu Nichols, Montour Falls, and Mrs. Nellie Snyder, Binghamton; a brother George Burt, Binghamton; several grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.  The body was removed to the Harry C. Kark Funeral Home in Harpursville, where final rites were Held Wednesday afternoon at 1 o'clock, the Rev. J.W. Bump, of Guilford officiating.  Burial will be in the Brookvale Cemetery at the convenience of the family.  For several years Mr. Burt and family owned and operated a farm in Ives Settlement.  Mrs. Burt passed on several years ago.  He has made his home with his son, John Burt, and family, in Guilford, since his health began to fail.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Feb. 27, 1947]

Mr. Harrison H. VanCott of this village [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], died last Friday, his birthday, aged 83 years.  Mr. VanCott had been a man of hardy health and youthful appearance, until within the last year when his strength gradually failed and severe attacks of heart disease had made him somewhat of an invalid.  The day preceding his death he was remarkably sprightly and buoyant in spirits, and in the evening recalled much that had been pleasant in the past.  Before morning he was seized with a spasmodic difficulty of the heart and sank into unconsciousness at 6 o'clock, from which he did not awaken, dying three hours later, at 9 o'clock.  The deceased came from Orange county, N.Y., to Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], about sixty years ago and settled upon a farm in that vicinity.  He was a man of industry and integrity, and became one of the wealthy citizens of the town.  He retired to Bainbridge in 1881 and was associated for several years with his son, Herman, in the hardware business, of which the late Abram Owens was at that item a partner.  Mr. VanCott withdrew from the business and his last years have been free from care. Though a communicant with the Baptist church in Guilford he was an attendant of the Presbyterian church in Bainbridge.  He had been married twice, and his second wife, who survives him, was Miss Mariette Morse, of Guilford.  There are four children living:  Mrs. Hiram Evans, of Yaleville, Mrs. William Ives, of Guilford, Homer VanCott, of Norwich, and Herman, of Bainbridge.  The funeral was held from his residence on Pearl street [Bainbridge, NY], at 11 o'clock Monday morning, and the burial was at Guilford.  Rev. Mr. Spaulding officiated--Bainbridge Republican  [Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Nov. 21, 1896]

 

Chenango Union, Oct. 7, 1863

 

At sea, on the 22d ult., while on his way home, of consumption, Mr. George Isbell, of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], a member of Co. B, 114th Reg. N.Y.S.V.

 

At Berwick City, La., Sept. 22d, of congestive chills, Mr. Wait Stiles, a member of Co. C, 114th Reg. N.Y.S.V., of Norwich, N.Y. [Chenango Co.].  He was a soldier ever prompt and obedient in the execution of his duty; a friend always affable and obliging; and a man against whom the finger of reproach could not be lifted.  We gave him all a soldier has to give, a grave hallowed by the last offering of his sorrowing comrades. 

 

At Cleveland, Ohio, on the 19th ult. Mr. Augustus Mowrey of the 161st Regiment, while on his way to his home in Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]. 

 

 

 



 

 

Bainbridge Town Baseball Team, 1927

Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY, Baseball Town Team

1927

 

 

Front row, LtoR:  Del Lord, Max Crumb, Ernest Hoyt, Skipper Pettys, Elmer Archer

 

Back row, LtoR:  Al Hohreiter, Ivan Hawkins, Clarence Taylor, Mike Lowry, Frank Mchio, Bud Andrews

 

Manager George Roberts is in the back.

 



Marriages (March 21)

Guilford [Chenango Co., NYH]:  Mrs. Iva Eastwood has received word, telling of the marriage of her oldest son, Francis Eastwood to Miss Mary Elizabeth Polk, of Jasper, Fla.  The ceremony took place at Jacksonville, Fla., on Jan. 4, 1947.  Further details are lacking.  Mr. Eastwood plans to bring his bride to Guilford in the spring to meet his mother and brothers.  Mr. Eastwood, after receiving his honorable discharge from the U.S.A. resumed his former work with Vein Deforest, of Sidney, as truck driver.  He served 42 months of service, most of it in the E.T.O.  He was discharged with a rating of Sgt.  Friends in Guilford extend congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Eastwood.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Feb. 6, 1947]

 

Mr. and Mrs. Leslie W Terry announce the engagement of their daughter, Josephine May, to Robert Ward Coe, son of Mr. and Mrs. Alex Coe, of Sidney [Delaware Co., NY].  Miss Terry is employed by the Case Laboratories.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Feb. 6, 1947]

 

Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Brightman observed their 59th wedding anniversary quietly on Feb. 2, at their home in Sidney [Delaware Co., NY].  Mrs. Brightman was born Mar. 9, 1865, at East Masonville, daughter of John and Delia (Talman) Olmstead.  Mr. Brightman was born Mar. 26, 1862, in Cleveland, Ohio.  His parents purchased the H.E. Phelps farm near the Monroe farms across the river from East Guilford.  Mr. and Mrs. Brightman were married Feb. 2, 1887, by the Rev. Grumond, of Bainbridge, and moved to Sidney Apr. 1, 1888, and have lived at the same location since that time.  Both Mr. and Mrs. Brightman well recall the blizzard of 1888.  Mr. and Mrs. Brightman are in unusual good health for their ages and are looking forward to their 60th anniversary.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Feb. 13, 1947]

 

A Delhi correspondent says that Mr. and Mrs. Gladding R. Sutton observed their 50th wedding anniversary last week with surprise dinners and an open house Tuesday afternoon at their residence in Delhi.  Mr. and Mrs. Sutton, residents of Delhi [Delaware Co., NY] since 1945, were married at Ashland Feb. 4, 1897.  Mr. Sutton taught school at Ashland, Hunter, Cairo, and from 1911 until he retired in 1927, at Malden-Hudson,.  For 25 years he and Mrs. Sutton also successfully conducted a boarding house at the latter place.  Twenty-six guests attended a surprise dinner party for the couple Sunday noon and another but smaller surprise dinner was held at their home Tuesday preceding an open house during the afternoon.  The Sutton's have three daughters, Mrs. Edgar L. Lee and Mrs. Arthur Maxwell, Delhi, and Mrs. William Richtmyer, Albany.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Feb. 13, 1947]

 

Harris - Francisco:  Leroy Edward Harris of Worcester [MA] and Miss Carolyn Buell Francisco formerly of Guilford, N.Y. [Chenango Co.], were united in marriage at the home of the Hon. Salomon Spalwin, 39 Orange Street, September 22nd, 1901, Rev. H.H. Mott officiating.  The bride was attired in a traveling suit of blue. Two rings were used in the ceremony.  Mr. and Mrs. Harris will reside at 5 Sturgis St., Worcester, Mass., after Oct. 1--Nashua (N.H.) Daily Press  [Guilford Mail, Nov. 1901]

Obituaries (March 21)

M. Clifford Barre, of Sidney [Delaware Co., NY], died Monday, Jan. 27, in the Bainbridge Hospital after an illness of two months, at the age of 47.  Born, Mar. 20, 1899, in South New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], he was a son of Mr. and Mrs. H. Hollister Barre.  He was a member of the I.O.O.F. in Bainbridge, and of the American Legion Post in Sidney.  He was a veteran of World War II.  Most of his life he followed restaurant work, and conducted a restaurant in Bainbridge for a number of years.  He is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Everett Young, and a son, James Barre, both of Bainbridge; two brothers, J. Hollister Barre, of Afton, and Leslie Barre, of New York City, and several nieces and nephews. Services were held Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Fisher and Sherman Chapel with the Rev. Henry Stammer officiating.  Burial was in Greenlawn Cemetery [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY].  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Feb. 6, 1947]

 

Word has been received here of the death of Mrs. Alice Robinson, of State College, Pa., on Saturday.  Mrs. Robinson is the mother of Mrs. O.J. Kahlenberg, a former resident of Bainbridge.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Jan. 30, 1947]

 

Arthur J. Niles, 69, of South Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], died at his home Saturday morning.  He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Grace Gilgar, of New York, and Mrs. Mary Bishop, of Norwich; four sons, Roland Niles, of Bainbridge, Ira Niles, of Afton, Leslie Niles, of Philadelphia and Robert Niles, of Oxford; a sister, Mrs. Clarence Stafford, a brother, Elmer Niles both of Oxford; also several grandchildren.  The body was removed to the Seymour Funeral Home in Oxford.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Jan. 30, 1947]

 

Lionel W. Getter, age 85, died at his home on North Main street [Bainbridge, Chenango Go., NY], Thursday evening, Jan. 30, after a brief illness.  He was born Dec. 17, 1861 in Masonville [Delaware Co., NY], the son of Theodore Getter and Mary Ann Hess.  In May 24, 1890, Mr. Getter was united in marriage with Grace Ann Smith, of East Worcester.  She survives him, with two sons, Ralph W. Getter and Maurice J. Getter, as well as a daughter, Mrs. Robert C. Palmer, of Birmingham, Ala. There are four grandchildren, Mrs. Allen Harman, Mrs. Albert D'Andrea, Laurence Getter, Miss Ellen Ann Palmer; one great-grandchild, Carolyn Harman; one half-sister, Mrs. William D. Makley, of Endicott; also several nieces and nephews.  The greater part of his life was spent in the mercantile business in Masonville, Afton and Bainbridge.  He was a life-long member of the Methodist Episcopal Church.  The service were held at the home Monday, Feb. 3, at 2 p.m., the Rev. Harry E. Brooks officiating.  Burial was in the family plot in Greenlawn cemetery [Bainbridge, NY].  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Feb. 6, 1947]

 

Francis W. Gould, 32-year-old father of four children, was killed Friday night when his car went off the Greene-Coventry road about two miles east of Greene, overturned and struck a tree.  The accident happened about 10 o'clock in front of the Howard Robinson farm.  Mr. Robinson heard the crash and went outside to investigate.  Mr. Gould was pinned in the car as a result of the crash.  The roof of the car had been crushed inward when the car struck the tree.  Mr. Robinson notified Chenango County Deputy Sheriff Clifford Decker, of Greene.  The deputy and Dr. C.W. Chapin of Greene, arrived at the scene a short time later.  Mr. Gould, a veteran of World War II, had been in Greene and was on his way to his farm in the town of Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], when the accident happened.  Dr. Matthew J. Boname, of Oxford held an inquest Saturday morning and issued a verdict of accidental death.  He said Mr. Gould died of a broken neck.  Besides his wife Gertrude, Mr. Gould is survived by three sons, Edward, Donald and Francis, Jr., and one daughter, Elizabeth, all of Greene [Chenango Co., NY].  Also three brothers, Glen Gould, Tunnel; Charles Gould, Ithaca, and Capt. Grant Gould, who is with the U.S. Army in France, and one sister, Mrs. Clark Butler, of Endicott.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Feb. 6, 1947]

 

Greene [Chenango Co., NY]:  Services for Francis W. Gould, 32, World War II veteran who died from a fractured neck and other injuries received in a one-car crash late Friday were held Monday at 2 o'clock here.  The Rev. Hubert W. Bierck, pastor of Zion Episcopal Church, Greene, officiated and burial was made in Sylvan Lawn Cemetery [Greene, NY].  Following an inquest Saturday morning, Coroner Dr. Mat Boname, of Oxford, gave a verdict of accidental death.  Mr. Gould was en route from Greene to his farm home in Coventry when the car he was operating left the highway in front of the Howard Robinson farm and struck a tree.  Mr. Robinson heard the crash and went to the aid of the injured man whom he found pinned beneath the car.  He summoned Dr. C.W Chapin of Greene.  The Lloyd O Jackson American Legion Post, of Greene, took part in the burial ceremonies at Sylvan Lawn Cemetery.  Besides his wife, Gertrude, Mr. Gould is survived by three sons, Edward, Donald and Francis, Jr., and one daughter, Elizabeth, all of Greene.  Also three brothers, Glenn Gould, Tunnel; Charles Could, Ithaca, and Capt. Grant Gould, who is with the U.S. Army in France, and one sister, Mrs. Clark Butler, of Endicott.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Feb. 13, 1947]

 

Rufus J. Humphrey, one of Guilford's [Chenango Co., NY] oldest citizens, died on Saturday, November 30, 1901, in the 79th year of his age.  He had been in feeble and declining health for a year or two previous to his death and the end was hastened by several falls and resulting injuries.  Mr. Humphrey is survived by his wife, and by a brother, Flavel G. Humphrey of Guilford, and by a sister, Mrs. Susan M. Rood of New Hartford, Conn.  Mr. Humphrey was a life long resident of Guilford, having been born about a mile northeast of the Center, where his father settled in 1820, and where his brother, Flavel, now resides.  The father, George Humphrey, was a pioneer form Connecticut, who, besides farming, was also a surveyor, but especially a fruit grower.  From his nurseries came many of the now old fruit trees of the town of Guilford.  Rufus J. Humphrey taught school several years when a young man, but finally chose farming for his life work, and built him a home on a part of his father's estate, where he lived for 50 years.  He was a prosperous farmer, and inherited something of his father's interest in fruit, and always had a large garden stocked with a variety of berries and vines, besides a generous orchard of apples, pears, plums, and cherries.  A fine avenue of old maple trees along the road facing his home and that of his father, he assisted in planting in his youth.  In 1849 Mr. Humphrey married miss Mary E. Enos of Marcellus, N.Y., and their union lasting until his death, was for 52 years.  To them was born one son, Charles R., who chose the profession of medicine, and located at Fort Plain, N.Y., with the promise of a bright career, but was smitten down in a few months by typhoid fever, in the 24th year of his age. The early death of their only and promising son was a heavy sorrow to the parents, from which they never recovered.  Just a year previous to his death, Mr. Humphrey, on account of his enfeebled health, reluctantly parted with his old home, and resided in a hired house in the neighborhood, in which he died.  His funeral services were held in the Congregational church at Guilford Center, of which he was a member from early life, on Tuesday, December 3d, and he was buried at the Center.  Mr. Humphrey was a man of quiet nature and manner, but possessing many sterling qualities and commanding the respect and esteem of those who knew him.  [Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Dec. 11, 1901]

 

WILCOX:  In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], May 26, 1864, of consumption, Deliaette C., wife of Whitman Wilcox, aged 39 years.  In this bereavement an affectionate and faithful husband has been called to mourn the loss of a devoted companion and wife.  The deceased, at the age of thirteen, united with the Baptist Church in her native village, South New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], and at this early period of her life, doubtless largely experienced the fulfillment of the Divine assurance "I love them that love me and those that seek me early shall find me."  Possessed of rare endowments of mind and person, and strong in her attachments, she was early called by her Divine Lord to a sphere of duty where these gifts were largely employed in a ministry of blessing to those by whom she was surrounded.  In this calling and in the endurance of trials of no ordinary severity, she evinced the power of Divine grace to furnish wisdom and strength for duty, and to persevere though many infirmities and hindrances in its discharge.  Widely known and beloved, there are many beside the bereaved husband and relatives who will feel in her decease that a friend of true Christian worth has been called to her eternal reward.  [Chenango Telegraph, June 8, 1864]

Shooting Affray at Afton, 1876

Shooting Affray at Afton, Chenango Co., NY

Bainbridge Republican, March 18, 1876

 

Quite a startling sensation was created in our usually quiet village today, about 12 pm, caused by a shooting affray, which came near proving fatal.  The parties connected were George Beebe, Esq., Attorney, and P.R. Newton, Deputy Sheriff, of this place.

 

Family matters are said to have been the cause.  The shooting was done in the office of Beebe, where we are informed that Beebe had been talking with Newton.  Several persons were present, among whom were Dr. J.B Cook.

 

After talking to Newton, Beebe asked him if he had anything to say for himself.  Newton answered "No," whereupon Beebe took a revolver from a box lying on a table before him, leveled it at Newton and fired.  A law book in the hands of Newton was all that saved his life.

 

The affair is so unusual with us that it causes no little comment in town.

 

LATER:  Mr. Newton called at our office last evening, and exhibited the law book, in which the ball is still embedded.  he states that Beebe has not been arrested.  His version of the affair is nearly the same as that given by our correspondent.  He states that he was invited into Beebe's office, and that Beebe accused him, when there, of improper intimacy with his wife.  Dr. J.B Cook had also been invited by Beebe to overhear the conversation.  After some hot remarks by Beebe, who ordered Newton not to reply to him, Cook started to leave the office, when he was requested to remain until Newton had left.  Mr. Newton then started to leave the office when he suddenly heard Cook shout "Don't shoot!"  and turned partially about.  Beebe, who had stepped into the middle of the room, fired at him as above described.  Newton then left the office.  The affair took place at 1:30 p.m.--Binghamton Times [Bainbridge Republican, March 18, 1876]

 

Utica Morning Herald

March 17, 1876

 

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  The Herald doubtless has been informed of the shooting affair in Afton, yesterday afternoon.  P.R. Newton, the deputy sheriff at whom the revolver was fired in Beebe's office, came here [Norwich] this morning and procured a warrant from Justice Gunn, for Beebe's arrest.  Sheriff Brown, with the papers, took the 11 o'clock train for Afton, and is expected to return with the prisoner on the 2 o'clock train, this evening.  During the forenoon yesterday, Beebe met Newton and invited him to call at his office after dinner.  Newton suspecting no harm, and supposing some legal or official matter required attention, called as desired.  Upon entering the office, Beebe said he wished to call in Dr. Cook.  No suspicions of evil were then aroused.  Cook came in, when Beebe, according to Newton's statement, commenced a tirade of abuse, using strong and denunciatory language, charging him [Newton] to answer not a word.  Finally, Beebe made charges of improper intimacy with his wife and demanded from Newton, as a settlement of the matter, the sum of $3,000 "right away," declaring if he did not pay over he would follow him, and his [Beebe's] son after him.  Having neither the money nor inclination to pay over, Newton started to leave, when a bullet from Beebe's revolver was diverted by a law book from its work of death.  Beebe is living with his second wife, by whom he has four children, his first wife, it is stated, having procured a divorce many years ago.  Mr. Newton, who is middle aged man, has a family in Afton.

 



Evening Republic, Buffalo, NY

March 21, 1876

 

There was a shooting affray at Afton on Wednesday.  Just before noon of that day one Beebe, a lawyer of that town, saw the son of Deputy Sheriff P.R. Newton on the street and told him he wished his father (Newton) to come to his office on business.  Soon after the sheriff driving in from the country, was hailed by his son and the message delivered.  The sheriff, supposing it to be some case in connection with his office, took a copy of "Crocker on Sheriffs," and repaired to Beebe's office about one o'clock.  Beebe said he wished some one else to be called before he proceeded, and Dr. Cook was sent for.  After his arrival, Beebe, telling the sheriff that he "didn't want a word from him," accused him of improper intimacy with his (Beebe's) wife, and added that he would settle for $3,000, or security for payment of the same, and that at once.  Taking his law book Sheriff Newton started for the street, when Beebe, taking a revolver from a box on the table, fired, the ball entering the book, penetrating about one hundred leaves- undoubtedly saving Newton's life.  Beebe was about to fire a second shot when Dr. Cook interfered and Newton retreated to the street.  Sheriff Newton came to this place yesterday, and going before Justice Gunn had a warrant issued for assault and battery, with intent to kill, with a deadly weapon. Sheriff Brown, with a deputy, went to Afton yesterday, and last night brought Beebe to this town and confined  him in the county jail [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY].  



 



Marriages (March 20)

Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hoyt, of Ouaquaga [Broome Co., NY], announce the engagement of their daughter, Elizabeth, to Douglas Bloodgood, son of Mr. and Mr.s Elmer Bloodgood, of Tully [Onondaga Co., NY].  No date has been set for the wedding.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Jan. 23, 1947]

Mr. and Mrs. Albert Hoagland, of Hancock [Delaware Co., NY], announce the engagement of their daughter, Vesta, to Berwyn G. Williams, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Williams, of New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY].   No date has been set for the wedding.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Jan. 23, 1947]

Mr. and Mrs. Laurence Boyd, of Franklin Depot [Delaware Co., NY], announce the engagement of their daughter, Phyllis Marjorie, to Charles John Moss, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Moss, of Sidney Center [Delaware Co., NY].  The date has not been set for the wedding.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Jan. 23, 1947]

Miss Olia Cole, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Claude Cole, of Delhi [Delaware Co., NY], was married to Philip De Rock, son of Mrs. Mable De Rock, Sidney [Delaware Co., NY], Jan. 4, by the Rev. Robert Kellerman at the Methodist church, Sidney.  Both are employed in the accounting office of the Scintilla Magneto Division.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Jan. 23, 1947]

Mr. and Mrs. August Jobs, of Guilford, announce the marriage of their niece, Miss Zada Briggs, of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], to Robert C. Winchell on Saturday, Jan. 11, at Fulton.  Attendants were Mr. and Mrs. David Wise.  The bride choose a navy blue suit with white accessories and carried a bridal bouquet of carnations, roses and baby's breath.  Mr. Wise was a former buddy of the groom, both serving overseas together.  Mrs. Winchell is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ira Briggs, of Syracuse, and Mr. Winchell is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Winchell, of Guilford. The newlyweds are making their home temporarily with Mr. and Mrs. Erwin Burlison, of Unadilla, the groom's sister and husband.  Both are popular Guilford young people and best wishes are extended to them.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Jan. 23,  1947]

On Friday evening of last week a very quiet wedding came off at the residence of Mr. R.C. Stockwell.  The Parties were Mr. George W. Parker and one of Mr. Stockwell's daughters, Jennie.  Only a few of the nearest friends were invited.  The nuptial ceremony was performed by Rev. N.S.Reynolds at 5 o'clock p.m. after which a reception was given, and at 7 o'clock the parties took up their abode in their own house, near the residence of the bride's parents, which had already been furnished by the groom, and went immediately to keeping house, instead of taking a bridal tour. We congratulate the newly married couple, and wish them a long and prosperous voyage through life.  Ye printers were duly remembered.  [Bainbridge Republican, Nov. 15, 1877]

Obituaries (March 20)

Mrs. Florence S. Kuhn, 48, wife of Levi Kuhn, who is employed by Harold Brandt, died at her home Jan. 11.  Funeral services were held Jan. 14 at Fisher and Sherman Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Briggs of Deposit, officiating.  Burial was in Deposit [Delaware Co., NY].  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Jan. 23, 1947]

Charles Peck, former resident of Unadilla [Otsego Co., NY], died suddenly at his home near Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] Thursday at the age of 63.  Funeral services were held at the Fish and Sherman funeral home, Bainbridge.  The Rev. Norman Lawton, pastor of the Bainbridge Baptist church, officiated and burial was in Evergreen Hill cemetery, Sidney.  Mr. Peck is survived by a sister, Mrs. Mark Newman, Bainbridge, and three brothers, Lavern, Orley, and Archie.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Jan. 23, 1947]

Charles Peck, 63, of Afton [Chenango Co., NY], formerly of Unadilla, died last Thursday at his home.  He is survived by a sister, Mrs. mark Newman of Bainbridge; and three brothers, Lavern and Orley Peck, of Bainbridge, and Archie Peck, of Milford.  Funeral services were held Monday at Fisher & Sherman Funeral Chapel, Bainbridge.  Burial was in Prospect Hill cemetery, Sidney [Delaware Co., NY].  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Jan. 23, 1947]

Charles Joslyn, 82, of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], R.D.1, died Wednesday evening at his home after a short illness.  He is survived by a son, Clarence L. Joslyn of R.D.1, Guilford; a sister, Mrs. Blanche Wilcox, of Oxford' a brother, William Joslyn, of Oxford; four granddaughters and one grandson.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Jan. 23, 1947]

Mrs. Elizabeth Poole, 82, of Afton [Chenango Co., NY], died last Wednesday at her home after a long illness.  She is survived by one son, Ernest L. Poole, of Afton; one sister, Mrs. Louise Shiner, of Binghamton; four grandchildren, J. William, Ned E., and Miss Mary E. Poole, all of Afton, and Mrs. Philip Comings, of Coventry; a great grandson, Philip Comings, Jr., of Coventry.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Jan. 23, 1947]

Mrs. Edna C. Page, 89, of Binghamton [Broome Co., NY], died last Friday.  She is survived by a niece, Mrs. Eva Ruegger, of Deposit.  The body was removed to the Hopler & Georgia Funeral Home where the funeral was held Monday afternoon.  Burial was in Glenwood cemetery [Afton, Chenango Co., NY].  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Jan. 23, 1947]

Mrs. Gladys Tingley, 58, of Afton [Chenango Co., NY], died Sunday morning at her home  She is survived by her husband, George Tingley; two daughters, Mrs. Barbara Webster and Miss Ruth Tingley; a son, Frank Tingley, all of Afton; a sister, Mrs. Ruth Fredenberg, of Marathon, and an uncle, Howard Benedict, of Wellsville.  The funeral was held Wednesday at 2 p.m. in the Baptist Church, Afton.  The Rev Archie Benedict, assisted by the Rev. Allan Douglas officiated.  Burial was in Glenwood Cemetery, Afton.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Jan. 23, 1047]

Howard Tefft, of 18 Columbia street, Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], expired very suddenly in the office of Dr. A.H. Evans, Guilford, Wednesday morning Jan. 22 about 8:35 o'clock in the morning.  Mr. Tefft was employed on the Gesse Hulbert Farm on the Oxford-Guilford Road.  He called at the office of Dr. Evans, about 8:15, and complained he had great difficulty in breathing.  Within 20 minutes, the man had expired.  Dr. Mat Bonome, Coroner of Oxford was called, an autopsy followed, and showed he died of acute edema of larynx, with abscesses of the epiglottidean folds.  Mr. Tefft was born in Triangle [Broome Co., NY], on July 29, 1913, the son of Lena (Maynard) Tefft, and Henry Tefft.  He received his honorable discharge from the U.S.A. the middle of December.  Final rites were held from the Breese Funeral Home, Norwich, Saturday afternoon, Jan. 25.  Burial in Mt. Hope Cemetery, Norwich.  He is survived by a sister, Mrs. Glenn Standish, Columbia street, Norwich, and several brothers and his father residing in South Otselic.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Jan. 30, 1947]

Philetus Clark Truman was born in Preston, N.Y. [Chenango Co.], December 20, 1841, and died in Volga, S.D., October 27, 1901.  His early education was obtained in the district schools and at DeRuyter institute. In 1856 he went to Wisconsin, where he taught for several years and read law during the intervals.  In 1862 he went to Magnolia, Iowa, where he married Miss Eunice Truman, who died in 1873, leaving one daughter. While in Iowa he taught several terms of school and served as county superintendent and county surveyor for several years.  In 1873 he was admitted to the bar at Harlan, Iowa, where he practiced until 1881, when he went to Volga and followed his profession. In January, 1892, he married Miss Mary E. Dickinson.  In 1893-4 he served as county judge of Brookins county, and in the fall of 1894 was elected a member of the house of representatives.  He was a Republican; was reared a Seventh-day Baptist, but finally attended the Presbyterian church.  Mr. Truman was a man of excellent business habits, honorable, able and very successful--DeRuyter Gleaner.  [Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Dec. 4, 1901]

William Henry Welch died at the home of his daughter, Mr. T.F. Hall, in Oneonta [Otsego Co., NY], December 1, 1901, aged 82 years.  Deceased was born in Canaan, Conn., and came to Bainbridge with his parents when eight years of age.  He resided in that town until 15 years ago, when upon the death of his wife he went to live with his daughter, Mrs. Hall.  One brother, A.L. Welch of Sidney, also survives.  Burial at Bennettsville, town of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY].  [Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Dec. 4, 1901]

Louis A. Hovey of 46 Howard avenue, one of the best known and most popular railroad passenger conductors living in this vicinity, died yesterday morning at the Post Graduate hospital in New York, where he went four weeks ago to undergo an operation for an ailment from which he had suffered for many years.  The announcement of his unexpected death was a great shock to Mr. Hovey's many friends in this city.  His wife and daughter went to New York on Tuesday night last and were with him when he died.  Mr. Hovey was born in Bainbridge, Chenango county, and was about 35 years of age.  Fifteen years ago he married Miss Ina Russ of Bainbridge, who with a two-year-old daughter, survives.  He removed to Utica and has for many years been in the employ of the New York Central Railroad company, first as a baggage man on the main line and for several years past as a passenger conductor on the Mohawk & Malone division.  Some years ago he met with an accident and has not been robust since.  He had been in New York for treatment several times during the past summer.  Recently Mr. Hovey was transferred to a less strenuous run on the Central, between Syracuse and Albany, and had arranged to remove his family to Syracuse this week.  Mr. Hovey was one of the most affectionate and considerate of husbands, devoted to his family, and among his railroad associates was a favorite because of his good nature and unswerving friendship.  He was tireless and faithful in the performance of his duties to the railroad company, and at the same time ever courteous to the patrons of the road, among whom he had very many friends.  In all the walks of life Conductor Hovey was held in high esteem.  He was a member of Olivet church.  The remains have been taken from New York to Bainbridge for interment.--Utica Observer, 14th.  [Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Dec. 18, 1901]
 

Miscellaneous, BHS Class of 1934, Part 3

Bainbridge Central High School, Class of 1934

Senior Portraits

"Echo" 1934

 

 

Marian Henderson

"Erudite"

Marian is a studious girl

And studies most of the time;

As her marks are very high,

Everything with her is fine.

 

Bruce Hill

"Reliable"

Bruce is a man of good understanding,

And really not so very hard at handling.

 

Gerald Hine

"Ready-wit"

The idiosyncrasies of this boy's mind,

Make an equal to his type hard to find.

He's never alone, for he has a pal,

And together they think of mischief all.

 

Donna Hitchcock

"Good-sport"

She's clever, friendly, a good athlete,

And everyone knows she's not hard to meet.

 

Catherine Houck

"Helpfulness"

Working hard and laughing much,

She mixes the two

With just the right touch.

 

Newton Hovey

"Optimism"

"Newt," the eternal follower of fun,

Has changed a lot since the year has begun.



Obituaries (March 19)

William C. Beatman, son of Seymour Hamilton and Ella Carrington Beatman, a lifelong resident of North Afton [Chenango Co., NY], passed away Thursday evening, Dec. 12, 1946, at the Sidney Hospital at the age of 67.  William Beatman was named in honor of his grandfathers, William Beatman and Charles Carrington.  He was the owner of the old Beatman Homestead farm and was justly pound of his farm home.  He was also much interested in all local affairs and gave generously to all local donations.  Mr. Beatman was deeply interested in the local Methodist Church and the Cemetery Association.  Mr. Beatman is survived by three sisters, Mrs. Harry Shaw, of Bainbridge; Mrs. Frank Brown, of Guilford, and Mrs. Murray Stow, of Larchmont.  Also several nieces and nephews.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Jan. 9, 1947]

 

Mrs. Lora J. Guy, of 13 Kirkwood Avenue, Hillcrest [Broome Co.,  NY], died last Thursday at her home.  She is survived by her husband, Don Guy, of Hillcrest; a sister, Mrs. Arthur Hubbard, of Herkimer; three nieces, Mrs. George Cummings, of Oxford, Mrs. Ledah Griswodl, of Herkimer, and Mrs. Myrtle Finch, of Albany; a sister-in-law, Mrs. Ernest L. Ingersoll, of Afton.  Funeral services were held at her home Monday.  Burial will be in Chenango Valley cemetery [Binghamton, Broome Co., NY].  Mr. Guy was a resident of Bainbridge for several years prior to 1903.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Jan. 9, 1947]

Mrs. Lora I. Guy, wife of Don Guy, 13 Kirkwood Ave., Hillcrest [Broome Co., NY], died Thursday.  Mrs. Guy, a native of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], visited friends and relatives here just before Christmas.  Born Feb. 11, 1877, she was a daughter of Hamilton and Lavina (Ireland) Ingersoll, of West Bainbridge.  She was a member of the Methodist Church.  For many years, her husband, Mr. Guy, worked in Perkins Store in Bainbridge, now the site of the Bainbridge Department Store.  More than 30 years ago, they left Bainbridge, and moved to Norwich, then to Utica, and later settling in Binghamton.  Besides her husband, she is survived by:  a sister, Mrs. Arthur Hubbard, of Herkimer; three nieces, Mrs. George Cummings, of Oxford, Mrs. Ledah Criswold, of Herkimer and Mrs. Myrtle Finch, of Albany; a sister-in-law, Mrs. Ernest L. Ingersoll, of Afton; also several cousins.  Funeral services were held from the home Monday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock with the Rev. Russell J. Hawke officiating.  Burial was in Chenango Valley Cemetery [Binghamton, Broome Co., NY]. [Bainbridge News & Republican, Jan. 9, 1947]

Unadilla [Otsego Co., nY]:  Mrs. John Hopkins has received word of the death of her brother, the Rev. Webster Moore, in Kenton, Ohio.  Mr. Moore is well-known in Unadilla having served as pastor of the Baptist Church some years ago.  Burial was in Hiram, Ohio.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Jan. 9, 1947]

Sanford Furman, 44, of Windsor [Broome Co., NY], died suddenly Thursday evening at the Binghamton City Hospital.  He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Laura Furman; a daughter, Marion Furman, both of Windsor; three sisters Mrs. Arthur Glover, of Sussex, N.J., Mrs. DeWayne Glover, of Matamoras, Pa., and Mrs. Dewey Brookshire, of Bonny Ridge, N.C.; six brothers, Robert, Carl, and Frank Furman, all of Port Jervis, Kenneth Furman, of Starrucca, Pa., Harry J. and Cecil B. Furman, both of Binghamton.  He was a section foreman for the D.&H. Railroad.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Jan. 16, 1947]

Charles Joslyn, age  82, passed away early Wednesday morning, Jan. 15, around 1 o'clock.  Death was due to the infirmities of old age.  Mr. Joslyn was born on Nov. 10, 1864, at Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], the son of Armenda Burnet Joslyn and Lorenzo Joslyn.  He was a farmer by trade and although of a quiet and retiring nature, he was highly esteemed in the community.  He has made his home for the past 20 years, with his only son, Clarence Joslyn, who survives, also a sister, Mrs. Blanch Wilcox, and a brother, William Joslyn, of Oxford.  Final rites were held from the Francis K. Karschner Funeral home in Afton at 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon.  The Rev. David Wolfe, of Guilford, officiated.  Burial was in the family plot, Glenwood Cemetery, Afton [Chenango Co., NY].  [[Bainbridge News & Republican, Jan. 23, 1947]

William Haight, a well-known resident of South Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], suddenly expired while at work in Coventry, on Wednesday forenoon last.  Deceased was engaged by Mr. Beardsley of this village, in drawing stone for a new building in Coventry, he having a box sleigh, and while passing the Parker neighborhood met Mr. Peter Parker, with whom he had some conversation.  He was on foot, following the team, and soon after Mr. Parker saw him stumble into the sleigh, make an effort and then remain quiet.  The team walked leisurely along a short distance until they came to a little rise in the road, where they stopped, and Mr. Parker, who had been watching all the time, hastened to the spot and found Mr. Haight in the sleigh dead.  The body was removed to Mr. Joel Parker's house, and properly cared for until the arrival of friends, and here it was that the driver of another team, who had been ahead of Mr. H., but out of sight, was met coming back to see if he had not met with some accident.  Dr. Thorp was called and viewed the body, pronounced the cause of death disease of the heart, of which Mr. Haight had been troubled lately.  Deceased leaves a wife and four children, two of whom, a son, living in this village, and daughter are married.  For two or three years he had kept the boarding hall on the Sidney camp meeting ground, where he made a great many friends and acquaintances.  His funeral was largely attended form the Methodist Church, in this village on Saturday.  [Chenango Union, Mar. 22, 1877]

EVENS:  Monday, July 28, at her home near Guilford Centre, Mrs. Julia Evens, widow of the late John Evens, "entered life eternal."  She gave her heart to God in her youth, and walked in His ways all the days of her life.  Reared in the early years of Methodism, her gentleness and simplicity of manner and dress were an unspoken rebuke to the frivolities and vanities of today.  Her religion lightened her daily tasks, and helped her bear with faith and patience all the sorrows of life.  She survived the loss of her husband about three years.  Some time previous to his death they celebrated their golden wedding.  Her father, the late Azor Burlison, owned a large tract of land, which he generously divided with his children, as they desired homes, so her life was passed surrounded by her kindred, and almost under the shadow of the old homestead.  Her father was a willing servant in God's hands, and did much to establish Methodism.  At Guilford Centre, in her young womanhood, she was a teacher, and I doubt not that she taught both by precept and example.  On the table before me lies an open Bible, on the fly leaf of which, under her signature is written:  "Remember thy Creator in the days of thy youth."  She was an earnest Christian, a devoted wife and mother, and God has given her the rest she so desired.  Rev. Frisbee officiated at her funeral in an able and eloquent manner.  The beautiful flowers which covered the casket, and filled the rooms with their fragrance, were loving tributes from many friends.  Four of her grandsons bore the casket to the grave.  Two sons and a daughter survive her; Mr. Guernsey Evens, of Guilford Centre; Mr. Hiram Evens, of California, and Mrs. Rhodes, of Syracuse.  [Chenango Union, Aug. 7. 1890]

Miscellaneous Happenings, January 1947

Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Little, of North Afton, received word Monday from their son, William, who is with the army at Osaka, Japan, stating he is safe and well, having no ill effects from the terrible earthquake with took a toll of over 2,000 lives.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Jan. 2, 1947]

 

Sgt. Lewis Delello Arrives in States:  Sgt. Lewis J. Delello arrived in the States Dec. 28 from Frankfurt, Germany, where he has been stationed more than a year.  He expects to arrive at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Delello, on Saturday, Jan. 4.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Jan. 2, 1947]

 

Bainbridge Club is Now Member of Vast Rotary Organization with 300,000 Members:  The newly organized Rotary Club, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], has been granted a charter by the Board of Directors of Rotary International, it was announced today at Rotary's headquarters in Chicago.  The Bainbridge Club is now a member of the vast Rotary organization which has 5,965 clubs with nearly 300,000 members in some 70 countries of the world.  Rotary membership today stands at an all-time high.  In the last six months, 143 new Rotary Clubs have been organized in 13 countries of the Americas and in Australia, Belgium, China, Czechoslovakia, Denmark, England, Federated Malay States, Finland, France, Greece, Iceland, India, Netherland, Indies, New Zealand, Norway, Siam, Southern Rhodesia, Straits Settlements, Sweden, Switzerland, The Netherlands, The Philippines, Wales and Union of South Africa.  President of the new Rotary Club is Dr. George C. Supplee, President and General Manager of the G.C. Supplee Research Corporation.  Albert S. DeClue, an attorney, is club secretary.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Jan. 2, 1947]

Maj. Emerson H. Dedrick's Parents Given Two Medals:  The Distinguished Flying Cross and a gold star in lieu of his second Air medal have been posthumously awarded to Maj. Emerson H. Dedrick, Marine Corps Reserve pilot, who died in action off Okinawa, March 24, 1945.  Previously he had received the Purple Heart and his first Air medal.  Major Dedrick was a native of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY].  His parents, Mr. and Mrs. Hobart C. Dedrick, 4 Center street, Oneonta [Otsego Co., NY], were visited by Capt. Alan C Doubleday, USMC, Syracuse, and presented not only with the two additional honors, but also two citations issued by Secretary of Navy James Forrestal, on behalf of President Truman.  Besides that they received a personal letter from Gen A.A. Vandegrift, Marine Corps commandant, commending their late son for his "heroism, extraordinary and meritorious achievement" in aerial action against the Japanese at Kune naval base.  Iwo Jima, Kyushu and Nansei Shoto area from Feb. 19 to Mar. 19, 1945, for which he was posthumously awarded the two latest medals.  The DFC citation set forth that Major Dedrick, then division commander of Marine pilots on the carrier, USS Bunker Hill, participated with his flight of 15 fighter planes "in a daring coordinated rocket bombing and strafing attack against a large enemy carrier, a small carrier and Kure naval base arsenal," that he "plunged through intense and accurate anti-aircraft fire dauntlessly pressing home his attack until he was within 1,500 feet of the closely grouped targets to share in scoring three definite rocket hits on the large carrier and 12 hits on the arsenal.... [Bainbridge News & Republican, Jan. 9, 1947]

Car Lands in Railroad Bed Monday Night:  Arvine Bowers, of South Otselic [Chenango Co., NY], unfamiliar with the road from the old water tower to feed store in the village [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], failed to make the sharp turn Monday evening, about 8:30, and his car landed down on the railroad bed.  His car was removed by Pratt's Garage.  The driver of the car was uninjured and the car was not damaged.  He had stopped at the Rex Pratt home and was proceeding to West Main street.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Jan. 9, 1947]

Robert Gray, of Walton [Delaware Co., NY], awoke about 5 Thursday morning with a racking headache.  He informed his wife of his malady and she started for the bathroom to get him a drink of water.  As she walked into the upstairs hall of their home she fell in a faint.  Going to her aid, Mr. Gray found that he was weak also.  Windows were opened and Mrs. Gray revived.  Coal gas escaping from the furnace had formed a concentrated pocket in the hall and had seeped into their bedroom, making both ill, although the window was open.  Both felt the after-effects of the experience all day Thursday, according to the Reporter.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Jan. 23, 1947]

Marriages (March 19)

 

Mt. Upton [Chenango Co., NY]:  An elopement occurred in this place yesterday.  A young lady living just across the river formed an attachment for a young man employed as a farm hand by her father, a year or two ago, and in direct opposition to her parents' wishes, has since continued to receive his attention.  Yesterday she left home upon the pretence of attending church, met her admirer, and went with him to New Berlin, where they were married.  The force of that old maxim, "Marry in haste and repent at leisure," will probably suggest itself to her soon enough, as it has to many before her.  It is strange that love and common sense can't occupy a girl's head at the same time.  [Chenango Union, Mar. 22, 1877]

Mr. and Mrs. Louis Langone of Waterville [Oneida Co. NY], announce the engagement of their daughter, Nancy Catherine, to Winfred Gene Michel, of Waterville, son of Mr. and Mrs. William F. Michel, of Bainbridge.  Miss Langone is a graduate of Waterville Central High School and attended Oneonta State Teachers College.  Mr. Michel served with the U.S. Coast Guard for three years, two and one-half years of this time was spent in the Pacific Theatre.  The wedding will take place June 21 at St. Bernard's Church in Waterville.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Jan. 9, 1947]

Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Barney, of Sidney [Delaware Co., NY], celebrated their 59th wedding anniversary at their home in that village Dec. 28.  Mr. and Mrs. Barney are leaving soon for Elizabeth, N.J., to spend the remaining part of the winter with their daughter and family, Mr. and Mrs. R. Greenwood.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Jan. 9, 1947]

Mr. and Mrs. Glenn T. Carter, of Marathon [Cortland Co., NY], have announced the engagement of their daughter, Betty Carter, to Lewis A. Delavan, of Pine Bush [Orange Co., NY].  Miss Carter has been Chenango county home demonstration agent since April, 1945.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Jan. 9, 1947]

Miss Virginia Watson, of Gorden, Ala., will wed Charles R. Mott, S 2/C, of Pensacola, Fla., son of Mrs. Katherine Mott, of Bainbridge, Feb. 5.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Ja. 16, 1947]

Obituaries (March 18)

Willis G. Darlin, 83, was found dead Saturday, Dec. 21, by George Dopp, at 11:30 a.m., at his home, Afton, R.D.2 [Chenango Co., NY]. He was up and around the house at 9 a.m.  He was born in Cannonsville [Delaware Co., NY] Aug. 4, 1863.  He was the son of Moses and Helen (Foster) Darlin.  Mr. Darlin was united in marriage to Mary Betts, of North Franklin, who died Feb. 24, 1942.  Mr. Darlin lived for several years in Masonville [Delaware Co., NY].  The deceased is survived by a daughter, Mrs. George Dopp, of Afton, R.D.2; three sons, Forest Darlin, of Bainbridge; Walter Darlin, Trout Creek, and Harold Darlin, Johnson City; three sisters, Mrs. Maude Palmerton, Deposit; Mrs. Belle DeMott, Cannonsville, and Mrs. Tina Lawson, Florida; 10 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.  The funeral services were held at the Fisher & Sherman Funeral Chapel in Bainbridge Monday evening, Dec. 23, at 8 o'clock, with the Rev. Norman Lawton, pastor of the First Baptist Church, of Bainbridge, officiating.  Burial was in Masonville.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Jan. 2, 1947]

 

Joseph Brennan, of Endicott [Broome Co., NY], formerly a resident of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], passed away at 1:15 p.m. Sunday at the Wilson Memorial Hospital, Endicott, where he has been a pneumonia patient for the past three weeks.  Joe, as he was familiarly known to many of the older residents, was highly regarded and his regular visits to Bainbridge with his friendly smile and ready wit will be greatly missed.  Mr. Brennan, who served seven years with the British Army in India, was a brother of the late Mrs. Thomas Collins.  He is survived by two sons, Patrick, of Middletown, and Joseph, of Endicott; a daughter, Mrs. Mary Gough, of San Francisco, Calif.; several grandchildren, and a number of nieces and nephews.  Funeral services were held on Tuesday morning at 9 o'clock at St Ambrose Church, Endicott.  Burial was in Calvary Cemetery, Johnson City [Broome Co., NY].  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Jan. 2, 1947]

 

John Robert Harris, 83, died Monday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Floyd Brush, in Windsor [Broome Co., NY].  Besides his daughter, he is survived by his wife, Mrs. Lucy Randolph Harris, of Windsor; two sons, Randolph V., of Binghamton, and Frederick T., of Roselle, N.J.  He was superintendent of the Susquehanna County Light and Heat Power Co. for 20 years, retiring in 1922.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Jan. 2, 1947]

 

Sebastian Caracciolo, 79, for many years a resident of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], where he was employed as a railroad crossing watchman, died in Sidney Saturday morning.  Mr. Caracciolo came to this country from his native Italy nearly 50 years ago.  He made his home in Sidney [Delaware Co., NY] about three years ago.  Besides his wife, Mrs. Mary Teresa Caracciolo, of Sidney, he is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Frank Delello and Mrs. Anthony Delello, both of Bainbridge; three sons, Michael Caracciolo, of Afton, Carmine Caracciolo, of Binghamton, and several grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. The funeral was held Tuesday at the home at 9 a.m. and in Sacred Heart Church at 9:30 a.m.  High Mass of Requiem was celebrated by Father Kavanaugh.  Burial was in Prospect Hill Cemetery in Sidney. Arrangements were under the direction of Carr & Landers, Sidney.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Jan. 2, 1947]

 

Albert Frederick Sheldon, 28, of R.D. Afton [Chenango Co., NY], passed away at the Bainbridge Hospital Sunday night, Jan. 5, at about 9 o'clock, following a critical illness and long period of failing health.  He was born Feb. 13, 1918, at Savannah, the son of the late Albert  H Sheldon and Mrs. Harry F. Hubbell, of Sidney.  He attended Norwich and Bainbridge public schools, and Bainbridge High School.  In August of 1938, Mr. Sheldon was united in marriage with Miss Ruth Doolittle, of Bainbridge.  She survives him, with five children:  Frederick, Fern, Charles, Paul and David.  For the past several years, the deceased has operated his farm in Afton; prior to that time he was employed by the D.&H. freight office in Bainbridge, also by the American Separator Co.  He was a communicant of the Baptist church of West Bainbridge, and his chief interests in life were his family and home.  Industrious, and a kindly neighbor, he leaves many who will learn with sincere sorrow of his passing.  Besides his wife and above five children, Mr. Sheldon is survived by his mother, Mrs. Harry F. Hubbell, of Sidney; a brother, Loren A. Sheldon, and a sister Mrs. Paul A. Doolittle, of Santa Ana, Calif., as well as the following half-brothers and sisters: J.M. Weeks, E. Syracuse; Maurice A. Weeks, Norwich; Mrs. Ethel E. Boule, Sidney, and Mrs. Richard A. Tiffany, of Norwich.  The body was removed to the Fisher and Sherman Funeral Chapel, Bainbridge, from which the funeral was held Wednesday, Jan. 8, at 2 p.m., the Rev. Henry Stammer, of the Bainbridge Presbyterian Church officiating.  Burial was in the family plot in the Afton Cemetery.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Jan. 9, 1947]

 

Frank Zimmer, 80, of Syracuse [Onondaga Co., NY], father of the Rev. Francis J. Zimmer, of Vestal, and formerly of Bainbridge, died at 7 p.m. Friday at the Loretta Rest in Syracuse.  He was born Feb. 6, 1866, and lived in Syracuse all his life.  He had been in failing health for the past year.  Besides his son, he is survived by another son, Clarence, of Syracuse; and a daughter, Mrs. Marguerite McNulty, of Amsterdam.  Funeral was held Tuesday in Syracuse.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Jan. 9, 1947]

 

Guilford [Chenango Co., NY]:  In the death of Mrs. Lemual Jewell, on the 10th inst., at the advanced age of eighty-five years, our community lost one of  its oldest and most respected citizens.  Coming to this place from the East at an early period, she entered her new field with cheerful courage, soon becoming identified with many benevolent and praise-worthy objects, and lived to behold, through the trials and vicissitudes of over half a century, the origin and prosperity of our village as well as the growth of the surrounding country.  For fifty years she lived and toiled upon the spot where she died, and with true motherly solicitude witnessed a family grow up and go forth into distant parts of the country.  With Christian resignation she meantime endured family afflictions and death, and under the filial care and protection of a faithful son, calmly awaited the sure summons that at last found her ready.  She retained her faculties until the last, and was gladdened during the past few months with visits from sons in California, whom she had not seen for many years.  All who knew her will miss Mrs. Jewell, for her many kindnesses in the long years that are past, and cherish her remembrance with feelings of the deepest respect.  Her husband died something over two years ago, aged about ninety-four.  [Chenango Union, Mar. 22, 1877]

 

Guilford [Chenango Co., NY]:  Mr. Abial Bush, another of our aged and respected townsmen died at his home east of our village, on the 13th inst., aged some seventy-seven years.  Ever since we can remember, Mr. Bush has resided in our vicinity, and until within a few years taken an active part in public matters.  He was of that class of substantial, reliable citizens, who are unfortunately passing away.  [Chenango Union, Mar 22, 1877]

Miscellaneous, W.J. Roider Retires, 1947

W.J. Roider Honored by Testimonial Dinner

Retires as Superintendent of Casein Company of America, Dec. 31, 1946

Bainbridge News & Republican, Jan. 2, 1947

 

 

On Dec. 20, 1946, a group of the Casein Company employees who had had longer service with the Company gave a testimonial dinner for W.J. Roider who is retiring as Superintendent of the local plant on Dec. 31, 1946.  The dinner was held at the Hotel DeCumber, Sidney.  Prior to the dinner, Mr. Salzberg offered the following toast: 

R - For readiness in times of trouble

O - For output of work

I - for intelligence of thought

D - Directness of speech and action--defiance of fraud

E - For ear-shattering telephone voice

R -  For a real guy.

 

Following the dinner, Mr. Fletcher acted as chairman of the program.  Letters were read from George Luckie, of the New York office, and Dr. Bradshaw expressing their regrets for not being able to be there.  Also a verbal expression of regret from Dr. Corwin.  Mr. Fletcher presented Mr. Fell who spoke of the fact that Mr. Leicester, B.B. Wadsworth, Nils Anderson and G.O. Luckie were absent due to the fact that there was a Christmas party being held for the New York office that night.

 

Mr. Fell mentioned that when he first came with the Company it was a very small concern.  Since that time it has grown through the efforts of all and very much through the efforts of W.J. Roider, who began his career with the company in the laboratory at Bellows Falls, and holds the record of being the oldest laboratory and manufacturing man in the Company.  Mr. Fell has worked with Mr. Roider 27 years and enjoyed every minute of it.  When Mr. Roider retires in January Mr. Fell hopes that he (W.J.R.) will feel perfectly free to come back into the plant any time and wished him a long and peaceful retirement.

 

Mr. Fletcher presented Mr. MacLagan next, who represented the laboratory, and has had quite a few dealings with Mr. Roider and who has always shown 100  percent loyalty to the laboratory.  Mr. Roider has offered many suggestions that have been very worthwhile in solving the problems that are continually confronting the laboratory.  In closing, Mr. MacLagan mentioned that the laboratory's association with Mr. Roider had been that he was a loyal friend both to them and the Company.

 

Next "For He's a Jolly Good Fellow," was sung, with Beatrice Johnson at the piano.

 

A Bulova wrist watch and Waterman pen and pencil set were presented to Mr. Roider by two of the oldest employees in our organization, Mr. Lord and Lynn Ellis.  Mr. Lord's speech was as follows:  "Walter--The Casein Company employees have delegated me to present to you tonight a remembrance of the years we have spent together with the hope that in the future it may record for you many happy hours.  In so doing, I can only say for them and myself, 'Feeling is deep and still, and the word that floats on the surface, is as a tossing buoy that betrays where the anchor is hidden.' With all our best wishes."

 

Mr. Roider expressed his hearty thanks for the gifts, spoke of the cooperation he had always received and hoped that his successor would receive the same cooperation.  By cooperation it is the only way to success, he stated.

 

As a rebuttal to Dr. Salzberg's remarks, Mr. Roider mentioned that Dr. Salzberg was not one of the old school in Bainbridge.  If he had been he would remember that we had telephones, but we would ring the bell and then open the windows and do the talking.  He added that he was thankful for a good pair of lungs. 

 

Mr. Roider mentioned the new building and the fact that he had said something to New York about their erecting a nice new building after he had been with the Company almost 46 years.  New York came back at him by saying that "you will have to remember that that's more or less of a monument to the guy."

 

He stated that he had enjoyed all of his 46 years with whomever he came in contact.  In closing he referred back to that quotation "If I had known the job wasn't going to last, I wouldn't have taken it."

 

Mr. Fletcher read the following from Ernest Hoyt who was unable to attend due to the death of his father:  "It has been my privilege to work with Mr. Roider for a number of years.  I am sure that I speak for all of you when I say that I appreciate what he had done to help us.  It has been gratifying to have in the organization one who was bold enough to speak "straight from the shoulder" with his advice.  Tonight, Mr. Roider, we want to express our deepest appreciation for the help we have received by working for, and with you."

 

Mr. Fiske, president of Local 1278, spoke on behalf of the Union,  He said that Mr. Roider would be remembered by us for a long time and it was our sincere hope that he would enjoy health and happiness for a good many years.

 

The program was closed by singing "Auld Lang Syne."

 

Mr. and Mrs. Roider have been invited to New York as guests of the Company the week of Jan. 5.  While there they will be honored at a luncheon at the Chemist's Club.

 

The following were present at the dinner:  Richmond G. Ellis, Sheldon J. Fiske, Augustine C. Taft, Wilmot C. Horton, Willard L. Ridenour, Robert P. Craver, Harold Lord, Wilbur D. Lee, Harold H. Robinson, Harrison W. Nelson, Walter R. Kinney, Hiram J. Moore, Carl F. MacLagan,  H.P. Fell, George O. Luckie, Forrest P. Fletcher, Carlton S. Wilcox, Wendel R. Fiske, Lynd H. Ellis, Elmer Hoyt, Lynn C. Klinetob, Elmer J. Archer, Marcus W. Johnson, Claude W. Butler, Joseph H. Rushton,  Kenneth S. Landers, Stanley R. Darling, Walter J. Roider, Jr. Harold K. Salzberg, Josiah D. Teed, Wayne Thomson, Marion Oles, Beatrice Johnson, Charlotte Cole, and Jayne Grow.

 

 

 



Miscellaneous, Bainbridge Post Office 1900

The Bainbridge Postoffice

Chenango Union, Feb. 15, 1900

 

The Bainbridge postoffice [Chenango Co., NY] was moved Wednesday night of last week from the Clark block on West Main street, across the road to T.D. Willsey's building, opposite.  The office has been in the Clark block for 39 years, and in the rooms just vacated 24 years.

 

The postoffice was established in Bainbridge village in 1805, and in the 95 succeeding years there have been 16 postmasters.  The first postmaster was the Hon. John C. Clark, who held the office till his election to Congress in 1826.  He served under four presidents, namely, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, James Monroe and John Quincy Adams.  He was succeeded by Col. Moses G. Benjamin who held the office till his death in 1833, under both Adams and Andrew Jackson.  Dexter Newell was then appointed who retained the office 16 years, until 1849, under five administrations, namely, Jackson, Martin Van Buren, William Henry Harrison, John Tyler and James K. Polk. 

 

After Newell's incumbency the terms of postmasters were single ones and in some instances made short by death or removal from the place.  Abram G. Owens was appointed to succeed Mr. Newell in 1849.  Dr. Samuel L. Banks followed Owens and held the office until his death in 1853 when Simeon Shepardson was appointed.  He and Col. Hiram Schrom filled the interval until 1861, when Dr. E.H. Van Horne was appointed and held the office three or four years. He was succeeded by Theron R. Hollister who held it till his removal to Binghamton, Dr. Blin S. Sill next held it till his death in 1873.  John W. Cudworth next held it till 1877, when Fred J. Nichols was appointed.  Those to succeed and fill out terms have been Don A. Gilbert, George l. Skinner, Esq., and A.D. Payne.  Our present postmaster, Charles G. Norton, began his term of office the 1st of July, 1899--Republican

Miscellaneous, Bainbridge Academy Closing Exercises, June 1886

Bainbridge Academy Closing Exercises

Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, June 26, 1886

 

Bainbridge academy [Chenango Co., NY] closed for the year with exercises in Academy hall, Friday evening, June 18th.  The large chapel was packed to its fullest capacity with the best people of the place.  The program was elaborate, and well rendered, comprising recitations by Wm. M. Bennett, George Clark, Charles Clark, Seymour Lornnan, Grace Brigham, Millie Cannon, Edith Hodge, Mary Gilbert, Louise Mandeville, Nellie Scott, Edith West and Viola Willsey;  essays by Miss Lizzie Corbin and Mr. Wm.  H. VanAllen, and orations by Messrs. J.M. Nichols and G.M. Mills.  Misses Cannon, West and Newton also rendered solos, which were received with applause.  Miss Corbin's essay on "Rocks" was extremely interesting and her charming appearance added much to its effect.  Mr. VanAllen read a vigorous essay on "Offensive Partisanship," not only in its use by the administration but in the broader sense of the expression.  Mr. Nichols delivered an oration on "Decoration Day," which merited the applause it received, and Mr. Mills' strong plea for "Prohibition" was well received. At the close of the exercises Mr. Mills stepped on the platform, and on behalf of all the academic students, read a series of resolutions signed by all the pupils, and filled with warm praises of Prof. and Mrs. Van Allen's faithful work during the past year as principal and preceptress of the academy.  Prof. VanAllen, in thanking the students for their appreciation, took occasion to review briefly the work of the year and to show the prosperity of the school.  At the close of the exercises many of the pupils and friends of the school remained to congratulate Prof. VanAllen on the success of the entertainment, and the general opinion seems to be that the exercises were the best ever given in Bainbridge academy.  Prof. VanAllen and his family leave this week, to spend the summer with friends in Elmira and elsewhere and at Chautauqua.  

Obituaries (March 17)

The funeral of Mrs. Robert Fowler, who passed away last Thursday evening at her home in Afton [Chenango Co., NY], was held Sunday afternoon at the late residence.  Rev. George Roberts, pastor of the Methodist church of that village, of which Mrs. Fowler was a member, officiated, assisted by the Rev. Bradford Tite, and interment was made in Glenwood cemetery, Afton, N.Y.  Mrs. Fowler was born on March 3, 1856, in the township of Greene, N.Y. [Chenango Co.], the daughter of Robert and Polly Jameson.  On Jan. 17, 1878, she was united in marriage with Robert Fowler, of Afton, where, with the exception of about three years spent in this village where Mr. Fowler conducted a blacksmith shop, they have resided.  Besides her husband there survives two daughters, Mrs. Fred Newman, of Bainbridge; Mrs. Clarence Eldred, of Afton and a son, George Fowler, of Johnson City.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Dec. 19, 1935]

 

Linda Mae Stead, who for the past 18 years has been a resident of this village [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], died in the Bainbridge Hospital, Thursday evening, Dec. 12, of pneumonia and complications.  Mrs. Stead had been a patient in the hospital for only three days.  The funeral was held on Sunday, Dec. 15, in the First Baptist Church, Rev. M.D. Lowen officiating.  Interment was made in the Yaleville Cemetery [Guilford, Chenango Co., NY].  The bearers were Fred Robbins, Harold Payne, Joseph Hitchcock, Earl Davis, Ralph Kirby and Maurice Wilcox.  Mrs. Stead was the only child born to George C. and Hattie Petley Franks and was born May 6, 1894, on the Loudon farm on the east side of this village.  A short time later her parents moved to a farm now owned by them in Yaleville and Mrs. Stead received her education in the Guilford village school.  On June 14, 1914, she was united in marriage to Lester A. Stead, son of Mr. and Mrs. James L. Stead, of Guilford.  They have since resided in Bainbridge, where Mr. Stead is employed as a rural mail carrier. Since her coming to Bainbridge, Mrs. Stead had made a great many friends who regret her passing.  She was a very active member of the First Baptist Church. Besides her husband and parents, Mrs. Stead is survived by a daughter, Doris, who is a member of the freshman class at Cornell University, and two sons, Russell and Donald.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Dec. 19, 1935]

 

Guilford [Chenango Co., NY]:  Robert Bidwell, the little son of Mr. and Mrs. Bidwell, of South New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], formerly of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], passed away only a few days.  Death was due to pneumonia.  The passing of this, their only child, but a few weeks old, will bring deep grief to them at this Christmas time.  Mrs. Bidwell was formerly Miss Maude Lorimer, daughter of Mrs. Lorimer, of Guilford.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Dec. 26, 1935]

 

Mrs. Sarah Elizabeth Roys passed away quietly early Tuesday morning at her home in Bixby street [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY] at the advanced age of 86 years, and although confined to her bed for the past four weeks had retained her faculties until Sunday, conversing with her family and friends and continuing her interest in the happenings of the day through the columns of the daily newspaper.  Mrs. Roys was the daughter of John and Minerva Brown, and was born in Coventry [Chenango Co., NY] on Nov. 27, 1849.  After attending district school, she continued at the Norwich High School, following which she was engaged in teaching for a short time.  On Sept. 29, 1868, she was united in marriage with Benjamin F. Roys, son of Mr. and Mrs. Loyal Roys, of Oxford.  They took up their residence on the Roys homestead at Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], where she lived until the death of her husband, following which she came to this village to make her home and for the past eight years has resided in Bixby street.  After marriage she united with the Methodist Episcopal Church at Oxford, transferring to the local church, after coming to Bainbridge, where she was a regular attendant as long as health permitted.  She was also an ardent member of the W.C.T.U. and keenly interested in its activities.  Her life was devoted to her family of seven children, six of which survive, consisting of four daughters, Mrs. Alton Clark, of Bainbridge, Mrs. G.L. White, of Norwich, Mrs. Leslie Bowers, of Oxford, Miss Marion Roys, of East Orange, N.J.; and two sons, George A. Roys, of Mt. Sinai, L.I., and Jay W. Roys, of Coventryville; twenty-one grandchildren and seven great grandchildren also survive.  Funeral services will be held this Friday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock at the chapel of Colwell Brothers, West Main street, with the Rev. Jesse Dickerson, pastor of the Methodist Episcopal Church, officiating, following which the remains will be taken to Oxford for interment.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Dec. 26, 1935]

 

Louis Burdick, for a long time a resident of this village [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], died Sunday evening, Dec. 22, in the Chenango County Home [Preston, Chenango Co., NY].  He was the son of Joseph and Carrie Burdick, and for many years lived on upper West Main street.  The funeral will be held at the Colwell Funeral Parlors this Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev G.H. Orvis officiating.  Interment will be in Greenlawn Cemetery [Bainbridge, NY].  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Dec. 26, 1935]

 

Mrs. Levantia L. Humphrey, one of Bainbridge's oldest residents, passed away Thursday morning at her home in Pearl street [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], her death  being due to heart disease.  Mrs. Humphrey was born at Blenheim, Schoharie county, New York, on Jan. 16, 1849, the daughter of Benjamin and Julia Haynor Goodenough.  As a young girl she went to live with the family of Mr. and Mrs. Roderick Peck who then resided at Nineveh.  More than fifty years ago she came with Mr. and Mrs. Peck to Bainbridge to reside when they purchased the property in Juliand street now occupied as the Presbyterian manse.  On Oct. 13, 1898, she was united in marriage with Frank Y. Humphrey, of this village, whose death occurred on May 1, 1925.  Mrs. Humphrey had long been a member of the First Presbyterian Church, where she was a regular attendant until about two and a half years ago when she was injured by a fall at her home;  however, she continued her interest in its activities and was always ready to do her part in its support.  Surviving is a step-daughter, Mrs. Freeman Bennett, of the East Side, who has cared for her since her injury.  Funeral services were conducted at the late home Saturday afternoon with the Rev. G.H. Orvis, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church, officiating, and interment was made in the cemetery at Nineveh [Broome Co., NY].  The bearers were Lewis Gridley, Ralph W. Kirby, Dr. R.A. Johnson and Cary D. Thornton.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Dec. 26, 1935]

 

Died in Guilford [Chenango Co., NY] at the residence of Dr. R.M. Clark, January 18th, 1902.  Mrs. Wealthy M. Bolles aged 83 years.  She was the widow of the Frederick A. Bolles of Unadilla [Otsego Co., nY].  She was a daughter of Samuel A. Smith a well known resident of this town.  Mrs. Bolles has been a resident of Guilford the past three years.  She was a refined, intelligent lady, and will be greatly missed by her friends.  Her funeral was held at the residence of Dr. R.M. Clark January 22.  She is survived by a sister, Mrs. L.A. Clark of this village.  [Guilford Mail, March 1902]

 

At her home in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], Tuesday, November 26, 1901, Ellen A., wife of Nelson F. Willey died, aged 55 years.  Beside her husband, two children, Chester F., and Ellen M. Willey, survive her.  A sister, Mrs. S.H. Weeden of this village and a brother, Lewis Foote, whose home is in the west, also survive.  Funeral services will be held at her late home on South Broad street, Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. D.W. Dexter officiating.  Interment in Mt. Hope cemetery.  Mrs. Wiley was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Foote and was born at Otselic [Chenango Co., NY], this county.  She removed to Norwich with her parents while in her teens, their home being on Pleasant street.  She was married to Nelson P. Willey, Thanksgiving day 1870 and they began housekeeping on Cortland street where they resided for fourteen years.  She and her husband then removed to Utica and later to Sherburne where Mr. Willey was employed at his trade as carpenter for a number of years. They returned to Norwich to reside about nine years ago.  Mrs. Willey was a member of the congregational church in this village and when her health permitted was a regular attendant.  For the past few years she has been an invalid from lung and heart troubles.  Her death will be mourned by a wide circle of friends and acquaintances.  [Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Dec. 4, 1901]

 

On Wednesday of last week, Samuel Abijah Shelton, second son of Lucius Shelton, Esq., died at the residence of his father, in Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], aged thirty-five years.  Five years ago, he was attacked with a bronchial difficulty, which slowly but continually increased.  Two years ago last October he, in company with Merritt Shumway, of this village, who was also similarly afflicted, left for Santa Barbara, California, hoping to receive benefit from the mild climate of that country; but failing in this, he returned to his home in the following January.  His traveling companion also returned to the home of his father, Sylvenus Shumway, Esq., in this village, where he gave up his young life in February, 1875.  After his return form California, Mr. Shelton's health continued to fail, until he, too, was compelled to yield to the destroyer.  He was a gentleman of intelligence, of high moral character, and universally esteemed.  No pains or expense had been spared by friends, to alleviate his sufferings, and his death is mourned by a large circle of relatives and friends.  he was unmarried.  [Chenango Union, Mar. 15, 1877]