Bainbridge Greenlawn Cemetery, 1883

Bainbridge Greenlawn Cemetery

Chenango Union, June 21, 1883

 

The laying out of the new cemetery into lots, roads, walks, etc., was completed on Saturday last.  The Cemetery Association is incorporated under the laws of the State, and has the following officers:  John Banks, President; Lewis C. Taylor, Vice President; Gervis Prince, Treasurer; Irving L. Pruyn, Secretary; H.D. Copley, J.M. Roberts, T.J. Lyon, Don A. Gilbert, Lewis C. Taylor, Gervis Prince, L.R. Clark, John Banks, I.L. Pruyn, Trustees--Republican.

Obituaries (April 5)

Nineveh [Broome Co., NY]:  Mrs. Hattie Darling Johnson (Mrs.. William Johnson) passed away at her home in Syracuse [Onondaga Co., NY], after a short illness on Sunday, Sept. 27.  The funeral was held at the Presbyterian Church on Wednesday afternoon and was largely attended.  Mrs. Johnson was a faithful  member of this church for many years and even after going to Syracuse to live, retained her membership here and was a regular contributor to the church.  She had many friends here who sincerely mourn her departure.  The funeral service was conducted by Rev. Leon Bouton of Oxford, assisted by Rev. C.E. Webb, of Afton, the pastor of the Nineveh Church.  Burial was in the family plot in the Nineveh Cemetery.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Oct. 8, 1936]

 

Mrs. Hattie Johnson, a former Guilford [Chenango Co., NY] resident, passed away at her home in Syracuse [Onondaga Co., NY], Sunday, Sept. 27, after several months' illness.  She was born in Guilford, March 9, 1866 the daughter of Artemis and Nancy Darling.  In early life she was united in marriage to William Johnson, to whom several children were born.  She was a member of the Nineveh Presbyterian Church, and her lovely Christian character will long be enshrined in the hearts of relatives and friends.  Final rites were held at the Nineveh Presbyterian Church, Wednesday afternoon at 3 o'clock, Rev. Leon Bouton, of Oxford, a close friend of the family, officiating, assisted by Rev. Webb, pastor of the church.  Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. W.K. Partridge, of Syracuse; four grandchildren, Agatha and Kent Partridge, of Syracuse, Fay, Juanita and Walter Johnson, of Guilford; one sister, Mrs. Frank Hall, of Guilford; two brother, Dexter Darling of Sidney, and Roscoe Darling, of Washington.  Burial in the Nineveh Cemetery [Broome Co., NY].  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Oct. 15, 1936]

 

Harry Parker, one of Guilford's [Chenango Co., NY] most highly respected residents, passed away on Monday, Sept. 28.  Death was due to a cerebral hemorrhage, which occurred the day before, from which he failed to rally.  He had been in failing health for many months.  Harry was the son of Malita Phillips and Dubois Parker and was born Aug. 23, 1858, in the town of Guilford, where he spent his entire life.  He was twice married, first to Miss Ella Hall, a sister of Ray and Will Hall, of Guilford.  To them came a daughter, Edith, who died in infancy.  Later, following his wife's death, he was married to Etna Mathewson, who died nine years ago.  Surviving is an only niece, Miss Ella Parker, of Sidney, and several step-children.  Services were held from the late home Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock, the Rev. Z.T. Hall, of the M.E. Church, officiating.  Burial in Sunset Hill Cemetery, Guilford.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Oct. 8, 1936]

 

Mrs. Grant E. VanWoert, more than 65 years of age, the widow of the late Rev. VanWoert, a former pastor of the M.E. Church in this village [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], passed away at her home in New Milford, Pa., Wednesday evening, Oct. 7.  The funeral was held at the New Milford M.E. Church, Saturday at 1 p.m., with the Rev. Joseph R. Pennell, superintendent of the Binghamton district, officiating, with burial at North Fenton [Broome Co., NY].  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Oct. 15, 1936]

 

Orrin Lamont Penfield, 84 years old, passed away at the home of his daughter, Mrs. George Burgin, Newton avenue [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], last Sunday evening at 8 o'clock.  Mr. Penfield had been in poor health for about a year and  a half, and death was due to uremic poisoning.  The remains were taken immediately to Franklin [Delaware Co., NY] and will be removed to St. Paul's Episcopal Church this Thursday, where they will lie in state until 2 o'clock, the hour of the funeral, Rev. Yale Lyon, of Unadilla, will officiate and interment will be in Ouleout Valley Cemetery.  Mr. Penfield was born March 26, 1852, at Harpersfield [Delaware Co., NY], the son of David and Isabel (Hotchkiss) Penfield.  He moved to Franklin in 1862 and married Miss Carrie Hotchkiss of Wellsboro, Pa., June 21, 1887.  Farming was his occupation and in 1908 he went to Alberta, Can., where he farmed until 1916, when he returned to Franklin and purchased a home in that village.  His wife died April 8, 1931, after which he made his home with a sister, Mrs. Ida Ogden, until her death.  In 1935 he came to live in Bainbridge with his daughter.  Mr. Penfield served as warden of St. Paul's Church in Franklin for over 30 years.  Surviving are:  Mrs. Burgin; another daughter, Mrs. Waldon Fenton, of Tabor, Alberta, Canada; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. David Shaw, of Delhi; two nephews and one niece.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Oct. 15, 1936]

The sudden death of Mrs. Jesse H. Dickerson, who passed away at her home, 133 Ash street, Wilkes-Barre, Pa., on Wednesday afternoon, October 14, came as a shock to her many friends in this village, who received the sad news early Thursday morning.  She was 52 years of age.  Mrs. Dickerson, who apparently was in the best of health, complained of not feeling well, Sunday evening and the following morning suffered a cerebral hemorrhage from which she failed to rally.  Rev. and Mrs. Dickerson came to Bainbridge in April, 1933.  Rev. Dickerson succeeding Rev. Clarence Carman as pastor of the First Methodist Episcopal Church, and during their three year pastorate here, made many friends who regret Mrs. Dickerson's untimely demise. The funeral was held Saturday morning at the parsonage of the Abbott M.E. Church, Wilkes-Barre, with the Rev. George M. Bell, Kingston, superintendent of Wilkes-Barre district, officiating.  The remains were then taken to the Dickerson summer home at Hornbeck near Towanda, where further services were conducted in the M.E. Church with the Rev. Dr. Bell, officiating, followed by interment in the Hornbrook cemetery.  Besides her husband Mrs. Dickerson leaves two daughters, Gladys and Elizabeth and a son, Lucius Dickerson; two sisters, Mrs. G.E. Fagan and Mrs. S.H. Upham, both of Lebanon, N.Y., and a brother, Prof. F.E. Brimmer, of Vestal, N.Y.  Bainbridge residents who attended the funeral were Mrs. Martin Harman, Mrs. J.E. Herrick, Miss Mildred Petley, Miss Georgianna Hovey and S.B. Hollenbeck.  [[Bainbridge News & Republican, Oct. 22, 1936]

The funeral of Dr. Forenci E. Hill, who passed away Wednesday, October 21st, at his home on the corner of Front and West Main streets [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], were held Saturday afternoon at the funeral chapel of Colwell Brothers, with Rev. M. DeForest Lowen, pastor of the Baptist Church, officiating, following which interment was in Greenlawn Cemetery [Bainbridge, NY].  He had been in poor health for nearly a year.  Dr. Hill was well known in Bainbridge and vicinity where he had practiced medicine since 1900, with the exception of three years in Willet, N.Y.  Dr. Hill was born in Trumansburg, N.Y., on June 16th, 1864, the son of Dr. and Mrs. John Hill.  Both his parents and one brother were physicians.  He received his degree at the New York Medical College, from where he graduated in 1893, and for several years following, held a chair in the college as instructor of materia medica. He also practiced medicine in Brooklyn before coming to this village.  Dr. Hill was a prominent member of the local Democratic party and in 1935 received the appointment of coroner to fill the unexpired term of Dr. Ernest Bennett, of Bainbridge, who had died a short time before, but failed to be re-elected.  Surviving are his wife and one daughter, Mrs. Gales Walker, of Bainbridge.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Oct. 29, 1936]

 

Marriages (April 5)

Saturday Morning, Oct. 10th, 1936, occurred the marriage of Miss Louise Yale, of Endicott [Broome Co., NY], daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Yale, of Guilford, to W. Bernard Windt.  The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Leo Bonton, of Oxford, former pastor of the Guilford M.E. Church at Sage Chapel, Ithaca.  The bride is a graduate of the class of 1922, Guilford School, and also of Cornell University, Ithaca.  She has taught at Endicott for four years.  Mr. Windt is teacher of music in the Endicott Schools.  Their many friends extend congratulations to them.  The wedding was attended by the immediate families and intimate friends.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Oct. 22, 1936]

 

Of widespread interest in the state is the marriage October 14th at St. John's Episcopal Church of Miss Marion Armistead Lewis, daughter of Colonel and Mrs. Langhorne Dabney Lewis, of Torresdale, Pa., and Lynchburg, Va., to Edson Wheatley Collins, of Bainbridge, N.Y. [Chenango Co.]  The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Collins, of Bainbridge.  The ceremony was performed by Rev. Robert A.Magill, rector of the church, in the presence of the immediate families and close friends.  Wedding music was furnished by Miss Maude S. Larkin, organist at St. John's, who played as the guests assembled, "Romance," by Cooke, "Venetian Love Song," by Nevin, and "Vision" by Rheinberger.  The usual wedding marches, the bridal chorus from Lohengrin and Mendelssohn's Wedding March and during the ceremony, Mendelssohn's "On Wings of Song" were played.  Mrs. Eugene Ballard, of Falls Church, formerly Miss Eleanor Bowen, of Lynchburg, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Almon Bowen and cousin of the bride, was her only attendant.  She wore sapphire velvet and a hat to match.  Her flowers were Sweetheart roses, worn at the shoulder.  The bride was given in marriage by her father.  The groom was attended by Harry T.P. Lewis, of Quantico, brother of the bride.  The bride's wedding dress was of copper-colored velvet, in autumn shade, made simply and worn with an antelope hat to correspond.  Talisman roses reflecting the color of the frock, gardenias and lilies of the valley were worn in a shoulder bouquet.  Her accessories were brown.  Immediately after the ceremony, Mrs. John H. Lewis, grandmother of the bride, entertained members of the relationship at an informal reception at her home on Oakwood Place.  Decorations of fall foliage and flowers were used.  The bride, descended from old Lynchburg and Baltimore families, was both christened and confirmed in St. John's Church, where the ceremony was performed.  She attended Lynchburg schools and was graduated from Frankford High School in Philadelphia, taking later classes in library and secretarial work.  The groom, whose parents came to this country from Great Britain and have lived since that time in Bainbridge, N.Y., was graduated from Massachusetts Institute of Technology and is a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilson fraternity.  He is located at Norwich, N.Y., where they will make their home after a wedding trip.  Among relatives from a distance for the wedding were Colonel and Mrs. Lewis, Mrs. Almon Bowen and Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Smith, of Richmond--The News, Lynchburg, Va.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Oct. 29, 1936]

 

Miss Evelyn Beulah Harris, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Harris, of Walton [Delaware Co., NY], was united in marriage on Friday, October 16th, to Lynn Edward Ryan, of this village [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY].  The couple was attended by Mrs. Douglas Roof, sister of the bride, and Stanley Ryan, brother of the groom.  The ceremony was performed at the parsonage in Masonville by Rev. Murray.  Mrs. Ryan is a former resident of Masonville [Delaware Co., NY].  They will make their home in this village.  Mrs. Ryan is employed at the American Plastics plant and Mr. Ryan at Bob's Diner.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Oct. 29, 1936]

Strange Light & Noise in Fabius, 1898

A Strange Light and Noise

DeRuyter Gleaner, Feb. 10, 1898

 

Our Fabius [Onondaga Co.,  NY] correspondent says:  About eleven o'clock on Monday night a strange light was seen for a moment apparently in the sky.  It was moving at a rapid rate when it suddenly disappeared, and an instant later a loud, sharp noise was heard.  It sounded like the bursting of an enormous bomb, and a few miles northeast of here the residents claim that the houses were shaken by it.  Some say that the light resembled ball lightning and shot straight downward until it disappeared.  Other say that it resembled a falling star, only much brighter.  However it was something out of the ordinary and the only plausible explanation is that it was a meteor which, whirling around through space, came near enough to the earth to be attracted by it and in passing through the atmosphere became highly heated and the pressure caused it to explode.  This caused the bright light and the noise which followed its disappearance.  

Marriages (April 4)

Utter - Fagan:  Miss Helen Fagan, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. S. Fagan, of Yaleville [Chenango Co., NY], was united in marriage to Louis Utter, son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Utter, on Sept. 5.  The Rev. Norman Graves officiated at the ceremony, the wedding taking place at Union.  Mrs. Utter is a graduate of the Class of 1935 of the Guilford Central School.  Congratulations are extended.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Sept. 214, 1936]

 

Grace Evelyn (Demeree) Greene

Mrs. John W. Greene



 

At 12 o'clock noon, Tuesday, at St. Peter's Church, Bainbridge, Miss Grace Evelyn Demeree, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.G. Demeree, of Harpursville [Broome Co., NY], was married by the Rev. Bradford H. Tite, rector of the church, to John Wentworth Greene, son of Mr. and Mrs. F.L. Greene, also of Harpursville.  Present were a large group of relatives and friends of the bride and groom.  For the occasion the church was beautifully decorated with gladioli, asters and cosmos.  Miss Geraldine Bishop, of Binghamton, long-time friend of the bride, acted as bridesmaid, while the best man was Vernon Greene, brother of the groom.  The ushers were Kermit Lewis, of Afton and Frank Lewis, of this village.  Richard Lewis of Bainbridge was acolyte.  The bride was given in marriage by her father.  The bride was attired in a charming gown of cream lace, finger-tip veil with cornet of seed pearls, and carried a bouquet of white roses.  Miss Bishop wore a wine velvet gown with matching turban and carried Talisman roses.  The couple have a host of friends in Bainbridge and vicinity who wish them a long life of health and happiness.  After the ceremony they left for a short wedding trip and on their return they will reside in the home they have already prepared in North Main street, this village.  The bride has for some time been associated with her father and brother, F.J. Demeree, in the Chevrolet motor car agency here.  Mr. Greene is connected with the sales division of the Demeree Company, working out of the Greene, N.Y., branch office.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Sept. 26, 1936]

 

Snitchler - Judd:  Miss Etta Irene Judd, of Sidney [Delaware Co., NY], and Merrell V. Snitchler, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Snitchler, of this village [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], were united in marriage Sunday noon, Sept. 27, at the River Street Baptist parsonage in Oneonta.  The ceremony was performed by Rev. Lore C. Hawver.  They were attended by Mr. and Mrs. Daniel W. Gassler, of Morris, formerly of Oneonta.  Mr. Snitchler is employed by the Casein Manufacturing Company.  Mr. and Mrs. Snitchler are residing in the Harrison Nelson house in Pearl street.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Oct. 1, 1936]

 

Littlewood - Walker:  Announcement has been made of the marriage of Miss Louise E. Walker, of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], to D. Kenneth Littlewood, son of Mr. and Mrs. Scott E. Littlewood, of this village [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY].  The ceremony was performed in Utica, September 23rd.  Mr. and Mrs. Littlewood took a motor trip through Canada and the New England States, returning to Norwich, Monday.  For the present time, Mrs. Littlewood will remain in Norwich with her grandmother, Mrs. Yates, with whom she has made her home for a number of years, and Mr. Littlewood will reside at the Central Hotel in this village.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Oct. 1, 1936]

 

Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Marshall, well known residents of this village [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], were pleasantly surprised last Wednesday evening, September 23, when a few relatives and friends arrived at their home to help them celebrate their sixtieth wedding anniversary.  Brightened with flowers, given by friends and neighbors in honor of the event the home was the scene of a most joyous occasion with games and music furnishing an evening of entertainment long to be remembered.  Refreshments were served and a substantial gift presented to Mr. and Mrs. Marshall by their guests.  Many couples have celebrated golden weddings, but to have lived a life of happiness together for sixty years is a goal which few reach.  Mr. Marshall came to Bainbridge when a lad of fourteen and learned the trade of a cabinet maker, serving his apprentice under the skillful teaching of Nelson Pettys, who years ago conducted a shop in Newton avenue, a trade in which he became very adept.  Although he celebrated his 81st birthday on September 9, Mr. Marshall still continues to work at his shop in lower Pearl street, turning out work which would be a credit to a much younger man.  Mrs. Marshall, while nearly seventy-nine years of age, continues to carry on the duties of her home in a very efficient manner.  Bainbridge is proud of these citizens who have spent nearly a lifetime here and their many friends extend congratulations and best wishes for a continued life of happiness.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Oct. 1, 1936]

Obituaries (April 4)

Friends in Guilford were greatly chocked to hear of the death of Leila Ellsworth, wife of William Ellsworth.  Her death occurred Monday morning at the Fox Memorial Hospital, Oneonta, where she had been a patient for two weeks.  Mrs. Ellsworth was born in Unadilla [Otsego Co., NY] June 1, 1873, the daughter of Jerome and Mary Butler.  She was an accomplished musician and was well known in musical circles.  For a great many years she had a large class in Guilford and made many friends while here.  Funeral services were held at the late home at 2 o'clock, followed by a service in the Presbyterian Church, Unadilla, Rev. John L. Lyon officiating.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Oct. 1, 1936]

 

On Saturday, Sept. 26, in the late afternoon occurred the death of Mrs. Minnie Gordon, wife of William Gordon.  Her death came very quickly and quietly as she sat in her chair by the window.  Her last years have been spent in nearly total blindness, and several shocks had left her body very feeble.  She was 72 years of age, and was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Ray, and was born near Liberty.  She was a devoted wife and mother, and a kindly neighbor, always cheerful through her years of affliction.  Surviving are two sons, Raymond Blasier, of Port Jervis, N.Y., and Lieutenant A.F. Blasier, of San Diego, Calif., by a previous marriage; also an adopted son, Jasper Blasier, of Oneida, a stepson, Arthur Gordon, of Northampton, Conn., and a stepdaughter, Mrs. A. Predmore, of Rome.  Final rites were held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the late home.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Oct. 1, 1936]

Magnus L. Wilson, a blacksmith by trade, and for the past four months, a resident in the village of North Afton [Chenango Co., NY], died Friday morning of an heart attack suffered when he was in the orchard at the home of his son-in-law.  Mr. Wilson, who was 64 years old, was born in Sweden, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Jennison Wilson.  The funeral was held September 27th at the Colwell Funeral Parlors in West Main street, with burial in the North Afton cemetery.  Mr. Wilson is survived by his wife, Amanda Wilson, a son, Oscar and a daughter, Mrs. Erickson.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Oct. 1, 1936]

Ill for about two months, William C. Jones, 87, passed away at Ellis Hospital, Schenectady, Sept. 17th.  Mr. Jones, who has been retired for some time, had lived for the last ten years with his daughter, Mrs. Richard J. Grace, of 700 Myrtle avenue.  He was born in Mt. Morris and for many years operated a general store.  Before going to Albany he had lived for about 30 years in Schenectady.  Mr. Jones was a former resident of Bainbridge and Bennettsville [Chenango Co., NY].   Besides Mr. Grace, he is survived by his wife Mrs. Parthenia Church Jones; and two daughters, Mrs. Edward Thompson, of Schenectady, and Mrs. George Foster, of Saratoga Springs.  Funeral services were conducted from Glock's Funeral Chapel, 30 Jay street, Schenectady.  Burial in Vale Cemetery, Schenectady.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Oct. 1, 1936]

Arthur Figger, 56 years of age, and a long-time resident of this village [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], passed away at his home Monday evening of heart trouble.  He had been under the doctor's care for about a year, but had not been seriously ill until around the first of July.  The funeral is being held this Thursday at 2 p.m. at the house, with Rev. G.H. Orvis officiating.  Interment will be in Greenlawn Cemetery [Bainbridge, NY].  Mr. Figger was born in the town of Cortright, the son of Charles and Isabel Tait Figger, May 30, 1880.  He has always made his home in and around Sidney and Bainbridge since he was 17 years of age.  In March 1901, he married Lura Smith.  In 1910 they purchased the farm, now occupied by Irvin Bush and lived there until seven years later they moved into Bainbridge.  Mr. Figger was employed at the American Separator Company plant for about twelve years.  Since that time he has been associated with his son George, in the ice and trucking business.  He has always been a member of the Roberts Hose Co.  Surviving besides his wife are:  One brother, Robert Figger, of South Edmeston; two sisters, Mrs. Margaret Potter, of Whitney Point, and Mrs. Frank Fuller, of Preston Park, Pa.; four daughters Esther Figger, of Binghamton, Mrs. Russell Brown, of this village, Mrs. Ellsworth Tiffany, of Johnson City, and Sarah Figger; and one son, George Figger, and two grandchildren, Douglas and James Tiffany.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Oct. 1, 1936]

BCHS Class of 1934, Part 5

Bainbridge Central High School Class of 1934

Senior Portraits

"Echo" 1934

 

 

Ellen Nymann

"Dimples"

Very sweet and rather small

A charming smile, and that's not all

 

 

Lana Olmstead

"Pensive"

Very quiet, very shy;

Her industry

Quite makes us sigh.

 

John Palmer

"Debonair"

Liking work less than he ought.

Life for him no trials has brought.

 

Clara Parsons

"Wit"

Her sunny smile scatters joy around

Where fun is, she's always to be found

 

Marian Peckham

"Efficiency"

"Peck" is the illustrious maiden

Who full of music is laden;

Very studious and also popular

Here's a girl who will go far.

 

Rose Roberts

"Bright-eyes"

Always merry, always gay,

Every day's a holiday--

But sometimes busy as a bee;

A very active girl is she.



Obituaries (April 3)

The funeral of Mrs. Alice Lanckton Gardner, who died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Frank Edmunds, of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] Friday night was held from the Breese funeral home Monday afternoon with the Rev. Michael Klinoff, pastor of the Calvary Baptist Church, officiating.  Burial was in Maple Grove cemetery, Otselic [Chenango Co., NY].  Mrs. Gardner was born in Milford [Otsego Co., NY], the daughter of Willis Gifford and Eunice Ann.  She was a resident of Otselic for 50 years, going to Norwich eight years ago to make her home with her daughter.  besides Mrs. Edwards, the other survivors are:  a daughter, Mrs. Lena Baldwin, Syracuse; a brother, Erwin Gifford, Whitter, Calif.; a sister, Mrs. Mary McGinnis of this village, seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Aug. 20, 1936]

Mrs. Ellen Burlison passed away Thursday morning, Aug. 27, at 7 a.m., after an illness of many months, at the home of her daughter on main street [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY].  Mrs. Burlison was the daughter of Mary Ann and Birdsall Yale and was born Oct. 22, 1854.  She was united in marriage Jan. 25, 1871, to Frederick L. Burlison.  To them came two children, a son, Merritt E., who passed away Nov. 17, 1910, and a daughter, Mrs. Howard Hutchinson, with whom she has made her home for many years.  She was a member of the M.E. Church since early childhood and also a member of the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society for over 50 years and a teacher in the Sunday School quite recently; a woman whose nature was quiet and retiring, yet she made many friends and held them through the years.  Funeral services were held from the late home Sunday afternoon at 2:30, the Rev. Z.T.  Hall, of the M.E. Church officiating.  Interment in the Centre Cemetery.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Sept. 3, 1936]

Unadilla [Otsego Co., NY] experienced a sensational affair last week.  William Green, son of L.J. Green, whose father was landlord of the Central Hotel in Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] a few years ago was shot and killed while attempting to enter the house of John Wood on Bridge street early last Thursday morning.  Petty thefts have been going on in Unadilla for the past several months, but there had been no success in catching the thief; also the people of Unadilla would be disturbed nights by a person sneaking about their houses.  William Green is believed to have been demented and being an incessant reader of dime novels, and is said had an affinity for prowling around nights.  [Bainbridge Republican, Sept. 23, 1896]

Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY]:  G.A. Petley, well known resident of this village, died Sunday evening at his home at 59 North Main street.  About three months ago Mr. Petley was stricken with paralysis and although for some time he was able to be about the house his condition grew steadily worse until his death.  Mr. Petley was a native of Bainbridge having been born on Searles Hill outside the village, on June 26, 1873, the son of Charles and Harriet Johnson Petley.  As a young man he studied telegraphy and for a short time held the position of telegraph operator at Edmeston for the Ontario and Western railroad.  About thirty years ago he learned the trade of carpenter and going to Rochester he was for a time employed by a contractor and later entered the contracting business for himself.  About thirteen years ago he returned to this village where he continued his trade until last March, when he was forced to give up active work on account of poor health.  He was a member of Susquehanna lodge, 167, F. and A.M. and an attendant at the Frist Baptist church.  Surviving are his wife and one daughter, Mrs. Gertrude Stannard.  The funeral services will be held this Wednesday afternoon in the funeral chapel of Colwell Brothers on West Main street, with the Rev. M. DeForest Lowen, pastor of the Baptist church, officiating, and interment will be in Greenlawn cemetery [Bainbridge, NY], with a Masonic service at the grave in charge of George Fisk, master and assisted by Right Worshipful Hugh E. Collins.  [Norwich Sun, Sept. 12, 1934]

Death By Shooting:  We are very much pained to learn that a son of J.S. Ludington, Esq., of Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY], was instantly killed, on Wednesday, by the accidental discharge of a gun.  He was out gunning with a companion, and had stopped beside a log, leaning his gun upon or over the log, when by some movement the gun was discharged, the contents passing upward from the neck through his head, killing him instantly.  The lad was about fifteen years of age.,--Chronicle [Chenango Union, Nov. 1, 1865]

Death of Frank S. Ludington--We learn that our account of the accident to Frank S. son of James S. Ludington, Esq., was not correct in every particular, and we accordingly, by the request of the father, publish the following:  He was standing upon a log with his gun when another boy, Zadoc Adams, approached him and requested to see his gun.  Frank handed it to him and Zadoc examined it for a few minutes, cocked it, and as he was handing it back, it was accidentally discharged, the whole charge entering the neck, cutting off the jugular vein and lodging in the back of the neck, near the spine, and just at the base of the skull.  The report was at once circulated by the frightened boy that Frank had fallen from the log and in his fall had discharged his own piece.  But we understand on Saturday morning last, he went with Mr. L. to the place of the accident, and upon being assured that no one blamed him, confessed the facts as above stated--Chronicle.  [Chenango Union, Nov. 8, 1865]

An Oxford correspondent of the Utica Observer of Monday says:  This afternoon at 2 o'clock the funeral rites of the late J.S. Merishaw of this village [Oxford, Chenango Co., NY], were solemnized at his home on Clinton street, the Rev. Mr. Kilpatrick, pastor of the M.E. church, officiating.  Interment was made in Mt. Hope cemetery at Norwich [Chenango Co.,  NY].  For several years Mr. Merithew was employed as traveling salesman for the Moeler Safe company of New York, but for ten years past, while residing in Oxford, he has dealt in real estate.  He was the son of Lyman and Minerva Merithew and was born December 10, 1847, at Norwich, where he obtained his early education.  He was married to Hanna Amelia Bowen by the Rev. Mr. Brown at Syracuse in 1872.  During the next five years he was engaged in the clothing business, occupying the store now used as a millinery shop by Mrs. Nowlan of this village.  He was elected president of the town board of trustes for 1898 and 1899.  Mr. Merithew's illness has been one of some three years' duration, confining him to the house three months previous to his death.  He is survived by his widow and two children, A. Floyd and Maud Amelia Merithew; also by his father and mother, who reside in Norwich; a brother, D.C. Merithew of Brooklyn, and a sister, Mrs. Charles Thompson of Norwich.  [Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Nov. 27, 1901]
 

Marriages (April 3)

Sayler - Lord:  A very pretty wedding occurred at the First Baptist church in this village [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY] Saturday afternoon at 3 o'clock when Miss Sarah Lord, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Lord, of the East Side, became the bride of Lester Sayler, of Binghamton [Broome Co., NY], son of Mr. and Mrs. William Sayler, of Plainsboro, N.J., the ceremony being performed by the Rev. M. DeForest Lowen, pastor of the church.  The attendants were Miss Kathleen Franks, of the East side, and Donald Means, of Johnson City, and the bride was given in marriage by her father.  The ushers were John and Alvin Lord, brothers of the bride, both of Binghamton. The bride wore a white satin dress with a train, white hat and carried a bouquet of white roses.  The maid-of-honor, wore a blue lace dinner dress and jacket, a white picture hat, and carried a bouquet of yellow roses.  Miss Donna Hitchcock presided at the organ, playing a half-hour recital as the guests were arriving.  The processional was Wagner's Bridal Chorus, and the recessional, Mendelssohn's Wedding march.  Mrs. Lowen sang "At Dawning," preceding the ceremony.  The church was decorated with a profusion of gladioli, hydrangeas and golden glow.  The bride has many friends here where she attended the Bainbridge High School, graduating with the Class of 1932.  The groom is an electrician, working in Endicott.  A reception followed the ceremony after which Mr. and Mrs. Sayler left by auto for Endicott, where they will make their home.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Aug. 20, 1936]

 

Clark - Hartwell:  Miss Hilda Hartwell, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Datus Hartwell, of this village, was united in marriage with George R. Clark, son of Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Clark, also of this village, last Saturday evening, August 15, at 8 o'clock at the Baptist parsonage in Otego.  Rev. Moser, of the Baptist Church in that town performed the ceremony.  The couple were attended by the groom's sister and brother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Poltz.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Aug. 20, 1936]

 

 

 

Walter C. Jensen, coach and instructor at the Bainbridge Central School [Chenango Co., NY], was married last Friday afternoon to Miss Lula Langdon, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Adrian Langdon, of Copake, N.Y.  the wedding was a very quiet affair and was held at "Langdonhurst," the home of the bride, with only the members of the immediate families in attendance.   The ceremony took place at 2 o'clock with the Rev. Thomas Falshaw, pastor of the Methodist Episcopal Church of Copake, officiating.  The bride wore a peacock green princess dress, with brown accessories and corsage bouquet of white roses, while her maid of honor, Miss Jeanne Stauffer of Bethlehem, Pa., wore a black embroidered princess dress, with a corsage bouquet of red roses.  Mr. Jensen's attendant was Charles G. Page of Brooklyn.  A reception was held at the home of the bride following the ceremony, after which the newlyweds left by automobile for a trip in the Adirondacks.  Mr. and Mrs. Jensen will arrive in Bainbridge Sunday and will take up their residence at the home of Mrs. U.C. Toby which they have leased for the school year.  Coach Jensen came to Bainbridge in the fall of 1935 as instructor of mathematics and in charge of the athletics at the Central High School.  He immediately became a favorite with the student body and has also won a host of friends outside the school circle.  He was graduated from Syracuse University with the class of 1935 where he was an all-around star in the athletic activities of the university, playing baseball, basketball, football and lacrosse. Mrs. Jensen has also been a student at Syracuse University.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Aug. 27, 1936]

 

James J. Evans, son of Mrs. E.W. Evans, of Providence, R.I. and Miss Lucile Gifford, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Rowland S. Gifford, of Newark, N.Y. [Wayne Co.], were united in marriage, Tuesday, August 25th.  the wedding took place at the Baptist Church, Newark, at 11:00 a.m. with the Rev. Myers, pastor, officiating.  The bride's only attendant was her sister, Mrs. Walter Kinne, of Rochester.  Albert Lawrence, of Herkimer, fraternity brother of the bridegroom, was best man.  Mrs. Ida Salisbury was organist, and Miss Ruth Ellis, of Syracuse, was cello soloist.  Wearing a gown of white chiffon velvet, the bride carried a shower bouquet of white roses and lilies of the valley.  Mrs. Kinne wore flowered chiffon and carried blue delphiniums.  The bride's mother chose a gown of brown figured sheer crepe, and a corsage of Talisman roses.  The bridegroom's mother wore a blue chiffon gown with a corsage of sunburst roses.  Following the ceremony, a breakfast was served in the Wolfe tearoom, Newark, after which the couple left for an automobile trip.  They will be at home after Labor Day in Rutland, Vt., where Mr. Evans is athletic director in Rutland High School.  The bride, a graduate of Syracuse University in 1933, was affiliated with Delta Zeta sorority and Eta Pa Upsilon, senior women's honorary society.  She was a junior beauty, managing editor of the Onondagan, secretary of the junior class, a member of the senior ball committee and was an R.O.T.C. Sponsor.  Miss Gifford came to Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] in the fall of 1933 and during her three years' stay here won a large circle of friends.  She was very popular with the faculty and student body, and the "Echo," high school publication, was dedicated to her by the class of 1936.  Mr. Evans, a graduate of Colgate University in 1933, was affiliated with Phi Delta Theta fraternity.  He was a member of the football and baseball teams during his undergraduate course.  He came to Bainbridge following his graduation at Colgate, where he took over the coaching of athletics at the Bainbridge Central School, and also as instructor of mathematics, serving through 1934 and 1935.  In the spring of 1935 he resigned to accept a position in the same capacity at the Rutland High school, Rutland, Vt., "Jim" as he was popularly known here, was a favorite with the students and produced winning teams in football, basketball and baseball.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Sept. 3, 1936]

Obituaries (April 2)

Freeman M. Bennett, East Side farmer who was seriously injured Tuesday afternoon of last week while cranking his farm tractor, passed away at the Bainbridge Hospital Saturday evening.  The accident occurred just after the noon hour as the men returned to the barn to unload some hay.  the tractor which as being used to hoist the hayfork, stood facing the barn about four feet from the building.  Bennett stepped in front of the machine to crank the engine, unconscious of the fact that it was in low gear, and as the motor started the heavy machine crashed into him, and before it could be brought to a stop had crushed him between the building and the engine, with sufficient force to break the siding of the barn.  He was carried to the house and Dr. Ben Dodge summoned.  An examination disclosed no broken bones and it was thought that the injuries were confined to his right leg, however his condition grew worse and Wednesday evening he was brought to the hospital.  An infection set in resulting from internal injuries, and failing to respond to medical treatment his death occurred Saturday evening.  Mr. Bennett was born in Lawrenceville, Pa., July 30, 1872, the son of George and Louesa Bennett and at the age of 11 his parents returned to the Bennett homestead on the East Side [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY].  After attending Bainbridge Academy he followed the occupation of farming, continuing his residence at the homestead.  He was an active member of the First Baptist Church and for many years had been a member of Bainbridge Lodge,no. 920, I.O.O.F., of which he was a Past Noble Grand.  On August 20, 1902, he was united in marriage with Clara S. Humphrey, daughter of the late Frank Y. Humphrey, who now survives.  He is also survived by five daughters, Mrs. Fred Drachler of Bainbridge, Mrs. O. H. Skinner of Coventry, Mrs. Theo Austin of Sanford, Mrs. Lawrence Sherman of this village and Susan, who resides at home, also a son, George, of Oxford, and a sister, Mrs. Hattie Coates, of Binghamton.  Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at Colwell Brothers chapel West Main street, with the Rev. M. DeForest Bowen, pastor of the First Baptist church, officiating, and interment was made in Greenlawn cemetery [Bainbridge, NY].  Members of Odd Fellows attended the funeral in a body.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, July 23, 1936]

 

The entire community was shocked to receive the sad news telling of the death of Mrs. Albert Moses, of Earlville [Madison Co., NY], following several weeks of a severe illness and suffering.  Her passing occurred Sunday.  Mrs. Moses was formerly Mamie Winsor, of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], sister of Louis and Charles Winsor, of Guilford.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, July 30, 1936]

 

Mrs. Josephine Schlafer, widow of Anthony Schlafer, passed away at her home in Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], July 25, at the age of 79 years.  She is survived by two daughters, Miss Julia Schlafer, of Binghamton, and Mrs. George Davis, of Yaleville; six sons, Frank, Alec and Joseph Schlafer, all of Guilford, John Schlafer, of Oxford, Dan, of Rock Rift, and Fred, of North Guilford; also four sisters and five brothers.  Final rites were held Monday morning at 11 o'clock at the Sacred Heart Church, Sidney, Father Doran officiating.  Burial in Prospect Hill Cemetery, Sidney [Delaware Co., NY], formerly her home.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Aug. 6, 1936]

 

Ward Winsor, son of the late Bertha (Fleming) and Lee C. Winsor, met instant death late Saturday afternoon, August 15th, 1936, when lightning struck the barn, where he was working.  Ward was born in the town of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], twenty-eight years ago this month.  His business was farming and together with his wife, operated the farm known for years as the Neff farm.  A young couple, devoted to each other, greatly interested in all work pertaining to the church at the center, where they were members, Ward will be missed in ways too numerous to mention.  In the home, the church, is where the loss will be felt, the keenest.  Surviving are the widow, formerly Helen Schlafer, one brother, Harold, of Guilford, his parents, Gertrude and Lee Winsor and an aged grandmother, Mrs. Florence Fleming.  Services were held form the parent's home at 1:30 Sunday p.m., followed by a church service at 2 o'clock, at the Centre church.  The Rev. David Ayres, Rev. Cecil Plumb, former pastors and the present pastor, Rev. Fenton Crutchley, were in charge of the service.  Flowers, beautiful in their profusion, marked the place Ward Winsor held and will always hold in the hearts of this family and in the community.  To the widow and entire family our sympathy is most sincere and extended to them, in the fullest measure.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Aug. 20, 1936]

 

William Powell, a resident of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], for several years, passed away at Brookside Crest Sanitarium, Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], August 9, 1936, after an illness of many months.  He had reached the age of 71 years.  Before his health broke, he served as janitor of the M.E. Church here and always had a pleasant word for his friends.  Final arrangements were not learned.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Aug. 20, 1936]

 

The remains of the late Frank Nicholson of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY] was brought here Saturday for burial.  His death, followed closely after a shock a week ago.  At one time Mr. Nicholson's home was in Guilford [Chenango Co., NY].  A daughter, Mary, of Yaleville, a brother, Charles, of Guilford are the surviving relatives in this vicinity.  Rev. G.E. Scull, was in charge of the services.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Aug. 20, 1936]

 

Caught in the treacherous undercurrent of the Susquehanna river near Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], where the stream meets that of the swift Guilford creek, Earl French, son of Charles French of Bainbridge, was drowned about 5 o'clock on Decoration Day.  Earl, who was but thirteen years of age, was in swimming at a point opposite Harmony Farms, the estate of the late Harrison L. Beatty.  In company with a chum, Elliot Danforth, he had been in the water but a short time, when he struck out, probably for the opposite shore.  He was a good swimmer, and just what was the cause of the tragic accident will never be known.  The theory advanced as the most probable is that he was caught by the current over the sand bar, where the water is very deep and swift, and sucked under.  At latest reports, the body had not as yet been recovered.  The stricken family have the deep sympathy of the community.  [Norwich Sun, May 31, 1919]

Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY]:  Willard Marvin Hastings, who died at his home in West Main street, Bainbridge, N.Y. [Chenango Co.], Wednesday afternoon, August 12 was born in Butternuts, Otsego county, September 1, 1848.  He was the oldest son of William and Harriett Hickok Hastings.  When he was three years old his parents moved to Guilford, where Willard lived for the next twenty-three years.  In 1868 he married Julia Barnes.  The family moved to Bainbridge in 1874.  In 1877 his wife died leaving one son Charles Merton.  The following year he married Hattie A. Barnes.  For sixteen years Mr. Hastings was an officer in this village, a charter, and later on an honorary, member of The Roberts hose company.  For twenty-five year he and his son Merton conducted a furniture and undertaking business in Bainbridge.  He was president and manager of the Bainbridge Telephone Company and served in that capacity until it was sold in 1925.  He was president of Greenlawn Cemetery Association, a member of the Susquehanna Lodge no. 167 of Masons for many years.  A devoted member of the Methodist church, a staunch Republican, he was interested in the affairs of his country to the last.  He is survived by his widow, a grandson, Willard Hastings of Elmira and a sister, Carrie Hastings Cole of New York city.  Funeral services were held in the Methodist church, Saturday afternoon, August 15 at 2 o'clock, Rev. John S. Crompton of Pittston, Pa., a former pastor, officiated, assisted by Rev. Clarence Carman, pastor of the church.  Burial was made in Greenlawn cemetery [Bainbridge, NY].  [Norwich Sun, Aug. 20, 1931]

 

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Cyclone Hits Area, August 1936

Cyclonic Storm Sweeps North of Bainbridge

Chenango County, New York

Bainbridge New & Republican, August 20, 1936

 

A cyclonic storm broke North of Bainbridge last Saturday night and swept across an area which included Rockdale and Unadilla, inflicting the most serious havoc at Unadilla, where thousands of dollars damages was reported.

 

Ward L. Windsor, 28, prominent 4-H Club worker whose farm is located on Gospel Hill in the town of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY] was killed by a bolt of lightning while milking cows, and his father, Lee C. Windsor, who saw his son struck down escaped due to the fact that he was wearing rubber boots which acted as an insulation.

 

Fred Robbins, Bainbridge town superintendent of highways whose farm is located above this village, lost a valuable cow killed by lightning.  Three other cows struck by the same bolt escaped death.

 

At East Masonville, a valuable horse belonging to Charles Harrison was killed by lightning.

 

The brunt of the storm was borne by Unadilla residents where the wind tore a large storehouse from its foundations, ripped up sidewalks, uprooted trees and wrecked several silos.  Electric light and telephone service was out of commission for more than twenty hours and traffic through the village was considerably delayed. 

 

The Storm in Guilford

Chenango County, New York

 

The terrific electrical storm, which struck our village as well as the surrounding community, around 5:30 Saturday afternoon brought with it destruction and death.  Striking with full force, almost immediately a high wind filled the woods at certain points with fallen trees and telephone poles.  Telephone service was put out of commission, and as night approached, electric service was cut off by fallen cables and streets blocked by trees and poles in the town of Unadilla.  Electric service was not restored until after midnight.  In our village, a horse belong to Frank Robbins was struck and killed.  A silo on the Harry Grindt farm, was wrenched from its foundation and flattened to the ground.  All these were minor happenings to the tragic event that occurred in our village. Ward Winsor met instant death when lightning stuck his father's, L.C. Winsor's, barn where he was milking the cows.  The lightning entered the barn and followed a steel support, from the corner of the barn.  Ward was leaning against this, as he watched the milking machines in operation when the bolt struck. It was so quick, he merely staggered to one side and dropped to the floor of the barn dead.  Dr. A.H. Evans, was immediately called and Coroner Wilcox, of Norwich. 

 

The buildings on the Henry Pfeil and John Ireland farms were struck during the severe electrical storm late Saturday p.m., Also a part of the barn on the Rourke place was moved from its foundation.  The Wright house, next to the Victory also was struck, necessitating the turning in of the fire alarm to extinguish a blazing ceiling. 

 

The Storm in Roger's Hollow

Otsego County, New York

 

The storm that hit along the valley and visited hill tops did much damage Saturday evening.  One side of Herman Quimby's barn roof was blown off; lightning struck at John Taylor's; the wind, which came with such force, knocked Mr. Taylor to the ground but he was not seriously injured.  Large trees were blown over at Vore's two farms, at the parsonage, one at the cemetery.  A silo was blown over on the Lockwood estate farm, hitting three cows.  

 

 

Marriages (April 2)

Hornbeck - Wilcox:  A very quiet wedding was solemnized Tuesday afternoon, July 14, at 4 p.m. at the Baptist parsonage [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY] when Miss Laura B. Wilcox, daughter of Sherman Wilcox, of Trout Creek [Delaware Co., NY], was united in marriage to James l. Hornbeck, of Trout Creek, by Rev. M. DeForest Lowen.  The attendants were Mr. and Mrs. Glen Shackleton, of this village.  Mrs. Shackleton is a sister of the bride.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, July 23, 1936]

Nicholson - Swartfiguer:  Saturday morning at 11 o'clock, Aug. 1, occurred the marriage of Miss Mildred Grace Swartfiguer, of Utica [Oneida Co., NY], to Raymond Nicholson, of Ilion [Herkimer Co., NY].  The ceremony was performed in the Calvary Episcopal Church, the Rev. James F. Root officiating.  Miss Swartfiguer is the daughter of Mrs. Charles Swartfiguer, of Syracuse, and Mr. Nicholson is the only son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Nicholson, of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY].  They were attended by Mrs. Milford Swartfiguer, of Syracuse, as maid of honor, and Mr. Sterling Swartfiguer, of Binghamton, acted as best man.  After Aug. 15 they will be at home at 11 Arline Apartments, Herkimer, N.Y.  The many friends of Mr. Nicholson, who is a Guilford boy, extend most sincere congratulations to them.  Mr. and Mrs. Charles Nicholson, of Guilford, attended the ceremony, returning home Saturday evening.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Aug. 6, 1936]

Wilson - Hattrick:  On Saturday evening, Aug. 1, Raymond Wilson, of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], and Marjorie Hattrick, of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], were united in marriage by the Rev. James K. Romeyn.  The ceremony took place at the First Baptist parsonage in the presence of the immediate families.  They were attended by Miss Lillian Hattrick, of Brooklyn, and Hugh Hattrick, of Guilford, sister and brother of the bride.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Aug. 13, 1936]

Hayes - Fleming:  A very pretty wedding was solemnized Thursday, August 6th, at the home of Miss Agnes Hayes when Miss Ruth Fleming, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Fleming, of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], became the bride of Austin Hayes, of this village [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY].  The couple was attended by Maurice Hayes, brother of the groom, and Mrs. Lewis Kirkland.  The ceremony as performed by Rev. Mr. Roberts, of Afton.  Mr. Hayes is employed at Jerry's Italian-America Restaurant.  Mr. and Mrs. Hayes will reside in the Purvis house, in Pearl street [Bainbridge, NY].  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Aug. 13, 1936]

Walker - Hill:  Miss Alma Hill, of this village, and Gail W. Walker, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank E. Walker, East Side, were united in marriage Sunday, July 26, by the Rev. Evan Evans in the Presbyterian Manse in La Fayette, N.Y.  They were attended by Miss Eva Z. Nisbet and Mrs. Nina M. Evans, both of that village.  Mr. and Mrs. Walker are residing in the Ives house in Bixby street [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY].  Mrs. Walker is employed at the American Plastics Corporation and Mr. Walker at the Casein Manufacturing Company.  The happy couple will leave this week for a short trip to Cape Ann and Portsmouth.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Aug. 13, 1936]

Hubbard - Herrick:  Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Herrick, of West Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], announce the marriage of their daughter, Evelyn B. and Lynn Hubbard, son of William Hubbard, which was solemnized at the Union Valley M.E. Church, the Rev. D.A. Dawson officiating.  Donald Loomis of Bainbridge sang "O Promise Me" and Rev. C.C. Knapp of Hyndman, Pa., uncle of the bride, sang "Because," Mrs. Bertha Wilcox, of Bainbridge, accompanied at the organ.  The bride was given in marriage by her father.  The attendants were her cousin, Miss Betty Herrick of Binghamton, bridesmaid; Llewellyn Hubbard, cousin of the groom, was best man.  the ushers were Everette Herrick, brother of the bride, and Glenn Herrick, a cousin. the bride wore a gown of white sheer silk lace and a veil of silk venetian lace worn 94 wears ago by her great grandmother.  the bridal bouquet was of white rosebuds.  the bridesmaid wore a gown of yellow lace with a satin jacket to match. Miss Herrick's bouquet was of yellow rosebuds and chrysanthemums  The church was decorated with gladioli, ferns and potted plants and lighted with candles.  After the ceremony the guests retired to the bride's home where the wedding breakfast was served.  During the refreshments John Spring sang "The Garden of My Heart."  A reception at the home of the bride was attended by relatives.  The bride later changed her bridal gown for an orchid suit with white accessories, leaving for a honeymoon to Niagara Falls and points south.  Many beautiful and useful gifts were given to the bride and groom by friends and relatives.  Upon their return they will make their home near Brackett Lake where Mr. Hubbard is employed by his father.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Aug. 20, 1936]

 

Small Pox in Norwich, 1877

Small Pox

Chenango Union, March 15, 1877

 

Our citizens were startled on Monday morning last, by the announcement that Mrs. Achsa Thompson, mother of B.L. Thompson, had died at his residence on Hayes street [Norwich, Chenango Co.,  NY], of small pox.  But a few weeks since Mrs. Thompson came from Syracuse to visit her son and family, and had been suffering from Erysipelas and fever; but not until Sunday evening was it discovered that she was in the last stages of small pox, and her death took place on the morning following.  She was buried on Monday evening.  It is supposed that she contracted the disease from sleeping upon a mattress which had been in her son's sick room and used by him, during a mild attack of varioloid, in December last.  The mattress had for weeks after his recovery been buried in the snow, and other precautions taken to prevent any exposure thereafter.  Many friends, who had made the acquaintance of the deceased, regret her death and sympathize with the surviving relatives.  Her age was 73 years.  No fears are entertained of the spread of the disease. 

Marriages (April 1)

Mr. and Mrs. Clark J. Kinch celebrated their 49th wedding anniversary on the evening of July 4th at the home of their daughter, Mrs. Harry Greek.  Friends and relatives from Rochester, Poughkeepsie, Elmira, Utica, Walton, Sidney and Bainbridge were present.  Cards and music were enjoyed by all and after a lovely supper was served, all departed wishing Mr. and Mrs. Kinch congratulations on their long and happy married life.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, July 9, 1936]

 

Thorpe-Throop:  A very quiet wedding was solemnized Tuesday evening at 7 o'clock at the Baptist parsonage when Miss Blanche Throop, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Miner Throop, became the bride of Orson Thorpe.  The ceremony was performed by Rev. M. DeForest Lowen and the attendants were the bride's parents and Mrs. M. D. Lowen.  The bride was attractively attired in light green chiffon with a wreath of rosebuds and ferns for her hair, also a corsage of matching flowers.  She also wore white glove and shoes.  Mrs. Thorpe was graduated from the  Bainbridge High School in 1927 [..torn...] for six months, entered the Cortland County Hospital School of Nursing, from which she later was graduated.  Since that time, she has been employed at the Niagara Falls Hospital and for the past year has been a nurse in the office of Dr. Edward Danforth, of this village.  Mr. Thorpe is Bainbridge's popular young mayor and for many years has been connected with the garage business in this village.  Mr. and Mrs. Thorp left Wednesday morning by automobile for a week's fishing trip in Maine.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, July 9, 1936]

 

Harmon-Oliver:  A quiet wedding took place at the Methodist parsonage Thursday evening, July 2, when Kenneth R. Harmon and Grace Alice Oliver, both of Guilford,, N.Y. [Chenango Co.], were united in marriage by the Rev George N. Underwood.  They were attended by Allan Harmon and Edith Oliver.  The happy couple will live in Guilford, where they will be at home to their many friends.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, July 9, 1936]

 

Franklin-Phillips:  Miss Esther Phillips of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], daughter of Mrs. Lilah Phillips of Sidney, formerly of Guilford, became the bride of Deward Franklin of Norwich.  The ceremony was performed by the Rev. S.D. Clark at Norwich on Friday, July 3.  They were attended by Lois Franklin of South Otselic and J. Jackson of Pharsalia.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, July 16, 1936]

 

Jewell-Newland:  On Wednesday, July 8, occurred the marriage of Miss Marjorie Inger Newland to Chester W. Jewell of Sidney [Delaware Co., NY].  The ceremony as performed by the Rev. B. Little of the Clifton Spa, M.E. Church, the former home of the bride.  The wedding was at 12:30 o'clock and a truly beautiful church service.  The bride wore a suit of egg-shell Koat-a-Kool crepe, with a lace blouse, and a picture hat to match.  The matron of honor was Mrs. R. Munger of Kansas City, who wore a suit of periwinkle blue and ivory, picture hat to match.  The best man was Mr. W. Cattell of Sidney.  The ushers were Mr. R. Munger of Kansas City and F. Salsbury of Rochester.  The bride was given in marriage by her brother, Dr. Paul Newland.  A luncheon immediately followed the ceremony.  The bride is a graduate of Russell Sage College at Troy and has taught for the past two years in the Guilford Central School.  The groom is in the employ of Whitaker & Son of Sidney.  The bride was guest of honor to several pre-nuptial events prior to her leaving Guilford. A dinner party in the bride's honor was given Wednesday evening by Mrs. H.J. Van Dyne, and on Tuesday evening by Mrs. Richard Munger, both of Clifton Spa.  Mr. Jewell, as well as Mrs. Jewell, is well known in our community and their many friends and the students who so loved their teacher extend to them the best of wishes for happiness and success in the future.  Mr. and Mrs. Jewell will take up their residence in their newly furnished apartments in Willow street, Sidney.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, July 16, 1936]

 

Harmon-Harman:  A pretty wedding took place Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Martin Harman on  North Main street [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], when Richard L. Harmon and Ola M Harman were united in marriage by the Rev. George N. Underwood, pastor of the Methodist Church.  The happy couple left at 5 o'clock for Binghamton.  After visiting many places of interest in the north, they will take up their residence in St Cloud, Fla.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, July 16, 1936]

Obituaries (April 1)

William Ray Proutey, 79, for many years a prominent resident of this village, passed away Friday, July 10, at his home in South Main street [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], of pneumonia.  Mr. Proutey had been in failing health for a long time and for more than a year had been confined to his bed under the constant care of nurse and physician.  Mr. Proutey was born in Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], October 19, 1856, the son of James A. and Rebekah Wilbur Proutey, and when a child moved with his parents to this vicinity  As a young man he learned the trade of a carpenter and some years were spent in Binghamton, following which he returned to Bainbridge in 1895, to start in the business of making shingles with a small shingle machine and himself the only employee.  From this small beginning he built up a large saw mill and for years supplied the American Separator Company with handles and shipping cases, also carrying on the business of a builder and contractor, many homes in this village being erected or remodeled under his direction.  The southwestern part of the village known as "Prouteyville," was the result of his enterprising spirit, and it was here that he continued in business until August, 1920, when he sold out to James Ireland and Alton Clark, who conducted the business for some time, following which they sold the mill property to Dr. R.M. Monroe.  For some time following the sale of the mill he continued to do carpenter work and maintained a small shop at his home.  His business ability and thrift were recognized by the community and in past years he served as a member of the Village Board of Trustees and also as village assessor.  For many years he had been a member of the Baptist church and was always keenly interested in its welfare.  Mr. Proutey was first married to Marilla F. Seeley, of Cannonsville on Oct. 26, 1881, and it was with her able assistance that he built up the mill business.  Her death occurred on May 27, 1924.  On August 12, 1926, Mr. Proutey was united in marriage with Miss Jeannette Spencer, of Binghamton, who now survives.  Other survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Harry V. Hall, of this village; a sister, Mrs. Alida Elwell, and a brother, Chauncey W. Proutey, both of Binghamton, besides many nephews and nieces.  The funeral was held Monday afternoon at the Chapel of Colwell Bros., West Main street, with the Rev. M. DeForest Lowen, pastor of the First Baptist Church, officiating.  Interment was made in Greenlawn Cemetery [Bainbridge, NY].  [Bainbridge News & Republican, July 16, 1936]

 

Mrs. Charles Liddington, 69, passed away at her home in Binghamton [Broome Co., NY], July 8.  The funeral was held at the Colwell brothers' Chapel, Saturday, July 11, with Rev. M.W. Pomeroy, pastor of the Deposit Baptist Church officiating.  Interment was in Greenlawn Cemetery [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY].  Mrs. Liddington was born in Spranburg, Germany.  She is survived by her husband.  Her son, Charles Liddington, preceded her in death two years ago.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, July 16, 1936]

 

Edward C. Hancock, former Bainbridge merchant and for nearly sixty years a resident of this village [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], passed away July 16th at his home in Bixby street, death resulting from an acute heart attack.  Mr. Hancock, who was apparently enjoying good health, was first taken ill about two weeks previous to his death.  Feeling much better he had visited the bank on Monday of last week, but on Tuesday suffered a reverse from which he failed to recover.  Mr. Hancock was born in the city of Syracuse [Onondaga Co., NY] on March 26, 1869, the son of Isaac and Elizabeth Beal Hancock. At the age of seven his parents moved to this village, where his father opened a boot and shoe store in the Clark block, later increasing the business to include a grocery department, conducting the business in the Price block with his son-in-law, Merton Pearsall, as a partner.  Mr. Hancock was educated in the Bainbridge Academy, from which he was graduated with the class of 1887.  Following his graduation he taught in the district schools in this vicinity for a few years and then entered the employ of Brown & Co., hardware dealers at Oneonta.  Following the death of Mr. Pearsall, Mr. Hancock returned to this village to continue in business with his father.  In 1924 he sold out to Hartmann and Cornell and since then has lived a retired life although during the past two years he has been acting as agent for the chase Nursery Company, of Rochester.  He was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church and also a Past Noble Grand of Bainbridge Lodge, No. 920, Independent Order of Odd Fellows, taking an active part in all lodge work.  Surviving is his wife, and one brother, George Hancock, of Oneonta.  The funeral service was held Sunday afternoon in the chapel of Colwell Brothers, West Main street, Rev. George underwood, pastor of the Methodist Episcopal Church, officiated, and interment was made in Greenlawn Cemetery [Bainbridge, NY].  Bainbridge Odd Fellows attended the funeral in a body.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, July 23, 1936]

 

The body of Robert Clink, who passed away at the Binghamton City Hospital, July 17, of pneumonia, was brought to Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] for interment in Greenlawn Cemetery, July 20.  The service was held in the Colwell Chapel, with Rev. Orrin Fay, of East Windsor officiating.  Mr Clink was born Nov. 12, 1914, at Rush, Pa., the son of William H. and Maggie Lamphere Clink.  He is survived, besides his father, by his wife, Florence A. Clink; by three brothers, Howard Clink, who is employed at the Leo Nichols farm here, Ottie Clink, who is employed at the farm belonging to George Franks, Yaleville, and William Clink, of Marathon; also three sisters, Miss Nora Barlow and Mrs. Rosie Brink, both of Montrose, Pa., and Miss Virginia Martin, of Bainbridge.; [Bainbridge News & Republican, July 23, 1936]

Word was received in Norwich, Wednesday of the death at Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] of Isaac H. Willsey, a prominent business man and Republican of Bainbridge.  Mr. Willsey was well known throughout the county and was the nominee of his party in 1891 for sheriff.  The following obituary is taken from The Republican of Wednesday:  Isaac H. Willsey, a prominent citizen and merchant of this village [Bainbridge, NY], died early Monday morning after a lingering illness, at the age of 63 years.  Mr. Willsey had been a patient sufferer from an insidious disease for five months past and until the last few days was hopeful of recovery.  His relatives and friends did not even up to the time of his death despair of hope.  Though very ill, his death was sudden and entirely unexpected.  It can be said that the demise of Mr. Willsey has removed from the community a thoroughly good man, of excellent principles, charitable, kind and liberal, generous to the poor, and friendly to all who came in contact with him.  Mr. Willsey was born in Berne, Albany county, in 1836.  He was married September 27, 1860, to Miss Sophia Meselis.  He entered the mercantile business in Schenectady which he conducted till  1872, when the financial panic of that year swept from him the good-sized fortune which nine years of industry had brought him.  In June 1876, Mr. Willsey moved to Bainbridge and purchased the Central hotel, which was one of the early landmarks of Bainbridge and had been one of the stopping stations for the old stage route of Peter Packard which furnished the only means of transportation through the Susquehanna valley to the Catskills and Albany.  With renewed energy Mr. Willsey assumed the management of the hotel and after a few years of zealous frugality had obtained means which he directed in the improvement of his property and which was transformed into a hotel, that by its comfort and excellence, became celebrated as one of the best country hostelries in the state.  In 1894 Mr. Willsey retired from the hotel business and sold the property to his son, Theodore D. Willsey, who has conducted the same since.  In the year 1897 Mr. Willsey, desirous of re-entering business, purchased the clothing business of C.P. Case which he conducted till the time of his recent illness.  During Mr. Willsey's residence in Bainbridge he has been prominent in all business and village affairs.  Being a staunch Republican, he for years was a leader of his party.  He was for several years prominent in all matters which pertained to public improvement.  The funeral was held today, Wednesday, at 2:30 p.m., conducted by the Masons of which organization Mr. Willsey was one of the leading members, Rev. Mr. Grant of the Episcopal church officiating.  Burial was made in Green Lawn Cemetery [Bainbridge, NY].  The deceased leaves surviving him besides a wife, one daughter, Viola Willsey, and three sons, T.D. Willsey, proprietor of the Central hotel in this village, Burt H. Willsey, manager of the National Express company, Buffalo, and Austin G. Cashier of the same company of Buffalo.  [Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Feb. 18, 1899]

Frank Scott Writes Home, 1917

Appointed Acting Corporal

Frank D. Scott Writes Home From Camp Gordon.

Bainbridge Republican & Express, Dec. 20, 1917

 

Dear Father--Arrived safely at Camp Gordon about Sunday noon.  I was terribly tired but had to march about a mile with all my baggage.  Our barrack was not occupied by anyone, consequently we had to get our beds, fill our bedticks and settle down, just like people who move in March.  Yesterday was spent in organizing the company and last night we ate supper in our own barrack.  I was appointed Acting Corporal over eight men.  One was a fellow from my company at Camp Dix, the others are from several other camps.  There are about twenty men from our original company as we left Camp Dix.  In all there are about sixty but we are all split up into other organizations.  It is raining hard here this morning but yesterday we sweat as if we were pitching hay.  It is an impossibility for me to be with you for Thanksgiving, but I will try and write something that will answer for my not being there.  Our barrack is on the outskirts of the camp and is surrounded on one side by woods.  I am sending you a cotton ball which I got here, there are acres and acres of it for miles around here.  I cannot find the cotton ball but will send you one later.  We have just had two lectures in the mess hall and now we are at rest in the barracks.  We have a nice warm fire in the barracks, as it is a raw cold air here when it rains.  Well I must close now.  I have just written a letter for a fellow soldier.  Hoping to hear from you soon.  I remain your loving son.  Private Frank D. Scott, Company 16, 4th Training Battalion, 157 Depot Brigade Camp Gordon, Georgia.  

 



Obituaries (March 31)

John Tripp, one of Guilford's most highly esteemed citizens passed away Thursday morning, June 18th.  Death brought release from weeks of ill health.  Mr. Tripp, was the son of James Stephen and Laura Fox, and was born 69 years ago in the town of Masonville [Delaware Co., NY].  For twenty-five years his home has been in Guilford [Chenango Co., NY].  On Feb. 29, 1888, he was united in marriage to Miss Clara Blinco, to them came five children.  Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Al Hancock, of New York City, Mrs. George Fox and Mrs. Kenneth Fox, of Detroit, Michigan; two sons, Benjamin of Binghamton and Fred, of Guilford, and five grandchildren, Bernard, Mildred and Kenneth Fox, and Alvin and John Tripp.  Funeral services were held from the late home Sunday p.m., at 3 o'clock, Rev. Z.T. Hall, of the M.E. Church officiating.  Burial in the cemetery at East Guilford, beside his wife, who passed on two years ago.  Beautiful floral offerings spoke of the place John Tripp held in the Community and in the hearts of his friends.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, June 25, 1936]

 

Simon Woods, 63, passed away at the Chenango Memorial Hospital on June 26, where he had been under observation since about the first of June.  Mr. Woods was born in the Town of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 25, 1873, the son of William and Sylvia Woods.  He was a resident of this town and that of Oxford until he was 21.  He has since resided in the town of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] on the old homestead farm for the past 27 years.  He had always been a member of the Baptist Church.  Mr. Woods was united in marriage to Miss Cora Hubbard in the town of Colesville, Dec. 24, 1895, by Rev. Henry Hill, pastor of the Baptist Church.  The funeral was held June 29 at the Colwell Chapel with the Rev. Bump, of the Guilford Methodist Church, officiating.  Interment was in Glenwood Cemetery in Afton [Chenango Co., NY].  Surviving besides his wife are one brother, Isaac Woods, of Choconut, Pa.; one sister, Mrs. Dilla Scott, of Unadilla, three sons, Merritt, Lester and Harry Woods, all of Bainbridge; one daughter, Mrs. Bert Utter, of North Pharsalia, and a number of nieces and nephews.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, July 2, 1936]

 

Noel F. King passed away Monday at 8:00 a.m. at Bergen Pines Hospital, Bergen County, N.J., where he had been a patient for nearly three years, death resulting from tuberculosis.  Mr. King was born in new York City, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry King.  He was thirty years of age.  Following his education in the public schools of New York he entered the employ of Merrill & Lynch, Importers, for whom he worked for a period of several years, later going with the New York Telephone Company and working out of the West street office in that city.  In 1929 he was united in marriage with Elizabeth Orvis, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L.A. Orvis, of this village [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], who at that time resided in Rensselaer, N.Y.  About three years ago he was forced to give up his work and following the advice of physicians entered the Bergen Hospital, and while he made a brave fight for recovery, his condition failed to respond to treatment.  Surviving are his wife, who is now residing in Albany, where she is employed by the New York Telephone Company, in whose offices she was employed before her marriage; a son, Dennis, aged five; and a daughter, Barbara Lou, aged 18 months, both children living here under the care of their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. l.A. Orvis; his parents and a brother, Henry, Jr., of Dumont, N.J.; and two sisters, who reside in New York City.  The funeral  was held last evening at Dumont, followed by burial there this morning.  Mr. and Mrs. l.A. Orvis left early Wednesday morning to attend the services. [Bainbridge News & Republican, July 2, 1936]

 

Russell Alley, 18-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Alley of Masonville [Delaware Co., NY] was instantly killed early Monday morning when he jumped from a lumber wagon onto a passing car.  Alley, who was employed on the Walter Lamoree farm, with his employer and two other children of Deposit were riding on a lumber wagon on the Walton-Masonville road, headed for a field to cultivate.  The three boys were playing tag just before the fatal accident.  Alley tagged one of the boys and then turned and jumped form the wagon.  He landed on a coach car driven by Harrison L. Shaver, striking his head on the windshield post, which cause instant death.  Coroner E.S. Gould of Walton investigated the accident and gave a report of accidental death.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, July 2, 1916]

 

WILES:  In Willet, N.Y., October 1st, of Cholera, after an illness of four days Adam T. Wiles, aged 35 years 3 months.  Again death has entered our community and removed a loved one.  The deceased will be missed as a kind and loving husband, a dutiful son, an affectionate brother, and an obliging neighbor.  He leaves a mourning wife and infant daughter.  He had given his heart to Jesus, and we trust our temporal loss is his eternal gain.  A multitude of friends attended the funeral at his residence.  The services were conducted by Rev. James H. Sage, assisted by Rev. S.B. Kinney.  [Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Oct. 11, 1865]

 

SMITH:  At Bainbridge, Sept. 28 of Typhoid Dysentery, Otis Smith, aged 60 years.

SMITH:  At Bainbridge, Oct. 8, of same disease, Dea. Elihu Smith, aged 62 years.

SMITH:  At Bainbridge, Sept. 18, of same disease, Alva Als,  son of Otis Smith, aged 10 years.

SMITH:  At Bainbridge, Setp 22, of same disease, Mary Bell, daughter of Otis Smith, aged 5 years.

SMITH:  At Bainbridge, Sept 24, of same disease, William Bradford, son of Otis Smith, aged 14 years.

[Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Oct. 11, 1865]

 

NEWELL:  At Martinsburgh Hospital, Va., of wounds received at the battle of Winchester, Va., Sept. 19, 1864, Loren D. Newell, member of Co. B, 114th Regt. N.Y.V., aged 23 years.

His race is run in Southern climes;

He rests among the brave.

Where perfumed blossoms gently fall

Like tears around his grave.

No loving friends are near to weep,

or plant bright flowers there;

But birdlings chant a requiem sweet,

And strangers breathe a prayer.

He sleeps in peace; yea sweetly sleeps!

His sorrows all are o'er

With him the storms of life have passed;

He's found the heavenly shore.

[Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Nov. 15, 1865]

Marriages (March 31)

Von Bulow - Saunders:  Miss Marie Alice Grace Saunders, daughter of T George Saunders, 25-79 Ninety-ninth street, East Elmhurst, and Harry von Bulow, 25-33 Ninety-fourth street, Jackson Heights, were married Sunday at the Church of St. Edward the Martyr, East 109th street, Manhattan.  The bride was gowned in white charmeuse, trimmed with lace, lilies-of-the-valley and orange blossoms, and her veil was trimmed with flowers.  She carried roses and lilies-of-the-valley.  The maid of honor was the bride's sister, Patricia Saunders, who wore an orchid taffeta dress trimmed with roses and a picture hat.  The bridesmaids, Dorothy Saunders and Helen Clenki, wore a peach and green taffeta and picture hats.  The bride was given in marriage by her father.  Theodore LeViness was best man and ushers were William Gabriel and Roy Brandon.  The reception was held at the home of the bride's father, whose entertainment was provided by Herbert Hankins, T. and Gene McQuade, Helen Mears and Mr. Willgoose.  The couple will live at the Jackson Heights address after a honeymoon trip of three weeks.  [The Daily Star, Queens Borough, June 6, 1928]

 

Corona Couple Feted on First Anniversary:  Mr. and Mrs. T. George Saunders, 25-79 Ninety-ninth street, East Elmhurst, entertained recently in  honor of the first wedding anniversary of their daughter, Grace, and her husband, Harry Von Bulow, of Virginia court, Corona.  Mr. and Mrs. R.E. Macquade danced, Miss Dorothea Dickinson played the violin, accompanied at the piano by Mrs. Von Bulow, and Miss D. Saunders played piano selections.  George Smith played saxophone solos and Miss Nettie Wagner sang.  Guests were Mrs. J. Dickinson, Dorothea Dickinson, Florence Dickinson, Mrs. Cobia, Mrs. Wilson of Panama, Helen Clenki, Patricia Saunders, Dorothy Saunders, Nettie Wagner, Mrs. Edythe Doran, Mrs. F. McGuffog, Mrs. Blaich, Gertrude Cobia, Mrs. R.E. Macquade, George Smith, Harry von Bulow, Arthur Doran, George Saunders, Jr., George Saunders, Sr., Stephen Macquade, Gene Macquade, Mr. Blaich, Mr. Cobia, H. Cobia.  [The Daily Star, Queens Borough, June 5, 1929]

 

Nelson - Barton:  Mrs. Evah Barton, of Pruyn Hill, Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], announces the marriage of her daughter, E. Louella, to Harrison W. Nelson, of this village, on June 11, 1936, in the Western Presbyterian Church, Washington, D.C..  The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Dr. J. Harvey Dunham.  The host of friends of the young couple in Bainbridge and vicinity are offering them congratulations and best wishes for a long and happy life together, and these sentiments are seconded by the editor of The News and staff. The bride has for several years been a valued and popular member of the office staff of the Casein Company and her co-workers very much regret that she is severing her connection with that office.  The groom is the son of George R. Nelson, of Binghamton, and has lived in Bainbridge for several years.  Both are highly esteemed members of the active younger set of the village.  Mr. Nelson is also employed in the Casein Company's office.  They will make their home on Pearl street [Bainbridge, NY].  [Bainbridge News & Republican, June 18, 1936]

Wright - Prentice:  Saturday, July 4th, occurred the marriage of Miss Frances Mae Prentice to Rae Arthur Wright, both of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY].  Rev. Fenton Crutchley performed the ceremony at the manse. Attendants were Mr. and Mrs. Ira Wright.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, July 9, 1936]

Dexheimer - Barrett:  On Monday, June 29, at high noon, occurred the marriage of Miss Anne Barrett, of Guilford, to Newton D. Dexheimer, also of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY].  The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Jeffery Billingsley, of the Episcopal Church, Windsor, Canada, and was performed at the Norton-Palmer Hotel, Windsor, Can. Present were the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Barrett and Mr. and Mrs. L.D. Dexheimer, of Guilford, parents of the groom.  Immediately following the ceremony, they returned to take up their home life in Guilford. Awaiting their arrival was their newly furnished home on Merchant street.  Mrs. Dexheimer has been one of our most popular, beloved teachers for the past two years.  She has been the guest of honor of several prenuptial events.  Mr. Dexheimer is of the firm, "Dexheimer & Son."  Both are very popular young people and the best wishes of the entire community go out to them for happiness and success throughout the year sot come.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, July 9. 1936]

Golden Wedding Anniversary:  On June 30, 1886, occurred the marriage of Elizabeth Crosby Browne to Charles Wesley North, at the residence of her father, Thomas M. Browne, near Middletown.  Just fifty years from that day Mr. and Mrs. Charles North celebrated their golden wedding anniversary at their summer home on Guilford Lake [Chenango Co., NY].  Nearly one hundred guests form this community and all parts of New York state joined with them in making this occasion a most happy one.  Their cottage was beautifully decorated with roses and mock orange blossoms.  A dainty buffet supper was served toward evening.  The ice cream was in moulds as lady slippers, wedding bells, cupids and lilies.  The wedding cake that consumed the greater part of two days in the making was the work of Miss Emma North.  It was made in the shape of a large bell and beautifully decorated with artificial roses.  All of their children were present, Miss Cora North, of New York; Mrs. William Taylor, of Brooklyn; Earl North, of Islip, L.I.; Mr. and Mrs. Edward North, of Wantagh, L.I.; Mr. and Mrs. Browne North, of Merrickville, N.Y.; and Mrs. E.N. Quirk of Rockville Center, L.I.  From them they received a beautiful installed electric range.  Many other beautiful gifts were received.  Telegrams of congratulation continued throughout the day. Their married life has been around Walton and Franklin.  Recently they have wintered in Florida and spent their summers on Guilford Lake. To Mr. and Mrs. Charles North their host of friends hope many more such anniversary occasions may come.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, July 9, 1936]