May Queen - Ellafern Gifford, 1939

Oneonta May Queen

1939

 

 

Miss Ellafern Gifford

 

Miss Ellafern Gifford of Masonville [Delaware Co., NY], a student at the Oneonta Normal school, was crowned Queen of May at joint May day festivities held by the normal school and Hartwick college at the normal on Saturday. 

 

Miss Gifford has a position next year teaching third grade at Van [..line missing..].  Her activities include Glee club membership, Arethusa sorority, freshman hop committee, junior play, senior standard bearer and poetry editor of Pendragon.



Marriages (May 3)

Fuller-Simmons:  The marriage of Miss Jeanne Doris Fuller, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Fuller, of Sidney [Delaware Co., NY], to Lynn H. Simmons, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Simmons, of Franklin [Delaware Co., NY], took place at Franklin on Thursday morning, November 30, at 10 o'clock in the Methodist church.  The ceremony as performed by the Rev Samuel E. Sargeant.  The bride was given in marriage by her father, and had Mrs. Lester Simmons, of Bainbridge, for her only attendant.  The bridegroom had his brother, Lester Simmons, of Bainbridge, for his best man.  A Thanksgiving Day dinner was served at noon to 15 guests at the home of the groom's parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Simmons....Mr. Simmons and his bride will make their home in Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY].  [Bainbridge News  & Republican, Dec. 14, 1939]

 

Sidney [Delaware Co., NY]:  Miss Phyllis Catherine Perry and Howard Schuyler Wood were married in the First congregational church here at 11 Saturday morning by Rev. Willard B. Soper, minister.  The bride was given in marriage by her father.  Mrs. Walter Schaeffer, a close friend and former schoolmate of the bride, was matron of honor. Ellsworth Wood of Schoharie was best man for his brother.  Ushers were Douglas Perry, brother of the bride, and John Conley, both of Sidney.  The bride was charming in a suit of venetian blue, with luggage tan accessories and a corsage of white flowers.  Mrs. Schaeffer wore a wine colored dress and accessories of the same shade and a corsage of talisman roses.  Mrs. Perry, mother of the bride, wore a royal blue velvet dress and black accessories, with a corsage of red roses.  A reception followed the ceremony and luncheon was served to the wedding party and close relatives at Hotel Bishop, Unadilla, after which they left for a wedding trip.  The church was decorated with yellow and bronze pompoms, bitter sweet and autumn leaves.  Mrs. Harold Tyson of Unadilla, church organist, played wedding music.  The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Perry of 7 Clinton, an honor graduate of Sidney high school, class of 1934, and of Albany STC.  She taught in the high school at Wells three years and is now teaching in Saugerties high school.  Mr. Wood is the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Luther Wood of Schoharie, a graduate of Schoharie high school, and of a radio school in New York.  He is employed in the repair service department of the Scintilla plant.  Many friends will extend good wished.  [Notation:  Nov. 14, 1942]

Obituaries (May 3)

Mrs. Fanny Bennett, aged 65 years, passed away in her sleep Tuesday evening, at the home of Robert Thomson on Spring street, Afton [Chenango Co., NY], where she made her home.  The funeral was held Friday morning at 10:30 a.m. in the Baptist church with burial in Glenwood cemetery, Afton.  Mrs. Bennett was a member of the Afton Baptist Church and also of the Woman's Relief Corps of Afton.  the survivors are two daughters, Miss Mildred Bennett of Albany and Miss Mabel Bennett of Binghamton.  [Bainbridge Press, Nov. 9, 1939]

 

Miss Nancy Herrick, aged 90 years, passed away on Wednesday morning at the home of her brother, Ransome Herrick, at 74 North Main street [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY].  She had been in poor health the last few years.  She was born on December 15, 1849, the daughter of Henry Herrick and Diana B. Herrick.  She lived on the old homestead in West Bainbridge until 10 years ago when she and her brother moved to the home on North Main street.  The funeral will be on Friday at 2 p.m. at the Ransome Herrick home.  The Rev. G.N. Underwood and the Rev. James Hall of Coventry will officiate.  The great nephews, Glen, Everett and Harry Herrick and Lynn Hubbard will be the bearers.  [Bainbridge Press, Nov. 9, 1939]

 

Friends of Mrs. Asa Landers heard with deep regret of her death on Tuesday morning at the Bainbridge Hospital.  Mrs. Landers, who had been in poor health the last few months underwent an operation on Monday morning for gall stones.  Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon at the Colwell Funeral Chapel with the Rev. S.E. Heath officiating.  [Bainbridge Press, Nov. 9, 1939]

 

Mrs. Sarah Rice Tinkham former Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] resident, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Arthur Spaulding, of Salem, N.Y., Nov. 23rd.  Mrs. Tinkham was born in the town of Bennington, Vt., Dec. 1st, 1847.  She married Sorell C. Tinkham of North Bennington in August, 1873, and resided for a time in the village of Bennington  Her other homes were in New Berlin and Bainbridge where Mr. Tinkham died in 1918.  Since his death she has made her home with her two daughters, Mrs. James I. Newton of Syracuse, and Mrs. Arthur Spaulding of Salem.  The funeral was held at Salem, Saturday, Nov. 25th, and burial was made in the family plot at Bainbridge on Sunday.  [Bainbridge Press, Nov. 30, 1939]

 

Word has been received of the death of Wealthy Lyon Beers at the home of her niece, Mrs. Ida Truesdell, of Mountain View, Cal., on Nov. 18.  Mrs. Beers was 98 years old last September 6.  Her grandfather, Charles Lyon, was one of the pioneer settlers in the west part of town.  He raised a large family and only a few years ago there were many of his relatives living in that vicinity, but at the present time only a few remain.  [Bainbridge Press, Nov. 30, 1939]

 

Mrs. Margaret Philipine Hartmann, wife of the late Ernest Louis Hartmann, passed away at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hill, South Main street [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], last Saturday, at the age of 84.  Born in 1855 at Greenfield, Mass., Mrs. Hartmann saw in her lifetime the development of the eastern part of the united States from before the Civil War days to the present.  Joining her husband in Bainbridge in 1895, she established a home and lived here until her death on Saturday.  Mr. Hartmann came to Bainbridge early in 1894, at the invitation of the Swedish Cream & Butter Separator Co.  In August of that year Mr. Hartmann severed his connection with that company, and in collaboration with Mr. Thomas Collins, built and patented the first American Cream separator.  The first machine was completed in November, 1894, and exhibited at the Farmers' Institute held in Bainbridge.  Speaking of Mr. Hartmann to a Press reporter this week, Mr. Collins stated that he (Mr. Hartmann) "had no superior as mechanic, machinist and designer and that he could make machine parts on the bench as fast as a draftsman could draw them."  Mr. Collins continued:  "Mr. Hartmann was a great naturalist and hunter; and was the first to discover the beauties of summer camping at High Bank."  Mr. Hartmann and Mr. Collins established the old American Separator Company, and were its active heads for many years.  Mr. Hartmann died January 21st, 1919.  Mrs. Hartmann is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Henry Hill; three sons, Will and Louis of Bainbridge, and Walter of New Brunswick, N.J.; seven grandchildren, and one great grandchild.  The funeral was held Monday at 2 p.m. in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Hill, with burial at Greenlawn [Bainbridge, NY], the Rev. Paul L. Carpenter officiating.  Bearers were James Purvis, Edward Partridge Sr., Will Snyder, and Haywood Hutchinson.  Colwell Brothers were in charge.  [Bainbridge Press, Nov. 30, 1939]

 

John Emory Patchin, 87, lifelong resident of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] and vicinity, passed away at the home of his granddaughter, Mrs. A.J. Leonard, at Otego, Sunday, December 10, after an illness of three years.  He was born September 23, 1852, the son of Levi and Elizabeth Jenks Patchin, at Guilford [Chenango Co., NY].  On December 7, 1872, he was united in marriage to Sushannah Blenco, at Masonville.  To them, two children were born, a daughter, Cora Patchin Stever, who died in 1924, and a son, Leon, who passed away in 1923.  His wife, Sushannah, died in 1921.  He was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church.  Mr. Patchin, who had been engaged in dairy farming his entire life until 1920, when he moved to Bainbridge, had lived almost 50 years on the farm now owned by Jens and Moritz Roehlk.  The survivors are five grandchildren,  Mrs. A.J. Leonard, of Otego, Ernest Stever, of Otego, Mrs. Edward F. Lyons, of Albany, Alfred Patchin, of Liverpool, and Leon Patchin, of Oneonta; two nieces, Mrs. Jennie Clifford, of Auburn, Wash, and Mrs. Charles Odell, of Bainbridge, and six great grandchildren.  The funeral was held at Colwell's Funeral Chapel, Wednesday afternoon, December 13, at 2:30 o'clock, with the Rev. G.H. Underwood officiating.  The pallbearers were Fred Neidlinger, George Cook, Arthur Hovey, Julian Corbin and Harry Bluler.  Interment was in Greenlawn Cemetery [Bainbridge, NY].  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Dec. 14, 1939]

 

 

 

 

Church Pastor Removed to Asylum, 1873

Gone to the Asylum

Chenango Union, Dec. 4, 1873

 

We are pained to learn that Rev. D.R. Carrier, pastor of the M.E. Church in Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], has at last been pronounced insane, and was on Monday removed to the Lunatic Asylum in Utica [Oneida Co., NY].  He has been an inmate of the Asylum before, we are informed; and his present trouble was undoubtedly brought upon him by a severe attack of typhoid fever, through which he has recently passed, together with sickness and death in his family.  In another column will be found a notice for a Donation Visit, for the benefit of his afflicted family, which is to be held at the M.E. Church in Guilford, on Wednesday of next week.  This appeal to the sympathies of a generous people will not be in vain.

 

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Philadelphia Inquirer, Nov. 7, 1881

 

At Norwich, N.Y. [Chenango Co.], The Rev. D.R. Carrier, of the Methodist church, recently became violently insane.  A commission in lunacy has sent him to the Middletown Asylum.  He was one of the best linguists and scholars in the Wyoming Conference.

Julian C. Corbin Insurance Agency

Julian C. Corbin Started Insurance Business in 1897

Bainbridge News & Republican, April 20, 1939

 

In the month of May 1897, Julian C. Corbin started his insurance agency, with one idea fixed firmly in his mind--to give Bainbridge people the best type of life insurance.  His first policy holder was Jessie C. Hynds, widow of Charles Hynds.

 

In May 1903, Mr. Corbin voluntarily cancelled his agency with the Phoenix Mutual life Insurance co., because he had been able to secure what he considered the best life insurance company operating in the United States.  This was the Connecticut Mutual Life of Hartford, and Mr. Corbin has written life insurance in that company ever since.  His first policy in the Connecticut Mutual was written on June 4, 1903, for Joseph E. Hirt.  This was a twenty premium life policy, which has been paid up since 1923.

 

In 1914, Mr. Corbin decided to write fire insurance also, and secured the agency for three good stock fire insurance companies and placed business with them until 1931. During 1931 Mr. Corbin heard that some of the old New England, legal reserve mutual companies had entered New York State for business.  He immediately secured the agency for three of these companies, and stopped writing business for the stock companies.  Mr. Corbin did this to save his policy holders money on their fire insurance, and in the past eight years he has effected considerable savings for his clients.  Mutual companies charge the same rates (board rates) as stock companies but pay back 20 percent in dividends.  Mr. Corbin states that "It has always been my desire to give my policy holders the best there is, and I believe that in so doing, I am furthering my own interest, because what is best for my clients, will also be best for me, in the long run." 

 

Mr. Corbin has written for four casualty companies, and some time ago settled on the American Lumberman's Mutual Casualty Company of Chicago, as the company in which to place his business, because again, he thought it the best for policy holders.

 

In addition to life and fire insurance, Mr. Corbin writes automobile liability and property damage, fire and tornado, and collision;  he also handles practically all forms of casualty insurance--including public liability, building liability, plate, compensation, etc. 

 

Regardless of what type of insurance you need, it pays to see Mr. Corbin.  He has a long list of satisfied policy holders dating back to his first years in the business. 

 



Marriages (May 2)

Ward-Kinch:  The marriage of Miss Dorothy Mae Kinch, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George E. Kinch, and William E. Ward, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Ward, was solemnized Saturday evening at the Methodist parsonage by the pastor, the Rev. Roy T. Henwood.  The bridesmaid was Miss Aleen B. Martin, a lifelong friend of the bride.  Charles M. Kinch, a brother of the bride, was best man.  The bride was beautifully attired in white lace over white taffeta silk, with matching accessories, and a corsage of red talisman roses.  Miss Martin wore a bolero dress of blue linen with white accessories and a corsage of white rosebuds, a gift from the groom.  After the ceremony the young people left for a trip through central and northern New York.  Both young people are popular with the younger set.  Mrs. Ward has lived in Sidney [Delaware Co., NY] since birth.  She is highly esteemed by all who knew her.  Mr. Ward, formerly of Schenectady, is a graduate of the Schenectady High School.  Since coming to Sidney he has been employed at the Scintilla Magneto factory.  After August 3, Mr. and Mrs. Ward will be at home at 19 Avery street.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Aug. 10, 1939]

 

Allen Harmon and Loretta Getter, two popular young people of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] were united in marriage Friday, August 4, at the home of the bride's parents on North Main street.  The Rev. R.A. Johnson, of the First Baptist Church, of which the bride is a member, performed the ceremony.  Mrs. Harmon is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Getter.  It was a very quiet wedding, only the immediate family being present.  Among the out-of-town guests were Mr. and Mrs. C. Foster June of Trenton, N.J., and Harry Harmon of Gloversville.  After the ceremony the couple left on a wedding trip and will return in ten days.  After September 1, the couple will make their home at 29 North Main street.  Both Mr. and Mrs. Harmon are natives of Bainbridge and graduates of the High School here.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Aug. 10, 1939]

Obituaries (May 2)

Mrs. Henry Gardner died very suddenly on Wednesday morning.  the Gardners live on the Goldmeyer farm, formerly owned by George Frank.  Mrs. Gardner's husband is a nephew of Mrs. Lewis Higler.  Besides her husband, Mrs. Gardner is survived by four children.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Apr. 27, 1939]

 

Word was received by Mrs. Sidney Heath, last week, that her grandmother, Mrs. Celia Masters, of Syracuse [Onondaga Co., NY], had passed away at the age of 97 years.  She was born in Northern Susex, England, and had been a resident of Syracuse for over 60 years.  Private prayer services were conducted at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Wardner Rathbun, at 2 p.m., Wednesday, followed by funeral services in St. Mark's Episcopal Church.  The Rev. Joseph R. Clair, rector, officiated.  Mrs. Masters was the oldest communicant of the church.  Burial was in Woodland cemetery.  The Rev. and Mrs. Heath left for Syracuse, April 18, to attend the funeral and remained as guests of Mrs. Heath's parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Masters, for the remainder of the week.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Apr. 27, 1939]

Justice Leon C. Rhodes, justice of the Appellate Division of Supreme Court, died suddenly this morning of a heart attack at his home, 146 Riverside Drive, Binghamton [Broome Co., NY].  He was in his 61st year.  Descendant of a pioneer Chenango County family, Justice Rhodes was born in Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 28, 1877, son of Dudley Asa and Betsey (Copley) Rhodes.  He was graduated from Bainbridge High School in 1893 and then studied at the Lowell School of Business, Binghamton.  For two years he taught school near Oxford and then began the study of law in the offices of Cortland A. Wilber, now director of the state income tax bureau, and Harry A. Yetter, Binghamton attorney, then partners at Wilber & Yetter.  His rise as a lawyer was rapid.  After election to the Supreme Court he was elevated to the Appellate Division in 1931.  In 1937, he was re-elected for a 14-year term.  Prominent in Republican circles, his loss will be mourned by all who had the privilege to know him, either casually or more intimately.  He was a frequent visitor in Bainbridge and Sidney.  He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Bertha Maude (Davis) Rhodes.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Apr. 27, 1939]

 

Mrs. H. Anna Scott, wife of the late Attorney Julian C. Scott, died at her home in Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] early Tuesday morning, July 25, after a long illness.  The funeral service was held Thursday afternoon from her home with Rev. Sidney E. Heath, of the Episcopal Church, and Rev. Bradford H. Tite, of Syracuse, a former rector here, officiating.  Interment was made in Greenlawn cemetery [Bainbridge, NY].  Mrs. Scott was well known in Bainbridge and had been active in the church and Eastern Star lodge.  She is survived by her mother, Mrs. Marguerite Hartmann, and a daughter, Mrs. Helene Landon, who tenderly cared for her during her illness, and three brothers, William and Louis Hartmann, of Bainbridge, and Walter Hartmann, of New Jersey, and one sister, Mrs. Henry Hill, of Bainbridge.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Aug. 10, 1939]

 

Mrs. John H. Petley, of Rockdale [Chenango Co., NY], died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Clifford Tuckey, at 6 Willow street, Sidney, on Friday, September 29, at 8 P.M. after a long illness.  Funeral services were held at the family home in Rockdale on Monday, October 2, 1939, at 2 P.M.  The Rev. Norman B. Graves, pastor of the Methodist Church at West Endicott, a personal friend of the family and former pastor, conducted the funeral services, assisted by the Rev. Roy Herwood, pastor of the Sidney Methodist church.  Interment was in the family plot at Greenlawn Cemetery in Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY].  Viola Sackett Petley was born January 29, 1881, at Avoca, Pa., a daughter of Charles H. and Belle Crandall Sackett.  She attended the Bainbridge High School.  On February 20, 1901, she was united in marriage to John Hamilton Petley.  They resided in or near Rockdale nearly all of their married life.  Mr. Petley pre-deceased her by less than a year, having passed away last February.  She is survived by the daughter above mentioned, one son, Ralph S. Petley, of Rockdale, three grandchildren, David Harlowe and Robert Petley, of Rockdale, her mother, Mrs. Belle C. Sackett, of Oneonta, six sisters, Mrs. George Wheeler, of Norwich, Mrs. Howard Isby, of Clark's Summit, Pa., Mrs. Russell D. Pickering, of Endicott, Mrs. Earl A. Westcott, Mrs. Hannah S. Patchin and Miss Carrie E. Sackett, all of Oneonta, and several nieces and nephews.  She will be sadly missed by her family and friends as she was known for her generous hospitality and for her patient attitude during her long illness.  She was a member of the Guilford Methodist church.  The bearers were Harry Curtis, James Matterson, Henry Boise, and Ray Rudi, all friends of the deceased.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Oct. 5, 1939]

 

Friends in Guilford were shocked late Sunday afternoon to hear of the death of Ray Hall of Endicott [Broome Co., NY] for years a resident of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY].  He passed away Sunday, October 1, in the Johnson City Hospital, where he had been a patient for the past few days.  His death was due to a heart attack.  Mr. Hall spent many years of his life in Guilford.  For thirty years he served as superintendent of the Sheffield Farms in Guilford.  When his health began to fail he tendered his resignation, and made his home in Endicott where his daughters teach.  Last Summer they purchased a summer home on Guilford Lake, and the coming back to the town, where he had spent the happiest years of his life, did much to brighten his last days.  Mr. Hall was born 73 years ago at Guilford Center, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hall.  Final rites were held Tuesday afternoon, at 2:30 o'clock, from Seymour's Funeral Home at Oxford.  Surviving are the two daughters, Julia and Pauline.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Oct. 5, 1939]

 

Tuesday evening at 9:30 o'clock, September 26, William W. Nash died at his home in Guilford [Chenango Co., NY].  Although not enjoying the best of health, Mr. Nash had been at his office throughout the day and days previous.  Death was nearly instantaneous, caused by a violent heart attack.  Mr. Nash was born November 2, 1866, nearly 73 years ago in the Town of Windsor.  He was the son of William O. and Marcia (Winsor) Nash. Sixty years of his life have been spent in Guilford, and they have been full years, full of acts of kindness, full of activity in all things pertaining to Christ church, our school, and our village.  During his 60 years spent in our village, there is hardly a public office he has not at some time filled.  among them, postmaster and town clerk.  At the time of his passing he served as senior warden and treasurer of Christ Church, Secretary and treasurer of the Guilford Cemetery Association and school treasurer.  For 25 years he has been associated with the American Surety Company, and only recently was awarded a beautiful electric clock with his name engraved in gold-plate, as a token of his years of splendid service.  His passing will leave a void, that only time alone can fill.  At every turn in the road of life he will be missed.  Surviving are one aged aunt, Mrs. Phoebe Bentley, of Gilbertsville, nine cousins, Carlton Bentley, of Gilbertsville, Mrs. Walter Bunnell, of Pehlam, Mrs. Bertha Cook and Miss Mae Hovey, of New York City, Mrs. Bert Evans and son, Russell, Mrs. Fred Plumb and Harry Nash, of Guilford, and Miss Ella Winsor, of Sherburne.  A Masonic service was held Thursday evening, at 8 o'clock, from the Seymour Funeral Home, Oxford, in honor of their departed member.  Final rites were held Friday P.M., at 2 o'clock, from the same place, the Rev. G.E. Scull, of Christ Church, officiating.  Burial in Sunset Hill Cemetery, Guilford.  Floral pieces were beautiful and profuse, expressing the place Mr. Nash held in the hearts of his friends.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Oct. 5, 1939]

American Plastics' Display at State Fair 1936

American Plastics' Products Displayed at the State Fair

Colorful Display to be Exhibited by the Geneva Experiment Station Chemist

1936

 

A colorful display of casein plastics, showing the various stages in their production and some of the more important manufactured articles, will be exhibited at the State Fair in Syracuse next month by dairy chemists at the Experiment Station at Geneva.  Prominent in this display will be the products of the American Plastics Corporation, of this village [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], which includes the rods and sheets from which the finished articles are made, and also a display of buttons and buckles manufactured here.

 

The Station scientists have been studying casein and its chemical nature for many years both from the standpoint of its importance as a major constituent of milk and its commercial uses.  The exhibit at the State Fair will emphasize the progress that has been made in developing new uses for this important by-product of the dairy industry.

 

Casein plastics are of particular interest just now when the plastics industry is growing by leaps and bounds and new patents are being issued almost daily.  Casein plastics were the first plastics made and were marketed in Europe under the name of "Galalith."  In spite of the recent development of other synthetic plastics, casein plastics are still going strong, but a more rapid method of manufacture would be welcomed.

 

The present method of manufacture is to prepare a dough of casein, water, and some plasticizer and after kneading in a heated cylinder press with a rotating screw, the hot doughy mass is extruded from the machine as a rod.  If sheets are desired, several rods are laid together in a form and pressed flat in a hydraulic press.  The sheets or rods are placed in frames and hardened in a tank of formalin for a period of several months depending on the thickness of the material.  If a piece becomes warped during the hardening, it is warmed and straightened in a press.  The hardened plastic takes a good finish on buffing and in this country large amounts are used in the ornamental buckle and button industry. 

 



Marriages (May 1)

Platt-Sprague:  At the residence of G.L. Sprague, in Preston [Chenango Co., NY], Wednesday evening, Dec. 19 occurred the marriage of his daughter Winona A. and Arvin N. Platt of McDonough [Chenango Co., NY].  At 6 p.m. the strains of Mendelssohn's wedding march were heard and the happy couple marched in, and under a beautiful evergreen arch were made one by the Rev. Higgs, who pronounced the impressive ceremony of the Episcopal church.  The beautiful and accomplished bride was attired in white satin trimmed with pearls and the groom in the conventional black.  After receiving the congratulations of their many friends an elaborate supper was served....A large number of presents were received, including $50 in cash.  At eight o'clock amidst a shower or rice and old shoes, and with the best wishes of all, the happy pair started on their bridal tour, which will include Utica and Albany.  [wedding probably occurred in 1890s]

 

Roth-Bradley:  Wednesday, June 7, at the home of the bride's father, Uri Bradley, occurred the marriage of Charles Dayton Roth of Utica [Oneida Co., NY] and Alice Clark Bradley of this place.  The rooms were beautifully decorated by friends of the bride.  The color scheme in the parlor was pink and green, and in the dining rooms green and white.  The bride's table was decorated with white ribbons suspended from the ceiling to the table, covered with bunches of maiden-hair fern and lilies of the valley.  At the stroke of twelve the bride entered the parlor on the arm of her father, preceded by the bridesmaid and Julia Yager and Luella Nash, the little flower girls dressed in white, carrying baskets of flowers and scattering blue and white forget-me-nots and flour-leaf clovers in the path of the bride.  The ceremony was performed by Rev. A.C. Salls, of the Presbyterian church, in front of a bank of ferns and white lilacs.  The bride wore a gown of white chiffon, with veil, and carried a bouquet of white carnations.  Miss Mayme Winsor, the bridesmaid, wore a gown of white chiffon and carried a bouquet of pink carnations.  Frank Worthman of Utica acted as best man.  A dainty wedding breakfast was served by three young ladies, Misses Emily Bradley, Lizzie Bradley and May Smith, chums of the bride.  The young couple left for Oxford to take the train for Old Forge, in the Adirondacks,.  The gifts to the bride were costly and beautiful, including cut glass, hand painted china, linen, silverware, handsome chairs, and a one thousand dollar check from the bride's father.  Miss Bertha Davis of Bainbridge, played the wedding march and also rendered music during the ceremony.  [early 1900s]

The Oneonta Star of Monday announces the marriage of its editor, Harry W. Lee with Miss Nellie M. Kellogg, which occurred Sunday morning at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. G.F. Kellogg of Treadwell, N.Y.  Rev. J.N. Lee of Great Bend, Pa., father of the groom, performed the marriage ceremony Mr. and Mrs. Lee upon their return from a wedding trip will begin housekeeping in Oneonta and will receive their friends after May 15th.  The groom was a resident of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] during his father's pastorate over the M.E. church of that place several years ago.  His friends here all join with the Republican in hearty congratulations upon his assumption of marital honors. 

Obituaries (May 1)

Samuel Gilmore, a much respected resident of this place, departed this life to a higher and better on Saturday night last.  His loss will be greatly felt by a large circle of friends, as he was ever ready to lend a helping hand to every good cause.  He will be especially missed in the M.E. church of which he was a consistent member and one that was always present when health permitted.  He leaves a wife to mourn his loss, who has the sympathy of the community.  His funeral was held on Tuesday at 12 o'clock at the house and 1 p.m. at the church.  A large concourse of people were in attendance.  Rev. T.F. Hall officiated, interment in the West Bainbridge cemetery [Chenango Co., NY].  [b. July 29, 1827, d. Jan. 5, 1895]

 

Mustered Out:  Our readers will notice in our correspondence a reference to the death of Samuel Giolmore, one of West Bainbridge's most useful and esteemed residents.  Mr. Gilmore was one of Bainbridge's "war veterans."  Early in the year 1862 he enlisted in the union service and was attached to the 5th New York heavy artillery, in which he continued nearly three years.  The following tribute is paid to him by his soldier comrades:  "Loyal to  his country he was also loyal to his God.  He was a Christian in camp and on the battle field; a true and faithful soldier at all times and in every place."  Amid the more peaceful scenes of his later life, he afforded variance of the noble and sturdy purposes that controlled him--a soldier still, brave and true, though not warring "with carnal weapons."  Mr. Gilmore was also an honored member of the H.H. Beecher Post No. 582 G.A.R. in this village and an enthusiastic worker therein.  One of its earliest members, he was the first to be "Mustered out of service,"  the first for whom "taps" have been called and the light of earth extinguished.  The public funeral of this patriotic Christian soldier and citizen was held Tuesday afternoon at the M.E. church at Union Valley and was attended by a large concourse of people.  Large delegations from Binghamton and other places were in attendance, thereby expressing their sympathy with the bereaved and the esteem they cherished for the deceased.  Rev. F.F. Hall, Mr. Gilmore's pastor, conducted the services, Rev. F.E. Benjamin assisting, after which the body was taken in charge by the H.H Beecher Post, and followed by a large cortege, was borne to West Bainbridge cemetery where the impressive burial service of the G.A.R. was held under the direction of the Post commander and chaplain. 

 

 

James K. Welden

 

Binghamton [Broome Co.,  NY]:  A dispatch was received from Los Angeles, Cal. Monday, that one of Binghamton's most prominent and esteemed citizens, Hon. James K. Welden, had passed away at that place.  Christmas day Mr. Welden and his family took their departure for California, where it was their intention to have remained until spring.  Mr. Welden, as many of his friends were aware, had been in failing health for over a year, his ailment being stomach trouble.  On the advice of his physicians he consented to take a trip with his family to see if the change of climate would not benefit him.  A few days ago he contracted a cold that developed into pneumonia and he was compelled to take to his bed.  He gradually grew worse until the end came Monday morning.  At his bedside were his wife, son and daughter.  He was conscious nearly up to the last.  The news of his death cast a gloom over the city, where he was universally respected.  James K. Welden was in the 47th year of his age and was a native of the town of Warren, Herkimer county, this State [NY].  When a child he removed with his parents to Richfield Springs [Otsego Co., NY], where they reside at the present time.  Young Welden attended the village school at that place and there spent his boyhood days.  At the age of 15 years he was given a position as errand boy in the general store of Horsford & Reed at Richfield Springs.  He advanced rapidly until finally he became the head clerk of the establishment.  Here he remained for a number of years.  Later he entered the employ of Messrs. Elwood & Bryan, who conducted a dry goods store at Richfield Springs.  At the age of 20, young Welden concluded that he would like to come to Binghamton, which he accordingly did in 1867.  Upon arriving here he secured a position as a salesman at the dry goods house of C.F Sission.  He had been very saving of his earnings and had laid up a goodly sum which he proposed to use some day in business for himself.  From this time on he got along and in 1872 he was taken in as a partner of the firm, which was changed to Sission Brothers & Welden, as it is known at the present time.  It is one of the largest dry goods houses in southern New York.  In politics Mr. Welden was a Democrat.  In 1876 he was elected alderman of his ward (then the First) and served in the Aldermanic Board for two years.  In 1882 he consented to be the Democratic nominee for mayor of the city and at the municipal election in February was elected.  He made one of the best chief magistrates the city has ever had.  He was a friend of the poor and distressed and many a charitable act was done by him.  Two years ago he was chosen president of the Binghamton Industrial Exposition which office he held at the time of his death. He was also president of the Floral Park Cemetery, a director of the Binghamton Savings Bank, the Security Mutual life Insurance Association, and a member of Trinity Church and the Masonic fraternity.  Soon after Mr. Welden became a partner in the firm of Sission Bros., he was wedded to a daughter of C.F. Sission, who, with one son, Benjamin Weldon, aged 20, and a daughter, Miss Ada Marietta Welden, survives him.  Mr. Welden and his family last fall moved into a new residence on lower Front street on the bank of the Susquehanna river, which was a most inviting resort during the heated months.  As a citizen Mr. Welden was honored and admired by all classes and his demise will be greatly felt in the business circle of Binghamton.  A memoriam, prepared by Mayor Green was adopted by the Board of Alderman at the meeting of the Common Council Monday evening.  William F. Sission left for Los Angeles Saturday, when it became known that Mr. Welden was very low.  It is learned that the family will not return with the remains until the arrival of Mr. Sission there.  The body will be embalmed and when it arrives here, there will be impressive funeral services held at one of the large churches in the city.  The remains will then be placed in the receiving vault at Floral Park Cemetery.  [b. April 16, 1845, d. Jan. 14, 1895]

 

Mrs. Sophronia Thomas, widow of Edward Thomas, died at her home on corner of North Main and Evans streets [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], Thursday, Nov. 22, 1894, aged 68 years.  Mrs. Thomas was an invalid for several years.  Her last illness was protracted and painful, yet born with Christian fortitude and resignation.  Funeral services were held at her late residence, Saturday afternoon at 3 o'clock, Rev. T.F. Hall officiating, assisted by Rev. R.H. Stearns.  Interment in the Episcopal church cemetery.  [d. 22 Nov. 1894, buried in St. Peter's Episcopal Cemetery, Bainbridge] 

 

The death of John A. Green, a highly respected resident of Port Dickinson [Broome Co., NY], occurred at that place at 3 o'clock this morning.  Mr. Green was born in Port Dickinson 44 years ago and by his upright dealings and friendly manners has won for himself a large circle of friends who will be pained to learn of his death.  He was an earnest member of the Baptist church.  A wife and one daughter, his mother and sister, Mrs. Olendorf of Nineveh, survive him.  The funeral will be held Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock and burial will be in the Chenango Valley cemetery.  Undertaker Cornell will have charge of the obsequies.  [b. 27 May 1850, d. 28 Dec. 1891]

 





 

BCHS Football Team 1934

Bainbridge Central High School

Football Team of 1934

 

Left to Right

First Row:  Sam Taylor, Donald Sweet, Bernard Lovejoy, Gordon Burton, Gerald Hine, Bastine Caracciolo

 

Second Row:  Ralph Hager, Robert Smith, Henry Supplee, James Ryan, Alvin Hayes, Paul Fairbanks, Stanley Hutchinson

 

Third Row:  Mr. James Evans, Coach, Eugene Houck, Manager, Kenneth Craver, Mr. Francis Casey, Paul Sherman, Howard Alcott, Edward Peckham, Joseph Delello

 

 

  

 



BCHS Class of 1935 Part 3

Bainbridge Central High School Class of 1935

Senior Portraits

"Echo" 1935

 

John Spring

We're glad he's not like other boys

Who hurry about with empty noise.

For we should lose in the clash of it

The fine full flavor of his wit.

Class President

Doris Stead

Her smiling eyes and shining hair

Will label Doris anywhere.

And tho she speak or play or sing

Gay, lilting music she will bring.

Class Secretary

Ruth Taylor

This daintiness can scarcely be

Coupled with such efficiency. 

An asset she makes being small

In playing games of basketball.

Whitney Titus

Whitney came to us last year

In studies he is bright

And if you ask us what we think

We'll say that he's all right

Jack Tuckey

Collecting stamps is his delight

Teasing is his joy

We're glad that he is in our class

 This keen athletic boy

Ruth Weeks

She was made from a long-ago pattern

Redolent of lavender and lace

And we know what we lost with yesterday's charm

By the shy, gentle smile on her face.

 

 

 



Juliand Deer Park, Bainbridge

The Deer and Park of Olden Time on the Col. R.W. Juliand Estate

Bainbridge, Chenango County, New York

Bainbridge Press, Apr. 20, 1939

 

In the year of 1900, Mrs. Henry A. Clark, mother of Charles H. Clark, wrote the following article about the Juliand estate, for the Bainbridge Republican.

 

Interesting Bit of History

 

1900:  The fine deer brought from the North Woods, last week, and on exhibition at Hotel Mills as a specimen of the large game found there by Mr. Mills and his skill as a marksman, may remind some of the older residents of this village, of the beautiful deer formerly kept by the late Col. R.W. Juliand at his park in front of his residence on West Main street.  The park was an extensive domain taking in all Juliand street and extending back upon a beautiful wooded upland, giving the deer a wide extent over which to roam.  As the growth of the village required an encroachment upon the park, the owner permitted much of the land to be opened up for the public benefit, and in so doing, made a sacrifice of personal sentiment and sold the deer, of which there were several, to Francis Roche, a wealthy and aristocratic Englishman at Morris, N.Y., who purchased them for his brother, a member of Parliament in England, to be kept in his parks as specimens of pure American wild deer.  

Obituaries (April 30)

Funeral service for Henry G. Carr, 94, Afton Town Clerk for 40 years and druggist for more than 60 years, who died at his  home on Spring street [Afton, Chenango Co., NY] Saturday, was held Wednesday afternoon in the Afton Baptist church.  the Rev. Frederick Nichols officiated, and burial was in Glenwood Cemetery [Afton].  Afton Lodge, 360 F. and A.M. of which he was a member for 71 years, was in charge of the committal service.  Taking an active interest in civic and fraternal circles, Mr. Carr was connected with Valonia Chapter, 80, Eastern Star.  He was first named Town Clerk in 1889.  He was also one of the founders of the Afton Cornet Band, 40 years ago.  He is survived by three sons, William, Frank and Brookfield Carr, all of Cadyville, by eight grandchildren and by seven great-grandchildren.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Apr. 6, 1939]

 

George Bartlett, son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Bartlett of Masonville [Delaware Co., NY], was instantly killed in the paper mills at Clayville [Oneida Co., NY], Thursday, March 30, where he has been employed for about a year and a half.  He was helping unload a carload of coal when it is believed he became entangled in the carriage and was drawn in with the coal.  Mr. Bartlett was born in Masonville, March 12, 1908.  He was united in marriage to Miss Marion Charles of Sidney Center.  Besides his widow, he leaves to mourn his loss, three small boys, Earl, Erwin and Richard; also his parents; two sisters, Mrs. Harlon DuMond of Masonville, Mrs. E. DuMond of Youngs, and three brothers, Earl of Unadilla, James of Masonville and Neil of Clayville.  Funeral services were held in the Baptist Church in Masonville Sunday afternoon with the Rev. Harold Hammer officiating.  Interment was in the Masonville Cemetery.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Apr. 6, 1939]

Elmae Taber, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Derwin H. Taber of Coventryville [Chenango Co., NY], died at the Bainbridge Hospital, Sunday, April 2.  Funeral services were held at Colwell's Funeral Chapel Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, the Rev. Coleman of Endicott conducting the services.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Apr. 6, 1939]

 Mrs. Elizabeth Smith, widow of the late LaVern Smith, passed away quite suddenly Sunday afternoon, April 2, at the Chenango Valley Home in Norwich.  Although in poor health for the past few months, a sudden change for the worse occurred only within the last few days.  Mrs. Smith was born in the Town of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY] on April 24, 1856.  She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Burton.  Nearly all of her married life was spent in Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], at her home on School street.  She was a faithful and earnest worker in Christ church, as long as her health permitted.  She was greatly missed, when she left for her new home in Norwich.  She is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Belle Havens of Guilford and Mrs. Carrie Mogg of Binghamton.  Services were held Wednesday from Christ Church with the Rev. G.E. Scull, rector, officiating.  Burial was in the Sunset Hill Cemetery [Guilford] beside her husband, who passed on Dec. 19, 1936.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Apr. 6, 1939]

Watson Beach, postmaster and proprietor of a general store at East Masonville [Delaware Co., NY], suffered a cerebral hemorrhage Tuesday afternoon, March 28, and died that evening.  Mr. Beach was twice married,  his first wife being Estella Bowdish and his second wife, Miss Georgia.  Funeral services were held Friday afternoon with interment in the Masonville Cemetery.  He is survived by his widow, by two daughters, Mrs. Stanley Pratt of Youngs Station and Mrs. Edith Cornell of Brookville, and by one son, Louis.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Apr. 6, 1939]

Edwin Bruce Gillett, 6 years old, son of Mr. and Mrs. Leon Gillett of 129 West Street, Johnson City [Broome Co., NY], died at 2:30 o'clock, Friday afternoon, in the Binghamton City Hospital.  Besides his parents, he is survived by a sister, Marlyn; a brother, Carl; his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Seth Shader, all of Johnson City and several aunts and uncles.  The body was removed to the J.F. Rice Funeral Home, 150 Main Street, Johnson City, where the funeral was held at 1:30 o'clock Monday afternoon.  The Rev. William S. Crandall will officiate. Burial was in St. Peter's Cemetery at Bainbridge.  Mrs. Gillett was formerly of Bainbridge.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Apr. 13, 1939] 

Presbyterian Church to Build Church Parlors, April 1914

To Build Church Parlors

Presbyterians Raise $1,200 for That Purpose

Much Needed Improvement

April 9, 1914

 

Last Sunday morning at the Presbyterian Church [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY] was an occasion long to be remembered.  At the close of the regular service, the pastor called a meeting of the congregation to consider and undertake the work of building church parlors.  He said that this proposition has been under discussion for a long time, as the church had felt for many years the lack of a suitable place for prayer meetings, church suppers and socials, and now was the time to act as several subscriptions had been pledged for this purpose, so he called for pledges from the congregation to raise if possible $1,000 to meet the expense of the work.  A blackboard was used and the treasurer of the church recorded the amounts as they were subscribed.  There were four pledges of $100, eight pledges of $50, twelve pledges of $25, and the remainder in pledges of $10 and $5.  In fifteen minutes  $1,175 was subscribed for the building.  Since the meeting on Sunday several more have pledged bringing the total amount over $1,200.  The interest in the work seemed remarkable, as was shown by the responses and generosity of the people.

 

It has not yet been decided whether the parlors shall be an addition to the present edifice or shall be in the basement of the building. 

 

A building committee will be appointed to take charge of the work and start construction as soon as possible.

_________________________

 

The land situated upon the east side of the Presbyterian Church and used by Henry A. Clark as a lawn, was subject to a lease of 99 years made in 1832, the Presbyterian society which owned the land, leasing it to Jabez S. Fitch, a merchant of Bainbridge.  Mr. Fitch died after about twenty years' possession, when after a short interval Mr. Clark bought the lease and has held the land ever since, being nearly fifty years.  The lease does not expire under twenty-nine years, but Mr. Clark has bought the property outright for the sum of $400, the church cancelling the lease.  Mr. Fitch was actively interested in building the present Presbyterian Church, which was constructed in 1831, and after leasing the ground, above mentioned, he purchased the old disused church, which stood near the location of the Episcopal Church, and moved it thereto. It was used for public purposes in a variety of ways until 1856, when Mr. Clark removed it.

Marriages (April 29)

West Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY]:  Mr. and Mrs. Harry Herrick were given a shower at the "Hall" in Union Valley last Monday evening.  A large crowd was present giving gifts to the newly weds.  Many useful gifts were received and appreciated.  Mr. and Mrs. Herrick have moved to Coventryville [Chenango Co., NY] where he is employed by Erford Lyon.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Mar. 30, 1939]

 

Ralph W. Hall, son of Presiding Elder T.F. Hall, of the Oneonta District [Otsego Co., N Y], and Miss Hazel Brown were married in Oneonta, Monday, by the father of the groom.  The bridal couple left the same day for Utica where Mr. Hall has a position upon the local staff of the Herald-Dispatch.  [Notation:  June 1, 1903]

 

Cards were received in Bainbridge Thursday, announcing the marriage, in Brooklyn, Wednesday, April 26th [1903], of Charles Jacob Taber and Lillian Phinney Parsons.  At home Thursdays, after June 15th, Bainbridge.  Mr. and Mrs. Taber are now at Cooperstown [Otsego Co., NY], where Mr. Taber holds a position with the International Cheese company. 

 

A very pretty wedding was quietly solemnized at the home of Charles Cornwell Hovey yesterday, when his daughter, Miss Lucy Elizabeth Hovey, was united in marriage to Mr. Bruce Morris Stannard of Binghamton.  At twelve o'clock, noon, the happy couple took their places in the parlor before a bank of ferns and flowers, and the Rev Arthur Spaulding, pastor, of the First Presbyterian church, wedded them with the service of the beautiful ring ceremony by which they sealed their betrothal.  The bride was gowned in light green crepe and carried white roses.  A delicious wedding collation was served in the dining room, the caterers being Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Squires of Hotel Mills, who are perfect artists in this line.  White lilies, clematis, anemones, autumn foliage and trailing evergreens were tastefully arranged as decorations in the parlors, by the young lady friends of the bride, while the color scheme of the dining room was white and green.  Miss Hovey is one of Bainbridge's most popular young ladies, being a leader in social circles and among the young people of the Presbyterian church, and has been a valued assistant to her father in the clerical work connected with his varied business interests.  Mr. Stannard is connected with the Crandell Stone Mfg., Co., of Binghamton, but was for some years a resident of this village, occupying responsible positions with the Bainbridge Creamery Co., and the Strong Leather co., and is a deservedly popular young man.  Mr. and Mrs. Stannard were expected to depart on a train tour but eluded the waiting party at the station by taking a carriage to Sidney where they embarked for a wedding tour of Lake George and other points.  They will make their home at Binghamton [Broome Co., NY]. Although only the immediate friends were in attendance, yet the wedding gifts were numerous being comprised largely of cut glass, silver and lace.  The gifts of the bride's father and brothers will be the furnishings for the new home in the parlor city.  [Notation:  Sept 21, 1904}

 

Married Monday evening, January 10 [1902], at the Methodist parsonage, by the Rev. J.S. Crompton, Miss Mary Burlison of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY] and Leverette P. Hall of South Oxford. 

Miscellaneous Happenings - 1899

Bainbridge Republican, March 29, 1899

 

Augustus Priest and son, Burt Priest, are rushing the completion of their new wagon and paint shop on Kirby street [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY].  They all ready have much business in their line.

 

Considerable machinery was received last week at the National Sugar of Milk factory in Bainbridge to be operated for the refining of the crude sugar which has been the manufacture up to the present time.  It is expected the refining process will begin by the 15th of April.  The sugar is used only for medicinal purposes and is sold at a high rate.

 

The Hon. Elliot Danforth, of New York city, may well pray to be delivered from his friends.  He is invited to two banquets--the first one is the Jeffersonian Democratic dinner under the auspices of Tammany Hall to take place April 13th, Jefferson's birthday; and the second is the Jeffersonian Democratic free silver dinner, which comes off six days later, with Col Bryan's presence.  The Tammany men celebrate at $10 a plate, and Bryanites at $1 apiece.  The price of the dinners will not puzzle Mr Danforth so much as the political issues at stake.

 

The village board re-elected at the corporation election of Tuesday, March 21, met Monday evening for re-organization.  The officers of last year were retained.  The constables are:  Ed Shafer, Theo Hutchinson, Smith Lane, Will and Chas. Payne, W.B. Matterson was appointed corporation attorney and J.C. Scott, clerk.

 

Bainbridge Republican, April 5, 1899

 

J.E. Hirt & Co. have opened their new clothing store and tailoring establishment in the Thomas Block.

 

Dr. George F. Entler of Oneonta [Otsego Co., NY], for the last twenty-five years surgeon for the D.& H railroad Co., died at his home Monday night of pneumonia, aged 49 years.  He had frequently been called to Bainbridge in consultation with our physicians.  He was a skillful surgeon.  He performed 157 capital amputations without a single death resulting from the operation.

 

Rumors are thick in this village in regard to the bitter feeling existing in Bainbridge as the outcome of the recent corporation election.  It is already hinted that the extensive business of Hovey, Clark & Co., and also the business of the Bainbridge Separator Co., may be transferred to Sidney.  Already Sidney marketmen and grocerymen are selling considerable quantities of their goods to Bainbridge parties. 

 

 

 



Obituaries (April 29)

Richard Lewis Smith died at the home of his son, Harry Smith, at Bennettsville [Chenango Co.., NY], last Saturday, March 25, 1939, after an illness of a few days.  Born in Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], March 1, 1854, son of Rastibulis Smith and Jane Bailey Smith, Mr. Smith spent his entire life around this vicinity as a dairy farmer.  He is survived by a son, Harry of Bennettsville, a granddaughter, Mrs. Albin Johnson and two great-grandchildren, Richard and Ailene Johnson of Cooperstown.  The funeral was held Monday at 2 P.M. at the Colwell's Funeral Chapel, the Rev. G.H. Orvis officiating.  The pallbearers were George Fredenburgh, R.L. Severson, Ed. Ward and Frank Ward.  Interment in Bennettsville Cemetery.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Mar. 30, 1939]

 

Mrs. Frank Riker, 50, of Harpursville [Broome Co., NY], formerly of Afton [Chenango Co., NY], died in the Binghamton City hospital, Sunday night.  She is survived by her husband, Frank; a son, Stephen; four sisters, Mrs. P. Smith, Mrs. Erford Perkins and Mrs. Ivan Sherman of Johnson City and Mrs. Ealph Lators of Binghamton.  The funeral was held Wednesday afternoon in the Tabor Funeral Home at Afton, with the Rev. W.S. Jones of the Methodist Episcopal Church officiating.  Burial was in the Nineveh Cemetery [Broome Co., NY].  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Mar. 30, 1939]

 

Mrs. Betsy Gregory Peck, beloved wife of Clarence Peck, passed away very suddenly early Sunday morning, March 26, in Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], after an illness of three years of heart trouble.  Mrs. Peck was born 70 years ago, July 24, 1868, in the Town of DeRuyter [Madison Co., NY], the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Orvil Gregory.  Forty-three years ago, last October, she was united in marriage to Clarence Peck, at Norwich.  To them were born six children, four daughters, Mrs. Ada Follett, who made her home with her parents; Mrs. Francis McFarland, Mrs. Amy Aloi of Norwich and Miss Lottie Peck of New York City, and two sons, Leon of Buffalo and Clifford of New Haven, Conn.  Thirteen years of her married life have been spent in Guilford.  A devoted wife and mother, her passing will be keenly felt in the home circle.  Services were held Wednesday, with the Colwell Brothers in charge.  Burial was at South New Berlin [Chenango Co.,  NY].  Much sympathy is extended to Mr. Peck and the family.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Mar. 30, 1939]

Rial W. Stead, a life-long resident of the town of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], died at his home Tuesday morning, March 28, at the age of 85 years.  Mr. Stead had enjoyed remarkable good health for a man of his age until four weeks ago when he was confined to his home, but was still able to be around part of the time.  He was born in the town of Masonville, Delaware Co., Dec. 22, 1853, the son of James Landis and Malinda Wait Stead.  At the age of 12 years or in 1841 he came with his parents and other members of his family to the pleasant farm home now occupied by his brother and nephew, James L. and J. Otto Stead.  He was married Oct. 16, 1828 to Clara M. Bradley and went immediately to live on Mrs. Stead's grandfather's farm where she was born, now known as the Briah Bradley homestead.  For 56 years they lived here or until  her death in 1934.  Two children were born to them, but both died in childhood.  On November 26, 1937, Mr. Stead married Mrs. Minnie Burton of Coventryville who lovingly and tenderly cared for him in his last illness.  At an early age, Mr. Stead united with the Methodist church in Guilford and was ever a faithful and consistent member, having served on the board of trustees until his death, in addition to assisting materially in the upkeep of the church.  In all affairs relative to the welfare of the town and its people, a hearty response was always found in him.  The community loses a Christian man, a loyal citizen and an ever sympathetic friend in his death.  Surviving, besides his widow are one brother, James L. Steor of Guilford; five nephews, Lester A. of Bainbridge, J. Otto of Guilford, Kenneth R. of Norwich, Alvin B. of Oxford, Edward Horton of New Berlin and Floyd S. Wheeler of Washington D.C.;  also two nieces, Mrs. May Hadlock of New Berlin and Mrs. Albert C. Wilcox of Bainbridge and several great nieces and nephews. funeral services were largely attended at the late residence Saturday April 1.  The Rev Robert Wood of Guilford officiated assisted by the Rev. G.N. Underwood of Bainbridge.  Interment was made in Sunset Hill Cemetery, Guilford.  Bearers were Lester A., J. Otto and Kenneth R. Stead an Floyd S. Wheeler.  [Bainbridge News & Republican,, Apr. 6, 1939]

Mrs. Hattie Gage Stevens, a widely known and highly esteemed resident of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] passed away at her home Friday evening, March 28.  She had been enjoying her usual health and attended the Schauffler College Choir sacred concert that evening.  Mrs. Stevens was born in Coventry, N.Y. [Chenango Co.], Dec. 8, 1864, the daughter of the late Eli L. and Caroline Gage, who moved to Bainbridge during her childhood.  She was united in marriage to Fred A. Stevens on June 17, 1883, who passed away Jan. 24, 1926.  She was a life member of the Methodist Episcopal Church.  She was also a Charter Member of the Daughters of Union Veterans.  Surviving are her daughters, Mrs. Geo. Barnes of Carthage, N.Y., Mrs. Harry G. Whitney of Bainbridge, one son, Louis A Stevens of Binghamton, N.Y., one brother, Lewis L. Gage of Binghamton, one half-sister, Mrs. Louisa Cumber of Syracuse, six grand-children, three great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.  Funeral services were held Friday, March 31, in Colwell Bros. Funeral Home conducted by the Rev. Geo. N. Underwood, pastor of the First M.E. Church of Bainbridge.  Interment in the family plot in Greenlawn Cemetery.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Apr. 6, 1939]

Edward L. Buman died at his home near Doraville [Broome Co., NY], March 20, 1929, after a long and painful illness.  He is survived by three sisters, Grace, who resides at home, Mrs. Rob Vrooman of Doraville, Mrs. Rayman Huyck of Treadwell and four brothers, Fred of Binghamton, James of Galston, Pa., Albert of Afton, and Frank of Bainbridge.  Colwell Bros had charge of the funeral which was held at the grave on Perch Pond Hill, Monday at 1 o'clock.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Apr. 6, 1939]

 

Old Time Baseball Team, Early 1900s

Old Time Baseball Team

Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY

 

Old Time Baseball Team dates back to 1915-1919 era.  Do you recognize the local "baseball greats?"

 

Front row, L to R:  L.R. Collins, Kenneth Landers, Arland Pettys, Leroy Copely

 

Back row, L to R:  Harley Race, Paul Burrows, Walter Barnes, Frank Corbin, Kimball Hamlin and Earnest Hoyt.  [Man in dark shirt and pants not identified.]

 



Gail Borden

Did You Know?

Borden, Who Invented Milk Processing

Gained Success After Forty Year Struggle

Bainbridge Press, March 16, 1939

 

Was Editor, Typographer, inventor of Meat Biscuit, in Southwest;

Returned to Chenango Co. at 50, Gained Success

 

Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] today might not be one of the most prosperous villages in the East, it might not boast of having more persons with doctor's degrees than any other village under 2,400 in the U.S. were it not for the fact that a Chenango County lad born in what was then part of Jericho in 1801, had not kept constantly in his mind the fact that he was going to be a successful man.

 

Failure after failure haunted Gail Borden's projects through over thirty years of hard work, until, when long past fifty he succeeded in marketing successfully the first condensed milk, and thereby opened up a new field of income for the milk producing farmers of New York state. 

 

Milk processing today, is an infinitely more varied and greater industry than it was the year that Gail Borden and Jeramiah Milbank opened their new plant, and chemists in Bainbridge and other parts of the World have discovered milk usages undreamed of that day in 1869, but credit for the creation of the processed milk industry goes to the man who would not let a little thing like successive failures keep him from working and fighting for his dream of success, at an age when most people would have been willing to admit final failure. 

 



 



Obituaries (April 28)

/Bess I. Landers, age 38, passed away Monday night, March 6, at her home on Bixby Street [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY] after an illness of several months.  She was born in Hansen, Neb., daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lemuel Clark. She was married to Kenneth Landers in Lordsburg, New Mexico.  She taught school in Douglas, Ariz., previous to her marriage.  She came to Bainbridge in 1932 with Mr. Landers and has been a resident ever since.  She is survived by her husband, Kenneth S., and two daughters, Barbara, 10, and Eugenia, 6, her mother, Mrs. Lizzie A. Clark and a brother, Lawrence P. Clark, both of Lincoln, Neb.  Funeral services were held on Thursday at 2 p.m. in the Colwell funeral parlors with the Rev. Sidney E. Heath officiating.  The body was placed in the vault for future burial in Greenlawn [Bainbridge, NY].  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Mar. 16, 1939]

 

At the chapel of the Second Presbyterian Church in Delhi Sunday afternoon there was held a memorial service for Mrs. Elizabeth M. Graves, widow of Prof. Willis D. Graves, who died at her home in New York city last Thursday evening, aged 80.  the service was in charge of the Rev. Marvin J. Thompson, D.D., pastor of the United Presbyterian Church, Davenport, who is a former pupil of Mrs. Graves at Delaware Academy.  The remains were placed in the vault awaiting interment later at Bainbridge.  The service was attended by many former pupils of Mrs. Graves, and other friends, including Dr. and Mrs. Edward Danforth of Bainbridge and son, Dr. Elliott Danforth of Sidney and Mr. and Mrs. Herman Newell, also of Bainbridge.  Deceased was born February 21, 1854, at Barkhamstead, Conn., daughter of Daniel and Clarinda (Allen) Rexford.  She was educated at Stamford (N.Y.) Academy under the late Dr. Churchill, and graduated from Vassar College in the Class of 1877.  Going to Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] to teach, she met there her husband, the late Willis D. Graves, and they were married there and taught in that village for a period before coming to Delhi [Delaware Co., NY] in 1885.  She assisted her husband in the management of Delaware Academy, of which he was principal, from that time until 1898, at which time Prof. Graves became a state inspector of schools.  He died about 20 years ago.  Mrs. Graves never lost interest in teaching and social welfare activities.  She assisted in pioneer work in a social settlement at Ithaca, and taught English to foreigners in a center at New York City.  She retained a keen and active interest in public affairs to the time of her death, which followed an illness of only five days.  For many years she resided at 609 West 114th street, New York.  During her whole life her charming personality and friendliness won her innumerable friends in all walks of life and her contacts were without number because of her kindly interest in the problem and welfare of those about her.  Mrs. Graves leaves one son, Dr. Gaylord Willis Graves, 121 East 60th street, New York, who conducts a medical practice in the city and teaches at Bellevue and at New York University.  Dr. Graves lives with his wife and two daughters on Long Island.  Born in Bainbridge, Dr. Graves recalls his boyhood in Delhi with much pleasure and has many friends here.  Dr. Elliott Danforth of Sidney was a pupil of Dr. Graves when he was studying at Bellevue.--Delaware Republican.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Mar. 23, 1939]

 

George F. Demeree and his wife, Almyra Burlingame Demeree passed away at the family home in Harpursville [Broome Co., NY] last Thursday morning.  Mr. Demeree's death preceding his wife's by three hours.  Almyra Burlingame Demeree aged 86 years, is survived by a step-son, James Gilbert Demeree of Harpursville, and one step-daughter, Mrs Arthur Sanford, of High View, N.Y.;  two nieces Miss Celia Landers, of Springfield, N.J., and Miss Nellie Burlingame, and a nephew Bernard Burlingame, of Algona, Iowa.  Funeral services were held at her home in  Harpursville Sunday, at 1 P.M. with the Rev. T.P. Gates officiating.  Burial was in the East Side Cemetery at Afton [Chenango Co., NY] at 4 P.M.  George F. Demeree, aged 86 years, is survived by a son, James Gilbert Demeree, fo Harpursville and a daughter, Mrs. Arthur Sanford, of High  View, N.Y.; three grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren; two brothers, James Gilbert Demeree, of St. Joseph, Mo. and Emerson Demeree of Oneonta, N.Y.  Funeral services were held at his  home in Harpursville, Sunday, at 1 P.M. with the Rev. T.P. Gates officiating.  burial was in the Perch Pond Cemetery.  Afton lodge No. 360, F.&A.M., officiated at the home.  Mr. Demeree was closely associated with the business development of Harpursville and later Bainbridge for many years.  He was a president of George F. Demeree and Son, Inc., of Bainbridge.  Both Mr. and Mrs. Demeree have been in failing health for some time.  Mr. Demeree being confined to his room for many weeks.  Their passing brings to a close, lives well spent and closely joined in a love that would not be separated even in death.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Mar. 23, 1939]

 

Winfield Scott Price passed away at his home on Searles Hill [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], Saturday, March 18, 1939, after a prolonged and painful illness.  He was born July 10, 1861 at Southport, Conn., son of William and Hariett Gorham Price.  On September 25, 1889, he was united in marriage to Clara Jane Jaquins of Bainbridge.  For six years after their marriage, they lived in Brewster, N.Y., where he conducted a tea business.  Following this they moved to the home farm in Bainbridge, where he continued to live until his death.  Mr. Price was devoted to his family and held in high esteem by his many friends.  He was a member of the Bainbridge Methodist Episcopal Church and the I.O.O.F. lodge.  Left to mourn him are:  His widow, a daughter, Mrs. Bert Bliss, a son, Stanley, and four grandchildren.  His eldest son, Clarence died at the age of 20.  He is also survived by two sisters, Mrs. Nellie Houghton and Mrs. Jennie Ryan.  The pallbearers were:  Fred Neidlinger, L.A. Gridley, Walter Blincoe, and Chas. Dix.  The funeral was held at the Colwell's Funeral Chapel, Monday at 2 o'clock, the Rev. George Underwood officiating.  Interment was in Greenlawn Cemetery [Bainbridge, NY].  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Mar. 23, 1939]

 

Mrs. Helen Beckwith of Greene [Chenango Co., NY], wife of Ansel Beckwith, formerly of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], passed away at the Greene Hospital, March 15.  Mrs. Beckwith leaves besides her husband, four children, Cora. Eugene, Marion and Gladys Marie, the latter only one week old.  Services were held from Greene on Saturday with burial in Oxford [Chenango Co., NY].  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Mar. 23, 1939]

 

Mrs. Adaline Medbury, 88, passed away Thursday, March 16, at her home in Afton [Chenango Co., NY], following a brief illness.  She is survived by a son, Harold, of Afton; by two daughters Mrs. Fred Coswell of Ithaca and Mrs. Charles Aussiker of Oberlin, O., and by two grandchildren  Funeral services were held Monday afternoon in the Taber Funeral Parlors in Afton with the Rev. Clifford E. Webb officiating  Burial was in Glenwood Cemetery [Afton, NY].  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Mar. 23, 1939]

 

Mrs. Jennie Reed, 81, passed away Monday morning in Afton [Chenango Co., NY], following an illness of about 24 hours.  She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Jesse Barr of Pleasant street, Afton, and by Mrs. Charles Peckham of Portville.  The funeral was held Wednesday afternoon with the Rev. W.S. James officiating.  Burial was in Glenwood Cemetery [Afton, NY].  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Mar. 23, 1939]

 

Funeral services for Miss Elizabeth Leddy of Sidney [Delaware Co., NY] were held Friday morning at the Catholic Church with Rev. Father Kavanaugh officiating.  Miss Leddy was a life-long resident of Sidney, having been born in the same house in which she died.  She was held in high esteem by many friends and acquaintances.  For 12 years, she conducted a millinery store on Main street selling out a few years ago because of failing health.  Miss Leddy was very active in church and community affairs.  The survivors are three sisters, Miss Anna Leddy of Sidney, Mrs. William Cooper of New York City and Mrs. Mark Chant of Dunkirk; three nieces, Mrs. Whitney Sicker of Olean, Mrs. Donald Williams of Utica and Miss Phyllis Chant of Dunkirk, and one nephew, Dr. Harry Chant of Middletown.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Mar. 23, 1939]