Quaint Old Social Gathering, 1878

Quaint Old Social Gathering

Chenango Union, Sept. 5, 1878

 

"Should Old Acquaintance Be Forgot."--A social gathering of quaint old time, when knee-buckles and long shorts were the ruling fashions of beau and belle more than 70 years ago.--Social gatherings are not only of special interest to those who participate in them, but they usually impress the surrounding mind with those pleasant associations of friendship which acts as a halo of love and cheer for the weary traveler on his journey.  Such a gathering, only one of more than ordinary moment, convened at the house of Mr. and Mrs. Abner Johnston at Sidney Plains [Delaware Co., NY] last Friday afternoon.  And here were gathered those who have really out-lived three generations, and what is most remarkable, they were all born in this immediate vicinity and had been associates and companions from early childhood.  some of them were the sons and daughters of the first pioneers of this place, born of those who fled to Cherry Valley for protection against hostile Indians.  They were cradled in rude constructed homes, before whose door flitted the dusky form of the savage, while the howl of the wolf and the scream of the panther echoed o'er hill and dale.  They were brought up in their early years to share with each other the rough and rugged lives of the "first settlers," and they now meet in the autumn season of their lives to refer back through the vista of years with a fond recollection of the scenes of their childhood.  But as sleeps today their fathers and many of their kindred, so will they soon be gathered to their rest, but their names will live and be remembered by those who respect the aged as examples of industry and refinement.  Mr. Abner Johnston, the youngest, (excepting his wife) at whose house they convened, would tip the balance of time at 70 years;  Mrs. C.S. Rogers, sister of Mr. Johnston, would press the dial finger at 82; Mrs. Ira Sherman, mother of Hon. Ira E. Sherman, would twirl the shuttle of life at 84; Mr. John Baxter would point the wand at 82; Mr. and Mrs. Jabez Rogers turned the hour glass at 78, while Mrs. John Baxter closes the album at 85, making a grand total of 559 years.  And this is perhaps the last social meeting of this venerable party of friends, and whatever may have been their faults or mistakes in life, if any, let them be forgotten now, and let each one try to smooth and cheer with deeds of kindness their few remaining years.  

Obituaries (May 10)

Mrs. Gerald Smith, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lonnie Alcott, of Sidney [Delaware Co., NY], passed away Wednesday morning at her home here.  Mrs. Smith had suffered from cancer for several months, but had kept about her home until a few days before her death. She was 42 years old and before her marriage to Mr. Smith had lived with her parents in Sidney.  The funeral was held Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock at Colwell Brothers' Funeral parlors. Burial was made in East Guilford cemetery, beside her son by a former marriage, Raymond Puller, who died in November 1938.  Besides her husband and parents, she is survived by a stepson, Leslie Smith, of this village' a sister, Mrs. Elvere Weeden and three brothers, Warren and Howard Alcott, all of Sidney and Russell Alcott, of Masonville; and two sisters, Mrs. Catherine Coleman, of South Otselic, and Mrs. Jennie Spencer, of Rockdale, and several nieces and nephews.  The sympathy of neighbors and friends is extended to the family.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, July 18, 1940]

 

John William Jones was fatally injured last Wednesday afternoon, July 10, 1940, around 4:30 o'clock, while loading short mining props on the D.&H. siding in this village.  Mr. Jones, who was employed by A.W. Tuckey, was apparently struck on the head as he was arranging the props inside the car.  The short props are sawed at the place of loading and are raised over the side of the car by a carrier.  He was able to climb out of the car but soon became unconscious and was taken to the Bainbridge Hospital where he failed to regain consciousness and died as a result of a fracture of the skull and a brain injury about 6 o'clock.  Born in Afton [Chenango Co., NY], September 15, 1892, he was the son of Edward B. and Margaret Featherson Jones.  He is survived by a sister, Mrs. Isadore Mulwane, of Guilford. The funeral was held at Colwell's Funeral Chapel, Saturday afternoon, with the Rev. George Parmalee, of Sidney, officiating.  The pall-bearers were:  Winfield Cook, Datus Hartwell, William Moffitt, of Afton, and Leon Hartwell.  Burial was in the Afton Cemetery.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, July 18, 1940]

 

On Wednesday, July 17, occurred the death of Cora Belle Hovey, wife of Willie A. Hovey, at Guilford [Chenango Co., NY].  the direct cause of her death was the result of a fall in her room, which caused a fracture of the right hip.  Other complications hastened the end.  Mrs. Hovey was born January 20, 1970, in Ohio.  She was the daughter of Katie (Ferris) and Richard Smithers.  She had resided in our community for the past several years.  Final services were held Friday.  Colwell Bros. were is charge.  Burial was in Greenlawn Cemetery, Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY].  [Bainbridge News & Republican, July 25, 1940]

Etna E. Wilcox passed away at the home of her son, Fay Wilcox, early Monday morning, July 22.  She was born in the Town of Rush, Susquehanna County, Pa., the daughter of Jackob and Julia Richardson Kimble.  Mrs. Wilcox is survived by one son, Fay Wilcox; five grandsons, Boyd Wilcox, of Binghamton, Carlton Wilcox, of Bainbridge, Kenneth Wilcox, of Afton, Murray Wilcox, U.S.A., and Bryce Wilcox, of Bainbridge; and two great grandchildren.  A prayer service was  held at Colwell's Funeral Chapel, Wednesday evening at 8 o'clock.  The funeral will be held Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock at Jersey Hill, Pa.  Interment will be in the Jersey Hill Cemetery.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, July 25, 1940]

 

Andrew J. Carley, 58, of Masonville [Delaware Co., NY], died Sunday morning at Homer Folks Hospital, in Oneonta after being in poor health for several years.  Mr. Carley was born in Masonville, August 28, 1882 and was practically a life long resident there.  Funeral services were held at Colwell Bros. Funeral Parlors Wednesday afternoon, July 24, at 2 o'clock with interment in the family plot at the Masonville Cemetery.  The Rev. R. Lewis Johnson officiated.  He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Lucy Carley; a daughter, Mrs. Annabell Cutting, of Masonville; three sons, Vernon J., George E. and A.J. Carley, all of Rochester; one brother, Wesley Carley, of Bloomville; three sisters, Mrs. William Beals, of Deposit, Mrs. Nora Smith, of Wheeling, Pa., and Mrs. Earl Plummer, of Meredith; and several grandchildren.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, July 25, 1940]

Marriages (May 10)

Miss Lora C. Terwilliger, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence D. Terwilliger, of Country Club Road, Johnson City [Broome Co., NY], was married to Rev. Donald Earl Babcock, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Carl Babcock, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], Thursday evening, June 6, at 9 o'clock in the Oakdale Pilgrim Holiness church.  The Rev. Upton F. Berg performed the ceremony.  Mrs. Raymond Reed, sister of the bride played the wedding music and Miss Genevieve Dunning sang "O Promise Me" and "I Love You Truly."  The altar was woven with garden flowers and ferns and soft candle light induced a sacred atmosphere.  The bride's princess style gown of white satin was worn with a picture hat.  Her bouquet was of white roses, snapdragons and lilies of the valley, tied with white satin ribbon.  The maid of honor, Miss Lucille Babcock, sister of the bridegroom, wore a peach tone taffeta princess style gown, and a white straw picture hat.  Her bouquet of talisman roses and snapdragons was tied with a bow of peach ribbon.  La Rae Reed, two year old niece of the bride, was flower girl and Richard Babcock, three year old nephew of the bridegroom was page boy.  Paul C. Borg, of Johnson City, was best man.  Ushers were Raymond D. Reed and Howard E. Shafer, of Monticello.  Mrs. Terwilliger, mother of the bride, wore a jacket dress of navy and white, with white accessories and a corsage of lilies of the valley.  Mrs. Babcock, mother of the bridegroom, was dressed in navy blue silk with lace inserts and coral accessories.  Her corsage was of lilies of the valley.  More than fifty guests attended the reception at the Terwilliger  home, in Country Club Road, after which Rev. and Mrs. Babcock left for Niagara Falls.  Mr. Babcock is now engaged in church work at Toddsville.  Pre-nuptial showers were given in honor of the bride by the Oakdale Pilgrim Holiness church,  Mrs. Bernard Bowling, 407 Hazel St., Endicott and the Finch Hollow School, of which Mrs. Babcock is a member of the faculty.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, June 20, 1940]

 

Approaching marriage of Miss Norma May Dann to Roscoe Ralph Beers, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Beers, is announced by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Anson L. Dann, of Harpursville [Broome Co., NY].  The wedding will take place June 27 at Bainbridge.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, June 20, 1940]

 

Miss Ruth H. Schuster, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond C. Schuster, of 10 Center street, Oneonta [Otsego Co., NY], became the bride of Clifford R. Louden, son of Mr. and Mrs. John R. Louden, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], on Sunday morning, June 9, at 9:45, in the presence of a large number of guests.  The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Alfred John Miller in the St. James Episcopal church, of Oneonta, which was beautifully decorated for the occasion with palms, ferns, gladioli, and candelabra.  The bride, charming in a gown of white mousseline de soie with lace inserts, wore a fingertip veil and carried a colonial bouquet of spring flowers, as she entered on the arm of her father, who gave her in marriage.  She was attended by her sister, Miss Bertha Schuster, who carried a similar bouquet which harmonized with her dress of pink and blue flowered taffeta.  John M. Louden, of New York city, was best man and ushers were Albert J. Grace and Donald M. Louden, of Sidney.  Mrs. Wesley Dunbar at the organ played the Lohengrin "Wedding March" as the bridal party entered and Mendelssohn's "Wedding March" as they left the church.  Mrs. Beatrice Meek, of Carbondale, Pa., sang "At Dawning" and John D Cunday, of Buffalo sang, "O Perfect Love," during the marriage rite.  A reception for about 60 guests followed at the Windsor hotel, where gladioli and baby's breath were used as decorations and a three tier bride's cake was served with refreshments.  The couple will be at home to friends at  49 Hudson street after June 24.  They are now on a two weeks' trip to Canada, Chicago and Buffalo.  Mrs. Louden graduated from the Oneonta High School and the Mildred Elley Business School in Albany and is employed as secretary at the Public Loan Co., Oneonta.  Mr. Louden, who attended Springfield College for two years after graduating from Bainbridge High School, is investigator for the Public Loan Co. [Bainbridge News & Republican, June 20, 1940]

 

Weis - Moore:  Sunday, at 3 P.M., July 14, 1940, occurred the marriage of Hilda Belle Moore, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John T. Moore, of Mt. Upton [Chenango Co., NY], to Adolph G. Weis, of Gilbertsville [Otsego Co., NY].  The officiating minister was the Rev. Clinton H. Skinner, of the Baptist Church in South New Berlin.  They were attended by Mr. and Mrs. J. Tracy Moore, of Mt. Upton.  From their friends in Mt. Upton and Gilbertsville, where they are well known, the best of wishes are extended to them.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, July 25, 1940]

 

BCHS Class of 1936, Part I

Bainbridge Central High School - Class of 1936

Senior Portraits

"Echo" 1936

 

Donald Babcock

 

Ye Olde Maestro!  In person!  Who could look more like the ideal musician than our Don?  And most certainly he is a musician as he is very active in orchestra, band, and glee club.  We admire you for your ability in the line of music and your many friends unite in wishing you a notable career.

Betty Birdsall

 

Here is Betty!  A girl exemplifying dignity, and we say with Shakespeare, "Her voice was ever soft, gentle and low, an excellent thing in woman!"  Not "out" for athletics, much of her distinguished service is shown in her tactfulness and good taste in arranging decorations for our dances and parties.  With her unusual characteristics, we know Betty will travel the road of good fortune and success.  

Robert Bowerman

 

Who's the tall, blond, good looking chap?  Why, it's no one but our center.  Bob has been with us only two years but we find him to be a fine, clean sportsman-like pal to all who know  him, a "tip-top" drummer, and a good friend.  He also showed great ability as an actor, when he played the part of the ideal "poet" husband in the Senior Play. We know the future will hold nothing but success for our Bob.  Our toast to you--"Happiness"!

 

Bastine Caracciolo

 

Whose picture is this?  What! don't you know Bucky, the future shoemaker?  He is our smallest, but yet he possesses many worthwhile traits and ambitions.  He has also distinguished himself as an athlete, for his steady, reliable playing on the gridiron and his swiftness on the basketball floor. Good hearted and good natured; that's Bucky.  To him our most sincere good wishes follow wherever he may go. 

Mae Collington

 

One would scarcely know this timid little lass were around, but we are proud to have her in B.C.H.S. nevertheless. We know her interests lie elsewhere and wish lots of good fortune to come her way in the future.  "May your life be happy and free" are the wishes of the Senior Class of 1936.

Jessamine Davis

 

Here is our ideal business-like young lady, always willing to lend a helping hand.  Her eyes give away the keynote of her personality--fun and a disposition to work "On the square" in everything and with everybody.  Her reputation as a "Typer" is widespread.  Jessamine is still undecided about which career she will choose after graduation.  Perhaps she will be come a teacher or--well perhaps.   



Obituaries (May 9)

Carrie Lyon Parker, age 65, widow of the late Ray Parker, passed away Tuesday evening at her home on North Main street [Bainbridge, Chenango Co.,  NY].  She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Ralph Royden, of Schenectady, one son, Kenneth L. Parker, of Hancock, and one granddaughter, Francilia Royder, of Schenectady.  The funeral will be held Friday afternoon, at 1:30 EST, at Colwell's Funeral Chapel.  Burial will be in the Riverview Cemetery at Oxford.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, May 30, 1940]

 

Cynthia Clymena Flint, 87, widow of the late Reno E. Flint, Syracuse [Onondaga Co., NY], died May 9, at the home of Charles D. Dix.  Funeral services were held Sunday evening, May 12, at 8 o'clock, at Colwell's Funeral Parlors, with the Rev. Paul L. Carpenter officiating.  Burial was in Hillcrest Cemetery at 1:30 o'clock Monday afternoon at Parishville.  Born in Wisconsin, Aug. 20, 1853, she was one of seven children, of Philo and Naomi Dimick.  In 1855, they moved to Norfolk.  Her father and four brothers served in the Civil War.  She was a member of the Episcopal Church.  Surviving are a son-in-law and grandson, Charles and Orville Riggs, Parishville [St. Lawrence Co., NY]; a nephew, C.W. Butler, and grandnephew, and grandniece, Billy and Mary Butler, of Bainbridge.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, May 30, 1940]

On Tuesday evening, May 28, Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Getter invited about 25 relatives and neighbors to an open house gathering at the home of Mr. Getter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. L.W. Getter to help them celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary.  During the celebration, Mrs. Carrie Lyon Parker, a guest of Mrs. Getter's, who had just arrived from Schenectady, was stricken with apoplexy.  Dr. Danforth was summoned and Mrs. Parker soon passed away.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, June 13, 1940]

Unadilla [Otsego Co., NY]:  Last Thursday evening, between the hours of seven and eight, our pleasant quiet village was convulsed with excitement by reason of the terrible tragedy enacted in Maj. Fellows' store.  We called on Mr. Fellows and obtained this statement.  He was in the store alone seated upon a stool in front of the counter reading a paper when Mrs. Grannis came in accompanied by her little girl, three years of age.  Her husband, Marsh Grannis, seeing them enter, followed after them and went to his little girl and asked her to kiss him, after which he drew a revolver and shot his wife.  She fell, he bending over her.  Mr. Fellows said to him, "what are you doing?" when he arose and pointed the revolved in his face (which failed to go off) and he [Fellows] rushed out of the store.  Hearing another report he turned and saw Grannis fall by the side of his victim.  The ball fired at Mrs. Grannis entered under the right eye, and she died almost instantly, while the one that ended his own life, entered at the right temple.  Their bodies were conveyed to the band room, and the next day at five o'clock in the afternoon they were buried, both occupying the same grave.  A large crowd witnessed the burial services.  Rev. Mr. Mevis pronounced the benediction, and no other service was had.  A very pretty wreath of flowers was upon her coffin, but none on his; her coffin was also much better and tastier than his.  Whiskey was the real cause although other causes are alleged.  On his way from Oneonta here in the morning it is said he drank a pint of liquor and plentifully through the day of hard cider.  It seems they had trouble between themselves a week previous and separated.  Four children are left, three boys and one girl; the oldest 12 years and the youngest 3 years old.  Mr. Grannis was about 35.  His wife, a hard-working woman, had that day come from Sidney camp ground where she had been hard at work cleaning in the boarding hall.  Language fails to characterize a drunken man--his promises more uncertain than the wind, more unstable than water, more deceptive than a meteor to the bewildered traveler.  When wine enters reason is dethroned.  [Bainbridge Republican, Aug. 15, 1878]

Thos. P. Main, an old and well known citizen of Boone [Iowa], died on Saturday night last at his residence.  Mr. Main was 80 years, one month and 27 days old, and had resided in Boone for twelve years, removing from Bainbridge, New York [Chenango Co.], here.  He was married three times and had fifteen children born unto him, ten of whom are now living.  Three of his children reside here [Boone, IA]--Hawley Main, Mrs. E.G Wood and Emma Main.  His two sons, Charles and William, now residents of Galesburg, Illinois, and conductors on the C.B. & Q.R.R., were here to attend their father's funeral.  He was a conscientious Christian gentleman, being a member of the M.E. Church for over forty years.  His funeral was preached on Monday at the M.E. Church by Rev. A.P. Hull, and the body laid to its final rest in Linwood Cemetery  An affection of the kidneys, complicated with those ailments incident to old age, is what took him off.  He died without a struggle, and bore his ills with great patience and forbearance.  --Boone (IA.) Republican,  [Bainbridge Republican, Aug. 15, 1878]

 

Marriages (May 9)

Invitations have been extended for the coming marriage of Miss Joyce Barbara Showalter, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Showalter, to Carlson P Schroth, of Laceyvile, Pa., on Sunday, June 16, at 4 o'clock, in the Baptist Church.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, May 30, 1940]

 

Miss Joyce Showalter was pleasantly surprised by a shower given in her honor, last Friday evening at the home of and by Mrs. Leon Sawyer and Miss Dorothy Sawyer, Sidney.  She received many beautiful gifts.  Those present were:  Miss Marian Peckham, Mrs. Orson Thorp, Mrs. Robert Burgin, Miss Jessamine Davis, Mrs. Allen Harmon, Mrs. Lewis Johnson, Mrs. Velma Ballentine, Mrs. Bethel Bickford, Miss Elnore Hitchcock, Mrs. Arthur Tyler, Mrs. Ray Showalter and Miss Dolores Lloyd.  The first part of the evening was spent in game playing and singing.  In the midst of the singing, someone knocked at the door and asked to see Miss Showalter.  As she responded she discovered a large yellow and white May basket, filled to overflowing.  Prophecies were made for the bride-to-be for the coming year.  Appropriate sentiments were signed in a memory book by each one present.  At the close of the evening, delicious refreshments were served.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, June 13, 1940]

Miss Joyce Showalter, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Showalter, was married here Sunday afternoon to Carlson P. Schroth, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Schroth, of Laceyville, Pa.  the wedding took place at 4 o'clock in the First Baptist Church with the Rev. R. Lewis Johnson performing the ceremony.  The bride was given in marriage by her father.  She wore a gown of white marquisette with a tiara of orange blossoms and carried a shower bouquet of white roses and baby's breath, tied with blue ribbons.  Dolores M. Lloyd, sister of the bride, was maid of honor.  She wore a gown of aqua mousseline de soie and carried talisman roses.  The best man was Elton Fletcher of Bainbridge.  Bridesmaids were Miss Donna Hitchcock, of Boston, Mass., and Miss Margaret Andolora, of Rochester.  Miss Hitchcock wore light blue crepe and carried pink sweet peas and Miss Andolora wore pink organdy and carried white sweet peas.  Ethel Hitchcock, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hitchcock, was flower girl and was dressed in yellow organdy and carried a basket of baby's breath and forget-me-nots.  The ushers were Bryce Showalter, brother of the bride, and Forrest Hellem.  Mrs. Showalter, mother of the bride, wore light green chiffon and white accessories and a corsage of white sweet peas.  Mrs. Ralph W. Kirby was at the organ and Miss Lloyd sang "I Love You Truly," " At Dawning," and " Prayer Perfect."  A reception was held at the bride's home in Bixby street with Miss Marian Peckham, Mrs. Perry Coddington, of Bainbridge, and Miss Gladys Palmer, of Binghamton; assisting with the refreshments.  Following a wedding trip, Mr. and Mrs. Schroth will take up their residence at Meshoppen, Pa., where Mr. Schroth is manager of the American Store.  Mrs. Schroth was graduated from Bainbridge Central School with the class of 1934 and from the Robert Packer Hospital School of Nursing, at Sayre, Pa.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, June 20, 1940]

 

Ballard - Randall:  A quiet home wedding was solemnized when Miss Inez L. Randall, daughter of Mrs. Mabel Randall, of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], and Curtis O. Ballard, son of Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Ballard, of Rockdale [Chenango Co., NY], were united in marriage.  The ceremony took place at the home of the bride's mother on Saturday, June 1, 1940, at 2:30 P.M.  The Rev Charles Dempsey, pastor of the Methodist Church, officiated.  The wedding march was played by Genevieve Curtis, Miss Dorothy Huphey, a cousin of the groom, acted as maid of honor of the bride, while Orson Randall, brother of the bride, acted as best man.  The bride was given away by her brother, Carl.  The bride was attired in powder blue and carried an arm bouquet of white Holland tulips, while her maid of honor wore dark rose and carried dark rose tulips.  Ice cream and cake were served after which they were the recipients of many useful and beautiful gifts.  The happy couple, mid a shower of confetti, left for an extended motor trip to different points of interest.  The bride is a popular Guilford girl, active in church affairs, a graduate of Guilford Central School, 1935.  The groom is utility man at Smalley's Theatre, Sidney. [Bainbridge News & Republican, June 13, 1940

 

Tillotson - Whaley:  A very pretty June wedding was solemnized in the Sarah Jane Methodist church, at Johnson City [Broome Co., NY], June 8, at 3 o'clock in the afternoon.  At this time Lucy Emma Whaley, of Johnson City [Broome Co., NY], became the bride of Ira A. Tillotson, of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY].  The marriage ceremony as performed by the Rev. John G. Frey, pastor of the Johnson City Methodist church, of which the bride was a member.  The couple were attended by Mr. and Mrs. Frank Van Slyke, of Oxford.  The bride wore light blue with matching accessories, and a most beautiful corsage.  Immediately following the ceremony, a wedding luncheon was served by friends in the city, and the happy couple left for a short wedding trip to New York City  Upon their return they will make their home on Arch street, Johnson City.  The bride is the daughter of the late Henry and Aurelia Hubbard Robinson, the former being a native of Guilford, and also a niece of Adrian Robinson, of Guilford Village.  To the newlyweds our best wishes are extended.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, June 13, 1940]

 

A very pretty garden wedding was solemnized when Miss Ruth Louise Terwilliger, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Zina Terwilliger, of Sidney [Delaware Co., NY], became the bride of Vernon N. Livingston, son of Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Livingston, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY].  The ceremony took place at the home of the bride, 28 Oak avenue, on Saturday June 15, at 2 o'clock in the afternoon.  The Rev. Orrin L. Fay, of the Pilgrim Holiness church, at Wells, officiated and the Rev. George E. Culver, pastor at East Windsor, was his assistant.  At the beginning of this rite, Arthur Shafer, of Monticello, accompanied by his daughter, Rowena, as pianist sang "I Love You Truly."  Following this solo, the march, Mendelssohn's "Midsummer Night Dream" was played by Mrs. Orrin L. Fay.  Miss Evelyn Livingston, sister of the groom, acted as maid of honor while Andrew Whitney friend of the groom, acted as best man. The couple were also attended by Mrs. George Terwilliger, the bride's matron, and George Terwilliger, brother of the bride, as usher.  The bride, who was given in marriage by her father, was charmingly attired in a gown of white triple sheer, with a square neckline, and a fingertip veil gathered at the head with lilies of the valley.   Mrs. Livingston carried an arm bouquet of white baby's breath and Better-Time roses, and a lace handkerchief over 100 years old, once owned by her great grandmother.  The maid of honor wore peach eyelet mousseline de soie with tiara to match and carried Talisman roses and pink and yellow snapdragons.  The bride's matron wore aqua tulle with matching tiara and her bouquet was made up of yellow roses and snapdragons.  The bride's mother wore navy blue chiffon, with pink roses and sweet peas as her corsage and the groom's mother, print chiffon with a similar corsage.  Lo Rae Reed, of Monticello, cousin of the bride, was the flower girl and was dressed in pink organdy.  She carried Syringa Blossoms.  After the ceremony, luncheon was served to approximately 125 relatives and friends by Miss Mary Warner, of East Windsor, and four cousins of the bride, Mrs. Raymond Reed, of Monticello, Miss Rowena Shafer, of Monticello, Miss Eleanor Davall and Miss Pearl Swift, of Johnson City.  They wore ankle-length pastel dresses, with white caps and aprons.  The newlyweds became recipients of many more useful and beautiful gifts and amid showers of rice and confetti, the grace of God rested upon them.  Following a short wedding trip the couple will be at home at their apartment, 28 Oak avenue, Sidney. The bride is a graduate of Sidney High School, active in church affairs, and at present is employed in the payroll office of the Scintilla Magneto plant.  The groom attended the Bainbridge Central High School and is working in the production department of the same firm.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, June 20, 1940]

 

 

Woman Fights Bed Bugs - 1889

Woman Fights Bed Bugs

Chenango Union, April 18, 1889

 

Cortland:  Last Friday morning, Mrs. Loring Stone, who lives in John C. McKee's tenant house on Owego street, went hunting for bed bugs.  She thought she had corralled a bevy of these man-eaters in a bed room in the southeast corner of the lower floor, and she gave them a dose of sulphur.  Not long afterwards she discovered that the room was on fire.  Box 124, corner of Union and Owego streets, was pulled and the department was soon on the scene.  The building was soon flooded with water and the fire extinguished.  Mr. Stone's goods were all more or less injured by water.  The loss on the building will probably amount to $300, which is fully covered by insurance. It is believed that there are no bed bugs in the building.  --Democrat.

 



Obituaries (May 8)

Albert Burr Alford died of a cerebral hemorrhage at his home, in Coventry [Chenango Co., NY].  was born February 1, 1874, at Coventry, the son of Frederick and Lisa Griswold Alford.  The funeral was held Monday afternoon, at Clwell's Funeral Chapel, with the Rev. Brooks, of Endicott, officiating.  Bearers were Ed Nickerson, Erford Hatton, Walter Lee, James Seymour, Ray Stanton and Joseph Stark.  Body will remain in the vault until Spring, with burial in Afton [Chenango Co., NY] [Bainbridge News & Republican, Apr. 28, 1940]

 

Martha V. Christian passed away at the home of Leland Christian, April 19, 1940.  Born at Masonville [Delaware Co., NY], March 31, 1860, she was the daughter of John C. Northrup and Sarah E. Foster.  The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon at the Colwell's Funeral Chapel, with the Rev. Paul Carpenter officiating.  Twenty members of the Rebekah Lodge of Sidney attended in a body.  The pall-bearers were:  Harry Mills, North Afton; Clayton Bennett, Maurice Christian and Fred Alfred, of Oneonta.  Burial will be at North Afton [Chenango Co., NY]  Bainbridge News & Republican, Apr. 28, 1940]

Mrs. Flora H. Cooley, prominent resident of Sidney [Delaware Co., NY] for the past 52 years, passed away in her sleep, last Monday night, at her home, 10 Avery street.  For the past few months, Mrs. Cooley had been in failing health, but she had been about her home and the village, and her sudden demise was a severe shock to her family and friends.  Mrs. Cooley was born at Franklin [Delaware Co., NY], October 28, 1862, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Henry Barnes.  On June 2, 1886, she was united in marriage with the late George Cooley, jeweler and prominent member of the business and social life of Sidney, who died December 12, 1929.  Mrs. Cooley was a member of the First congregational Church, and a charter member of the Sidney Monday Club.  She possessed a charming personality which endeared her to all who knew her.  The sympathy of the community is extended to her son and family, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Cooley and sons, George Cooley II, and Richard Cooley.  Also surviving is a brother, Edwin S. Barnes, of Staten Island.  The funeral was held at the family home, Thursday afternoon, the Rev. L.W. Steele, rector of St. Paul's Episcopal Church, officiating.  Burial was made in Prospect Hill Cemetery.  The pall-bearers were Attorney Henry M. Walton, Jr., John S. Haag, Robert Laraway, F.E. Buddenhagen, Clarence E. Bird, and Dr. R.H. Loomis.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Apr. 28, 1940]

Caroline L. Dickinson, wife of Fred Dickinson, passed away Friday morning, April 19, after an illness of eight years.  Mrs. Dickinson was born in Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], September 18, 1864, 75 years ago, the daughter of Betsy (Brooks) and Daniel S. Gibbs.  On October 13, Mr. and Mrs. Dickinson were united in marriage at Norwich.  Their married life has been 54 years of happy companionship.  Two children were born to them.  Mrs. William Riel, of Rome and Lynn Dickinson, of Rochester.  Mrs. Dickinson, as long as her health permitted, was an earnest worker in the Christ Church, the Lafayette Chapter of the O.E.S., in Oxford, and an associate member of the Woman's Club.  Surviving are her husband, the daughter and son, above mentioned; three sisters, Mrs. Frank Fernald and Miss Kate Gibbs, of Norwich; Mrs. Charles Collins, of New York City; one brother, Claire Gibbs, of North Norwich.  Final rites were held from the late home, Monday afternoon, at 2 o'clock, the Rev. F. Ransier, rector of the Christ Church, officiating.  Burial was in Sunset Cemetery, Guilford.  Beautiful floral pieces came from friends and neighbors, the Woman's Club, the Ladies' Auxiliary of the Christ Church, the Lafayette Chapter of O.E.S. and many others, and were a final expression of the place Mrs. Dickinson held in the hearts of many.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Apr. 25, 1940]

Melvin Norton, 69, of Bridge street, Sidney [Delaware Co., NY], was instantly killed at 10:38 o'clock Thursday evening when the light coupe in which he was riding was struck by a south bound Delaware and Hudson fast freight on the Main street crossing in the heart of Sidney.  The driver of the car, Verena A. Wright, escaped with a fractured right leg and a sprained ankle, according to Corp John Zieman, of Sidney Barracks, who conducted an investigation.  Norton, who was crushed in the wreck, suffered multiple injuries.  The car was proceeding toward the village's business district from the direction of the trooper barracks and was fully across the main D.&H. tracks when the crash occurred, according to Corporal Zieman's report.  The machine was carried 75 feet before the train could be brought to a halt.  A daughter, Miss Eleanor Norton, who is employed by the NYS Gas & Electric Co., with whom the victim resided, and three sons, Clyde, of Chenango Bridge, Otis of Peekskill, and Merritt, of South New Berlin survive him.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Apr. 25, 1940]

A telegram from Georgetown, S.C., to Ira M. Curtis, this village [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], on Wednesday, gives the intelligence that Samuel S. Ehrich, formerly jeweler in Bainbridge, was drowned while out sailing on Sunday last.  The body was recovered and taken to New York for interment.  The deceased was in town on a visit but a few weeks since, and seemed in the happiest spirits.  Many friends hereabouts will deplore this fatal accident, and mourn with the afflicted family in their sad bereavement.  --Republican [Chenango Union, July 7, 1881]

William Fraser, a well known cabinet maker and life-long resident of this village [Oxford, Chenango Co., NY], died at his residence on North Canal street, Saturday afternoon.  He had been confined to the house about a week, though he had been in failing health for some time previous.  Deceased was obliging and public spirited, and a great lover of placatory sports.  He will be missed in his circle.  A wife and two sons survey him.  He would have been 63 years old in September next. --Times [Chenango Union, July 7, 1881]

 

Marriages (May 8)

Mr. and Mrs. Earl Davis announce the engagement of their daughter, Marion Joyce, to Bynum Clay Moretz, son of Mr. and Mrs. E. Franklin Moretz, of Boone, N.C.  No date has been set for the wedding.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Apr. 4, 1940]

 

Mr. and Mrs. E.J. Peckham, of Bainbridge, announce the engagement of their daughter, Miss Alene Peckham, to Elmer Smith, of Kirkwood.  No date has been set for the wedding.  Miss Peckham was graduated from the Bainbridge Central School in 1938, and is a senior at the New York State School of Agriculture and Home Economics at Delhi.  Mr. Smith graduated from Candor High School in 1934 and is a senior at the New York State School of Agriculture and Home Economics, majoring in architecture and construction building. He will be affiliated with Cornell University faculty administration at Ithaca. [Bainbridge News & Republican, Apr. 4, 1940]

Miss Phyllis Tyler was united in marriage to Joseph Throop, son of M.E. Throop, of this village, May 17 at St. John's Episcopal Church, in Troy.  After the ceremony, a supper was served at the home of the bridegroom's sister, Mrs. L. Tucker, in Dalton, Mass.  The newlyweds left for a four day trip to Lake Champlain and Canada.  Upon their return, they will reside at New Kensington, Conn.  Mr. Throop is a member of the faculty at R.P.I. in Troy.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, May 23, 1940]

 

Juliand Homestead Fire, May 1881

Chenango Union, May 19, 1881

 

Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY]:  The burning of Mr. Juliand's barn, sheds, stables, etc., by lightning on Monday afternoon last, made the largest fire in area ever before seen in Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY].  A slight estimate may be imagined of the extent of the fire by the fact that about an acre of buildings were consumed.  Mr. Juliand's loss can hardly be estimated, as there were large lots of farm machinery, tools and castings which he himself has no memorandum of.  Of livestock there were a pair of fine Kentucky mules, bought in that State by Mr. Juliand last fall;  one three-year-old bay horse; one roan saddle pony, five years old; one short-horn bull, a very valuable animal, once selling for $1,600; one short-horn heifer, a Craggs; one short-horn heifer, a Perl; one valuable Devon heifer; one Berkshire sow; one Yorkshire sow, besides a large number of fancy fowls, of which Mr. Juliand was an extensive breeder.  The loss on other property, such as hay, grain and tools, we have been unable to obtain.  Besides the live stock burned, several horses and other live stock were saved by the exertions of those present. 

 

A strange and unaccountable fact in connection with this disaster, is that the barn that was struck had a cupola, upon which was a lightning rod in good condition, and may still be seen as it fell, with the ground connection all right, the rod firmly embedded in the earth.  Some who saw the building struck think the electric current entered the cupola.  Some of the school children, however, claim to have seen it enter the bay window on the southwest end.  At any rate, this proves that lightning rods are not always a sure protection against thunder storms.--Republican. 

 

Chenango Union, May 26, 1881

 

Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY]:  "It never rains but it pours," is an old adage, and often a very true one.  As though the severe loss in live stock at the late fire was not sufficient, fate has ordained that Joseph Juliand should be still further afflicted by the death of a valuable family horse, well known by all the ladies and children hereabouts, as it has carried many of them on a pleasure ride.  "Blucher," the deceased, was not the Blucher of "Wellingtonian" fame, but a grandson of old "Hambletonian," and was quite well known in Tennessee as a trotter, having a record below 2:40.  Maj. Allman, his former owner in that State, paid $1,500 for him, and Mr. Juliand purchased him of the Major about three years since.  He was specially well liked by the family of Mr. Juliand for his gentleness and kindness, as a lady's horse--any lady or child could drive him without trouble.  "Blucher's" death was caused by a change of food, and want of proper stabling, brought about by the fire destroying all of Mr. Juliand's barns and grain--Republican.

 

Chenango Union, June 9, 1881

 

Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY]:  Joseph Juliand makes a proposition to the citizens of this town to sell his residence, and farm adjoining, as a site for the blind asylum to be erected by the State, in either the fifth or sixth judicial districts.  We understand that Elliot Danforth, Esq., has interested himself in the matter, and promised to visit and confer with some of the members of the commission appointed by the Governor to locate the site for the building.--Republican

 

Chenango Union, June 30, 1881

 

Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY]:  Joseph Juliand raised the frame of a large new barn on the ruins of his old one, on Wednesday.  It was an old fashioned "raisin'."

Obituaries (May 7)

Word was received in Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] at noon Wednesday of the death of Seymour Lowman at his home in Elmira following an illness of some little time.  Mr. Lowman, an attorney, was a former Lieut. Governor of the state of New York.  Mr. and Mrs. Lowman were guests in Bainbridge the first of November when the re-dedication services of St. Peter's Guild Hall were held.  It was through the generosity of Mrs. Lowman that funds for construction of the Guild Hall were made available.  Mrs. Lowman, as the former Miss Kittie Smith, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Smith, was a Bainbridge resident.  The Smith home was on the East River road and is now occupied by Mr. and Mrs. Howard Williams.  [Bainbridge Press, Mar. 14, 1940]

Elmira, NY:  Seymour Lowman, 71, Lieutenant Governor of New York in 1925-26 and assistant secretary of the U.S. Treasury in charge of prohibition enforcement, customs and Coast Guard from 1927 to 1933 died today.  Lowman was the running mate of Colonel Theodore Roosevelt in 1924 on the Republican state ticket.  Roosevelt was defeated by Governor Alfred E. Smith but Lowman was elected, giving the state a Governor and Lieutenant Governor of different political faiths for the second time in history.  Since retiring from the Federal post in 1933, Lowman had been president of the Elmira Savings Bank.

Albany, NY:  New York's Senate adjourned today out of respect to Seymour Lowman of Elmira, former New York Lieutenant Governor, who died today.  "His life was characterized by devotion to duty as he saw it, tempered by unusual kindliness, understanding and consideration for his fellow men."  said a resolution introduced by Senator Chauncey B. Hammond, Elmira Republican.  [Evening Recorder, Amsterdam, NY, Mar. 18, 1940] 

 

Richard Bolster Wheat, son of Mr. and Mrs. Seth Wheat, passed away early Wednesday morning, March 13, at the infirmary of Cornell University following pneumonia and other complications.  Mr. Wheat, a student of the State College of Agriculture, majoring in Rural Education, was to have graduated in June.  He was a member of the Alpha Zeta fraternity and Kappa Phi Kappa, professional educational society and also a member of the collegiate chapter of the Future Farmers of America.  He was born March 8, 1917, at Mountainville [Orange Co., NY] and moved to Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] with his family a few years ago.  The funeral was held at the home of his parents last Friday afternoon, at 2 o'clock, with the Rev. Paul L. Carpenter officiating.  The pall-bearers were five former roommates of Cornell University, and Norman English, of Whitney Point.  Survivors are his parents, a sister, Mrs. John Leahy, and a brother, Donald Wheat, of Bainbridge; a grandmother, Mrs. W.N. Ryan, of Naples, and a nephew, Larry Leahy, of Bainbridge.  A delegation of brothers from both fraternities attended in a body. [Bainbridge Press, Mar. 21, 1940]

Mabel Kelsey Turter, aged 50, of Masonville [Delaware Co., NY], passed away at the Cooperstown Hospital, Monday morning, March 18, after being a patient for two months.  Mrs. Turtur was the daughter of Leroy and Amanda Bowdick Kelsey.  The funeral was held at the family home, Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock with burial in the Sidney cemetery [Delaware Co., NY].  She is survived by her husband, James Turtur, and several children.  [Bainbridge Press, Mar. 21, 1940]

Eugene Barber passed away at his home in East Guilford [Chenango Co., NY] last Thursday morning at 9 o'clock, after an illness of several days at the age of 83 years.  He was born at Lee [Oneida Co., NY], on June 23, 1857.  He had been employed for 60 years as manager of the Miller homestead at East Guilford, where he was active in the affairs of the Presbyterian Church, serving as elder, trustee, superintendent of the Sunday School and a member of the choir.  He was united in marriage to Miss Ellen Lamphere, 61 years ago, who survives him.  The funeral was held Saturday afternoon, in the East Guilford Church at 2 o'clock, the Rev Ralph B. Gamewell, officiating.  Burial will take place in the East Guilford Cemetery in the Spring.  The pall bearers were:  Dr. Roswell Monroe, Clinton Taylor, Wallace Taylor, Austin L. Miller, Frederick S. Miller, Jr., and Donald Kilburn.  The honorary pall bearers were the elders and trustees of the East Guilford Church.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, March 28, 1940]

Funeral services were held at the Baptist church, in Mt. Upton [Chenango Co., NY], on Tuesday, March 26, at 1:30 P.M. for Mrs. Mary Ellsworth Paddock, widow of the late Richard K. Paddock, who died at the home of her daughter-in-law, Mrs. Walter Paddock, of Clinton, early Sunday morning.  Born at Patterson [Putnam Co., NY] on August 24, 1857, Mrs. Paddock was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Ellsworth.  She was educated at Patterson and on December 15, 1873, at Brewster, she was united in marriage with Richard K. Paddock, who died at Mt. Upton in 1933.  For more than 25 years she has made her home in Mt. Upton, but for the past six months she has lived with her daughter-in-law, at Clinton.  She was a member of the Mt. Upton Baptist Church.  Mrs. Paddock is survived by one son, Fred J. Paddock, of Phoenix, Ariz.; two sisters, Mrs. William Smalley, of Danbury, Conn., and Mrs. Charles Babcock, of Glenmont; a brother, John Ellsworth, also of Glenmont; four granddaughters, Florence, Gertrude and Jean Paddock, of Phoenix, and Cecile Babcock, of Glenmont, and one grandson, Vivien Babcock, of Glenmont.  The body was placed in the vault at Sidney for burial later at Mt. Upton.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Mar. 28, 1940]

Marriages (May 7)

The engagement of Miss Ruth H Schuster, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond C. Schuster, of Oneonta [Otsego Co., NY], to Clifford R. Loudon, son of Mr. and Mrs. John R. Loudon, of this village [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], has been announced.  Miss Schuster is a graduate of Oneonta High School and the Mildred Elley Private Business School, of Albany, and is employed at the Public Loan Company, Inc., of Oneonta, as secretary.  Mr. Loudon is a graduate of the local high school and studied at Springfield College for two years.  He is also employed with the Public Loan Company.  they will be married in June.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, March 7, 1940]

 

Miss Mary Louise Sawyer, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Leon Sawyer, of Sidney [Delaware Co., NY], and Arthur James Tyler, also of Sidney, were united in marriage by the Rev. R. Lewis Johnson, at the Baptist parsonage, on Friday evening, at 6:30.  The bride's attendant was her sister, Miss Dorothy Sawyer, and the best man was Thomas Plankenhorn, of Sidney Center, a friend of the bridegroom.  They have rented the Myers cottage near the Pines, where they will reside for a short while.  [Bainbridge News & Republican,  Mar. 28, 1940]

 

Miss Darleen Sheely and Howard Stilson were married by the Rev. W.F. Miller at the McClure parsonage, March 24.  Mrs. Frank Sheely and Miss Inez Jean Stilson were attendants.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Mar. 28, 1940]

 

Miss Anna Barrett and Bensen Canfield were united in marriage, March 24, at the McClure Church by the Rev. W.F. Miller.  Their attendants were Mr. and Mrs. Earl Decker.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Mar. 28, 1940]

 

Mrs. Harriet Tyler, of Elmira, announces the engagement of her daughter, Miss Phyllis Tyler, to Joseph Throop, son of M.E. Throop, of this village [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY].  Miss Tyler is a graduate of Elmira High School and Troy Business College.  Mr. Throop is a graduate of the Bainbridge High School and R.P.I., and is a member of the faculty at the institute.  The wedding will take place in June.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Mar. 28, 1940]

Sleuth Party Questions Bainbridge History

Sleuth Party Checks Up On Old History of Town

Group Visits Older People for Answers

Bainbridge, Chenango County, New York

[Time Frame of Quiz Answers was the 1930s]

 

1.   Where was the Post Office in 1895?

Answer:  The Winifred Cook Barber Shop on West Main now occupies the building where the Post Office was located in 1895.

 

2.   Locate the site of the Bernhurst Hotel.

Answer:  The Bernhurst Hotel was formerly on the site where Harry Hall recently operated a garage on North Main street.

 

3.   Find the loading door of Perry Rood's feed store.

Answer:  The loading door of Perry Rood's feed store was at the Grange Building, now the Bainbridge News office.

 

4.   Where in this village did Peter Packard live when he operated stage routes between Boston and Buffalo?

Answer:  Peter Packard formerly lived in the house now occupied by Mr. and Mrs. Claude Butler on North Main street.

 

5.   Find the house which used to stand where Dr. Dodge's home now is.

Answer:  The L.A. Gridley house on Pearl street, opposite the home of Mrs. Bessie Toby formerly stood on the plot of land where Dr. Dodge's house now stands.

 

6.   Locate the site of Charles Phinney's blacksmith shop.

Answer:  The site of Charles Phinney's blacksmith shop was between the houses of H.J. Wood and Elmer Archer on South Main street.

 

7.   Locate the bar room which was known as "The Hole in the Wall."

Answer:  The bar room known as "The Hole in the Wall" was located below Leone's Restaurant.

 

8.   Locate Henry Brigham's blacksmith shop.

Answer:  Henry Brigham's Blacksmith shop is now the barn belonging to Will Thomas.

 

9.   Locate the building formerly used as a meeting house by the M.E. Society.

Answer:  The original Methodist meeting house is now the four family house on Evans street.

 

10.  Locate Tinkham's Mill

Answer:  Tinkham's Mill is now the Eldred Coal and Feed Mill.

 

11.  What building stands on third base of the baseball diamond used in 1897?

Answer:  The band pagoda now stands on the position of third base on the baseball diamond used in 1897.

 

12.   Locate the site of Evan's grist and feed mill.

Answer:  Evan's grist and feed mill was located below the Frank Payne house on the river bank.

 

13.  What year was the wooden covered bridge over the river demolished?

Answer:  The wooded covered river bridge was demolished in 1898.

 

14.  In 1813 Baron de Zeng built a house in Bainbridge.  That house is still standing.  Which is it?

Answer:  The Juliand house, now known as Terrace Hill, was built by Baron de Zeng in 1813.

 

15.  Two small buildings used to stand where the M.E. Church now is.  One which was used by Lula Hunter as a millinery shop, one was moved further up North Main street, and used as a cobbler shop, moved again and remodeled for a dwelling.  Where is it?

Answer:  The LeGrand Parsons' house was formerly a millinery shop run by Lulu Hunter on the site of the present M.E. Church and was later moved up North Main street and used as a cobbler's chop.

 

16.  During a native son's term of office as treasurer of New York state, a reception was given Gov. Flower in Bainbridge.  To make the affair more impressive, the State Treasurer built a large bay window on his house where the receiving line stood.  Find the window.

Answer:  The large bay window in the home of Mr. and Mrs. R.W. Kirby was built by the state treasurer, Elliot Danforth, in honor of the reception to Governor Flower.

 

17.  Locate the Charles Fisher Bottling Works where beer and ale were bottled and delivered to surrounding towns. 

Answer:  The Charles Fisher Bottling Works is now used as a barn belonging to Mrs. Helene Landon, in the rear of the Ray Searles' house on North Main street. 

 

18.  Where the A.&P. store is, S.S. Wheeler built a small portable building and operated a photographer's studio.  Geo. Blake bought the building, moved it on North Main street, opposite the Frieot home and ran a cigar shop in it.  Eventually about 1902 that same building was purchased by another party, moved quite a distance and used as an addition to a dwelling.  Can you find it?

Answer:  The S.S. Wheeler photographer's studio and later the Geo. Blake cigar shop is now the rear addition on the house of Mrs. Belle Heath at the corner of Pearl and Tyler street.

 

19.  Where is the site on Pyrne Hill of the barn which burned about a year ago.

Answer:  The barn belonging to Bruce Weymouth on Pryne Hill burned about a year ago.

 



Marriages (May 6)

Braun - Vincent:  Miss Flora L. Vincent, of Sidney [Delaware Co., NY], formerly a nurse in the Sidney Hospital, was united in marriage, January 20, in Coeur-d-Alene, Idaho, to Delbert L Braun, of Lewiston, Idaho.  They will make their home in Lewiston, in that state.  Mrs. Braun has a wide circle of friends in this community which has always been her home, who unite in wishing her every happiness in her new home. 

Mr. and Mrs. John E. Masters of Syracuse [Onondaga Co., NY], parents of Mrs. Sidney E Heath, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Sunday.  They entertained 75 friends and relatives including their six children and three grandchildren at a reception at their home in the afternoon.  Mr. and Mrs. Masters were married 50 years ago in Calvary Episcopal church and have always lived in Syracuse and Onondaga.  Their children are:  John E., Harold R., Herbert G., and E. Heath and Mrs. RA. Corvey.  Their grandchildren are Eloise and Mary Masters and Anne Heath.  [Bainbridge Press, Feb. 15, 1940]

Woodrow Johnson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Willis Johnson, of Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], was united in marriage, February 17, to Miss Alice Connelly, of Brooklyn.  they will make their home in Brooklyn, as Mr. Johnson has a position in the shipyards.  Miss Connelly is well known in Coventry.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Feb. 29, 1940]

Miss Meryl Harris, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chester Harris, of Sidney [Delaware Co., NY], became the bride of Graydon Roloson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Horace Roloson, of Deposit [Broome Co., NY], in a ceremony solemnized at 2:30 Thursday afternoon in the Congregational Church.  The Rev. Roland Wendall performed the ceremony.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Feb. 29, 1940]

Obituaries (May 6)

Milo G. Albrecht passed away at his home in Unadilla [Otsego Co., NY], January 28, after being in poor health for five years.  Born August 8, 1862, in Unadilla, he was the son of William and Mary Fisher Albrecht.  On December 9, 1884, he was united in marriage to Marie Wiest, of Guilford.  He was a member of the Methodist church.  As a young man, Mr. Albrecht was a cheesemaker.  For many years he was in the grocery business and later engaged in farming.  He continued at this occupation until 23 years ago when he retired.  Left to mourn are his wife, two daughters, Mrs. Adna Talcott, Sidney; Mrs. Arthur Lee, Unadilla; one son, Loren Albrecht, Mt. Upton; one sister, Mrs. Mary king, Unadilla; one brother, Alfred Albrecht, Afton; nine grandchildren and five great grandchildren.  The funeral was held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the family home in Unadilla, with the Rev. George Youngs officiating, assisted by the Rev. Sidney Hunt.  The pall-bearers were six grandsons, Carlton Talcott, Ralph Talcott, Donald Albrecht, Arthur Green, Harold Odone and John Hull.  Interment was in the Prospect Hill Cemetery at Sidney [Delaware Co., NY].  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Feb. 1, 1940]

 

Guilford [Chenango Co., NY]:  Issac Glover, 72, passed away February 7 at the home of his son, Cecil Glover, on Gospel Hill where he had lived the past three months.  He was born at Taughhannock, July 9, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Norman Glover.  The body was shipped by rail to Philmont, Columbia county, Friday afternoon where Saturday afternoon the funeral was held.  [Bainbridge Press, Feb. 15, 1940]

 

Mrs. Carrie Porter died on the morning of February 21 after a brief illness.  She has been a resident of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] since 1917, and her friends here are many.  Those who visited her knew her for her happy spirit, her thoughtful mind, and her busy hands.  For a lady 88 years old she had a remarkable range of interests.  Her sewing and knitting has helped and gladdened many, while her plants and flowers were enjoyed by all who came to see her.  The funeral services were held at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Earl Jones, where Mrs. Porter has lived, on last Saturday afternoon.  Rev. Lewis Johnson conducted the services, reading a few of the poems that Mrs. Porter had clipped from papers and placed in her Bible.  Miss Dolores Lloyd sang one of the old church hymns that Mrs. Porter had loved so much.  The committal service was held in the chapel at the Bainbridge cemetery.  Mrs. Carrie Porter was born July 11, 1851, near Oxford [Chenango Co., NY].  In 1868 she married Charles Porter.  She lived near Chenango Forks [Broome Co., NY] until 1917 when she moved to Bainbridge.  She is survived by six children:  Mrs. V.E. Cook of Binghamton, Mrs. Alex Smith of Deposit, and Mrs. W.N. Sherwood, Mrs. W.S. Porter, Frank Porter, and Mrs. E.D. Jones, All of Bainbridge; seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.  [Bainbridge Press, Feb. 29,  1940]

 

Edna P. Greene passed away at the home of her son, Floyd B. Greene, at Rockwell's Mills [Chenango Co., NY], at 10:45, Tuesday morning, February 13.  She was born in Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], April 1, 1853, the daughter of Roxana (Winsor) and Alice Bowen.  She was the widow of Luzerne Greene, Norwich mail carrier for many years.  There survive their son, Floyd, and two grandchildren, Llewellyn Greene, of Norwich, Richard A. Greene, of Rockwells Mills, and one great grandchild, Doris, of Norwich.  Funeral services were held at the Breese Funeral Home at 2 o'clock Thursday afternoon with burial in Mt. Hope [Norwich, NY].  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Feb. 29, 1940]

 

Martin H. Farley, Jr., 17, of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], died at the Chenango Memorial Hospital last Saturday after being ill for only a few hours.  Friday afternoon Mr. Farley helped his father unload a load of hay.  He went into the house a short while afterwards complaining of nausea and soon became unconscious.  A doctor was summoned, who rushed him to the hospital and everything that medical aid could do was done but he never regained consciousness.  Death was caused by a cerebral hemorrhage.  Surviving are his parents, three sisters, Anna Mae, Agnes, and Geraldine, his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. James Farley, of Oxford, also several aunts and uncles.  The funeral was held on Tuesday morning, at 10 o'clock from St. Joseph's church.  The Rev. Father Leonard celebrating the mass.  Burial was in St. Joseph's Cemetery [Oxford, NY].  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Feb. 29, 1940]

 

Saturday evening, March 2, at 8 o'clock, Miss Caroline Winsor died at the Pratt-Newton Home, in Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY].  Death brought release from weeks of suffering, following a shock, which left her partially paralyzed.  Miss Winsor has resided at the Pratt-Newton Home for the past seven years.  previous to that, her entire life was spent in Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], except for a few years spent in California.  Miss Winsor was the daughter of Mary (Moses) and Martin Van Buren Winsor.  She was born in Guilford, June 18, 1866, 74 years ago.  The years in Guilford were spent with her mother, and their home was what is now the E.L. Totman place.  During her life here, she served at one time as assistant in the post office.  She was a member and earnest worker of Christ church.  Her friendships were many and lifelong among the older members of Christ church.  those close contacts even continuing since she left Guilford, and made her home in Sherburne.  Surviving are cousins Jessie and Albert Moses, of Earlville; Homer Day and Mrs. Helen Phetteplace, of Norwich; Mrs. Ella Winsor, of Sherburne.  Final rites were held form the Pratt-Newton Home Sherburne Wednesday afternoon, at 2 o'clock, the Rev. Herbert Lamb, officiating.  Burial was in the family plot at Sunset Hill Cemetery, Guilford.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Mar. 7, 1940]

 

 

New Bainbridge Post Office - 1900

The New Post Office

A Matter of Local Pride in the Way that It Has been Equipped

Bainbridge Republican, Feb. 28, 1900

 

The new post office which is nearly completed is a matter of local pride.  It is the finest equipped office in this section of the state and its patrons are very much pleased with Postmaster Norton's efforts to bring about so many modern improvements and embellishments.  The office is in the new Willsey block [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY] built for the purpose, a handsome white pressed brick structure.  The room is about 30 feet by 12 feet given to patrons and the rest used by the officials of the office.  Large heavy plate glass windows with a heavy oak door make up the front.  The interior is provided with a tile floor, steel ceiling, paneled oak wainscoting, lighted by both gas and electricity, from handsome brass fixtures.  The mail case and furnishings are of solid oak, heavily paneled and finely finished, arranged in an L shape.  The call boxes numbering 352, money order and stamp windows are on the left side of the entrance and the 70 lock boxes extend across the end.  The case is equipped with convenient drawers and cupboards arranged so as to accommodate every detail of the office work.  Near the front window is a private room for those wishing to transact business with the post office.  This is reached by a door from the waiting room, partitioned with oak the same as the other wood work with crystalled glass panels.  The convenience of the public is provided for by separate windows for money orders, stamp and mail delivery, also writing desk attached to the right side of the room.  A large mail box is fixed outside where mail can be placed at all hours. The room is heated by furnace.  The office has every accommodation that could be desired by a fastidious public.  

 

 



Obituaries (May 5)

William Hubert Church, 65, was found dead Tuesday  morning at 1:15 o'clock in a booth at the New American Hotel on Mechanic street, Norwich [Chenango Co., NY].  According to authorities who investigated, Mr. Church walked into the hotel about midnight and sat down in one of the booths, evidently falling asleep.  When the proprietor was ready to close up, an attempt was made to awaken the man, but without success.  Dr. L.T. Kinney, coroner, was called and pronounced the man dead.  Officer Harold Mattice of the Norwich police department also was called to the scene. Dr. Kinney ordered the body removed to the Seymour Funeral Home in this village where an autopsy was performed Tuesday afternoon by Dr. Mat G. Boname, assisted by Dr. B.A. Hall.  The autopsy revealed that death was caused by coronary thrombosis.  Mr. Church, formerly of Oxford, was a carpenter by trade and for the past year had roomed at the New National Hotel in Norwich.  He was reported to have been in poor health for the past few months and had not worked for some time.  Mr. Church was born March 12, 1875, in Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Erwin Church.  Survivors include one sister, Mrs. Cora Stratton of Norwich; three nieces, Mrs. Elizabeth Burgess, Binghamton, Mrs. Anna Hamilton, Bainbridge, and Clara Kelsey, Norwich; five nephews, Maurice Church, Oxford; Owen Church, Detroit, Mich., James Hunter, Greene and Ross and Albert Stratton, Norwich.  Funeral service will be held Thursday at the Seymour Funeral Home at 2 p.m. with burial in Riverview Cemetery [Oxford, NY].  [Bainbridge Press, Jan. 25, 1940]

 

Addison E. Benedict, prominent member of the Chapman & Turner Company at Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], died suddenly Tuesday afternoon from a heart attack suffered earlier that day.  He had been associated with the Chapman & Turner Company since 1913 and was a member of all three Masonic orders in Norwich, a past master and trustee of Norwich Lodge F.&A.M.; trustee of the First Baptist church, member of the Norwich Chamber of Commerce, the Norwich Club and the Canasawacta Country Club.  [Bainbridge Press, Jan. 25, 1940]

 

Mrs. Ida Sprague, 76 years, died last Saturday in the Bainbridge Hospital [Chenango Co., NY].  Mrs. Sprague had been in failing health for the past few years.  Mrs. Sprague is survived by her husband, Edgar Sprague, a son, H.S. Sprague of Norwich, a daughter living with her father in Bainbridge and three grandchildren of Norwich. [Bainbridge Press, Feb. 1, 1940]

 

Eveline Maretta, wife of Adelbert Clark, died at her home at Mt. Pleasant, Bainbridge [Chenango Co.,  NY], Wednesday afternoon, Jan. 31, aged 52 years.  Mrs. Clark had been an invalid for sometime and was very ill at the time of the death of her daughter, a young lady, some two years ago.  She had not regained her health since and her gradual decline developed the fatal disease of cancer.  Her sufferings though great and prolonged were borne with Christian fortitude.  She was gentle and patient to the last.  Her family has met with a great loss in the decease of this estimable woman.  Mrs. Clark was a member of the Methodist church, and was a diligent attendant when  health would permit.  The funeral was held at the house Friday at 1 p.m., Rev. C.H. Sackett officiating.  Burial was at West Bainbridge.  Mrs. Clark is survived by her husband and five children, three sons, Alton of West Bainbridge, George and Ernest and two daughters Daisy and Elnora.  [Bainbridge Republican, Jan. 31, 1900]

 

West Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY]:  Mrs. Elsie Deforest Lyon passed away Monday morning, Jan. 22, in her home at the age of 79.  She had lived in West Bainbridge all her married life.  Funeral services were held at Colwell bros. Funeral Chapel, Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock with the Rev. Paul Carpenter, pastor of the Bainbridge Presbyterian church officiating.  Burial was made in Greenlawn cemetery, Bainbridge.   Mrs. Lyon, during most of her life, was affiliated with the West Bainbridge Baptist church and sang in the choir for several years, and was a regular attendant as long as health permitted.  She is survived by her husband, Richard G. Lyon and a sister, Mrs. Frances Smith, and a nephew, Harland Smith, of Rockwells Mills.  Rev. Carpenter also conducted the burial services at the vault in Greenlawn cemetery, Bainbridge.  [Bainbridge Press, Feb. 1, 1940]

 

Word has been received by relatives of the death of Mrs. Budd Peaslee, of Riverside, Calif.  Mrs. Peaslee, the former Miss Nettie Phelps, of New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], died from injuries suffered in an automobile accident last Wednesday night.  She was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Phelps.  Mr. Phelps was a representative for the Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company for many years.  The survivors are her husband, Captain Budd Peaslee; a son, Richard, six; daughter Nettie, three, and three brothers, Gilbert and Travis Phelps, both of New Berlin and Milton Phelps, of Norwich.  Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Riverside, Cal. and burial was at Salinas, Cal.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Feb. 8, 1940]

 

Mrs. Pansy Page Robinson passed away at the home of her son, Carl Robinson, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], Sunday.  Funeral services were held at Colwell Bros. funeral home Wednesday and burial was made in Riverview cemetery, Oxford [Chenango Co., NY].  Mrs. Robinson lived for many years on the Turner farm on East Hill, Oxford now owned by Frank Hofmann.  She leaves four children, Evelyn of Norwich, Dorothy of Utica, and Carl and Archie of Bainbridge, also six grandchildren.  [Bainbridge Press, Feb. 15, 1940]

 

Post Listings April 28-May 4, 2014

Listing of blog postings for the week of April 28 to May 4, 2014

Marriages

Posted April 29, 2014

Mr. & Mrs. Harry Herrick (1939)
Ralph W. Hall - Hazel Brown (1903)
Charles Jacob Taber - Lillian Phinney Parsons (1903)
Ralph W. Hall - Hazel Brown (1903)
Charles Jacob Taber - Lillian Phinney Parsons (1903)
Lucy Elizabeth Hovey - Bruce Morris Stannard (1904)
Mary Burlison - Leverette P. Hall (1902)

Posted May 1, 2014
Winina A. Sprague - Arvin N. Platt
Charles Dayton Roth - Alice Clark Bradley
Harry W. Lee - Nellie M. Kellogg

Posted May 2, 2014
Dorothy Mae KInch - William E. Ward (1939)
Allen Harmon - Loretta Getter (1939)

Posted May 3, 2014
Jeanne Doris Fuller - Lynn H. Simmons (1939)
Phyllis Catherine Perry - Howard Schuyler Wood (1942)

 

Obituaries

Posted April 28, 2014

Bess I. Landers (Bainbridge, 1939)
Elizabeth M (Rexford) Graves (Delhi, 1939)
George F. Demeree (Harpursville, 1939)
Almyra Burlingame Demeree (Harpursville, 1939)
Winfield Scott Price (Bainbridge, 1939)
Helen Beckwith (Greene, 1939)
Adaline Medbury (Afton, 1939)
Jennie Reed (Afton, 1939)
Elizabeth Leddy (Sidney, 1939)

Posted April 29, 2014
Richard Lewis Smith (Bennettsville, 1939)
Mrs. Frank Riker (Harpursville, 1939)
Betsy Gregory Peck (Guilford 1939)
Rial W. Stead (Guilford, 1939)
Hattie Gage Stevens (Bainbridge, 1939)
Edward L. Buman (Doraville, 1939)

Posted April 30, 2014
Henry G. Carr (Afton, 1939)
Elmae Taber (Coventryville, 1939)
Elizabeth Smith (Guilford, 1939)
Watson Beach (East Masonville, 1939)
George Bartlett (Masonville, 1939)
Edwin Bruce Gillett (Johnson City, 1939)

Posted May 1, 2014
Samuel Gilmore (West Bainbridge, 1895)
James K. Welden (Binghamton, 1895)
Sophronia Thomas (Bainbridge, 1894)
John A. Green (Port Dickinson 1891)

Posted May 2, 2014
Mrs. Henry Gardner (1939)
Celia Masters (Syracuse, 1939)
Justice Leon C. Rhodes (Binghamton, Guilford, 1939)
H. Anna (Hartmann) Scott (Bainbridge, 1939)
Viola Sackett Petley (Rockdale, 1939)
Ray Hall (Endicott, Guilford, 1939)
William W. Nash (Guilford, 1939)

Posted May 3, 2014
Fanny Bennett (Afton, 1939)
Nancy Herrick (Bainbridge, 1939)
Mrs. Asa Landers (Bainbridge, 1939)
Sarah Rice Tinkham (Bainbridge, 1939)
Wealthy Lyon Beers (Mountain View, CA, 1939)
Margaret Philipine Hartmann (Bainbridge, 1939)
John Emory Patchin (Bainbridge, 1939)

Posted May 4, 2014
Elizabeth A. Avery (Bennettsville, 1897)
Hattie A.  Hovey (Bennettsville, 1897)
Frances A. Shapley (Oxford, 1897)
Charles Foote (Coventryville)
Elisha Vanderhule (Bainbridge, Afton,)
Edwin Mead (Guilford, 1895)
William Prentice (Kattellville, 1895)
Henry Hoadley (Binghamton, 1895)
Mrs. Levi Hendrickson (West Bainbridge)
Sidney King (Rockdale, 1939)
James C. Oldfield (Guilford, Oxford, 1939)
  

Miscellaneous

Posted April 28, 2014

Gail Borden, Who Invented Milk Processing, Gained Success After Forty Year Struggle, Bainbridge Press, Mar. 16, 1939.

Posted April 29, 2014

Miscellaneous Happenings - 1899, Bainbridge Republican, March 29, 1899, April 5, 1899.

Presbyterian Church to Build Church Parlors, April 1914.

Posted April 30, 2014

Juliand Deer Park, Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY, Bainbridge Press, April 20, 1937.

Bainbridge Central High School Class of 1935, Part 3.

Bainbridge Central High School, Football Team, 1934.

 

Posted May 1, 2014

American Plastics' Products Displayed at the State Fair, 1936

Posted May 2, 2014

Julian C. Corbin Started Insurance Business in 1897, Bainbridge News & Republican, April 20, 1939.

Church Pastor removed to Asylum, Chenango Union, Dec. 4, 1873

Posted May 3, 2014
Oneonta May Queen, Ellafern Gifford, 1939

Posted May 4, 2014
Gus Kelley arrested for assault, Chenango Union, Feb. 2, 1882.
Bill Payne waiting at the station, Oct. 4, 1971. (Photo)

Bill Payne at the Station, 1971

Waitin' at the Station

Oct. 4, 1971

 

At Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY]:  Old railroad stations have been put to many uses as the roads have gone out of existence.  A station in Bainbridge, in Chenango County, houses the village constabulary.  Here, Chief of Police William S. Payne stands outside his headquarters.

 

 

 



Gus Kelley Arrested for Assault, 1882

Chenango Union, Feb. 2, 1882

 



Last Saturday night, Gus Kelley, a pugilistic gentleman of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], exercised his muscle on Hank Wright at the depot, and Mr. Wright's son, a lad of thirteen years, stepping up to encourage his father, was knocked down by Kelley also.  The boy swore out a warrant before Judge Van Horne, and on Monday a hearing before that justice resulted in a sentence of $5 or thirty days in jail, which latter Kelley accepted,  much to the joy of all our citizens.  Upon receiving his sentence, Kelley struck Mr. Wright again in the court room, in the presence of the court.  Another warrant has been issued, we understand, to be served when the thirty days expire, and we trust that at the next trial Kelley will be sent where his work will pay his board; and also, where he will learn the respect due a court of justice.  Kelley is one of the noisiest bacchanals about here, and three inches of whiskey in his abdomen will cause louder shrieks then 120 pounds of steam on the switch engine. ---Republican.

Obituaries (May 4)

Mrs. Elizabeth A. Avery was found dead in bed Wednesday morning at the home of her son, Geo. Avery.  The coroner was notified and pronounced heart disease as the cause of death.  She was a widow, and was 76 years of age.  Funeral will be held today (Friday) at the house at 1 o'clock, P.M. with burial at Bennettsville, Rev. Sackett will conduct the services.  [Notation:  1897]

 

At Bennettsville [Chenango Co., NY], Thursday, Oct. 7th [1897], the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hovey aged 8 years, 4 mos. and 10 days.  A gloom was cast over this community Thursday when it was learned that Hattie, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hovey, was dead.  She had only been sick a few days which makes it doubly sad.  She was only eight years old and a very bright child.  The service was held at the house Sunday, Rev. Mr. Percy of Masonville officiating, burial at Afton [Chenango Co., NY]. 

 

Mrs. Frances A. Shapley, died Monday, Oct. 11th, 1897 of dropsy at the home of her son, K.E. Shapley in the town of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], aged 73 years.  The funeral was held Thursday from the house at 1 o'clock.  Rev. Sackett officiated.  She leaves two sons. 

 

On Easter Sunday there was held at Judson Burton's, the funeral of Mrs. Burton's father, Charles Foote, who passed away after a long and painful illness resulting from cancer in the stomach.  The deceased was 60 years of age and had been nearly a life long resident in this section and was much respected by all who knew him, and will be missed by his many friends.  He was married to Ruth Laman, who died a few years ago and he is survived by four children, Fred, of Franklin, Will Foote and Mrs. Judson Burton of this place, and Mrs. Olin Pierce of Coventry.  The funeral service was conducted by Rev. A. McIntyre of this place and interment in the Coventryville cemetery.  Mr Burton's home has been the scene of much sickness and death of late, this being the third funeral there in less than six months.  The other two deaths being Charles Foote's father, Robert Foote, and Mr. Burton's aunt, Miss Annice Burton. 

 

Elisha Vanderhule, who for the past year has been making his home with Mr. and Mrs. John Matteson on Kirby street [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], died last evening at the advanced age of eighty-four.  The funeral will be held Saturday afternoon at the Matteson residence and interment in the Afton cemetery.  Mr. Vanderhule prior to coming to this village lived for years at Middlebridge. 

 

Mr. Edwin Mead died at his home near Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 23d [1895], aged 68 years.  The funeral services were held at his late residence the 26th.  Rev. Mr. Perrine of the Episcopal church, Guilford, officiating.  Mr. Mead was a life long resident in the neighborhood where he died, respected and beloved by all who knew him, as shown by the large concourse of friends and old neighbors who came for miles around to pay their last respects to his memory.  He was quiet and unassuming in his manners, but had a kind and pleasant word for every one.  He was strictly honest and true in all his dealings with his fellow men, willing to do by others as he would like to be done by.  He will be sadly missed by his many friends and his family.  He leaves a wife and three sons to mourn his loss, who have the sincere sympathy of all. 

Wm. Prentice, who has long resided at Kattellville [Broome Co., NY] and is between 75 and 80 years of age, retired in usual health on Tuesday night and was found dead in bed the next morning.  He was the last survivor of the family.  [Notation:  April 3, 1895]

Henry Hoadley, a former resident of this village, arrived here on Saturday afternoon from Binghamton and was taken across the river to the home of his brother and died in six hours after his arrival.  For several years past he has resided with his daughter, Mrs. Strickland of Binghamton.  He was 74 years of age.  Funeral services on Tuesday at 10:30 a.m.  [Notation:  April 1895]

Mrs. Levi Hendrickson, an old and respected resident of West Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], died on Wednesday morning of last week.  the funeral was held at the house on Saturday morning.  Rev. T.F. Hall of this village officiated. 

Sidney King, one of the oldest residents of Rockdale [Chenango Co., NY], passed away at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Ethel Fisk, after an illness of many months.  He was born at Smyrna, the son of Nancy (Harrington) and Hiram King.  He was 83 years old, born April 3, 1856.  He had resided in this community for the past 60 years.  His death occurred Tuesday, December 5.  Final rites were held from his late residence, Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. Sidney Heath officiating.  Burial was made in Maplewood Cemetery, Mt. Upton [Chenango Co., NY].  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Dec. 14, 1939]

Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock, December 8, 1939, occurred the death of James C. Oldfield at his home in Guilford [Chenango Co., NY].  Death was due directly to severe burns he received 10 days ago.  Due to his advanced age, they failed to respond to treatment, and from the beginning the family knew death was only  a matter of time.  Mr. Oldfield was born at Mansfield, in England, April 14, 1852, 87 years ago.  He was the second son of Samuel and Anna (Harvey) Oldfield.  He came to America with his parents in the Spring of 1865.  He was twice married, his first wife dying in 1881.  In 1883, he married Martha Sturges, who survives  him.  They celebrated their golden wedding anniversary six years ago.  Mr. Oldfield lived in Oxford [Chenango Co., NY] for many years, where he operated a stone quarry in partnership with J.R. Glover, and later with Stewart Adams.  He moved to Guilford in 1917, where he engaged in farming until declining health forced his retirement a few years ago.  Besides his wife he is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Anna Rankin, of South Gibson, Pa., Mrs. Vernon Voorhies, of Syracuse, Mrs. Herman Viet, of Margaretville, and Mrs. Nora Rice, of Norwich; one son, Earl, of Guilford' four grandchildren and two great grandchildren.   Mr. Oldfield was a kind friendly man, a good neighbor, his familiar figure will be missed.  He is one of the many older residents, who have been taken from our midst so recently.  Final rites were held Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock from Seymour's Funeral Home, Oxford, the Rev. Ralph Gamewell of the Center, officiating.  Burial in Riverview Cemetery, Oxford.  [Bainbridge News & Republican,  Dec. 14, 1939]