The Year 1875

The Year A.D. 1875

Bainbridge Republican Jan. 8, 1876

 

The year Eighteen Seventy-Five, was one of your middling years; an off year as the politicians phrase it.  A year of respectable achievements, but not a remarkable year.  At home there has been peace and a fair degree of prosperity.  The labor of the husbandman has been abundantly rewarded; all departments of trade and industry have thrived just as well as could be expected, while pestilence, famine, plague and the grasshopper have not shown themselves.  The year 1875, has been marked by numerous celebrations of the centennial anniversary of the opening of the  revolutionary war.  At Lexington and Bunker Hill and Concord and Ticonderoga and Salem, the dawn of the days that tried men's souls was revivified and reviewed by the most eloquent of our orators. 

 

Early in the year there was a little insurrection in New Orleans, which for a time proved quite a successful rival to the Beecher Tilton trial.  The trial, which, beginning in January lasted till June, will of course pass into history as the most celebrated of its particular school of cases.  The victory of the Rifle Team at Dollymount brought considerable delight to the nation; and the victory of Cornell at Saratoga did the same thing for new York.  The break-up of the Whiskey Ring and the exposure of the canal frauds must not be left out of the record.  "Boss" Tweed will remember 1875 as the date at which he began to breathe again the air of freedom out of his own dear native land.  The Roman Church in America will not soon forget that in the year just closing the first American Cardinal was consecrated.

 

Death has reaped a rich harvest in the year just closed.  In our own village [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY] a number of our prominent citizens have passed away, notably--Joseph Kirby, Col. Hiram Schrom, Dr. Joseph W. Freiot, William Partridge, Gideon Botsford and Marvin Bennett.  The death of American Statesmen and public men have been very numerous.  The list included Vice President Wilson, ex-president Johnson, ex-Senator Wm. A Buckingham and Senator Ferry of Connecticut, ex-Senator Jessie D. Bright of Indiana and many others.  Literature mourns the loss of such men as J. Rosse Browne, the interesting traveler, Hans Christian Anderson the great magician, and Arthur Helps the beloved author of "Friends in Council."

 

The casualties of the year in the United States, were many and not a few were most disastrous.  A square mile of Oshkosh was burned over with a loss of $2,000000. Oscola's big fire, in which 250 houses were laid in ashes, was a loss of at least $2,000000.  The most deplorable fire of the year was that which burned the French Catholic church at Holyoke, Mass., which cost 75 persons their lives.  the great casualty of the year was the earthquake which occurred in May in New Granada.  Six cities were overwhelmed and 19,000 lives lost.  the great flood that laid waste a section of France, drowned over 200 persons, and damaged property to the extent of over $20,000000.  The loss of the Schiller with 311 passengers, of the Vicksburg with 83 passengers, of the Pacific with 200 passengers, of the City of Waco with 70 passengers--were some of the horrors of the year on the sea.

 

With a glance at some of the books of the year we will conclude this hasty review.  In poetry, we have Tennyson's "Queen Mary," and Longfellow's "Morituri Salutamus," in fiction Trollope's "The Way We Live Now," and James' "Roderick Hudson."  History has been enriched by Gen. Sherman's "Memoirs," and the Comte de Paris' "History of the American War."  In the field of religious literature the most important contribution is Gladstone's Pamphlet on Vaticanism. We will only add to this slight and imperfect account of the books of the year the fact that the new edition of the American Encyclopedia has during 1875, nearly advanced to completion.

 

So much for 1875, which with all its gains and losses, has gone to "join the years before the flood.  Farewell!" 1875.

 



Obituaries (May 31)

Ralph H. Mott, of Union Valley [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], passed away at Bainbridge Hospital, Thursday morning, Oct. 30, following an abdominal operation on Oct. 22.  Ralph Harry Mott was born in Masonville [Delaware Co., NY], Sept. 26, 1903, the only son of Robert and Anna Belle (Culver) Mott.  On May 1, 1924, he was united in marriage to Katherine E. Riley at North Sanford.  Eleven years ago the family moved to Union Valley.  Since that time, he has been employed by the American Separator Company and the American Plastics Corporation, of Bainbridge.  Funeral services were held Monday, Nov. 3, at Colwell's Chapel, the Rev. David Dawson, of Beach Lake, Pa., and the Rev. Z. James Hall, of Coventry, officiating.  Burial was in Union Valley Cemetery.  Pall bearers were fellow employees:  Maurice McGinnis, Everett Smith, William LeSuer, Carlton Mott, Kenneth Jones and Clarence Smith.  Those who mourn his passing include:  his wife, Katherine; his children:  Leon, Charles, Elizabeth, Lillian, Clyde, Eunice and David, at home; Laura Belle, who is being cared for at the Dingman home; Gerald, whose home is in Hallandale, Fla. with Mr. Mott's sister, Mrs. Leonard Sita.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Nov. 6, 1941]

 

George B. MacLagan died Monday, Oct. 27, at his home in Rockdale [Chenango Co., NY], of paralysis.  He was a life-long resident of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY] and vicinity, being born at North Guilford, Oct. 15, 1865.  For years he acted as clerk in his brother's general store in Rockdale, and was well known by its many patrons.  On Jan. 8 of this year he suffered is third paralytic shock which completely disabled him.  He is survived by his widow, Louise MacLagan, and one son, Carl F. MacLagan.  The funeral services were held in the Rockdale Church at 1:30 P.M., Thursday, Oct. 30.  The Rev. Philip Pearson, Norwich missioner for the Episcopal Mission, conducted the service. The floral offerings were many and beautiful.  the last rites were performed at Prospect Hill Cemetery, Sidney [Delaware Co., NY].  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Nov. 6, 1941]

 

Howard A. Wilcox, 90, died last Thursday at the home of his son, Maurice J. Wilcox, Front street [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY].  He had been in poor health for the past nine years and confined to his bed for the past 13 months.  Born June 10, 1851, at Harrisville [Lewis Co., NY], the son of Smith and Betsey (Elliott) Wilcox.  On Sept. 6, 1877, Mr. Wilcox was united in marriage to Miss Anna M. Frost, of Philadelphia, N.Y.  He lived near Deer River [Lewis Co., NY] his entire life until nine years ago when he came to Bainbridge to make his home with his son.  Mr. Wilcox, who was a painter and carpenter by trade, was a splendid citizen and greatly admired by all of his friends and relatives.  The deceased is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Mabel Sites, home unknown; a son, Maurice Wilcox, of Bainbridge; three grandchildren, Howard A. Allen, of Philadelphia, N.Y., Mrs. C.L. Nephew, of Hicksville, L.I., and Miss Donna Wilcox, of Middleburg; and a great granddaughter, Ronda Lee Nephew.  Services were held at Colwell's Chapel, Friday evening, with the Rev. R. Lewis Johnson officiating.  The body was taken to Deer River Saturday morning, where a service was held with the Rev. R. Lewis Johnson officiating.  Pall-bearers were:  Duett Rohr, Wayne Vrooman, Wallace B. Hill and Lewis Miller, all of Deer River.  [Bainbridge News &Republican, Nov. 6, 1941]

The community was shocked to learn of the instant death of Russell Evans, son of Mr. and Mrs. Bert Evans, of Guilford, at his home in Guilford Center [Chenango Co., NY], Sunday morning at 7 o'clock.  He passed away in his sleep, with just a slight gasp of breath and he was gone before medical aid could reach him.  He has had, for several years, a chronic heart condition, and for the past few days had been unable to work, due to the intestinal grippe which has been prevalent, but his condition had not been considered serious.  Saturday he had been out and around feeling much better and more like himself.  Russell Evans was born Feb. 15, 1907, in the town of Guilford. He was the son of Flora (Hovey) and Bert Evans.  Practically all his life had been spent in Guilford.  On Jan. 28, 1939, he was united in marriage to Grace Knox, of Guilford.  Russell was one of the popular boys of our town, liked by everyone.  He was a keen sportsman.  He had been employed for some time in the Scintilla Corp., at Sidney.  Surviving are his widow, Grace Evans; the parents above mentioned; a sister, Myrtle Evans, of Norwich; an aunt, Miss Mae Hovey, R.N., of New York City.  Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon from the church at Guilford Center, at 2 P.M., the pastor, the Rev. Ralph Gamewell, assisted by the Rev. J.W. Bump, officiating.  Burial in Mt. Upton [Chenango Co., NY].  Floral tributes were profuse, showing the high esteem Russell Evans held in the hearts of all who knew him.  The sympathy of everyone in our village is extended to the stricken family in their bereavement.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Nov. 13, 1941]

Saturday, Nov. 8, occurred the death of Ida Elizabeth Weidman, at her home in Pittsfield [Otsego Co., NY].  She was born on May 1, 1877, the daughter of Elina (Fuller) and Martin Richmond, in Schenectady.  Her husband, Orlando D. Weidman, passed away January 11, 1920.  Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Charles Winshell, of Guilford; Mrs. Claude Chase, of New Berlin; Mrs. Adrian Elliiott, of New Berlin; and three sons, George, of Clinton; Francis, of Burlington Flats; and Orlando, of West Winfield; 24 grandchildren and two great grandchildren.  Funeral services were held at the Dakin funeral home in New Berlin, Tuesday, Nov. 11, at 1 P.M., the Rev. H.E. Danielson, of Morris, officiating.  Burial in Grove Cemetery, Delanson [Schenectady Co., NY].  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Nov. 20, 1941]

 

Chenango Union, Dec. 16, 1863

 

CHESEBRO:  At the residence of her son-in-law, J.H. Sinclair, in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], on the 13th inst., Mrs. Sarah Chesebro, of Cortland, aged 70 years.

 

RIDER:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], on the 13th inst., George L. Rider., aged 71 years. 

 

BALDWIN:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], on the 13th inst., Joseph Baldwin, aged 48 years.

 

BAKER:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], on the 14th inst., Andrew Baker, M.D., aged 58 years. 

 

HARRIS:  In this town [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], on the 13th inst., Jenny, daughter of Albert G. and Phebe Harris, aged 4 years and 6 months.

 

HUMPHREY:  In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], Nov. 5th, Mr. Sylvester Humphrey, aged 77 years.

 

ACKLEY:  In McDonough [Chenango Co., NY], on the 5th inst., of diphtheria, Charles L., oldest son of Charles T. and Laura E. Ackley, aged 5 years, 4 months, and 12 days.

 

WHITE:  In East Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY], on the 20th ult., of typhoid fever, Ellen G White, daughter of Hiram White, in the 16th year of her age. 

 



Marriages (May 31)

FOOTE - DALTON:  On Wednesday, Oct. 29, at St. Petersburg, Fla., occurred te marriage of Mrs. Florence Dalton of that place, to George Foote, of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY] and New York City.  The wedding took place in the garden of the bride's home.  Mrs. Foote was a guest of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Bunnell, of Guilford, this Summer and made many friends while here.  Mr. Foote is well known in Guilford, being a brother-in-law of Mrs. H.S. Whiting and Walter and Arthur Bunnell.  The best of good wishes are extended to them.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Nov. 6, 1941]

 

Mr. and Mrs. George Cook were pleasantly surprised Thursday evening, Oct. 30, when, returning from church, they found their home invaded by relatives who had come to honor them on their 40th wedding anniversary.  After an evening of fun, refreshments, consisting of a four-tiered bridal cake, topped with a bride and groom, bridal forms of ice cream and coffee, were served.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Nov. 6, 1941]

 

HOLBROOK - PAYNE:  Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth D. Payne, of Riverside, Sidney [Delaware Co., NY], announce the engagement of their daughter, Miss Grace Elizabeth to Russell James Holbrook, son of William Holbrook of Endicott [Broome Co., NY].  The wedding will take place in the near future.  [Bainbridge News & Re[publican, Nov. 6, 1941]

BOGGS - MARBLE:  Thursday evening at 7:30 o'clock, Nov. 6, occurred the marriage of Miss Doris Marble, daughter of Charles Marble, of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], to Renwick Boggs, son of Mr. and Mrs. Hilliard Boggs, of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY].  The wedding took place in the Methodist parsonage, the Rev. Charles J. Dempsey officiating.  The attending couple were Miss Juanita Johnson, of Guilford, close friend of the bride, and Benjamin M. Rooke, of Sidney.  Mrs. Boggs is one of our popular Guilford young girls.  A graduate of Guilford Central School, with high honors, she trained for a time at the Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre, Pa.  Active in church work, she has many friends who extend congratulations and the best of wishes to the happy couple.  They will make their home in Sidney [Delaware Co., NY] where Mr. Boggs is employed in the Scintilla Corp.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Nov. 13, 1941]

WINDSOR - MURRAY:  Saturday evening, Nov. 15, at 9 o'clock, in the Episcopal Church at Rockdale, occurred the marriage of Miss Helen Elizabeth Murray, of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], daughter of Darius Murray, of Rockdale, to Norman Windsor, of Guilford, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Windsor, of Norwich.  The wedding took place with the immediate members of both families attending.  The officiating clergyman was the Rev. Sidney Heath, of Bainbridge.  The bride was charmingly gowned in burgundy velvet with black accessories.  She wore a corsage of white and Talisman rosebuds.  Her matron of honor was her sister, Mrs. Dever Matteson, of Rockdale.  She wore deep blue crepe, with blue accessories and her corsage was of pink rosebuds.  The best man was St. Sgt. Richard Windsor, of Honolulu, T.H. cousin of the groom.  The bride is one of Guilford's popular young ladies.  She is a graduate of Guilford Central School.  The groom is also one of the popular boys in our village, and both are employed at the Scintilla Corp., Sidney.  After a brief honeymoon, they returned to their new home at 121 South Broad street, Norwich.  The best wishes are extended to Mr. and Mrs. Windsor for happiness through the years to come.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Nov. 20, 1941]

FELTER - CARNEY:  Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Carney, of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], announce the marriage of their daughter, Jane, to Warren Felter, of Walton [Delaware Co., NY], son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Felter, of Albany.  The wedding took place in Albany, Saturday evening, Nov. 15, at 10 P.M., at the Baptist parsonage, the Rev. Ralph Prease, pastor, officiating.  Witnesses were Mrs. Prease and Fred Wilson.  Miss Carney is a graduate of Guilford Central School, class of 1938, she took a P.G. course in Binghamton High in 1939.  In 1940 she entered Monmouth Memorial Hospital, Long Branch, N.J., and trained for a year.  Since then she has been employed in the Scintilla Corp., at Sidney.  Mr. Felter is a graduate of Albany High School Class of 1939.  Previous to that, in 1938, he took a course in tool making in Binghamton High.  He is now employed by the Poier McLane and J.W. Harrison, Inc., Gov. Project Seneca Ordinance Depot, at Kendaia, as operating engineer.  Mr. and Mrs. Felter will soon leave for Pexarkanna, Texas, where he will be employed.  Mrs. Felter is one of our popular Guilford girls, although Mr. Felter is not well known here.  Their many friends extend to them congratulations and best wishes for happiness throughout the coming years.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Nov. 20, 1941]

DAVIS - DUNGY:  Sunday, at 5:30 P.M., Nov. 9, occurred the marriage of Emily Dungy, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Walter dungy, Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], to Donald Davis, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lynn Davis, of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY].  The ceremony took place at Chenango Forks, the Rev. Harry C. Handy officiating.  Witnesses were Murray E. Roach and Dwight Baldwin, of Oxford.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Nov. 20, 1941]

STONE - TARBELL:  At St. Peter's Rectory, Bainbridge, Dec. 23, 1875, by the Rector, Theodore B. Stone of Wells Bridge [Otsego Co., NY] to Florence B. Tarbell of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY].  [Bainbridge Republican, Jan. 1, 1876]

KENTFIELD - VAN VALKENBURG:  At the residence of the Bride's parents, Dec. 22, 1875, by Rev W.N. Allabar, of Margarettsville, Albert H. Kentfield to Miss Ellen A. Van Valkenburg, both of Masonville [Delaware Co. NY].  [Bainbridge Republican, Jan. 1, 1876]

ELDREDGE - BROWN:  In Pharsalia, on the 9th inst., by Rev. RW. Allen, Mr. John M. Eldredge, of Pitcher [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Elizabeth J. Brown, of Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY].  [Chenango Union, Dec. 16, 1863]

BROWN - DODGE:  In Otselic, Dec. 1st, at the residence of Isaac Brown, by Rev A. Brown, Mr. Horace M. Brown, to Miss Caroline Dodge, all of Otselic [Chenango Co., NY].  [Chenango Union, Dec. 16, 1863]

Obituaries (May 30)

Frances Pearce Nichols, 80, passed away at her home, "The Old Elm Farm," Sunday night, where she had lived for 31 years.  Mrs. Nichols' family moved to North Afton from Otego where they were prominent farmers.  Her early forbears were Quakers.  She never missed voting at an election from the time of Woman's Suffrage until the time of her death.  She was a life-long member of the Methodist church and spent considerable time reading and writing poetry.  Born in the Town of Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 19, 1861, she was the daughter of Leroy and Emily (Beatman) Pearce.  She was united in marriage to George E. Nichols in January, 1879.  To them five children were born, three who survive:  Leo Nichols, of Bainbridge; Eric Nichols, of Binghamton; Aldyth Nichols Jensen, wife of the Rev. Knute Jensen, Lutheran pastor, of Atlantic, Ia.  The deceased is also survived by two brothers, Elmer Pearce, of Hillcrest, and William Pearce, of Salem, Mass.; nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.  Funeral services were held at the family home with the Rev. Paul L. Hulslander officiating.  Wednesday. at 1 o'clock. The pallbearers were:  Howard Eggleston, Charles Odell, Leon Stewart and Harvey Wood.  Burial was in the family plot in the North Afton Cemetery.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Oct. 16, 1941]

 

Harry Shults, 65, of Harpursville [Broome Co., NY], was instantly killed last Monday while loading logs in Coventry.  Shults, who was employed by Bert Snyder, of Harpursville, was on a truck loading logs when for no apparent reason he doubled up and fell head first from the truck landing on the ground.  Mr. Snyder rushed to the victim but Shults was dead.  Coroner Meacham, of Greene, had the body removed to Taber's Undertaking Parlors in Greene where a post mortem was held.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Oct. 23, 1941]

 

Mrs. Viola Greer, 88, of Meridale, died Oct. 19 at the home of her granddaughter, Mrs. Kenneth Jones, Kirby street [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY].  She was born at Eminence on May 8, 1853, the daughter of Jeremiah and Nancy (Proper) Mickle.  Mrs. Greer was thrice married, her last husband, W.J. Greer, dying in 1923.  The deceased is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Ellen Selleck, of Meridale; a son, Ross Cornell, of Walton; a sister, Ella Veley, of Middlebury; a brother, Oscar Mickle, of Stamford; 14 grandchildren.  Her first husband, Henry Cornell, died in 1894, and her second, Levi Selleck, died in 1910.  Services were held at 1 o'clock Wednesday at Colwell Funeral Chapel, Bainbridge, with the Rev. Paul Hulslander officiating.  Interment was in the Jefferson cemetery.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Oct. 30, 1941]

 

William B. McPherson, aged 87, was found dead in his bedroom at Bob's Diner [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], Tuesday morning, at 7:00 A.M.  For many years a sufferer of ill health, Mr. McPherson had recently been released from the Bainbridge Hospital when he insisted that he would prefer his own room.  For the past year Mr. and Mrs. Robert Armstrong had taken care of the deceased and yesterday morning, when Mr. Armstrong was in Mr. McPherson's room at 4:30, the elderly man was apparently no worse than he had been.  On another visit, two and a half hours later, however, Mr. Armstrong discovered the death.  For many years the deceased was a farmer in Yaleville [Chenango Co., NY], moving there shortly after his marriage.  Later the couple moved to Bainbridge where they resided in the house next to the Lewis apartment, North Main street.  For a great many years Mr. McPherson worked at the National Milk Sugar Co., resigning about 12 years ago.  Approximately 22 years ago his wife died, and his adopted daughter, Elizabeth McPherson Ireland (Mrs. Walter Ireland) of Oxford, passed away a few years ago.  he was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church and the local F.&A.M.  He was born near Hobart Oct. 20, 1854, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Alexander McPherson.  The deceased is survived by:  a sister, Mrs. George Williams, of California; a nephew, W.H. McPherson, of Bainbridge; five nieces, Mrs. Percy Moore, of New York City; Mrs. Carrie McCoy, of Norwich; Mrs. Harry Myers, of Syracuse; and his wife's nieces, Miss Elizabeth Grube Hastings, both of Elmira, whom he reared from small children.  A Masonic Service will be held Thursday night at 8:00 o'clock in the Colwell Funeral Parlors and the funeral will take place Friday afternoon, at 2:00 o'clock at Colwell's Chapel under the direction of the local Masonic Lodge.  The Rev. Paul Hulslander will officiate.  Interment will be in Yaleville cemetery.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Oct. 30, 1941]

 

Chenango Union, Dec. 30, 1863

 

In New Berlin, on the 14th inst., Mr. Oscar Butts, aged 32 years.

 

In Delhi, on the 9th inst., Mrs. Hannah S. McKoon, widow of the late Merritt G. McKoon, Esq.

 

In Beloit, Wis., suddenly, on the 2d inst., Edwin, youngest son of Gideon Rathbun, aged 11 years.

At New Iberia, La., on the 16th inst., Mr. Giles F. Sanders, of Co. A, 114th N.Y.S.V., aged 41 years.

 

In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 22d, 1863, Miss Julia A. Goodrich, daughter of Hiram Goodrich, aged 18 years.

"Weep not for her!  There is no cause for woe;

But rather nerve thy spirit, that it walk

Unshrinking o'er the thorny paths below,

And from earth's low dealements keep thee back;

So. when a few fleet severing years have flown,

She'll meet thee at heaven's gate--and lead thee on

Weep not for her!"

 

 



Marriages (May 30)

Miss Helen Peckham, daughter of E.J. Peckham, of East Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], and Guy Eckert, of East Branch [Delaware Co., NY], were united in marriage, Saturday, September 13, at the Presbyterian manse of Guilford Center with the Rev. Ralph B. Gamewell, pastor of the Guilford Center Presbyterian Church, officiating.  Miss Norma Peckham, John Eckert and E.J. Peckham were present at the ceremony.  Mr. and Mrs. Eckert will make their home at East Branch.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Oct. 2, 1941]

Miss Katherine Flynn, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David Flynn of Waverly [Tioga Co., NY] and a former member of the Bainbridge School faculty, was married to First Lieut. Walter Koelliker, son of Mr. and Mrs. Julius Koelliker, of Unadilla [Otsego Co., NY], last Saturday morning at 11:30 at an impressive ceremony in the Mitchell Field Chapel.  The ceremony was performed by Rev. Paul Giegerich.  The bride was attended by her sister, Miss Helen Flynn, of Ithaca, and Atty. Robert Broadfoot, of Sidney, was the bridegroom's attendant.  The bride is a graduate of Cornell University and a member of the Delta Gamma Sorority.  She was the Homemaking instructor in the local school for several years.  Lieut. Koelliker was graduated from the Rhode Island State College of Engineering and is now in the Army Air Corps, stationed in New York City.  The couple will reside in Bronxville [Westchester Co., NY].  [Bainbridge News  Republican, Oct. 9, 1941]

Miss Margaret Rohr, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Carl H. Rohr, of Westport, Conn., and Kermit Nichols, son of Mr. and Mrs. Leo Nichols, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], were united in marriage Wednesday morning at 9 o'clock at the Nichols home, Old Elm Farm, below this village.  The Rev. Paul Hulslander, pastor of the Methodist Church officiated.  The bride wore a soldier blue velvet corduroy dress, with a shoulder corsage of red roses and white chrysanthemums.  Present at the ceremony were Mr. and Mrs. Nichols, Emily Nichols and the Rev. and Mrs. Hulslander.  A wedding breakfast was served after the ceremony.  The bride is a graduate of Staples High School, Westport, Conn. and the bridegroom attended Bainbridge High School and is a graduate of New York State Agricultural and Technical Institute, of Morrisville.  Following a motor trip through New York and Connecticut, Mr. and Mrs. Nichols will be at home to their friends at Old Elm Farm the last of October.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Oct. 9, 1941]

Miss Inath Gertrude McGowan, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hugh McGowan, of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], was married to Lloyd William Hubbard, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Hubbard of Bainbridge, Saturday afternoon at 1 o'clock in the Methodist parsonage at Coventry.  The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Hall.  The couple was attended by Miss Nora McGowan, sister of the bride, and Kenneth Craver, of Bainbridge.  After a short trip Mr. and Mrs. Hubbard will reside in Bainbridge.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Oct. 16, 1941]

Miss Velma Jane Lord, of Albany, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Lord, of this village [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], was united in marriage to Leonard S. Glasgow, of Albany, Saturday evening, Oct. 11, at 7:45 o'clock in St. John's Episcopal Church, North Adams, Mass.  The couple was attended by Mr. and Mr. George Green, Troy.  The bride who was given in marriage by her father, was attired in a gown of turquoise velvet with a corsage of red roses.  A dinner for the bridal party followed the ceremony which included the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Lord, of Bainbridge' her sister Miss Betty Lord, of Connecticut; the attendants, Mr. and Mrs. George Green, of Troy, and Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Glasgow.  The couple left for a short trip after which they will make their home in Albany.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Oct. 16, 1941]

Word has been received by friends in town of the wedding plans of Howard Adams, of Urbana, Ill, and formerly of this village, to Miss Virginia Froyd, of Paxton, Ill., which will take place during the Christmas holidays.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Oct. 23, 1941]

Mr. and Mrs. Frank O. Green, of South Otselic [Chenango Co., NY], announce the marriage of their daughter, Frances U. Green, to Durwood L. Brown, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Brown, of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY].  Private Brown was formerly of Guilford, but now is stationed at Camp Poke, La.  The couple were married on Oct. 3 at the Baptist parsonage of Lusville, La.  Floyd MacArthur and Felix J. Vaughn, two of Mr. Brown's Army friends, were witnesses.  The many friends of Mr. Brown in Guilford extend congratulations to them.  He was working in Oxford at the time he entered the Army.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Oct. 23, 1941]

Miss Helen Whitmore, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Whitmore, of Afton [Chenango Co., NY], and Lewis Pierce, son of Olin Pierce, of Afton, were married Saturday noon at the home of the bride's parents.  the ceremony was performed by the Rev. Clifford E. Webb.  The maid of honor was Miss Margaret Whitmore, a sister of the bride, and Ross Teed, a brother-=in-law of the bridegroom, was best man.  The couple will reside in Afton.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Oct. 30, 1941]

Mrs. Josephine Provenzon, of Sidney [Delaware Co., NY], has announced the engagement of her daughter, Miss Virginia M. Provenzon, to J. Edward DeRock, son of Mrs. Mabel DeRock, of Sidney.  No date has been set for the wedding.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Oct. 30, 1941]

At the residence of the bride's father, on the 23d inst., by Rev. W. Searls, Mr. Albert Case to Miss Clara C. Peck, both of North Norwich [Chenango Co., NY].  [Chenango Union, Dec. 30, 1863]

In Smithville on the 21st inst., by Rev. A. Otis, Mr. Theodore B. Schenck, to Miss Eliza Kinnier, all of Smithville [Chenango Co., NY].  [Chenango Union, Dec. 30, 1863]

Bainbridge Soldiers, 1941

 

Well-known throughout the Bainbridge area are the Army men pictured above who are now stationed at Fort Bragg, N.C.  From left to right they are:  Stanley  Hutchinson, Byron Marble and Charles Gerlach.  Hutchinson is an enlisted man while Marble and Gerlach are conscriptees. 

 

[Bainbridge News & Republican, Oct. 30, 1941]

Bainbridge Water Works, 1883

Bainbridge Water Works

Chenango Union, September 6, 1883

 

The Republican [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY] of last week is jubilant over the success of the water works in that village, and a healthy looking rooster crows over the "scoffers," while a dilapidated appearing bird retires from the contest with symptoms of sea-sickness.  The following satisfactory statement is given:

 

"Saturday, August 25th, at a depth of 323 feet, an immense vein of water was struck in the lower artesian well.  The drillers were unable to tell how much water could be produced, and therefore, but very little was said of the great strike until pumps were rigged and the well thoroughly tested.  Thursday last, a large pump was put in operation, and after a few hours pumping, the glad tidings was announced that the well was inexhaustible.  Friday the pump was run for about five hours, and on Saturday twelve hours.  the amount of water drawn therefrom was 75 gallons a minute, which would make 61,000 gallons; more than sufficient to supply the village, and that without counting the supply from the other well, which is nearly equal in amount of water produced.  The grand success of the work was received with joy by all of our citizens, excepting, of course, those croakers who have been busily engaged throwing cold water upon the enterprise.

 

"The wells being completed and an abundance of water assured, Mr. Roberts has placed a large force of men at work laying pipe and building the reservoir.  the reservoir will be 50x120x20 feet in size, and the water main 3,600 feet long.  The main will consist of eight and six inch pipe.  Mr. Roberts informs us that the work will be completed and the village supplied with water before cold weather."

 



Obituaries (May 29)

George E. Flanigan

 

Bainbridge lost one of its most prominent business and social leaders Sunday morning in the death of George E. Flanigan, above.  A member of the village board of trustees, he was also assistant director of the Borden Research Laboratories.

 

George Everett Flanigan, a prominent citizen of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], died Sunday about 11:30 while playing golf at the Sidney Course, of a heart attack.  His sudden death was entirely unexpected as there had been no evidence of failing health.  A member of the Sidney Golf and country Club,  he took great pleasure in his weekly relaxation with his associates.  On September 21, he in company with Dr. G.C. Supplee were completing their last round of golf about 11:30, there having been no evidence of distress, fatigue, or warning, he was stricken.  Dr. Supplee's back was turned to him and upon hearing an unusual noise, turned and found Mr. Flanigan unconscious, and stricken on the green.  Assistance from men about 100 yards distant was attained and Dr. Ralph Loomis heeded the call, arriving in about 10 minutes.  Mr. Flanigan remained unconscious during the interval and was pronounced dead upon the arrival of Dr. Loomis.  The physician gave the cause of death as angina pectoris.  Mr. Flanigan was born at Watervliet, January 3, 1894, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Flanigan.  He graduated from Cornell University with the class of 1917 with Bachelor of Science degree, specializing in food chemistry and bacteriology.  Following his graduation he was appointed plant chemist with the Nestle Co., located in Cattaraugus County and soon advanced to assistant plant foreman.  Following a period of employment with the Nestle Co., he resigned and in 1922 he accepted a position as research chemist in the Dry Milk Research laboratories then located in Adams.  He became immediately associated with the work of the Dry Milk Co., laboratories and at the time of the local Adams plant was sold, necessitating the removal of these activities to Bainbridge, Mr. Flanigan was one of the chemists moved to Bainbridge in 1924.  He continued and participated actively in the work of the local laboratories, continually, until his death.  In 1935, he was appointed assistant director of the laboratories, which had become part of the Borden's Research Laboratories in 1929.  He was a member of the American Chemical Society, Society of Bacteriologists, and American Dairy Association.  During his active career, he had contributed with other members of the local laboratories to numerous publications of technical research; he was also the joint patentee of various patents and inventions relating to technical phase of the milk industry.  He had long been active and prominent in community affairs, a member of the village board of trustees for five years, an officer of the Bainbridge Fire Department, and active on various committees of the Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce; a member of the Chenango County Republican Committee, a member of the Fraternal Order of Elks; and he attended the First Presbyterian Church.  In December 1923, he was united in marriage to Miss Genevieve Nutting, of Adams.  His interest in civic and his professional work was keen and inspiring and he always enjoyed the respect and esteem of his associates in business and in the community.  He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Genevieve Flanigan, one son, Everett L. Flanigan, who is pursuing education in an aviation school in Glendale, Calif.  His son was immediately summoned and arrived in Bainbridge within 24 hours, making a non-stop flight by plane Stratoliner, from Glendale to New York City; and a brother, ,Dr. William Flanigan, of Watervleit.  On Tuesday evening, the Order of Elks conducted a service at Colwell's Chapel. The funeral was held at the Presbyterian Church, Wednesday morning at 10:30 with the Rev. Paul L. Carpenter, officiating, Charles Pettys, Milton Simonds, Paul Landre, L. A. Orvis, Frank Collins and Dr. G.C. Supplee were pall-bearers.  On Thursday services and burial took place in Watervliet.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Sept. 25, 1941]

 

Ira Marshall Sargeant passed away at his home Monday morning after being in poor health for some time.  Funeral services will be held this afternoon (Thursday) at 2 o'clock in Colwell's Chapel, with the Rev. S.E. Heath officiating. [Bainbridge News & Republican, Sept. 25, 1941]

 

Ira M. Sargeant passed away at his home on Main street in this village, Monday, September 22, at 7 o'clock after a long period of declining health.  Mr. Sargeant, a carpenter and sawyer by trade was employed for many years as head sawyer in the William Allen Sawmill at Dimmock Hollow.  He also worked in Phillips and Nichols Mills, in Morris for a long time.  Ira Sargeant, one of the nine children of Marshall and Henrietta (Lewis) Sargeant, was born in South New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY] January 15, 1863, where he grew to manhood.  On December 22, 1886, he was united in marriage to Miss Minnie M. Davis, of Morris. To them were born five children:  Mrs. Hayward Hutchinson, Mrs. Fred Gerow and Miss Hilda Sargeant, residing in Bainbridge, and two sons:  William Sargeant and Stanley Sargeant, both deceased.  In 1910 the family moved to Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], where he carried on his trade in the William Prouty Mills and later for Frank Lewis and Son. The deceased was a man highly respected by all who knew him and had a large circle of friends.  He will be greatly missed, especially in the home where his devotion to his wife and children was most faithful.  Immediate surviving relatives are:  his wife, three daughters, previously mentioned; two grandsons, Carl Hutchinson, of Bainbridge and Private Stanley Hutchinson, of Fort Bragg, N.C.; also one brother, Eugene Sargeant, of Pittsfield, and several nieces and nephews to all of whom sincere sympathy is extended.  Funeral services conducted by the Rev. Sidney E. Heath, rector of St. Peter's Church, were held at Colwell's Funeral Parlors, on Thursday, September 25, at 2 P.M., D.S.T., with interment in the family plot in Hillington Cemetey, at Morris [Otsego Co., NY].  Pall-bearers were:  Lewis Higler, Robert Davidson, Milton Spohn, of Bainbridge; and Assemblyman Chester Backus, Edwin Peet and LeVern Lull, all of Morris.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Oct. 2, 1941]



Marriages (May 29)

Miss Olive Horton, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E.H. Doll, of Hornell [Steuben Co., NY], was united in marriage to Edwin DeLong, son of Mr. and Mrs. E.D. DeLong, Sr., Sunday September 7, at high noon in the, Methodist Church, Bainbridge, with the Rev. Paul L. Hulslander performing the ceremony.  The bride, who was attired in a light blue wool dress with black accessories, wearing a corsage of white baby chrysanthemums, was given in marriage by her father, Mr. Doll.  Mr. and Mrs. Richard DeLong, of Flemington, N.J., attended the couple.  The matron of honor wore a wine print dress with blue accessories and wore a corsage of bronze baby chrysanthemums.  After the wedding ceremony, a dinner was served to the imme4diate families at the DeLong home.  Before the ceremony, Eugene Houck rendered two beautiful vocal solos, "I Love You Truly" and "O Promise Me."  Mrs. DeLong is a graduate of Hornell High School and is employed in Brooklyn.  Mr. DeLong is serving in the U.S. Navy and is stationed at the Brooklyn Navy Yards.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Sept. 11, 1941]

Miss Edith Harris, formerly of Harpursville [Broome Co., NY], and Jerry Hine, of this village [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], were united in marriage at Niagara Falls, Sunday, August 31, at 1 o'clock.  Mr. and Mrs.  Hine will make their home in the Dutcher apartment on River street, Sidney [Delaware Co., NY].  Mrs. Hine is employed in the DeCumber beauty shop and Mr. Hine has a position with the Scintilla Magneto Co., in that village.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Sept. 11, 1941]

Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hill were pleasantly surprised with a party in honor of their 25th wedding anniversary Saturday evening, September 6, given by a group of friends and relatives.  The occasion was celebrated with a beautiful cake which was cut by Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hill and Mrs. Helene Landon, who was matron of honor at their wedding.  Mr. and Mrs. Hill were presented with two beautiful chairs from the Hill family, a purse of money and other gifts from the guests.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Sept. 11, 1941]

Miss Wanda Hine and James William Epply, of this village [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], were united in marriage at The Baptist Parsonage by the Rev. R. Lewis Johnson, Saturday, August 23.  Mr. and Mrs. Epply are now residing in Coventryville [Chenango Co., NY].  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Sept. 18, 1941]

Miss Lucille Lyon, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], and Kermit Holdredge, formerly of Harpursville [Broome Co., NY], were united in marriage at the Baptist parsonage, Bainbridge, Saturday, August 23.  The ceremony was performed by the Rev. R. Lewis Johnson.  The attendants were Mrs. Clarence Dibble, of this village, and Roger Craver, of Johnson City.  The couple are employed at the American Plastics Corp. and will reside in Bainbridge.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Sept. 18, 1941]

Dysart-Unger:  The marriage of Miss Mary Louise Unger, daughter of Oswald J. Unger, daughter of Oswald J. Unger, of Reynolds street, Pittsburgh, Pa., and James Knox Dysart, of Holmes street, Wilkensburg, Pa., took place recently.  The service, which was conducted by candlelight, was read by the Rev. Hugh Clark.  The bridal gown of off-white satin was styled with a yoke of seed pearls ending the high round neckline.  The sleeves were leg o' mutton and the full skirt ended in a court train.  The "something borrowed" in the costume was a full length tulle veil attached to a coronet of seed pearls and was lent by the bride's cousin, Mrs. joseph Downs, of Harrisburg, Pa.  A bouquet of white gladioli and stephanotis with orchid center completed the costume.  As her sister's maid of honor, Miss Jane Oaks Unger wore a gown of Grecian rose satin and wore a little Dutch cap to match.  She carried yellow gladioli buds and blue delphinium.  Similar gowns of Biarritz blue and matching Dutch caps were worn by the bridesmaids, Miss Dorothy Armstrong and Miss Janet Hetherington, and the junior bridesmaid, Carol June Macklin, niece of the bride.  Mr. and Mrs. Paul Macklin, of Chicago, were among the out-of-town guests who attended the wedding.  A smaller daughter of the Macklins, Joan, and the bride's cousin, Peggy Lou Spahr, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Spahr, of Bainbridge, were flower girls.  Their frocks were of flowered taffeta and their headdresses, poke bonnets, and baskets of rose petals completed the ensembles.  Ray Lamb, of Oakmont, Pa., was best man and the ushers; Frank Tomb, Charles Runter Bradley, of Hagerstown, Md., the bride's cousin, and Robert Campbell, of Oakmont, cousin of the bridegroom.  The bride's grandmother, Mrs. Albert Sargent Mills, of Bainbridge, wore a peach chiffon dress with an orchid hat and wore a corsage of orchids.  The bridegroom's mother wore a dress of turquoise blue crepe.  A dinner at the University Club followed the ceremony.  After a honeymoon in Boston, Mass., the couple will reside in Pittsburgh, Pa.  Mrs. Dysart, who was a guest of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Spahr last year, made many friends during her stay here.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Sept. 18, 1941]

Cooper-Anthony:  One of the prettiest of early fall weddings occurred Saturday morning at 11 o'clock September 20, in Christ Church, Guilford, when Miss Thelma Gertrude Anthony, daughter of Mrs. Myrtle I. Wilson, of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], and Reinhold D. Anthony of Norwich became the bride of Junior Alfred Cooper, son of Mrs. Meld Cooper, of Mt. Upton [Chenango Co., NY].  The Rev. Frederick Ransier, rector, officiated. Gorgeous baskets of bright flowers, of every color filled the chancel of the church, with white flowers at the altar.  Previous to the ceremony Mrs. Charles Bloom, aunt of the bride, gave a delightful program of organ music.  As the strains of Lohengrin's wedding march began to sound, the bride entered the church on the arm of her father.  She was met at the altar by the groom.  Mrs. Louella Jarvis, aunt of the bride, was matron of honor.  Acting as best man was Duane Anthony, of Norwich, brother of the bride.  The impressive service of the episcopal Church was read.  The bride's dress was of dark green velvet, with shoes and hat to match.  She wore a corsage of Talisman roses.  The matron of honor wore dubonent velvet with soldier blue accessories.  Her corsage was white carnations with a touch of blue. The mothers of the bride and groom wore corsages of white pompon chrysanthemums and the men in the wedding party, boutonnieres of white.  The bride and groom took their places in front of the church and received congratulations.  Mrs. Cooper has been guest of honor at several pre-nuptial events at sever per-nuptial events.  Both are employed in the Bendix Aviation Corporation, Sidney.  Immediately following the ceremony he happy couple left on their wedding trip which will include a brief stay with Sgt. and Mrs. Donald Anthony at Shirley, Mass. and they will continue motoring through the New England States and to points in Canada.  After October 1 they will be at home in their newly furnished apartment on Main street.  To Mr. and Mrs. Cooper, whose friends are legion, go the best wishes for years of happiness.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Sept. 25, 1941]

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Marshall of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], observed their 65th wedding anniversary, Tuesday, September 23, with open house.  Neighbors and friends of the couple called to congratulate them and they were the recipient of many cards and gifts.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Sept. 25, 1941]

Miss Katherine Flynn, former faculty member of the Bainbridge Central School and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David Flynn, of Waverly [Tioga Co., NY], will be married to Lt. Walter Koelliker, son of Mr. and Mrs. Julius Koelliker, of Unadilla [Otsego Co., NY], on Sept. 27.  Lt. Koelliker, who since his graduation from Rhode Island State College in 1935, has been in the sales department of the Scintilla Magneto company, until he was called into service last Spring.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Sept. 25, 1941]

BCHS Freshman Class 1936

Bainbridge Central High School

Freshman Class

1936

 

 

Row 1 (L to R):  Virginia Barthwick, Julh Andrew Parsons, Miss Benjamin, Vernon Palmer, Harriet Holman, Anna Vawter, Lloyd Sipple, Geraldine Getter, Wendelin Mertz

 

Row 2 (L to R):  Donald Patchin, Beatrice Hendrickson, Margaret Mertz, Grace Johnson, Alta DeForest, Dorothy Teachout, Lila Kiefer, Mary MacHovey, Ruth Harris, Dorcas Hendrickson, Margart Taft, John Olmsted

 

Row 3 (L to R):  John Burgin, Bernice Cook, Earl Neidlinger, Beatrice Sisson, George munk, Evelyn Livingston, Lester Baldwin,Helen Peckham, Lloyd Tuckey, Lucille Babcock, Howard Stilson



BCHS Class of 1936, Part 4

Bainbridge Central High School - Class of 1936

Senior Portraits

"Echo" 1936

 



Agnes Russell

 

"Smile and the world smiles with you."  Agnes certainly makes this real to us.,  We find her always good natured and sincere in every undertaking.  We wouldn't know what to do if we saw her without her "pal."  Agnes, we wish you all the good fortune in the world, and may your diligent efforts lead you to the top of whatever profession you undertake.

James Ryan

 

Toot! Toot! Here comes Jim with his sax.  Rhythm is his business.  Jim does not require any lengthy eulogy because his merits are known to all of us. Although as a bluffer he gets out of studying, we know his record will be a brilliant one.  Here's luck to you, "Jim," and may you be a second Rudy Vallee or Guy Lombardo.  by the way, we know your smile will get you a long way. 

Samuel Taylor

 

Bainbridge High School's pride and joy here gazes upon you!  Ladies and gentlemen, kindly note the heart fluttering countenance for therein lies the explanation of Sam's ability to capture the hearts of many of our fair sex!  Sammy won marked distinction not only on the field of hearts but on the equally perilous basketball, football, and baseball fields;  also in track we find him outstanding.  Rather quiet in bearing and possessed of a pleasing personality, he has made a host of friends here and with him go the best wishes of all of us in his future activities. 

Gerald Weeks

 

Vim, vigor and vitality--all three maintained and exercised in fullest measure signify a person with outstanding characteristics, not only to carry through a task with strength and energy, but to do so with such animated zest that the utmost enjoyment is found therein.  A jovial and loyal companion, with a pleasant greeting for everyone--that's "Jerry." We know that his future success is assured if he continues to smile his way through. 

Clara Wilcox

 

When we can't find Clara, we always look for Agnes for we know that is who she will be with.  Although very quiet and reserved, her keen sense of humor has afforded many moments of pleasure and fun to many of us.  We congratulate and honor her for being our valedictorian.  You leave us, Clara, with our sincere wishes for a happy and prosperous future. 

Obitaries (May 28)

Mrs. Mary Rutledge, 38, of Unadilla [Otsego Co., NY], was the subject of a county-wide search by state troopers from Troop C barracks in Sidney yesterday since her disappearance from home last Saturday morning.  Her husband, Ralph Rutledge, told Troopers T.B  Batters and Carl Fordham, that he found a note from his wife but said he did not know of any reason why she should leave home. The police searched the immediate surroundings of the home and also a district near the Susquehanna River.  The troopers learned that Mrs. Rutledge had called at the post office around noon Saturday to inquire about a package.  It was delivered at the family home on the Wells Bridge Road later in the day and contained clothing for her four-year-old daughter, Anne.  Mr. and Mrs. Rutledge moved to this vicinity only recently from Youngs Station [Delaware Co., NY].  Mrs.. Rutledge is a former resident of Canada and has a sister living in Mineola, L.I.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Sept, 4, 1941]

The body of Mrs. Ralph Rutledge, 38 of Unadilla, was found shortly after 6 o'clock, Sunday night, September 7, in the Susquehanna River, two miles above the Village of Unadilla near what was known as the Alfred Zeh farm, after she had been missing from her home for over a week.  Harold Odone, who resides on the Zeh farm took his two visiting grandsons with him after dinner and went to the river, where he saw what looked like a body in the deep water.  Mr. Odone left without telling the children of his discovery, and called Ora Moore, formerly of this village, and who now also lives on the Zeh farm, who accompanied Mr. Odone to the spot.  The body of Mrs. Rutledge was found lying face down in the water.  The men notified Inspector Ernest A. Maynard and Troopers Obuhanich and Stickles, of the Sidney Barracks, and they removed the body, which was lodged against a tree, to the undertaking parlors in Unadilla.  A verdict of suicide by drowning was given by Dr. John M. Constantine, of Unadilla, who acted as coroner.  Funeral services will be conducted this evening, Thursday, September 11, at 8 o'clock, at the funeral home with the Rev. George Young, of the Methodist Church in Unadilla, officiating.  The body has been cremated.  Mrs. Rutledge is a former resident of Canada and it is expected that her ashes will be returned there in the near future.  The deceased is survived by her husband, Ralph, a four-year-old daughter, Anne, both of Unadilla, and a sister who resides in Mineola, L.I.  The family moved here about six years ago from Youngs Station and resided on the Wells Bridge road.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Sept.  11, 1941]

Daniel T. O'Connor, 20, of Sidney [Delaware Co., NY], died yesterday morning at 10:25 in the Fox Memorial Hospital, Oneonta, as the result of injuries sustained when the car in which he was a passenger failed to make a sharp curve on the south entrance of Unadilla, hitting a sign post, breaking off a hydrant and a telephone pole and finally landing against the service station, owned by Earl Carter, of Afton, the car burst into flames.  Gordon F. Perry 21, driver of the high powered sedan, and Norris Hobbie, 26, another passenger, both of Sidney, are confined to the Fox Memorial Hospital.  Mr. O'Connor suffered severe lacerations of the scalp and skull with possible fractures, severe concussions of the brain, and lacerations of the foot, cheek and left forearm.  Mr. Perry's forehead and abdomen were lacerated and his left hand and wrist were severely bruised.  Mr. Hobbie is receiving treatment for possible fracture of both legs and abrasions and lacerations of the right arm.  Their condition is reported as fair.  According to State Police, the accident occurred at 1:50.  The car was proceeding south and left the concrete on the curve to the approach of the D.&H. viaduct.  It plunged 135 feet and hit the steel posts of a route sign, skidding sideways, it shot another 100 feet breaking off a fire hydrant.  The car then struck a telephone pole and broke that off, and proceeded 55 feet farther where it hit the iron posts of the gasoline sign.  The broken fuel tank of the vehicle burst into flames that destroyed the body of the car and set fire to the service station.  The Unadilla fire department extinguished the blaze. The three occupants were thrown out of the car, and when it caught fire Mr. Hobbie crawled to safety from under the rear end.  Mr. Perry was pinned under the front knee action and was dragged to safety by spectators.  Mr. O'Connor was on the ground 20 feet from the broken telephone pole  They were taken to the hospital in an ambulance. An investigation was conducted by troopers Roger Merritt, and Carl Fordham, of Troop C.  [Bainbridge News & Republican,  Sept. 18, 1941]

District Attorney Joseph Molinari, of Oneonta, Tuesday adjourned the inquest proceedings in an accident which caused the death of Daniel O'Conner, of Sidney [Delaware Co., NY], who was the passenger in the Gordon Perry car, September 17, until further testimony can be obtained from Dr. John Constantine, of Unadilla, and Norris Hobbie, of Sidney.  Dr. Constantine was the attending physician at the scene of the accident and Hobbie was a passenger in the Perry car.  Testifying, Perry stated that he didn't know how fast the car was going at the time of the accident but that he was confident that he fell asleep at the wheel.  As soon as the car struck the direction signs, he awoke and turned the wheel sharply to the left. Herman Bard, a plumber and school bus driver, of Unadilla, was the first one to arrive at the accident. He stated he heard the car go past his home and later heard the crash, but had no idea how fast the car was traveling.  Albert Maxon, of Unadilla, was seated in his car parked on the main street of Unadilla, just before the crash, stated he saw a car go past him at a very high rate of speed, but he couldn't positively state it was the Perry car.  He later heard the fire siren, going to the fire station, he found out that it was Perry's car.  Mrs. Grace Long, wife of the proprietor of the Long River Inn, stated that she saw the boys at her place just before the accident.  Corp. James Mahoney presented the measurements he took of the skid tracks and other information and Trooper R.B. Merritt gave a report of his findings when he arrived at the scene of the accident with Trooper F.C. Fordham.  Nor date was set for the inquest because of Hobbie's condition.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Sept. 25, 1941]

Lewis Simpson, 64, an employee of the Chambers Sale and Exchange Stable, at Unadilla [Chenango Co., NY], died Tuesday night, several hours after he was fatally burned as a result of a severe early morning blast in the building used for the office and restaurant.  Extensive damage to the two-story building also resulted.  The explosion, thought to have been caused by a leak in a small gas stove used to cook meals in the kitchen behind the first floor offices, brought scores of residents of Unadilla to the scene.  The victim had opened the kitchen and was preparing to get himself some breakfast when the explosion occurred. The belief is that a leak had filled the kitchen with gas and the blast had occurred when he struck a match.  Mr. Simpson's clothes were immediately ignited and he ran to the rear porch where Frank Cranston and Ben Fitch, both of Unadilla, tore his shirt off and put out the flames with an extinguisher.  He suffered second and third degree burns of the face, arms, neck and shoulders, according to the report given by Dr. J.J. Friedman, who attended him.  He was taken to the Parshall Hospital in Oneonta where he died Tuesday evening.  He is survived by a wife and several children.  The building which is owned by David Chambers and leased to Walt Shaver, has a ceiling which is made of plywood sections, which was lifted a good five inches and the force of the blast carried to the room where the tin sheeting was twisted and blasted off.  The west wall was bulged to the extent of four inches and the shingles on the outside of the building were blown loose and thrown into the driveway adjoining.  The interior of the room was scorched and windows were shattered.  The Unadilla Fire Department came to the scene.  Pieces of the screen door at the rear of the room were found in the back yard, after it had been blown from the hinges and over the porch railing.  [Bainbridge News & Republican,  Sept. 18, 1941]

Erwin Gifford, 83, brother of the late Mrs. John McGinnis, passed away in Whittier, Calif., September 14, after an illness of several months. Born in Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], on June 11, 1858, the son of Mr. and Mrs. William Gifford, he spent the early part of his life in Bainbridge and Afton and later moved to California where he remained until his death.  He was united in marriage to Miss Minnie Landers, of Afton, who died in 1934.  Mr. Gifford was a member of St. Peter's Church, Bainbridge, and a member of the Masonic Order. The deceased is survived by two nieces, Mrs. Lena Baldwin, of DeRuyter, and Mrs. Gertrude Edmunds of Norwich, and one nephew Willis McGinnis, of Bainbridge.  The funeral was held Tuesday at the chapel of White Emerson Co., with the Rev. Edwin T. Lewis officiating.  Burial was in Englewood Memorial Park.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Sept. 25, 1941]

Mrs. Nellie Gifford, widow of the late Stephen L. Gifford, passed away at noon, Thursday, September 18, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Ralph Talcott.  About a year ago she suffered a paralytic shock which also affected her speech.  She has been confined to her bed until her death.  Mrs. Gifford was born in Davenport, April 9, 1880, the daughter of Richard and Emma (Palmatier) Olmstead.  Thirty years ago she was united in marriage to Stephen Gifford, of Masonville, who preceded her in death nearly three years ago.  They resided in Masonville [Delaware Co., NY] and vicinity until they came to Bainbridge 19 years ago.  she was a lifelong member of the Methodist Episcopal Church.  She will be remembered by all who knew and loved her as one who bore patiently and with courage all the burdens of this life.  Mrs. Gifford is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Kenneth Wackford, of Oxford, and Mrs. Ralph Talcott.  Two sons and a daughter were lost to her in infancy and early childhood.  Also surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Merton Gifford, of Masonville and Mrs. Irving Roberts, of Oxford; two brothers, Leo Olmsted, of Davenport, and Harvey Olmsted of Fergusonville; two stepdaughters and two stepsons, all of Masonville, six grandchildren and 31 step-grandchildren.  Funeral services were largely attended at Colwell's Funeral Chapel Sunday afternoon.  Her body was laid to rest in Masonville Cemetery.  [Bainbridge news & Republican, Sept. 25, 1941]

Marriages (May 28)

Miss Mary A. Hollenbeck, of Rochester, daughter of Sebert B. Hollenbeck, of this village [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], was united in marriage with Ray A. Yoemans, of Rochester, Monday, at Horn Brook, Pa.  The ceremony was at high noon in the Methodist Church in presence of members of the immediate family.  The Rev. J.H. Dickerson, pastor, officiated, assisted by the Rev. Leroy L. Hollenbeck, of Jersey City, brother of the bride.  Miss Hollenbeck was given in marriage by her father.  The attendants were Miss Ruth Hollenbeck, of Cooperstown, and S. Earl Hollenbeck, of Arlington, Va., sister and brother of the bride.  Miss Esther Hollenbeck, sister of the bride, played several piano selections.  The bride were blue and white figured satin with a corsage of white roses, and the maid of honor wore rose and white satin with a corsage of yellow roses.  The bride, who graduated from the Bainbridge High School and attended Syracuse University, has been employed in Rochester for several years.  Following a wedding trip through Canada, Mr. and Mrs. Yeomans will reside in Rochester.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Sept. 4, 1941]

 

Miss Ruth Harriet Hager, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.F. Hager, of Masonville [Delaware Co., NY], became the bride of Maurice G. Hayes, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], step-son of Mrs. Jessie R. Hayes, of Sidney Center, Friday afternoon, August 22, at 2 o'clock in the Presbyterian Church at Masonville.  The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Harold Hammer.  A violin solo, "I Love You Truly" and two vocal solos "O Promise Me" and "Sweetest Story Ever Told" were rendered by Archie Wood, a brother-in-law of the bride, accompanied by Mrs. Dransfield Hamilton, of Elmira.  The bride, who was given in marriage by her father, wore a gown of white marquisette with a finger tip veil and carried a bouquet of white gladioli and gardenias.  Mrs. Archie Wood, sister of the bride, who was matron of honor, was attired in blue mousseline de soie and carried yellow gladioli.  The bridesmaids, Miss Grace Hager, sister of the bride, and Miss Elizabeth Finch, a cousin of the bridegroom, were dressed in pink mousseline de soie and carried bouquets of garden flowers.  The flower girl, Barbara Scott, a cousin of the bride, wore white organdy and carried a basket of garden flowers.  Charles Hager, Jr., was ring bearer.  Edgar Hayes, brother of the bridegroom, was best man and Dr. O. Kahlenberg and Charles Hager, a brother of the bride, were ushers.    The mother of the bride was dressed in pale green and the mother of the bridegroom chose a green and white sheer print.  They both were corsages of gardenias.  Following the ceremony there was a reception held at the Hager home after which the couple left on a motor trip through northern New York.  The bride's traveling costume was steel blue with dubonnet accessories.  The bride is a graduate of Bainbridge High School and the Presbyterian Hospital of New York City, and for the past six years has been school nurse at the Bainbridge School.  The bridegroom is a member of the local firm of Thorp and Hayes who operate a truck body and wood working plant.  Following the wedding trip they will reside in Bainbridge.  [Bainbridge News & Republican,  Sept. 4, 1941]

 

Miss Lou Anna Porter, daughter of  Mrs. Ira Potter, of Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], and the late Mr. Porter, was married at 9 A.M., August 23, to Arthur Roger Ives, son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur J. Ives, of Harpursville [Broome Co., NY].  the ceremony was performed by the Rev. Z. James Hall, pastor of the Methodist Church in Coventry.  The bride was attired in navy blue silk ensemble with white accessories.  The maid of honor, Miss Dorothy Atwell, of Windsor, shell pink crepe, with white accessories.  Each wore corsages of lilies.  Louis Ives, brother of the bridegroom, was best man.  A wedding dinner was served the immediate families, following the ceremony at the Tank and Tummy Restaurant in Nineveh.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Sept. 4, 1941]

 

Miss Harriet Louise Holman, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond W.  Holman, of 11 Juliand street [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], was married to Paul Charles Sherman, son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Sherman, of East Main street, Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock in the First Presbyterian Church.  The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Paul L. Carpenter, pastor of the church.  Mrs. Ernest Hoyt gave an organ recital before the ceremony and she also played the wedding marches.  Eugene Houck, tenor soloist sang, "I Love Your Truly," and "O Promise Me."  The bride, who was given in marriage by her father, wore a gown of white slipper satin, made princess style, with a long veil held in place by a tiara of pearls.  She carried a bouquet of pink and white roses and gypsophila.  Miss Ruth Bacon, maid of honor was attired in seafoam green taffeta with a matching veil and carried pink and yellow roses.  Miss Joyce Husted, a bridesmaid, was dressed in light blue marquisette with a matching veil and carried pink and white roses, and Miss Elnore Hitchcock, a  bridesmaid, wore peach marquisette with a veil to match and carried yellow and white roses.  Bruce Holman, brother of the bride, was best man and Richard Parsons and Bastine Caracciolo were ushers.  The bride's mother wore dusty blue crepe with black accessories and the bridegroom's mother wore black, trimmed in white, with black accessories.  Both wore corsages of white roses.  Following the ceremony, a luncheon, was served in the church parlors to about 60 guests.  Both the bride and bridegroom, who are graduates of Bainbridge Central High School, are popular members of the younger set and are at present employed at the Scintilla Magneto Co.  Following a trip through the New England States they will be at home to their many friends at 11 Juliand street for a month and then they will occupy the upper apartment of the Willis McGinnis house in Guilford street. [Bainbridge News & Republican, Sept. 4, 1941] 

 

Saturday afternoon September 6, at 1 o'clock occurred the marriage of Miss Mae Gott, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Gott, of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], to Thomas Denton, of Harpursville [Broome Co., NY], son of Mr. and Mrs. James Denton.  The ceremony occurred at Christ Church, Guilford, the Rev. Frederick Ransier officiating.  Friends and relatives were among those attending.  The attending couple was Miss Edith Gott, of Guilford, and Arthur S. Denton, of Brooklyn.  Mrs. Denton is a dietitian and Mr. Denton is a tool maker at the Scintilla Corp. Sidney.  They will make their home in Harpursville.  Mrs. Denton is a new comer to our village, her parents having purchased the Breffle farm, moving here from Harpursville.  Already they have made many friends who extend congratulations to the happy couple.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Sept. 11, 1941]

Frank Lewis Named Man of the Year, 1964

Frank Lewis Named "Man of the Year"

December 1964

 

Frank Lewis

 



Francis Lewis has been designated by the Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce to be Man of the Year in Bainbridge for 1964.  this is the second time this award has been given to a person for recognition for his many years of devoted service to the community of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] and his contributions to the success, comfort and growth of the Village of Bainbridge.  The first award was made to the late Dr. Edward Danforth in 1963.

 

Mr. Lewis started in business with his father, Frank and his brother; they were incorporated as Frank Lewis and Sons at Harpursville in 1907.  The business was moved to Bainbridge in 1923 when Francis Lewis became prominent in the corporation.

 

Mr. Lewis became well known throughout the Southern Tier as a builder of bridges.  One of his most traveled bridges is the one at Owego built in 1934 across the Susquehanna River on Route 17.

 

During the late thirties and the war years, that saw a rapid growth in development of transportation, and during the industrial expansion of Scintilla Corporation and Borden Corporation, Mr. Lewis hired as many as 220 employees at one time during the Summer season.

 

Mr. Lewis built all the additions since 1934 that have been made to the Scintilla Division of the Bendix Corporation.  He also built the Scintilla Cafeteria and the three apartment houses on Sherman Avenue in Sidney.  He built the original Walton Hospital and two additions to The Hospital in Sidney as well as St. Paul's Catholic School in Norwich and many other projects in New Berlin and Oneonta. 

 

In Bainbridge Mr. Lewis built the Sugar Milk Plant for Borden Company, an eight-unit apartment house, the 1951 addition to the Central High School and 11 houses that helped alleviate the housing shortage and the growing pains of the community following World War 2.

 

Frank Lewis has served on The Hospital Board of Directors since 1943 and has been a member of the Norwich Elks for 35 years.  His one great interest has been the children and youth of Bainbridge.  He was instrumental in building the Scout House in Bainbridge as well as building the Bainbridge Swimming Pool at cost for the community.  When interviewed at his home on North Main street, Mr. Lewis said, "Of all the projects that I have built or been connected with the Bainbridge Swimming Pool gives me the greatest feeling of pride and satisfaction.  On summer afternoons I sit in my car and watch the number of children enjoying the pool."

 

The Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce feels that Frank Lewis' Career has been of a builder and not a tearer-downer and best exemplifies their ideals for the Man of the Year Award.

 

Bainbridge Chamber Honors Frank Lewis

 

 

Man of the Year, Frank Lewis, (left), is receiving an honorary plaque from

William Denman, president of the Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce

 

Bainbridge:  Frank Lewis was honored as Bainbridge's "Man of the Year" by the Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce at a dinner held Thursday evening at Rock Inn.  William Denman, president of the Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce, praised Frank Lewis as a man of action; a man responsible for important progress. 

 

Harry Bluler recalled how Frank Lewis had built the Bainbridge swimming pool and contributed substantially to its cost.  This pool is unusually large (about twice as big as Sidney's pool) and very well constructed.  Mr. Lewis built all the additions since 1934 that have been made to the Scintilla Division of the Bendix Corporation, the Scintilla Cafeteria, many apartment houses, two additions to The Hospital in Sidney, numerous highway bridges, St. Paul's Catholic School in Norwich and many other proejcts.

 

Glen Whitaker, president of The Hospital board, told of the fine work done by Frank Lewis in the construction of two major additions to The Hospital.  "When it comes to looking young and keeping ahead there is no one like Frank Lewis," said Mr. Whitaker.

 

Rev. Andrus Smith told the group that Frank Lewis has been active in the Episcopal Church for 40 years--he never misses a Sunday.  "Frank Lewis is an outstanding pillar of our church," said Rev. Smith. 



 

Frank Lewis recalled that he began working on construction projects when he was 14 years old. 

 

He was presented with a handsome plaque form the Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce.

 

 





Obituaries (May 27)

Mrs. Viola Walker, 30, of Sidney [Delaware Co., NY], died Monday in the Fox Memorial Hospital, Oneonta, of injuries sustained in an automobile accident August 11 near Sidney.  Mrs. Walker is survived by her mother, Mrs. Bertha Miller and three small sons, all of Sidney, and one sister, Mrs. William Gorth, of Syracuse.  Services were  held Wednesday afternoon at Colwell's Chapel with the Rev. Roy Henwood, of Sidney, officiating.  Burial was in Prospect Hill Cemetery, Sidney.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Aug. 21, 1941]

 

Private Charles R. Young, of Otego [Otsego Co., NY], 19, of the 72nd Air Base, Maxwell Field, Ala., died at the Station Hospital, Thursday, August 14, after an operation to remove a 10-1/2 inch appendix.  Army doctors described the appendix as one of the longest in medical history.  An appendix is rarely more than two or three inches long.  they said that the operation was performed August 5.  The body was sent to Otego for burial.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Aug 21, 1941] 

 

Mrs. Jennie (Bishop) Sharpe, lifelong resident of Unadilla [Otsego Co., NY], passed away last Tuesday afternoon in her apartment at Hotel Bishop after a lingering illness.  Mrs. Sharpe was born October 9, 1871 in the hotel established by her father 75 years ago, spending practically her entire life in the holstery.  She was the daughter of Charles Bishop, Sr., and Mary (Cummings) Bishop and sister of the late Charles Bishop, Jr.  Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon, August 21, at 2 o'clock at her home with the Rev. Yale Lyon, rector of St. Matthew's Episcopal Church of which she was a member officiating, with burial in St. Matthew's churchyard.  Bearers were Charles Oles, Dr. Floyd Smith, Carl Whitaker, Glen Whitaker, Monte Cone and Len VanCott.  Survivors are a daughter, Mrs. William W. Krick, son-in-law William W. Krick, one granddaughter, Helen Krick, and one grandson, Frederick Krick, all of Unadilla' and one cousin, Miss Anna Bishop, of Wells Bridge.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Aug. 28, 1941]

 

Earl M Barton, of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], was fatally stricken with a heart attack while standing with his wife and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Dibble on the shore of Guilford Lake, last Sunday afternoon, expiring before medical aid could be summoned.  Mr. Barton was born in Greene [Chenango Co., NY] September 25, 1884, the son of the late Alfred and Amodel (Beardsley) Barton.  He had for many years resided in Oxford.  Mr. Barton, who was a painter by trade, was well and favorable known.  Surviving him beside his wife, are two brothers, Edward, of Brisben, Arthur, of Oxford, and one sister, Mrs. Grace Stiles, of Coventry.  Funeral services were conducted last Wednesday afternoon from the Seymour Funeral Home in Oxford with the Rev. Deller, pastor of the Congregational Church, officiating.  Interment was in the Coventry Cemetery.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Aug. 28, 1941]

 

The Rev. John Gideon Traver, 77, Lutheran pastor and principal of Hartwick Seminary, of Oneonta [Otsego Co., NY], for more than half a century was injured fatally when he was struck by a car last Wednesday.  He was riding a bicycle near his home when the accident occurred.  He suffered a skull fracture and internal injuries, hospital attendants said.  Dr. Traver was born December 24, 1863 in Rhinebeck [Dutchess Co., NY] and was educated at Hartwick Seminary, Pennsylvania College and Susquehanna University returning to the seminary in 1886 as an assistant teacher.  He advanced to principal and professor of Latin, retiring in 1933. Survivors are his widow, the former Ettie F Tompkins, of Rhinebeck, and a son, the Rev. Amos J. Traver, of Frederick, Md.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Aug.  28, 1941]

Jared C. Estelow, head of the Sidney Credit Production Association, died of heart failure at his office on Main street, Sidney [Delaware Co.,  NY], last Thursday morning, at about 10 o'clock at the age of 69 years.  Mr. Estelow was very active in social and civic affairs of his home town, Oxford [Chenango Co., NY].  For over 40 years he had been active in school affairs and was a member of the board of trustees and for several terms was president of that body.  He was president of the Oxford National Bank until its closing and was in the banking business for a full half century.  He was head of the Sidney Production Credit Association which serves Broome, Chenango, Delaware and Otsego Counties and serves a largely increasing number of farmers.  Mr. Estelow was born in Hartford, Conn., October 12, 1864, and in 1876 came to Oxford to make his home.  He married Miss Anna VanWagenen in 1891 and a son was born to them, J.V.W. Estelow, who with three grandchildren survive him.  Mrs. Estelow passed away one year ago last October.  Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock with the Dr. Howard Dellar, pastor of the Oxford Congregational Church officiating.  Interment was in Oxford Cemetery.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Aug. 28, 1941]

Retired business man, J.V. Broas, of Sidney [Delaware Co., NY], died early last Tuesday morning at his home in that village.  Funeral services were held last Wednesday, at 2 o'clock in the Episcopal Church by the Rev. Leonard W. Steele.  Pall-bearers were Myron Kipp, Marvin D. Bennett, W.W. Bates, Charles Neidlinger, Henry Cole and B.C. Fairbanks.  The deceased was born in Kingston [Ulster Co., NY], May 13, 1877, the son of Richard H. and Mary (McElroy) Broas.  His home has been in Sidney the past 30 years.  He is survived by a son, Richard Broas, and a sister, Miss Isabell Broas, both at home and a brother, Harry Broas, of Oneonta.  Mrs. Broas died several years ago.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Sept. 4, 1941]

At 5:00 A.M. Saturday, August 30, occurred the death of Clark Henry Woodruff.  A few days before he was stricken and never rallied.  Mr. Woodruff was born May 12, 1870, 71 years ago in the Town of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY].  He was the son of Uphemia (Burdick) and Burton Woodruff.  His entire life, until coming to Guilford seven years ago, was spent on South Hill, Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY].  Until his health began to fail with the advancing years, he was employed as one of the road men, for the Town of Guilford.  He and Mrs. Woodruff had made their home with their son and wife, Mr. and Mrs. Burton Woodruff, where his death occurred.  He leaves to mourn his passing a wife, Harriet Woodruff, a daughter Mrs. E.J. Peckham, of East Guilford; and one son, Burton of Guilford; and a grandson, Donald Woodruff.  Final rites were held Tuesday morning at 10:30 from the Colwell Funeral Home, Bainbridge.  Burial in the Bainbridge Cemetery.  [Bainbridge News & Republican,  Sept. 4, 1941]