Bainbridge Postal Employees Honored

Bainbridge Postal Employees Honored

 

Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY]:  The Bainbridge Rotary Club annually selects a group that has or is serving our community.  Over the years, such other groups as the Village Street Department, the Town Highway Department, the Auxiliary Police, the Police Department, Town and village Boards, etc., have been given recognition for the services they have provided local residents.

 

At a time when the U.S. Postal service is struggling to put itself on a break even basis after years of deficit operations, through numerous cost-reduction programs, some of which have adversely affected service standards, it is gratifying that our personnel have been chosen for such recognition.  It apparently shows a local awareness to the problems that postal employees are attempting to overcome and a vote of confidence in their efforts and ability.  This year the local postal employees were chosen to be honored.  Pictured are employees and former employees of the Bainbridge Post Office who were so honored at a dinner by the Rotary Club at the Olde Jericho last week.

 

 

Seated, left to right, are Donald Patchen, Welland Hitchcock Mildred Lord, Velma Collins, Peg Simonds, Harold Payne, and Charles Loller

 

Standing, left to right, are Clifford Wade, George Munk, Orville Smith, Dick Sloane, Thomas Braccio, Rotary Club President, Donald Simonds, Warren Holbert and Charles Burrows

 

Others not present were Francis Cawley, Reginald Beebe, Glen Herrick, Ben Simonds and Henry Chesebro, retired carrier.

 

 





Obituaries (June 28)

Miss Winifred Margaretta Kirkland, novelist, author of religious books and other works, died yesterday at her home in Sewanee, Tenn., according to word received here.  Her age was 70.  Born in Columbia, Pa.,  Miss Kirkland was a daughter of George Henry and Emma Matilda Reagan Kirkland.  She was graduated from Packer Collegiate Institute, Brooklyn, in 1893; and from Vassar College, with an A.B. degree, four years later.  Miss Kirkland taught English at the Misses Shipley's School, Bryn Mawr, Pa., in 1897-99 and took post-graduate English courses at Bryn Mawr College in 1898-1900.  She continued her teaching of English first at the Bryn Mawr School, Baltimore, in 1900-02 and then, for six years at the Baldwin School, Bryn Mawr.  Thereafter she devoted her time to writing.  Her first published story was in Youth's Companion .  This was followed by an essay in the Atlantic Monthly.  Many of her early works were humorous but in later years she followed religious themes.  Her first book was "Polly's Pot's Parish," published in 1907.  She also wrote "Introducing Corinna," 1909; "The Home-Comers," 1910; "Boy Editor," 1913; "The New Death," 1918; "the Joys of Bing a Woman," 1918; "The View Vertical," 1920; "Chaos and a Creed," 1925; "The Great Conjecture--Who is this Jesus?," 1931; "As Far As I Can See," 1936; "Let Us Pray," 1938; "The Man Who Gave Us Christmas," 1940; "Are We Immortal?," 1941; and "The Continuing Easter," 1942.  She leaves a brother and a sister.--From The New York Times.  Miss Kirkland and her family lived in Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] at one time.  Her sister Miss Frances Kirkland, taught in the Bainbridge School, and her father, the Rev. George Henry Kirkland, had a pastorate in Harpursville.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, May 20, 1943]

 

Samuel H. McAfee, former resident of Sidney [Delaware Co., NY], died at his home in Freeland, Pa., Sunday morning, May 16, a 1:30 A.M.  He had been employed at the Scintilla Magneto Co. for one year, but due to poor health he retired and moved back to Pennsylvania a year ago this month.  A daughter, Dorothy, was killed two years ago last month in an automobile accident at Sidney.  Surviving are two children, Mrs. Anthony Schrader, of Bainbridge, and Sgt. Edward M. McAfee, of Fort Ord, Calif.; also four grandchildren, Carl, David, Anthony and Paul.  The funeral was held Wednesday afternoon at St. Luke's Lutheran Church with the pastor, the Rev. Fred Hoffner, officiating.  Interment was in Freeland Cemetery.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, May 27, 1943]

 

Ransom M. Herrick, 90, the oldest resident of this village [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY] and a prominent retired farmer, died at his home in North Main street last week, Wednesday, May 26, following an illness of two months.  He had suffered from a heart ailment for some time, and a few weeks ago he was stricken with pneumonia.  However, he recovered from pneumonia, but the strain had apparently weakened his heart causing his death.  Mr. Herrick who was a prosperous well-known farmer in West Bainbridge, followed this occupation his entire life until his retirement in 1930 when poor health forced him to leave the farm.  His family were pioneers in West Bainbridge, and he inherited their love of the outdoors.  He was an expert dairy farmer and will long be remembered for his fine maple syrup. While engaged in farming he was a very active member of the Dairymen's League, and after his retirement he still had a keen interest in farming.  Upon his retirement he moved to North Main street, Bainbridge, where he resided until his death.  Born in West Bainbridge on Sept. 7, 1852, he was the son of Henry and Diana (Burlison) Herrick.  On Mar. 4, 1885, he was united in marriage to Emma Pearsall, who passed away Jan. 20, 1908.  To them five children were born, of which three sons survive:  Clyde Herrick, of West Bainbridge; Ralph Herrick, of Afton; and Lee Herrick, of Binghamton.  On June 26, 1913, Mr. Herrick married Ora Fosbury Searles.  He was a life-long member of the Union Valley Methodist church and an honorary member of the W.C.T.U.  Besides his wife and three sons, he is survived by six grandchildren and four great grandchildren.  Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at 3 o'clock in Colwell's Chapel with the Rev. E.F. Hall, of Sidney Center, officiating, assisted by the Rev. James Rice, of Coventry.  Bearers were Robert Jacobs, Julian Corbin, Ralph Getter, Stephen Ireland, Walter Lee and Ward Loomis.  Burial was in Greenlawn Cemetery.  [Bainbridge news & Republican, June 3, 1943]

Marriages (June 28)

The wedding of Miss Olive Elizabeth Corbin, daughter of Mrs. Ralph Corbin and the late Mr. Corbin, and Corporal Charles William Gerlach, son of Mrs. William Mansfield, of Blanco, N.M., was solemnized Saturday afternoon, May 15, at 1 o'clock, at St. Peter's Episcopal Church, Bainbridge.  The Rev. James E. Wolfe, rector, officiated.  Mrs. Lloyd Sipple was at the organ.  A pretty reception for the immediate families followed at the home of the bride's mother.  A tiered bridal cake centered the table, flanked by tall white candles in crystal holders.  The flowers used both at the church and the reception were from the garden of the bride's mother.  Mrs. Robert Hughston was matron of honor for her sister and Francis A. Demeree was best man for his brother-in-law.  The bride was given in marriage by her brother, Warren T. Corbin.  Ushers were the 11-year-old nephews of the bride and bridegroom, Philip Demeree, David Corbin and Robert Hughston, Jr.  The bride wore a turquoise blue crepe afternoon dress with a diadem of matching turquoise velvet flowers and veil, and a corsage of white orchids.  The matron of honor's dress was of gold silk jersey with a matching gold felt hat, and a corsage of white gardenias.  The mother of the bride wore a dusty rose dress, powder blue hat, and her corsage was also of white gardenias.  The couple left for a wedding trip, the bride wearing a black suit with black and white accessories.  Her wedding corsage of white orchids completed her costume.  Mrs. Gerlach attended school in Bainbridge, State College of Teachers at Oneonta, and Syracuse University.  She is now teaching in Valley Stream, L.I.  Mr. Gerlach attended school in Glendale, Calif, and is now in the Air Force at Selman Field, La.  Mr. Gerlach is a brother of Mrs. Francis A. Demeree of this village and before his induction was connected with the firm of G.F. Demeree & Son.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, May 20, 1943]

 

Miss Margaret Gere, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Brewster Gere, of Syracuse [Onondaga Co., NY], was married to Graydon Cass, of Philadelphia son of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Cass, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], Saturday afternoon at 2:30 in Sage Chapel at Cornell University.  The double ring ceremony as performed by the Rev R. Lewis Johnson, of Bainbridge.  The bride, who was escorted by her father, wore an ivory satin gown, with train, and her finger-tip veil was held in place with a tiara.  She carried a bouquet of white roses.  The maid of honor was Miss Mary Fabrizio, of Syracuse, who wore orchid chiffon.  The bridesmaids were Miss Jo Ann Gere and Miss Harriet Gere, both of Syracuse, and they were dressed in pink and blue crepe.  Susan Gere, of Syracuse, acted as flower girl and she wore yellow crepe. The best man was Charles Gere, of Syracuse, a brother of the bride.  The bride's mother was attired in navy print with navy accessories and the bridegroom's mother wore beige crepe with green accessories.  A reception followed the ceremony at Barnes Hall were punch and bride's cake were served.  Mrs. Cass was graduated from Nottingham High School, Syracuse, and while a student there she was chosen in 1940 the Good Citizenship Pilgrim of New York State and sent to Washington D.C.  She was also awarded the Lausch and Lomb medal and a New York State Scholarship.  She will graduate from Cornell University in February where she has specialized in bacteriology. She is a member of the Independent Association.  Mr. Cass is a graduate of Bainbridge Central High School and Cornell University in Bacteriology, and was a member of the student Council.  He also was awarded a New York State scholarship.  At the present he has a position with the National Can Company in Philadelphia.  The couple will reside in Philadelphia.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, May 27, 1943]

 

Miss Marjorie Louise Coolbaugh, daughter of Lieut, and Mrs. Robert H. Coolbaugh, of Groton [Tompkins Co., NY], and Thomas Woodrow Warren, son of Mrs. James I. Warren, of Newark, were united in marriage on Saturday, May 15, 1943, at 3 o'clock in the First Congregational Church of Groton.  The Rev. Philip VanLuven read the ceremony, using the single ring service.  The church was decorated with palms, antique candelabra, set with white tapers and baskets of pink, yellow and blue spring flowers.  Mrs. Robert Houston, of Groton, was at the organ.  Miss Donna Marie Coolbaugh, sister of the bride, sang "I Love thee," by Grieg, and "Because," by D'Hardelot, prior to the ceremony.  Mrs. Robert Servies accompanied the singer at the organ.  The bride, who was given in marriage by her father, Lieut. Coolbaugh, wore a gown of lustrous white satin and net made with fitted basque and sweetheart neckline.  The skirt was full with a short oval train.  The divided net overskirt was edged with double ruching.  The bridal veil was scalloped and fingertip length.  She carried a shower bouquet of white rosebuds and sweetpeas.  Miss Donna Coolbaugh, of Groton, was maid of honor.  Her other attendants were Miss Ann Tompkins, of Towanda, Pa., and Mrs. Norman Steinberg, of Groton, cousins of the bride.  The maid of honor wore shell pink taffeta.  Miss Tompkins wore hyacinth blue and Mrs. Steinberg, daffodil yellow, all fashioned like the bride's gown.  Each carried a semi-arm arrangement of pink, yellow and blue spring flowers and wore matching net headdresses, and single strands of pearls, gifts of the bride.  Allison Wood, of Fulton, was best man, and the ushers were Garford Williams, Nicholson, Pa., Richard Hudson, Watertown; Leonard Bas,s of Leonardsville; and Corp. Norman Steinberg, of Groton.  The bride's brother, Aviation Cadet Robert K. Coolbaugh, was unable to attend his sister's wedding, being stationed in South Carolina.  A reception following the ceremony as held at the home of the bride's parents.  When the couple left, the bride wore a soft grey flannel suit with black and white accessories and light blue topcoat.  The bride is a graduate of Groton High School and attended Tusculum College at Greenville, Tenn.  She also is an honor graduate of the Mandl School for Medical Assistants in New York City and has been employed in Syracuse for the past two years.  The bridegroom, who is now employed in the laboratories of the Casein company of America, at Bainbridge, is a graduate of Lyons High School and of Syracuse University School of Applied Science in which he was a member of the class of 1943, majoring in chemical engineering--From the Groton Journal and Courier.  Mr. and Mrs. Warren are residing at 13 Bixby street, Bainbridge. [Bainbridge News & Republican May 27, 1943]

Mr. and Mrs. Dow Campbell announce the engagement of their daughter, Barbara, to Donald Quinney, son of Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Quinney, of Carbondale.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, May 27, 1943]

Mr. and Mrs. Samuel C. Whitman entertained at their riverside home Sunday in honor of Miss Charlah Ireland and George M. Skinner, whose engagement was announced recently.  Because of the driving restrictions, the guests were met at the river bridge in Bainbridge at 4 o'clock in the afternoon, and conveyed back and forth in a hay wagon with rubber tires.  A delicious buffet supper was served by the hostess at 8 o'clock.  Guests included:  Dr. and Mrs. Elliot Danforth, of Sidney; the Hon. and Mrs. Irving M. Ives, of Norwich; Dr. and Mrs. Harold K. Salzberg, Mr. and Mrs. Bryce Blakeley, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Pratt, Mr. and Mrs. Dow Campbell, Mrs. Helen Landon, Miss Margaret Skinner, all of Bainbridge; and Lambert Myers, of Albany.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, May 27, 1943]

Mrs. Irving M. Ives, of Norwich, and Miss Margaret I. Skinner, of Bainbridge, were co-hostesses at a tea last Thursday afternoon in the Skinner  home, 13 Greenlawn avenue [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., nY], in honor of Miss Charlah Ireland, whose marriage to their brother, Attorney George M. Skinner, will take place in the near future.  The guests were received by Mrs. George I. Skinner and Miss Ireland.  The spacious living rooms were most attractive with many lovely bouquets of flowers tastefully arranged.  The guest of honor was presented with a white corsage , a gift of the hostesses.  The tea table was centered with an unusually tall white floral arrangement.  Tasty sandwiches, cakes, tea, coffee, and many other delicacies were served.  Mrs. Edward Danforth and Mrs. Elliot Danforth poured.  Guests included:  Mesdames H.W. Dickinson, Henry V. Dunham, Raymond J. Spahr, Albert S. Mills, Sidney R. Bennett, Harold Payne, Duncan H. Copley, Edward D. Knight, W.E. Vawter, John Calhoun, Harold K. Salzberg, Harrison W. Nelson, James E. Wolfe, Charles H. Clark, Patrick F. Ryan, Leigh Evans, Kenneth Eldred, Francis A. Demeree, Paul Carman, Dow Campbell, Francis J. Casey, Helene Landon, Henry Pratt, Harry F. Noyes, Herman C. Newell, William C. Pross, Lawrence Bradshaw, Samuel Whiteman, Walter Kinney, Clarence l. Pearsall, Louis Fairbanks, Foster G. Neff, Ralph W. Kirby, F.L. Thomas, Lawrence Clark, Jr., Bryce Blakeley; and the Misses Janet Juliand, Dorothy Dickinson and Alice Freiot.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, June 10, 1943]

The marriage of Miss Charlah Ireland, daughter of the Late Mr. and Mrs. Charles Ireland, to George McCrea Skinner and the late Mrs. Skinner, took place Saturday morning in St. Peter's Episcopal Church.  The Rev. James E. Wolfe performed the ceremony.  A wedding breakfast was served at Hotel DeCumber, Sidney.  The bride was attired in a gown of gold brocade and matching hat.  She wore a corsage of white orchids.  Mrs. Dow Campbell, sister of the bride, was matron of honor.  The best man was Dr. Roscoe C. Funk, of Scarsdale.  Mrs. Skinner is a graduate of Syracuse University.  After teaching in Oneonta and Schenectady, she returned to Bainbridge where she has been in business for the past few years.  Her husband is an alumnus of Albany Academy, Colgate University, and Albany Law School, and is practicing law at Bainbridge.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, June 17, 1943]

Soldier News 1943

Myron L. Carl Gets Call to Service

Bainbridge News & Republican, March 4, 1943

 

Another Bainbridge boy who enlisted in the college reserves has been called to active duty.  Myron L. Carl, son of Mr. and Mrs. I.L. Carl, who enlisted in the Army, college reserves, June 15, 1942, was called to report at Bainbridge, Feb. 26, and left for Atlantic City on that date.

 

He graduated with the Class of 1938 from Bainbridge High School and later entered Cornell University where he was in the final semester of his senior year. While at Cornell he served as instructor in meteorology and since the declaration of war, he has studied subjects related largely to the war effort. 

 

The government has asked that the various colleges grant degrees to seniors who are called at this time.

 

Winfred Michel, 17, Joins Coast Guard

Bainbridge News & Republican, April 29, 1943

 

One of the youngest boys from Bainbridge to enter the Armed Forces is Winfred Michel, 17, only son of Mr. and Mrs. W.F. Michel, of Pearl street.  Winfred, who enlisted in the Coast Guard about two months ago, has been called for active duty and left Tuesday for Cleveland, where he will report Thursday. 

 

The young Coast Guardsman was a senior at Bainbridge Central High School.  While in school, he took part in many school activities.  He was a member of the band for three years, and a member of the Glee Club.  He played baseball and basketball and was a junior fireman.  Winfred has the best wishes of his classmates and friends as he enters the service of the U.S.A.

 

Charles Mott Joins Navy

Bainbridge News & Republican, April 29, 1943

 

Charles Robert Mott, local high school student and the son of Mrs. Ralph Mott and the late Mr. Mott, enlisted in the U.S. Navy, Monday and was accepted and sent directly to a training station.  Charles is a younger brother of Leon Mott, F 1/C, U.S. Navy, who is serving with the Pacific fleet. 

 

Former Resident Plane Crash Victim

Bainbridge News & Republican, May 13, 1943

 

 Tech. Sgt. Kenneth Jeffers, a former projectionist at the Town Hall Theatre, Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], was one of the 14 killed May 3, in a plane crash in Iceland in which Lt. General Frank M Andrews, commanding general of Army troops in the European theatre lost his life.  Sgt. Jeffers who was an aerial gunner. was recently decorated for meritorious service in North Africa.  He enlisted in September 1940 at Oneonta, and following his basic training at Jefferson barracks, Mo., he was assigned to the Air Force.  Last Fall he was sent to England and later to North Africa. 

 

Sgt. Jeffers was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Allan Jeffers of Oriskany Falls, and he came to Bainbridge with Mr. and Mrs. Donald Mullen when they opened the Town Hall Theatre.

 

There was one survivor of the crash, Staff Sgt. George A. Eisel, of Columbus, Ohio, who was injured but not seriously.  Giving the first detailed report of the plane crash he stated the craft hit a mountain.   It was believed all died.  Poor visibility is believed [to have ] caused the crash. 

 

P.F.C. Earl Clark Is Injured in Africa

Bainbridge News & Republican, May 20, 1943

 

P.F.C. Earl D. Clark, Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Clark, of North Main street [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], who is serving with the fighting forces in Tunisia, has been wounded, but not seriously, according to a letter received by his parents written Apr. 26.  Earl was hit by shrapnel on the left side of his head during the terrific struggle with the Germans and Italians on Apr. 21. 

 

P.F.C. Clark enlisted in the regular Army on Sept. 19, 1940 and was stationed at Fort Wadsworth and Fort Devens, Mass., during his stay in the States.  On Aug. 5, 1942, he landed in Scotland where he remained until the troops left the British Isles for the Invasion of North Africa.  Earl, and another Bainbridge boy, P.F.C. Harry Mulwane, were with the invasion forces, and Harry was reported missing for several days but later was accounted for. 

 

In the envelope of Earl's letter was a goodly amount of sand from the African desert.  His letter follows in part:  "I received your letter the other day and was very glad to hear from you.  I got wounded the 21st of April.  I was hit on the left side of the head by shrapnel.  It was not serious.  I did not have to go to the hospital.  I am still with my company and my head is coming along very good.  The going here is tough.  They are putting up a stiff fight."

 

Jean Slocum to Conduct Red Cross Work Overseas

Bainbridge News & Republican, May 20, 1943

 

Miss Jean Slocum teacher of physical education in the Bainbridge Central High School for the past three years, will enter the Red Cross organization as assistant program director about the middle of June.  Her new appointment will take her overseas where she will work in a camp among able-bodied men who are anticipating front line service.  Miss Slocum will go to Washington, D.C., for a brief training and indoctrination period.

 

Miss Slocum will be the third member of her family to enter the war service.  Her sister, Lt. Anne Slocum, is a nurse serving in England, and her brother, Pvt. Allan Slocum, is at Dickinson College, Carlisle, Pa. 

 

Miss Slocum has served as the staff of girls summer camps for seven or eight years, being in charge of swimming, life saving and water front work.  She will be replaced at the school by Miss Lurlene Gilbert of Ithaca College, a sister of Mrs. Emil Best. 

 





 





Marriages (June 27)

In a setting of white lilies and palms, Miss Eva Lillian Johnson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Carl N. Johnson, of Seattle, Wash., was married Saturday morning to Everett Lincoln Ellis, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], son of Mr. and Mrs. E.B. Ellis, of Seattle Wash.  The ceremony was performed in the Methodist Episcopal Church in Bainbridge by the pastor, the Rev. Paul L. Hulslander.  Preceding the ceremony, Mrs. A.C. Wilcox presented an organ recital, and Mrs. R. Lewis Johnson sang "The Lord's Prayer" and "I Love Thee."  The bride wore an original gown of white satin, fashioned with long sleeves and a bouffant tulle skirt.  Her finger-tip veil was caught in a halo with orange blossoms.  She carried a white rainbow Bible, a gift of her parents, and a shower bouquet of gardenias and sweet peas.  Miss Lydia Georges, of Wellesley College, a former classmate of the bride, was maid of honor.  She wore aqua chiffon.  the bridesmaid was Miss Dorothy Sweet, of Radcliffe College, and cousin of the bridegroom, who wore yellow chiffon.  Both the maid of honor and the bridesmaid carried white rainbow Bibles.  Carl MacLagan of Bainbridge, was best man.  The ushers were Norman Dahl, of Princeton, N.J.  Lawrence E. Clark, Jr., and Arlo Klinetob, both of Bainbridge.  Following the ceremony a reception was held in the church parlors.  Mrs. Carl MacLagan cut the three-tier wedding cake, and the following assisted with the serving:  the Misses Lucia Mason, Alice Laubach, Lorraine Roberts, Mabel Smith, Ina Betty Taylor and Bette Morrison.  Mrs. Ellis chose a blue gray tailored suit with blue and turf tan accessories for traveling.  After a brief wedding trip the couple are at home in the Ireland apartment, West Main street.  The bride is a graduate of the University of Washington and formerly held a position as stylist and designer in a large department store in Seattle.  Mr. Ellis is a graduate of the University of Washington and Michigan State.  He now has a position as wood technologist in the laboratory of the Casein Company of America.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, May 6, 1943]

 

Mrs. Gladys Thomson, daughter of Mrs. Fred Hendrickson and the late Mr. Hendrickson, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], was united in marriage to Howard Hendrickson at the M.E. parsonage, Chenango Bridge, on April 24, 1943.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, May 6, 1943]

 

Miss Elizabeth Anne Branham, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Everett Branham, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], and Joseph Henry Brock, Jr., son of Joseph H. Brock, and the late Mrs. Brock, of Skaneateles [Onondaga Co., NY], were united in marriage Sunday at St. James Episcopal Church, Skaneateles.  The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Henry Scott, rector of the church.  The bride, who was given in marriage by her father, wore a dressmaker suit of navy crepe and white accessories  She carried a white prayer book and wore a corsage of white gardenias and red roses.  Miss Norma Williams of Marcellus, a close friend of the bride, was her only attendant.  She wore rose crepe with powder blue accessories.  Her corsage was of lavender-blue sweet peas.  John Brock was best man for his brother, Frank Pitman and Donald Chapman, cousins of the bridegroom were ushers.  all are from Skaneateles.  Preceding the ceremony, Mrs. Lloyd H. Sipple, of Bainbridge, a sister of the bride, presented an organ recital and Miss Dorothie M. Branham, of Bainbridge, and also a sister of the bride, sang "I Love You Truly," "Because," and "The Lord's Prayer."  The ceremony was followed by a reception for the immediate families at the home of Mrs. Alfred H. Hobbs, Skaneateles, an aunt of the bride.  The bride is a graduate of Bainbridge Central High School.  After two years of study at Syracuse University, College of Liberal Arts, she entered the Syracuse Memorial Hospital, School of Nursing, from which she is to be graduated in June.  The bridegroom is a graduate of the Skaneateles High School and is now in partnership with his father on their farm on Skaneateles Lake.  After a short wedding trip the couple will be at home to their many friends at their home in Skaneateles.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, May 13, 1943]

Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Livingston, of Bainbridge East Side [Chenango Co., NY], announce the engagement of their daughter, Miss Evelyn Mae, to Andrew J. Whitney, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Whitney, of Bennettsville [Chenango Co., NY].  Both Miss Livingston and her fiancé are graduates of the Bainbridge Central High School.  The former has also graduated from the Allentown Bible Institute in Pennsylvania, where Mr. Whitney will soon complete his theological studies.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, May 13, 1943]

Miss Beatrice Irene Goodrich, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dewey H. Goodrich, of Wellsbridge, was married to Corp. Lawrence Edwin Darlin, son of Mrs. Hobart Darlin, of Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY], last Thursday evening at 7 o'clock in the Methodist parsonage at Unadilla.  The ceremony was performed by the Rev. George Youngs.  The bride, attractive in a beige suit with turf tan accessories and a corsage of talisman roses and sweet peas, was attended by Miss Bernice Goodrich, of Oneonta, who wore a powder blue suit with navy accessories and a corsage of pink roses and sweetpeas.  Clarence W. Darlin, of Bainbridge was best man.  The service was followed by a reception for the immediate families and  few friends at the home of the bride.  Mrs. Darlin gave her maid of honor a gold cross and the bridegroom presented his best man with a gold key chain.  The bride was graduated form Unadilla High School, while the bridegroom attended Oneonta High School and is a graduate of the Army adjutant generals' school in Mississippi.  He is stationed at Mitchell Field, L.I., and his wife returned with him to spend a few days.  Mrs. Darlin is employed at the Scintilla and will make her home with her parents.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, May 20, 1943]

Mr. and Mrs. Irving Dinsmore Horton, of Binghamton, have announced the marriage of their daughter, Mary Elizabeth, to James Guy Brady, Ensign, J.S.N.R., which took place on Friday, May 7, at the Normandy Naval Chapel, Long Beach, Calif.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, May 20, 1943]

Obituaries (June 27)

Floyd M. Close, prominent Bennettsville farmer [Chenango Co., NY], died Wednesday night, May 12, in the Bainbridge Hospital following an embolism that morning.  Born, Oct. 15, 1884, in Cannonsville [Delaware Co., NY], the son of Charles and Mary (Quackenbush) Close, he had always lived in this vicinity.  Twenty-nine years ago he bought the farm in Bennettsville where he resided at the time of his death.  Besides being engaged in dairy farming, he had been an agent for milking machines and coolers in Delaware and Chenango Counties.  In September, 1905, he was married to Mabel Turner, of Cannonsville.  To them a daughter, Velma, was born, at which time Mrs. Close died.  On Nov. 11, 1914, Mr. Close married Edith J. Eccles, of Cannonsville.  He was a member of the Cannonsville Baptist Church and of the Masonic Lodge.  The survivors are:  his wife, a daughter, Mrs. Velma Hendrick; an uncle, A. Quackenbush, of Deposit, and a cousin, W.E. Close, of Sidney.  Funeral services were held at Colwell's Chapel in Bainbridge on Sunday afternoon at 2:30 with the Rev. R. Lewis Johnson, officiating.  Bearers were Maurice Getter, George Fredenburg, Evan Hicks, and Hector Wilbur.  Burial was in the Cannonsville Cemetery.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, May 20, 1943]

 

Mrs. Marjorie Gregory Drury, wife of Howard Drury, of Utica [Oneida Co., NY], died at St. Luke's Hospital, Utica, Saturday afternoon after a brief illness.  She was born at Afton, June 22, 1898, the daughter of Victor and Nora (Hamlin) Gregory.  Her early life was spent in Afton [Chenango Co., NY] where she was educated.  She was married to Howard E. Drury in 1935, came to Utica in 1938 where she has since resided.  She was a member of Trinity Episcopal Church, of Utica.  Besides her husband she is survived by three daughters, Betty, Jeanne and Mary Lee; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Victor Gregory, of Afton; one brother Glen Gregory, of Binghamton; and one sister Viola Gregory, of Endicott.  Funeral services were held at Colwell's Bros. Chapel, Bainbridge, Wednesday, at 3 P.M.  Burial was in Glenwood Cemetery, Afton.  Funeral arrangements were made by William E. Doyle, of Utica.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, May 6, 1943]

 

Funeral services for Mrs. Calistia Irons Murdock, who died late Thursday evening at the home of her daughter, Mrs. George Gorton, in Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], were held Monday afternoon at 1:30 from the Davenport Methodist Church, with the Rev. L.N. Davis officiating.  She was born in Maryland [Otsego Co., NY], April 15, 1869, a daughter of Charles and Calistia (Elwell) Irons, and her marriage to Arthur Murdock occurred Nov. 11, 1889, at Oneonta.  Mr. Murdock died in 1932.  She resided most of her life in Davenport [Delaware Co., NY].  Surviving are two children, Mrs. Gorton, and one son, Horace Murdock, of Oneonta; a brother, Charles Irons, of Burlington Flats; a sister, Mrs. Anna Garvey, of Schenevus; five grandchildren, one, Earl Hamlin, of the U.S. Navy; and eight great grandchildren.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, May 13, 1943]

Thursday, May 6, occurred the death of Jay King, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Vincent Day.  Mr. King was born Nov. 2, 1854, 88 years ago in the town of Holmesville [Chenango Co., NY], son of Roxega (Isabell) and Delos King.  He has only lived in Guilford [Chenango Co., NY] two years.  His life work was dairy farming.  Final rites were held Sunday at the Joyce Funeral Home in Unadilla.  Burial in Prospect Hill Cemetery, Sidney [Delaware Co., NY].  [Bainbridge News & Republican, May 13, 1943]

John Nelson Pettys, of Rochester [Monroe Co., NY], and formerly of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], and a veteran of World War I, died in a hospital at Buffalo, Tuesday, May 11, following a prolonged illness.  John, who was a 1st Class Private of Co. D, 4th Inf. 34th Div., was one of the youngest veterans of World War I from Bainbridge.  He enlisted Nov. 27, 1917, a month after his 18th birthday, in Binghamton.  After his basic training he sailed for France and landed there in April 1918 when he was immediately sent to the front lines.  He has three battles to his credit, Chateau Thierry, St. Mihel and the Argonne Forest, the three famous battles of World War I.  In the Argonne battle he was wounded in the hand and wrist and was reported missing in action, but was later found.  He was discharged from the Army May 5, 1919, at Fort Ontario, N.Y.  Born Oct. 9, 1899, in Bainbridge, he was the son of Charles F. and Lyda (Swart) Pettys.  He attended school in Bainbridge until the time of his enlistment.  He was a member of St. Peter's Church and of the American Legion.  On July 30, 1934, he married Mrs. Elizabeth Crane.  He was engaged as a barber until he went to the Scintilla where he worked as a machinist.  On July 1, 1942, he moved to Rochester where he was employed by General motors until he was taken ill in September.  The survivors are his wife, Elizabeth Pettys, a stepson, Pvt.  Harry Crane, of Greensboro, N.C., his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles F. Pettys, of Bixby street; and a brother, Arland Pettys, of Wallingford, Conn.  the funeral was held Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock at Colwell's Chapel with the Rev. James E. Wolfe, rector of St. Peter's Church, officiating.  Bearers were Paul Burrows, George Burgin, Harry F. Noyes, Milliard Howland, Kenneth Eldred and Wesson Packer.  Burial was in Greenlawn Cemetery [Bainbridge, NY] with a military service.    [Bainbridge News & Republican, May 20, 1943]

 

Spiritual Phenomenon, 1878

Spiritual Phenomenon

Chenango Union, February 14, 1878

 

Last Sunday evening, ladies and gentlemen, numbering some fifteen, congregated at the residence of L.H. Bishop, corner of Pleasant and Miller streets [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], to witness a Spiritual Meeting and Séance.  The particulars presented to us are as follows:  All being in readiness, a circle was formed, and the exercises were opened by singing "The Sweet By and By."  Mr. Bishop then took his seat in the cabinet, when the manifestations began.  Hands were seen at the aperture, raps were heard and names given and recognized.  The medium then stepped forth and allowed himself to be tied in a chair, by those who were skeptical.  He was then carried back to the cabinet, when the manifestations were resumed.  Musical instruments were played upon, and hands made their appearance, eight at one time.  The hands were of different sizes, from a child's to an adult's; also some dark hands, purporting to be those of an Indian.  The cords which bound the medium were thrown among the spectators, and Mr. Bishop once more made his appearance.

 

As some present expressed a wish to investigate further, a sack was used for this last and seemingly satisfactory test  As the Committee were about to envelop the medium, a gentleman suggested that as he had procured a pair of handcuffs for the purpose, he be allowed to place them on the medium.  Mr. B. willingly complied; and thus doubly secured, with the sack firmly drawn and knotted at the back of the neck--witnessed by all--he was left to himself once more.  At the same moment a hand and arm made their appearance between the curtains, whilst two were distinctly visible at the aperture.  A guitar was played upon, and handed out; rings were thrown among the audience; drumming, raps, and other phenomena occurred, as before.  Upon examination the knots were pronounced undisturbed, the handcuffs found as placed.

 

There is certainly no chance for deception in the line of trap doors, accomplices, etc., as a thorough examination in that direction reveals nothing of the kind.  Mr. Bishop makes no pretensions, one way or another, but seems willing to submit to any reasonable test.

Obituaries (June 26)

Tuesday morning, April 6, at 8 o'clock occurred the death of Kathryne Hogaboom, wife of Frank Hogaboom at her home at Guilford Center [Chenango Co., NY].  Death brought final relief from months of intense suffering.  Her illness was such that she had been confined to her chair day and night, unable to lie down at all.  Her husband gave her the most constant and tender care during her entire illness, doing everything he could to make her as comfortable as possible.  Kathryne Hogaboom was born Sept. 15, 1879, the daughter of Minever (Christman) Vanderwalker and George Vanderwalker.  Her birthplace was Bennettsville [Chenango Co., NY].  She has lived in Guilford for 35 years.  She was a kindly neighbor and a friend to everyone.  Generous, free hearted and jovial she will leave many friends who will cherish her memory.  Surviving are the husband, four sisters, Mrs. Pearl Hoyt, of Afton, Mrs. John Hollenbeck, of Bennettsville, Mrs. Harold Seeley, of Oneonta, and Mrs. Edna Vanderwalker, of Houston, Texas.  Final rites were held Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Colwell Funeral Chapel, Bainbridge, the Rev. J.W. Bump, of Guilford Center, officiating.  The body was placed in the vault, to await burial later in Sunset Hill Cemetery, Guilford.  Sincere sympathy is extended to the husband, left alone. Their marriage was very complete and happy.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Apr. 15, 1943]

 

The body of the late R.D. Bolster was brought to Guilford [Chenango Co., NY] on Saturday and laid to rest in the family plot in Sunset Hill Cemetery.  His body was brought here from Cobleskill.  Due to bad weather conditions and poor health, Mrs. Bolster could not accompany the body of her husband here.  The Rev. J.W. Bump, of Guilford Center, read the committal services at the grave.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Apr. 22, 1943]

 

Mrs. Elizabeth K. Stoddard passed away Thursday, April 8, 1943, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Stanley Birdsall, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], following an illness of several months' duration.  Mrs. Stoddard was born at Prompton, Wayne County, Pa., June 25, 1858, the daughter of Lamont and Olive (Mumford) Keen, but had spent most of her life time in Starrucca, Pa.  In early womanhood she was united in marriage to Frederick A. Stoddard, of Starrucca, who passed away in 1934.  Following this Mrs. Stoddard came to Bainbridge to live with her daughter.  She was a life long member of the Baptist Church in Starrucca.  The survivors are:  a son, Clarence K. Stoddard, of Schenectady; a daughter, Mrs. Stanley Birdsall, of Bainbridge; a half-brother, George Keen, of Clark's Summit, Pa.; a half-sister, Mrs. Allen Secor, of Scranton, Pa.; and five grandchildren.  The funeral was held at 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon April 11, at the Mumford home, Starrucca, and was largely attended by relatives and friends from Binghamton, Windsor, Bainbridge and Sidney, as well as from Starrucca.  The Rev. R. Lewis Johnson, of Bainbridge, officiated, assisted by the Rev. Wallace Young, of Starrucca. The high esteem in which she was regarded was evident by the many and beautiful floral tributes.  The pall-bearers were Stanley Birdsall, Ove Munk, Ernest Wagner and Clarence Brownell.  Interment was in the Starrucca Cemetery.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Apr. 22, 1943]

 

A large number of friends attended the funeral of the late Mrs. Lillian Goodwin, at Oxford, Friday, April 23, the Rev. Ralph Gamewell officiating.  The floral offerings from relatives, friends and organizations were many and beautiful, attesting to the high esteem in which the departed was held. Burial was in Riverview Cemetery, Oxford [Chenango Co., NY].  Lillian Edith Menck was born Oct. 12, 1873, in the Town of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], where she resided until her death.  On June 27, 1895, she was united in marriage to C. Herman Goodwin, who preceded her in death on Nov. 12, 1936.  To this union were born three sons, Ward, Charles and Richard, who survive.  Also surviving are two granddaughters, Helen and Karen, and one cousin, Mrs. Orrie Cloughen, of Gilbertsville  Mrs. Goodwin was a devoted, loving mother and a kind neighbor, whose presence will be sadly missed by those who knew and loved her.  She was interested in all community affairs, taking special pride in all the organizations in which her sons took an active part.  Her home was always open to meetings and to friends who needed help or consolation.  Mrs. Goodwin was a kind, loyal and Christian person who did much to make the world a better place in which to live.  Cherished will be her memory.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Apr. 29, 1943]

 

An announcement has just been received in town of the death of the Rev Arthur G. Spaulding, 76, at Salem [Washington County, NY].   The Rev. Spaulding was pastor of the First Presbyterian Church in this village [Bainbrdge, Chenango Co., NY] from 1896 to 1906.  He left here to accept a pastorate in the Presbyterian Church at Salem where he served continuously until his retirement a few years ago.  The Rev. Spaulding had been invited to appear as guest speaker at the Sesquicentennial celebration of the local Presbyterian Church last month.  However poor health would not permit him to make the trip.  During his pastorate in Bainbridge, The Rev. Spaulding was united in marriage with Miss Lena Tinkham, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. S.C Tinkham, who with two children, Donald and Margaret, survive. 

The community is saddened by the death of one of its most respected citizens, the Rev. Arthur Spaulding, pastor emeritus of the First Presbyterian Church, of Salem [Washington Co., NY], who passed away at his home on West Broadway, on Saturday, April 22.  The Rev. Mr. Spaulding was born at Athens, Nov. 18, 1866, the son of the Rev. Cyril Spaulding and Cornelia Esther Settle.  He was a graduate of Rutgers University and Union Theological Seminary.  He served as pastor at Passaic, N.J., and Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], before coming to Salem in December, 1905, as pastor of the First Presbyterian Church, which he served until his retirement June 1, 1938, when he was honored with the title of pastor emeritus.  He was a member of the board of education of Washington Academy for several years.  He also served on the southern Washington County draft board during the first World War, and was chaplain of Salem Post, No. 812, American legion, for a number of years, and was leader of the Boy Scouts.  He was a member of Chi Psi fraternity and the Kappa Epsilon Club of Troy, and at the time of his death was local chairman of the tire rationing board of this district.  The Rev. Mr. Spaulding is survived by his wife, Lena T. Spaulding; one son, Donald T. Spaulding, of Scotch Plains, N.J.; one daughter, Mrs. Herbert Durfee, of Burlington, Vt., and a sister Mrs. Lucia Decker, of Roselle Park, N.J.  Also surviving are two grandsons, Donald Spaulding, Jr., of Scotch Plains, N .J. and Herbert Durfee, Jr., of Burlington, Vt., and four granddaughters, Mary Spaulding, of Scotch Plains, and Margaret, Mary Jane and Nancy Durfee, of Burlington.  The funeral service was held from the First Presbyterian Church Monday afternoon with the Rev. G. Elliott Presby, pastor, officiating.  Interment was in Evergreen cemetery, Salem.  The bearers were elders of the church, William S. Barker, Robert N. Wilson, Albert Cleveland, Louis C. Wayman, Dr. Zenas V.D. Orton and Lee Ashton.  Members of the Troy Presbytery were honorary bearers.  Business houses were closed during the time of the service.  In the passing of the Rev. Mr. Spaulding, Salem loses not only a devout servant of God, but one who took an active part in the civic life of the community, content to play a simple part in god's great plan.  "To live in a house by the side of the road and be a friend to man."  --From The Salem Press.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, May 6, 1943]

 

 

 

 

Marriages (June 26)

A very impressive military wedding took place on Saturday morning, Mar. 27 at 10:30, when Lt. Mary Brennan, A.S.N. became the bride of Emile Jefferson Gough in the Post Chapel at Camp Kilmer, N.J.  The ceremony was performed by Captain Father Heamer.  The bride was escorted by Colonel Tousey.  The maid of honor was Lt. Elizabeth Nee, and the best man was Capt. Orehek.  Following the ceremony the bridal couple was taken to the Officer's Club in a jeep where they were accorded hearty greetings by members of the camp's staff.  The club was beautifully decorated which made an appropriate background for the reception.  At 7 o'clock in the evening, the guests of honor were entertained at a reception at the hotel Biltmore, New York City, by a group of the bridegroom's friends.  Lt. Brennan, who is a member of the Army Nursing Corps, has already been awarded the stripe for African service.  The bride, who was born in Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] and spent her early years here, is a niece of the late Mrs. Thomas Collins.  Mr. Gough is a native of San Francisco, Calif., and is a radio executive engaged in war activities.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Apr. 15, 1943]

 

Miss Mildred Spearman, of North Rochester [Monroe Co., NY], was married to Kenneth Meek, son of Mr. and Mrs. L.D. Meek, of Wallkill [Ulster Co., NY], Saturday afternoon in the Baptist Church at Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY].  The Rev. R. Lewis Johnson, pastor of the church, performed the ceremony.  Wedding music was presented by Mrs. R.W. Kirby.  The couple was attended by Mr. and Mrs. Harlan Munger, of Holley.  A reception was held for the immediate families following the ceremony at the home of the bridegroom's brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. Carroll Niles, Greenlawn avenue.  After a short wedding trip, the couple will live in Holley [Orleans Co., NY], where Mr. Meek is employed by the Holley Canning Co.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Apr. 29, 1943]

Mr. and Mrs. Oscar H. Prestidge, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], announce the engagement of their daughter, Hilda Ester, to Arthur L. O'Brien, son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter O'Brien, of Oneonta [Otsego Co., NY].  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Apr. 29, 1943]

Miss Shirley L. Stiles, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clifford G. Stiles, of Tyner [Chenango Co. NY], was married to Bert Lord, son of Mrs. Leonard Lord, and the late Mr. Lord, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], Saturday, Apr. 24, at the home of the bride's parents.  The ceremony as performed by the Rev. F.L. Anderson, pastor of the Oxford Baptist Church.  The couple was attended by Mrs. Donald Juckette, of Binghamton, and Robert R. Lord, a brother of the bridegroom.  Preceding the ceremony, Mrs. Leon Perry, of Bainbridge, played "the Bridal Chorus" from Lohengrin.  The bride was attired in a street length dress of powder blue crepe with navy accessories and carried a bouquet of tea roses. the matron of honor wore a soft green dress with natural accessories.  Mrs. lord is a graduate of Oxford Academy, class of 1939, and has been employed as a stenographer at the Scintilla Magneto Corp. for some time.  Mr. Lord graduated form Bainbridge High School in 1939, and operates a farm near Bainbridge.  After a brief wedding trip Mr. and Mrs. Lord will live in Bainbridge.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, May 6, 1943]

Miss Isabelle Laskoski, of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY], was married to Lt. W. Murray Wilcox, of Camp Butner S.C., Easter Sunday in St. Christopher's Church, Glen Castle.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, May 6, 1943]

Miss Mary Louise Branham, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Everett Branham, and Lloyd Henry Sipple, son of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Sipple, were united in marriage Saturday evening, May 1, at 8 o'clock, in the First Presbyterian Church of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY].  The Rev. Paul L. Carpenter, pastor of the church, performed the double ring ceremony.  Mrs. Paul Sherman was at the organ.  The bride, who was escorted by her father, wore a white satin gown with a short train and a veil of net.  She carried a bouquet of white roses and snapdragons.  She also carried a dainty wide lace edged handkerchief which was carried by her mother, grandmother, and great grandmother and other brides of the family for four generations.  Miss Dorothie Branham, sister of the bride, was maid of honor.  She was dressed in frosted blue organdy with headdress of white flowers and blue veiling.  She carried a bouquet of pink sweetpeas.  Mrs. Robert Bouck, a sister of the bridegroom; and Miss Elizabeth Branham, sister of the bride, were bridesmaids.  Each wore a gown of pink frosted organdy with headdress of white flowers and pink veiling and carried bouquets of blue sweet peas.  Chester Emmick, brother-in-law of the bridegroom, was best man.  The ushers were William Branham, brother of the bride, and James Dicks, a cousin of the bridegroom.  The bride's mother was attired in navy blue with matching accessories.  The mother of the bridegroom also wore navy with matching accessories.  The bride is a graduate of Bainbridge Central High School, attended Syracuse University, Crouse College of Fine Arts, where she studied pipe organ.  The bridegroom graduated from Bainbridge Central High School and from Alfred University, College of Agriculture.  After a short wedding trip the couple will be at home to their many friends on the "Knot a Rock Poultry Farm," River Road, Bainbridge.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, May 6, 1943]

BCHS Class of 1937, Part 4

Bainbridge Central High School - Class of 1937

Senior Portraits

"Echo" 1937

 

Marion Norton

 

She is a well liked and capable member of our class.  We find her about to begin a business career.  Push hard, Marion, make your business life as successful as you have made your school activities.

Howard Osborn

 

Here he is folks, the star pupil of the book-keeping classes.  Whatever field of work you choose, Howard, may you prosper.

Ralph Riley

 

Ralph is a studious chap and has won many academic honors for himself in these past four years.  Here's to your future!  And make use of that dramatic talent.

Florence Sherman

 

We are glad to have Florence among the members of our graduating class.  She has always helped us.  We want life to help her.

Paul Sherman

 

You have been a willing friend, Paul.  A good sportsman will always succeed.  That fact will insure the success of your future.

Lorene Sipple

 

Small; but what a lot of thinking she must do!  Lorene is our salutatorian.  For four years she has gathered honors into her fold.  We desire for you a happy time in the coming years.



Marriages (June 25)

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hoyt celebrated their 49th wedding anniversary Monday night at their home.  Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Elverton Hoyt and family, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Hoyt and family, Mr.and Mrs. Ernest Hoyt and family, all of Bainbridge; Mr. and Mrs. Harold Hoyt and family, of Sidney; Mr. and Mrs. Richmond Ellis and Mr. and Mrs. Lynn Klinetonb, of Bainbridge.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Apr. 1, 1943]

 

Mr. and Mrs. Hugh McGowan, of Oxford, announce the engagement of their daughter, Miss Nora Arvilla, to Kenneth Ashley Craver, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ashley Craver, of Bainbridge.  No date has been set for the wedding.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Apr. 1, 1943]

 

The marriage of Miss Eva Lillian Johnson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Carl N. Johnson, of Seattle, Wash., to Everett Lincoln Ellis, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], son of Mr. and Mrs. E.B. Ellis, of Seattle, Wash. will take place in the Methodist Church in Bainbridge, Saturday, May 1.  The ceremony will be performed by the Rev. Paul Hulslander.  Miss Johnson is a graduate of the University of Washington in Fine Arts and at present has a position as stylist and designer of ladies' apparel at a large department store in Seattle.  Mr. Ellis is a graduate of the University fo Washington in Forestry, and has an M.S. Degree from Michigan State.  He is employed at the Casein Laboratory as a wood technologist.  He is also assistant scout master of the Boy Scouts in Bainbridge.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Apr. 8, 1943]

 

The marriage of Miss Eloise Ruth Faatz, daughter of Mr. and Neal A. Faatz, of Weedsport [Cayuga Co., NY], to Cpl. John H. Hilbert, U.S. Army, will take place Saturday afternoon, May 1, at 3 o'clock in the First Baptist church, Weedsport.  Cpl. Hilbert, who is stationed at Camp Croft, is a former Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] faculty member.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Apr. 15, 1943]

Married--At the Lagonda House Feb. 1st, by the Rev. N.B. Ripley, Mr. Wm. Grist, of Brisben [Chenango Co., NY], and Miss Cora B. Van Ness of Centrevillage [Broome Co., NY].  [Afton Enterprise, Feb. 5, 1891]

Joel J. Delong, of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], and Maria A. Ireland of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], were united in marriage by Rev. N.B. Ripley, of the Methodist church, last Thursday evening at the Lagonda House.  [Afton Enterprise, Feb. 5, 1891]

The marriage of Miss Maud Smith, one of our most estimable young ladies, to Wm. Lawson formerly with Mendal Bros. and now of Peekskill, will take place Feb. 11th, at the home of Miss Smith, Lawn Avenue -Oneonta Star.  The bride is quite well known in Afton, and her friends here wish her a long life of happiness.  [Afton Enterprise, Feb. 5, 1891]

Obituaries (June 25)

Lulu Pratt Dardis, 67, of Detroit, died at the home of her sister, Mrs. Leo Wheeler, South Main street, Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], Mar. 17, 1943, after being a patient sufferer for many months.  With the loss of Mrs. Dardis makes the fourth death in the Pratt family within a year.  She came to Bainbridge to attend the funeral of her brother, Don C. Pratt, on Mar. 25, 1942, and was preparing to return to her home in June, when she was taken ill.  However, she went home in July, accompanied by her sister, Mrs. William Hartmann.  Her health had been gradually failing after her trip to Bainbridge, and a few months ago, Mrs. Hartmann again went to Detroit and brought her back to Bainbridge where she had remained until her death.  Born in Bainbridge on Dec. 29, 1875, she was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James H. Pratt.  When a young lady, Mrs. Dardis was sent to Detroit by an Overall Co., of Binghamton, by whom she was employed as head machinist, and remained there for 45 years.  On Dec. 6, 1911, she was united in marriage to John Dardis, of Detroit, who died Oct. 1, 1937.  She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Wayne Traxler, and two granddaughters, of Detroit; four sisters, Mrs. Milo Marble, of Guilford, Mrs. William Hartmann, Mrs. Leo Wheeler and Mrs. Ralph Getter, and one brother, Henry Pratt, all of Bainbridge; one aunt, Mrs. Angeno Hodge, and one uncle, Don Pratt, both of Bainbridge; one niece, Mrs. Allen Harman, of Bainbridge; seven nephews, Ernest and James Hartmann, of Binghamton and New York City, Corwin and Byron Marble and Donald Pratt,  all of the U.S. Armed Forces, and Bruce Pratt and Lawrence Getter, both of Bainbridge; and one great niece, Carolyn Harman.  A prayer service was held at the home of Leo Wheeler Saturday at 1 o'clock, and funeral services were held at the Colwell Chapel at 2 o'clock with the Rev. R. Lewis Johnson officiating.  Bearers were members of the family and burial was in the family plot in Greenlawn Cemetery [Bainbridge, NY].  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Mar. 25, 1943]

 

Death came to Richard E. Bolster on his 77th birthday at Cobleskill [Schoharie Co., NY], Monday afternoon, following an illness of a week, dating from a cerebral hemorrhage.  Private funeral services were held from the Mereness Funeral Home in Cobleskill, Thursday afternoon at 2 P.M. conducted by the Rev. C.W. Kessler, pastor of the Methodist Church.  Surviving are his widow and a sister, Mrs. Etta Rice, of Unadilla, who will have the sympathy of their many friends.  Mr. Bolster was born in Berne [Albany Co., NY] on March 18, 1866, and for a number of years was engaged in the contracting business.  Later he was associated with a seeding machine company at Springfield, Ohio, and later represented that company with headquarters in Detroit, Mich.  He was a member of Palestine Masonic Lodge and the Cobleskill M.E. Church.  His first wife was Mrs. Mary Grant, whom he married in 1912 and who died in 1925.  The following year he married Mrs. Gertrude Priest Frederick, of Bainbridge and Cobleskill, and has resided there since that time.  Mr. Bolster resided in Guilford for several years before moving to Cobleskill.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Mar. 25, 1943]

Wednesday, March 31, occurred the death of Charles E. Magee, at his home at the Trestle, Guilford [Chenango Co., NY].  Death occurred in his sleep.  Mr. Magee was born at Montrose, Pa., on April 24, 1876, the son of William W. Magee and Angeline (Hardy) Magee.  He has only lived in Guilford five months, working for his nephew, Charles Booth, on his farm.  His widow and several children survive.  Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at the Seymour Funeral Home, Oxford, with burial at McGraw [Cortland Co., NY].  [Bainbridge News & Republicna, Apr. 8, 1943]

Mrs. Alice Couse Shaver passed away Thursday, April 1, 1943, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Wiley Foster.  Mrs. Shaver had been in poor health for many years but slowly grew worse during the Winter.  She celebrated her 80th birthday, Mar. 16, 1943 after being confined to her room.  She was alert and interested in the everyday happenings and activities of her family and friends to the day of her passing.  Mrs. Shaver was born in Whitman, in the Town of Masonville [Delaware Co., NY], on Mar. 16, 1863.  She was the daughter of Hosea B. and Hannah Getter Couse.  During her girlhood she spent most of her time in and around Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY].  She was united in marriage to James E. Shaver, Jan. 8, 1884.  To them were born five children, one dying in infancy.  Those living are Lewis E. Shaver, of the Town of Davenport; Mrs. Wiley Fosters of Bainbridge; Mrs. Irene Ryder, of Albany; Mrs. L. Ethel Christian, of Bainbridge.  Five grandchildren survive   Mrs. Thomas Davidson, of Bainbridge; Mrs. William Heeney, of Albany; Claude Ryder of the U.S. Armed Forces; Mrs. Harry Mills, of Afton; and Mrs. Clayton Bennett, of Bainbridge; and eight great grandchildren; one half-brother, Hosea B. Couse, of Scranton, Pa.; and one half-sister, Mrs. W.D.  Mackley, of Endicott; two step-brothers, L.W. Getter of Bainbridge; and Crawford Getter, of Sidney; also several nieces and nephews.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Apr. 8, 1943]

Tragedy struck a little family on West Main street [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY] last Thursday when Mrs. Margaret Horvath Manderville died of pneumonia in the Afton Hospital leaving a husband and six small children.  She was stricken with a cold on Wednesday and was under the doctor's care.  On Thursday morning her condition had grown worse so her husband took her to the hospital where her death occurred that night.  She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Horvath, born Dec. 11, 1912 in Avoca, Pa.  Her mother died when she was about a year old.  She was brought up by her father and they later moved to Scranton, Pa.  In January 1929, she was united in marriage to Bernard Manderville, of Wilkes-Barre, Pa.  Mr. and Mrs. Manderville moved to Bainbridge in 1932 with their two children.  The deceased is survived by her husband, six children, James 12, Mildred 10, Dolores 8, Shirley 6, Robert 4, and Eleanor 2; and her father, James Horvath, of Peckville, Pa.  Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock at Colwell's Chapel with the Rev. Paul Hulslander officiating.  Burial was in Greenlawn Cemetery [Bainbridge, NY].  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Apr. 15, 1943]

Mrs. Emily Husted, wife of John E. Husted passed away at her home last Monday, April 5.  She was born at Nebraska City, Neb., Oct. 2, 1872, daughter of Henry E. and Mary Bruning.  She moved to New York City with her parents in early childhood and later there married John Husted on April 3, 1895.  Her early married life was spent at Hancock and to them three children were born.  She was a member of Christ Church, Guilford, and also belonged to the Joppa Shrine, No. 8, of Binghamton and Lafayette Chapter and Order of Eastern Star of Oxford.  Mrs. Husted was a woman of sterling qualities, a devoted wife and mother.  Her entire life centered around her home, her children and her friends.  She will be missed in all walks of life, as the days go by.  She is survived by her husband, John Husted; two daughters, Mrs. Marie Rivers and Mrs. Blanche Searles, of Binghamton; and one son, Eric Husted, of Rochester; also one sister, Mrs. Hubert Geer, of Deposit; two grandchildren, Miss Emily Husted, of Guilford, and Miss Virginia Searles, of Binghamton.  Final rites were held from Christ Church, Guilford, Thursday morning at 10 o'clock, with the rector, the Rev. P.C. Pearsan, in charge.  Interment was made in Riverview Cemetery, Hancock.  Pall bearers were Fred Tripp, .D. Dexheimer Frank Drachler, Fred Meade, William Burtona and Dr. A.H. Evans. [Bainbridge News & Republican, Apr. 15, 1943]

 

Marriages (June 24)

Burchard - Reid:  On Valentine's Day, Feb. 14, occurred the marriage of Mrs. Margaret Reid and Guy Burchard, of Ilion [Herkimer County, NY].  The marriage occurred on the 58th wedding anniversary of the groom's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ward Burchard, of Guilford.  Friends extend congratulations.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Mar. 4, 1943]

Klabel - VanFleet:  A very lovely church wedding occurred Saturday evening at 7:30 o'clock in the Baptist Church in Mt. Upton [Chenango Co., NY], when Miss Margaret Klabel, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Holger Klabel, became the bride of Millard VanFleet, son of Mr. and Mrs. Alvin VanFleet.  The Rev. Clyde G. T--- officiated.  The attending couple were Mrs. Clarence Everette and Victor Pearsall, of Mt. Upton.  The bride is employed in the Scintilla and the groom operates a farm, where they will make their home.  Congratulations are extended to them.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Mar. 11, 1943]

Baker - Gage:  On Tuesday evening, March 2, at Oneonta, at 7 P.M., occurred the marriage of Miss Mildred Gage, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Gage, of Rockdale [Chenango Co., NY], to Gerald Baker, also of Rockdale.  The Rev. George Thomson officiated.  Witnesses were Mrs. Frank Gage and F. Gage.  Best wishes are extended to them.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Mar. 11, 1943]

Warner - Peck:  Saturday evening, Feb. 27, 9 o'clock, at the manse, Guilford Center, occurred the marriage of Phyliss Belle Peck, of Masonville [Delaware Co., NY], and Milton Warner, of Deposit [Broome Co., NY].  The Rev. Ralph Gamewell was the officiating minister.  Attending them were Joyce Peck sister of the bride, and John Kellett.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Mar. 11, 1943]

Miss Mary Alcock, of Meadowbrook avenue, West Springfield [MA], daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Alcock, of Kelso avenue, West Springfield, was married at 5 o'clock yesterday afternoon to Jack Hawkins, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY].  The ceremony was performed in the First Congregational Church with the Rev. Malcolm Matheson officiating at the single ring service.  Mrs. Thomas Baiardi, of Meadowbrook avenue, West Springfield, was the bride's only attendant.  Thomas Baiardi served as best man.  The bride wore a white gown with satin bodice and net skirt fashioned with sweetheart neckline.  she wore a three-quarter length veil and tulle and carried a sweetheart bouquet of gardenias and white carnations.  Mrs. Baiardi wore a chartreuse jersey gown with V neckline, short puffed sleeves and full skirt.  She wore a corsage of talisman roses and a hair ornament of matching flowers.  The bride's mother chose navy blue with teal blue hat and a corsage of talisman roses.  A reception in the Baiardi home followed the ceremony.  The couple left on a short trip to Bainbridge where they will visit Mr. Hawkins' parents.  Mrs. Hawkins was born in Granby and is a graduate of West Springfield High School.  She is employed at the East Longmeadow branch of Pratt & Whitney Company.  Mr. Hawkins was born in Bainbridge and attended Bainbridge High School. Before entering the Navy, he was employed at the Springfield Armory.  He is now a seaman second class stationed at Newport, R.I.--From The Springfield Union, Springfield, Mas., Friday, ar. 5, 1943  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Mar. 11, 1943]

Obituaries (June 24)

Edna Burton, beloved wife of Glen Burton, passed away at her home on Gospel Hill [Guilford, Chenango Co., NY], Saturday morning, Feb. 27, at 2:15 o'clock.  Death brought release from weeks of intense pain and suffering, from which physicians gave no word of encouragement from the beginning.  Edna Burton was the daughter of Louella Gardner and Charles Mathews and was born May 20, 1900, at Cooks Falls [Delaware Co., NY].  Mrs. Burton was of a retiring nature, yet made many lasting friendships. To be through with this world in the prime of life, 42 years, is very sad, but her years had been complete, filled with her home life, and devotion to her husband.  She is survived by her mother, Mrs. Ralph Cook, of Sherburne; one sister, Mrs. Lester DeForest, of Afton; a brother, Claire Mathews, of Rochester.  Final rites were held Tuesday afternoon at the Colwell Funeral Home in Bainbridge, the Rev. J.W. Bump, of Guilford, officiating.  The body will be placed in the vault at Bainbridge, to await burial in the Spring.  Sincere sympathy is extended to the bereaved husband and family.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Mar. 4, 1943]

Frank C. Drachler received the very sad news Monday morning of the death of John Graver at his winter home in St. Petersburg, Fla., Sunday morning, Feb. 28, at 1:30 o'clock.  Mr. and Mrs. Graver have spent the greater part of their summers at the Drachler home in Guilford and made many friends.  Mr. Graver has had to lead a retiring life for many years, due to a chronic heart condition.  Final arrangements were to be wired later to Mr. Drachler.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Mar. 4, 1943]

Frank B. Odell, of Bundy Hollow, Town of Masonville [Delaware Co., NY], died recently from injuries received when struck by a limb of a falling tree. Death was caused by a fractured skull and a crushed chest.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Mar. 4, 1943]

Frank A. Bartley died Feb. 24 at his home in Sidney [Delaware Co., NY]. He was associated with the Sidney post office for 30 years, serving some of these years as postmaster.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Mar. 4, 1943]

Tragedy struck in the little settlement of Mt. Pleasant [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY] late Wednesday afternoon of last week, when William John Sisson, 83, was found dead in his barn, apparently kicked to death by a horse.  In the horse stall was found a dead calf, trampled by the horse, and Mr. Sisson's hat.  apparently while Mr. Sisson was doing the chores, the calf got into the stall.  As the horse was blind, he became terrified and started kicking the calf.  In attempting to rescue the calf, Mr. Sisson was brutally trampled but managed to drag himself out of the stall to the back bumper of the car where he was found by his partner, Fred Van Valkenburg, upon his return home from work at the Trico Lumber co., in Bainbridge.  Wells Stanton who had brought Mr. Van Valkenburg home form work summoned Dr. Edward Danforth, who pronounced the victim dead.  Mr. Sisson suffered a fractured arm and leg, broken ribs, head injury and multiple bruises.  Mr. Sisson and Mr. VanValkenburg bought the Ireland farm on Mt. Pleasant 34 years ago, following the death of Mr. Sisson's wife in Wellsbridge, and have operated the farm since that time.  Mr. Sisson sold butter to many customers here in the village for a number of years.  Born, Aug. 25, 1859, in Binghamton [Broome Co., NY], he moved to Wellsbridge where in 1884, he married Miss Jane Baldwin, of Otego.  He was a member of the Baptist Church and an ardent Bible student  His only survivor is one niece, Mrs. Alma Austin, of Bainbridge.  Services were held last Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock with the Rev. R. Lewis Johnson officiating.  The body was placed in the vault and burial will take place in the Spring in Walton [Delaware Co., NY].  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Mar 11, 1943]

Saturday morning, March 20 at 1:30 o'clock occurred the death of Frank Schell at the welfare home in Preston [Chenango Co., NY], where he has been a patient for only a few weeks.  Death brought release from what might have meant months of suffering.  The best of care has been given him with his nephews and nieces cooperating with Mr. Woodruff at the home who supervised over his care during his illness.  Frank Schell was born in Karlsruhe, Germany, 64 years ago, the son of Eva (Viet) and Frank Schell.  The most of his life has been spent in this vicinity and for many years his home was on Merchant street [Guilford, Chenango Co., NY], where his nephew, Frank Drachler, now lives.  On Nov. 25, 1914, he was united in marriage to Sallie Merchant by the Rev. H.W. Foreman.  She passed away 11 years later in 1925 at the Chenango Memorial Hospital, Norwich.  Their married life was a particularly happy one.  After leaving Guilford he made his home in Bainbridge, with his nephew, Fred Drachler, where he assisted with the farm work.  At different times he worked in the vicinity of Oxford until his health failed completely.  Surviving are two nieces, Mrs. Jay Smith, of Bainbridge, R.F. D., Mrs. Clella Beardsley, of Franklin; three nephews, Fred and John Drachler, of Bainbridge and Frank Drachler, of Guilford; also a sister Ida, in Germany.  Final rites were held Tuesday afternoon from the Colwell Funeral Home in Bainbridge at 2 P.M.  The body will be placed in the vault to await burial later in the Spring in Sunset Hill Cemetery, Guilford.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Mar. 24, 1943]

Tea with Mrs. Roosevelt, 1943

Former Teacher Has Tea with Mrs. Roosevelt

Bainbridge News & Republican, March 24, 1943

 

Miss Janice Pratt, local faculty member, has just received a most interesting letter from Miss Ruth Goodman, former Homemaking teacher of Bainbridge High School [Chenango Co., NY], who is now engaged in Red Cross Work.  The letter follows in part:

 

"I had the biggest thrill of my life today, and I'm still thrilled.  I had tea with Mrs. Roosevelt and Mrs. Hopkins at the White House, not with a whole mob of people in the receiving line, but just Mrs. R. and Mrs. H.  I had asked her if three of my friends in Red Cross might come, too, and so there were the four of us. the Colonel in charge of the British Women's Army, and a journalist from England, and Diana Hopkins.  We were ushered into the White House by a butler, and then a secret service man took our cards.  He took us up in the elevator to Mrs. R.'s private sitting room, and she and Mrs. H. greeted us.  We all sat around while Mrs. Roosevelt poured the tea from a stunning tea service and then the butler passed very simple cookies.  We sat and talked for over an hour about everything and I almost hated to leave.  While we were there the President came home with his dog, but they closed the curtains until he'd gone by.  Mrs. R. read us a poem Jan Struther had written for publication in a large magazine.  The President will read it in his next broadcast, I think.

 

The sitting room is lovely and old-fashioned and what we saw of the other rooms was much the same.  It was  a lovely afternoon and Mrs. R. was most charming.  I hadn't meant to burden you with all the details, but I thought you'd like to hear about it...."

 



Obituaries (June 23)

Vivian Parmer passed away on Monday, Jan. 25, after an illness of only one day.  She was born in Ritchner, Canada, on Dec. 4, 1922, the daughter of Norma (Hauck) and Baceil E. Parmer.  She has made her home for the past four years with her aunt, at the home of James Meekle on Gospel Hill [Chenango Co., NY].  Her death came as a shock to neighbors and friends.  Surviving are her father and a brother in the U.S.A. and a sister, who is critically ill.  Final rites were held Wednesday, Jan. 27, at the Colwell Funeral Chapel in Bainbridge, and the body placed in the vault to await burial in the Spring.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Feb. 4, 1943]

 

Frank C. Yale, aged 69 years, died Wednesday morning, Jan. 27, at his home in Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], after an illness of several months.  Mr. Yale was a life-long resident of the Town of Guilford.  He was born Oct. 22, 1875, the son of Henry M. and Mary Pettis Yale.  On April 5, 1899 he was united in marriage to Cora Wade, of Guilford.  Their early home was in Yale Settlement, now known as Yaleville, so named after the many families of Yales who settled there, the earliest of these coming from Connecticut in 1790.  In 1911, Mr. Yale moved from Yaleville to the Village of Guilford, where at first he operated a hardware business.  For many years he conducted a Farm Implement Business, serving a large territory, principally in the Towns of Bainbridge, Oxford and Guilford.  He was a member of the Methodist church, and also Superintendent of the Sunday School for many years.  Always interested in the school, he served for many years as a member of the Board of Education.  A man of high character, he was held in respect and esteem by all who knew him.  A kind and loving husband and father, a true friend, and a good citizen he will be greatly missed.  Final rites were held from the home in Guilford on Saturday at 2 P.M.  The Rev. Leon Bouton, of Binghamton, a former Guilford pastor, and the Rev. Charles Dempsey, the present pastor officiating.  Floral tributes were many and beautiful.  The bearer were Theodore Hoffman, Millard Briggs, Malcolm Parker, Fred Plumb, Merritt Ryan and Emmett Totman.  Besides his wife he is survived by two sons, Maurice, of Geneva, and Francis, of Guilford; one daughter, Mrs. Bernard Windt, of Wellsville; also four grandchildren, Paul, Maurine and Kenneth Yale and Peter Windt.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Feb. 4, 1943]

 

Tuesday morning Feb. 9 occurred the death of James Landers Stead, at his home in Yaleville [Chenango Co., NY], where he had spent 76 years of his life.  Death occurred after an illness of 10 days at the advanced age of 86 years and 10 months.  Born in Masonville [Delaware Co., NY] on April 7, 1856, he was the son of Melinda Wait and James L. Stead.  Mr. Stead was one of our most successful dairy farmers, and the lovely homestead in Yaleville stands as a memorial to his life work.  One of our most substantial and honored citizens, he was respected and loved by all who knew him.  A life long member of the Guilford Methodist Church and a loyal supporter and worshipper as long as his health permitted.  He is survived by three sons, Otto, of Guilford, Lester, of Bainbridge, and Kenneth, of Norwich, and a nephew, Floyd Wheeler, of Washington, D.C. and several grandchildren.  Final rites were held form the home Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock, the Rev. Charles Dempsey officiating.  The body was placed in the vault at Bainbridge until Spring, when he will be laid to rest in the family plot, Sunset Hill Cemetery, Guilford.  A large and beautiful arrangement of flowers were a lasting testimony to the place James Stead held in the hearts of all who knew him.  Bearers were the three sons, Kenneth, Otto and Lester, and nephew, Floyd Wheeler, and George Plumb and Howard Hutchinson.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Feb. 18, 1943]

 

James L. Stead a life long resident of the Town of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY] died at his home Tuesday, Feb. 9, 1943.  Had he lived until April 7, he would have bee 87.  Mr. Stead enjoyed remarkable good health for a man of his age always busily employed in doing light work and being of a mechanical mind spent much time in repairing the farm machinery also taking an active interest in the different phases of the farm work, until two weeks ago he was taken with a heart ailment from which he never recovered.  He was born in the Town of Masonville, Delaware county, April 7, 1856, the son of James Landis and Malinda Waite Stead.  At the age of 10 years or in 1866 he came with his parents and other members of his family to the farm which has been his home to the time of his death.  And by industry, thrift and perseverance, has made it one of the most productive and valuable in the Town of Guilford.  On Jan. 14, 1891 he married Mary E. Sheldon, of Morris.  Four children were born to this union, Lester A., of Bainbridge, J. Otto, of Guilford, Kenneth R., of Norwich, and Captain George S. Stead, who died July 3, 1937.  At an early age he united with the Methodist church at Guilford and was ever a faithful member.  Mr. Stead kept abreast of the times in all State and National Legislation.  His intellect was keen and far seeing, very few understood better than he the rapid changes taking place at the present time.  In his death the community suffers a loss of a real Christian man, a loyal citizen and an ever sympathetic friend.  Surviving are three sons previously mentioned and six grandchildren, Pvt. George Russell Stead, Texas; Doris Irene, Donald James, Geneseo; Victor Otto Stead, Guilford; James Landis, and Philip Dow Stead, of Norwich; two nephews, Floyd S. Wheeler, of Washington, D.C. and Edward Horton, of New Berlin' also one niece, Mrs. May Hadlock, of Sherburne.  The funeral was largely attended at his late residence, Friday, Feb. 12, the Rev Charles Dempsey officiating.  The remains were placed in the vault at Bainbridge, to await burial in Sunset Hill Cemetery, Guilford.  Bearers were Lester A., J. Otto, Kenneth Stead, Floyd S. Wheeler, George C. Plumb and Howard l. Hutchinson.  In bidding farewell to James l. Stead, the words of the Great Poet are singularly appropriate--His life was gentle, and the elements so formed in Him, that Nature might stand up and say to all the world, this was a Man.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Feb. 18, 1943]

 

William Cole, 44, of Sidney [Delaware Co., NY] and brother of Mrs. Henry Pratt, of this village [Bainbridge, NY], died Thursday noon of a heart ailment in Sidney.  He had been in poor health since an attack of rheumatic fever he suffered a year ago.  Funeral services were held on Monday at the Sacred Heart Church.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Feb. 25, 1943]

 

Diana Michel, one-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ludwig Michel, died Feb. 4, of pneumonia.  Funeral services were held Feb. 7, at Colwell's Chapel with the Rev. Paul Hulslander officiating.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Feb. 18, 1943]

 

John Roehlk, former Bainbridge resident and father of Mrs. M.J. Wilcox and Martin C. Roehlk, of this village [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY] died at his home in Gustine, Calif., Feb. 6, following a heart attack.  His age was 83 years.  Mr. Roehlk was a pioneer in the sugar milk industry.  He came to Bainbridge with A.A. Bennett, father of Sidney R. Bennett, in 1898, and assisted him with the opening of the first sugar milk plant in Bainbridge, located on Front street, which has recently been razed following the erection of the new factory.  During his stay in Bainbridge, he worked as a field representative for the sugar company.  It was his job to build, equip and man new factories in various parts of the country.  Born in Denmark on Sept. 25, 1859, he came to America when he was 18 years old.  In April 1867, he was united in marriage to Huldah Bloom, of Sweden, in St. Charles, Ill.  To them eight children were born of which four survive.  In Aug. 1905, Mrs. Roehlk died in Bainbridge.  In 1907, he married Etta Hendricks, of Bovina Center, and in 1909, they moved to Antwerp where Mr. Roehlk acted as superintendent of the sugar plant there.  While in Antwerp, his daughter,  Thelma, by his first wife, died.  In 1920 he moved to California and was associated with the Carnation Milk Co. until shortly before his death.  He was a member of the Masonic Lodge and attended the Methodist Church while in Bainbridge.  The survivors are his wife and their two children, Mrs. Manuel Mendomea and Willard Roehlk, all of Gustine, Calif, four children by his first wife, Mrs. M. J Wilcox, of Bainbridge, Mrs. Stanley Walker, of Savannah, Ga., Fritz Roehlk, of Lockport, and Martin C. Roehlk, of Bainbridge; two brothers, Jens Roehlk, of Bainbridge, and Henry Roehlk, of St. Charles, Ill.; one sister, Mrs. Dora Thompson, of Chicago, nine grandchildren, and one great grandchild.  Funeral services and burial were held Feb. 9 at Gustine, Calif.  The deceased was beloved by his children and he was held in the highest esteem by his many friends in Bainbridge and Antwerp.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Feb. 18, 1943]