Marriages (July 12)

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Vroman of Nineveh, N.Y., R.D. No. 1 [Broome Co., NY], celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary December 3, 1943.  In the evening they were pleasantly surprised by about twenty members of their family who helped them celebrate the occasion with ice cream and cake.  They received many beautiful cards and gifts of money in honor of the occasion.  [Afton Enterprise, Dec. 16, 1943]

Miss Virginia Dimicco, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Dimicco became the bride of ART 2/c Robert L. Graham, son of Mrs. Helen Graham, Endicott [Broome Co., NY], at a very pretty double ring ceremony last Saturday morning in the Sacred Heart Church, with Rev. Fr. John Kavanaugh officiating.  The bride was gowned in ivory white satin with a French illusion veil caught by a tiara of orange blossoms and carried a white prayer book adorned with white gardenias.  Miss Florence Dimicco, bridesmaid and sister of the bride, wore a gown of pink net and silk jersey with robin's egg blue colonial hat and carried a mixed bouquet.  Daniel Contento, USN, of Endicott, was best man and the ushers were William McIntyre, brother-in-law of the bride and Thomas Graham, brother of the groom.  The bride's mother was attired in a powder blue print silk jersey dress with a corsage of pink rosebuds.  The groom's mother wore a soldier blue crepe dress with a corsage of Talisman roses.  A wedding breakfast was held in the DeCumber Hotel for the immediate families.  After a wedding trip the couple will make their home in Squantum, Mass., where the groom is stationed at a Naval base.  [Sidney Enterprise, Dec 23, 1943]

The engagement of Miss Elizabeth Zurbruegg, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Zurbruegg, 68 West Main St. [Sidney, Delaware Co., NY], to Seaman 2/C, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Cass, 13 Smith street, has recently been announced by Miss Zurbruegg's parents.  Miss Zurbruegg is a graduate of the Sidney High school and Seaman Cass attended the Johnson City and Unadilla schools.  No date has been set for the wedding.  [Sidney Enterprise, Dec. 23, 1943]

Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Wendler of 1293 Second Avenue, Watervliet, N.Y., announce the engagement of their daughter, Marjorie A., to William P. Stevens, son of Mrs. W.H. Stevens, of Sidney.  Miss Wendler is a graduate of Watervliet High School, Russell Sage College and Samaritan Hospital of Nursing.  She is now employed by the Watervliet Board of Education as school nurse-teacher.  Mr. Stevens is a graduate of Norwich High School, attended Hartwick College for two years and is a graduate of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.  He is employed as a designer by Scintilla Magneto Division of Bendix Aviation Corporation in Sidney.  The date for the wedding has been set for Easter Vacation.  [Sidney Enterprise,  Dec. 23, 1943]

Announcement has been made of the engagement of Betty Irene Decker, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dewey Decker, of McClure [Broome Co., NY], to Claude A. Teale, son of Mr. and Mrs. Alva Teale of North Sanford [Broome Co., NY].  Miss Decker is employed in Sidney at the A & P market.  No date has been set for the wedding. [Sidney Enterprise, Dec. 23, 1943]

Mrs. J.C. Simpson has returned from a visit with her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Leslie G. Young and family, Middletown.  While there she attended the wedding of her grandson, Sea. 1/c Milton L. Young, to Joyce Decker, also of Middletown [Orange Co., NY], in the Middletown Methodist Church.  Dec. 12.  Rev. T.E. Edwards performed the double ring service.,  They were attended by their close friends, Miss Dorothy Stephens as bridesmaid and Donald Sauer as best man.  The bride was charmingly gowned in brown velvet, with a corsage of white gardenias.  Miss Stephens wore a gold color dress and a corsage of dark red roses.  A reception followed at the bride's home for about 50 relatives.  The bride has been employed in the telephone office in Middletown.  The Young family resided in Sidney when the groom was a boy.  Sea. Young is with the Coast guard, stationed at New London, Conn., where they will reside.  [Sidney Enterprise, Dec. 23, 1943]

Mr. and Mrs. Morris A. Reynolds of North Afton [Chenango Co. NY], announce the engagement of their daughter, Isobel Viola, to Clayton Henry Mulwane, foster son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter McIntyre, of Oxford [Chenango Co. NY].  [Bainbridge News & Republican,  Jan. 6, 1944]

 

Obituaries (July 12)

Elisha Appley died at his home in Harpursville [Broome Co., NY] Wednesday evening, December 8th, 1943, at the age of eighty-six after a long illness.  Mr. Appley was born in the town of Rockland, New York, on April 17th, 1875, the son of Rensselaer and Sarah Mott Appley.  His father was a steersman on the Delaware in the old rafting days.  On April 3rd, 1889, Mr. Appley married Sarah Elizabeth Johnston of Livingston Manor, who died May 24, 1893, having no children.  His second wife, Arrietta Schoonmaker Appley to whom he was united in marriage on September 12, 1894 in the town of Liberty, survives him.  Other survivors are one daughter, Lottie Appley Lewis (Mrs. William Lewis) and one granddaughter Arla Mae Lewis, aged six, of Harpursville.  the family has resided in this vicinity since 1915.  Funeral services were held at the Kark funeral Home at Harpursville on Friday evening December 18th at 7:30 p.m.  Services were also conducted at the Russell Funeral Home at Livingston Manor, the Rev. Charles E. Sabin of Harpursville officiating.  Interment was in the family plot, Methodist Church Cemetery at Livingston Manor, New York [Sullivan Co.].  [Afton Enterprise, Dec. 16, 1943]

The body of James B. Landers was brought to Afton [Chenango Co., NY] for burial Saturday December 4.  He was the son of Will and Ann landers, born in 1868 on the East Side farm now owned by Fred Chamberlin.  He attended Afton High School and took part in the activities of the young people of his own age.  Generous, full of fun and always ready for a good time, he was well liked by all his associates.  About 50 years ago he married Mattie Martin, a sister of Mrs. Carrie Mendenhall and as James wished to go in business, they went to Schenectady where he became a coal dealer.  He was successful and they have lived in Schenectady for many years and had a host of friends.  Mr. Landers has been ill for over two year.  He is survived by his widow, who will remain in Schenectady to look after her interest in the business and by several nieces and nephews.  [Afton Enterprise, Dec. 16, 1943]

Ida Dudley Huggins, 87 years old, died Wednesday at the home of his nephew, Ray Cass, at Nineveh [Broome Co., NY].  The funeral services will be held Saturday at 2:00 P.M. from Colwell Brothers Chapel, Bainbridge, the Rev. Alan Douglas of the Afton Baptist church officiating.  The body will be placed in the vault at Bainbridge for interment later at the convenience of the family. [Afton Enterprise, Dec. 16, 1943]

Mrs. Nettie Rowley Hastings, aged 92, long a resident of Sidney [Delaware Co., NY], passed away at her home today, December 23.  Funeral services will be held Sunday, December 26, at 2:30, at her residence, 16 Division Street.  Please omit flowers.  Mrs. Hastings was born in Guilford [Chenango Co., NY].  She married Wallace W. Hastings in Binghamton on December 25, 1874.  Mr Hastings died in 1899 and a son and daughter died years ago.  She leaves a nephew, Vernon Mead of Norwich, a niece, Harriet W. Forrest of Unadilla; a great-niece Mrs. Frances Rafferty of New Haven, Conn., and two great-nephews, Tracy Mead and Bruce Paddleford, both of Binghamton.  [Sidney Enterprise, Dec. 23, 1943]

Josiah Jones, past commander of the Charles L. Jacobi Post, American Legion, and member of many local organizations, passed away last Saturday evening in the Sidney Hospital.  Mr. Jones had been ill for several weeks.  Mr. Jones was born in Beaver Brook, Pa., November 7, 1895, the son of Gwilyn and Catherine (Williams) Jones.  He married Miss Lily Bittenbender and about eight years ago, they came to reside in Sidney [Delaware Co., NY], where they have since made their home.  Mr. Jones was employed as a tool maker at the Scintilla plant.  Josiah Jones was a member of the First World War, a past commander of the local American Legion post and member of the Sidney Masonic Lodge.  He was co-chairman with Mr. E.M. Van Name of the Scintilla Labor Management committee during its first year.  He was a member of the First Congregational Church in Sidney and at one time a member of the choir.  Surviving are his wife, two sons, Lt. Stephen Jones, a pilot in the Army Air Forces, and Calvin, at home; two sisters, Mrs. Harry Schmidt, Camden, N.J. and Mrs. William Feist, Hazelton, Pa.; two brothers, Rev. Thomas Jones Boalsburg, Pa. and William Jones, Audenried, Pa. as well as several nieces and nephews.  Funeral services in charge of the Rev. Willard Soper were held Tuesday afternoon from the Carr & Landers' Funeral Home and the body was placed in the vault of Prospect Hill cemetery [Sidney, NY].  Members of the Masonic Lodge were bearers and members of the American Legion held services at the vault.  Many beautiful floral pieces were sent by societies, fellow workers at the Scintilla plant and friends and relatives. [Sidney Enterprise, Dec. 23, 1943]

Marvin White, 77, died at his home in East Sidney [Delaware Co., NY] last Saturday  morning of bronchial pneumonia.  He had been in failing health for a number of years and had been confined to bed since Thanksgiving, although he had only had pneumonia for a few days.  Funeral services were held Monday in Howard's funeral chapel, Franklin, Rev. S.E. Sargeant, pastor of the Franklin Methodist church, officiated.  The body was placed in a vault at Ouleout Valley cemetery to await burial in Union cemetery at East Sidney.  Mr. White was born in Davenport [Delaware Co., NY], May 25, 1866, the son of Ezra and Catherine (Thompsin) White.  He married Miss Lily Appley, Franklin, Aug. 19, 1894, at Sidney, and since has made their home on the farm on East Sidney hill which had been her girlhood home. The only surviving relative is his widow.  [Sidney Enterprise, Dec. 23, 1943]

Nels P. Nelson, 86, died at  his home in South Main street [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 15, after being confined to his bed for 12 weeks.  Born on March 15, 1857, in Denmark, he came to the United States when he was 21 years old and settled in Passaic, N.J.  In 1903, he was united in marriage to Violet Mangers, of Passaic.  He was a former member of the Order of Redmen, acting as representative of the State of New Jersey at one time.  He was a carpenter by trade, and in 1920, he moved his family to McDonough, where he farmed until 1937, at which time he came to reside in Bainbridge.  Mr. Nelson was a member of the Episcopal Church, of McDonough.  The deceased is survived by his wife; two sons, Joseph Nelson, of Binghamton, and Winston Nelson, of Bainbridge; three grandchildren, Joseph, Alice and Frank Nelson, of Binghamton.  Services were held at Colwell's Chapel on Monday with the Rev. Moore, rector of St. Paul's Church, Sidney, officiating.  Bearers were Frank Lewis, Dr. R.A. Johnson, L.A. Orvis and Amos Tuckey.  Burial was in Greenlawn Cemetery [Bainbridge, NY].  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Jan. 6, 1944]

BCHS Freshman Class of 1923

Bainbridge Central High School Freshman, 1922-23

"The Echo" Vol. V, No. 1, 1923

 

Freshman Class

 

Top Row (left to right):  Harold Kilmer, Maurice Colwell, Ward Kirkland, Richmond Ellis, Kenneth Eldred, Beatrice Wilber, Marion Nichols.

 

Bottom Row (Left to right):  Neva Butts, Stella Smith, Mildred Perry, Mary Dunham, Doris Wilcox, Myrtle Kentfield, and Dorothy Hassertt.

 

 

Freshman we all were, new to high school life, and very "green."  After the first few weeks we received an invitation from the "777's" who were utter strangers to us.  At the appointed time we met at the river bridge and beheld "the beaming faces of the Sophs."  After being decorated with a green arm band we walked to the home of Pauline Loudon where a delightful luncheon was served:  hot dogs, rolls, corn and lemonade.  After this we were blindfolded and initiated.  The singing of school songs and the hearty shouting of yells closed a day which will long be remembered by the Freshmen.

 

Really interesting business to run a play we freshman all thought after the successful dramatization of "Ivanhoe."  After reading the book, the members of the class wrote a four act play which we presented to the "Home and School Club."  About two weeks was spent upon this play, procuring costumes and planning stage decorations but we all agree that now we know much more about the direction of a theatrical than we ever did before.

 

Each club, business firm or class must have officers, so about the first thing we did when we organized the Freshmen class was to elect officers.  for the first semester, Maurice Colwell, President; Mary Dunham, Vice President; Myrtle Kentfield, Secretary and Treasurer.  However our treasury was growing as well as the size of the class and so it was necessary, the last semester to have the office of Secretary and Treasurer divided.  Harold Kilmer now acts as President; Doris Wilcox, Vice President; Kenneth Eldred, Secretary; and Ward Kirkland, Treasurer.

 

Most everyone is interested in newspapers. The Freshmen are not an exception, for they publish the "Jerico Journal" a monthly periodical.  The Vice-President of the class acts as editor, and the heads of the other departments are chosen according to the varied abilities of the individuals.  The departments include the jokes, novelties, styles, weather, news items, athletics, question box, art, editorials, and several others that are needed for a complete newspaper.  It is rather a difficult task to compile a successful paper but the "Frosh" enjoy doing it and are generally repaid when the paper is read in class.  After the class reading, the Journal is posted on the bulletin board for a few days that the other classes may enjoy it.  The Freshmen edited papers this year which have proved good practice for themselves and usually entertaining to others. 

 

English I class entertained the Sophomores at a Hallowe'en party at the home of Marion Nichols, the second week in October, 1922.  Suitable decorations for the occasion consisted in autumn foliage and red berries.  Games were played, followed by refreshments of sandwiches, pumpkin pie and cider.  Later in the evening a witch, "'specially hired for the occasion" as Miss  Hill said, told the fortunes of each one present, while the other danced.  the party closed with the singing of the school song.



Marriages (July 11)

Mr. and Mrs. Bruce A. Thomson of Deposit N.Y., Star Route [Broome Co., NY], announce the engagement of their daughter Lillian Marie, to Roger A. Byrd, A.S. Seebees, stationed at Camp Berry Va. Son of Mrs. Harry Byrd of Lebanon, N.Y.  [Chenango Co., NY].  No date has been set for the wedding.  [Afton Enterprise, Dec. 2, 1943]

 

Frost - Warner:  A double ring ceremony was solemnized in the First English Lutheran Church, Syracuse November 24, when H. Gordon Warner and Beverly E. Frost were united in holy matrimony by Dr. Edward L. Keller.  [Afton Enterprise, Dec. 2, 1943]

 

Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence W. Carroll of Maitland, Fla. have announced the engagement of their daughter Ensign Bernice Carroll, to Major Carl L. Cook, son of Mr. and Mrs. L.W. Cook of Grand Street, Sidney [Delaware Co., NY].  Miss Carroll is a graduate of Afton High School and Syracuse University and is now an ensign in the U.S. Naval Reserve, in Washington D.C.  Major Cook is a graduate of Afton High School and Cornell University.  Before being called to active duty he was employed as assistant quality manager at the Scintilla Magneto Division in Sidney.  He is in command of the 305th Fighter Control Squadron at Blackstone Army Air Field, Blackstone, Va.  No date has been set for the wedding.  [Afton Enterprise, Dec. 2, 1943]

 

In a beautiful candlelight service at the Baptist Church Saturday evening at eight o'clock, Miss M. Martha Tew, daughter of Elmer Tew of Afton [Chenango Co., NY], became the bride of pfc Kenneth Jeffers, son of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Jeffers of Algerine street, Afton.  The Rev. Alan Douglas, pastor of the church performed the ceremony, using the double ring service as the couple exchanged their vows, before an altar decorated with tapers and baskets of white and yellow chrysanthemums.  Mrs. Robert Wood of Binghamton sang "Because" and "At Dawning" with Miss Ruth Chamberlin at the organ.  Miss Chamberlin also played several numbers  preceding the ceremony.  The bride, given in marriage by her father was attired in a gown of white satin trimmed with inserts of white lace.  Her fingertip veil of illusion was held in place by a Juliet cap.  She carried a bouquet of white roses and her only ornament was a string of pearls, the gift of the groom.  Miss Mary Tew, a twin sister of the bride, was maid of honor   She chose pink taffeta, with chiffon trimmings and carried pink roses. The two bridesmaids were Miss Florence More, who wore a gown of blue taffeta and carried yellow pom-poms and Mrs. Fred Fuller in green taffeta with a bouquet of yellow pom-poms.  Each wore hats to match their gowns. The flower girl, little miss Garneta Winsor, was dressed in yellow and Master Francis Fuller dressed in a soldier suit was ring bearer.  The ushers were Clifford Johnson and George Dean.  Mr. Fred Fuller, brother-in-law of the groom was best man.  Mrs. Jeffers is a valued employee of the Scintilla Magneto Division at Sidney.  Pvt. Jeffers is in the U.S. Service and stationed in Kansas.  Both young people have the best wishes of their many friends for a very happy future.  [Afton Enterprise, Dec. 2, 1943]

 

Quimby - Grant:  On Sunday evening, Dec. 26, at the home of the Rev. and Mrs. H.M. Vore, Vivian Grant, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Cary Grant, was married to Stephen Quimby, son of Mr. and Mrs. Tracy Quimby, all of Rogers Hollow, Unadilla [Otsego Co., NY].  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Jan. 6, 1944]

 

Wood - Simpson:  Miss Alice Jean Simpson, daughter of the late Louis Simpson, and Mrs. Simpson, of Unadilla [Otsego Co., NY], became the bride of SF 3-c Norval H. Wood, son of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Wood, of Unadilla, in a ceremony performed in the parsonage of the Unadilla Methodist Church, Tuesday afternoon by the Rev. George Youngs.  Mrs. Wood is a graduate of the Unadilla High School and is employed at the Scintilla.  The groom is a graduate of Franklin High School and before his enlistment was also employed at the Scintilla.  He is stationed at Camp Perry, Va., with the Seabees.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Jan. 6, 1944]

 

 

Soldier News - continued

Frederick Anderson of Margaretville promoted to Major General

Sidney Enterprise, December 16, 1943

 



Promotion of Brig. Gen. Frederick L. Anderson to a major general is announced by U.S. Army headquarters.  Anderson, commander of the Eighth Air Force bomber command, is 38 years old and becomes one of the youngest major generals in the American Army.  A native of Margaretville [Delaware Co., NY], he makes his home at Washington, D.C.  [Sidney Enterprise, Dec. 16, 1943]

LaVere Wallace Receives Navy Wings

Bainbridge News & Republican, Jan. 6, 1944

After 10 months of training, including a pre-flight course at the Naval Station at Athens, Ga., and basic training at Dallas, Texas, LaVere E. Wallace was designated as Chief Aviation Pilot at the U.S. Navy Aviation Training Station at Pensacola, Fla., on Dec. 24.  Mrs. Paul L. Carpenter and her son, Albert, attended the ceremonies at the Pensacola station.  Chief Wallace entered the Navy as an apprentice seaman in 1934 and worked his way up to the rank of Chief Quartermaster on the U.S.S. Trenton before he began his aviation training.  He has been ordered to report for duty at the U.S. Naval Air Base at San Diego, Calif.  and left town yesterday afternoon.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Jan. 6, 1944]

P.F.C. Asa Bradish Given Decoration Overseas

Bainbridge News & Republican, Jan. 6, 1944

While serving with a famous Fighter Group now busy dive-bombing the slowly retreating Germans in Italy, P.F.C. Asa L. Bradish, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], was awarded the Good Conduct Medal for, in the words of his Commanding Officer's recommendation, "exemplary behavior, efficiency and fidelity."  During his year overseas, P.F.C. Bradish's Group fought its way through the desert into Tunisia with General Montgomery's legendary Eighth Army, covered the invasion of Sicily, and then moved to Italy to continue chasing the remnants of the force that not so long ago was pounding at the gates of Alexandria.

Since leaving the States P.F.C. Bradish has seen many a spot whose names will plague future generations of history students--Cairo and Suez, Mersa Matruh and Halfaya Pass, Tripoli and the Mareth line, Wadi Akarit and Kairouan, Tunis and Bizerte and a dozen other desert battlefields that witnessed the longest retreat of the war.  He has worked in the blazing heat of the Libyan Desert, the soggy mud of Tunisia and the pleasant green fields of Southern Italy.  He fought side by side of the British, the French, the South Africans, the Ghurkas and the New Zealanders, and dived into slit trenches with men from every state in the Union. Through it all, no matter what the conditions or the danger, he has worked hard and faithfully, and it is this devotion to duty during the long and arduous push that earned him his decoration. 

"Dick" Collins Receives Commission in Navy

Bainbridge News & Republican, Jan. 6, 1944

Richard Collins, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Collins, Jr., of Westfield, Mass., graduated from Officer's Training School at the Merchant Marine Academy on Dec. 6, receiving his commission as an ensign in the U.S. Navy.  he was given a choice of remaining in the Merchant marine or joining the Navy; he chose the Navy and reported for duty Dec. 27.

"Dick" a native of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] and a grandson of Thomas Collins, of West Main street, Bainbridge, had served with the Merchant Marine for nine months, prior to entering the academy; during this period he had many exciting experiences on trips in various parts of the world.  His older brother, Thomas III, is serving with the U.S. Coast Guard. 

Obituaries (July 11)

Mrs. Myrtle M. Chapin, 53 years old, of Afton [Chenango Co., NY], died Tuesday morning in the Afton Hospital.  She is survived by her husband, Newell E. Chapin, a son, Corp. Ernest M. Chapin of DeRidder, La.; three brothers, Grover Roots of Wellsbridge, Earl Root of Otego and Lambert Burnside and her mother Mrs. Margaret Burnside of Wellsbridge. The funeral service will be held at the Taber Funeral Home in Afton, Friday at 2:00 p.m.  Rev. William Jones of Mahoupany, Pa. will officiate.  Burial will be in Glenwood Cemetery, Afton.  Members of the O.E.S. will attend the funeral in a body.  [Afton Enterprise, Dec. 2, 1943]

 

Mrs. Alice E. Ruland, died at her home, 20 Valley street, Binghamton [Broome Co., NY], Saturday evening, December 4th.  Mrs. Ruland was born in Nineveh [Broome co., NY] November 23, 1847, the daughter of Edward and Emily Brown  She was married in 1874 to Loren D. Ruland and they lived together for 54 years.  Mrs. Ruland conducted a millinery store in Afton [Chenango Co., NY] for 24 years, part of the time in the home now occupied by Merle Holmes. She loved her work and was a good business woman, a fine neighbor and well liked.  Early in the 20th century she and her husband moved to Binghamton and conducted a store in Port Crane at one time.  Since her husband's death she has lived alone in one side of a two family house, relatives in the other, but until recently did her own work, made a garden and raised flowers.  Her stories of her life and early Binghamton delighted her friends.  She was the oldest member of the Oak Street Methodist church.  The funeral was held at the J.F. Rice Funeral Home in Johnson City Tuesday afternoon.  Rev. William Heapps, officiating.  Burial in Floral Park Cemetery [Johnson City, Broome Co., NY].  [Afton Enterprise, Dec. 2, 1943]

Jerome Rickard, 78, for 30 years a resident of Arena, died at the home of his son in Vineland, N.J., Wednesday morning after an illness of some time.  His funeral was held Friday at the Methodist Church in Arena with interment in the cemetery at Shavertown [Delaware Co., NY].  Mr. Rickard was born in the East Branch section and spent his life in that vicinity and at Arena.  he was a saw-mill operator and lumberman and knew the woods thoroughly and had a large part to do with the lumber industry in the East Branch valley for the last half century.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Jan. 6, 1944]

James Graham, 74, passed away at his home last Friday morning after suffering a stroke the previous day.  He was born at Delhi [Delaware Co., NY], son of the late Walter and Mary Jackson Graham.  He was united in marriage to Cora E. Calhoun, June 16, 1897.  They began farming on the Dr. Bell farm near Delhi.  After a short time he worked one year for the late William C. Oliver, after which he purchased a farm in Gladstone Hollow and conducted same until moving to the village 14 years ago--Andes Cor.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Jan. 6, 1944]

Mrs. Melissa (Lilley) Foote, age 93, who passed away Friday morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs George Burlison, Sidney-Unadilla road, was sick only a few days with the grippe.  Mrs. Foote was born June 17, 1850, in Eldred, Pa., the daughter of John H. and Jane (Lawrence) Lilley.  She was married to Uriah H. Foote, Dec. 25, 1867.  He passed away in 1909, and since then Mrs. Foote has made her home mostly with her daughter, Mrs. Burlison.  [Afton Enterprise, Jan. 6, 1944]

James N. Laing, 84, life-long resident of Delaware County, died early Monday in Delhi.  Mr. Laing was born in Andes, May 3, 1859, son of John and Margaret (Gladstone) Laing.  He married Miss Helen Redmond at Delhi, Feb. 5, 1890. For some years after their marriage they lived in Bovina, and in 1910 they moved to Meridale, where they operated a farm until 1941, when they went to live with their daughter in Delhi.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Jan. 6, 1944]

Mrs. Robert L. Harkness, a resident of Franklin [Delaware co., NY] for nearly 40 years, died at her home near that village on Monday evening of last week.  Mrs. Harkness had been in failing health for several years but had engaged in her usual activities about the home until last week.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Jan. 6, 1944]

William Connors, 65, a native and lifelong resident of Susquehanna [PA], died at the Barnes Hospital, Friday morning, Dec. 24.  Pneumonia was the cause of death.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Jan. 6, 1944]

Violin/Piano Recital 1918

Recital - Pupils of Mrs. Nickel & Miss Juliand

Bainbridge Republican, June 13, 1918

 

A recital for the violin pupils of Mrs. R.W. Nickel and the piano pupils of Miss Janet Juliand was held at Terrace Hill, Saturday afternoon.  the following program was given:

 

Trio, violin and piano, "The War"--Theodore Corbin, Dorothy Dickinson, Miss Juliand

Piano, "Vesper Song," Fust Waltz--Alfred Patchin.

Piano, "Tarentelle"--Adah Loomis

Violin, "Boat Song"--Helen Reel, piano accompaniment, Margaret Cushman

Piano, "Gondoliers Song"--Lydia Collins

Trio, "National Airs"--Mildred Petley, Lydia Gallins, Alfred Patchin

Violin, "Petite Melody"--Doris Wilcox, piano accompaniment, Lydia Collins

Duet, "America"--Margaret Ireland, Miss Juliand

Violin Duet, "Opus 38 No. 2 Maras"--Dorothy Dickinson, Mrs. Nickel

"Elfen Danse,"  Jensen--Mildred Petley

Trio, "Music Box"-- Theodora Corbin, Mildred Petley, Margaret Cushman

Violin, "Valse"-- Sylvester Hayes

"Nocturine in F," Schuman--Margaret Cushman

"Trige," violin Hermann-- Dorothy Dickinson

"Scarf Danse," Chamanade--Theodore Corbin

"The Star Spangle Banner," violin and piano--Mrs. Nickel, Dorothy Dickinson, Annie Lenheim, Doris Wilcox, Helen Reel, Sylvester Hayes, Theodora Corbin, Miss Janet Juliand.



Marriages (July 10)

The marriage of Miss Marian Green and Merton A Smith, both of Sidney [Delaware Co., NY], took place Sunday afternoon, December 5, 1943, at 3 o'clock in the Methodist Church.  Rev. Wilton J. Dubrick, pastor of the church, officiated.  They were attended by Mr. and Mrs. Alonzo Smith of Hartwick, brother and sister-in-law of the bridegroom.  The bride wore a street dress of beige color with luggage tan accessories with a shoulder bouquet of red roses.  They will reside at 55-1/2 West Main street, Sidney.  [Sidney Enterprise, Dec. 16, 1943]

 

Miss Margaret Fern Angle, of Bainbridge, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edgar C. Angle, of Deposit [Broome Co., NY], was married to Joseph Lawrence Mertz, Jr. son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph L. Mertz, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], Christmas night at 7:30 in the Presbyterian Church in Bainbridge.  The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Paul L. Carpenter, pastor of the church.  Miss Mary Butler, of Trenton, N.J. was at the organ.  The bride, who was given in marriage by her father, wore an ivory satin wedding gown made princess style with a train; seed pearls trimmed the bodice.  Her veil was  held in place by a tiara of starched lace.  She carried a bouquet of Calla lilies and pink gladioli.  Miss Lillian Angle, of Deposit, sister of the bride was maid of honor.  She wore blue net over blue satin and a corsage of pink roses.  Ivan Dixon, of Oneonta, was best man.  The bride's mother wore a pink corsage and the bridegroom's mother wore a yellow corsage.  A buffet supper was served in the church parlors following the ceremony.  A beautiful wedding cake centered the bride's table.  The couple was the recipients of many lovely gifts.  They left immediately for Oneonta where they spent a few days.  Mr. Mertz is employed in Department 32 at the Scintilla.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Jan. 6, 1944]

 

Stead - Gordon:  A quiet wedding occurred last Saturday evening, January 16th, at the parsonage of the First Baptist Church, when Lester A. Stead and Irene B. Gordon, both residents of this village, were united in marriage, by Rev. M. DeForest Lowen, pastor of the church, performed the ceremony following which the couple left on a short wedding trip.  Mr. and Mrs. Stead will continue their residence here where Mr. Stead is employed by the post office as a rural carrier.  [Notation:  1937]

 

Hubbard - Crispell:  The marriage of Miss Carmel Crispell, daughter of Rev. and Mrs. F.S. Crispell of Mountain Top, Pa., to Theodore Hubbard, of New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Hubbard, of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], occurred Saturday, June 12, at the bride's home. The bride is a former Guilford girl, having made many friends here while her father served as pastor of the M.E. Church from 1928 - 1931.  The groom recently graduated from Hartwick College and was recently appointed to serve the New Berlin M.E. Church.  Best wishes from this community go out to Rev. and Mrs. Hubbard for happiness through the years to come. 

 

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph E. Hirt announce the engagement of their daughter, Miss Virginia Frances Hirt to John L. Bergen, Jr., son of Mrs. John L. Bergen, of Jamaica, L.I., and the late John L. Bergen.  Miss Hirt was graduated from William Smith College with a B.S. degree in Science, and has completed a course in Public School music at New York University.  Mr. Bergen, a descendant of one of the first Dutch families who settled on Long Island, was graduated form Bucknell University with a B.S. Degree in Commerce and Finance and attended the Economists of New York City.  He is a member of Kappa Delta Rho and St. Nichols Society.  Mr. Bergen is affiliated with the General Motors Acceptance Corporation in Jamaica.  [Notation:  July 1937]

 

Elander - Howe:  Miss Bernice Howe, of Afton [Chenango Co. NY], became the bride of Kenneth Elander, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], Saturday afternoon, July 31, at the couple's new apartment in Afton.  The ceremony was performed by Rev. F.G. Nichols, of Afton, and the couple was attended by Jane Grow, of Bainbridge, and Melancton Hoyt, of Binghamton.  The bride wore a gown of blue silk with white accessories.  The young couple will return to Afton next week after a motor trip through northern New York.  Mr. Elander was formerly associated with the local Grand Union store and is now manager of the Grand Union in Afton.  [Notation:  1937]

Obituaries (July 10)

Funeral services for Mrs. Jennie Augusta Winegard were  held at her home, 84 River street, Sidney [Delaware Co., NY], Thursday afternoon.  The Rev. Wilton J. Dubrick, pastor of Sidney Methodist Church, of which she was a member, officiated and burial was made in the family plot in Prospect Hill Cemetery [Sidney, NY].  Born, Aug. 5, 1863, near Deposit [Broome Co., NY], the daughter of Lysander and Melissa Juckett, she was married to Willis Winegard, who passed away five years ago last April.  Mr. and Mrs. Winegard observed their 50th wedding anniversary during his lifetime and she had resided in her present house 53 years.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Jan. 6, 1944]

 

Albert Buell Young, aged 63 years, of Nineveh [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], died at Daytona Beach, Fla., Dec. 22.  The body was sent home and the funeral held in the Nineveh Presbyterian Church, Wednesday afternoon, Dec. 29, with the Rev. Clifford E. Webb and the Rev. Louis Falk officiating.  Burial in Spring Forest Cemetery, Binghamton [Broome Co., NY].  Mr. Young is survived by a son, L. Coe Young, of Harpursville; three daughters, Mrs. Harrison Merrell, of Harpursville, Mrs. Harold Baer, of Fairview, Va., and Mrs. Ernest Poole, of Afton, and 12 grandchildren.  Mr. Young was employed by the D.&H. Railroad for 35 years, and was a member of Thomas H. Barber Camp, Spanish War Veterans, of Binghamton, who conducted the services at the grave.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Jan. 6, 1944]

 

Mr. James D. Hutchinson, Main street, Unadilla [Otsego Co., NY], passed away last Sunday evening at 8 in the Sidney Hospital.  Mr. Hutchinson was 78 years of age.  He was born in Digby, Nova Scotia, Dec. 12, 1864.  Mr. Hutchinson was at one time manager of the local Smalley theatre and had managed many other theatres before coming to Sidney [Delaware Co., NY].  He is survived by his wife, Edith (Archibald) Hutchinson and three daughters, Miss Marion Hutchinson, Boston, Mass.;  Mrs. Ralph Harris, Providence, R.I., and Mrs. Charles Seymour, Sidney; two sons, Emery of Guilford and Donald of Unadilla.  funeral services in charge of the Unadilla Methodist church, were held at the Carr & Landers Funeral Home on Wednesday, Dec. 2, and interment was in the Prospect Hill cemetery [Sidney, NY].  Bearers were:  Ercell Clark, William Helm, Russell Quackenbush, David Melnick, N.J. Kipp and Leland Laraway.  [Sidney Enterprise, Dec. 2, 1943]

 

Mrs. Frances Cornish Fleming, mother of Dr. H.J. Fleming of Sidney [Delaware Co., NY] passed away at the Delaware Sanitarium in Delhi [Delaware Co., NY] on Sunday, December 12.  Mrs. Fleming resided with her son in Sherman avenue for many years.  In failing health she recently entered a private nursing home in Delhi and later was taken to the Sanitarium.  Funeral services were conducted Tuesday and interment was in the family plot in Walton cemetery [Delaware Co., NY] beside her husband, who passed away many years ago.  Besides the son above mentioned, survivors include three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren and several cousins.  Mrs. Fleming would have been 89 years of age had she survived until February 17, 1944.  [Sidney Enterprise, Dec. 16, 1943]

 

The body of Mrs. Concetta (Mazzarella) Roy, Philadelphia, Pa., was brought to Sidney [Delaware Co., NY] Wednesday morning and a rosary service was held at 8 that evening in Carr-Landers funeral chapel.  Rev. Fr. John Kavanaugh, pastor of Sacred Heart Church, officiated, and the committal service was held in Prospect Hill cemetery [Sidney, NY] at 9:30 Thursday morning.  The many Sidney friends of Mrs. Roy knew her better by the name of "Queenie," as she was called during her girlhood and high school days spent in Sidney where she was born Dec. 9, 1901, the daughter of the late Frank Mazzarella and Mrs. Mazzarella of Willow street.  She graduated from the Albany Business College.  About 15 years ago she married Amos Roy, now a captain in the Navy.  She passed away Saturday night in Kensington Hospital, Philadelphia, where she had been ill four months.  Besides her husband, she is survived by her mother; four sisters, Mrs. Walter Hanni, Sidney, Mrs. Joseph Flowers, Philadelphia, Mrs. Preston Paris, Wilmington, Del, and Mrs. Peter Barber, Middletown; and one brother Frank Mazzarella, in the Navy.  Captain Amos Roy was on active duty in charge of a salvage ship in the African campaign until the severe illness of Mrs. Roy prompted him to ask for shore service at the Philadelphia Navy Yard four months ago.  He has been in charge of the yard for that period and now expects to return to active duty.  Captain Roy is one of the few men with a master mariners' rating and before entering the Navy two years ago was a captain on one of the Merchant marine ships.  [Sidney Enterprise, Dec. 16, 1943]

 

The funeral of Mrs. Frances Livingston of the Newton Hollow Road [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], was held Sunday at 2 o'clock in the Colwell Brothers' Funeral Chapel in Bainbridge.  Mrs. Livingston died Thursday in the Bainbridge Hospital after a long illness.  She was in the Sidney Hospital for sometime.  Rev. G. Louis Jones of Endicott pastor of the Baptist Church at West Bainbridge, officiated, and burial was in Glenwood Cemetery at Afton [Chenango Co., NY].  Mrs. Livingston was a member of the Union Valley Methodist church.  Surviving are her husband, Archie Livingston, two sisters, Mrs. Charles Whitney of Masonville, and Mrs. Eva Sisson of Oneonta, and two brothers, Levi Williams of Oxford and Henry Williams of Masonville.  [Sidney Enterprise, Dec. 16, 1943]

 

Word of the death of Felix Menz, Hempstead, L.I., has been received by Mrs. Mary McKinnon, at whose home he and Mrs. Menz often visited.  He passed away Thursday night leaving his wife and three daughters.  Mrs. Menz was Lena Somberger, Masonville, before her marriage.  Mr. Menz made many friends on his occasional visits here.  [Sidney Enterprise, Dec. 16, 1943]

 

Funeral services for Harvey Westcott, Jr., were held Saturday at 2 from the Joyce funeral parlors, with burial in the Evergreen Hill cemetery [Unadilla, Otsego Co., NY], beside his mother, who died 18 years ago.  Rev. George Youngs, pastor [officiated].  Bearers were the two brothers, Blair and Arthur Westcott and Robert Constable, Donald Hull, Charles Jordan and Maxwell Gregory, Jr.  Among the profusion of beautiful floral tributes were pieces from IBM department 100; Blind Work association; Auburn Spark Plug; WBCS of Methodist Church; boys at the Binghamton YMCA; production and inspection department, line 54, department 20 and department 16, Scintilla; post office force; American legion auxiliary and two neighborhood pieces.  [Sidney Enterprise, Dec. 16, 1943]

 

Funeral services for Ara J. Martindale, 82, 14 Phelps, Sidney [Delaware Co., NY], will be held at 1:30 today in Carr-Landers funeral chapel and burial will be made in Sand Hill cemetery, Wells Bridge [Otsego Co., NY].  Nearly blind for some time, he died at his home Monday morning at 8:20 after a week's illness with a heart ailment.  Born August 19, 1861, in the town of Otego [Otsego Co., NY], the son of Allen and Ianthany (Couse) Martindale, he was twice married.  His first wife was Miss Alice E. Sterling, whom he married in 1882, and after her death he married Miss Sarah Lewis who passed away three years ago.  He had been a farmer for over 40 years and had resided in Wells Bridge, Unadilla and Sidney.  One daughter, Mrs. Leslie Herring, Rogers Hollow, survives with six grandchildren, eight great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.  Mrs. Martindale was held in respect in his community.  [Sidney Enterprise,  Dec. 16, 1943]

BCHS Class of 1938 - Part 1

Bainbridge Central High School - Class of 1938

Senior Portraits

"Echo" 1938

 

Betty Branham

 

You have a cheerful disposition but when you are vexed you are quite apt to lose your good nature.  You are especially talented in music and would best succeed in this field, but we hear it rumored that you wish to be a surgical nurse. 

 

Barbara Campbell

 

You are fond of beauty in style and have deep cultural interests.  Any literary pursuit you undertake should prove successful. 

Myron Carl

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Yours is a philosophical and generous nature.  The signs say that you are always good natured and those who know you will agree.  In order to best succeed you should hold a high or responsible position. 

Graydon Cass

 

We believe that your love of independence is due to the fact that you were so nearly a fire cracker.  The stars say that you are bent on acquiring material possessions and are very industrious. 

Marion Davis

 

You are a lover of justice and liberty even to the extent of fighting for it.  Although you are inclined to be quick in decision and anger, you are easily appeased.  You will be a success in the commercial field because of your sunny nature and winning smile. 

Marion Dibble

 

You are a lover of home life and have spent many high school days training for a position in this field.  You have a companionable nature and have a rich store of friends. 



Soldier News 1943 - continued

Letter from Staff Sgt. Douglas W. Anthony

Bainbridge News & Republican, Oct. 7, 1943

 

After nearly four months, Mrs. Myrtle Wilson was greatly relieved when on Sept. 27 she received an air mail letter from her son, Staff Sgt. Douglas W. Anthony.  It was only en route 10 days.  In the nearly two years Sgt. Anthony ahs been overseas, he has never been able to state where he was or give any clue even to his whereabouts.  In this letter he was allowed to state he was in the Solomon area.  He wrote he was fine and doing O.K., enjoying all the necessities of life, and even some of the luxuries we enjoy, came their way.  He receives all the mail from the States, only many letters at once, then there will be a time when no mail comes through for days.  He is always so glad to hear form his friends in Norwich and Guilford [Chenango Co., NY].

 

Donald Patchen Wins Silver Wings

Bianbridge News & Republican, Oct. 7, 1943

 

Donald Patchen

 

The right to wear a pair of coveted "Silver Wings" and fly one of Uncle Sam's swift and deadly fighter planes against our Axis enemies has been won by Donald Jay Patchen, son of Mrs. Genevieve W. Benedict, Route 3, Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], who was commissioned a second lieutenant at special outdoor exercises this week at Craig Field's picturesque pecan grove at Selma Ala.  The awarding of the iwngs and commission came after the new fling officer had completed his advanced flight training at the Advanced Flying School in Selma, Ala.

 

During the many months of training he had to undergo before he mounted the stand to received his wings and certificate, he was given all types of instruction.  He was toughened mentally and physically and learned to drill, just as any soldier.  He was also given every phase of combat instruction, including fighter formation, ground and aerial gunnery, night flying Nov. 4, 1943 and high altitude missions which equip him to become a vital member of  the United States' still rapidly increasing air arm, which daily is carrying the war across waters to the very heart of our enemies' strongholds.  Assignment to his next station followed the exercises. 

 

Hanford Haynes Home from Africa

Bainbridge News & Republican, Nov. 3, 1943

 

P.F.C. Hanford Haynes, who saw service in the African campaign and was wounded and had the great honor of receiving the Award of the Purple Heart, is enjoying a 30-day furlough, spent at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Haynes, in Guilford [Chenango Co., NY].  He arrived in this country Sept. 21 and has been receiving hospitalization since at the Rose General Hospital in Utica.  His injuries included a broken leg and infection in the knee from which he is making a good recovery, although he walks with a decided limp, which necessitates the use of a cane.  He spoke very highly of the care he received in the overseas hospital.  It seemed to him mighty good to be home and to enjoy the hunting season, and the change in climate.  We are having plenty of rain, which he didn't have in Africa.  P.F.C. Haynes was looking fine and in excellent spirits.

 

Sgt. Edward Peckham Prisoner of Nazis

Bainbridge News & Republican,

 



Residents of Bainbridge and vicinity are jubilant over the news received by Mr. and Mrs. Jack Peckham, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], R.D.3, in a telegram from the War Department Saturday afternoon announcing that their son, Tech. Sgt. Edward Peckham, who had been reported missing in action since June 26, was a prisoner in Germany, according to the Red Cross.

 

Edward, who was a top turret gunner in the Air Force, had been in England about a month at the time he was reported missing in action;  however it was assumed here he was on his first bombing mission over Germany.

 

The fore part of the week Mr. and Mrs. Peckham received a number of letters from people from various parts of the country who had heard a broadcast from Berlin short wave, Saturday night at 7 o'clock listing Edward among the prisoners.  Among the listeners of the broadcast, were a lady from Oneonta, and a gentleman from New York City. 

 

Harold Shields Wounded in Italy

Sidney Enterprise, Dec. 2, 1943

 

Pvt. Harold M. Shields, son of Mrs. John Hendricks of Unadilla [Otsego Co., NY], was wounded in action in Italy and has been transferred to a hospital in North Africa where he is improving, according to word received by his mother from the War Department.  Pvt. Shields, a graduate of Unadilla school, entered the Army Nov. 28, 1942.  He was sent to Camp Croft, S.C., for four months' basic training, then to Camp Edwards, Mass., for a short time before going to North Africa where he completed his training in an infantry division.

  



Obituaries (July 9)

Charles F. Puffer, Kirby street [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], died of a heart ailment at the Bainbridge Hospital on Saturday, Oct. 30, 1943, after an illness of one week.  Although he had always enjoyed good health, his activities had been limited since a previous attack suffered about six months ago.  He was born at Walton [Delaware Co., NY] on Jan. 25, 1870, the son of Harry and Maria Puffer.  His early years were spent in the vicinity of Walton, and on Jan. 6, 1899 he was married to Allie M. Latham, who died on Dec. 28, 1928.  They moved to Bainbridge in 1914, where Mr. Puffer was employed by the Casein Co. of America for 27 years.  A few years after the death of his wife, he was united in marriage to Mrs. Harriet Van Valkenburg, who survives, in Sidney Center. For several years Mr. Puffer made his home at the residence of Miss Pearl Bliss, Kirby street, and visited among relatives from time to time.  Surviving are four daughters:  Mrs. W.R. Davidson, Mrs. J.D. Teed, Mrs. W.C. Taylor and Mrs. R.W. Holman; one sister, Mrs. S.R. Evans, of Michigan; a brother, Henry Puffer, of Walton; 14 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; two step-children; several nieces, nephews and cousins.  Two brothers and a sister died several years ago.  A daughter, Mrs. Emma Neidlinger, died in 1929.  Funeral services were held on Tuesday, Nov. 2, at 2 p.m. at the Colwell Funeral Parlors.  The Rev. Paul L. Carpenter, pastor of the Presbyterian Church, of which Mr. Puffer was a member, officiated.  Bearers were his five son-in-laws, J.D. Teed, Warner Taylor, Otto Neidlinger, Raymond C. Holman and William Davidson.  Burial was in Greenlawn Cemetery [Bainbridge, NY].  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Nov. 11, 1943]

 

Norman Leslie Beatty, of Juliand street, Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], prominent in this area, died suddenly in the Paterson General Hospital, Paterson, N.J., Thursday, Nov. 4 after an illness of six days.  At his bedside were his wife and daughter, Marion, a Senior at Cornell University.  Mr Beatty had been engaged in the real estate and insurance business in New Jersey his entire life until 1935 when he and his family moved to Bainbridge.  A number of months ago he accepted a position with the General Electric Co., Bloomfield, N.J., where he was employed at the time of his death.  Born in Newark, N.J., on July 16, 1891, he was the son of William I. and Edith (Michens) Beatty.  On the paternal side he was a direct descendant of L. Nathan [Elnathan] Bush, one of the first settlers in the Town of Bainbridge who built Harmonie Hall.  Although Mr. Beatty lived most of his life in New Jersey, he always spent his Summers with his grandmother, Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Beatty, at Harmonie Hall, from the time he was a young boy, and during these years had made many friends in Bainbridge of long years standing.  On April 15, 1922, he was united in marriage to Miss Malva Dowrey at Nutley, N.J.  He was a member of the Presbyterian Church at East Orange, N.J., and served in the Army in World War I.  He leaves his wife, Mrs. Malva Dowrey Beatty; his daughter, Miss Marian Beatty; and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W.I. Beatty, of Pompton Plains, N.J.  Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock at the Home for Service, Newark, N.J., with the Rev. John Reeves, chaplain of the U.S. Army Reserves, officiating.  interment was held Monday morning at the Fairmount Cemetery, Newark.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Nov. 18, 1943]

 

Mrs. Hattie Woodford Bradish, 34, wife of P.F.C. Asa L. Bradish, of the U.S. Air Force, stationed in the North African war theatre, died Nov. 27 in a Philadelphia hospital.  The funeral was held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock with the Rev. Hall, of Sidney Center, officiating.  [Bainbridge News & Republican,  Dec. 2, 1943]

Mrs. Hattie Bradish, wife of Asa Bradish of the U.S. Army, stationed overseas, passed away in a hospital in Philadelphia last Friday,  The funeral was held Wednesday afternoon in the Colwell funeral chapel in Bainbridge.  The fifteenth wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Bradish was last week Wednesday.  [Sidney Enterprise, Dec. 2, 1943]

James A. Templeton, 70, died early Tuesday morning at  his home in Unadilla [Otsego Co., NY] after an illness of seven years with a heart ailment, one year of which he was confined to his home.  Funeral will be held at 1:30 Friday from the Joyce funeral parlors, with burial in the Rogers Hollow cemetery.  Rev. Henry Vore, pastor of the Friends church, will officiate.  Mr. Templeton was born May 26, 1873, at Summerville, N.J., a son of Hugh Templeton, a native of Glasgow, Scotland, and Fannie (Smith) Templeton.  He married Miss Hattie Carvin Oct. 16, 1893, and they celebrated their golden wedding this year.  Before locating in Unadilla 16 years ago they were residents of Delhi [Delaware Co., NY] for 25 years.  He is survived by his wife, one son, Lloyd Templeton, at home; two daughters, Mrs. Frank Baker of Oxford, and Mrs. Wyatt C. Frisbee of Delhi, and three grandchildren, and one uncle, John Smith of Kelly Corners.  [Sidney Enterprise, Dec. 2, 1943]

William Sands, 58, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], retired farmer, died at the Sidney hospital Sunday morning after a prolonged illness.  Mr. Sands' grandfather was one of the early settlers of Hancock, where the family kept an inn in the early days, and later worked a stone quarry and sand bank.  A number of places in that section are named for the family as Sands Creek and Sands Switch.  He was a member of the Methodist church and Masonville Grange.  Mr. Sands is survived by his wife and two daughters, Mrs. Harvey Gifford of the Sidney-Bainbridge road with whom they made their home, and Mrs. Evan Smith of Beech Hill, near Deposit; two sons, Howard Sands of Sidney and George Sands, who lives on the home farm near Masonville; also two brothers, Howard Sands of Colorado, and Thomas Sands of Utica.  and a sister, Mrs. Raymond Cook of Hancock, and 11 grandchildren.  The funeral was held Wednesday at 1 o'clock at the Colwell funeral home in Bainbridge, with Rev. Harold Hammer of Masonville, officiating. Burial was in the family plot at Hancock.  [Sidney Enterprise, Dec. 9, 1943]

Funeral services for Mrs. DeEtta (Keith) Scofield, widow of Charles R. Scofield, were held in Colwell funeral parlors at Bainbridge Friday at 2:00, Rev. Ralph Gamewell of Guilford, officiated, and burial was made in Prospect Hill Cemetery [Sidney, Delaware Co., NY].  Mrs. Scofield, 90, passed away in Oxford Monday morning after a short illness.  A former resident of Sidney [Delaware Co., nY], she had spent her life in this vicinity where she was held in high esteem by many friends.  She was a member of the Sidney Baptist church.  Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Willard Ruland of Sidney, and one son, Emerson Scofield of Bainbridge; eight grandchildren and a number of great grandchildren.  [Sidney Enterprise, Sec. 9, 1943]

Marriages (July 9)

On Tuesday, Nov. 9, at 3 p.m. in the Guilford Methodist Church the marriage of Miss Hilda E. Prestidge, of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], to Arthur L. O'Brien, of Portlandville [Otsego Co., NY], was solemnized.  The Rev. Charles J. Dempsey, pastor of the church, officiated.  Mrs. Mildred Darling, of Sidney, presided at the organ.  The bride was attired in black velvet with hat to match.  Her corsage was white carnations.  Miss Evelyn Burlison, of Guilford, was bridesmaid.  She wore a blue velvet dress with matching hat.  Her corsage was also white carnations.  Donald Lawyer, of Canajoharie, an uncle of the groom, was best man.  Following the ceremony, a reception was held at the home of the bride's parents in Yaleville.  A buffet luncheon was served  The newlyweds left soon after for their honeymoon.  On their return, they will reside at Portlandville.  Both are employed as machinists in the Scintilla Sidney plant.  Best wishes are extended to them from their many friends.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Nov. 18, 1943]

Miss Leora B. Shiels of Lake Katrine [Ulster Co. NY], and Foster L. Darlin, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY], were married Monday noon, Nov. 15, at 12:45 at Kingston.   The ceremony was performed by the Rev. William Peckham.  The couple was attended by the bride's sister.  Miss Catherine Shiels, of Lake Katrine, and Harold Robinson, of Bainbridge.  A luncheon and reception were held at the Governor Clinton Hotel, Kingston, following the ceremony.  Mr. and Mrs. Darlin will reside in the Tuckey house, Pearl street [Bainbridge, NY].  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Nov. 18, 1943]

Sisson - DeMott:  Marriage of Miss Mary Elizabeth DeMott, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Isaac DeMott, of Masonville [Delaware Col, NY] to Sergt. Benjamin F. Sisson, son of Mrs. Harvey Westcott, of Unadilla [Otsego Co., NY], and the late Lee B. Sisson, a veteran of World War I, took place Thanksgiving night in St. Mary's Rectory at Oneonta.  The Rev. Father Cunningham officiated.  Miss Marjorie DeMott, sister of the bride, and Charles Reynolds, of Sidney, were the couple's only attendants.  The bride is a graduate of Sidney High School, Sergeant Sisson attended Unadilla Central School, enlisting in the service in February, 1942.  He is now stationed at the Concord Air Field, Concord, Calif.  Mrs. Sisson will join him there later.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Dec. 2, 1943]

Brooks - Plankenhorn:  At a twilight ceremony Sunday in the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Plankenhorn, Sidney Center [Delaware Co., NY], Miss Josephine Louise Plankenhorn became the bride of Pvt. Clayton E. Brooks, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Brooks, of Sidney.  The Rev. Rexford Crouse, pastor of the New Milford, Pa., Methodist church, officiated at the double-ring ceremony.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Dec. 2, 1943]

Hodges - Hinkleman:  Miss Clara Hinkleman, daughter of Mrs. Hinkleman and the late Fred Hinkleman of Unadilla [Otsego Co., NY] became the bride of Ernest Hodges, son of Mr. and Mrs. E.D. Hodges, also of Unadilla, at a ceremony in the Methodist parsonage at 4:00 Sunday afternoon, performed by Rev. George Youngs, pastor of the Unadilla Methodist church.  The couple were attended by Miss Gertrude Clapper, cousin of the bride, and James Earl, both of Unadilla.  Mr. and Mr.s Hodges are at present with the bride's mother at an apartment in the Cone homestead.  [Sidney Enterprise, Dec. 2, 1943]

Smith - Green:  Merton A Smith and Miss Marian E. Green, both of Sidney [Delaware Co.,  NY], were married Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock in the Sidney Methodist church by Rev Wilton J. Dubrick, pastor of the church.  They were attended by Mr. and Mrs. Alonzo O. Smith of Hartwick, brother and sister-in-law of the groom.  The bride was becomingly attired in a beige dress with luggage tan accessories, and a shoulder bouquet of red roses.  Floral decorations and a candlelight service made a pretty background for the ceremony.  Mr. and Mrs. Smith are residing at Mr. Smith's home on West Main street where their many friends are extending best wishes for happiness.  [Sidney Enterprise, Dec. 9, 1943]

Wilbur - Stilson:  Miss Hazel Stillson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William P. Stilson of Otego [Otsego co., NY], became the bride of Pvt. Leland Wilbur, son of Mr. and Mrs. Roscoe Wilbur of East Sidney [Delaware Co., NY].  Thanksgiving afternoon at 3, at the home of the bride's aunt, Mrs. Frank Scoville at Trout Creek.  Rev. J. Rosa McCoy, pastor of the Mundale United Presbyterian church, performed the single ring ceremony.  They were attended by Miss Waneta Stilson of Oneonta, sister of the bride, and Alfred Wilbur of Otego, brother of the groom.  The bride was attractive in royal blue velvet with a corsage of white rose buds.  Her maid of honor wore navy blue with a corsage of white chrysanthemums.  Dinner for about 46 relatives and friends followed at the Scoville home.  After a short wedding trip, the groom returned to Fort Dix, N.J., and the bride returned to her home.  [Sidney Enterprise, Dec. 9, 1943]

Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence W. Carroll of Maltland, Fla. have announced the engagement of their daughter, Ensign Berenice Carroll, to Maj. Carl L. Cook, son of Mr. and Mrs. L.W. Cook of Sidney [Delaware Co., NY].  Miss Carroll is a graduate of Afton high school and Syracuse University and is now an ensign in the U.S.Naval Reserve in Washington, D.C.  Major Cook is a graduate of Afton high school and Cornell University.  No date has been set for the wedding.  [Sidney Enterprise, Dec. 9, 1943]

Bainbridge Highway/Street Employees Honored

Recognition Day in Bainbridge

Rotary Club Honors Town Highway and Village Street Employees

 

Each year the Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] Rotary Club honors a group in the community worthy of recognition.  This year, on Thursday, January 14, the club honored the Bainbridge Town Highway employees and the Bainbridge Village street employees.

 

In the picture below, seated left to right, are:  Phil Freidenstine, village; Maurice Hayes, village; Reno Smith, Village Department of Public Works; and Henry Palmatier, Town of Bainbridge.

 

Standing:  Kermit M. Hoyt, town; Charles Sherman, town; Cal Loker, president of the Bainbridge Rotary Club; Maurice King, village; Henry Kozlowski, town; and Aaron Winans, town.

 



Obituaries (July 8)

Tuesday, Oct. 26, occurred the death of Rose May Brown, wife of Daniel P. Brown.  Mrs. Brown was born on July 9, 1866, 77 years ago.  She was the daughter of Priscilla (Williamee) and William English and her birth occurred at Morris, Pa.  She had resided in Mt. Upton [Chenango Co., NY] for the past nine years.  Final rites were held Friday, Oct. 29, Claude B. Dakin, mortician of New Berlin in charge.  Burial in Evergreen Cemetery, New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY].  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Nov. 4, 1943]

 

The funeral of the Rev. John W.F. Maxwell, pastor of the First Baptist church of Walton [Delaware Co., NY], was held Friday,  Burial was in the Walton Cemetery.  Mr. Maxwell's sudden death Tuesday afternoon cast a shadow of sorrow over the entire community where he resided.  He had not been feeling well for a few days but had conducted services in the church on Sunday morning and Sunday evening.  Tuesday morning a physician was called and in the afternoon he suffered a heart attack and death occurred in the space of a few minutes.  The Rev. John W.F. Maxwell came to Walton in June, 1939.  During his years of ministry there, he not only worked faithfully among his own congregation, but entered into community affairs and his weight has been felt in general community improvement.  [Bainbridge news & Republican, Nov. 11, 1943]

 

Mrs. Eliza Brown Lowry, wife of James Lowry, Front street [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], passed away at her home Sunday, Oct. 31, following an illness of several weeks.  Born in England May 29, 1880, she was the daughter of James and Philadelphia Brown, and came to America and settled in Olyphant, Pa., at the age of seven.  On March 28, 1903, she was united in marriage to James Lowry, of Dickson City, Pa.  Four years later they moved to Bainbridge where they have resided ever since.  During her 36 years in the village, Mrs. Lowry had made a host of friends, and will long be remembered for her kindness and thoughtfulness.. She is survived by her husband, one daughter, Miss Marcella Lowry, one son, Marshall Lowry, both of Bainbridge; and one step-son, Ray Lowry, of Ilion; also three sisters, Mrs. Emily Nagle, of Blakely; Mrs. Elizabeth Archer, of Bainbridge; and Mrs. Florence Brown, of Binghamton.  Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Methodist church, of which she was a member, with the Rev. Ernest George officiating.  Bearers were Austin Finch, George Elliott, Robert Davidson and Lewis Kirkland.  Burial was in the family plot in Greenlawn Cemetery [Bainbridge, NY].  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Nov. 11, 1943]

 

Chenango Union - December 2, 1863

Death Notices

 

In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], suddenly, on Tuesday morning, Dec. 1st, Mr. Henry G. Wetmore, son of Gideon Wetmore, aged 22 years.

 

In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], Nov. 27th, Elizabeth, daughter of Michael and Betsey Conway, aged 1 year and 5 months.

 

In Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY], Oct. 30th, Mary Ann, wife of Dr. W.H. Day, aged 36 years.

 

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], Nov. 19th, Mr. Giles Manwarring, aged 67 years.

 

In Preston [Chenango Co., NY], Nov. 19th, Mr. Samuel Lewis, aged 48 years.

 

In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], Nov. 18th, Mrs. Jane M. Vandebin, daughter of S.B. Marsh.

 

In Hospital, New Orleans, Nov. 2d, Mr. Asa Holmes, of Co. A, 114th, N.Y.S.V., of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], aged 47 years.

 

At Belle Island, near Richmond, Mr. Addison Beardsley, of Co. K, 10th N.Y. Cavalry, son of Asa Beardsley of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], aged 20 years.

 

In Paeola, Ill., Frank Angell, only child of Andrew J. and Elizabeth A. Gardner, aged 3 years and 2 months. 

 

 

 

 

 

 



 

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Marriages (July 8)

The 50th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Hovey, of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], who were married Sept. 20, 1893 at her home in Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], was observed at the home of their daughter and husband, Mr. and Mrs. Otto Stead, of Yaleville, on Sept. 19, 1943.  About 38 relatives and neighbors assembled.  The best man, Charles Pettys, brother of the bride, and Jennie Richards, sister of the bridegroom, who were the attendants 50 years ago, were present:  also 11 guests who were present at the former wedding from South New Berlin, Afton Sidney, Bainbridge and Guilford.  Seated at the bride's table, which was centered with a wedding cake with a miniature bride and bridegroom, made by Mildred Hughes, were the bridal party and nearest relatives.  The other guests seated at small tables, were all served a chicken dinner.  After dinner a picture of Mr. and Mrs. Hovey and their attendants was taken. The bride wore a corsage of sweetpeas and larkspur. A social hour was enjoyed by all.  A purse of $53.50 with cards of congratulations and best wishes for health and happiness in the years ahead was left with them as a token of love and respect.  Mr. and Mrs. Hovey have spent their entire married life on his farm in Ives Settlement [Guilford, NY].  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Oct. 7, 1943]

 

The marriage of Mrs. Anne Collinge, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Nymann, of Long Island, and Winthrope Aikins, son of Arthur Aikins, of Sidney [Delaware Co., NY], was solemnized Saturday afternoon, Oct. 2, at 1 o'clock in the Baptist parsonage in Bainbridge.  The Rev. R. Lewis Johnson performed the ceremony.  The couple was attended by Mr. and Mrs. George Kelsey, sister and brother-in-law of the bridegroom, and William Collinge, son of the bride.  The bride was attired in a powder blue street length dress with black accessories.  She wore a corsage of red roses.  The matron of honor wore a black street length dress and a corsage of pink carnations. After a short wedding trip, Mr. and Mrs. Aikins are residing in Sidney.  They are both employed at the Scintilla Magneto Co.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Oct. 7, 1943]

 

Mr. and Mrs. Henry Moore were the guests of honor at a surprise party given Monday night in observance of their 40th wedding anniversary by their daughter, Lillian, and their son and daughter-in-law Mr. and Mrs. Maraden Moore.  The invited guests included Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Purvis, Mr.and Mrs. George Cook, Mr. and Mrs. William Snyder, Mr. and Mrs. W.D. Thomas, Mrs. George Foster, and Mr. and Mrs. Wiley Foster.  The happy couple received many lovely and useful gifts.  The date was also the anniversaries of Mr. and Mrs. George H. Foster, wed 32 years, and Mrs. and Mrs. Wiley Foster, married 38 years.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Oct. 21, 1943]

 

Fritts - Turner:  Miss Marion Elnore Turner, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George L. Turner, and Leon Fritts, Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Leon Fritts, all of Fly Creek [Otsego Co., NY], were married Sunday at the home of the Rev. Charles Kramer in Cooperstown.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Oct. 28, 1943]

 

Merritt-Osterhoudt:  Mr. and Mrs. John G. Osterhoudt, of Monticello [Sullivan Co., NY], have announced the marriage of their daughter, Virginia Mary, to Staff Sergeant Clifford L. Merritt, of the United States Army on Sunday, Oct. 17th.  Mrs. Merritt is a member of the faculty of the Cooperstown High School.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Oct. 28, 1943]

Kark - Bean:  Miss Dorothy Helen Bean, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Bean, of Easton, Pa., and Pvt. John Harry Kark, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry G. Kark, of Harpursville [Broome Co., NY], were married Oct. 9th in St. Mark's Reformed Church, Easton, the Rev. Frank W. Teske, pastor of the church, officiating.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Oct. 28, 1943]

Lord - Swartz:  Miss Evelyn L. Swartz, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lealon E. Swartz, of Johnson City [Broome Co., NY], and Robert R. Lord, son of Mrs. Ida Lord, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], were married recently in the Sarah Jane Johnson Memorial Methodist church of Johnson City.  They are residing in Maine.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Oct. 28, 1943]

Miss Joyce Benedict, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Willard Benedict, of Watervliet [Albany Co., NY], was married to Merton Gunsalus, of Watervliet, Sunday afternoon, Oct. 24, 1943, at the Third Avenue Methodist Church.  A reception was held at the home of the bride's parents following the ceremony.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Nov. 4, 1943]

Iverson - Albrecht:  Friday evening, Oct. 29, at 7 p.m. occurred the marriage of Miss Audrey Albrecht, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ira Albrecht, of Gilbertsville [Otsego Co., NY], to Melvin Iverson, of Mt. Upton [Chenango Co., NY], son of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Iverson, of Mt. Upton.  The wedding took place in South New Berlin, with the Rev. Clinton H. Shrinner Baptist minister, officiating.  They were attended by the bride's parents.  Mr. Iverson is employed at the Dairymen's League plant in Mt. Upton and they will reside in Mt. Upton.  Best wishes are extended to them.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Nov. 11, 1943]

Chenango Union, December 2, 1863

Marriages

 

In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], Nov. 18th, by Rev. E. Curtis, Mr. Leander G. French, to Mrs. Caroline M. Blanding.

 

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], Nov. 4th, by Rev. D. Williams, Mr. Andrew J. Burton, to Miss Fanny B. Havens.

 

In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], Nov. 12th, by Rev. M.S. Wells, Mr. George W. Bates, to Miss Jennie E. Riddell.

 

In Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], Nov. 22d, by Rev. l. Sperry, Mr. Lewis Mead, of Greene [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Mary L. Badger, of Bainbridge.

 

In Washington, D.C., Nov. 18th, by Rev. R. Lewis, Chaplain U.S. Navy, Lieut. Glenville Cox, of the 18th Cavalry, N.Y.S.V., to Miss Arabella S. Cox, daughter of Sackville Cox, Esq., of Binghamton [Broome Co., NY].  

 

 

 

Odd Epitaphs

Some Odd Epitaphs

A Peculiar Symposium Contributed by Noted Women

 

A symposium of queer epitaphs, contributed by noted women of the United States, was an interesting feature of the annual meeting of a local literary club of Bucyrus, O.  The idea was suggested by a quaint inscription on a tombstone in a local cemetery, and it was determined that each member of the club should secure from some noted woman of the country the most unique epitaph that had ever come under her notice.  The result was interesting in the extreme.  The following are among those secured: 

 

Mrs. Cleveland submits an epitaph which is said to be carved upon a stone in the nature of a matrimonial advertisement.  Here is the inscription: 

"Sacred to the memory of James H. Random, who died Aug. 6, 1800.  His widow, who mourns as one who can be comforted, aged only 24 and possessing every qualification of a good wife, lives in this village."

 

Mrs. Sherman confines herself to her own locality and send an inscription which ca be found in an old Mansfield cemetery.  It is as follows:

"Under this sod and under these trees

Lieth the pod of Solomon Pease.

He is not in this hole, but only his pod.

He has shelled out his soul and went up to his God."

 

Mrs. Brice gives two, which properly go together.  The first was the inscription over the remains of the first wife of a Californian and reads:

"The Lord gave, and the Lord hath taken away

Blessed by the name of the Lord!"

 

The grave of a second wife was embellished with the other inscription, equally appropriate:

"I called upon the Lord, and he heard me and delivered me out of all my troubles."

 

Mrs. Harrison gives this quotation from a western monument:

This yere is sakrd to the mem'ry of Bill Henry Shraken, who come to his death by being shot with a Colts revolvers--one of the old kind, brass mounted, and of such is the kingdom of hevin."

 

Mrs. Foraker thinks the accompanying is about as curious as any she has ever heard:

"Here lie I and my two daughters,

Brought here by drinking sedlitz waters.

If we had stuck to Epsom salts,

We wouldn't be laying in these here vaults."

 

This rather peculiar selection comes form a Massachusetts cemetery and is furnished by Mrs. Grant:

"Here lies the best of slaves now turning into dust.

Caesar, the Ethiopian, craves a place among the just.

His faithful soul has fled to realms of heavenly light.

And by the blood that Jesus shed is changed form black to white.

January he quitted the state

In the 77th year of his age.

1780"

 

Mrs. McKinley quotes the only oration over the remains of Tom Paine, the infidel, written by himself and delivered at his request:

"Poor Tom Paine, here he lies!

Nobody laughs, and nobody cries

Where his soul is and how it fares

Nobody knows, and nobody cares."

 

Mrs. Alger contributes a curiosity, but fails to say whether it is to be found in a Michigan burying ground or some place more remote:

"Here, fast asleep and full six feet deep

And seventy summers ripe,

George Thomas lies and hopes to rise

And smoke another pipe."

 

The following, however, does come from a Michigan cemetery at La Pointe and is furnished yb Mrs Stevenson;

"This stone was erected to the memory of J--- D---, who was shot as a mark of esteem by his surviving relatives."

 

Mrs. Reed quotes the lines of Shakespeare engraved on the stone above his remains:

"Good friend, for Jesus' sake, forbear

To dig the dust inclosed here.

Blest be the man who spares these stones

And cursed be the man that moves my bones!"

 

Mrs. Bryan's contribution comes from a little graveyard near Pittsfield, Mass.;

"When you, my friends, are passing by,

And this informs you where I lie,

Remember you ere long must have,

Like me, a mansion in the grave.

Also three infants, two sons and a daughter."

 

Chicago is represented by Mrs. Potter Palmer, whose selection is as follows:

"Here lies, returned to clay,

Miss Arabella Young,

Who, on the 1st of May,

Began to hold her tongue."

 

Mrs. Hanna quotes from a tomb in Pennsylvania.  The inscription reads:

"Sacred to the memory of Charley and Varley

Sons of loving parents who died in infancy."

 

In addition to the above there were a number of others which came in without signatures attached.  Among the latter was the following:

The writer has seen with her own eyes the following inscription, which appears on a stone in a little cemetery in Cornwall, England:

"Here lies entoomed one Roger Morton,

Whose sudden death was early brought on.

Trying one day his corns to mow off,

The razor slipped and cut his toe off.

The toe, or what it grew to.

The inflammation quickly flew to.

The parts they took to mortifying.

And poor, dear Roger took to dyeing."