Obituaries (July 19)

John L. Simmons, of Oneonta [Otsego Co., NY^], aged 51, who had suffered from heart trouble three years, died Saturday.  He was born July 11, 1892, at Horton Switch, Delaware County, son of Jake and Ida Simmons.  He married Miss Rosina Simmons at West Oneonta, May 6, 1920. Except for a short time in New Jersey, their married life was spent in Oneonta and West Oneonta.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Apr. 27, 1944]

 

Leroy E. Harris died suddenly today (Thursday) at about 12 o'clock at his home on Main street in this village [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY].  Mr. Harris had been about his garden and went into a back room in the house and sat down in a chair to rest and passed away before medical aid could arrive.  Mr. Harris was the son of George and Mary (Farrington) Harris and was born at Treadwell [Delaware Co., nY], Jan. 22, 1859.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Apr. 27, 1944]

Arthur L. Colvin, 74, died Monday afternoon in Afton Hospital from burns received when his clothes were ignited by a small bonfire.  Colvin, who was employed as sexton at the East Side Cemetery in Afton [Chenango Co., NY], had raked leaves into a pile at one corner of the cemetery.  There he built a small fire.  While standing in a cornfield on the other side of the fence, Colvin's clothes ignited and burned him badly.  He was found lying unconscious in the field by a man identified as "Red" Kane, who notified the Afton Fire Department, which sent the ambulance to the cemetery.  Colvin died approximately one hour after he reached the hospital. A former inspector of the Broome County Insurance Department, Mr. Colvin was well known throughout the county.  He had been sexton at the East side Cemetery for several years.  He is survived by his widow, Ermina Hand Colvin; a brother, M. Laverne Colvin, both of Afton, and a niece, Verna Botwick, of Cortland.  The body was removed to Tabor's Funeral Home, Afton, where funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday.  The Rev. Kenneth Kingston, pastor of the Afton M.E. Church, will officiate.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, May 4, 1944]

Mary Fox Herron, 92, mother of Mrs. Louis Fairbanks, of Greenlawn avenue [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], died in a Binghamton Hospital Apr. 30 after being in ill health for sometime.  She was born Nov. 30, 1851 at Sloansville, Schoharie County, a daughter of John P. Fox and Henrietta Strain.  Mrs. Herron was a descendant of pre-Revolutionary Dutch who settled in Schoharie County, and who fought against the Iroquois at the time of the Cobleskill Massacre.  The greater part of her life was spent near Cobleskill [Schoharie Co., NY] where she taught school until her marriage to Charles S. Herron, who died in 1923.  Since that time she had made her home in Bainbridge.  Since early girlhood she had been a member of the Methodist church and for many years was active in the Woman's Temperance Union.  She leaves two children besides Mrs. Fairbanks, Schuyler F. Herron, of South Royalton, Vt.; and Milo D. Herron, of Washington, D.C.; there are also seven grandchildren, Betty K. Herron, Barbara L. and Jean Herron, all of Washington, D.C.; and Mary H. and Helen E. Fairbanks, also of Washington, D.C.; besides Pvt. Charles H. Fairbanks and Lieut. Paul D. Fairbanks, both in the Armed Forces.  A prayer service was held at the Colwell's Funeral Parlors Wednesday evening with the Rev. James E. Wolfe officiating.  The interment took place Thursday morning in the Cobleskill Cemetery.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, May 11, 1944]

Lyman Bunnell, of Oneonta [Otsego Co., nY], and brother of William Bunnell, of Bainbridge, died in the Fox Memorial Hospital, Oneonta, Apr. 18, a few hours after he had been stricken with a heart attack at the Delaware & Hudson roundhouse where he was employed.  He was 60 years of age.  Born in Walton [Delaware Co., NY] the son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bunnell, he was employed by the O.&W. R.R. in Walton for a number of years prior to his 30 years of employment with the D.&H.  He served in the U.S. Army on the Mexican border and was a member of the Lutheran Church in Oneonta, and the Brotherhood of Trainmen.  The deceased is survived by his widow, two sons, Ralph, of the U.S. Army in Utah, and Paul, of the U.S. Coast Guard in Brooklyn; a daughter, Mrs. Everett Westcott, of Oneonta; one grandchild; another brother, John, of Albany; a sister, Mrs. Charles Stiles, of Binghamton; and several nieces and nephews.  Funeral services were held Apr. 22 with a prayer service at the house at 11 a.m. and at the Lewis Funeral Parlors at 2 p.m. with the pastor of the Oneonta Lutheran Church officiating.  Bearers were members of the Brotherhood of Trainmen. Burial was in Walton.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, May 4, 1944]

Wilbur G. Clements, prominent businessman in Sidney [Delaware Co., NY] for 13 years, died at his home there Tuesday after a heart attack.  the funeral was held Friday afternoon in the Congregational Church, with the Rev. Charlton H. Opdyke officiating.  The body was at Carr & Landers' Funeral Parlors until Friday noon. After the funeral, it was cremated and the ashes buried in Bloomfield, N.J.  He was born Feb. 22, 1883, in Newark, N.J.  In 1904 he married Viola Archer, of New Jersey.  They had one daughter, Jeanne.  Upon his arrival in Sidney, Mr. Clements became associated with the Wheeler & Mabey insurance and real estate office. After the death of P.O. Wheeler, he conducted the office.  Mr. Clements was active in the affairs of the Congregational Church and other organizations.  At the time of his death he was a trustee of the church, was serving on the Prudential Committee, and was a member of the Laymen's Conference.  During previous years he had been a member of the choir.  He was secretary of the Rotary Club and in the past had been president.  He was also a member of the F.&A.M. Lodge 801, and a promoter of Boy Scout work.  Besides his wife and daughter, Mrs. Richard McClelland, of Sidney, he is survived by a sister, Mrs. Florence Carr, and a brother, Frederick Clements, of Nutley, N.J.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, May 11, 1944]

Josephine B. Monfort, died April 14th, 1876, aged 39 years and 8 months and 6 days.  After a brief period of suffering care she has been called from family and friends to that better and brighter home to be forever at rest.  Such is life, but a few steps from the cradle to the grave, all its issues are in the hand of God. When we begin to live we begin to die.  Passing away is indelibly written upon all the land marks of life as our inevitable doom.  Our days flow away like the water, and we spend the years as a tale that is told, "borne on by the resistless course of time, we find ourselves nearing the shore of the unseen land, and pausing ere we cross the dread river of death.  As we see the last change, the palling cheek, the quivering lips and closing eyes, moments are lengthening into hours, the innermost recesses of our being are stirred. The bursting heart would break with anguish unspeakable and full of woe, were it not for the assurance that the stern decree, dust thou art and unto dust thou shall return.  hath no power over the soul, and though loved friends die, they shall live again."  [Bainbridge Republican, Apr. 22, 1876]

Death Notices

Chenango Union, Dec. 23, 1863

 

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 5th, Mrs. Hannah Annable, wife of the late Elisha Annable, aged 79 years.

 

In Smithville [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 5th, Mr. Philo Cole, aged 46 years. 

 

In Binghamton [Broome Co., NY], Dec. 8th, Laura A., wife of Charles T. Race, aged 26 years. 

 

In East Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 19th, Mrs. Amy Grant, wife of Luther Grant, aged 23 years, 7 months and 29 days. 

 

In Utica, N.Y., on Friday, October 30th, at the residence of her brother-in-law, William W. Wood Mrs. Emilia A. Bosworth, wife of Josiah Bosworth, of Pharsalia, Chenango Co., aged 51 years and 9 months.

The subject of this notice was one of earth's precious gems.  From her youth she always felt it her duty and privilege to administer to the wants of the poor, the outcast, the sick and afflicted, of earth's children.  It was her meat and drink to do the will of her Heavenly Father  Her faith in God as the Father and Savior of all men, made her a practical Christian.  She loved the sanctuary; she loved the church of Christ, and its ordinances; she delighted in singing the praises of God, and to pour out her soul in prayer to the Father of Spirits.  She was a good companion, a tender and affectionate mother, a devoted sister, and dutiful child.  She had a smile and a word of cheer for the sick, and the dying, and the mourner.  During her protracted illness, not a murmur escaped her lips; perfectly resigned to the will of God, she made all necessary arrangements for her departure; and having expressed an earnest desire for the writer of this notice to attend her funeral, she folded her arms upon her breast, and fell asleep in Christ, the hope of her soul.  Her remains were brought to her home in Pharsalia, and on the Sunday following her funeral was held in the Presbyterian church, where a large congregation of sympathizing friends and neighbors listened to a discourse in defense of that faith and hope she loved so well in life, and which gave her such joy and peace in the hour of death.  She has left a husband and seven children, and a large circle of relations and friends, to mourn her departure.  What is our loss is her immortal gain.   

 



 

Marriages (July 19)

Miss Evelyn Grace Decker, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Percy G. Decker, 156 River street, Oneonta [Otsego Co., NY], and A/C Donald H. Pratt, son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Pratt, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], were married Sunday in St John's rectory, Bainbridge.  The double ring ceremony was performed by the Rev. John J. Toomey, pastor.  Mrs. Roger Dales, of Oneonta, was matron of honor and the best man was P.F. Ryan, of Bainbridge.  The bride wore a powder blue suit and a corsage of orchids, and the matron of honor was attired in a gray suit with a corsage of roses and sweet peas. The bride's mother wore a powder blue dress and a corsage of Talisman roses while the bridegroom's mother was dressed in a cathedral print with a corsage of red roses.  A reception for 20 was held at Hotel DeCumber, Sidney, with table decorations in red, white and blue candles, and sweet peas and snapdragons. The three-tiered wedding cake was decorated with a miniature Army officer and bride.  The bride's gift to the matron of honor was a lapel pin while the bridegroom gave the best man a leather billfold.  A/C and Mrs. Pratt went on a short wedding trip to Syracuse and vicinity, and after a 17-day furlough they will go to Avon Park, Fla., where he is stationed.  Mrs. Pratt graduated from Oneonta High school in 1943 and is a member of Tau Phi Epsilon sorority.  A/C Pratt is a graduate of Bainbridge High School and attended the Academy of Aeronautics, LaGuardia Field, before entering the service in 1942.  Guests were present from Oneonta, Sidney and Ithaca.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Apr. 27, 1944]

 

Mr. Viron C. Sharpe, of Nineveh [Broome Co., NY], left home on Tuesday for New York city, and on Wednesday Feb. 25th, he was married to Miss Minnie C. Evans, of Utica, N.Y. [Oneida Co., N Y]  The ceremony was performed by the Rev. George S. Webster, formerly of Nineveh, and whose wife is the bride's sister.  Mr. and Mrs. Sharpe, were handsomely remembered with presents from their numerous friends. After a brief honeymoon in New York, they will return to Utica and then to their future home in Nineveh.  They have the heartiest congratulations and best wishes for a happy future.  [Afton Enterprise, Mar. 5, 1891]

 

Marriage Notices

Chenango Union, Nov. 11, 1863

 

In Smithville, on the 4th inst., by Rev. E. Puffer, Mr. Jacob Cline, to Miss Sarah A. Willcox, both of Smithville [Chenango Co. NY]. 

 

In Greene [Chenango Co.,k NY], on the 27th ult., by Rev. W.A. Smith, Mr. J. Wilson to Miss Phebe A Scott. 

 

In Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], on the 26th ult. by Rev. W.A. Smith, Mr. W.B. Conover to Miss Maretta L. Foot. 

 

In Bainbridge, Oct. 18th, by J.D. Newell, Esq., Mr. Charles F. Wood, to Miss Elsie Anderson, both of Afton [Chenango Co., NY].  

Soldier News -- Continued

Local Families Have 4 Sons Each in Service

Bainbridge News & Republican, April 6, 1944

Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] now has three families with four sons each serving in the Armed Forces of their country:  Mr. and Mrs. Otto F. Neidlinger have Sgt. Frederick Neidlinger, of Aberdeen, Md.; Earl K. Neidlinger, Mo.M.M. 3/C, only sailor from Bainbridge in the submarine service; P.F.C. Douglas L. Neidlinger, who is in England; and Otto G. Neidlinger, S 2/C, USNR who is in training at Memphis, Tenn. 

 

Mr. and Mrs. Fayette L. Smith have P.F.C. Harold I. Smith and Pvt. Edson H. Smith, both serving in England; Lt. Robert F. Smith, a pilot in the U.S. Air Force; and Fayette L. Smith, Jr., A.S. USNR, who is receiving boot training at Sampson. 

 

Mrs. Youngs, of Newton avenue, has Sgt. Eric T. Youngs, of Camp Claiborne, La.; Cpl. George W. Youngs, of Salt Lake City, Utah; Cpl. Clarence B. Youngs, overseas; and another son, of Endicott, who is serving in the U.S. Navy. 

 

W.B. Davy in South Pacific

Bainbridge News & Republican,  April 13, 1944

 

Marine in South Pacific

 

 

SGT. W.B. Davy

 

 

Sgt. John Hill Completes 22 Air Missions

Bainbridge News & Republican, April 13, 1944

 

It was announced by the 13th AAF overseas that Technical Sergeant, John N. Hill, son of Mrs. George Hill, of Dauphin, Canada, was recently presented the Air Medal and the Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster for "Extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight on combat operational missions." 

 

Sergeant Hill is a First Engineer and Serial Gunner on a 13th AAF Liberator bomber now operating overseas in the combat zone of the South Pacific.  In the last six months overseas, he has successfully completed 22 raids on heavily defended Jap bases where exposure to enemy airplanes and enemy fire were habitually expected and in numerous instances encountered. 

 

Sergeant Hill was graduated from the Dauphin High School.  His wife resides at Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY].

 

Clarence Goad Missing in Action

Bainbridge News & Republican, April 20, 1944

 

The official casualty list of those missing in action last week Tuesday gives the name of P.F.C. Clarence Goad, son of Mrs. Edith Delancey, of Maryland, and formerly of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY].  Clarence was serving in the Mediterranean area.  A brother, Jack P. Goad, is also in the service.

 

Roll of Honor Dedicated, Guilford, Chenango Co., NY

Bainbridge News & Republican, April 27, 1944

 

At a very impressive service, the Roll of Honor bearing the names of Guilford's young men and women in the armed forces of the United States was dedicated, Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock. The dedication service was scheduled to take place on the green beside the Roll of  Honor, recently placed, but stormy weather made it impossible to have the service out of doors so Christ church was chosen and all quietly passed into the church and paid honor to the American youth whose names are on the Roll of Honor.  Opposite the name of Roland McPherson there is a gold star showing one of our own boys has already made the supreme sacrifice. 

 

Walter Thielke, in a very capable and sincere manner, presented the program.  The Boy Scouts, under their leader, George Sherman, presented the colors; the Rev. J.W. Bump offered an opening prayer; this was followed by the reading of the 82 names on the Roll of Honor.  During the service the first verses of the Star Spangled Banner and Onward Christian Soldiers were sung.  County Judge Frank Barnes, of Norwich, was chosen speaker on this occasion.  His message was well chosen. A man who served as a lieutenant in the A.A.F. in World War I., he knew whereof he spoke.  As a father, who has a son serving somewhere in New Guinea, his message reached the parents, whose sons' names appeared on the roll. 

 



 

 

 

 



 

 

Obituaries (July 18)

Patricia Ann Harman, 4-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harry O. Harman, of Fort Plain [Montgomery Co., NY], died early Friday morning of acute laryngitis with streptococcus infection.  She had attended kindergarten Thursday morning, and upon rising from her nap in the afternoon complained of a sore throat.  Her mother summoned their family physician who administered the sulpha drug; early in the evening the child went to sleep and after midnight she had a spasm of coughing.  Her mother picked her up and she apparently fainted.  Again the mother called the physician and upon his arrival he pronounced her dead; approximately 12 hours from the time she was stricken.  Patricia was born May 11, 1939 in Oneonta [Otsego Co., NY].  She is survived by her parents, her father, Pvt. Harman, who is stationed at Camp Wheeler, Ga., has been in the service just two weeks; a brother, Boyd; and her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. R. Douglas Boyd, of Gloversville; and Mr. and Mrs. Martin Harman, of Bainbridge.  A prayer service was held at the family home in Fort Plain Monday morning and later a service at the vault at Greenlawn Cemetery, Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY].  [Bainbridge News & Republican, April 13, 1944]

Lee Bennett, of Greene [Chenango Co., NY], and father of Mrs. Edward Gliha, of Bainbridge, died suddenly of a heart attack Saturday night at his home.  Funeral services will be held today (Thursday) at 1 o'clock at the Tabor Funeral Parlors in Greene.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, April 13, 1944]

Howard Godfrey, lifelong resident of Sidney [Delaware Co., NY], died at his home on River street, Monday morning.  Mr. Godfrey would have been 71 years old on Saturday.  He was born Apr. 22, 1873, in Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], the son of John James and Adelaide Godfrey.  He married Jessie Satchell, May 2, 1909.  Mr. Godfrey was employed in the First National Bank in Sidney for 48 years, leaving the bank about six years ago.  He was treasurer of the Sidney School Board for 40 years and treasurer of St. Paul's Episcopal Church for more than 50 years.  At present he was tax collector for the Village of Sidney and during his lifetime has held other public offices.  He was a member of the Sidney Masonic Lodge and the Knights of Pythias.  He is survived by his widow, a sister, Mrs. Annie Gibbs, of California, and John Godfrey, of the U.S. Army, stationed in England.  Burial was in Prospect Hill Cemetery [Sidney, NY]. The Rev. Robert Moore, rector of St. Paul's Church, officiated at the funeral, which was held at the Carr & Landers Funeral Home at 2 p.m. Wednesday.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Apr. 20, 1944]

Funeral services for Howard J. Godfrey, of Sidney [Delaware Co., NY], were held on Wednesday in Carr-Landers Funeral Chapel with his rector, the Rev. Robert H . Moore, St. Paul's Episcopal Church, officiating.  Burial in Prospect Hill Cemetery [Sidney, NY].  Born, April 22, 1873, at Guilford, the son of John James Godfrey and Adelaide (Burlison) Godfrey, he married Jessie Satchall, May 2, 1909, and after many months of illness he passed away at his late home, Sidney, April 17.  Few men were better known and few had more friends than Howard J. Godfrey, who had resided in Sidney most of his life and served the public in many ways, says the Unadilla Times.  He began working in the Sidney National Bank at the age of 16, continuing his services there until six years ago, with the exception of six months spent in Honolulu.  He was cashier at the time of his retirement.  He was treasurer of school district for 40 years and treasurer of St. Paul's Episcopal Church over 50 years, had been tax collector and held other official positions.  In fraternal societies he was a member of Sidney Order of Masons and of Knights of Pythias.  Besides his wife, he is survived by one sister, Mrs. Annie Gibbs, North Hollywood, Calif.,; two nephews, John Gibbs, California, and John Godfrey, in England; three nieces, Mrs. john Davidson, Mrs. Alton Butler and Mrs. Marion Coulter, of Sidney.  [Bainbridge news & Republican, Apr. 27, 1944]

George Adair, of Binghamton [Broome Co., NY], died in the Wilson Memorial Hospital, Johnson City, Saturday at 11:05 p.m.  He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. James Freeman, of Binghamton, and Mrs. Carl Chaffee, of Johnson City; one brother, Charles Adair of Earlville; one granddaughter, Margaret Chaffee, of Johnson City.  The body was removed to the J.F. Rice Funeral home, Johnson City, where the funeral was held Tuesday at 1:30 p.m.  The Rev. Burke Rivers officiated. Burial was in Deposit [Broome Co., NY].  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Apr. 27, 1944]

 

James Francis Keough died Sunday night, and his funeral was held at his home in Sidney [Delaware Co., NY] Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock.  The Rev. Charlton Opdyke, pastor of the Congregational Church, officiated. Burial was in Prospect Hill Cemetery [Sidney, NY].  He was born March 25, 1883, in Binghamton [Broome Co., NY], the son of John and Eliza (Kinnier) Keough.  He married Lillian Webb, of Sidney, and they have resided there for 45 years.  Mr. Keough is survived by his wife; a sister, Mrs. Jennie Webb, of Binghamton; a daughter, Mrs. Theron Weeks, and two grandchildren, of Deposit.  He was a silk weaver and a bartender at the Hotel DeCumber.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Apr. 27, 1944]

 

Charles Edwin Lord, aged 68, passed away Saturday at his home in West Sanford [Broome Co., NY].  He is survived by his widow, Lena; two sons, Hayes, of West Sanford, and Leland of Louisville, Ky; also his half-sister, Carrie Butler, of Greene; his stepmother, Sarah Lord; half-sister, Grace Monahan; half-brother, Delevan Lord, all of Bainbridge; also several nieces and nephews. The funeral was held Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the Colwell Bros. Funeral Chapel in Bainbridge.  The Rev. Paul Carpenter officiated.  Burial was in Glenwood Cemetery, Afton [Chenango Co., NY].  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Apr. 27, 1944]

 

Julia L. King died at the home of her sister, Mrs. Lewis Tilford, at Guilford Center [Chenango Co., NY], Saturday morning, April 22, after an illness of several months.  Besides the sister above mentioned, she is survived by two sisters, Miss Elizabeth A. King, also of Guilford Center, and Mrs. Jennie Merritt, of Wurtsboro; and two brothers, Elmer King, of Middletown, and R. Victor King, of Englewood, Colo.  Funeral services were held at the Carr & Landers Funeral Parlors, in Sidney, Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock.  Burial was in Prospect hill cemetery, Sidney [Delaware Co., NY].  [Bainbridge News & Republican,, Apr. 27, 1944]

 

Mrs. William L. Howe, of Walton [Delaware Co., NY], died at Bassett Hospital, Cooperstown, Thursday morning, April 20, from injuries received in an automobile wreck on Monday, April 10.   That night the car of Joe Duncan, in which Mrs. Howe was a passenger, was wrecked when it went off the end of a culvert near the Harris farm, the former Barlow place, between Beerston and Rock Rift [Delaware Co., NY].  Mrs. Howe suffered a ruptured kidney and was taken to the Cooperstown hospital at the direction of Dr. F.R. Bates.  She had had several blood transfusions, but passed away as stated.  The body was taken to Walton Thursday, and the funeral was held Sunday afternoon at the Holmes Funeral Home.  Besides the husband seven sons survive, Pvt. Melvin Howe, stationed at Camp Maxey, Texas; George, William, Alfred, Clayton, Harland and Glenford.  Mrs. Howe was 45 years of age.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Apr. 27, 1944]

Death Notices

Chenango Union,  November 11, 1863

In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], on Thursday, Nov. 5th, 1863, Louise M., wife of George E. Rice, Editor of the Chenango Telegraph, aged 29 years, 6 months and 20 days.

In this town [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], on the 31st, ult. of cholera infantum, Charles Maydole, son of Charles H. and Cornelia Merritt, aged 9 months. 

In Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY], on the 29th ult., Mary L., wife of M. A. Wells, aged 25 years.

In Smithville [Chenango Co., NY], on the 29th ult., Mrs. Thankful Fitch, aged 82 years, 4 months, and 16 days.

In McDonough [Chenango Co., NY], on the 27th ult., Flora, daughter of Lewis A. and Lois Rathbone, aged 8 years.

In Afton [Chenango Co., NY], on the 14th ult., Mr. William Stewart, aged 66 years. 

Marriages (July 18)

Miss Audrey Grace VanLoon, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], and Earl James Preston, of Afton [Chenango Co., NY], were married Sunday afternoon at 2:30 in St. Peter's Episcopal Church, Bainbridge. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. James E. Wolfe.  The bride wore a street length dress of light blue with dark blue accessories and a corsage of red roses.  The maid of honor, Miss Mary Hovey, was attired in beige with brown accessories and a corsage of spring flowers.  Howard Stilson, of Afton acted as best man.  Mrs. Preston before her marriage was employed in the office of the Casein Company of America. Mr. Preston is employed by his father, Herbert Preston, and will reside on his farm.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, April 13, 1944]

 

On Friday evening, Apr. 7, a group of friends gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ted Hamlin to help them celebrate their 27th wedding anniversary.  Progressive pinochle was played as entertainment with Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Hoyt winning high score and Mrs. Day and Lynn Klinetob low score.  Refreshments were served and a beautiful anniversary cake was the highlight of the evening.  Each lady was presented with a corsage by the host.  Guests included:  Mrs. Jeanne Delello, Mr. and Mrs. Claude Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Lynn Klinetob, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Day, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Coon, Mr. and Mrs. Carroll Niles, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Hoyt and Mr. and Mrs. Moritz Roehlk.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Apr. 13, 1944]

 

Miss Ruby Bowen, of Otego [Otsego Co., NY], daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Bowen, of Princeton, W. Va., became the bride of George Beckley, of Otego, Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock in the Otego Methodist Church.  The ceremony as performed by the pastor of the church.  A reception followed the ceremony after which the bridal couple left on a short trip to Albany.  Both Mr. and Mrs. Beckley are employed at the Scintilla Magneto Co.,  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Apr. 13, 1944]

 

Miss Jean A. Baird, daughter of Arvid F. Baird, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], and Mrs. William Kinch, of Sidney [Delaware Co., NY], and Cpl. Clifford C. Hulbert, USMC, of the U.S. Naval Hospital, Newport, R.I., were united in marriage Easter Sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock in the Methodist parsonage at Unadilla [Otsego Co., NY].  The double ring ceremony was performed by the Rev. George E. Youngs pastor of the church.  The couple was attended by Mr. and Mrs. Frank Birdsall, of Sidney.  Mrs. Hulbert is a graduate of Sidney High School and is employed at the Scintilla plant.  Cpl. Hulbert returned to the Naval Hospital at Newport on Apr. 12, but expects to be transferred to the Naval Hospital at Sampson in the near future.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Apr. 20, 1944]

 

Mrs. Walter Curtis announces the engagement of her daughter, Zita Charlotte, to Carl O. Osterhout, Private First Class, United States Marines.  The wedding will take place in September.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Apr. 20, 1944]

 

Mr. and Mrs. Donald Loomis of East side, Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], held open house, Tuesday, Apr. 18, in honor of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. Moore, who celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on that day.  A buffet luncheon was served throughout the afternoon.  Mrs. Ray Hathaway of Windsor, poured. The dining table was attractively decorated, gold and green decorations predominating.  Two large bride's cakes flanked each end of the table, surrounded by tall white tapers in rose point candlesticks, and yellow roses.  Baskets of yellow roses and calendulas added to the attractiveness of the living room.  Mrs. Moore wore a corsage of yellow daffodils and white sweet peas while Mr. Moore wore a boutonniere of yellow roses.  Donald Loomis, accompanied by his mother, Mrs. L.E. Loomis, sang several tenor solos, including "O Promise Me."  Among those present were two sons of the honored couple, Vernon Moore, of Norwalk, Conn., and Lloyd Moore, of Milford, Conn.; another daughter, Mrs. Jerry Acquino, of Sandy Hook, Conn., was unable to attend because of illness. Besides a purse of money, Mr. and Mrs. Moore were recipients of many useful gifts, cards and flowers.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Apr. 27, 1944] 

 

Marriages Notices

Chenango Union, October 28, 1863

 

In Vesper, Onondaga Co. on the 14th inst., by Rev. Thomas Brown, Mr. Divillo S. Root of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Anna M. Brown, of Vesper, daughter of the officiating clergyman. 

 

In Smithville centre [Chenango Co., NY], on the 14th inst., by Rev. J.C. Ransom, Mr. Lemuel Terrell, to Miss Susan B. Wells, both of Smithville. 

 

On the 21st inst., by Rev. M.S. Platt of Hamilton, Mr. Enos Wood, of Utica [Oneida Co., NY], to Miss Della M. Mead, of Smyrna [Chenango Co., NY].   

 

 

Marriages (July 17)

Peck-Beers:  In one of Delaware County's early spring weddings, Miss Pauline Beers, daughter of Mrs. Anna Beers, Walton [Delaware Co., NY], became the bride of Ivan Peck, son of Mr. and Mrs. Warren Peck, Walton, on Sunday.  The ceremony as performed by the Rev. Harold C. Hill.  The bride is a graduate of Franklin School.  Mr. Peck attended Walton schools and is engaged in farming.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Apr. 6, 1944]

 

Mr. and Mrs. Frank D. Hoyt, of Juliand street [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], observed their 50th wedding anniversary last week Wednesday with open house in the afternoon.  Mrs. Clarence Hoyt and Mrs. Lynn Klinetob acted as hostesses.  In the evening, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Hoyt entertained the entire family at dinner in their   honor.  Those attending included:  Mr. and Mrs. Richmond Ellis, Mr. and Mrs. Lynn Klinetob and son, Terry, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Hoyt, Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Curley and Mrs. Wilbur Purdy, all of Sidney; Mr. and Mrs. Elverton Hoyt and sons, Rolland and Dick, and Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Hoyt and son.  Following the dinner, the group journeyed to the Hoyt home in Juliand street where games were enjoyed.  Mr. and Mrs. Hoyt were the recipients of many cards and beautiful flowers.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Apr. 6, 1944]

 

St. Ann's Episcopal Church [Afton, Chenango Co., NY] was the setting Easter Sunday at 4 p.m. for the wedding of Miss Miriam Elsie Tabor, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest T. Tabor, of So. Main Street, Afton, and Wayne E. Flatt, son of Mr. and Mrs. C.D. Flatt, of Middleport [Niagara Co., NY].  The double ring ceremony as performed by the Rev. James E. Wolfe, rector of St. Ann's Church.  The altar was decorated with white lilies in brass vases and brass candelabra with white tapers.  Baskets of pink and white snapdragons decorated the pulpit and reading table.  The Tiffany widows were the setting for white tapers in brass candlesticks.  A program of wedding music was played by Mrs. Jere A. Jenks, of Afton.  Miss Jeanne Flatt, sister of the bridegroom was maid of honor.  Russell Parker, of Lockport, was best man. The ushers were Earl Nearing, of New Berlin and James Earl, of Unadilla.  The bride was attired in a heavy ivory slipper satin gown, fashioned with princess bodice and bouffant skirt.  The sweetheart neckline and bodice were embroidered with seed pearls and the formal train fell in deep folds from the waistline.  Her veil of imported English tulle was caught to a coronet of duchess lace embroidered with seed pearls to match the embroidered bodice.  She carried an arm bouquet of white roses and gypsophila.  Her only ornament was an antique gold cross and chain which was worn by her maternal grandmother at her wedding.  The maid of honor was gowned in talisman yellow tulle and lace.  The fitted bodice of lace had a sweetheart neckline and a tracery of the lace outlined it. The bouffant skirt of tulle matched her triangular lace hat, which ended in a shoulder length veil of the same tulle. She carried an arm bouquet of talisman roses. The bride's mother selected a French blue sheer gown with ceil blue and white accessories. The bridegroom's mother chose a navy sheer gown with Alice blue paneling and navy and white accessories  Both mothers wore corsages of gardenias.  Following the ceremony, a reception and luncheon were held for more than 100 guests at the bride's home.  The house was decorated with pink and white sweet peas, sweetheart roses and pink and white snapdragons.  The bride's table, laid for 20, was resplendent with white damask, candlewick crystal and centered with a bridal cake decorated with gardenias. The flowers flanking the cake were white sweet peas, sweet alyssium and smilax. The cake was topped with a miniature bride and bridegroom standing beneath an arch of tiny gardenias with roses and wedding cake.  After a reception the bridal couple left for a wedding trip to western New York.  The bride selected a three-piece suit, the dress being black and white shepherd check with American Beauty red topcoat, black accessories and a corsage of gardenias.  On their return they will reside in South New Berlin until July 1, then go to Barker, where Mr. Flatt is engaged as head of the Agricultural Department of Barker Central School.  Mrs. Flatt is a graduate of Afton Central School with the Class of 1936, and from Eastman School of Music of Rochester in 1942.  She is a member of Sigma Alpha Iota, national music fraternity.  Mr. Flat is a graduate of Middleport High School, Class of 1938 and Cornell University, 1942.  Both have been members of South New Berlin faculty for two years.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Apr. 13, 1944]

We record with pleasure this week the marriage of our worthy friend Mr. Jacob Warner to Miss Sarah McCullough, one of the fairest daughters of the Susquehanna.  Cupid is everywhere busy with his pranks, and this union is but one of the natural and agreeable results of his happy work.  Our young friends set fourth on the matrimonial career with bright prospects, and we wish them all the happiness a wedded life can bestow.  [Bainbridge Republican, Feb. 26, 1876]

Henry B. Vandeusen and Miss Hattie Gridley think to remain single would be far from agreeable and therefore the wedding on Wednesday last.  [Bainbridge Republican, Feb. 12, 1876]

Our community was not a little surprised to learn that on Wednesday evening of last week, Mr. Joel Judd, of Coventryville [Chenango Co., NY], had entered our midst, and had claimed as his bride, Mrs. Amanda Minor.  The surprise, no doubt, was much greater than it would have been had they not all supposed it to be the other fellow, but, at this day and age of the world, when railroads, centennial expositions, etc., are all the go, it is hard telling what may happen.  [Bainbridge Republican, Jan. 22, 1876]

 

 

Obituaries (July 17)

A resident of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] for 18 years prior to her removal to Clinton [Oneida Co., NY] last July, Mrs. James A. Haynes died Thursday in Faxton Hospital, Utica, after an illness of several weeks.  The former Grace Transue, she was born in Hancock [Delaware Co., NY], May 15, 1889, daughter of Addison and Ellen (Grant) Transue.  Educated in the Deposit school she was married to Mr. Haynes Sept. 6, 1914.  Services were held at Clinton, Sunday.  Burial will be in Clinton.  Besides her husband, Mrs. Haynes is survived by five daughters and a son.  They are:  Mrs. Maxwell Blemis and Mrs. James Hendricks, of Norwich; Mrs. Robert Hauer, of Clinton; Caroline and Mary Haynes, of Clinton, and Pvt. James Haynes, of Camp Croft, S.C.  One granddaughter also survives as do two sisters.  Mrs. Charles Uddelhoffen, of Binghamton, and Mrs. Charles Male, of Harpursville, and three brothers, Harry Transue, of Johnson City, Frank, of Binghamton, and John, of New York, also several sisters and nephews.  Mrs. Haynes was a former resident of Deposit [Broome Co., NY], where she resided with her parents for several years before her marriage.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Apr. 6, 1944]

Alex C. Edwards, well known retired farmer of Franklin [Delaware Co., NY], died at his home Monday afternoon of last week.  He had been in poor health for several years and ill since December with a heart ailment which caused his death.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Apr. 6, 1944]

Mrs. Minerva H. Gregory, of Unadilla [Otsego Co., NY], passed away at her home Thursday morning after a brief illness, at the age of 80 years.  She was the daughter of Delos Sewell and Jennie Buell Sewell, and was born Nov. 1, 1863.  Mrs. Gregory married Milo C. Gregory on Nov. 24, 1886, at St. Matthew's Church of which she was a life-long communicant.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Apr. 6, 1944]

Mrs. Elizabeth Richards, 18, of Chenango Forks [Broome Co., NY], died Wednesday night in the Binghamton City Hospital.  She is survived by her husband, Private Halsey Richards, with the U.S. Army in Oklahoma; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Bruce, of Chenango Forks; a sister, Mrs. Francis Stone, of Chenango Forks, and a brother, Pvt. James Bruce, of Fort Riley, Kans.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Apr. 6, 1944]

Clarence A. Tracy, 54 years old, of Afton [Chenango Co., NY], died Tuesday night of last week in Lourdes Hospital, Binghamton.  He is survived by his mother, Mrs. Charles Tracy; a brother, Byron Tracy, and a nephew, Harold Tracy, all of Norwich.  Services were held at the Tabor Funeral Home in Afton, Friday afternoon.  The Rev. Allen Douglas officiated.  Burial in Glenwood Cemetery, Afton.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Apr. 6, 1944]

Mrs. Catherine Mills, 77, of R.D.2, Harpursville [Broome Co., NY], died in the Binghamton City Hospital, Thursday night.  She is survived by five sons, William, Joseph and George Mills, all of Harpursville, Fred Mills, of Smithville Flats, and Nelson Mills, of Greene; a step-son, Henry Mills, of Berea, Ohio; four daughters, Mrs. Joseph Ruzicka and Miss Catherine Mills, of Harpursville, Mrs. Jay Seal, of R.D.3, Binghamton, and Mrs. Walton Riley, of Windsor R.D.2; a brother-in-law, Thomas Huggins, of Harpursville, and 15 grandchildren.  Funeral was held at Kark's Funeral Home in Harpursville, Monday afternoon, Burial in Knox Cemetery, Ouaquaga.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Apr. 6, 1944]

The funeral of Mrs. Lewis Higler was held last Tuesday morning from the residence, 63 North Main street [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], at 9 o'clock, and at St. John's Church at 9:30, where a Solemn High Mass was celebrated.  The Rev. Anthony Veit, a nephew, from Hamburg, was the celebrant and the Rev. Francis Zimmer, of Vestal, who was a former pastor of St. John's Church at Bainbridge, acted as deacon, while the Rev. John J. Toomey, now pastor of St. John's Church at Bainbridge, was the sub-deacon of the mass.  The following priests were in the sanctuary:  The Rev. Charles Coveney, of Norwich; the Rev. Henry Contois, now pastor at North Syracuse, and a former pastor at St. John's Church at Bainbridge; the Rev. John Phelan, of Binghamton, and the Rev. John Kavanaugh, of Sidney.  The altar boys were:  Michael Flyzik, master of ceremonies; acolytes were William Vawter and Frank Strasnicsak; thurifer, Patsy Puerile.  Mrs. Higler was a respected citizen of Bainbridge for over 50 years and was held in the highest esteem by all of her friends and acquaintances.  The survivors, beside her husband who resides at 63 North Main street, are a sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Gardner, of Norwich; two nieces, Mrs. Elizabeth Christlow, of Youngstown, Ohio, and Mrs. Elizabeth Shapley, of Guilford; five nephews, Henry Pfeil, of Guilford, William Gardner, of Sherburne, Charles Gardner, of Oxford, Henry Gardner, of Bainbridge and Louis Pfeil, of West Orange, N.J.  Mrs. Higler belonged to the Rosary Society of St. John's Church and the Rosary was said at the home on Monday evening at 7:30 by the Fathers Toomey and Veit, assisted by the Rosary Society.  This was one of the largest funerals ever held at St. John's Church and many out of town friends attended.  Committal services were held at Greenlawn Cemetery [Bainbridge, NY], conducted by Father Veit assisted by Fathers Zimmer, Contois and Toomey.  The body was placed in the vault at the Greenlawn Cemetery pending interment in the Oxford Cemetery at a later date. The following acted as pall-bearers:  Dr. Raymond Spahr, William Bonnell, Salvey Papallo, Patrick Ryan, Sr. Charles Flyzik and Dr. J.M. Flannery, all of Bainbridge.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, April 6, 1944]

Jay L. Anderson, 65, for 40 years a resident of Johnson City [Broome Co., NY], died last Thursday at his winter home in St. Petersburg, Fla.  Mr. Anderson was born Aug. 29, 1878, at Mt. Upton [Chenango Co., NY], and passed his younger days in Bainbridge before moving to Johnson City.  For several years he was engaged in the real estate and insurance business with his father, Homer J. Anderson.  Besides his widow, Mrs. Helen M. Anderson, he is survived by an uncle, Luman G. Anderson, of Oneonta.  The body will be taken to the J.F. Rice Funeral Parlors some time in May, and service will then be held in Bainbridge.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Apr,. 6, 1944]

Clarence Shofkon, 49, a widely-known Susquehanna [PA] resident and a nephew of the late Fritz Shofkon, of Bainbridge, died in Barnes Memorial Hospital last week Tuesday from pneumonia.  He was ill about two days.  Mr. Shofkon, a veteran of World War I, served under General Pershing in France.  After the war he was employed for some time as a clerk in the Brown hardware store Susquehanna, and later followed farming and trucking.  For more than a year he was employed in a war plant in the Triple Cities.  He is survived by his widow and nine children, the oldest of whom is 15, and the youngest one year.  Two sisters, Mrs. Edward Whitmore and Mrs. Melvin Whitmore, of Susquehanna, R.D. 3, and a brother, Delbert Shofkon, of Sherman, Pa., also survive.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Apr. 13, 1944]

BCHS Class of 1938,, Part 2

Bainbridge Central High School - Class of 1938

Senior Portraits

"Echo" 1938

 

 

Adrian Donahe

 

You will be the lawyer of our class.  You are a quiet student but your mind is busy with problems which confront you.  

 

Homer Dutcher

 

You are inclined to be serious  You are ambitious and persevering and are capable of working long and hard without giving way to discouragement.

 

Victor Foster

 

You are scientifically minded.  You are gifted in accomplishing things requiring deep concentration and good reasoning.  Your ideas are in the field of Civil Service.  Your readiness to cooperate with your fellow classmates has made you a favorite with us all.

 

Esther Franks

 

You are by nature given to inquiry and experiment.  You will seek a vocation that will keep you in the midst of people.  We hear that you want to be a switchboard operator in a large establishment.

 

Loretta Getter

 

You are quiet and reserved, calm, cool and collected.  All of these traits will aid you in your life's work.  You are fond of home and family and are very industrious. 

 

Jeanne Hamlin

 

Yours is a loving, sympathetic nature.  You are most likely to succeed in pursuits that require industry, tact and deep concentration.  You will make an expert nurse, but will go deeper than that.



Soldier News --- Continued

Wellington Swart awarded Emblem for Civilian Service

Afton Enterprise, Dec. 16, 1943

 

Wellington L. Swart was awarded the Emblem for Civilian Service at Halloran General Hospital, the largest military hospital in the United States, where he has been purchasing agent for one year.  The War Department, to recognize the contribution being made by the civilian employees to the successful prosecution of the war and to encourage a greater awareness of their active personal participation in the achieving of ultimate victory, is presenting emblems to civilian employees in the departmental and field service who have rendered faithful and meritorious service.  The presentation took place in the Red Cross Building where an address was given by Colonel DeVoe, commander of the Post.  Awards for those who had served for one years or more were presented by Colonel DeVoe while the awards for those who had been in for less than a year were presented by Major Cleon Goodnough head of the Quartermaster's Corps.  With music furnished by the Halloran Band. A party with refreshments followed. 

 

Orry Wright Jr. missing in Action

Afton Enterprise, Dec. 16, 1943

 

Staff Sergeant Orry E. Wright, Jr., son of Orry E. Wright, Sr. of Harpursville [Broome Co., NY] has bee listed as missing in action on a bombing mission over Italy on November 6 according to a War Department notification received at his home.  Sergeant Wright entered the service September 26, 1942 and received his training at the Radio School at South Field, Ill., The Gunnery School at Harlington, Tex., and the Army Air Base at Delbert, Tex.  He had been overseas since September. 

 

Myrtle Padget Joins Military

Afton Enterprise, Dec. 23, 1943

 

Miss Myrtle Padget, nurse at the Bainbridge Central School has tendered her resignation effective this week.  Miss Padget will report at Santa Ana, Calif, on Jan. 4 to take her basic training. 

 

Fred Emeott Killed in Action

Bainbridge News & Republican, March 23, 1944

 

Fred Gerow, of this village [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], has received word that his nephew, Pvt. Fred Emeott, 18, of Saginaw, Mich., was killed in action Feb. 12, while serving with the infantry in Italy.  Pvt. Emeott entered the Army Mar. 12, 1943.  Six months later he was sent overseas, and on Dec. 18 he landed in Italy from North Africa where he had served until his death. 

 

Edward Peckham Tells of Gestapo Arrest

Bainbridge News & Republican, March 30, 1944

 

The following letter was received by  Mr. and Mrs. E.J. Peckham, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] R.D. 3, the latter part of last week from their son, T/Sgt Edward Peckham, who has been a prisoner of war in Germany for a number of months.

 

Oct. 16, 1943

Dear Dad and All,

It will probably be several months before you receive this, but at least it will put your mind at rest.

 

I was shot down over France late in June and for six weeks I lived with the French people; they were trying to get me over the border into Spain but I was arrested by the Gestapo Aug. 7 and tossed into a civilian prison in Paris.  After six weeks of that, I was sent to this prisoner of war camp.  It was like old home week because a lot of the boys I knew were here.

 

I expect to be sent to another camp soon however.  You will probably have to get the Red Cross to figure out my address and also ask them about sending parcels.  They will tell you what you can send.  I just got out of the hospital, had a very bad chest cold but am o.k. now.

 

Am allowed to write only two letters and three cards a month.  Please get in touch with Anne and explain it to her.  Good bye for now.

 

Love to all,

Ed

 

[Note:  Anne is Anne Vawter, his fiancé]

 

 



Marriages (July 16)

Miss Marie Jean Lese, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dewey Lese, of Cokeburgh, Pa., and Pvt. Jack Diamond, U.S. Army, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Diamond, of New York City, were married March 10, at 4 o'clock in the rectory of St. Anthony's Catholic Church at Ellsworth, Pa.  The double ring ceremony was performed by the Rev. Cardinal, pastor of the church.  The bride, who was given in marriage by her father, wore a white satin wedding gown made princess style with long sleeves and a long train edged with lace.  Her illusion veil was held in place by a crown of seed pearls, and she carried a prayer book and white roses.  Mrs. William Lese, of Cokeburgh, sister-in-law of the bride, was matron of honor.  She wore a gown of medium blue satin with a net overskirt, a pink headdress and carried pink roses.  Miller Lese, of Cokeburgh, acted as best man.  Following the ceremony, a reception was held at the home of the bride's parents for members of the immediate family.  The bride, who is a beautician at Elsie Beauty Shop in Bainbridge, is a graduate of Ellsworth High School, Pa., and the New York Scientific Beauty School in Binghamton.  The Bridegroom was graduated from Roosevelt High School, Los Angeles, Calif., and Los Angeles Junior College.  Pvt. Diamond has been stationed in Hawaii for the past four years.  The couple have just returned from a wedding trip to West Virginia and Washington, Pa.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, March 23, 1944]

 

Sastri-Arbuckle:  Miss Francis Pauline Arbuckle, of Delancey [Delaware Co., NY], and Angelo Sastri, of Sidney [Delaware Co., NY], formerly of Guilford and Norwich, were united in marriage at the Sacred Heart Church in Sidney, Friday evening at 8:30 by the Rev. Father Kavanaugh.  Their attendants were Mr. ad Mrs. Fred DeLeorte, brother-in-law and sister of the groom.  Both the bride and her attendant were dressed in black and white, and each wore a corsage of red roses.  After the ceremony Mr. and Mrs. Sastri left on a short wedding trip to Kingston.  Both are employed in the Scintilla and will make their home in Sidney.  Mr. Sastri is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Sastri, of Norwich, for several years residents of Guilford, residing on Merchant street.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Mar. 30, 1944]

Mr. and Mrs. Clinton Fletcher celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary and Mrs. Fletcher's birthday on Mar. 20.  On Sunday prior, they were entertained at dinner and theatre party by Mr. and Mrs. Ray Showalter, of Bainbridge.  Upon their return home, they found a fluorescent light in the kitchen, a gift from their children and grandchildren.  On Monday, Mrs. Fletcher received a beautiful bouquet of flowers from her brother, Cpl. Asa Lawrence (Bucky) Bradish serving with the armed forces in Italy.  She also received four letters from "Bucky," two from her son, Sgt. Elton Fletcher, of New Guinea; and two from her son, Lyall Fletcher, Sp. (A), USNR, of Newport, R.I.  Mr. and Mrs. Fletcher were entertained by their son and daughter-in-law, Mr and Mrs. Ernest Fletcher, for dinner Monday, and they were presented with a cake from their son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Bethel Bickford.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Mar. 30, 1944]

Announcement was made last Friday of the engagement of Miss Edna Krofft, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Krofft, of Cooperstown, to Robert Meehan, of Oneonta, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Meehan.  Miss Krofft, a graduate of Cooperstown High School, is employed by the American Plastics Corp., of Bainbridge.  Mr. Meehan, a graduate of Christian Brothers Academy, of Syracuse, is employed in the D.&H. maintenance of way department.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Mar. 30, 1944]

Mr. and Mrs. Ebenezer Adams celebrated at their residence in the town of Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY], Thursday evening, the 24th inst., the fortieth anniversary of their marriage.  This was the largest gathering of the kind that has ever been held in this vicinity, and the invitation was made general.  A large number of friends and relatives assembled to join with them in passing a pleasant evening.  After the guests had arrived, they were made mutually acquainted, and the enjoyment of the evening commenced; and then the guests separated into little knots and groups, which seemed almost lost in the spacious rooms of their great mansion.  For a time conversation ruled the hour, and well did it reign, for many valuable thoughts were expressed, and happy reminiscences rehearsed.  Among some of the amusing features of the entertainment which afforded much real merriment to the guests, were Mrs. A's, collection of gewgaw animals, artfully constructed of cloth, and made many years ago with her own nimble fingers.  Music was voluntarily furnished by the members of the North Norwich Cornet Band.  This additional aid was appreciated by those present, and helped to render the occasion delightful.  At an early hour the guests formed in couples and sought refreshments, which were found in abundance.  We beheld two large tables bountifully supplied with choice delicacies, together with oysters and other substantials, and well did the participants do the repast justice.  Although no presents were solicited on this occasion, yet some very valuable ones were presented.  Mr. J.V. Lewis held the attention of a large company while he made a few eloquent remarks on the part of the donors.  He said that the tokens of regard on their part, were but a slight expression of the good wishes they entertain toward the recipients on this the fortieth anniversary of their wedded bliss.  In response, G.W. Marvin, of Norwich, spoke in behalf of Mr. and Mrs. Adams.  That they tender their hearty thanks to the donors for the valuable presents which, though unexpected, were all the more cheerfully received, and also, to the entire company for the interest each one has exhibited in making this anniversary an unequivocal success.  Mr. Adams  married his wife in the winter of 1838.  The wedding took place in the house now occupied by Mrs. Reynolds, in this village but then by Mr. Bocker for whom both were working at the time.  A goodly number of friends and relatives were present to enjoy that occasion.  Though since, thirty-three of that number have died, leaving only two out of thirty-five who attended their wedding and whose ages not far exceeded that of the happy couple.  One of the two left is Mrs. Curry, who was present at the anniversary, and enjoying good health.  Mr. and Mrs. Adams' wedded life has been an exceptionally happy one.  The latter has been in the true sense of the word a help-mate, and to her good judgment, and sound common sense, must be attributed in some degree at least their success in life.  The tokens of respect--and friendship left them by their friends will doubtless be cherished for many years as reminders of the happy occasion, and the friendly donors. Altogether it was a splendid affair, and all returned home in that happy, friendly, and peaceful frame of mind, which generally prevails at similar occasions.  [Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Jan. 30, 1878]

Obituaries (July 16)

Theodore Henry Haynes, of East Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], died at his home Mar. 14 after an illness of several weeks, death was due to plura-pneumonia.  He was born in the Town of Unadilla [Otsego Co., NY] July 5, 1879, the son of Andrew and Susan D. Haynes.  On Sept. 21, 1901, he married Christina B. Wolfe, of Ridgefield Park, N.J., and moved to West Winfield, where he worked in a tannery; later they lived in Norwich, where he worked in the hammer factory.  For many years he was employed by the O.&W. RR Co., making his home in East Guilford.  For the past two and one-half years he was an employee of the Scintilla Magneto Co., of Sidney. Mr. Haynes was a member of the East Guilford Presbyterian Church, and for many years sang in its choir.  He is survived by his wife, Christina; six children, Edwin T. Haynes and Mrs. Normina Brigham, of Bainbridge; Harold Haynes and Herman W. Haynes, of Endicott; Mrs. Paul Lowe, of Unadilla; and Russell Haynes, M.M. 2/C, USN; three sisters, Mrs. Mary Whitcomb, of West Winfield; Mrs. Vernon Pier, of Cooperstown; and Mrs. Flora Sibley, of Hornell; two brothers, Herman Haynes, of East Guilford; and Louis Haynes, of Guilford; 15 grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.  The funeral was held at the East Guilford Presbyterian Church on Friday at 2 o'clock, the Rev. J.W. Bump, officiating, assisted by the Rev. Gamewell.  The bearers were his three sons, Edwin, Harold and Herman; Paul Lowe, Murray Haynes and Matt Hogoboom.  Interment was in the Greenlawn Cemetery vault at Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY].  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Mar. 23, 1944]

 

Mrs. Jacob Geertgens, a highly esteemed resident of Franklin [Delaware Co., NY], died of a heart attack last week Monday.  funeral services were held Friday.  Burial will be made in the Ouleout Valley Cemetery. She has been a resident of Franklin for 25 years.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Mar. 16, 1944]

 

Mrs. Rachel Decker died at the Delaware county house, Delhi, Wednesday of last week, after being bedridden for the past 20 years.  She was 98 years of age.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Mar. 16, 1944]

 

Joyce Adena, seven, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lauren Kittle of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], passed away at the home on Feb. 27, with spinal meningitis and disturbance in the intestinal tract.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Mar. 16, 1944]

 

Mrs. Walter A. Cranston died at her home in Walton [Delaware Co., NY], March 4.  She had been in ill health for many years and the immediate cause of her death was a heart attack.  She had been a resident of Walton for the past 14 years.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Mar. 16, 1944]

 

Miss Kittie Helen Place, of Sidney [Delaware co., NY], passed away Friday evening, March 3, in Johnson City, after an illness of two months.  She was the daughter of the late John Fields Place and Amy M. (Newton) Place, long residents of Sidney.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Mar. 16, 1944]

 

Mrs. Donohue, of Port Dickinson [Broome Co., NY], died recently from the effects of milkweed, eaten as greens.  After eating them she drank a quantity of buttermilk which had stood for several days, the combining of the two baffling the skill of physicians with the above fatal results.  [Bainbridge Republican, July 1, 1876]

A sad accident occurred at Genegantslet corner, two and one-half miles this side of Greene [Chenango Co. NY], on Tuesday, at 1 p.m.  Linna Harrington, eldest son of George Harrington, and Henry Gross, boys of about 12 years, were drowned in Genegantslet creek, while engaged in bathing.  One was endeavoring to save his companion at the time, but was caught in his grasp and met the same fate from which he was trying to rescue toe other.  Both the boys were good swimmers.  The bodies were both recovered soon after the accident by George Gross, uncle of one of the lads, who brought them up by diving, but too late to save their lives--Binghamton Times  [Bainbridge Republican, July 1, 1876]

At the residence of P.M. Bennett, in Bennettsville [Chenango Co., NY], June 15th, 1876, Sabrina, wife of Dr. Oliver E. Noble, of Dundee, N.Y. [Yates Co., NY], in the sixty-fifth year of her age.  Deceased was a native of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], a daughter of the late James Humphrey, Esq., a well-known and well-remembered citizen of this town.  Accompanied by her husband, she came out on a visit to her large circle of relatives and friends, was stricken down with disease, and was quickly removed to the bourne whence no traveler returns.  Her sorrowing husband and children bore her remains to the family burying place at Penn Yan, N.Y. [Yates Co.]  Deceased was a person of great excellence, borne up at all times, amid the conflicts of life, and especially in the hour of death, by an unwavering trust in Him who was meek and lowly in heart.  [Bainbridge Republican, July 1, 1876]

Nelson House Warming - 1957

Nelson House Warming - Bainbridge

The Bainbridge News , Nov. 7, 1957

 

A very calm Mr. and a very delighted and surprised Mrs. Harrison W. Nelson last Saturday greeted some 75 friends and relatives into their home for a house-warming party.  The fete, arranged mainly by Mrs. F.A. Demeree and Mrs. Haskell Moats, assisted by Mrs. Edward knight, Mrs. Harold Payne, Mrs. Kenneth Eldred and Mrs. Harold Sherman, and numerous other people was a complete surprise to the honored hosts. 

 

At approximately 7 p.m., cars from all over the village, the county, the state, and one from Massachusetts, started converging on the corner of West Main and Juliand streets [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY] as the flood of well-wishers gathered on the sidewalk.

 

First surprise of the evening occurred when Mr. Nelson walked calmly among the crowd greeting the "surprisers" and inviting them into the house.  His grasp of the situation was not shared by Mrs. Nelson, however, who answered the doorbell and was overwhelmed by a stream of humanity flowing into the hallway.

 

Appropriate toasts by F.A. Demeree and Mrs. Danforth, whose toast was a reminiscent one of when Ben and Harrison Nelson as little boys ran up the front steps to visit, with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Kirby, who lived in the house previous to the Nelsons, and Borden Getman, president of the First National Bank in Sidney, were followed by a responsive toast by Ben Nelson, the host's brother, in appreciation of the entire family for the warm-hearted welcome to their new home.

 

Guests were then invited to the dining room and filed past the smorgasbord table filling their plates with ham, lobster, shrimp and other delicacies.  After this delightful repast Assemblywoman Janet hill Gordon added to the pleasure of the evening by reading an original and most amusing satire.

 

Mrs. Herman Newell, one of the oldest and best loved friends of "Bud" and Louella, in behalf of the guests presented a gift to them in her usual gracious manner.  The gift so beautifully wrapped by Mrs. Ben L. Dodge and Mrs. Paul Burrows, was a set of door chimes just perfect for the hosts as they had been without a doorbell since July 3 when they moved in.  The "bell out of order" sign was immediately removed from the front door and discarded forever.

 

Greetings were received from the Rev. and Mrs. James E. Wolfe, of Waverly, and Dr. Jean S. Caul, of Cochituate, Mass., who were unable to attend.

 

Finale of the evening was a brief history of the house by Dr. Edward Danforth, who is the only living person to have participated in the building of the house which the Nelsons now occupy.    He told the guests that the house was built in 1884 by Gervais Prince and his son-in-law, Elliott Danforth, grandfather and father of Dr. Danforth.  The Danforth family formerly owned and lived in the house now occupied by Vernon Gould, Juliand Street.  All of the adjoining land now owned by the Johnsons, the Nelsons and the Colwells was formerly a spacious lawn, enclosed by a white picket fence.  A large lily pond and fountain, gravel paths, flowering shrubs, flower gardens and a clay croquet court added to the beauty of the grounds. the present Nelson house was erected on the portion that was then the croquet court. 

 

The Danforths moved into the house in 1887 and lived there only about four years.  Part of that time was spent in Albany where Mr. Danforth served as state treasurer.   

 

An interesting fact regarding the house is that all of the owners have been bankers--Dr. Prince, Mr. Danforth, Ralph W. Kirby (to whom the Danforths sold the house) and now Harrison (Bud) Nelson.  Too, Mr. Nelson's father, the late George R. Nelson, was a banker.

 

The most outstanding social event to take place at the house was the time the Danforth family entertained Governor Flower, during a Firemen's Celebration, the largest event ever to be held in Bainbridge.  Governor Flower, with General Slocum, accompanied by the Burgesses Corps, a military group of 100 men in bright uniforms and high fur chapeaux, came to Bainbridge to participate in the parade.  The Governor, Frank Phinney, a local G.A.R. veteran, and General Slocum sat on the front porch of the Danforth home to watch the long parade.  After the parade the Burgesses Corps members stacked their arms on the lawn and all formed a line to a window next to the bay window in the dining room, where cool drinks were served.  There was a choice of lemonade and "iced tea."  Dr. Danforth then a small boy, couldn't understand why most of the Corps wanted "iced tea."  Dr. Danforth concluded his talk by saying that when Louella and Bud look through the bay window, to think of the guardsmen and then go into the kitchen and make some cold lemonade.

 

Not told at the time by Dr. Danforth but most interesting, is the fact that a steamboat was named after General Slocum and in 1904 more than 1,000 children on the boat were lost in a terrible accident in the East river in New York City.  Dr. Danforth, who was then an internist at Bellevue Hospital, was in charge of the dressing station at the heart-breaking disaster.

 

To make the evening completely perfect for Mr. and Mrs. Nelson was the arrival of their son, George, a student at Colgate.  He and his brother, Ben, had been most instrumental in helping those who planned the joyous occasion without giving the surprise away.

 





Marriages (July 15)

Announcement is made of the marriage of Miss Genevieve Louise Reilly, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel J. Reilly, of Ansonia, Conn., and Sgt. Joseph J. Hurley, son of Mr. and Mrs. John F. Hurley, of Susquehanna [PA].  The ceremony was performed at St. Mary's Church in Ansonia, Jan. 31, by the Rev. John Reilly.  Sergeant Hurley is with the Army Air Forces at Tampa, Fla.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Feb. 17, 1944]

 

Miss Mary E. Crooker, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Otto Crooker, of Unadilla [Otsego Co., NY], became the bride of Cpl. Edward T. Ashton, son of Mrs. Joseph Ashton and the late Mr. Ashton, of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], last Friday morning at 10 o'clock in the St. Ambrose Church, in Unadilla.  The wedding service, performed by the Rev. John Kavanaugh, the first ever solemnized in St. Ambrose Church, was followed by a Nuptial Mass.  Miss Leone Ashton, of Norwich, sister of the bridegroom, was maid of honor, while James Myers, also of Norwich, acted as best man.  A wedding breakfast at the Unadilla house followed the ceremony.  The bride, an employee of the Unadilla Bank, will return to duties after a short wedding trip, Corporal Ashton is assigned to an armored division at Fort Knox, Ky.  Before entering the service, he was employed in the sales division of the John N. Benedict Motor Company, of Norwich.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Feb. 17, 1944]

 

Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence W. Carroll, of Maitland, Fla., and formerly of Afton [Chenango Co., NY], announce the marriage of their daughter, Ensign Bernice Carroll, to Major Carl L. Cook, U.S. Army Air Forces, son of Mr. and Mrs. Louis W. Cook, of Sidney [Delaware Co., NY].  The wedding took place Jan. 9 in the Trinity Episcopal Church in Galveston, Texas.  The bride is a graduate of Syracuse University and Major Cook was graduated from Cornell University.  After a brief leave, Mrs. Cook will return to Washington, D.C., where she is employed by the Bureau of Aeronautics.  Major Cook is in command of the Fighter Control Squadron stationed at Galveston.  [Bainbridge News & Republican,  Mar. 16, 1944]

 

Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Tabor, of Afton [Chenango Co., NY], announce the engagement of their daughter, Miriam Elsie, to Wayne E. Flatt, son of Mr. and Mrs. C.D. Flatt, of Middleport [Niagara Co., NY].  Miss Tabor is a graduate of Afton Central High School and Eastman School of Music of the University of Rochester.  She is a member of Sigma Alpha Iota, National Music Fraternity.  Mr. Flatt is a graduate of Middleport High School and Cornell University.  For the past two years both have been members of the faculty of South New Berlin Central School.  Miss Tabor has taught music and Mr. Flat vocational agriculture.  The wedding will take place East Sunday, April 9.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Mar. 16, 1944]

 

Marriage Notices

Chenango Union, Oct. 7, 1863

 

In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], on the 1st, inst., by Rev. A.N. Benedict, Mr. Joseph H. Latham, to Miss Frances L. Randall, all of Norwich.  No cards.

 

Also, on the 1st inst., at the Parsonage, by the same, Mr. John H. Currier, to Miss Arvilla L. Sanford, of Georgetown, Madison Co. 

 

At the Baptist Church in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], Sept. 24, 1863, by Rev. A.N. Benedict, Mr. P. Simons, of St. Louis, Mo., to Miss Emily Louisa, eldest daughter of Charles R. Breed of Norwich.  No cards.

 

In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], Sept. 30th, by Rev. W. Peck, Mr. Charles A. Rosebrook, to Miss Phebe E. Dixon, all of Sherburne.

 

Also, by the same, on the same day, Mr. Warren Catlin, to Miss Cerintha M. Brunson, both of Hamilton, Madison Co.

 

In South New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], Sept. 2d, 1863, by Rev. J.C. Foster, Mr. A.Z. Thompson, to Mrs. Susan Tyler, all of the above place.

 

In Unadilla, Sept. 24th, by Rev. S.F. Whitter, Mr. Nathan Thackwray, to Miss Eliza M. Smith, both of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY].

 

At West Farms, on the 17th alt., by Rev. Dr. Winters, Mr. Charles F. Mead, late of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Eva M. Clarke, of Wilmington, Delaware. 

 



 

 



Obituaries (July 15)

Mrs. Frances Elizabeth Lee died Saturday morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Luther Haynes, Franklin [Delaware Co., NY], following an illness of six weeks of arthritis and edema of the lungs.  She was the daughter of Augustus and Phoebe Underwood Lewis and was born at Cannonsville [Delaware Co., NY] Sept. 26, 1860.  She was married to William R. Lee on Sept. 28, 1884.  He died in 1940.  She was a member of the Christian Church in Syracuse and had resided here for the past six years.  Surviving are three sons, Kenneth S. Lee, of Hamden, Floyd W. Lee, of Sidney, and Robert A. Lee, of Syracuse; three daughters, Mrs. Walter Cuyle, of Elmira, Miss Mary J. Lee, of Binghamton, and Mrs. Haynes; four granddaughters, 13 grandsons of whom seven are in the armed services, and several great grandchildren.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Feb 17, 1944]

 

Mrs. Elizabeth Moran, 54, of Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], died Monday night of last week.  Surviving are her husband, John; four son, John, Jr., Thomas and Frank Moran, all in service, and Paul Moran, of Coventry; two daughters, Mrs. Chas. Hall and Mrs. Irving Beckwith; and two grandchildren,  all of Greene.  Services were held at the Immaculate Conception Church in Greene, Friday at 10:30 a.m.  The Rev. Thomas Leonard, of Oxford, officiated.  Burial at the convenience of the family.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Feb. 17, 1944]

 

Lewis P. Stidd, 62, an employee of Walton State Armory for many years and a former chief of police, died at his home in Walton [Delaware Co., NY] Thursday following a long illness.  Mr. Stidd, among the best known residents of this section, formerly resided in southwestern Delaware County.  He was a  member of the National Guard for 35 years.  Several months ago he became ill and was forced to retire.  His condition became gradually worse until his death.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Feb. 17, 1944]

 

Byron H. Delavan, of 111 West Lake Road, Skaneateles [Onondaga Co. NY], president of Delavan's Inc., died suddenly Friday Feb. 11, at Tuscon, Ariz.  Mr. Delavan was born in Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], Oct. 25, 1870, the son of George H. and Maria Terry Delavan.  In June, 1893, he married Miss Anne Breese, daughter of William Breese, of Norwich.  On June 7, 1943, Mr. and Mrs. Delavan celebrated their 50th anniversary.  Mrs. Delavan's death followed shortly after, she having suffered a stroke.  Mr. Delavan had lived in Guilford, having been born on Merchant street, also in Norwich, Utica, Syracuse, Baldwinsville, Seneca Falls and Skaneateles.  He was a member of Masonic Blue Lodge, Commandery and Shrine in Syracuse, and had been a member of Masonic bodies in Norwich 50 years.  He was a member of Rotary and was past president of the Seneca Falls and Skaneateles Rotary Clubs, Seneca Fibre Co. and later the Delavan Corrugated Box Co., Inc.  He had been in box manufacturing since 1906 in central New York.  In 1933 with his son he organized Delavans Inc.  He was president of this company.  Mr. Delavan died, after returning to his room following breakfast.  He leaves three sons, Nathan H., of Skaneateles, Nelson B., of Des Moines, Iowa, and William H., of Skaneateles; seven grandchildren and several nephews and nieces.  S.A. Delavan and Mrs. Marion Winsor, of Guilford, are cousins of the deceased.  [Bainbridge News  Republican, Feb. 17, 2944]

Frederick Robert Miller passed away at his home on South Hill, Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], after an illness, covering a period of eight years.  His death occurred Saturday, March 4.  Mr. Miller was born in Smyrna [Chenango Co., NY], the son of Fannie (Van Orth) and Edwin Miller, on March 1, 1870.  Forty-three years of his life have been spent in Guilford.  He has always been a dairy farmer.  He has made his home with his son, I. Harold miller.  Final rites were held Wednesday, Mar. 8, from the Colwell Bros. Funeral Chapel in Bainbridge.  Burial in Maplewood Cemetery, Mt. Upton [Chenango Co., NY].  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Mar. 16, 1944]

Hattie B. Valentine died March 5 at Bloomville [Delaware Co., NY] from heart failure aged 82 years.  She was married in 1889 to Sidney Valentine, and beside her husband she leaves two daughters, Mrs. David Bevier, of Bloomville, and Mrs. Guy Sheable, of Hancock; also one son, Floyd, of Sampson; one brother, William Boyd, of Unadilla, and two sisters, Mrs. William Gardner, of Deposit, and Mrs. Laura Vandermark, of Buffalo, and 10 grandchildren.  Funeral services were held on Thursday, March 9, at 1 o'clock, at Harvard, the Rev. Brooker officiating.  Interment in Harvard Cemetery [Delaware Co., NY].  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Mar. 16, 1944]

Dr. Frank L. Winsor, 74, prominent Laurens [Otsego Co., NY] physician and grandfather of Sgt. Francis Winsor Casey, of Bainbridge, died suddenly about noon last week Wednesday while attending a patient in Morris.  He died almost instantly after suffering a heart attack.  A lifelong Democrat, Dr. Winsor served one term as Otsego County coroner and was appointed to that office by Governor Lehman in 1938 to complete the term of the late Dr. Vancroft F. Bishop, of Garrettsville.  He also was active in city affairs and had been a director of Citizens National Bank, in Oneonta.  Prior to that time he had been director of the First National Bank there.  Dr. Winsor was a native of Laurens, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Lester Winsor.  He attended Albany Business School and in 1894 was graduated from Bellevue Hospital Medical School in New York City.  Following his graduation from medical school, he returned to Laurens where he had been practicing medicine for 50 years.  Dr. Winsor had specialized in respiratory diseases and was named superintendent of Otsego County Tuberculosis Sanatorium when it was opened at Mt. Vision in 1918.  He remained in the position until the institution was closed in 1941.  In addition to being Laurens' only physician during the last few years, Dr. Winsor served as health officer in that district 42 years, and was trustee and president of the village for many years.  He also served on the Laurens school board for 20 years and was influential in organizing the central school district.  He was a member of Laurens Masonic Lodge and was one of the organizers of the Oneonta Country Club.  Funeral services were conducted at his home in Laurens Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock, with the Rev. Robert Loyer, of Otego, pastor of Laurens Presbyterian Church, officiating, and with the Rev. R.A. Tennies, of Cherry Valley assisting.  Surviving the physician are his widow; a daughter, Mrs. Damon L. Getman, of Oneonta; a son, L. Coville Winsor, of Laurens, now serving with the American Red Cross in Australia, and five grandsons.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, March 23, 1944]