Soldier News continued

Donald Silvernell Killed in Action

Bainbridge News & Republican, December 14, 1944

Private First Class Donald Silvernell, of Unadilla [Otsego Co., NY], recently reported missing in action, is dead, the War Department notified his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Silvernell, of that place Saturday.  He was with the 45th division.

Lt. George Tillman Awarded Air Medal

Bainbridge News & Republican, January 4, 1945

15th AAF in Italy-- First Lt. George S. Tillman, 15th AAF Flying Fortress pilot, whose wife, the former Barbara Remsen, lives at 7 Terrace street, Norwich [Chenango County, NY], was awarded the Air Medal at a recent ceremony in Italy.  Since his arrival in Italy last September, the 23-year-old pilot has flown more than eight combat missions to targets in Hungary, Poland, Germany, and northern Italy.  On Tillman's first mission, Sept. 20, his B-17 group bombed an enemy rail center at Budapest.  An alumnus of Hamilton College, Tillman was an employee of the Norwich Bank and reporter for the Norwich Sun before he entered the AAF on Sept. 21, 1942.  He won his pilot's wings at Blytheville Army Air Base, Ark., on Jan. 7, 1944.  His parents, Mr. and Mrs. I.D Tillman, reside at the Norwich address.

Letter to family of A.E. Bryden

Bainbridge News & Republican, January 4, 1945

The Chaplain of the 3rd Division sent the following letter to the family of Pvt. Adam Eugene Bryden who was killed in France Oct. 7.

Headquarters, 3rd Inf. Div.,
Office of Chaplain,
APO No. 3
Nov. 7, 1944
Re:  Adam Eugene Bryden, ASN 32949181

My dear Mrs. Bryden, daughter and mother:
As division chaplain of the 3rd Infantry Division, to which Adam Eugene Bryden was assigned at the time of his death, I am writing to you to offer my deepest sympathy.  Adam paid a great price that we, as free people, might continue to enjoy all those things that make life worth living.  By that he showed his intense love for us.  "Greater love than no man hath, that a man lay down his life for his friends."  Not only our nation, but also our very civilization is deeply indebted to him, a debt we can never repay.  Surely God in His infinite mercy has given him the reward he so well deserves.

Adam was laid at rest in a beautifully located cemetery that is kept spick and span.  Full military honors and the committal service of our holy church conducted by myself were rendered at his graveside.  I am not allowed to divulge any information other than this to you. I assure you that I shall always remember your loved one in all my services to my dying day. As for yourselves, may God grant that your courage in bearing your bereavement be as great as that of your husband, father, and son in the performance of his duty.
Sincerely Yours, Ralph J. Smith, Division Chaplain, 3rd Inf. Division

S/SGT. Victor Foster Sees Brother in Hospital

Bainbridge News & Republican, January 4, 1945

Christmas afternoon, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Foster, of Front street [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], received a cablegram from their son, S/Sgt. Victor Foster, of England, which stated that he had visited his brother, Pfc. Howard Foster, in a British Hospital, and that he was progressing nicely.  Private Foster was wounded Nov. 29, in Germany.  On the following Tuesday, Mr. and Mrs. Foster received a letter, written by a buddy of Howard's in the hospital, stating that Howard was not seriously wounded, and that he had been flown to England.  His right arm is in a cast, and it is expected he will be able to write soon. 

Cpl. David Rydderch Returns from Overseas

Bainbridge News & Republican, January 4, 1945

Cpl. David O. Rydderch, son of Mrs. Jessie Campbell, 205 Main street, Johnson City [Broome Co., NY], who recently returned from overseas duty, has reported to the Army Ground and Service Forces Redistribution Station at Lake Placid Club.  Corporal Rydderch entered the service in August, 1940, and was overseas 28 months.  Wearer of the Purple Heart, he served in the European and African theatres of operation and participated in the Tunisian campaign.  Cpl. Rydderch graduated from Afton [Chenango Co., NY]  High School and was an outstanding athlete in this area.

Lt. Henry Supplee Receives Appointment as Aide to General

Bainbridge News & Republican, January 4, 1945

Lt. Henry A. Supplee, of the Southwest Pacific Theatre of War, has been appointed aide to a commanding general. 

James Moore Gives Life

Bainbridge News & Republican, January 4, 1945

George A. Moore, superintendent of the Federal Creosote plant in Sidney, has received notice of the death of his only son in the European theatre.  James, who was 19, had been in the Army about 18 months, having enlisted soon after his graduation from high school in Indianapolis.  He was killed in action on the 1st Army front.

S/Sgt. Edgar D. Hayes in Convalescent Hospital

Bainbridge News & Republican, January 4, 1945

S/Sgt. Edgar D. Hayes, who resided in Bainbridge, N.Y. [Chenango Co.], before he entered the Army July 23, 1942, is now at the Army Air Forces Convalescent Hospital, Fort Thomas, Ky., for a period of rest, recreation and therapy. 

Sergeant Hayes, who was sent overseas May 17, 1943, served as aircraft mechanic and clerk in the Southwest Pacific theatre.  He became ill in New Guinea and was hospitalized there two months before he was returned to the United States Dec. 4th.  He was a patient at Letterman General Hospital, San Francisco, Cal., before he was sent to Fort Thomas.  He has been awarded the Asiatic-Pacific ribbon with one star and the Good Conduct ribbon.  Before his entrance into the service he was employed by the American Plastic Corp., Bainbridge, NY.

While at the convalescent hospital a patient participates in a program scientifically designed to bring about his full recovery, so that he may be prepared to resume military duty or return to civilian life.  Wounded and injured, who need no further definitive hospital treatment, lead themselves to almost complete normalcy under expert supervision and guidance, through various types of corrective therapy.  "Operational fatigue" cases, imposed by the strains of combat flying, are relaxed by planned and informal recreation and pre-vocational training.  Regimentation is held to an absolute minimum, but every effort is made to encourage the patient to develop himself along physical and educational lines.  Many opportunities are offered to develop vocations or follow avocations in classes and laboratory work.  Thus the patient is aided either for return to military duty or a civilian occupation.  Among the subjects offered are:  Radio operation and theory, dramatics and radio production, photography, navigation, carpentry and woodcraft, physics and chemistry, mathematics, astronomy, art, journalism, American Government, business law, Spanish, French and principles of electricity. 





 

 

 

Obituaries (August 2)

On Thursday, December 21, there passed to the land of silence, a pilgrim along life's way, Guy Floyd Elliott, aged 63 years.  He was the son of John Elliott, a Civil War veteran wounded in the battle of Fair Oaks, and of Sarah Whitehead, of English descent, and was born in the Town of Tompkins, Delaware County, New York.  With his parents, he moved to Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] about fifty years ago.  April 20, 1907, he married Miss Nina Walker of Sidney.  For many years Mr. Elliott was employed by the American Separator Company, later, going to work for the Borden Company, in their Dry milk plant where he was a conscientious employee, and where for the past three war years he had worked long  hours.  About two years ago, it became apparent that he was not in his usual good health, but some time elapsed before he consulted a physician.  Finally, in the late summer, he went to the City Hospital Binghamton, and on November 19 entered the Robert Packer Hospital Sayre, Pa. for relief and diagnosis.  After this, he was no longer able to work and failed rapidly, suffering much pain which he bore with unflinching courage and determination.  On November 12, the sudden passing of his brother, Lester, came as a great shock, but he fought bravely on without complaint, until the merciful mantle of unconsciousness settled upon him, and the end came.  He is survived by his wife, Nina, two brothers, George of Bainbridge, and Earl of Florida, and several nieces and nephews. Truly, he was a good son, a good husband, a good friend, a good man.  Self-made, whatever success he achieved in life, he attained through his own efforts.  Hospitable, modest, retiring, never forcing himself into notice; but when sought out, fully repaying with a friendliness, natural, kind and true, he lived respected and well-liked.  He bequeathed to the world that which stimulates to confidence in life, and an honorable pattern in conduct; forces which enrich the lives of others.  The funeral was held in Colwell Brothers Chapel, Sunday December 24, at 2:30 p.m., with the Rev. Paul L. Carpenter officiating.  Susquehanna Lodge no. 167, F.&A.M., of which he was a member formed an escort of honor, and had charge of the burial services in Greenlawn Cemetery, Bainbridge.  R.W. Hugh E. Collins gave the committal service very impressively.  Relatives were present from Oneonta, Andes, Hamden, Unadilla, Sidney, Walton, Binghamton, Rochester and New York.

"The Battle of our Life is brief,

The alarm-the struggle-the relief-

Then sleep we side by side."

[Bainbridge News & Republican, Jan. 4, 1945]

 

On Saturday afternoon, December 30, occurred the death of Mrs. Abbie M. Ainsworth at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Bacon of this village [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY].  She was born in the Town of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] July 27, 1850, the daughter of Sophie and Carlos Pike, and was the widow of the late Alba A. Ainsworth, who died eleven years ago.  Since that time she has made her home with her grand niece, Mrs. Bacon.  She was of  a very quiet and unassuming nature, but lived a beautiful, unselfish life and was loved by all who knew her.  She had been a most patient sufferer for several years, blindness being one of her afflictions, and death came as a gentle release.  Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon from the Colwell Funeral Chapel, with the Rev. Paul Carpenter officiating.  Her remains were laid at rest in the vault at Greenlawn Cemetery until spring, when burial will take place in the family plot at New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY].  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Jan. 4, 1945]

 

This community has bee deeply saddened by the death of Edmond J. Holloran, postmaster of Susquehanna [PA] for the past eleven years, says the Ledger.  He passed away in the Barnes Hospital Saturday night, Dec. 23.  Death brought his active life to a close after several weeks illness.  Last June he was under treatment in the hospital, and recovered sufficiently to resume his duties in the postoffice and move about quite actively.  One foot which had become infected responded to treatment nicely.  About two weeks ago the other foot became infected and he returned to the hospital.  The infection in the foot could not be stayed, and only temporary relief was possible.  His fatal illness had its inception in sugar diabetes, it is understood.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Jan. 4, 1945]

 

Miss Cecelia Lanning, retired public school teacher, and a life-long resident of Susquehanna [PA] died in the Barnes Memorial Hospital Thursday midnight, December 21.  She suffered a stroke at her home, at 12 o'clock on on that day; was taken to the hospital in the ambulance, and died at midnight.  In her death, Susquehanna pasts with a noble woman, one who has played a fine and important role in the affairs of the community says the Susquehanna Ledger.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Jan. 4, 1945]

 

Robert Minor Huyck, who died in Oneonta Tuesday, Dec. 26, was a former resident of Delaware county.  He was born at Franklin, where he graduated from Delaware Literary Institute and later from Oneonta Normal School.  He taught at Deposit and after his marriage to Mary Ann Driscoll, of Delhi, in 1893, they lived at Treadwell and Delhi.  In 1921 the family moved to Oneonta, where Mr. Huyck engaged in the upholstery business.  He would have been 76 years of age Jan. 8.  Mrs. Huyck died in 1934.  Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Hildred Schuyler, of Oneonta, two grandchildren, two half-brothers and a half sister.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Jan. 4, 1945]

 

Frank Crosby of Cadosia [Delaware Co., NY] passed away on Saturday Dec. 23.  Mr. Crosby had been confined to his home for some time but his condition was not considered serious until just a few days before his death.  He is survived by eight daughters and three sons.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Jan. 4, 1945]

Lester L. Lathrop dropped dead in his room in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Roof, Sidney Center [Delaware Co., NY], last Thursday night from a heart attack.  Mr. Lathrop had apparently been in his usual health and had accompanied Mr. Roof to Bennettsville where they wee dinner guests of the latter's son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Roger Franks. After he went to his room that evening, the family heard him fall and on investigation, found that he had fallen just inside his bedroom door, so that it took the combined efforts of Mr. Roof and Charles Hoyt, a neighbor to move his body so they could enter.  His body was taken to Unadilla, where the funeral was held Sunday afternoon, with Rev. Gerald Jack, pastor of the Baptist Church, officiating, and burial was given in the Rogers Hollow cemetery [Otsego Co., NY].  Mr. Lathrop was 76 years of age, and moved to Sidney Center from Rogers Hollow 26 years ago and lived on a small farm now occupied by the Howe family until about two years ago.  He never married and his only survivors are cousins.  [Bainbridge News & republican, Jan. 4, 1945]

Mrs. Helen Laing died Dec. 17 at the home of her daughter, Mrs. A.N. Calhann, at Andes (Delaware Co., NY], after an illness of two months.  Death was caused by angina.  Mrs. Laing was born Oct. 7, 1870, the daughter of Rheu (Mead) and Matthew Redmond. She was married at Delhi Feb. 5, 1890, to James Laing.  After her husband's death, about a year ago, she had made her home with her children.  She is survived by three daughters:  Mrs. A.N. Calhann of Andes, Mrs. Ely Wright of Walton, Mrs. Walter Holloway of Delhi; and by four sons:  Arthur, James, John and Marion Laing, of Meridale.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Jan. 4, 1945]



Too Much Married - 1890

Too Much Married

Chenango Union, September 4, 1890

 

The Walton [Delaware Co., NY] correspondent of the Utica Herald writes, August 28:

 

The recent marriage of Lucius Huntington a well-to-do young farmer living near here, to Miss Sarah Wood, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], has been speedily followed by the arrest of the bridegroom on a charge of bigamy, and by a civil action brought against him for divorce.  These proceedings were instituted in behalf of Miss Emma Christian, otherwise Mrs. Emma Huntington, who says that she is the young farmer's lawful wife.  About ten years ago, when Huntington was barely seventeen, he took Miss Christian out for a ride.  The young woman was eight years his senior.  It is alleged by the young farmer's friends that during the ride in question the pair stopped at a hotel in Hancock, and that, after her juvenile escort had become muddled by wine, she coaxed him into sending for a minister and marrying her then and there.  The newly wedded pair returned to the bride's home.  Next morning the groom deserted the bride, and has never since recognized her as his wife.  Miss Christian's friends tell another story.  They insist that the hasty marriage was reluctantly consented to by her in deference to Huntington's earnest pleadings, and that the pair would have got along happily together if it had not been for the influence over their son exerted by Huntington's parents, who opposed his marrying a girl without money.  It is said, also, that the deserted wife would  have continued to submit patiently to neglect by her husband if he had not married another.  Now she appeals to the courts to vindicate her rights as a lawful wedded wife.  The bigamy case will come before the grand jury at the September session, and the divorce case is on the calendar of the circuit court.  

Marriages (August 1)

Duell - Mayo:  Before 200 guests at St. Paul's Episcopal Church at Oxford, Miss Lucille B. Mayo, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Cyril C. Mayo, Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], became the bride of George M. Duell, son of Mr. and Mrs. John J. Duell, McDonough [Chenango Co., NY], in ceremonies conducted by the Rev. Gilbert Hemsley of Oxford and the Rev. James Mahagan of Syracuse, last week Wednesday.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Dec. 7, 1944]

 

Vosburg - Kingsbury:  Miss Carolyn F. Kingsbury, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harris M. Kingsbury, of Hancock [Delaware Co., NY] and H. Earl Vosburg, Jr., of New York City, son of Mr. and Mrs. H.E. Vosburgh, Sr., of Hancock, were united in marriage at the home of the bride's parents, Sunday, Nov. 26th.  the ceremony was performed by the Rev. Stuart V. Curnock of the Presbyterian church.  The couple were attended by Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Kingsbury of Jermyn, Pa.  The bride is a graduate of Hancock Central School and of the Charles S. Wilson Memorial School of Nursing, Johnson City.  The groom is also a graduate of Hancock Central School and is employed by Bethlehem Steel, Inc., Staten Island.  The guests were the immediate families of the bride and groom.  Following the wedding trip the couple will reside at Jackson Heights, L.I.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Dec. 7, 1944]

Waldron - McCumber:  Claude Waldron, yeoman, 3rd class in U.S. Navy, son of Mr. and Mrs. Claude Waldron, Sidney [Delaware Co., NY], and Miss Florence McCumber, daughter of Mr. and Mr.s Donald McCumber, also of Sidney, were married Sunday, Dec. 3, at the home of the bride's parents.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Dec. 14, 1944]

Miss Elsie Mary Ruland, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Willard B. Ruland, of 2 Pleasant street, Sidney [Delaware Co., NY], was married to Ralph Deroy Riley, Machinist's Mate Second Class, United States Navy, son of Mrs. Anna E. Riley, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], Saturday afternoon, at 2:30 o'clock, in the First Congregational Church in Sidney.  The double ring ceremony was performed by the Rev. Charlton Opdyke.  The bride, given in marriage by her father, wore a white satin gown made with lace inserts ornamented with seed pearls, long sleeves and sweetheart neckline.  Her fingertip veil was fastened to a crown of orange blossoms, and she carried a bouquet of white roses.  Miss Helen Clark, of Hartford, Conn., a college friend of the bride, was maid of honor and wore a dress of dubonnet taffeta with matching headdress and carried white chrysanthemums, Miss Julia Riley, of Bainbridge, sister of the bridegroom, was bridesmaid.  She wore a gown of light blue taffeta with matching headdress and carried bronze chrysanthemums.  Vernon Palmer, of Bainbridge, acted as best man.  A reception was held at the home of the bride's parents, following the ceremony.  A wedding dinner was held at the congregational Church parlors for the bridal party and immediate families.  Petty Officer and Mrs. Riley left for a wedding trip after the dinner.  The bride was guest of honor at a pre-nuptial shower given by a group of friends in Endicott where she is children's librarian at the Ideal Library.  Mr. Riley has just returned to the States from the Pacific area where he had spent almost two years.  [Bainbridge News & Republican,  Dec. 14, 1944]

Miss Marian A. Birdsall and Justus Judd were married Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Methodist Church, Sidney, with the Rev. Wilton J. Dubrick performing the ceremony.  Mrs. Judd was the daughter of the late Katherine Sager Birdsall and Archie Birdsall of Downsville [Delaware Co., NY] and lived with her aunt, Miss Bertha Birdsall.  She was a graduate of the Sidney High School and of Rochester Business School and has worked for several years in the Payroll Department of the Scintilla Magneto Division.  Justus Judd, son of Mrs. Hazel Judd and the late Frank Judd of Sidney, attended the Sidney School and is at present in business in Binghamton.  They will live at 130 West End Avenue, Binghamton.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Dec. 21, 1944]

Miss Phyllis Herron, daughter of Mrs. Mildred Herron of West Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], was married to Francis Bennett, of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], Sunday evening at 9 o'clock, at the home of the bride's mother.  The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Wolf, of Guilford.  The bride, given in marriage by her brother, John Herron, wore a gown of light blue satin, with a matching headdress and carried white carnations.  Miss Elaine Herron, sister of the bride, was bridesmaid.  She wore a gown of light blue taffeta and carried pink carnations.  George Hitchner, of Bainbridge was best man.  Guests were present from Bainbridge, Middletown and Pennsylvania.  A reception was held following the ceremony, after which the couple left for a short wedding trip.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Dec. 21, 1944]

 

Obituaries (August 1)

Bruce Maybee, 70, died Sunday, Nov. 26, at his home in Hancock [Delaware Co., NY].  About a year ago he suffered a severe heart attack and has been in failing health since, says a correspondent.  About 10 years ago he went on pension after being employed by the O.&W. railroad as a telegraph operator.  He is survived by his wife and one sister, Mrs. Eva Lewis.  On Tuesday evening a Masonic service was held at Henderson's undertaking parlors, in Hancock, and Wednesday afternoon the funeral was held in the Methodist church, of which he was a member.  Burial was in Riverview cemetery, Hancock.  [Bainbridge News & Republican,  Dec. 7, 1944]

 

Mrs. Pearl Tyler Rivers, 62, of Harpursville [Broome Co., NY], widow of Ellsworth, died Tuesday morning at her home.  She is survived by a stepson, Lee, of Port Crane; two nieces, Mrs. Arthur Fowler, of Nineveh Junction, and Mrs. George Baker of Harpursville; and two nephews.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Dec. 7, 1944]

 

Mrs. Amy E. Rolfe, mother of Robert C Rolfe, passed away at the Bainbridge Hospital, Saturday, Dec. 2, following an illness of nearly six months.  She entered the hospital about two months ago. For the past one and one-half years she has resided at the home of her son.  Funeral services were held in the North Manlius Baptist church Wednesday, Dec. 6, she being the oldest member of the church.  She is survived by two daughters and one son, Mrs. Jessie Tyler, of North Adams, Mass., Mrs. Russell Stafford, of Chittenango, and Robert C. Rolfe of Guilford.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Dec. 14, 1944]

 

Final rites for William Gordon were  held at Carr & Landers funeral chapel Monday afternoon at two o'clock, with the Rev. W.J. Dulrick, pastor of the Sidney Methodist church, officiating.  The burial was in the family plot in Prospect Hill cemetery, Sidney [Delaware Co., NY].  Mr. Gordon passed away at the home of his daughter, Mrs. G.F. Predmore, in Oneida, and the remains were brought to Sidney.  Many years ago Mr. Gordon was a resident of Sidney, where he was employed as a trainman.  He was a resident of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY] for many years, and made his home on Gospel Hill as long as his wife lived.  He was highly respected and esteemed and his many old friends and neighbors will regret his passing.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Dec. 14, 1944]

 

Mrs. Mabel E. Baker, of Greene [Chenango Co. NY], died Thursday night at the Greene Hospital.  She is survived by her husband, Pfc. William, serving in England; five sons, Roger Moorehead, Greene; Robert and Donald Moorehead, U.S. Army, James and Richard Moorehead, Union; two daughters, Wanda Moorehead and Shirley Baker, Greene; her mother, Mrs. Cora Moulton, Maine, and a stepson, Elmer Moorehead, Brisben.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Dec. 14, 1944]

 

James I. Newton died suddenly in Syracuse Friday while sitting in his car.  He was buried at Bainbridge Tuesday in Greenlawn Cemetery [Chenango Co., NY].  He was born in Bainbridge in April, 1880, the son of George and Susan (Bixby) Newton, was a graduate of Sidney High School in 1898 and of Columbia University, New York City.  Mr. Newton taught in Binghamton at one time and was teaching in Schenectady during World War I.  He went overseas as secretary for the Y.M.C.A.  He was a teacher of mathematics in Syracuse at the time of his death.  He is survived by his wife, Della Tinkham Newton; two sisters, Miss Grace Newton and Miss Alma Newton of Sidney; two brothers, Alvin of Sidney and Raymond of Schenectady; two sons in the service, Richard and Roger, and a daughter Dorothy of Schenectady.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Dec. 14, 1944]

 

Robert C. Jacobs, 62, died suddenly Monday, Dec. 18, at 10:30 in the morning.  Mr. Jacobs, who had always enjoyed good health went to work as usual at 6 o'clock at Sheffield Farms, and at 8 o'clock he was stricken with a fatal heart attack.  Born Dec. 25, 1882, in Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], he was a son of William Alvin and Alice (Sweet) Jacobs.  Most of his life he had spent around Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] where he was engaged in dairy farming until he moved to Bainbridge two years ago.  He was a member of the Methodist Church, of Union Valley.  He is survived by his wife; one daughter, Miss Beth Jacobs, of Bainbridge, and one sister, Mrs. Ethel Christopher, of Endicott.  Services were held Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the family home in Pearl street, with the Rev. Bartz, of Marathon, officiating.  Bearers were:  Martin Roehlk, Ward Loomis, Harold Brandt, Reginald Taylor, Rexford Thornton, and Maurice Ireland.  The body was placed in the vault and burial will take place in Greenlawn Cemetery [Bainbridge, NY] in the spring. 

 

Miss Colleen Moore, 16-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Norman Moore, of Afton [Chenango Co., NY], died Saturday night at the Binghamton City Hospital of infantile paralysis.  She was stricken Thursday and rushed to the hospital for treatment.  Besides her parents, she is survived by a sister, Kay, and an uncle, Arthur Moore, of Norwich.  Private funeral services were held at the home in Afton Sunday.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Dec. 28, 1944] 

 

Mrs. Leah Terrell VanDenburgh, wife of Willis VanDenburgh, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], died Saturday evening, Dec. 16, at 8:15, at her home.  She was born Jan. 6, 1884, in Oneonta [Otsego Co., NY], a daughter of Thomas M. and Sarah A. (MacLaury) Terrell.  Mrs. VanDenburgh moved to Bainbridge from Meridale in 1925, where she had been very active in the First Baptist church, and the Order Eastern Star. On Dec. 13, of this year, she was elected matron of the O.E.S. and she was a past president of the Philathea Class and the missionary Society of the church.  The high esteem in which she was regarded was attested by the many floral tributes present.  Among organizations sending flowers were: O.E.S. of Bainbridge; Broome-Chenango District of O.E.S.; Bainbridge Baptist Church, World Wide Guild, two Sunday School classes, Algonquin Grange, Robert Hose Co., Danforth Hose Co., Bainbridge Fire Department, also from the school pupils and bus drivers, neighbors, friends and relatives.  Surviving are her husband; a daughter, Mrs. Harold Pickwick; a son, Kenneth VanDenburgh; two grandchildren, Wendell and Marilyn Pickwick, all of Bainbridge; two sisters, Mrs. George Hetherington, of Oneonta, and Mrs. William Turck, of Miami, Fla.; two brothers, F.W. Terrell, of Bayonne, N.J., and Floyd T. Terrell, of Boise, Idaho; and a niece, Mrs. Joseph Griffith, of Carney's Point, N.J.  Services were held Tuesday afternoon, Dec. 19, at 2 o'clock from the family home, with the Rev. Norman Lawton, Baptist minister, officiating.  Following this service, an O.E.S. service was held with J. Fred Aschoff, of Sherburne, past district grand lecturer, acting as patron, in place of Kenneth VanDenburgh.  Bearers were:  Fred Robbins, Irvin Bush, Lester Stead, Foster Crosby, George Myers, and Willis McGinnis. The body was placed in the vault and burial will take place in the spring in Greenlawn Cemetery [Bainbridge, NY].  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Dec. 28, 1944]

 

Mrs. Mabel M. Wheeler, of Pearl street [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], died in the Bainbridge Hospital Sunday afternoon, Dec. 24.  She was born at Laporte, Pa., Mar. 15, 1876, a daughter of Walter and Hannah (Armstrong) Spencer.  She was a member of St. Peter's Church.  Mrs. Wheeler is survived by her husband, Charles M. Wheeler; one sister, Mrs. Jeanette S. Proutey, of Bainbridge; one brother, Walter C. Spencer, of North Bend, Pa.; two nieces, Mrs. F.W. Eddy, of Wilkes-Barre, Pa., and Mrs. C.C. Mammele, of Wilmington, Del.  Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at Colwell's Chapel with the Rev. James E. Wolfe, officiating.  Burial was in Laporte, Pa.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Dec. 28, 1944]

Bainbridge Academy 1876

 

             Board of Education                              Faculty

             Don A. Gilbert, President                       Andrew G. Kilmer, Principal,

             John Beverly, Esq., Clerk                            Professor Academic Department

             Jacob Bixby                                            Miss E.H. Gilbert

             H.I. Cole                                                      Preceptress and Ass't Academic Department

             I.D. Meacham, M.D.                              Miss M.E. Harris

             A.B. Smith                                                   Principal Intermediate Department

             Joseph Juliand                                        Miss L.M. Bates

             G.S. Graves                                                  Principal Primary Department

             J.W. Cudworth                                       S.N. Copley

                                                                                  Professor, Instrumental and Vocal Music

 

Location

The Academy, a beautiful new brick building with accommodations for four hundred students, is situated in the thriving village of Bainbridge in the picturesque valley of the Susquehanna - thirty-four miles east of Binghamton on the line of the Albany and Susquehanna Railroad.  The village contains about one thousand inhabitants, and is noted for its healthful climate, its magnificent scenery, it moral and religious influences (containing five churches) and its freedom from the evil temptations of larger towns and cities.

 

This institution under its present management will afford great advantages for education, and the attention of parents is solicited before placing their children elsewhere.

 

[Bainbridge News & Republican, July 29, 1876]

Soldier News continued - 1944

Pvt. Samuel Wilmarth Dies of Wounds

Bainbridge News & Republican, November 16, 1944

 

Pvt. Samuel Wilmarth

 

The grimness of war again has been brought to the people of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] by the death of Pvt. Samuel Wilmarth, 26, who died of wounds in a section of Germany on Oct. 16, according to a telegram received on Saturday by his father, Halsey Wilmarth, from the War Department.  On Thursday Mr. Wilmarth had received word from the War Department that his son had been seriously wounded on Oct. 14, then two days later word came with the fatal report.

 

Pvt. Wilmarth, infantryman, entered the service Mar. 27, 1944, and took his basic training at Camp Blanding, Fla.  The last time he was home on furlough was Aug. 10-20, and on Sept. 7, he sailed for overseas landing in England.  He was in combat in France, Belgium, Holland and Germany before he paid the supreme sacrifice.

 

Born Oct. 11, 1918 in Dyberry, Pa., he was the son of Halsey Wilmarth and the late Mrs. Wilmarth.  He attended Bainbridge high School, and had lived here most of his life except for a few months piror to entering the service that he lived in Afton.  He was a member of the Bainbridge Methodist church.  Private Wilmarth had been employed at the American Plastics Corp. and the Dry Milk Co. before going in the service.

 

Surviving besides his father, are his wife, Mrs. Evelyn Wilmarth, and two children, Donald and Richard of Afton; and a sister, Mrs. Emma Turtur, of Sidney.  A memorial service will be held with the date to be announced later.

 

Pvt. Merton Lawrence Prisoner of Germans

Bainbridge News & Republican, November 30, 1944

 

First reported missing in action in Belgium on Sept. 6, Pfc. Merton Lawrence, 26, Monday was listed as a prisoner of the German Government, according to an official notification received by his wife, Mrs. Anne Lawrence, 322 Main street, Binghamton [Broome Co., NY].  He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Grover Lawrence of the Main street address.  A graduate of Susquehanna, Pa., High School, Pvt. Lawrence entered the service on April 4, 1943 and has been overseas since June.  Before joining the armed forces he was employed by MacLennan's Greenhouse, Binghamton.  Mr. and Mrs. Grover Lawrence lived in Evans street, Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], about 25 years ago.  Mr. Lawrence is now employed by the Tully Bakery and has the Bainbridge area.

 

Homer Dutcher Missing in Action

Bainbridge News & Republican, November 30, 1944

 

First Class Private Homer E. Dutcher, 26, was reported missing in action Nov. 3 in Germany, according to a War Department telegram received by is wife, Margret, of Nineveh [Broome Co., NY].  Private Dutcher is believed to have been missing in the battle of Aachen, his wife learned.  A graduate of Bainbridge Central High School, he was employed at the Scintilla plant in Sidney before entering the Army in November, 1942.  He received training at Camp Livingston, La., Camp Gorden Johnsotn, Fla., and Camp Pickett, Va., before being sent overseas in October, 1943.   A son of the late Mrs. Gertrude Dutcher, he had made his home with Mr. and Mrs. William Roberts, of Nineveh, prior to his marriage. 

 

Mrs. Richard Parsons Receives Good News

Bainbridge News & Republican, November 30, 1944

 

On Monday, Pearl Taylor Parsons, whose husband, S/Sgt. Richard Parsons, tail-gunner, has been missing in action over Germany since Sept. 27, received letters from the wives of two crew members of Staff Sergeant Parsons' bomber stating that they had received word from the War Department that their husbands were prisoners of war.

 





Marriages (July 31)

Girndt - Bond:  Saturday afternoon there occurred a pretty home wedding at the home of Leonard Dressie and Mrs. Frank Bond, when their niece and daughter, Ella M. Bond, became the bride of Paul E. Girndt, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Girndt, of Guilford [Chenango Co.., NY].  The ceremony occurred in the presence of the immediate members of both families and the Rev. and Mrs. J.W. Bump, the former officiating at the wedding.  A very delicious supper was served and the happy couple left on a short wedding trip. They were attended by Miss Belle Girndt and Harry Girndt, sister and father of the groom.  They will reside with the groom's parents for the winter.  Best wishes are extended to them.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Nov. 23, 1944]

 

Wiggins - Horton:  Announcement has been made of the marriage of Miss Olive A. Horton, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Louis E. Horton, of Windsor, R.D.2 [Broome Co., NY], to Norman R. Wiggins, of Nineveh R.D.1 [Broome Co., NY], on Nov. 4.  The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Louis G. Falk in the Baptist parsonage.  Harpursville.  The young couple will reside at Nineveh, R.D.1.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Nov. 23, 1944]

 

Landers - Humphrey:  Miss Dorothy Eliza Humphrey, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E.A. Humphrey, Unadilla [Otsego Co., NY], became the bride of David Cary Landers, son of the late Erford Landers, and Mrs. Landers, Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], in a pretty ceremony performed in Unadilla Methodist Church Saturday afternoon by the Rev. Clayton Hoag, pastor, with Walter L. Hunt at the organ playing the traditional wedding music.  Mrs. Landers is a graduate of Unadilla Central School and is a beautician in Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], Mr. Landers is a graduate of Oxford Central School.  Both are popular young people and have the best wishes of their host of friends.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Nov. 30, 1944]

 

Cacciottoli - Hammond:  Miss Barbara Hammond, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jay Hammond, Mead street, Walton [Delaware Co., NY], was united in marriage to Andrew Cacciottoli Saturday morning, Nov. 18, by the Rev. Joseph Bolt at St. John's rectory in Walton.  Her maid of honor was miss Doris Maus, of Sidney.  Charles Glenn, of Sidney, acted as best man.  After the wedding, a reception was held at the home of the bride's parents, attended by about 40 guests.  After the reception, Mr. and Mrs. Cacciottoli left for New York City, where they spent a week's honeymoon.  Both Mr. and Mrs. Cacciottoli are employed by Scintilla at Sidney.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Nov. 30, 1944]

Obituaries (July 31)

Mrs. Nancy Haynes, 67, widow of Willis Haynes of Unadilla [Otsego Co., NY], passed away on Thursday of last week at 11:20 a.m., at her home in Hotel Bishop, Unadilla, after a week's illness of complications.  Final rites were held Sunday at two p.m. from the Joyce Funeral Home, with burial in Evergreen Hill Cemetery [Unadilla, NY].  Rev. Francis Blake, Rector of St. Mathews church officiated.  Mrs. Haynes was born in Unadilla May 13, 1877, daughter of Asa and Clarinda (Tripp) Harris. November 1, 1896, she was married to Mr. Hayens, who passed away 15 years ago.  Mrs. Haynes has always lived in the vicinity of Unadilla.  She was a member of Friends' Church, Roger Hollow, the Unadilla Grange, holding the office of lecturer, Otsego Pohoma Grange, and Pocahontas Council, Sidney.  Mrs. Haynes was a kind neighbor and many will mourn her death.  She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Maurice Simmons, of Unadilla, a grandson, Lt. Clifford Smith, Bel Rio, Texas, two sisters, Mrs. Edmund Daugherty, of Guilford, and Mrs. Herbert Smith, of Rockdale, a brother Leroy Harris, of Lafayette. [Bainbridge News & Republican, Dec. 7, 1944]

 

Lester Lee Elliott died suddenly early Sunday morning, Nov. 12, at the home of his brother, George Elliott, Front street [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], as a result of a heart attack.  Two years ago, Mr. Elliott was hurt by a heifer and had never fully recovered from the injury.  Born March 11, 1879, near Cannonsville, he was the son of John and Sarah (Whitehead) Elliott.  At the age of 12 he moved to Bainbridge where he spent the remainder of his life.  He had followed the occupation of farming, except for a few years he conducted a livery business.  Surviving are:  two brothers, Guy and George, both of Bainbridge; and an aunt, Mrs. Mary Elliott, of Andes; and several nieces and nephews.  Services were held Tuesday, Nov. 14, at Colwell's Chapel with the Rev. Paul L. Carpenter officiating. Bearers were:  Austin Finch, Lewis Wilbur, Charles Burton and O.H. Skinner. Burial was in Greenlawn Cemetery [Bainbridge, NY].  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Nov. 23, 1944]

 

Louis Joel  Merwin, 61, a Gilboa [Schoharie Co., NY] native and a brother of William P. Merwin of Stamford, died Friday afternoon at his home in Johnstown [Fulton Co., NY].  He was proprietor of the Merwin Printing Company.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Nov. 30, 1944]

Floyd W. Davis, of Lawton Hill, Town of Sidney [Delaware Co., NY] passed away at the Sidney hospital, Nov. 17, after suffering from rheumatic heart disease for nearly three months.  He was born on June 22, 1904, in the Town of Andes [Delaware Co., NY].  He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Davis.  On April 3, 1924, he was united in marriage to Miss Lula Butler, of Margaretville, who survives him, together with eight children.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Nov. 30, 1944]

Mrs. Bessie M. Shepard, of R.D.4, Binghamton [Broome Co.,  NY], died on Tuesday of last week of the Binghamton City Hospital.  She is survived by her husband, Sherman T.; two brother, Andrew Murphy, of Hamburg, and Daniel, of Ashford Junction; three sisters, Mrs. Harold Mills, of Deposit, Mrs. Raymond Moore, of Sidney, and Mrs. Walter Lott, of Binghamton.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Nov. 30, 1944]

Harry Bahntge, age 55, died suddenly at his home in West Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], Tuesday, Nov. 21.  He is survived by three sisters and two brothers, Mrs. Lillian Stevenson, of Westfield, N.J.; Mrs. Wilbur Fallon, of Middletown; Mrs. Charles Balthazar, of Crawford; Charles Bahntge and Kathryn Bahntge, of Bainbridge; and George F. Bahntge, of Brooklyn.  The funeral was held at Fairchild's Sons funeral chapel Saturday, Nov. 25, at 2 p.m. with burial in Evergreen Cemetery, Brooklyn.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Nov. 30, 1944]

Jennie S. Brown, age 67, was found dead in the watering trough at her home late Saturday afternoon, Nov. 18, death due to heart failure.  Apparently she was returning from the woodshed to the house with an armful of wood when the fatal attack occurred and her lifeless body toppled from the path into the trough.  Born in Afton [Chenango Co., NY], she was the daughter of John and Phoebe (Vanderwalker) Atwater.  She moved to Bainbridge as a young girl and had resided here until her death.  She married Henry Sweet, of Bainbridge, to them one daughter, Nina, was born, who died at the age of 25.  Mr. Sweet died and later she married George Brown, of Afton, who died about 18 years ago.  Survivors are:  One nephew Harry Greek, of Bainbridge; and a niece, Mrs. Grace Butler, of Binghamton.  Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at Colwell's Chapel with the Rev. Harry E. Brooks officiating.  Bearers were Arthur Clark Haksell Moats, Ivan Hawkins and Ray Jones.  Burial was in Greenlawn Cemetery [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY].  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Nov. 30, 1944]

BCHS Class of 1938 - Part 4

Bainbridge Central High School - Class of 1938

Senior Portraits

"Echo" 1938

 

 

Stanley Hutchinson

 

You have great aims before you in the field of history.  You are musically talented, and many who hear you sing, know that you have exercised your ability.

 

Marion Jeffers

 

Yours is a bright, hopeful, charitable nature.  You are sympathetic and loving and possess all the qualities essential for a successful housewife.  Your years of homemaking in high school should be a good foundation for making you a model homemaker.. We hope you will be very happy.

 

Charles Levee

 

You are interested in agriculture.  You will probably go a long way in this field because you are a hard worker, though slow in starting.  You are determined to reach your goal.

 

Frank Lewis

 

You are a willing helper and an industrious worker.  Your ideas are chiefly those of a civil engineer.  You are fond of sports, especially swimming and tennis.

 

Stanley Lord

 

Yours is a philosophical, generous nature.  You are likewise frank, independent and forceful.  You are naturally given to inquiry, investigation and experiment.  You delight in using big words, and should some day make use of your ability by being a professor--or even a politician.

 

Evalina Moore

 

You are gifted with a fine sense of rhythm, making you an expert dancer.  Signs say you wish to be a nurse.  We feel your cheerful disposition and willingness to help should be good qualifications for this noble profession.  It is the opinion of some that you should go to Hollywood.



Marriages (July 30)

The marriage of Miss Isobel Viola Reynolds, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Morris A. Reynolds, of North Afton [Chenango Co., NY], and Clayton Henry Mulwane, foster son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter McIntyre, of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], was solemnized at 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon, Oct. 25, in the North Afton Methodist Church.  The Rev. Kenneth Kingston, pastor of the Afton and North Afton Methodist Churches, officiated at the ceremony.  Wedding music, consisting of "O Promise Me," a selection from Lohengrin and "I Love Your Truly," was pleasingly rendered by Mrs. George A. Hall.  The bride was gowned in a basque style dress of white satin with sweetheart neckline and long sleeves tapering at the wrist.  Her fingertip veil was of net edged in narrow white lace.  Her only jewelry was a three strand necklace of pearls, gift of the bridegroom.  She carried a bouquet of white roses with white satin streamers.  Miss Jean Merritt, cousin of the bride attended as bridesmaid and wore a gown of yellow chiffon with yellow roses.  Larry Dimorier, of Afton, acted as best man for the bridegroom.  The bride's traveling suit was of Navy blue wool Shetland with Navy accessories.  A reception was held immediately following the ceremony at the bride's home for members of the immediate families and a few relatives and friends.  Mrs. Reynolds, mother of the bride wore Navy with matching accessories and a corsage of magenta roses.  The bridegroom's mother chose Navy with white accessories and wore a corsage of pink roses.  The former Miss Reynolds is a graduate of Bainbridge Central School Class of '41.  Mr. Mulwane was graduated from Oxford Academy Class of '39, later attending Hartwick College.  In 1941 he was employed by Bell Aircraft in Buffalo from which he was transferred to Burlington, Vt., where the couple will now reside.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Nov. 2, 1944]

 

Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Spaulding, of Edmeston, announce the engagement of their daughter, Miss Jean Marie Bennett, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], to Gerald Wynn Bickford, son of Mr. and Mrs. William O. Bickford, of Coventry [Chenango Co., NY].  No date has been set for the wedding.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Nov. 2, 1944]

 

Marriage Notices

Bainbridge Republican, Feb. 19, 1876
PHILLIPS - UTTER:  In Georgetown, Madison county, Feb. 6, 1876, by Rev. Mr. Holroyd, Mr. D.E.Phillips of Otselic, N.Y. [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Mary Utter, formerly of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY]. 

Bainbridge Republican, Mar. 18, 1876
WAGNER - OLDS:  in Bainbridge, March 14th, 1876, by Rev. A.B. Richardson, Mr. Peter Wagner, of Afton [Chenango Co., NY], to Mrs. Nancy Olds, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY].

Bainbridge Republican, June 24, 1876
PHELPS - McNEIL:  In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], June 12th, 1876 by Rev. H. Collin, Mr. Edward H. Phelps, of Binghamton [Broome Co., NY], to Miss Achsa McNeil.

 

KELSEY - DAVIDSON:  In Greene, June 14th, by Rev. Mr. Snyder, Mr. Wm. T. Kelsey, of Binghamton [Broome Co., NY], to Miss Bette Davidson, of Greene [Chenango Co., NY]

 

 



 

 

Obituaries (July 30)

Mrs. F.S. Converse, a former resident of Mt. Upton [Chenango Co., NY] and later of Binghamton [Broome Co., NY], died at Wellsville, Oct. 23, 1944.  The body was brought to Bainbridge, where arrangements for burial in Mt. Upton Cemetery were made by Colwell Brothers.  The service was held on Thursday at 11 o'clock with the Rev. Paul L. Carpenter officiating.  Mrs. Converse was an aunt of Mrs. Herman Newell and a cousin of Mrs. Clara Price and Miss Harriett Jaquins. She attended school in the Bainbridge Academy in 1878.  Before her illness she was a faithful member of the Presbyterian Church in Binghamton.  [Bainbridge News & Republican November 2, 1944]

 

A Sidney correspondent says that Leon Bowman, 58, dropped dead Saturday while sitting in a chair in the office of Dr. Fred Elliott.  He is survived by his wife, Clara Stevens Bowman.  He had lived in Masonville [Delaware Co., NY] for several years. He lived on a small farm and for the last 10 years had worked in Stevens general store at Masonville. the funeral was held Monday afternoon at the Masonville Federated Church, with burial in Masonville.   [Bainbridge News & Republican, November 16, 1944]

 

Raymond Frank Tuckey died suddenly at his home at New Berlin Junction [Chenango Co., NY] shortly after noon Monday, Nov. 6.  The previous Saturday, he fell while caring for his chickens, and had not felt well since.  On Monday morning, while he was carrying a bag of feed, he suffered a severe pain in his chest--a physician was called but he lived only a few hours.  A native of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], he was born Jan. 3, 1907, the son of William A and Maude L. (Barstow) Tuckey, of Sidney.  He married Miss Dorothy Rowe, of Sidney.  After living in Sidney for 17 years, he moved to New Berlin Junction about four months ago.  He had been employed at the Scintilla in Sidney for 18 years.  Surviving are his wife and daughter, Louise Tuckey; his parents, three brothers, Floyd and William, of Sidney, ad Clifford, of Tuscon, Ariz.;  and several nieces and nephews.  Services were held Thursday afternoon at Colwell's Chapel, Bainbridge at 2 o'clock with the Rev. Paul L. Carpenter officiating. Burial was in Greenlawn Cemetery , Bainbridge.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Nov. 16, 1944]

 

Two Section Employees Fatally Injured

As Motor Work Car Strikes O.&W. Train

Norwich Sun, October 22, 1928

 

Two men are dead, another is at the Chenango Memorial Hospital seriously hurt, while a fourth escaped with minor injuries, near Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], Saturday night, when the motorized hand car on which the four were riding crashed into the rear of O.&W. passenger train No. 1, northbound and which the hand car was following.

 

The dead are: 

Earl H. Eastwood of Guilford, 39 years old, who succumbed to his injuries at the Norwich station, before he could be removed to the hospital in the Breese ambulance.

 

Charles Reynolds, also of Guilford, aged 22 years, who died at 9:45 Sunday morning at the hospital.  He suffered a broken back, broken ribs, puncture of lungs and internal injuries.  His body was paralyzed from his hips down, but he remained conscious for several hours after the accident.

 

The injured are:

Frank Reynolds, 37 years old, brother of the former victim, and Earl Palmer.  The latter is said to have jumped just a second before the collision, landing in a ditch by the side of the track, and was only bruised on his legs and arms.

 

Reynolds suffered from a fractured left hip, broken ribs and uncertain chest injuries.  It was stated he was improved at the hospital Monday morning.  Palmer was not confined at the hospital, but is at his home in Guilford.  All four men were members of the O.&W. section gang of which Austin Bourn is foreman and were working out of Guilford.  Mr. Bourn's wife died a few days ago and he was not working Saturday, the gang being in charge of Eastwood who is said to have been operating the motor hand car.

 

Investigations of the accident reveals that all four men had waited with their hand car at a switch south of Parker station until train 1 had passed.   This is said to have been their custom almost daily.  After train 1 had gone by the men placed their speeder on the main track and began to follow train one to Guilford, where all four lived.  Parker station is about two miles south of Guilford and is at the apex of a sharp curve, this curve extending both to the north and south of the deport for at least a city block.  Train one in charge of conductor L. C. Boyser of Utica and Engineer Chester VanDermark of Middletown, ran past Parker station, a flag stop and had backed up to discharge a passenger.

 

Due to the strong north wind blowing at the time, all four section men are reported to have had their backs partially to train one, and were unaware that the train they were following had stopped and backed up to Parker station.  The car was traveling at a fair rate of speed and although train one, it is said, had ceased to back up, and the members of the train crew shouted to the men on the on-rushing speeder, the victims failed to hear the warning, the motor car crashing into the rear of the passenger coach.

 

All four were thrown some distance, and were picked up and taken aboard train one and brought to the Norwich station of the O.&W.  Dr. A.H. Evans accompanied them to Norwich, and Dr. W.E. Haritgan was called to attend them at the hospital.  Eastwood died before he could be removed to the ambulance, and Dr. E.W. Wilcox, coroner, was called, and gave directions that the body be given in charge of Undertaken Geo. J. Devine of this city [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY].  Eastwood suffered a fracture of the skull and multiple fractures of the legs and arms.  He was born in Chadwicks, N.Y., and had been an employee of the O.&W. for 16 years.  Besides his wife he leaves three sons, Francis, Kenneth and Harold; also his parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Eastwood, North Guilford; a brother, William of Rock Royal, and a sister, Mrs. Alonzo DeVee, Oxford.  A private prayer service is to be held at the late home at 1:30 Tuesday afternoon, and funeral services are to be  held in the M.E. church at Guilford at 2 o'clock, Rev. F.S. Crispel, and Rev. J.W. Bump officiating with burial in White cemetery at North Guilford.

 

The body of Charles Reynolds was taken in charge by Carr & Hare of Sidney, but funeral arrangements have not been made.  The deceased is survived by a wife and three children. 

 

The tragedy marks the third person to be killed on the O.&W. railroad since October 3.  The first victim was Adelbert Peckham, Smyrna farmer, struck at a grade crossing.  Train one figured in this crash, and Conductor L.C. Boyser was in charge of the train at the time of both fatalities. 

 

 

 

 

Soldier News continued - 1944

Wilfred Mesic Killed in Action in France

 

First Class Private Wilfred C. Mesic, 22, son of Charles Mesic, Afton [Chenango Co., NY], has given his life in action in France, according to word received by his sister, Mrs. Josephine Griswold, of Sidney [Delaware Co., NY], from the War Department.  Reported killed Oct. 1, the infantryman had entered that country from Italy early in August.  In a letter dated three months before his death, he said he was in good health.  The Sidney High School graduate had been in the service since December, 1942, and was assigned overseas last July.  Besides his father and sister, he is survived by a second sister, Mrs. Walter Brown of Tully, and a brother, Carl Mesic, of Plattsburg. [Bainbridge News & Republican, Nov. 2, 1944]

Mrs. Melville Griswold, of Sidney, has received word from the War Department that her brother, Pfc. Wilford C. Mesic of the U.S. Army, was killed in action Oct. 1, in France.  He entered service in December, 1942, and was sent overseas in June of this year.  He was 22 years old and was graduated from the Sidney High School in 1941.  Previous to enlistment he was employed at the Scintilla Magneto Division.  He is survived by his father, Charles Mesic, of Afton; two sisters, the one mentioned with whom he made his home, and Mrs. Walter Brown, of Tully;  also a brother, Clark Mesic, of Plattsburg.  [Bainbridge news & Republican, Nov. 30, 1944]

 

Pvt. Adam E. Bryden Killed in Action, James Ryan Seriously Wounded

Bainbridge News & Republican, November 2, 1944

 

A second Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] boy has made the supreme sacrifice, and another has been seriously wounded in the European Theatre of War, defending the freedom of people throughout the world.  Killed in action in France on Oct. 7 was Pvt. Adam Eugene Bryden, 19, son of Mrs. Shirley Lee, of Front street, according to a telegram received Saturday night from the War Department; Seriously wounded in Germany on Oct. 7, was Capt. James F. Ryan, son of Mr. and Mrs. Patrick F. Ryan of South Main street, according to a telegram received last Wednesday forenoon, Oct. 25. 

 

Private Bryden left the States on his 19th birthday, July 3, arriving in Italy a few weeks later.  The young infantryman was then sent to southern France, where he became a member of General Patch's 7th Army.  He entered the service in January of this year and received his basic training at Camp Blanding, Fla.  Eugene was born in Deposit [Broome Co.,  NY] on July 3, 1925.  He moved to Bainbridge six years ago, where he attended Bainbridge Central School, and during this time made many friends.  Before entering the service he was employed at the Dry Milk Co.  Survivors, besides is mother, are his wife and infant daughter, Doris Jean, of Afton; and his grandmother, Mrs. Hattie Gladstone, of Hamden.  Arrangements are being made for a memorial service, date to be announced later.

 

The extent of Captain Ryan's wounds are unknown.  However, on Monday, two days before the arrival of the telegram from the War Department, his parents received the following cablegram from him:  "Coming along okay.  Best wishes to all.  Love, James Ryan."  Apparently the young officer thought his parents had already been notified of his injuries by the War Department at the time he sent his wire.  Captain Ryan, of the heavy artillery, is a member of the 30th "Old Hickory" division of sharpshooting Southerners.  For outstanding ability as an officer on the battlefield in Normandy, he was promoted to captain in the fore part of July.  Captain Ryan performed a miraculous feat when he led his battery to safety, without a single casualty, when surround by the enemy.  The young captain, who was member of the Officers' Reserve Corps, was called to active duty Aug. 1, 1941. He had been in England since March prior to the invasion of France.  The many friends of Captain "Jim" and his family are anxiously awaiting word of his speedy recovery. 

 

Letter Received from Capt. James Ryan

Bainbridge News & Republican, November 9, 1944

 

Captain James F. Ryan

 

Mr. and Mrs. Patrick F. Ryan, of South Main street, received the following letter last Saturday from their son, Captain James F. Ryan, who is confined to a hospital in England as a result of wounds received in battle on Oct. 7, in Germany.

 

Oct. 25, 1944, England

Dearest Mother and Dad,

I hope by now you've received the notification of my being wounded, also my cablegram.  I pray that you haven't been too greatly worried because it could be a lot worse.  I'm feeling in pretty good shape presently and although it looks like quite a long stay in the hospital everything will be o.k. in time.  Now for what details I can give you.  I was hit while in Germany, from there I was evacuated by ambulance and train to Paris then flown here by transport.

 

You may write me ... because I believe I'll be here long enough to hear from you.  Incidentally chances are that I'll be sent to the States for final treatment, so have the welcome mat ready (ha ha).  I'll write air mail as soon as I get the opportunity.  All my love dear Mother and Dad, please don't worry and regards to all.

 

Your loving son, Jim

P.S. You should see the other guy!

 

Memorial Service for Pvt. A. Eugene Bryden

Bainbridge  News & Republican, November 9, 1944

 

A Memorial Service for Pvt. A. Eugene Bryden, son of Mrs. Floyd W. Lee, of Front street [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], who was recently killed in action on the Western Front of Europe, will be held next Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock in the local Methodist Church.  This is the first service of its kind to be held in Bainbridge during the present war.  The pastor, the Rev. Harry E. Brooks, will be in charge.  The American Legion Post will attend in a body.  The choir will sing under the direction of Mrs. Charles Arnold.  Donald Loomis will be the soloist. The address of the occasion will be given by the Rev. Ernest C. George, of Otego former pastor of the local Methodist church, who was the officiating minister at the marriage of Eugene Bryden and the former Leta Mae Jones, of Afton.  Private Bryden is survived by his mother, his wife and infant daughter, Doris Jean Bryden.  The public is invited to this service.

 

Ralph Corbin Awarded Combat Badge

Bainbridge News & Republican, November 9, 1944

 

T/4 Ralph D. Corbin, Radio-Operator, son of Mrs. Laura T. Corbin, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], was recently awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge for outstanding service and exemplary conduct against the enemy during the battle of Guam, American possession in the Marianas.  To this soldier it means wading ashore from an outlying reef, digging in mud, climbing mountains and crossing thick, hot jungle to close with the Jap. 

 

At 35 his background includes a Bachelor of Science degree in music.  Corbin was a Band Director at Bainbridge Central School, Bainbridge.  In the Army since March '42 the sarge has served with the 307th CT of the 77th "Statue of Liberty" Division.  This New York Division was seasoned by Louisiana swamps, Arizona and California deserts, amphibious, mountain, and jungle training before its entry into combat.

 

Pfc. Donald Silvernell Missing in Action

Bainbridge News & Republican, November 16, 1944

 

Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Silvernell, Unadilla [Otsego Co., NY], received a telegram from the War Department on Saturday stating that their son, Pfc. Donald Silvernell, has been missing in action since Oct. 26.  Early this month the parents were notified that this son was wounded in action Oct. 16.  In a letter Pvt. Silvernell said that he had suffered a shrapnel wound in his cheek and was in the hospital four days, then returned to duty.  Pvt. Silvernell is 20 years old and was with the Seventh Army in France.  Mr. and Mrs. Silvernell have a younger son also in the service.

 

Louis W. Finch Missing in Action

Bainbridge News & Republican, November 16, 1944

 

 

S/Sgt. Louis W. Finch

 

Staff Sergeant Louis W. Finch, of Bainbridge R.D.2 [Chenango Co., NY], a top turret gunner on a B-24 Bomber, is reported missing in action in the Italian Theatre of War since Oct. 23, according to word received by his wife, Doris Sherman Finch, from the War Department.

 

Staff Sergeant Finch entered the service on January 29, 1943.  He received his training at Buckley Field Armorer School, Colo., and the Harlingen Gunnery School, Tex.  The young sergeant had participated in major attacks on such strategic targets as the Ploesti Oil refineries, the Herman Goering Tank Works, the Szolnoh Railroad, Hungary, the Szeged Railroad, Hungary, and other important targets in Hungary, Germany, France and Italy.  He had just been awarded the Air Medal and Oak-Leaf Cluster.  After graduation from Deposit Central High School, he was employed as a machinist at the Casein Co., Bainbridge.

 

 

 

 

 

Obituaries (July 29)

Brian Charles Nellis, 2-1/2, son of Mr. and Mrs. Elwyn Nellis, of Allendale road, lost his life Sunday afternoon when he toppled into Rogers Lake, near Ansco Lake, west of Windsor [Broome Co., NY], while on a picnic with relatives and friends.  The child wandered away from other children at the picnic and was not missed for several minutes.  His father, a staff writer of The Binghamton Press, found the body floating in about two feet of water near shore.  An Ansco employee, who responded with an inhalator from nearby Ansco Lake, Broome County sheriff's men and a physician worked nearly two hours attempting to revive the child, but without avail.  [Bainbridge News  Republican, October 5, 1944]

 

Thomas Kelleher died early Wednesday morning, Sept. 27, of a heart attack, at the home of his brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. George McKeever, on Bridge street, Sidney [Delaware Co., NY], where he has made his home for the past 11 years.  Born Dec. 2, 1863, in Maryland, N.Y. [Otsego Co.], the son of Daniel and Mary (Shea) Kelleher, he moved to Sidney when a small boy and has lived in the vicinity of Sidney and Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY] all his life.  He married Martha Jane Payne, of Bainbridge, in 1889.  They made their home in that village, where he was employed in the Casein plant, until poor health caused him to give up his work. After the death of his wife in February, 1933, he moved to the home of his sister in Sidney. Although in poor health for several years, Mr. Kelleher was able to be about the home and streets  He was kind and thoughtful man, well liked by all who knew him, and will be greatly missed in the neighborhood. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge in Bainbridge.  Funeral services were conducted Friday afternoon from the Colwell Brothers funeral parlors in Bainbridge with the Rev. Wolfe, of St. Peter's Episcopal Church, of which he was a member, officiating.  Burial was in Greenlawn Cemetery at Bainbridge.  The bearers were men from Sidney with whom he was acquainted; Charles Wallin Everett H. Jewell, George Perry, Harry English, J.J. Klinkhammer and Edward Parise.  He is survived by the sister mentioned above and two brothers, Merton Kelleher, of Pulaski, and Daniel Kelleher, and also several nieces and nephews.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Oct. 5, 1944]

 

Miss Doris Harp, 18, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wilmore Harp, of Martinsburg, W. Va., and granddaughter of Robert L. Banner, of Bainbridge, died Sunday of Hodgkin's Disease, after an illness of almost two years.  Mr. Banner and Mr. and Mrs. Lester Stead left Tuesday to attend the funeral which was held on Wednesday.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Oct. 26, 1944]

 

Mrs. Gesche Wessels, 79, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], died at the home of her sons, Wednesday, Oct. 18.  She was born in Emden, Germany, on Oct. 2, 1865.  Mrs. Wessels came to America in 1927, living in Freida, N.D., for six years, before coming to Bainbridge 11 years ago. Her husband died in 1914 in Manslagt, Germany.  The deceased is survived by 12 children, five living in Emden, and seven living in America.  One daughter died in 1927.  Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon, Oct. 21, at Colwell's Chapel, with the Rev. Paul Carpenter officiating.  Interment was in Greenlawn Cemetery, Bainbridge.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Oct. 26, 1944]

 

Mr. Wm. Sherwood has been for many years a resident of this village [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY].  As a good, sound, substantial man, of irreproachable integrity, and consistent Christianity, he possessed a large degree the confidence of his fellow citizens, and passes from our midst universally regretted and mourned.  [Bainbridge Republican, Apr. 29, 1876]

 

Wilkins Settlement [Chenango Co., NY]:  Sudden indeed did the sad intelligence reach us of the death of Mrs. Sarah Stockwell of Afton [Chenango Co., NY], an old resident of this place.  It appears that she arose early in the morning of the 3d inst., and not feeling well, requested that a neighbor be summoned, but sad to relate, despite all the efforts put forth for her relief, she soon expired, leaving for us another instance which should not fail to be a warning to us to be prepared.  "Even in such an hour as ye think not, the son of man cometh."  "That while we are in the midst of life we are in death."[Bainbridge Republican, Feb. 19, 1876]

 

Death Notices, Bainbridge Republican, July 15, 1876

 

HOUCK:  In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], June 29th, 1876, Mr. Josiah Houck, aged 77 years.

 

MEAD:  In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], July 1st, 1876, Hattie L., daughter of W.B. and Adelia Mead, aged 3 years and 5 months.

 

WEEKS:  In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], July 4th, Julia A., wife of the late Stephen Weeks, aged 58 years.



Marriages (July 29)

Gardner - Smith:  On Sunday, Sept. 17, at 4:30 p.m., Clarabelle Smith, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Smith, of Lordville [Delaware Co., NY], was united in marriage with Pvt. Bernard A. Gardner, formerly of Deposit [Broome Co., NY] and now stationed in New York.  Serving in the capacity of best man, was Walter Smith, while Mildred Smith, sister of the bride, was bridesmaid.  The bride was attired in a two-piece street length blue dress.  The bride was given in marriage by her father.  The very simple wedding conducted by the Rev. George L. Payne, was held at the bride's home and attended by close friends and relatives.  A wedding breakfast was served immediately following the wedding, while soon after this the young couple left for Sidney, where they remained until Thursday with some relatives of the bride.  Pvt. Gardner, who is a guard on Pier 9, New York, was home on furlough.  He returned to duty on Sept. 22.  Mrs. Gardner will join him later.  [Bainbridge News & Republican,  Sept. 28, 1944]

 

Van Schaick - Bennett:  Miss Anna May Bennett, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lynn J. Bennett of Afton [Chenango Co., NY], became the bride of Karl L. Van Schaick, son of Mrs. Daisy Van Schaick, of Afton, Saturday, Sept. 16, in the Baptist Church, Afton.  The Rev. Alan Douglas performed the ceremony.  Music preceding the ceremony was played by Miss Ruth Chamberlain, and Mrs. Harold Tyson, of Unadilla, sang "Oh Promise Me" and "Beloved."  Attending the bride as maid of honor was her sister, Miss Mildred Bennett.  Miss Shirley Fisher, Miss Irene Banks, Miss Anna Curtis were bridesmaids.  Maurice Sherman was best man and Harold Davy was usher.  Follwoign the ceremony a reception for 75 guests was held in the church.  In the center of the bride's table was a five-tier wedding cake with a miniature bride and bridegroom on the top.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Sept. 28, 1944]

Wed 68 Years

Mr. and Mrs. C.E. Marshall

 

The oldest couple in Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], Mr. and Mrs. C.E. Marshall, observed their 68th wedding anniversary Saturday at their home.  The honored couple received many cards, calls, and a substantial amount of money from their neighbors and numerous friends.  Mr. and Mrs. Marshall, who are 89 and 86 years of age respectively, live alone and do their own work.  Mr. Marshall, who is a cabinet maker by trade, was in charge of a furniture factory in Johnson City for seven years.  During his latter years he has conducted a shop at his home.

 

Kelly - DePuy:  The home of Mrs. G.R. Youngs of Sidney Center, was the scene of a pretty home wedding on Saturday evening, Sept. 23, when her granddaughter, Miss Olive DePuy, daughter of Mrs. John Robinson, of Johnson City, was united in marriage to Paul M. Kelley, of Johnson City [Broome Co., NY].  Miss DePuy was given in marriage by her stepfather, John Robinson, Miss Susan Robinson was bridesmaid, and Lawrence K. Beames, of Oneonta, was best man.  The Rev. Z. James Hall, pastor of the Sidney Center Methodist church, officiated.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Oct. 5, 1944]

 

Mr. and Mrs. H.H. Pratt, of Harpursville [Broome Co., NY], announce the engagement of their daughter, Janice Eva, to Sergeant Howard A. Loker, U.S. Army, son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Loker, of Walton [Delaware Co., NY].  No date has been set for the wedding.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Oct. 5, 1944]

 

Miss Dorothy Grace Money, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Percy Money, of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], became the bride of John E. Lee, son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Lee, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], at 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon, Sept. 30.  The ceremony as performed at the home of the bride's aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. John Siebert, of McDonough.  The Rev. William Howard performed the ceremony.  Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore a powder blue wool street length dress with navy accessories and a Juliet cap of white roses, with a matching corsage.  The maid of honor Miss Jeanne Moore, of Binghamton, was attired in an aqua wool dress with a corsage of red roses.  Robert Davy, of Greene R.D., was best man.  Mrs. Money, mother of the ride, was attired in royal blue crepe with matching accessories, and a corsage of mixed flowers.  The bridegroom's mother, Mrs. Lee, wore a navy blue ensemble with matching accessories.  She also wore a corsage of mixed flowers. A reception was held, following the ceremony, for the immediate families and friends. The table was centered with a three tiered wedding cake, topped by a miniature bride and groom. After the reception Mr. and Mrs. Lee left for a short wedding trip.  Upon their return they will reside in Bainbridge R.D.  The bride is a graduate of Oxford Academy and New York State Technical Institute at Delhi and is employed at the Afton Hospital.  The bridegroom attended Afton Central School and at present is employed by his father.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Oct. 12, 1944]   

 

Mrs. Ruth Meade announces the engagement of her daughter Ethel Allene, to James Morrow, Seaman First Class, U.S. Navy, son of Mrs. Frank Shofkom, of Sidney [Delaware Co., NY].  No date has been set for the wedding.  [Bainbridge News & Republican,  Oct. 26, 1944]

 

Mr. and Mrs. Howard C. Lieb, of 39 Maplewood street, Pittsburg, Pa., announce the engagement of their daughter, Dorothy Alice, to Robert E. Hitchcock, son of Mr. and Mrs. Clyde S. Hitchcock, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY].  Miss Lieb is a Third Class Petty Officer, stationed at the University of Illinois, in charge of the pay roll section for the training schools there.  A graduate of Etna High School, she was employed by the J.H. Heinz Co. in the statistical department before entering the service.  Mr. Hitchcock is a First class Petty Officer attached to the Supply Department and stationed at the Navy Yard in Philadelphia, waiting for his ship to be commissioned there.  He is a graduate of Bainbridge Central High School and was employed by the G.L.F. Egg station in Bainbridge before entering the service.  No date has been set for the wedding.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Oct. 26, 1944]