Marriages (September 20)

ROBB - BOWERS:  In Norwich, Oct. 13, 1897 by Rev. S.E. Moore, Arthur G. Robb and Miss Marcella M. Bowers, All of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]  [Oxford Times, Oct. 26, 1897]

 

ROBB - GREEN:  In Paterson, NJ, Dec. 30, 1898, by Rev. Mr. Lowries, John Robb Jr. and Mrs. Gertrude Green, both of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY].  [Oxford Times,  Jan. 17, 1899]

 

Mr. & Mrs. James Robb

 

Golden Wedding:  Mr. and Mrs. James Robb, who were married in Norwich July 19.1903, observed their goldin wedding anniversary at their home, 24 Howard Street, yesterday.  At the reception were many friends and relatives, including their children, Donald Robb of Eden, and Mrs. Albert  Higgie, Malcolm Robb, Mrs. Floyd Rivenburg, and Lawrence Robb, all of Norwich, and 11 grandchildren, and three great grandchildren.  [Norwich Sun,  July 20, 1953]

 

STOUGHTON - MOONEY:  The New York Times of a recent date records the marriage of Mr. Charles B. Stoughton, son of Mrs. Ella Stoughton, of Binghamton [Broome Co., NY], and Miss Mary Edith Mooney, daughter of Mrs. Geo. Mooney of 26 West 121st street, New York City which took place in Holy Trinity Episcopal church, 122d street and Lenox ave.  The ceremony was performed by Bishop Porter, assisted by the Rector, Rev. H.P. Nichols.  The bride was given away by her uncle, Dr. Walton, was beautifully gowned in heavy white satin, with a very long train, which was covered to the hem by a veil of rare old lace, a family heirloom, held by a wreath of orange buds.  The maid of Honor, Miss Mary Stoughton, sister of the bridegroom, was gowned in pale pink crepe de chene, with lace, and carried a large cluster of while lilacs.  There were four bridesmaids.  A reception to about three hundred guests followed at the home of the bride's mother.  [1901]

 

PERRY - PALMER:  Mr. F. Spencer Perry and Miss Nancy D. Palmer, the accomplished daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Palmer, were united in marriage at six o'clock last evening.  The wedding took place at the Palmer residence on Laurel Avenue and was witnessed by about thirty friends and relatives of the young couple.  Rev. W.L. Bates officiated.  The rooms were prettily decorated with evergreens for the occasion and a wedding supper, under the supervision of Caterer Fox, served after the ceremony.  The bride was handsomely attired in grey, the groom wearing the usual black.  The congratulations extended to both by the assembled guests were of the warmest kind, to which are added the best wishes of their many friends in this village, where both are so well known.  The bride was handsomely remembered in the way of presents, especially in elegant cut glass ware. The bridal pair left on train 7 for Syracuse where they will reside.  Mr. Perry is connected with a prominent law firm in that city and bids fair to mount to the top of his chosen profession.  [Jan. 30th, 1901]

 

 

Obituaries (September 20)

In the sudden death of Samuel A. Marshall, prominent coal dealer and former O.&W. railroad employee, this city [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY] lost one of its highly respected and most substantial citizens Saturday afternoon.  Attacked at his coal office about 11:30 Saturday morning with what developed to be heart trouble, Mr. Marshall was able to summon Dr. Leslie T. Kinney, his family physician.  Dr. Kinney took Mr. Marshall to the latter's home at 145 East Main street, ordered him to bed, and prescribed a treatment for his condition.  Within an hour's time, however, Mr. Marshall suffered another heart attack, and expired and suddenly at 12:20 p.m.  The deceased was born in Pratts Hollow, Sept. 5, 1874, but had been a resident of Norwich for 37 years.  He served the O.&W. railroad as train dispatcher for a period of 23 years, and from 1921 to 1924 was station agent of the company at Bouckville.  When he retired from the employ of the O.&W. he entered the retail coal business in this city, an establishment he successfully conducted for a period of 13 years.  Mr. Marshall was an active business man all his life.  When he was engaged in the railroad business he was efficient and careful, performing his duties with marked ability.  After he became identified with the coal business he gave strict attention to this line of endeavor, was zealous and painstaking in looking after his customers.  He was quiet and unassuming by nature, was well liked, and possessed those fine qualities of citizenship which earned him many friends.  The deceased was a member of the Norwich Club and the Norwich Club Bowling Association.  He was an active bowler and participated in tournament matches whenever his team was scheduled to play.  He was also a member of Norwich lodge, F.&A.M., and the O.&W. Veterans' Association.  His sudden demise is a shock to his family and numerous friends, and widespread sorrow is felt by all at his passing.  Besides his wife there survive four children.  Dr. Charles J. Marshall of Binghamton, Attorney J. Richard Marshall of this city, Miss Lois A. Marshall, teacher at Munnsville and S. William Marshall, teacher at Meridian.  He also leaves three brothers and three sisters, Jay Marshall and Miss Jeanette Marshall of Pratts Hollow, Dr. Charles W. Marshall of Brewster, Lorenzo J. Marshall of Morrisville, Mrs. Lois Block of Pratts Hollow and Mrs. Laura Gill of Morrisville.  Three grandchildren, Charles and Susan Marshall of Binghamton, and John Richard Marshall of Norwich, also survive.  The Masonic Lodge will conduct a memorial service at the Marshall home at 7:30 tonight, and there will be a prayer service at the late residence at 10 o'clock Tuesday.  The body will then be taken to Pratts Hollow, where funeral services will be held.  [Norwich Sun, November 1, 1937]

 

Arthur G. Robb, who was born January 11, 1874, passed away at Binghamton Saturday afternoon at 5:50.  Deceased was a member of Improved Order of Red Men and also the Masonic order.  He is survived by one son, Lyle S. Robb, one grandson, Lyle D. Robb, two sisters, Hattie and Lillie Robb, two brothers, James of Norwich and John of  Middletown.  Funeral services will be held at the family home 77 Cortland street Tuesday afternoon at two o'clock, Rev. F.S. Shaw officiating with burial in Mt. Hope cemetery [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY].  [Norwich Sun, June 13, 1934]

 

Arthur G. Robb

 

Funeral services for the late Arthur G Robb, whose death occurred Saturday, were held from the home at 77 Cortland street [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY] Tuesday afternoon at two o 'clock with interment following in Mt. Hope cemetery.  Rev. F.S. Shaw of the Free Methodist church officiated at the burial. Bearers include the following members of the local order of Red Men, of which the deceased was a member:  LaVerne Adams, Ervin Cole, Gordon Ashton, George McHale, Elwin Law and Howard Rounds.  Services at the grave were conducted by the Red  Men.  The profusion of flowers which had been sent gave ample evidence of the respect and love which many friends bore the deceased.  [Norwich Sun, June 13, 1934]

 

Following an extended illness, Joseph Biviano, son of Joseph Biviano Sr., of 23 Ross avenue [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], died early Monday morning at the family home.  The lad was a native of this city and had spent his entire life here where he attended the public schools.  The only survivor is the father.  [Norwich Sun, June 13, 1934]

 

Robert L Robb, son of John and Ellen Robb, died at Sonyea, [Livingston Co., NY] Sept. 13, 1907.  The body was brought ot Afton where it was met by the family and friends and taken to North Afton [Chenango Co., NY] for burial in the family plot.  Rev. Smith of Afton officiated.  [Norwich Sun, Sept. 17, 1907]

A child of John Robb died last Saturday with scarlet fever.  [Bainbridge Republican, April 3, 1875]

Miss Lillie D. Robb, 84, retired school teacher and historian, died Monday (Aug. 20, 1973) in her home at 26 Mitchell St., Norwich [Chenango Co., NY].  She was born Jan. 2, 1889, in North Afton [Chenango Co., NY], daughter of John and Ellen Nichols Robb.  Her father was a Civil War hero, having served with the 35th New York Infantry and the 20th New York Cavalry between 1861 and 1865.  He fought in the Battle of Bun Run and was wounded at Antietam.  As a first lieutenant he commanded a squadron in the capture of Richmond, Va.  He also served as Chenango County sheriff between 1886 and 1889 and had several confrontations with the notorious Chenango and Madison County Loomis Gang.  Her family took up permanent residence in Norwich in 1890 at 26 Mitchell St. and Miss Robb had resided there for 82 years.  Following graduation from Norwich High School in 1905, she attended the Norwich Teacher Training Class and subsequently Oneonta Normal School. She taught school in Oxford, the Columbus district and in Norwich.  As a teacher in Norwich she first taught algebra and English in the high school, and later on the grade level as a mathematics instructor.  She retired in 1934 due to severe asthma.  Following her retirement she took a keen interest in genealogy and over the years had compiled a voluminous record of the historical and biographical aspects of her family.  Miss Robb was a member of the Broad Street United Methodist Church and the What-So-Ever Circle of the King's Daughters.  She also was a member of the National and New York State Retired Teachers Associations, the Order of Eastern Star, Chapter 367 of Norwich, the Chenango County Historical Society, Norwich Senior Citizens, and the Alumni Associates of the State University of Oneonta.  She is survived by two nieces, Mrs. George (Dorothy) Petry and Mrs. Floyd (Jean) Rivenburg, both of Norwich; four nephews, Lawrence Robb of Norwich, Malcom Robb of Waterville, Donald Robb of Camillus and Harry Robb of Syracuse.  Several grandnieces grand-nephews and cousins also survive.  Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday at the Robert J. Fahy Funeral home, Norwich. The Rev. Edgar Brill, pastor  of the Broad Street United Methodist Church, Norwich, will officiate.  Burial will follow in Mt. Hope Cemetery, Norwich.  Members of Norwich Chapter 367 Order of Eastern Star, will conduct memorial services at the funeral home this evening at 7:30.  [Guernsey Memorial Library, Norwich, NY, obituary collection]

Soldier News continued - 1942

Michael Sawyer Joins Army

Bainbridge News & Republican, November 19, 1942

Michael Sawyer, the central school's civics teacher, left Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] and his many friends here last Friday to start service for the U.S. Army.  His post is as yet unknown, but we are all eager to hear from him as soon as he is definitely located.

 

"Mike," as he was referred to by the faculty and most of the student body, was asked to come to a meeting of the senior class last Friday.  After the preliminary formal good-byes, he was surprised by the presentation of a beautiful neatly done up package; the seniors' gift to their much loved advisor.  The package contained a smart-looking Waterman's gray pen and pencil set and the book, The Song of Bernadette by Franz Werfel, which was autographed by every member of the entire class. 

 

Our loss is the Army's gain.  Good luck, Mike!--From Blue and White.  The leaving of Mr. Sawyer for service in the Army brings the number of local faculty members in the fighting forces to seven.  Previously, six other B.C.H.S. instructors had left for service with Uncle Sam.  They are:  Ensign E. William Baker, Jr., former economics and math instructor, Pvt. Larry Argiro, former art instructor; Ensign William Patrick O'Neil, formerly band master; Corporal John H. Hilbert, Junior  High instructor; Candidate George vicary, former Senior High instructor; and Sgt. Ralph L. Corbin, former band master.

 

George James Receives Army Commission

Bainbridge News & Republican, November 26, 1942

 

Bainbridge now has another Lieutenant to its credit with the graduation of George James, son of Mr. and Mrs. Roland James, Pearl street [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], from Officers' Training School at Ft. Oglethorpe, Ga., last week.  George was commissioned a Second Lieutenant in the U.S. Army in the ceremonies which climaxed his period of study at Oglethorpe after having seen some time in the service with the Military Police.  Lt. James arrived in Bainbridge, Sunday, accompanied by a friend, Lt. Orin Haas, and the two officers will be here, until Saturday night.  Upon the expiration of his current furlough, Lt. James will be stationed in Michigan.  Bainbridge now has five lieutenants in the service:  1st Lt. James F. Ryan, 1st Lt. Ben Lee Dodge, 1st Lt. Richard S. Guthrie, Second Lt. Paul D. Fairbanks and Second Lt. George James.  Bainbridge also has one Captain, E. Prince Danforth. 

 

Ralph Riley Selected for Special Training

Bainbridge News & Republican, December 10, 1942

 

The following release from the Public Relations Office at Great Lakes, Ill., has just reached us: Selected for training as a specialist in the U.S. Navy on the basis of a series of aptitude examinations given every Bluejacket during his recruit training, Ralph D. Riley, of Bainbridge, New York, is now undergoing an intensive 16-weeks course in the school for Machinist's Mates here at the Service Schools of the U.S. Naval Training Station.  Upon successfully completing this course, he will be eligible for advancement to a petty officer's rating and will then be sent either to the fleet or to an advanced Service School for additional instruction.  There he will serve under veteran petty officers in his specialized field, receiving more practical instruction and experience.  Service Schools here at Great Lakes offer courses in 20 of the 49 specialists trades of the U.S.  Navy.

 

Six More from Bainbridge Join the Navy

Bainbridge News & Republican, December 10, 1942

 

Six more young men from this village enlisted in the U.S. Navy in a body and left, Tuesday of this week, for Albany to begin their period of service.  Leaving Tuesday were Jack Hawkins, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Hawkins, Kirby street; Clifford Wearne, 17, son of Arthur Wearne, West Main street; Robert Parsons, 20, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Parsons, Plastics Road; William Butler, 20, son of Mr. and Mrs. Claude Butler, North Main street; Henry Soules, 20, son of Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Soules, North Main street; and Robert Hitchcock, 18, son of Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Hitchcock, Bennettsville Road.  These boys, all of them school mates, some of them graduating from Bainbridge Central High School in the same class, enlisted together and left Tuesday.  The depleted male population of Bainbridge becomes more and more noticeable as one after another, the young boys of the village follow the older selectees into the service.  There are comparatively very few single eligible left to enter the armed forces; already, Bainbridge has well over 200  men in the Service and this is a considerable number considering the size of the community.

 

Claude William Butler, Jr., better known as "Bill," received all his education in Bainbridge Central High School, Class of '40, after an interesting career in athletics and music.  "Bill" was a member of the school band for four years; of Glee Club for one year; of Art Club for one year; played on the baseball team two years; played football three years; was a member of the Class Yearbook Staff; played basketball three years; was president of the Freshman and Senior Classes and vice-president of the Junior Class; played in the school orchestra during his Sophomore year; was an All-Star Sophomore basketball player; and an All-Star football player for two years.  "Bill" was always well known for his "grit" and "give" in sports and was one of the most popular young men in school.  He was a member of the town baseball team for five years.  On graduating, "Bill" attended Hamilton College for a short time, returning here to work in the American Separator.  At the time of his enlistment, he was employed in the local Resin Plant.

 

Robert "Bob" Parsons, classmate of "Bill" led a similar athletic career in B.C.H.S. graduating, too, in 1940.  He played football three years; baseball, two years; basketball, two years; played in the school band three years; "Bob" was an All-Star football player three seasons; sang with the Glee Club for one year, being well known for his excellent voice; belonged to the Archery Club for one year; the Art Club, one year; was Freshman manager of the school football team; and managed the baseball team for another year.  "Bob" was a popular sport, always a favorite with his class mates and an excellent musician as was "Bill."  "Bob" excelled on the clarinet, guitar and saxophone.  "Bill" was an excellent pianist and also played the clarinet.  "Bob" was the only married member of Tuesday's group; having been wed to Miss Amy Palmer, childhood sweetheart, a few months ago.

 

"Jack" Hawkins, also attended B.C.H.S. and was a very capable football player and also an avid huntsman; spending many hours pursuing his favorite sports.  On leaving school, "Jack" was employed in the Separator.  Early last summer he left Bainbridge to work in the Springfield Rifle Armory, returning here a few weeks ago to spend some time here prior to his enlistment.  He was employed at the Plastics, before his leaving.

 

"Bob" Hitchcock, another athlete, also played in the school band and participated in dramatics, and was a very active member of the Future Farmers of America Organization; was a Junior Fireman and an ardent devotee to his Class, spending much time on committees for social hours, etc.  "Bob" graduated in June of this year and prior to his enlistment had just completed a N.Y.A. course in Maine.

 

Henry "Hank" Soules followed his buddies athletic courses and played football, baseball, and basketball, playing center on the Varsity Team during the 1942 season and on the Junior Town Baseball Team.  On leaving school, "Hank" worked in  the local A.&P. Store and at the time of his enlistment was employed in the Separator.

 

"Cliff" Wearne, a recent addition to the village, in the brief time he was at B.C.H.S. rapidly became one of the most popular boys in the school, and was the star sensation of last season's football team, making many spectacular plays and becoming the hub of the Bainbridge Six.  "Cliff" also played on the Junior Town Baseball Team and played basketball.  "Cliff" was the youngest member of the Navy group, having just turned 17.  Another member of the enlistees, "Bob" Parsons left on his 20th birthday.

 

The individual best wishes of all who knew or knew of these fine young men are extended to "Bob," "Bill," "Cliff," "Hank," "Bob" and "Jack" and we all hope for their speedy return to Bainbridge.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Marriages (September 19)

Marriage Notices

 

Bainbridge Republican, January 15, 1876

 

MERVILLE - MAYO:  In Bainbridge, by Rev. D.C. Haynes, Mr. Christopher S. Merville of Harpursville [Broome Co., NY] to Miss Ida R. Mayo of Windsor [Broome Co., NY]. 

 

WEED - GUDSON:  In Bainbridge by Rev. D.C. Haynes, Mr. Egbert Weed, of Colesville [Broome Co., NY], to Miss Sarah M. Gudson, of Unadilla [Otsego Co., NY].

 

COE - TOUEY:  In Guilford, Dec. 29th, 1875, by Rev. W. De L. Wilson, Mr. Charles Coe to Miss Mary Touey, both of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY]

 

JUDD - MINOR:  In Coventryville, Jan. 12, 1876, by the Rev. G.D. Horton, Mr. Joel L. Judd, to Mrs. Amanda M. Miner, all of Coventryville [Chenango Co., NY]

 

Bainbridge Republican, July 15, 1876

 

GRANT - LALLY:  In New York, June 12th, 1876, by Father Upman, Mr. Charles Grant, of New York, to Miss Mary Lally, of Coventry [Chenango Co., NY]. 

 

COOPE - HAYES:  In Norwich, June 28th, 1876, by Rev. H.M. Crydenwise, Mr. Adelbert P. Coope, of Flushing, Mich., to Miss Anna Hayes, of Coventry [Chenango Co., NY]. 

 

SHAFFER - KING:  In Sidney Plains [Delaware Co., NY], July 5th, at the residence of the bride's parents, by Rev. J.S. Southworth, Peter R. Shaffer, to Miss Jennie King.

 

Bainbridge Republican, July 22, 1876

 

MEAD - POTTER:  In Oxford, July 16th, 1876, by Rev. J.C. Ward, Mr. Albert L. Mead, of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Ella A. Potter, of Brisben [Chenango Co., NY].

 

WILCOX - BARTLE:  In Woodhull, July 2d, 1876, by Rev. C.K. Bunnell, Mr. Delano Wilcox, of McDonough [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Emma Bartle, of Troupsburgh, Steuben county.

 

PHIPPS - :LAMPHERE:  In Bainbridge, July 4th, 1876, by Rev. D.C. Haynes, Mr. D.B. Phipps to Miss Edna Lamphere, both of Mt. Upton [Chenango Co., NY].

 

COOK - STEVENS:  In Binghamton, July 3, 1876, by Rev. Lyman Wright, Mr. Oliver B. Cook, of North Colesville [Broome Co., NY], to Miss Eula A. Stevens, of Binghamton [Broome Co., NY].  

Obituaries (September 19)

Mrs. Sarah Knapp, aged 70 years, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. James Robb of Howard street this city [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], on Thursday night.  Mrs. Knapp had been a resident of this city for the past 34 years, and was deeply respected throughout a wide circle of friends.  She is survived by two sons, Charles Knapp of Buffalo, and Raymond Knapp of reading, Pa., by two daughters, Mrs. Clarence Franzell of Syracuse and Mrs. James Robb of this city, as well as by several sisters, brothers and grandchildren.  Funeral services will be held from the home Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock, the Rev. L.D. Palmer officiating.  Burial will be in Mt. Hope cemetery [Norwich, NY].  [Norwich Sun, June 25, 1926]

 

Christopher Clapper of 31 Rexford street [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], whose wife died last week, passed away Wednesday night, aged 70 years.  He was the son of Cooley and Clarissa Clapper, and for several years resided on the W.E. Stover farm at Smyrna.  He had been a resident of Norwich five years.  There survive three sons and one daughter, Floyd and Duard Clapper of Norwich, Mrs. Hubert Hale and Victor Clapper of Manlius, one brother, Stanford of Binghamton.  Funeral services will be held at the late home Sunday at 2 p.m. the Rev. L.D. Fulmer officiating with burial in Smyrna [Chenango Co., NY].  [Norwich Sun, June 25, 1926] 

 

Miss Hattie May Robb, long associated with the schools of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] as a member of the elementary schools faculty, passed away at her home 26 Mitchell street at 1:10 Monday morning.  Death follows an extended illness.  She was stricken last September and had since been confined to her home.  Miss Robb the daughter of John and Ellen Nichols Robb, was born June 24, 1877, in North Afton [Chenango Co.., NY].  At the age of nine she came to Norwich,  her father being sheriff of Chenango county from 1886-1889.  For a short time she attended school in the old academy and the new building when first completed.  In 1889 she returned to the North Afton farm home continuing her schooling in the district school until January 1891, when the family returned to Norwich to the present home which her father purchased at that time.  During her high school course she taught the district school at North Afton for a term of 10 weeks.  Her last year of school was spent in the Norwich Training Class for Teachers from which she was graduated in 1897.  After teaching one year in the Ross district, Preston, she joined the faculty of the Norwich High School as third grade teacher at the Cortland street school.  A few years later she was promoted to the principalship of that school, which position she held until her retirement in 1932 after completing 35 years of unusually successful teaching.  Quiet and unassuming in her ways, cheerful and unselfish, she passed her life in the service of others and doing kindness to those with whom she associated.  As a daughter and sister she was exemplary.  Her conscientiousness in all she did won her respect of all.  To her friends and associates she was loyal and true.  Early in life she joined the Broad Street Methodist church and has spent many years in the Christian service as Sunday schoolteacher, secretary of the Sunday school, leader of the Junior League, and as an officer in the various societies of the church.  She was a member of the Aldrich Bible Class, the Whatsoever Circle of the King's Daughters, the WCTU, and the Norwich chapter 367, Order of Eastern Star.  Throughout her long illness she had remained patient and cheerful in spite of long months of suffering.  She leaves a wide circle of friends who will recall many pleasant and loving memories.  She is survived by two brothers John M., of South Fallsburg and James W., of Norwich; a sister, Lillie D. Robb and several nephews and nieces.  Funeral services will be held from the late home, 26 Mitchell Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock.  Rev. Thomas G. Swales, pastor of the Broad Street Methodist church officiating.  Burial will be in the family plot in Mt. Hope cemetery [Norwich, NY].  [Norwich Sun, June 26, 1950]

 

Funeral services for Miss Hattie Robb, long a member of the faculty of the Norwich elementary schools were held Thursday afternoon at 2 from the late residence at 26 Mitchell street.  Rev. Thomas G. Swales, pastor of the Broad Street Methodist church, was in charge of the services at the home and at the grave.  Serving as bearers were Malcom Robb, Lyle Robb, Donald Robb, Lawrence Robb, Albert Higgle and Robert Higgle.  The services were largely attended.  Members of the faculty and members of  the King's Daughters, with which the departed had long been associated, attended in a body.  The Norwich chapter, Order of Eastern Star conducted services for its departed member Wednesday night.  [Norwich Sun, June 30, 1950]

 

Ira Robb, until about seven years ago a resident of this city [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], died at his home in Binghamton [Broome Co., NY] Friday morning.  He had been ill about two years, but death came suddenly from a shock which he suffered early in the morning of his death.  Funeral services will be held from his late home at 366 Conklin avenue in Binghamton Sunday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock. Burial will be made at Mount Hope cemetery in this city [Norwich, NY] Monday morning at 9 o'clock.  The casket will be opened at the cemetery for those caring to view the remains.  Ira Robb was born in Afton [Chenango Co. NY] February 14, 1871.  He came to Norwich in 1886 when his father, John Robb, was elected sheriff, and resided here until his removal to Binghamton in 1924.  He is survived by his wife, Nellie Russell Robb, and by three brothers and two sisters.  The brothers are Arthur G. Robb and James W. Robb of this city and John M. Robb of Middletown.  The sisters are Miss Hattie M. Robb and Lillian D. Robb both of Norwich.  Deceased was a member of Norwich lodge 302 F.&A.M., Harmony chapter 151, R.A.M. and Norwich commandery 46 K.T.  He was a member of Norwich lodge of Elks but upon his removal to Binghamton became a member of the lodge in that city.  He was affiliated with the Carpenters Union, and took active part in the councils of the union in the settlement of wages and hours of labor.  He was also a member of the Conklin Avenue Baptist church in Binghamton.  [Norwich Sun, June 20, 1931]

 

Ellen J. Robb, widow of the late John Robb, died at her home Thursday morning after an illness of about three weeks.  She was born in North Afton [Chenango Co., NY], daughter of Samuel G. and Harriet Nichols.  Here she spent her younger days.  Some years after her marriage the family moved to Norwich during Mr. Robb's term as sheriff, after which they returned to a farm in North Afton.  A few years later they again moved to Norwich making this their home for the past 35 years.  The deceased had not been well for the past two months and did not surrender until failing strength compelled her to do so.  She was always happy and contented in her home, always willing to sacrifice her own strength for the sake of her family's welfare.  She was quiet and uncomplaining, a true, tried, and loving mother, living and exemplifying the life of a Christian mother.  It is in her own home, where she will be most sadly missed, for where she was, there was home to her immediate family.  Surviving to hold her memory dear and sacred and to sorrowfully mourn her loss are two daughters, Hattie and Lillie, and four sons, Ira, of Binghamton, John, of Middletown, and Arthur and James of Norwich.  Besides these she leaves one brother George Nichols of Bainbridge, and several grandchildren and one great grandchild.  The funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon at two o'clock at the family home, 26 Mitchell street, the Rev. L.D. Palmer officiating.  Burial wild be made in the family plot in Mt.  Hope cemetery [Norwich, NY].  [Norwich Sun, Jan. 9, 1926]

Soldier News continued - 1942

Letter from Edward G. Pixley

Bainbridge News & Republican, February 5, 1942

 

Camp Gordon, Ga.

January 25, 1942

Dear Editor,

I have meant to convey to you long ago how much I appreciate your thoughtful gesture of sending me the "home town paper.  My failure to acknowledge receipt of the editions, all of which I have received promptly and intact, is intensified by the pleasure and enjoyment I derive from its reading.  My address, you will note, has been changed recently, however, the paper has arrived with no appreciable delay.

 

You are undoubtedly interested in such things as my occupation, how I like it and my attitude since this country has become involved in the general hostilities.  I am a mechanic in the 20th Field Artillery Battalion which is a unit of the Fourth Motorized Division, which, incidentally, was the first completely  motorized division of the U.S. Army.  I am quite well satisfied with my work since I was employed as a machinist prior to joining the U.S. Army and have always pursued an occupation dealing with machinery.  As to my attitude since the scurrilous attack by Japan upon the U.S., I can say that like all the rest of the boys here, I am waiting not so patiently for the time when I can have a hand in dealing a blow that will be distinctly felt by the enemy.

 

Camp Gordon is a brand new camp, located near Augusta, Ga.  It is modern in all details and very comfortable and pleasant.  The weather here varies from slightly below freezing to balmy summerlike days.

 

Please accept my sincere thanks for your generosity and the assurance that I look forward anxiously every week for the safe arrival of the "Bainbridge News."

 

Very truly yours,

Edward G. Pixley

Service Battery, 20th FA Bn., APO No. 4

Camp Gordon, Ga.

 

Carl Osterhout Joins Marines

Bainbridge News & Republican, Oct. 22, 1942

 

Carl Osterhout, formerly employed as meat cutter in the local Grand Union, has enlisted in the Marines and left, Monday, for Parris Island, S.C., where he will receive his preliminary training.  Carl is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Wallen Osterhout, of Hancock, and a graduate of Hancock Central High School;  he has two brothers serving in the Army.  Pvt. Osterhout is the second Marine to be joyfully claimed by this village--Pvt. Robert Knowles being the first. 

 

Victor Foster Joins the Army

Bainbridge News & Republican, October 29, 1942

 

Victor Foster, son of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Foster, left on Oct. 14 for service in the United States Army.  Victor, who attended Bainbridge Central High School was employed by the Scintilla Magneto Corp. for the past four years.  Prior to his departure for service, two departments at the Scintilla presented Victor with a gold watch for remembrance.   

 

Garfield Lloyd Promoted

Bainbridge News & Republican, November 5, 1942

 

Word has been received here that Garfield Lloyd, who was previously employed here in Bainbridge for about a year before his induction, was promoted to a First Class Private on Sept. 10.  P.F.C. Lloyd was inducted into the Army on Feb. 23, 1942, and he is now stationed at Camp Shelby, Miss.

 

How Boats are Named

Bainbridge News & Republican, November 12, 1942

 

It might interest some of the local sailors and soldiers to learn how the boats in Uncle Sam's Navy are named.  We ran across the following item and it interested us.

 

"Battleships are named for the states, cruisers for the cities, destroyers are named for deceased naval and marine corps officers and enlisted men, former secretaries of the Navy and congressmen who have been closely identified with naval affairs; mine sweepers are named for birds, submarines for fish and oil tankers for rivers in oil producing states; repair ships are named for mythical characters or places; gunboats for islands and cities; navy tugs for Indian tribes; transport ships for famous battles; supply ships are given synonyms for cold, and hospital ships are given synonyms for kindness; aircraft carriers are named for famous fighting ships and important battles of our early American history."

 

Robert Gordon and Roswell Monroe Join Navy

Bainbridge News & Republican, November 19, 1942

 

Two school-boy chums and neighbors, Robert Gordon, son of Mrs. Lester Stead, North Main street, and Roswell S. Monroe, son of Dr. and Mrs. R.M. Monroe, of North Main street, enlisted in Binghamton on Nov. 2 in the United States Navy and left Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] for service on Armistice Day.  The spirit which is possessed by so many of our local boys who have already left or are planning to do so is typified by the enlistment of these two boys who have been close friends for many years.

 

Robert, "Bob" to his many friends, graduated from B.C.H.S. with the Class of '41 and while in school was active in many extra-curricular circles.  He was a member of the school Band, Press Club, Latin Club, acted in the Senior Play, was Circulation Manager of the Senior Year Book, and was also an engrossed Chemistry student.  Following his graduation from school, "Bob" worked in the Casein Laboratory up to the time of his enlistment.

 

Young Monroe, known to his friends both as "Junior" and "Roz," is also a graduate of the local high school, Class of '40.  While in school he was a member of both the Band and Glee Club, and also active in Press Club.  He was basketball manager for one year and a member of the Echo Staff.  "Roz" was also active in dramatics, taking part as one of the leads in the Senior Play, "Enchanted April" and a dramatic one-act play, "The Echo" which won the League Contest for the local school.  After graduating from the local school, "Roz" attended the Rochester Mechanics Institute for one year and the following year, he worked in the I.B.M. at Rochester, returning to Bainbridge to work in the Scintilla prior to enlisting in the Navy.

 

The best of luck is wished for these two popular local boys who have gone to add their efforts to those of all the other Bainbridge fighting men.

 



 

 

 

 

 



White Store History

Chenango County Historical Society Meeting

Presentation on White Store

Bainbridge News & Republican, June 26, 1941

The Chenango County Historical Society held its June meeting at 8:00 P.M. on June 19, at White Store Church [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY].  Robert S. Marshman, the first vice-resident presided.  About 60 members attended the meeting.

 

The evening proved unusually interesting as White Store Church is over 100 years old and has not been altered in any major respect but has been kept in its original condition.  Lamps were used for lighting which gave a great deal of atmosphere.  There were two musical selections:  a solo, "Genevieve," given by Miss Hazel Coss and "Loves Old Sweet Song," a quartet consisting of Mrs. Van Buren, Mrs. Hayes, Mrs. Kullman and Miss Gilbertson.  The singers were dressed in old-fashioned costumes which added to the pleasure derived from their songs.

 

Mrs. Archie Gibbs read a History of White Store Church written by her husband, Archie Gibbs, to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the founding of the church on September 18, 1820.  Mr. Gibbs recalled the circumstances surrounding the pioneers and gave some facts on the growth of the county.  The church was built through the union of the Baptist, Methodist and Universalist denominations.  Community life at that time was much more integrated than it is today due mainly to the lack of transportation, mail service and the telephone.  There were no highways as the county was new.  There were a few turnpike companies with charters from the state for toll gates and toll bridges, but communication was difficult.  Letters were carried by post riders or by stage coach and sometimes took months to arrive.  There were no postage stamps, but the price of sending a letter was a calf skin or 25 cents.  The postmaster at the time of the founding of the church at Oxford received $127.93 a year, the one at Norwich $103.93 a year, and the postmaster at Bainbridge received $6.00.  The Erie Canal was not completed until 1825 and the Chenango Canal in 1833.  The first railroad was built in 1831 and extended only 10 miles from Albany to Schenectady.  All these conditions made the individuals of a town more dependent on themselves and each other and they cooperated to a much greater extent than we do today.  The population of the county steadily increased until 1860 and since that time there has been a decline.

 

Since the meeting of June 19, 1941, it has been learned that John Arnold, great uncle of Miss Josephine Thompson, of North Guilford, was the carpenter who built the historic old church.  He later went west.  His grandfather was Caleb Arnold, Sr., one of the three war commissioners of Rhode Island in the Revolutionary war.  Caleb Arnold, Jr., father of John, was a major in the fife corps in the Revolutionary War and came to Chenango County in 1805.  He together with his son, Peleg, a soldier in the War of 1812, and William, are buried in the White Store Cemetery. 

 

White Store Has Interesting History

Bainbridge News & Republican, September 18, 1941

 

Helen B. Brown, writing in the Otsego Journal recently, tells an interesting story about White Store [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], the old church, etc.

 

"Two miles up the Unadilla Valley we come to White Store.  Here we find more landmarks, one in the form of a church that celebrated its centennial anniversary in 1920.  The records from the old church are mostly traditional.  It was completed in 1820.  It was to be a Union Church and was built by the Methodists, the Baptists and the Universalists, the latter giving $50, the most in money.  those who could not give money helped in other ways; some gave corn and this was turned into money, others gave lumber and many were glad to give labor.  Daniel Westcott and Edward Green did some of the carpenter work.  Captain Abner Wood, Colonel Medbury, and Asa Tyler helped to finish the building free of charge.  The original pulpit was a box shape, the front resting on posts and a door on each side shut the reverend gentleman in.  There were narrow stairs on each side.  This pulpit was lowered in 1852. At first there were no stoves.  The church was warmed by iron kettles filled with coals.  The people carried footstoves of perforated tin;  inside the basins of coals were put.  The pews were closed by doors with a wooden button that fastened them.  The church was lighted by tallow candles, and tin candlesticks hung on the posts.  These candlesticks were said to be very ornamental. The singers sat in the gallery opposite the preacher.

 

"The following is a copy of what is written in the Bible that is in the pulpit:  'May 12, 1848.  This book is given by the following subscribers for the use of all Christian denominations to be used at the meeting house at the White Store, Chenango County, N.Y.; signed:  Harris Medbury, George W. Medbury, Nathan Field, Orvil P. Field, Seth Richmond, Jacob B. Reynolds, William West, Samuel Winsor, Henry Curtiss, Philander Green and Simon C. May.'

 

"The church has been kept in repair by the Evergreen Cemetery Association.  We have records of the cemetery back to the 18th day of January 1805, when a company of men formed themselves into an organization for the purpose of buying a piece of land to be used as a burying ground.  There was a small burying ground at Latham's Corners, but the bodies were taken up and buried at 'White Store.'  Twelve Revolutionary soldiers are buried here:  Col. Stephen Winsor, Maj. David Richmond, Maj. Samuel May, Capt. Edward Greene, Capt. Anan Winsor, Capt. Abner Wood, John Secor, Jeremiah Burlingham, Andrew Webb, Caleb Arnold, Ezekial Wheeler and Philemon Shippey.  There are three 1912 soldiers buried here:  Capt. Peleg Arnold, Cyrus Hopkins, and Wilmarth Peters.  We have records of but one wedding held in the church; that was about 1830, the bride being a Miss Gunn and the groom, Elder Peck. 

 

"At an early date White Store was a place of commercial importance.  It derived its name from the fact that the store which was built in pioneer times was painted white, which was not in accordance to custom, for if a building was painted at all, red was the prevailing color--hence the name White Store.

 

According to a Gazetteer of New York State published in 1860, the first settlement made at White Store was that of Avery Powers in 1788, and the first religious services were held by the Rev. Manasseh French in 1793 or 1794,  In the early days of 1800 White Store had a carding mill where wool was carded, the cloth finished, fulled and pressed.  This business was carried on by John Curtis, great-grandfather of Mrs. Louella Skinner.  There were two blacksmith shops, two saw mills, a grist mill, a wagon shop, a cooper shop, a hattery where some sort of felt hat was made, a cider mill, a store, a tannery and a shoe shop.  The tannery was located on the Cheney homestead and was owned and operated by Ebenezer Cheney.

 



 



Marriages (September 18)

Miss Bertha Alice Castle, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Castle and Edwin Lindsey Butler of Oneonta [Otsego Co., NY] were quietly married at the home of the bride's parents on Saturday evening at 8 o'clock.  Rev. John T. Lyon, pastor of the Federated church officiating.  Mrs. Butler is a graduate of the Unadilla High School, Syracuse University and the Albany Business College.  For the past few years she has been employed in Oneonta by the Elmore Milling company. Mr. Butler is a graduate of the New York State School of Agriculture at Cobleskill.  For the present Mr. and Mrs. Butler expect to make their home in Unadilla [Otsego Co., NY].  Their many friends extend congratulations, [March 28, 1936]

 

Rev. and Mrs. J.H. Dickerson of Wilkes-Barre, Pa., announce the engagement of their daughter, M. Elizabeth, to Mr. S. Earl Hollenbeck, of Washington, D.C., son of Mr. and Mrs. S.B. Hollenbeck, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY].  No date has been set for the wedding.  [June 1936]

 

Mr. and Mrs. J.E. Herrick were very pleasantly surprised last Saturday evening at their home in North Main street when about thirty of their friends appeared to help in the celebration of their twenty-fifth wedding anniversary.  Cards and other games were enjoyed during the evening and refreshments, provided by the guests, were served.  Jay F. Hager, on behalf of the guests, presented Mr. and Mrs. Herrick with a gift in memory of the occasion.   Out-of-town friends in attendance included Mr. and Mrs. Merville Cook of Sidney and Mr. and Mrs. Jay F. Hager of Masonville.  [June 20, 1936]

 

PETLEY- SACKETT:  A charming event took place yesterday noon at the M.E. parsonage where nuptial ties were cemented amid the delicate bloom of flowers, the sincere congratulation of friends and the happy predictions for the future.  It was the marriage of Miss Lulu Viola Sackett, second daughter of Rev. C.H. Sackett, pastor of the Methodist church of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], and John Hamilton Petley, son of Mr. Thomas Petley, residing a short distance above the village of Bainbridge.  The ceremony was performed by the father of the bride in the presence of about forty assembled guests.  then followed the pleasant scene of the gathered company extending their heartfelt wishes for the happiness of the newly wedded pair.  A beautiful collation followed in which the bride had been the chief inspiration and the practical artist, an accomplishment which is considered of inestimable and priceless value in every household.  Mr. and Mrs. Petley left in the afternoon for a short bridal tour.  They will, upon their return, reside with the parents of the groom, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Petley, upon the landed estate of Harrison L. Beatty.  The bride was attired for the wedding ceremony in a pretty gown of white organdie trimmed with Valenciences lace, flowers in the hair, and carried a bouquet of flowers in her hands.  Her traveling suit was of steel gray with hat to match.  The wedding presents to the bride, were many, and the groom was substantially remembered with gifts, among which was a check for $25 form Harrison L. Beatty who is now traveling in foreign lands. The bride is a bright, vivacious young lady with many friends.  She has been a student at the High School and is prominent in church circles.  The groom is a scientific as well as a practical farmer, and his future success is assured from his already pronounced business qualifications.  The Republican extends best wishes for a happy future to Mr. and Mrs. Petley.  [Feb. 20, 1901]

 

STEAD - HOVEY:  One of the most pleasant social gatherings it has been our privilege to attend of late was the occasion of the marriage of Miss Ethel A. Hovey, youngest daughter of Mrs. Marilla A. Hovey of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY] and Mr. Alvin B. Stead of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], at the residence of the bride's mother, Thursday evening, Jan. 24, 1901 in the presence of many friends and relatives of the bride and groom.  Soon after seven o'clock the guests began to arrive and at the hour appointed for tying the nuptial knot the parlors were well filled.  Promptly at eight o'clock the bride and groom slowly entered the parlor to the soft sweet strains of the Bridal Chorus from Lohengrin as they sounded from the organ by Miss Bertha C. Stead, sister of the groom.  The ceremony was performed by Rev. Charles N. Olmstead, pastor of the M.E. Church, Guilford, under a bower of evergreens, in the center of which was suspended a horse shoe, tied with white ribbons. Green and white were the wedding colors.  The bride was tastefully attired in a gown of green satin with trimmings of white silk and white chiffon and carried a bouquet of white hyacinths tied with white satin ribbon.  The bride wore a gold chain with opal setting, a gift of the groom. She made a dainty appearance.  The groom wore the conventional black.  Following the ceremony the bride and groom turned and facing the company received the usual congratulations and well wishes of the friends assembled, after which an elegant collation was served under the direction of cateress McCall of Oxford.  During the congratulations the strains of Mendelssohn's grand wedding march were heard from the organ.   Many elegant and valuable presents show the high esteem in which the recipients are held.  The newly wedded couple were driven the same evening to Norwich, amid showers of rice.  The next morning they took the Utica express over the O.&W. for Utica and Syracuse.  After a brief wedding trip they will return to Guilford to reside.  The bride is a most estimable young lady and will be greatly missed in Oxford and the groom who needs no introduction is an enterprising young farmer.  All will unite in wishing Mr. and Mrs. Stead all the happiness that can possibly crowd into their lives. 

Obituaries (September 18)

Mrs. Anna Beverly, 69, died at her home in Port Dickinson (Broome Co., NY], March 9, of heart trouble, after being in poor health for the past four months.  the funeral was held Wednesday afternoon from her home, Rev. Earl Smelch officiating.  Interment was in Prospect Hill Cemetery, Sidney [Delaware Co., NY].  Colwell brothers had charge of the arrangements.  Mrs. Beverly was born June 23, 1867, in Delmar, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chauncey Jones.  George Beverly, her husband passed on in 1920, while they were living in Union valley Mrs. Beverly had lived in Port Dickinson for the past 12 years, coming to Union Valley for a vacation during the summers.  Surviving are:  two sisters, Mrs. Emma L. Strevell, of Port Dickinson, and Mrs. Martha H. Ireland, of Albany, a brother, Alvin R. Jones, of Albany, also several nieces and nephews.  [1936]

Deposit [Broome Co., NY]:  Mrs. S.G. Barnum, who has been spending the Winter in St. Petersburg, Fla., arrived at her home on Fourth Street Thursday.  Mr. Barnum, who died at St. Petersburg, March 2, will be buried at Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] on Friday of this week.  Services at the grave will be at 2:30 p.m.  Many from Deposit and vicinity will attend the burial service [1936]

WAKEMAN:  Mrs. Mae Wakeman, 81 years old, died Thursday afternoon at the home of her daughter Mrs. Leslie Crane, Afton [Chenango Co., NY].  The funeral will be held at 2 o'clock this afternoon at the home of her daughter in Afton.  The Rev. O.H. Roberts will officiate.  Burial will be in Glenwood Cemetery, Afton.  Arrangements of Cowell Brothers [May 14, 1936]

VAN WOERT:  Mrs. Belle Van Woert, widow of the late Rev. Grant E. Van Woert, died suddenly Wednesday night at her home in New Milford, Pa.  She is survived by three daughters, Miss Mary Van Woert of New York City, Mrs. C.W. Hunt of Maplewood, N.J., and Miss Frances Van Woert of Harmon-on-Hudson, N.HY.; two sisters, Mrs. Nettie Lounsberry of Harpursville and Mrs. Elwyn Elliott of Whitney Point; and two brothers, Charles Burrows of Vestal and Johnson Burrows of Greene, N .Y.  The funeral will be held Saturday afternoon at 1 o'clock at the home, and at 1:30 at the New Milford M.E. Church.  The Rev. Joseph E. Pennell will officiate, assisted by the Rev. B.L. Lyon.  Burial will be in North Fenton, N.Y. [Broome Co., NY]  Arrangements by O.E. Tuttle.  [Oct. 7, 1936]

William Darling, 71, well-known resident of this village and former local feed-dealer, passed away Sunday at his home in South Main street.  Funeral services were conducted Tuesday afternoon at the First Methodist Church with interment in Greenlawn cemetery [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY].  [Nov. 22, 1936]

The community was shocked last Thursday afternoon to hear of the sudden death of Lee M. Newell, well-known resident of this village [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY] and postal clerk at the Bainbridge Post Office.  Apparently enjoying good health, Mr. Newell left the post office at his usual noon hour, and after dining with his parents went to his room before returning to the office.  At about 2 o'clock in the afternoon Mrs. Newell discovered him on the floor of the bathroom, where he had succumbed from an attack of cerebral apoplexy.  Mr. Newell was born in this village on February 3, 1897, the son of Herman C. and Emma Graves Newell, and his entire life had been spent here.  He was educated at the Bainbridge High School, following which for several years he was associated with his father in the retail shoe business which they conducted in the Danforth Block, now occupied by DeGroat's department store.  In 1924 he entered the postal service as clerk in the local post office and during his service there has proven himself a capable and efficient employee, dispatching his duties in a manner to win a wide circle of friends.  He was very active in the Masonic Fraternity, both in Bainbridge and throughout the Broome-Chenango Masonic district.  Raised in Susquehanna Lodge, No. 167, F.&A.M., on February 5, 1919, he immediately took an active interest in the lodge and became its Master during the year of 1926.  Lodge work so interested him that he became a member of the Afton Chapter and later a 32nd degree Scottish Rite member of Binghamton.  A year ago when the Masters Council was organized in the Broome-Chenango district, he became its first secretary and treasurer, an office which he still held.  He was also a member of the Bainbridge Chapter, Order of Eastern Star, and had served as its patron during the year 1926.  Last summer he developed a hobby for farming and purchased the small farm of the late Burr Newell, on the East side, where he spent the most of his spare time.  Having never married, he continued to make his home with his parents, who now survive.  Other members of the immediate family surviving include, an uncle, Charles H. Graves, of Providence, R.I., and a great-aunt Miss Jennie Leadbetter, of this village.  The funeral services were conducted Monday afternoon at St. Peter's Episcopal Church, of which he had become a member in early life and to which he had given faithful and active service for many years.  Rev. Bradford Tite rector, was the officiating clergyman following which interment was made in St. Peter's cemetery [Bainbridge, NY].  the service at the grave was conducted by Susquehanna Lodge with the R.W. Hugh E. Collins in charge, assisted by the master, William R. Davidson and other lodge officers.  All local business places were closed during the hour of the service.  [Nov. 1936]

 

List of Bainbridge Men in Service, 1942

List Bainbridge Men in the Service

148 Now Fighting in Various Branches for Uncle Sam

Bainbridge News & Republican, September 10, 1942

1.     George Arakelian, Army
2.     Larry Argiro, Army
3.     Ralph Axtell, Army Air Force
4.     Truman Backus, Army
5.     E. William Baker, Navy
6.     Louis E. Beatty, Navy
7.     Carl Beers, Army
8.     Ivor Bosket, Navy
9.     Robert Bouck, Army
10.   Asa Bradish, Army Air Force
11.   Lynn Brayman, Army
12.   John Burgin, Navy
13.   Gordon K. Burton, Navy
14.   William R. Burton, Army
15.   Clarence Butts, Army
16.   Durward L. Brown, Army
17.   Bastine Caracciolo, Army
18.   Francis W. Casey, Army
19.   Earl Clark, Jr., Army
20.   Edson L. Colman, Army Air Force
21.   Maurice Colwell, Army
22.   Winnie Cook, Army
23.   Robert J. Comings, Army
24.   Ralph D. Corbin, Army
25.   Otis Cottet, Army
26.   Robert Craver, Army
27.   Paul Curtis, Army
28.   E.P. Danforth, Army Medical Corps
29.   Edwin DeLong, Navy
30.   Bastine Delello, Army
31.   Frank Delello, Jr., Army
32.   Joseph Delello, Army
33.   Marion Dietrich, Army
34.   Paul Doolittle, Army
35.   James Epply, Army
36.   Ben Lee Dodge, Army
37.   Frederick Epply, Navy
38.   Lee Russell Elander, Navy
39.   Paul D. Fairbanks, Army
40.   Charles Fenner, Army Air Force
41.   Louis Ferguson, Army
42.   Millard Fleming, Army
43.   Elton J. Fletcher, Army Air Force
44.   Frank A. Fowlston, Army
45.   Lawrence B. Frink, Army
46.   Henry J. Gardner, Navy
47.   Billy Lee Grow, Navy
48.   Vince Grekalski, Army
49.   Glenn Harris, Army
50.   Stanley Hatton, Army Air Force
51.   Homer Hatton, Army
52.   Alvin Hayes, Navy
53.   Robert Hall, Army
54.   Edger Hayes, Army
55.   Bruce Hill, Army
56.   John Hill, Army
57.   Amos Hill, Army
58.   Elwyn Hitchcock, Army
59.   David Hodge, Army
60.   Sterling E. Hodge, Navy
61.   Leslie C. Hoke, Army Air Force
62.   Keith Hollenbeck, Army
63.   Victor E. Holbert, Army
64.   Donald Houck, Army Air Force
65.   John H. Hilbert, Army
66.   Everette Herrick, Navy
67.   Stanley Hutchinson, Army
68.   George James, Army
69.   Carlton E. Kinch, Army
70.   Ward Kirkland, Army
71.   Malcolm Kueneman, Army
72.   Bernice Lum, Army
73.   Howard Loker, Army Air Force
74.   Charles Loller, Army
75.   Eldred Gail Marks, Army
76.   Russell McCall, Army
77.   Kenneth Meade, Army
78.   Jerome Mertz, Navy
79.   Marshall K. Moore, Navy
80.   Robert Knowles, Marine Corps
81.   Joseph Moore, Navy
82.   Joseph G. Moore, Army
83.   James Moran, Army
84.   Robert Morgan, Army Air Force
85.   Leon R. Mott, Navy
86.   Harold Mulwane, Army
87.   Charlie F. Myers, Army
88.   Frederick Neidlinger, Army
89.   Earl Neidlinger, Navy
90.   Lee Neish, Army
91.   Reginald Nichols, Air Cadet, U.S. Army Air Force
92.   Svend Nyman, Army
93.   Richard Parsons, Army Air Force
94.   John A. Parsons, Jr., Army
95.   Walter I. Parsons, Army
96.   Karl Nichols., Army
97.   William Payne, Army Military Police
98.   Max. G. Peaster, Army
99.   Edward L. Peckham, Army Air Force
100. Rolland C. Peckham, Army Air Force
101. Howard Phelps, Army Air Force
102. Richard Phelps, Army
103. Edward G. Pixley, Army
104. Frank Popovich, Navy
105. Elton Pratt, Army
106. Anthony Plosky, Navy
107. Alton R. Lafayette, Army Air Force
108. Wendelin Mertz, Army Air Force
109. W.J. Roider, Jr., Army
110. A.J. Rosenstein, Army
111. Robert Rosenstein, Navy
112. Paul Rosenstein, Army Air Force
113. Ralph DeRoy Riley, Navy
114. William W. Rusch, Army
115. Milton Robbins, Army
116. James F. Ryan, Army
117. Stanley H. Ryan, Army
118. Nels T. Sandin, Army
119. L.W. Scanlon, Army
120. Teddy E. Searles, Army Air Force
121. Morrell Sherman, Army
122. Edson Smith, Army
123. Herman Stanton, Army Air Force
124. Neil E. Stoddard, Army Air Force
125. William D. Sutliff, Army
126. Henry A. Supplee, Army Air Force
127. James Taft, Army
128. Earl A. Terry, Army
129. Ralph Terry, Army
130. Leo B. VanSchaick, Army
131. George Vicary, Army Air Force
132. Lavere E. Wallace, Navy
133. Ralph Walling, Army
134. George Wendell Wrench, Army
135. Basil Weed, Army
136. Thomas J. Welby, Army
137. Leonard Wearne Army Air Force
138. Bruce Weeks, Navy
139. Donald K. Wheat Army Air Force
140. Bryce D. Wilcox, Navy
141. W. Murray Wilcox, Army
142. Mark G. Wilson, Army
143. Ernest Wood, Army
144. Bruno S. Zurich, Army Air Force
145. Robert Kingsley, Army
146. Richard D. Rushton, Army
147. James Henry Mulwane, Army
148. Harold Daly, Navy

New Bainbridge Fire Truck - 1941

New Fire Engine for Bainbridge

Bainbridge News & Republican, September 18, 1941

 

 

The Village of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] is now amply protected from fire with the arrival of the new fire engine.  The new apparatus, which arrived Saturday morning at 1:30, is mounted on a 2-1/2 to 3 ton White chassis which has a 178 inch wheelbase.  The equipment, which was purchased from the Cayasler Manufacturing Co., of Buffalo, has a 500 gallon pumper, a 200 gallon booster tank and 200 feet of booster hose.  Other equipment consists of one CO2 extinguisher for gasoline and oil fires, one 2-1/2 gallon soda and acid extinguisher, and one foam extinguisher.  The hose body carries 1200 feet of 2-1/2 inch hose and 600 feet of 1-1/4 inch hose.  The automatic clutch provides absolute control from the outside panel.  One 28 foot extension ladder and one 14 foot roof ladder is also carried on the truck.

 

This new engine takes the place of the old Reo bought in 1922.  It is felt now that the village is well equipped and well protected by a group of well trained firemen.  The new truck, together with the hook and ladder carrying 120 feet of ladders, and the town truck purchased in 1937, this vicinity now has security against hazardous fires.

 

The Village Board of Trustees are to be commended on their excellent judgment in ordering the new engine at the time they did, for had they waited 30 or 45 days, the delivery would have been held up for perhaps a year due to the defense program.

 



BCHS Class of 1939 - Part 6

Bainbridge Central High School - Class of 1939

Senior Portraits

"Echo" 1939

 

 

Dorothy Teachout

 

"If brains it takes to gain all fame,

You'll really find "Success" with your name."

 

Lloyd Tuckey

 

"Auto racing should be your aim

We believe it would bring you fame."

 

Anne Vawter

 

"We know you're going to Cornell,

The reason why, we cannot tell."

 

Donald Wheat

 

"You're truly ambitious and lucky, too

To overhaul airplanes is the work for you."



Obituaries (September 17)

On Monday last, William Corbin, an old resident of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], went with two of his sons, to the woods on their premises, to fight a fire which had caught and was likely to spread.  The young men became separated from the father and went to the house supposing he had gone before them.  Not finding him, they returned to the woods with lanterns and after some searching, found him lying on his face, dead, with his body badly burned in several places.  It is supposed that he became exhausted and lay down to rest when  he was suffocated by smoke and thus burned to death.  His health had not been good for several days and he might have sank down from sheer exhaustion.  His age was 73 years.  [Chenango Telegraph,  May 27, 1875] 

 

The recent and sudden death March 11th, 1914, of Mrs. J.A. Decker was a shock to the community, Mrs. Carrie M. VanCott Decker was born Sept. 6th, 1865, was married from her home in Bainbridge, June 14th, 1893, to Joseph A. Decker, who brought her to his home  here, where they have always resided a devoted and happy couple.  Mrs. Decker though not an invalid, has not been in robust health for many years, and some two weeks before her death suffered an attack of LaGrippe.  She was present and an active participant at the donation of her pastor, Rev. Frances, Friday, March 7th.  Immediately after supper she was taken violently ill.  Her husband accompanied her home when she became unconscious.  Dr. P.A. Hayes was summoned doing everything to alleviate the terrible paroxysms of suffering without avail. Doctors Dodge of Afton, and Palmatier of Sidney, were called in consultation and everything medical science could do, working unremittingly was done, but of no avail.  She passed away quietly Tuesday morning without ever regaining consciousness, in speaking or recognizing those about her.  The cause of her death was uremic poisoning, the result of acute Bright's disease.  Mrs. Decker leaves a wide circle of friends who knew and loved her.  An earnest and invaluable church worker she will be greatly missed in the Presbyterian Church, prominent in social life and every good work, Love and sympathy from all are extended to the bereaved and heart-broken husband in his irreparable loss.  She is survived by her husband, and one sister, Mrs. Philip Wheeler, of Sidney.  The funeral was conducted form her late home, Rev. Frances officiating and interment in Glenwood cemetery [Afton, Chenango Co., NY]. 

"Father in Thy gracious keeping,

leave me now the loved one sleeping."

 

Lyman Banner, aged 25 years, died Tuesday morning at the home of his father-in-lsw, Mr. Hicks, near Binghamton.  The funeral will be held at the Baptist church in Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY], Friday at 2 p.m.  The deceased is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Banner of this place.  He was a member of the Bainbridge High School.  He was an exemplary young man and his death creates much sorrow in Bainbridge circles. 

 

The death of Mrs. Julia D. Westcott of Bixby street [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], occurred Sunday after an illness of ten months from cancer and which was accompanied by much suffering.  She was the wife of the late Austin E. Westcott who died nine years ago.  On April 7th she passed her 59th birthday and had been a resident of Bainbridge for thirty years, coming here from Otego where Mr. Westcott was engaged to the mercantile business.  She was born in Guilford [Chenango Co., NY] in 1854 where she resided for some time and where she was married forty-three years ago.  The deceased was prominent in social and church circles of this village being an active and consistent member of the Methodist Church.  She possessed a charming, cultured and kindly nature, and was a person of fine character.  She was very highly esteemed and had numerous friends both at home and abroad.  She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. C.M. Hastings, and a son, Earl D. Westcott, both of this village. The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the home Rev. C.H. Sackett of Guilford, and Rev. Henry D. Smith of Bainbridge, officiating.  Burial was in Greenlawn Cemetery [Bainbridge, NY].   [1913]

Marriages (September 17)

Mr. and Mrs. W.N. Mason, of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY] on Friday evening last, it being the 25th anniversary of their marriage, gave at their residence a very elegant and agreeable entertainment, on which occasion, much and truly to their surprise, they found themselves most liberally supplied with silver tokens of esteem.  Among other costly and valuable presents was an entire silver tea set, the joint offering of a few personal friends.  The articles were as gracefully received as they were unexpectedly and appropriately presented; and the whole affair passed off with all the pleasure and happiness that spring from the recurrence of these amenities of a refined and cultivated social life.  [Chenango Union, Sept. 4, 1867]

 

RADEKER - PALMER:  At the home of the bride's mother, Mrs. Fletcher Palmer, corner of Elm and Pine streets, last evening at eight o'clock occurred the wedding of Miss Jessica Palmer and Mr. Fred Radeker, both of this village, Rev. John Alison performing the ceremony.  Only the immediate friends and relatives of the bride and groom were present.  Mr. Radeker is one of Deposit's [Delaware Co., NY] most promising young business men, being a member of the Deposit Hardware company since its incorporation and was formerly with S.D. Smith.  Miss Palmer is a bright and attractive young lady, has successfully held a position in the Hancock schools for two years and was formerly teacher in the Deposit school.  A bountiful wedding supper was served after the ceremony and the happy couple left on train 7 for Buffalo and Niagara Falls, where their honeymoon will be spent.  Mr. and Mrs. Radeker will be at home to their many friends at corner of Pine and Elm streets after Oct. 15.  The Courier extends congratulation's.  [Oct. 2, 1901]

 

Marriage Notices

Chenango Union, Nov. 22, 1877

GEER - PARCE:  At the residence of the bride's parents, in Pitcher [Chenango Co., NY], on Tuesday morning, Nov. 20th, by Rev. W.H. Williams, Mr. Charles D. Geer, to Miss Hattie Parce, all of Pitcher.

 

PLACE - CURTISS:  At the residence of the bride's parents, in Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], Nov. 14th, by Rev. G.A. Place, of Chenango Forks, Mr. Frank W. Place, to Miss Clara Curtiss, both of Sherburne.

 

PRINCE - DUNN:  In Greene, Nov. 14th, by Rev. J.H. Sage, Mr. David Prince, of Barker, Broome Co., to Mrs. Mianda A. Dunn, of Greene [Chenango Co., NY]

 

PARKER - STOCKWELL:  In Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], Nov. 9th, by Rev. N.S. Reynolds, Mr. G.W. Parker, to Miss Jennie Stockwell, all of Bainbridge.

 

BENNETT - CORBIN:  In Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], Nov. 11th, by Rev. N.S. Reynolds, Mr. P. Bennett, to Mrs. Mary J. Corbin, all of Bainbridge.

 

DWORANT - TARBELL:  At the residence of H.D. Smith, Nov. 15th, Mr. Joseph I. Dworant, of Madison, to Miss Ruth A. Tarbell, Guilford [Chenango Co., NY].

 

MUDGE - COOK:  In Beaver Meadow, Nov. 17th, by Rev. H.C. Willie, Mr. Van Buren Mudge, of Taylor, Cortland Co., to Miss Emma H. Cook, of Lincklaen [Chenango Co., NY]

 

JONES - PERRY:  At the residence of the bridegroom, Nov. 10th, Rev. A.B. Jones, of East Pharsalia [Chenango Co. NY], to Mrs. Perry.

 

FAIRBANKS - PUNCKLE:  In Pharsalia, Nov. 15th, by Rev. J. Clements, Mr. William Edgar Fairbanks, to Miss Caroline Punckle, all of Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY].

 

ANDERSON - STEBBINS:  In Mt. Upton, by Rev. L.B. Yale, Mr. Homer J. Anderson, of Guilford [Chenango Co.,  NY], to Miss Louella D. Stebbins, of Unadilla [Otsego Co., NY].   

 

LUM - GAGE:  In South New Berlin, Nov. 4th, by Rev. Walter Scott, Mr. Ira W. Lum, of Columbus [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Mary J. Gage, of Morris [Otsego Co., NY]. 

 

WIGHTMAN - GAGE:  In South New Berlin, Nov. 4th, by Rev. Walter Scott, Mr. Orin M. Wightman, of New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Almira A. Gage, of Morris [Otsego Co., NY].

 

Miscellaneous

A Family of Fighters - Corbin Family

Chenango Union, February 6, 1896

 

The Bainbridge Republican has the following about the Corbin Family:  From correspondence with Lemuel Healy, Town Clerk of Dudley, Mass., and with persons in Connecticut, it is found that 15 male members of the Corbin family were soldiers of the Revolutionary war.  They all hailed from Dudley, Mass., and Woodstock, Conn., the latter at that time being a part of the colony of Massachusetts.  All are buried near the home of their youthful days.  The following are the names of the Corbin heroes:  Amasa Corbin, Asa Corbin, Asahel Corbin, Clement Corbin, Daniel Corbin, David Corbin, Elijah Corbin, Elisha Corbin, Eliphalet Corbin, Elhajah Corbin, John Corbin, Jonathan Corbin, Moses Corbin, Peter Corbin, William Corbin--Worcester (Mass.) Spy.  There are several families of Corbins residing in the town of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], William H., Chester and Devillo Corbin who are direct descendants of the above mentioned William Corbin.  Clement Corbin came direct from England.  After the Revolutionary war the Corbins scattered, many of them settled in this State.  [Chenango Union, Feb. 6, 1896]

 

Thomas Collins, 3rd, To be Listed in College Who's Who

Bainbridge News & Republican, December 4, 1941

 

Word has been received by Thomas Collins, Sr., that his grandson, Thomas Collins, 3rd, of Westfield, Mass., who formerly attended the Bainbridge School [Chenango Co., NY], has been chosen as one of 10 seniors of Springfield College who will be listed in the Student's Who's Who publication.  More than 600 Universities cooperate in producing this volume which will be released in January.  Students are selected on the basis of character, leadership, scholarship and potentialities.  Mr. Collins is an honor student in the health and physical education division, and has also been very active in athletics.  With the inclusion of Mr. Collins in this book, the number of Bainbridge students listed in it is brought to three.  In November, 1940, James Ryan, son of Mr. and Mrs. P.F. Ryan, senior at St. Bonaventure's College, had the distinction of being the first Bainbridge student ever to be listed in the book.  In December, 1940, Georgiana Hovey, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Hovey, became the first local girl to be listed.  She was then a senior at Schauffler College.  Both Mr. Ryan and Miss Hovey were graduates of Bainbridge Central High School. 

 

John Parsons Re-Elected as Mayor of this Village

Bainbridge News & Republican, March 19, 1942

 

John A. Parsons, general manager of the American Plastics Corp., was elected mayor of the village of Bainbridge Tuesday, polling 34 votes out of 34 cast.  Arthur Clark, Kenneth Eldred and Milton Simonds were elected members of the Board of Trustees each polling 33 votes out of 34 cast.  An organization meeting will be held next Monday night and the regular session will be held the first Monday evening in April.  The deed of the National Milk Sugar Co. was transferred ot the Village of Bainbridge, Wednesday, according to Mayor Parsons.  The property is located at the corner of Front street and East Main street and was purchased primarily for the two deep wells on the property to increase the local water supply. 

 

Board Will Accept Married Teachers

Bainbridge News & Republican, July 23, 1942

 

Discarding a precedent of several years standing, the Bainbridge Central School Board of Education voted at their last meeting to disregard custom for facts and practical measures, and have agreed that married teachers may be engaged to join the faculty of the local school.  The residents of Bainbridge, asked previously to vote their opinions on this matter, gave their approval, and, after weighing the matter, the Board decided to do the same.  For several years it has been the policy of the Board not to continue hiring women teachers after their marriage, and the new ruling now abolishes this.  With the war taking so many of the capable men instructors, it is easily seen that this measure is justified.  Also, after a teacher has given years of service to her work and becomes almost indispensable to pupils and faculty alike, it is fair neither to the school nor to herself to consider her ineligible to continue her teaching after marriage.  Students must be given the best of help and that help must be obtained for them, overruling foolish customs.

 

Carlton Hayes Honored

Bainbridge News & Republican, Sept. 3, 1942

 

The New York Times, the Christian Science monitor, and some of the other daily papers, all gave prominent mention early this week to the improved condition of public relations between the United States and Spain.  Included in the articles were tributes paid to President Roosevelt's new ambassador to Spain, Professor Carlton J. Hayes, of Columbia University.  A quotation from the New York Sunday Times follows: 

"According to information available in Washington, today, these prospects (of improved relations between Spain and the United States) are considerably better as a result of the work of Professor Carlton J.H. Hayes, of Columbia University, a distinguished Catholic historian who took over our Embassy in Madrid a few months ago, supplemented by our efforts to provide General Franco with the petroleum products and other things necessary to maintain Spanish economy." 

 

Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] should be doubly proud of Professor Hayes not only because he represents a diplomatic section of the government, but also because he lived in this section for years and was a member of St. John's Catholic Church here.