Marriages (November 1)

Gilbert - Reese

Don Alonzo Gilbert, Jr., of this village [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY] was joined in the holy bonds of wedlock at Wilkesbarre, Pa. yesterday, to Miss Emma Reese of the latter place.  The happy couple will pass through Bainbridge on No. 6 tonight for Saratoga, where they will enjoy the pleasures of that popular resort for a few days, returning to Bainbridge Saturday night.  Don's many friends unite in wishing him and his charming bride a pleasant journey through life.  [1893]

 

Matterson - Curtiss

In the First Congregational Church of Oxford, at 8 o'clock this Wednesday evening, July 26th, Miss Helena Curtiss, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry A. Curtiss of Oxford (Chenango Co., NY], will be united in marriage to Mr. Wordsworth B. Matterson of Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY], Rev. B.F. Bradford D.D. of Upper Montclair, N.J., a former pastor of the church, performing the ceremony. The interior of the church has been submitted to the decorative hands of the friends of the bride for several days, who, with a limitless supply of sweet pea blossoms and ferns, from tiny spears to tall growths, have sought out every available nook and space for adornment, with the happy result of great beauty by day, which will be doubly enhanced this evening by the light, the music, the assembled audience and the advent of the wedding party and numerous attendants.  Some of the especially attractive features of the decorations are the various devices into which the lovely flowers of the sweet pea and its vine and the ferns are woven.  They are prominent upon the rostrum, form a heavy bank at the foot, rest in masses upon the ledges of the memorial windows and hang in clusters from the entrance way of each pew through the main aisle.  Prof. S.B. Belding of Albany is the organist engaged for the occasion who will play the "Bridal Chorus" from "Lohengrin," as the bridal party enters the church in procession, and DeKoven's "Oh Promise Me" during the ceremony.  The ushers, Wilfred A. Leete of Oneida, Earle D. Gaige of Penn Yan, Nathan P. Stanton and Millard C. Loomis of Oxford, will lead down the center aisle, followed by the four bridesmaids, Miss Grace Winans, Warwick, N.Y., Miss Fanny Manning, Newark, N.J., Miss Zada Lee and Miss May Arrison of Oxford two of whom will be dressed in white and two in pink, the maid of honor, Miss Anna Husted of Albany, attired in pink mousseline de soie over pink silk, and with the bridesmaids carrying bouquets of sweet peas, and the bride handsomely gowned in heavy white silk, en train, trimmed with pearl and opaline passementerie and chiffon ruching, and leaning upon the arm of her father.  The bride will carry a shower bouquet of white roses.  White ribbons tied at the ends of the center aisle will be untied by the first two ushers as the nuptial party moves to the altar.  The groom who will pass down the right side aisle escorted by the best man, Harrison L. Beatty of Bainbridge, joins the bride at the altar where the marriage vows are taken according to the impressive service of the episcopal church.  Upon the completion of the ceremony the joyous strains of Mendelssohn's march will be heard and Mr. and Mrs. Matterson, accompanied by the attending party, will repair to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Curtiss, parents of the bride, where a reception will be given.   The elaborate flower decorations that pervade the church are pursued in the home which is tastefully trimmed.  After the customary congratulations are received from the guests present, who will comprise, besides the intimate friends of the bride in Oxford, many from an extended circle out of town, both of the bride and groom, an elegant supper will be served.  The High school in Bainbridge will be represented by a delegation from the classes of '99 and 1900.  Mr. and Mrs. Matterson will leave Oxford this evening at 11:30 upon a wedding tour of several weeks, going to Block Island, R.I., Swampscott, Mass., and other places, and upon their return will make their residence in Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] where they will receive their friends after October 1st.  The bride has received many presents, as tokens of love and esteem.  One of the gifts of the groom was a diamond brooch and pendant.  The groom's favors to the best man, ushers and organist, will be gold scarf pins in the form of a wish bone set with turquoise, while the bride's favors to the maid of honor and bridesmaid will also be pins and in the form of fleur-de-lis set with pearls.  Miss Curtiss, the bride, is well known and highly esteemed in Bainbridge, and is a young lady of culture and many accomplishments.  She has been the preceptress of the High school for the last three years and has filled her position with graceful tact and dignity, proven a most efficient teacher, and has won the esteem and regard of the students.  She is a graduate of the Oxford academy, also of the Normal College at Albany, and before coming to Bianbirdge was a member of the faculty of the High school at East Syracuse, teaching the sciences and mathematics.  The intellectual attainments and pleasing social qualities of Miss Curtiss will make her a welcome addition to Norwich society.  The groom, Wordsworth B. Matterson, who is serving his third term as district attorney of the county, has been a citizen of this town for twelve years.  He came to Bainbridge shortly after his admission to the bar, and by industry and skillful practice and identifying himself closely with the interest of the town, he has acquired a large and lucrative clientage.  His promotion to the front rank among the lawyers of the county has been rapid, and his removal to Norwich will give his talents a wider scope.  Mr. Matterson is ambitious and doubtless future honors await him judicially and politically which will be well deserved.  Mr. Matterson has always shown a warm personal interest in Bainbridge and her people, is kind, generous, social and pleasant to all, and has always striven to advance the general good of the town by every means possible.  His permanent resident elsewhere will be a loss not easily repaired.  [Married about 1900] 

 



Whitaker - Robbins

Announcement is made of the engagement of Miss Mildred Louise Robbins, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Louis Robbins, of Norfolk, Va., to Lieutenant Glen E. Whitaker, of Unadilla [Otsego Co., NY].  The wedding will take place in the near future.  Lieutenant Whitaker, recently taken into partnership with his father, Glen S. Whitaker, in the firm of Whitaker & Son, Buick and Chevrolet dealers, at Sidney [Delaware Co., NY], is a graduate of the Wharton School of Finance and Commerce at the University of Pennsylvania.  He served in the Navy supply corps in the Pacific for some time.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Feb. 21, 1946]

 

Hartz - Wagner

Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Wagner, of Windsor [Broome Co., NY], announce the engagement of their daughter, Wanda, to Keith Hartz, son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Hartz, of Deposit [Delaware Co., NY].  No date has been set for the wedding.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Feb. 21, 1946]

 

Niles - More

Miss Sally More, of Sidney [Delaware Co., NY], and Roger Niles, of Afton [Chenango Co., NY], were married at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Irving More, Afton, last Thursday evening.  The Rev. Allen Douglas, pastor of the Afton Baptist Church, performed the ceremony.  The maid of honor was Miss Lucille More, sister of the bride.  William Niles, brother of the bridegroom, was best man.  A reception for the immediate families followed the ceremony.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Feb. 21, 1946]

Obituaries (November 1)

BURLISON;  In this town Feb. 16, 1895, Mrs. Clarissa Burlison, aged 90 years.

 

Mrs. Wm. Burlison, an aged, respected resident of this place, died at her home on Saturday morning.  She was 90 years old.  She was a member of the M.E. church at Union Valley.  Her funeral was held at her late home on Monday, at 11 o'clock.  Rev. T.F. Hall officiated.  Interment at West Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY]. 

 

BURLISON:  In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 14th, 1898, William Burlison, aged 90 years [Oxford Times, Dec. 20, 1898]

 

William Burlison of West Bainbridge, or within the town of Oxford, died Thursday of old age, aged 91 years.  The funeral was held Saturday at 1 o'clock at the house, Rev. C.H. Sackett conducting the services [Bainbridge Republican, Dec. 20, 1898]

 

[Note:  Graves or William and Clarissa Burlison are unmarked in West Bainbridge Cemetery]

Mrs. Polly Pierce, who had been a resident of this town nearly all her life, died last Wednesday, April 17th [1895], aged 83 years, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Geo. W. Cook, in the town of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY].  Mrs. Pierce was twice married, and was the mother of eight children, six of whom survive her as follows:  George Barber of Pennsylvania, Mrs. Mary H. Cook of Guilford, Elisha of California, Wm. H. of Sidney, and John and James of Bainbridge.  Her funeral was held last Friday, burial at Bainbridge. [Buried St. Peter's Cemetery, Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY]

KINYON:  In McDonough [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 5, 1901, Israel Kinyon, aged 90 years.

Last Tuesday morning death took from McDonough one of her oldest citizens, Israel Kinyon.  He was born March 16, 1811.  Nearly all his life was spent in and near McDonough village.  For years he was a very active member of the Democratic party and had never missed an election or town meeting since he became a voter.  He was justice of the peace until his hearing became so poor that he could not take evidence  One brother, Singleton, aged 88, also six children survive him, Mrs. Alexander Daniels, of Oxford; Mrs. Fred Scott, of Norwich; Smith Kinyon and Mrs. Mary Pike, of McDonough; Dr. B. Kinyon, of Cincinnatus, and Mrs. Samuel Ives of Guilford.  there are numerous grand children and eight great grand children.  The funeral was held from the house Saturday afternoon.  Interment in Union Cemetery [McDonough, NY]

Edward Renn St. John, aged 86, died at his home in Nineveh [Broome Co., NY] and vicinity.  During his lifetime he was a very progressive farmer, and had a very nice dairy and a good stock of cattle.  Dec. 7 he fell and injured his back, and has been confined to his bed up until his death.  The cause of his death was due mostly to failing health and old age  He is survived by one son, Lewis St. John of Nineveh; two daughters, Mrs. John E. Hughes, of Chelsea on the Hudson, and Mrs. Clyde Aylesworth, of Afton, and by six grandchildren.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Jan. 13, 1944]

William Hood, Sr., of Downsville [Delaware Co., NY], passed away last Thursday at the Margaretville Hospital, where he was taken the preceding Wednesday.  Death followed a shock which he had suffered 10 days previous.  He had always resided along the East Branch valley and was well known.  About 25 years ago he purchased the former Scoville farm which he operated until failing health forced him to turn the farm over to his son-in-law, with whom he resided at the time of his death.  He was 67 years old.  Besides his wife he leaves nine sons.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Jan. 13, 1944]

Mrs. Abbie E. Quinn died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Bertrand Capps, in Yaleville [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 17, after a month's illness.  Her age was 91.  Born on July 26, 1854, in East Weymouth, Mass., she was a daughter of James B. and M. Frances Pratt.  Mrs. Quinn lived in East Weymouth until 1913, when she moved to St. Louis, Mo., and about 10 years ago, she moved to Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] where she remained until her death.  Besides her daughter, Mrs. Capps, she is survived by a son, James E. Quinn, of St. Louis, who came to Bainbridge for the funeral.  Services were held at Fisher's Chapel with the Rev. Harry E. Brooks officiating.  Interment was in Yaleville Cemetery [Guilford, Chenango Co., NY].  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Feb. 28, 1946]

Mrs. Eliza Dopp passed away Feb. 23 at the home of  her daughter, Mrs. Alice Latimer, East Side.  She was born Sept. 7, 1853, in Camden, N.Y. [Oneida Co., NY].  On Apr. 17, 1873, she was united in marriage to Eugene A. Dopp.  To them were born nine children:  Mary E., who died in infancy; John W. Dopp, of New Castle, Pa.; Daniel O. Dopp, who died in 1941; Artemus E. Dopp, of Freeport, L.I.; George H. Dopp, of Afton; Mrs. Elmer Holquist, of Smethport, Pa.; Mrs. Ida Lord, of Bainbridge; Mrs. Latimer, of Afton and Mrs. Sarah Rath, of Johnson City; also 18 grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren.  Funeral services were held on Sunday, Feb. 24, at Fisher's Chapel.  The body was placed in the vault and burial will take place in the spring [Eastside Cemetery, Afton, Chenango Co., NY].  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Feb. 28, 1946]

Russell Badger, 16, son of Mr. and Mrs. Burton C. Badger, of Greene [Chenango Co., NY], died Sunday morning in an accidental shooting resulting from a brief scuffle between two farm youths who were lifelong friends.  Dr. Mat G. Boname, of Oxford, Chenango County coroner, gave a verdict of accidental death at an inquest conducted Sunday afternoon.  Inspector C.A. Lawson, of the Bureau of Criminal Investigation, state police, conducted the investigation.  He was assisted by others.  The Badger youth was struck on the right side of the forehead by a bullet from a .22 caliber rifle fired by George Wilcox, 12, police said.  The fatal accident occurred in the farmhouse of Clifford Small, three miles southeast of Greene.  The youth was pronounced dead a short time after the shooting.  Inspector Lawson said that Mr. Small left his home early Sunday morning, accompanied by Mrs. Minnie B. Wilcox, his housekeeper and mother of the Wilcox youth.  Young Wilcox and his two sisters, Evelyn, 16, and Virginia, 14, were left sleeping in their rooms.  The Badger boy, friend of young Wilcox, went to the Small home shortly after 8 a.m., the Wilcox children told the inspector.  He entered the front door and went upstairs.  The youth was wearing a hunting knife inserted in a sheath on his belt when he entered the bedroom of the Wilcox boy, they said. Badger had been there a short time when the Wilcox boy got out of bed and picked up a .22 rifle, the property of Mr. Small.  When he saw the gun, police said, the Badger youth exclaimed, "I'm not afraid of that."  A short scuffle ensued and the gun discharged in the hands of the Wilcox boy, according to the children.  Frightened by the turn of events the Wilcox boy and his sister, Virginia, ran to the nearby home of Alfred Turner from where Mr. Small was contacted by telephone.  He notified Corporal Heath, who went to the Small home to investigate.  Besides his parents, the Badger youth is survived by three brothers, Burton A. Badger, of Binghamton; Joseph Badger, of Harpursville, and Paul Badger, of the United States Navy, now stationed on Guam; three sisters, Mrs. Mabel Wolly, of Afton, and Mrs. Ida Wolly and Miss Margaret Badger, both of Greene.  The body was removed to the Root Funeral Home in Greene. Funeral services were planned for Wednesday.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Feb. 21, 1946]

 

 

Marriages (October 31)

Casey - Weidman

Hazel Marie Weidman, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Allen O. Weidman, 23 Butler street, and Francis Winsor Casey, son of Mr. and Mrs. Francis J Casey, Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], were married Sunday night at 7 in the Brick Presbyterian Church, 63 E. 92nd street, New York City.  The Rev. Treed officiated.  Miss Louise Voorhes, Garden City, L.I., was maid of honor and John Burgin, Franklin, was best man.  The bride wore a gray suit with white accessories, a hat and corsage of white gardenias.  Her maid of honor also chose a gray suit.  Her accessories were black, and she wore camellias.  A wedding dinner was served at the Madison Hotel.  After a few days in New York City the couple will go to Virginia.  On returning from their wedding trip they will reside in Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY].  The bride graduated from Oneonta  High School in 1940 and had been employed at Sak's Fifth Avenue store as a model.  Mr. Casey a graduate from Bainbridge High School in 1937 and attended Colgate University prior to entering the service in January, 1942.  He was discharged in December, 1945, after serving overseas 18 months.  He was attached to General MacArthur's headquarters.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Mar. 7, 1946]

 

Goodwin - Armstrong

A valentine party was held on Thursday evening, Feb. 14, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. V.E. Titus, Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], R.F.D. 2, to announce the engagement of their daughter, Hannah Titus Armstrong, to Richard Goodwin, of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY]. A delicious buffet supper was served, including a heart-shaped cake.  The evening was spent in playing a variety of games.  Around 50 were present, including relatives and friends from Guilford, South New Berlin, Preston, Oxford, Afton, Norwich and Cooperstown.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Feb. 28, 1946]

 

Herbert - Backus

Feb. 9, 1946 at 2:30 o'clock in the afternoon occurred the marriage of Thea Mae Backus, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas A. Backus, of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], to James Alton Herbert, of Sidney [Delaware Co., NY], son of Mr. and Mrs. Roy J. Herbert.  The Rev. Charlton E. Opdyka was the officiating minister, and the ceremony took place in Sidney in the presence of Beryl and Donald Crosby as witnesses.  The groom is employed as a machinist at the American Plastics in Bainbridge.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Feb. 21, 1946]

 

Marriage Notices - Bainbridge Republican - 1873

March 15, 1873
At the residence of the bride's parents, March 12, by Rev. W.B. Thomas, Mr. Uriah B. Pearsall to Miss Anna M. Fuller, all of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY].

March 22, 1873

Fletcher - Eaton:  At the residence of the bride's parents, in Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], March 12th, by Rev. T.P. Halstead, Mr. George B. Fletcher of Afton [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Amanda C. Eaton, of Oxford.

May 3, 1873

At the Chenango House, in Norwich, April 16th, by Rev. A.M. Totman, Charles M. Turner, and Ettie Norton, both of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY]

 

In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], April 17th, at the residence of the bride's parents, by Rev. W. Burnside, Dr. Lano Carter, of Onondaga Valley, and Helen P. Banks.

 

In New Berlin, April 15th, by Rev. W. Burnside, Rev. C.D.Shepard, of the Wyoming Conference, to Mrs. Mary G. Brown, of New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY].

 

In Greene, April 22d, by Rev. Geo. Porter, John F. Sherwood and Alice Heaton, both of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY].

 

In Greene, April 22d, by Rev. George Proter, William Clarke, of Brooklyn, to Miss S. Frankie Scott, of Greene [Chenango Co., NY].

 

 

 

 

Obituaries (October 31)

Mrs. Mary Jennings Orton, wife of President Edward Orton, of Antioch College Ohio, died on the 8th inst.  She was a daughter of Hon. Beach Jennings, of Franklin, Delaware county [NY], and a lady of high mental and social endowments.  [Bainbridge Republican, April 1873]

 

On Friday morning last, Mr. Roswell Lord, an aged resident at Willett [Cortland Co., NY], met with a fearful accident from the effects of which he died the same evening.  The particulars all furnished us are as follows:  Mr. Lord had gone very early to his saw mill that morning to see if it was all right. In a few moments from the time he went there, a man who was passing heard a scream coming from that direction and he at once hastened to the mill  There he found Mr. Lord with the carriage upon him, and his body horribly mutilated by the circular saw which was in motion.  Mr. L. was not able to communicate the particulars, but it is supposed he was passing the saw when his coat was caught throwing him around so that he left leg came in contact with the saw below the knee, which was almost entirely severed.  The saw in its course left the cap and one side but took several inches of bone out above the knee.  This threw  him over so he hit the feed control so as to set it to gigging.  Running against him the block shoved him about fifteen feet, when it ran upon him sufficiently to hold it and slip the gig belt.  Besides the sawing he received a severe bruise on the forehead and on the arm.  Mr. Lord was born in Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY] in 1805, and was the youngest of a family of ten, of whom but one is now living, viz:  Samuel Lord of Lincklaen, father of James S. Lord, Esq., the present supervisor of that town.  He was highly esteemed and respected by all who knew him and his many friends will sympathize deeply with his family and relatives at his sudden and horrible death.--Chenango Telegraph [Bainbridge Republican, Mar. 3, 1877]

 

Many were surprised to hear that Mrs. Jane Fairchild had just died.  It was not generally known that "Mother Fairchild" as she was familiarly called, was so near death's door, and the sudden announcement seemed like a bolt from a clear sky.  The deceased was a woman loved and respected by everyone.  She was an earnest Christian, and was the oldest member of the Afton M.E. church [Chenango Co., NY].  Her demise leaves but one remaining member of the Methodist church as it was first organized in Afton, that one being Mrs. T.L. Green.  In her death that society loses a true disciple of God, the home a dear, loving companion, and the community a sympathizing friend.  for some time past the deceased had resided with her niece, Mrs. C.L. Seely, and the last days of her long and useful life were made happy by the many kind acts from those who cared for her so tenderly, and who loved her so dearly.  Her age was 80 years.  The funeral was held from her late home Sunday afternoon and was largely attended, Rev. J.L. Thomas officiating.  The remains were laid to rest in Glenwood cemetery [Afton, NY], Funeral Director Emens having charge.  [Compiler note:  Tombstone inscription, Glenwood Cemetery:  Silas Fairchild / Died Mar. 28, 1888 / Aged 84 Y'rs/ Jame His Wife / 1816 - 1897]

 

The funeral of Mrs. Lucy M. Peck of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], wife of the late Roderick C. Peck, occurred last Saturday at 4 o'clock at the residence.  Mrs. Peck died the Wednesday previous in Philadelphia, from the effects of a surgical operation.  they moved here from Nineveh [Broome Co., NY] and soon won the respect of all.  Mr. Peck was an elder of the Presbyterian church at his death.  Mrs. Peck was a woman of the highest Christian character and her many deeds of kindness will be long remembered.  The remains will be brought here today by her brother-in-law, Rev. Mr. Seymour.  The details of the death have not been received, nor the arrangements for the funeral made.  [Died prior to 1900] 

 

Death Notices - Bainbridge Republican - 1873

March 29, 1873

In this village [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], on the 24th inst., Frank, son of Peter Waldorf, aged 2 years.

 

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 18th inst., Emma L., wife of Geo. D. Hoyt, and daughter of Wm. Balcom, aged 26 years.

 

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], March 21st, Mary, wife of Mr. Clark Lewis, aged 52 years.

 

In Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], March 12th, Miss Jennie Laman, aged 26 years.

 

May 3, 1873

In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], April 19th, Darius Robinson, aged 49 years and 4 months.

 

At the Chenango House, in Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], April 17th, Henry Peck, aged 56 years.

 

In McDonough [Chenango Co., NY], April 9th, of consumption, Melissa, wife of Alonzo Hilliard, aged 38 years.

Soldier News continued - 1946

James Riley Discharged from Navy

Bainbridge News & Republican, March 7, 1946

James O. Riley, AOM, 3/C, has arrived at the home of his mother, Mrs. Anna Riley, following his discharge at Lido Beach, Feb. 28.  Serving 32 months, Petty Officer Riley was stationed in Central America, Hawaii and the West coast.  He holds the American Theatre Ribbon, Asiatic-Pacific Ribbon and Victory Ribbon.

 

Billy Lee Grow, Bkr., 2/C Discharged from Navy

Bainbridge news & Republican, March 7, 1946

 

Billy Lee Grow, Bkr. 2/C, son of Mrs. Leone Grow, was discharged form the Navy Feb. 22, at Norman, Okla., after three and one-half years of service two years which was spent in the Caribbean area.  He holds the Good Conduct Ribbon, Victory Ribbon, American Theatre Ribbon and Asiatic-Pacific Ribbon.

 

Sgt. Leon Patchin receives Discharge

Bainbridge News & Republican, March 7, 1946

 

Sgt. Leon A. Patchin, son of Mrs. Hanna Patchin, 55 Church street, received his honorable discharge from the Army Air Forces at Camp Beale, Calif., recently, after serving 24 months.  Mr. Patchin, with his wife and infant daughter, Susan, are guests of his mother, having arrived Thursday night.  they were met in Albany by Mrs. Patchin.  Sergeant Leon Alfred Patchin is a native of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY].

 

Sgt. Kenneth Kingsley Receives Discharge

Bainbridge News & Republican, March 7, 1946

 

Sgt. Kenneth E. Kingsley, Jr., was discharged from the army, Feb. 22 at Fort Dix, N.J., after three years of service.  Mr. Kingsley, who was married to Marjorie Little, of Oneonta, last November, is now living in Sidney [Delaware Co., NY].

 

Purple Heart Awarded Posthumously to Leon Mott

Bainbridge News & Republican, March 7, 1946

 

Mrs. Ralph Mott has received the Purple Heart Medal awarded posthumously to her son, Leon R. Mott, M.M. 3/C, who was lost on the Destroyer Strong, July 5, 1943, in the southwest Pacific.  Mrs. Mott has also been presented with a Gold Star Citation by Slater-Silvernail Post #806, American Legion, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY].

 

T/5 Leslie Smith Arrives Home After Discharge

Bainbridge News & Republican, March 14, 1946

 

T/5 Leslie Smith, of the 805th Engineers, has arrived at the home of his father Gerald Smith, after receiving his discharge Jan. 15, at Fort Dix, N.J.  Corporal Smith was in the service three years, 25 months of this time was spent in the Pacific Theatre at Hawaii, Saipan and Ie Shima.  He holds the Good Conduct Ribbon, Asiatic-Pacific Ribbon with two stars, Victory Medal and Meritorious Service Award.

 

Pfc. Henry J. Cheesbro Receives Army Discharge

Bainbridge News & Republican, March 21, 1946

 

Pfc. Henry J. Cheesbro, of 1275th Combat Engineers Bn., was discharged Mar. 15 at Fort Dix, N.J., after spending an emergency furlough at his home.  Private Cheesbro entered the service Jan. 27, 1944, took his basic training in the infantry at Camp Wheeler, Ga., and then was transferred to the combat engineers at Camp Gruber, Okla.  He sailed for overseas Dec. 1, 1944, landing in England, Dec. 14.  In April, 1945, he landed in France, and followed the retreating Germans, in the "Battle of the Bulge," back into Germany.  After the surrender of Germany, he served in the Army of Occupation until January, 1946, when he sailed for home.  He holds the E.T.O. Ribbon, Good Conduct Ribbon and Victory Medal.

 

 

Comments at Funeral of John Wylie - 1884

Funeral of John Wylie

Remarks of Rev. O.R. Beardsley

1884

 

By request we publish that portion of the remarks of Rev. O.R. Beardsley of a historic nature, at the funeral service of John Wylie, at New Ohio [Broome Co., NY], as follows:

 

We have met here today, my friends to pay a tribute of respect to one who has long been known in this vicinity.  You would have to go a long way from here to find the name of Uncle John unknown.  In his day children have been born, lived to have families of their own and passed away.  I might say a generation has sprang up and passed to the other world, and he who lies before us has watched the procession as it passed, and now when his steps faltered and his eyes grew dim, he found it was his time to die, and he silently wended his way from our view and joined the loved companion, who passed on about five years ago.

 

Mr. Wylie was born in New Lebanon, New York, March 20, 1798, being 86 years 4 days of age at the time of death.  He was married to Esther Hinkley of Colesville, April 25, 1821, of late years better known as Aunt Esther.  And how well they kept the marriage vow is well known to many who are present.  What a change!  Today as we look upon this aged form, having passed 86 years, we can hardly realize that 67 years ago he came and settled upon this farm, a bright eyed and buoyant boy of 19, with the flush of health upon his cheek, and with a determination to make him a home, began clearing where this house now stands.

 

After clearing and subduing the field he built him a log house, and if we had stood here in 1821 we would have seen Joel Morse coming through the woods from Coventry, by marked trees, driving a yoke of cattle, with a sled containing the bride and groom, together with their household goods.  Where is the young man today that would undertake what he did, and under the same circumstances?  The nearest house was about one and a half miles away, built by James Brainard, on the farm now owned by Charles McCullor, near Joel Brainard's.  The nearest public highway about two miles, known then by the Binghamton and Catskill road, running from Binghamton to Chenango Forks; thence up Page Brook; thence over the old Chenango road to Bainbridge.

 

In 1825 Elisha Kasson bought part of the farm which he now lives on, the other part being owned by his brother Isaac, who settled there a short time before.  Only five of the early settlers remain, viz:  Elisha Kasson and wife, Aaron G. Beman and wife, and Mrs. Horace Holcomb.  The first school taught in this section was in a log house near where the church now stands, and was taught by a Mr. Cole.  Elisha Kasson taught the first school in a building built for a school house near where Reuben Beman now lives  The first saw mill was built by Elijah Church, John W. Watrous and Horace Holcomb, standing on the same site of the mill now owned by Hanford Paddleford.  This gave to the early settlers better material to build their homes, and also aided much in bringing a little money into the country from the sale of lumber.  About this time Esquire Holcomb had settled on the farm now owned by E.S. Holcomb; Elijah Church on the Buel Pratt farm; Amost Hayes south of J.W. Watrous; Deacon Merriman on the Beman farm; McCumber near the Methodist church; "Stuff" Pulver on the Waldorf farm; Monroe on Monroe farm.  Several others had settled in, whose names I do not know.

 

The first death in this settlement was Carlos Holcomb's first wife, in 1821.  The nearest grist mill was at Centreville. Samuel Badger, Col. Stowe, "Mat" Murwin and a few others had settled in Harpersville.  John B. Rodgers had settled at Chenango Forks and soon built a saw and grist mill.  Clond Hamilton had a small home on Walker farm, now owned by Mrs. McGowan.  Elias Miller lived near where Samuel Miller now lives.  Ketcham, at Ketcham's Corners.

 

When officiating at a similar occasion over the remains of any one present, I would say as I say now;  Before us lies one whose memory will linger in the hearts of many, and like all humanity he was the possessor of faults, and also of nobleness of character.  Whoever knew Uncle John, will join with me in saying that everyone who knew him might see what he was, for if he had failings, he never tried to conceal them.  Can't and hypocrisy  to him were unknown.  Labor was his chosen profession and he followed the instruction given to all:  Six days shalt thou labor and rest on the seventh, And for an evidence of this, look out upon these broad fields.  Ask those who are here to pay their last tribute of respect, whose labor provided these homes, cleared these fields and changed the wilderness to this pleasant scenery?  His doors were open to all; no one went weary and hungry from this house when he was around.  Text Job, 14 14.  He was buried by the side of his wife, in the Wylie burying ground, in Coventry.

 

 

 

 

 



BCHS Class of 1940 - Part 6

Bainbridge Central High School, Class of 1940

Senior Portraits

Echo" 1940

 

 

Ted Searles

 

Ted is fond of climbing hills

But not in the wide open spaces

Ted refers the hills that led

To fair and rosy faces

 

Carl Sejersen

 

Silence is golden and silver is speech

Is a lesson Carl had no need to learn

Unwanted chatter he never lets slip

But with his words, high marks he earns.

 

Barbara Seymour

 

Barb is our sentimentalist

Who thinks of days long done

It's nice to know somebody

Remembers everyone.

 

Clifford Smith

 

It's hard to tell what "Smitty"

Really likes the best

But we have a sneaking feeling

That the girls lead all the rest.

 

Donald Tiffany

 

To hear Don tell of escapades

And things he's seen and done--

Makes us real sure that in his time

He's had a lot of fun.

 

Bryce Wilcox

 

"Buck" is known for stories

That drip of the gory west

 For telling tales packed up with 'zip'

He leads the very best!

 

Ross Willes

 

He hasn't been with us very long

And he has such a quiet way

We should like to know him better

 Less than a year is too short a stay.



Marriages (October 30)

Landers - Edberg

Mrs. Alice T. Edberg, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], and Kenneth Landers, of Bainbridge, were married at the Rectory of St. Peter's Episcopal Church, Friday evening, Feb. 8, at 7 o'clock.  The ceremony was performed by the Rev. James E. Wolfe.  They were attended by Mr. and Mrs. John Tinklepaugh, of Hancock.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Feb. 14, 1946]

 

Simonds - Branham

Mr. and Mrs. Everett Branham, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], announce the engagement of their daughter, Dorothie, to Milton R. Simonds, Jr., C.M., 3/C, son of Mr. and Mrs. Milton R. Simonds, of Bainbridge.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Feb. 21, 1946]

 

Daly - Coffin

Miss Avelda Hanssen Coffin, of Mission Beach, San Diego, Calif., became the bride of David F. Daly, of Afton [Chenango Co., NY], in the First Congregational Church, of Norwich, Sunday afternoon at 1 o'clock.  The Rev. G. Edgar Wolfe, pastor, performed the ceremony.  Mrs. Maurice Estes, of Afton, was the bride's only attendant and Maurice Estes served Mr. Daly as best man.  The bride wore a lime green suit with brown accessories and her corsage was of white roses.  Mrs. Estes was in a black suit with black accessories and wore a red rose corsage.  Following the ceremony a reception was held at Fred's Inn.  Upon their return from a trip to New York, Mr. Daly and his bride will reside in Afton.  Mr. Daly is a brother of Mrs. Timothy Heaton, of this city.  Recently discharged from service, Mr. Daly was a chief petty officer with the Seabees and served at Guam.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Feb. 21, 1943]

 

Knight - Bacon

Mr. and Mrs. Arthur G. Bacon, 30 North Main street [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], announce the engagement of their daughter, Betty Jean, to E. Danforth Knight, Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward D. Knight, 15 Juliand street [Bainbridge].  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Feb. 28, 1946]

Tuttle - Snow

In a single ring candle-light ceremony, performed Sunday afternoon, Feb. 17,, at 2 o'clock, Miss Ruth N. Snow, daughter of Mrs. Versa  H. (Snow) Newman and the late Clement Sow, became the bride of Albert Tuttle, son of Mr. and Mrs. Martin Tuttle, of Livingston Manor.  Officiating at the service was the Rev. Rollin D. Malany.  The bride was dressed in a gray pin-striped suit, with black accessories and a corsage of red roses.  Mrs. Leona G. Ellis, sister of the bride, the maid of honor, also wore a gray pin-striped suit with a corsage of yellow roses.  Rae L. Ellis, Jr., acted as best man.  A reception for the guests was held immediately following the service with a beautiful three-tiered wedding cake, centering the bride's table.  Mrs. Tuttle was formerly employed at the Scintilla cafeteria.  Mr. Tuttle, recently discharged from the Army, served over two years in the European Theatre of Operations.  After a brief trip the couple will make their home in Sidney [Delaware Co., NY] where Mr. Tuttle is employed at the Socony Service Station.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Feb. 28, 1946]

Obituaries (October 30)

Mary Jane Crandell, widow of the late Walter H. Garlick passed away at the Bainbridge home of her daughter, Mrs. Guy Walling, late New Year's afternoon, aged 85 years.  Death resulted from Arterio-Sclerosis.  Born July 24, 1858 at Richmondville, Schoharie county, she was the daughter of Mark and Sara (Zeh) Crandell.  In girlhood, she moved with her parents to the vicinity of Binghamton.  After residing there a few years, the family removed to Page Pond in the Town of Sanford [Broome Co., NY].  There on Dec. 25, 1875, she was married to Walter H. Garlick.  April 24, 1876.  She went as a young bride to the home in the Town of Afton [Chenango Co., NY] where she kept the hearth fires burning for over 67 years.  Here, she and her husband lived together 52 years.  Mr. Garlick passing on April 29, 1928.  After his death she maintained a home for her two sons.  Though she appeared of frail physique, she had tremendous vitality and met life's problems with fortitude  Her chief interests were her home and family and throughout her long life she labored incessantly to make her loved ones comfortable and happy.  It was her pleasure to have her family with her in her home on the Christmas Day just passed.  The deceased is survived by two sons, George and Lester, with whom she lived, and by two daughters, Mrs. Grace O. Roberts, of Sanford, and Mrs. Ethel Walling, of Bainbridge.  Also by three grandchildren, Guy Roberts, of Sanford; Mrs. Harold Schmidt, of New Berlin; and Stanley LeSuer, of East Guilford; and a step-grandson, Renwick Walling of Bainbridge; two great grandchildren, Norman Schmidt and Stephanie Ann LeSuer; and two step-great grandchildren, Clayton and Renford Walling, and by a nephew, Earl Hammond, of Harford.  Funeral services were held Tuesday, Jan. 4, 1944, at 2 o'clock at Colwell Brothers Chapel in Bainbridge with the Rev. Clifford E. Webb, of Afton, officiating.  The bearers were Hiram and Harry Meek, Louis Bradshaw and Gordon Wood.  Interment was in the family plot in Glenwood Cemetery, Afton.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Jan. 13, 1944]

A double funeral was held Sunday for George Dewey Merritt, 45, father of 10 young children, and his oldest son, Henry, 18, who lost their lives early Friday when the automobile in which they were riding rolled down a 25-foot embankment into the Chenango River near their Port Crane home [Broome Co., NY].  Dr. John J. Breivis, county coroner conducted an examination and concluded accidental death occurred around midnight.  Both suffered skull fractures, he said, but no other major injuries.  Both bodies were frozen when they were recovered.  Whether the pair struggled to free themselves from the overturned car, could not be determined.  They were found trapped in the small coupe shortly after 6 a.m. by Douglas Pierson, of Port Crane, who was checking a trap line.  Special Deputy Sheriff Ernest S. Youngs, of Port Crane, was notified, and others were directed to the scene.  The accident occurred on a slippery stretch of the road about one-half mile north of Port Crane.  Sheriff's men said road markings indicate the vehicle was traveling north when it shot to the west side, grazing a small tree at the top of the bank and then striking a large tree.  The top of the car hit a third tree as it rolled.  The coupe is owned by Carlton Rockwell, of R.D.1, Greene, who reported that Henry, who had been working for Mr Rockwell, borrowed the machine three days prior to the accident.  Sheriff Cooley said the widow, Mrs. Leona Merritt, 36, told investigators her husband and son left for Binghamton at about 2 p.m. to sell a load of wood they had cut.  Besides his widow, Mr. Merritt is survived by six daughters, all of Port Crane; three sons, also of Port Crane; his mother, a sister, and two brothers.  Services were held Sunday afternoon in the William P. Chase & Son Funeral Home, with the Rev. F. Newton Cooper, of Sanitaria Springs Methodist church, officiating.  Burial in Port Crane.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Jan. 13, 1944]

Death came almost instantly to Harry H. Bourn at his home in Mt. Upton [Chenango co., NY], Thursday afternoon at 3 o'clock, Jan. 10.  although he had not been in the best of health for the past few years, his sudden passing was not anticipated.  Harry Bourn was born in Guilford, Dec. 31, 1877, the son of Sarah (Holmes) and Austin Bourn.  His entire working life has been devoted to the O.&W.R.R.  As O.&W. agent, the first two and one-half years were spent at East Branch.  At the age of 21 years he came to the Mt. Upton station, and served there as agent for 37 years.  He retired at the age of 60 years.  Mr. Bourn was a kindly man and a good neighbor.  He always showed a keen interest in all community affairs.  Devoted to his family, he will be missed more and more as time passes.  Surviving are the widow; two daughters, Mrs. J. Edward Nial, of Mt. Upton, and Mrs. Lawrence Carney, of Guilford; three sons, Victor, of Ulster, Pa., Harry, of Binghamton, and Austin, of Guilford; several grandchildren and great grandchildren.  Final rites were held Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Seymour Funeral Home in Oxford. The Rev. G.V. Hemsley officiated.  Burial in Sunset Hill Cemetery, Guilford.    [Bainbridge News & Republican, Jan. 17, 1946]

 

The Rev. L. William Hones, colorful and well known figure in the religious and political life of northern Sullivan County [NY], passed away at the Hamilton avenue hospital, Monticello, Monday, Dec. 24, after a short illness.  The funeral service was held in Monticello on Wednesday afternoon with burial in Roscoe the same day.  In addition to his religious and political activities, Mr. Hones founded the Sullivan County Review, a weekly newspaper at Roscoe, and was the publisher and editor of that paper for 26 years.  He was known throughout a wide area because of his independence in thought and action.  He was well known for his resemblance to the late President Theodore Roosevelt and had been a friend of Mr. Roosevelt.  Often when Mr. Hones was travelling while Mr. Roosevelt was alive, people whom he did not know would speak to him thinking they were addressing the president.  This rather tickled Mr. Hones' fancy and he aided the illusion by trying to dress like the late president and wearing pince nez glasses such as the president effected.  Mr. Hones had been in the ministry for over 50 years.  He came to Roscoe [Sullivan Co., NY] in 1893 and served the Presbyterian Church there until 1918 and later acted as supply in other churches in that section.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Jan. 3, 1946]

 

Soldier News continued - 1946

T/5 Graydon Loomis Discharged from Army

Bainbridge News & Republican, February 28, 1946

T/5 Graydon L. Loomis, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ward Loomis, of R.D.1, Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], was discharged at Fort Dix, N.J., Feb. 9, after serving 32 months with the 4025th Signal Services Group, 14 months which was spent in the Pacific Theatre.  He was stationed at Finschafen, New Guinea, and at Manila, Philippines.  He holds the Asiatic-Pacific Ribbon with three stars, Philippine Liberation Ribbon, Good Conduct Ribbon, American Theatre Ribbon, and Victory Medal.

 

Clifford A. Wearne Discharged from Navy

Bainbridge News & Republican, February 28, 1946

 

Clifford A. Wearne, R.M. 3/C, son of Arthur Wearne, was discharged from the Navy at Lido Beach Feb. 19, after more than three years' service in both Atlantic and Pacific waters.  He holds the American Theatre Ribbon, European Theatre Ribbon with one star, Good Conduct Ribbon and Victory Medal.

 

Pfc Lynn Miller Discharged

Bainbridge News & Republican, February 28, 1946

 

 

PFC Lynn Miller

 

Pfc. Lynn Miller, of 290 Robinson street, Binghamton [Broome Co., NY], son of Mr. and Mrs. Ray B. Miller of Harpursville [Broome Co., NY], was discharged form the Thomas England Hospital, Atlantic City, N.J., Feb. 8.  Private Miller has been a surgical patient in the England Hospital since he was seriously wounded in action Mar. 27, 1945, while serving with the 3rd Army under General Patton.  He holds the combat infantryman's Badge, E.T.O. Ribbon with three stars, American Theatre Ribbon, Purple Heart with Oak Leaf Cluster, Good Conduct Medal, and Victory Medal.

 

Local Mother Gives 6 Sons to Armed Forces

Bainbridge News & Republican, Feb. 28, 1946

 

Mrs. Isabelle Youngs, 7 Newton avenue [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], sent her sixth son to the armed forces when her youngest son, Thurston, 17, reported for active duty Monday in the Army.  Mrs. Youngs, a widow and the mother of eight children, moved to Bainbridge from Afton about three years ago.  During the war she worked every day at the Scintilla Magneto plant in Sidney, contributing her share to the war effort.

 

Four of her six sons are now discharged.  they are:  T/4 Eric Youngs, of the European Theatre, Cpl. Clarence Youngs, of the China-Burma-India Theatre; S/Sgt. George Youngs, of the 8th Air Force stationed in England; Clyde Roland Youngs, petty officer in the southwest Pacific.  Pfc. Murray Youngs, of the Asiatic-Pacific Theatre, is now home on an re-enlistment furlough.

 

S/Sgt Victor Foster Discharged from Army

Bainbridge News & Republican, Mar. 7, 1946

 

S/Sgt. Victor Foster arrived in New York on the SS William Floyd, Friday, Feb. 8 after serving two and one-half years overseas.  He called his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Foster, 10 Front street [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], and later left for Fort Dix, N.J., where he was discharged Feb. 13.  Sergeant Foster volunteered for service in the Air Forces in September, 1942.  He was stationed at Rome, N.Y., and attended school in Denver, Colo., prior to his leaving for England in September, 1943. During his stay of 21 months in England, he was stationed at the airport in Warrignton.  During this time, he met his brother, Howard, before Howard went into combat in Germany, and then later after Howard was wounded and returned to a hospital in Southern England, he visited him several times.  Last July, Sergeant Foster went to Orleans, France, and Frankfort, Germany.  He has visited Holland and Belgium, and last October he spent a week in Rome, Italy, where with a group of American soldiers had an audience with the Pope.  He has visited the graves of the unknown soldier in Washington, London and Paris.  While on furlough in England, he went to Scotland, and visited Ireland three times.  He holds the E.T.O. Ribbon with one star, Good Conduct Ribbon, American Theatre Ribbon and Victory Ribbon.

 



 

 

 

Obituaries (October 29)

A peculiarly sad and impressive funeral took place at the M.E. Church in Susquehanna [PA], a week ago last Saturday morning.  It was the funeral of a Miss Dix, who it is said by her friends, died of a broken heart.  According to the Susquehanna Gazette she had for some time kept company with a young man in Jackson, and was engaged to be married.  She was preparing for her wedding when the news came to her that he had deserted her and married another girl.  She could not believe the story was true and came up to find out to her sorrow that the news was only too true.  She returned to her home, and taking to her bed never left it, except to be taken to her grave.  The doctor who attended her says that her heart was paralyzed from the time she learned of her lover's base desertion.  [Bainbridge Republican, Apr. 5, 1877]

 

Mrs. Russel Smith of Church Hollow in the town of Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], came to her death on Wednesday of last week from the effect of typhoid-pneumonia.  Mrs. Smith had long been a resident of that town and had won the respect and esteem of all who knew her.  And her life we believe to have been characterized by an unquestionable, Christian meekness. She leaves a husband, one son and a large circle of friends to mourn her loss.  The funeral was held from her residence on Friday and the remains were taken to Coventry for interment.  Blessed are the dead, who die in the Lord.  [Bainbridge Republican, Mar. 29, 1877]

 

Ernest L. Ingersoll passed to his eternal rest in the early morning of Tuesday, Feb. 5, 1946, at Afton Hospital, following a week of critical illness from a severe heart attack.  The son of Hamilton E. and Lavinia (Ireland) Ingersoll, he was born Dec. 9, 1875, in the town of Coventry [Chenango Co., NY] on the ancestral farm home of his great grandfather, David Ingersoll, where the greater part of his life was spent in farming.  About 17 years ago he removed to Afton [Chenango Co., NY] where he was engaged in lumbering, and later as caretaker of Glenwood Cemetery [Afton, NY].  Converted very early in life he became a faithful member of Union Valley M.E. Church, serving for many years on the Official Board, later transferring his membership to the Afton M.E. Church where he was seldom absent from services.  Possessed of a very genial friendly disposition together with strict honesty and always a willingness to help in any worthy cause, he leaves a host of friends who will mourn the loss of a true friend and a good neighbor.  June 23, 1896, he was untied in marriage with Nettie Booth, who survives him, together with one daughter, Edith H., wife of George R. Cummings, of Oxford, R.D.; one granddaughter, Hazel M. Cumming, of Norwich; two sisters, Mrs. Don J. Guy, of Binghamton, and Mrs. Arthur L. Hubbard, of Herkimer; also two nieces living in Albany and one cousin, Ellis Ingersoll, of Coventryville.  Funeral services were held in his late home Friday, Feb. 8, with his pastor, the Rev. Kenneth Kingston officiating.  Burial was in Glenwood Cemetery, Afton.  A profusion of flowers borne testimony of the love and esteem of a host of friends.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Feb. 14, 1946]

 

Following an illness of five weeks, resulting from a fall on the ice, and a broken hip, Clarence Peck, 74, of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], passed away at the Chenango Memorial Hospital, Norwich, Thursday morning at 6:15 o'clock.  A life long resident of Chenango County, Mr. Peck had been engaged in farming all of his life, and much of that time had resided in the vicinity of Guilford.  Mrs. Peck died five years ago.  Two sons and four daughters survive.  They are:  Clifford Peck, of New Haven, Conn.; Leon, of Buffalo; Miss Lottie Peck, of New York; Mrs. Ada Follett, of Sidney; Mrs. Amy Aloi and Mrs. Frances McFarland, of Norwich.  Other survivors are a brother, Earl Peck, of Norwich, and several grandchildren.  The body of Mr. Peck rested at the Fisher Funeral Home at Bainbridge, where services were held Saturday afternoon at 2 p.m. with the Rev. J.W. Bump, of Guilford, officiating.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Feb. 21, 1946]

 

Death Notices

Bainbridge Republican, July 1, 1876

DEDERER:  In Greene, June 26th, 1876, Capt. Samuel T. Dederer, aged 88 years and 6 months.

 

GRISWOLD:  In Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], June 24th, 1876, Mr. Juvenal Griswold, Aged 74 years.

 

JEWELL:  In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], June 24th, Mr. Gilbert Jewell, aged 81 years.

Marriages (October 29)

Egbert - Adams

Rev. John L. Egbert, Rector of St. Peters Church, was married to Miss Nellie Adams, daughter of Dr. Adams, at Springfield, Mass., on the 18th inst.  He returned with his bride last Thursday evening and took up his abode at the parsonage, which had been recently elegantly furnished.  We extend to Mr. Egbert and wife our compliments and wish them a full measure of domestic happiness.  [Bainbridge Republican, Apr. 26, 1877]

Wackford - Jones

Miss Phyllis B. Jones, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harry B. Jones, of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], became the bride of Warren D. Wackford, son of Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Wackford, also of Oxford, Sunday afternoon, at 3 o'clock at a candlelight service in the First Baptist Church, there.  The double ring ceremony was performed by the Rev. F.L. Anderson, of Pulaski, the Rev. Cyrus Sprague, pastor of the local church, assisting.  Mrs. Cyrus Sprague sang "I Love Thee" by E. Grieg and "Because" by Guy D'Hardelot and Zerah Cone, church organist presented a program of wedding music.  The bride, given in marriage by her father, was gowned in white satin, with long sweeping train, fashioned princess style, with lace inserts at the neckline and lily point sleeves.  Her fingertip veil of tulle was fastened to a cluster of pearls and she carried an arm bouquet of white carnations.  Mrs. Arthur Roys, matron of honor, wore a pink taffeta gown, Juliet cap of tulle with shoulder length veil, and carried an arm bouquet of rose colored carnations.  Arthur J. Roys acted as best man and ushers were J. Harlow Berdanier and Richard DeLong.  Mrs. Jones, mother of the ride, wore a navy blue crepe dress with navy and white accessories.  Mrs. Wackford, mother of the bridegroom, chose soldier blue crepe with black and white accessories.  Both wore corsages of red roses.  A reception for about 200 guests was held immediately after the ceremony in the church parlors.  Bouquets of spring flowers, white tapers in silver holders and a four tiered wedding cake ornamented with miniature bride and groom centered the bride's table.  For her wedding trip Mrs. Wackford wore a rose colored dress, brown coat with matching accessories and an orchid corsage.  Mrs. Wackford is a graduate of Oxford Academy, Class of '40, and for the past five years has been employed by Lyle K. Preston as stenographer.  The groom recently honorably discharged from service is a graduate of the Academy, Class of '38 and also of Delhi Technical Institute, Class of 1941.  He entered the service in July, 1942, and in November, 1943, was commissioned lieutenant in the Army Air Corps.  He served overseas in the European Theatre of operations as bombardier aboard a B-24.  He received his discharge in September of this year and is now employed by Ivon Ford Lumber co. McDonough.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Feb. 21, 1946]

 

Marriage Notices

Bainbridge Republican, January 20, 1877

 

HILT - WHEELER:  In Oxford, Dec. 25th, 1876, by Rev. J.K. Peck, Mr. Edwin B. Hilt of Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Nora M. Wheeler, of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY].

 

DELONG - ELMER:  In Afton, Jan. 9, 1877, by Rev. E.T. Jacobs, Mr. Francis Delong of West Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Lizzie Elmer of Deposit [Broome Co., NY].

MOON - MERRELL:  In Binghamton, Jan. 1, 1877, by Rev. A. Griffin, Mr. J.W.D.F. Moon to S. Delphine Merrell, both of Coventry [Chenango Co., NY].

VIPER - BRAYTON:  In Castile, N.Y. [Wyoming Co.], January 6, 1877, Mr. Herman Viper of the above place, to Miss Emma Brayton, formerly of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY].

Soldier News continued - 1946

S/Sgt. Edward Knight Receives Army Discharge

Bainbridge News & Republican, February 21, 1946

S/Sgt. Edward Danforth Knight, Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward D. Knight, 15 Juliand street [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], was discharged at Fort Dix, N.J., Feb. 17, after serving in the Army for 32 months, 15 months which was spent overseas in both the European and Pacific Theatres.

Serving with the 3186th Signal Service Bn., Sergeant Knight went to the European Theatre, landing in England.  While there, he visited Scotland and other places of interest in England, while on furlough.  The fore part of March, 1945, he left England for France, landing at LeHarve, and proceeded to Nancy where he joined the 7th Army.  With 15 other men he was put on detached service and left his outfit and was attached to the 74th and 72nd Signal Companies.  He crossed the Rhine with the 7th at Worms and continued with this army through Darmstadt, Wurzburg, Nurnberg Augsburg, Munich, in Germany; and then he went to Austria at Innsbruck and Salzburg.  While in Austria he also visited Brenner Pass.

He later re-joined his outfit at Wiesbaden, Germany, and left for Marseilles, France, from where he sailed for the Pacific Theatre the latter part of July via the Panama Canal, stopping off there overnight.  He arrived at Manila where he spent a month and later moved to Lingayen Gulf where he remained another month and then started for Japan where he landed the latter part of October at Osaka.  At Osaka, he was stationed at Koshein Stadium, which is just outside the city.  This stadium was built for the Olympics which of course were never held because of the war.  He remained at his station until his return to the States.  In Japan he served with both the 6th and 8th Armies. 

Sergeant Knight holds the E.T.O. ribbon with two stars, for the battles of the Rhineland and Central Germany, Good Conduct Ribbon, Asiatic-Pacific Ribbon, American Theatre Ribbon, Philippine Liberation Ribbon, and Victory Ribbon.

Clifford Smith Receives Discharge

Bainbridge News & Republican, February 21, 1946

Clifford Smith, M.M. 1/C was discharged at Lido Beach Feb. 13 and has arrived at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Smith after serving 42 months.  He served 19 months in the South Atlantic and then was transferred to the West Coast where he was assigned to the USS Coasters Harbor (AG74), remaining on this ship until his return for the discharge.  Petty officer Smith holds the Good Conduct Ribbon, Asiatic-Pacific Ribbon, American Theatre Ribbon, European Ribbon, and Victory Medal.

 

1st Lt. Henry Supplee Released from Army

Bainbridge news & Republican, February 21, 1946

 

1st Lt. Henry A. Supplee has recently been released from active duty with the Army Air Forces, 26 months of which were spent in the Southwest Pacific Area.  Lieut. Supplee enlisted in the Army during the summer of 1942.  Following a period of specialized training as an aircraft armorer at Buckley Field, Colorado, he was assigned to the 58th Fighter Group and stationed at numerous airfields before departing for the Pacific war zone, where his unit was assigned to the 5th Air Force.  In June, 1944, he was selected from his squadron for return to Australia for 16 months' training at Officers Candidate School.  In September he received his commission and following a month's hospitalization was assigned to the 13th Bomber Command, serving in new Guinea, Morotai, and the Philippines.  He was later promoted to first lieutenant.  During his service with the 13th Bomber command he served in the Executive, Operations and intelligence Sections.  Additional duties included assignments as Trial judge Advocate for special and General Courts-Martial.  He sailed from Manila on Nov. 20, arriving at his home in Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] Jan. 2, from which time he has been on terminal leave.  Lieut. Supplee holds the Asiatic- Pacific Theatre ribbon with battle stars for the New Guinea, Northern Solomons, Bismark Archipelago, Southern Philippines, and Air Combat Borneo Campaign; also the Philippine Liberation and Good Conduct Ribbons. 

Interviews with BHS Teachers Mr. Elmore & Mr. Vicary - 1946

 Bainbridge High School Teachers

Mr. Kenneth Elmore & Mr. Vicary
"Blue & White" School Newspaper Items

Bainbridge News & Republican, February 14, 1946

 

Mr. Kenneth Elmore:  Mr. Elmore, our new mathematics teacher, was born and lived in South Fallsburg, N.Y. [Sullivan Co.].  He comes from a family of eight boys and two girls, of whom four now teach school.  Mr. Elmore attended New York State College for teachers at Albany where he did his major work in mathematics and his minor work in science.  Before accepting his position in Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], he taught in South Kortright and South Fallsburg.  He has recently been discharged from the Army Air Corps where he was an armorer on B-24's and B-29's.  If it's bowling, Mr. Elmore is an active participant, but with other sports, he prefers to be an enthusiastic spectator.  Mentioning food to him was a mistake--we could not stop him talking. Chocolate pie and 500 other foods are his favorites.  To find his dislikes was much more difficult but he finally admitted that shouting pupils and beer were all wrong in his opinion.  Take heed--erring B.C.H.S.--noise makers, for here is a man with whom it will pay to be popular.

Mr. Vicary:  He went skiing on Mt Blanc.  That is a long way from the Rock Cut ski tow-- but Mr. Vicary made it.  As a lieutenant in the Anti-aircraft, he was in Africa and Naples, Italy.  During the invasion of Southern France, he was an air courier with the 7th Army. After the war Mr. Vicary traveled through many parts of Europe in the luxurious accommodations of a jeep.  Among the places he visited was Hitler's refuge in the Bavarian Alps.  He played varsity hockey at Hamilton and his tennis is tops on any court.  the deer population is due to diminish--for Mr. Vicary is back to get the one he missed in 1940.  He also finds time for swimming, horseback riding, and as we mentioned--skiing--in many places.  Upon replying to the question of dislikes he said that since he was discharged from the Army he had no reason to have any.

Obituaries (October 28)



Robert Jones, of Plainfield [Otsego Co., NY], met his death Saturday at noon in a peculiar manner.  While at work chopping with a comrade for Floyd Armstrong, a neighbor, they attempted to saw down a large maple tree.  Before it was completely cut through, it split and commenced to topple.  Mr. Jones' comrade ran away from the falling tree, but Jones remained calmly in his place.  The tree balanced for a moment over his head, and then fell, crushing him into the earth.  Mr Armstrong just then came upon the scene, and assisted by the other chopper, hurriedly sawed off the heavy log and removed the dying man.  Dr. Dively, of Unadilla Forks, was summoned to attend him, but he only breathed twice after the log was removed.  He leaves a widow, but no children.  [Bainbridge Republican, Feb. 3, 1877]

Simeon W. Niles was an old and respected resident of this place [Cooperstown, Otsego Co., NY], and had attained nearly fourscore years.  His only daughter, Julia L. remained with him to cheer him in his declining years, and literally wore herself out in the service to others.  He had for years at times expressed anxiety that she--often in feeble health--might die and leave him alone in the world.  Both retired to their beds of illness on the 27th ult.; he from the effects of paralysis, and she with pleurisy.  At two o'clock on the morning of the 3d inst, the beloved daughter died and at one in the afternoon the father followed her to the spirit land.  Cooperstown Journal.  [Bainbridge Republican, Feb. 24, 1877]

Frank Hinman, 80, died at his home Feb. 5, in the Town of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], after an illness of a week.  Born Sept. 2, 1865, in the Town of Nanticock [Broome Co., NY], he was the son of David D. and Lucy Hinman.  The early part of his life was spent in Nanticock, Maine and the Binghamton area where he worked as a lumberman.  On Apr. 24, 1902, he was united in marriage to Mrs. Effie Slater who died Feb. 22, 1926.  In 1904, Mr. and Mrs. Hinman bought the farm in Oxford where they resided until their death.  Mr. Hinman was a member of the Union Valley Methodist Church.  He is survived by one son, Grant Hinman, of the Town of Oxford; two grandchildren; two half-sisters, Mrs. Martha Hall and Mrs. Ada Dickinson, of Brocton, Mass.; a step-son, Otis Slater, of Kirkwood.  Another stepson, Norman Slater, after which the Bainbridge American Legion Post was named, was killed in the Argonne, Oct. 14, 1918.  Funeral services were held Saturday at 2 o'clock at Fisher's Chapel with the Rev. Willet officiating.  Burial was in Greenlawn Cemetery [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY].

Mrs. Laverna Misner Shaw, 54, wife of Earl Signor Shaw, of 54 Miller street, Cortland [Cortland Co., NY], was killed instantly at 12:15 last Wednesday morning a half mile east of Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], when the machine in which she was riding with her husband skidded on an icy pavement and overturned.  Death was attributed to a fractured skull.  Mr. and Mrs. Shaw were returning from a trip to Hobart and Oneonta.  They had left Oneonta about 11:15 Tuesday night, traveling in a panel delivery truck owned by Shaw & Boehler, Cortland florists.  The machine was traveling up a long hill east of Coventry when it skidded and left the pavement, as Mr. Shaw attempted to right the truck it overturned on its side and Mrs. Shaw was thrown out on the pavement.  Mr. Shaw who is believed to be suffering from a cracked rib and back injuries, made his way to the farm house of Fred Porter, a short distance away.  Chenango County coroner, Dr. Mat Boname, of Oxford, was notified and he directed Dr. C.W. Chapin, Greene, as coroner's physician and authorized the removed of the body by Harry Rogers, Greene undertaker.  Later Earle W. Wright, Cortland undertaker, arrived to claim the remains.  Mr. Shaw was born June 17, 1891 in DeBruce, Sullivan County, the daughter of Freemont and Ida S. Misner.  She graduated from Walton High School and teachers' training class in 1911 and from Oneonta Normal in 1914.  She taught in the public schools of Tappan, N.Y., and Ridgefield Park, N.J.  On June 18, 1922 she was married to Mr. Shaw.  She was an active member of the First Methodist Church of Cortland, where she taught a Sunday School class.  Mrs. Shaw was a member of the Loyal Circle of king's Daughters and of Twentieth Centruy Club.  Surviving are her mother, Mrs. Ida Misner, of Binghamton; her father, Freemont, of Walton; a son, Herbert Earl Shaw; a daughter, Mrs. F.O. Ashworth, Jr.; a grandson, Frederick O. Ashworth, III, all of Cortland; and three brothers, Judson Misner, of Binghamton; Olan Misner, of Chenango Bridge; and Leland Misner, of Cortland.  Funeral services were held Friday afternoon at 2:30 in the First Methodist Church, Cortland.  Interment was in the Cortland Rural Cemetery.  Seth Wheat, of Bainbridge, a college roommate of Mr. Shaw, acted as pall-bearer.  Mrs. Wheat also attended the services.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Feb. 14, 1946]

 

Death Notices, Antimasonic Telegraph, 1834

August 20, 1834
In this town [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], on Friday last, Catharine L. only child of Harry Pellet, aged eleven months and two days. 

October 1, 1834
In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], on Thursday last, Mr. Bela Farr, aged 51 years.  We knew the deceased well and intimately, and but speak the feelings of all who were acquainted with him, when we say that his death is sincerely mourned by this whole community.  Always candid and respectful to all--a good neighbor and citizen, with an irreproachable private character, and strictly an honest man, his death has made a void in society here which cannot well be filled.  He was a kind and affectionate husband and father and has left a large family to mourn his loss, which, to them, is irreparable.

In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], on Sunday evening last, Miss Ruth Baldwin, aged 27 years.

October 22, 1834
In this town [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], on Wednesday, the 15th inst. Mr. Eliakim Shippey, aged 52 years.

The Mistaken William Dunlevy - 1877

The Mistaken William Dunlevy

Bainbridge Republican, February 3, 1877

 

Mr. Editor --In the Chenango Telegraph under date of January 13, 1877, I notice the following article: 

 

"Most of our older citizens will remember William Dunlevy, a young law student of this village who became notorious for high and lofty feats of pilfering, unequalled even in the annals of the most expert rogue.  For instance he married a young lady of fine attainments and of good parentage.  Desiring to support her in style he took a good house on Hayes street in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY] and in a short time after invited his bride to go with him to inspect its appointments.  To her surprise she found it completely equipped with carpets, furniture, cook-stove, provision, flour, etc. etc., everything in readiness for housekeeping.  thus they settled in life, and for awhile everything went swimmingly along.  Several of our merchants however, soon began to find that some of their goods were missing, and examination showed that pretty near all our merchants, hardware dealers, cabinet makers, grocers, etc., has been contributing through his deft management to the furnishing of his house.  B. Slater secured the services of officer Harry Keeler and visited the house and found several carpets that he had missed, made up and on the floors of the house, also lace curtains, cloths, clothing, etc.  Other dealers followed and soon the house was despoiled of its fine furniture by the rightful owners. Dunlevy was sent to prison.  After serving his time, we believe he was again sent from Binghamton.  Now we notice that the Grand Jury at Biddford, Maine, last week, indicted the same William Dunlevy as we are informed, who now hails from New York, for forgery.  How long he will get this time remains to be seen.  Surely thus far the life of the quiet and seemingly well disposed law student has been a checkered one."

 

I also learn that there was a similar article in the Union, and in order to rectify such a bold mistake, I take the liberty of addressing you the facts of the case.  Mr. William Dunlevy, formerly of Norwich, and the one referred to in the commencement of the above article, died at Rochester, N.Y., on the 22d of February, 1869, and was interred in Mt. Hope cemetery [Norwich, NY] section M., lot 488, and I was present at his burial.  It seems too bad that after Mr. Dunlevy has been laid away to his final rest so long, that his memory should be brought up again connected with forgery.  The item is certainly very harassing to his immediate friends.  Your etc., Stephen Fletcher.

Marriages (October 28)

Mr. and Mrs. Fish Celebrate Their Golden Wedding

Former Residents of Bainbridge  -  Many Expressions of Regard

 



From the Scranton Republican of Tuesday, October 6, we have noted with much interest the celebration on Monday, October 5, 1903, of the fiftieth wedding anniversary of Major and Mrs. John B. Fish, at their handsome home in Scranton [PA].  They were well known residents of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] before their marriage and an account of the superb ovation tendered them on this anniversary occasion by hundreds of their friends in their own city, will be read with pleasure by the friends of their early days in Bainbridge. 

 

The house was thrown open to receive their friends from three o'clock in the afternoon until ten o'clock in the evening, and the felicitations and congratulatory greetings were offered under the happiest auspices.  The home had been beautifully decorated with flowers and palms, a beautiful feature being the arrangement of a gift of fifty golden roses and fifty yellow chrysanthemums.  Flowers pervaded everywhere:  the dining room, where choice refreshments were served, was very dainty in its style and beautiful taste displayed.  The space devoted to the trophies of esteem and affection was a revelation of beauty.  The gifts were many and choice representing personal friends and different organizations of the city.  It was indeed a golden day of crowning pleasure to the honored host and hostess. 

 

On the morning of October 5, 1853, Mr. John B. Fish of Deposit, and Miss Sarah E. Turner of Bainbridge, were married at the home of the bride's mother, Mrs. Samuel Humphrey of East Side.  Rev. Lemuel Pomeroy, pastor of the Presbyterian church of Bainbridge, performed the ceremony, then following the bridal trip.  This wedding journey of fifty years ago was one of such peaceful, quiet enjoyment and so full of delightful memories that as Mr. and Mrs. Fish were asked at the reception, given in honor of their golden wedding anniversary, to recite some of their experiences of the past, they referred to their bridal journey and its happy touring pleasures, with quite as much pride and gest as do the bridal parties of today who have all the advantages of our modern, swift and luxurious modes of travel.  The quaintness, simplicity and attractiveness of the journey taken in beautiful autumn time and away from the busy strife of the world are described in these words:

 

"Following the wedding breakfast they started out on their wedding tour for a carriage drive through the country.  There were no railroads at that time in this section of the country and it was customary for bridal parties to use carriages and often were attended a distance on their way by their friends forming a procession of carriages in line.  But Mr. and Mrs. Fish were traveling alone and they chose to follow the beautiful Susquehanna a way and stopped at the noon hour at Unadilla and had dinner at Kingsley's, a hotel famous for its hospitality and extensive patronage.  Resuming the trip in the afternoon, they went to the beautiful little academic village of Franklin and then on the "Croton Turnpike" to Delhi, the county seat of Delaware county, and on the following day to the Catskills, each morning choosing a route where nature could be seen in all its glorious beauty, and finally after days of happy wandering reaching home ready to take up the duties of life." 

 

Major and Mrs. Fish have been residents of Scranton for nearly forty years and have been closely identified with the material interests of that city.  In religious activities they were allied prominently with the Providence Presbyterian church, but their influence extended beyond this church and their aid was given freely to assist all denominations.  Upon charitable lines their hands and purses were always open. Socially they were delightful entertainers and their friends were many to enjoy their hospitality and to reciprocate. 

 

Major Fish during his residence in Scranton has been very well known to business and military circles of that valley.  For many years and until its consolidation with the Scranton Gas & Water Co. he was superintendent of the Providence Gas & Water Co.  He is an active director of the North Scranton bank and one of the original promoters of that institution.  In the Civil War his record was high for courage and bravery and for many years he was Major in the Thirteenth regiment of the State guards.  In all his various relations, positive Christian character, business integrity and genial nature have been manifested.

 

The children of Major and Mrs. Fish, Miss Laura and Mrs. Edith Arnold Fish were present at this festival occasion with other relatives among whom was a niece, Mrs. C.P. Case of Bainbridge.  Mrs. Fish's only sister, Mrs. Dormer Evans of this village [Bainbridge, NY] was unable to leave home.

 

The friends of Major and Mrs. Fish of the period before marriage, and those of the more recent date, when the family resided during the Civil War on West Main street in Bainbridge, desire to congratulate them on the golden wedding observance with the wish that they may live to enjoy the diamond anniversary.

 

Hodge - James

Miss Juanita Frances James, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roland Thomas James, 37 Pearl street [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], became the bride of Sterling Edward Hodge, son of Mr. and Mrs. Homer D. Hodge, 3 East Main street.  Friday evening at 8 o'clock at a candle-light service in the First Baptist Church.  The double ring ceremony was performed by the Rev. Norman Lawton, pastor.  Mrs. Ernest Hoyt played the wedding marches.  The bride, given in marriage by her father, wore a winter white suit with black accessories and a corsage of red roses.  Mrs. Llewellyn Rogers, of Johnson City, sister of the bridegroom, was matron of honor.  She wore a lime two-piece dress with black accessories and a corsage of roses.  Llewellyn Rogers, of Johnson City, acted as best man for his brother-in-law.  The ushers were Donald Patchen and William Shea.  Mrs. James, mother of the bride, wore a black dress with black accessories and a corsage of white carnations.  Mrs. Hodge mother of the bridegroom, wore black with black accessories and a corsage of yellow roses.  A reception was held at the Grange Hall for the relatives and immediate friends.  A three-tiered wedding cake centered the bride's table.  After a short wedding trip, the couple is residing at the home of the bride's parents.  Mrs. Hodge is a graduate of Bainbridge Central High School.  Mr. Hodge was recently discharged from the Navy where he served as coxswain for almost four years.  He has returned to his position at the Scintilla Magneto plant, Sidney.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Feb. 14, 1946]

 

Haynes - Baker

Mr. and Mrs. William E. Baker, of Johnson street [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], announce the engagement of their daughter, Betty J., to Edwin L. Haynes, son of Mr. and Mrs. Edwin T. Haynes, of Greenlawn avenue [Bainbridge, NY].  No date has been set for the wedding.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Feb. 14, 1946]

 

Marriage Notices - Antimasonic Telegraph, Norwich, NY, 1834

August 6, 1834

In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], on Thursday, last, by the Rev. Mr. Adams, of Columbus, Benj. F. Rexford, Esq. of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Priscilla E. Bancock, of the former place.

 

August 20, 1834

On Wednesday evening last, by Elder Swan, Mr. Charles Ransford to Miss Esther Bissell, all of this town [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY].

 

October 1, 1834

At Addison, Steuben co., on the 15th ult. David Herron, Esq. formerly of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Emily Baldwin, of the former place. 

 

October 22, 1834

In Brookfield [Madison Co., NY], on the 21st ult. by elder John Greene, Mr. Charles W. Dowse to Miss Amy Willcox, all of that place.