Marriages (December 27)

Dillon - Zurn

Bainbridge News & Republican, June 6, 1946

Miss Irene V. Zurn, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Zurn, of Lordville [Delaware Co., NY], became the bride of Fenton J. Dillon, son of Mrs. Florence Dillon, of Binghamton [Broome Co., NY], Monday afternoon of last week in the home of the Rev. S.V. Curnock, Hancock.

Jenkins - Kent

Bainbridge News & Republican, June 6, 1946

Mr. and Mrs. William H. Kent have announced the engagement of their daughter, Elizabeth Marion, to Douglas Jenkins, son of Mr. and Mrs. B.N. Jenkins, of Sidney Center [Delaware Co., NY].  Miss Kent, a graduate of the Sidney Central School and Ithaca College, is music instructor at Crown Point Central School.  Mr.  Jenkins, also a graduate of the Sidney school, was recently discharged after three years of service, much of it as a flight engineer in the Army Air Forces in the Pacific Theatre.

Walling - Kipp

Bainbridge News & Republican, June 6, 1946

Mr. and Mrs. M.J. Kipp, 55 River street [Sidney, Delaware Co., NY] have announced the engagement of their daughter, Marjorie to Herbert M. Walling, son of Mrs. H.M. Walling, of Binghamton [Broome Co., NY].  Miss Kipp is a graduate of Sidney High School and Oneonta State Teachers' College. She taught at Oxford for four years, after which she graduated from Coit Memorial Babies' Hospital in Newark, N.J.  Mr. Walling is a veteran of 30 months with the air forces in the Asiatic and Pacific Theatres.

Mr. & Mrs. William Hicks

Bainbridge News & Republican, June 6, 1946

Thursday, May 23, was the golden wedding day of Mr. and Mrs. William Hicks, of Franklin [Delaware Co., NY].  That evening a reception in their honor was held at the home of their granddaughter, Mrs. jack Colburn.  Mr. and Mrs. Hicks received many reminders of the occasion in the form of cards, letters and gifts. Refreshments at the open house in the evening included a golden wedding cake.

Cieslak - Bradish

Bainbridge News & Republican, June 6, 1946

Mr. and Mrs. Forest Bradish, of Bainbridge, announce the engagement of their daughter, Shirley M., to Frank Cieslak, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Cieslak, of Sauquoit [Oneida Co., NY].  No date has been set for the wedding.

Stowe - Moore

Bainbridge News & Republican, June 6, 1946

Mr. and Mrs. Usher Moore have announced the marriage of their daughter, Betty Jean, to Hugh Calhoun Stowe, Saturday, May 25, at Hobart.  Mrs. Stowe is a niece of Mrs. Walter Hendrickson.

Van Valkenburgh - Butts

Bainbridge News & Republican, June 6, 1946

Miss Neita Eloise Butts, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Perry M. Butts, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], R.D.2, and Marvin Richard VanValkenburgh, son of Mr. and Mrs. Otis D. VanValkenburgh, of Ballston Spa [Saratoga Co., NY], were married Sunday afternoon, June 2, at 2:30 o'clock at the First Baptist Church in Bainbridge.  The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Norman Lawton, pastor.  Ferns, lilacs, spires and pinksters were used for decorations at the church.  Mrs. Glenn Herrick sang "I Love You Truly," and the traditional wedding marches, completed the music for the ceremony.  The bride, given in marriage by her father, wore a gown of white satin designed with sweetheart neckline and full skirt, ending in a train.  Her finger-tip veil was held in place by a crown of pearls, and she carried a shower bouquet of white roses.  Miss Marie VanValkenburgh, sister of the bridegroom, was maid of honor.  She wore a blue gown with matching headdress and carried a bouquet of pink roses.  Lawrence Butts, brother of the bride, was the best man.  Miss Grace Sibley acted as usher.  Mrs. Butts, mother of the bride, was attired in a blue suit with white accessories and a corsage of red and white roses.  Mrs. VanValkenburgh, mother of the bridegroom, was dressed in blue crepe with blue accessories and a corsage of red and white roses.  A reception for 20 guests was held at the Hotel DeCumber, Sidney, following the ceremony. The bride's table was centered with a three-tiered wedding cake. The couple left for a short trip before going to their home in Spruceton [Greene Co., NY]. The bride chose for traveling, a light blue suit, with white accessories and a pink corsage. The bride attended Bainbridge High School.  The bridegroom was graduated from Ballston Spa High School.  He enlisted in the Army for three years, serving most of the time in the Pacific Theatre.  Immediate relatives attended the ceremony from New Jersey, Schenectady, Ballston Spa, Richmondville, Sidney, Deposit and Masonville.  A pre-nuptial shower was given in honor of the bride May 29 at the home of her uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Norris Butts.  About 80 friends and relatives were present.

Obituaries (December 27)

Nathaniel Benson

Bainbridge News & Republican, June 6, 1946

Nathaniel A. Benson, 94, died at the Barnes Hospital, Susquehanna, Sunday evening.  Mr. Benson was admitted to the hospital Saturday evening having sustained a hip fracture in a fall at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Robert N. Tickner, Jackson avenue.  He had made his home with Mr. and Mrs. Tickner for the last 13 years, the latter being his great niece.  "Uncle Nat," as he was known to friends, was born in Jackson [Butler Co., PA] Nov. 26, 1851, the son of Austin and Betsy Manzer Benson, pioneer settlers in Jackson township.

William Rose

Bainbridge News & Republican, June 6, 1946

William Rose a long-time resident of Sidney [Delaware Co., NY], was found dead in his room in the Hotel Torino on Tuesday evening of last week.  It is thought that he had been dead since Sunday, the last day that he was seen around the village.  Mr. Rose was troubled with a heart condition and it is thought that this was the cause of death. 

Floyd Watrous

Bainbridge News & Republican, June 6, 1946

Floyd Watrous, 55, a Tunnel farmer, died at 10 o'clock Tuesday night, an hour after he was struck by an automobile on Route 79 at North Colesville [Broome Co., NY].  David L. Brown, 20, of Tunnel, operator of the car involved in the Watrous death, told police he was unable to avoid striking Mr. Watrous, who was walking along the right side of the highway, police reported.  Charles and Carl Hulbert and Lewis Brown, all of Tunnel, who were riding in the Brown car, told police the Mr. Watrous stepped directly in front of the vehicle.

George H. Horton

Bainbridge News & Republican, May 30, 1944

George H. Horton died at the Stevens Hospital, Walton, Sunday, May 19, following an emergency operation performed at that hospital.  He was 73 years of age.  Mr. Horton was born at Afton [Chenango Co., NY] March 19, 1878, and has worked near Norwich and Sidney Center most of his life as a farmer.  He has been in poor health for the past five years and has been living on the Austin Farm, near Trout creek.  He is survived by two sons, Lewis, of Harpursville, and Cleo Horton, of Sidney Center, and two daughters, Mrs. Louise Snyder, of Harpursville, and Mrs. Minnie Burrows, of Walton.  The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon at Lyon Brothers' funeral chapel in Walton.  Rev. J. M. Findley Brown, pastor of the United Presbyterian Church, officiated and burial was made in the Nineveh cemetery [Broome Co., NY].

Crawford H. Getter

Bainbridge News & Republican, May 30, 1944

Crawford H. Getter, formerly of Sidney [Delaware Co., NY], died Wednesday morning of last week in Delhi.  He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Hattie L. Lawrence Getter, of Sidney; a daughter, Mrs. Otto Van Aken, of Deposit; three sons, William Getter of Buffalo, Charles Getter, of Binghamton, and Louis Getter, of Windsor, and a brother, Lionel Getter, of Bainbridge.  The body was removed to the Carr & Landers funeral Home where services were held Saturday.  The Rev. Charlton E. Opdyke officiated.  Burial was in Masonville [Delaware Co., NY].

Hubert C. Stratton

Bainbridge News & Republican, May 30, 1944

Hubert C. Stratton, one of Oxford's [Chenango Co., NY] most distinguished citizens, died Friday night, May 17, in the Chenango Memorial Hospital, where he had been ill with pneumonia and complications for more than a week.  He was 82 years old.  Judge Stratton, who earned his permanent title of "Judge" from 13 years of service as county judge and surrogate, was born in Oxford, Dec. 15, 1863, the son of Charles E. and Marion Buckley Stratton.

Death Notices

Bainbridge Republican, January 10, 1878
FLETCHER:  Mrs. Fletcher after a long and lingering illness has passed form this world of suffering to that realm, we trust, of eternal rest.  May her Christian example through life be imitated. The funeral was held on Friday of last week.

Bainbridge Republican, January 17, 1878
CALDER:  Mrs. Rev. Alexander Calder, aged 80 years, died at Equinunk, Pa., Dec. 25th.  Mr. Calder was on the old Delaware circuit in 1828.  It covered all the country between Franklin and Shandaken, and Hobart and Deposit.  Mr. Calder organized the first M.E. Church at Deposit, in 1830.

Bainbridge Republican, June 6, 1878
PHILLIPS:  In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], May 24, of diphtheria, George H., son of George D. and Rozella Phillips, aged five years.

OGDEN:  In Chicago, May 5th, Sarah H. Boulls, wife of William L. Ogden, formerly of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY].

WHITNEY:  In Sidney Plains [Delaware Co., NY], May 27th, Miss Electa Whitney in her 21st year.

SHIPPEY:  In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], May 25th, Mr. Ezekiel Shippey, aged 82 years.

SIVER:  In New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], May 20th, Mrs. Betsey Siver, aged 77 years.

BEARDSLEY:  In New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], May 18th, Mr. Charles Beardsley, aged 43 years.

ROUNDS:  In Yaleville, May 31st, 1878, Sarah, youngest daughter of William and Rosilla Rounds, aged 5 years.

Bainbridge Republican, June 13, 1878
BEDIENT:  In Windsor, Broome Co., May 29th, of diphtheria, Willie S., only son of Louis E. and Mary Thurston Bedient, aged 7 years.

SMITH:  At Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], June 2, 1878, Mrs. Carrie O. Smith, wife of Wm. A. Smith, aged 22 years.

SWART:  In East Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], of malignant diphtheria May 16, 1878, Jessie May, aged 10 years, 2 mos and 5 days;  also May 22, 1878, A.J., aged 11 years, 6 months and 10 days, children of Samuel and Julia Swart.

Mr. Swart, people of East Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], have just buried the second child with that terrible disease, diphtheria.  [Bainbridge Republican, May 23, 1878]

 

Soldier News continued, 1946

Rachel Boyko Discharged from the WAC

Bainbridge News & Republican, May 16, 1946

T/Sgt. Rachel Boyko received her honorable discharge from the WAC, at the Fort Dix Separation Center, and is spending some time with her mother, Mrs. Ida Boyko, before resuming her duties with the War Department in the Pentagon Building, Washington, D.C.

 

Fayette Smith Discharged from Navy

Bainbridge News & Republican, June 6, 1946

 

Fayette L. Smith, Jr., S 1/C was discharged from the Navy May 26 at Lido Beach and has arrived at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fayette L. Smith.  He entered the service Mar. 29, 1944 and received his boot training at Sampson, and special training at Memphis, Tenn. and Jacksonville, Fla.  Seaman Smith served with VPB-99 and VPB-100 in the Pacific Theatre for nine months, being stationed at Tawi Tawi Island, located northeast of Borneo, also at Lingayen Gulf, Philippines, from where he patrolled the China Coast.  After his return to the States, he was stationed at San Diego, Calif., until his discharge.  He holds the American Theatre Ribbon, Asiatic-Pacific Ribbon with one star, Philippine liberation Ribbon, Combat Aircrewman with 3 stars, Air Medal with two stars, and Victory Medal.

 

Robert Clark Released from Army

Bainbridge News & Republican, June 6, 1946

 

Robert N. Clark, of Ithaca [Tompkins Co., NY], has been appointed Chief of the Public Health Engineering Department of the Tennessee Valley Authority.  Mr. Clark, who was recently released from the Army with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel, is the son of Mrs. Robert L. Clark of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY].  He has already entered upon his new duties and the family are moving to Chattanooga, Tenn., where headquarters of this department are located.  Mr. Clark has been, for several years, one of New York State's Public Health Engineers.  During the war he was in charge of that work--first for the First Division, New England--and later of the Ninth Division, on the West Coast.

Richard Carman Discharged from Navy

Bainbridge News & Republican, June 6, 1946

Richard Carman, Ph.M. 3/C was discharged from the Navy May 30 at the Naval Separation Center, Boston, Mass., after 14 months of service.  His last assignment was in the medical department, Portsmouth Naval Prison, Portsmouth, N.H.  He and his wife have arrived in Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] where they will make their home.

Howard Fuller, Jr. West Point Graduate

Bainbridge News & Republican, May 30, 1946

Howard R Fuller, Jr., son of Lt. Col. and Mrs. Howard R. Fuller, 209 Main street, Binghamton [Broome Co., NY], will be graduated form the United States military Academy at West Point June 4.  After being graduated form Central High School, Cadet Fuller attended Millard's Preparatory School, Washington, D.C., and Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, La.  He received his appointment to West Point from Representative Edwin A.  Hall.  During his first class at West Point, Cadet Fuller was made a cadet sergeant.  He was a member of the Army track team.  He will be commissioned in the cavalry. The graduating class is the largest in the history of the academy.  Of the 875 graduates, 210 are air cadets.  The largest number of cadets are natives of New York State, which will be represented by 88 graduates.  Cadet Fuller's grandfather, Jesse Fuller, owned and operated the Central Hotel in Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY] for 17 years, selling out shortly after the end of World War I.  His father, Lt. Col Howard R. Fuller, enlisted in the Army from Bainbridge in World War I and served with an artillery unit.
 

Marriages (December 26)

Moody - Harris

Bainbridge News & Republican, May 9, 1946

The Hobart Methodist Church, decorated with evergreens and daffodils, was the setting for the wedding Sunday afternoon, Apr. 28, of Miss Florence Eldeen Harris, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Harris, of Hobart [Delaware Co., NY], and George B. Moody, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Moody, of Newfoundland, N.J.  The Rev. Arthur G. Carroll, superintendent of the Kingston district of the Methodist Church, assisted by the Rev. Kenneth E. Hoover, pastor of the local church, performed the double ring ceremony.  Mrs. Moody is a graduate of Hobart High School, Stamford Seminary and Delhi State School and is prominent in the children's work of the district and New York conference of the Methodist Church, also the Delaware county Council of Christian Education.  Mr. Moody is a graduate of Butler High School, Brothers' College and Drew Seminary and has held pastorates at Bengall and Hunter and is now serving the Methodist Church at Downsville [Delaware Co., NY].  A reception followed the ceremony in the church parlors for 200 guests.

DeMott - Walker

Bainbridge News & Republican, June 6, 1946

Miss Maryann Walker, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Dunkel, of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], and Kenneth DeMott, son of Mr. and Mrs. Isaac DeMott, of Masonville [Delaware Co., NY], were married Saturday afternoon at 4:30 o'clock at the Methodist church in Unadilla by the Rev. Clayton W. Hoag.  They were attended by Mrs. Virginia DeRock of Sidney, and Charles Ryder of Masonville.  Mr. and Mrs. DeMott will reside in Sidney.

Barber - Brown

Bainbridge News & Republican, June 6, 1946

Friday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock occurred the marriage of Miss Betty Brown, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Brown, of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], to Paul Barber, of Otego [Otsego Co., nY].  The wedding took place in Guilford, the Rev. J.W. Bump officiating.  Attending them were Mr. and Mrs. Robert Markle, of Norwich.  Mr. Barber operates a farm in the Town of Butternuts [Otsego Co., nY], where they will make their home.

Cass - Tallaksen

Bainbridge News & Republican, June 6, 1946

Miss Grace Tallaksen, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Tallok Tallaksen, of Sidney Center [Delaware Co., NY], was married in a double ring ceremony to Robert Cass, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Cass, of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], at the Sidney Methodist church Saturday afternoon.  The Rev. W.J. Dubrick, of Waverly, formerly of Sidney, officiated.  The bride, given in marriage by her father, wore a dress of white marquisette, with a long train, lace sleeves and lace bodice with a round neckline.  The matron of honor was Mrs. Unita Huntley, sister of the bridegroom.  The bridesmaids were Miss Roberta Dalrymple and Miss Marjorie Devel.  The flower girl was Paula Tallaksen, niece of the bride. The best man was Donald Cass, brother of the bridegroom.  The ushers were Norman Humphrey, of Unadilla, and Robert Chantler.  Mrs. Earl Case, at the organ, played the traditional wedding marches and accompanied Albert E. Odell, who sang "Because," "I Love You Truly" and "Wedding Song," composed by himself and sung for the first time when Mr. Odell was married.  A reception was held for 75 relatives and friends at the church.  The couple will reside at 18 Seneca street, Sherwood Heights.  Mrs. Cass is a graduate of Sidney Central School, class of 1943, and is employed at Scintilla.  Mr. Cass attended Unadilla High School.  He was in the U.S. Navy about three years, serving in both the Atlantic and Pacific areas.  Mrs. Cass was a guest at a pre-nuptial shower given by her Scintilla friends. 

Marriage Notices

Bainbridge Republican, June 6, 1878
HARD - SHAFER:  At East Worcester, June 4th, 1878, by Rev. N.S. Reynolds, Frank A. Hard of Afton [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Eva Shafer, of Richmondville [Schoharie Co., NY].

BOYCE - DAVIS:  In New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], May 29th, at the residence of the bride's father, by Rev. J.H. Robinson, Mr. L.L. Boyce of Northville [Fulton Co., NY], to Miss Eva Davis.

PARSONS - OLTMAN:  In Sharon, Wis., May 2, 1878, by Rev., A.A. Beed, Rev. G. Parsons of Wyoming conference to Mrs. Sarah A. Ottman, of Sharon, Wis.

PALMER - HAWKS:  At the home of the bride, May 20th, by Rev. A. Thomas, Mr. Datus Palmer and Miss Wealthy May Hawks, both of Unadilla [Otsego Co., NY].

Bainbridge Republican, June 13, 1878
WALDORF - TREADWELL:  In Afton, May 22d, by Rev. J. Jones, Mr. Berhu H. Waldorf and Miss Nellie A. Treadwell, both of East Worcester [Otsego Co., NY].

WARNER - LORD:  In Sanford, May 22d, by Rev. A. Lord, Mr. Howard Warner of Windsor [Broome Co., NY] and Miss Vinnie Lord of Sanford [Broome Co., NY].

UTTER - FOOT:  At the home of the bride, June 5, 1878, by Rev. H.G. Harned, W.E. Utter of Bennettsville [Chenango Co., NY], and Miss Ella M. Foot of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY].

Obituaries (December 26)

Helen E. Crouch

Bainbridge News & Republican, May 2, 1946

 

Mrs. Helen E Crouch, wife of Edward Crouch passed away at the Bainbridge Hospital, Friday afternoon at 5:45 o'clock.  Death was due to a cerebral hemorrhage, she suffered in the morning and never rallied from.  Helen Crouch was born in Ireland on June 2, 1897.  She came to this country at the age of 13 years.  She was twice married and Tuesday Apr. 16, she and her husband celebrated their 5th anniversary.  They moved to Guilford [Chenango Co., NY] last July from Schenectady and purchased the Johnson house on Main street.  She was a communicant of the Methodist Church, of which she was an active member.  Besides her husband, she leaves a son, Elmer, of Schenectady, and two grandchildren, Gay and Larry, also of Schenectady.  Final rites were held from the Seymour Funeral Home in Oxford, Monday at 2 p.m.  The body was taken to Waterville and cremated and the ashes will be buried in Vale Cemetery, Schenectady.  Mrs. Crouch was a most friendly woman, and a kindly neighbor.  Much sympathy is extended to the bereaved husband and son.

 

Winifred Sears Freiot

Bainbridge News & Republican, June 6, 1946

 

Word has been received here by Miss Alice Freiot of the death of her sister-in-law, Winifred Sears Freiot, wife of Dr. John K. Freiot, which occurred May 23 at her home in Washington, D.C. after an illness of several months.  Burial was in Washington.  She is survived by her husband, Dr. John K. Freiot; a son, Commander Minor S. Blackford, U.S. Navy, of Florida; a daughter, Mrs. A.E. Conradis, of Bethesda, Md.; her mother, Mrs. William Sears, of Washington, D.C.; and a brother, Craig Sears, of Calif.

 

Harry Gregory

Bainbridge News & Republican, June 6, 1946

 

Harry Gregory, of North Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], suffered a stroke Saturday afternoon, and in the early part of the evening was removed to the Chenango Memorial Hospital, Norwich.  His condition, late Sunday afternoon, showed no improvement.  he is a brother of Mrs. Elizabeth Utter, of Guilford. He was stricken at the time the  auction was being held at his farm, disposing of his herd and equipment.  Mr. Gregory passed away Sunday evening at 6 o'clock.

 

Dr. Charles S. Butler

Bainbridge News & Republican, June 6, 1946

 

Dr. Charles S. Butler, 76, native of Ouaquaga [Broome Co., NY], died on Sunday of last week at the Binghamton City Hospital, after an illness of several months.  Dr. Butler was born in Ouaquaga Mar. 29, 1870. He attended Windsor Academy and Albany Medical School from which he was graduated in 1894.  He opened his first office in Nineveh, later moving to Harpursville.  While there he was elected Broome County representative in the New York State Assembly, serving a term of two years.  From Harpursville he moved to Binghamton, where he practiced until his retirement in 1936.  He spent several years in Texas and, with the start of the war, returned to Binghamton and active practice until February of this year. At that time he went to New York City for observation and subsequently underwent a series of operations  Returning to Binghamton he entered the City Hospital in April and has been there since.  Dr. Butler was a 33rd degree Mason, past master of Afton lodge 360 F.&A.M., and was a member of local and state medical societies.  he is survived by his wife, Mrs. Irene Butler; three sons, Andrew Payson Butler, of California, and Charles Sylvester and Thomas Wright Butler, of Binghamton; three sisters, Mrs. Maude Chandler, of Washington, D.C.; Mrs. Carrie Cole, of Lexington, Mass., and Mrs. Addie Francis, of Binghamton; a granddaughter-in-law, Mrs. Eleanor Butler, of New York City.  Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at the Prentice Funeral Home, Binghamton. The Rev. Melvin Dodd, pastor of the Boulevard Methodist Church, officiated.  Burial was in Spring Forest Cemetery.  Friends and associates of the deceased were honorary pall bearers, including Dr. A.J. Stillson and Dr. W.C. 0Armstrong of Windsor.

 

Death Notices

Chenango Telegraph, June 10, 1835

MITCHELL:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], on Monday last, of consumption, Mrs. Rowena Mitchell, consort of the Hon. Henry Mitchell, aged 42 years.  Mrs. M. was a most estimable woman in every respect, and in all the relations of life. To her family and connexions, her loss is irreparable; and by all who knew her, it will be deeply lamented.

 

Chenango Telegraph, October 7, 1835

DEXTER:  At South New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], on Wednesday last, after a short but painful illness, Mrs. Patience Dexter, wife of Peleg Dexter, aged 43 years, 3 months and 26 days.  In the death of this amiable and pious woman, the husband has lost a valuable companion, her children a kind and tender mother, and the church a worthy member.  We trust she died as she had lived for more than 18 years--an exemplary and devoted Christian.  In the Spring of 1817, as she frequently expressed, the Lord for Christ's sake pardoned her sons.  She soon after united with the Methodist Episcopal Church, in which she remained much respected and beloved until she was called to join the Church triumphant where congregations never break up nor Sabbaths ever end.

 

Bainbridge Republican, June 10, 1878

RANDALL:  In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], suddenly, Jan. 1st, John Swan Randall, Esq., aged 60 years.

 

CHURCH:  By a fall from Lyon Brook Bridge [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], Jan. 1st, Mr. Frank Church of Norwich aged 20 years.

 

ATWATER:  In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY] Dec. 31st, Mrs. Aaron Atwater, aged about 80 years.

 

MORSE:  In new Haven, Conn., Dec. 31st, Ellen, wife of Bennett Morse, and daughter of Thos. Dickson, Esq., of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], aged 37 years.  Her remains were brought to Guilford for interment.



Soldier News continued, 1946

Cpl. Lewis Delello Visits Grave of Richard Parsons

Bainbridge News & Republican, June 6, 1946

 

A few weeks ago, Mrs. Richard Parsons received word from the War Department that her husband, S/Sgt. Richard Parsons, who was killed over Germany Sept. 27, 1944, while serving as a tail gunner, was buried in a little town in Germany by the name of Gerstungen.  Mrs. Parsons was very anxious to find the name of one of our local boys who was now stationed in that area, so he might visit her husband's grave.  Even though Bainbridge has very few men now in Germany, it was found that Cpl. Lewis J. Delello was stationed at Frankfurt, about 100 miles from Gerstungen.  Mrs. Parsons wrote to him at once, enclosing a money order for his expenses, asking him to visit Dick's grave when it was convenient.  Within a few days, she received the following reply from her letter:

 

Dear Mrs. Parsons,

Did you receive my letter returning your money order?  In my first letter I wrote that I wouldn't be able to go until the week-end but today was V-E Day, and as I didn't have to work, 1st Sergeant Hammond "big dealed" the C.O.'s jeep and at 8 o'clock this morning we headed for Gerstungen.  It was 100 miles from Frankfurt.  We got there at noon and just outside the outskirts of the town the American Zone ended and the Russian Zone started.  our boys at the post said that the Russians wouldn't let us into their zone, so we went back 20 miles to Hersfeld and saw the American Russian Liaison Officer and told him the situation. We couldn't get a pass but they let us take a G.I. with us who could speak Russian and we headed back.  We got through the American Post and 500 yards farther the Russians stopped us, but our American G.I. (who could speak Russian) talked with them and they let us through.  They (the Russians) were all drunk.  Anyway we went on into town.  Our G.I. friend knew a Russian Lieutenant pretty well so we went to him quickly before we were picked up for not having a pass.  We showed him your letter and our G.I. friend read it to him.  With the Russian lieutenant, and two German kids, who said they knew where the graves were, we finally found a small cemetery kept up nicely by the German civilians and in it were the graves of Dick and six others.  Here is what as inscribed on the cross:

 

Dropped American Fliers

(This was in German)

(The names were in English in this order)

 

                                                                   Parsons, Richard

                                                                   Durr, John

                                                                   Johnston, Robert

                                                                   Schaen, James

                                                                   Johnson, Edward

                                                                   Smith, D.P.

                                                                   Hurth, Brian

 

If you have the addresses of the families of these six other boys, you can either send them the information or have them get in touch with me, because I saw this today and would certainly like to help the next of kin of these fellows.

 

I took some pictures of the grave for you and they will be ready next Wednesday and I'll send them to you right away because I know how much this will mean to you.  I hope they turn out O.K.

 

The grave had pansies and tulips and was quite nice.  The cemetery had some beautiful trees, and the River Main flows right by it.  I thought it was O.K.  They were the only Americans there as far as I could see.   There was no sign on the cemetery, but the German kid found the grave for us.  I couldn't get any flowers around there, especially after we were "sweating it out" in the Russian Zone without a pass, we were really worried.  I don't know what we would have done without the G.I. who got us into the Russian Zone and the German kid who found the grave for us.

 

There were no dog tags on the grave or serial numbers after the names.

 

I hope I have helped you but if I've missed something let me know and I'll try to answer.

 

I really did see the grave and it is being kept up by the civilians.  I thought it was quite a nice grave and a nice quiet little town.

 

Sincerely Tony.

 

Mrs. Parsons has already received the pictures which are excellent.  All the names of the cross of the grave are very clear, as well as the pansies and other flowers.  Also in the pictures are the Russian Officer, the G.I. Joe, 1st Sgt. Hammon and Tony.



 



Old Mill Renovated into Tearoom - 1946

150-Year-Old Mill to be Renovated into Tearoom

Bainbridge News & Republican, May 16, 1946

 

Left idle for many years, the "old mill" at Rockwell's Mills [Chenango Co., NY] soon again will be the scene of activity--this time providing food instead of clothing for men. 

 

Built of native stone nearly 150 years ago, the old mill once was a thriving woolen industry, giving employment to all the inhabitants of the Chenango County hamlet on the Unadilla River which takes its name from the factory.  Still owned by the Rockwell family, whose ancestors built and operated it, the structure is now the property of Mrs. Maybelle Rockwell Ferguson.

 

Mrs. Elizabeth D. O'Connell, soon to be a member of the Rockwell family, has taken over the old fieldstone building and its "modern," i.e., about 70 years old, brick addition, and is fitting it up for a tearoom and restaurant to be ready for business "about Decoration Day."

 

Few major structural changes are anticipated by Mrs. O'Connell, except the addition of a fieldstone fireplace in the center of the main room.  the fireplace is already built. The old wood floors and sills, of material virtually unobtainable in this modern age even if the world were not plagued with postwar shortages, are still sound, and require only refinishing to bring out their original beauty of craftsmanship.

 

During the Civil War the mill had--for those days--large government orders for woolens, and still operating during the Spanish-American War, it then, too, made some materials for the government.

 

Most of the old machinery is long gone, but some of the old bobbins or spindles--Mrs. O'Connell isn't sure which they are--are being fashioned into lighting fixtures.  The styling and furniture of the new restaurant will be entirely "Early American" in keeping with the history and architecture of the building.

 

Traces of the old dam across the Unadilla River, which provided the power for the mill, are still to be seen in the stream, which flows close to the building.   Windows look out over the river, from which the rolling hills of the valley can be seen up and down the river.

 



Marriage (December 25)

VanValkenburgh - Butts

Bainbridge News & Republican, May 9, 1946

 

Mr. and Mrs. Perry M. Butts, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], announce the engagement of their daughter, Neita Eloise, to Marvin Richard VanValkenburgh, son of Mr. and Mrs. Otis C. VanValkenburgh, of Ballston Spa [Saratoga Co., NY].  Mr. VanValkenburgh was discharged recently from the Army after serving 38 months, 23 months of which were spent in the Pacific Theatre. The date of the wedding has not been announced.

Mr. & Mrs. Roy Aldrich

Bainbridge News & Republican, May 9, 1946

A 35th anniversary surprise party was held for Mr. and Mrs. Roy Aldrich at their home Friday evening, May 3.  Mr. and Mrs. Aldrich were taken by complete surprise.  The evening was spent in cards, games and visiting, after which a delicious supper was served, topped with a large 13-inch three-tier cake.  A lovely chenille bedspread and purse of money were given to the couple.  Mrs. Aldrich was presented a corsage of carnations and a boutonniere for Mr. Aldrich. 

Haynes - Gonser

Bainbridge News & Republican, May 16, 1946

Marie Louise Gonser, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Gonser, of Mt. Upton [Chenango Co., NY], became the bride of Murray Haynes, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Haynes, of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY].  The ceremony occurred Saturday at 2 p.m. in the Methodist Church at Mt. Upton, the Rev. David Wolfe, pastor, officiating.  The bride was attended by her sister, Elsie Gonser, and best man was Hanford Haynes, of Guilford, brother of the groom.  Ushers were John Gonser, the bride's brother, and Peter Haynes, of Binghamton.  Following the ceremony, there was a reception attended by more than 50 guests, at the home of the bride's parents.  Following a short wedding trip, the couple will reside at Guilford R.D.1.  Both are employed at the Scintilla in Sidney and have the best wishes of many friends.

Shupperd - Mertz

Bainbridge News & Republican, May 16, 1946

Miss Veronica H. Mertz, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Mertz, Sr., of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], was married to Charles W. Shupperd, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Shupperd, of Tipton, Ind., Sunday afternoon, May 12, at 2 o'clock, in St. John's Church.  The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Charles Dee.  Mrs. Earl Leonard presented a program of organ music.  Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore a street-length dress of pink sheer with a shoulder length veil and a corsage of pink carnations and snapdragons.  The maid of honor, Miss Theresa Mertz, a sister of the bride, was attired in blue sheer with white accessories and a corsage of yellow carnations.  Jerome Mertz, of Sidney, brother of the bride acted as best man. The bride's mother was dressed in light blue with navy accessories and a corsage of yellow carnations.  A reception was held following the ceremony at the home of the bride.  A three-tiered wedding cake centered the refreshment table.  Mrs. Shupperd graduated from Bainbridge Central High School in 1941 and was employed at the Scintilla, Sidney, before she enlisted in the WAVES in 1944 from which she was recently discharged.  Mr. Shupperd is a graduate of Tipton High School and was recently discharged from the Navy. The couple will leave in the near future to visit Mr. Shupperd's parents in Indiana. 

Youngs - Gardner

Bainbridge News & Republican, May 16, 1946

Miss Betty M. Gardner and Eric P. Youngs, both of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], were married Saturday in the First Methodist Church parsonage in Oneonta, by Dr. Harold C. Buckingham.  Mr. Youngs was recently discharged form the service after serving four and one-half years. He is now employed by the Casein Manufacturing co. at Bainbridge.  The couple will live in Sidney [Delaware Co., NY]

Obituaries (December 25)

Stephen Kasper

Bainbridge News & Republican, February 10, 1944

 

Victim of a gas preparation with which he had been disinfecting feed bags, Stephen Kasper, 32, of Candor [Tioga Co., NY], an employee of a store in Greene, Chenango County, was found dead in a small room off the store last Friday.  Donald Phelps, of Greene, discovered the body of Mr. Kasper lying on top of a pile of bags.  Dr. Chapin, was called and pronounced him dead.  He said that the room in which Mr. Kasper had been working was small and apparently he was overcome while sprinkling the powder on the bags.

 

Charles Hodencamp

Bainbridge News & Republican, February 17, 1944

 

Charles Hodencamp, of Unadilla [Otsego Co., NY], died suddenly Wednesday morning in Scranton, Pa., from a heart attack.  Mr. Hodencamp was taking a truck load of cattle into that state and had stopped in Scranton when he was stricken.

Mrs. Charles James Kelloway

Bainbridge News & Republican, April 4, 1946

Mrs. Charles James Kelloway, 53, died Saturday morning at her home in Greene [Chenango Co., NY], after a brief illness.  She is survived by two daughters, Miss Jean Broun and Miss Patricia Broun, both of Greene'  a son, Donald Broun, of Denver, Colo.; her mother, Mrs. J.H. Ottaway, of Wilmington, N.C.; two sisters, Mrs. Frank Hollis and Mrs. B.E. Hollis, both of Wilmington; two brothers, H.J. Ottaway, of Wilmington, and M.R. Ottaway, of Boston.

Paris J. Van Auken

Bainbridge News & Republican, April 4, 1946

Paris J. Van Auken, 63, of Greene [Chenango Co., NY], died Wednesday morning at his home, after a brief illness.  He is survived by his wife Mrs. Cora Van Auken, of Greene; a son, Lansing Van Auken, of Greene; a daughter, Mrs. Elma E. Ingraham of Greene; a brother Frank Van Auken, of Oxford; two sisters, Mrs. John Fitzgerald, of Oxford and Mrs. Carroll Willcox, of Norwich; two granddaughters, the Misses Elma L. and Pamela J. Ingraham, both of Greene; also several nieces and nephews.  He was a mail carrier in Greene for about 10 years.  prior to that time he conducted a restaurant business.

Rev. George Oliver Read

Bainbridge News & Republican, April 4, 1946 

Rev. George Oliver Read, pastor of the Meredith Baptist church, Meredith [Delaware Co., NY], died Wednesday morning, March 27, following an attack of coronary thrombosis suffered March 3 when his wife found him unconscious on the floor of their home.  He was 54 years old.  Mr. Read has been pastor of the Meredith Baptist church since July 5, 1945, coming from South Edmeston.  During his two years residency at South Edmeston he was employed at the Scintilla plant and supplied various pulpits in the area.  Previous to that he had served churches at Unadilla Forks, West Edmeston and New Berlin.

Walter Pangburn

Bainbridge News & Republican, April 11, 1946

Walter Pangburn, 66, died Sunday night at his home in Harpursville [Broome Co., NY].  He is survived by his wife, Isabelle, of Harpursville a son, Ralph A., of Port Dickinson; a daughter, Mrs. Ernest Grimaldi, of Center Village; four brothers, John and Lewis, both of North Fenton, Ray, of Detroit and Clarence, of Binghamton; four sisters, Mrs. Carrie Hyatt, of Candor, Mrs. Tom Gilson, of Geneva, Ohio, Mrs. Ray Osterhout, of Windsor, and Mrs. Lottie Fitzgerald, of California.

 

Floran Oliver Bullis

Bainbridge News & Republican, April 25, 1945

Friends and relatives were shocked to learn of the sudden death of Floran Oliver Bullis (better known as "Buster") Apr. 14, at his home on East side.  His age was 36.  He had retired for the night and was stricken with a heart attack about 10:15 and died before his family could get to his bedside.  He was born Mar. 4, 1910, in Downsville [Delaware Co., NY], but had spent most of his life in Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY].  He attended Bainbridge School and was a member of the Methodist Church.  Surviving are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Bullis; a brother, Clyde Bullis, all of Bainbridge; and one sister, Mrs. Frank Gabriel, of Maine, N.Y.  Funeral services were held on Wednesday afternoon, Apr. 17 at 2 o'clock at the Fisher Chapel with the Rev. Harry E. Brooks officiating.  Burial was in Greenlawn Cemetery [Bainbridge, NY].

 

Nellie Elmendorf Collar

Bainbridge News & Republican, April 25, 1946

 

Mrs. Nellie E. Collar died at the Afton Hospital Apr. 17, after an illness of several months.  Mrs. Collar was stricken with a stroke the day following her husband's funeral, four months ago, and after failing to improve in health, she was removed from her home in Juliand street, Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], to the Afton Hospital in January.  Born Sept. 17, 1872, she was a daughter of Edward and Sara Elmendorf, of Bainbridge.  Her early life was spent in Rockdale but after her marriage to William Collar on Nov. 2, 1889, in Harpursville, she lived the rest of her life in Afton and Bainbridge.  She was a member of the Methodist Church and the Order of Eastern Star.  The deceased is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Chester Sackett, of Sidney, and Mrs. William Pellor, of Binghamton; one brother, Timothy Tripp, of Cohoes; and several nieces and nephews.  Funeral services were held Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock in the Fisher Chapel, Bainbridge, with the Rev. Harry E. Brooks officiating.  Interment was in Prospect Hill Cemetery, Sidney [Delaware Co.,  NY].

Soldier News continued, 1946

Youngs Family Soldiers

Bainbridge News & Republican, May 23, 1946

 

Cpl. Clarence B. Youngs

 

Cpl. Clarence B. Youngs was discharged from the Army at Fort Dix, N.J., Nov. 25, 1945 after serving with the 1330th Army Air Force Base Unit at Jarbat Assam, India.  He entered the service July 23, 1942 at Binghamton and was processed at Fort Niagara.  After receiving his basic training at Miami Beach, Fla., and Camp Luna, N. Mex., he attended propeller specialist school at Chanute Field, Ill.  Prior to his assignment overseas, Corporal Youngs was assigned to the 2nd Ferrying Command at New Castle Army Air Base, Wilmington, Del.  He holds the American Service Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Ribbon with two stars, Distinguished Unit Badge, Good Conduct Medal and Victory Medal.

Clyde R. Youngs, Rdr. M. 2/C

 

Clyde Roland Youngs, Rdr. M. 2/C, was discharged from the Navy Nov. 17, 1945 at Lido Beach after 30 months of service.  He served with the Motor Torpedo Boat Squadrons 28 and 40 as a radarman second class in the South and Central Pacific areas, taking part in the Solomons campaign, Upper Bougainville, Bismark Archipelago area, and the Philippines.  Enlisting May 26, 1943 in Binghamton, he received his boot training at Sampson and then was sent to service school at Fleet Service School, Virginia Beach, Va.  He holds the American Theatre Ribbon, Asiatic-Pacific Ribbon with three stars and Philippine Liberation Ribbon with one star.

T/4 Eric T. Youngs

 

T/4 Eric T. Youngs was discharged at Fort Dix, N.J., Nov. 2, 1945 after 14 months of service in the European Theatre.  Arriving in England in September, 1944, he was later sent to France where he saw action, as well as in Belgium, Holland and Germany.  He was inducted into the Army Feb. 25, 1940, and took his basic training at Fort Benning, Ga.  In June, 1940, he was sent to the 4th Division Motor School in Louisiana.  In August he returned to Fort Benning and then was sent on maneuvers for two months in South Carolina.  He then moved to Camp Gordon, Ga., where he acted as an instructor in the motor pool for six months.  Returned to Louisiana for maneuvers, he later reported to Camp Claiborne, La. and then left shortly for overseas.  He holds the European Theatre Ribbon with three stars (Battle of the Bulge of the Rhineland and Germany), Pre-Pearl Harbor Ribbon, Combat Infantryman's Badge, American Theatre, Good Conduct Medal and Victory Medal.

S/Sgt. George W. Youngs

 

S/Sgt. George W. Youngs received his discharge from the Army Oct. 15, 1945 at Tyndall Field, Fla.  Stationed in England, Sergeant Youngs was a member of 337th Bombardment Sqdr., 96th Bomb Group, where he served as a ball-turret gunner on a B-17 (Flying Fortress).  He completed 26 combat missions (238 combat hours).  He was inducted Jan. 21, 1943 at Binghamton and was sent to Kingman Army Air Field for gunnery training, to Denver, Colo. for training in armament on heavy bombers, and to Dyersburg, Tenn., for overseas training.  He holds the Air Medal with three Oak Leaf Clusters, European Theatre Ribbon with three stars.

Pfc. Murray E. Youngs

 

Pfc. Murray E. Youngs entered the service Oct. 25, 1944, and after completing his basic training at Camp Blanding, Fla., he left for overseas Apr. 1, 1945.  He arrived in Luzon, Philippines, where he saw action with the 43rd Division, and in August he was sent to Japan where he was transferred to the First Cavalry.  On Nov. 1, 1945, in Tokyo, he re-enlisted for one year.  He is now stationed at Camp Campbell, Ky., where he is attached to the 5th Division.  He holds the Asiatic-Pacific Ribbon with one star, Philippine Liberation Ribbon with one star, Combat Infantryman's Badge, Good Conduct and Victory Medal.

Pvt. Thurston B. Youngs

 

Pvt. Thurston B. Youngs, the "kid brother" of the family, enlisted in February, 1946, and reported at Fort Monmouth, N.J.  He was sent to Fort Belvoir, Va., for basic training.  At the close of this training, he was assigned to the Service Co. of Army Engineers and is stationed at Fort Belvoir.



Soldier News continued, 1946

Claude Butler Discharged from Navy

Bainbridge News & Republican, May 9, 1946

Claude William Butler, SKV 1/C, was discharged from the Navy Apr. 26 at the Naval Separation Center Shoemaker, Calif., after three and one-half years of service.  He holds the American Theatre Ribbon, Good Conduct Medal and Victory Medal.

 

David Anthony Joins Army

Bainbridge News & Republican, May 16, 1946

 

David Anthony, son of Mrs. Myrtle Wilson of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], enlisted in the U.S. Army at the Army Recruiting Station at Utica on Thursday.  He was accepted and reports at Fort Dix, N.J., on Tuesday.  David is the fourth Guilford boy, just out of school, to enlist.  Others are John Seaman, James Hitt and Arthur Turner.

 

Robert Hitchcock Discharged from Navy

Bainbridge News & Republican, May 16, 1946

 

Robert H. Hitchcock, CSK, was discharged form the Navy, April 19 at the Naval Separation Center, Shoemaker, Calif., after more than three years of service.  Chief Hitchcock served at five different shore stations before he was assigned to the USS Oklahoma City.  He took part in the Okinawa Campaign, the Saki Shima bombardment, and his ship was one of the first four to bombard Tokyo Bay.  He holds the American Theatre Ribbon, Asiatic-Pacific Ribbon with two stars, Good Conduct Medal and Victory Medal.  On Monday, he began his new duties as assistant manager of the DeCumber Hotel in Sidney.

 

Laurence Getter Discharged from Navy

Bainbridge News & Republican, May 23, 1946

 

Laurence R. Getter, AMM 3/C, has arrived at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Getter, after receiving his discharge from the Navy May 16 at lido Beach, L.I.  He completed two and one-half years of service, one year being spent at Macton Naval Air Base, Cebu, Philippines.  He holds the American Theatre Ribbon, Asiatic-Pacific Ribbon, Philippine Liberation Ribbon, and Victory Medal.

 

Otto Neidlinger Discharged from Navy

Bainbridge News & Republican, May 23, 1946

 

Otto G. Neidlinger, AOM 2/C, received his discharge from the Navy May 3 at Lido Beach after 30 months of service in the Pacific area. He was a member of the crew of the USS Franklin, a large type of aircraft carrier, which suffered two terrific bombings during her service in the Pacific area.  The first time the ship was hit was in October, 1944, near the Philippines, the second time, was on Mar. 19, 1945, while her planes were being launched to strike Kobe, Japan.  This famous carrier was struck by two bombs from a lone Jap bomber which dived out of a low overcast.  The bombs started fierce fires among fueled and armed planes.  The crews fought violent explosions and fire for eight hours, saving the ship, but the crew suffered tremendous losses with casualties totaling more than 1,000.  However, back to New York under her own power steamed the battered Franklin, "the ship that wouldn't sink."  Petty Officer Neidlinger holds the American Theatre Ribbon, Asiatic-Pacific Ribbon with four stars, Philippine Liberation Ribbon with one star, and the Victory Medal.

 

Bainbridge High School, Class of 1946, Part 1

Bainbridge High School - Class of 1946

Senior Portraits

"Echo" 1946

 

 

Marshall Andrews

 

Dorwin Bosket

 

Erma Bradish

 

Fred Branham

 

Albert Carpenter

 

Morris Fletcher



Marriages (December 24)

Palombo - Brown

Bainbridge News & Republican, February 10, 1944

Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Brown, of Stamford [Delaware Co., NY], have announced the engagement of their daughter, Miss Nellie Van Dyke Brown, to Trooper Joseph Palombo, of Troop C. Sidney. Trooper Palombo is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Palombo, of Sidney [Delaware Co., NY].  Miss Brown is a graduate of the Bloomville High School and Spencer School of Business in Kingston.  She was employed in the First National Bank of Hobart for three years before coming to Sidney where she has been a teller in the First National Bank in Sidney for more than two years.  Trooper Palombo has been a member of Troop C, State Police, for almost 15 years and is at present stationed in Sidney in the teletype division.  No date has been set for the wedding.

 

Merritt - Fowler

Bainbridge News & Republican, February 10, 1944

 

Announcement has been received of the engagement of Miss Mildred Fowler, daughter of  Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Fowler, of Center Village [Broome Co., NY], to Leon Merritt, son of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Merritt, of Vallonia Springs [Broome Co., NY].  No date has been set for the wedding.

Randall - Barnicott

Bainbridge News & Republican, February 10, 1944

Mr. and Mrs. George Barnicott, of Windsor [Broome Co., NY], announce the engagement of their daughter, Jean Marie, to HA, 2/C Robert Randall, U.S. Navy, son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Randall, of Binghamton [Broome Co., NY].  No date has been set for the wedding.

Goodwin - Armstrong

Bainbridge News & Republican, May 8, 1946

Mrs. Hannah Titus Armstrong, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Voleny Titus, Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], R.F.D. 2, was united in marriage Saturday to Richard H Goodwin, of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], at a double ring ceremony held in the First Baptist church in Norwich.  The Rev. H.S. Knight officiated. The bride was given in marriage by her father and was attended by Mrs. J.E. Bowers, Jr., of North Norwich, as matron of Honor.  Her sister, Miss Jean Titus, of Norwich and Miss Helen Goodwin, the groom's sister, were bridesmaids.  The best man was the bridegroom's brother, Charlie Goodwin, of Guilford. Acting as ushers were the bride's brothers, Kenneth W. and Arthur Titus, of Norwich.  Mrs. Goodwin chose a street length ivory crepe with lace insets and carried an arm bouquet of white roses, centered with a white orchid.  Mrs. Bowers wore a similar dress of blue crepe and carried pink roses.  A reception was held in the church parlors and was attended by more than 150 guests. The bride is a graduate of Norwich High School and is employed as office secretary by the Chenango County Farm Bureau.  Mr. Goodwin is a graduate of Guilford Central School and Cornell University.  Congratulations are extended to them. 

Supplee - Derrick

Invitations have been received here to the wedding of Miss Joanne Derrick, of Washington, D.C., to Henry Supplee, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], May 4, at Tacoma Park Presbyterian Church, Washignton, D.C.

Miss Joanne Gregg Derrick, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Berger Derrick, became the bride of Henry Arthur Supplee, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Cornell Supplee, of Bainbridge, last evening.  The wedding took place in the Takoma Park Presbyterian Church, the Rev. Dr. Paul Schearrer officiating at 8 o'clock.  The ushers, John Grahmer, of Teaneck, N.J.; Robert T. Surine, of Washington, and Daniel M. Derrick, of Bethesda, and Dr. William S. Derrick, of Silver Spring, brothers of the bride, led the bridal procession.  Following the ushers were the bridesmaids Miss Mary Ann Supplee, sister of the bridegroom, and Miss Shirley Chapman, of Detroit.  Immediately preceding the bride, who was escorted by her father, was her maid of honor, Miss Penelope Noel Harper, of Brooklyn.  Awaiting the bride at the altar were the bridegroom and his father, who acted as best man.  The bride wore white faille--her fingertip length veil held by an open Juliet cap--and she carried white lilacs.  Her only ornament was a gold locket worn by her grandmother at her wedding.  The maid of honor was dressed in chalk pink faille and carried lilacs colored a shade of blue violet. The bridesmaid's costumes were similar in a chalk blue and their bouquets were the same as the maid of honor.  The reception was held in the Admiral Club after which Mr. and Mrs. Supplee left for a wedding trip to North Carolina.  They will make their home in Ann Arbor, Mich., where Mr. Supplee will enter the law school at the University of Michigan.  He was graduated from Cornell University and his bride attended George Washington University and was graduated from the Parson's School of Design in New York.--The Sunday Star, Washington, D.C., May 9, 1946. 

Marriage Notices

Chenango Telegraph, June 10, 1835
RANDALL - BISSELL:  On Tuesday evening, the 2d inst., by Elder J. S. Swan, Mr. Daniel M. Randall, of the firm of Kershaw & Randall, to Miss Harriet Bissell, all of this town [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY].

Chenango Telegraph, June 8, 1836
PABODIE - BOSWORTH:  In Smyrna [Chenango Co., NY], on the 30th ult., by the Rev. S. Mills, Mr. Alfred Pabodie, of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Prudence Deline Bosworth, of Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY].

Bainbridge Republican, January 3, 1878
RANDALL - SEELY:  In Bainbridge Dec. 31, 1878 by Rev. D.C. Haynes, Mr. Charles Henry Randall and Miss EMMA Seely, both of Afton [Chenango Co., NY].

Bainbridge Republican, January 10, 1878
TAFFT - TEW:  In Oxford, Jan. 1st, by Rev. R.M. Ruff, Mr. William Tafft to Miss Libbie Tew, all of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY].

WALWORTH - HOTCHKISS:  In Smithville, Dec. 20th, by Rev. J.H. Sage, Mr. Harmon A. Walworth of Smithville [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Charlotte A. Hotchkiss of Greene [Chenango Co. NY].
 

Obituaries (December 24)

Byron H. Delavan

Bainbridge News & Republican, February 17, 1944

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

Walter J. Malia

Bainbridge News & Republican, February 17, 1944

Walter J. Malia, 39, of Port Dickinson [Broome Co., NY], an Ansco plant foreman, was fatally injured shortly after midnight Friday, and John R. Schedlar, 33, a co-worker, of the same place, was critically injured shortly after midnight, Friday, when the car in which they were riding crashed into the rear of a Town of Kirkwood snowplow.  Mr. Malia is believed to have died instantly and according to Dr. A.J. Stillson, of Windsor, a Broome County coroner, he suffered multiple body injuries, including a bad head injury.  The coroner is withholding his verdict.  Mr. Schedlar, who was knocked unconscious, was taken to the Binghamton City Hospital in the sheriff's department ambulance.  His automobile, badly damaged, was towed to a garage.  The frame on the heavy snowplow was bent by the force of the impact, but otherwise was not badly damaged.  Charles O'Day, of Binghamton, R.D.3, a helper on the snowplow, suffered facial cuts and bruises and was treated by a private physician.  He was standing on the running board and was hurt when the door of the cab swung open as the Schedlar automobile crashed into the snowplow, according to sheriff's deputies.

 Ethel Barnard

Bainbridge News & Republican, February 17, 1944

The second victim of the Greene [Chenango Co., NY] automobile-train crash has succumbed to her injuries.  Miss Ethel Barnard, 16, daughter of Floyd Barnard, of Afton [Chenango Co., NY], died in the Binghamton City Hospital, Wednesday, Feb. 2, of injuries she received in the Greene accident two weeks ago last Sunday night which cost the life of Clarence Gordon, of Afton, 24, driver of the car.  Miss Barnard was one of three children.  Her father is a widower and is employed at the Afton Hotel.  Daniel Capel, of Afton, 20, and a son of Mr.s George Pavlov, of Stilesville, who was also injured, is still a patient at the Binghamton City Hospital and is reported to be in a critical condition.

Florella Theresa (Scofield) Olmsted

Bainbridge News & Republican, April 18, 1946

Mrs. Florella Theresa Scofield Olmstead, mother of Mrs. Charles Colwell, of this place [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], died Apr. 11 at the Bainbridge Hospital at the age of 91.  Born Mar. 14, 1855, in Masonville [Delaware Co., NY], she was a daughter of Hiram and Angeline N. (Olmstead) Scofield.  On Feb. 10, 1875, she was united in marriage to Levi Olmsted, who died Jan. 30, 1902, at North Sanford.  Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Fisher Chapel with the Rev. Miss Underwood, of McClure officiating.  Interment was in the Artic Cemetery.  Besides Mrs. Colwell, the deceased is survived by two sons, Charles E. Olmsted, and Arthur Olmsted; eight grandchildren, Mrs. Delavan M. Lord, Maurice A. Colwell, Lt. Ruth O Van Nakin, Mrs. Herman Englehardt, June Olmsted, John Olmsted, Alma Olmsted, and Edwin Olmsted; and four great-grandchildren:  Charles Lord, Theresa Lord, Roger Lord and Nelson Lord.

Tracey H. Morse

Bainbridge News & Republican, April 11, 1946

Tracey H. Morse, 94, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Charles Oles, Unadilla [Otsego Co., NY] Friday afternoon.  Mr. Morse was one of the oldest Masons in New York State.  He had belonged to the lodge for 69 years.  He joined the Freedom Chapter, Royal Arch Masons, in Unadilla, in 1878, and he served as its high priest in 1900 and 1908.  Mr. Morse was also a charter member of Freedom Chapter, Eastern Star and was chapter's patron for four years.  He was village president for three years and secretary of the school board for nine years.  Mr. Morse was born in Pittsfield, Otsego County on Sept. 7, 1851.  He came to Unadilla 76 years ago and was a tailor for many years.  His wife, Mrs. Lillian Dewey Morse, died in 1940.  He had been a member of St. Matthew's Church for 74 years and of the church vestry for 70 years.  He was senior warden for 50 years.  He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Harry Philips and Mrs. Charles Oles, both of Unadilla; two sons, Ralph D. of Oxford, and Harry, of Gloversville.   The funeral was held in St. Matthew's church.

George Downs

Bainbridge News & Republican, April 11, 1946

George Downs, who claimed to have what he called a ventriloquist lung organ, died at the home of William Beers, Walton [Delaware Co., NY], Tuesday.  He had two idiosyncrasies which made him widely known about these parts.  He could crow like a rooster and caw like a crow, and he grew a thick beard winters to keep his face warm.  In his youth he was an excellent athlete, often took off on foot for Deposit, running much of the way.  He died at the age of 81.  Mr. Downs was born in the town of Tompkins [Delaware Co., NY] Jan. 16, 1865.  He was a member of the Baptist church at Cannonsville.  During the years when he was active he worked as a laborer.

William A. Moore

Bainbridge News & Republican, April 11, 1946

William A. Moore, 77, died Friday morning at his home in Rockdale [Chenango Co., NY].  He was born Sept. 17, 1868, at Walton [Delaware Co., NY].  A carpenter by trade he had been janitor of the school house in Rockdale for six years until last November.  On Dec. 14, 1898, Mr. Moore married Bertha Tyler at Callicoon.  Surviving besides his wife are a son, Raymond D. Moore, of Sidney, a grandson, John Raymond Moore; four brothers, Ira and Theron, of Unadilla; Eugene, of Wells Bridge; Frank, of Central Bridge. The funeral was held Monday at Rockdale Church, the Rev. Clayton W. Hoag, of Unadilla, officiating.  Burial was in Mt. Upton cemetery.

Death Notices

Bainbridge Republican, January 24, 1878
NORTHRUP:  In Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], Jan. 22d, of typhoid fever, Lena, wife of John Northrup, aged 19 years.

Bainbridge Republican, April 4, 1878
MILLER:  In East Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 20th, 1878, of diphtheria, Charles A. Miller aged 11 years.

MILLER:  In East Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], March 24th, 1878, of diphtheria, Amelia Louise Miller, aged 6 years.

WADE:  In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], March 19th, of diphtheria, Gracie, aged 6 years, daughter of Martha Wade.

SLATER:  In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], March 23d, Mrs. Nancy Slater, aged 57 years.

SHERWOOD:  In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], March 28th, of heart disease, Delia, wife of Samuel Sherwood, aged 73 years.

HOLCOMB:  In Afton [Chenango Co., NY], on March 31st, 1878, Mrs. C.H. Holcomb, aged 76 years.

 

James Hard, Civil War Vet, Approaches 105th Birthday

Civil War Vet James A. Hard Nears 105th Birthday

Bainbridge News & Republican, April 18, 1946

 

James A. Hard, a veteran of the Civil War, will observe his 105th birthday, July 14.  Mr. Hard was honored in Rochester on his 100th birthday being the only surviving Civil War veteran of that city.  He spent his boyhood and early manhood in Windsor [Broome Co., NY].

 

At his celebration five years ago, he made this remark about Windsor:  "A lovely village of which I have many fond recollections, and a splendid country, that in which to get a good start for a long life."

 

At 21 he enlisted in Company E. of the 37th New York Volunteer Infantry in response to President Lincoln's call for volunteers when the southern states succeeded and set up the Confederate States of America.  In regard to this he said:  "We were going to have a lot of fun and we did, and some pretty tough times, too, at Bull Run, July 21, 1861 and at Chancellorsville, South Mountain and Antietam, the bloodiest of them all."

 

Veteran Hard's happiest memory is meeting Abraham Lincoln for whom he voted in 1864.--Standard

Marriages (December 23)

Devillez - Epply

Bainbridge News & Republican, May 2, 1946

William J. Epply, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], announces the marriage of his daughter, Mabel, of Atlantic City, N.J., to Cpl. Henry P. Devillez, of Alaska, at Atlantic City, Apr. 1.

 

Pierson -LeSuer

Bainbridge News & Republican, April 25, 1946

 

Leona LeSuer and N.J. Pierson were united in holy matrimony Apr. 15 at the Methodist parsonage at Coventry by the Rev. Howard Willets, pastor of the Union Valley Methodist Church.  Mr. and Mrs. Pierson will make their home in Union Valley [West Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY].

 

Mr. & Mrs. C.H. Moore - 52nd Anniversary

Bainbridge News & Republican, April 25, 1946

 

 

Mr. and Mrs. C.H. Moore celebrated their 52nd wedding anniversary Thursday, April 18, by entertaining a group of friends at their home on East side.  A three-tiered wedding cake centered the refreshment table.  Guests included the Rev. and Mrs. Harry E. Brooks, Mr. and Mrs. A.C. Wilcox, Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Schrader and four sons, Carl, David, Anthony and Paul, all of Bainbridge; and Mrs. Delia Hendrickson, of Afton. 

 

Marriage Notices

Chenango Telegraph, October 28, 1835

BREED - ENOS:  In this village, on Monday morning last, by Elder J.S. Swan, Mr. Elias Breed, to Miss Susan Enos, daughter of Mr. Roswell Enos, all of this town [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY].

 

Chenango Telegraph, December 30, 1835

SEXTON - GLEASON:  In Smyrna [Chenango Co., NY], on the 22d inst., by the Rev. S.E. Mills, Mr. Elijah Sexton, of Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Sophronia Gleason, of the former place.

 

Bainbridge Republican, January 24, 1878

WHITING - BUTLER:  In Bainbridge at the house of Elihu Bennett, Jan. 22d, 1878, by Rev. N.S. Reynolds, Mr. FA. Whiting, of Greene, N.Y. [Chenango Co.], to Miss Dora G. Butler, of Guilford, N.Y. [Chenango Co.]

 

UTTER - PARSONS:  In Bainbridge, Jan. 22, 1878, by Rev. D.C. Hanes, Charles Utter of East Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] and Miss Anna Parsons, of East Guilford [Chenango Co., NY].