Obituaries (April 21)

Edith F. (Brown) Stanton

Utica Saturday Globe, March 3, 1906

 Edith F. (Brown) Stanton

 

Many friends mourn the death of Edith F., wife of Mott W. Stanton, which occurred at the State Hospital in Binghamton, Sunday.  Mrs. Stanton's health had been poor for several years and she went to the Binghamton Hospital for a course of treatment, which proved to be beneficial and she was in a fair way to recovery when a severe attack of typhoid fever intervened and caused her death.  Deceased was born in Otselic [Chenango Co., NY] March 17, 1870.  Thirteen years ago last October occurred her marriage ot Mr Stanton, since which her home had been in Norwich [Chenango Co., NY].  She had endeared herself to a large circle of friends and was a favorite among the younger members of the First Baptist Church with which she united soon after coming here.  She is survived by her husband, her parents, Mr. and Mrs. George R. Brown, now residents of Columbus, by a sister, Mrs. F.H Stewart, of South Plymouth. and three brothers, Emmitt Brown, of Ireland's Mills; Clayton Brown, of Beaver Meadow, and George C. Brown, of Columbus.  Funeral services were held from her late residence on West Main street on Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. John L. Ray officiating.  The bearers were Fred Johnson, William Mein, Addison Benedict and Lucius Hanford.  Interment was made in Mount Hope Cemetery [Norwich, NY].

 

Frank J. Barre

1859 - ca 1926

The death of Frank J. Barre which occurred at his home in Lawyersville shortly before three o'clock Monday July 18th removes one of the best known and most beloved men in Chenango and Schoharie Counties.  Pneumonia developed during the last few days of a five weeks illness with a bronchial cold and all that medical skill and tender nursing could do was done until he peacefully fell asleep.  Frank J. Barre was born in Kings Settlement near Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] August 18, 1859 the son of Caleb B. and Julia A. Johnson Barre.  January 22, 1878 he was united in marriage to Bertha B. Greene who died march 1st 1882 and in this union a daughter was born, Bertha F. Richards of Houston, Texas who came to his bedside Sunday.  March 6, 1883, he married Mina W. Smith of Holmesville, Chenango Co., where they made their home until 1905.  Here he was engaged in the lumber business and chair manufacturing.  Since 1905 he has lived in and about the vicinity of Cobleskill [Schoharie Co., NY] being  a partner of the firm Barre and Woodman in the lumber contracting business, later engaging in farming until his retirement in April 1922.  Since then he has lived at his late home in Lawyersville [Schoharie Co., NY].  For many years he was a member of the Baptist church of Holmesville and was made a member of the I.O.O.F. of South New Berlin later transferring this membership to The Valley Lodge no. 500, I.O.O.F. of Cobleskill.  Possessed of a happy disposition and winning personality, the esteem and respect in which he was held by a host of relatives and friends was manifest in the floral tributes and largely attended funeral which was held Wednesday afternoon at 3 at his late home.  The services were conducted by Rev. Charles W. Smith, pastor of the Reformed church of Lawyersville.  The pastor used the comforting words of John 14:1--"Let not your heart be troubled."  During the service Mr. Howard J. Curtis of Cobleskill impressively rendered the favorite hymn of the deceased--"The Old Rugged Cross."  With the relatives, neighbors and friends members of The Valley Lodge I.O.O.F. of Cobleskill attended the services at the home and Thursday morning accompanied the body to its last resting place in the South New Berlin cemetery.  The I.O.O.F. conducted the committal services at the grave at 10 o'clock.  Besides his devoted wife and daughter to whom all extend their heartfelt sympathy, Mr. Barre is survived by a sister Mrs. Lottie M. Curtis of Somerville N.J., who was unable to attend the funeral because of her poor health.  Another sister Anna E. Coon of Wichita Falls, Texas preceded him in death by only a few months.  Among the relatives who were with him during his last illness and attended the funeral were, Mrs. E.B. Stratton, a sister-in-law, Mason A. Stratton, a nephew, both of Ridgewood, N.J., and the following nephews and nieces--Mr. and Mrs. Warren Tillapaugh fo Hamden, N.J., Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Tillapaugh and daughters Evangeline and Ione of Norwich, N.Y., and Mr. and Mrs. Roy French of Illien, N.Y.  May it well be said "I have fought a good fight, I have finished the course, I have kept the faith, hence forth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord the righteous Judge, shall give me at the day; and not to me only but unto them also that love his appearing."

Atalanta H. Hathaway

Faribault Journal, December 27, 1911

Mrs. Atalanta H. Hathaway, widow of Louis A. Hathaway, died at her home on the East Side Thursday morning after an illness of about three weeks, but was confined to her bed the past week.  The funeral was held from the Hathaway home Friday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock, Rev. M.L. Reynolds officiating.  The burial was made in Maple Lawn Cemetery.  The Pall bearers were old friends and neighbors; Mr.  J.B. Wickham, A.F. Brand, Albion Story, of Kenyon, James McMahon, George Lyons, and Elair La Rose.  Atalanta H. Beal was born at Bainbridge, New York [Chenango Co.], July 24, 1935, and was married to Louis A. Hathaway at Morris, New York, March 7th, 1854.  Together they came to Faribault [Minnesota] in the early summer of 1880 and Mr. Hathaway became proprietor of the Arlington House, which he managed for a number of years.  Later Mr. Hathaway sold his interest in that hotel and removed to Kenyon, Goodhue county, where he was proprietor of a hotel for several years, and he and Mrs. Hathaway made many friends, as they did in Faribault. thru kindness and liberality to all who needed assistance.  For many years she has been known to friends and strangers alike, as Grandma Hathaway.  Mrs.  Hathaway was a most remarkable women in many ways; strong and self-reliant and always cheerful and friendly.  She never complained, never apparently thought of herself; her devotion being to others for whom she always had a kind and cheery word.  her spirit was a generous one and many little deeds of charity contributed to those in need, and never known except to those benefited.  patient to the end and her last words were for those about her bedside. She is survived by one son, an only child, E.G. Hathaway, of this city; a sister, Mrs. Stella Payne, of Unadilla, New York; and two brothers, John Beal, of Greenfield, Kansas and S.B. Beal of St. Paul--Faribault Democrat.

Emmett L. Hutchinson

Bainbridge Republican, July 7, 1921

After long and patient suffering Emmett L. Hutchinson passed away at his late home on Winsor avenue, Thursday morning, June 23 at 12:30 o'clock.  Mr. Hutchinson was born in Unadilla [Otsego Co., NY], September 17, 1848, coming to this place early in life making Guilford [Chenango Co.,  NY] his home.  On December 29, 1874 at Masonville he was united in marriage to Miss Emily Blenco, by Rev. Manderville and for forty-six years they were travelers along life's pathway.  Three children were born to them, Mrs. Anna Reynolds of Mt. Vision; Howard Hutchinson, of Guilford and Lester Hutchinson of Panama, who survive.  Also among those chiefly to be mentioned who survive are a widow Mrs.  E.L. Hutchinson of this place and a brother Theodore of Bainbridge.  His memory long lingers in the hearts of loved ones who will miss the cordial and hearty greeting of him who was one of our most respected citizens.  At two o'clock Saturday afternoon June 25 the funeral service was held from the home Rev. W.S. York pastor of the M.E. church officiating.  He spoke most fitting words from the text taken from 1 Corinthians 15-53, "For this Corruptible must put on incorruption and this mortal must put on immortality," after which the body was taken to Yaleville and laid in the family plot, beside those of kindred to await the dawning of the Great Day.  "Here have we no continuing city, but we seek one to come."  Our deep sympathy go with the bereaved family.

Lester Amos Hutchinson

Bainbridge Republican, May 16, 1929

The remains of Lester Amos Hutchinson whose death was briefly mentioned last week will be brought here from the Canal zone for burial May 22nd.  The funeral services will be held from this late home on Winsor avenue at 2 o'clock.  Mr. Hutchinson was the son of Emmett and Emily A. Hutchinson.  He was born in Yaleville, the town of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], January 30, 1889 and married in Easton, Penn., on August 11th, 1917 to Miss Ann Ethel Heil.  They have one son John Emmett.  Mr. Hutchinson was employed by the United States Government as foreman on the Canal Zone being located at Pedro Miquel.  He acted as First Lieutenant in the World War serving overseas eighteen months.  He was a member of the Masonic Lodge being a 32d degree Mason.  Those who survive are his wife and son John Emmett, his mother, one brother Howard of Guilford and sister Anna Reynolds of Mount Vision.  Interment will be made in Yaleville.