Robert Hannis
Utica Saturday Globe, January 27, 1906
Robert Hannis
Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]: Three years of invalidism closed in the death of Robert Hannis, which occurred at the home of his daughter, Mrs. George Sisson, on Mitchell street, Wednesday morning after four days of unconsciousness. Death was due to apoplexy and a complication of ailments. Although of Scotch parentage deceased was born in Ireland 72 years ago, coming to America when only 9 years of age. He had lived in Norwich for 14 years, coming here from Oneonta. He had previously lived in Worcester, Otsego county, where he married Ruth J. Brown on New Year's eve, 1861. In earlier years he lived in California for a time until he found the climate did not agree with him when he returned east. He followed the trade of contractor and builder. For eight years after coming to Norwich he was employed in the Maydole hammer factory. He was a member of the Broad street M.E. church and held in high esteem by many friends and acquaintances. Besides his widow he is survived by one brother, William Hannis, of Richmondville, by four sisters, Mrs. Mary Fisk and Mrs. Jane Tripp, of Worcester. Mrs. Charles Smith, of Rockwell's Mills, and Mrs.Nancy Hall, of New Berlin, and four children, Mrs. George Sisson, with whom he made his home. Mrs. O.P. Rector, of Delanson; Miss Nellie R.B. Hannis, of Cortland, and George B. Hannis, of this place. A granddaughter, Julia Haight, died only a fortnight ago and his funeral occurred on the anniversary of the death of a son, Lester C., who died 16 years ago, aged 27. Funeral services were held at his late home on Friday afternoon at 3 o'clock. The remains will be taken on the early Saturday morning train to Worcester, Otsego county, for burial in Maple Grove Cemetery.
Men Caught by Dynamite Blast - 1939
Frank Smith, 55, Guilford [Chenango Co., NY] dynamite expert, was killed instantly tonight when a charge of dynamite exploded as he was checking to determine why it had not exploded a few minutes before. Elmer Burlison, 27, who was watching Smith, is in the Chenango Memorial Hospital in critical condition and his brother, Erford Burlison, is being treated for lacerations of the head and face. Dr. Matt Boname, Chenango County coroner, said the dynamite charge was in the bottom of a well hole on the Fred Burlison farm about a mile from Guilford on the Mt. Upton road. Mr. Burlison with his two sons, had been digging a well on the side hill near the Burlison farmhouse. It was about 10 feet across and they were down approximately 15 feet when they struck a layer of rock. Mr. Burlison called Smith to come to the farm and dynamite out the rock. Smith fixed the charge shortly after 5 o'clock this afternoon but it failed to explode when he attempted to set it off. He waited a short time, the Burlisons said, then went down in the hole to arrange for making another attempt to fire the dynamite. Dr. Boname said Smith apparently was standing almost directly over the charge when it exploded without warning and the two Burlison brothers, Elmer and Erford, were looking down from the top of the well. Smith's body was badly mangled by the force of the blast and a piece of stone apparently struck Elmer in the abdomen, inflicting a severe wound. Erford apparently was struck only on the face and head by smaller bits of stone and earth. Dr. A.H. Evans was called and gave first aid to the two brothers, with Elmer being rushed here to the hospital.
Wednesday afternoon, November 15 [1939], at 4:30 o'clock a terrible accident occurred on the Fred Burlison farm on the Guilford-Mt. Upton road. It resulted in the instant death of Frank Smith, of Guilford, and the death of Elmer Burlison, the following morning, at 9:30 o'clock at the Chenango Memorial Hospital, Norwich. Mr. Smith was blasting out a rock in a 20-foot well on the Burlison farm. For some reason the charge did not go off. Waiting a brief time, Mr. Smith went down into the well to investigate the reason. He was bending over the dynamite, when the charge went off, resulting in such awful consequences. Dr. A.H. Evans, of Guilford, was rushed to the scene, and Coroner Mat Boname, of Oxford. Nothing could be done for Mr. Smith as death was instantaneous. No help was held out, in the beginning for Elmer Burlison, but he was rushed to the Norwich Hospital in the Colwell Brothers ambulance. Another brother, Erford Burlison, received slight face lacerations, but not of na alarming nature.
Frank C. Smith
1870 - 1939
The death of Frank Smith late Wednesday afternoon, November 15 [1939], was a tragic one, and brought to the community a deep feeling of gloom. Mr. Smith was born in Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], August 24, 1870, 69 years ago, the son of Vermilla (Whittemore) and Stillman Smith. His entire life has been spent in the town he was born and passed away in. One of the kindest hearted men, a good neighbor, and a loyal worker in the church, he will be missed, as the days go by, in many ways. Mr. Smith was a lover of music, and was a member of the Guilford Choral Society. The Presbyterian Church at the Center, to which he belonged, he served in every way he could. Surviving are two sons, Paul, of Schenectady and James, of Greene, and several grandchildren. Final rites were held Saturday morning at 10 o'clock from the Guilford Center Church. The Rev. Ralph Gamewell, officiating. Burial was in the cemetery at the Center. There were many beautiful floral pieces, the only tribute one can pay to a passing friend, and life-long member of our community. Bearers were Gary Gibson, Frank Hovey, W.L. Thompson, Ramsome Ives, Claude Curtis and Chris Schweitzer.
Elmer Burlison
1912 - 1939
Thursday morning, November 16 [1939], at 9:30 o'clock, occurred the death of Elmer Burlison, at the Chenango Memorial Hospital. He was the second victim of the double tragedy, that brought such grief to the families and community. Elmer was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Burlison, of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY]. He was born May 17, 1912, at Oxford [Chenango Co., NY]. Due to his father's ill health, he was the main help in operating the farm. Much depended on him. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church at the Center and of the Oxford Grange. Surviving are his parents, three sisters, Mrs. Louis Albino, of Sidney; Mrs. Allen France, of Hanes Falls, and Mrs. Richard Goodwin, of Guilford; four brothers, Erwin and Erford, at home; Morris, of Mt. Kisco; and Howard, of Sidney. Final rites were held Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Colwell Funeral Home at Bainbridge, burial at Oxford Cemetery. The Rev. Ralph Gamewell, of the Center Church, officiating.
Death Notices
Chenango Union, January 17, 1884
MUNDY: In South Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY], Jan. 10th, Mrs. James Mundy, aged 32 years.
ROBERTS: In Smithville [Chenango Co., NY], Jan. 14th, Emma, wife of Levi Roberts, aged 28 years, daughter of James Gross, of Norwich.
WILLCOX: In Smyrna, Jan. 13th, Thomas L. Willcox, Esq. aged 80 years, 3 months and 23 days.
WINSOR: In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], Jan. 9th, Mr. Martin V. B. Winsor, aged 43 years.
ATHERTON: In New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], Jan. 5th, Martha wife of Darius T. Atherton.
POPE: In Columbus [Chenango Co., NY], Jan. 5th, Kate M., wife of Laurentine Pope, aged 51 years.
ARMSTRONG: In Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], Jan. 4th, Mr. William Armstrong.
LEE: In Smyrna [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 5th, Susan Lee, aged 80 years.
LASHER: In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], Jan. 9th, Anna, wife of Alonzo Lasher, aged 43 years.
TAYLOR: In North Pitcher [Chenango Co., NY], Jan. 7th, Esther, wife of Samuel Taylor, aged 40 years.
BEACH: In Lincklaen [Chenango Co., NY], Jan. 2d, of disease of the lungs, Lydia, wife of Henry E. Beach, aged 70 years.
BREED: In East Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY], Jan. 6th, Mr. Allen P. Breed, aged 65 years.
SCOTT: In Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], Jan. 2d, Mr. David S. Scott, aged 52 years.
DeMUNN: In Brooklyn, Jan. 8th, Mrs. Sophia A. DeMunn , aged 45 years, formerly of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY].
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