News Items in Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY during the early years of World War I
October 11, 1917
Mrs. Edward Danforth left last week Thursday for Indianapolis to visit her husband, Dr. Danforth, who is a lieutenant in the Medical Corps stationed at Fort Benjamin Harrison.
Donald Copley of the 1st N.Y. Ambulance Co., now at Camp Wadsworth, S.C., has passed the examination and has received his appointment as Sergeant. This is a fine recognition of Mr. Copley's ability and service. He has been in the Army only a little over two months and this promotion is a very worthy one.
Word received from Paul French, Second Class Seaman on the U.S.S. Huntington, a torpedo destroyer, that he has been to France and reached New York City again Oct. 6. The 7th of September it set out for France to guard the six transports, of 12,000. He wrote, "When I saw the Statue of Liberty again I shouted for joy, for we were out of sight of land for 21 days. I slept on the hard deck in my clothes and had to wear a life preserver, day and night, for five days. There is no place like the U.S.A."
Mrs. Horace Z. Landon, of Brookline, Mass., came to Bainbridge Saturday and will pass some time with her parents, during Mr. Landon's service in the Engineering Corps of the united States Army.
Salvator Papello went to Norwich for the purpose of concluding his naturalization application, Monday. He took with him his lawyer and witnesses and the court at the present term will take up his case.
The fast express train from Albany to Binghamton passing through Bainbridge at 7:40 in the evening stops at Bainbridge to discharge passengers from Albany and Sidney It is not generally known that this train will stop at Bainbridge for passengers getting on for Sidney. This is done so that passengers coming from the O.& W. trains may have facilities to reach Bainbridge.
October 18, 1917
Irving M. Ives of Hamilton College, was this week elected president of his class, the highest honor that can come to a college student.
Anyone having old yarn, moth-eaten, faded or otherwise useless, will please bring same to the Red Cross rooms where it will be used to make hospital blankets. Even small bits are acceptable. Wristlets and mufflers may be made of any dark color. Anyone wishing to learn to knit, will find an instructor there each afternoon. Bring number 5 knitting needles.
In keeping with our schoolmaster-President's proclamation, Liberty Loan day was duly recognized in the school. Our much respected friend, Rev. M. Bigger, very fittingly addressed the students. National airs were played and sung and the flag pledge was given by the entire body. The most interesting part of the procedure was the announcement that the school had shown its deep seated patriotism, not by mere words, but by deeds, by actually purchasing liberty loan Bonds. When the Principal suggested that the school buy a Bond, the greatest enthusiasm was shown for not only did all contribute liberally but wished to give more than was suggested. This exhibition of loyalty and patriotism on the part of our boys and girls is beautiful and it is to be hoped that his enthusiasm shown by them will influence others to do likewise outside of the school.
George R. Aylsworth graduated last week form Central Business School, Syracuse, with high honors. He took up bookkeeping and stenotype having a percentage of over 97 in the first subject and 97 in the second.
Some time during the night of Friday the smoke house of John Kirkland was entered and 100 pounds of hams were stolen. these hams belonged to Charles Ward of Pearl street. Suspicion rested on several parties and a search warrant was issued and placed in the hands of Deputy Sheriff George Aylesworth for no trace of the hams has been found.
Frank D. Silvernail, son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Silvernail, was born in Binghamton, N.Y. eleven years ago. Frank was a model boy in his manners and knowing him one could not help but love and admire him. Although he was never in good health, he was always cheerful and friendly. His ambition for church and Sunday School was always strong and he always went if at all possible. The funeral was held from his parents' home on North main street and his remains are in Green Lawn cemetery [Bainbridge, NY]. He is gone, we miss him but Heaven will be the richer. The parents desire to thank the boys who acted as pall-bearers and all the neighbors for the flowers and their extreme kindness. Owen L. Buck pastor of the M.E. Church officiated.
October 28, 1917
Anyone having old yarn, moth-eaten, faded or otherwise useless, will please bring same to the Red Cross rooms where it will be used to make hospital blankets. Even small bits are acceptable. Wristlets and mufflers may be made of any dark color. Anyone wishing to learn to knit, will find an instructor there each afternoon. Bring number 5 knitting needles.
In keeping with our schoolmaster-President's proclamation, Liberty Loan day was duly recognized in the school. Our much respected friend, Rev. M. Bigger, very fittingly addressed the students. National airs were played and sung and the flag pledge was given by the entire body. The most interesting part of the procedure was the announcement that the school had shown its deep seated patriotism, not by mere words, but by deeds, by actually purchasing liberty loan Bonds. When the Principal suggested that the school buy a Bond, the greatest enthusiasm was shown for not only did all contribute liberally but wished to give more than was suggested. This exhibition of loyalty and patriotism on the part of our boys and girls is beautiful and it is to be hoped that his enthusiasm shown by them will influence others to do likewise outside of the school.
George R. Aylsworth graduated last week form Central Business School, Syracuse, with high honors. He took up bookkeeping and stenotype having a percentage of over 97 in the first subject and 97 in the second.
Some time during the night of Friday the smoke house of John Kirkland was entered and 100 pounds of hams were stolen. these hams belonged to Charles Ward of Pearl street. Suspicion rested on several parties and a search warrant was issued and placed in the hands of Deputy Sheriff George Aylesworth for no trace of the hams has been found.
Frank D. Silvernail, son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Silvernail, was born in Binghamton, N.Y. eleven years ago. Frank was a model boy in his manners and knowing him one could not help but love and admire him. Although he was never in good health, he was always cheerful and friendly. His ambition for church and Sunday School was always strong and he always went if at all possible. The funeral was held from his parents' home on North main street and his remains are in Green Lawn cemetery [Bainbridge, NY]. He is gone, we miss him but Heaven will be the richer. The parents desire to thank the boys who acted as pall-bearers and all the neighbors for the flowers and their extreme kindness. Owen L. Buck pastor of the M.E. Church officiated.
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