Obituaries (July 13)

John W. Baker

Utica Saturday Globe, November 8, 1902

 

 

John W. Baker

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  John W. Baker, who was shot through the left leg by the accidental discharge of a shotgun on Tuesday night of last week, while preparing to go hunting the next day, died at his home on Grove avenue on Monday evening.  The injured leg was amputated on Thursday following the accident and he was believed to be recovering, but pneumonia set it and in his weakened condition he could not rally.  Deceased was born in the town of Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY] November 28, 1878.  He had been employed on the Ontario & Western as brakeman for the past five years.  Previous to that he had worked for three years in the railroad shops.  He was genial and was well liked by all.  He was a member of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen and of the National Protective Legion.  There is a general expression of sympathy for his bereaved mother, his sister, Lillian, and two brothers, Walter and Herbert, all of this village.  Funeral services were held at 12 o'clock on Thursday, Rev. S.J. Ford officiating.  The remains were taken to North Norwich by special train, accompanied by the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen and the Ladies' Auxiliary of the B. of R.T.  Interment was made in the Riverside Cemetery.

Mary Ellen Chase

Northern Christian Advocate, 1851

Mary Ellen, youngest daughter of Nathan B. and Electa Chase died of inflammation on the lungs in West Bainbridge, Chenango Co., Sept. 4th, 1851, aged 2 years, 8 months and 4 days.  Her sickness was very short, but very severe, being but one week to an hour, from the time it was taken to her death.

Happy infant, early blest,

Rest in peaceful slumbers rest;

Early rescued from the cares,

Which increase with growing years.

 



William O. Williams

1816 - 1902

William O. Williams died at his home in Afton [Chenango Co., NY] June 7th, 1902, aged 86 years.  Mr. Williams was born in the town of Bainbridge, now Afton, in 1816, near where he resided at his death.  He lived several years in the town of Sanford.  His first wife died in the home where his son-in-law LaGrand Russell now lives.  Afterward he married Mrs. Richard Meade of Afton.  He was for many years a member of the M.E. church and his home had always a welcome for the Methodist preachers of the earlier times and they were just as heartily received by himself and family in these later years, and when health permitted he was always found in his accustomed place in the house of the Lord.  A man honored, respected and loved, he has passed to the reward of the faithful to God.  "He rests from his labors."  The funeral was attended from the home and the M.E. church Tuesday, June 10, the services being conducted by Rev. B.B. Carruth, a long-time friend, assisted by Revs. Sweet and Personeous.  The companion and children, and the many relatives have the heart-felt sympathy of the whole community.  [Afton Enterprise, June 12, 1902]

Sarah Catherine Landers

1840 - 1924

Miss Sarah Catharine Landers died April 9, 1924, at her home in Afton, N.Y. [Chenango Co.].  She was the daughter of Solomon and Elizabeth (Carpenter) Landers, and was born Nov. 22, 1840, in the home where she died.  She came of old New England pioneer stock.

Frances M. Wilcox

1860 - 1933

Mrs. Frances M. Wilcox, aged 73, widow of George Wilcox, died Saturday night at the home of her daughter Mrs. Clark Doing of South Plymouth.  Up until eight years ago Mrs. Wilcox had been a lifelong resident of the town of Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY].  Funeral services will be held from the Doing home Tuesday afternoon at two o'clock.  Rev. Dowie G. DeBoer, pastor of the First Congregational church.  Norwich, will officiate.  Interment will be made in the North Norwich cemetery [Chenango Co., NY].  Deceased is survived by two daughter, Mrs. Doing of South Plymouth and Mrs. Clarice Burke of Bebee avenue; two sons, Horace and Raymond Wilcox of Chateaugay; one sister, Mrs. Miner Skinner of the town of Norwich and three brothers, Henry Follett of New Berlin, Albert Follett of Earlville and Spencer Follett of Boonville.

 

George Knapp Landers

1865 - 1935

The body of George K. Landers of Gainsville Fla., was brought to Afton [Chenango Co., NY] for burial Wednesday, January 1st.  Services were held at the E.F. Taber Funeral home on Main street with Rev. Holiday of Windsor officiating.  Mr. Landers is survived by one son, George M. Landers of Philadelphia, a daughter, Mrs. Charles Burk of Elizabeth, N.J. and one sister, Mrs. Mary Cowden of Watervliet.  Burial was in East Side cemetery, Afton.

Frank Bartlett Payne

1869 - 1937

The funeral of Frank B. Payne, a life-long resident of Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY], which was held Sunday afternoon in the Presbyterian Church of which he was a member, was largely attended.  The hymns he so much loved were softly played, the flowers his heart held dear were in profusion and the service conducted by is pastor, the Rev. G.H. Orvis, was full of hope and comfort.  Acting as bearers were old friends, J.E. Hirt, C.D. Dix, N.E. Truman and Dr. R.A. Johnson.  Frank Bartlett Payne, son of Elmer B. and Theodora Bartlett Payne, was born Dec. 20, 1869 and died March 11 while visiting at the home of his sister, Mrs. Alice Albrecht, in Sidney.  He has been in failing health for some seven months, the victim of a gradual paralysis of the throat and tongue, but had kept up and about in spite of his increasing weakness.  Wednesday afternoon he began to fail rapidly and passed away in his sleep early Thursday morning.  He was married to Miss Ella Warner, Dec. 14, 1892, the ceremony being performed by is grandfather, the Rev.  Hiram Payne.  This wife preceded him, her death occurring, Aug. 7, 1928.  Of their five children, four survive him, two sons, Howard and Ralph of Bainbridge, two daughters, Mrs. Esther Sargent, of Oneonta, and Mrs. Julia Latsch, together with five grandchildren.  Also remaining in his immediate family circle are two sisters, Mrs. Lloyd Albrecht, of Sidney, Mrs. Julian Corbin, of Bainbridge, and a brother, Butler Payne, of Afton.  Mr Payne's business was that of a stock dealer but his most absorbing interest was music and he was well and widely known for his skill, especially as a Trombone soloist.  He mastered the intricate desirable, "triple-tongue" technique and became remarkably proficient.  When but sixteen he was a member of the Village Band--still remembered with affection as the old McKinstrey Band.  He continued throughout his life actively interested in band music and was well known throughout the Southern Tier as a player of remarkable ability, and on numerous occasions had acted as guest soloist with outstanding bands of this and adjoining counties.  During the past few years he had made several appearances as guest soloist with the Traction Band, of Binghamton, on their Radio Broadcast over WNBF.  When the new pipe organ was installed in the Presbyterian Church, a recital was given by Dr. Ray Hastings of Los Angeles, California, son of Mr. Payne's sister, Mrs. Grace Payne Hastings.  Dr. Hastings invited his uncle to play as soloist on his program and the numbers he so well rendered at that time will long be remembered.  Frank attended the Bainbridge Academy, now the Bainbridge Central High School, and developed a liking for reading which he never lost.  He was fond of recalling old days and his mind was a pleasant storehouse of memories--crowed with old friendships to which he was intensely loyal.  He was quick to see promise in youths with musical ambitions and ready with encouragement and advice.  He loved the finer things of life--books, and flowers and his well-worn Bible, and in his heart they were all thrillingly set to music.