Marriages (December 31)

Marriage Notices

Bainbridge Republican, September 26, 1874

PATTENGILL - CANDEE:  At Holland Patent [Oneida Co., NY], on the 16th ult., by Rev. J.S. Pattengill, Wm. H. Pattengill to Miss Nellie Candee.

DICKINSON - EDLER:  At South Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 16th inst., by Rev. H.V. Talbot, Mr. Charles Dickinson to Miss Lizzie Edler, both of that place.

SNYDER - HOLCOMB:  At the parsonage, Coventryville, N.Y., on the 22d inst., by Rev. George D. Horton, Mr. William A. Snyder, of Seneca Co., Ohio, to Miss Maria L. Holcomb, of Coventry [Chenango Co., NY].

VANCOTT - TYLER:  At the residence of the bride's parents, on the 9th inst., by Rev. S. Merchant, Mr. Homer VanCott to Miss Anna Tyler, of Prattsville [Greene Co., NY].

NOLTON - PATTENGILL:  At Holland Patent [Oneida Co., NY], on the 16th inst., by Rev. J.S. Pattengill, Mr. Charles F. Nolton, to Miss Mary Pattengill, daughter of the officiating clergyman.

Chenango Union, November 13, 1890

STANBRO - GREGORY:  In North Norwich, November 3, 1890, by Rev. Henry D. Stebbins, Mr. Frederick Hill Stanbro, M.D., of Springfield, Mass. and Jennie E. Gregory, of North Norwich [Chenango Co., NY].

ROYS - POTTER:  In McDonough, November 5, 1890, by Rev. L.D. Turner, Mr. James N. Roys, of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY] and Edith W. Potter of McDonough [Chenango Co., NY].

MERRITT - GIFFORD:  In Afton, November 1, 1890, by Rev. L.L. Bury, Mr. Henry J. Merritt, of Afton [Chenango Co., NY] and Miss Cora Gifford, of Unadilla [Otsego Co., NY]

SWAN - VANWAGNER:  In Sherburne, November 5, 1890, by Rev. J.C.Barber, Mr. Wallace G. Swan, and Miss Florence A. Van Wagner, all of Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY]

WHIPPLE - WILSON:  In Oneonta, November 5, 1890, by Rev. O.h. McAnnlty, Mr Walter S. Whipple, of Oneonta [Otsego Co., NY], and Miss Cora B. Wilson, of Oneonta, formerly of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]..

Obituaries (December 31)

Charles H. Stuart

Utica Saturday Globe, June 1912

 

 

Charles H . Stuart

1849 - 1912

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  Charles H. Stuart, a respected resident of this place, passed away at his home on Elm street, Monday evening.  His death followed a few days' illness.  Deceased was 63 years of age and was born in Woodhull, N.Y. [Steuben Co.], April 8, 1849, but the larger share of his life was spent in Elmira where he was engaged in the drug business.  He had also been in business in Horseheads, Chemung county, North East, Erie county, Pa., and in Boston, Mass., he was connected with the Boston Liquid Food Company's Hospital.  He came to this village about seven years ago to accept a responsible position with the Norwich Pharmacal Company.  Mr. Stuart became a Mason at Horseheads and after coming to Norwich affiliated with the local lodge.  In politics he was a Prohibitionist and an ardent supporter of the party.  For two years he was the county chairman.  When a youth he became a member of the Methodist church with which he had been associated wherever he resided.  He was leader of the Sunday morning class of the Broad Street M.E. Church of this village, also a teacher of a boys' class and a member of the official board.  At Horseheads, Mr. Stuart married Miss Harriet E. Nichols who survives him together with two sisters, Mrs. Miller Hall, of Alpine, N.Y., and Mrs. Emma Read, of California; one cousin, Mrs. Belle J. Wilbur, of North Tarrytown, N.Y., and Miss Kittie M. Stuart, an adopted daughter.  Funeral services were held Thursday morning at the Broad Street M.E. Church, the pastor, Rev. A.R. Burke, officiating and the Masons having charge.  The remains were taken to Horseheads where interment was made.  [Glen Buell Collection, Guernsey Memorial Library, Norwich, NY]

 

William Bown

Northern Christian Advocate, July 24, 1849

Dear Bro. Hosmer:--I have just received, by letter from my brother-in-law, the painful intelligence of the death of my father, Mr. William Bown.  He died in the town of Elkland, Lycoming Co., Pa., on the 3d of July, in the 67th year of his age.  His health had been failing for several months, and on the 17th of June I started to visit him for the last time; and after spending four days with him, was compelled to leave him one week previous to his death.  His sufferings have been long and painful, but his patience was remarkable, and his mind remained clear until the close of life.  For nearly two weeks before the time I left him, he was unable to take scarcely any nourishment, even enough to sustain nature; and until the time of his death, which occurred one week later, he was unable to take anything at all.  My father and grandfather were among the first settlers in the town and cleared the farm where I spent several of the first years of my life; where my father died, and where my brother and widowed mother still live.  It becomes me to say but little concerning one of whom much might be said.    C.L. Bown,  Starkey, July 11, 1849

 

Catharine Bell Diefendorf

Northern Christian Advocate, July 24, 1849

Mrs. Catharine Diefendorf, consort of Geo. Diefendorf, died at Freya Bush, Montgomery county, N.Y., June 3, in the 68th year of her age.  Sister Diefendorf was among the number that constituted the first Methodist society in the above named place, and for nearly forty years was fellowshipped as a faithful and devoted Christian.  From the period Methodism was first planted at Freye-Bush, [the] Diefendorf's house has been the preacher's [place.].  It was only necessary to furnish satisfactory evidence of being an authorized and approved minister of the M.E. Church, to insure a hearty welcome to all the convenience and comfort possible for their hands and means to supply.  God has abundantly rewarded this, their liberality, by giving them temporal prosperity, and also in the conversion of all their children, ten in number--seven sons and three daughters; and there is good prospect that brother and sister D. will be able, in the day of God's final disposition of the human family, to say, "here are we, and the children which thou hast given us."  God grant that it may be so.  The deceased, for several of her last years, suffered severely from that indescribable disease called dyspepsia, of which she also died.  One of its prominent peculiarities of effect upon the human constitution is known to be, deep mental depression.  Yet under all the severity of her protracted affliction, the grace of God so far abounded as to reconcile her feelings to the evil imposed, and to light up a clear and steady prospect of soon entering a mansion awaiting her at God's right hand.  Sister D. exemplified in the manner, both of her life and death, the spirit and power of the gospel.  N.F.Daniels  [Buried Presbyterian Cemetery, Freybush, Montgomery Co., NY:  Catharine Bell Diefendorf, March 27, 1872 - June 3, 1849]

 

Minnie M. Baldwin

The Courier, Brookfield, NY, April 11, 1946

Mrs. Minnie May Baldwin, a former resident of Hubbardsville [Madison Co., NY], passed away Saturday March 30, at her home in Utica [Oneida Co., NY].  She was born in Hubbardsville, April 1, 1871, the daughter of Isaac and Minnie Sauby Allen.  Mrs. Baldwin was educated in the schools of Hubbardsville and Waterville. She also attended Houghton Seminary, Clinton.  She was the wife of James Baldwin, dece4ased. She is survived by one daughter, Janice Baldwin, Utica; a son, Allen of Oriskany Falls; one sister, Mrs. Alonzo Shafer, Hubbardsville; and one grandson, James A. Baldwin.

 

Death Notices

Chenango Union, December 23, 1886

 

HALL:  At the residence of her father, Dr. C.M. Purdy, Dec. 21st, Kathleen Purdy, wife of Charles F. Hall, aged 37 years.  Funeral services will be held Friday at 2 P.M. at her late residence.

 

DAVIS:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 19th, Mrs. Sally Davis, widow of the late George Davis, aged 75 years.

 

BULLOCK:  In North  Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 15th, Major Dyer D. Bullock, aged 63 years.

 

WILLCOX:  at the residence of D.A.Willcox, in Earlville [Madison Co., NY], Dec. 10th, Mrs. Alfred Willcox, aged 78 years and 6 months.

 

SUTTON:  In Lincklaen [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 11th, Mr. Lorenzo D. Sutton, aged 80 years.

 

GROVER:  In Afton [Chenango Co., NY] Dec. 14th, Mrs. Eunice Grover, aged 91 years.

 

CANNON:  In Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] Dec. 13th, Mr. Curtis C. Cannon, aged 70 years.

 

BOWERS:  In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY] Dec. 15th, Mr. Gilbert Bowers, aged 66 years.

 

IVES:  In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY] Dec. 16th, Mr. Glover Ives, aged 81 years.

 

NELSON:  In Smithville [Chenango Co., NY]  Dec 3d, Mr. David Nelson, aged 29 years.

 

ROSE:  In Smithville [Chenango Co., NY] Dec. 6th, Mr. Oliver P. Rose, aged 60 years.

 

PECK:  In Greene [Chenango Co., NY] Dec. 17th, Mr. Asahel Peck, aged 70 years.

 

RICE:  In Greene [Chenango Co., NY] Dec. 21st Mr. William D. Rice, aged about 57 years.

 

GRAY:  In Barker [Broome Co., NY] Dec. 20th, Mr. Alvin Gray, aged 79 years, formerly of Greene.

 

BROWN:  In St. Louis, Mo, Dec. 9th, Mrs. Jennie Brown, formerly of North Pharsalia, N.Y.

Wayne Gilbert Benedict, Norwich HS Principle, 1912

New High School Principal

Prof. Wayne Benedict Returns to Norwich to Succeed Prof. Hill

Utica Saturday Globe, July 1912

 

 -

Wayne Gilbert Benedict

1881 - 1946

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  Among the several changes in the faculty of Norwich High School announced for the opening of the fall term in September, the position of principal will be taken by Wayne Benedict, A.B., succeeding Addison L. Hill, who has accepted a position as instructor in the Rochester city schools.  Prof. Benedict is already well acquainted in Norwich through his attendance at the High School of which he is a graduate.  He received his degree from Colgate University.  Mr. Benedict married Miss Erma Sherwood, of Norwich, also a graduate of the  High School and of Syracuse University.  Prof. and Mrs. Benedict, with their three boys, will be welcomed again to Norwich. They will take up their residence on Division street about August 1.  [Glen Buell Collection, Guernsey Memorial Library, Norwich, NY]

 

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Obituary

The Courier, Brookfield, NY, April 11, 1946

 

Wayne Gilbert Benedict, 65, died in his home in Lebanon [Chenango Co., NY], April 8, 1946, following an illness of eight years.  He was graduated from Norwich High School and Colgate University in 1906.  He taught in Brookfield for two years and in Colgate Academy for four years.  Mr. Benedict was principal of the Norwich High School for three years and principal of Oxford High School for seven years.  He was district superintendent of school district number one in Madison County for 15 years.  Surviving, besides the widow, the former Erma Sherwood, are three sons;  Samuel, Kingsport, Tenn.; Lt. Paul, Fort Dix, N.J., and Daniel, Erieville; two daughters Mrs. Johnson, Lakeland, Fla., and Mrs. Robert Ward, New York City; three brothers, Ernest, Lebanon; Oliver, Cazenovia, and Zar, Georgetown; three sisters, Mrs. Fred Lewis, Madison; Mrs. Albert Rice, Georgetown, and Mrs. Harry Byre, Georgetown.  He was a member of the Oxford Lodge, 175, F&AM, and of the Lebanon Federated Church.  Funeral services will be held today at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Paul F Swartout, pastor of the First Baptist Church in Hamilton, and the Rev. Floyd Darling, pastor of the Baptist Church in Cazenovia, officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Hope Cemetery, Norwich.

Bainbridge High School Class of 1956 - Part 3

Bainbridge Central High School, Class of 1956

Senior Portraits

"Echo" 1956

 

 

Florence Caroline Cornell

 

Nancy Lou Craig

Class Vice President

 

Jean Marie Davidson

 

Charles Clarence Dixson

 

Fred Alise Drachler, Jr.

 

Elizabeth Hedy Elder

 

Obituaries (December 30)

David H. Knapp

Utica Saturday Globe, June 1912

 

 

David H. Knapp

 

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  David H. Knapp, a former resident of Norwich, died suddenly at his home in Asbury Park, N.J., Tuesday.  Mr. Knapp began his legal career in Norwich as a member of the firm of Prindle, Knapp & Ray, the other members being Elizur H. Prindle, deceased, and United States District judge George W. Ray.  Mr. Knapp was later elected district attorney of Chenango county and engaged in some important trials.  About 29 years ago he left Norwich and took up his residence in New York city.  He is survived by his wife, whom he married in Norwich, she being a daughter of the late Isaac B. Collins.  He is also survived by a son, Charles H. Knapp, and a daughter, Mrs. Henry C. Rydell.  The remains were brought to Norwich for interment in Mount Hope cemetery [Norwich, NY].

 

Fanny Huckins

Northern Christian Advocate, May 5, 1847

Fanny Huckins, wife of Josiah Huckins, one of the class leaders of this charge, died on the 11th of March last, aged 38 years.  She was brought to the knowledge of Christ during the labors of Rev. V.M. Coryell, in this place some years ago.  From that time to the period of her death, she remained steadfast in duty, and joyful in hope. She was feeble in health a long time, but was mostly able to attend to the affairs of her house.  Her last illness was distressing and lingering, yet she bore it with fortitude and patience.  Her faith enabled her to triumph over the terror of death, and sustained her under the sorrow of parting with her relatives and friends.  She resigned her husband and sprightly little girl, of one year, into the hands of the Lord, and in a very peaceful state of mind, sunk to rest in the Savior's arms.  So died the disciple of Christ!  Isaac Stone, Watertown, Apr. 19, 1847

 

Henry Clayton Watson

Northern Christian Advocate, May 5, 1847

Henry Clayton, youngest son of Jonathan S. and Eunice Watson, died of the croup, on Sunday, January 17, 1847, aged 3 years, 8 months and 20 days.  His illness was short, only continuing from the Tuesday preceding.  He was patient in sickness, and tranquil in death.  His lifeless remains are deposited in the grave to await the hour, when the parents, brothers and sisters shall come forth to meet their Judge.  His mother dying when he was a few months old, the care of him devolved upon his father, and this rendered the affliction more severe.  It was true in this instance that "death loves a shining mark;" but as a consolation we are told that "of such is the kingdom of heaven."  E.B. Pratt, Franklinville, April 2, 1847

 

Eleanor Van Etten

Northern Christian Advocate, May 5, 1847

Eleanor Van Etten, died in Cayuta, Chemung co.,  N.Y., Feb. 21st, 1847, in the 53d year of her age.  Sister Van Etten had been a resident of the town of Cayuta a number of years.  She was called to pass through the deep waters of affliction, but in her most severe trials, she trusted in God, and he sustained her.  The last year of her life was a year of great bodily suffering, but she endured it with much patience, and died having a hope that was full of immortality.  She has left a large number of friends to mourn their loss, but we trust that it is her gain.    Wm. Silsbee, Cayuta, April 14, [1847]

 

Abraham Barnes

Northern Christian Advocate, May 5, 1847

Mr. Abraham Barnes died in the town of Cayuta, Chemung co., on the 31st of March, 1847, aged 82 years, leaving a wife and twelve children, 73 grandchildren, and 21 great grandchildren to mourn their loss.   Wm. Silsbee

 

Horace Holcomb

The Norwich Sun, May 12, 1904

Coventryville [Chenango Co., NY]:  Horace Holcomb who has been in ill health for several weeks past, died at his home Sunday evening, May 8.  Mr. Holcomb was one of the oldest residents of the town, having reached the advanced age of 87 years.  He is survived by his daughter, Mrs. R. Polling, with whom he made his home, and two sons living in the west.  Also one brother, Luther Holcomb of Coventry survives. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon.  Rev. B.B. Carruth of Afton officiated and burial was at North Afton [Chenango Co., NY].

 

Death Notices

Chenango Union, April 21, 1852

 

In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], on 19th, Mr. Wm. A. Robinson (father of Mrs. Wm. C. Wait) aged 78 years.

 

In Preston [Chenango Co., NY], on 6th, Ellen [Miner], daughter of Mr. Paul R. Miner, aged 18 months.

 

In Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], on 2nd, Mrs. Lois Bixby, wife of Samuel Bixby, aged 75 years.

 

Chenango Union, April 28, 1852

 

In Geneva, on 22nd, Mr. Leroy E. Holcomb, son of Robert B. Holcomb of this town [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], aged 23 years, 10 months.

 

At his residence, in Sherburne village [Chenango Co., NY], on 26th ult. Mr. R.S. King, aged 36 years.

 

In Preston [Chenango Co., NY] on 23rd, Eunice E. daughter of Eld Warriner, aged 7 years, 9 months.

Marriages (December 29)

Marriage Notices

Chenango Union,  January 31, 1878

BARRE - Greene:  At the residence of the bride's parents, at White Store (Norwich) [Chenango Co. NY] Jan. 22d by Rev. Mr. Boyce, Mr. Frank J. Barre, to Miss Bertha B. Greene, daughter of Philander Greene, both of White Store.

 

TUCKER - CRUM B:  In Hamilton, Jan. 22d, by Rev. E.W. Jones, Mr. Hiram H. Tucker, of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Jennie E. Crumb, of Hamilton [Madison Co.,NY].

 

NORTON - GRAY:  In Oxford, Jan. 21st, by Rev. W.R. Baldwin, Mr. John Norton, of German [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Estelle Gray, of Sangate, Vt.

 

WHITBECK - HAIGHT:  In Greene, Jan. 15th, by Rev. E.P. Eldredge, Mr. Cornelius Whitbeck, to Mrs. David L. Haight, all of Greene [Chenango Co., NY].

 

FRINK - PECKHAM:  In Georgetown, N.Y., Jan . 22d, by P.P. Crain, Esq., Mr. Orello E. Frink of Otselic [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Etta Peckham, of Georgetown [Madison Co., NY].

 

HOWES - BAKER:  In Lincklaen, Jan . 21st, by Elder T. Fisher, Mr. Henry Howes, of DeRuyter [Cortland Co., NY], to Miss M. Delphine Baker, of Lincklaen  [Chenango County, NY]

 

MERRITT - NHARE:  In Cincinnatus, Jan . 16th, by Rev. A.C.Smith, Mr. George Merritt, to Miss Lovina Nhare, both of South Otselic [Chenango Co.,NY].

 

NICHOLS - BURNAP:  In German, Jan. 22d, by Rev. L.D. Turner, Mr. Harry Nichols of Cincinnatus [Cortland Co., NY] to Miss Mary Burnap, of German [Chenango Co., NY].

 

WHITING - BUTLER:  In Bainbridge, Jan. 23d, by Rev. N.S. Reynolds, Mr. F.A. Whiting, of Greene [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Dora G. Butler, of Guilford [Chenango Co.,NY]

 

UTTER - PARSONS:  In  Bainbridge, Jan . 22d, by Rev. D.C. Haynes, Mr. Charles Utter of East Bainbridge [Chenango Co.,NY] to Miss Anna Parsons, of East Guilford [Chenango Co.  NY]

 

TYRELL - JONES:  In Afton, Jan. 2d, by Rev. Wm. Sawtelle, Mr. Lewis H. Tyrell, Jr., of Harpursville [Broome Co., NY], to Miss Mildred E. Jones, of Afton [Chenango Co., NY].

Obituaries (December 29)

Henry P. Macksey

Utica Saturday Globe, June 1912

 

 

Henry P. Macksey

1876 - 1912

 

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  At his home in Newark, N.J., Saturday, following an illness of about one year, occurred the death of Henry P. Macksey, a former Norwich resident, aged 36.  Mr. Macksey was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. James Macksey, of Norwich, and was born June 21, 1876.  During his residence here he was for a time an employee of the machine shop of the O.&W. Railroad.  Some years ago he went to Newark, N.J., to reside and until his health failed he was head baggagemaster for the Lackawanna Railroad at the Hoboken terminal of that road.  He is survived by four brothers, Thomas F., of East Orange, N.J.; John C. Edward J., and William P., of Newark, N.J.  Funeral services were held in Newark Tuesday and the remains were brought here that afternoon, accompanied by his brothers and other relatives, and burial was made in the family plot in St. Paul's Cemetery.  [Glen Buell Collection, Guernsey  Memorial Library, Norwich, NY]

 

Henry Welch

Northern Christian Advocate, Auburn, NY, May 5, 1847

Henry Welch died in Watertown, Jefferson Co., N.Y., January 21, 1847, in the 68th year of his age.  Br. Welch was a native of Connecticut.  He removed to this State in 1802.  He thought he experienced religion in his youth, but did not publicly profess faith in Christ till the year 1813 in Copenhagen, Lewis Co., where he united with the M.E. Church, of which he remained a worthy member, till he was removed by death from the Church militant to the Church triumphant, after a severe and lingering illness, which he bore with Christian fortitude and holy resignation, and was enabled frequently to say that pain was sweet, while Jesus was with him, to make all his bed in his sickness--that he soothed his bed and gave him rest.  He left the world with the greatest composure and peace, (after taking a formal and affectionate leave of his family, and exhorting them all to meet him in heaven) in joyous expectation of a glorious immortality beyond this vale of tears, where

"Sickness and sorrow, pain and death,

Are felt and feared no more."

Thus has the Chruch been deprived of one of the worthy members, and the family, of an affectionate husband and father; and we are all admonished by this providence, of the importance of being also ready.  May this providential visitation be sanctified to the good of the family and Church, and we all meet him in heaven, where, unlike the disturbers of earth, we shall be identified in one common interest and bound together by a golden chain of eternal concord.     E. Wheeler,  Redman, April 10, 1847

 

Emeline Minerva Lobdell

Utica Saturday Globe, Auburn, NY, May 5, 1847

Miss Emeline Lobdell, daughter of George and Almira Lobdell, of the town of Victor [Ontario Co., NY], died at the residence of her parents, on the 14th inst., at the age of 18 years.  Emeline experienced the pardoning mercy of God some years ago, and united with the M.E. church; but as is too common with the young, she subsequently forsook the good and the right way, and lost her standing in the Church.  While in this backslidden state, the consumption marked her for its victim and she began rapidly to decline.  Though at first she was perfectly indifferent to her fate, yet subsequently she sought for mercy and pardon; nor did she seek in vain--It was a great grief to her, that she had so far wandered from God as to lose her standing in the Church, and she expressed an ardent desire to have her name reinstated before she died.  During a few of the last weeks of her life, she gave the most satisfactory evidence that she was prepared to die, and looked forward with unspeakable delight, to the hour of her final release.  Unquestionably, she has gone to join the church triumphant in the kingdom of heaven.     G. Hines, Victor, April 26, 1847  [Buried Victor Village Cemetery:  Inscription:  "In memory of Emeline M, daughter of George & Almyra Lobdell. Died April 14, 1847, aged 17 years, 9 mo's & 20 d's"]

 

Helen M. (Parsons) Sweet

1856 - 1919

Helen M. Sweet, wife of John I. Sweet, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. J.E. Herrick, Saturday, August 15th, 1919 after an illness of six months.  Mrs. Sweet was the daughter of Johnathan and Harriett Parsons and born in Guilford [Chenango Co., NY] in the year of 1856.  Her marriage took place in 1876 and she was the mother of two children, Ralph K., who died in 1911 and Mary who survives her.  She is also survived by her husband, two brothers, Henry A., and Ben W. Parsons and one sister, Mrs. E.T. Wright.  She became a member of the Congregational church of Coventryville when a girl and always lived a well ordered Christian life. The funeral was held at her daughter's home, Monday August 18, with Rev. G.F. VanWoert officiating, assisted by Rev. Norman Knight. Burial at Afton [Chenango Co., NY]. The many and beautiful flowers prove her many friends who will mourn her loss.  [Afton Enterprise, August 28, 1919]

 

Death Notices

The Guilford Mail, April 1892

 

STEAD:  In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 23, 1892, Mabel G. [Stead], only child of Rial W. and Clara m. Stead, age 6 years and 9 months.

 

PARSONS:  In Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], March 4, Mrs. Nelson Parsons, aged 76 years.  Mrs. Parsons was the mother of Mrs. Albert Alcott and sister of Mrs Silas Root, of this place [Guilford, NY].

 

FRANCISCO:  Chauncey Francisco died lately at the Asylum for insane in Binghamton [Broome Co., nY].  His remains were brought here [Guilford, NY] for interment.

Obituaries (December 28)

E. Birney Crandall

Utica Saturday Globe, June 1912

 

 

E. Birney Crandall

1853 - 1912

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  E. Birney Crandall, a well known Resident of this Village, and for some time employed about the home of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur J. Dibble, on North Broad street, died suddenly Wednesday afternoon in the barn where he had been  at work.  He had appeared in his usual health during the day and had been down town on an errand only a short time before he was found dead.  His age was 59.  Mr. Crandall was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Elisha Crandall and was born in the town of Norwich, March 6, 1853, and had always resided here except for a brief period when he lived in Plymouth.  For nearly 15 years he was an employee of the David Maydole Hammer Factory, leaving there six years ago to take the position  he held at the time of his death.  December 25, 1874, Mr. Crandall married Miss Rhoba A. Evans, of Norwich, who survives with one son, Charles B. Crandall, and a daughter, Mrs. Christopher Quinn, both of this village.  The daughter and her husband are now on a trip to California.  He also leaves one sister, Mrs. David Evans, of this place. [Glen Buell Collection, Guernsey Memorial Library, Norwich, NY]

Helen (Ledyard) Lincklaen

Northern Christian Advocate, Auburn, NY, May 5, 1847

 

 

Helen (Ledyard) Lincklaen

1777 - 1847

findagrave.com, Memorial #37768706

 

Mrs. Helen Lincklaen died at her residence in Cazenovia [Madison Co., NY] on the 10th ult., aged 70 years, 4 months and 20 days.  Mrs. Lincklaen was born in  1777, at Middletown Point, New Jersey, the second daughter of Major Benjamin Ledyard, and his wife Catharine Forman.  In 1791 her father having been appointed Clerk of the County of Onondaga, which then  comprised all the lands given as bounties for services in the Revolution, (usually known as the "military tract") removed with his family to the site of the present village of Aurora, Cayuga county.  The journey, which, as usual at that period, was made by boats or bateaux, through the Mohawk river, Wood Creek, Oneida Lake, Oneida and Seneca rivers, and Cayuga lake, until the travelers landed on the beach directly in  front of their own log dwelling., was distinctly remembered and often alluded to by the deceased.  She has lived in  Cazenovia since 1797, at which time she was married to John Lincklaen, Esq., and has witnessed, from its commencement, the change which has transformed all Central and Western New York, from an unbroken forest, to a populous and fertile land.  During the last autumn, she re-visited the place of her birth, and though the lapse of Fifty-two years had left none of the acquaintances of her youth, and few who even remembered her family, she found much gratification in recognizing her old home and familiar places--This was her last journey, for since her return, she has been a constant invalid.  Having united with the Presbyterian Church in  Cazenovia in  1807, she left at her decease but two or three whose membership is of as old a date.  She sustained a severe and protracted illness with remarkable patience, and preserved to the last, entire resignation and composure.--Madison County Whig

Nathaniel R. Hyer

Northern Christian Advocate, Auburn, NY, May 5, 1847

Nathaniel R. Hyer died at his residence in Guilford, Chenango Co., Feb. 25, 1847, in the 75th year of his age.  According to our best information, he was converted when  about 20 years of age, under the labors of the Rev. Benjamin Abbott, and connected himself with the M.E. Church; which connection he honorably maintained, to the day of his death.  He had officiated in the capacity of exhorter, for a number of years before his death.  He has also discharged the duties of class leader for a number of years with Christian fidelity.  The nature of his disease was such as to disqualify him for much conversation, but from  the knowledge we have of him deep and genuine piety, and his blameless walk and conversation, we doubt not but he has found a happy lodgment in the bosom of his God, where he is forever at rest.  [Buried Maplewood Cemetery, Mt. Upton, Chenango Co., NY]

Abijah Cornwell

Northern Christian Advocate, Auburn, NY, May 5, 1847

Abijah Cornwell, Sen., died in Guilford, Chenango Co., on the 11th day of March, 1847, in the 76th year of his age.  Br. Cornwell was among the first settlers of the town, among the first trophies of the gospel in the neighborhood, and among the first in the neighborhood who united with the M.E. Church; in which Church he remained a worthy member, until removed to the Church on high.  The exact number of years he held a membership in the Church, is not known; but supposed to be about 40.  Br. Cornwell possessed a very kind and amiable disposition and his piety was deep and sentimental.  During his sickness, which was brief, he expressed strong confidence in the merits of his Redeemer, and, as he approached the hour of death, a willingness, and rather an anxiety, (tempered and subdued by grace) to depart, and be with the Savior.  One circumstance, I think, will show, not only his unwavering hope of heaven, but the delightful raptures that thrilled his soul, when on the threshold of the immortal Jerusalem; as his daughter-in-law was standing by his bed, and by acts of kindness, endeavoring to mitigate his sufferings, with considerable emphasis he said to her, "Do you not see the angels?"  Upon her answering "No," he said, "I see them hovering around my bed."  He died without a struggle or a groan.  "Let me die the death of the righteous, and let my last end be like his."    C. Starr, Guilford, April 12, 1847  [Buried Ives Settlement Cemetery, Guilford, Chenango Co., NY]

Death Notices

Northern Christian Advocate, Auburn, NY, May 5, 1847

In Potsdam(?) on the 10th ult, Cornelius William [Hunt], the son of Rev. Isaac L. and Judith L. Hunt, aged 16 days.  Thurs have three children been torn suddenly from their father's little family within a few months.  All were well and promising when the fond father left home on itinerant duty--but returning, he found them dead or dying.  Such are some of the trials of itinerant life.--E.A.

In Kingston, Apr. ?, 1847, George Porter [Nelson], only son of Rev. Henry and Jane Nelson, aged 17 months

Obituaries (December 27)

Michael Hadlock

Utica Saturday Globe, June 1912

 

 

Michael Hadlock

1832 - 1912

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  Michael Hadlock, for nearly 60 years a resident of Norwich, died at the home of his son in Marshall, Texas, May 29, aged 80.  Mr. Hadlock was born in Ireland and came to America and direct to Norwich in aboum1852.  For 15 or 20 years of his long residence here he was an employee in the Maydole Hammer Factory.  Afterwards, for 23 years he was an D.L.&W. Railroad section man, until his health failed and he was forced to abandon  the hard work in which he had engaged during the greater part of his life.  He married Mary Cleary, of Norwich, about 1864.  She died about eight years ago, since which time his daughter kept house for him, until her death last September.  Mr. Hadlock then went to  Marshall, Texas, to reside with a son, Frank P. Hadlock, besides whom  he is survived by a second son, Robert M. Hadlock, of Norwich.  He also leaves two sisters, Mrs. Catherine Griffin and Mrs. Thomas Quinn, both residents of Norwich.  Funeral services were held Saturday, burial being made at Marshall.

 

Laura E. (Bowen) Shelton

Norwich Sun, November 23, 1912

The death of Mrs. Laura E. Shelton, which occurred at the family home on Avery street Monday afternoon of the 18th inst. moves to deep sympathy and keen sorrow the hearts of many friends.  Mrs. Shelton suffered long, but with neither murmur nor complaint.  Disease, relentless, grasped about her the most cruel coil, beyond the ken of man to cure.  Yet she rebelled not against the decree of the Master she truly worshipped and obeyed.  Loath to leave devoted family and friends, still her gentle spirit bowed in submission--"Thy will be done."  Laura E. Shelton, wife of Andrew J. Shelton, was born in Guilford [Chenango Co., NY] the daughter of Seth and Ellen Bowen.  The family resided in that township for many years, moving to Sidney in 1899.  She was a woman of strong Christian character; patient, loving and self-sacrificing.  Hers was a life nobly and divinely lived.  True to her membership of 40 years in the Methodist Episcopal communion, Mrs. Shelton was ever steadfast in her church work and duties and her loss will be keenly felt in all circles of the community.  The funeral on Wednesday gave expression to the love and sympathy of friends.  Rev. D.L. MacDonald officiated, and dwelt feelingly on the theme:  "Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his Saints."  Interment followed in Prospect Hill cemetery [Sidney, Delaware Co., NY].  None but those who have sat in the shadow of a great bereavement can justly weigh such a sorrow as this.  Those who have gone down into the valley of suffering and stood for months by the side of a loved one, hope after hope dropping away, as the petals fall from a fading flower, know that such anguish cannot find solace in the tenderest words.  She who has gone forth could not be supported on her solitary path by any earthly friend. The husband with a devotion few men are capable of, whose strength was given sweetly, tenderly to this precious invalid, whose heroic devotion never faltered, could not detain her by the clasp of earthly love; but after the last word had been spoken, the last sign of recognition was gone, a look of peace settled on her face which proclaimed victory, and he knew she was resting on a Mighty Arm--Sidney Record

 

Andrew J. Shelton

Otsego Journal, April 5, 1928

It is with deep sorrow when a host of Guilford friends received news that Andrew J. Shelton entered into eternal rest on Bridge street, Sidney [Delaware Co., NY], March 24th, of heart trouble.  Mr. Shelton spent his early days in Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], having been born here 80 years ago in the old Shelton stone house.  Early in life he united in marriage to Miss Laura Bowen, of Guilford Centre, who passed on in 1913.  Mr. Shelton moved to Sidney 27 years ago and purchased a home there.  He was a devoted member of the Methodist church, having joined the Guilford church, but upon his removal to Sidney, transferred his membership there.  The funeral services were held on Wednesday afternoon by Rev. R.W. Dix of Binghamton.  Being well known here and spending his younger days in this community his warm and tender friendship will long linger as a precious memory in the hearts of former neighbors and friends here.  Among those who survive are a brother, Lucius Shelton of Norwich; four nieces, Lulu Chase, of Norwich, Nellie, Edith and Bertha Scott of Oneonta, three nephews, Wins Shelton of Binghamton, A.B. Shelton of Norwich, and W.P. Shelton of Guilford,  Burial in Prospect Hill cemetery, Sidney.  Relatives in their loss have the sympathy of many here.

 

Death Notices

Chenango Union, April 16, 1874

 

SQUIRES:  At the residence of her son-in-law, N. Eggleston, in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY]March 14th, Mrs. Charity Squires, aged 80 years and 10 months.

 

TERRY:  In this town [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], March 3d, Edna May, daughter of Kinyon Terry, aged 4 years.

 

KEELER:  In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], March 20th, Lucy, wife of William Keeler, aged 62 years.

 

RILEY:  In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], April 3d, Miss Louisa L. Riley, daughter of the late Josiah Riley, of Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], aged 46 years.

 

CUMMINGS:  In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], April 10th, Mr. Abijah D. Cummings, aged 63 years.

 

HOVEY:  In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], April 5th, Julia Wheeler [Hovey], wife of George Hovey, aged 22 years.

 

TEACHOUT:  In Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], April 2d, Eva L., daughter of Ira Teachout, aged 7 months.

 

KING:  In Eaton [Madison Co., NY], March 25th, Lottie Belle [King], daughter of Leonard B King, of Brisbin [Chenango Co., NY], aged 8 years.

 

KINNIER:  In Smithville [Chenango Co., NY], suddenly, April 6th, Mr. John Kinnier, aged 46 years.

 

PRESTON:  In Smithville [Chenango Co., NY], April 7th, at the residence of HC. Crozier, Esq., Mrs. Eliza Preston, aged 48 years.

 

HANDY:  In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], April 4th, Mrs. Rhoda Handy, aged 85 years.

 

SHELDON:  In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], April 12th, Mr. Virgil R.Sheldon, formerly of Guilford [Chenango Co., nY], and brother of Wm. R. Sheldon of Norwich, aged 26 years.

 

HOYT:  In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], March 24th, Mrs. Fidelia Hoyt, aged 62 years.

 

DAY:  In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], suddenly, April 6th, Henrietta [Day], daughter of the late Henry A. Day, aged 9 years.

 

BURNS:  In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], April 5th, Mary, daughter of Miles and Eliza Burns, aged 3 years.

 

FULMER:  In Brisben [Chenango Co., NY], April 2d, Minnie Fulmer, aged 3 months.

 

IRELAND:  In Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], April 7th, Electa M., wife of Jacob B. Ireland, aged 71 years.

 

TRULOCK:  At the Asylum in Preston [Chenango Co., NY], April 13th, Mr. Andrew J. Trulock, aged 55 years.

 

KING:  At the residence of her son-in-law, C.A. Buell, in Woodcook Township, Pa., March 24th, Mrs. Elizabeth King, aged 79 years, formerly of North Norwich [Chenango Co., NY].

 

MOODY:  In Van Ettenville, N.Y. [Chemung Co.], March 30th, Mr Charles Moody, aged 87 years, formerly of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY[.

 

LUDINGTON:  In North Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], March 20th, Martha Louise, aged 3 days; and April 10th, Mary Elizabeth, aged 25 days, twins of M.B. and S.J. Ludington

"I take these little Lambs, said He,

And lay them on my breast;

Protection they shall find in me,

In me be ever blest"

Guilford NY High School Class of 1912

Guilford, Chenango Co. NY

High School Class of 1912

Utica Saturday Globe, June 1912

 

 

 

Graduates of the Guilford High School

Members of the Class of 1912 who recently received their Diplomas
Glen  Buell Collection, Guernsey Memorial Library, Norwich, NY



Early Bainbridge, Letter to Editor, 1875

Letter to Editor from "Tuscarora", March 31, 1875

Bainbridge Republican, April 10, 1875

East Spring Hill, Mar. 31, '75

Editor Republican--In your notice to correspondents you invite contributions upon all subjects of "local interest," holding the writer responsible for his own views.

 

We propose as semi-"local" to put in our five cents, so we begin.

 

The hebdomadary visits of the Republican reminding us of boyhood days, are indeed refreshing.

Then we paused and asked:  Whose name is to bear all this burden?  Why, "Tuscarora!" way down in Pennsylvania, and he may as well talk natural.

Then we begin again, Mr. Editur:  It's mor'n 40 years sens we furst seed the Bisby's, the Warner's, the Redfield's and the Stowell's, that cum from Bainbridge to Tuscarora, and bo't a 400 acre lot of land (covered with awful big pine trees.) and built a saw mill and began to manufacture lumber.  Though less than ten years old we remember them well. They rented a farm of our father, also took us with them to carry troat when they went fishing.  They said "Bainbridge took a puke" when they came away--but there was some folks left.  Biglow kept tavern, and "Peter Betts," "Deck Newel" and "little Dick Grizel" lived in Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY].

There was two meeting houses left, and a bridge across the Susquehanna river.

The "Bainbridge company" hired most of their hands and bro't with them, hence the liability of a company of good, bad, and indifferent.

Though our father was a Methodist class leader, he had to go nearly three miles to attend meeting, and as we did not often go we were not often in company with strangers, hence, when the "Bainbridge company" came we tho't it awful for men to swear, drink whisky, or fish on Sunday.

You see, Mr. Editor, how early in life we became interested in the doings of your place and vicinity.

Our place now may be put down about the same size yours was then.

As the boys from Bainbridge and vicinity took away captives as well as our timber, we have in turn tried to get our pay back.  How we beat or got worsted we may tell you in another letter.

Tuscarora.

Obituaries (December 26)

Martha A. Lippitt

Utica Saturday Globe, May 1912

 

 

Martha A. Lippitt

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  After several weeks of suffering, Mrs. Martha A. Lippitt died at the City Hospital in Cortland, Friday of last week.  Mrs. Lippitt was formerly a resident of Norwich, her deceased husband conducting for many years a jewelry store in the stand now occupied by B.H. Cheydleur.  Mrs. Lippitt was about 70 years of age.  She is survived by one son, William G. Lippitt, proprietor of the Messenger House, Cortland, N.Y.; one brother, O.B. Grant, and a sister, Mrs. Benjamin Lamoreaux, of Ridgeway Pa.  Brief services were held at Cortland Sunday evening, the body being taken to Hamilton Monday, where the funeral services were held in the Episcopal Church.  [Glen Buell Collection, Guernsey Memorial Library, Norwich, NY]

 

Ella Edgett

Utica Saturday Globe, May 1912

A beautiful memorial service was held Sunday evening in Canasawacta Lodge rooms, in honor of the late Mrs. Ella Edgett, wife of Gilbert Edgett, of South New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY].  The ceremony was conducted by 12 members of Lily of the Valley Lodge, No. 95, Degree of Rebekah.  Mrs. Edgett joined this lodge in 1901 and had successively filled all the official stations in the lodge and had been exalted to the office of district deputy president for Chenango county.  Mrs. Edgett passed away April 18.  [Glen Buell Collection, Guernsey Memorial Library, Norwich, NY]

Frank P. Hakes

Utica Saturday Globe, June 1912

 

 

Frank P. Hakes

1852 - 1912

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  The death of Frank P. Hakes, one of the best known and best liked business men of Cortland, brought deep regret to many acquaintances in Norwich where he was well known, having been a leading resident of his native town of Pitcher [Chenango Co., NY], prior to locating in Cortland in January, 1894.  His death occurred Thursday afternoon of last week after a long illness.  Deceased was born December 6, 1852, and for a score of years was a merchant in Pitcher and prominent in both town and county affairs.  He was elected supervisor of the town of Pitcher in 1883 and re-elected 10 successive terms, relinquishing the office upon his removal from the county.  He was chairman of the Board of Supervisors for two terms, being elected in 1900 and re-elected the following year.  He became a member of the insurance firm of Davis, Jenkins & Hakes when he first went to Cortland and at once assumed an active part in the business and social life of the place. He was elected a member of the Board of Education in 1900 and at his death was the senior member of the board, having served 12 years.  He was chairman of the Teachers' Committee for six consecutive years and was serving his second term as chairman of the board.  He was a member of all the Masonic bodies of the city; a past commander of Cortland Lodge, No. 470, past commander of Cortland Commandery, No. 50, K.T.; a past high priest of Cortland Chapter, No. 94, R.A.M., and an officer of the Lodge of Perfection.  He was a member of John L. Lewis lodge, No. 587, I.O.O.F., and of Cortland Lodge, no. 748, B.P.O. Elks, of which he was past exalted ruler.  He was one of the trustees of the Cortland Savings Bank and a former president of the Tioughnioga Club.  February 8, 1871, Mr. Hakes married Miss DeEtta A. Wilmarth, who survives him.  He also leaves two daughters, Mrs. Herbert R. Cone, of Cortland, and Mrs. J. Johnson Ray of Norwich; four brothers and one sister, Lucius M. Hakes, Randall Hakes, Emmett Hakes, Haskell Hakes and Mrs. Catherine Blackman, all of Pitcher.  He was buried with Masonic honors at Cortland Saturday afternoon.
[Glen Buell Collection, Guernsey Memorial Library, Norwich, NY]

DeEtta A. (Wilmarth) Hakes

Cortland Standard, March 5, 1925

Mrs. DeEtta A. Hakes, widow of the late Frank P. Hakes of Cortland, died suddenly Wednesday morning at her home in East Park Place at Norwich [Chenango Co., NY].  She was 75 years old February 8.  Mrs. Hakes had been in her usual good health and arose at the customary hour Wednesday morning.  She was stricken while in the act of preparing breakfast, and died in her chair before medical aid could reach her.  Heart disease was given as the cause of death.  The deceased was a woman of fine character and was the mother of Mrs. J. Johnson Ray and Mrs. Viola Cone, both of Norwich, residing with the latter.  Mrs. Hakes was a resident of Pitcher several years and later lived in Cortland.  Following the death of her husband in 1913 [sic] she went to Norwich and she and her daughter, Mrs. Cone, resided together on East Park Place.  She was a devoted member of the Congregational church at Pitcher and Cortland and had many friends who will regret to learn of her sudden demise. The only survivors are the two daughters above mentioned.  The funeral service will be held at the home of Mrs. J. Johnson Ray, North Broad street in Norwich at 11 o'clock Friday morning and the body will be brought to Cortland on the 4:46 train that afternoon, and placed in the receiving vault of the Cortland Rural cemetery, awaiting burial in the family lot in the spring.

Mrs. Maria L. (Angell] Brooks

DeRuyter Gleaner, June 20, 1912

The death of Mrs. Maria L . Brooks, wife of the late Freeman N. Brooks, occurred at the home of her youngest daughter, Mrs. B.S. Baldwin, May 26, 1912, at Lincklaen, N.Y. [Chenango Co., NY].  She had been in usual health until the last few weeks and was about the house most of the time until Saturday, May 25 at 5 p.m., when she had a severe shock, from which she only partially rallied, passing away peacefully at 11:45 p.m. Sunday night.  Mrs. Brooks was born in Sherburne, N.Y. [Chenango Co.], May 5, 1838, and when a small child with her parents, Allen and Margaret Angell, moved to the town of Cuyler, N.Y. [Cortland Co.]  She was the youngest of thirteen children, only one of whom survives her, Mrs. Mary Allen of Taylor Center.  She is also survived by seven children, three sons and four daughters; Morell A. of Fabius, Mrs. Addie Wright of Cortland, Howard F. Brooks of Center Moriches, Long island, Mrs. Gertrude Chorley of Syracuse, Mrs. Myrtle Brown of Upper Lisle, Harris L. of Counell, Idaho, and Mrs. Lunette Baldwin of Lincklaen.  The youngest son, Harris L., went to Idaho a little over a year ago.  All but the latter were able to attend the funeral which was held May 29 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. B.S. Baldwin. There are also fifteen grandchildren, ten of whom attended the funeral.  Mrs. Brooks had for many years been a member of the M.E. church at Fabius.  Rev. Bacon, M.E. pastor of Cuyler, officiated, taking for his text, "She has done what she could," and the hymns "Only Remembered for What She Has Done," and "Asleep in Jesus," were sung.  Beautiful floral offerings were sent.  She was laid beside her husband in Woodlawn Cemetery, Lincklaen.  Funeral Director I.E. Smith had charge of the funeral.

Melissa Ardell (Westcott) Aspinwall

The Otsego Farmer, October 10, 1941

Mrs. John Aspinwall, who has been ill at her home for nearly four years, passed away at her home at 1 o'clock Friday afternoon, October 3d.  Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Stilwell Funeral Home. The Rev. Edward W. Hargrave, pastor of the Congregational-Christian church, of which Mrs. Aspinwall was a member, officiated.  Interment was made in the family plot at Mt. Upton [Chenango Co., NY].  The bearers were Philip Lalonde, Alfred Johnson, Grant Lents, Floyd Bresee, MacClennan Bresee, Ted Searles.  The floral pieces were from the Congregational-Christian church, neighbors, friends and relatives.  Melissa Ardell Westcott was born June 30, 1858, in the town of New Lisbon, a daughter of James and Sarah (Allen) Westcott and had spent the greater part of her life in New Lisbon and Hartwick.  On January 10, 1884, she was united in marriage with William Edgett of South New Berlin, who died July 29, 1915.  On July 29, 1923, she married John Aspinwall of Hartwick who survives her and has tenderly cared for her during her sickness.  Other survivors are Mrs. George A. Bresee of New Lisbon, Grover Edgett of Norwich, Mrs. C.H. Wright of Mt. Upton, August Edgett of Rockdale, Paul Edgett of Unadilla and Mrs. Alfred Johnson of Utica; several grandchildren and three great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

1933 - America's Most Dramatic Year

America's Most Dramatic Year

Bainbridge News, December 28, 1933

It is the annual custom on New Year's Eve to speed the departing year with quip, song and flowing cup, and to welcome the New Year with hilarity, hope and enthusiasm, but few men now living can recall a year with which most people are willing to more cheerfully part than the year 1933, which will next Sunday night pass into history, going unmourned if not unsung into the past.

 

Nineteen-thirty-three goes down in history as the most dramatic year in American history and, as future historians will record, a year of the most momentous importance politically and socially.  No living man can recall a year in the history of this nation when the horizons were more frequently clogged with clouds of evil portent; no year when the days were fraught with greater possibilities of good or ill.

The year 1933 opened with the nation tasting the bitter dregs at the bottom of the cup of fortune.  Four years of depression had brought all of the people face to face with stern realities.  Marking time between the casting down of one administration and the assumption of power and responsibility by a new administration offering vague promises of a "new deal," the country was in the throes of a destructive negativism which had resulted in well nigh complete industrial and business paralysis.  The people waited for a new hand at the helm in Washington and the uncertainties to come with the shift of political power; a shift mandated by the voters in the polling booths as an answer to the way the situation had been handled or not handled in the years of the depression.

 

Then came March with the new President [Franklin Roosevelt] taking command at the capital just as the economic fabric of the country was torn asunder by further great bank failures and chaos seemed lurking just over the hill.  What a drama!  A new President taking office with the entire banking structure of the country crumbling, and turning from the inauguration ceremonies almost instantly to take pen in hand and order every bank in the nation closed in order to salvage the remnant of credit and save such banks as were worth salvaging, to the end that confidence might not be absolutely destroyed.

 

Did anything ever happen in this or any other land more astounding or dramatic?  And the American people took the blow on the chin and smiled.  No disorder, no disturbances, noise or confusion; just a good-natured acceptance of the fact and a seeming confidence that it was a wise move, that the crisis of the national fever had been reached and that improvement was on the way.

 

Then followed rapidly a series of Congressional actions at the request of the new President, who was determined to lift the nation out of the slough of despond and institute a new prosperity in the land.  These measures earned the support of the people as they were enacted. Business, which had survived a most terrific blow responded to the new feeling.  Then came measures to conserve the banks, to save private homes, to help the farmer, to aid great and small businesses, followed by the industrial Recovery Act, under which it was proposed to put millions to work by shortening the hours of those already employed so that what work there was might be shared by all. Whatever may be one's private opinion of this measure it must be admitted that it is working and that the condition of the worker is better under the act.  More lately, evidencing that he meant what he said when he promised to do what he could to alleviate the condition of "The Forgotten Man," the President instituted the Civil Works Administration, which is charged with the duty of seeing to it that "there shall not be another winter like the last" and discharging that task by opening up civil works throughout the land to put millions of men to work throughout the winter at real wages.

 

All this activity has earned commendation and it has earned criticism.  The year closes with the friends of the President claiming a large measure of success for his endeavors, and pointing to indications that the success is real.  But the President has made enemies as well as friends.  Powerful forces are stirred against his policies, particularly the monetary policy of his administration.  A new Congress will shortly sit in Washington and in all likelihood the administration's activities will come in for discussion and criticism.  Congress will be divided into three camps on the money question; the middle-ground fellows who believe, like the average run of American citizens, that the President has no intention of permitting uncontrolled inflation and who believe with him that a sound dollar evaluated to proper proportions is best; then on the one side the radical inflationist, who want to see the printing presses started and the obligations of the government paid off in fiat money, and on the other side the dyed-in-the-wool conservatives, who want the country returned at once to the gold standard, and decry artificial means of restoring the semblance of life to the near-corpse of American business.

 

In the meantime the depression drags on toward a brighter day.  Better times must come whatever the policy of the government.  Whether the Roosevelt administration is building a sound recovery or whether it is building a house of cards--an artificial and synthetic prosperity--remains to be seen.

 

Yes, 1933 has been a dramatic year!  Most people say goodbye to the waning year without regret.  Few would care to live it over again.  It may be that 1934 will be more dramatic, although that would seem to be impossible.  We shall see what we shall see.  But let us not forget that it is a privilege to be alive in so portentous an age.

 

 

Marriages (December 25)

Bickford - McLagan

1923

At the Emmanuel rectory Wednesday, Miss Milicent M. McLagan and Gorden H. Bickford were united in marriage by the Rev. Frank Dean Clifford.  The bride was attired in white organdie, which was also her graduation dress, she being one of the five who graduated Wednesday night at South New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY] in the class of 1923.  The bride is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Ban of South New Berlin, who have always cared for her since her mother died. The groom is a promising young man of Greenfield, Mass., son of Mr. and Mrs. O.S. Bickford of that city, where the young couple will reside. The attendants were Mr. and Mts. Sperry Sargent and daughter Marion of Norwich.

 

Blenis - Haynes

Miss Ellen Grant Haynes, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James A. Haynes of 7 Jones avenue, and Maxwell Elroy Blenis, son of Mrs. DeVer Brooks of Norwich, were united in marriage Friday night at 8 o'clock in Emmanuel Episcopal church.  Rev. Lloyd S. Charters, rector, performed the ceremony in the presence of the immediate families.  The bride was attended by her sister, Miss Grace V. Haynes, while Earl Whitehouse acted as best man.  Immediately following the ceremony, a reception was held for members of the wedding party at the home of the bride's parents.  Mr. and Mrs. Blenis will reside in Norwich.

 

Marriage Notices

Chenango Telegraph, April 13, 1859

 

HAYNES - WINSLOW:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], on the 6th inst., by Rev. James W. Capen, Henry I. Haynes to miss Marietta Winslow, all of this village.

 

SEXTON - BROWN:  In Bedford, Westchester Co., by Rev. Mr. Parks, on Monday, the 4th inst., George D. Sexton, of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Abby Brown of the former place.

 

HOWARD - HUBBY:  In South Edmeston [Otsego Co., NY] on the 3d inst. by Rev. M.B. Cleveland, Sidney Howard, of Columbus [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Harriet Hubby of the former place.

 

SIMMONS - BEEBE:  In New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], on the 6th inst. by Rev. M.B. Cleveland, Ervin Simmons to Miss Martha A. Beebe.

 

SCHOFIELD - EDDY:  At the Presbyterian church in Cincinnatus, Cortland Co., on the 6th inst. by Rev. Mr. Lee, Jesse Schofield, Esq., of Lexington, Mo. to Miss Andalusia Z. Eddy of Pharsalia, Chenango Co.

 

JERMY - HARDER:  In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY] on the 3d inst. by Rev. A.T. Matteson, William Jermy to Miss Rosella Harder, both of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY].

 

WHITING - VANAUKEN:  In Montague, at the house of the bride's uncle, on the 16th ult., by Rev. H. Dutcher Benjamin Whiting to Miss Helen A. Vanauken, all of Montague, Sussex county, N.J.

 

LAMBERT - SLATER: Also by the same, on the 31st ult., Nathan M. Lambert to Miss Mary Ann Slater, all of Montague, Sussex County, N.J.

 

Chenango Union, December 25, 1873

 

GADSBY - VAN PELT:  In Schenevus, Dec. 2d, by Rev. A.M. Colgrove, Mr. George F. Gadsby, of Butternuts [Otsego Co., NY] to Mrs. Parmila A. Payne, Formerly of Greene [Chenango Co., NY]

 

HALL - PAYNE:  In Wells, Minn., Nov. 8th, Mr. Charles W. Hall, of Wells to Mrs. Parmelia A. Payne, formerly of Greene [Chenango Co., NY]

 

ROUNDS - CARHART:  In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 17th, by Rev. LD. Turner, Mr. Reuben Rounds, to Miss Mary R. Carhart, both of Oxford.

 

The Oxford Times, November 23, 1886

 

DAVISON - CRANDALL:  In Sherburne, Nov. 17 by Rev. J.W. Mevis, Frank Dayison of North Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] to Addie L. Crandall of Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY]

 

SEARLES - KING:  At North Sanford [Broome Co., NY], by Rev. H.C. Leach of Afton, Leroy N. Searles of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] to Mary H. King of North Sanford.

 

STANARD - RICHER:  In DeRuyter, Nov.; 11, by Rev. L.R Swinney, Devillo Stanard and Dora Richer, both of Otselic [Chenango Co., NY]

 

TATE - EDDY:  In Afton [Chenango Co., NY], Nov. 14, by Rev. Mr. Cook, Olin Tate to Olive Eddy.

 

WEBB - FRINK:  At Beaver Meadow, Nov. 9, by Rev. S.H. Adriance, Reuben Webb of Beaver Meadow [Chenango Co., NY] to Mrs. Eliza A. Frink of North Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY].

 

 

 

Obituaries (December 25)

Josephine Elizabeth Smith

Utica Saturday Globe, 1912

 

Mrs. Josephine Elizabeth Smith

1849 - 1912

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  The sudden death of Mrs. Josephine Elizabeth Smith, wife of the late Erwin B. Smith, which occurred Tuesday at the home of her son, Clayton H. Smith, of 15 West street, brought to its close a life of remarkable sweetness.  Age had caused in her no falling off in that graciousness of manner, that kindness of heart, that sweetness of soul, which had been the delight and charm of her friends and which shall long remain a cherished memory.  She had the delightful quality of unselfishness developed to a remarkable degree and the warmest memory of those left to mourn her departure will hover over the many kind and gentle ministrations which her loving heart prompted and her willing hands delighted to perform. To those who enjoyed her loyal friendship her death brought a sense of personal loss, compensated in this, however, that her days had reached their fullness and that beautified with many noble virtues, her soul has reached the haven of Christian rest.  Mrs. Smith was born in Guilford [Chenango Co., NY] and had passed almost her entire life in that village until she came to this city nine years ago.  Her husband died three years ago, since which time she had resided with her son Clayton H. Smith.  Early in life she became a member of the Methodist church, at Guilford, and upon her removal to this city, transferred her membership to the South Street M.E. Church.  She was a member of Temple Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star, and Jesse B. Anthony Court, Order of the Amaranth.  Besides the son with whom she resided,  Mrs. Smith is survived by a son, Clarence M. Smith, and two grandchildren, of this city, and a brother, William G. Brant, of Norwich.  The funeral services were held from her late home Thursday afternoon, Rev. Mr. Burke, of the M.E.church, of Norwich, officiating.  Interment was made in the family plot in Guilford Cemetery [Sunset Hill Cemetery].  [Glen Buell Collection, Guernsey Memorial Library, Norwich, NY]

 

Roxy Benedict

Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, March 30, 1901

Coventry [Chenango Co., NY]:  Mrs. Roxy Benedict, who has made it her home at J. Thorp's died there March 21st.  She was a sister of Mrs. Thorp, who was recently buried here.  Mrs. Benedict's remains were taken to Sidney Sunday [Delaware Co., NY] for interment.

 

Ida Foote

Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, March 30, 1901

Coventry [Chenango Co., NY]:  Mrs. Apollos Foote died March 17, 1901, at her home here.  She was 41 years old, and a member of the M.E. church.  She was a good neighbor and always willing and faithful in sickness.  Deceased is survived by a husband, two sons, Ray and George, two daughters, Bertha and Sarah, and her father, and leaves also a large circle of friends to mourn her loss. The funeral was held the 20th, with Rev. W. Horton officiating.

 

Death Notices

Chenango Union, December 25, 1873

 

WARNER:  In East Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] Dec. 18th, Mr. Orrin Warner, aged 49 years.

 

REDMOND:  In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 17th, John [Redmond], only son of Walter and julia Redmond, aged 6 years.

 

ROYCE:  In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], Mr. Loyal Royce, aged 64 years.

 

BROWN:  In Preston [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 21st, Mrs. Candace Brown, aged 71 years.

 

WHITCOMB:  In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 17th, Mr. Asa Whitcomb, aged 63 years.

 

SMITH:  In Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY], Nov. 16th, Miss Rena Smith, aged 80 years.

 

CLARK:  In Earlville [Madison Co., NY], Dec. 9th, Hon. David Clark, aged 73 years.

 

HARRINGTON:  In Castile, Wyoming Co., Dec. 11th, Mr. William Harrington, aged 62 years and 11 months, formerly of Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY]

 

The Oxford Times, November 23, 1886

 

BUELL:  At KIng's Settlement [Chenango Co., NY], Nov. 12, Sarah J., wife of Simon Buell, aged 59 years.

 

FRANCISCO:  In Franklin, N.Y. [Delaware Co.], Nov. 16, 1886, Mrs. Polly Francisco aged 86 years and 5 months.

 

GORHAM:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], Nov. 14, Alonzo D. Gorham, aged 59 years.

 

HANRAHAN:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], Nov. 8, Johanna Hanrahan, aged 17 years.

 

Horton:  In Holmesville [Chenango Co., NY], Nov. 11, Henry A. Horton, aged 68 years.

 

PARKER:  In Coventry, Nov. 15, Jane A., wife of  J.S. Parker, aged 67 years.

 

PECK:  In Norwich, Nov. 16, Daniel B. Peck, aged 22 years.

 

RANDALL:  In Sherburne, Nov. 16, Vespasian Randall, aged 68 years.

 

ROMANS:  In Unadilla [Otsego Co., NY], Nov. 12, Frank C. Romans of Bennettsville [Chenango Co., NY], aged 28 years.

 

WELLS:  In Scatterwood, Dak., Oct. 26, Newton P. Wells, formerly of North Pitcher [Chenango Co., NY].

 

WRENCH:  In Afton [Chenango Co., NY], Nov. 10, Alice B. Wrench, aged 28 years.