Edith Colwell Donates to Farmers' Museum - 1946

Mrs. M. Colwell Gives to Farmers' Museum

Numerous Items of Historical Importance

Bainbridge News & Republican, August 15, 1946

 

Mrs. Edith G. Colwell, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] has just given to the Farmers' Museum, which is operated by the  New York State Historical Association, Cooperstown [Otsego Co., NY], a group of items which are of unusual interest.

 

An important item for the harness makers and saddlers display at the Farmers' Museum is the certificate of James Donaldson, great grandfather of Mrs. Colwell whose ancestors migrated from Scotland to Ireland and then to Russell Hill near North Sanford, Broome County.

 

The certificate reads "This is to certify that James Donaldson has been regularly admitted a member of the New York Saddler's Society on the 5th Day of November in the year of our Lord One Thousand Eight Hundred and Eleven--signed by William Young, President, John B. Ebbets, Secretary."  Above the text is the Saddlers' coat of arms composed of three saddle horses surrounding a shield on which are placed three English saddles. Below is the motto "Our Trust is in God."  Beneath the text is a woodcut of fox hunters and their dogs.

 

For the country store is an early straw bonnet and a fine purple and black printed woolen petticoat worn by Mrs. Nancy Donaldson, of Deposit, around 1855.

 

Mrs. Colwell has given several books for the mid-century school house at the Farmers' Museum.  One is a Troy, New York chap book entitled "Frank and the Kite," published by Merriam & Moore.  Another is "The History of Sarah Brewer, a Poor Orphan," published in New York by O. Scott, 1847, L.J. McIndoe, printer.  For the wall of the country school house, Mrs. Colwell has given a copy of the Declaration of Independence, which was found in one of the oldest houses in Bainbridge, where it had hung until 1929. The house was occupied by Richard Griswold and his family from some time previous to 1836 until 1871.  This copy of the Declaration of Independence was published by Benjamin Owen Tyler, Professor of Penmanship, City of Washington, 1818.



Marriages (January 10)

Baker - Whispell

Bainbridge News & Republican, August 8, 1946

Mr. and Mrs. Sterling Shook, of Tunkhannock, Pa., formerly of 22 Kirby street, Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], announce the engagement of their daughter, Miss Betty Whispell, to Donald Baker, of Tunkhannock, Pa.  Mr. Baker has just returned from serving nearly three years in the United States Army, 22 months of this time being spent in the Pacific Area, and received an honorable discharge with the rank of Technician Fifth Grade.  He is now employed by Endicott-Johnson Corp.

 

Wessels - Fowler

Bainbridge News & Republican, August 8, 1946

 

The marriage of Robert L. Wessels, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Wessels, of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], and Miss Elsie Fowler, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Earl S. Fowler, of Nineveh [Broome Co., NY], took place Wednesday evening, July 24, at 8 o'clock, at the home of the groom's parents.  The Rev. Charles Dempsey, of Binghamton, officiated at the wedding.  Helen Wessels, sister of the groom, and Howard Dempsey, friend of the couple, were the attendants.  The bride chose a nile green suit with white accessories.  Only close friends and relatives attended the ceremony.  A buffet supper was served.  The bride and groom left soon afterwards on their honeymoon.  Both are employed at the American Separator plant in Bainbridge and are making their home in Guilford.

 

Derrick - Huntley

Bainbridge News & Republican, August 8, 1946

 

Uneta Huntley, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Cass, of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY] and Alfred Derrick, son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Derrick, of Sidney [Delaware Co., NY] were married Saturday morning in Sacred Heart Church in Sidney with a nuptial mass.  The Rev. John Kavanagh performed the ceremony.  The church was decorated with white regal lilies, white gladioli and white hydrangeas.  Raymond Steigewald of Johnson City, a cousin of the groom was the organist, and Mrs. John McNulty sang "On This Day," "Pavis Angelicus," "Jesus, Jesus, the Very Thought of Thee."  The bride, who was given in marriage by her father, Robert Cass of Guilford, was attired in a white nylon gown with beaded work at the neckline and a train attached form the waistline  She wore a three-quarter length veil, with a beaded crown to match the neckline.  She carried a white prayer book with a white orchid attached and white satin streamers with white buds attached.  Honor attendants were Miss Marian Derrick, sister of the bridegroom, maid of honor who wore a pink lace net gown, matching headdress and carried a bouquet of pink roses, with a blue net and ribbon to match; Cyril Derrick of Binghamton, cousin of the bridegroom, was best man.  Bridesmaids were Miss Arlene Derrick, sister of the groom, who wore a blue taffeta gown with net skirt and a headdress to match and carried talisman roses with a salmon net and ribbon to match, and Miss Eleanor Pogue, who wore an aqua taffeta gown with a headdress to match and carried a bouquet of talisman roses, with a salmon net and ribbon to match.  Ushers were Bernard Bugake, of New Jersey, a cousin of the groom, and Donald Cass, brother of the bride, form Long Lake.  A reception was held at the Sacred Heart parish hall for 100 guests.  Refreshments included a three-tiered wedding cake, trimmed with pink rose buds and a miniature bride and groom.  The hall was trimmed in baby blue and white and pink ramblers.  The bride's gift from the groom was a beautiful crystal rosary, and the white prayer book was a gift from Mr. and Mrs. Edward Derrick.  The bride graduated form Sidney High School and the bridegroom attended Sidney High School and was in the Navy four years in the Philippine Islands and China. The bride occupied the apartment in her parents' home for some time after they moved to Guilford and made many friends, who will extend congratulations.

 

Bach - Drumm

Bainbridge News & Republican, August 15, 1946

 

On August 5 a very pretty wedding was solemnized at the Hancock Baptist Church, when Evelyn May Drumm, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Drumm, of Hancock [Delaware Co., NY], became the bride of Lawrence E. Bach, son of Mr. and Mrs. Chris Bach, also of Hancock.

Dixon - Harder

Bainbridge News & Republican, August 15, 1946

On Aug. 4, at 12:30 o'clock occurred the marriage of Miss Vivian Harder, daughter of Mrs. Lulu Harder, of Sidney [Delaware Co., NY], to Lewis Dixon, son of Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Dixon, of Mt. Upton [Chenango Co., NY]. The wedding took place at Mt. Upton, with the Rev. David Wolfe, of Guilford, officiating. Witnesses were Miss Rita Colter, of Guilford, and Charles Teelon, of Mt. Upton.

 

Obituaries (January 10)

Carlton Lathrop

1831 - 1913

 

Carlton Lathrop

 

The death of Carlton Lathrop, a well-known resident of this place [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], occurred at his home on Cortland street last week at the age of 82.  The deceased was born in Unadilla [Otsego Co., NY] November 17, 1831, a son of Levi and Patience Rowley Lathrop.  On March 16, 1859, he married Lovisa Norris, of Smithville, and in 1869 they took up their residence in Norwich.  Mr Lathrop was an expert cooper and followed that trade all his life.  For a number of years he conducted a shop on Canasawacta street.  He is survived by his wife and one daughter, Miss Carrie Lathrop, of this place.  The funeral was held from his late home Saturday afternoon, Rev A.R. Burke, of the Broad Street M.E. Church, officiating.

 

George S. Hayes

Norwich Sun, March 14, 1930

 

Funeral services for the late George S. Hayes will be held Saturday afternoon at 2:30 from the chapel of the William Breese Company in this city.  Dr. J.W. Nicholson, pastor of the Broad Street M.E. church, will officiate.  Burial will be made in Mt. Hope cemetery [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY].  Deceased was 77 years of age.  His death occurred Wednesday at the home of his nephew, Benjamin Coombs in North Guilford.  The late Mr. Hayes was the father of Mrs. Charles Newcomb of this city. Another daughter, Mrs. George Button of New Berlin, and two sons, Floyd Hayes of Gloversville and Robert E. Hayes of Binghamton.

 

States DeGroat

Bainbridge News & Republican, August 8, 1946

 

States DeGroat, 63, a cost accountant for many years active in Brooklyn religious and Masonic circles, died Wednesday, July 31, at the home of his brother, Albert DeGroat, at Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], where he had been a guest.  A resident of Brooklyn for 42 years, Mr. DeGroat, who was born in Beacon, had lived at 358 St. John's Place.  He was a past master of Reliance lodge.  776 F.&A.M., a representative of the State Grand lodge, F.&A.M., and was a deacon of Cadman Memorial Church.  Religious services, which were followed by Masonic rites, were held Saturday at 2 o'clock at the New York and Brooklyn Funeral Home, 187 South Oxford street.  The Rev. Frederick K. Stamm, pastor of the First Congregational Church of Chicago, officiated.  he was assisted by the Rev. Norman Lawton, pastor of the First Baptist Church, of Bainbridge.  For many years Mr. DeGroat was the owner of an automobile accessory business in Flatbush and later served as a cost accountant for a number of manufacturing firms.  He is survived by his widow, the former S. Helen Brown; two sons, Robert and Thomas; two daughters, Mrs. Helen Moacato and Mrs. Elvira Welk; and two brothers, Albert and Marcus DeGroat.--The Brooklyn Eagle

 

Ida LeSuer

Bainbridge News & Republican, August 8, 1946

 

Mrs. Ida LeSuer passed away Monday, July 29, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Smith Judd, East River Road, where she had made her home for the past four years.  She had been in poor health for some time and since early spring had been confined to her room.  Mrs. LeSuer was born in New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY] Mar. 29, 1865, but had lived most of her life in the vicinity of Afton and Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY].  She is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Frances Proutey and Mrs. Smith Judd, of Bainbridge, Mrs. William Pattison, of Brooklyn, and Mrs. Ray Pendell, of Binghamton; and one son, Harry LeSuer, of Afton; 14 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren; also several nieces and nephews.  Funeral services were held on Wednesday, July 31, at the Fisher Chapel with the Rev. Norman Lawton officiating.  Burial was in Eastside Cemetery, Afton.  Bearers were  Raymond LeSuer and Elwood Gregory, grandsons, and Lawrence and Lyle Demorier, nephews.

 

Elmer Johnson

Bainbridge News & Republican, August 8, 1946

 

Elmer Johnson, 58, of Franklin [Delaware Co., NY] R.D.1, died Monday night of last week in Fox Hospital as the result of injuries received in an auto accident on Route 7B, five miles north of Franklin, the previous Sunday afternoon, when Mr. Johnson stopped his automobile on the highway and Richard Hotaling, of Treadwell, who was proceeding in the same direction, was unable to avoid crashing into the rear of Mr. Johnson's car.  Mr. Johnson was immediately taken to Fox Hospital, where it was found that he had suffered a broken neck and a laceration near the right eye.

 

Mrs. Chester Hunter

Bainbridge News & Republican, August 8, 1946

 

Mrs. Chester Hunter, 45, of Colchester [Delaware Co., NY], died yesterday in Stamford Hospital of burns received last night in an explosion and fire in a friend's kitchen.  Her six-year-old son, Leonard, and Mrs. Frances Mason, of Delhi, also were burned badly, but the hospital said tonight that both were in "fair" condition.  All were guests in the South Kortright home of Mrs. Georgiana Brock.  Hobart firemen said the blaze apparently began when Mrs. Hunter dropped a jar of turpentine, which exploded as it struck a hot wood stove.

 

Jason M. Farnsworth

Bainbridge News & Republican, August 8, 1946

 

Jason M. Farnsworth, of Topsham, Me., age 87 years, passed away on July 2 at the Maine General Hospital, Portland, Me.  Final rites were held Tuesday afternoon at 1 o'clock at 749 Congress street.  Interment in Fort City Cemetery.  Mr. and Mrs. Farnsworth for many years operated and owned a farm just out of Guilford, in the town of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY].  Mrs. Farnsworth wrote friends that Mr. Farnsworth had been in usual good health and was splitting wood and fell over backwards and suffered a broken socket bone.  He was removed to the Maine General Hospital, where a pin was inserted, but it was a hard operation for a man his age.  He lived two weeks and passed away in his sleep the way he always wished to go when his time came.

 

 



Bainbridge Central School, First Grade - 1947

Bainbridge Central School First Grade Classes 1947

"Echo" 1947

 

Mrs. Huth's Class

 

 

First Row (LtoR);   Vaughn Furgison, Walter Presher, Linda Boyd, Shirley Palmatier, Doris Alcott, Margaret Delello, Richard Herrick, Sonja Streigler, Joseph Samsel, Emily  Michel

 

Second Row (LtoR):  Deann Wakeman, Frank Mott, Wilbur Haynes, Jim Stafford, Mrs. Huth, Francis Weeks, Harold McMullen, Billie Mertz, Linda Wade

 



 

Miss Naylor's Class

 

 

First Row (LtoR):  Ben Nelson, Kathleen Purdy, Roberta Black, Mary Louise Sherman, Read Packer, Wilbur Allen, Stephen Flyzik, Patricia Sorenson, Melvin Severson

 

Second Row (LtoR):  Jean Thorpe, Ralph Lowe, Donna Fiske, Gale Pearsall, Betty Macumber, Marion Archer, Keith Moretz, David Mott, Judy Annette, John Scheidegger, Kenneth Parker, DeWitt Niles.

 

Third Row (LtoR):  Robert Lawrence, Judith Lawrence, Monte Stilson, Richard Poltz, Tommy Tuttle, Miss Naylor, Rexford Kelsy, Virginia Bickford, Sandra Herrick, Doris Archer, Ann Rosa, Jimmy Millus.



Sherman Mills Fairchild - Inventor

Sherman Mills Fairchild
Inventive Genius

Millbrook Mirror & Round Table

about 1925

 

 

Sherman Mills Fairchild

 

The experts were stumped.

 

It was back in July of 1917 when the staff technicians of the largest photographic manufacturing plant in the world had evolved an aerial camera for America's fledgling birdmen to employ in taking pictures of the Hindenburg line.  It was a good camera, if only it could be made to function.  The trouble was in the automatic film spacing mechanism.  The long reel of celluloid would jump and overlap, jam and tear.  Every apparent solution, including perforations along the edges, proved abortive in practice.  With urgency a prime consideration, the army officer in charge of experiments wired to Washington for the best camera specialist available.

 

Among the patriotic horde of volunteer specialists which had invaded the Capital following the declaration of war had been a twenty-one-year-old student named Sherman Mills Fairchild.  As an amateur inventor he had devised several novel camera mechanisms, including an automatic flashlight device that permitted the taking of snapshots of moving objects at night.

 

"I can build a better aerial camera than any now in use, one that will be entirely automatic and fool-proof," he told a high officer in the Signal Corps.  "Let me use an electric mechanism and I'll simplify it, too."  The army officer refused to agree to the use of electrical contacts but he told the anxious youth to go ahead and build his better camera.

 

The Armistice was being negotiated before Sherman Fairchild completed his contract, but, so revolutionary and at the same time satisfactory was the new "box" that an order for two more was immediately given him.  He began work on the new machines in a dinky little office, with two draftsmen.  So tiny were the dimensions of the room that when a visitor called, it was necessary for one of the employees to pass out into the corridor before the caller could gain admittance.  That was in 1919.

 

Today, enterprises developed from Mr. Fairchild's camera have offices in principal cities throughout the country, and branch production plants in Dallas, Los Angeles and Grand Mere, Canada.  he has a small, but up-to-date air-craft factory at Farmingdale Long Island, for manufacturing airplanes according to his own ideas.  Over a hundred and twenty-five employees are on his payroll. Whenever you look at an aerial photograph, or reproduction, the chances are ten to one that if the picture was not snapped by one of Mr. Fairchild's flying photographers, it was at least recorded through the lens of a Fairchild camera.  Fairchild aerial picture-taking machines are the official cameras of the United States Army and Navy, the Brazilian and Canadian Governments.

 

At twenty-nine years of age the young man whose genius confounded the experts at Rochester in 1917, is president of five-financially successful companies growing out of the aerial camera.  And still he goes on inventing more and more remarkable devices.  Meanwhile, through the recent death of his father, the late Geo. W. Fairchild, new responsibilities have been heaped on the shoulders of the remarkable young man. He is now administrator of one of the great American fortunes and a director in several nationally known corporations.--Everybody's Magazine

 

[Compiler note:  Sherman Mills Fairchild was born April 7, 1896 in Oneonta, Otsego Co., NY, the son of George Winthrop and Josephine (Sherman) Fairchild.  He grew up in Oneonta and attended Harvard, Arizona and Columbia universities.  He was never married.  He died Mar. 28, 1971 in New York City.  He was an inventive genius, promoter, industrialist and pioneer in many phases of aviation and photography.]



Obituaries (January 9)

George W. Springsteen

Chenango Union, August 25, 1881

 

In memory of George W., son of George and Mary Springsteen, who died in Binghamton, N.Y. [Broome Co.], July 7th, 1881, after a painful illness of three months, aged 24 years.  Whole columns are often written upon the lives of good men of our town, and it seems but just that a little space should be given in our County papers in memory of this lovely boy.  His "sun has gone down while it was yet day."  In the prime and vigor of manhood he has fallen, his work on earth is ended, and he has gone to his reward.  Unable to speak in his last hour, he left no dying testimony.  It seemed that God had need of him in a fairer clime than this.  We mourn when we think of the loss of one so young, We sympathize with the father and mother, and the numerous friends who loved him tenderly, for none knew him but to love him.

 

We weep at the parting clasp of the hand,

As the pale feet press the slippery sand;

They wait for an angel to carry them o'er

To the mansions on the other shore;

And we hush our breath, as if to hear

Sounds of the harpers as they draw near;

A shattered song or dip of an oar.

As the boat glides from life's rugged shore.

 



Edward T. Hayes

 

Another of our old and esteemed citizens has passed away.  Edward T. Hayes died at his residence on South Broad street [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], on Tuesday afternoon last, in the seventy-seventh year of his age.  For several years past his mental faculties have gradually failed, and his death was not unlooked for.  Mr. Hayes was born in 1813, in the town of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], near Mount Upton, where his boyhood years were passed.  he served an apprenticeship at piano forte making in Cooperstown, and about fifty years ago established himself in that business in Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], in company with his brother, James, the latter retiring from the firm after about two years.  Soon after the late George H. Lattin became his partner, and the increasing business was conducted by the firm of Hayes & Lattin for several years.  In 1854 George Rider became a partner, and after many changes in the firm name, by the admission of new partners, in 1873 all other partners were bought out, and the firm continued in the name of Hayes & Rider until the business was discontinued nearly ten years since, when what was once a leading industry in Norwich was no more.  In 1868 Mr. Hayes became associated with Mr. Rider in the gas works, retaining his interest therein until his death.  He was identified with the building of the midland railroad, and was one of its charter Directors.  He was a public spirited citizen, of unquestioned integrity, and enjoyed the confidence and esteem of this community.  Deceased was twice married, and he survived both wives.  He leaves two children, Edward Hayes, of this village, and Mrs. Charles T. Marston, of Hartford, Conn.  Funeral services will be held at his late residence, Thursday, at 2:30 P.M.  [Chenango Union, October 24, 1889]

 

Edward T. Hayes, Esq., died at is residence in this village [Norwich, NY], Tuesday evening.  He was born in 1912 near Mt. Upton, where his boyhood days were spent.  He acquired a knowledge of the construction of musical instruments with Utter & Smith, of Guilford, and afterwards with Perse & Utter, of Cooperstown.  Having learned his trade, he located here and in December, 1838, began the manufacture of pianos with his brother James for a partner.  In 1842, Geo. H. Lattin was admitted to the partnership, and remained such until his death, at Summerville, Tenn., in 1863.  In June, 1854, George Rider was admitted to the partnership and the firm was known as Hayes, Lattin & Co.  Upon the death of Lattin it became Hayes & Rider.  Subsequently other changes were made until about 1880, when the firm substantially retired form manufacturing.  The first year Mr. Hayes made four pianos; during the war the firm manufactured six pianos a week and employed forty skilled workmen.  In 1868, Mr. Hayes became associated with Mr. Rider in the Norwich Gas works, which interest he retained until his death  He was one of the original directors of the N.Y., O.&W.  He was public spirited and in 1855 bought a tract of land and layed out Hayes Street, one of the most att4ractive avenues in our village.  He was twice married but survived both wives.  He leaves him surviving a son, Edward Hayes, of this village, and a daughter, Mrs. Charles T. Marston, of Hartford, Conn .  His funeral was attended, Thursday afternoon, Rev H.D. Stebbins officiating.  Interment in Mt. Hope [Norwich, NY].

Rev. Leroy C. Hayes

1845 - 1913

 

Rev. Leroy C. Hayes

 

Rev. Leroy C. Hayes died at his home on Locust street [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], Monday, aged 69.  He was born in the town of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], January 11, 1845.  At an early age he became a student in Cazenovia Seminary and was only 19 when he entered the ministry.  He had been pastor of Methodist churches at Plymouth, Sidney and other nearby places in the Wyoming conference and was still a young man when his health failed and he was compelled to give up the ministry.  For 12 years he was school commission of the northern district of Chenango county, and under his progressive supervision the rural school conditions throughout the district showed marked improvement.  He was twice complimented by State Superintendent Andrew S. Draper upon the improved conditons of the schools under his supervision and it was largely due to his efforts that the uniform examinations for teachers were introduced and adopted throughout the State.  Relinquishing his position as school commissioner Mr. Hayes travel extensively through the south and west in an effort to regain his health.  While he was in the State of California he was secretary of the California State Children's Home Society.  For a number of years he was associated with Rev. E.W. Caswell, pastor of the Beckman Hill Methodist Church in New York city, where he remained until four years ago, coming from New York back to Norwich.  The deceased was a prominent Odd Fellow and for two years was grand chaplain of the Grand Lodge of the State of New York.  On May 12, 1863, he married Lydia Bowen, of Rockwell's Mills, who survives him.  Besides his widow, he is survived by one daughter, Mrs. H.E. Meeker of New York city; one brother, Rev. C.H. Hayes, of Binghamton, and one sister, Mrs. Lottie Wheaton, of Salina, Kansas; also two grandchildren, Kenneth and Ellen Meeker, of New York city.  On account of the serious illness of Mrs. Hayes the funeral services were private on Thrusday afternoon, Rev. A.R. Burke officiating.

 

Mrs. Alvin Hayes

 

The community was greatly shocked to hear of the death of Mrs. Alvin Hayes, which occurred in the doctor's office Wednesday morning.  About 11 o'clock she was operated upon for the removal of her tonsils, a hemorrhage took place and she only lived a few minutes.  Mrs. Hayes is survived by her husband and five little boys, the youngest of whom is only a little over a year old and the oldest about 14.  The funeral will be in the Hayes homestead on Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock.  [The Norwich Sun, August 2, 1918]

 

A very sad death occurred Wednesday forenoon at the office of Dr. Danforth in this village [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY].  Mrs. Alvin Hayes, who resides one mile above this village, underwent an operation for throat trouble.  The operation was apparently successful, but shortly afterwards a hemorrhage occurred and the patient died in a very few minutes. Her husband was present during the operation and when she died.  Mrs. Hayes had been in impaired health for some time, having endured many sicknesses and having had a severe attack of quinsy, and it was to improve her physical condition and prevent a recurrence of trouble that the operation on the throat was deemed advisable.  The hemorrhage was due to the bursting of a blood vessel which was near the seat of trouble in the throat.  The death of Mrs. Hayes, who was the mother of five young children and who was the center of a wide circle of friends, has caused great grief and the sympathy of the entire community goes out to the family and friends.  Mrs. Hayes was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Sylvester Finch of this village and since her marriage to Alvin Hayes has made her home on his large and prosperous farm above this village.  She was a prominent member of the Presbyterian church of this village and was a woman of splendid worth and character.  Besides her husband and parents and brother, Austin Finch of this village, five young children survive.  The funeral was held from her late home Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. H.D. Smith officiating, and burial in Greenlawn cemetery [Bainbridge, NY].  [The Norwich Sun, August 3, 1918]

Run Away Grocers Cart - 1896

William Clark's Run Away Cart

Afton Enterprise, May 14, 1896

 

Bennettsville [Chenango Co., NY]:  Last Monday, while Wm. Clark, who runs a grocers cart from Bennettsville through the good sections of our country, was delivering goods at H. Bundy's, his horse became frantic and left Mr. Clark just as he left the wagon to enter the house. The team turning, ran down a lane into an orchard, circumnavigated the field and then came dashing down between the trees barely escaping death and nearly telescoping some unfortunate fruit bearers.  By this time Clark was fully aware of the situation and made an effort to lessen the speed of the "Gypsy" and her mate.  Before, however, he could capture the frightened animals, the cart was upset, causing the grocer to wish that  that 4 gallons of molasses had been left at Bennettsville.  Soon the team was in custody, none the worse for their experience.  "Bill" brought his cart, which consisted of several pieces, home in a lumber wagon.  He thinks that $6 or $8 will pay for the repair work on the wagon, but he does not think that the deformed tinware will help to abate expenses.  Mr. Clark received no injuries and will give the animals another trial soon.

Marriages (January 8)

Clark - Marshall

Bainbridge Republican, January 23, 1879

On Wednesday evening of this week, at the home of the bride, in this village [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], Mr. John L. Clark was united in marriage to Miss Emma M. Marshall, only daughter of Hiram Marshall.  The ceremony was performed by Rev. D.N. Grummon. The bride was very nicely dressed, and we noticed at the reception one or two very elegant presents.  This couple, it seems have wooed since babyhood and Cupid, who no doubt had an idea of his own, has, at last, consummated a union, which, we trust, will never be disturbed in its present harmonies--a union which the friends of both will unite in expressions of congratulation and wishes for their beatific prosperity through all their walk in life.  Among the invited guests were C.M. Priest, L.B. Clark, I.M. Curtis, S.S. Ehrich, Willard Hastings, and yours truly. 

 

Marriage Notices

Chenango Union, July 12, 1883

 

FIELD - SAGE:  At the home of the bride, July 3d, 1883, by Rev. L.C. Hayes, Stanley P. Field, Principal of the Union School at Hamilton [Madison Co., NY], to Miss Jennie Sage, of South New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY].

 

HART - CHURCH:  In Norwich, July 3d, by Rev. L.C. Hayes, Mr. Charles S. Hart to Miss Hattie A. Church, both of Otselic [Chenango Co., NY].

 

BURR - STRATTON:  At the M.E. parsonage in New Berlin, July 3d, by Rev. D.C. Barnes, Mr. Ansel Burr, to Miss Emma Stratton, both of New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY].

 

HILLER - FOX:  At the home of the bride, in McDonough, July 8th, by Rev. Charles Steere, Mr. George I. Hiller, to Miss Elma E. Fox, all of McDonough [Chenango Co., NY].

 

ARMSTRONG - CHESEBRO:  In North Norwich, July 3d, by Rev. W.C. Queal, Mr. P. Judson Armstrong, to Miss Cora M. Chesebro, all of North Norwich [Chenango Co., NY].

 

DUELL - NILES:  In German [Chenango Co., NY], July 2d, by Rev O. Cooper, Mr. George A. Duell to Miss Libbie M. Niles.

 

HUNT - TOMLINSON:  In Sherburne, July 3d, by Rev. A.K. Batcheldor, Mr. Nathan C. Hunt, of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Mary Tomlinson, of Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY].

 

JONES - LEVISEE:  In Sherburne, July 4th, by Rev. A.K. Batcholder, Mr. James C. Jones, of Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Eva M. Levisee, of Traxton [Cortland Co., NY].

HICKS - PAGE:  In Sanford, June 30th, by Rev. A.F. Chaffee, Mr. Elmer Hicks, of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Janie Page, of Sanford [Broome Co., NY].

CLARK - McMULLEN:  In Bainbridge, July 3d, by Rev. D.N. Grummon, Mr. Jerome Clark, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Hannah McMullen, of Masonville [Delaware Co., NY].

SMITH - BLAKESLEE:  In Binghamton, July 2d, by Rev. W.I. Judd, Mr. Henry W. Smith, of Scranton, Pa., to Miss Fannie E. Blakeslee, of Afton [Chenango Co., NY].

ROGERS - JONES:  In Afton, July 3d, by Rev. C.A. Stone, Mr. Orin Rogers, to Miss Edna M. Jones, both of Bainbridge. [Chenango Co., NY]

WILBER - JONES:  In Afton, July 3d, by Rev. C.A. Stone, Mr. Edgar C. Wilber, of Masonville [Delaware Co., NY], to Miss Dora B. Jones, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY].

COREY - COOLEY:  In Afton, July 4th, by Rev. C.A.Stone, Mr. George W. Corey, of Bennettsville [Chenango Co., NY], to Mrs. Lucy A. Cooley, of Adams, Mass.

PLACE - FRY:  At the residence of the bride's parents, in Sidney Plains, June 23d, by Rev. G. A. Place, Mr. Nelson G. Place, to Miss Catharine Amelia Fry, all of Sidney Plains, N.Y. [Delaware Co., NY]

SEELEY - OSTROM:  In Cannonsville, N.Y., June 27th, by Rev. V.D. Mattlee, Mr. Charles H. Seeley, formerly of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Linnie Ostrom, of Cannonsville [Delaware Co., NY].

 

Obituary (January 8)

Ethan Clarke
Oxford Times, February 11, 1857

In this village [Oxford, Chenango Co., NY], on Sunday evening last, Ethan Clarke, Esq., aged 67 years , 10 months and 8 days.  Mr. Clarke was born in Hopkinton, Rhode Island, and at an early age removed with his father to Brookfield, Madison County, N.Y., where he remained until the Spring of 1821, when he came to Oxford, and has since resided here.  Mr. Clarke was in usual health on Sunday morning, attended Church in the forenoon and returned therefrom exhibiting so far as could be, or was perceived by his family, no signs of the near approach of death--Owing to the sudden rise of the River, the guard bank to the feeder of the Canal, a short distance above the village, commenced giving away about 2 o'clock, P.M., on Sunday, and it was thought best to remove a quantity of flour from the cellar of the storehouse owned by the deceased, and occupied by the firm of J.W. Clarke & Co., of which firm he was a member.  Mr. Clarke with his usual activity and energy, repaired to the storehouse to assist as far as he was able in securing the property.  He was found a few minutes before 3 o'clock, lying between the wall of the storehouse cellar and a cask standing in the cellar, in an insensible state; and was forthwith removed to his dwelling a few rods distant.  His physicians discovered that he had been attacked with a violent fit of apoplexy, in which he remained entirely insensible until about half-past 5 o'clock, when mortality became swallowed up in immortality.  Thus has passed away another of that band of old men, and early citizens of our village who early became identified with its interests, shared and gloried in its prosperity, who will be remembered by the monuments they have reared by their indomitable energy and activity. The works they have left are their best praise, their best eulogy the long continued and uninterrupted respect and affection of our citizens.  Among this band none more conspicuous none more respected, none more deserving than Mr. Clarke.  Always ready and willing to aid with his means, by his counsel and advice, and by his labor in the advancement of all public interests and public improvements, no one has been or will be more missed, no one whose absence will create a greater void.  He was emphatically a useful man,--useful to our village as a public spirited and energetic man,--useful in promoting the good and welfare of society--useful in advancing the prosperity of our schools, and of the Academy of which he was for many years a valuable an efficient trustee, useful in his labor in the giving of his means in his life and his example in building up, sustaining and upholding the church.  With him

 

"Life was real; life was earnest,

And the grave was not its goal."

He fully believed that

"Dust thou art, to dust returned,

Was not spoken of the soul."

 

And though middle age had passed over Mr. C. ere they were sung, how perfectly in him were exemplified those other words of the poet--

"Act--act in the living Present!!

Heart within, and God o're head."

 

His funeral will be attended at his late residence, on Thursday, at 2 o'clock, P.M.



Hon. Dwight H. Clarke
March 2, 1819 - April 17, 1874

 

Judge Clarke died on Friday evening last, at the St. James Hotel in Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], where he had boarded for several years.  He was a son of the late Ethan Clarke, who during a long life was largely identified with the growth and prosperity of the village of Oxford.  Deceased was a brother of Peter W. Clarke, Esq., of this village, and was fifty-five years of age at the time of his death.  We copy from the Oxford Times the following tribute to his memory:  "Judge Clarke on completing his preparatory education, entered the law office of the late James Clapp, Esq., as a student.  At that time the study of the law was far more of an undertaking than it has been of more recent years.  Fitness and aptitude seemed then to be more regarded, and the length of time required to complete a preparation for admission to the bar was much longer than it has been in later times, and more thoroughness in preparation was rigidly required.  It was under the stern discipline existing more than thirty years ago, that Judge Clarke pursued his legal studies and was admitted as an Attorney and Counselor at Law.  Soon after his admission he commenced the practice of his profession with success, in this village, where he has continued to reside until his decease.  His was eminently a legal mind, and by its early cultivation and careful training was well fitted to give its possessor that high rank in the profession which he occupied for many years.  The citizens of this county recognizing his ability, in 1850 made him District Attorney, which office he held for three years, and in 1855 he was elected County Judge.  After a trial of four years in this highly responsible office, he was re-elected in 1859 and continued to discharge its duties until the close of December, 1863, a period of eight years.  In these responsible positions all bore witness to his entire capacity and every one conceded his eminent ability and integrity.  After his retirement from the bench Judge Clarke resumed the practice of the law, and continued therein successfully until the close of his life.  It was, however, in the social and family circle that he was most prized and cherished.  Possessing an easy and amiable temper, a kind and gentle nature, he drew around him friends, devoted friends and admirers from all classes.  Every one found him at all times affable and cheerful, and prepared to enter into their feelings and make himself their friend and their counselor.  In his own family, none more affable and pleasant, none more gentle and kind.  Free hearted and generous to a fault, he was bound to them by ties of no ordinary character, by those ties of love and affection with which few men are able to bind others to them.  In their bereavement they have the deep and heartfelt sympathy of the entire community."  [Buried Riverview Cemetery, Oxford, NY]

Eliza Clark

Afton Enterprise, October 9, 1913

Mrs. Eliza Clark passed away last Monday night, after being in ill health for a long time.  She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Wm. Shellman and Mrs. M.W. Fisher of this place (North Afton) and two sons, Roger Clark of Franklin and George Whitlock of Deposit.

Charles W. Clark

The Norwich Sun, December 17, 1923

Charles W. Clark, aged 65 years died at the county almshouse, Preston [Chenango Co.. NY], early Monday morning.  Funeral services will be held Tuesday morning at 11 o'clock at the funeral parlors of Lawrence & Devine, the Rev. J.H. MacConnell officiating.  Burial will be made in Sidney Center [Delaware Co., NY].  Mr. Clark was a former resident of Afton [Chenango Co., NY].  He had been at the county farm three years.  He leaves a brother, Geo. Clark, of Sidney Center. 

Death Notices

Chenango American, Greene, NY, December 12, 1878

BINGHAM;  In this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 1st, Mrs. M. Eliza, wife of W.H. Bingham, aged 35 years, 4 months.

OLMSTEAD:  In Triangle [Broome Co., NY], Dec. 6th, Mr. Luman Olmstead, aged 67 years.

WOODWARD:  In Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 2d, Mrs. Elmina Woodward, aged 66 years.

MEECH:  In Chicago, Nov. 30th, Mrs. Addie Meech, formerly of Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY].

KENNEDY:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 1st, Mr. Cornelius Kennedy, aged 79 years.

HAMILTON:  In Smithville [Chenango Co., NY], Nov. 12th, Mr. Henry Hamilton, aged 70 years.

CLARK:  In Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY],  Nov. 29th, Mrs. Louisa S., wife of Luman B. Clark, aged 40 years.

PURDY:  In this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], Dec.  10th, Mrs. A. Purdy, wife of Joseph Purdy, aged 70 years.  Funeral at her late residence on Thursday at 12 o'clock.


Bainbridge Central School Kindergarten Class 1947

Bainbridge Central School

Kindergarten Class - 1947

"Echo" 1947

 

 

First Row LtoR (sitting on floor):  Joan Lord, Douglas Tarbox, Joan Straka, Sarah Lou Dalessio, Minnie Lawrence, Bettye Bickford, Laurani Moore, Robert Pierson, Richard Terry

 

Second Row LtoR:  Elissa Freshman, Blanche Gliha, Nelson MacPherson, Lucille Talcott, Anthony Schrader, Nancy Wilcox, Rosemary Pratt, Christina Howland, Linda White

 

Third Row LtoR:  James Simonds, Philip Schroth, Walter Bloor, Doug Wilcox, [unidentified girl], Douglas Stokes, Bruce Dart, Alan Singmaster, Doreen Day, Shirley DeForest, Malcolm Herrick, Paul Tavelli

 

Standing in rear:  Miss Phyllis Palmer (teacher)

 



Bainbridge Central High School, Class of 1946, Part 3

Bainbridge Central High School - Class of 1946

Senior Portraits

"Echo" 1946

 

 

Emily Searles

 

Wilma Shelton

 

Douglas Snyder

 

Margaret Strong

 

Donald Sundstrom

 

Norman Weeks



Marriages (January 7)

Mr. & Mrs. Fred Whitaker

Bainbridge News & Republican, July 4, 1946

 

Mr. and Mrs. Fred Whitaker, Sr., of Hancock [Delaware Co., NY], quietly observed their 57th wedding anniversary at their home in that village June 26.  Of the 30 guests present at their wedding only two remain, Clayton and Louis Wheeler, of that village.  Of the six children born to them, four are living, Mrs. Ada Winne, Mrs. Ella Reese, Fred Whitaker, Jr., of Hancock, and Mrs. Daisy Ranee, of Binghamton.

 

Agar - Chrisfield

Bainbridge News & Republican, July 25, 1946

 

In Christ Episcopal Church, Gilbertsville [Otsego Co., NY], Saturday afternoon Miss Helen Chrisfield, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. Edward Chrisfield, of Gilbertsville, former residents of Johnson City, became the bride of Charles Agar, Jr.  Mr Agar's parents are Mr. and Mrs. Charles Agar, Sr., of Delmar.  The ceremony was performed at 4 p.m. by the Rev. Frederic Evenson.  The bride, who was escorted to the altar by her father, wore a white faille gown and a full-length veil of tulle.  She carried a shower bouquet of white roses and lilies-of-the-valley.  Miss Janice Chrisfield, maid of honor, was gowned in white faille and net while the bridesmaids, Miss Elizabeth Dilbert and Miss Elizabeth Agar, sister of the bridegroom, were in white net.  Each wore a white net picture hat and carried a bouquet of white sweet peas.  Attending Mr. Agar as best man was Robert Hicks.  Ushers were Norman Chrisfield and Laurence Getman.  Mrs. Chrisfield chose for her daughter's wedding a black and white print dress.  The bridegroom's mother appeared in a blue crepe afternoon frock and both had shoulder bouquets of gardenias.  Mr. and Mrs. Agar will reside in Gilbertsville until September when they will attend the University of Iowa.  The bride was graduated from Wellesley College.  Mr. Agar has been discharged from the U.S. Army Air Corps. 

 

Marriage Notices - Chenango Union, December 31, 1874

 

BOWKER - STANTON:  At the residence of the bride, in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 23d, by Rev. W.J. Judd, Mr. Nelson Bowker, to Mrs. Martha J. Stanton.

 

ROGERS - BATEMAN:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 24th by Rev. W.H. Waldron, Mr. E.B. Rogers to Miss Jennie Bateman, all of Norwich.

 

GARFIELD - CRANDALL:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 21st, by Rev. L.M.S. Haynes, Mr. George H. Garfield of Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Clara A. Crandall of North Norwich.

 

SLATER - CLARKE:  At the residence of the bride's mother, Dec. 17th, by Rev. J.W. La Moine, Mr. Augustus P. Slater of Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Helen L. Clarke, of Preston [Chenango Co., NY].

 

GALE - CLARKE:  At the residence of the bride's mother, Dec. 23d(?), by Rev. J.W. La Moine, Mr. Byron? G. Gale of McDonough [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Adelia J. Clarke, of Preston [Chenango Co., NY].

 

FLAGG - LOOMIS:  At the residence of the bride's father, Dec -?-, by Rev. J.W. La Moine, Mr. -?- Flagg to Miss Emma Loomis, all of Smithville [Chenango Co., NY].

 

DANFORTH - PRINCE:  At the residence of the bride's father, Dr. G. Prince, in Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 15th(?), by Rev. Mr. Reynolds, of Binghamton, Elliott Danforth, Esq. of Middleburgh, Schoharie Co., to Miss Ida Prince.

 

BROOKS - LATHROP:  In Sherburne, Dec. 23d, by Rev. Harttell, of Albany, Mr. DeForest Brooks to Miss Minnie C. Lathrop, both of Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY].

 

DWIGHT - BANKS:  At the home of the bride, in German, Dec. 22d, by Rev. H.H. Garruth, Mr. Emory A. Dwight to Miss Hattie Banks, both of German [Chenango Co., NY]

 

TINKER - JENNINGS:  In New Berlin, Dec. 21st, by Rev. H. Pattengill, Mr. Frank Tinker, of New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Hanna Jennings, of Pittsfield, N.Y. [Otsego Co., NY].

WRIGHT - HASTINGS:  In Bainbridge, Dec. 23d, by Rev. A.B. Harrison, Mr. J.W. Wright to Miss Carrie M. Hastings, all of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY].

LYON - SMITH:  In Bainbridge, Dec. 23d by G.W. Abrams, Mr. Richard G. Lyon, in Miss Ellen Smith, both of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY].

 

 

 



Death Notices (January 7)

Death Notices

Chenango Telegraph, April 29, 1835

FARR:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], on Tuesday, the 21st inst., after a short illness, Mrs. Jane Farr, widow of Bela Farr, aged 53 years.

 

PRESTON;  In Butternuts, Otsego Co., on the 6th inst. after a protracted illness, Mr. James H. Preston, formerly of this town [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], about 60 years.

 

Norwich Journal, December 30, 1841
BURGESS:  In Butternuts, on the 19th inst. Deacon N. Burgess aged 70 years; his sickness was very short, and he died in the triumph of faith; he freely gave up his interest here and laid hold of the interest he professed to have in his redeemer.
 

Bainbridge Republican, April 12, 1873

VINCENT: In Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], April 7th, Michael Vincent, aged 69 years. 

 

Bainbridge Republican, April 19, 1873

KIPP:  At Trout Creek [Delaware Co., NY], April 7, John Kipp, aged 85 years.

 

BEVERLY:  In Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], April 14th, David Beverly, aged 85 years.

 

WATERS:  In Coventryville [Chenango Co., NY], April 10th, Mrs. Russell Waters, aged 85 years,

 

PERKINS:  At Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], April 12th, Gurden Perkins, aged 61 years.

 

Bainbridge Republican, September 23, 1876

ROBBINS:  In Afton [Chenango Co., NY], of infantile fever, Johnny L., only child of Fred and Libbie Robbins, aged 10 months.

 

Bainbridge Republican, June 14, 1877

ALLEN:  In Graften, Nebraska, May 31st, of consumption, Mr. William E. Allen, aged 53 years employed in that office.

 

BLISS:  In Afton [Chenango Co., NY], June 4th, of diphtheria, Emma R. Bliss, aged 48 years, June 7th, Ella Bliss, aged 5 years.

 

GARLICK:  In Afton [Chenango Co., NY] , June 7th, 1877, Isebell, daughter of Mr. Walter Garlick, aged 4 months.

 

Bainbridge Republican, August 2, 1877

RACE:  In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], July 31st, of typhoid pneumonia, Mr. Smith Race, aged 71 years.

 

GIFFORD:  In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], July 29th, Mrs. Lucy Gifford, relict of Abner Gifford, aged 95 years.

 

WASHBURN:  In Sayre, Penn., July 16th, Frank, son of John Y. Washburn, of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], aged 20 years.

 

Bainbridge Republican, September 27, 1877

COE:  In Sidney Plains [Delaware Co., NY] Sept. 21st, 1877, Saxton Coe, aged 80.

 

HALL:  On Pine Hill, town of Sidney [Delaware Co., NY] Sept 22nd, Eugene Hall, aged 22.

 

Bainbridge Republican, November 1, 1877

BUNNELL:  In Tioga, Pa., Oct. 21st, Mrs. Elizabeth A. Bunnell, formerly of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], and mother of K.E. Bunnell of that town in the 57th year of her age.

 

Bainbridge Republican, February 7, 1878
PEAKE:  Elijah Peake, formerly of Delhi [Delaware Co., NY], a soldier of 1812 died at the Dayton, O. soldiers home, Jan. 10, age 83 years.

STEVENS:  Selah M. Stevens died at Stamford [Delaware Co., NY] Jan. 25th of cancer, aged 78 years.  He kept a hotel at that place for many years.

Bainbridge Republican, June 27, 1878

HUNT:  In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], Saturday June 22nd, 1878, Dexter Hunt, aged 79 years.

 

AVERY:  in Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], June 21st, 1878, Mrs. Leonard Avery, aged 72 years.

Smyrna Press, May 5, 1904
Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY]:  Last Friday the community was shocked by the sudden death of Henry Clark, who fell down while talking and died almost instantly.  The funeral was held today from his late residence.  Rev. Flory officiated.  Burial at South Plymouth.

Bainbridge News & Republican, July 4, 1946
ANGELL:  Leon Angell, 58, was killed Friday night by lightning as he was herding cattle on his farm in Rockdale [Chenango Co., NY]

 



Marriages (January 6)

Copley - Freiot

Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, February 1, 1879

The marriage of Dr. H.D. Copley to Miss Lina E. Freiot, was the grandest affair of the kind that has transpired in this village [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY] for a number of years.  They were married in the Episcopal Church by the Rev. Mr. Egbert.  The interior of the church was beautifully and tastefully decorated with evergreens, ferns and flowers, arranged by the classmates and associates of the bride. There was also a neat and graceful arch, which stood immediately in front of the altar rail, covered with running pine or myrtle, with here and there a bunch of white flowers twined along up the sides, and forming a kind of marriage bell of calla lilies at the top.  Beneath this loveliness and fragrance stood the happy couple, while their two hearts beat in mutual response.  Long before the appointed hour (3 o'clock) for the ceremony to take place had arrived, the church was filled to overflowing, and crowds stood in the aisles and vestibules eagerly awaiting for a glimpse of the bridal party  About twenty minutes after the appointed time (for wedding parties are proverbially behind hand) word was sent the clergyman and organist that the bridal party was at the door.  The organist immediately struck up "Mendelsohn's Grand Wedding March" with an execution surprisingly fine and creditable to herself.  While the concourse of sweet and harmonious sounds were filling the handsomely decorated edifice, the large doors were thrown open and the nuptial party entered, preceded by the ushers, gracefully gliding up the center aisle and  ascending the steps of the outer to the rail of the inner chancel where the clergyman in his priestly robes stood ready to receive them.  The tones of the organ were instantly dropped to a subdued--reverberating and almost inaudible sweetness, while the surpassingly beautiful marriage service of the Episcopal Church was read in the most impressive manner by the Rev. Mr. Egbert, Rector of the parish.  In less time almost than it takes to write it, two souls were launched as one on the sea of matrimony.  The bridal party then turned from the altar, and as gracefully, and far more smilingly (for they seemed to be relieved of a heavy burden) departed from the church as they had entered, amid the peering eyes of an immense multitude.  The bridal party consisted of the bride, groom, bridesmaid, Miss Ada Beverly, the grooms "best man ," Mr. Duncan Copley, brother of the groom, the bride's mother, and her great uncle Mr. Windsor, of Guilford.  The bride was elegantly and tastefully dressing in a rich garnet silk en traine, made and trimmed after the most approved and fashionable style of the day.  The long and handsome bridal veil was fastened with a wreath of orange blossoms, and completely encompassed her graceful form.  The groom looked handsomer than usual and was dressed in plain black broad cloth.  The rest of the party were arrayed in a most becoming style to correspond with the bride and groom.  As the newly married couple were to leave for New York City on the 8 o'clock train that evening, they could only receive the congratulations of a few of their numerous friends at a Reception given at the residence of Esquire Windsor, immediately after the ceremony.  When they took their departure a great many old shoes were thrown after them, and many good wishes of a long, happy and prosperous life for them filled the hearts of their young friends left behind.

 

On Wednesday evening of last week, Dr. Heman D. Copley, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] was married to Miss Lina E. Freiot, of the same place.  The ceremony was performed at St. Peter's Church, by the Rev. J.L. Egbert.  The church was handsomely decorated, presenting a holiday appearance. The bride was elegantly dressed, and was the recipient of many compliments.  Dr. Copley was warmly congratulated on his good fortune.  Miss Emma Juliand presided at the organ, and rendered some choice selections of music.  Mr. Duncan Copley acted as groomsman, and Miss Ada Beverly as bridesmaid.  The ushers were Mr. J.L. sill, and Mr. David H. Van Horne.  The bride was given in marriage by her mother, Mrs. Nellie Freiot.  The ceremony was deeply impressive.  At its conclusion a party of invited guests repaired to the home of the bride, where the newly married couple received the hearty congratulations of numerous friends and relatives.  The bridal party left on the evening train for New York, and are followed by the best wishes of a host of friends.  [Chenango Union, January 30, 1879]

 

McEligot - Pinaid

Bianbridge News & Republican, July 18, 1946

 

The wedding of Lt. Robert C. McEligot, formerly of Sidney [Delaware Co., NY], and Miss Nanette Pinaid, of Nice, France, took place June 1 in Notre Dame Church in France. They expect to sail for the U.S. in July.  The groom is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Michael McEligot, of Sidney, Mr. McEligot being a former O.&W.R.R. station agent in Guilford.

 

Dixson - Waldron

Bainbridge News & Republican, July 18, 1946

 

Mrs. Edith Waldron, of Sidney [Delaware Co., NY], announces the engagement of her daughter, Elizabeth, to Donald W. Dixson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Dixson, of Mt. Upton [Chenango Co., NY].

 

Hall - Peters

Bainbridge News & Republican, July 18, 1946

 

Mr. and Mrs. Kingston Peters announce the engagement of their daughter, Edith Ilean, to Donald L. Hall, 2nd Lt. U.S.M.C.R., son of Mr. and Mrs. W.A. Hall, of Hancock [Delaware Co., NY].  Both Miss Peters and Mr. Hall are graduates of the Hancock Central School.  Edith attended the Eastman Dental Dispensary in Rochester, where she graduated in the class of 1944 as a Dental Hygienist. She is now employed at Dr. J.T. Ivory's office in Binghamton.  Donald was at Cornell in the V-12 program and then attended Brown University, Providence, R.I.  He graduated from Brown in February, 1946, receiving his Bachelor of Science degree in Naval Science. After receiving his commission in the Marine Corps, he was at Parris Island,  N.C., and is now at Quantico, Va.  Plans are being made for the wedding the latter part of August./

 

 

Obituaries (January 6)

Gilbert Freiot

 

FREIOT:  In Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] April 16th, Mr. Gilbert E. Freiot, aged 33 years  [Chenango Union, April 27, 1870]

 

The death of Gilbert E. Freiot, which occurred at the residence of his father in this village last Saturday evening, cast a shadow of gloom over a large circle of relatives and friends.  [Chenango Telegraph, April 27, 1870]

 

Gilbert Freiot

Chenango Union, February 8, 1871

 

FREIOT:  In Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], Jan. 28th, Gilbert W., infant son of John H. and Helen D. Freiot.

 

John Freiot

Delaware Republican, May 31, 1873

John Freiot, one of a party of fishermen from Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], while fishing on the Tremperskill, in Andes, on Wednesday, was separated from his companions, and when found was lying in the edge of the brook, dead, with bruises on his head.  It is supposed that he fell into the stream while attacked with a "fit," receiving injuries that perhaps stunned him, and being unable to get out was drowned.  His body passed through this village on Thursday morning, on its way homeward.

 

John H. Freiot, whose sudden death on the Beaverkill we noticed last week, was a son of Dr. J.W. Freiot, and son-in-law of Geo. H. Winsor, Esq.  He enjoyed the respect and esteem of all who knew him, and his sudden death is a great blow to his family and friends.  He leaves a widow and two little daughters.  [Chenango Union, June 12, 1873]

 

Dr. Joseph W. Freiot

Bainbridge Republican, December 11, 1875

In Bainbridge, Nov. 14th, Mr. Joseph W. Freiot, aged 74 years. [Chenango American, Green, NY, Nov. 25, 1875]

 

On the 14th ult. at midnight, Joseph W. Freiot, M.D., a venerable citizen of this place, suddenly departed this life on the 74th anniversary of his birth.  Dr. Freiot was born in Pittstown, Rensselaer county, N.Y., Nov. 14th, A.D. 1801, and died at his home in Bainbridge, Chenango county, N.Y., Nov. 14th, 1875, his mortal days consequently numbering more than the three-score and ten years which the Psalmist mentions as the limit beyond which but few men pass.  Dr. Freiot studied medicine and graduated under the distinguished Dr. Valentine Mott, of New York city.  He entered upon his professional career in New Orleans, and afterwards established himself in the practice of his profession in the City of Troy, N.Y., where he remained until he removed to Bainbridge.  At Bainbridge, agriculture chiefly engaged his attention.  Dr. Freiot outlived six of his children, and died leaving a widow, a son and daughter, and several grandchildren to mourn his loss.  During the latter years of his life his mental powers were impaired by disease, but his affections remained as strong and active as ever.  In the year A.D. 1859 Dr. Freiot received the Rite of Confirmation the hands of Bishop DeLancey, and became a communicant in St. Peter's parish, Bainbridge; and on the 10th day of last month, by the present rector of that parish, and in the presence of his brethren and neighbors, his mortal remains were committed to the earth in St. Peter's Church cemetery, in the hope of a coming resurrection unto eternal life.

Maria Eddy Freiot

FREIOT:  In Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], Nov. 20, 1891, Mrs. Maria Freiot.  [Chenango American, Greene, NY, Dec. 3, 1891]

 

Mrs. Freiot, widow of the late Dr. Freiot, who has been a great sufferer for many months, died Friday night.  The funeral was held at the house Monday afternoon, and in the absence of an Episcopal clergyman, the burial services of that denomination was read by Rev. Mr. Grummon, a Presbyterian clergyman.

 

Helen Freiot

Bainbridge Republican, April 10, 1919

 

The death of Mrs. Helen Freiot occurred in Albany [NY] on Thursday April 3rd at the home of her son-in-law, Frank B. Gilbert.  The body, accompanied by Mrs. Frank Gilbert, Mrs. Lina Copley, Miss Dora Townsend and the Rev. Charles Gilbert, was brought to Bainbridge on Saturday.  Services were held in St. Peter's church the Rev. Charles Gilbert assisting the Rev. R.W. Nickel.  Interment was in Green Lawn cemetery [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY] .  Mrs. Freiot was born eighty-two years ago, the only child of Mr. and Mrs. George H. Winsor.  When about seventeen years of age, she came with her parents from Masonville to Bainbridge, and in 1858 was married to John Freiot.  The family lived in Bainbridge until about eighteen years ago, then moved to Albany, where they have since resided.  Mrs. Freiot is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Lina Copley, widow of Dr. Heman Copley, who practiced here for many years, and Mrs. Frank Gilbert.  Mrs. Winsor and Mrs. Miner of Guilford, cousins of the deceased attended the funeral.

 

Otto H. Crooker

Bainbridge News & Republican, February 21, 1946

 

The death of Otto H Crooker, a Unadilla [Otsego Co., NY] hardware merchant, occurred on Tuesday, Feb. 12, at the Sidney hospital after a few days illness.  He was 60 years of age.  Mr Crooker is survived by his wife, a son, William Crooker, of San Francisco, Cal., and a daughter Mrs. Edward Ashton, of Norwich.  Otto Crooker was born in Masonville [Delaware Co., NY], April 8, 1885, and was the only son of William H. and Jennie Pratt Crooker. the greater part of his life was spent in Unadilla.  he moved to Unadilla from Masonville with his parents when a young boy.  For a few years they resided in Superior, Wis., where Otto Crooker was married.  Shortly after the family returned to Unadilla and he was associated with his father in the hardware business.  The funeral was held Friday, at the Crooker home.  Rev. Francis Blake, rector of St. Matthew's Episcopal church, officiate,.  Burial will be made in Evergreen Hill cemetery.

 

Ray Dwight Bennett

Bainbridge News & Republican, February 21, 1946

 

Ray Dwight Bennett, 46 years old, died Tuesday, Feb. 12 in the Binghamton City Hospital.  The deceased was born in Windsor [Broome Co., NY], August 6, 1899, the son of George Bennett and Harriet Garrett Bennett, both deceased.  He is survived by his wife, Jessie Martin Bennett, of Windsor; three daughters, Ruth M. Bennett, of Johnson City; Eleanor and Jennie Bennett, of Windsor; three sons, George Bennett, of Binghamton, James and Gerald Bennett, of Windsor; a brother, Ernest Bennett, of Tifton, Ga.; a sister, Mrs. Lena Watson,  of Binghamton; also a nephew, Charles Kenyon, of Binghamton.  The body was removed to the Clinton E. Wood Funeral Chapel, where services were held Thursday.  The Rev. E.G.W. Estlow, pastor of the Windsor Methodist Church, officiated.  Burial will be in the South Windsor Cemetery at the convenience of the family.

Soldier News continued, 1946

Ruth Van Akin Promoted to 1st Lieutenant

Bainbridge News & Republican, August 29, 1946

 

1st Lieut. Ruth VanAkin

 

Lieut. VanAkin is the former Ruth Olmsted and graduated from Deposit High School with the Class of 1930.  She began her hospital training by working as a Red Cross nurses' aide in Washington, D.C., studied in Montreal, Canada, and completed her training course in Physical Therapy in Los Angeles, Calif.,  She was sent to Fort Lewis, Wash., early in 1944.  In April of this year she was assigned to one month's duty with the hospital train unit and came east delivering patients to hospitals nearer their homes.  She was given a two weeks' leave at home and returned to Fort Lewis in May.  She found her promotion to first lieutenant waiting as a pleasant surprise.  Lieut. VanAkin is in charge of a department in physical therapy at Madigan General Hospital.

 

Lieut. Ruth VanAkin, P.T. of Fort Lewis, Wash., is daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Olmsted, of Bainbridge, R.D.2. [Chenango Co.,  NY]

 

Stewart Cudworth Discharged from Navy

Bainbridge News & Republican, August 8, 1946

 

Stewart Cudworth, ETM 3/C, has been discharged from the Navy and has arrived at his home here after serving with the Navy in China.

 

Frank J. Strasnicsak Discharged from Navy

Bainbridge News & Republican, August 1, 1946

 

Frank J. Strasnicsak, SF 3/C was discharged from the Navy at Shoemaker, Calif., July 16 after one year of service in the Pacific area, and arrived at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Herman Strasnicksak, July 22.  Entering the service June 20, 1945, he served on the USS Admiral W.S. Sims and LST No. 1106.  He holds the Asiatic-pacific Ribbon, American Theatre and Victory Medal.

 

Alvin W. Hayes Takes Part in Atomic Test

Bainbridge News & Republican, August 8, 1946

 

The Bainbridge News has received an interesting account of the atomic bombing of Bikini Atoll, Marshall Islands, from Alvin W. Hayes, CSM, USN, who is Chief Signalman of the USS Fall River (CA131), flag ship of the target vessels for the test.  The letter follows:

 

How hour (hour of release of atom bomb) was set for 0830.  Able minus one day and the target ships were being evacuated and ships were leaving the atoll on schedule.  It was a beautiful day and all hands were hopeful that the next day would be nice.  When darkness fell, only five ships were left that had to be out before How hour.  The flagship of the target group (USS Fall River) was the last one to leave on Able day working last minute checks and surveys to be sure no men were left aboard and that equipment was in shape.

 

Suddenly the word came through that How hour had moved up half hour to 0900.  On looking overhead and at the horizon you would become skeptical for there were lots of clouds that could obscure the bombers vision.  However as the time approached you realized that all the aerologists who have been working this area for months knew their business.  Overhead everything cleared away leaving nothing but a beautiful blue sky.

 

Ten minutes before Hour the bombardier reported at point Baker, starting the bombing run.  At two minutes of on-course visibility perfect.  All hands on top sides were ordered to sit down on decks with their backs toward point of blast and to cover their eyes tightly with arms.  On the nose of 0900 the bombardier gave "bombs away."  It was an anxious minute before the word to "carry on" was given.  Nobody knew quite what to expect.  Upon the words being given, we all jumped up to see a beautiful white cloud climbing steadily.  At about 5,000 feet it seemed to stop momentarily in its climb; then suddenly another great mass erupted upward from the stationary cloud.  This was repeated again and finally reached its highest point about 30,000 feet above the lagoon.  It was a thing of beauty to behold!.  The sound of the burst took about two minutes to reach us for we were about 17 miles away.  It had a strange sound and effect. To me it had the sound of a bowling alley with the pins being knocked down on the delivery end and the ball continuing down the alley.

 

Outside of the beautiful cloud we saw there was nothing we could determine about what was going on.  We could see black smoke emerging on the horizon so knew there was something on fire.  We moved in as soon as was possible after the area was thoroughly probed by drone boats for radioactivity.  Upon looking at the ships for that first time the thing that impressed me was that most of the ships were still afloat.  There were even bets flying thick and fast as to the amount of ships that would still be afloat.  I will say that the damage to the ships was considerable, but I am not at liberty to talk about it.  How much the newspapers will be allowed to print is a question.  One thing is certain, some mighty flowery reports have gone out over the wires.

 

I believe much will be found out about the atom bomb from this test.  Let us hope what they find out will be diverted into helpful and peaceful channels.  It is a good thing to know its power though--just in case.