Marriages (January 24)

Taylor - Harris

Utica Saturday Globe, October 25, 1902

 

 

Fred A. Taylor                                                            Miss Rose M. Harris

Two Popular Young Norwich Residents Who Have been Joined in Hymen's Bonds

 

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  At the home of the bride's mother, on Clinton street, Thursday evening, the 16th inst., occurred the  wedding of Miss Rose M. Harris and Fred A. Taylor.  The ceremony was performed by Rev. Spencer J. Ford, of the Calvary Baptist Church, in the presence of a small company of relatives and friends.  The occasion was very pleasant, though quiet and without ostentation.  After hearty congratulations a wedding luncheon was served.  Both bride and groom are well known, the latter as a member of the grocery firm of Taylor Bros.  He is the son of Mrs. Ellen Taylor, of Guernsey street.  The bride is the daughter of Mrs. Charles Harris, of Clinton street.  They recently moved here from North Norwich to reside.  Mr. and Mrs. Taylor left on the night train for a wedding trip to Pennsylvania.  On their return they will make their home on Guernsey street.

 

Marriage Notices

Antimasonic Telegraph - 1830

 

June 9, 1830

Married in Greene [Chenango Co., NY], on Monday morning last, by the Rev. J.B. Hoyt, Thomas A. Johnson, esq. to Miss Polly, daughter of Mr. Maurice Birdsall, all of that village.

 

In Albany, on the 29th ultimo, by the Rev. Peter Bullions, Mr. Duncan McKercher, one of the publishers of the Farmers, Mechanics and Workingman's Advocate, to Miss Nancy Thompson, all of that city.

 

November 24, 1830

Married on Thursday last, by Elder J. Randall, Mr. Geo. Sage, to Miss Jane, daughter of James Thompson, esq. all of this town [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY].

 

Also at the same time, Mr. Willard Denison, to Miss Electa Gilbert.

 

At South New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], on the 15th inst. by M. Calkins, esq. Mr. Rufus K. Cooper, of Norwich [Chenango Co.,  NY], to Miss Sally Nevins, of New Berlin.

 

In Boston [MA], James Alexander Brown, to Charlotte Death.

Some cling out life with coward gripe,

So long as they have breath--

Not so with Brown.  Ere life was ripe,

He bravely courted Death

 

December 8, 1830

At Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], on Wednesday evening last, by the Rev. Asa Donaldson, Mr. Ahira E. Knapp (merchant) to Miss Melinda Cable.

 

At Batavia, on Tuesday the 23d ult. by the Hon. Simeon Cummings, Mr. Geo. W. Harris, esq. to Mrs. Lucinda Morgan, wife of the late Capt. William Morgan.

Obituaries (January 24)

Bert C. Richardson

Utica Saturday Globe, November 21, 1903

 

Bert C. Richardson

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  At the home of his brother, Burdett D. Richardson, in East Hampton, Mass., Wednesday morning, November 18, occurred the death of Bert C. Richardson, a former well-known young resident of this village, aged 19.  He had been ill about six weeks with malaria and rheumatism, and pneumonia developing caused his death.  Deceased was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert C. Richardson, of this village, and was born in Smyrna [Chenango Co., NY] May 18, 1844, and came to this village with his parents when 4 years of age.  He was an expert cigar maker by trade, having learned the business in A.J. Dibble's cigar factory in this village.  For the past three years he had worked at his trade in Malone, N.Y., Springfield, Mass., and East Hampton, Mass., and has many friends wherever he was known.  October 26, 1900 he married Miss Nellie Bushnur, of Chateauguay, N.Y., who survives.  Deceased is also survived by his parents, three brothers, B.D Richardson, of East Hampton, Mass.;  H.A. Richardson, of North Brookfield, Mass.; E.O. Fuller of East Hampton, Mass. and one sister, Mrs. O. Harrington, of North Bangor, N.Y.  The remains were brought to this village Thursday morning and the funeral was held from the home of his parents on Fair street Friday afternoon.  Rev. Samuel Mosee officiating.  The body was placed in Mt. Hope vault awaiting burial.

 

William Wrighter

Bainbridge News & Republican, July 11, 1946

 

William Wrighter, of Windsor [Broome Co., NY], for years a well known resident of Susquehanna [PA], died at the Barnes Memorial Hospital, Wednesday afternoon, July 3.  He was admitted to the hospital only a few days ago.  Deceased was 75 years of age.  He is well remembered as a blacksmith.  Selling his property in Susquehanna he established his home in Windsor  where for several years he was engaged in conducting a service station and in dealing in electrical supplies.  He was a native of Thompson.  His only survivor is his wife.

 

Louis Dilello

Bainbridge News & Republican, July 11, 1946

 

Louis Dilello, 79, of Nineveh [Broome Co., NY], died Wednesday at the Afton Hospital.  He is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Mary Langan, of Lanesboro, Pa., Mrs. Roland Ross and Mrs. Albert Westbrook, both of Binghamton, and Miss Florence Dilello, of Syracuse; five sons, Raphael and Joseph Dilello, both of Binghamton, Frank Dilello, of Windsor, Harry Dilello, of Nineveh, and Harold Dilello, of Afton; 17 grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and cousins. The body was removed to the Wood Memory Chapel, where the funeral was held Saturday at 9 a.m., and at 10 a.m. at St. John's Church.  Burial was in the Plains cemetery, Nineveh.

 

Ambrose Jaycox

Bainbridge News & Republican, July 11, 1946

 

Ambrose Jaycox, nearly a lifelong resident of Rock Rift [Delaware Co., NY], died at the home of George Travis, Sidney Center, Tuesday, July 2, at the age of  84 years. he had been at the Travis home four months.  Mr. Jaycox was born at Deposit [Delaware Co., NY] but most of his life was spent on a farm at Rock Rift.  He was well known throughout this area and had many friends.  He is survived by one son, Dwight Jaycox, of Rock Rift; two brothers, William Jaycox, of Harvard, and Arnold Jaycox, of Deposit, and a sister, Mrs. George Dutcher, of Walton.  He was a member of the Rock Rift Church.  The funeral was held Friday afternoon at Lyon Brothers' funeral Chapel, in Walton, the Rev. J.M. Findley Brown officiating.  Burial was in the Walton cemetery.

Death Notices
Antimasonic Telegraph, 1830
June 23, 1830Died In Binghamton [Broome Co., NY], on Saturday, the 12th inst.  Mrs. Abigail Cushman, aged 53 years.

In Virginia, Charity, a slave of Capt. Francis Smith of Prince Edward county, in her 70th year.  For 40 years she had been a member of the Baptist church, and discharged all the duties which devolved on her as a servant, honestly and faithfully.  She was the mother of thirty children at nineteen births!  viz:  Three triplet births, five duplicate births, and eleven single births.

September 15, 1830
In Preston [Chenango Co., NY], very suddenly, on Friday last, Mrs. Avery, wife of Mr. John Avery, aged 44 years.

October 13, 1830
Died in Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] on the 29th ult.  Mr. Caleb Johnson, preceptor of a select school in that town, and formerly of Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], aged 31 years.

November 3, 1830
Died in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY]:  on the 19th ult. Mercy Ann, daughter of Mr. E. Woodhouse, aged 1 year.

Family of Asaph Dimmick

Family of Asaph Dimmick

Utica Saturday Globe, October 10, 1903

 

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  The death of Asaph Dimmick, at the home of his son, George S. Dimmick, Sunday last, calls to mind the traditionary history of the Dimmick family which began back with John Dymoke, King's champion in England at the coronation of Richard II.  The first holder of the office, the origin and duties of which were described in the Globe of February 22, 1902, in connection with the coronation ceremonies of King Edward, was Lord Marmion in the time of King William the Conqueror, 1000 A.D.  Attached to the office was the manor or estate of Scrivelsby three miles from the town of Homcastle, Eng., the male owner of the estate holding the office.

 

In the reign of King Henry III the championship passed to the Ludlow family, who were related by marriage and later through the marriage of Sir John Dymoke to the heiress of the estate, he became the champion and the office still remains in that family coming down to the eldest son in each generation.  Some of the younger sons of the various generations emigrated to this country and their descendants changed the spelling of the family name, some preferring Dimock, other Dimick and still others Dimmick.  The first record of the family in this country so far discovered, dates back to 1613, when Thomas Dimock and Joseph Hall received a grant from the English government of the land later covered by the town of Barnstable, Conn.

 

Asaph Dimmick was the son of Mathew and Sallie Sexton Dimmick, who were among the first settlers in Chenango county, coming to Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY] from Connecticut in the early years of the 19th century and establishing the Dimmick homestead near South Plymouth, now occupied by Henry Dimmick, eldest son of the deceased.   Asaph Dimmick was born in Stonington, Conn., October 26, 1809, and was four years of age when his parents came to Plymouth, September 12, 1844, he was united in marriage with Esther J. Phillips, of Plymouth.  To them were born Henry A. Dimmick, of South Plymouth, George S. Dimmick, residing north of this village, and Adelaide E. Dimmick now Mrs. F.F. Lamb of Georgetown, N.Y., all surviving.  Of the 13 brothers and sisters, there survive one brother, James Henry Dimmick, of Smyrna, and a sister, Mrs. Minerva Corey, who resides in the west.  Since his wife's death in May, 1900, deceased had made his home with his son, George S. Dimmick.

 

Mr. Dimmick had been a farmer all his life.  In politics he was an ardent Democrat and in his religious choice was an attendant of the Methodist Church.  Mr. Dimmick, it is said dug the first grave opened in Mount Hope Cemetery.  At the time he was employed on the Elisha Brown farm, south of this village, a portion of which later became a part of the cemetery. A child of Mr. Brown was drowned in a cistern and the body was buried in the family plot set aside for that purpose.   Mr. Dimmick prepared the grave in the plot which was the beginning of Mount hope Cemetery, now containing more remains of the dead that there are inhabitants living in the village. 

 

Funeral services were held at the home of his son, George H. Dimmick Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. Wilson Treible officiating, assisted by Rev. John L. Ray. Burial was made in the Dimmick Cemetery at South Plymouth under the charge of Norwich Lodge of Masons of which deceased had been a member since October 11, 1845.

 



Miscellaneous Items - 1903

John Shea

Prominent Norwich Union Man to Attend Important Convention

Utica Saturday Globe, October 10, 1903

 

John J. Shea

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  The National Convention of the International Car Workers' Association of America, will be held in Hartford, Conn. next week and John J. Shea will leave for that place Saturday as delegate from Empire Lodge, No. 24, of this village.  Mrs. Shea, who is an employee of the wood working shop at the O.&W. is an enthusiastic union man and prominent in labor circles of this village.  He is president of the local lodge of Car Workers and served as marshal at the Labor day celebration last month.

 

Nominees for the Office of Supervisor

Norwich, Chenango County, NY

Utica Saturday Globe, January 31, 1903

 

 

       Blin A. Harris, Republican       Edward L. Nash, Democrat         Nes Peterson, Prohibition

Marriages (January 23)

Darling - Morse

Utica Saturday Globe, January 2, 1903

Mr. and Mrs. Eugene D. Darling

A Popular Young Couple of  North Pharsalia Recently Married

 

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  At the home of the bride's parents, at Kirk, Wednesday evening, December 24, occurred the marriage of Eugene D. Darling, of North Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY], and Miss Grace Morse, of Kirk [Chenango Co., NY].  The ceremony was performed by Rev. John L. Ray, of this village, in the presence of nearly 40 guests.  Both bride and groom are popular among a large circle of friends who extend best wishes for their future happiness and prosperity.

Marriage Notices

Antimasonic Telegraph, September 29, 1830
In Oxford, on Wednesday the 15th instant, by the Rev. Mr. Abel, Mr. James H. Nobles, to Miss Maria Augusta, daughter of Solomon Bundy, esq. all of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY]

Antimasonic Telegraph, October 20, 1830
In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], on the 12th inst. by the Rev. H.P. Bogue, Mr. William G. Brainard, of Hamilton [Madison Co., NY], to Miss Eliza Hale, of Norwich.

On Tuesday morning, the 12th inst. by Elder Jedediah Randall, Mr. Fitch Bissell, to Miss Eunice Hall, all of this town [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY].

On the 10th inst. by Elder Swan, Mr. Joseph Gates, to Miss Caroline McNitt, all of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY].

Antimasonic Telegraph, October 27, 1830
In this town [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY] on Sunday evening, the 24th inst. by the Rev. Mr. Swan, Mr. Elias S. Breed, to Miss Sarah Bissell.

In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], on Tuesday the 5th instant, by the Rev. Mr. Raymond, Mr. Josiah Raymond, to Miss Sally Aldridge.

Antimasonic Telegraph, November 10, 1830
On Sunday, the 7th inst. by Nathan Taylor, esq. Mr. Samuel B. Smith, of New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Polly Snow, of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY].

Obituaries (January 23)

George W. Marvin

Utica Saturday Globe, November 21, 1903

George W. Marvin

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  George W. Marvin, a leading lawyer and prominent resident of Norwich, died at his home on Hayes street Sunday afternoon last.  About three years ago Mr. Marvin, on account of failing eyesight, retired from the practice of the profession and at that time closed the office in the Mitchell Block which he had occupied continuously for more than 30 years.  He has since become almost totally blind and was afflicted with other infirmities culminating in his death.  George W. Marvin was born in Dryden, Cortland county, September 21, 1826.  After receiving a thorough education he went west, where he engaged in various lines of business from which he gained a varied experience that was of great value to him when he entered upon his chosen life work,  the practice of law.  February 11, 1855, at Westmoreland, Oneida county, he was united in marriage with Mrs. Harriet S. Wade, whose death occurred in June last.  No children were born to them, but a son of Mrs. Marvin by a former marriage, Schayler F. Wade, was regarded by Mr. Marvin with all the fondness of an only son.  His untimely and shocking death by accident in early manhood was remembered and mourned with the keen sorrow of an own father.  After locating in Norwich in 1853, Mr. Marvin was engaged for a time in teaching the public school, then situated on Mitchell street in the building now used for the kindergarten department of the Union schools.  At about the breaking out of the war of the rebellion he was admitted to practice, opened an office and soon acquired a large and prominent clientage.  He possessed many of the qualities which united to make a successful lawyer.  His mind was analytical and keen, his remaining powers were trained and logical in their decisions, he had the confidence of the community and above all untiring industry and unflagging delight is tracking out dry legal principles and mastering the intricate details of the science.  Until he gave up practice he never ceased to be a student.  He ever took a keen interest in public affairs and never failed to do his duty as a citizen at every election.  On the last election day he came to the polls and voted.  He had to be assisted into the booth.  When he left the polling place he turned to the election board and said, in a clear, resonate voice, "Goodbye boys."  It was his farewell and all who heard it had the impression that he had voted for the last itme.  He was for many years a member of the Congregational Church and was active, zealous and liberal in his support.  He is survived by one brother, Capt. Harrison Marvin, of Albany, and one sister, Mrs. Harriet Marvin Tanner, of Erie, Kan.  He had two brothers who were involved in the legal profession, Hon. Richard P. Marvin, of Jamestown, N.Y. who was for 24 years Justice of the Supreme Court and died almost 12 years ago, and Hon. William Marvin, who was for many years United States District Judge, who died two years ago.  His funeral was largely attended from his late residence on Hayes street Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock.  Rev. Daniel W. Dexter officiating.  Burial in Mount Hope Cemetery.

Lauren L. Guthrie

Antimasonic Telegraph, June 17, 1829

 

Died in Tompkins, (Del. co.) on the 15th inst. Mr. Lauren L. Guthrie, son of Joseph Guthrie, esq. of Sherburne, Chenango county--aged 24 years.  His death was caused by a fall from the piazza of a building which fractured his skull, and terminated his existence in about ten days after the occurrence of the fatal accident.

 

Artemissa (Darling) Bixby

Bainbridge Republican, April 4, 1878

 

At 12 o'clock last week, Saturday morning, Mrs. Jacob Bixby, passed from her home on earth to heaven.  Mrs. Bixby for the past four years has been a great sufferer caused from an accident which happened to her while returning from Quarterly Conference at North Afton, July 19th, 1874.  The Bainbridge Republican under date of July 25th, 1874, says:  "While in East Afton, Mrs. Jacob Bixby was thrown from a wagon by a sudden start of the horse (the seat being loose) and severely injured about the spine.  Two other ladies, with infants, occupied the same seat, but they fortunately escaped unhurt.  Mrs. B. was brought home on a bed, medical aid called in and she was soon brought to her senses, but it will be some time before she will be able to go about."  Although Mrs. Bixby fully recovered her senses, she never was able to do her household duties, but was confined continually to her bed.  From the first her body was wholly paralyzed from her neck down, but in time she was able to move her arms and hands, and could, by placing her food before her, help herself, but she never recovered farther, and to the time of her death was helpless.  All who were acquainted with Mrs. Bixby knew her to be a lady of excellent qualities, and of a very mild and friendly disposition.  She bore her trial, with that patience and submission due to a saint, and never murmured on account of her sad fate. She was a firm believer in prayer, and often has said that it was her only hope.  During the last few weeks of her life she was a great sufferer. Death was a happy relief. As such, she welcomed it.  While deeply mourning her loss, those that know how great was her suffering, recognize that their loss is her gain.  With peculiar force it could be said of her that to depart and be with Christ was far better.  Mrs. Bixby was born at North New Berlin, Chenango County, N.Y. Dec. 25, 1824.  Her maiden name was Artemissa Darling.  On the 25 of December, 1849, she was married to Jacob Bixby, in West Davenport, and was a sister of Mr. Bixby's first wife. The family of the deceased have the sympathy of the entire community.  Her funeral services were held in the M.E. Church on Monday of this week, Rev. N.S. Reynolds officiating, and a large number of relatives and friends were present.  her remains were interred in the cemetery at this place [Bainbridge, NY]

 

Rev. Edwin I. Bennett

Bainbridge Republican, August 8, 1878

 

Rev. Edwin l. Bennett was buried from the Bennett homestead on Tuesday.  He has been Pastor of several Baptist Churches in the States of New York and Michigan, and came home from the South, where he had been in pursuit of health, to die.  His disease was bronchial consumption.  He has been a useful minister of the Gospel and was forty-six at the time of his death.  The funeral service was held at the residence of his mother, instead of the Church, at his request.  He also directed that the funeral should be simple and unostentatious.  Rev. D.C. Haynes, his Pastor since he returned to Bainbridge, officiated, and other ministers were in attendance.

 

Elam Yale

Bainbridge Republican, September 26, 1878

On Sunday last occurred the death of Elam Yale, for a number of years past an honored and respected townsman of Sidney [Delaware Co., NY], but equally as well known in Bainbridge and the surrounding country.  His decease was the result of an illness of several weeks of dropsy  He was about 50 years of age. 

Brave Feat by Miss Parish - 1878

A Brave Girl

Bainbridge News & Republican, September 19, 1878

 

On Thursday night of last week, as a young man named Parish, accompanied by his sister and Miss Sigsby, daughter of the former purchasing agent of this railroad, were driving up the river from Otego [Otsego Co., NY], homeward, in the darkness, they met a load of hay on a dikeway that was not wide enough for them to pass, without tipping one wagon up sideways.  The young people concluded to take the roadside and allow the load of hay the center of the road.  In doing so, the carriage was partially capsized and young Parish who was sitting on the ladies laps and driving, lost his balance and fell out carrying the lines with him, when the horses started to run away with the ladies.  After the wagon was in the road and the horse was making lightning speed through the darkness, Miss Parish decided on a desperate plan to stop them.  She told Miss Sigsby to take and hold firmly to her dress till she received orders to let go.  She then reached over the dashboard and seized the horse's tail and thus steadied she stepped over on the cross-bar of the thills and took a firm hold of the back strap.  Miss Sigsby then let go of her fearless companion and in a twinkling she was on the back of the flying brute, gathered up the reigns, stopped the horse, turned him around and drove back to her brother, and all rode safely home.  No damage was done, but we have no doubt it was a very exciting time.--Afton Sentinel.

Zilpha Buell Helps War Effort - 1918

Helps at Eighty-Six

Mrs. Zilpha  M. Buell Breaks the Record in This Section

Utica Saturday Globe, About August 1918

 

Mrs. Zilpha M. Buell

 

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  Forty-two pairs of socks and two sweaters for the soldiers here is the record already made for Mrs. Zilpha M. Buell, aged 86, and she is still knitting with no other thought than to help make the boys at the front as comfortable as possible while they fight for her and for the land she loves.

 

Mrs. Buell has always been famed for her knitting and takes just pride in the feat that for many years she has kept her two sons and several nephews supplied with socks.   But since the great war started she has exceeded her previous speed limit and easily holds the record for war knitting throughout a large section of the state.

 

In marked contrast to the work of Mrs. Buell is that of the slackers among the women of the city.  Younger and more able to help than she, there are many women who have never taken a stitch or raised a finger to help in this humane and much needed backing up of the boys.  It is true that a majority of the women of the city have done their chore in this as in every other phase of war work and their interest and activity has put the local chapter in the lead among the Red Cross activities in this vicinity.  But as the war goes on the need is consistently increasing while the number of workers is steadily decreasing.  Sorry, ladies, but it begins to look as if all the slackers were not to be found among the men.  In spite of the season there is much Red Cross work to be done in the month of August.

 

 



Bainbridge High School, Class of 1947, Part 2

Bainbridge Central High School - Class of 1947

Senior Portraits

"Echo" 1947

 

Francis Dellello

"Frannie"

 

Voted Biggest Bluffer and Most Talkative

"Persuasive speech, and more persuasive sighs,

silence that spake, and eloquence of eyes."

 

Will miss most about B.C.H.S., classmates

Greatest ambition is to be a hairdresser

Favorite pastime is working at the theater

Wanda Drachler

"Hack"

 

Never hopes to be "without

a ring on my third finger, left hand."

 

Will miss most about B.C.H.S., Lil, Rita, Shirl and Joan

Greatest ambition is to be a beautician

Favorite pastime is trying to find a short route to Simonds house

Richard Engel

"Dick"

 

Never hopes to be "in a hurry."

 

Will miss most about B.C.H.S., sports

Greatest ambition is to be a good farmer

Favorite pastime is loafing 8th period

Eugene Evans

"Gene"

 

Voted Neatest and Best Dressed

"They add a precious seeing to the eye."

 

Will miss most about B.C.H.S., Class of '47

Greatest ambition is to play an organ in roller skating rink

Favorite pastime is roller skating

Ernest Fenner

"Ernie"

U.S. Navy

 

Elizabeth Hine

"Betsy"

 

Never hopes to be "Mr Black's

Shorthand student again"

 

Will miss most about B.C.H.S., sports

Greatest ambition is to be a stenographer

Favorite pastime is to play basketball



Obituaries (January 22)

Henrietta Law

Utica Saturday Globe, November 16, 1907

 

 

Mrs. Henrietta Law

 

North Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY]:  Many were the sorrowing friends of Mrs. Henrietta Law, who paid their last tributes of respect to the deceased at her old home near North Pharsalia, Saturday, November 9.  Her long life of usefulness was closed Wednesday, November 6, after a period of much suffering.  Deceased was born at Thomastown, Maine, in 1829.  At Lowell, Mass., June 29, 1851, she was united in marriage to Stephen Law, who died many years ago.  Soon after their marriage deceased and her husband came to New York State to live, and for over 60 years deceased resided on the place where she died in the latter part of her life with her son, Frank Law.  She is survived by two sons and one daughter, George M. Law, of Pitcher; Frank M. Law, of North Pharsalia, and Mrs. Ella V. Nitt, of Killawog, N.Y.; eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

 

Emma Fleming

Bainbridge News & Republican, April 4, 1946

 

Mrs. Emma Fleming, 82, formerly of Windsor [Broome Co., NY], died Wednesday, at the home of her grandson, Lenn Church, of Corbettsville.  Besides her grandson, she is survived by two sons, John and Gilbert Church, both of Binghamton.

 

Uri A. Hubbard

Bainbridge News & Republican, April 4, 1946

 

Uri A. Hubbard, 81, died Tuesday evening at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Eugene Finch, Oxford.  Besides his daughter, he is survived by a son, Clarence Hubbard, of Homer; also eight grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren.

 

Rev. Frank C. Davidson

Bainbridge News & Republican, April 4, 1946

 

Rev. Frank C. Davidson, pastor of Union United Presbyterian church at McKees' Rocks, Pa., former pastor of the Walton United Presbyterian church died at his home in McKees' Rocks Thursday morning, March 28.  He was 62 years old. 

 

Maude Knapp Smith

Bainbridge News & Republican, April 4, 1946

 

Mrs. Maude Knapp Smith, 58, of Windsor [Broome Co., NY], died at 6:25 p.m. Tuesday at Binghamton City Hospital.  She is survived by her husband, Delmar Smith a daughter, Miss Doris Smith, of Bainbridge; a sister, Mrs. Walter Coolbaugh, of Johnson City.  The body was removed to Clinton E. Wood Memorial Chapel, Windsor.

 

David DuBois

Bainbridge News & Republican, July 11, 1946

 

Walton [Delaware Co., NY]:  Just 24 hours after its official opening, the temporary swimming pool in West Brook was the site of a drowning.  The pool opened at 1 p.m. Thursday and at 5 p.m. Friday the body of six-year-old David DuBois, son of Mr. and Mrs. Donald DuBois, was discovered in its murky waters.  The pool is a temporary affair erected at the site of the proposed recreation center.  According to Dr. C.S.Gould, of Walton, county coroner, the boy apparently drowned within the sight of more than 100 persons gathered at the pool.  He had gone swimming with some companions.  When the boy's mother arrived to take the group home, it was discovered that David was missing.  Search revealed that his clothes were still in a locker. The body was discovered in six feet of water at the deep end of the pool, which was muddy from diving activities.

 

Archie W. Smith & Mrs. Leo L. Kany

Bainbridge News & Republican, August 1, 1946

 

The crash of a sedan into a tractor-trailer near Campville on Route 17C about 12:30 a.m. Sunday, resulted in the death of two people and the hospitalization of four others. 

 

The dead:

Archie W. Smith, 27, of Vestal [Broome Co., NY].  A World War II veteran, killed instantly.

Mrs. Leo L. Kany, 29, Endicott [Broome Co., NY], who died in hospital four hours after crash.

 

The injured all in Ideal Hospital:

Miss Anna Severini, 30, Endicott, condition critical.  She suffered lacerations of head and arms.

Frank N. Wilson, 29, Endicott, condition fair. He sustained abrasions of the right leg and severe cuts about the face.

Mr. and Mrs. Carl W. Harrington, Johnson City, condition fair. Both suffered head and arm lacerations.

 

Those who investigated the accident said it occurred shortly after midnight when Carl Bowgren was attempting to back a tractor-trailer into a drive-way.  The trailer was well lighted, according to the sheriff and there was unobstructed visibility for 700 feet.  Bowgren was arrested by state police, charged with criminal negligence. He was given a hearing before Justice of the Peace Huntington, demanded an examination and was released in $50 bail for hearing Aug. 12.

 

This was the third case of alleged criminal negligence involving an automobile in the Binghamton area within two weeks.  Four persons were riding in the front seat of the sedan at the time of the crash, the impact of which pinned Smith, the driver, between the wheel and the seat.  He was killed instantly.  It was necessary to pry the seat from beneath him in order to extricate his body.  Mrs. Kany was removed unconscious to Ideal Hospital where she died four hours after the accident.  The others suffered from shock and severe lacerations.  According to the Sheriff, the party was returning from the Brush and Pallette where its members had spent the evening dancing.  Police ambulances from Endicott and Owego were called to take the injured to Ideal Hospital.

 



Marriages (January 22)

Dixson - Waldron

Bainbridge News & Republican, September 5, 1946

Sidney [Delaware Co., NY]:  Miss Elizabeth Irene Waldron, daughter of  Mr. and Mrs. Claude Waldron, was married to Donald William Dixson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Dixson, Mt. Upton [Chenango Co., NY], at the Methodist Church Sunday at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Robert Kellerman, pastor, officiating.  The bride was given in marriage by her father.  Miss Ellen Hurlburt, of Afton, was maid of honor and the bridesmaids were Miss Doris Dixson, Mt. Upton, sister of the bridegroom, and Miss Wanda Timer, of Sidney.

 

Van Voorhis - Egli

Bainbridge News & Republican, September 12, 1946

 

Miss Ruth Egli, daughter of  Mr. and Mrs. Albert Egli, Sr., Bainbridge road [Chenango Co., NY], was married to Frederick Van Voorhis, son of the late Mrs. Lena Van Voorhis, of Worcester [Otsego Co., NY] Saturday in the Congregational Church.  The Rev. Charlton Opdyke, minister, performed the ceremony.

Lord - Morrow

Bainbridge News & Republican, September 12, 1946

Miss Kathleen Morrow, of Sabina, Ohio, and Albert T. Lord, son of Mr. and Mrs. Howard B. Lord, of Middletown, formerly of Cannonsville [Delaware Co., NY], were married Sunday afternoon, Sept. 1, at 3:30 in the First Presbyterian Church, Washington Court House, Ohio.  The double ring ceremony was performed by the Rev. C.H. Abernathy.  A reception was held following the ceremony in the church parlors with 100 present.

Hall - Peters

Bainbridge News & Republican, September 12, 1946

The Emory Methodist Church, Hancock, was the scene Saturday, Aug. 31, for the marriage of Miss Edith Peters, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Knighton Peters, of Hancock [Delaware Co., NY], to Lt. Donald L. Hall, USMCR, son of Mr. and Mrs. W.A. Hall, also of Hancock.  Following a reception in the home of the bride's parents, the couple left by motor for New York City.  They will reside in Quantico, Va., where the bridegroom is stationed.

Edwards - Courtney

Bainbridge News & Republican, September 12, 1946

In one of the prettiest weddings of the late summer season Sunday afternoon, Sept. 1, Miss Patricia Gay Courtney, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William P. Courtney, Walton [Delaware Co., NY], became the bride of Wayne O. Edwards, son of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Beardslee, also of Walton.  The ceremony was performed in Christ Episcopal Church, Delhi.  After a wedding trip through the New England states, Mr. and Mrs. Edwards will reside in Oneonta [Otsego Co., NY], where Mr. Edwards will attend Hartwick College.  Both are graduates of Walton High School, class of '42.  She has been employed in the office of Delaware Telephone Company, Walton, and he was recently discharged after serving with the 310th Infantry, 78th division; including overseas service from Oct. 14, 1944 to Jan. 4, 1946, in the European theater of operations.  Mr. Edwards was a recipient of the Purple Heart medal.

Marriage Notices

Antimasonic Telegraph, December 23, 1829
Married in Preston [Chenango Co., NY] on Monday evening last, by Elder Jedediah Randall, of this village, Mr. Mason Johnson to Miss Esther Avery, both of the former town.

Chenango Telegraph, October 5, 1836
Married at South New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], on Sunday, October 2, by the Rev. Mr. Doolittle, Mr. Alanson Holmes, to Miss Sally Euphrasia Rathson, both of that place.

In Sherburne on the 29th ult. by the Rev. J.S. Swan, Mr. William Jones, to Miss Betsey C. Gregory, all of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY].

Bainbridge Republican, July 4, 1878
WHEELER - GREEN:  In Bainbridge, June 30, 1878, by Rev. D.C. Haynes, Walter Wheeler and Miss Augusta Gray, both of Deposit [Delaware Co., NY].

Bainbridge Republican, August 8, 1878
SHEPHERD - ROWE:  At the M.E. Parsonage, Bainbridge, Aug. 7, 1878, by Rev. A.F.Brown, Frank A. Shepherd of Otego [Otsego Co., NY] and Miss Chloe K. Rowe of Colesville [Broome Co., NY].

Obituaries (January 21)

Joseph H. Latham

Utica Saturday Globe, November 21, 1903

 

 

Joseph H. Latham

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  At his home on South Broad street, Wednesday afternoon, after a short illness, Joseph H. Latham died at the age of 73.  Mr. Latham was for many years a prominent merchant and representative resident of this community.  Deceased was born at Latham's Four Corners, in the town of Guilford, this county, December 11, 1824.  He was the son of Harry and Jerusha Latham, who located in Guilford in the early years of the century.  In youth he acquired a thorough, practical education, and like many young men of that period began his first work in life by teaching district school, teaching in the town several terms before becoming a permanent resident.  About 1855 he accepted a clerkship in the hardware store of Haynes & Knight.  Some three years later Mr. Haynes died suddenly and his administrator placed the entire business in the hands of the subject of this sketch.  When the effects were sold Mr. Latham purchased them and associating with himself Daniel M. Holmes, began his mercantile career.  Some years later he bought out his partner and continued the business alone, building up a large and lucrative trade by his energy and foresight.  In 1887, after more than 30 years successful business in one location, he retired, handing over his store to his son, Charles H. Latham, the present owner.  October 3, 1863, Mr. Latham married Frances L. Randall, of this village.  Two children were born to them, Charles H. Latham and Frances R. Latham.  Mrs. Latham died suddenly November 20, 1897, and the daughter, Frances, was cut down in the flower of her young womanhood in April of this year.  He never rallied from the shock of the loss of his wife and daughter, which left his home desolate.  His friends noticed that his step had lost somewhat of its elasticity, but little dreamed that the end was so near.   His only son, Charles H. Latham, is the sole survivor of the immediate family.  A sister, Mrs. Helen Orr, resides in Topeka, Kan.  Mr. Latham was a thorough businessman, careful, diligent and accurate in all of his dealings.  In politics he was a consistent Republican and looked upon public questions from the standpoint of a patriot. He was public spirited, believed in the future of the village, and gave of this time and money to further any object which he believed was for the public good.  In the care of his home and surroundings he set an example of neatness and attractiveness.  His religious home was in the congregational Church, of which he was a faithful and consistent attendant for nearly a third of a century.  He never sought public preferment, but preferred to do his duty as a private citizen.  Such men as he give stability and character to a community.  The funeral will be held from the late home on South Broad street Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. Daniel W. Decker officiating. Burial will be made in the family plot in Mt. Hope Cemetery [Norwich, NY].

 

Charles Brown

Antimasonic Telegraph, November 18, 1829

 

In Smyrna [Chenango Co., NY], on the 14th ult., Mr. Charles Brown, aged 65 years; by this dispensation of providence, his Widow is left to lament the loss of an affectionate husband, and his children a kind indulgent parent.

 

Maria Harris

Chenango Telegraph, July 20, 1836

 

Died in new Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], on the 14th inst. Mrs. Maria Harris, wife of John Harris, Esq., late of Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY], aged 38 years.  The circumstances which caused and attended the death above recorded were peculiarly afflicting.  On the 4th of July, a son of Mr. Harris, aged 12 years, was drowned in the  Unadilla river. The annunciation of this event to the family, produced a shock to the mind of Mrs. Harris from which she never recovered.  Search was immediately made for the body of the boy, and continued during the afternoon and night; but it was not until the afternoon of the 5th, that it was found.  Mrs. Harris became deranged--her mind was destroyed--and in ten days from the melancholy occurrence on the 4th, she was no more!  Thus perished a fine boy, and thus an excellent and amiable woman.  To the surviving members of the family these were cases of the severest trials and affliction.  eE have never known the sympathies of the public more general and deep-seated, than on these occasions.

 

Mercy Sheldon

Chenango Telegraph, August 3, 1836

 

Died in Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 27th ult. after a painful and severe illness, Mercy, wife of Luke Sheldon, aged 59 years.  The deceased was a woman highly exemplary in all the various relations and duties of life; and was respected and beloved by all who enjoyed her acquaintance.  In her death, her husband has been deprived of an affectionate wife, her children of a kind and loving parent, and society of a useful member.   She has left a wide circle of relations and friends to mourn her loss.

 

Lucy Smith

Chenango Telegraph, August 3, 1836

 

At South New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], on the 22d, Mrs. Lucy Smith, wife of Mr. Dexter Smith, in the 56th year of her age, leaving evidence to her friends that she was worthy to be counted among the happy number "Who died in the Lord."  As a Christian her piety was exhibited in a principled regard for the divine requirements as they relate to the duty of man to his Maker and to his fellow men; as a bosom companion she was assiduously kind and faithful; as a mother she was affectionate and provident; as a friend, sincere and constant.  In her death a large circle of family connexions pay no ordinary tribute to the destroying Angel.

 

Thomas P. Main

Bainbridge Republican, August 15, 1878

 

Thos. P. Main, an old and well known citizen of Boone [Iowa], died on Saturday night last, at his residence.  Mr. Main was 80 years, one month and 27 days old, and had resided in Boone for twelve years, removing from Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY].  He was married three times and had fifteen children born unto him, ten of whom are now living.  Three of his children reside here--Hawley Main, Mr. E.G. Wood and Emma Main.  His two sons, Charles and William, now residents of Galesburg, Illinois, and conductors on the C.B. & Q.R.R., were here to attend their father's funeral.  He was a conscientious Christian gentleman, being a member of the M.E. Church by Rev. A.P. Hull, and the body laid to its final rest in Linwood Cemetery.  An affection of the kidneys, complicated with those ailments incident to old age, is what took him off.  He died without a struggle, and bore his ills with great patience and forbearance.--Boone (Ia.) Republican.

Marriages (January 21)

Hyland - Squires

Utica Daily Globe, January 31, 1903

 

 

Mr. and Mrs. William R. Hyland

Who Were Married Near Norwich Recently.

 

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  A pretty wedding was solemnized Wednesday afternoon at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. A.N. Squires, near this village, when their daughter, Bertha E. was united in marriage to William R. Hyland, of South Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY].  Miss Jessie Treible played the wedding march as the bridal party entered the room and the ceremony was performed by Rev. Wilson Treible.  The maid of honor was Miss Margaret Richards, of Eaton, and William C. Crandall was best man.  After the ceremony the happy couple received the congratulations of the assembled guests and a bountiful repast was served.  Many beautiful and useful gifts were received.

 

Marriage Notices - 1829

 

Antimasonic Telegraph, October 13, 1829

Married in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], the 15th inst. by the Rev. Mr. Rexford, Mr. Orrin Porter to Miss Sarah Ann Steere, daughter of Mark Steere.

 

Married in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], on the 11th inst. by Elder Jedediah Randall, Mr. Parley Miller to Miss Eliza Ann Miner.

 

Married in Pitcher [Chenango Co., NY], on the evening of the 11th inst. by John Southworth, esq. Mr. Harry Hokes, to Miss Nancy Finch, daughter of Jacob Finch, deceased, all of that place.

 

Antimasonic Telegraph, November 2, 1829

Married in this town, on Wednesday, the 28th inst. by the Rev. Mr. Adams, Mr. Nelson W. Carpenter, Merchant, of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Glorian Guthrie, of North Norwich.

 

Also, on Thursday last, by the Rev. Jedediah Randall, Mr. Samuel S. Randall to Miss Lucy Breed, all of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]

 

Antimasonic Telegraph, November 18, 1829

Married in Oxford [Chenango Co., NY] on Thursday, the 12th inst. by the Rev. Mr. Rexford Mr. Charles A. Thorp, esq. attorney at law, of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Susan Avery, of the former place.

 

Antimasonic Telegraph, November 1829

Married in this town [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], on the 23th ult. by Mathew Calkins, esq. of New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], Mr. Ezra Hoag, to Mrs. Polly French.

 

Married in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], on the 19th ult. by the Rev. Jedediah Randall, Mr. John Bliven, of Preston [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Irena Wells, of this village.

 

Married in this town [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], on the 3d inst. by James Thompson, esq. Mr. Calvin Day, to Miss Harriet Simmons.

 

Married on the 6th inst. by Samuel Pike, esq. Mr. Ezra Frink to Miss Lucinda A. Crandall, all of this town [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY]

 

 

 

Marriages (January 20)

Ormsby - Martz

Utica Saturday Globe, December 26, 1903

 

 

Mr. and Mrs. Rexford P. Ormsby

They were united in marriage on Christmas Eve.

 

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  A very pretty wedding occurred at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. John M. Martz, on Brown avenue on Christmas eve, when their daughter, Mabel Catherine, was married to Rexford P. Ormsby.  The date was also the 24th anniversary of the wedding of the bride's parents.  The house was handsomely decorated with evergreen, holly and roses, and the ceremony was performed at 8:30 o'clock beneath an arch in the presence of about 40 guests. Rev. Wilson Treible of the Broad Street M.E. Church, officiating.  The maid of honor was Miss Rose H. Bowers and Arthur L. Brown was the best man.  Little Miss Mary Ormsby, a niece of the groom, carried the ring.  The bride was attired in a blue traveling suit and carried white roses.  The presents were numerous and beautiful.  The bride is a popular and accomplished young lady.  The groom is a son of Dr. and Mrs. B.J. Ormsby and is a young man of worth and a valued employee of the Norwich Pharmacal Company, where he has charge of the packing department.  Mr. and Mrs. Ormsby have many friends, all of whom extend congratulations and best wishes.  After a brief wedding tour to Binghamton and other places they will return to Norwich and reside for the present at the home of the bride's parents, on Brown avenue. 

 

Northrup -Alvord

Bainbridge Republican, September 19, 1878

 

On Wednesday morning, September 18, 1878 transpired an event fraught with the greatest of life's interest to the participants--the marriage of George C. Northrup of Topeka, Kansas, to Miss Addie A. Alvord, of Sidney Plains [Delaware Co.,  NY], formerly of this village. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Samuel Johnson, at the residence of Mr. A.W. Alvord.  Mr. Northrup was a former employee of this office, but now foreman of the Topeka job rooms of the Commonwealth office.  He is certainly a very fine young man and has shown considerable taste in choosing so fair a bride. The untied pair will remain about here for a fortnight when they will take their departure for their future home in Topeka.

 

May life's best joys ever bless them,

And love's blossoms round them cling,

May little one gladden and caress them,

And every happiness bring

 

The following stanza is sent us by our Sidney correspondent in relation to the above marriage:

 

All hail the wedded pair,

And midst the typy clink

And dauby ink

May fortune on them smile,

When they can say--

Our first sweet darling child.

Obituaries (January 20)

Willie Baker

Utica Saturday Globe, November 16, 1907

 

 

Willie Baker

 

What was planned to be an afternoon full of fun was suddenly turned into a day of deep sadness by a fatal shooting accident that occurred on Saturday.  Shortly after noon two lads, Willie Baker, 14 years of age, and his companion Lewis Cook, aged 13 years, went to a store to purchase Flobert rifles.  The boys had been saving up their odd earnings for some time for just this purchase, but the storekeeper refused to sell these without the knowledge and consent of their parents.  So a note from the Baker boy's mother was obtained and satisfied the storekeeper who let them have the guns and they started out. 

 

They didn't wait long after leaving the store before loading the guns and passed along Mechanic and Gold streets to the Ontario & Western Railroad and then up the tracks on their way up the river.  When midway between Gold and Rexford streets, one of the guns was in some manner discharged and the ball entered the Baker boy's head back of the right ear, penetrated the brain and caused almost instant death.   Both boys were well behaved and had been friends for years.  The Cook boy was so shocked and excited by the shooting that he can not give a clear account of what happened. The coroner exempted him from all blame.

 

The funeral of Willie Baker, who was the son of Mr. and Mrs. George Baker, was held from the home on Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock and from A.M.E. Zion Church at 2:30.  Rev. Wilson Traible and Rev. M.H. Howe officiated.  The grade of pupils in the public school of which deceased was an apt member attended in a body accompanied by their teacher.  Among the many beautiful flowers was a wreath from the grade and another wreath and star from the Sunday school class.  Music was furnished by a quartet composed of Messrs. Blackman and Brown, Mesdames Roper and Pike.  The remains were escorted to the last resting place by six lads of the class of the deceased, among them the grief stricken boy with whom he was on the day of his untimely death.  Deceased was born in Norwich, June 14, 1893.

 

Col. Benjamin Birdsall

Antimasonic Telegraph, October 14, 1829

 

Died, at his residence in the town of Greene [Chenango Co., NY], in this county, on the 14th instant, Col. Benjamin Birdsall, in the 87th year of his age.  Col. Birdsall was an early and substantial patriot of the revolution.  He was born in Dutchess county in the year 1743, and though educated a Quaker, yet when the crisis came which tried the patriotism and the hearts of our fathers, he abandoned the principles of non-resistance, and, in opposition to a majority of his connexions and early friends, declared for his country.  His known ability and undoubted integrity at once procured him the commission of a colonel in the militia, under which he was frequently called to the defense of his country in the most perilous times, and suffered, in common with the heroes of liberty, the privations and hardships peculiar to that eventful period.  Perhaps few individuals of that day suffered more from the malicious ravages of the tories than did the subject of this notice.  They not only pillaged his stables, drove and butchered his cattle to feed the enemy, but pursued his life with an avidity that required his utmost vigilance to elude.  A few years after the termination of that struggle which eventuated in the establishment of our national independence, he removed to Columbia county, where he was repeatedly honored by the suffrages of his fellow citizens with a seat in the state legislature, and other offices of trust, which he filled with credit to himself and satisfaction to his constituents. about fourteen years ago he removed to the town of Greene, where he lived beloved and respected until worn out by age and infirmities of nature, he closed his active and useful life, leaving a progeny of children, grand children and great grand children, amounting in all to about 120 souls.

 

Polly Manning

Antimasonic Telegraph, December 23, 1829

 

Died, on Friday, last, of a short illness, Miss Polly Manning, aged 19, daughter of Mr. Joseph Manning, of this village, Her funeral was attended on Sunday last, and an appropriate sermon preached at the Methodist chapel, by the Rev. Mr Shipman to a solemn and crowded assembly.  Binghamton Republican,

 

Leonard Stockwell

Antimasonic Telegraph, January 27, 1830

 

On the 18th ult. Leonard Stockwell, son of Mr. Aaron Stockwell, of Guilford, Chenango co. after a very short illness, aged 33 years, 2 months and 16 days.  He has left a wife and two children to mourn his loss, which is severely felt by all his connexions and friends, as he has ever been a dutiful son, an affectionate husband, a tender parent, and a useful member of society.

 

Death Notices

Bainbridge Republican, July 11, 1878

BENTON:  In Dacota, Iowa, June 30, 1878, Mrs. Esther Benton aged 61 years.  At East Hebern Penn., June 11, 1878, Polly Lourie, aged 54 years.  The above persons were formerly of this place and were daughters of the late James Landers of Afton [Chenango Co., NY].  They died within a short time of each other, and of the same disease, typhoid fever, although they had not seen each other for years.

 

Bainbridge Republican, August 15, 1878

DAVY:  In Oneonta [Otsego Co., NY], Aug. 3d, 1878, Lena J. Davy, daughter of Eva M and Albert S. Davy aged 1 year, 3 months.

Lovely innocent fare thee well,

All our pleasing hopes are oer,

Formed in person to excel,

Thee we call our own no more,

Death hath snatched thee

From our arms,

May heaven bless thee

And give thee brighter charms

 

Bainbridge Republican, September 5, 1878

DEAN:  In Afton [Chenango Co., NY], Aug. 17th, Nancy, wife of Reuben Dean, aged 71 years.

 

BELDEN:  In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], Aug. 20th, Mr. Lorenzo Belden, aged 67 years.

 

BRISTOL:  In Walton [Delaware Co., NY] Aug. 16, John Bristol, aged 92.  The Walton Chronicle says he was probably the oldest Mason in the country, having joined the brotherhood in that village in 1809.

 

 

 



Burt Hyde - Sheriff Candidate 1903

Burt B. Hyde

Well Known Afton Man

Nominated by Democrats for Sheriff

Utica Saturday Globe, October 10, 1903

 

 

Burt B. Hyde

 

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY}:  At the county convention held Saturday last in this village Burt B. Hyde, a prominent resident of Afton, was the choice of the party for candidate for sheriff.

 

Mr. Hyde was born in Afton [Chenango Co., NY], October 26, 1865 and has always lived there.  He grew up in the drug business, his father, Albert C. Hyde, having for many years conducted a drug store in that village and he succeeded his father in the business which he now conducts under his own name.  He was assistant postmaster of Afton under Cleveland's first term and was postmaster under his second term, serving from November 9, 1893, to January 22, 1899.  He was for two years treasurer of the High School and served two years as treasurer of the village and is now serving his third year as its president.

Obituaries (January 19)

Clarissa C. (Thompson) Randall

Utica Saturday Globe, October 24, 1903

 

 

Clarissa C. (Thompson) Randall

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  At her home, about four miles east of this village, Sunday last, occurred the death of Mrs. Clarissa C. Randall, wife of Willis A. Randall, aged 67 years.  Deceased was born July 26, 1836, and was the seventh of the eight children of the late Deacon Elijah and Almira Lee Thompson, who came form Connecticut and were among the first settlers of McDonough [Chenango Co., NY].  Her girlhood days were spent in that town where she was married December 28, 1853, to Mr. Randall and they resided on a farm in that place until about 1867, when they moved to Preston and one year later they settled on the hill east of this village.  In 1885 Mr. Randall purchased the Marshall Norton farm, where they had since resided.  Mrs. Randall was a loving wife, devoted mother and a kind and helpful friend.

 

Melvin Iverson

Bainbridge News & Republican, August 29, 1946

 

Melvin Iverson, 51, Mt. Upton [Chenango Co., NY], was killed instantly Sunday morning at 12:30 when the car in which he was a passenger crashed into a tree on route 51 in Gilbertsville [Otsego Co., NY].  Donald S. Cole, 24, Rockdale, driver of the car, escaped "remarkably little hurt," according to Dr. Paul von Haseler, Gilbertsville, who treated Cole at the scene for minor abrasions of the face and body.  According to state police, Cole was driving south along Route 51. The crash occurred about one mile from Major's Inn in Gilbertsville.  Cole told the state police that he was traveling at a rate of 40 miles an hour at the time he dozed off.  His automobile was completely wrecked.  Iverson's body was taken to the Paul Moore funeral home in Gilbertsville.  Dr. Getman said that it was apparent that Iverson had been thrown out of the automobile by the force of the impact.

 

Sadie Pomeroy Gager

Bainbridge News & Republican, September 5, 1946

 

Sadie Pomeroy Gager, 64, of Unadilla [Otsego Co., NY] died last week Wednesday at the Sidney Hospital.  She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Harold Sherman, of Unadilla; two sisters, Mrs. Eleanor Potter, of Franklin, and Mrs. Harry Edgerton, of Princeton, N.J.; and several nieces and nephews.  Funeral services were held at the Howard Funeral Home, Franklin, Saturday. Burial was in the Ouleout Valley Cemetery, Franklin [Delaware Co., NY].

 

Nancy Jane (Belden) VanWormer

Bainbridge News & Republican, September 12, 1946

 

Nancy Jane VanWormer, 101, Chenango County's oldest resident died of the infirmities of age at her home in New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], Saturday, Aug. 31, following an illness of eight months.  Mrs. VanWormer was born Jan. 5, 1845, at Taylor, Cortland County, the daughter of Jerome and Mary  Hoag Belden.  Her early life was passed in Taylor, Cortland and vicinity.  On Jan. 1, 1866. she was united in marriage with David Cooper VanWormer, who died in 1924. Of this union six children were born, four of whom are living.  Mrs. VanWormer was a member of the Baptist Church of New Berlin and her passing removes a beloved resident from the community.  A woman of fine Christian ideals, her life was devoted to her family and home.  She leaves four daughters, Mrs. Katherine J. Gage, Mrs. Mary L. Miller and Mrs. Eva M. Winton, all of New Berlin, and Mrs. Clara Covenhoven, of Oneonta.  Byron N. VanWormer and Mrs. Millie D. Adams preceded their mother in death.  She also leaves 21 living grandchildren of the 27 born into her family and of the 49 great grandchildren, 47 survive.  She leaves seven great-great grandchildren. The body reposed at the Dakin Funeral Home where services were held Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock, the Rev. Robert T. Webster, pastor of the Methodist church of New Berlin officiated.  Interment was in the family plot in Fairview Cemetery, New Berlin.  Six grandsons of the departed served as bearers at funeral rites Thursday.

 

Death Notices

Antimasonic Telegraph, June 24, 1829

Died in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], on Sunday morning last after a short illness, Thomas Stanton, aged 26 years.

 

In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], on the evening of the 12th inst. after a severe illness of two weeks, Mrs. Anna Birdsall, wife of Maurice Birdsall, esq., aged 51 years.

 

In this town [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], on the 15th instant, Mrs. Harriet Aldrich, aged 18 years.

 

At Key West, on the 24th ultimo, William Allison McRea, esq. late united States Attorney for the southern judicial district of Florida, in the 25th year of his age.

 

Another officer of the Revolution gone!:  On Saturday last, at his residence on Deer Creek, Hartford Co., Maryland, Parker Hall Lee, esq. aged 70 years.