BCS Third Grade Classes - 1947

Bainbridge Central School

Third Grade Classes 1947

 

Mrs. Plosky's Class

 

First Row (LtoR):  Richard Bradshaw, David Price, Ben Wilcox, Phebe Ann Harmon, Rose Mary Tobey, Bonna Armstrong, Beverly Foster, Marilyn Peck

 

Second Row (LtoR):  Barbara Parker, Betty Elder, Dawn Kirkland, Edgarleen Mayle, Duane Sprague, Ronald Hine, Beverly Briggs, Marjorie Miller, Sandra Gifford, Rose Marie Macumber,  Juanita Haynes, Leona Sanford

 

Third Row (LtoR):  Jean Davidson, Nancy Lou Craig, Irene Furgison, Robert Samsel, Clarke Bugbee, Mrs. Plosky, Robert Church, Florence Cornell, Sonja Mills, LaVonne Andrews, Nancylee Hughston

Miss McDougall's Class

 

 

First Row (LtoR):  James Moore, Fred Drachler, Sandra Alford, Robert Hohreiter, Martha Drachler, William Presher, Edwin Simmons, Nancy Sherman

 

Second Row (LtoR):  Bertha Stevens, Doris Barnes, Nelson Lord, Richard Palmatier, Shirley Thorpe, Lona Jobson, Vurla Sherman, Ernest Tillapaugh, Ethel Armstrong Lula Stevens

 

Third Row (LtoR):  Howard Moore, Charles Simonds, Fred Smith, Lynn Gorton, Patricia Bristol, Miss McDougall, Grant Hinman, Terry Klinetob, Robert Bugbee, Theodore Terry, Terry Harvey

 



 

 



Marriages (February 7)

Wethey - Sterling

Bainbridge Republican, January 10, 1900

Invitations have been received in Bainbridge to the marriage of Miss Mabel Maude Sterling of Weedsport, N.Y. [Cayuga Co.} and Mr. Alfred Charles Wethey of Auburn [Cayuga Co., NY], to occur in the M.E. Church of Weedsport, Thursday evening, Dec. 7th, at half past six o'clock.  The bride was born in Bainbridge and left here when about ten years old, at the death of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Sterling, to reside with her grandparents, ,Mr. and Mrs. O.K. Gault of Weedsport.

The account of the wedding of Miss Mabelle M. Sterling of Weedsport, N.Y. to Alfred C. Wethey of Auburn on December 7, 1899, taken from the Weedsport Sentinel of current date, though late in publication will have an interest for all who remember Mr. and Mrs. Sterling prominent residents in Bainbridge at the time of their decease a number of years ago. The bride was a little girl and an orphan when she left Bainbridge to reside with her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. O.K. Gault of Weedsport.  "The prettiest wedding of the season was that of Miss Mabelle M. Sterling to Alfred Charles Wethey of Auburn which was solemnized in the village on Thursday evening of December 7th at half after 6 at the First Methodist Episcopal church in the presence of a large and fashionable audience. The bridal party entered the church to the strains of the Lohengrin wedding march, preceded by six ushers, the bride following, leaning on the arm of her cousin Leonard E. Eldredge and was attended by Miss Estelle Kilham Eldredge of Syracuse as maid of honor. The groom, with the best man, Myron N. Wethey of Auburn, awaited them at the altar, where the ceremony was performed by the Rev. F.T Keeney of Auburn. The decorations at the church were simple but very effective.  Arches of green and white in the aisles and a larger one at the altar.  Ropes of evergreen concealed the organ and the pulpit was banked with palms. The bride was handsomely gowned in white corded silk entraine, with accordion pleated chiffon trimmings; the bridal veil was fastened with a brooch of pearls and diamonds, the gift of the gram and a shower bouquet of bride's roses, completed a most charming toilet. The maid of honor was gowned in white silk mulle, trimmed with shirred white satin ribbon over pink taffeta and carried hugh pink and white chrysanthemums.  Mendelssohn's wedding march was played as the party left the church.  A reception followed at the home of the bride's grandparents Mr. and Mrs. O.K. Gault, at which only the families of the contracting parties and the ushers were present.  late in the evening the young couple left for an intended trip to Washington, Baltimore and Philadelphia.  On their return they will reside at no. 15 Westlake avenue in Auburn. The presents were handsome and form the large number of them showed in what high esteem the young couple are held."

Obituaries (February 7)

Helen May Sterling

Chenango Union, December 5, 1872

 

STERLING:  In Bainbridge Nov. 24th, Helen May, only child of Isaac an dHelen E. Sterling, aged 8 years and 5 months.

 

Helen E. (Gault) Sterling

1841 - 1879

 

Died in Bainbridge, Chenango County, N.Y., August 15, 1879, Helen E. wife of Isaac Sterling, and eldest daughter of O.K. and Sarah E. Gault, of Weedsport, aged 38 years [Cayuga Chief, August 23, 1879]

 

During the past few months, death has been quite busy with his sickle in our village, reaping down both the old and the young.  first we hear of the spirit of the grey-haired sire being suddenly gathered unto his father's, then, that of the young man, full of promise and bright hopes for the future, slowly taking his flight into the Unseen Holy; and finally, that of the mother, just in the prime of life, entering upon that "rest which remaineth to the people of God."  And though all those who have recently taken their departure from our midst will be greatly missed and lamented, yet none so much so, perhaps, as she whose body was bourne to its final resting place in the village churchyard on last Tuesday afternoon.  We refer to Mrs. Isaac Sterling, who for the past fourteen years, has been one of our most highly esteemed and respected citizens. How sadly she will be missed, words are inadequate to express, Yes, Missed in society generally, where she was ever a welcome guest, missed in her immediate friends and relatives, to whom she was very dear, and sadly missed by the church society of which she was a faithful and consistent member, and for the benefit and interest of which she spent her best energies, and most untiring zeal.  She was one of the most active and leading spirits among the noble band of women who did so much two years ago towards beautifying and adorning the house of God in which she loved to offer up her prayers and praises.  And as long as that Sanctuary stands as it is today it will be a memorial to her and those who labored so zealously, with her for its adornment.  Few realize so truly as she did what a blessed thing it is to devote one's tune and strength to the cause of Christ on the earth, and how much real comfort it brings them in the hour of trial and bodily weakness.  And it must have been a great source of consolation to her, through her long and painful illness, to know that she had done what she could, in her humble way, toward supporting and promoting the interests of  her Savior's kingdom in the world.  But she is gone to her reward and let us not wish to call her back, however much we might miss her.  Nor let us grieve or mourn too sadly over her absence, nay, rather let us rejoice that she has entered into so great a rest, and sometime, when we are standing beside the place where her body also quietly rests, may we say from the heart,

Light be the turf of thy tomb!

May its verdure like emeralds be;

There should not be the shadow of gloom,

In ought that reminds us of thee,

Young flowers and an evergreen tree,

May spring from the spot of thy rest;

But nor cypress, nor yew let us see,

For why should we mourn for the blest.

 

Isaac Sterling

Chenango Union, May 12, 1881

 

STERLING:  In Gilbertsville, May 6th, Mr. Isaac Sterling, of Bainbridge, aged 60 years.

 

Many friends throughout the County will be pained to learn of the death of Isaac Sterling, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY], which occurred at the residence of his sister, Mrs. Patrick, in Gilbertsville, on Friday night last.  Deceased was for years a prominent citizen of Bainbridge, and enjoyed the confidence and esteem of the community.  In politics he was a Democrat, and frequently represented his town in the Conventions of his party.  He has also represented the county in State Conventions.  In all the relations of life he discharged his duties faithfully and conscientiously.  A friend in Bainbridge sends us the following brief obituary:  Isaac Sterling died at Gilbertsville, Otsego County, May 6th, 1881.  Mr. Sterling was born in the town of Butternuts, Otsego County, in 1891.  He engaged in farming for many years, and upon his removal to Unadilla Centre established a mercantile business which continued for two or three years, after which he moved to Unadilla, and for four or five years conducted a similar business at that place.  From Unadilla he moved to Bainbridge, about fifteen years ago.  In 1869 he was elected President of the village, and has held various other public positions, discharging every trust with fidelity.  He has been for several years a Vestryman of St Peter's Church in Bainbridge holding that position at the time of his death.  He was prominently connected with the Masonic order, and was a life long Democrat.  The funeral obsequies took place on Monday, May 9th, at 1:30 P.M. from St. Peter's Church, Bainbridge.  Many prominent persons from the surrounding towns were present.  Deceased leaves one child, seven years of age.  Mrs. Sterling died about two years ago.  

  

Mrs. Samuel Stoddard

Chenango Union, April 30, 1885

Letters received here, announce the death of Mrs. Samuel Stoddard, at Beloit, Wis. on Thursday, April 16th.  Mr. Stoddard was obliged to leave the field of his missionary labors in Indian Territory on account of failing health of himself and wife.  They spent some time in Colorado, with but slight improvement, and last fall went to the home of Mrs. Stoddard's parents at Beloit, where her life on earth has closed.  Mr. S. is suffering from a throat difficulty, which has prevented his speaking aloud for some time.

 

Death Notices

Antimasonic Telegraph, June 10, 1829

We understand that about sunset on Saturday evening, the 30th ult., Mr. Tuwilliger of the town of Smyrna [Chenango Co., NY], in this county, and a son of his aged about 12 years were unfortunately drowned in a mill-pond while in the act of bathing.  the father, it seems, took the son in his arms, and while walking in the water, stepped off of an offset, when both sunk to rise no more. The bodies were not recovered until 9 or 10 o'clock in the evening.

 

Antimasonic Telegraph, September 2, 1829

Died in this town [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], on Sunday last, Mrs. Sally Sage, consort of Amos Sage, aged 48 years.

 

In Schoharie, on the 23d, ult. Mr. Lemuel Cuthburt, late editor of the Schoharie Republican, aged 27 years.  The Republican, speaking of his death says "As the publisher of a public journal, he had acquired some celebrity for his comic humor, in which he indulged perhaps to a faulty extent.  He was naturally disposed to view the world on its fairest side.  Warm in his feelings, faithful in his friendship, his philosophy was rather that of the heart than of the head.  It was his social virtues which endeared him to his friends, and his persevering attention to the duties of his profession, and his upright integrity of conduct, that rendered him a valuable member of community."

 

Chenango Telegraph,  February 8, 1937

Died in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], on Saturday morning last, Clinton, youngest son of Mr. Smith Steere, aged 6 years. 

 

Irving M. Ives - Biographical Sketch, 1946

Biographical Sketch

Irving M. Ives

Republican Candidate for U.S. Senator

Bainbridge News & Republican, October 17, 1946

 

Irving M. Ives

 

Irving M. Ives, Republican candidate for U.S. Senator, veteran-businessman-legislator-educator, during 10 years as majority leader of the New York State Assembly, has gained wide renown as one of the ablest floor leaders and most capable debaters ever to serve in the Legislature.

 

As director of party strategy in legislative debate, Mr. Ives demonstrated oratorical brilliance and other abilities which won him the admiration of legislators and spectators.  For the last several years he had been in great demand as a speaker at Republican and non-partisan meetings throughout the state.

 

Mr. Ives is probably best known for three outstanding legislative achievements:  creation of the State Department of Commerce, enactment of the Ives-Quinn Law prohibiting discrimination in employment because of race, creed, color or national origin, and establishment of the New York State School of Industrial and Labor Relations, which he now heads.

 

Born in Bainbridge, Jan. 24, 1896, Mr. Ives enlisted in the Infantry shortly after the United States entered World War I and participated in the Meuse-Argonne and St. Mihiel offensives, after which he was in the Army of Occupation in Germany until the late summer of 1919.

 

Following the war, Mr. Ives resumed his education at Hamilton College, Clinton, where he won membership in Phi Beta Kappa and received his Bachelor of Arts degree in 1920.  Subsequently he was awarded the honorary degrees of Doctor of Humane Letters by Hobart College, Geneva, and Doctor of Laws by his alma mater.

 

For three years following his graduation, Mr Ives was with the Guaranty Trust Company of New York.  In 1923 he became affiliated with the Manufacturers Trust Company, in charge of new business in Upstate New York, at which time he moved to Norwich [Chenango Co., NY].  In 1930 he was elected to the Legislature to represent Chenango County and shortly thereafter he entered the general insurance business in Norwich.

 

Within five years after he became a member of the Assembly, Mr. Ives had so distinguished himself, particularly in debate, that he was chosen as minority Leader.  He became speaker of the Assembly in 1936 and the following year left the rostrum and returned to the floor to take over the duties of Majority Leader.

 

When the Legislature created the Joint Legislative Committee on Industrial and Labor Conditions in 1938, Mr. Ives was elected chairman. Through his work with this committee, he came to be recognized as one of the outstanding authorities in the nation on industrial and labor relations and conditions.

 

Legislation setting up the New York State Department of Commerce was a direct outgrowth of this committee which also was responsible for the publication in 1943 of the unique textbook, "The America Story of Industrial and Labor Relations," prepared under the direction of Mr. Ives.

 

When the New York State School of Industrial ad Labor Relations, first of its kind in the nation, was established by the Legislature upon recommendation of this committee in 1944, the Cornell University Board of Trustees instituted a wide search for a man to serve as dean of the school only to find the man best qualified for the job in the person of Mr. Ives.  Following his appointment as dean in 1945, Mr. Ives announced his retirement from the Legislature effective at the end of his present term.  Since being nominated as Republican candidate for U.S. Senator, he has been granted a leave of absence form the deanship.

 

In addition to  his aforementioned legislative duties, Mr. Ives served as chairman of the State Temporary Commission Against Discrimination during 1944-45 and as chairman of the Temporary State Commission on Agriculture during 1945-46.  He also was a member of the New York State War Council and was chairman of the council's Committee on Dispensations covering employment to aid the war effort.

 

A member of the Board of Trustees of Hamilton College and a former Cornell University trustee, Mr. Ives is a member of the American Legion, the Veterans of Foreign Wars, the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, the National Grange and Theta Delta Chi fraternity.  He is a Presbyterian.

 

Mr. Ives married Miss Elizabeth Minette Skinner in 1920.  They have one son, George Skinner Ives, who was a lieutenant in the U.S. Navy in World War II and commanded an LST, seeing action in both the Atlantic and Pacific theaters of operation.

 

 

 



Sergt. Robert Dunn, WWI Casualty

Sergt. Robert Dunn - World War I Casualty

Utica Saturday Globe, July 20, 1918

 

 

Sergeant Robert Dunn

Among the first in his eagerness to get into the war against Germany, "Bobbie" Dunn as he was affectionately known to his hundreds of friends in the city was the very first from Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] to make the supreme sacrifice for liberty while fighting in the air.

 

It was on Sunday last that his mother told a sympathetic visitor that he was safe for she had received no word of any harm to him. But on Tuesday came the brief message from the War Department at Washington that he was killed in an airplane accident on July 6.  The startling news came to the mother while her youngest son, William, corporal in the regular army at Plattsburg, was visiting her.  Her oldest boy, Thomas, left Tuesday for Rochester, having been voluntarily inducted into the service as a machinist. Another son, John, is now in France, presumably fighting in the front lines against the new German offensive.

 

Sergt. Robert Dunn was one of four sons of Mr. and Mrs. Martin Dunn, of Hubbard avenue, all of whom volunteered their services. Sergt. Dunn had many thrilling experiences in his attempts to get into the air fighting overseas before he was taken into the American division after the United States got into the fray.

 

Utica Herald-Dispatch

July 17, 1918

 

Norwich:  Norwich relatives received word late yesterday that Sergt. Robert Dunn was killed in France July 6 as a result of an aeroplane accident.  Sergeant Dunn was 26 years of age.  Three brothers are in the service.  He is also survived by his parents and a sister.  He enlisted in 1917 at Binghamton in the ninety-seventh Aero Squadron and was sent to Kelley Field, where he was in training two months.  He had been in France about a year.  He attempted to enlist in the Royal Flying Corps by going to England, but was rejected. Sergeant Dunn was well known in this city and his death is sincerely mourned.

Obituaries (February 6, 2015

Carrie Karr Dimmick

Utica Saturday Globe, July 20, 1918

 

 

Mrs. Carrie Karr Dimmick

Private funeral services were held on Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock for Mrs. Carrie Karr Dimmick, who passed away at her home on North Broad street [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] on Thursday morning.  Deceased was the widow of Frank H. Dimmick, for many years a leading Norwich jeweler.  Mrs. Dimmick was born September 21, 1856, and was married January 11, 1881.  She is survived by an only son, Frank H. Dimmick, and wife, with whom she had resided, and by a nephew, Edward B. Lyon, wife and daughter, Margaret.  Deceased had been for many years a member of the First congregational Church, and of the Norwich Chapter, No. 367, Order of Eastern Star.  The greater share of her life had been passed in this city and she enjoyed a wide circle of friends who deeply regret her demise.  She was a devoted mother, a generous and loyal friend.  Burial was made in Sherburne Hill Cemetery [Chenango Co., NY].

 

Genevieve (Weatherby) Patchen Benedict

Bainbridge News & Republican, October 17, 1946

 

Mrs. Genevieve W. Benedict died at her home Oct. 6 after an illness of several months.  Born Sept. 16, 1889, she was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Weatherby, of Cato [Cayuga Co., NY].  A graduate of Oswego State Teachers' College, she taught school for several years.  On Sept. 24, 1910, she was united in marriage to Jay Patchen, of Red Creek.  To them were born three sons who survive; Robert, of Wolcott, Norris, of Martville, and Donald, of Bainbridge.  In 1932, Mr. Patchen died.  In 1931 [sic], she was married to Earle V. Benedict, of Deposit, and in 1934 they moved to Bainbridge where they have resided since.  Besides her three sons, she is survived by her husband, Earle V. Benedict; one brother, Stanley Weatherby, of Cato; and five grandchildren.  Services were held Wednesday morning at 10:30 o'clock at Fisher & Sherman Chapel, Bainbridge, with the Rev. Henry Stammer officiating.  On Thursday afternoon at 2:30,. a service was held at the home of her brother, Stanley Weatherby, in Cato.  Burial was in Union Hill Cemetery, Cato.

Henry Clinton Seymour

Bainbridge News & Republican, July 4, 1946

Henry Clinton Seymour, 74, of Cannonsville [Delaware Co., NY], died Saturday morning at the Sidney Hospital.  He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Carrie Seymour, of Cannonsville; three daughters, Mrs. Nita Wilson, of Johnson City, Mrs. Helene Terrell, of Binghamton, Mrs. Lila Stout, of Cortland; three sons, Kenneth Seymour, of Hancock, Erford Seymour, of Cannonsville, Wesley Seymour of Sidney; eight grandchildren, two great grandchildren.  The body was removed to the Kays & Guy Funeral home, Deposit, and later to his home.  Funeral services were held on Tuesday afternoon at the Baptist Church in Cannonsville.  The Rev. Paul Smithson officiated.  Burial; was in the Cannonsville Cemetery.  Deposit Lodge No. 396, F. & A.M. had charge of the services at the grave.

William M. Launt

Bainbridge News & Republican, July 4, 1946

William M. Launt, who resided in Sidney [Delaware Co., NY] for many years until three years ago, died in Fort Wayne, Ind., June 21.  He and his wife had been making their home with a daughter, Mrs. James A. Bund, for three years.  Mr. Launt was born in Cadosia, 79 years ago.  He was conductor for the New York Ontario and Western Railroad until retiring about 15 years ago.  He was a member of the Masons, and Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen.  Surviving him are his wife; two daughters, Mrs. Bundy and Mrs. Clyde Phelps, of Springfield, Ill.; seven grandchildren and three great grandchildren.  Burial was in Green Lawn Memorial Park, Fort Wayne, Ind.

Marie H. Case

Bainbridge News & Republican, May 30, 1946

Mrs. Marie H. Case, 57, of Susquehanna, Pa. R.D. 2, was killed Sunday night when an automobile driven by her husband, George Case, 69, was in collision with a tractor-trailer at the intersection of Routes 79 and 17 in Windsor [Broome Co., NY].  Dr. A.J. Stillson, of Windsor, a Broome County coroner, who investigated with sheriff's men, issued a verdict of accidental death.  He said Mrs. Case's injuries included fractures of the neck, skull and left leg.  The driver of the tractor-trailer, Lloyd S. Capron, of Binghamton, suffered a shoulder injury, told deputies Mr. Case's coupe, headed south in Route 79, struck his tractor, going east in Route 17, behind the left front wheel.  Mr. and Mrs. Case were thrown out of their car.  Mr. Case, who said he didn't see the truck, was shaken up.  Mr. and Mrs. Case were enroute to their home from Windsor.  The accident happened about 9:30 o'clock.  Mrs. Case's body was taken to Wood's Funeral Chapel in Windsor, and later to the Burke Funeral Home, Great Bend, Pa.  Besides her husband, survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Roland Hendrickson, of Oakland, Pa., Mrs. Robert Bonner, of Montclair, N.J., Mrs. Floyd Lindsey, of Susquehanna; a son, Donald Lannon, of Susquehanna; a sister Mrs. Edwin Perry, of Susquehanna; a brother, Emmett Hassett, of Syracuse; nine grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Marriages (February 6)

Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Ireland

Bainbridge News & Republican, October 17, 1946

 

 

Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Ireland

Open house was held Sunday afternoon and evening, Oct. 6, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Ireland when about 30 friends and relatives called in honor of the 50th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Ireland who were married on Oct. 7.  Light refreshments were served to the guests.  Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Ireland celebrated their silver wedding anniversary on Oct. 12.

 

Mr. & Mrs. Maurice Ireland

Bainbridge News & Republican, October 17, 1946

 

Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Ireland were given a party Saturday evening, Oct. 12, in honor of their 25th wedding anniversary.  About 30 friends and relatives gathered to help them observe the occasion.  The evening was spent in visiting and group singing.  Donald and Bonna Pixley sang a duet, also Miss Pearl Hovey, another niece, sang a couple of solos.  She also played several pieces on her trumpet, accompanied by Mrs. Willet on Piano.  Light refreshments were served later in the evening.

 

Mr. & Mrs. Joseph E. Hirt

Bainbridge News & Republican, October 17, 1946

 

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph E. Hirt observed their 50th wedding anniversary Sunday afternoon, Oct. 6, with open house from 2 to 5 o'clock, when more than 100 friends called throughout the afternoon to extend their best wishes.  The honored couple was presented with many beautiful flowers which were artistically arranged in the spacious rooms, forming a most appropriate setting for the occasion.  Besides the flowers, Mr. and Mrs. Hirt were the recipients of lovely gifts, telegrams, and many beautiful cards. The refreshment table was most attractive with its color scheme of gold.  A five tiered wedding cake, a sparkling punch bowl, and other delicacies, graced the table.  Mrs. Seth Wheat, Mrs. Charles Peckham and Mrs. Herman Newell poured.  The marriage of the former Clara Hirt to Joseph E. Hirt was solemnized in their present home by the Rev. Mr Spaulding, then pastor of the First Presbyterian Church.  Mr. Hirt has been associated with his present business for more than 50 years.  [Note:  Clara Hirt's maiden name was Thomas]

 

Wearne - Monahan

Bainbridge News & Republican, October 24, 1946

 

Mrs. Grace Monahan, 30 Juliand street, announces the engagement of her daughter, Alice Irene, to Clifford A. Wearne.  Mr. Wearne is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Wearne, 12 Front street.

Obituaries (February 5)

William Henry Sweet

Afton Enterprise,  April 23, 1931

The funeral of William Henry Sweet was  held from Colwell's funeral chapel, Saturday afternoon April 18, at 2 o'clock, Rev. G.H. Orvis, pastor of the Presbyterian church, officiating.  The burial was in the West Bainbridge Cemetery [Chenango Co., NY] and the service was conducted by the Masonic Lodge of which the deceased was a member.  Mr. Sweet was born in Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], Sept. 4, 1857, the son of Cyrus and Fayette Davis Sweet.  For the past fifteen years he has been a resident and highly respected citizen of Bainbridge.  For some time, he has lived alone in his home on Walnut Ave., and it was there that neighbors found him Tuesday morning in an unconscious condition from which he never rallied but passed away at the Bainbridge Hospital Wednesday afternoon.  he is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Adah Teachout of Afton and Mrs. Charles Jacobs of Greene, one grandson, Lewis Pratt of Coventry, and by several nieces and nephews.

 

Chapman Strang

Oxford Times, July 2, 1895

 

One of the saddest accidents which has occurred in Oxford [Chenango Co., NY] in some time was that by which Chapman Strang lost his life by drowning on Friday last.  He was thirteen years of age and the only child of Mr. and Mrs. A.B. Strang, who reside on the Owen farm on Panther Hill.  Among the students who attended the school in the Stratton district, taught by Miss Anna Randall, there was none brighter or more promising than Chapman Strang, and when it was proposed that the close of the term be celebrated by a picnic no one looked forward to more sport than he. It was decided to hold the picnic at "Lewis' Mills," now the property of the Electric Light company, and accordingly on Friday last the members of the school, with a few boys and girls from the village, repaired to that place with baskets and hammocks for a day of enjoyment.  The morning was spent in the open plot above the pond, where the boys had a ball game.  Afterwards three or four of them came down to the pond and went in bathing.  Among them was young Strang, who, although he could not swim, was venturesome, and with the assistance of a board he tried to cross a deep hole near the dam.  In some way the board escaped him, and he sank in about eight feet of water.  His thoroughly frightened companions witnessed his struggles, but were unable to save him. When the accident became known to the rest of the party they were panic stricken, but one of the girls started for help and rushed into the house of Harvey Stratton just as the family were seated for dinner.  Mr. Stratton started across the lot and reaching the scene dove into the pond at the point indicated by one of the boys and brought the body to the surface.  Meanwhile a messenger had been dispatched to the village and Dr. Ensign was soon at  hand. All efforts to restore respiration were of no effect, and after working nearly three hours hope was abandoned.  It is thought he had been in the water about one-half hour.  Funeral services were held Sunday, Rev. Mr. Colloque officiating.  Interment was in Riverview Cemetery [Oxford, NY].  [Compiler note:  commemorated on Packard family monument in St. Peter's Cemetery, Bainbridge, NY.  His mother was Isabelle Emma Packard]

 

Albert Butler Strang

Oxford Review-Times, February 25, 1927

 

Albert Butler Strang died at his home in Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], Friday morning, February 18, after a week's illness.  He was born in Westfield, Pa., April 24, 1855, and was united in marriage on August 28, 1877 to Isabelle Packard of Westfield.  For the past seventeen years he has resided in this vicinity.  Mr Strang was a descendant on the maternal side of the Lyon family of Chenango county.  He is survived by his widow and one sister, Mrs. M.E. Trapp of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The funeral was held from the home on Sundays afternoon, Rev. A.A. Bresee officiating. Burial in Oxford cemetery--Chenango American.  [Compiler note:  commemorated on Packard family monument in St. Peter's Cemetery, Bainbridge, NY]

 

Isabelle (Packard) Strang

Chenango American, December 16, 1937

 

Mrs. Albert B. Strang, aged 82, died at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Moloney, early Wednesday morning, December 15.  Mrs. Strang was born in Bainbridge [Chenango Co.,  NY] but lived for many years on a farm about half way between Greene and Coventry [Chenango Co., NY] before moving into the village several years ago.  Funeral services will be held Friday a.m. at 10 o'clock in the Root Funeral Home Dr. A.A. Bresee will officiate.  The body will be placed in the vault in Sylvan Lawn Cemetery.  Surviving is one half-sister, Mrs. Martin Pratt of Oklahoma City Okla., two nieces Mrs. R.B. Crispel of Bronxville, N.Y., and Mrs.  Leon C. Welch of Evanston, Ill. and one nephew, W.G. Packard, of New York City.  [Compiler note:  Commemorated on Packard family monument in St. Peter's Cemetery, Bainbridge, NY]

 

Rev. Samuel A. Stoddard

1835 - 1886

 

Nov. 24th, 1886, Rev. Samuel A Stoddard finished his earthly coarse and passed to his reward.  He was born in Coventryville, NY. [Chenango Co., NY] April 20, 1835.  Seventeen years were passed on the farm with his godly parents.  At about 15 he was converted and united with the church under the care of Rev. Chrispus Wright, and from this period the work of the gospel ministry was before his mind.  During the following seven years he was thoughtfully preparing for his collegiate course, while a portion of his time was given to teaching and carpenter work.  In 1858, his home was with his brother, Rev. E.W. Stoddard, at Hawley, Pa. and at Amenia, N.Y.  At Amenia Seminary he completed his preparation and entered Amherst College Sept. 1858, graduating July 1862.  In Sept. of this year he designed to enter Union Theological Seminary, and had his trunk packed and at the station, ready for leaving four hours later.  Then came tidings of the reverse of our army in the second battle of Bull Run.  Instantly he said, "I cannot give my mind to study when the country is in so great peril."  He recalled his trunk to his brother's at Angelica, N.Y. and enlisted in the 24th N.Y Cavalry, was chosen Corporal, and was with his company in Newbern and Plymouth, N.C., till the capture of the latter place by the Rebel Ram, Albemarle, 1864.  At this time he was on ten days leave of absence to pass examination at Washington, D.C. for promotion to the command of a colored company.  He was saved from capture by his absence, and also from certain death, as the others at this post engaged in enlisting colored troops were summarily shot.  He was detailed for duty on Roanoak, Island, till the close of the war, and was mustered out of service at Albany in Aug. 1865.  He returned to his brother then at Succasunna, N.J. and entered Union Seminary, Sept. 1865, graduating May 1868.  Ten members of this class formed the Kansas Band, of which he was one.  He was married May 20, 1868, to Sarah E. Holsington, the daughter of Rev. Holsington, of Ceylon, India.  His field of labor was Holton, Kansas, for two years; Independence, Kansas; four years at Fort Gibson and Muskogoe, Indian Territory nine years, and three and a half years an invalid in Colorado and California fighting that fatal disease, consumption.  After three years he writes, "I have forsaken friends and wandered in these high Altitudes, seeking health, and have not found it,--now I turn to see my friends."  In doing this he revisited Indian Territory, Independence Kansas-where he buried his wife, in May, 1871; Belott, Wis. when in 1876 he found his second wife, Addie Hannsford, and buried her; April 17, 1885.  He reached New York, Sept. 15, 1886, and his sister, Mrs. S.A. Warren, Bainbridge, N.Y., Oct. 15, 1886, and his mansion Nov. 24, 1886.  His entrance there was near the beginning of Thanksgiving day, Nov. 25, and a more joyful going home could not be wished for.  He was a cheerful happy youth, a thoughtful and laborious student, a kind and genial friend, a faithful and conscientious minister, a devoted and sympathizing pastor, a most patient sufferer.  Looking forward he said:  "I shall meet many dear friends over there, but the dearest will be Jesus" and almost the last, "His will is my will and my will is His will and all for the glory of Jesus.  This is my testimony,"  The very last when so weary, he said, "I wish as a little child I could be folded in my mothers arms," and he laid his head on the bosom of his sister and slept and breathed his life away.  On Saturday, Nov. 27, he was laid by the side of his father and mother in the cemetery at Coventryville, N.Y., the younest of six brothers, and the first one of seven children, the oldest of these is 68-1/2 years, and the youngest 47-2/3 years.  Surely Thanksgiving ought to break out of the hearts of these children, and that the first one called leaves a record so bright in its cheerfulness and so valuable in its usefulness.  The funeral services were held in the church where in his childhood he was a Sunday school scholar, where he professed Christ, where his father, mother, brothers and sisters professed Christ.  Rev. Mr. Grummon, of Bainbridge, brought Christian consolation from "The rest that remaineth for the people of God," and Rev. Mr. Janes, of Coventry, gave words of comfort. 

 

William Banner

d. Feb. 10, 1890, AE 84y

 

Died--In Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 10, 1890, Wm. Banner, aged 84 years.  Deceased was born in England, coming to this country nearly 50 years ago, and settled in Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], where he resided until last November when, by request of his five children who live here, he with his wife moved to this village.  They have two daughters living in Guilford and two sons are west.  Nearly everyone in this community was acquainted with Uncle Banner and will miss him. The funeral services, conducted by Rev. Wm. Blair3

 on Wednesday, were held from his late residence on West Main street with interment in Green Lawn cemetery [Bainbridge, NY].

 

Death Notices

Chenango Union, August 30, 1865

In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], August 12th, 1865, of diphtheria, Mrs. Diana L. Franklin, aged 22 years, 8 months, 8 days.

 

In Preston [Chenango Co., NY], August 14th, Mr. Wade Hough, aged 77 years.

 

In Army Square Hospital, Washington, June 23d, Mr. Lewis H. Sweet, a member of Co. C, 8th N.Y. Cavalry, and son of C.K. Sweet, of Coventry, aged 25 years.

 

In Rockdale, August 20th, 1865, Mason, second son of John A. and Sarah Clark, aged 1 year, 7 months and 11 days.

 

Bainbridge High School Class of 1947, Part 4

Bainbridge High School Class of 1947

Senior Portraits

"Echo" 1947

 

 

Theresa Lord

"Tessie"

 

Voted Most Athletic

"First in the fight and every graceful deed."

 

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

Greatest ambition is to be useful

Favorite pastime is playing the piano

 

Theresa Mertz

"Terry"

 

Will miss most about B.C.H.S., art class

Greatest ambition is to be an artist

Favorite pastime is drawing

 

Dolores Michel

"Dorkey"

 

Hopes never to be an old maid.

 

Will miss most about B.C.H.S., senior class girls

Greatest ambition is to be liked by everyone

Favorite pastime is eating

 

Clyde Mott

"Cleeve"

 

Voted Best Sport

"To brag little, to show well, to pay up, to own up and to

shut up if beaten, are the virtues of a truly good sport."

 

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

Greatest ambition is to be lost

Favorite pastime is football

 

Edwin Olmsted

"Ted"

 

Voted Most Tactful

"Tact is good taste in action."

 

Will miss most about B.C.H.S., 8th period

Greatest ambition is to be an engineer

Favorite pastime is roaming the halls

 

Grace Puerile

"Gracious"

 

Voted Best Looking

"Handsome is as handsome does."

 

Will miss most about B.C.H.S., getting up early in the morning

Greatest ambition is to graduate

Favorite pastime is going places!!



Obituaries (February 4)

Frederick George Spencer

Sidney Enterprise, April 4, 1929

Frederick George Spencer, one of the oldest and most highly respected residents of the village [Sidney, Delaware Co., NY], died at his home on Oak street, Wednesday morning at 4:40 o'clock, at the age of 80 years.  For the past four weeks Mr. Spencer had been sick, his illness coming from a cold which, with his advanced age, combined to make an illness which in his enfeebled condition he could not withstand.  Mr. Spencer was born in Masonville [Delaware Co., NY] May 10, 1842, the son of Eleazer and Caroline Spencer.  At an early age he came to Sidney and he has spent practically all of his life in this village and in the town of Bainbridge.  On September 28, 1885, he was united in marriage to Miss Cora Sherwood at Sidney, and to them was born one daughter, Mrs. G.V. Tucker of East Orange, N.J., who with the widow survive.  Besides these two bereaved ones, he is survived by a granddaughter, Dorothy Tucker of East Orange, N.J., one brother, Fred Spencer of Franklin, and one sister, Dr. Mary C. Brooking of Star, Texas, and several nephews and nieces in this village.  In his early manhood, Mr. Spencer was an instructor of vocal music and many were the 'institutes'; held by him in the neighboring villages during his active days in this profession, and many were the voices which he aided in training along vocal lines.  While Mr. Spencer did not unite with any church organization, yet his choice was always the Congregational church, and he was quite regular in this attendance at the services of that church during his active days. The funeral services will be held at the home on Oak street, Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. J. William Davies, pastor of the Congregational church officiating;  The interment will be in Prospect Hill cemetery [Sidney, NY].

Mary Knapp Shattuck

Utica Saturday Globe, February 14, 1903

 

 

Mrs. Mary Knapp Shattuck

Friends in the Vicinity of Norwich Mourn her Death

Mrs. Mary K. Shattuck, who died at the home of her son, David Shattuck, at Haynes, last week, was a lifelong resident of that section and widely respected and beloved for her many excellent qualities.  She was a daughter of George and Mary Knapp, early settlers, and was born and passed all but four years of her busy life in the house in which she died.  In 1833 she was married to the late John Shattuck, who died in 1877.  The result of this union was two children, Mary Frances, who became the wife of the late Dr. William Pier, of Scranton, and a son, David, who survives and with whom she had made her home during her declining years.  Mrs. Shattuck was a woman of remarkable energy and until the past two years, during which her health had been failing, she always took an active interest in the affairs of the day.  Her funeral was held Thursday, Rev. Daniel W. Dexter officiating.  Burial was made in Mt. Hope Cemetery [Norwich, NY].

Henry C. Bennett

Utica Saturday Globe, September 24, 1910

 

 

Henry C. Bennett

Respected Citizen Whose Death is a Loss to Many 

The death of Henry C. Bennett, which occurred Friday at his home on Cortland street [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], deprived Norwich of a resident who for many years had been prominent in its industrial and society life.  Mr. Bennett was the son of Stephen and Clarissa Bennett and was born on a farm in the town of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], October 1, 1850.  He spent his boyhood and youth on the farm, attending the District school and assisting his father.  At the age of 21 he married Georgie A. King, of Unadilla, and soon afterward came to Norwich, and always since resided here.  He learned the trade of stone mason with Edward Fitzgerald and after mastering it thoroughly became a contractor on his own accord.  He was successful and leaves many fine buildings in Norwich and nearby places as monuments to his memory.  Among the more recent buildings are the Fourth Ward school building and the rebuilt municipal building.  Mr. Bennett was just and fair in all of his dealings and was respected by none more than by men in his employ.  For many years Mr. Bennett had been an attendant of the Broad Street M.E. Church.  He had filled all of the chairs in Oddfellowship and had been a D.D.G.M. in Canasawacta Lodge and was a member of Lily of the Valley Lodge, D. of R.  He was  mason and  a member of Whaupanawacan Tribe of Red Men. He was one of the charter members of the Odd Fellows Mutual Benefit Association.  Besides his widow Mr. Bennett is survived by a son, Charles K. Bennett, and a daughter-in-law and a little grandson, Henry -?- Bennett, who was a great favorite with his grandfather.  He is also survived by two sisters, Mrs. Carrie Fitzgerald, of Unadilla; Mrs. Jesse Blencoe, of Bainbridge; and four brothers, Dubois Bennett, of Schenectady, Frank Bennett, of Oneonta, Nelson Bennett of Beacon Falls, Vt and Alvin Bennett of Buffalo, Wys.  Funeral services were largely attended on Monday afternoon at 2:30 Rev. M.D. Fuller officiating  The service at the house was supplemented by the ritualistic L.O.O.F. burial service conducted by George  H. Mahan as noble grand and N.H. Brown as chaplain.  The bearers at the house were from Canton Norwich, a delegation from which attended in full uniform under the command of Capt. H.E. Gabler. The bearers were Majs. George C. Bisom, Deverne C. Pike and George H. Mahan, Post Capt. N.H. Brown and Chevaliers George H. Faussett and W.H. Hammond.  The committal services at Mount Hope Cemetery were conducted by the Masonic Lodge the following members acting as bearers:  H.C. Sanford, A.K. Race, G.W. Nagel, A.K. Cobb, Edward Hicks and D. Beaman.  The impressive Masonic burial service was rendered at the grave by Edward S. Moore as worshipfulmaster and Rev. M.D. Fuller as Chaplain. The floral tokens were most profuse and beautiful. 

Guilford Central School Class of 1938, 50th Reunion

Guilford Central School Class of 1938

50th Reunion

Evening Sun, September 23, 1988

 

 

50th Reunion_   Classmates reunited 50 years after high school graduation are--

From left rear, Richard Utter, Guilford; Paul Shelton, Guilford; Barbara (Rolfe) Inman, Oxford; Pete Weidman, Guilford; and Conrad Schlafer, East Guilford

From left front, are Mary (Dressel) Moore, Cortland; Joyce Marble, adviser; Helen Roberts, adviser; Mary (Hoffman) Jenson, Bainbridge



 

Seven members of the largest class to graduate from the Guilford Central School until June 1938 met Aug. 13 at the Silo Restaurant outside Greene [Chenango Co., NY], for their 50th class reunion.  They were accompanied by their spouses and by their two former class advisers, Helen Roberts and Joyce Marble both of Oxford.  Of the original class of 13 which graduated that year, only two are deceased, Rachel Boyko and Alliene (Hov) Constable.  Four others were unable to attend the group due to distances or ill health:  Kathryn (Ives) Glover and Jane (Carney) Sawyer of Florida, May (Bernholz) Jaksic of California, and Howard Jeffrey of King Settlement. 

 

Following the meal, a business meeting was held during which the letters from absent members were read.  Corsages were given to the class advisers, and a moment of silence was held for the two deceased alumnae.  Each member present at the reunion brought the rest of the group up to date on what had occurred in his life since graduation.  Awards were given for the member who had come the longest distance, the one who had been married the longest, the one with the most children and the one with the most grandchildren. 

 

The remainder of the evening was spent looking over class pictures, old issues of the school newspaper and other memorabilia of the bygone high school days, reminiscing and taking pictures of individuals and groups.

 



Marriages (February 3)

Marriage Notices

Chenango Telegraph, April 12, 1837
At St. Augustine on the 7th ult., by the Rev. David Brown, Lot Clark, Esq. (formerly of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY]) President of the Southern life Insurance and Trust Company of that city, to Miss Una Stokes, daughter of the Rev. James O. Stokes, of this state.

Chenango Telegraph, March 1, 1837
In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], on Tuesday morning, Feb. 28, by the Rev. J.S. Swan, Samuel Hibard, Esq. of Bethel (Vt.) to Miss Ann W. Prentiss, of this village.

Bainbridge Republican, March 2, 1872
At the residence of the bride's father in West Exeter, Feb. 2, by Rev. W. Cochrane, Mr. Floyd E. Armstrong of Plainfield [Otsego Co., NY], to Miss Alice L. Huntley, of West Exeter [Otsego Co. NY].

At New Berlin, Feb. 7, by Rev. R.W. VanScheich, George Pardee to Miss Ester Eagles, all of New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY].

At the residence of Joseph Bull, West Oneonta, Feb. 8,  by Rev. A. Griffin, Mr. Thomas Culver, of Morris [Otsego Co., NY], to Miss Alice Rose, of Oneonta [Otsego Co., NY].

At Atwater's Hotel, Feb. 15, by Rev. E.M. Blanchard, Mr. S.A. Halcomb, of New Ohio [Broome Co., NY], to Miss F.E. Waters of the same place.

By the same, Feb. 19th, at the house of the bride's father, Mr. Seth Ackerly of Milford [Otsego Co., NY] to Miss Emily A. Scott of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY]
.
By the same, Feb. 22d, at the house of the bride's father, at Bennettsville [Chenango Co., NY], Mr. Orra H  Clark, of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Mary Sornborger.

Obituaries (February 3)

Clara Thomas

Bainbridge Republican, March 2, 1872

 

Entered into Life on the afternoon of February 26th, Clara, youngest daughter of Edward and Sophronia Thomas, aged 12 years.

 

This is the record of the early in-gathering of precious grain; of a noble promise disappointed, as men recount, but in God's esteem accomplished and fulfilled.  Through a long sickness of more than ordinary suffering--her eyes sealed in blindness from the sight of those who, during the long weeks, hung so lovingly over her, and which seemed a stroke added to enhance the painfulness of her trial; yet through all, to the last, no wish that it might be otherwise escaped his lips save once, when we all thought that she must certainly recover, and even then, only, as she said to the writer, "If God wills."  From the first she seemed to have foreseen her departure hence; but she repeated it not to the minor key of a lamentation, but as, to the last, to the jubilant major of gladness and peace.  Her favorite prayer was that which the blessed Lord has taught; and in repeating it, as she has many times, she seemed to dwell upon the petition, "Thy will be done."  And now God hath given to his beloved, sleep;.

 

"Mother weep!  the heart is flesh,

Wounds will bleed when they are fresh;

Gentlest hands the flower may crop,

Tears will rickle drop by drop.

yet, weep not! that darling child,

Like a bird, as sweet and wild,

Has but winged her winter flight

To the land of life and light,

Mothers' tears lie near the lid,

Mothers' tears cannot be hid;

This the thought to dry their eyes--

One more song in Paradise!"

 

Patty Thayer Dally
Chenango Union, December 21, 1882

Mrs. Patty Dally, who died at the residence of Mr. Lucas T. Field, her grand-nephew, at Nichols [Tioga Co., NY] on the 19th of November, was nearly one hundred years of age.  Her maiden name was Patty Thayer, and she was born in the town of Brookline, Vermont, on St. Patrick's Day, March 17th, 1784.  In 1795, when she was eleven years of age, her father removed to the present site of Bainbridge, Chenango County, where there was then but one log house.  In 1802, she taught school at Bainbridge, and in 1804 taught the first school at Sidney Plains.  In January, 1809, she was married and removed with her husband to Oxford, where they settled on a farm and where she lived thirty-three years.  For many years previous to her death, she resided most of the time, in winter, with her nieces in the town of Ulster, Bradford County, Pa., and during the summer season at her old home in Oxford.  In 1874 a reporter of the Binghamton Times visited "Aunt Patty" at her home and devoted nearly a column of that paper to an account of her history.  Her powers of mind, which had always been vigorous, were then unimpaired by her great age, and her sense of hearing was as acute as when a child.  She had never used glasses in her life and was able to read fine print readily.  she had never had any disease during her whole life, not even a headache.  She preserved her wonderful intellectual strength to the day of her death, and died peacefully, life a lamp dying out -- Owego Gazette

 

Dolly Inman

Chenango Union, December 21, 1882

 

Mrs. Dolly Inman, whose interesting history we have sketched heretofore, died at the home of Harvey Austin, in Smithfield, where she had lived for a long time, on Tuesday last at the remarkable age of 100 years and 7 days, she having passed her hundredth birthday Dec. 5.  She was the oldest person in Madison County.  Her general health, up to two or three months ago, had been good, but at that time she was seized with a somewhat prevalent type of fever, from which she recovered, though it left her reduced in strength and hastened her demise.  She was confined to her room only for a few days previous to her death and retained her reasoning faculties to the last.  she leaves seven children, the eldest being nearly 80 years of age.  The funeral will take place from the residence, about one and a half miles south of Siloam, Sunday at 12 o'clock, and the services will be conducted by Rev. M.L. Dalton, of Munnsville.  Mrs. Inman originally came from the same eastern town as that Mrs. Polly Cleveland did, and when girls both attended the same church.  Mrs. Cleveland, whose home is near Morrisville celebrates her hundredth birthday the 23d inst.--Oneida Union

Polly Thomas

Chenango Union, January 12, 1888

 

Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY]:  "Aunt Polly Thomas," the name by which she was so well known in this section, died at the residence of J. May, at Penn Yan, N.Y., November 9, 1887, being 98 years and 3 months old.  She retained her mind and memory until within ten weeks of her death, and could see to thread her needle without the use of spectacles; also, could see to read, and had many of her natural teeth.  She was a member of the Congregational Church for more than eighty years.

 

Susan E.T. Landers

Owego Daily Record, August 7, 1893

 

Died, at the residence of Dr. A.T. Pearsall, 317 Main street, Owego, N.Y. [Tioga Co., NY], Monday, Aug. 7, 1893, of heart failure, Mrs. Susan E.T. Landers, aged 68 years.  The funeral will be conducted Wednesday morning at the residence of Dr. Pearsall and the remains taken to Bainbridge, N.Y., for interment.

 

Lulu May Norris

Owego Daily Record, August 7, 1893

 

Died, at Owego, N.Y. [Tioga Co.], Saturday, Aug. 5, 1893, of diphtheria, Lulu May, the two-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Norris of 538 Main street.  The funeral, a private one, was held Sunday at 9 a.m.

 

Charles D. Thomas

 

Charles D. Thomas one of the best known citizens of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] and a prominent merchant, died Sunday evening after a long and lingering illness from complications.  Mr. Thomas was 76 yrs. old and had lived in Bainbridge nearly all his life being born at Windsor [Broome Co., NY].  He had been in business here and for the past twenty years a member of the clothing firm of J.E. Hirt and company.  He was one of the substantial citizens of the village.  His illness dates back several years, but he was not kept from attending at his store until the past few months.  In 1874 he married Miss Della Clark, who survives.  One son, William D. Thomas and one daughter Mrs. Joseph E. Hirt of Bainbridge also survive.  The funeral service was held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock from his late residence on North Main street, Rev. C.G. Cady officiated.  Interment was made in the Episcopal cemetery.  [January, 1925]

 

Funeral services for the late Charles D. Thomas were held from the home on North Main street [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY] Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, the Rev. Charles G. Cady officiating with interment in St. Peter's cemetery.  Mr. Thomas, who was 76 years of age, had lived in Bainbridge nearly all his life and for the past 20 years had been a member of the clothing arm of J.E. Hirt and Company.  He is survived by his wife, one son, William D. Thomas and one daughter.  Mrs. Joseph E. Hirt, also two grandchildren.  Mrs. Howard Cornell and Miss Virginia Hirt, all of Bainbridge.  [Norwich Sun, January 13, 1925]

 

Death Notices

Chenango Union, May 28, 1885

Albert Woods, of Minnesota, formerly of Afton [Chenango Co., NY], was run over by the cars recently, cutting off one leg, from the effects of which he died.

 

World War I Soldier Photos - 1918

William Tibbitt with NYS Division in France

Utica Saturday Globe, June 15, 1918

 

 

William Tibbitt

 

Frank Tibbitt, of Rexford street [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], has been notified of the arrival in France of his brother, William Tibbitt, who was with the Roosevelt division from Onondaga county on entering the service.  He became a member of the military police and after spending eight months at Spattanburg was transferred to the One Hundred and Seventh Infantry, which is a part of the twenty-seventh or Empire division, being comprised of all New York State men.

 

Three Norwich Boys in France

Utica Saturday Globe, June 15, 1918

 

 

Left to Right:  Corp. George R. Storey, Sergeant-Buglar Jacob Ehrlich and Private John H. Welch, whose friends are pleased to learn have arrived safely on the other side.

 



Marriages (February 2)

Hurlburt - Pratt

Bainbridge News & Republican, October 10, 1946

Miss Joyce Pratt, daughter of Mrs. Nina Pratt, became the bride of Robert Hurlburt, son of Mr. and Mrs. R.C. Hurlburt, of Susquehanna [PA], Sept. 28, in the Methodist Church, Ouaquaga.  Mr. and Mrs. Donald Hurlburt, brother and sister-in-law of the bridegroom, attended the bridal couple.  The bride selected a Powder blue suit with black accessories for her wedding ensemble.  Her corsage was of gardenias and red rosebuds.

 

Mason - Stewart

Bainbridge News & Republican, October 10, 1946

 

Ruth E. Stewart, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Dearstyne, of Delhi [Delaware Co., NY], and Harold D. Mason, son of Mr. and Mrs. Homer Mason, also of Delhi, were married Tuesday afternoon of last week at the First Presbyterian parsonage, Delhi, by the pastor, the Rev. Cameron B. Reed, D.D.

 

Baxter - Tinker

Bainbridge News & Republican, October 10, 1946

 

Miss Dorothy  Marie Tinker, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Tinker, of Walton [Delaware Co., NY], and DelMote R. Baxter, son of Mrs. Gertrude Baxter, also of Walton, were married Sunday afternoon, Sept. 29, in Walton United Presbyterian Church. They will reside in that village following a wedding trip to the New England States.

 

Hitchner - Shaw

Bainbridge News & Republican, October 10, 1946

 

An archway of evergreens with gladioli formed a very pretty background for the wedding of Miss Florence Anna Shaw, daughter of Mrs. Margaret Shaw, of Afton [Chenango Co., NY], and Emmett Stanley Hitchner, son of Mr. and Mrs. Opal Hitchner, of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY] Sunday afternoon, Sept. 15.  The Rev. Alan Douglas read the single ring service at 2 o'clock.  Miss Thelma Brown provided the wedding music.  Given in marriage by Merle D. Holmes, the bride wore a gown of brocaded white satin and net, fashioned with a sweetheart neckline, tapered sleeves and full skirt.  The fingertip bridal veil was held in place by a crown of seed pearls, and she carried a bouquet of white chrysanthemums.  Her only jewelry was a heart locket and chain, a gift of the bridegroom.  Mrs. Ethel Hartwell was her sister's matron of honor.  Her gown of pale blue taffeta designed with a short bolero jacket, matching shoulder length veil and long white gloves completed her ensemble and she carried an arm bouquet of yellow chrysanthemums.  Attending Mr. Htichner as best man was Zane Walker, of Nineveh Junction.  Immediately following the service, a reception for 50 guests was held in the home, where a three-tiered wedding cake flanked with an arrangement of gladioli and lighted tapers decorated the bride's table.  Mrs. Shaw chose for her daughter's wedding, a chestnut brown dress and accessories to match.  The bridegroom's mother selected a teal blue dress with fuchsia accessories and each wore a shoulder corsage of fuchsia gladioli.

 

Sage - Hill

Bainbridge News & Republican, October 10, 1946

 

Miss Joan Elinor Hill, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hill, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], was united in marriage with Donald Sage, son of Dr. and Mrs. Walter Sage, of Rush, on Saturday evening, the fifth of October, at the Presbyterian Church of Bainbridge.  The Rev. Henry Stammer performed the ceremony using the double ring service.  While the guests were assembling, Mrs. Lloyd Sipple played the organ and Miss Dorothy Branham sang "I Love You" and "Because."  the ceremony took place before a background of autumn foliage and chrysanthemums and the church was lighted with candles.  The bride, who was given in marriage by her father, wore her mother's wedding gown of white taffeta and georgette crepe with high round neckline and long tapered sleeves, full skirt and a formal train.  A fingertip veil fell from a seed pearl Juliet cap.  The bride carried a bouquet of white chrysanthemums. The neckline of pearls which she wore was the gift of the bridegroom.  The bride's sister, Mrs. Henry Hiscox, of Sidney, was matron of honor.  Her gown was of yellow moire silk.  She carried a bouquet and wore a headdress of bronze colored pompons.  The bridesmaids were Mrs. Donald Patchen and Miss Mary Butler, of Bainbridge, and Miss Marilyn Holmberg, of Jamestown.  Mrs. Patchen wore a pink gown and Miss Butler and Miss Holmberg wore gowns of green taffeta.  They all carried bouquets and wore headdresses of pompons.  Three-year-old Bobby Best, the ring bearer, wore a navy blue Eaton suit, and two-year-old Karen Hiscox, the flower girl, wore a floor length frock of nylon sheer, and carried a bouquet of yellow pompons.  The bride's mother wore a black dinner gown with a corsage of yellow roses and the bridegroom's mother a floor length gown of wine colored velveteen and corsage of white roses.  The best man was David Haring, of Rochester, and the ushers were Henry Hiscox, of Sidney, and James McHenry, of Cambra, Pa. The ceremony was followed by a reception which was held in the parlors of the church. A four-tier cake centered the bride's table. After the reception the bride and groom left for a wedding trip in the Adirondacks.  For traveling, Mrs. Sage was wearing a dark green suit with brown accessories.

Obituaries (February 2)

Eva A. Tillapaugh

Utica Saturday Globe, January 10, 1903

 

 

Eva A. (Smith) Tillapaugh

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  Many friends in Norwich and vicinity were shocked to learn of the recent and unexpected death of Mrs. Eva A. Tillapaugh, at the home of her son, Ernest Tillapaugh, at South New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY].  On the day before Christmas the remains were laid at rest in the Holmesville Cemetery, near the grave of her father, who died November 29, 1864.  Rev Mr. Hill, of South New Berlin, officiated at the funeral in the Holmesville Church, assisted by Rev. C.H. Meyer, of Holmesville.  Mrs. Tillapaugh was the oldest child of Mr. and Mrs. Fletcher D. Smith, and was born July 4, 1853.  She married Nelson Tillapaugh December 20, 1870, and had lived in or near Norwich all of her life except seven years in Binghamton and one year in Illinois.  She was of a happy disposition and was always willing and eager to do what she could to alleviate the suffering of those about her.  For the past few years her work had been the care of the sick and her services as a nurse were much sought after.  She leaves to mourn her death three sons, Warren and Clarence Tillapaugh, of Cherry Valley, and Ernest Tillapaugh, of South New Berlin.  There also survive her mother, Mrs. R.S. Whitman, of Holmesville; three sisters, Mrs. Frank J. Barre and Hattie Whitman, of Holmesville, and Mrs. Libbie H. Stratton of Norwich, and two brothers, Mason J. Smith of Loraine, O., and George R. Smith, of Girard, Mich.

Jennie A. Bradstreet

Bainbridge Republican, October 24, 1878

BRADSTREET:  In Bennettsville, Oct. 11th, 1878, Mrs. Jennie A. Bradstreet, aged 27 years.

In recording the death of our beloved friend Mrs. Jennie A. Bradstreet, we desire to express our sympathy with the bereaved husband, two small children and numerous other relatives; and bid a sorrowing farewell to one who was kindly and affectionate in her nature, honored and beloved by all who knew her.  She possessed many admirable and upright traits of character, which we venerate and the influence will remain with us as a legacy as long as life endures.  She was a great sufferer for a number of months, but her courage kept up till the last, and would often remark it was all that kept her alive.  But as time passed away she was ready and willing to go, and longed for the time to come when she would be at rest.  She talked with each member of the family about her departure and made every preparation for the coming event, and selected a favorite hymn (sweet rest in Heaven) to be sung for the occasion.  When worn out by disease, death kindly came to her relief, and taking her from the empire of the living to the silent realm wherein she will sleep the quiet unbroken sleep of death.  No vicissitude of earth, no event of time will ever disturb her rest; she belongs now to that vast realm whose monarch permits no sound, not even a whisper or a sigh to disturb the dead's repose.  Suns will rise and set, generations will come and go, bringing hopes and fears, joy and sorrow, suffering and death to all who live and the millions yet to be, for these are the common lot and heritage of man.  Farewell dear friend till we meet again in a better land.  Careful hands and loving hearts will deck thy grave and keep thy monument whole and thy memory green. --A friend.

 

George Harrison Underwood

Bainbridge News & Republican, October 10, 1946

 

George Harrison Underwood, 57, died last Thursday at his home in Harpursville [Broome Co., NY], R.D.1.  He is survived by his wife, Lavinda; two sons, Harry and Raymond, all of Harpursville; a sister, Mrs. Ora Gager, of Unadilla; five brothers, Henry and Seymour, both of Sidney Center, Lester, of Willet, DeWitt, of Otego, and Fred, of Franklin; and several nieces and nephews.

 

Harold Johnson

Bainbridge News & Republican, October 10, 1946

 

Harold Johnson, 40, Smyrna [Chenango Co., NY], R.D.1, died en route to the Chenango Memorial Hospital Monday night as a result of injuries he suffered when his car left the road and crashed into a tree.  The accident occurred north of the William Pike farm on the North Norwich, Sherburne Four Corners Road as Mr. Johnson was returning to his home at about 6:30 p.m. from his employment in the Bennett-Ireland plant at Norwich.  According to Undersheriff Frank J. Machio, the victim was alone in the car.  The car failed to negotiate a curve, ran off the right side of the road, up an embankment and crashed head on into a tree.  The motor was driven up under the dashboard, the steering column was bent forward and the steering wheel was driven through the windshield.  The motor caught fire.  Motorists who were passing, discovered the wrecked car. They pulled Mr. Johnson from the wreck and extinguished the fire.  Dr. H. Epstein of Sherburne gave the victim first aid at the scene of the accident and ordered him removed to the hospital.  He was dead on arrival at the hospital.  According to an autopsy Mr. Johnson died of shock, hemorrhage into the abdomen and plural cavity, 12 fractured ribs, crushed chest, lacerations of the liver.  Mr. Johnson, a World War II veteran, purchased the farm of Mae Nelson near Smyrna and had lived there since last May.

Hannah F. Oles

Bainbridge News & Republican, October 10, 1946

Mrs. Hannah F. Oles, 41, of 93 Ackley avenue, Johnson City [Broome Co., NY], died at 12:43 a.m. Thursday morning, Oct. 3, at the Wilson Memorial Hospital.  She is survived by her husband, Alonzo; a son, Charles, of Binghamton; a sister, Miss Lucy Lamont, of Rome; three brothers, Abram Lamont, of Johnson City; Morris Lamont, of Cobleskill, and DeForest Lamont, of Schoharie; and several nieces and nephews.  Mr. and Mrs. Oles were residents of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] for a number of years before moving to Johnson City.

Genevieve Benedict

Bainbridge News & Republican, October 10, 1946

Mrs. Genevieve W. Benedict died at her home Sunday night about midnight after an illness of several months.  Services were held Wednesday morning at Fisher & Sherman Chapel at 10:30 with the Rev. Henry Stammer officiating.  Services will be held today (Thursday) at 2 p.m. at Cato.