Obituaries (February 14)

Edgar/Edward C. Ward

Bainbridge News & Republican, November 14, 1946

Edgar C. Ward died in the Bainbridge Hospital Monday night around 9 o'clock as a result of injuries sustained Friday when he was struck by a car around 6 p.m. while crossing the road at his home on the Bennettsville-Masonville highway.  The driver of the car was Mrs.  Helen Gould, of Masonville.  According to reports, Mr. Ward was coming from the barn to the house and hesitated when he saw the car and then walked into the side of the car, near the rear.  he was admitted to the Bainbridge Hospital at 6:30 where it was discovered that he was suffering from a fractured collar bone, punctured lung, fractured ribs, lacerated wounds on face and leg and contusions.  Funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock in the Fisher & Sherman Chapel with the Rev. Norman Lawton officiating. 

 

Percy Ashley Money, Jr.

Bainbridge News & Republican, November 14 , 1946 

 

Percy Ashley Mondy, Jr., 18, of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], died Friday as a result of injuries he suffered when he fell into a feed mixing mill at the Hermand Adams Feed Store, Oxford. The youth slipped and fell through a hopper into the machinery and was caught in a mixing worm.  It was necessary to burn out the side of the mixing bin with an acetylene torch and tear apart the machinery to extricate his left leg, which was wound two and a half times around the worm.  According to a physician who was called to the scene, the youth suffered multiple fractures of the bones of the leg, which was half torn off, and internal injuries.

 

Daniel F. Wood

Bainbridge News & Republican, November 14, 1946

 

Masonic services were held at 8 p.m., Monday night for Daniel F. Wood, 53, who died at the Sidney Hospital on Saturday afternoon.  Mr. Wood was a resident of Sidney [Delaware Co., NY] for 26 years, serving as local manager for the New York State Electric & Gas Corp., by whom he was employed for 35 years.  A year ago he was transferred to Waterville, where he served as the corporation's local representative.  Mr. Wood was a member of the Sidney Chamber of Commerce, past master of Sidney Lodge 801, F&AM, past matron of the Sidney Eastern Star Lodge for 11 years, and past district Grand Lecturer of Delaware and Sullivan District of the Eastern Star.  Funeral services were held in St. Paul's Episcopal Church at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday with the Rev. Rollin D. Malany officiating.  Burial was at Pine Grove Cemetery in Charlton where the Rev. Leonard Steel, of Saratoga Springs, conducted committal services at the grave.  Pall bearers were Arthur Chase, Ralph Barnard, John Boyce, Milford Ostrander, Harry Lewis and James Philpott.  Mr. Wood is survived by his widow, Sarah F. Wood, of Waterville; a daughter, Flora Wood, of Los Angeles, Calif., two sisters, Mrs. Chester Smith, of Coronado, Calif., and Mrs. Thomas E. Stuart, of Ithaca; and by two brothers, Horace K. Wood, of San Diego, Calif., and Ralph Wood, of San Francisco, Calif.  He was born at Ithaca on Mar. 23, 1893.

 

Virginia T. Brown

Bainbridge News & Republican, November 7, 1946

 

Mrs. Virginia T. Brown, wife of Frank J. Brown of Binghamton [Broome Co., NY], died Saturday at her home, after a long illness.  Besides her husband, she is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Albert Plausen, Mrs. Leonard Barath and Eleanor Brown, all of Binghamton; two brothers, D.O. Tyler, of Pittsburg, Pa., and Levi A. Tyler, of Deposit; one grandson, and one granddaughter.  She was a member of St. Mary's Church, and of its Rosary Society.

 

Frank J. Strasnicsak

The Otsego Farmer, November 7, 1947

 

A shotgun in the hands of a 15-year-old boy resulted in the accidental death of one hunter and the narrow escape of the boy's father from the same fate in the area's first fatal hunting mishap of the season Saturday afternoon in the woods between Bainbridge and Bennettsville, back of the Fred Drechler farm.

 

Patsy Puerile, aged 15, with his father, James, and a friend, Frank J. Strasnicsak, aged 20, the accident victim, all of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], had worked their way through the woods to a clearing where they stood talking, when Royce Stoutenberg, aged 16, also of Bainbridge, came up to them.  Young Puerile asked to see Stoutenberg's shotgun and when the younger lad opened the breach a shell was ejected.  When young Puerile placed the shell back in the chamber and closed the breech, the gun discharged.  The shot tore away the left hand pocket of the older Puerile's coat and struck Frank Strasnicsak, who was standing about 15 feet away, in the left arm, shoulder, chest and throat, according to Sgt. James C. Fleming, BCI, Troop C, State Police, who investigated.  The victim died within a few minutes of hemorrhage of the throat.  Dr. L.T. Kinney of Norwich, Chenango county coroner, rendered a verdict of accidental death due to loss of blood from gunshot wounds.  Drs. Edward Danforth and Ben L. Dodge, Bainbridge, responded to a call for first aid.

 

This was the first hunting fatality reported up state since the woods were reopened by order of Governor Dewey on Saturday after the long dry spell according to the Associated Press.  The body was removed to the Fisher and Sherman funeral home in Bainbridge and funeral services were conducted at St. John's Catholic church.  Burial was in Greenland [Greenlawn] cemetery, Bainbridge.  A veteran of World War II, the victim served in the Navy and was discharged 18 months ago.  He returned to Bainbridge  High school, from where he was graduated last June.  Having been active in sports while in school, he organized a junior high school football team and acted as coach this year.  Recently he secured a position in the Resin Laboratory of the Casein Co. of America, Bainbridge, and was to have started work Monday morning.  Survivors include his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Herman Strasnicsak, one sister, Josephine, and his maternal grandfather, Prof. Frank Mollica, all of Bainbridge, and one aunt, Mrs. Frances Mandry, New York City.

Bainbridge Central School, 4th Grade Classes, 1947

Bainbridge Central School

4th Grade Classes, 1947

Bainbridge, Chenango County, New York

 

Mrs. Nelson's Class

 

 

First Row (LtoR):  George Nelson, Othmar Gerg, Donna Wade, Madonna Armstrong, June Aylesworth, Donald Silvey, William Ward, Elizabeth Presher

 

Second Row (LtoR):  Sylvia O'Neil, Dorothy Allen, Betty Streigler, David Bame, Wallace Crosby, Carol Jobson, Marilyn Bly, Larry Pearsall, David Parsons, Betty Sites

 

Third Row (LtoR):  Raymond Mertz, Edward Shelton, Jermey Harmon, Cynthia Coe, Paul Niles, Dolores Palmatier, Mrs. Nelson, Darwin Bickford, Richard Jones, Patricia Sherman, Carol Sue Smith, Carol Parker, Jack Hartwell

 

Mrs. Weeks' Class

 

First Row (LtoR):  Clara Skinner, Pauline Thoms, Robert Fink, Lila Ward, David Sprague, Henry Sherman, Bruce Parsons

 

Second Row (LtoR):  Richard Sanford, William Peck, Anne Grow, Charlene Bennett, Phillip Stoutenberg, Mrs. Weeks, Jerome Butcher, Lorraine Hellerud, Raymond Parsons, James Jones.

 

 

 

 



Park Hotel, Bainbridge, NY

The Old Park Hotel

Bainbridge, Chenango County, New York

Bainbridge Republican, April 10, 1930

 

 

Park Hotel, Bainbridge, NY

September, 1909

 

"The old order changeth, giving place to new."  We all accept that life never stands still and in these strenuous day of the 20th century, nothing long remains unchanged.  We may, at times, deplore this replacing of the old with the new, but the world does move and we would not have it otherwise.

 

In the middle of the eighteenth century where now stands the rectory of St. Peter's church there was an old time inn known as the Patchin Tavern, a place where travelers by coach or wagon might spend the night, if the length of their journey so demanded.  Now-a-days the crying need is not for a place where one may tarry but a place to secure the needful gas so that we may hurry further.

 

Diagonally across from the tavern stood a building surrounded by an old style picket fence where lived and had his law office, James Banks.  In this house was born the late Mary Banks, beloved of many friends in Bainbridge.  About the time of James Banks' removal to Chicago and shortly after the close of the Civil War, in 1867, a hotel was built on the site of the Banks home incorporating part of the house in the rear of the hotel itself, the old stair case being preserved on the further side.  This hotel was to help care for the traveling public, as the Patchin Tavern had burned a few years previously.  However, a still old hotel, even then known as the Central House, which had been built in 1806, stood practically in its present location.

 

The new hostelry was built by Orrin Atwater and occupied not only the site of the Banks home but that of the pillard [sic] building which served as a law office for Judge Bigelow.  At that time the Park Hotel, as it was called, had nothing of its appearance of the last few years [in 1930], but its architecture was in the more ornate style of the Victorian period, with pillars and an arch enclosing the main entrance, and small balconies projecting from the second story.

 

Two of the many landlords of the old inn are especially well remembered.  One of these was William Hastings, father of Willard M. Hastings one of our older citizens.  After a lapse of some years the late Lewis Anderson and his cousin Homer owned the property.  The list of the other owners and landlords is long and many names are nearly forgotten  It includes those of Steve Secor, Orrin Day, Irv Langworthy, Henry Hall, Henry Miller, John O'Connor, Pratt & Gorman, Charlie Bowman, Dave Depew, Abe Bevier, Verne Booth, and Grant Ferris; to use the names by which they were familiarly known.

 

It is recorded of one landlord of the earlier days that when supplies grew low, he would purchase a milk pail of good whiskey--or not so good--and proceeded to fill all containers, (whether labeled whiskey, brandy, gin or whatnot) from the said pail.  When remonstrated with as to his deception, he stoutly insisted that no one knew the difference.  The clerk of the same landlord, who may have been a Scotchman, conceived the idea of concocting a health drink guaranteed a "cure all", Gallons were sold and none were wise to the fact that they were drinking tansy tea.  History does not record how many gallons of the straight were sold as chasers to remove the pleasant taste.

 

There were two tragedies in the history of the hotel.  Austin Willsie, a member of one of the older families of the village, when called one morning was found to have died through the night.  Years later, a man from a nearby village, who had invested his savings in the hotel, and who found he was getting little return hung himself.

 

However to the most of those who have grown up in the village the Park Hotel stood for many happy times--for good times in many forms--for evenings of dancing school and balls held in the ball room on the third floor, for exciting basketball games played on that same third floor, and even delightful picnic suppers eaten on the spacious upper verandas when summer rains had spoiled some long planned outdoor picnic.  So those with memories of good times there enjoyed will miss the broad hospital verandas over looking our beautiful park.  progress demands a new up-to-date building.  The Park Hotel is gone.

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Danforth, Edward, MD, Stones from the Walls of Jericho (Town Board of Bainbridge, NY, 1986) p 167.

 

",,,,The Park Hotel was built by Orren Atwater in the late 1860s.  It was a three story building in front and on both ends, but across the back it was open except for a low kitchen.  In the center was an ample dining room with a roof above which was generously provided with glass skylights so that the eating hall was always cheerfully flooded with light.  There was a ballroom on the third floor.  When the hotel was built, a portion of the James Banks residence was incorporated in its southern end and the hallway and staircase were retained intact from the old house..."

 

 

 

 

 



Marriages (February 13)

Wright - Teachout

Bainbridge News & Republican, November 14, 1946

The marriage of Miss Dorothy Jean Teachout, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Perry Teachout, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], to Frederick J. Wright, son of Mr. and Mrs. Rexford Wright, of Sidney Center [Delaware Co.,  NY], took place Saturday afternoon in the Methodist parsonage in Walton.  The double ring ceremony was performed by the Rev. H.L. Lincoln, pastor.  Mr. and Mrs. Allison Bortell, of Albany, brother-in-law and sister of the bridegroom, were the attendants.  The bride wore a dark green velvet suit with black accessories and a corsage of white carnations and pom-pons.  Her matron of honor selected a light green wool dress with brown accessories and a corsage of red roses.  Mrs. Wright is a graduate of Bainbridge Central High School and attended Hartwick College.  Mr. Wright is a graduate of Unadilla High School and served 44 months in the U.S. Army of which two years of this time was spent in the European Theater.  Mr. and Mrs. Wright are both employed by the Borden Co.-Dry Milk.  After a short wedding trip they will reside in Bainbridge.

 

Simonds - Branham

Bainbridge News & Republican, November 14, 1946

 

Miss Dorothie Meade Branham, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Everett Branham, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], was married to Milton Raymond Simonds, Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Milton R. Simonds, also of Bainbridge, Wednesday evening, Nov. 6, at the home of the bride's parents.  The double ring ceremony was performed by the Rev. Paul L. Carpenter before the living room fireplace banked with bouquets of autumn color chrysanthemums and laurel.  Mrs. Joseph H. Brock, Jr., sister of the bride, played the wedding music and Miss Barbara Branham, also a sister of the bride, sang "Through the Years," "Because," and "Oh! Perfect love."  The bride, given in marriage by her father, wore a street length dress of aqua wool trimmed with sequins, and a corsage or orchid color chrysanthemums.  She carried a white prayer book.  Mrs. Lloyd Sipple, sister of the bride, was her only attendant. She chose a street length dress of sky blue wool and a corsage of yellow roses. Donald Simonds acted as best man for his brother.  A reception for the guests was held immediately following the ceremony.  After a short wedding trip the couple will make their home in Binghamton.

 

Smith - Wright

Bainbridge News & Republican, November 14, 1946

 

Mrs. Margaret Hubbard, of Sidney [Delaware Co., NY], formerly of this village, announces the marriage of her daughter, Miss Roberta Mae Wright, to Leslie G. Smith, son of Gerald B. Smith, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], Saturday afternoon, Oct. 19, at 2:30 o'clock in Elm Park Methodist church in Oneonta.  The ceremony was performed by the Rev Paul Hulslander.  Bouquets of flowers and lighted candles formed the decorations for the alter.  The bride was attired in a powder blue suit with a corsage of pink carnations.  The couple was attended by Mr. and Mrs. Richard F. Shaw, brother-in-law and sister, of the bride.  A reception was held at the home of the bride's grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. William Norris, in Nineveh.  The bride's table was very attractive, centered with a three-tiered wedding cake, flanked by lighted tapers.  Guests at the reception included friends and relatives from Albany, Oneonta, Sidney, Bainbridge, and Nineveh.  The bridegroom is a veteran of World War II having served 26 months with the Army in the Pacific Theatre at Hawaiian Islands, Saipan, Guam, Okinawa and I.E. Shima.  Mr. and Mrs. Smith will reside in Bainbridge where Mr. Smith is employed.

 

Pratt - Lieb

Bainbridge News & Republican, November 14, 1946

 

Miss Norma Lieb, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Elias Lieb, of South New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], was married to Stanley Paul Pratt, Seaman Second Class, U.S. Navy, son of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Pratt, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], Wednesday evening at 8:30 o'clock, at the Methodist Parsonage in Bainbridge, with the Rev. Harry Brooks performing the ceremony.  The couple was attended by Mr. and Mrs. John Ingraham, of Oxford.  Following the ceremony, a reception was held at the home of the bridegroom's parents for members of the immediate families.  Seaman Pratt is stationed at Key West, Fla., where his wife will also reside.

 

Loomis - Berken

Bainbridge News & Republican, November 14, 1946

 

Announcement has been made of the marriage of Miss Gladys Berken to Dr. Charles Loomis, Oct. 26 in the chapel of Northwestern University, Chicago, Ill. The bride is the daughter of Mrs. Mary Berken, Green Bay, Wis., and Dr. Loomis, son of Dr. and Mrs. R.H. Loomis, Sidney [Delaware Co., NY], is surgical resident in St. Luke's hospital in Chicago.

 

Johnson - Carroll

Bainbridge News & Republican, November 14, 1946

 

Miss Jean Marie Carroll, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Carroll, of North Main street, Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], and Donald L. Johnson, son of Mrs. Hazel Johnson, of Prospect street, Bainbridge, were married Nov. 5 at the Baptist parsonage.  The Rev. Norman Lawton performed the ceremony.  The bride was attired in a powder blue suit with black accessories and a corsage of yellow pom-pons.  They were attended by Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Brewer, brother-in-law and sister of the bridegroom.  Following the ceremony, a reception was held at the home of the bride's parents for members of the immediate families.

Obituaries (February 13)

Dellaette C. Wilcox

Chenango Telegraph, June 8, 1864

 

WILCOX:  In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], May 26, 1864, of consumption, Dellaette C., wife of Whitman Wilcox, aged 39 years.  In this bereavement an affectionate and faithful husband has been called to mourn the loss of a devoted companion and wife.  The deceased, at the age of thirteen united with the Baptist Church in her native village, South New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], and at this early period of her life, doubtless largely experienced the fulfillment of the divine assurance "I love them that love me and those that seek me early shall find me."  Possessed of rare endowments of mind and person, and strong in her attachments, she was early called by her Divine Lord to a sphere of duty where these gifts were largely employed in a ministry of blessing to those by whom she was surrounded.  In this calling and in the endurance of trials of no ordinary severity she evinced the power of Divine grace, to furnish wisdom and strength for duty, and to persevere though many infirmities and hindrances in its discharge.  Widely known and loved, there are many beside bereaved husband and relatives who will feel in her decease, that a friend of true Christian worth has been called to her eternal reward.  May the consolations of the Divine word and spirit, be with all who mourn in this bereavement.  May they be enabled to say, in the remembrance of the promises of God's word and of the grace which sustained the departed in her earthly duties and trials.  "Thanks be unto God who giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ."

 

Lucinda P. Willcox

Chenango Union, March 14, 1878

 

On Wednesday afternoon of last week, Mrs. Lucinda P. Willcox, widow of the late Whitman Willcox, died of pneumonia, at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. S.S. Merritt, in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], in the seventy-ninth year of her age.  years ago, the Willcox farm, on the east side of the river, south of this village, was well known, and the doors of its hospitable mansion were always open, and friends and neighbors received a cordial welcome.  Soon after the death of her husband, which occurred in August, 1845, deceased left the farm, which passed into other hands, and she has since made her home with her children, respected and beloved by all. She leaves surviving her seven children: Mrs. S.S. Merritt, of this village; Mrs. E.B. Smith, of Washington; Whitman, Bradford B. and Charles, of Earlville, Gurdon, of Washington, and Eli H. of Nebraska.  her funeral was attended on Friday afternoon.

 



Abigail Williams

 

The community was greatly startled Sunday by the intelligence that Mrs. Abigail Williams had been found that morning, dead in bed.  Mrs. Williams, who was 69 years old, resided with her daughter, Mrs. F.M. Bennett, at her former home near this village.  She retired Saturday evening in her usual health.  The next morning her daughter called her, but receiving no reply she entered the room, to find her mother apparently asleep, but as an investigation proved, dead.  There was no indication of a struggle as she lay with her hands folded across her breast, and her eyes closed as one in sleep.  She must have passed away soon after the midnight hour.

 

"Out of the darkness into the day,

Calmly and peacefully, she passed away"

 

Mrs. Williams was for nearly fifty years a resident of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY].  When the Baptist church in this village was organized, she became one of its constituent members, and continued that relation until her death.  Loyal to her church and denomination, she nevertheless loved Christians of every name.  her life was most exemplary, both in the home and community.  After the death of her husband, Russell Williams, she resided for several years in this village, but failing health and the infirmities of age induced her to make her last home with her daughter, who lovingly and tenderly cared for her during the remainder of her days.  Two children survive her, Jay Williams and Mrs. F.M. Bennett. To them her memory is unspeakably precious.  Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at her late home, Rev. A.W. Ashley, assisted by Rev. R.H. Stearns, officiating.

 

Julia (Gadsby)Thornton

Mrs. Charles H. Thornton died at her home this place [Holmesville, Chenango Co., NY] Wednesday, Feb. 21, 1900, aged 68 years.  Mrs. Thornton was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Edward Gadsby, was born on the Gadsby farm across the river and has been a life-long resident of this place.  Her's was largely a home life devoted to her husband and her home duties; a quiet, unassuming and peaceable neighbor, loved and respected by everyone with whom she associated.  Mrs. Emma Lewis of this place is the only one left of the six sisters.  The funeral services were held at the church Friday, Feb. 23, at 1 p.m., the Rev M. Phenney officiating.  Interment in the family lot in the Holmesville cemetery.

 

Charles H. Thornton

Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, May 13, 1903

 

 

Charles H. Thornton

 

Died, at his home in Holmesville [Chenango Co., NY], Saturday, May 2, 1903, Charles H. Thornton.  Death was caused by rheumatism, with heart trouble.  He was the oldest son of David and Abbie Ann Clark Thornton, and was born in the town of Norwich, Chenango county, February 7, 1842.  He resided in Norwich until 17 years of age, when he came to New Berlin, and has made it his home ever since, with the exception of one year spent in Iowa.  For many years he had conducted a general store at Holmesville under the firm name of C.H. Thornton & Co. and enjoyed an excellent patronage.  December 30, 1868, Mr. Thornton was united in marriage with Miss Julia E. Gadsby of Butternuts, Otsego county.  She died in February, 1900.  Mr. Thornton took active interest in politics, and was a Democrat.  He was a kind hearted man, and his hand was ever open in the cause of charity.  He gave liberally to the support of the church at Holmesville, of which he was a member.  He is survived by one sister, Mrs. William Sage of Holmesville, and two brothers, Anson, of South New Berlin, and Samuel of Mt. Upton.  his funeral was held from the Holmesville church, on Tuesday at 2 o'clock p.m. Rev. Mr. Pickett of Mt. Upton, officiating.  Interment was made in the Holmesville cemetery.--Gazette.

 

Holmesville [Chenango Co., NY]:  Died, at his home in this village, Saturday, May 2, 1903, Charles H. Thornton.  Charles H. Thornton was the oldest on of David and Abbie Ann Clark Thornton, and was born in this town of Norwich, Chenango county, Feb. 7, 1842.  He resided in Norwich until seventeen years of age, when he came to New Berlin, and has made it his home ever since, with the exception of one year spent in Iowa.  He spent his summers as a youth, in hard labor upon the farm, attending school in the winters, and thus fitted himself for his future business career.  At the age of twenty he commenced work in a tannery, where he remained one year.  He was adventurous, ambitious, and desirous of going beyond the confines of his own state.  he went to Iowa and there burned lime in the employ of his uncle.

 

Abial J. Williams

Unadilla Times, April 17, 1903

 

Abial J. Williams died at his home in Fellows street [Unadilla, Otsego Co., NY] at 3 a.m. on Saturday.  Though he had long been a sufferer from other troubles, the direct cause of death was enlargement of the heart and liver.  In June last he was afflicted with a serious attack of heart difficulty which confined him to his home until autumn, and from which he did not regain his former strength, though able to walk to his place of business and to ride out. About a month ago he was again stricken and thereafter was unable to leave his home, though for the week preceding his death he was apparently improving and on Friday was up and about the house until 2 p.m. when a collapse occurred and consciousness did not return.  Mr. Williams was born in the town of Westford 63 years ago the 7th of last July, and was a son of Russell Williams, who moved to Bainbridge with his family when the deceased was about twelve years of age.  There Mr. Williams learned the harnessmaking trade, which he has since pursued.  During the Civil War he enlisted on Aug. 8th, 1862, as a member of Co. H, 114th Regiment, which went out from Norwich, and was discharged for disability at New Orleans on July 2, 1863, with the rank of Sergeant.  His health was badly and permanently impaired in the service.  About thirty-seven years ago he came to Unadilla and with A.H. Meeker engaged in the harness making business.  This partnership continued many years, Mr. Williams later becoming sole owner, and continued with the assistance of his son until the time of his death.  The funeral services were held from the house on Tuesday at 2 p.m. conducted by the Rev. C.E. Fay of Binghamton, assisted by the Rev. J.H. Colelough.  The funeral was largely attended, which, with the many floral tributes, in a measure, attested the regrard in which he was held by his friends.  Burial was given in Evergreen Hill Cemetery [Unadilla, NY].  The A.O.U.W., of which he was a member, attended in a body.  The deceased is survived by a wife, a daughter and son, three brothers, S.A. of Penn Yan; Jay, of Sidney; W.W. of Unadilla; two sisters, Mrs. Goodrich of Worcester, Mrs. Humphrey of Centre village.

Marriages (February 10)

Warner - McCullough

Bainbridge Republican, February 26, 1876

We record with pleasure this week the marriage of our worthy friend Mr. Jacob Warner to Miss Sarah McCullough, one of the fairest daughters of the Susquehanna.  Cupid is everywhere busy with his pranks, and this union is but one of the natural and agreeable results of his happy work.  Our young friends set fourth on their matrimonial career with bright prospects, and we wish them all the happiness a wedded life can bestow.

Palmer - Bailey

Bainbridge Republican, November 14, 1878

A wedding took place at the Guilford House on Wednesday of last week.  Miss Rosa Bailey, a sister of "Mine Host, John Baily," was married to Mr. James B. Palmer of Masonville [Delaware Co., NY], the Rev. W.D. Wilson officiating. We wish them much joy and a long and happy life.

 

Benedict - Smith

Oxford Times, February 19, 1895

 

In the town of Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY], Feb., 13th, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. I.W.B. Smith occurred the marriage of their eldest daughter Myrtle I . to I. Burdette Benedict, of Plymouth.   While the wedding march was played by the brother of the bride, the happy couple took their places under an arch of evergreen from which was suspended the wedding bell.  The ceremony was performed by Rev. J.S. Southworth.  After many hearty congratulations the relatives and friends who were gathered sat down to a bountiful repast.  Many costly and useful presents evidence the esteem in which the couple are held by their friends.  Mr. and Mrs. Benedict will make their future home in Plymouth. The bride is a granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Smith, who reside on Pleasant street, Oxford.

Northrup - Hendrickson

Bainbridge News & Republican, November 7, 1946

Miss Marjorie Elaine Hendrickson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Simeon Hendrickson, Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], became the bride of Jack Northrup, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Northrup, 26 Division street, [Sidney, Delaware Co., NY]  were married Sunday afternoon at 2.  The Rev. James E. Wolfe, rector, read the double ring service in the Episcopal church at Bainbridge.  Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence McCullough, Walton, brother-in-law and sister of the bride, were the attendants.  The bride was attired in dusty rose, with black accessories.  White pompons formed her corsage.  Her sister chose a black suit with red accessories and corsage like that of the bride.  Mr. and Mrs. Northrup will reside in Bainbridge. A Navy veteran, Mr. Northrup served nearly four years in the European-African, Middle Eastern, and Asiatic-pacific campaigns, and is now employed by the village of Sidney.  he is a graduate of Sidney Central School.

Fisher - Sibley

Bainbridge News & Republican, November 7, 1946

A very pretty candlelight service was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Sibley, Masonville [Delaware Co., NY], Sunday evening, Oct. 27, at 8:30, when their daughter, Grace, was untied in marriage to Floyd Fisher, also of that village, with the Rev. Raymond Lawton, of Bainbridge, officiating.  The bride was dressed in white tulle over satin, with train and fingertip veil. She carried red and white roses. The bride's sister, Betty Beach, acted as matron of honor and was dressed in blue with matching hat. She carried yellow mums.  Thelma Beach, niece of the bride, was dressed in pink and was train bearer.  T. Harold Ellis, brother-in-law of the groom, acted as best man.  Ethel Ellis, sister of the groom, presided at the piano.  Jean Sands sang, "I Love You Truly."  A wedding supper was served to the guests after the ceremony, after which the newlyweds left for a trip to Niagara Falls and Canada, where they will visit relatives of the groom.  Mrs. Fisher attended Sidney High School and is now employed in the telephone office there.  Mr. Fisher is employed as a bulldozer operator in Sidney.  The bride and groom will be at home in their newly erected bungalow on the Sidney road soon.

Marriage Notices
Chenango Telegraph & Chronicle, February 20, 1867
GREENLEAF - DAVIS:  In Plymouth on the 13th inst. by Rev. D.D. Brown, Dr. L.D. Greenleaf, of Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY] and Elizabeth Davis of Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY].

TORRY - BROOKS:  In Earlville, Feb. 9, 1867, by Rev. L.J. Ismond, Normon W. Torry, of Earlville [Madison Co., NY], and Hellen A. Brooks.

WILES - LIVERMORE:  In German, Feb. 3, by Rev. J.W. Barr, David A. Wiles, of Willett [Cortland Co., NY], and Jane H. Livermore of German [Chenango Co., NY].

GILLILAND - PECK:  In German, Feb. 5th, by the same, James R. Gilliland, of German [Chenango Co., NY], and Jane E. Peck, of the same place.

BROWN - SISSON:  In Columbus, Feb. 10th, by A.L. Tuttle, Esq., Alvin H. Brown, of Boulder, Linn Co., Iowa, and Mary A. Sisson, of North Norwich [Chenango Co., NY].

KNOWLES - HUNTINGTON:  At Adrian, Michigan, Jan. 9th, Benjamin Knowles, of the Society of Friends, Smyrna, N.Y. [Chenango Co., NY], and Mrs. Anna Huntington, of the former place.

Bainbridge Republican, December 5, 1878
CARTER - JONES:  In Afton, Nov. 26th, by Rev. N. Hawley, Mr. Chancy C. Carter of Afton [Chenango Co., NY] and Miss Alice M. Jones, of Harpersville [Broome Co., NY].

CRANE - ROBINSON:  At the bride's father's Nov. 26th by Rev. N.J. Hawley, Mr. Armion L. Crane of Sanford [Broome Co., NY] and Miss Frances A. Robinson of Colesville [Broome Co., NY]

Bainbridge Republican, December 26, 1878
FLETCHER - BURDICK:  At the residence of the bride's parents Dec. 24, 1878, by Rev. H.D. Harned, Mr. Oscar W. Fletcher and Miss Ella M. Burdick, both of Guilford, Chenango Co., N.Y.

HAYNES - WOOD:  In Bainbridge, by Rev. D. Haynes, Dec. 25, 1878, Mr. Emerson Wheat of Franklin [Delaware Co., NY], and Miss Augusta Wood of Downsville [Delaware Co., NY].

Obituaries (February 12)

Reuben Pearsall

Utica Saturday Globe, February 7, 1903

 

 

Reuben Pearsall

 

At the home of his son, Assemblyman E.A. Pearsall, in Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], Thursday, of last week occurred the death of Reuben Pearsall, aged 84 years.  Deceased was born in Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], April 30, 1819, and spent his early life in that vicinity.  In 1841 he married Mary Wheeler, daughter of Henry Wheeler, of Oxford, and they lived in that village until 1845, when they moved to Coventry, where he resided until 1894 when he returned to Oxford with his son with whom he had made his home since the death of his wife in 1888.  Mr. Pearsall was a deacon in the Baptist Church of Oxford, having united with that congregation in 1842 and he was never absent from service when it was possible to be present.  In politics he was always a Republican but had never aspired to or held any office.  His funeral was largely attended on Sunday, Rev. C.B. Parsons officiating and interment was made in Coventry West corners.

  

Daniel Beebe

Chenango Union, October 3, 1882

 

Daniel Beebe, of Guilford, Chenango County, died at the residence of his grandson, G.L. Pratt, on Maple street in this village, Monday evening, at the age of ninety years and four months.  At the time of his departure from home, a few days before, to visit relatives in Oneonta and vicinity, Mr. Beebe was in the best of health.  Last Monday while in Cooperstown, however, he became somewhat ill.  Returning to this village in the evening he developed serious symptoms, which, despite careful and prompt attention rapidly assumed a mortal character.  Mr. Beebe removed from Canaan, Conn., the place of his birth, to Hartwick, Otsego County, in 1807, and after a few years clerkship opened a store for himself, from which time until the present, a period of about seventy-five years, he had been actively engaged in business pursuits.  In 1840 he removed from Hartwick to Guilford, where he has since resided, and where until the time of his departure for Oneonta last week he was daily to be found at his store.  He had been for many years an earnest believer in the Presbyterian faith, whence the title of "deacon" by which he was familiarly known.  At the time of his death, he was probably the oldest active merchant in this vicinity, if not indeed in the State, his extended business career having been frequently alluded to in the newspapers.  He was the father of nine children, only five of whom are living.   The remains were on Monday conveyed to Guilford for burial--Oneonta Herald and Democrat.

 

R.C. Smith

Norwich Sun, February 4, 1911

R.C. Smith whose home was in the town of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY] died in the Utica hospital on Wednesday as the result of an operation performed there by the surgeons and physicians in charge of the case.  Mr. Smith went to this institution several months ago for an operation and at that time had a large blood wart successfully removed.  Soon after this he began to notice a gathering of some sort just under and below his right ear.  This mysterious growth began to enlarge until, at the time he concluded to have it removed, it was about half the size of a base ball.  It seemed to be of a fatty substance, absolutely painless, and the mass could be easily moved about.  Although as stated above Mr. Smith suffered no pain from the growth, yet it was an annoyance to him and a source of worry.  He was finally persuaded that the only thing to do was to have it removed and for that purpose he went to Utica early in the week.  After the operation on Wednesday he rallied nicely and there was every indication of his rapid recovery.  He was taken to one of the wards of the hospital and seemed to be resting very comfortably and the attendant left the room for a few moments.  When the nurse returned it was found that Mr. Smith had been suddenly stricken and he passed away shorty after this relapse.  The body was taken to Guilford on Saturday passing through here shortly after the noon hour today. The funeral services will be held in Guilford at 2 o'clock Monday afternoon.

 

Sallie Clark

Norwich Sun, October 27, 1911

 

Guilford [Chenango Co., NY]:  The death of Miss Sallie Clark occurred Saturday at 2 a.m. at the home of her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. C.A. Winsor.  After a year and a half at Saranac Lake for the benefit of her health, She was brought home two weeks previous to her death after all hope of her recovery had been given up.  She had but recently passed her 18th birthday.  In the home of her grandparents where she has spent several years, everything has been done to arrest the disease by all the members of the family to whom she had become very much endeared.  The funeral was attended from the home Monday at 1 p.m. Rev. Mr. Hart of Syracuse formerly of Earlville conducted the service.  The interment was in Sunset Hill cemetery [Guilford, NY].  Many beautiful floral pieces surrounded and covered the casket.  Those present from out of town were Mrs. John A. Clark and Arvine Clark of Sidney, John Clark of New York and the Rev. Mr. Stockwell of Sidney, who has adopted the youngest brother of the deceased.

 

Mary E. (Dodge) Spencer

Norwich Sun, September 13, 1912

 

Mrs. Mary E. Spencer, widow of the late Dr. M.D. Spencer, died at her home on Main street [Guilford, Chenango Co., NY], September 2, 1912.  She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Avery B. Dodge and was born in Coventry [Chenango Co., NY] August 22, 1833.  She removed with her parents to Triangle, where she was married to Dr. M.D. Spencer, August 12, 1855, and soon after came to Guilford, where they united with the Congregational church and were faithful members during their life time.  Mrs. Spencer has been in poor health for some time but was of great assistance to her husband in his practice.  An only daughter died May 7, 1874, leaving great sadness in the home.  A son, Dr. E.L. Spencer, of Newark, N.Y. survives her and Miss Anna Warrener, who has been an inmate in the home for over thirty years and was of much assistance and comfort to Mrs. Spencer after the death of Dr. Spencer May 2, 1904, and has the sympathy of her friends.  The funeral service was held at the home Friday Sept. 6, with the burial in the family plot in Sunset Hill cemetery [Guilford, NY], Rev. A.C. Salls of the Congregational church officiated.  Her son, Dr. E.L. Spencer, grandson, Elwyn M. Spencer, and two nephews.  Eugene M. Spencer of Greene and Henry D. Spencer, acted as bearers.  Those present from out of town were Mrs. Daniel Walker and Mrs. H.L. Mead of Oxford and Mrs. C.Y. Westcott of Oneonta.

 

William H. Gilbert

Bainbridge News & Republican, October 31, 1946

 

William H. Gilbert died at the Bethesda Hospital in Hornell, on Oct. 5.  He lived in this village [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY] many years ago and grew to young manhood here.  About 25 years ago he settled in Hornell where he held several positions of trust and responsibility.  Among these were places as desk clerk at the Hornell Sanitarium and the Y.M.C.A.  In early life, he was united with the Methodist church, of which organization he has always been a faithful member.  Mr. Gilbert is survived by one sister,  Mrs. Ida G. Dennis, of Hornell; two  nieces, Mrs. Massall Williams, of Indianapolis, Ind., and Mrs. Glenn Maddox, of Muncie, Ind.  He also leaves a step-brother, C.A.Berber, of Washington, D.C.  Our older residents will remember Mr. Gilbert was the son of Eben S. Gilbert, for years one of our most esteemed and honored citizens. Burial was in the family plot in the West Bainbridge Cemetery.  The Rev. Harry S. Brooks, officiated.

 

Death Notices

Antimasonic Telegraph, October 14, 1829

At Norwich, Conn. where she had gone for the benefit of her health, on Friday evening, the 2d inst.  Mrs. Lydia Ann Collier, wife of John A. Collier, esq. of Chenango Point, Broome Co. [NY], aged 20 years.  Her remains, attended by her husband and friends, passed through this village on Saturday last, on their way to Chenango Point.

 

In Appling, Columbia co. (Georgia) on the 4th ult. Mr Joseph Woodbridge Lee, aged about 35, son of Jason Lee, esq. of Butternuts', Otsego co. [NY].

 

Bainbridge Republican, November 7, 1878

PRESTON:  In Afton [Chenango Co., NY], October 26th, 1878, William Z. Preston, aged 70 years.

 

MARVIN:  In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], Oct. 26th, Mr. Jehial Marvin, aged 61 years.

 

WATSON:  In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], Oct. 27th, Mr. Ira Watson aged 65 years.

 

TYLER:  In Greene [Chenango Co., NY],l Oct. 27th, Mr.  Harry Tyler, aged 57 years.

 

Bainbridge Republican, December 5, 1878

CHURCH:  In Sidney Plains [Delaware Co., NY], Nov. 26th, 1878, of consumption, Mrs. Huldah A. Church, wife of Marcus Church, aged 57 years.

 

BUTTS:  In Masonville [Delaware Co., NY], Nov. 20th, 1878, Eli Butts, aged 40 years.  His remains were interred in the Sidney Center burying ground.

 

WOODWARD:  In Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 1, 1878, of dropsy, Mrs. Darius Woodward, aged 60 years.

 

Bainbridge Republican, December 26, 1878

NEARING:  In Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 18, at the residence of D.S. Bristol, Mrs. Abigail Nearing, wife of the late Joseph Nearing, and mother of Mrs. D.S. Bristol, aged 81 years.

Bainbridge High School Class of 1947 - Part 5

Bainbridge High School Class of 1947

Senior Portraits

"Echo" 1947

 

 

Jean Salzberg

"Sal-z"

 

Voted Most Popular and Busiest

"She is never less at leisure than when at leisure."

 

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

Greatest ambition is to play piano like Frankie Carle

Favorite pastime is dreaming about the future

 

 

John Sherman

"Captain"

 

Voted Most Popular and Best Looking

"They had the genius to be loved."

 

Will miss most about B.C.H.S., Miss Smith

Greatest ambition is to be a pro-basketball player

Favorite pastime is sleeping

 

Frank Strasnicsak

"Gismo"

 

Voted Most Athletic

"First in the fight and every graceful deed."

 

Will miss most about B.C.H.S., sports

Greatest ambition is to be a coach

Favorite pastime is hunting

 

Dorothy Terry

"Dot"

 

Voted Most Dignified

"Dignity does not consist in

possessing honor, but deserving it."

 

Will miss most about B.C.H.S., the kids

Greatest ambition is to be a great secretary

Favorite pastime is Talking

 

 

Clifford Wade

"Red"

 

Voted Biggest Wolf

"The wolf was sick, he vowed a monk to be;

but when he got well, a wolf once more was he."

 

Will miss most about B.C.H.S., my buddies

Greatest ambition is to get a new car

Favorite pastime is sleeping

 

Martha Youngs

"Fuzzy"

 

Hopes never to be a fat lady in the circus.

 

Will miss most about B.C.H.S., the good times

greatest ambition is to be a private secretary

Favorite pastime is playing victrola

 

Obituaries (February 11)

Susan McAfee

Bainbridge News & Republican, October 31, 1946

Mrs. Susan McAfee, mother of Mrs. Anthony Schrader, Bainbridge East Side, died at her home in Freeland, Pa., Oct. 26, at 5 p.m.  She had been in poor health for the last three or four years, growing gradually worse the last few weeks.  She was a member of St. Luke's Lutheran Church of Freeland.  Besides her daughter, Mrs. Schrader, she is survived by one son, Edward McAfee, of Freeland; four grandsons, Carl, David, Anthony and Paul Schrader, of Bainbridge; two sisters, Mrs. Annie Novak, of Elmhurst, l.I., and Mrs. George Velko, of Hollywood, Pa.  Funeral services were held on Monday morning at 10 o'clock at the family home with the Rev. Fred Haffner, pastor of St. Luke's Church, officiating.  Burial was in Freeland Cemetery.

Lewis O. Ramsdell

Bainbridge News & Republican, November 7, 1946

Lewis O. Ramsdell, 65, a former Masonville [Delaware Co., NY] undertaker, died last night at the home of his sister, Mrs. Nellis Peck, of Sidney, where he had made his home for the past six years. Besides his sister, Mr. Ramsdell is survived by a son, Kenneth Ramsdell and a grandson, Jeffrey Ramsdell, both of Sidney.  Funeral services will be held from the Carr & Landers Funeral Home Saturday at 2 p.m.  Burial will be in Masonville.

Charles McNeal & Thomas Merlino

Bainbridge News & Republican, October 31, 1946

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  One man is dead and two are seriously injured as the result of a train-truck accident at the Depot crossing of the Delaware and Hudson Railroad in Unadilla [Otsego Co., NY] last night.  Charles McNeal, 54, Norwich, was killed instantly when the truck in which he was riding was struck and dragged about 40 feet down the track by the locomotive of a D.&H. freight train.  George Funaro, 29, of Norwich, owner and driver of the truck, is in Chenango Memorial Hospital.  He had not regained consciousness early this morning, it was reported by Dr. Lynn H. Wilson.  Thomas Merlino, 16, also of Norwich, is in Sidney Hospital suffering from a fractured skull and internal injuries.  He also was reported unconscious at the hospital this morning.  The men were on their way to the Chamberlain Stock Farm in Unadilla when the accident happened about 8:40 o'clock last night.  The truck was struck by a train en route to Wilkes-Barre, Pa., from Mechanicsville.  According to Sgt. William Driscoll, of the state police at Sidney, Mr. Funaro apparently did not see the train coming and drove onto the crossing.  Dr. M.W. Getman, Otsego County coroner in Oneonta, said this morning that he had completed his investigation and that the cause of Mr. McNeal's death was accidental. 

Later:  Thomas Merlino, 16, of Norwich, died in Sidney Hospital on Monday as the result of injuries received Sunday when the truck in which he was a passenger was hit by a D.H. fast freight in Unadilla.  George Funaro, 29, also of Norwich, driver of the truck, was in critical condition in Chenango Memorial Hospital Tuesday.  Hospital officials said that he has had only brief periods of consciousness since he was admitted Sunday night.

 

Sharon Audrey McClenon

Bainbridge news & Republican, November 7, 1946

 

Walton [Delaware Co., NY]:  Tragedy struck in Walton on Friday  night when Sharon Audrey McClenon, aged one year and 25 days, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert George McClenon, was electrocuted when her hand came in contact with either the base or cord leading to a floor lamp, while the other hand rested on a metal hot air register.  Apparently, electrical authorities pointed out, there was a defect of some nature in the cord or lamp. The child's hand, resting on the metal register, formed a perfect ground, with the full charge of electricity consequently passing through her small body. The child was rushed to offices of Dr. Walter Eells, where artificial respiration and other life-saving methods failed to revive her.

 

William M. Roberts, Sr.

Bainbridge News & Republican, July 4, 1946

 

William M. Roberts, Sr., 66, of Greene [Chenango Co., NY], R.D.1, died Friday morning at the Binghamton City Hospital after a long illness.  He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Ellen Roberts; four sons, Robert G. of Binghamton, R.D.4, William M., Jr., Osmund and Hugh K. Roberts, all of Greene, R.D.1; three daughters, Catherine J. Roberts, of Greene, Mrs. Eleanor VanValkenburg, of Richfield Springs, and Margaret Roberts, Greene; eight grandchildren, four nephews and one niece.  He was a member of the Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon.

 

Joseph Francis Adamosky

Bainbridge News & Republican, July 4, 1946

 

Joseph Francis Adamosky, 48, of Windsor [Broome Co., NY], died Saturday at his home.  He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Mary T. Adamosky, of Windsor; two daughters, Mrs. Robert Harvey, of Scranton, Pa., and Miss Agnes G. Adamosky, of Windsor; two sons, Joseph F. Adamosky, Jr., and John G. Adamosky, both of Windsor; his mother, Mrs. Hedwig Adamosky, of Astoria; a brother, Lawrence Adamosky, of Woodside, L.I., and a sister, Mrs. Michael Pittarelli, of Rosedale, L.I.

 

Philip Soller & Anthony Czapnik

Bainbridge News & Republican, April 25, 1946

 

Great Bend, Pa:  Two men, found dead in Route 370, two miles west of Orson, Pa., apparently were killed early Tuesday morning when a motorcycle on which they were riding missed a curve, according to Pa. motor police. The victims were:  Philip Soller, 30, Susquehanna [PA], R.D.2.  Anthony Cazpnik, 23, Lakewood, Pa.  Both men died instantly from neck fractures according to Wayne County Coroner Kenneth Bush.  The men were believed to have been headed out of Orson on Route 370 when the accident occurred.  They failed to negotiate a left-hand curve, and the motorcycle left the road, striking swampland near the road's shoulder.  State police of New Milford, Pa., barracks, who were still investigating the crash Tuesday, believe that Mr. Soller was driving the motorcycle.

Marriages (February 11)

King - Gregory

Utica Saturday Globe, early 1900s (date unknown)

 

 

Their Marriage a Pleasant Surprise to Norwich Friends

Charles H. King and Miss Carrie E. Gregory,

who were united in Marriage recently at Sidney Center

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  Two popular young Norwich people sprung a pleasant surprise on their many friends by their unannounced wedding in Sidney Center on Wednesday evening.  Miss Carrie E. Gregory went there to act as bridesmaid at the wedding of her cousin, a daughter of Mr. and Mr.s Albert A. Simpson.  Among the guests was Charles H. King.  After witnessing their ceremony successfully performed for others the young people took advantage of the opportunity to try a matrimonial venture of their own.  After a wedding trip to New York Mr. and Mrs. King will make their home in Norwich for the present, where the groom is employed as  machinist in the Ontario & Western Railway shops.  He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. John H. King. The bride is the daughter of Mrs. A.E. Gregory, and is a highly accomplished young lady.  Their many friends join in congratulations.

 

Pforter - Andrews

Bainbridge News & Republican, October 31, 1946

 

Miss Ruth Andrews, daughter of George Andrews, was united in marriage to Maurice Pforter, of Lincklean, on Saturday, Sept. 28, at the Baptist parsonage.

 

Mills - Chappell

Bainbridge News & Republican, October 31, 1946

 

Orson C Mills, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], and Harriett Chappell, of Oneonta [Otsego Co., NY], were married Oct. 19, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Elwin Palmer in East Aurora.  The ceremony as performed by the Rev. Nelson Kenyon.  They were attended by Mr. and Mrs. Palmer.  After a wedding trip to Buffalo, Niagara Falls, and Syracuse, they have returned to their home in Bainbridge.

 

Taylor - Yenalitis

Bainbridge News & Republican, October 24, 1946

 

The marriage of Helen Yenalitis, daughter of Mrs. Joseph Wernela, and Samuel Emmet Taylor, son of Mr. and Mrs. Warner C. Taylor, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], was solemnized in the parsonage of the First Baptist Church of Earlville, at high noon, Saturday, Oct. 19.  The double ring ceremony was performed by the Rev. Sam Keister. The bride wore an aquamarine crepe dress with brown accessories and a corsage of gardenias.  The matron of Honor, Mrs. Esther Norris, sister of the bride and her only attendant, wore dusty rose crepe with black accessories and a corsage of yellow roses.  Ralph Hager, of Bainbridge, acted as best man. The bride's mother wore a green checked silk dress with a corsage of red roses. The bridegroom's mother wore a black gabardine suit with a corsage of red roses.  A reception was held at the bride's home for members of the immediate families. After a short wedding trip, Mr. and Mrs. Taylor will reside in Syracuse.

 

D'Andrea - Getter

Bainbridge News & Republican, October 31, 1946

 

At 4 o'clock Saturday afternoon, Oct. 26, in St. John's Church, Miss Geraldine Getter became the bride of Albert P. D'Andrea, Jr.  The Rev. Charles Dee performed the double ring ceremony.  Lighted candles and baskets of red, white and yellow mums with autumn colors and green foliage were used for decorating.  Wedding music was played by Mrs. Albert Wilcox, organist of the First Methodist Church.  The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Getter, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY].  Mr. D'Andrea is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert D'Andrea, Sr. of Amityville, L.I.  Given in marriage by her father, the bride was gowned in winter white with brown accessories.  A shoulder bouquet of red roses completed her ensemble.  Miss Gloria D'Andrea, sister of the bridegroom, was maid of honor. She wore royal blue crepe with black accessories.  her shoulder bouquet was yellow roses.  Joseph D'Andrea was his brother's best man.  Richard and David D'Andrea seated the guests.  Mrs. Getter, mother of the bride wore a dress with green and brown accessories and a corsage of yellow roses.  Mrs. D'Andrea the bridegroom's mother wore a black crepe ensemble.  Her corsage was yellow roses.  After the ceremony Mr. and Mrs. D'Andrea received their guests at a reception in the Algonquin Grange Hall, during a music recital rendered by Mrs. A.C. Wilcox and Miss Marion Luther, violinist.  Mrs. Robert Euker poured at the refreshment table.  Their corsages were mums in autumn colors.  A three-tiered wedding cake centered the table flanked by lighted candles and baskets of flowers.  Mrs. John C. Dykman and Mrs. Ralph Lord assisted by other members of the W.C.S. Society of the First Methodist Church assisted in the serving, and arrangements of the reception.  A 6 o'clock dinner was served at the home of the bride's parents for the bridal party, the immediate families and four members of the school faculty of Amityville, L.I., where the bride was a recent member.  The bride is now a member of the Unadilla High School faculty.  The bridegroom is attending Hartwick College, Oneonta, and later will enter law school in New York.  In March he was discharged from the Navy after serving three years.

 

 

Obituaries (February 10)

Lucy Treadway

Oxford Times, June 16, 1847

In Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], on the 4th inst. Mrs. Lucy Treadway, wife of James Treadway, in the 66th year of her age.

The coming of the King of Terror was met by her with that trustful serenity and steadfast hope which a life that has constantly kept the true end of life in view, ever secure and with heartfelt assurance that it would be but a transfer to the smiling presence of that Saviour in whose atoning merits she trusted, and whose commandments she had reverenced.--She cheerfully yielded to the summons.

James Davidson

Oxford Times, June 16, 1847

In Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], on the 9th inst., Mr. James Davidson, aged 68 years.  His many virtues secured him the esteem of a large circle of friends.  For several years he had been a worthy communicant of the Universalist church, and he died in full faith of the final salvation of all men.  His illness was protracted and painful, but his peace and rest are now unending.  On the 11th inst. in accordance with his wishes, the Rev. J.T. Goodrich delivered a discourse at his funeral in the Universalist meeting house in South Bainbridge [present day Afton, Chenango Co., NY].

 

Gershom Clark

Chenango Telegraph & Chronicle, January 16, 1867

 

CLARK - At Ketchumville, Tioga Co., N.Y. Jan.  1st, 1867, Gershom Clark, formerly of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], in the 80th year of his age. 

 

This record of the sudden but triumphant close of a Christian life, will long be remembered by all who were its witnesses.  In the home in the Church of God, this aged brother has left a savor of earnestness, tenderness, and steadfastness which, while making his loss more deeply felt, ministers also a wonderful consolation.  With great gentleness of spirit, he united great firmness of character.  The Church mourns his loss but glories in his example and memory.  Such a life gathered by the Great Reaper is harvested for immortality.  The earthly Church mourns, but the company of the glorified rejoice "For he was a good man and full of the Holy Ghost and of Faith." 

 

Prudence Jackson

Chenango Union, March 2, 1876

 

JACKSON:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 25th, Mrs. Prudence Jackson, aged 55 years.

 

During her life-time, she accepted the most arduous duties and burdens with a cheerfulness and humility that eminently illustrated the power of the Cross in humble life.  Her severely painful illness was borne with a fortitude and patience that surprised all who witnessed it.  Her death was emphatically a triumph of the Cross.  At her funeral a large number of friends, of all classes gave willing testimony to her worth.

No pain, no palm, no thorn, no throne,

No gall, no glory, no cross, no crown.

 

Isaac Skinner

Chenango Union, August 9, 1877

 

From a Coneaut (Ohio) paper, we learn that Isaac Skinner, only brother of Joseph Skinner, of this town [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], died at the residence of his son, near that place, July 4th, 1877, in the eighty-third year of his age.  Two years ago he made his friends in this vicinity a visit, and will be recollected by many who made his acquaintance at that time, as a gentleman of intelligence whom it was a pleasure to meet.  Deceased was son of Joseph and Lois Skinner, and was born in Norwich, March 23d, 1795, being, it is said, the second white child born in his native County.  When the war of 1812 broke out, he was one of the first to volunteer in his country's service, though only seventeen years old.  He remained in the service until the war closed.  In 1837 he removed to Conneaut, Ohio, where he remained until 1860, when he removed to Illinois.  Here he resided eight years, when he returned to Conneaut, living there until his death, having had his residence there thirty-three years in all.  During the late civil war he furnished a representative recruit at his own expense.  In 1815 he was married to Miss Mary Hascall, who survives him.  He was the father of ten children, six of whom are still living; he had twenty-seven grandchildren, and thirteen great-grandchildren.  For many years he was a member of the Baptist Church.  He was an active stirring business man, respected by the community, and lamented by a large circle of relatives and friends.

 

Joseph Skinner

Chenango Union, October 11, 1877

 

When it was announced on Monday morning, that Joseph Skinner had passed to his rest, there was a feeling of sadness among all classes of our citizens.  Deceased was a son of Joseph Skinner one of the earliest settlers in this town [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY]and was born and passed a long and useful life upon the farm where he died, near Wood's Corners.  He was the last of a large family of children--an older brother, Isaac, having died in Ohio, a few months since.  For some years past, Mr. Skinner had suffered from diabetes, but was not prevented form pursuing his avocation of faming, which he had followed from boyhood, and which he loved.  A few weeks since he was troubled with an eruption upon the great toe of his right foot; and, as it failed to improve under medical treatment, the toe was removed by Dr. Hand, some four weeks since.  Still the disease--gangrene--continued to exhibit itself, and on Saturday last it was decided to amputate the limb about the knee, which was done by his attending physician.  But the disease had so firm a hold that the patient did not fully rally, and about one o'clock on Monday morning death ended his sufferings.  When we say that Mr. Skinner died without an enemy, we believe we are not mistaken.  He was respected by the entire community in which he had passed a long and well-spent life.  For thirty years he has weekly called at the Union office for his paper, and his visits were like rays of sunshine in our sanctum, so genial and hearty were his salutations.  He was a good man, and has gone to his reward, mourned by all who knew him.  His age was sixty-five, and he leaves a widow and one son, Isaac W. Skinner, who have the sympathies of friends in their affliction.  The funeral was held on Wednesday, at eleven o'clock.

 

Luke M. Robinson

Oxford Times, February 19, 1895

 

The many friends in Oxford [Chenango Co., NY] of Luke M. Robinson will be pained to learn of his death which occurred at Neenah, Wis. on the 10th inst, and fully endorse the kind opinion that the people of his adopted state and town had of him.  The Neenah Daily Times of Feb. 11th says:

 

On Saturday night at 9:15 o'clock occurred the death of Mr. L.M. Robinson, after an illness of only three days of pneumonia, and which terminated in heart failure.  He has for some years been manager of the Wisconsin Central Pumping Station.  Deceased was born Oct. 10, 1830, in South Oxford, N.Y.  He was of New England parentage.  In 1858 he was married to Miss Maria Fish, sister to Mr. J.J. Fish, Agent for the W.C. in this city.  They removed from the east to Appleton in 1880, and in 1885 came to this city to reside, and where they have become well known and highly esteemed by their active work in charitable organizations.  He leaves a widow, a son Dan (yard master for the Wisoncsin Central), a daughter Miss Amy Robinson and a sister Mrs. John Flagg, who resides in Homer, N.Y., and who is the only survivor of a family of seven children.  Deceased was a valued and esteemed member of Neenah Lodge, No. 41 I.O. of O.F., under whose management the funeral will be held at 2 p.m. from the residence on corner of Winneconne Avenue and Olive streets. Rev. J. E. Chapin will officiate.  The deceased was a man of generous impulses and leaves many friends to mourn his sudden death, and all of whom tender their sincerest sympathies to the grief stricken wife and children who mourn the loss of a kind husband and parent.

 

Lois Warner

the Norwich Sun, October 12, 1917

 

Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY]:  In the death, of Miss Lois Warner which occurred Monday at the home of William Cartledge, the last member of one of the old pioneer families of Bainbridge was removed.  Miss Warner had reached the advanced age of 78.  Her grandfather, Solomon Warner, was one of the early settlers of the town and one of the founders of St. Peter's Church.  The funeral was held Wednesday at 3 o'clock at the home of William Cartledge.

Guilford High School, Junior Class in 1950s

Guilford Central School

1950s

Junior Class

 

 

First Row (LtoR):  Hobert Stoddard, Jeanette Wall

Second Row (LtoR):  Harold Wall, Lena Savory, Ronald Phelps, Mary Fellows

Third Row (LtoR):  William Higney, Phyllis Manwarren, Mr. Butler, Gary Harmon, Maxine Randall

 

Officers

Adviser - Mr. Butler

President - Ronald Phelps

Vice President - Gary Harmon

Secretary - Lena Savory

Treasurer - Phyllis Manwarren

Student Council - Maxine Randall