Bainbridge High School Football Team - 1928

Bainbridge High School Football Team - 1928

"Echo" 1929

 

 

Left to Right

First Row:  William Hohreiter, Clifford Loudon, Rolland Peckham, Philip Roberts (Captain), John Loudon, Russell Elander, Donald Loudon, F.J. Casey (Principal)

 

Second Row:  Harrison Nelson (Coach), Karl Nickel, Harold Campbell, Renwick Walling, John Davidson, Kenneth Hoyt, Lloyd Johnson (Manager)

 

Third Row:  Walter Sherman, Orlin Hitchcock, Robert Houck, Lloyd Hubbard, Elverton Hoyt, Bruce Partridge

 

In the fall of 1928 the boys of B.H.S. became interested in foot-ball which had not been played in the school for an elapse of five years.  As football had not been played for so long a period it was necessary for new equipment and expert coaching to be exhibited.  The money for the suits and necessities was received by the sale of magazines by the whole school, while the coaching was contributed by Mr. Casey and Mr. Nelson.  To the latter we own very much credit for out great success.  It took very much time and patience to produce such football as was exhibited by the team.  Not only did these great coaches produce a winning team for the season of 1928 but for the seasons to come.  Who doesn't remember that Sidney game with third down, ten yards to go, twenty seconds to play and Captain Roberts ran thirty yards around Sidney's and for a touch-down?  Very much credit was given to the team for their wonderful exhibition in this game.

 



Harold Sherman Buys Funeral Business - 1946

Harold Sherman Buys P.L. Carpenter interest

Bainbridge News & Republican, September 5, 1946

 

Harold Sherman, of Unadilla [Otsego Co., NY], who has been connected with the business of Fisher & Carpenter since last February, has purchased the Funeral Chapel and furniture interest of P.L. Carpenter, taking possession Sept. 1.  The firm will now be known as Fisher & Sherman.  Mr. Sherman is a graduate of Unadilla High School, Albany Business College, and Simmons College of Embalming.  Prior to World War II, he had a funeral home in Unadilla, but was forced to sell out to serve his country.  He joined the Navy where he served as a Ph. M 1/C.  Mr. Sherman, who comes to Bainbridge with the highest recommendation, has the best wishes of his business associates.  Mr. and Mrs. Sherman will move to Bainbridge as soon as a house is available.

Obituaries (February 28)

Catherine Matzinger Schlucke

Utica Saturday Globe,  June 17, 1918

  

Catherine Matzinger Schlucke

 



Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  At the home of her son, John Matzinger, on Cortland street, last Saturday, occurred the death of Mrs. Catherine Matzinger Schlucke, aged 79 years.  Mrs. Schlucke was in her usual excellent health until Tuesday noon when she was stricken and passed away without regaining consciousness.  Deceased was born in Zurick, Switzerland, August 7, 1839, and came to the United States in February, 1882, residing at Liberty, N.Y., until the death of her husband, Joseph Matzinger, in March 1887.  She was married later to Charles Schlucke, of Jeffersonville, N.Y., where she resided until his death in 1901.  Since then she had been a resident of this city, making her home with her son and daughter, John and Mary Matzinger.  Mrs. Schlucke was a devoted member of the Broad Street M.E. Church and a constant attendant at the services there, where she made many friends who will miss her kindly presence.  She was a loving mother, a helpful friend and neighbor.  Family and church have lost a valued member in her passing.  Of her five children, four survive her:  Jacob L. Matzinger, of Liberty; Joseph, of Middletown, and Mary and John Matzinger, of this city.  A son, Ferdinand died at Middletown some 19 years ago.  Funeral services were held from her late home Wednesday afternoon.  Interment was in Mount Hope [Norwich, NY].

 

Reed William Kniskern

Bainbridge News & Republican, December 12, 1946

 

Reed William Kniskern, 53, formerly of Windsor [Broome Co., NY], died Thursday at the Veterans' Hospital, at Bath, where he had been a patient for 6-1/2 years.  He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Edna Loveland Kniskern; two daughters, Mrs. Kenneth Gilbert and Nancy Ann Kniskern, all of Windsor; three sons, Francis and Victor, of Windsor, Reed D., of Susquehanna; a granddaughter, Linda Lou Gilbert, of Windsor; five brothers, Claude Kniskern, of Utica, Leon Kniskern, of Hinesville, Vernon Kniskern, of Voorheesville, Edgar Kniskern, of Johnson City, and Raymond Kniskern, of Binghamton; a sister, Mrs. Fred Stanton, of Barnerville, also several nieces and nephews.  He was a veteran of World War I, and a member of Lloyd B. Phelps American Legion Post No. 571, of Windsor.

 

Wilma M. (Wade) Phelps

Bainbridge News & Republican, December 12, 1946

 

Mrs. Wilma M. Phelps, 46, died last Thursday morning at her home in Nineveh [Broome Co., NY], R.D.  She is survived by her husband, Vernon; a daughter, Louise; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. L.A. Wade; a brother, Harvey Wade, all of Nineveh, R.D.; a sister, Marguerite Wade, of Melrose, Mass.; two nephews, Arthur Wade, of Nineveh, and George Wade, fo Bainbridge.

 

Hiram Risley

Bainbridge News & Republican, December 12, 1946

 

Hiram Risley, of DeWitt Drive [Sidney, Delaware Co NY], died in Sidney Hospital Tuesday morning, nearly two hours after a car he was driving was struck at a grade crossing by an O.&W. freight train.  The accident occurred about 6:55 o'clock at the Union street crossing.  Mr. Risley, who was about 60 years old, was alone in his car at the time. There are no gates at the crossing and motorists are warned of oncoming trains by a flashing light.  Mr. Risley had driven his son, Harold, to the Scintilla plant and was returning to the center of the village.  The train, a regularly scheduled southbound freight, struck the front of the car.  It dragged the car for about 20 feet.  The train continued another 500 feet before it stopped.  The first aid squad of the Sidney Police Department, composed of Archer Spencer, Raymond Laraway, James Smith, Wm. Bure and R. Elander was called to the scene.  Mr. Risley was taken to the hospital in the squad's ambulance.  He died without regaining consciousness.  Attendants at the hospital refused to reveal Mr. Risley's injuries until a police investigation is completed.

 

Rev. Martin V. Williams

Bainbridge News & Republican, August 29, 1946

 

Friends of the Rev. Martin V. Williams received news of his death, Aug. 12.  He had been in ill health for many months and a patient in a sanitarium near New York City where he died.  Mr. Williams was a Methodist minister, having become a member of Wyoming Conference in 1899.  Besides having been pastor of various churches in each of the three districts of the conference, he was for several years in evangelistic work.  he came ot the Methodist Church here in 1921 and stayed until 1927.  He was a man of keen spiritual intelligence and vigorous habits, like out-of-doors life, gardening and fishing.  He won many friends here, who, though they realize that he was aged, being about 85 years, yet mourn his death.  Surviving him are his wife, a daughter, and two sons.

 

Belle Mabey

Bainbridge News & Republican, August 29, 1946

 

Mrs. Belle Mabey, 95, died at her home here Sunday morning.  She had lived many years in Sidney [Delaware Co., NY], taking an active part in community affairs.  She was a member of the Monday Club of Sidney and read a paper at the club at the age of 88.  In the spring of this year she was made an honorary member of the Federated Women's Club of New York State by the Monday Club of Sidney. She had been a semi-invalid for the past five years.  Her husband, who died many years ago, was a Civil War Veteran.  She is survived by a son, C.G. Mabey.

 

Melvin Iverson

 

Melvin Iverson, of Mt. Upton [Chenango Co., NY], was almost instantly killed when the automobile in which he was a passenger went off the road near Gilbertsville [Otsego Co., NY] and hit a tree at 1:20 a.m. today.  Donald S. Cole, 24, of Rockdale, the driver, suffered lacerations of the face and body.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, August 29, 1946]

The funeral of Melvin Iverson, 51, Mt. Upton, who was killed instantly about 1:30 a.m. Sunday, when a car in which he was a passenger left the road and crashed into a tree, was held today.  The accident occurred about one fourth mile south of Major's Inn on Route 51 in Gilbertsville. According to State Trooper Richard Chapman. Troop C. Barracks, Sidney, the driver of the car, Donald S. Cole, 24, Rockdale, fell asleep at the wheel and the car swerved from the road and crashed into a tree.  Mr. Cole suffered only minor injuries and was treated at the scene by Dr. Paul von Haeseler, Gilbertsville.  He told state police he was driving at a rate of about 40 miles an hour when he dozed off.  His car was completely wrecked.  Dr. Norman Getman, Otsego County coroner, gave a verdict of accidental death.  Mr. Iverson is survived by his wife, Audrey; his mother Clarissa; and a brother Arthur,  all of Mt. Upton.  Funeral services were held today at 2 p.m. in the Episcopal Church, Gilbertsville, the Rev. Frederick Evenson officiating.  Burial was in the Mt. Upton Cemetery.  [Binghamton Press, August 27, 1946]

 

Deonigi Menaldino

Bainbridge News & Republican, August 29, 1946

 

Deonigi Menaldine, 42, partner in the Green Gardens, Sidney [Delaware Co., NY], dine and dance spot, and Rock Inn, Mt. Upton nitery, died suddenly in the kitchen of his home Wednesday morning, Aug. 21, of coronary thrombosis.  Mr. Menaldio had attended the Walton fair the previous evening.  He apparently felt ill and had risen to take something to relieve his pain when Mrs. Menaldino heard a thump in the kitchen and found him there.

Fire - Bush Hill Farm House - 1946

Bush Hill Farm House Destroyed by Fire

Bainbridge News & Republican, December 5, 1946

 

The one-story wood frame house on the Maurice Ireland farm, Bush Hill, occupied by Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Shapley and family, was completely destroyed by fire last Friday morning; the cause of the fire is undetermined.  The blaze was first discovered by the Pixley family, neighbors, about 7:45 a.m., who turned in the fire alarm.  Apparently the interior of the entire house was ablaze before it broke out, as it was impossible to save anything upon the arrival of neighbors.  The Bainbridge Fire Department responded to the call but the fire was too far advanced upon their arrival to save anything.  No one was at home at the time the fire was discovered.  Mr. and Mrs. Shapley had gone to work in Bainbridge and their children were with a neighbor.  This is the second time that the house on this same site has been destroyed by fire in the last two years. At the time of the first fire the house was occupied by Mr. and Mrs. Francis Gunther.

 



Letter from the West, Rock Island, IL, 1883

Letter from the West

Rock Island, Illinois in 1883

 

Mr. Editor--Rock Island, Ill., is quite an interesting place on some accounts.  The city itself is not extremely fine, though it can boast of some beautiful shaded streets, many handsome and some elegant residences and lovely homes, plenty of churches and schools, fine hotels, theater, etc.  The city is long and narrow, being built between the river and bluffs.  The view from these bluffs is truly magnificent, the city of Mohne lying to the east, Davenport across the river, with Rock Island itself at your feet, and the broad, beautiful Mississippi with its numerous steamers as far as the eye can reach.  At the upper end of the city lies the island itself.  This is government property; here Uncle Sam has a large arsenal, and there are in progress of construction several very large stone and iron buildings, in these will be all the necessary and convenient machinery for the manufacture of all imaginable articles used by the government in peace or war.  As we cross the long bridge from the city, we first see a small fort, looking down the river, mounting two large guns, while a mortar, like a watch dog, lies quiet but ready for use either end of said fortification.  Then passing up a fine shaded drive we come to the guard house and gate where with military precision we salute a soldier in uniform, show our passes and drive on.  Next are two gun-yards fenced by shot and shell, formed conically upon three sides.  In these enclosures are found the cannon and mortars from the wars of many foreign nations as well as those of our own, especially those used in our late unpleasantness. After viewing these objects of curiosity and interest, we look over an immense field of ambulances, ammunition wagons, artillery carriages, etc., all waiting their turn to be taken to the repair shop.  Now comes the shops and factories already mentioned, built of Joliet lime stone and iron, fire proof, and elegantly fitted up.  If my memory serves me right there wil be twnety of these immense structures when completed.  The island and its work is now under command of Col. Ziagler, a grand type of military officer.  His residence, on the island, as well as several other officers' quarters are of stone and nicely, yes elegantly, built by Uncle Sam.  The grand drives, walks and shades in most parts are simply perfect throughout the island.  Having examined all those points of interest let us remember this island was a rebel prison during the war, and we here find two cemeteries, the first one a smooth plateau surrounded by a fine grove is where the boys in gray sleep, 8,999 in all.  A few graves have head stones, the many have none.  the cemetery is marked at each corner by an inverted brass cannon and chains running around the entire field.  Beyond and facing the morning sun, is the resting place of our boys in blue.  At the head lies Gen. Rodman, a general in the army and former commander of the island, and projector of its present use, and inventor of the Rodman rifle gun.  In the center is a fine national monument, and all over this plot, pointing heavenward, are the headstones of our comrades. The gentle breeze fans their verdant covering, they heed it not, sunshine and storm pass over them, they are undisturbed.  Lulled to rest by the continual flow of the grand old river they sweetly sleep where loving hands have placed them, and nature could not have provided a more beautiful spot.  One is delighted to see the fox squirrel running from tree to tree all over the national home, and to see the rabbit skip from place to place and to hear the multitude of sweet songsters, all seemingly tame as if cared for my some gentle hand, and indeed they are, For Col Flagler does not allow any use of fire arms on the island, consequently these furry and feathered beauties are at home and happy.  --A well Wisher.

Obituaries (February 27)

Andrew Shepardson

Utica Saturday Globe, April 25, 1903

 

 

Hon. Andrew Shepardson

Hon. Andrew Shepardson, a prominent and highly respected resident of Chenango county, died at his home in Smyrna [Chenango Co., NY], Tuesday evening, aged 74 years.  Deceased was born in Smyrna December 13, 1828.  He attended the village schools until he was 15 years of age and then entered the store of Webster Merrill, as clerk.  Later he moved to Earlville and was for a time in business for himself.  Returning to Smyrna he purchased an interest in the Munson mills and for two years conducted the same, until 1869, when he was appointed station agent for the N.Y.O.&W. at that place, which position he held for some years.  Mr. Shepardson was a leading Republican of his town and had occupied many offices of trust.  He was for one or two terms a justice of the peace and in 1870 was elected member of Assembly from this county and served two terms with credit to himself and his constituents.  In 1872 he was first elected county clerk, succeeding the late James G Thompson, and was the choice of the people for the office for four terms, or 12 years, during 1873-'85.  He had been supervisor of his town for several terms and was for two or three years chairman of the board.  He also served a year as assistant United States internal revenue assessor under the late judge David Follett, of this village [Norwich, NY]. While a resident of Earlville he married Miss Emma Dalmon, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Dalmon, of that place.  She died some years ago. He is survived by two sons and a daughter, Walter A. Shepardson, of Otselic; John W. Shepardson, of Smyrna, and Mrs. Edward P. Lyon, of Brooklyn.  His funeral was held from his late home this Friday afternoon.

 

Jehial Evans

1795 - 1884

 

Jehial Evans, who died on Wednesday of last week was the oldest man in town.  He was one of the first trustees of the village of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] when the village was incorporated in 1829, the late Col. Juliand being President of the Board of Trustees at that time.  Dr. Wm. D. Purple, of Greene, is the only one of the original officers of that board, now living [in 1884].  Mr. Evans lived to a ripe old age and was honored and respected by all who knew him.  His ancestors were the first settlers of the town, and at one time owned nearly all the land in this vicinity.  Thus another old landmark has passed away.  [Buried Presbyterian Cemetery, Bainbridge, NY]

 

Carrie A. Barnes
1862 - 1884

 

Tuesday of last week Miss Carrie A. Barnes, died at the residence of her sister, Mrs. W.M. Hastings, in this village, aged 22.  The funeral services were held on Friday, at the house, Rev. E.O. Holyoke officiating, and the remains taken to Norwich for interment in the cemetery at that place, Rev. H.A. Delano conducting the burial service.  For the past six months Miss Barnes' death was hourly expected and when the final summons came her friends were not unprepared.  It seems sad that one so young, and one who but a short time since was in the best of health and spirits should be called to part with friends and relatives, but the relentless foe, consumption, knows not compassion, and the sorrowing friends can only turn for solace to the Supreme Being who holds us all in the hollow of His hand.

Clarisse Schofield

1837 - 1880

Entered into rest, April 24, 1880, Mrs. Clarisse Schofield, in the 44th year of her age.  In the death of one, who in her affliction has won the sympathy and love of all who knew her, we are again reminded of the uncertainties of life, and that here we have no "continuing city but we seek one to come."  Though she has passed from earthly scenes, yet her memory lives and will be fondly cherished by those, who have been associated with her, and administered unto her wants, so long as memory exists. We shall always remember her feeble, faltering steps as we have met her from time to time in the home circle, and in our neighborhood visits, and once during the winter have we met her in the social circle, though at the time we would not have recognized her, for disease had then, in its progress, left its impress upon every feature.  These reflections are mingled with sadness, for her voice is forever hushed and loving hands have bourne her to her last resting place, there to sleep the years away.  A short time previous to her sickness she experienced a hope in the Saviour, and during long and weary months  which followed, though deprived of religious associations, her faith in Christ was the bright and morning star of her life.  No cloud could ever obscure from her its brightness, but it shone forth in all its beauty to brighten her pathway through the dark valley, as she approached nearer and nearer to her last great change.  These afflictions are sent to us for our good.  They teach us that earth is not home, and that our existence here is only an allotted time given us to prepare for a higher and holier state of existence. 

"If naught but roses bloomed upon our way,

If clouds ne'er dimmed the beauty of the day,

'If ne'er upon our hearts was laid the chastening rod,

We might forget the pathway that leadest unto God."

It is always with sadness that we approach the open grave, and if we were only to contemplate the sad thought, that it must soon conceal from our sight forever, the form of those we love, clouds would gather from which no ray of sunlight could ever penetrate.  Our cup of sorrow would be filled to over flowing.  The Christian whose soul is radiant with the light of Heaven looks beyond the clouded horizon to the things which are not seen, and to him is revealed the silver lining in all its brightness.   As we mourn over the departure of loved ones that have gone from our homes from time to time, we realize that there is within the heart a void that no balm can heal no cup can fill, but let us look with bright anticipation to the resurrection morn when we too shall be clothed in immortality and sit with them by the silver stream, upon whose margin grow ever glooming flowers.

Maybelle & Metta Mackle

Maybelle, daughter of Sarah Mackle, died in Rochester [Monroe Co., NY] of scarlet fever, July 2d, 1868, aged 8 years and 3 months.

Metta, second daughter of Sarah Mackle, died of scarlet fever, July 4th, 1868, aged 5 years and 7 months.

These two dear little children were all the widowed mother had.  They were bright, active little girls, the joy of the mother's heart and the light of her home.  Maybelle was an unusually thoughtful child.  Having lost her father a year or two since, she dwelt much on heaven and going to him.  So familiarly would she speak of death, and heavenly things, that her mother startled, would check her when she would add, "Why, mamma, I do think it would be nice to die and go to papa."  She seemed never to have felt there was a chill in death or a gloom in the grave.  When first taken ill, she said confidently and cheerfully "I never shall get well," and would sing so sweetly our beautiful Sabbath School hymns.  Her favorite was constantly on her lips.

"O mother do not weep for me,

I'm not afraid to die;

You lip is trembling and I see

The tears are in your eye.

 

"for mother I shall wear bright wings,

I'll be an angel too;

And then before God's golden throne

I'll kneel and pray for you.'

 

Dear little Maybelle!  so early folded; white robes are yours and an immortal crown.

 

Metta, always a frail child, clung to life wonderfully, but failed rapidly after the death of her little sister.  When in the agony of death, she threw her arms around her mother's neck, and cried, "O mamma, mamma!" as if conscious of the separation that was taking place.  Alas!  the mother must tarry, alone and bereft; the graves of her husband and four little ones, her heritage, white it is for such as she to prove--"Earth has no sorrow, that Heaven cannot heal"  Rochester, July 25, 1868.

 

Sidney Dimock Writes from Colorado Mine Country - 1880

From The Mines

Roaring Fork River, Col. June 6, 1880

 

Editor Republican,

I am now in camp on Roaring Fork River, fifteen miles from the eastern boundary of the Ute Indian Reservation.  Sixty miles from Leadville "as the crow flies," and 150 miles the route I came, "around the horn."  The trip from Leadville here is a novelty to one who has never traveled among the Rockies.  I will give you a few hints on mountain travel.  After the 15th of May, leaving Leadville, we go five miles; then cross the head waters of the Arkansas river, and strike camp, the first night fifteen miles out among the snow-clad mountains.  There some parties tell us we can kill a cinamon or black bear by going a few hundred yards up the mountain, but we conclude we have not lost any bear, and let the matter rest; then we roll ourselves up in our blankets and pass a comfortless night surrounded with snow.  Towards morning we are warned of the approaching day, by one of "Balsam's pets;" get up at daybreak, prepared breakfast, which consists of bacon, bread and coffee, then load our supplies on our horses first; then lash them on with ropes in a way known only to experienced packers, and they must be well balanced to prevent the pack-animals from getting off the trail.  When once off the trail they are liable to fall (many times on the route) from one to two thousand feet below the trail.  You can have but little idea of the extent and grandeur of the Rocky mountains, without once traveling among them. We crossed rivers, canyons, and mountain gorges, that you would consider impossible for man or beast to traverse.  Some days we would travel ten or fifteen miles down a beautiful valley in a cloud of dust; then again, we would find ourselves plodding along across a mountain range in a fearful snow storm. Snow storms are of frequent occurrence here during the months of May and June, and the high ranges are now covered with the "beautiful," and look as white as ever you saw Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] hills in mid-winter.  You can judge of the number of men going out prospecting all through the mountains.  Five hundred men passed over the trail in five days, and there are hundreds going out on other trails to different points in Colorado.  By the way, I saw one man who had found a bonanza in the shape of a toll bridge across Eagle river, a stream of the size of the Susquehanna. The bridge could not have cost over one hundred dollars (made of logs and poles), and he was charging fifty cents for each animal that crossed; making from twenty to fifty dollars per day.

 

While on the journey I came up to a party who had just brought down a splendid doe, near the trail, and one of the men proved to be Jo Pearsall of Bainbridge.  Jo is now camped five miles from here, near the Highland mines.  Some of the mines here are very rich, and the owners are asking from one hundred to five hundred thousand dollars for a single mine or claim.  A claim (the amount of ground one man is entitled to hold), is fifteen hundred feet long and three hundred feet wide.  A certain amount of work must be done on the mine in order to hold it for one year.  I will mention a mine that I looked at two days ago. One of the original discovering party had more ground than he could work, and gave it to a boy friend of his, not thinking it was of any value, the young man kept it a short time and bonded it to an Eastern man for fifteen thousand dollars, to be paid in six moths.  The mine is now being worked, and is producing rich ore. The mines here are not so extensive as has been represented, as is always the case in new camps.  I am satisfied, with the country, and will, or intend to remain here this summer.  Hundreds of people are arriving here daily.  Some stop, while others go to Ruby City and other new camps.  I was on the mountain the 5th of June, and walked upon snow banks ten feet deep.  While on the summit I could get a view Southward for 75 to 100 miles of almost an endless chain of mountains.  Every day when out among the miners, I notice venison or elk meat hanging in the trees.  The air is so pure it will keep for weeks (if you don't eat it).  Three of our party are out hunting and expect to bring in two weeks' supply of elk or deer, and possibly a cinamon bear. The time for trout fishing has not arrived, as the rivers and their tributaries are at their highest point with snow water on its way to the Gulf of Mexico.  I must tell you that I walked the whole distance from Leadville here, packing my supplies on a horse that I bought in Leadville.  Provisions are high here at present.  Cows have just arrived and milk is selling at one dollar per gallon; flour, $20 per hundred; other articles in proportion.  I think of going to Leadville in two weeks after supplies.  One mule train of forty animals passed our tent two days ago with stores of  Highland camp.  I have now written more than I intended;  Farewell.

 

Sidney Dimock

Marriages (February 26)

Cole - Wright

From the Iowa State Register of April 25th [1890], published at Des Moines we glean:  "Last evening, Mr. S. Spencer Cole and Mrs. Carrie E. Wright were married at their future home, 1226 Sixth Avenue, by Rev. A.H. Ames. The relatives of the contracting parties and a few friends only were present.  The bride was beautifully dressed in heliotrope silk with rainbow front and heliotrope passementrie and gloves to match.  The only ornaments were a few carnations worn in the hair.  A reception followed the wedding when the happy couple received the congratulations of many friends.  Both parties are well known in the city having lived here many years.  The bride is a lady of many social qualities and the groom, who is a nephew of Judge Cole, is a prosperous young attorney."  Mrs. Cole is a sister of W.M.  Hastings of this village, and many friends in this section can but wish her and hers' Heaven's choicest blessings.

Clark - Webb

Bainbridge News & Republican, December 5, 1946

Miss Jeanne M. Webb, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Royal B. Webb, Oneonta, and John R. Clark, son of Mrs. Mary H. Clark, Walton, were united in marriage Sunday afternoon at the parsonage of the Cooperstown Methodist Church by the Rev. C.L. Andrews.  The double ring service was used.  After the ceremony, a dinner was held in the Cooper inn at Cooperstown, after which Mr. and Mrs. Clark left for a week's wedding trip to Quebec, Canada.  On their return they will be at home in Walton [Delaware Co., NY].  Mrs. Clark is a graduate of Oneonta High School and the Bellevue school of nursing in New York City.  Mr. Clark is an alumnus of Walton High School and Syracuse University.

Warren - Wood

Bainbridge News & Republican, December 5, 1946

Miss Sandra J. Wood, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harlan J. Wood, Walton [Delaware Co., NY], and Gilbert G. Warren, also of Walton, were married at the parsonage of the First Congregational church on Thursday evening, Nov. 21.  The double ring service was used, the bride's pastor, the Rev. H.H. Bergen, officiating at the ceremony.  The bride graduated from Walton High School in June, 1946, and is now employed by the Delaware Telephone Company.  The bridegroom, son of William Warren, of Liberty, enlisted in the navy Sept. 28. 1943, and was discharged Apr. 5, 1946, with the rating of radioman, 3rd class after service in the Asiatic-Pacific theatre.  He is now completing his studies at Walton High School.  Mr. and Mrs. Warren will make their home in Walton.

Warner - Vanderzee

Bainbridge News & Republican, December 5, 1946

Miss Catherine Vanderzee, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Vanderzee, Walton [Delaware Co., NY], and Richard E. Warner, son of Mr. and Mrs. John J. Warner, also of Walton, were united in marriage Saturday morning in a double ring ceremony performed in Kingston.  After a wedding trip to New York, Mr. and Mrs. Warner will be at home in Walton.  Mrs. Warner is a graduate of Walton High School and is employed by the New York State Electric and Gas Corporation.  Mr. Warner is also a graduate of Walton High School and a veteran of the World War, in which he saw service in Africa and Italy from Feb. 1944 to Sept. 1945.

Obituaries (February 26)

Cornelia E. (Maydole) Merritt

Utica Saturday Globe, April 25, 1903

 

 

Mrs. Cornelia E. (Maydole) Merritt

 

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  After an illness of several weeks, Mrs. Cornelia E. Merritt died at her home on North Broad street on Friday afternoon of last week.  She suffered a stroke of paralysis on February 20 and never rallied from the shock.  Mrs. Merritt was the youngest and last surviving daughter of the late David and Mary Hartshorn Maydole and was born in Eaton, N.Y., where she resided until 5 years old, when her parents removed to this village and her father laid the foundation of the hammermaking industry which has since made the name of David Maydole familiar the world over.  Here she grew to girlhood and attended the old Norwich Academy, completing her education at Cazenovia Seminary and in the study of art in New York.  While engaged in that study she met Andy Hartshorn, a resident of the metropolis, whom she married in 1854.  One daughter, Mrs. May M. Campbell, of this village, widow of the late Editor Reed Campbell, survives this union.  In 1862 she married the late Charles H. Merritt, with whom she spent a long and happy married life of 29 years before his death in October, 1890.  One daughter, Nettie M. Crombie, survives this marriage.  Her death brings to a close the career of an exceptional woman, conspicuous for years among the residents of this village.  While not lacking in the womanly instincts and love of home, she possessed a natural aptness for business management, which had become thoroughly developed by close and constant association with her father in his manufacturing interests.  Her judgment on matters pertaining to this business was so keen and her knowledge of the details so comprehensive that when by the death of her father in 1882 and of her husband, the first president of the Incorporated company, eight years later, she became the half owner of the hammer factory, she was well equipped to look after her interests therein.  For a number of years she was vice president of the company and a year ago, upon the death of the then president, Hon. Cyrus H Martin, she was chosen his successor.  During her participation in the management of its affairs many changes and improvements were made in the arrangement of the plant and the new buildings erected during the past year by which the capacity was doubled. From the preparation of the plans, she had watched carefully the progress of the work and looked forward eagerly to the day when these buildings designed with especial care for health and comfort and now nearly completed, should be occupied.  In 1891 Mrs. Merritt purchased the Chenango Telegraph and later became the proprietor of the Morning Sun, established by her son-in-law Reed Campbell.  She also acquired large realty holdings and was the owner of several business blocks, being one of the largest taxpayers in the village.  The indulgence of her love for the beautiful found gratification in the furnishings of her home, which was replete with works of art and literature.  In 1894, accompanied by her daughters, she made an extended tour in Europe and later in the Bermudas, where many of the handsome adornments of her home were collected.  In her youth she became a member of the Congregational Church and for a number of years was a teacher in the Sunday school and an efficient officer in various auxiliaries, and was ever interested in the work of the church and one of its generous supporters.  She identified herself with every movement for the bettering or beautifying of the village.  She was a leading spirit in the organization and work of the Ladies Village improvement Association and for 20 years was the president.  During the period of her presidency many of the lasting and substantial improvements for which the association is responsible were inaugurated, among them being the grading and curbing of the public parks, the building of the receiving vault in Mount Hope Cemetery and the erection of the fountain on Broad street.  Her deep interest in the success of her various enterprises and keen desire for the progress and development of the village did not crowd out of her life a thoughtful care for those less fortunate. To the sick and needy she was always generous and her timely assistance heightened the dark hours in many homes.  By her employees, for whose welfare she was always considerate, remembrances of many kindnesses will ever be treasured.  Funeral services were held form the family residence on North Broad street on Monday afternoon at 3 o'clock, Rev. D.W. Dexter, pastor of the Congregational Church, officiating.  The casket rested in the south parlor and was surrounded with a profusion of cut flowers and floral designs. The services were largely attended, the employees of the hammer factory attending in a body, as did also the employees of the Morning Sun and Chenango Telegraph and a delegation from the L.V.I.A. Maydole Hose Company in full uniform acted as escort to the cemetery.  The singing was by a quartet consisting of Lewis H. Burnside, Mrs. B.W. Stover, Mr. and Mrs. Harvey H. Daniels.  The bearers were Hon. Albert F. Gladding, Hon. Jotham P. Alids, Hon. William P. Jenks, T. DeWitt Miller, Edward l. Nash, Ransom D. Brooks and Augustus E. Race.  The business places were closed during the passage of the procession to Mt. Hope Cemetery [Norwich, NY], where the remains were laid away in the family plot.

 

Stowell Jacquins
1797 - 1890

 

Death has claimed this week two of our oldest and very much respected citizens.  On Sunday morning June 22, 1890, at the home of his son, Emery Jacquins, near this village the spirit of Stowell Jaquins left its tenement of clay and passed to the reward on the other side.  The funeral was held Tuesday and the remains were laid to rest in the cemetery on the farm owned by Michael Frank.  Mr. Jaquins was 92 years and 9 months old and for years had been an honored and respected citizen of this town.  It will be remembered that he sustained an injury from a fall a few weeks ago the effects of which no doubt hastened his death.

Briggs Lyon

1805 - 1890

After a lingering illness of heart disease, Mr. Briggs Lyon quietly breathed his last Monday morning, June 23, 1890, at his home on South Main street, in this village [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], aged 84 years.  The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon with interment in Green Lawn cemetery [Bainbridge, NY], Rev. Blair conducting the services.  Mr. Lyon has been a life-long resident of ths town--an honored and respected citizen--a loving husband and a kind father.  A wife and seven children survive him.  The children are Mrs. Hamilton Greene, Mrs. Smith Lane, Mrs. Luman lane, and Mrs. Frank Davis, all of this town; T.J. Lyon of Binghamton, J.E. Lyon of Unadilla and Orville Lyon , who lives in Pennsylvania.  [Note:  Briggs Lyon has a stone in West Bainbridge Cemetery where many other Lyon family members are buried].

Daniel Niven

1816 - 1890

Daniel Niven died at his home in Binghamton Monday evening [May 5, 1890], aged 74 years.  He was born and spent the best part of his life on a farm at Coventry [Chenango Co., NY].  About 20 years ago he went into the mercantile business at Nineveh, and for the past 8 years has lived at Binghamton [Broome Co., NY].  He was a prominent member of the M.E. church and an ardent republican, his influence being strongly felt in this county.  His remains were buried at Coventry Wednesday.

Bainbridge High School, Class of 1948, Part 2

Bainbridge Central High School - Class of 1948

Senior Portraits

"Echo" 1948

 

 

William Collinge

"Willie"

What will be missed most:  Sports

Can you imagine him as the second Frank Sinatra

 

Helen Corbin

"Corbin"

What will be missed most:  Latin

Can you imagine her as Gypsy R. Lee's understudy

Greatest ambition:  To get in college

 

Shirley Davidson

"Shirl"

Can you imagine her as a Rockette

Greatest ambition:  secretary

 

 

Ruth Drachler

"Ruthie"

Class Treasurer
What will be missed most:  Typing

Can you imagine her as a famous pianist

Greatest ambition:  secretary

 

Barbara Fenner

"Fenner"

What will be missed most:  Basketball and the girls

Can you imagine her without comments

Greatest ambition:  graduate from High

 

 

 

Lillian Flyzik

"Lil"

What I'll miss most:  Rex and Steve

Can you imagine her not flirting

Greatest ambition:  great dancer

 



Marriages (February 25)

Mr. & Mrs. Leroy N. Searles

Bainbridge News & Republican, December 5, 1946

 

Mr. & Mrs. Leroy N. Searles

 

Mr. and Mrs. Leroy N. Searles celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary with a buffet luncheon at their home, 20 Johnson street [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], Sunday, Nov. 17, 1946.  The table was centered with a two-tiered cake encircled with yellow pompons. Yellow and green candles flanked the cake and yellow and white chrysanthemums and pompons completed the decorations. A purse of money and other gifts were presented to the guests of honor.  Miss Mary King was united in marriage to Leroy N. Searles Nov. 17, 1886 in North Sanford [Broome Co., NY] by the Rev. H.C. Leach.  Guests at the celebration included:  Mr. and Mrs. Earl Davis, Mr. and Mrs. Ward Searles and daughters, Emily and Carol Ann, Mr. and Mrs. B.C. Moretz and sons, Keith and Dean, of Bainbridge; Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Searles and son, Robert, of Oneonta; Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Buckely and sons, Carter and Richard, of Providence, R.I.; Mr. and Mrs. Homer King, of Sidney; Mr. and Mrs. Andrew King and Mrs. Jennie Pendell, of Afton; Mrs. Laura Yaple, of Manlius; Homer Searles, Mr. and Mrs. William Plumsted and Mr. and Mrs. Henry M. Trowbridge, Jr.., of Binghamton; Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Joslyn and daughter, Nicole and Christyne, of Owego, and Arnold Yaple, of McDonough.

 

Flannery - Dalton

Bainbridge News & Republican, December 5, 1946

 

Miss Teresa Josephine Dalton, of 569 West 185th street, New York City, became the bride of Dr. Joseph M. Flannery, of Bainbridge, at a Nuptial Mass ceremony at 10 o'clock Saturday morning, Nov. 30, at the Church of St. Elizabeth, New York City.  The Rev. Thomas F. McGuire assistant pastor of the church, performed the nuptial ceremony and celebrated the Mass that followed.  Miss Helen M. Dalton, of New York, a sister of the bride, was the maid of honor, and Eric Liedquest, also of New York, acted as best man to Dr. Flannery. After the ceremony a breakfast was served the wedding party at Butler Hall in New York City.  Out of town guests present included the Rev. Charles A. Dee and Lewis Higler, both of Bainbridge.  Dr. Flannery has been for years an executive of the Borden Company and is prominent in civic, charitable and industrial circles throughout Chenango County. After a wedding trip Dr. and Mrs. Flannery plan to reside at 61 North Main street, Bainbridge.

 

Donaloio - Kishbaugh

Bainbridge News & Republican, December 5, 1946

 

Sidney [Delaware Co., NY]:  Miss Ruth Kishbaugh, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Brower, of Lanesboro, Pa., was married to Vincent T. Donaloio, son of Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Donoloio, of Sidney, Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. in the rectory of the Sacred Heart Church, with the Rev. John Kavanaugh officiating.

 

Holbert - Hulsberg

Bainbridge News & Republican, December 5, 1946

 

Miss Johanne D. Hulsberg, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hulsberg, of Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], and Victor E. Holbert, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Holbert, Sidney [Delaware Co., NY], were married Monday, Nov. 25, in Christ Church at Guilford by the Rev. Pearson in a double-ring ceremony.  A reception and dinner for the immediate families was held at the Hotel DeCumber.  On returning from a wedding trip to New York City they will reside in Bainbridge. The bride is a graduate of Afton Central School and the groom is a graduate of Bainbridge Central School.  Both are employed at the Casein plant in Bainbridge.

 

Osterwald - Greene

Bainbridge News & Republican, December 5, 1946

 

Miss Norma Greene, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Greene, of Sidney [Delaware Co., NY], was married to Carl Osterwald, son of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Herman Osterwald, also of Sidney, Saturday in the Congregational Church of that village.  The Rev. Charlton Opdyke, pastor, officiated.  A reception was held at the home of the bride following the ceremony.  The couple will live in Norwich.  The bride is a graduate of Sidney Central School, 1946, and has been employed at the Sidney Hospital as a dietitian. The bridegroom is a graduate of the Sidney school, class of 1943.  He was in the army for two and a half years.  He was released form the service in April.  He is employed by the Norwich Pharmacal Co., in Norwich.

 

 

Obituaries (February 25)

Edwin Tiffany

Utica Saturday Globe, January 21, 1905

 

 

Edwin Tiffany

Edwin Tiffany, a life-long resident of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], died at his home on Silver street, Sunday morning last, aged 69 years.  Mr. Tiffany had been in failing health from Bright's disease for the past year, and during the past two months had become much worse, so that death was not unexpected.  Mr. Tiffany's age was 69 years, he having been born in Kings's Settlement, January 31, 1836.  There he grew to manhood, successfully following the occupation of farming.  In early life he was a member of the Methodist Church and a singer in the choir.  He was a man of pleasing personal qualities and had made many friends.  February 20, 1854, he married Mary A. King, who died about 11 years ago.  Thirty-six years ago Mr. Tiffany left his farm and took up his residence in this village, where for a brief portion of their period he engaged in the grocery business.  The surviving relatives are a daughter, Mrs. George H. Rowe, of this village, and a son, George H . Tiffany, of St. Paul, Minn., and two grandchildren.  A brother, William R. Tiffany, of King's Settlement, died about five years ago.  Funeral services were held from his late residence on Silver street, Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock, Rev. Wilson Treible officiating.  Burial was made in the family cemetery at King's Settlement.

Samuel Burke

Bainbridge News & Republican, December 5, 1946

Samuel Burke, 71, formerly of Sanford [Broome Co., NY], was found dead early Tuesday afternoon by his employer O.A. Peck, up on the hill in back of the Peck farm, the former Talcott farm, South of Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY].  Mr. Burke, who had been suffering from heart trouble, apparently died from a heart attack between 12 noon and 1:30 p.m.  He had gone up on the hill with a team of horses hitched to a wagon, and when found by Mr. Peck, he was sitting on the ground leaning against a wheel of the wagon; and the team was unhitched from the wagon.  Mr. Burke has been employed by Mr. Peck for the past three years, and he and his wife have lived in a trailer on the Peck farm.  Besides his wife, he is survived by 10 children, two half-brothers and 13 grandchildren.  Funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock, at the Fisher & Sherman Chapel, Bainbridge, with the Rev. Fabin, of Oquaga, officiating. Burial will be in Harpursville [Broome Co., nY].

Charles A. Elliott

Bainbridge News & Republican, December 5, 1946

Charles A. Elliott, 65, died suddenly Saturday, while hunting on his farm at Coventry [Chenango Co., NY].  He is survived by two sons, Aubrey Elliott, of Coventry, with whom he made his home, and Lawrence Elliott, of Windsor; four daughters, Mrs. Richard Hoyt, of Greene, Winona Elliott, of Binghamton, Liva Elliott, of Norwich, and Mrs. Lillian Holcomb, of South New Berlin; also 11 grandchildren.  Funeral services were held at the Harry B. Rogers Funeral Home in Greene.

Richard KIng

Bainbridge News & Republican, December 5, 1946

Fox Memorial  Hospital, today reported that a three-month-old infant, Richard King, had been brought in yesterday morning and was found dead on arrival.  The 20-year-old mother, Marjorie King, of Otego [Otsego Co., NY], reported to hospital authorities that she had put the child to bed at 2 a.m. yesterday and upon awakening at 10 a.m. had found him dead.  An autopsy performed on Wednesday morning showed that the baby died of bronchial pneumonia.

John B. Wooster

Bainbridge News & Republican, December 5, 1946

John B. Wooster passed away at his home in Guilford Center [Chenango Co., NY] on Nov. 29.  He was born April 22, 1869, the son of Lulu (Bennett) Wooster and Aaron Wooster.  He was born in the same house where he died.  He was never married and leaves no near relatives.  All of his entire life was spent in the town of Guilford.  He worked for many years in the Guilford Center Station and Feed Store and after that in the creamery at Guilford.  He was a member and elder in the Presbyterian Church at Guilford Center. A man of sterling character, loved and respected by all who knew him.  His wise counsel and cheery manner will be missed by a host of friends. Final rites were held from the Guilford Center church Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock, the pastor, the Rev. Harold A. McKenzie, officiating.  Burial in the Guilford Center cemetery.

Ida May Day

Bainbridge News & Republican, December 5, 1946

Ida May Day, aged 83 years, passed away Sunday, Nov. 25, at the home of her niece, Mrs. Marshall Richardson, in Elmira.  She was born in Guilford [Chenango Co., NY] and much of her life was spent in this vicinity.  An only brother, Edward C. Day, of Guilford, survives.  Final rites were held from the Baptist Church in Mt. Upton, Wednesday afternoon    at 2 o'clock, the Rev. George Ellin, of the Sidney Baptist Church, officiating. Burial in the Mt. Upton cemetery.  Mr. and Mrs. E.C. Day, of Guilford, and daughter, Mrs. Helen Rutledge, of Binghamton, attended.

Catherine Manley

Bainbridge News & Republican, December 5, 1946

Afton [Chenango Co., NY]:  An 11-year-old Afton girl was killed when she was struck by a truck on route 41, opposite the Afton fairgrounds at 5 p.m. today.  She is Catherine Manley, who, according to reports of the State Police at Sidney, was walking east along the road, facing the direction of traffic.  She was struck by a Packard wrecker owned by Arthur Wade, of Nineveh, and operated by his wife, Ada, 30, Troopers said.  Mrs. Wade told police that she had been momentarily blinded by the headlights of an oncoming vehicle and did not see the child.  Acting coroner Heinz Cohn, of Afton, rendered a verdict of accidental death.

Walking in Route 41, opposite the Afton fairgrounds, 11-year-old Catherine Manley of Afton was struck and killed by an automobile wrecker late yesterday afternoon.  She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Elwyn F. Manley.  According to First Sgt. William Driscoll of the Sidney barracks, the girl was walking east when she was struck.  She was hit by a 1930 Packard wrecker driven by Mrs. Ada Wade, 30, of Nineveh.  The truck is owned by her husband, Arthur Wade, of Nineveh.  No charges were pressed against Mrs. Wade.  She told police that she had been momentarily blinded by the headlights of an oncoming car and did not see the child.  Acting Coroner Heinz Cohn of Afton rendered a verdict of accidental death.  The body was taken to the Karschner Funeral Home in Afton.  Besides her parents she is survived by two brothers, Richard D. and Kenneth R. Manley of Afton; maternal grandmother, Mrs. Katherine Wood of Troy; her paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Manley of Norwich; and several aunts, uncles, and cousins.  Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Friday at the funeral home with the Rev. M.H. Patton officiating.  Burial will be in Mt. Hope Cemetery, Norwich [Chenango Co., NY].  [Binghamton Press, November 27, 1946]

Bainbridge Central Track Team, 1947

Bainbridge Central High School

Track Team - 1947

"Echo" 1947

 

 

First Row (LtoR):  James Barre, Rexford Thornton, Ronald Smith, Mr. Allen C. Black, John Sejersen, Donald Simonds, Ronald Hoyt

Second Row (LtoR):  William Collinge, Bruce Peckham, John Hackett, Jack Lord, Larry Dykeman, William Shea, Raymond Sanford, Stephen Smith, Bernard Parsons



Obituaries (February 24)

Fred James Pray

 

 

Fred James Pray, of Sherburne

A Bright Cornell Student who Died of Typhoid Fever

[Utica Saturday Globe, March 21, 1903]

The following is taken from the obituary notice of the late Fred James Pray, grandson of Mr. Smith Pray of this town, published in last Saturday's Sherburne News:

 

Fred James Pray was born at the Bullock homestead, just below the village [Sherburne, Chenango Co., NY], on November 5, 1881, and was the only son of James A. Pray and Emma Bullock Pray.  Fred attended the public school at Sherburne and graduated with honor from the High School June 26, 1901.  Earnest and industrious, filled with a deep desire for knowledge, he determined to prepare himself for the battle of life by a more advanced education.  In September, 1902, he entered the Freshman class of the State Veterinary College, Cornell University. Here he made rapid progress.  Possessing an active mind, readily grasping his work, entering into it with all his might, he led his class, gaining at the same time the confidence and love of his instructors and classmates.  Fred's many friends in Sherburne and elsewhere watched with pride his advancement picturing an honorable and successful future for this young man.  But it was not to be; feeling slightly unwell, as he supposed, he returned to his father's home.  There, after a three weeks' struggle with the dreaded typhoid, receiving the most loving care and the best medical aid, but all in vain, in the early hours of Thursday morning of last week he entered into the rest of Paradise.  In 1897 Mr. Pray was confirmed at Christ Episcopal Church by the Rt. Rev. F.D. Huntington, Bishop of Central New York, and has been at all times a faithful and consistent communicant of that church and a member of the Sunday school.  By nature diffident and retiring,  the splendid moral excellence and mental ability of the young man were known to few but his intimate friends, and to those he exhibited more and more the possibilities of a brilliant future.  Why should that young life apparently close before it had reached the fruition?  None can tell.  Somewhere in the bright universe of God, let us hope, the same life is going on under the protecting hand of a loving Father.  May he rest in peace. [Waterville NY Times, March 1903]

James Pray

Waterville, NY Times, April 1903

The death of Mr. James Pray, formerly of this place, son of Mr. Smith Pray of Sangerfield, occurred at his home near Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY] on Wednesday morning.  About three weeks ago his son, Fred James Pray, died of Typhoid fever contracted at Cornell University.  The father who had assisted in the care of the son, soon came down with the disease as stated.  Mr. Pray was a respected farmer in Sherburne and his death following so soon on that of the son, is a terrible blow to his family and his relatives here.  All deeply sympathize with them.

Erford Beardsley

Erford C. Beardsley died at the Central Hotel in Sidney [Delaware Co., NY] Thursday afternoon.  He was past 60 years of age.  Mr. Beardsley was born in Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], where he resided up to eight years ago.  He was the only child of John C. Beardsley, one of a large family of brothers, who were prominent in business affairs in and about Oxford 20 or 30 years ago.  he was educated at Oxford Academy, served a long term as clerk in the old dry goods store of Clarke & Co. and later became a traveling optician. The funeral was held at St. Paul's Church in this village yesterday at 2 o'clock, Rev. Theodore Haydn officiating.  [date unknown]



Mrs. Daniel Hastings

Wednesday evening of this week Mrs. Daniel Hastings died of fever at her home in this village, age 18 years.  The funeral will be held on Saturday at 10 o'clock at the house.  The burial will be at Green Lawn Cemetery [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY].  Mrs. Hastings leaves a husband in poor health and a child six months of age.  [date unknown]

Elizabeth S. Chapin
1829 - 1893

Miss Elizabeth S. Chapin died October 4th, 1893, of dropsy, at the home of George Marsh, in this village at the age of 64 years.  The funeral services conducted by Rev. D.N. Grummon of Binghamton, were held on Friday, Oct. 6th, at her late home.  Burial at Green Lawn Cemetery [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], this place.  In the death of Miss Chapin the last member of the Chapin family has passed away, her ancestors having been identified with the progress of this section for more than a century.

 

Etta Nichols
1878 - 1893

 

For several years Mr. and Mrs. E. Nichols have lived in this village [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY].  They had two daughters, Etta and Iva, their ages being 15 and 7 respectively.  Saturday evening Miss Etta complained of a headache and went to bed about seven o'clock.  About one-half hour later Iva went to bed with her sister and Mrs. Nichols went down town to meet friends coming on the train.  Iva had been in bed but a few minutes before she called to her father to come and see what was the matter with Etta.  Mr. Nichols went into the bedroom and found Etta in spasms, from which she soon recovered.  About this time Mrs. Nichols returned and asked Etta what was the matter.  She answers, "Papa says I have had a fit but I do not believe it."  Shortly after she went into another spasm and Dr. Bullis was summoned, He left medicine and returned home, shortly after the doctor departed she went into another spasm and the doctor was called again.  On a closer examination he detected symptoms of Poisoning and by request of the parents Dr. Evans was summoned and he pronounced the patient suffering from an overdose of Morphine.  After the third spasm she did not gain consciousness but sank rapidly and died at four o'clock the next morning despite the strenuous efforts of the physicians to save the life of their patient.  Coroner P.A. Hayes of Afton was summoned and after a careful examination concluded there was nothing in the case warranting  him in holding an inquest. At a post mortem examination by the doctors a large quantity of morphine was found in the stomach, and was the cause of death.  Where Miss Nichols got the morphine and just when she took it is not known by anyone.  Mrs. Nichols kept a little morphine in the house which she sometimes took for a severe headache, but the children were cautioned to let it entirely alone. There was nothing before or since the death of Miss Nichols that would indicate that she intentionally committed suicide.  Not feeling well it is supposed she did as her mother had done, took morphine and not knowing its effects took enough to kill several persons.  At two o'clock Tuesday afternoon a large number of relatives and sympathizing friends assembled at the home of the bereaved parents on Green Lawn ave. to pay their last respects to one who had, in the morning of life been so suddenly taken away. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. A.W. Ashley. The burial was in Green Lawn cemetery, this place [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY].

Marriages (February 23)

Searles - King

Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, November 24, 1886

On Wednesday, Nov. 17th, 1886, a large number of relatives and friends assembled at the pleasant home of Mr. and Mrs. Addison King, North Sanford, Broome county, N.Y., to witness the happy event which should make their oldest daughter, Mary H., who has in the past been "King" in her home, but in the future will reign as "Queen" over her household, as Mrs. Leroy N. Searles.  At two o'clock, while the wedding march was being rendered by Mrs. Dr. P.A. Hayes, of Afton, the bridal party entered the parlor, preceded by Mary L. Manwaring of Guilford, as maid of honor and Homer A. Searles, of Bainbridge, as best man, and took their places beneath an arch composed of evergreens and white flowers, and from which was suspended the traditional horse shoe.  They were met at the arch by Rev. Mr. Leach, of Afton, who in an impressive service soon made them husband and wife.  The parlor was tastefully decorated with evergreens and cut flowers and the initials of the happy pair, "S and K," in white letters.  After heartfelt congratulations, a sumptuous repast was served. The presents were many and testified to the high esteem in which the bride and groom are held by their friends. A short time was spent in social enjoyment after which Mr. and Mrs. Searles left for Binghamton amid a shower of rice, bearing with them the best wishes of their host of friends for their future welfare.

 

Marriage Notices

Antimasonic Telegraph, March 17, 1830

In Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY], on the evening of the 18th ult. by Wells Wait, esq. Mr. Ralsey A. Crumb, of Preston [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Paulina Scott, of the former place.

 

On the same evening, by the Rev. Mr. Otis, Mr. Ebenezer Hall, to Miss Orinda Eccleston, both of Preston [Chenango Co., NY]

 

On the 4th isn't. by the Rev. Mr. Clark, Mr. Benjamin P. Hall, to Miss Caroline Andrews, both of Preston [Chenango Co., NY]

 

On Thursday evening last, by Elder Mansfield, Mr. Gardner Lewis, to Miss Emeline Williams, daughter of Henry Williams, esq all of Preston [Chenango Co., NY].

 

Antimasonic Telegraph, April 7, 1830

In Berkshire (Tioga Co.) on Sunday evening the 28th ult. by the Rev. Gaylord Judd, Mr. Ezekiel Dewey to Mrs. Eunice Smith.

 

Antimasonic Telegraph, May 12, 1830

On Thursday last, by the Rev. Jedediah Randall, Mr. Nelson Tiffany, to Miss Esther Randall, all of this town [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY]

 

On Sunday last, by the Rev. Mr. Swan, Mr. Arial C. Herron, to Miss Sally Gibson, all of this town [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY].

 

Antimasonic Telegraph, September 8, 1830

On the 1st inst. by Elder Swan, Mr. Justin Skinner, to Miss Alzina Crandall, all of Norwich {Chenango Co., NY]

 

In Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY], by the Rev. L. Clark, Wm. Brown, esq. to Miss Lucretia Holmes.

Obituaries (February 23)

Forrest E. Wightman

Utica Saturday Globe,  March 21, 1903

 

Forrest E. Wightman, of Norwich

His death brings sorrow to hosts of loving friends.

 

Though most of his friends had realized that his condition was serious, few were prepared for the announcement of the death of Forrest Wightman, which occurred at his home on North Broad street [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], last Saturday afternoon.  Last summer a disease of the lungs developed and became so threatening that in September last upon the advice of physicians he went to Arizona, expecting to locate later in Lower California.  He found employment in the office of one of the best specialists in his disease, but despite the most careful treatment he grew gradually worse and came back to Norwich just three weeks previous to his death to face the inevitable.  Through an injury in his youth, one of his knees being severely cut and the blood poisoned, he was crippled for life and his constitution weakened so that he was less able to ward off disease.  Deceased was born in New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY] April 11, 1873, the son of Ira c. and Emma J. Wightman.  When he was 2 years old the family moved to Norwich and Forrest entered the public schools.  At 14 years of age he left the Norwich High School and entered Wells' Business College at Syracuse, taking a two years' course. After graduation he became bookkeeper in his father's hardware store for several years and for another year filled a similar position for the Norwich Pharmacal Company.  He then went to Binghamton and completed a course in shorthand at the Lowell Business college.  Returning to Norwich he was employed in different offices until about four years ago, when he accepted a position with the Norwich Dairy Association under the management of R.D. Eaton and had become an affable and eficient assistant when his health failed.  He was a young man of genial nature and sterling integrity, and had a wide circle of friends who sincerely mound his early demise.  He was a member of Alert Hose Company and an attendant of the Congregational Church. For a number of years he had been one of the corps of ushers at Clark Opera House. Besides his parents there survive one brother, Frank Wightman, of Syracuse, and a sister, Miss Carrie Wightman, of this village.  Funeral services were largely attended from the family residence at 2 o'clock on Tuesday afternoon Rev. D. W. Dexter officiating.  The Fire Department attended in a body and the pall bearers were members of Alert Hose Company. The floral tributes were many and beautiful.  interment was made in Mount Hope Cemetery [Norwich, NY].

 

Rose Isbell Kingsbury

Sidney Enterprise, June 8, 1933

 

Mrs. Rose Isbell Kingsbury, wife of Claude L. Kingsbury, passed away at the Bainbridge hospital on Saturday morning after an illness of short duration, although she had been in poor health for some time.  Her condition, however, only became serious a few days previous to her death when she was taken to the hospital for treatment.  Mrs. Kingsbury was born at White Store [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY] on December 6, 1874,.  For many years she was employed at the Smith Department store in this village, and continued as a clerk in that store under the successors of the Smith store, in the ready-to-wear department, until a few months ago.  She was united in marriage to Mr. Claude L. Kingsbury in 1930.  Mrs. Kingsbury had many friends who will sincerely mourn her loss.  Surviving are her husband, one sister, Mrs. Lillian Lamphere, an aunt, Mrs. Clara B. Hollis of Schenectady.  She was also a cousin of Mrs. B.C. Fairbanks, Mrs. Ida Hotaling and Mrs. C.J. Manwaring, of Sidney. The funeral services were held at the home on West Main street, Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock.  Rev. Leonard, pastor of the Unitarian church at Morris, officiating; the interment was in the cemetery at White Store.

 

Henrietta Kirby

The Norwich Sun, Nov. 28, 1932

 

The funeral of Mrs. Henrietta Kirby, who died at her home, "The Pillars," just below this village [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], Wednesday was held Saturday afternoon at the house.  Rev. Bradford Tite, rector of St. Peter's church officiated and burial was made in St. Peter's cemetery [Bainbridge, NY].  Mrs. Kirby was born on December 19, 1862 at Gulf Summit, and came to Bainbridge when only a small child, where she has since lived. She was united in marriage to Charles Kirby 52 years ago, and since their marriage had lived at "The Pillars."  She is survived by her husband, two sisters, Mrs. Bessie Bodley and Mrs. Nettie Burlison of Deposit, and one brother, Star Smith of this village.

 

Mary King Searles

Bainbridge News, August 16, 1951

 

Mrs. Mary King Searles, of Bainbridge [Chenango County, NY], died Wednesday morning, Aug. 8, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Earl Davis, of Bainbridge.  Her age was 85.  Born Sept. 21, 1865, at North Sanford [Broome Co., NY], she was a daughter of Addison and Sylvia (Andrews) King.  On Nov. 17, 1886, she was married to Leroy N. Searles, of Bainbridge, and spent most of her life on the Searles farm on Searles Hill road with the exception of a few years she lived in Binghamton prior to returning to Bainbridge seven years ago.  She was a member of the First Baptist church in Bainbridge and the Calvary Baptiste Church in Binghamton. Besides her daughter, Mrs. Davis, she is survived by her husband, Leroy N. Searles, of Bainbridge; another daughter, Mrs. Alfred Buckley, of Providence, R.I.; two sons, Ralph Searles, of Oneonta and Ward Searles of Bainbridge; 10 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren; two brothers, Andrew King, of Afton, and Homer King, of Sidney; two sisters, Mrs. Harry Yaple, of McDonough, and Mrs. Charles Pendell, of Norwich; several nieces and nephews. The funeral was held at the Harold Sherman Funeral Chapel, Bainbridge, Saturday at 2 p.m., with the Rev. Duane Bell, of Binghamton, officiating. The pall-bearers were six nephews, Arleigh King, Cameron King, both of Sidney; Arnold Yaple, of McDonough; Percy King, of Kirkwood; Hayes King, of Afton; Clayton Wakeman, of Bainbridge.  Burial was in Greenlawn Cemetery, Bainbridge. 

 

Bruce E. Bosket

Afton Enterprise, February 8, 1945

 

A posthumous award of the Purple Heart has been forwarded to Mr. and Mrs. Bruce l. Bosket of Afton [Chenango Co., NY], whose son, Pvt. Bruce E. Bosket, was killed in action August 7 in France.  The 23-year-old soldier had been in France only two weeks before he was killed.  Details of the casualty still are not been learned by his parents.  After attending schools at Deposit, Private Bosket worked on the family farm at Whitney Point before he entered the army in June, 1942.  The family later moved to Afton.  He received training at Camp Pickett, Va., Camp Crowder, Mo., Camp Lee, Va., and at an ordnance training center in Illinois before he was sent overseas in January 1944.  He was stationed in England before he went to France.  Surviving besides his parents are a brother, Pfc. Lawrence C. Bosket, who is serving with the army in the southwest Pacific Theatre and a sister Beverly at home.

 



 



Post Listing February 16 - 22, 2015

Listing of blog postings for the week of February 16-22, 2016

 

Marriages

Posted February 16, 2015

Wilson Evans Titus - Elsa Bertha Naumann (1902)

Mr. & Mrs. Ira Steward (24th anniversary, 1894)

Lucy Van Horne - Charles B. Chapman (1882)

Rev. & Mrs. J.F. Williams (10th anniversary, 1881)

Posted February 18, 2015
Thelma Jane Niles - Millard L. Dean (1946)
Angeline Seeley - William Roy Kerstetter (1946)
Helen Frances Garrett - Ladislav Delnozka (1946)
Georgia Mable Haynes - Arthur Howard Jamieson (1946)
Anna Porter - Laurence Getter (1946)

Posted February 19, 2015
Rial Stead - Clara Beadley
Fred A. Smith - Lillie A. Hawkes
Otto Kreiger - Carrie B. Johnson
Mr. & Mrs. John Toby (11th anniversary)
Minnie J. Foote - Charles G. Codington (1891)

Posted February 20, 2015
Lilla M. Lyon - Lyman B. Curtis (1903)
Edith Moore Shattuck - Bertrand Hinman Wait (1905)
Hazel May Bennett - Glenford L. Close
Dr. Barbara Ann Parker - Dr. Herbert Chasis

Posted February 22, 2015
Mr. & Mrs. Harold Winsor (20th anniversary, 1946)
Robert M. Bennett - Roy H. Bird (1946)
Rev. & Mrs. George W. McPherson (50th anniversary, 1946)
Johanne Dorothy Hulsberg - Victor Ernest Holbert (1946)
 



Obituaries

Posted February 16, 2015

Amos Alcott Burr (Norwich, Guilford, 1902)

John W. Skinner (Crookerville, Unadilla, 1899) Farming accident

Emily A. (Newton) Burgess (Unadilla, Bainbridge, 1899)

Martin B. Stapleton (Oneonta, 1899)  Train accident

Ransom Aylesworth (Rockdale, Sidney, 1910) Civil War veteran

Posted February 17, 2015
Selden O. Beagle (Norwich, 1918)
Georgia A. (Palmer) Doty (Sidney, 1932)
Fanny Doty (Sidney, 1932)
Elizabeth Burgess (1933)

Posted February 18, 2015
Edna Van Talmadge (Greene, 1946)  Train - car accident
Ernest Egbert Clark (Greene, 1946)
LeRoy Wiggins (Nineveh, 1946)
Eliphalet Chamberlin (Unadilla, 1946)

Posted February 19, 2015
Lewis Taylor (Guilford, Bainbridge, born 1830)
Sarah Knapp Clark (Sidney, 1913)
Edna E. Springsteen (Bainbridge)
Erastus Alford Whiting (Guilford, Bainbridge, 1911)

Posted February 20, 2015
Eliza Rhoads Hilliard (Pharsalia, 1903)
Carrie A. (Cone) Smith (Coventry, 1903)
Henry S. Allyn (Whitesboro, 1905)
E.G. Waters (Yaleville, 1872)
Mr. Watkins (Guilford, Newark Valley, 1903)
Elizabeth (Dibble) Weeks (Guilford, Afton, 1923)

Posted February 21, 2015
Acha I. (Boyd) Saunders (Norwich, 1903)
VanBuren Winsor (Guilford, 1884)
Laura Smith (North Pitcher, 1885)
William H. Gunn (Guilford, Norwich, 1888)
Simeon Greek (Bainbridge, Sidney, 1896)

Posted February 22, 2015
Alvin D. Sargent (Norwich, 1903)
Anna (Combe) Archinal (Bainbridge, New York City, 1946)
Hattie (Westcott) VanCott (Bainbridge, 1946)
Lelia Walton Brown (West Windsor, 1946)
Earl W. Jump (Windsor, 1946)
Sophia Henkle (New York City, Guilford, 1946)

 





Miscellaneous

Posted February 17, 2015

Pioneer Days in "Chenango Country" - Part 1

Posted February 18, 2015
Pioneer Days in "Chenango Country" - Part 2
Bainbridge Central High School, Class of 1948 - Part 1

Posted February 20, 2015
Faces from Bainbridge's Past, 1939 (photos)
     Charles W. Ireland
     Dr. George C. Supplee
     Dr. R.C. Bender
     G.E. Howland
     Ralph W. Kirby
     Charles H. Clark

Posted February 21, 2015
Early Dentists in United States
Bainbridge in 1865

Posted February 22, 2015
Miss N. Louise Rucktechler in library War Service, 1918
Bainbridge High School Class of 1915 (photo)