Bainbridge Presbyterian Church in Winter - 1941

"Winter Wonderland"

Presbyterian Church, Bainbridge, NY

Bainbridge News & Republican, March 13, 1941

 

 

One of the beauty spots of home - the village park. 

Lovely in the coat of white as its spring dress of green.

Snow Covered following late winter storm.

Marriages (March 7)

Bartlett - Waters

Utica Saturday Globe, February 1, 1902

 

 

Alice A. Waters and Franklin C. Bartlett who were Married Recently

A pretty home wedding took place Wednesday  noon at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Waters, of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY] when their daughter, Alice A. Waters, was united in marriage to Franklin C. Bartlett, of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY].  The house was tastefully decorated for the occasion and the ceremony was performed by Rev. Egbert Kilpatrick, in the presence of about 30 of the immediate relatives and near friends of the contracting parties.  Miss Wormwood was the maid of honor and Ernest Waters, a brother of the bride, acted as best man.  The bride is a popular and charming young lady, quite well known in this village, where she has made her home with her brother for the past few months.  The groom is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Ezra E. Bartlett, who resides a short distance north of this village.  The wedding gifts were many.  After the wedding feast the couple left on an evening train for a short wedding trip, and on their return will reside with the groom's parents north of this village.

 

Meade - Kingsley

Bainbridge News & Republican, September 26, 1946

 

Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Kingsley, Front street [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY] announce the engagement of their daughter, Gladys Frances, to Ernest Meade, son of Mrs. Ruth Meade, Front street.

 

Sherman - Carson

Bainbridge News & Republican, December 26, 1946

 

Mr. and Mrs. James Carson, of Deposit [Broome Co., NY], announce the coming marriage of their daughter, Jane, to Alvin L. Sherman, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Sherman, Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY].  No definite date has been set for the wedding but it is expected to take place some time in March.

 

Fletcher - Butler

Bainbridge News & Republican, December 26, 1946

 

Mr. and Mrs. Clyde E. Butler, of Afton [Chenango Co., NY], announce the marriage of their daughter, Margaret, to Robert F. Fletcher, son of Mr. and Mrs. Forrest R. Fletcher, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 15, by the Rev. Norman Lawton in the First Baptist church, of Bainbridge.  Miss Mildred Lynch, of Nineveh, was maid of honor, and best man for the groom was Donald Aylesworth, of Binghamton.  The couple will reside with the groom's parents in Bainbridge.

Mr. & Mrs. Bret Williams

Bainbridge News & Republican, December 26, 1946

Mr. and Mrs. Bret Williams observe their 50th wedding anniversary Christmas eve.  On Friday evening, they were guests of honor at a surprise party given by Mr. and Mrs. Howard Williams, and were presented with a purse of money.  The presentation was made by the Rev. Norman Lawton.  All of their children were present; also Mrs. John Halbert, of Bainbridge, Bride's maid at the wedding 50 years ago.  Mr. Williams was united in marriage to Lola Wilson, of Sidney, by the Rev. Elmer Pearce who now lives in Binghamton.  Mr. Williams worked in the carriage works at Sidney and then they moved to Hopedale, Mass., where he was employed by the Draper Co.  About 23 years ago, they moved to Bainbridge where they have resided since.

Knight - Bacon

Bainbridge News & Republican, December 26, 1946

Miss Betty Jean Bacon, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur G. Bacon, 30 North Main street [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], was married to Edward Danforth Knight, Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward D. Knight, 15 Juliand street [Bainbridge, NY], Sunday evening, Dec. 22, at 8 o'clock, in St. Peter's Episcopal Church. The double ring ceremony was performed by the rector, the Rev. James E. Wolfe.  Miss Dorothy Bacon, a sister of the bride, sang, "I Love Thee," by Grieg, and "Through the Years," by Youmans, accompanied at the organ by Mrs. Lloyd Sipple, who also played "Smilin' Through," by Penn, and the traditional wedding marches.  Large bouquets of white pom-pons graced the altar, while evergreens entwined with red berries, formed the decorations for the choir stalls and in front of the chancel of the church. The bride wore a street-length dress of green wool crepe, trimmed with gold metallic braid, black accessories, and a corsage of bronze pom-pons.  Miss Ruth Bacon, a sister of the bride, was maid of honor. She wore a street-length dress of red crepe with black accessories and a corsage of holy.  Donald J. Patchen, of Bainbridge, acted as best man.  A reception was held at the home of the bride's parents, following the ceremony.  The bride was graduated from Bainbridge Central High School in the Class of '42 and from Potsdam State Teachers College in 1946, and now has a position with the G.C. Supplee Research Corp. She is also organist at St. Peter's Episcopal Church.  The bridegroom is a graduate of Bainbridge Central High School in the Class of '42 and attended Manlius Military School for one year.  he is a veteran of World War II, having served in both the European and Pacific Theatres, and is now employed by the Scintilla magneto Division, Bendix Aviation Corp. in Sidney.  They will reside at their new home at High Bank, Bainbridge.

 

 

Obituaries (March 7)

Isabella Cowan

Utica Saturday Globe, February 22, 1902

 

 

Mrs. Isabella Cowan

At the home of her daughter, Mrs. Euphemie Coon, 35 Fair street [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], Tuesday afternoon occurred the death of Mrs. Isabella Cowan, aged 85.  Deceased was the widow of John Cowan and was born in Edinburgh, Scotland.  She came to America in 1850 and for 20 years the family resided in New York before moving to Gilbertsville, Otsego county, where Mr. Cowan died 34 years ago.  Mrs. Cowan afterwards came to Norwich and had since made her home with her daughter.  While living in Scotland she joined the Presbyterian Church and after she became  a resident of Norwich she became a member of the Congregational Church in 1873, during the pastorate of Rev. Samuel Scoville.  Mrs. Cowan was the mother of seven children.  She had been in strong and vigorous health until last winter.  She was a woman of beautiful Christian character and her life has left a strong impress upon those who knew her well.  She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Euphemie Coon, with whom she made her home; Mrs. Susie Paddleford, of North Fenton, N.Y., and Mrs. Clarence E. Kellogg, of Tacoma, Wash.  Her funeral was held from her late home this (Friday) afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. D.W. Dexter officiating.  Interment in Mount Hope [Norwich, NY].

Martha Juliand Hill

Chenango American, Greene, NY, February 6, 1873

In this village [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], Jan. 30th, Mrs. Martha Hill, aged 80 years.  The deceased was the only sister of the Juliand brothers of this place, and has resided with her daughter, Mrs. Irene Nichols, in Greene, for a long series of years.  Of kind and gentle nature, she bore the infirmities of advancing years with Christian fortitude, faith and patient submission to God's will.  Several years since under the influence of painful disease she seemed to recognize that the time of her departure had come, and calmly awaited God's summons hence, with uncomplaining submission.  But God was pleased to prolong her life to the four score years, when as the Psalmist declares our strength is but labor and sorrow.  At the time of her departure to be with Christ, she was in usual health, having retired for the night with no unusual signs of coming dissolution, to waken in another world as we trust amid the joys of Paradise.  Amid the kind remembrances of loving brothers and a devoted daughter she has passed away from our sight, leaving the fragrant memory of a gentle and beloved disciple of Christ, as a treasure to those that survive.  "And so He giveth His beloved sleep."

 

Joseph Butler Juliand

Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, January 23, 1901

 

A dispatch from Greene [Chenango Co., NY], Saturday, says "Joseph Butler Juliand, one of the best known residents of this village, died suddenly in Albany yesterday morning.  Mr. Juliand, in company with Curtis Winston of this village, was attending an agricultural meeting and had been in Albany since Tuesday.  Save the telegram announcing his death no particulars were received.  The body arrived last evening and the funeral arrangements have not yet been completed.  Mr. Juliand was universally esteemed, and having passed his life in this village was known by everybody.  He was a man of spotless reputation, boundless good nature and was especially devoted to his home and family.  He was a member of Zion church.  Besides his wife, the survivors are a sister, Miss Emma C. Juliand of New York, and two daughters, Cornelia E., who is a teacher at the Delaware literary institute at Franklin, and Christine B. Juliand of this village."

 

Alice E. (Scott) Tifft

Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, January 23, 1901

 

Alice E. Tifft, wife of George T. Tifft of Brisbin [Chenango Co., NY], died January 15, 1901, aged 38 years.  The deceased had for eighteen years or more been an invalid, the results of pneumonia and typhoid fever, and death came as a relief from years of intense suffering.  Mrs. Tifft was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ira Scott of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY].  She was born in the town of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], and when a young lady came to Norwich with her parents.  She attended school in this village, and in August, 1881, was united in marriage to Mr. Tifft. They resided in Smithville for several years, removing from that town to Brisbin four or five years ago. The husband, parents and one brother, Dell Scott of Oxford, survive her. The funeral was held on Friday, with burial at Coventry [Chenango Co., NY]--Sun.

  

Jeremiah A. Stokes

Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, January 23, 1901

 

Telegrams were received yesterday informing Norwich friends of the death in Chicago of Jeremiah A. Stokes of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], aged 59 years.  Mr. Stokes, who had been in ill health several years, started last September with his family for Arizona, where he hoped the climate would improve his physical condition.  Reaching Chicago, he stopped off to visit a brother, and while there he learned of a medical institution in the city that made a specialty of consumptive cases.  Upon the advice of his friends he remained in the institution for treatment, giving up the idea of traveling farther west.  His condition improved until about a week ago, when a change for the worse came, and death ensued.  The body was sent to Auburn, N.Y. for burial where the funeral will be held today at 2 p.m.  Mr. Stokes had resided in Norwich for over a quarter of a century and it may be truthfully said of him as of anyone that he had not an enemy.  In a position where he constantly came in contact with the public he was uniformly courteous and obliging and of a quiet and unostentatious disposition that made everyone who knew him his friend.  The news of his death is received with general sorrow and regret.  J.A. Stokes was born near Auburn, N.Y. [Cayuga Co., NY] and spent his boyhood with his parents there.  he came to Norwich from New Jersey with C.W. Lanpher in 1873, where he and Mr. Lanpher had been employed together as civil engineers on the Montclair railroad. While Mr. Lanpher was superintendent of this Division of the O.&W., Mr. Stokes was his confidential clerk and assistant civil engineer.  Since Mr. Lanpher's resignation about ten years ago, Mr. Stokes has been station agent at this point, a position he held up to his departure for the west.  he was held in high esteem by the officials of the road as well as by her fellow workers.  In his religious belief Mr. Stokes was a Methodist, and during his residence in Norwich was loyal in his membership to the Broad Street church.  The deceased is survived by his wife ad one daughter, Miss Julia Stokes.  He has one brother in Chicago and two in Auburn--Sun, 21st.

Emma Margaret Juliand

Chenango American, Greene, NY, August 6, 1908

 

A venerable resident of this village [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], Mrs. Emma Margaret Juliand, passed away Tuesday afternoon shortly after one o'clock at her home at the crown of West Main street.  Though an invalid for the past thirteen years she was afflicted with the cause which brought about her death, that of kidney affection, only about two weeks.  Immediately afterwards and in accordance with an ancient and beautiful custom, the bell in St. Peter's Church, the abode of her faith and worship, tolled her age of 76.  She was born in Afton [Chenango Co., NY] and was the daughter of Joseph P. Chamberlain, long ago deceased.  Fifty-four years ago she married Joseph Juliand, which event witnessed her coming to Bainbridge to reside and ever since had lived on the picturesque knoll above the center of the village.  Mr. Juliand died January 5, 1903--Bainbridge Republican.

 

Clare Backus Juliand

February 1949

 

Mrs. Clare B. Juliand, widow of Charles C. Juliand, died Friday morning at her home, 90 Canasawacta street [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], after an extended period of ill health and a critical illness of several days.  A former teacher in the Norwich public schools and later a member for several years of the Guernsey Memorial Library staff, her passing is learned with a deep sense of loss by a wide circle of friends and other area residents.  Mrs. Juliand was born in Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY], September 19, 1887, the daughter of Edward and Ella (McIntyre) Backus.  The early years of her life were passed in Plymouth.  She was graduated by Norwich high school in the class of 1906.  For a period of some 15 years Mrs. Juliand was a teacher in the Norwich school system and later for a period of 10 years she served as a member of the library staff, retiring from the latter duties in 1939 because of ill  health.  Her marriage with Mr. Juliand, a former Chenango county deputy sheriff, took place in 1932.  He died in 1938.  Mrs. Juliand was a member of the First Baptist church and of the Friendship class of that church.  Throughout the major portion of her physical afflictions Mrs. Juliand was confined to a wheel chair.  Her patience and her indomitable courage never left her.  Her life was one of service to others.  Her personal charm and devotion to her friends continued to add to an ever-growing legion of residents in this city and vicinity who valued her affections.  Immediate survivors are three sisters, Mrs. Alda Abel of Old Forge, Mrs. Lottie Harrington of Rockdale and Mrs. Lena Grover of Norwich; also a brother, Paul Backus and several nieces and nephews.  The body of Mrs. Juliand rests at the Breese Funeral Home where friends may call Saturday and Sunday afternoon or evening.  Services will be held at the Breese Funeral Home Monday at 2 o'clock.  Rev. Robert Towner, pastor of the First Baptist church will officiate.  Burial is to be made in Sylvan Lawn cemetery at Greene [Chenango Co., NY].

Bainbridge Central 6th Grade Classes - 1947

Bainbridge Central School

6th Grade Classes - 1947

"Echo" 1947

 

Mrs. Lulu Jones' Class

 

Left to Right:

First Row:  James Hitchcock, Jane Scheidegger, Joan Rowe, Annabelle Foster, Barbara Alverson, Marion Pratt, Katherine Sherman, Marilyn Miller, John Delello

Second Row:  Florence Engel, Roger Lord, Nina Wood, leonard Owens, Shirley Jones, Robert Demeree, Beverly Smith, Ward Giles, Phyllis Freedenstine

Third Row:  Jerry Black, Doretta Borst, Douglas lee, Walter Thomas, Richard Pratt, Raymond Cawley, Mrs. Jones, Harvey Burcard, Holger Streigler, Robert Smith, Spencer Grippin, Caroline Brown

 

Miss Mary Homkey's Class

 

Left to Right:

First Row:  Doris Parker, Lola Severson, Benjamin Simonds, Douglas Andrews, Joan Parsons, Shirley Elder, Eleanore Michel, Janice MacPherson, Elmer O'Neil

Second Row:  Raymond Hall, Helen Cawley, Donald Tobey, Winifred  Herron, Joe Poltz, James Leonard, Reta Faye Boyd, Ethel Hellerud, Carol Jones, Darla Alford, George Pratt

Third Row:  Joyce Mitchell, Theodore Alverson, Graydon Smith, Leon Stafford, Miss Homkey, Archie Borst, Harold Kelsey, Eugene Mertz, Betty Kingsley, Marlene Dietrich

 

 



 

 



The Cry of the Prisoners by Serg. G.I. Hyatt - 1865

The Cry of the Prisoners

Serg. G.I. Hyatt

 

Written by Serg. G.I. Hyatt, Co. F., Pa. Volunteers, at Andersonville, Ga., January 1st, 1865.  He died the next day.

 

When our country called for men, we came from forge and store and mill,

We left our quiet homes, each the one he loved so well,

To vanquish all our Union's foes or fall where others fell.

Now, in the prison drear, we languish with this one constant cry,

"O! ye who yet can save us, will you leave us here to die?"

 

The voice of slander tells you that our hearts are weak with fear,

That all, or nearly all of us, were captured in the roar;

The scars upon our bodies, from musket, ball and shell,

The missing legs, and shattered arms, another talk will tell. 

We have tried to do our duty in sight of God on high.

"O! ye who yet can save us, will you leave us here to die?"

 

There are hearts with hopes still beating, in our pleasant Northern homes,

Waiting, watching for the footsteps that never more will come;

In a Southern prison pining, meagre, tattered, pale and gaunt,

Growing weaker, daily weaker, from pinching cold and want.

There brothers, sons, and husbands, poor and helpless, captured lie,

"O! ye who yet can save us will you leave us here to die?"

 

Just outside our prison gate, is a graveyard near at hand,

Where lie fifteen thousand Union men, beneath the Georgia sand;

Scores and scores are laid beside them, as day succeeds to day,

And thus it shall be even till the last shall pass away;

And the last can say in dying, with uplifted, glaring eye,

Both faith and love are dead at home, 

THEY'VE  LEFT US HERE TO DIE!



Obituaries (March 6)

Rev. Daniel Ballou

Utica Saturday Globe, February 22, 1902

 

 

Rev. Daniel Ballou

 

The death early Sunday morning of Rev. Daniel Ballou Removed a man of sterling character whose influence for good had long been felt in the community and whose friends were devotedly attached to him.  His varied and profound learning and his amiable manner made him a most delightful companion, and his generous impulses and cheerful helpfulness were felt in church and home.  Throughout Central New York he was a familiar figure and will be greatly missed.  Deceased was born in Norwich, Chenango county, N.Y., December 9, 1838, his ancestry dating back to the early days of the New England settlements.  One of them, Holden Ballou, was the founder of Universalism in America. Daniel Ballou took the first diploma ever issued from the theological department of St. Lawrence University at Canton, N.Y.  Ordained at Oxford, his first charge was there, but two years later he came to the Church of the Reconciliation here, which he served 10 years, when illness compelled his retirement.  Since 1866 he had devoted himself to independent missionary work among the Universalists, organizing churches at Colliersville and Poolville, and establishing churches at Fort Plain, Minden, Frankfort, Mohawk, Lee Center, Sherburne, Columbus, Oxford and elsewhere.  he was a trustee of Clinton Liberal Institute and St. Lawrence university.  He was prominent  in Masonry, being chaplain of Oriental Lodge, and also of Ivy Chapter, Eastern Star, and was a member of the Oneida Historical Society and the Central New York Farmers' Club. The immediate surviving relatives are his wife, who was Betsy M. Webb, of Oxford, and his children--Charles H., Edwin A., Amy Leonora, Elizabeth M. and George D., of Utica.  The funeral was held Tuesday from the family residence, 16 Kemble street, and from the Church of Reconciliation, Oriental Lodge attending in a body and a large delegation form Ivy Chapter also being present.  Rev. J.D. Corby conducted the services, assisted by Rev. H.H. Tweedy, Rev. H.P. Forbes of St. Lawrence University, and Rev. E. N. Stevens, of Herkimer.  Many other clergymen were present, including Rev. O.M. Hilton, of Auburn, Rev. H. Rickard, of Rome, and Rev. H.E. Benton, of Little Falls.  A quartet consisting of F.E. Swancott, Elliott H. Stewart, Robert H. Hughes and H.H. Klock, sang selections.  The bearers were Jesse B. Anthony, Smith M. Lindsley, B.A. Son, Rev. F.W. Betts, Rev. Dr. Forbes and Rev. Dr. Hilton.

 

Jennie Gifford

Bainbridge News & Republican, December 19, 1946

 

Mrs. Ralph Wilson and Mrs. Myrtle Wilson received word telling of the death of their cousin, Jennie Gifford, wife of Dr. Bertrand Gifford, at her home in Saugerties [Ulster Co., NY] on Thursday morning, Dec. 12, after a prolonged illness of many months' duration.  Mrs. Gifford was born in Masonville [Delaware Co., NY] 62 years ago, the daughter of the late Martha (Spencer) Priest and Orrin Priest.  Her early life was spent in the vicinity of Masonville.  She was a graduate of Sidney High School and Oneonta Normal, Oneonta.  Soon after completing her education, she was united in marriage to Dr. Bertrand Gifford, of Sidney Center.  To this union were born three daughters, Martha, Jean and Juliet, and one son, Esmond, all married.  She was a member of the Reformed Presbyterian Church in Saugerties, and was very active in the religious, musical and literary societies in the community. A woman of sterling qualities, her life centered around her home and family.  She was keenly interested in her husband's profession, lending able assistance.  Final rites will be held from the home in Saugerties Saturday evening, with burial in Sunset hill Cemetery [sic], Sidney [Delaware Co., NY], Sunday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock.  Survivng besides the husband and children mentioned above are seven grandchildren and one sister, Mrs. Fred Dimorier, of Guilford.  Other cousins to be notified of her passing were Herman Newell, of Bainbridge; Mrs. George Whitman, of Morris; William Spencer, of Sidney; Ernest Spencer, of Gloversville, and Roy C. Wilson of Ossining.  [Note:  Buried in Prospect Hill Cemetery, Sidney, NY]

George L. Wilson

Bainbridge News & Republican, December 19, 1946

George L. Wilson, prominent farmer of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], R.D.1, passed away at the Chenango Memorial Hospital, where he had been a patient for the past week, at 10:20 Wednesday night.  Death was due to pneumonia.  Mr. Wilson was born Oct. 30, 1869, in Scotland, the son of Alexander and Mary Lorimer Wilson.  His wife, the former Helen Isbell, proceeded him in death, passing away in the year 1936.  When Mr. Wilson first came to the U.S. from Scotland, he resided in Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY] for 12 years, moving to Guilford, which has been his home, for the past 45 years.  He engaged in farming and was a member of the Farm Bureau and of the Dairymen's League Cooperative Association.  Surviving is one son, Charley A. Wilson, of Guilford; three brothers, Robert Wilson, of Guilford, Alexander and William Wilson, of Sherburne; one sister, Mrs. Katherine Sanderson, of W. Springfield, Mass.  Several nieces and nephews also survive.  Final rites were held from the Breese Funeral Home Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock.  The Rev. P.C. Pearson, Chenango County missioner, officiated. Interment was in the Mt. Hope Cemetery, Norwich [Chenango Co., NY].

William C. Beatman

Bainbridge News & Republican, December 19, 1946

William C. Beatman, 67, of Afton [Chenango Co., NY], R.D.1, died Thursday night in the Sidney Hospital after a long illness.  He is survived by three sisters, Mrs. Harry Shaw, of Bainbridge, R.D.1; Mrs. Frank Brown, of Guilford, and Mrs. marry Stow, of Larchmont.

Lena Radeker

Bainbridge News & Republican, December 19, 1946

Mrs. Lena Radeker, 60, of Walton [Delaware Co., NY], died Sunday at the Binghamton City Hospital.  Born Sept. 10, 1886, she was the daughter of John and Henrietta Hood.  She married Jacob M. Radeker Sept. 29, 1902, and lived in Walton for 31 years. She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Gordon Doody, of Norwich; Mrs. George Perkins, of Syracuse, and Mrs. Henry Hafele, of Franklin; three sons, Bernard, Barney and Lauren, all of Walton; two brothers, Herbert Hood, of Unadilla, and Charles Hood, of Downsville; two sisters, Mrs. Ola Cole, of Ferndale, and Mrs. John Ezaton, of Toronto, Canada. She was a life member of the Downsville Order of the Eastern Star.

Robert Howard Jones

Bainbridge News & Republican, December 19, 1946

In a tragic aftermath to the Delhi-Walton basketball game at Delhi Friday night, Robert Howard Jones, 14-year-=old Delaware Academy student, of Delancey [Delaware Co., NY], was fatally injured in a highway accident as he hitch hiked his way home from the contest.  Alighting from a car at the intersection of the Delhi-Walton highway and the road leading to Delancey village, the youth was struck by a car owned and operated by Donald K. Meissner, 23, of Wellsville, a student at Delhi State Agricultural and Technical Institute.  Meissner was absolved of blame by investigating authorities.  Dr. Sheldon G. Edgerton, Delhi acting coroner, rendered a verdict of accidental death Saturday.  State police said that all evidence fitted the story of the accident as told by Mr. Meissner and his companion, William T. Mulligan.

Carroll L. Chrisman

Bainbridge News & Republican, December 19, 1946

Carroll L. Chrisman, 24 Division street, Sidney [Delaware Co., NY], wire chief for Chenango and Unadilla Telephone Corp. for 25 years, died suddenly Friday night at the bowling alleys of the Twentieth Century Club, Sidney.  Born in Sidney in 1892 son of Edwin and Hannah (Steenrod) Chrisman, he had resided in Sidney all his life.  Twenty years ago he married Margaret Perkins, who survives, as does an uncle, Stephen, and an aunt, Mrs. Inez Christie, both of Middletown.  He was a veteran of World War I and served as post commander and adjutant of the American legion in Sidney for a number of years and as county commander for two years.  Mr. Chrisman was a member of the First Congregational Church in Sidney and of Sidney Lodge, F.&A.M.  Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock in Carr & Landers Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Charlton E. Opdyke officiating.  Burial was in Prospect Hill Cemetery, Bainbridge [sic].  [Note:  Cemetery is in Sidney, NY]

Hattie Davis

Bainbridge News & Republican, December 19, 1946

Mrs. Hattie H. Davis, 83, died Friday night at the Stafford Nursing Home in Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], where she had been a patient since one year ago in July.  She is survived by one son, Harry Hall, of Greene; three granddaughters, Mrs. Thelma Ferguson and Mrs. Velma Ballantyne, both of Greene, and Mrs. John Hulbert, of Sidney; one grandson, Robert Hall, of Bainbridge; one sister, Mrs. Ida Hall, of Sidney; and several nieces and nephews.  Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at Fisher and Sherman Chapel, with the Rev. Norman Lawton officiating.  Burial was in Greenlawn Cemetery [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY].

Grant Tiffany

Bainbridge News & Republican, December 19, 1946

Grant Tiffany, 81, a resident of the Masonville [Delaware Co., NY] area most of his life, died Wednesday at his home in North Sanford [Broome Co., NY].  He is survived by his wife, Paulina; one son, William Tiffany; and two grandsons, Gerald and Donald Tiffany.  Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at Fisher and Sherman Funeral Chapel, with the Rev. Norman Lawton officiating.  Burial was in Greenlawn Cemetery [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY].
 

Marriages (March 5)

Mr. and Mrs. A. Buell Smith

50th Anniversary - 1888

     Not many persons are privileged to celebrate their golden wedding, but Mr. and Mrs. A.B. Smith, propose to give a reception on the occasion of their fiftieth wedding anniversary, Thursday, Jan. 19^th.  [Bainbridge Republican, Jan. 6, 1888]

 

      Golden Wedding:  Mr. and Mrs. A.B. Smith held an informal reception at their home on Kirby street [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY] last Thursday, it being the fiftieth anniversary of their marriage.  The occasion was a very enjoyable one.  Of their five children, four were there to participate in the pleasures of the day.  One son, living in the far west, was unable to be present, but, we doubt not, was with them in spirit.  Children, grandchildren, sisters, brothers, friends and neighbors united in offering  their congratulations and wishes for a happy future.  Among the many presents was a gold headed cane and umbrella and $90 in gold coin.  Not the least noticeable was the refreshment room, where the table heavily laden with most tempting viands, and the happy faces of the attendants proclaimed the marriage feast.  Mr. A.B. Smith and Miss Jane Bailey were married at Guilford Centre, Jan.19, 1838, by the Rev. Mr. Harnon.  Immediately after their marriage, Mr. and Mrs. Smith came to this village [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY] where they have since resided.  [Bainbridge Republican, Jan. 27, 1888]

 

      A.B. Smith, whose notice of his golden wedding will be found in another column, was married Jan. 19, 1838, at Guilford Centre, N.Y., and he and his estimable wife immediately came to this village, where Mr. Smith commenced blacksmithing, and from that time to the present he has ever been ready to “forge and weld” for his many customers.  Although for three or four years past Mr. Smith has worked but little, still the same muscular arm and many of the tools of half a century ago that earned the bread and made a home for his family of eight children, are not altogether idle, but ready almost any day to do a job of repairing.  How few there are who continue in the same line of business fifty years.  [Bainbridge Republican, Jan. 27, 1888]

Obituaries (March 5)

Mrs. E.D. Hunt

Guilford [Chenango Co., NY]:  Mrs. E.D. Hunt died in Troy, Feb. 28th, where she went for special treatment.  Her remains were brought home Saturday night.  In Mrs. Hunt's death the community lost a most affectionate member.  In the M.E. church, of which she was a member and in the Sabbath school where she always did her part so well, her presence will be missed, but in no place will her loss be felt as in her home, where she was a devoted wife and mother.  The family has the sympathy of the entire community in their sad bereavement.  The funeral services were held in the M.E. church, Tuesday, at 1 o'clock; Rev. W. Frisbee officiating.  Interment in the Guilford cemetery.  [date unknown]

 

Abijah Cornwell

1804 - 1891

 

Several of our people attended the funeral of Mr. Abijah Cornwell of North Afton [Chenango Co., NY] Thursday of last week.  Mr. Cornwell had reached the advanced age of 87 years, and was a man whom we can truly say had no enemies.  He was universally loved by all who knew him. A gentle, loving disposition always ministering to the wants of those about him.  Until about two years ago, Mr. Cornwell has done a man's work, and was very healthy and vigorous.  He was a true, consistent member of the M.E. church for 72 years, and will be greatly missed by all.

 

Laura Robertson

 

Miss Laura Robertson, daughter of the late Rev. H. Robertson, of Bennettsville [Chenango Co., NY], died at her home in Bennettsville, Sept. 6th, aged 61 years.  Funeral was held Sunday in the Baptist church of the place and interment in the local cemetery.  One sister, Jane Robertson, is the only member of the family left.  [date unknown]

 

Johnnie Shaver

 

Johnnie F., only son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Shaver, is dead. Brief funeral services were held at the home this morning at 8 o'clock, conducted by the Rev. Mr. Spaulding.  The burial was in the Episcopal burying ground.  Johnnie, who was fifteen years old, but a delicate lad, was taken violently ill Saturday night, the disease being acute diarrhea.  he continued to grow steadily worse until he passed away early Tuesday morning.  Johnnie was a good boy, upright, honest, helpful to everyone, never seeming so happy as when doing a kind act.  He appreciated every attention shown him and was always polite upon the streets, but courageous in protecting younger boys than himself.  In the home circle he will be sadly missed, for he was one of the most kind hearted and affectionate of sons.  Mr. and Mrs. Shaver have the sympathy of many friends and neighbors in their sudden bereavement.  Johnnie was a member of the Presbyterian Sunday school and loved dearly its accusations.  [Date unknown]

 

A. Buell Smith

 

Many people in this village [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY] will remember the esteemed elderly couple Mr. and Mrs. A. Buell Smith, who left Bainbridge seven years ago to visit their children in the west.  News has been received of the death of the husband on Tuesday, Sept. 4 [1900], at the home of the daughter Mrs. Lawrence Newton of Grand Rapids, Mich., due to a paralytic shock sustained two weeks before from which he did not rally.  Mr. Smith's age was 86 years.  he had been of a robust constitution until in his latter years he had experienced a sunstroke which impaired his health so seriously that he was obliged to give up work at his trade of blacksmithing sometime before going west.  Their stay had been prolonged owing to the urgent request of the three children they visited.  Mr. Smith was born in Franklin, N.Y. [Delaware Co., NY] and came to Bainbridge to live in 1827.  The next year he married Jane E. Bailey of Guilford, who survives him.  The blacksmith shop in which he worked many years was located on West Main street on the railroad track by Fireman's Hall and there he worked early and late, year after year, associated with his brother Chauncey Smith (deceased).  When the railroad was built, Mr. Smith removed the shop to Kirby street where he continued the business until his health failed.  Mr. Smith was one of the best known men of this community.  Everyone was his friend.  He was always jovial, pleasant and kindly, ever ready to help in need.  In village affairs, he was an earnest loyal citizen, filling the offices to which he was elected with fidelity.  He had served as President of the corporation, been a member of the school board, and in various ways had discharged faithfully the duties of citizenship.  Mr. and Mrs. Smith were both ardent supporters of the Presbyterian church. Their attendance was regular at all the ordinances and their sympathetic aid to the pastor in every measure could always be counted upon.  They were members of the choir for many years.  Mrs. Smith is probably the only member left of the famous choir that sang in the gallery of the church fifty years ago.  Mr. and Mrs. Smith were worthy people.  Their lives have been full of good works done in a quiet, unostentatious way.  Mrs. Smith has been spared to watch over and care for her husband, and may her life of gentle, revered old age be continued many years yet to her friends.  Besides the widow, Mr. Smith is survived by five children:  George A. Smith of Bainbridge, Chas. W. Smith of Indianapolis, Ind., James l. Smith of Effingham, Ill. Richard L. Smith of Clearfield, Pa., and Mrs. Laurence Newton of Grand Rapids, Mich.  A lovely daughter, Maria, the first Mrs. Newton, was one of the children lost. 

 

[Compiler Note: Aristabulus Buell Smith, more commonly known as A.B. Smith or Buell Smith, was the village blacksmith in Bainbridge for many years during the mid to late 1800s.  Buell Smith was both a strong man and a strong presence, being involved in many community activities.  The Smiths resided in Bainbridge from 1838, shortly following their marriage, until about 1893 when they went to Grand Rapids, Michigan to live with their youngest child, Jennie (Smith) Newton.  Buell and Jane Smith died there in 1900 and 1902, respectively.]

Lynn Burdick Accepted in Medical Service - 1918

Lynn L. Burdick, of Norwich,

Finally Accepted in Army Medical Service

Utica Saturday Globe, June 15, 1918

 

Lynn L. Burdick

 

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  After persistent efforts to enlist Lynn L. Burdick has been accepted in the medical service of hte army and received orders to report at once at Camp Greenleaf.  Fort Oglethorp, Ga.  He left for the southern camp early Wednesday morning.  Mr. Burdick has made repeated efforts to enlist in army service and last March made application for acceptance in the coast artillery, but there seemed to be unending delay, as he has received only his first papers.  Mr. Burdick is a valued employee of the Norwich Pharmacal Company, is the violinist of Johnson's Orchestra and one of the popular young men of Norwich.  The best wishes of his hundreds of friends go with him.

Obituary, Linn L. Burdick

Binghamton Press, August 17, 1964

BURDICK:  Linn L. Burdick, 92, East Main St., Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], died at his home Sunday evening.  He was born Jan. 5, 1893 in Norwich, the son of Corey and Minnie Haigh Burdick.  He united in marriage with Mable K. North, Nov. 16, 1920.  He was a veteran of World War I and a member of Immanuel Episcopal Church, Norwich, Norwich Lodge 1022 BPOE in which he was the past Exalted Ruler, Binghamton Post 30 American Legion and Binghamton 4058 and the Machinist union.  Duirng a former residency in Binghamton [Broome Co., NY] he served for 18 years at District Manager for the Equitable life Assurance Society.  Besides his wife, he is survived by a daughter, Mrs. David Aldrich, Saugerties, N.Y.; a sister, Mrs. John Davern, Norwich; three grandchildren' two nieces and several cousins.  He was an accomplished musician having formerly been a member of the Johnson Band and Orchestra of Norwich.  Funeral services will be held from the Robert Fahy Funeral Home, Norwich, Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. and at the Immanuel Episcopal Church at 11 a.m.  The Rev. William E. Richardson, rector of the church, will officiate, interment will be in Mount Hope Cemetery, Norwich.  Norwich Lodge 1022 BPOE will conduct memorial services at the funeral home Tuesday evening at 7:30.  Military honors under the direction of Lt Warren Eaton Post American Legion will be accorded the World War veteran.

Bainbridge High School, Class of 1948 - Part 3

Bainbridge Central High School - Class of 1948

Senior Portraits

"Echo" 1948

 

Joan Gerg

"Joany"

 

Will miss most:  Kidding from the fellows

Imagine her Playing the violin better than Jack Benny

Greatest ambition:  To be a gym teacher

Jean Gifford

"Jeanie"

 

Will miss most:  "the kids"

Imagine her as a second Betty Hutton

Greatest ambition:  To graduate

Anita Hall

"A.J."

Class Secretary

 

Will  miss most:  History class

Imagine her as a sultry nightclub singer

Greatest ambition:  Trip around the world

Neal Mayes

"Mr. Mayes"

United States Navy Veteran

 

Will miss most:  Physics

Imagine him as an English teacher

Greatest ambition:  Stay out of the crazy house

William Mayes

"Willie"

 

Will miss most:  Intermediate Algebra

Imagine him as Tall and rugged

Burdette Lee

"Bud"

Class Vice President

 

Will miss most:  Shirley's jokes in English class

Imagine him working

Greatest ambition:  Own a night club



Marriages (March 4)

Mr. & Mrs. Richard W. Juliand

Chenango Union,  February 7, 1878

Col. and Mrs. R.W. Juliand celebrated the 55th anniversary of their marriage on Monday evening, the 27th inst.  Among the guests present were Mr. Lewis Juliand, of Greene, and Mr. S. Griswold, of New Haven, Conn.  The united ages of five of the party was 395 years--an average of 79 years, the Colonel heading the list in his 89th year.  The full china tea set of 55 years ago was used that evening.  Many interesting reminiscences were called out from the happy pair.  During the week's ride in a single sleigh in mid-winter, in 1824, from New Haven to Bainbridge, not one night did they find or have a fire in their sleeping room the entire distance.  The sleigh made in those days, and used by them, had but a single thill, the horse guiding the same by an iron neck-yoke, with neck-strap, etc.--Republican.

 

Vital Records, Bainbridge. Chenango Co., NY

Marriages in 1906

Bainbridge Republican, Jan. 17, 1907

 

Jan. 1          Chas. H. Clock to Ethel Warner

 

Feb. 14       John T. Ryder to Irene L. Shaver

 

Mar. 5        Grant Butler to Maggie O'Brien

Mar. 11      William J. Aylesworth to Sara E. Bunt

Mar. 14      Lee L. Nichols to Prudence Lorene Newton

Mar. 17      Alvin E. Jones to Emma Minor

Mar. 26      Chas. Holdredge to Lela B. Fisher

 

April 7       Claude Snyder to Nina Hotaling

 

May 3        Rufus W. Wilber to Amelia E. Neff

May 12      Ira R. Gibson to Bessie I. Pratt

 

June 6        Ray E. Warner to Nellie L. Coats

June 13      Harry H. Hall to Mabel M. Prouty

June 18      Frances H. Marshall to May D.Ranner

 

Aug. 1       Roswell W. Benedict to Florence L. Pearsall

Aug. 1       George Andrews to Myrtle B. Bentley

Aug. 8       Willis G. McGinnis to Eva B. Marble

Aug. 29     Harry H. VanCott to Mable G. Corbin

 

Sept, 26     Albro Bliss to Cephie E. Buell

Sept. 29     Carl T. Tompkins to Ethel L. Ogden

 

Oct. 11      Walter C. Hamilton to Libbie D. Fosbury

 

Dec. 8        Ernest F. Marble to Melissa Prouty

 

 

 

 

Obituaries (March 4)

Eugene Clinton

Utica Saturday Globe, June 15, 1918

 

 

Eugene Clinton

 

.The death of Attorney Eugene Clinton, a leading member of the Chenango county bar, deeply pained his many friends in this section.  Mr. Clinton suffered a shock about five weeks ago which left him partially helpless.  Deceased was a son of Ormond D. and Almira Payne Clinton, and was born in the town fo Willet, Cortland county, January 13, 1855.  He was educated in the district schools of Clintonville, Otsego county, German and McDonough and in Bainbridge Academy.  After completing his schooling he read law with George Windsor of Bainbridge, and later with Isaac D. Newton of Norwich.  He was admitted to the bar May 4, 1880 in Ithaca and was admitted to practice in the United States Supreme Court December 5, 1888.  He first located in Smithville where he remained until 1883, when he moved to Greene and later came to the county seat [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY].  He was a wide-awake and successful practitioner, combining with natural shrewdness an ability to concentrate while his accurate knowledge of legal principles and varied practice gave him an infinite acquaintance with the working details of his profession, making him a formidable antagonist, especially in cases where great interests were involved.  He was never a pettifogger, but appeared only in cases of a nature worthy of his best efforts.

 

Mr. Clinton was of the eighth generation in direct line of Edward Doty, a London youth, who came over in the good ship Mayflower and was one of the signers of the solemn compact made in Cape Cod harbor in November, 1620 and was also in the party with Miles Standish and William Bradford who first went ashore to find a suitable place to land the Pilgrims and selected Plymouth Rock.  January 18, 1881 Mr Clinton married Bertha L. Johnson, of Greene who survives him.  He was a member of Harmony Chapter, R.A.M. and vice president of the Masonic Club.  With his other attainments he was a composer of considerable merit, having written a patriotic song which became popular and was sung for the first time at the Colonia Theater in this city.

 

The Chenango County Bar Association met in special session at the Court House Wednesday morning and adopted eulogistic resolutions.  Several brief addresses appreciative of the life and career of the deceased were made by members of the association who then formed in line and marched to the Clinton residence on Hayes street [Norwich, NY] where simple funeral services were conducted by Rev. H.R. MacMillan, pastor of the First Baptist Church of which Mr. Clinton was a member.  The body was taken on the 12:33 train, accompanied by relatives and friends and with knight Templars escort to Greene where burial was made.

 

Anna M. Juliand

Chenango American, Greene, NY, September 20, 1855

 

In this village on the 22d ult., Miss Anna M. daughter of Col J. Juliand, aged 20 years.

 

In the circumstances attending this sad bereavement, there is much to sooth the sorrows of those who have been smitten.  Dreaded as the Consumption usually is, from its deceptive character, and from the certainty where it is deeply seated of a fatal issue, there is yet the redeeming feature in connection with it that it does not, like many other diseases--burying its victims to the grave without time for looking the great facts of another world full in the face.  Though debility and weakness and the exhausting cough cause the heart at times to sink, yet there are large opportunities for calm meditation, devout exercises and patient obedience to the Divine will.  And when these facilities are embraced as in the case of the young friend who has left us they were, the sick room becomes a consecrated spot, a bethel of the soul, where pious hopes gather great strength, and holy thoughts and affections reach their fullest development and scope.  And when the heart has become weaned from the work, when the Christian sees that it is God's purpose to cut the ties of life, and prepares calmly yet earnestly for the great change, there is then a grandeur and dignity encircling the sick room and the couch of wasting and death.

 

The great Dr. Young in his brilliant Poem, the Night Thoughts has called "the deathbed the detector of the heart."  If this be so there are the memories that cluster around the closing life of the young Disciple of Christ, replete with all that is grateful and soothing.  The sting is extracted from death when that last enemy is met as He was by her whose decease we are now noticing.  In her experience the Christian graces show out the more brightly--as flesh wasted--as exhaustion increased--as death grew near.  Though she was of nervous constitution of body the hour of dissolution was shorn of its terrors.  While others wept she was tranquil.  No distraction of thoughts, no filmy discernment, no unworthy fears, distressed her mind. She had thrown her soul upon the bleeding cross of a pardoning Saviour and she felt safe though with no undue confidence in ought that she could do in the task of Salvation.  Calmly and in frequent prayer and in the use of all prescribed ordinances she awaited the final hour.  It came and found her watching.

 

Sweetly she bade adieus to the loved that pressed around her.  With unbroken voice she spoke the farewell words.  It was a hallowed scene such as Heaven gazes at with joy.  It seemed as though the world of spirits was very near us then, as though the spiritualized imagination could catch the rustling of angel wings as they waited to bear the parting spirit to the bosom of celestial peace.  She has gone. The family circle is broken.  The heart of youthful friendship is sad. The tear starts to the eye of loved companions as her name is breathed.  But her record is on high and her rest is sweet.  Soon many of those among us who knew and loved her in life,

Shall meet her on that peaceful shore,

Where parting words are heard no more."

 

Lucretia C. Juliand

 

Died last evening, February 19th, Mrs. Lucretia C. Juliand, at the advanced age of eight-nine.  Pneumonia severed the cord of her life and removed one of the oldest, most refined and charming ladies of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], one whose life had always been a charm in her home and a bright factor in society, and a Christian. She was born in Guilford, Conn., June 4th, 1805, and became the wife of Col. Richard W. Juliand in 1822.  Ever since, her home has been in Bainbridge at her late residence, which is a beautiful and historic landmark.  Always identified with the society and church work in the village, she spread an influence, valuable in the same degree that her death is mourned.  Colonel Juliand died fifteen years ago.  In her old age Mrs. Juliand was comforted and cared for by a son, Joseph Juliand, of Bainbridge, and a daughter, Mrs. James Banks, of Chicago, who survive her in sadness over the departure of a loving mother.  The funeral is held on Friday at 2:30 p.m. with services in St. Peter's church and burial in the cemetery of the church--Bainbridge Republican.  [Chenango Union,  February 28, 1895]

 

In Memoriam

Entered unto rest, quietly and peacefully, the evening of Feb. 19, 1895, Mr. Lucretia C. Juliand in her 90th year.  She was one of the oldest, most refined and charming ladies of Bainbridge; one whose life had always been a charm in her home and a bright factor in society, and a Christian.  She was born in Guilford, Conn., June 4, 1805 and became the wife of Col. Richard W. Juliand in 1822.  Her home had since been in Bainbridge at her late residence, which is a beautiful and historic landmark.  Becoming identified from the first with society and the Episcopal church, under the shadows of whose walls she now rests, her influence became valuable in the same degree that her death is mourned. Col. Juliand preceded her to the better land fourteen years ago.  Mrs. Juliand retained her faculties to the last, bright and ever cheerful. She was comforted and cared for by a son, Joseph Juliand of Bainbridge, and a daughter, Mrs. James M. Banks of Chicago, who survive her in sadness, over the departure of a loving mother.  The funeral of Mrs. Lucretia C. Juliand was held on Friday last.  In the absence of the Rector, the services were most impressively conducted by the Rev. Albert Bentley of Windsor.  Mrs. Dr. Copley presided at the organ, assisted by the full vested church choir, the church vestry acting as pall bearers.  The bearers were Jas. K. Wetmore, C.M. Priest, Don A. Gilbert, C.C. Hovey, Dwight C. Schott and I.H. Willsey.  Among those present were Mrs. James M. Banks and Miss Mary Banks, Chicago; Miss Emma E. Juliand, Washington; Maurice Birdsall, Binghamton; J.E. Juliand, J.B. Juliand, J.R.Juliand, H.M. Juliand, Miss Cornie Juliand and Mrs. Minnie Arnold, Greene; Mrs. Gilbert Sherwood, Walton; Mrs. C. Hayes, Miss Mary Hayes and H.C. Gregory, Unadilla; Mr. and Mrs. John C. Chamberlain, Afton--Bainbridge Express.[Chenango American, Greene, NY, March 7, 1895]

 

George Juliand

Chenango Union, July 8, 1897

 

George Juliand, one of our oldest and most respected citizens, passed from this to a higher life on Monday afternoon, June 24, at 4 o'clock.  Mr. Juliand was one of the band of what is termed "the older Juliand brothers,"--Lewis, George, Richard, Joseph and Frederick, sons of Capt. Joseph Juliand, who was one of the French pioneers that located in this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY] when it was an unbroken wilderness.  In the early days Joseph, Lewis, George and Frederick were partners in business, but in 1840 the firm dissolved, and the subject of these lines took up his abode upon his farm a short distance west of this village, and resided there until summoned to the world beyond.  During all these years, or up to the time when old age and infirmities compelled him to abandon business, he had been one of the most active and honorable business men in this section of the State.  He dealt largely in cattle, and his transactions brought him in close business relations with hundreds of farmers.  Never in his long business career has he been criticized, his business having been conducted on the highest plane of honor, and now at the advanced age of 94, he has gone, honored and beloved by all.  Mr. Juliand was a benevolent man, and there are many in this community who can vouch for his acts of charity in times of distress.  Mr. Juliand was a consistent churchman, and for many years was connected with the vestry of Zion Church.  One of our prominent landmarks has fallen. A man who had done much for the development of this town has gone from among us, but the good deeds that he has enacted, and the honorable record he has left behind, will long live to bless his name and heritage.--Green American. 

 



 

Obituaries (March 3)

Darlia Mae Martin

Bainbridge News & Republican, September 13, 1946

Funeral services for Darlia Mae Martin, 2-1/2-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Martin, Montage road, Chenango Bridge [Broome Co., NY], who died Monday of burns suffered when boiling coffee spilled on her, was held last Thursday. The child was burned while climbing onto a chair in the kitchen of her home Sunday morning.  Her mother was preparing breakfast at the time.  The child had placed one hand onto the chair.  Her hand became entangled in an electric cord leading from a wall socket to a percolator which was on the table.  In climbing, she pulled the cord so that the percolator overturned. She suffered first and second degree burns on the left side of her face, both arms and part of her body.  She was admitted to the Binghamton City Hospital at 11 a.m. Sunday and died at 5 a.m. Monday.  Dr. A.J. Stillson, of Windsor, a Broome county coroner, ordered an autopsy which was performed Tuesday afternoon.  he said today that 22 percent of the child's body had been burned.  Beside her parents, she is survived by four grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. R.H. Martin of Tunkhannock, Pa., and Mr. and Mrs. C.L. Huntsinger, of Conklin.

 

Abraham Lincoln Kellogg

Bainbridge News & Republican, August 29, 1946

 

Former Supreme Court Justice Abraham Lincoln Kellogg, 87, of Oneonta [Otsego Co., NY], a director of International Business Machines Corp., died Sunday night at his home in that city.  The retired justice had been an official referee of the Appellate Division, Third department, since 1931.  The third Department consists of the Third, Fourth and Sixth Districts.  The Oneontan had one of the longest careers of any New York State jurist.  He was admitted to the bar in 1883 and had served on the bench from 1917 to 1930, when he retired.  A president of the Board of Trustees of Hartwick College from 1930-1943, Justice Kellogg had been a director of IBM since 1934.  He was a native of Otsego County.  Well known in judicial and legal quarters of New York State, Justice Kellogg was born in Treadwell on May 1, 1860.  The son of Marvin Douglas Kellogg and Hannah Schermerhorn Kellogg, he was educated at Delaware Literary Institute, Franklin.  After being admitted to the bar he began to practice law in Oneonta.  Justice Kellogg was a descendent in the eleventh generation from Nicholas Kellogg and Florence Hall, of Debden, Essex County, Ireland.  The justice's great-grandfather, Benjamin Kellogg, was a Revolutionary patriot.  The Oneonta justice was a Republican and served as clerk in the State Senate.  In 1908, he was elected Otsego County judge for a six-year term.  he was reelected in 1914.  In 1917 he was elected to the State Supreme Court in the Sixth Judicial District.  In 1921 he was a member of a state convention to revise the judiciary Article of the Constitution.  he was first president of the Oneonta Bar Association in 1911-1912.  In 1906 he joined the New York State Bar Association, of which he was vice-president in 1915-1916.  He also was a member of the American Bar Association.  He was affiliated with Oneonta Lodge, 466, F. and A.M.; Oneonta Chapter, 277, Royal Arch Masons and Oneonta lodge, 1312, B.P.O. Elks.  He was a charter member of t he Oneonta and Oneonta County Clubs and belonged to Kiwanis, the Oneonta Chamber of Commerce and the Norwich Club.  He was a Presbyterian and a Republican.  He was an honorary member of Phi Sigma Kappa of Williams College.  The justice gave his native Treadwell a public library and athletic field and was instrumental in the village obtaining a new central high school.  On June 21, 1893, he married May Blakeslee Lewis, of Otego, and they had a son, Lincoln Lewis Kellogg.  Mrs. Kellogg died in July 1943, and on March 24, 1944, Justice Kellogg married Noreen VanName, formerly of Binghamton.  Survivors include Mrs. Kellogg; a sister, Mrs. Lillian M. Thompson, of Oneonta; his son, Lincoln, a practicing attorney in Asheville, N.C.; and a nephew, Albert F. Kellogg, of Walton.  Funeral services to be held in the First Presbyterian Church at Oneonta are scheduled tentatively for 1:30 p.m. Wednesday.  Burial will be in Glenwood Cemetery at Oneonta.

 

Rev. David Wellington Curran

Bainbridge News & Republican, August 29, 1946

 

David Wellington Curran, D.D., 67, former Episcopal clergyman, was found dead in a chair in the lobby of the Arlington Hotel, Binghamton [Broome Co., NY], Saturday afternoon.  Dr. Curran had been accustomed during his residence in Binghamton to take walks which frequently brought him to the Arlington.  He is survived by his widow, the former Riviera Ella Todd, originally of Binghamton.

 

James L. Gage

Bainbridge News & Republican, September 5, 1946

 

James L. Gage, a farmer living on Winney hill, near Oneonta [Otsego Co., NY]\, died in Fox Hospital, Oneonta, Saturday from injuries received the previous Thursday when he was trampled by his team of horses.  He was 60 years of age.  The team became frightened while Gage was getting hay in the barn of a neighbor and as the owner stepped in front of the team to control the horses they bolted and trampled him.

 

Harvey Rider

Bainbridge News & Republican, September 12, 1946

 

Harvey Rider, of Oneonta [Otsego Co., NY], R.F.D., died late Sunday from injuries received when he was gored by a bull near his farm home.  State police of the Oneonta substation who were investigating the incident said Rider apparently was cornered by the animal in the field near the bar, and was knocked down and gored by the steer.  The Cooperstown ambulance was called, state police said, but Rider was dead when the vehicle arrived.

Obediah G. Rundell

The First Worthy Master of the Norwich Lodge of Masons

Utica Saturday Globe, June 20, 1903

Obebiah G. Rundell

 

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  It is 50 years since their charter was granted to Norwich Lodge, No 306, Free and Accepted Masons.  The members observed the semi-centennial of the organization by attending in a body the evening services of the Congregational Church last Sunday upon invitation of the pastor, Rev. D.W. Dexter.

 

It was in 1853 that the charter was granted and the first worthy master to serve the lodge was Obediah G. Rundell, who held the highest office in the gift of the lodge from the election in 1853 for five years, until and including the year 1857.  Very few of the original members of the order remain.

 

At the services Sunday evening Rev. Mr. Dexter congratulated the lodge upon its long and honorable history; that with the passing of time the cement of fraternity and good fellowship had not crumbled, but like good mortar had grown firmer and more enduring with the lapse of years.  He briefly reviewed the record of the ancient and honorable institution of Free Masonry and eloquently portrayed the blessings with which it had brightened the pathway of humanity.

 

In the good that has been done the Norwich lodge was no exception but he believed the members were better men for being Masons and that the community was enriched by the existence of their beneficent body.

Guilford Centre - About 1890

Guilford Centre - About 1890

Chenango Telegraph

Messes Editors:

It may be necessary for me to state that there is such a place as Guilford Centre, a real, live place, which but few in the county [Chenango Co., NY] have heard anything about for the last forty years.  But in common with all the "Rip Van Winckles" on these hills and in these valleys, it has been awakened to a new life by the unearthly screams of the Locomotive.  Fifty or sixty years ago, Guilford Centre was a place as much importance as any in the county; and the old Academy building stands today as one sad monument of its former glory.  The day of the old jolting stage coach has forever passed away, and the day of the proud iron horse has come, and with the new order of things this little place is not to be despised in the future.

 

The whole place speaks already of improvement as the order of the day, old buildings and fences everywhere, have been so changed, as not to be recognized as their former selves.  Our new depot which the R.R. Company is about to complete, is the finest and largest depot between Norwich and Sidney.  Guilford Centre is jubilant over their success in securing such an accommodation on the midland and which nature has pointed out, as a central place of business for the whole town.

 

Thanks to a few of our citizens who liberally and cheerfully parted with their green backs, as well as to the officers of the Midland for this noble building which shall for evermore give life and importance to the place.

 

The select school in this place closed last Friday evening with a grand celebration held in the 1st Cong. Church, which was crowded to its utmost capacity.  Mr. S.P. Fields is to be congratulated on his admirable success in teaching, and his unsurpassed skill in rightly managing an exhibition.  His school the last term numbered about forty scholars, some of whom were from Mount Upton, Bainbridge, Yaleville and Fayette.  Prizes were offered to the best scholars in Arithmetic, Algebra and Writing.  And also to the best speaker among the gentleman and the best reader among the ladies.  At the exhibition Rev. J.L. Jones was appointed a committee.  Sixteen appeared on the stage and faithfully competed for the prizes. All did well;  there was no failure on the part of any, not even the least hesitation, and the speaking and reading of that eve would have been an honor to any academy or seminary in the country.  The prizes were awarded according to the decision of the committee.   The charades and other performances of the evening, not forgetting the comic oration by General Request, were all capital.  And the well behaved crowd at the late hour separated apparently well satisfied with themselves and with everybody else.

 

But my dear Telegraph, I dare not tell the half about Guilford Gentre nor praise the place and the people as the manner of some, for to tell the truth, however humiliating, we are, of all people, the most quiet, and satisfied, and modest.

 

A Citizen

 

 

Mrs. S.M. Blanford is "Great Pocahontas"

Mrs. S.M. Blanford

A Woman of Much Official Ability Who

Has been Greatly Honored

Utica Saturday Globe, June 20, 1903

 

 

Mrs. S.M. Blanford

 

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  Mrs. S.M. Blanford, of this village, was honored at the eighth annual State Council, held in Albany last week, by her election as Great Pocahontas of the Great Council of the State of New York.  This is the first time in the history of the order that so small a community as Norwich ahs been honored by the choice of a Great Pocahontas from among the residents.

 

Mrs. Blanford, who is prominent member of the Wishawakah Council, Degree of Pocahontas, of Norwich, has been a member of the State Council for seven years, having been appointed second great guard in 1896.  In 1901, when the annual State Council was held in Norwich, she was chosen Great Minnehaha, and the following year Great Winona, so that she has now filled all the important chairs in the Great Council of the order, which at present numbers about 7,000 members in the Empire State.  Among some of the more important duties of her present position are making official visits to the various lodges of the State, appointing deputies and considering and acting upon questions that may arise in the conduct of the affairs of the organization.  Mrs. Blanford has already filled several important offices with ability and acceptance, and it is confidently expected that she will be fully equal to cope with her new and more important duties.

 

[Note:  The Degree of Pocahontas (often called the Daughters of Pocahontas) is the women's auxiliary of The Improved Order of Redmen.]