Martin B. Luther

Martin B. Luther

Bainbridge Republican, January 30, 1879

M.B. Luther, Esq., one of our most active and prominent citizens, was born in Clarendon, Vermont, May 12, 1803.  His father who was born in the year 1755, was not only a farmer but was also engaged in tanning and the manufacture of shoes and harness, and during the revolutionary war was employed by the government as an artificer in making harness, etc.  In 1812 he moved to Unadilla and purchased a farm about 1-1/2 miles east of this village [Sidney Plains, Delaware Co., NY] where he resided until his death, which occurred in 1846, at the venerable age of 91 years.  His wife died many years previous.  Martin B. who early evinced a taste for learning, acquired a good education, and commenced school teaching before his 20th year, but his mind seemed directed in a channel for the investigation of natural laws and principles, and becoming deeply impressed with the grandeur of mathematical and geometrical sciences, studied surveying and engineering, and subsequently became distinguished as one of the most accurate surveyors in this section of the country.

 

In the year 1825 he engaged in the mercantile business at Sidney Plains, and in the year 1833 sold out his interest here and went to Sangersfield, Oneida county, where he continued in the same business for a number of years and then closed up and returned home where he was married January 24, 1849, to an estimable lady, and by whom he has had one child, a daughter.  Mr. Luther owns and occupies the old homestead where he conducts farming, not so much for profit as for experimental pleasure.

 

In April, 1825, he joined the Social Lodge of F.&A.M. in Clarendon, Vermont, where he became an active and an energetic laborer for the Craft, and his practical love for philosophy awakened in him a constant desire for the advancement of the order, wherein he perceived through its official emblems, (square and compass), a key to the higher and more exalted character in manhood, where the rules of life were shorn of sects and dogmas. He has ever been an honor to the fraternity, and was the moving spirit which led to the reorganization of the Lodge at Unadilla, and subsequently the founder of the Chapter at that place.  Never had the order a more devoted and self-sacrificing member than Martin B. Luther.

 

Of late years Mr. Luther's attention has been largely engrossed in the study of medicine and microscopic observations of the human organisms and in regard to many intricate points connected with disease. His experimental knowledge is superior to many of the first-class physicians.

 

Socially, Mr. Luther has but few equals.  He is strongly devoted to the interests of friends and often neglects his own personal affairs to aid those who may need his service or counsel.  He warmly appreciates kindness, but at the same time is exacting in the honor and integrity of mankind, and will hold no fellowship with vice or immorality. And being an admirer of free thought and opinions seeks for the unfolding of those natural sequences which determines the motives by which human actions are measurably controlled, and in his imagination does not permit his mind to become intrammeled by the errors of bigotry or superstition, and though living in advance of the larger portion of mankind, from his constant study, he nevertheless feels charitable towards them, and we cherish a hope that in some future day his object and purpose may be more fully appreciated.  In his personal appearance Mr. Luther is tall, erect and dignified, and somewhat reserved in his manners toward strangers.  In his habits he is regular and strictly temperate, using neither liquor or tobacco.  He rises early in the morning, usually at four o'clock, summer or winter, breakfasts at 6 o'clock, A.M. dines at 12 P.M. and takes his tea at 6 P.M. and is one whose examples are worthy of imitation and whose principles of honor and integrity will never die.

Obituary

Sidney Record, June 5, 1890

Mr. Martin B. Luther died at his residence near this village, Wednesday evening at 8 o'clock, june 4th, 1890.  He was 87 years of age.

Mr. Luther was born in Clarendon, Rutland County, Vermont, May 12, 1803, and therefore was quite a large boy when the war of 1812 was fought.  He moved to Unadilla sixty-one years ago, in the year 1822, and taught school.  In 1825 he entered into the mercantile business in Sidney.  In 1830 we find him in Sangerfield, Oneida County, N.Y., still engaged in the mercantile business.  In the year 1838 he returned to Unadilla, where he has ever since resided, on the farm which he had occupied.  Mr. Luther has been a life-long Freemason, and by reason of his zeal and devotion in the interests of that ancient and highly honorable order, he was held in high esteem by his brethren of that mysterious craft. 

Funeral

Sidney Record, June 12, 1890

The funeral of Mr. Martin B. Luther, was held last Saturday from his residence near this village, and the interment took place in the private cemetery opposite the residence of Norman D. Foster. The obsequies were attended by a large gathering of mourners, all of whom had long enjoyed the valued friendship of the deceased.  Mr. Luther was a man of extraordinary intellectual powers, a calm, dispassionate reasoner, and a firm advocate of free thought and free speech.  In his death our community has lost an excellent citizen and his loss is felt keenly by many who are competent to judge true merit at its real value. 
 

Compiler Note:  Martin B. Luther died June 4, 1890 (AE 87y) and was buried in Union Cemetery, Unadilla, Otsego Co., NY.  His wife, Harriet Randall (d. Oct. 1, 1915, AE 100y) and daughter, Mary Coit Luther (d. Nov. 24, 1917, AE 67y) are also buried in Union Cemetery.

De Verne C. Pike of Norwich, NY - 1902

De Verne C. Pike

Who has Been Honored by the Odd Fellows of Norwich

Utica Saturday Globe, January 11, 1902

 

De Verne C. Pike

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  At the regular meeting of Canasawacta lodge, in its rooms Monday evening last, the following officers were duly installed: 

Noble Grand...................................D.C. Pike
V.G................................................W.L. Wightman
Secretary........................................B.R. Norwood
Financial Secretary........................A.E. Race
Treasurer........................................J.B. Lewis
Warden..........................................H.C. Harris
Conductor......................................I.W. Skinner
R.S.F.G.,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Amzl Roe
L.S.N.G.........................................F.W. King
O.G...............................................Alpha Morse
J.G................................................W.B. Root
R.S. V.G.......................................Austin Haley
R.S.S.G.........................................H. Fausett
L.S.S.............................................M.V. Carr
Chapter.........................................T.M. Philley
Past Grand....................................C.S. Bowers

De Verne C. Pike, the new noble grand, is a native of McDonough [Chenango Co., NY], but has resided in Norwich for the past 12 years, during which time he has worked at the trade of carpenter, exception for a year's employment on the Ontario & Western Railway, and another year when he was employed in the Maydole Hammer Factory.  He is a leading member of the Carpenters' Union.  Mr. Pike is a prominent member of the Calvary Baptist church and treasurer of the Baraca Company.  He is a fine baritone singer and a valuable member of the Calvary Baptist Church choir.

Marriages (March 28)

Parker - Stephens

Utica Saturday Globe, January 4, 1902

 

Mr. and Mrs. Leon J. Parker

At noon on New Year's day, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Stephens, in Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY], their daughter, Maud Eleanor, was married to Leon J. Parker, of DeRuyter.  Rev. Albert Clark, of Plymouth, officiated and Miss Hazel L. Simmons presided at the organ.  Promptly at 12  o'clock as the soft strains of the wedding march pealed forth the bride and groom took their places, and after the brief ceremony received the hearty congratulations and well wishes of the assembled guests.  A bountiful wedding dinner followed, after which the happy couple left on an extended wedding tour. They will visit friends in Norwich, Columbus Guilford, Utica, Albany and Chatham, N.Y., before their return. They were the recipients of many beautiful and useful gifts. The groom is one of DeRuyter's most favorably known young men, and the bride had the universal love and esteem of a large circle of friends and acquaintances. All unite in wishing the young couple a happy and prosperous New Year and that it may be only one of many such that shall follow during their married life.  After January 14 Mr. and Mrs. Parker will be at home to their many friends at DeRuyter.

 

Lindsay - Riley

Norwich Sun, December 21, 1904

 

At the residence of the bride's parents in Grove ave [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY] at 9 o'clock this morning, by Rev. Wilson Treible, Clarence E. Lindsay was united in marriage to Miss Gertrude Riley, both of Norwich.  The ceremony was performed in the presence of near friends and relatives of the contracting parties.  Mr. and Mrs.. Lindsay are excellent young people and have many friends.  After a brief wedding tour to Montrose, Pa., and other points they will return to reside to Norwich.

 

Mr. & Mrs. Willis Whitehead

Bainbridge Republican, May 29, 1941

 

Mr. and Mrs. Willis Whitehead celebrated their 39th wedding anniversary Sunday, May 25, at their home.  There were about 20 present, including daughters and grandchildren:  Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Verderber and four children, of Callicoon Center; Mr. and Mrs. George Nostrand, of Baldwin, L.I.; Mr. and Mrs. Henry Verderber and two children, of town; Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Robinson and two children, of Westford; also their friends, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Burton, also of Westford.

Obituaries (March 28)

James F. Bugler

Utica Saturday Globe, January 4, 1902

 

James F. Bulger

James F. Bulger died suddenly at his home in Fabius, N.Y. [Onondaga NY.] Saturday morning of peritonitis.  He had been ailing for a few days from stomach trouble, but his condition was not considered serious until a few moments before his death.  Mr. Bulger was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Bulger, of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] and was born in this village December 17, 1866.  He received his education in the public schools of this city  In 1879 with his parents, he moved to Otselic, where he grew to manhood and engaged in the butter and cheese business for several years.  In 1893 he married Miss May Brown of Pitcher, and in 1896, in company with his brother-in-law, John F. Lee conducted the Brunswick Hotel in this village.  Since 1897 he had been engaged in the hotel business in Onondaga county.  He was an upright, energetic business man and won the confidence and esteem of all who dealt with him.  The remains were brought to Norwich Monday afternoon and taken to the home of his parents, on Rexford street.  Funeral services were held Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock at St Paul's Church and burial was made in St. Paul's Cemetery. Besides a large circle of friends who mourn his death there survive his parents Mr. and Mrs. Mathew Bulger, of this village; two brothers, Hugh Bulger, of McDonough, and Matthew Bulger, Jr., of Norwich and four sisters, Mrs. John F. Lee, Mrs. John E. Hogan and Mrs. Catherine E. Richardson of Norwich, and Mrs. L.F. Reynolds of South Otselic.

 

Caroline Lord

Chenango Telegraph, February 13, 1861

 

LORD:  In Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY] the 17th of January last, at the residence of her son, David Lord, of old age and infirmity, Mrs. Caroline Lord, aged ninety-six years and eight months.  Mrs. Lord and her husband.  Mr. Joseph Lord, were among the first settlers of the town, and shared in common with others its numerous privations and hardships.  By her great usefulness in society and Christian virtues, and the great age she attained, she was a subject of interest to all who knew her.  Possessing naturally a strong and healthy constitution and an unusual degree of courage, she made herself one of the most useful women of the age in which she lived.  Of a cheerful disposition and pleasing in her manners, she won the esteem and regard of all who knew her.  She adorned a Christian profession by a well ordered life, and her examples are worthy of imitation  She survived her husband, to whom she was in early life united, twenty-one years, and by whom she had ten children--the oldest of whom is now seventy eight, and the youngest fifty-five years of age--Passing gradually from a life of usefulness into a second state of childhood, she had ceased to labor or mingle with the busy world and its cares.  Having outlived all her youthful companions and several of her children, she had come down to the present day a pattern of former generations.  Though surrounded by familiar objects and many former friends, yet she lived in an age and among those she knew little of--lived to see the fifth generation.  Like a shock of corn fully ripe for the golden harvest, she has descended peacefully to the grave, honored and respected by all, after a long and protracted life of nearly one hundred years.

Pharsalia, February 5th, 1861--E.A.B.

 

Joseph Foote

Chenango Telegraph, March 6, 1861

 

Died in Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 21, 1861, Mr. Joseph Foote, aged 100 years and 6 months.  Thus has passed away another patriot of the great Revolutionary struggle.  Mr. Foote was born in Springfield, Mass. and has lived in this community with one of his sons for a number of years past.  He took an early part in the struggle which separated us from the parent country.  He was in the battle (with Burgoyne) on the plains of Saratoga, when the surrender took place of the British arms, which was one of the closing events of the war.  He saw the distinguished Gen. Frazer fall and borne from the field.  He was also present near New York in connection with scouting parties in conflict with the tories.  In remembrance of these events his mind was especially clear and distinct, and his interest was easily aroused by a reference to the great events of that trying period.  He had ever been a man of strict temperance and was remarkably simple, regular, and uniform in all his habits. --[Chenango] American.

Leonard Francisco

Bainbridge Republican, January 23, 1879

A short time since the aged father of Delos Francisco, of West Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], while getting out of bed accidently fell onto a chair and broke three ribs.  He had been in usually good health up to the time of the accident, but rapidly declined and last Saturday died form the effects.  He was 80 years of age.

 

Selina Duncan Dimmick

Norwich Sun, December 19, 1904

The death of Mrs. Selina Duncan Dimmick occurred at her home in Cortland st [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY] shortly after 1 o'clock Sunday morning.  Mrs. Dimmick was the widow of Oliver Dimmick.  She was 76 years of age.  She had been in poor health for the past six or eight years which kept her confined to the house nearly all of the time.  For the past year Mrs. Dimmick had been totally blind.  Mrs. Dimmick was born in London, England, on Oct. 21, 1828 and was the daughter of William and Selina Darke.  She came to America with her parents when a child and had resided in Norwich since 1867.  On Dec. 27, 1849 she was united in marriage to Ira Peters and of this union, one daughter was born, who now survives--Mrs. George H. Morse of this place.  Mr. Peters died in Norwich on June 18, 1873.  In November, 1875, the deceased became the wife of Oliver Dimmick, a well known and respected gentleman who died some years later.  Mrs. Dimmick was a consecrated church worker and will be well remembered by those of early years associated in this work. She joined the Methodist church when but a girl 12 years of age.  For many years prior to failing health, Mrs. Dimmick was a staunch supporter and ardent worker in the Broad Street M.E. church.  She was also active in missionary work.  Mrs. Dimmick is survived by her daughter, Mrs. Morse, and with whom she made her home; two brothers, F.E. Darke of San Louis Obispo, Cal. and Charles O. Darke of Norwich; three sisters, Mrs. M.S. Parker, of Greene, Mrs. Georgiana Way of Blue Earth City, Minn., and Mrs. Harriet C. Way of Victoria, Texas. The funeral services will be held from the late home in Cortland st. on Wednesday at 2 p.m.  Friends of the family are invited to attend.  Burial will be made in Mt. Hope cemetery [Norwich, NY].

 

Death Notices

Chenango Telegraph, February 13, 1861

WAIT:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY] Jan. 30, Dr. William C. Wait, Jr., in the 38th year of his age.

 

WOOD:  In this town [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 7th, Harmon Wood, aged 58 years.

Mrs. Esther (Sherwood) Foster

Mrs. Esther (Sherwood) Foster

Bainbridge Republican, January 23, 1879

 

Mrs. Moses Foster, daughter of Squire and Hannah Sherwood, was born at Hillsdale, Columbia County, April 28, 1790.  She was married March 27, 1811, and she and her husband moved to Unadilla [Otsego Co., NY] in the year of 1818, and engaged in hotel keeping in what is now known as the Unadilla House of that village.  They shortly after purchased a farm about two miles east of this place and opened a public house there.  At that early day all merchandise and traffic was carried on between this section of the country and Catskill in lumber wagons, hence "Country taverns," as they were then termed, were far more numerous than at the present time. They continued in the farming and hotel business at that place for a few years and then sold out to Elisha Luther, father of M.B. Luther, Esq. who now resides on the premises.  They then purchased a farm and opened what was so long and favorably known as "Foster's Tavern," but now known as the homestead of that family.  They were successful in accumulating property, and kept adding to their real estate until they became quite extensive land owners.  They also purchased the Arnold mill property, which they built over, and erected the paper mill and other buildings which they sold to Messrs. Palmer & Humphrey.  Mr. Foster died Nov. 3d, 1865, at the advanced age of 76 years. They had seven children (six sons and a daughter) all of whom grew up and became settled in life.  They also brought up as one of their own family a grandson, who now resides at the homestead.  Since the death of her husband Mrs. Foster lives with her eldest son on a farm adjoining and in full view of her former home.  Mr. and Mrs. Foster, though never connected with any church, had the highest regards for good morals, and what is peculiarly remarkable is that notwithstanding their children, as well as their father before them, were all born and brought up in a hotel, as was their grandson, not one of the family were ever addicted to the use of strong drink as a beverage, and are distinguished for their temperate habits and principles.  Though some of the children, like the father have passed beyond the river, they have all held a high oral and social position in the community, and are characterized as men of honor and integrity showing that where parental influences are properly directed and home made pleasant and attractive, children will love and respect the examples of their parents irrespective of other surrounding.  Mrs. Foster, though now in the 90th year of her age, still possesses that same fondness of social amusements that ever characterized her as an exemplary mother and an attractive landlady.

Compiler note:  Mrs. Moses Foster died 21 January 1882 at the age of 92 years.  She and her husband are buried in Union Cemetery, Unadilla, Otsego Co., NY.  Reported children include Parley, Augustus, Norman, David, Henry, Charlotte and Leonard A. Foster.

Marriages (March 27)

Clark - Marshall

Bainbridge Republican, January 23, 1879

On Wednesday evening of this week, at the home f the bride, in this village [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], Mr. John L. Clark was united in marriage to Miss Emma M. Marshall, only daughter of Hiram Marshall.  The ceremony was performed by Rev. D.N. Grummon.  The bride was very nicely dressed, and we noticed at the reception one or two very elegant presents.  This couple, it seems, have wooed since babyhood, and Cupid who no doubt had an idea of his own, has at last consummated a union, which we trust will never be disturbed in its present harmonies--a union which the friends of both will unite in expressions of congratulation and wishes for their beatific prosperity through all their walk in life. Among the invited guests were C.M. Priest, L.B. Clark, I.M. Curtis, S.S. Ehrich, Willard Hastings, and your truly.

 

Juliand - Race

Norwich Sun, December 21, 1904

 

Greene [Chenango Co., NY]:  The marriage of Miss Ethel May Race to Charles Stratton Juliand, both of Greene occurred at the home of the bride in South Main st yesterday afternoon at 5:30 o'clock.  Rev. Percy T. Olton was the officiating clergyman.  Only the relatives and nearest friends of the bride and groom were invited.  Miss Marguerite Morse played the wedding march.  The couple was unattended.  Mr. and Mrs. Juliand are popular young people, both having lived here all their lives.  They will reside in the VanValkenburg house in Genesee street.

 

Hill - Backus

Norwich Sun, December 21, 1904

 

A most enjoyable event took place on Tuesday, the 20th on what is known as the Alva Bailey farm now occupied by Dwight Backus, about five miles east of Norwich on the South New Berlin road.  It was the marriage of their daughter Mary to Herbert Hill, a sturdy young farmer living near New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY].  At 12 o'clock, the contracting parties attended by Leonard Hill as best man and Miss Grace Bancroft, a former schoolmate of the bride, as bridesmaid, took their positions beneath a beautiful arch formed in a corner of the parlor, surmounted by a pure white bell--a most, exquisite design of tissue paper.  The marriage ceremony was performed by Rev. Mr. Watson of New Berlin.  After hearty congratulations the happy pair were seated and Porter Backus was invited to the organ.  He was assisted by Louis and LaVerne Adams, who sang.  Thirty-three persons afterward did ample justice to the delicious viands spread before them.  The presents were both useful and ornamental, showing the high esteem in which the bride and groom are held by their numerous friends. Friends who came from a distance were LaVerne Adams of Albany, Mr. and Mrs. W.F. Backus of Sidney, Mrs. W.H. Cloher of Utica and Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Fairbank of New Woodstock.  Mr. and Mrs. Hill were hurried away to the train amid a shower of rice, returning with Mr. and Mrs. Backus to their home, and will visit other friends on a short wedding trip. The bride made an excellent record as a student in South New Berlin high school and would soon have graduated with honors. The groom has in him the elements of success, a brain and brawn to combat against the difficulties of life and win his way where weaker men would fail.

 

Leach - Spicer

Norwich Sun, December 22, 1904

 

A pleasant home wedding took place at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Spicer in Berry st., when their only daughter, Ethel, was married to Leslie S. Leach of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY].  The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Wilson Treible in the presence of immediate relatives and friends.  The bride and groom were attended by Fred Wohellban as best man and Miss Nellie Leach as bridesmaid.  A bountiful repast was served to the guests.  Mr. and Mrs. Leach will soon move to a farm near Smyrna [Chenango Co., NY], where with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Spicer, they will reside.

 

Marriage Notices

Bainbridge Republican, January 9, 1879

BLOW - MERITHEW:  At the residence of the bride's parents near Rockdale, Jan. 5, 1879, by Rev. H.G. Harned, Mr. B.R. Blow of Rockdale Chenango Co., N.Y., and Miss Erine G. Merithew.

 

Bainbridge Republican, January 30, 1879

COOK - RIDER:  At the home of the groom's mother on Jan. 29th, by Rev. D.N. Grummon, William B. Cook and Miss Anna F. Rider, both of Afton [Chenango Co., NY]

 

Bainbridge Republican, March 6, 1879

VEDDER - BALDWIN:  At Highland Park, near Chicago at the residence of Mr. J.H. Woodworth Feb 19th, Mr. Almond Vedder to Miss Louis B. Baldwin formerly of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], and sister of Supervisor Baldwin.

 

 

Obituaries (March 27)

Judson E. Drake

Utica Saturday Globe, January 11, 1902

 

Judson E. Drake

Judson E. Drake, who died in Schenectady on Thursday of last week, was a resident of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] for 15 years prior to going to Schenectady about three years ago.  He was born in Montrose, Pa., October 16, 1863, and in November, 1883, came to Norwich and followed the occupation of carpenter until he went to Schenectady to become foreman for J.B. Bailey, contractor and builder, in which position he remained until his death.  He was ill for about a month with a complication of diseases resulting in heart failure.  October 25, 1886, Mr. Drake married Carrie E. Sisson, of Wood's Corners, who survives him.  He is also survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. George W. Drake, and a sister, Miss Etta E. Drake, of Norwich, and by one brother, Edson S. Drake, of Schenectady.  The remains were brought here on Saturday, accompanied by the widow and a nephew, Gorge W. Sisson, and by Mr. and Mrs. Edson E. Drake.  Canasawacta Lodge of Odd Fellows had charge of the services at the cemetery on Tuesday, deceased being a member of St. Paul's Lodge of Schenectady.

 

Frances (Scott) Wells

Norwich Sun, December 20, 1904

 

Oxford [Chenango Co., NY]:  The sad death of Mrs. Edward Wells, who was formerly Miss Frances Scott, occurred at the Dr. Hitchcock farm at South Oxford Sunday evening.  She leaves two children--a baby three months old and a two year old girl.  Mr. Wells died last Wednesday at the same place.

 

Rev. Dr. Ross C. Houghton

Norwich Sun, Dec. 22, 1904

 

News of the death of the Rev. Dr. Ross C. Houghton of Malden, Mass., who was an uncle of Mrs. Paul Brooks and Fred W. Houghton of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY] has just been received here.  The following account is taken from the New York Tribune:

 

"The Rev. Dr. Ross C. Houghton, a well known retired clergyman of the Congregational denomination and author of several historical books, died at his home in Malden, Dec. 10.  Dr. Houghton had been pastor of prominent churches in Utica, Buffalo, New York, St. Louis, Cleveland, Indianapolis and Portland, Ore.  For some time he was president of the McKendree college at Lebanon Ill.  He was born in New York city 62 years ago."

 

Ethel Maude Kendrick

Norwich Sun, December 22, 1904

 

Ethel Maude Kendrick, daughter of Rev. and Mrs. M.H. Kendrick, died at 3:30 a.m. today at the home of the parents No. 11 Sheldon street [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], aged six years and nine months.  The child had been a great sufferer for the past six months, death being due to tubercular peritonitis.  On November 5 the parents took Ethel to Faxton hospital at Utica, where an operation was performed upon her a few days later by Dr. Kilbourn.  After being in the hospital about two weeks she returned home and appeared to be gaining in health.  Two weeks later, however, the attending physician called Dr. Glass of Utica in consultation and he advised another operation as an only hope of saving the child's life.  This second operation was performed by Drs. Phelps, Manley and White and was apparently successful for a while afterwards.  Worse symptoms however developed which resulted in death.  Ethel was a bright girl and possessed pleasing and winning ways.  She had just completed her first term in school.  The sympathy of the community is extended to the bereaved family.   The funeral services will be held at the home on Sunday at 2:30 p.m.  Rev. H.W. Fish of Weedsport, a former presiding elder of this district, will officiate.  Burial will be made in Mt. Hope cemetery [Norwich, NY].

 

John Ringer Juliand

Norwich Sun, December 23, 1904

 

Greene [Chenango Co., NY]:  John Ringer Juliand, one of Greene's most prominent citizens, died yesterday morning at his home in Jackson st.  Mr. Juliand had been ill for several months, and his death, although not unexpected, has saddened the community.  He was 67 years of age, and is survived by his wife and two sisters, Miss Sarah Juliand and Mrs. Minnie Arnold, both of Greene.  Mr. Juliand had been in the dry goods business in Greene for many years until he went to Oneida county where he conducted a wholesale crockery business.  On returning to Greene he became  a member of the firm of Juliand & Miner, dry goods merchants for several years.  He then went to Binghamton where he stayed for a few years.  Returning here he engaged in buying butter and was in the insurance business until his health failed and he was obliged to give it up.  He was a vestryman of Zion church and a prominent townsman.  The funeral will be held from Zion church Tuesday afternoon at half-past two.

 

Harry C. Hugaboom

Norwich Sun, December 24, 1904

 

The remains of Harry C Hugaboom who fell from a ladder some time ago while painting on the Reformatory building at Elmira and died from the result of his injuries, were brought to Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] Tuesday night, and Wednesday afternoon were interred in Green Lawn cemetery, Rev. C.D. Reed officiating.  The deceased was the son of Mrs. Harry Cooper who lives upon Dr. Evans' farm in the western part of the town--Bainbridge Republican.

 

Charles Lyon

Bainbridge Republican, March 6, 1879

 

LYON:  In Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] March 3d, Charles Lyon, aged 94 years.

 

The subject of the above sketch was born in Bedford, Westchester county, N.Y., August 10, 1784, and removed to this town in 1805, and was consequently one of our oldest settlers.  His farm is located in West Bainbridge, and from the time he purchased or moved on to it, seventy-three years ago, he has enjoyed the best of health and was hale and hearty, chopped his own wood and built his own fires up to within three or four days of his death.  He had a family of twelve children, and what is quite remarkable, he could look down upon the fifth generation of his offspring.

Jeduthun Roe

Mr. Jeduthun Roe

Bainbridge Republican, January 16, 1879

 

Mr. Jeduthun Roe was born at North East, Dutchess county [New York], April 1st, 1787, and is consequently now in the 92d year of his age.  He enlisted in the war of 1812, and after his discharge was married to Miss Jerusia Griffins, February 29, 1815.  He remained at North East until about the year of 1846, when he purchased a farm on the north side of the river opposite of this village [Sidney Plains, Delaware Co., NY], where he moved his family and remained till 1855.  He then sold out to Messrs. Peck & Sornberger, and bought a farm on the Unadilla river near East Guilford, where he remained a few years and again sold out.  He now resides with his youngest daughter, Mrs. Augusta Foster, about two miles east of this place.  His first wife died December 31st, 1851, and he was again married in 1853.  His second wife died some two years ago.  In his form and carriage he is still erect, and one can mark but little change in his outward appearances for the last twenty years.  He frequently walks to town in preference to the trouble of driving a horse.  He attends to all his own business transactions, in collecting interest and loaning money, and is one of the most prompt and exacting of business men, and when compared to others in age he has no superior.  He is energetic, with a strong and determined will in what he believes to be right.  Possessing good morals and habits his life is an example worthy of imitation, and as a "land mark" of age and experience will not be readily forgotten.

Compiler Note:  Jeduthun Roe died Dec. 18, 1879 (92y 8m 18d) and was buried in Union Cemetery, Unadilla, Otsego Co., NY.  His two wives are also buried in the same cemetery:  Jerusha Roe d. Feb. 11, 1851 (65y); Anna M. Roe d. Apr. 11, 1877 (73y, 6m).

Marriages (March 26)

Palmer - Bailey

Bainbridge Republican, November 14, 1878

 

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

Sackett - Ottman

Bainbridge Republican, January 30, 1879

Afton [Chenango Co., NY]:  Our worthy friend, O. Eugene Sackett, on the present month, led to the hymeneal alter the beautiful and accomplished Miss Mary E. Ottman, of Carlisle, Schoharie county.  "Gene" is one of our best young men, and he has found a bride in every way worthy of him.  May their life be a long and happy one.

Neff - Humphrey

Bainbridge Republican, January 30, 1879

Last Thursday afternoon there seemed to be an entire cessation of business at the carriage shop in this village.  After awhile Rev. E.T. Jacobs, of Afton, was seen to drive up to the residence of O.H. Humphrey, also Sunday Messrs. Neff and wives stopped at the same place.  Soon rumors commenced to circulate that Miss Mary Humphrey, daughter of the aforesaid carriage maker, would commit matrimony at 3 o'clock p.m., with Mr. Fletcher Neff. Said rumors were verified by Fletcher stepping over to the store and setting up the cigars to the boys the next morning.  The bride was very handsomely dressed and we can but say that Fletcher has made a wise choice.  May happiness ever follow in their footsteps, and may their joys be many and great and their troubles nothing but little ones..

  

Marriage Notices

Bainbridge Republican, January 2, 1879

COMPTON - CARL:  At the residence of Jacob Hillsinger in Butternuts, Dec. 25th, 1878, by Rev. T.P. Halsted, Mr. Thos H. Compton, of Guilford, N.Y. [Chenango Co., NY], and Miss Hattie L. Carl, of Butternuts, N.Y. [Otsego Co., NY]

 

GARRISON - SHERWOOD:  At the Guilford House on Wednesday by the Rev. W.L.D. Wilson, Mr. Ellis Garrison of Gilbertsville [Otsego Co., NY] to Miss Sarah Sherwood of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY]

 

TYLER - DISBROW:  At the M.E. Parsonage in Bainbridge, Dec. 26, 1878, by Rev. A.F. Brown, Mr. Menzo Tyler and Mrs. Marion Disbrow all of Westford, Otsego Co., NY.

 

SWEET - BARBER:  In Harpersville, Nov. 3d, by Rev. A.W. Cornell, William M Sweet of Coventry [Chenango Co., NY] and Thankful Barber of Harpersfield [Delaware Co., NY].

THOMPSON - MOULTON:  In Mt. Upton on Dec. 25, by Rev. T.P. Halsted, R.A. Thompson, Jr. M.D., of Masonville [Delaware Co., NY], and Miss Rosa B. Moulton of Mt. Upton [Chenango Co., NY].

Elopement

Norwich Sun, December 24, 1904

Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY] village is all agog over the reported elopement of Arthur Bartlett and Gertrude Powell, both of that place.  It is said the pair left town together Thursday night and their whereabouts have not yet been learned.  Bartlett is a married man, having a wife and one child.  he has been a school teacher in Plymouth.  His wife is a daughter of Henry Powell and a cousin of the woman with whom Bartlett is said to have gone away with.  The latter is a daughter of the late Wallace Powell. She is said to be a prominent worker in church circles.  Plymouth has not had so much to talk about before since Joe Tracy captured the wild man.

Obituary (March 25)



Mrs. Darius Woodward

Bainbridge Republican, December 5, 1878

 

After a long and lingering illness from dropsy, Mrs. Darius Woodward departed from this life on Sunday last, trusting we hope in her Redeemer and in bright anticipation of a glorious immortality beyond the grave.  The funeral was held from her residence on Tuesday the Rev. H.W. Satwelle officiating, and the remains were deposited in the cemetery at West Coventry [Chenango Co., NY].

 

A.T. Mosher

Bainbridge Republican, March 2, 1879

 

Mr. A.T. Mosher, a much respected citizen of North Sanford [Broome Co., NY], came to his death last Saturday in a very unexpected manner.  He had hitched up his team, took a little five year old granddaughter in his cutter with him, to go and call upon a neighbor.  On his way and while near his son-in-law's house, he was taken with a severe pain in the region of his heart.  He drove to the son's door and was assisted into the house, and while his daughter was removing some of his neckwear, his head dropped upon his breast and life was extinct.

 

Jennie A. Bradstreet

Bainbridge Republican, October 24, 1878

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

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

 

Guy Franklin

Norwich Sun, December 24, 1904

 

A letter received today by W.A. Baldwin from Mrs. Baldwin, who is now in California announces that Guy Franklin, son of Charles W. Franklin, formerly of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], died in Pasadena Cal, on Dec. 18.  Mr. Franklin's age was 22 years.  He was known to many people in this community, especially the younger people. Consumption of the bowels was given as the cause of death.  Funeral services were held on Tuesday and the body was placed in the vault and will be brought here for burial in the spring.  The deceased is survived by his father, Charles W Franklin two brothers, Parker and Leroy and his grandmother, Mrs. Charles Rupe, all of whom are now in California, where they went about three years ago for the benefit of Guy's health.

 

Death Notices

Bainbridge Republican, November 14, 1878

TRAVIS:  In Walton [Delaware Co., NY], Nov. 9th, 1878, Mrs. Sarah Travis, aged 23 years.  She was a daughter of Mrs. Caroline Gage of this village [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY] and her remains were brought here for interment.

 

WINSOR:  In Bennettsville Nov. 5th, Freddie only son of Ellsworth and Delpha Winsor aged 9 years and six months.

Our little Freddie left us,

God took him from our sight,

From this dark world of Sorrow,

To one of joy and light.

 

In his early morning freshness,

Pure from the world's vile stain,

He plucked our fragile flower,

To bloom in heaven again.

 

Dark was the shadow resting

On our hearts, when Freddie went,

Tho' we would not withhold from God

The jewel that he lent.

 

We know that God is good,

And when this life is o'er

When death and sorrow are unknown,

Our treasure he'll restore.

 

Bainbridge Republican, January 2, 1879

BENNETT:  The remains of Nattie Bennett of Wellsborro, Pa., were brought to this village for interment Tuesday.  He was a former resident of this village [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY].  

Bainbridge High School, Class of 1948, Part 6

Bainbridge Central High School - Class of 1948

Senior Portraits

"Echo" 1948

 

 

Marjorie Silvey

"Marge"

Will miss most:  Everything

Can you imagine her imitating Jimmy Durante

Greatest ambition:  To be a great singer

 

William Sites

"Shiek"

Will miss most:  The fellows

Can you imagine him as a movie actor

 

 

Ronald Smith

Rollie"

Will miss most:  Walking to school

Can you imagine him without a beard

Greatest ambition:  To be president

 

Gloria Striegler

"Gloria"

Will miss most:  Rita's giggle

Can you imagine her running a liquor store

Greatest ambition:  Eat a quart of ice cream all at one time

 

Janice Terry

"Muffet"

Will miss most:  The homemaking class

Can you  imagine her imitating Zazu Pitts

Greatest ambition:  To be a good skater

 

Vinette Terry

"Vin"

Will miss most:  Marge and Helen

Can you imagine her jitterbugging

Greatest ambition:  To go where it's hot

 

Rexford Thornton

"Rexie"

Will miss most:  Taking girls home

Can you imagine him advertising Gillett Blue Blades

Greatest ambition:  Anything but work



Marriages (March 25)

Parsons - Hoffman

 

Bainbridge Republican, June 2, 1879

Fifty years ago last Saturday Mr. Runion Parsons, now living in the village of Afton [Chenango Co., NY], was married by Judge Bigelow, late of Bainbridge, to Mahala Hoffman.  The bride's father at that time lived at East Bainbridge near the forks of the river.  We called upon the aged couple on the day of their fiftieth  anniversary, found them in usual good health, and learned a few facts concerning their life.  At the present time there is but one person living who attended their wedding--her brother Chauncey's widow, now living in Illinois.  her brothers, Chauncey and Joel, were well known military characters in the war of 1812, and after their return from the army, Chauncey established a fencing school and made considerable money by the "art."  Mr. Parsons well remembers when the town of Guilford was set off from Oxford, and how they drew a line and those who wanted it at such a place would step on one side and those opposed on the other.  He gave a full description of the pulling and jerking of the opposite parties, and how several coats were literally torn to pieces in the fracas.  They did not give a grand reception of their marriage anniversary as is customary now-a-days, but enjoyed themselves at home and attending Quarterly Meeting which was then being held in the M.E. Church in that village.  May the good old souls live another half a century and have peace and plenty.

 

Bainbridge Republican, January 9, 1879

Afton, Jan. 8, 1979

Mr. Editor:  As you were pleased to note the anniversary of our fiftieth year of married life, I will give you a few incidents of my early recollections.  At the time of the war of 1812 my father was living in Warrensburg, Warren county, N.Y.  Near the close of the war, early one morning an aged man called upon my father, and in much apparent agitation informed him that there were Indian spies upon what was then called Bishop's mountain, an eminence from the top of which an excessive view of the surrounding country could be distinctly taken for many miles, He had discovered a fire on the opposite side of the mountain, and venturing near, saw about a dozen Indians preparing their breakfast.  Being much alarmed he came over the river to see what measures could be taken to protect, if possible, the inhabitants from those unwelcome invaders.  My father took his telescope, and by its aid we could bring them so near as to see that they were indeed savages.  At that time my father owned mills and drew lumber to Ft. Edward, and consequently kept several horses. They were soon saddled and mounted by boys with instructions to ride in different directions and drop written lines at every house, requiring every man to repair to our place as soon as dark to protect the bridges that span the river, and also, if possible, to protect the people along the river and at the village at Lake George.  It was a busy time at our house that day.  The old fashioned bread tray that would hold a bushel of flour was brought to hand, and the large brick oven heated and re-heated until a sufficient quantity of bread, pies, cake, meat and beans, were prepared to feed a hungry multitude. Each had their separate duties to perform; my little brother and myself were furnished from our store with bullet molds, ladles and bars of lead, and we sat upon the hearth before the arch and made bullets until we had a supply large enough, we children thought, to furnish an army.  At dusk the men began to gather and we soon had quite a respectable sized army.  In the morning of the next day they proceeded to the mountain, shot at them, but they fled through a large swamp at the base.  Our men preferred to shun the swamp as it was a dense wilderness for miles, and returned home without even capturing an Indian.  Soon after this, Judge Bishop and my father organized a Silver Gray company, as they were in the service, and I think for awhile the old men trained almost every day.  Those familiar with the condition of our country at that time will remember that crockery was very scarce and as those old men became wearied with marching and exercise, got thirsty, and it was amusing to us children to hear them smack their lips as they sipped the delicious beverage over those broad brimmed vessels which were usually kept on the upper shelves at the store.

Mahala Hoffman, now Parsons.

Obituaries (March 25)

Frances E. (Foster) Brown

Utica Saturday Globe, January 11, 1902

 

 

Mrs. Frances E. (Foster) Brown

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  At the home of her son, Homer L. Brown, on Randall avenue, early Thursday morning, occurred the death of Frances E. Foster, wife of Ezra B. Brown, a well-known resident of this village.  Mrs. Brown was 54 and was born in Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY], the family removing to this village about 12 years ago.  Deceased is survived by her husband and four sons:  Homer L., Clayton H., Arthur L. and Harold G. Brown, all of this village.  Her funeral will be held from the home of her son Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock.  Rev. Wilson Treible officiating.  Interment will take place in Mt. Hope Cemetery.

 

Augusta Martin  & Georgiana Phillips

Bainbridge Republican, January 2, 1879

 

Mrs. Augusta Martin of Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], died last week from the effect of typhoid pneumonia.  Her funeral took place on Sunday.  A daughter, the wife of Mr. J.H. Phillips, having passed away but a few days previous to her mother's death, with the same disease.

 

PHILLIPS:  In Coventry, Dec. 23, of typhoid pneumonia, Georgiana, wife of James H. Phillips, and eldest daughter of S.A. and Emily Tremain Martin, aged 34 years.

 

\MARTIN:  In Coventry, Dec. 27, of typhoid pneumonia, Emily Tremains, wife of S.A.Martin aged 64 years.

 

Amanda Bradbury

Bainbridge Republican, January 23, 1879

 

Died in Guilford Jan. 15, Amanda, wife of Andrew Bradbury, aged 75 years.  In the death of this lady we are again reminded how rapidly the old and respected citizens of the town are passing away.  Mrs. Bradbury has been a resident of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY] for over 40 years, for nearly four years has been an invalid and at times her sufferings have been intense.  Her active life was always filled with works and deeds of charity, and the poor especially will remember her as their friend.  She leaves a husband and several children, all living in town, except Dr. Matthew Bradbury, of Mexico, who was here to attend her funeral.

 

Mary Lewis

Bainbridge Republican, January 30, 1879

 

It is with painful feelings that we record the death of Mrs. Mary Lewis, which occurred at her late residence in McDonough, N.Y. [Chenango Co], January 15, 1879.  She was formerly of this place [Yaleville, Chenango Co., NY] and her remains were brought here for burial.  She had scarcely reached the prime of life, being only 36 years of age at the time of her death, and was consequently cut down in the flower of womanhood.  A contemporary honors her life, her departure, and her memory with a sketch of her many virtues and noble traits, in the following language:  "She was a woman of much moral, industrious, provident, gentle, affable; a dutiful wife, an affectionate sister, and a faithful friend.  Her memory will ever be cherished by the many who knew her but to love her."  Her long illness was borne with calm resignation and Christian fortitude; her attendants never heard a single word of impatience, or of complaint, or of murmur escape her lips; anxious for the sake of others to get well, yet perfectly willing to die if the Lord so willed, and for death she was not unprepared.  But she has gone from us to the beautiful summer land on the other shore, leaving us the example of her amiable qualities, her eminent virtues, a life of usefulness, and a triumphant departure on the long pathway of etern8ity and although time may not heal the wounded hearts of those who have taken the last look at the earthy remains of a daughter, friend, and companion, it will, it must hasten the period of reunion and mutual recognition.  May we all exercise that living faith which gives abundant assurance that we will rejoin one who has gone before, and may we so order our lives that we may realize the sense of the poets words when he says:

There is no death;  what seems so is transition,

This life of mental breath

Is bur a suburb of the life elysian

Whose portals we call death.

 

 Abigail E. Delavan

Bainbridge Republican, March 9, 1879

Died in Guilford, N.Y. [Chenango Co., NY] Feb. 24th, 1879.  Abigail E. the beloved wife of Nathan Delavan, aged 67 years.  Our community was startled and grieved at this announcement, as it seldom is, when death enters our midst.  Mrs. D. was the second daughter of the late Samuel Smith, and was long and favorably known in town.  Early in life she became in earnest and useful member of the church, and her religion was a living reality.  She united with a small band of Christians who met for worship in the Academy at Guilford Centre before the Episcopal Chrch was built here 46 years ago.  Long will her friends remember her happy hopeful disposition that made her society so agreeable.  Her bereaved husband and children have the sympathy of a large circle of friends.  Her loss is truly a loss to many.  Her funeral was largely attended from her late home on Thursday last.

Rufus Burlingame

Bainbridge Republican, March 2, 1879

The funeral services of our late respected townsman Rufus Burlingame of Afton [Chenango Co., NY] were held at the family homestead by Rev. Hawley last Thursday afternoon.  There was a large gathering of friends and neighbors, and the occasion was one of especial solemn interest as Mr. Burlingame has been a life long and worthy resident of this immediate vicinity where he has lived 68 years.  He leaves a wife and four children to mourn his loss. The family acknowledge their obligations to the friends and neighbors who so kindly assisted during his illness, death, and burial; and hereby express their heartfelt thanks.

Curtiss E. Knickerbocker Promoted - 1902

Curtiss E. Knickerbocker

Popular Ontario & Western Official Receives Deserved Promotion

Utica Saturday Globe, January 25, 1902

 

Curtiss E. Knickerbocker, of Norwich

Recently Appointed Engineer of maintenance of Way on the O.&W.R.R.

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  Curtiss E. Knickerbocker was recently appointed engineer of maintenance of way on the New York, Ontario & Western Railway, with headquarters at Middletown.  For nine years past he has been assistant engineer in charge of the northern division of the road during which time his home has been in Norwich.  He will remove to Middletown with his family February 1.  Mr. Knickerbocker is an expert in bridge work, the famous steel trestle, about 1,000 feet long, crossing Lyon brook, between this station and Oxford, at the height of 150 feet, having been rebuilt under his supervision without delaying the passage of a train.  he has also been called as an expert in several cases before the State railroad commissioners. he is still a young man, being but 33 years of age. Mr. knickerbocker was born at Morrisville and is a graduate of Cazenovia Seminary and Princeton College.  From college he came to Middletown and entered the office of E. Canfield, then engineer of maintenance of way, who has since become general superintendent.

Marriages (March 24)

Kellogg - VanName

Bainbridge News & Republican, April 6, 1944

At Oneonta [Otsego Co., NY] last Friday Miss Norine VanName became the bride of Judge Abraham J. Kellogg.  She has resided at Oneonta the past 19 years, having been Judge Kellogg's secretary during that period.

 

Delameter - George

Bainbridge News & Republican, April 6, 1944

 

Miss Esther George, daughter of Mrs. Blanche George, of Arkville [Delaware Co., NY], and Nelson Delameter, son of Mrs. Susie Delameter, fo Margaretville [Delaware Co., NY], were united in marriage at Anniston, Ala., Mar. 18.  Private Delameter is stationed at Fort McClellan, Ala.

Mr. & Mrs. James Constable

Bainbridge News & Republican, April 6, 1944

Mr. and Mrs. James Constable, of Sidney Center [Delaware Co., NY], celebrated the 65th anniversary of their marriage on Thursday, Mar. 30, at the home of their son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Herman Budine, with whom they reside.  They are in good health and assist with the work on the farm and in the home.

Gregory - Rutledge

Bainbridge News & Republican, March 23, 1944

Mrs. Frances Rutledge, of Endicott [Broome Co., NY], announces the marriage of her daughter, Wilhemina Grace, to P.F.C. Kermit E. Gregory of the U.S. Army Air Forces.  The ceremony took place at the home of Frank A. and Jean Rutledge Williams, South Apalachin, at 8:30 p.m., Friday, Mar. 10.  The Rev. Theodore Hubbard, of Apalachin, performed the double ring ceremony. The bride was attended by her sister, Miss Virginia Rutledge, Endicott, and the groom, by Robert W. Deiss, of Vestal.  The vows were taken before a bank of evergreens, flowers, white ribbons and lighted by white candles.  A wedding supper was served.

Obituaries (March 24)

Benjamin J. Tillett

Utica Saturday Globe, January 25, 1902

 

 

Benjamin J. Tillett

 

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  After a brief illness, Benjamin J. Tillett, the well known colored barber, died at his home on State street recently, aged 62.  A week previous he suffered a paralytic shock and failed gradually until the end.  Benjamin Tillett was born at Northeast, N.C., and was a slave until the emancipation proclamation, and shortly thereafter came north and to Norwich, where he found employment with a Dr. Smith and afterwards with Dr. H.K. Bellows.  On November 11, 1863, he enlisted as a private in Company I., Eleventh United States Colored Volunteers, and after serving until the close of the war was honorably discharged, October 2, 1865.  Returning to Norwich he learned the trade of barber with the late H.C Molson and continued in the profession, having for many years conducted shaving parlors of his own and became one of the best known barbers in this vicinity.  The photograph reproduced with this sketch was made several years ago.  Mr. Tillett was a member of E.B. Smith Post, G.A.R., a Knight Templar of Palestine Commandery, and while not a member was a regular attendant at the A.M.E. Zion Church.  Funeral services were held at that church on Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock, the pastor, Rev. W.O. Cooper, officiating, assisted by Rev. B.F. Wheeler, of Oneida.  The burial was in Mount Hope Cemetery [Norwich,  NY] with Masonic honors.  Deceased is survived by his widow, and two adopted daughters, Mrs. Ella Fields and Miss Edith Tillett, of Norwich, and by one son, Benjamin, who resides in the south.

 

Clayton I. Burch

Bainbridge News & Republican, March 30, 1944

 

Clayton I. Burch, 59, editor of The Earlville Standard for 48 years, died last Wednesday night.  He had been ill two weeks after suffering a heart attack.  Active in New York State newspaper affairs, he was district director of the new York Press Association, and secretary of the Madison County Press Association.  Mr. Burch was postmaster at Earlville from 1915-1924 and from 1933 to the time of his death.

 

Frank Judd

Bainbridge News & Republican, March 23, 1944

 

Frank Judd, a resident of Sidney [Delaware Co., NY] for a number of years, died in the Goshen Hospital last Thursday evening.  Mr. Judd, a driver for Carleton Whitaker on one of his fleet of milk trucks, was driving to New York City on a regular run Wednesday night, when it is believed that he, having become tired, stopped his car by the side of the road near Goshen to rest, and soon after fell asleep, and was overcome by monoxide gas fumes as he slept.  Thursday morning, another driver for Mr. Whitaker, returning from New York at 9:30, saw the car and stopped to investigate, and found Mr. Judd apparently overcome by monoxide poison.  He was rushed to the hospital at Goshen, but failed to respond to treatment, and died at 6:30 Thursday evening.  Mr. Judd is survived by his wife, a daughter, Mrs. Joseph Snitchler, of Binghamton, and a son, Justin at home.  The body was brought to Sidney by Morticians Carr & Landers' ambulance.

 

Death Notices

Bainbridge News & Republican, March 16, 1944

Rachel Decker:  Mrs. Rachel Decker died at the Delaware County home, Delhi, Wednesday of last week, after being bedridden for the past 20 years.  She was 98 years of age.

 



Joyce Adena Kittle:  Joyce Adena, seven, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lauren kittle, of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], passed away at her home on Feb. 27, with spinal meningitis and disturbance in the intestinal tract.

 



Mrs. Walter A. Cranston:  Mrs. Walter A. Cranston died at her home in Walton [Delaware Co., NY], March 4.  She had been in ill health for many years and the immediate cause of her death was a heart attack.  She had been a resident of Walton for the past 14 years.

 

Kittie Helen Place:  Miss Kittie Helen Place, of Sidney [Delaware Co., NY], passed away Friday evening, March 3, in Johnson City, after an illness of two months.  She was the daughter of the late John Fields Place and Amy M. (Newton) Place, long residents of Sidney.

 

Bainbridge News & Republican, March 23, 1944

Mrs. Robert B. Lewis:  Mrs. Robert B. Lewis, who for the past few days had been ill at her home on the Brooklyn side, Hancock [Delaware Co., NY], passed away Wednesday evening. She was in her 86th year.  Funeral services were held at the Henderson Funeral Chapel on Saturday afternoon.  Mr. Lewis passed away Dec. 31, 1943.

 

Obituaries (March 23)

Lucy Treadway
Oxford Times, June 16, 1847

In Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], on the 4th inst. Mrs. Lucy Treadway, wife of James Treadway, in the 66th year of her age.  The coming of the King of Terror was met by her with that trustful serenity and steadfast hope which a life that has constantly kept the true end of life in view, ever secure and with heartfelt assurance that it would be but a transfer to the smiling presence of that Savior in whose atoning merits she trusted, and whose commandments she had reverenced.  She cheerfully yielded to the summons.

 

James Davidson

Oxford Times, June 16, 1847

 

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

Elizabeth Thorpe Prindle

Chenango Union, January 14, 1892

Mrs. Elizabeth Thorpe Prindle, wife of Hon. Horace G. Prindle, died at her home on Hayes street early Monday morning, after an illness of only a week.  Some time age s/he contracted a severe cold, which with an additional attack about a week ago, developed into pneumonia, of which she died.  Mrs. Prindle was born in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY] in April, 1834, and was a daughter of the late Charles Thorpe.  She spent her youth in Norwich, and in 1853 was married to Judge Prindle, then a young attorney at law.  Mrs. Prindle was for many years a member of the Broad street M.E. church, and for some time one of its most active members.  Mrs. E.H. Prindle, of this village, and Mrs. W.S. Thomas of Alexander, Ark, are sisters of the late Mrs. Prindle, and with her husband are the only near surviving relatives.  The funeral services will be held form her late residence on Hayes street at 2 P.M. Thursday, Rev. H.M. Crydenwise, officiating.

 

It is needless to say that in the sudden death of Mrs. Prindle the whole community is shocked and startled and many hearts are overwhelmed with sadness.  Kind and obliging as a neighbor, true and faithful as a friend, affectionate and devoted with large hearted sympathy, liberality and helpfulness toward the poor and unfortunate, she gathered to herself a large circle of friends who feel an unspeakable loss and bereavement in her death.  Here was a strong, positive character.  She could but have strong attachments and strong aversions.  She loved and admired that which was true, frank, honest, manly and womanly and every instinct of her being rose up in opposition to all that was unworthy, false or pretentious.  For the good and the worthy in the individual or in the cause her whole soul went out in sympathy and admiration and to serve or help such she counted no toil, self-denial or sacrifice too great.  Many poor will miss and keenly mourn her.  Those who knew her most closely loved and praised her most.  In the midst of life, full of life, with strong attachment to life, with great love to home, husband and friends, death came to her as a great, even an appalling surprise.  But in those awful crisis moments with characteristic calmness she gave farewell token, spoke farewell words, expressed firm faith in the atoning merit of Jesus.  And thus with clear mind and full consciousness, she passed out from life here, from the circle of loved ones here, to the life and reunions of the land beyond.

 

Zebulon C. Randall

Chenango Union, March 3, 1892

 

Departed this life, Thursday night, February 25, 1892, at his home in DeRuyter [Madison Co., NY], Zebulon C. Randall, in the 87th year of his age, formerly of Pharsalia.  He was a son of Joshua and Huldah Sisson Randall, and was born in Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY] June 18, 1805.  He married January 7, 1827, Polly Congdon, one of Pharsalia's best and most lovely girls, who died at Cuyler.  April 9, 1872.  There were born to them eleven children, five of whom survive him.  His oldest daughter, Sarah, the late wife of H.L. Barnes, was born in Pharsalia, November 4, 1827.  He resided in Pharsalia about a year after his marriage and them removed to Pompey, and from there he removed to Lincklaen, and from there to Cuyler, where for many years he owned the best dairy farm in that town.  About ten years ago he removed to DeRuyter where he has since resided.  September 3, 1872, he married Marie C Day, who survives him.  He was for many years a Justice of the Peace in Cuyler and was elected to other offices.  Over forty years ago he made a profession of religion and united with the Congregational church at Lincklaen.

 

George S. Wells

Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, August 19, 1899

The Bainbridge Republican of Wednesday says:  "In a dispatch received by the war department Monday, from General Otis, at Manila, published in the New York papers Tuesday, the name of Corporal George S. Wells of Company D, Ninth Infantry, appears in the list of those killed August 9th near San Fernando, Luzon.  We make the announcement with regret that this young soldier form Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] will never return.  Young Wells visited the Republican office a short time before his regiment departed for the Philippines.  He has been home on a furlough coming with his company from Cuba, where he had seen active service at Santiago, and had a horse shot from under him.  Wells was satisfied with his treatment in the army, found no fault with anything.  He was among the first to join the regular army against the Spanish in Cuba."

Corporal Wells was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Wells of Bainbridge and besides his parents leaves several brothers and sisters.  He will be remembered in Norwich and other vicinity towns through his connection with the Bainbridge ball team in 1894-5-6-7.  He was a young man of good habits, generous hearted and well liked by all who knew him, and made the most of his opportunities.  Although without political influence he was promoted to be a corporal in the regular army after but a few months service, for valorous conduct at the battle of Santiago.  Many friends of the deceased had watched his progress as a soldier with much interest and his untimely death will be learned with sorrow.  He was the first Chenango county boy to be killed in battled during the present war.

Burton J. Hollenbeck

Bainbridge News & Republican, October 24, 1946

Burton J. Hollenbeck died suddenly Mondays in Binghamton [Broome Co., NY] where he had lived for the past 20 years.  He was born in Guilford [Chenango Co., NY] Nov. 14, 1865 and spent most of his life on Searles Hill.  Surviving are one niece, Mrs. L.F. Weller, of Otego; three nephews, Sebert B. Hollenbeck and Roland Giles, both of Bainbridge, and Rufus Giles, of Oxford.  Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock in Fisher & Sherman Chapel.  Burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY].

Tracy R. Oles

Bainbridge News & Republican, November 7, 1946

Tracy R. Oles, 82, was killed Saturday evening at Oneonta [Otsego Co., NY], as he was crossing Route 7.  Driver of the car which struck him was Winfield F. Sheldon, 21, of Otego.  The Oneonta city ambulance was called to the scene, but Mr. Oles was dead when the ambulance arrived.  He formerly resided at West Davenport on a farm.