Obituaries (May 16)

Ivon Steward

Utica Saturday Globe, May 12, 1906

Ivon Steward

After a painful illness extending over a period of six months, Ivon Steward passed away at his home in Kirk [Chenango Co., NY] on Friday morning of last week, aged 26.  He was born and had always lived in Kirk, and was a most exemplary young man.  He bore his long illness with great patience and though he suffered intensely, his sunny disposition never deserted him, but he had a smile and a kind word for all who visited him.  Besides his invalid father, Ira Steward, he is survived by his mother, one brother, Carey H. Steward, of Kirk, and one sister, Mrs. Eutis Silvernail, of Cincinnatus.  A host of friends mourn his death.  His funeral on Sunday afternoon from the family home was largely attended, burial being made at South Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY].

Earl Eastwood & Charles Reynolds

Bainbridge Republican, October 25, 1928

Two of four O.&W. section men were fatally hurt when the "speeder" on which they were following the Oswego express train 1, crashed into the rear of the train which stopped unexpectedly at Parker, a flag station, Saturday afternoon, to let off a passenger.  The men were bound for their homes in Guilford, two miles farther north, and it is said that none of them knew that the train had stopped until they smashed into it.  An investigation is being made.  The train took the injured men aboard and brought them to Norwich.  Earl Eastwood, 39, died while being taken from the train to a waiting ambulance.  Charles Reynolds, 38, died from a broken back at 9:45 Sunday morning at  the Chenango Memorial Hospital where a younger brother, Frank Reynolds, 33, has a fractured hip and uncertain chest injuries.  The men were attended by Doctors Thomas F. Manley and William E. Hartigan of Norwich and Dr. A.H. Evans of Guilford who accompanied them to the hospital. Earl Palmer, 40, was thrown clear off the car and fell stunned but only slightly hurt in the ditch by the side of the track.  The body of Eastwood was prepared for burial at the undertaking rooms of Lawrence & Devine at Norwich.  A prayer service in the home at Guilford was followed by services in the Methodist Church at which the Revs. S.S. Crispell and J.W. Bump of Guilford officiated. Besides his wife. he leaves three boys, Francis, Kennets and Howard' his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Eastwood of Guilford Center; a brother, William Eastwood of Port Royal, N.Y., and a sister, Mrs. Alonzo DeVoe of Oxford.  He was born August 11, 1880, at Chadwicks.  The body of Charles Reynolds was taken in charge by Undertakers Carl & Hare of Sidney. Besides his wife Reynolds is said to leave four children.

Dr. Charles W. Spencer

Bainbridge Republican, October 25, 1928

Dr. Charles W. Spencer, for many years a practitioner of his profession, dental surgery, in this village [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], Afton and Sidney, passed away at his home on Main street, Sidney [Delaware Co., NY] Saturday Oct. 12, 1928, at one o'clock at the age of 80 years, the immediate cause of his death being an attack of the grippe.  Dr Spencer had not been in good health for the past 12 years, he having largely discontinued the practice of his profession at least 15 years ago, after an attack of illness at that time, although he did continue to do work for parties who would call for his services up until a few years ago.  Following complete retirement, he still kept his office in the Spencer block intact, even up to the last.  Dr. Spencer was highly respected by every one.  Dr. Spencer was the son of Eleazer and Caroline (Chapin) Spencer, who were among the original settlers of the Unadilla Valley, the family being early settlers in what is now the village of Rockdale. He was descended from revolutionary stock, his grandfather being a lieutenant in the War of '76, the family at that time being located in Albany county.  He was born in the town of Unadilla [Otsego Co., NY], and in 1889, while practicing his profession in Bainbridge, was united in marriage to Miss Rachelle Birdsall of Addison.  About 25 years ago he and his wife moved from Bainbridge to Sidney where they have since resided.  The funeral services were held at the home in Sidney Monday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock, and owing to the illness of Mrs. Spencer, were private.  The services were in charge of Rev. Father Hogg of St. Paul's Episcopal church; the Interment was in Prospect Hill cemetery [Sidney, NY]. Besides the wife, Mr. Spencer is survived by two brothers, Frank Spencer of Franklin, and Fred Spencer, of Sidney; one sister Mrs. John Brooking of Star, Texas, and a number of nephews and nieces.  To the family the sympathy of a large circle of friends is extended.

Emma Whiting

Bainbridge Republican, September 18, 1930

Mrs. Emma Whiting died Wednesday night at the Bainbridge Hospital.  A few days ago she was found in an unconscious condition at her home on East Main street.  She was removed to the hospital.  Mrs. Whiting had been in poor health for some time.  She was the daughter of the late William Payne who moved to Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] from Guilford forty years ago.  Only distant relatives survive.  Mr Whiting died ten years ago and both brothers Charles and William Payne have since died.

Edna Wilcox Kinney

The Guilford News, March 23, 1932

Mrs. Edna Kinney, widow of Morrell Kinney, died Monday afternoon, March 14, 1932, in the University hospital, Syracuse, at the age of 62 years.  A week previous Mrs. Kinney  underwent an operation from which she failed to rally.  Mrs. Kinney was born in 1870 in West Eaton [Madison Co., NY], the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lester Wilcox and married Morrell Kinney of Guilford.  Many of her married years were spent in Guilford [Chenango Co., NY].  After the death of her husband, she continued for several years in the coal business her husband had conducted, rearing her children and educating them in Guilford Union school.  Later she made her home in Hamilton, N.Y.  She was a member of St. Thomas Episcopal church, the Hamilton chapter of O.E.S., and of the Madison chapter of D.A.R.  For the past year she has made her home with her son, Roland Kinney, who is principal of the Georgetown school.  In addition to the above mentioned son, she is survived by two other sons, Harold of Troy and Paul of Tilton, N.H.;  two daughters, Mrs. Victor Berrard of Hartford, Conn., and Mrs. Roland Mauch of Neptune City, N.J.; three sisters, Mrs. J.B. Jones of West Eaton, Mrs. Jesse Jones and Miss Luella Wilcox of Chestnut Hill, Mass., and seven grandchildren.  Funeral services were held from the Episcopal church in Hamilton at 10:30 Friday morning, with Rev. Samuel F. Burhous officiating.  Interment was in Sunset Hill cemetery, Guilford.  Many former friends and old neighbors paid their last respects to one who will always be remembered by those who knew her as she was laid to rest.

 

Marriages (May 16)

Benedict - Sherwood

Utica Saturday Globe, June 30, 1906

 

 

Mr. Wayne G. and Erma B. (Sherwood) Benedict

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  An early morning wedding occurred at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jerome Sherwood, 19 Division street, on Saturday of last week when their only daughter Erma B. Sherwood, was married to Wayne G. Benedict.  The ceremony as performed by Rev. John L. Ray, Ph. D., pastor of the Frist Baptist Church.  Only a few very intimate friends were present, the guests being:  Miss Minnie Tanner, Agnes Kingsley, Bertha Goodwin and Harriet Wilcox, of this place, Misses Bessie Stalwood and Lilah Johnson, of Syracuse, and Miss Sarah Harpur of Harpursville, and Addison E. Benedict, a brother of the groom.  The bride was gowned in cream crepe de chine over taffeta.  After the ceremony a wedding breakfast was served. The decorations throughout the house were simple and effectively arranged, special attention being given the parlor where the ceremony was celebrated. There were many appropriate wedding gifts.  Both bride and groom were popular at the universities form which they have just graduated, the former from Syracuse and the latter, with especial honors, from Colgate and both have been active in church and social circles.  Many good wishes followed them as they started out overland on their honeymoon trip, driving to Greene.  After a period of camp life at Lakeview they will continue their trip to Cortland, Ithaca and Harpursville.  In the fall they will go to Brookfield where Mr. Benedict will become principal of the High School.

Obituaries (May 15)

Helen D. Lewis

Utica Saturday Globe, May 12, 1906

 

Mrs. Helen D. Lewis

 

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  Mrs. Helen D. Lewis, wife of Herman Lewis, died Saturday, May 5, at her home in Hammondsport, N.Y.  Mrs. Lewis was born in Norwich, October 26, 1845, and lived her whole life in this section with the exception of six years' residence at Portage, Livingston county, and the last two years of her life in her pleasant home at Hammondsport, near Lake Keuka.  She had been a patient sufferer for three years, but through all this time she uttered no word of complaint, but sought to lighten the cares of her family and loved ones.  She was a faithful member of the Free Methodist Church in this village and always took great interest in all church works. She is survived by her husband and four children, Mrs. Florence Van Gelder and Lorenzo H. Lewis, of Hammondsport; Mrs. Warren Clark, of Schenectady and Neil D. Lewis, of this place.  She is also survived by two brothers and five sisters, Freeman and Albert Burlingame and Mrs. William Curnalia, of Springvale; Mrs. Porter Elliott, of Mt. Upton; Mrs. G.H. Johnson, Mrs. Addie Bates and Mrs. Harris Lewis, of Norwich.  The remains were brought to Norwich Monday and the funeral was held from the home of Harris Lewis, on Division street, Tuesday afternoon.  Her nephew, Rev. G. Frank Johnson, officiated, assisted by Rev.  Ira Bingham.  A quartet consisting of two nephews, Fred L. Johnson and C. Walter Bates, and Rev. Ira Bingham and William Philley, sang three sacred songs selected by the deceased.  Four nephews, Charles E. Johnson, W.A.Lewis, Devillo Curnalia and Eugene Bates, acted as bearers. Burial in Mt. Hope Cemetery [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY].

 

George Bulkeley

1814 - 1881

George Bulkeley, of Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], died at his residence on Monday, April 10, 1881, aged sixty-seven years.  He was born in Coventry, N.Y., Nov. 20, 1814, and lived upon the homestead where he was born till his death.  He was the son of Brownell Bulkeley, who came to Coventry in the year 1808.  The chasm death has made in this instance is widely and deeply felt;  but most by those who knew and loved him best.  He was a man of unpretentious nature; with a mind well disciplined and unusually clear and logical.  he possessed cultivated tastes and courteous manners.  He was patriotic, public spirited, hospitable and faithful in the discharge of duty.  He was benevolent in the support of the gospel and other good work.  In his daily walk he was pure and gentle, self-sacrificing and full of charity.  The memory of his wise words of counsel, the force of his good example, the fragrance of his pure character, will long be remembered, and give him an honored record.  Through his long and painful sickness he relied for strength upon his Saviour to sustain him;  and with wonderful patience bore suffering till he heard the Master's summons to come home.  He leaves a wife, son and daughter, and a large circle of friends to mourn.  His funeral was attended at the Congregational Church, at Coventry; Rev. H.C. Cronin, of Hamilton, officiating.

 

David Devine

Bainbridge Republican, May 17, 1873

The Binghamton Times of the 12th says:  "While people were going home from church, an old man was observed sitting on the steps near Stratton's saloon, apparently in a dying condition.  A crowd gathered around him and he was carried into Smith's drug store and revived.  He was evidently on the verge of the grave from the effects of consumption.  From his broken sentences, was obtained an outline of what had transpired in the previous twenty-four hours.  It seems he had always been a working man, and had, at one time, owned a farm.  He spoke of his daughter, who was the last of his family and had been educated by him and finally she died leaving him alone in the world.  For many years he had lived in Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], working at laying stone, ditching and all kinds of farm work.  He had also worked in Corning and other places.  He mentioned the name of James Moore, and others with whom he had worked, the names being recognized by some of our citizens.  He said he rode 16 miles in an open wagon, Saturday, and reached this city without money Saturday evening;  he remained all night in the frightful Erie depot, and had no food; supported by his cane, and stopping five times on his way to rest his failing limbs, he tottered up Chenango street and finally sank entirely exhausted upon the steps and was taken care of as above mentioned. Credit is due to the humanity of those connected with Smith's drug store while he was there, and also to Assessor DeVoe who made a collection of over $5.00 for the unfortunate old stranger.  He is about sixty years of age, and his countenance indicates that at best could live but a few days.  He complained greatly of his lungs and said his limbs felt very numb and cold.  He was taken to the Lewis House by deputy sheriff Black and will be forwarded to his destination, Oxford, on an early train this morning, if he is living and able to go.  His name is David Devine. "

 

The unfortunate man was a resident of Oxford several years ago, and also had resided in Guilford.  He arrived in Oxford Monday evening, and was kindly cared for at the Rogers house, and next day assisted to Guilford, where he desired to go.

 

Utica Daily Observer, May 29. 1873

The old man, David Devine, of whom we made mention some time since, died at the Poor House [Preston, Chenango Co., NY] on Monday night of last week.  It seems he was taken there instead of Guilford.

Elizabeth L. (Root) Ives
1832 - 1909

Mrs. Chester Ives (Miss Elizabeth L. Root) was born at Guilford, Root's Corner, N.Y. [Chenango Co.], Sept 10, 1832, married Mr. Chester Ives and came to live at Ives' Settlement, Mar. 28, 1854.  She was originally a member of the Methodist church at Guilford, but connected herself with the Congregational church of Guilford Center, the next year.  Mr. Ives came to live in Bainbridge in 1888.  The writer became the pastor of the Congregational church of Guilford Center in 1863, when the church had 200 members.  Among these were Mr. and Mrs. Chester Ives, who with quite a number of young married people were the active ones in the church and Sabbath School.  She was regular in attendance on the Sabbath and at the monthly church meeting.  She was very thoughtful of her pastor and showed many kindnesses to him and his wife and family, often taking one of the children into her home and making her happy therein.  After removing to Bainbridge, Mr. and Mrs. Ives united with the Presbyterian church here.  Mrs. Ives attended church the Sabbath before her last sickness, June 6th, was taken sick in the evening of June 8th, having a stroke of apoplexy, and died before 12 the same night.  It was a sudden call, but she was ready to go and be at rest with the Lord. Mr. and Mrs. Ives had passed together a long married life of 55 years.  The writer can testify to the loving character of Mrs. Ives as a wife, as a mother, and as a friend.  May the good Lord comfort the husband, the son and his family.  A friend and former pastor--S. McNeil Keeler.  [Buried Greenlawn Cemetery, Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY]

Adeline Mead

1836 - 1911

The funeral services of Miss Adeline Mead, who died Tuesday, March 21, after a long illness were held Friday afternoon at the residence of W.H. Neff, conducted by Rev. H .W. Little, and were largely attended.  Miss Mead was a life long resident of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], 75 years of age, and for many years had made her home with her niece, Mrs. Neff.  She was a member of Christ's church, and devoted to its interests.  She will be missed not only in the church and home circle but by a large number of friends for her faithfulness and cheerfulness.  The interment was made in Sunset Hill cemetery [Guilford, NY].  Besides her nephew and nieces she is survived by a brother, Henry Mead, of Oxford, and a sister, Mrs. Hayden of Viola, Iowa.

Blanche Edsell Baker

ca 1874 - 1911

The body of Blanche Edsell Baker, wife of A.W. Baker of Walton [Delaware Co., NY], will be brought here for burial Thursday.  The services will be held in the Methodist church at 11:30 conducted by Rev. Mr. Tucker of Walton, and burial takes place in Sunset Hill cemetery [Guilford, Chenango Co., NY].  Mr. and Mrs. Baker were former Guilford residents. Mrs. Baker died Monday evening from pneumonia, aged 37 years.  Besides her husband she is survived by three daughters and a son.

Rufus E. Ives
1889 - 1911

The news of the illness of Rufus E. Ives, a Junior in Colgate University was received here last week.  His father, Alfred H. Ives left Thursday for Hamilton and at first, reports were encouraging.  But later, notwithstanding the care of physicians and trained nurses, he sank rapidly and death occurred Friday morning at three o'clock from heart failure.  The father returned Friday and the sad news of the sudden death was a shock to the community.  Although the fever had raged more or less in Hamilton for four weeks, this was the first death from that cause.  The bereaved family and friends have the sympathy of many hearts in their affliction. The body was brought home Saturday noon, accompanied by Dr. Huntington of the University faculty, John Larvey and another student. The casket was laden with floral tributes from Colgate friends.  The burial took place in the Ives Settlement cemetery [Guilford, Chenango Co., NY] and a private service was held at the Ives home, conducted by Rev. A.C. Salls of the Congregational church.  A special memorial service will be held in the church Easter Sunday.   Mr. Ives was the son of Alfred H. and Lucy Bromley Ives and was 22 years of age.  he was a graduate of the Guilford Union School, Sidney High School and had nearly completed three years at Colgate.  He was a young man of much promise and the future had a bright outlook.  He had planned to enter the ministry for his life work.  He was not only a good student, but possessed many sterling qualities of character which endeared him to many friends. Rev. Mr. Axtell of Hamilton, who conducted the service there, referred to him as one on whom he could always depend, foremost in every good work.  One of the members of his college class paid him this tribute:  "The whole class loved him."  Besides his parents he is survived by two sisters, Misses Hope and Ada Ives, and a brother, Stuart Ives.

In Memoriam -Rufus Elnathan Ives

Many friends in Sidney [Delaware Co., NY], as well as the entire community in  his home town, were shocked with the news of the going away of Rufus E. Ives, a former student in the Sidney High School.  After a brief six days illness of scarlet fever and a brave fight for life, the angels came and transferred this conscientious student and sincere Christian young man, a junior at Colgate University at Hamilton, to that "far better" country to continue his studies and his work for the king of kings.  His father was summoned to his bedside on Wednesday and everything that science and sympathy could do was done but the end of his earthly life came in the early morning hours of Friday, March 24th.  Brief services were held at Hamilton, Saturday morning and the body was laid to rest in the Ives Settlement cemetery surrounded by a saddened community in the afternoon.  The profusion of flowers during his illness and surrounding all that was mortal evidence the place Mr. Ives held in the hearts of his college mates, the societies of the church where he worked for the master and those who had known him from infancy.  A delegation from the college consisting of a member of the Faculty and two students, accompanied the body to its last resting place. Rufus graduated from the Guilford Union School in 1906 after which he attended the Sidney High School, graduating in 1908.  His studies at Colgate were in preparation for the work of preaching for which he seemed especially fitted.  Memorial services are to be held at the Congregational church in Guilford Centre on Easter Sunday.  Many of his college friends expect to attend.  He is survived by his father, Mr. Alfred Ives, his mother, Mrs. Lucy Bromley Ives, two sisters, Hope and Ada Ives, students in the Sidney High School and a younger brother, Stewart. While attending school in Sidney he made his home with his grandmother, Mrs. Rufus S. Ives, to whom he was as a son.  Many letters and expressions of sympathy and appreciation have been received by the friends.  His pastor at Hamilton says:  "If Rufus had never done any good before coming to Hamilton, he has done a life's work here."  A member of the Faculty at Colgate said:  "His accounts, no matter what time of day, were always balanced."  A thorough student, an earnest Christian, devout, conscientious, consecrated, one who never complained at hard work, patient, cheerful, his going from this life so young seems almost a calamity, Surely "the ways of God are past finding out."

In our school circles the death of Rufus E. Ives caused deep sorrow.  He was a member of the graduating Class '08 and was highly esteemed for his earnest, studious ways, his gentleness and uniform courtesy to all.  His was a life governed by high principles.  Had he lived, Mr. Ives would have proved an honor to the ministry, his chosen profession and field for future work.

 

Bainbridge NY Items , May 1884

Miscellaneous Items

Bainbridge, Chenango County, NY

Chenango Union, May 15, 1884

 

Farm Laborer Wages

It is said that farm help is scarce and wages high.  Farm laborers demand and receive from $20 to $25 per month.

 

Train Wreck

A freight train attempted to pass the construction train upon the same track, just below this village, Thursday morning. the result was two smashed engines.  Neither engine was derailed, and after an hour's work the track was again in readiness for business.

 

Bed Rock Emory Works

The "double ender" is the name of a new invention of the Bed Rock Emory Works.  It is designed to take the place of a whetstone, and is just the thing for the farmer, and for use in the household.  It consists of a round piece of emery, about the length of a whetstone, half the length being coarse, for heavy grinding; the other half, fine, for sharpening purposes.  This little tool does away with the grindstone, and oilstone, and combines them both in a small compass. For sharpening knives, and all edge tools, it is the nicest thing we ever saw.

 

Roberts' Independent Hose Co. Festival & Fair

The festival and fair of Roberts' Independent Hose Company, Saturday last, was a success.  At 2 P.M. the street parade took place, and was witnessed by a large crowd which lined the principal thoroughfares of the village.  At 4:30 the doors of Prince Hall were thrown open and supper was served from that hour until 11 o'clock.  There was a perfect jam in the evening.  The concert by the Choral Union and McKinstry Silver Cornet Band was highly appreciated.  Among the pleasant events of the evening was the presentation of an elegant gold badge to J.M. Roberts, a token of esteem from the company.  C.B. Sumner responded for Mr. Roberts.  Near the close of the evening a banner bearing the inscription, "Welcome Danforth Hose," which had hung suspended from the center of the hall, was presented to that Company as a token of good will.  In response, remarks were made by Mr. Danforth testifying the close friendship which would hereafter exist between the two companies.  The total receipts for the entertainment were about $234 of which the boys realized over $160 profit. --Republican

Obituaries (May 14)

Susan M. (Egan) Hilsinger

Utica Saturday Globe, May 12, 1906

 

 

Mrs. Susan M. (Egan) Hilsinger

Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY]:  Saturday of last week occurred the death of Mrs. Susan M. Hilsinger nee Egan, at her home west of Sherburne, N.Y.  The deceased was the youngest daughter of Michael and Mary Egan, late of this place, and had resided in Sherburne all her life, being at the time of her death in the 25th year of her age.  The heart-breaking sorrows consequent upon the departing of this life of those near and dear to those left behind are sad indeed but it is seldom that we are called upon to record a death so peculiarly sad in its surrounding circumstances as the death of Mrs. Hilsinger.  Upon the death of her parents, which occurred some eight years ago, Susan M. Egan removed from the farm on which they resided to this village together with her sister and two brothers, and was employed for a time in the knitting mill, later giving up this position to enter the employ of E.L. Whitney as clerk in the dry goods department of his store.  It was during her six years of employment here that by her kindly ways and obliging manner her friends became legion, and when on the 22d of February, 1905, occurred her marriage to Burt J. Hilsinger, of this place, the well wishes of the entire community for a long and happy married life were unsparingly given.  The newly-married couple at once removed to the Pratt place just across the river bridge west of here where they had since resided and had just got nicely started on a happy and what promised to be a prosperous married life when death visited their home.  Everything that medical aid could do was done to save Mrs. Hilsinger's life but to no purpose and on Saturday last at about 6 o'clock worldly sufferings came to an end and her spirit took its flight to the great beyond.  The esteem in which she was held was well shown by the interest taken by the townspeople in her welfare during her short illness as evinced by the many anxious inquiries as to her condition and by the attendance at the funeral held Tuesday from St. Malachy's Church, it being one of the largest ever held there, friends and relatives from New York, Norwich, Hamilton, New Berlin, and other places being in attendance to pay their last respects to the departed.  The deceased leaves besides the afflicted husband and an infant child, a sister, Elizabeth, and two brothers, John M. and Thomas F. Egan, all of this place, who have the heartfelt sympathy of the entire community in this, their hour of bereavement.

 

Dr. Allen Erastus Bradley

 1861 - 1913

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  Dr. Allen E. Bradley died suddenly at his summer cottage on the shore of Guilford lake Tuesday evening.  He had not been feeling well for a number of days, but kept his professional appointments at his South Broad street office on Saturday.  Monday evening he consulted a physician at Guilford who discovered nothing alarming in his condition, although it was known that his heart was affected.  He visited Guilford village Tuesday afternoon and after a late dinner lay down.  He suffered from what was believed to be indigestion and, the pains about his heart becoming severe, he sought relief in a drink of hot water.  Mrs. Bradley heard him fall and rushing to the kitchen found him unconscious on the floor.  Death soon followed.  Allen Erastus Bradley was the son of Edward S. and Esther C. Smith Bradley and was born in Guilford [Chenango Co., NY] January 10, 1861.  He attended the public schools of Guilford and graduated in dentistry from the University of Pennsylvania in 1882. The same year he located in Norwich and had continuously practiced his profession there.  April 14, 1896 he married Dora Elizabeth daughter of Levi and Cordelia Maxson of West Burlington.  An only child, Edward Maxson, died in infancy.  The deceased is survived by his widow and aged mother, to whom he had been loyally devoted during her long invalidism.  Quiet and reserved, he was always rendering service to others.  He was especially fond of children and was always ready to use his exceptional mechanical skill to mend a broken toy or help them or any of his friends in any way that he could.  Dr. Bradley's ancestry was from Yorkshire, Eng., his first American ancestor having been Elizabeth Bradley, a widow, who came to this country in 1648, bringing her six children, one of whom, Stephen, was the head of Dr. Bradley's line. The family settled in Guilford, Conn., whence Dr. Bradley's father came to Guilford, N.Y.,  in 1842. Dr. Bradley was a communicant of Emmanuel Episcopal Church and for years was active in Masonry, in which he had attained the 32d degree of Scottish Rite Masonry.  The remains were brought to Norwich Thursday morning and funeral services were held at Emmanuel Church Friday afternoon in charge of Norwich Commandery, Knights Templar.  Burial was made at Rochester [Mt. Hope Cemetery].

 

George D. Burton

1859 - 1911

The funeral of Geo. D. Burton was held Monday, p.m., Feb. 6, at his late residence on Guilford Road two and one-half miles from Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY].  Rev. G.E. VanWoert of the Methodist Episcopal church officiated, and spoke most sympathetically and affectionately to the many bereaved relatives and friends who assembled to pay their last respects to one whom they had loved and esteemed most highly.  Although the inclement weather kept many away, the house was crowded with friends and neighbors who were unable to refrain from tears when Rev. VanWoert spoke so kindly of the beautiful character who had departed to return no more.  he was born in Bainbridge, Nov. 21, 1859, and has resided here all his life.  In Jan. 8, 1890, he married Sarah A. Fisher of Coventry, who died about eight months ago leaving one son, Glenn C., a child of nine years, and her husband to mourn their loss.   Mr. Burton has been in poor health for some time and about a week ago contracted pneumonia which resulted in his death Friday evening.  Everything was done for his recovery but the Lord took him to his eternal rest.  A quartet composed of George Ives, Daniel Banner, Charles Peckham and Fremont Bentley, sang three selections. The body was interred in the family plot in Greenlawn cemetery [Bainbridge, NY].

 

Stillman S. Smith

1820-1911

Stillman S. Smith who died on Tuesday of last week, was born in Coventry [Chenango Co. NY], March 28, 1820.  He was the son of Noah and Nancy Blake Smith, who moved from Keene, N.H. to Coventry, in 1819.  Mr Smith was reared on a farm and was educated in the district school of his native town.  He engaged in farming, in Coventry and remained there until 1867, when he removed to Guilford and purchased the farm on which he died.  He was first married to Miss Parmelia Whittemore and two children were born to them, Franklin who occupies the homestead and Luella, the wife of Oteo L. Ives of Ives' Settlement.  In January, 1875, he again married Miss Adelia Lyons of Bainbridge, who survives him.  Mr. Smith had been for many years a consistent member of the Congregational church and at one time served as trustee.  For some time on account of increasing years and 024147ill health he has been confined to his home, but was seriously ill only a few days before his death.  The funeral was held in the congregational church, conducted by Rev. A.C. Salls; burial in Guilford Center cemetery.

 

Rufus C. Smith

1840-1911

The funeral services of Rufus C. Smith were held Monday afternoon at the residence of Bishop A. Fleming, conducted by Rev. H.W. Little of Christ Church.  Interment was made in the Guilford (Sunset Hill) Cemetery [Chenango Co., NY], beside the grave of his wife who died nearly two years ago.  Mr. Smith died in Faxton hospital, Utica, Friday, after an operation for a growth on his neck.  He had been removed to his room after the operation, but it is supposed that the asthma to which he was subject prevented him from rallying.  Mr. Fleming was summoned to Utica and returned with the body Saturday.  Mr. Smith was seventy years of age and a life long resident of this town.  He married Miss Louise Fleming, and for many years has lived on Merchant street here.  He was a member of 89th N.Y. Volunteers, and served in the civil war four years.  he is survived by two brothers, John Smith of Geneva, Ill.; Wm. Smith of Florida; two sisters, Mrs. Fairchild of Edmeston; Mrs. Hannah Powers of Brooklyn.

Bainbridge High School, Class of 1950 - Part 3

Bainbridge Central High School, Class of 1950

Senior Portraits

"Echo" 1950

 

 

Ronald Hoyt - "Ron"

Ron's always ready with a smile

Is seen with Pat all the while

 

Voted Best Athlete

Never hopes to be old and feeble

Can you imagine him 6' tall

Will miss most:  Being with Pat during school hours.

Ambition:  To be a successful farmer

 

Robert Hughston - "Bob"

Bob likes to plague and bother the teachers,

When there's something on, he's not in the bleachers.

 

 

Sidney Jones - "Spike"

Spike's philosophy is to take life as it comes,

Garnished with cartoons, humor and puns.

 

Hopes never to be married

Can you imagine him being anyone famous

Will miss most:  The lovely seventh period

Ambition:  To do something spectacular

 

Eugenia Landers - "Skeeter"

Who is Eugenia Landers? But everyone calls her "Skeet,"

And certainly they realize that she is all "reet."

 

Hopes never to be without friends

Can you imagine her not smiling

Will miss most:  Varsity and J.V. Cheerleaders

Ambition:  Model

 

 

 

Clarence Landre - "Corky"

With wit and charm he will go far,

And beside all that, he's got a car!

 

Voted Best Sport

Hopes never to be on a slow boat to China

Can you imagine him not pushing his car

Will miss most:  Coming in at 8:40 in the morning

Ambition:  To get out of this "fire trap."

 

Arlene Martin - "Nip"

Her worthy praise can never be writ,

For school and work she's always fit.

 

Voted Class Wit, Class Flirt, Most Talkative, Best Looking and Biggest Bluffer

Hopes never to be without a car

Can you imagine her with blonde hair

Will miss most:  fooling around with Joyce and the kids

Ambition:  To be successful

 



Marriages (May 13)

Mr. & Mrs. Benjamin B. Blake

59th Wedding Anniversary

1891

One of the pleasantest, and withal one of the most remarkable golden weddings ever celebrated in this vicinity, took place at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin B. Blake on Tuesday afternoon, September 1st, it being the fiftieth anniversary of their wedding life.  It was a pleasant gathering for the reason that perfect harmony prevailed, and each one was intent on making the occasion an enjoyable one to all and especially to the aged couple whose nuptials they were assembled to commemorate; and it was remarkable from the fact that fifteen of those present had been present at the wedding fifty years ago.  Only seven others are now living who were present on this former occasion.  Among the fifteen were the brother and five sisters of Mr. Blake.  Also Mr. Alanson Blake of Eau Clair, Wis., and Mr. Truman Parker of Connecticut, brothers of Mr. and Mrs. Blake here met for the first time in fifty years.

 

There were seventy-two people present in all, and many valuable presents were given the worthy couple as souvenirs of the occasion, besides $85 in money.  A bountiful repast was served, and the dining rooms and tables were tastefully decorated, conspicuous among which were the dates 1841, in green, and 1891 in yellow--golden rod--symbolical of the springtime of life and the season of mature age.  After supper, Rev. Grummon made a neat little presentation speech, in which he expressed the regard of those present for the happy pair, and bestowed upon them the gifts of their friends, which was replied to by Rev. Mr. Humphrey of Nineveh, owning to the deafness of Mr. Blake.  The services were then closed by prayer by Mr. Humphrey.  The group of fifteen, together with Mr. and Mrs. Blake now assembled in the front room and had their pictures taken in a group.

 

The following are the names of the fifteen: 

Mr. and Mrs. C.R. Taggart, Afton; Alanson E. Blake, Eau Claire, Wis.; Matilda l. Minor, Coventry; Daniel Beecher, Coventry; Agnes A. Gallup, Sidney; Sibyl E. Hathaway, Cannonsville; Sally M. Blake, Bainbridge; Wealthy A. Horton, Bainbridge; Josiah A. Franklin, Norwich; E.M. Weave, Bainbridge, L.D. Parker, Nineveh; Mariah Taggart, Afton; Julia Taggert Edgerton,, Binghamton; Augusta B. Smith, Athens, Pa.

Sanford - Anderson

Bainbridge News & Republican, November 23, 1944

Miss Elizabeth Anderson, of Andes [Delaware Co., NY], daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Anderson, of Sloatsburg, and Herbert Sanford, of Andes, son of Mrs. Martha Sanford, of Dunraven, were married Saturday morning at St. James rectory, Lake Delaware, by the pastor, the Rev. Kenneth Arnold.

Sweet - Payne

A quiet marriage took place at the home of Mr. and Mrs. L.E. Payne of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], Wednesday p.m., June 1st [1910], when their daughter, Lorena, was united in marriage to Clayton M. Sweet of Albany.  Rev. G.E. Van Woert officiated.

Cooley - Smith

At the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Emmet C. Smith, Sunday, May 29th [1910], Nina D. Smith to Claude A. Cooley by the Rev. Luther L. Weller.

LeSuer - Howe

At St. Peter's Rectory by the Rev. Luther l. Weller, May 30th, 1910, Edithe E Howe of Mt. Upton, N.Y. [Chenango Co.] to Howard S. LeSuer of the same place.

Obituaries (May 13)

Melissa Hart

Utica Saturday Globe, May 12, 1906

 

Mrs. Melissa Hart

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  At the home of James Cadwell on Mitchell street, where she had been stopping for a few days, occurred the death on Sunday afternoon of Mrs. Melissa Hart, aged 70.  For a number of months she had been afflicted with dropsy of the heart and her death was not unexpected.  Dinner was served to her in bed and she sat up while eating and seemed very bright and cheerful.  When Mrs. Cadwell returned to the room about 2 o'clock she was surprised to find that Mrs. Hart had passed away.  Deceased had resided in Norwich for over 40 years and had become a well-known resident.  She was noted for her kindliness and many people who have known her helpfulness and sympathy in times of need will mourn her passing as one whose place cannot be readily filled.  During the past few years she had made her home with different people and every home she had graced with her presence would have been glad to welcome her again.  She is survived by her husband, one son, Charles Hart, two grandchildren and a nephew, Austin Rathbun, with whom she had made her home during the last year.  The funeral services were held from the home of Mr. Cadwell, at 2 o'clock on Tuesday afternoon, Rev. Wilson Treible officiating.  Interment was made in Mount Hope Cemetery [Norwich, NY].

Alvin D. Sherwood

1865 - 1910

The funeral services of Alvin D. Sherwood, who died at Syracuse, March 1st, were held at his late residence on Furnace Hill [Guilford, Chenango Co., NY], Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock.  The services were in charge of Rev. A.C. Salls of the congregational church, and the burial took place in the Guilford cemetery [Sunset Hill].  Mr. Sherwood was born to the town of Butternuts [Otsego Co., NY], Jan. 20, 1865, but for many years has been a resident of this town.  He is survived by his wife, formerly Miss Agnes Rivers of Guilford; two daughters, Mary and Bertha, two brothers, Linn, of Guilford and William of Deposit, and two sisters, Mrs. Ellie Garrison, Mrs. Fred Ames of Guilford.  Mr. Sherwood was taken suddenly ill Jan. 9th, and septicemia, affecting right arm and chest, developed.  He was later removed to the Hospital of the Good Shepherd, Syracuse, for treatment.  Mr. Sherwood sold his farm at Ives Settlement and moved to this village, shortly before he had the misfortune to lose (several years ago) his left hand in a mowing machine accident.  His upright, honorable life had won the respect of his townspeople and he has had the sympathy of many friends during his illness.  He was tax collector at one time, and was trustee of the local N.P.L.  The floral offerings were beautiful including a wreath from the N.P.L.

Dr. George A. Bradbury
1857 - 1910

The funeral of Dr. George A. Bradbury, who died suddenly in Troy [Rensselaer Co., NY] April 9, from an attack of angina pectoris was held in that city Tuesday and the remains brought here [Guilford, Chenango Co., NY] for interment Wednesday afternoon [in Sunset Hill Cemetery].  The committal service was read by Rev. William B. Rogers formerly of Christ Church, now rector in Fayetteville.  Besides his wife and mother Mrs. George Bradbury, Dr. Bradbury is survived by two sisters, Mrs. W.W. Nash of Guilford and Mrs. T.D. Wilsey of Syracuse.  He was the son of George and Weltha Morse Bradbury and was born, December 1857.  He was at one time a student in the Academy at Bainbridge.  A graduate of the Albany Medical College and has practiced his profession in Lansingburg for the past twenty-five years.  A member of the vestry of Trinity Church, member and ex-president of the Rensselaer County Medical Society, member of the State Medical Society, Medical Director of Leonard Hospital, member of the Board of Governors of Marshal Sanitarium, Troy, N.Y.  Fine tributes to his worth as a physician., church worker, citizen and friend are published in the resolutions passed by the vestry and hospital boards in Troy.  Many beautiful flowers from the organizations to which he belonged and from his many friends also testified to the respect which he was held.  Rev. Charles M. Nickerson of Trinity Church, who conducted the service in Troy was rector of this parish about forty-five years ago.

Hannah (Knapp) Hathaway

Broome Republican, May 10, 1883

The remains of the late Mrs. H.K. Hathaway, which were deposited in the vault of Spring Forest Cemetery [Binghamton, Broome Co., NY] at the time of her death, last January, were buried yesterday.  The following obituary notice from the Chicago Tribune will be of interest.

Mrs. Hannah Knapp Hathaway was the wife of Prof. William G. Hathaway, an old resident of this city [Chicago, IL].  For many years in the early days of Chicago Prof. Hathaway was at the head of Hathaway's Mathematical Academy.  At this institution the higher branches were taught and young men fitted for college.  Mrs. Hathaway assisted her husband, teaching French and some of the sciences.  The school was widely known, and numbered among its pupils many who are now prominent men of Chicago.  Mrs. Hathaway was a lady of great refinement and culture.  The influence of her beautiful character made itself widely felt and she leaves a large circle of friends.  For many years past she has been a member of the First Baptist church of this city.  She has been for the past four years a patient, uncomplaining invalid, happy in the care of her husband and her sister, Mrs. L.K. Wescott, and loving friends.  Of her other sisters, both deceased, one was the wife of the late Daniel B Dickinson, of New York, and the other the wife of the late Giles Hotchkiss, of Binghamton, N.Y.  Her surviving brothers are Dr. James B. Knapp and Dr. Frederick H. Knapp, both of new Orleans.

Prof. William G. Hathaway

1815 - 1891

Prof. W.G. Hathaway died in Cortland [Cortland Co., NY] on Thursday.  He was a native of Norwich (White Store neighborhood), taught the academy at Guilford Centre half a century ago and there married Hannah Younger, daughter of Dr. Colby Knapp, sister of Mrs. D.S. Dickinson, Mrs. Giles W. Hotchkiss and Mrs. L .K. Westcott, of this city.  He went to Chicago about 1849 and established there a mathematic academy which was for twenty years a most successful training school for boys.  Years ago his wife died and was buried in Spring Forest cemetery [Binghamton, Broome Co., NY].  Mr. Hathaway's health failed about he same time and he became a resident of Cortland.  He was buried at Spring Forest Cemetery Saturday.  -- Binghamton Call.

New York Herald, January 11, 1891

Professor William G. Hathaway died at Cortland, N.Y. on Thursday last.  He was born about 1816 at White Store, town of Norwich, in Chenango county.  About 1840 he taught the academy at Guilford Centre, where he married Miss Hannah Knapp, a daughter of Dr. Colby Knapp and a sister of the wife of United States Senator Daniel S. Dickinson.  In 1849 he removed to Chicago, where he established a mathematical school for boys, which was very popular for many years. His wife died several years ago and, his health having failed, he removed to Cortland.

Mary (Williams) Abbott
died about 1880

Mrs. Abbott, the seven times married woman of Smyrna [Chenango Co., NY], has died at the age of eighty-eight years.  Her seventh husband, to whom she was married last year, survives her [sic].  Her maiden name was Williams and she always lived in that neighborhood.  She first married a man named Traux, and then she was successively wedded to Messrs. Riggs, Farrow, Wallace, Berry, Pratt and Abbott.  Her widowhood seldom exceeded a year.  She never became a mother, but many of the best citizens of Chenango county called her such, six of her seven husbands being widowers, with children ranging in number from two to a dozen. There is not half a score of families in the county but can trace some marriage relationship to her. She was a good woman and a consistent member of one of the orthodox churches.  The majority of her husbands were well-to-do farmers, and it is said that she leaves a snug fortune, received from her deceased husbands.

Gazette & Courier, July 26, 1875

Mrs. Mary Abbott of Smyrna, [NY]., has been led a blushing bride to the altar seven times.  She has been Miss Williams, Mrs. Traux, Mrs. Farrow, Mrs. Riggs, Mrs. Wallace, Mrs. Berry, Mrs. Pratt, and now Abbott, and has married a widower every time but once, and has reared numerous step children for her various husbands, but has never had children of her own.

Daily Register, Hudson, NY, October 23, 1879

Benjamin Abbott, who has just died in Smyrna, N.Y., in the 82d year of his age, was the seventh husband of his widow, who survives him.  This much talked of and much published event (for it went the rounds of the press of the nation), when he for the second and she for the seventh time bowed before the Alter of Hymen, occurred on June 30, 1875, he then being 78 and she 82 years old.  Mrs. Abbott's history in the marital relations of life stands perhaps unparalleled in the records of the nation and tradition has it there is yet another.  It is currently stated without contradiction that some years ago she had a vision in which eight men stood before her in a peculiarly, impressive manner, which she has ever regarded as prophetic of the number of conquests she was to make.  The eighth is just as likely and as reasonable as the seventh, and already public gossip is beginning to mark this and that man as the victim of the next conquest.  Her maiden name was Williams and she has been successively Mrs. Traux, Mrs. Riggs, Mrs. Farrow, Mrs. Wallace, Mrs. Barry, Mrs. Pratt and Mrs. Abbott.  In every instance save the first, she has married widowers, some of them with a good number of children, and on one occasion in her early married life she went to the almshouse and took therefrom three children and raised them.  She never had any children of her own.  All her life has been spent near Smyrna and all her husbands were buried by the same undertaker.

 

Burt B. Lord

Chenango County Board of Supervisors

Annual Session - early 1900s

Utica Saturday Globe

 

Burt B. Lord

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  The Chenango County Board of Supervisors met in Annual session in their quarters in the Court House on Monday.  Burt Lord, Afton [Chenango Co., NY], who was a candidate before the recent Republican convention for the office of county treasurer, was elected chairman and W.B. Leach, of Norwich, was re-elected clerk for the successive term, having become well-nigh indispensable in the work of the board.

 

The new board has many new faces,.  In place of John W. Shepardson, of Smyrna, a veteran on the boards, is W. Smith.  Another old war horse whose familiar face is missed is Paul -?-, of North Norwich.  He is replaced by Lina Curtis, a Democrat.  W. Ireland, of Bainbridge, who was one of the new members of the board last year, is succeeded by Cory D. Thornton, Republican, this year.  German is represented this year by Christopher Smith, Democrat, and succeeds M. Edgerton, who was one of the most valuable committee workers, and who declined a renomination.

Obituaries (May 12)

Devillo Phelps Brown

Utica Saturday Globe, March 19, 1906

Devillo Phelps Brown

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  Devillo Phelps Brown passed away at  his home on South Broad street at an early hour on Wednesday morning, his death resulting from a shock suffered only the day before.  Mr. Brown was the second of five sons of Charles and Caroline Brown and was born in Otselic, February 1, 1831.  Both his parents died ere he was 2 years of age and he made his home with his aunt, Mrs. Nancy Walcott until 13 years of age, when he went to Smyrna and apprenticed himself to Benjamin Hartwell, the hatter of that place and later of Norwich.  Mr. Brown followed the hatter's trade for only a short time, abandoning it to learn the carpenter's trade, which he had since followed.  For 29 years he was employed by the New York, Ontario & Western Railroad Company as a bridge and building carpenter and a good share of the time as patternmaker.  He is said to have served the company for the longest continuous time of any Norwich employee in the capacity of a carpenter and was a man greatly respected by his associates.  He was a charter member of the A.O.U.W. organization of Smyrna, a member of the Sherburne Lodge, F.&A.M., and of Norwich Commandery, K.T.  For many years he had been a member of the Broad Street M.E. Church.  In 1855 Mr. Brown married Fannie M. Mead, of Smyrna, who survives him with a daughter, Miss N. Cornelia Brown, of Norwich; a son, Mott D. Brown, and two grandchildren, Frederic Mead Brown and Mott D. Brown, Jr., residents of Troy.  A daughter, Miss Linnie C. Brown, died a short time ago.  Funeral services will be held from his late residence, 62 South Broad street, at 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon, Rev. Wilson Treible officiating.  The commandery will have charge of the ritualistic service at the burial in Mount Hope Cemetery [Norwich, NY].

 

Harry H. Phetteplace

Norwich Sun, December 21, 1904

About four miles east of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] Dec. 20, 1904, Harry H., the infant son of Jesse D. and Mary Phetteplace, died, aged two months and 25 days.  Funeral services will be held on Thursday at 12 o'clock, Rev. J.L. Ray officiating.  Burial at White Store [Chenango Co., NY].

 

Theodore Henry Haynes

Bainbridge News & Republican, March 16, 1944

Theodore H. Haynes, of East Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], and father of Edwin Haynes, of Bainbridge, died early Tuesday morning after an illness of several weeks.  The funeral will be held Friday at the East Guilford Church.

 

Sidney Enterprise, March 23, 1944

Funeral services for Theodore Henry Haynes of East Guilford were held at the East Guilford Presbyterian church on Friday, March 17, at 2 p.m. the Rev. J.W. Bump officiating, assisted by Rev. Gamewell.  The bearers were his sons, Edwin, Harold and Herman Haynes; Paul Lowe, Murray Haynes and Matt Hogoboom.  Interment was in the Greenlawn cemetery vault at Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY].  Theodore Henry Haynes was born July 5, 1879, in the town of Unadilla [Otsego Co., NY], the son of Andrew and Susan D. Haynes.  On Sept. 21, 1901, he married Christina B. Wolfe of Ridgefield Park, N.J., and moved to West Winfield, N.Y., where he worked in a tannery; later they moved to Norwich where he worked in the hammer factory.  For many years he was employed by the O.&W. Railroad company, making his home in East Guilford.  For the past two and one-half years he was an employee of the Scintilla Magneto Co. of Sidney.  He died at his home after an illness of several weeks.  Plural pneumonia was the cause of his death.  He was a member of the East Guilford Presbyterian church, and for many years sang in its choir.  He is survived by his wife, Christina; six children, Edwin F. Haynes and Mrs. Normina Brigham of Bainbridge; Harold Haynes and Herman W. Haynes, of Endicott; Mrs. Paul Lowe of Unadilla and Russell Haynes MM 3-c, of the U.S. Navy; fifteen grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews also three sisters, Mrs. Mary Whitcomb of West Winfield, Mrs. Vernon Pier of Cooperstown, and Mrs. Flora Sibley of Hornell, and two brothers, Herman Haynes of East Guilford and Louis Haynes of Guilford.

Frank A. Judd

Sidney Enterprise, March 23, 1944

The funeral of Frank A. Judd, who died Thursday night at 6:30 in the Coshen hospital, was held Sunday at 3 o'clock at the Carr & Landers' funeral parlors.  Rev George Young, pastor of the Unadilla Methodist church, officiated and the body was placed in Prospect Hill vault for burial later in Unadilla [Otsego Co.., NY].  Mr. Judd was born in Franklin Oct. 19, 1893, the son of Justus and Ella May (Potter) Judd.  He married Miss Hazel Olen August 26, 1925.  He resided in Sidney for about 14 years, moving here from his farm in Youngs.  He is survived by his wife, a son, Justus at home; a daughter, Mrs. Joseph Snitchler of Binghamton; Mrs. Earl Footer and Mrs. Etta VanAlstyne of Sidney, are aunts, and Maynard Potter of Stamford is an uncle. 

Edward Pardee

Sidney Enterprise, March 23, 1944

Edward Pardee, seven-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Pardee of 55 Cartwright avenue, died Monday.  The funeral service was held at the Sacred Heart church this Thursday morning at 2 o'clock, Rev. Farther Kavanaugh, officiating. The burial was in Prospect Hill cemetery [Sidney, Delaware Co., NY].  Besides his parents, he is survived by a small sister and his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Frederick H. Pardee of New Berlin, and Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Esposito of this village.

Norman A. DeForest & Hial F. Hodge

Bainbridge News & Republican, November 23, 1944

Believed to have been overcome by escaping coal gas, Norman A. DeForest, 17, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lynn DeForest, New Berlin R.D. [Chenango Co., NY], and Hial F. Hodge, 22, of Oxford R.D.3 [Chenango Co., NY], were found dead in a small cabin at Hawley's Corners Friday morning says a correspondent.  The two young men, who were employed at Maydole-Mayhew Hammer Factory at Norwich, had been living in the small cabin about a week.  Their bodies were found shortly after 9 a.m. Friday by Joseph Letson and Ernest Moffit, foremen at the hammer factory, who went to the cabin to see why the young men had not reported for work.  Unable to arouse the men whom they could see lying on a bed in the cabin, Mr. Letson and Mr. Moffit notified the sheriff's office and undersheriff Frank Machio investigated.  Both men were dead when he entered the cabin.  Undersheriff Machio said that he could detect a strong odor of coal gas.  Further investigation brought out that the cabin had been heated previously by an oil stove, but that the two men had purchased a small coal stove Thursday.  Undersheriff Machio said that the body of the stove was still warm and contained unburned coal.  Dr. L.T. Kinney, coroner, said that the men had been dead between five and six hours.  The bodies were removed to the Breeze Funeral home where an autopsy was performed Friday afternoon.

 

Ministers' Reunion - Bainbridge, NY 1911

Reunion of Ministers

Former Pastors of the Methodist Church

Being Entertained by Mrs. Ellen A. Clark

October 1911

Charles Curtis, the father of Mrs. Ellen A. Clark of this village, was the chief founder of the Methodist Episcopal Church Society in Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] nearly 100 years ago.  In commemoration of this event she invited to her home here for the present week former pastors of the Church now living, and their wives, for a reunion.

Those who were able to come to Bainbridge arrived Monday and Tuesday and they are:  Rev. and Mrs. T.F. Hall of Carbondale, Rev. and Mrs. J.S. Crompton of Binghamton, Rev. and Mrs. C.H. Sackett of Guilford, Rev. and Mrs. E. Kilpatrick of Unadilla, Rev. A.B. Richardson of Patterson, N.J., Rev. G.E. Van Woert of Candor, N.H., and Mrs. J. N. Lee. Others who accepted and are members of the party are:  District Supt and Mrs. O.L. Severson of Oneonta, Rev. and Mrs. Robert E. Austin of Harpursville, Rev. D.L. McDonald of Sidney and Mrs. Sarah Foreman of Barton, N.Y.

A program of entertainment has been arranged for the week.  Tuesday evening a reception was given to the Methodist church by Mrs. Clark to the visiting clergymen and their wives.  A large number of people attended who were delighted to greet again those who were former residents of this village and also those who were guests here. Refreshments were served and a musical program was executed by members of the church.  Felicitous remarks were made by Rev. A.B. Richardson, Rev. J.S. Crompton, Rev. O.L. Severson and Rev. Frank James the present pastor of the church. The affair was an extremely pleasant one and the reunion of pastors with the people to whom they formerly administered was an event of unusual interest and pleasure. Thursday evening a platform meeting will be held in the church auditorium.

Obituaries (May 11)

Annie Hancock

Utica Saturday Globe, March 19, 1906

 

Miss Annie Hancock

Miss Annie Hancock died at the home of her sister, Mrs. Jennie Seabold, in Syracuse [Onondaga Co., NY], on Saturday last after a brief illness.  For several years she had found employment in that city at hair dressing and manicuring and had made her home with her sister, Mrs. Seabold.  Miss Hancock, who is kindly remembered in Norwich where she was born and where she lived until about 10 years ago, was well known as a contralto singer, receiving instruction under Mrs. Nettie Mitchell and becoming a leading member of the choir of the St. Paul's Catholic Church.  Since residing in Syracuse she had sung at the cathedral in that city.  Besides Mrs. Seabold she is survived by another sister, Mrs. John Boland, of Fulton. The remains were brought to Norwich Tuesday morning and conveyed direct from the Ontario & Western train to St. Paul's Church, where the services were conducted by Rev Father John A. Hart in the presence of a large congregation of friends who had gathered to pay their last tribute.  Interment was in St. Paul's Cemetery [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY]

 

Rev. Orrin L. Torry
October 23, 1821 - May 21, 1912

Rev. Orrin L. Torry of Marathon [Cortland Co., NY], a superannuated minister of the Methodist Episcopal denomination, died at his home in Academy street on Tuesday night, following a long illness caused by the natural complications of old age.  Rev. Torry, who was in his 91st year, was a circuit rider in the ministry throughout this country in his younger days and was formerly pastor of the Methodist Episcopal Church in Marathon. The funeral services will be held at the M.E. Church in this village on Sunday morning at the hour for the usual preaching services.  Rev. C.C.Vrooman, the pastor, will officiate.  [Buried Marathon Village Cemetery}

Mrs. S. Amelia Cannon

Mrs. S. Amelia Cannon died Saturday night at 10:30 o'clock in Hornell.  The body was brought to Binghamton [Broome Co., NY] Sunday morning and removed to her home, 6 Pine street.  She is survived by her husband, William H Cannon, and three daughters, Mrs. F. H. Truitt, Mrs. J.E. Truitt and Mrs. Arthur J. Schwab, all of this city, and one son, William N. Cannon of Montgomery, Ala.  The funeral was held this afternoon at 2 o'clock at the home.  Burial will be in Floral Park Cemetery [Binghamton, NY].  [born 1842]

Rufus S. Ives
1831 - 1907

Although the sad event was not wholly unexpected because of illness, our community experienced a shock of deep sorrow, when the news was announced of Mr. Rufus S. Ives death, which occurred at the family home on Bridge street on Monday evening the 11th inst at 8 p.m.  Mr. Ives' health had been failing during the last two years, having been undermined by Bright's disease which brought on rheumatism of the nerves, causing much pain and suffering.  Mr. Ives was 76 years of age, and came to Sidney [Delaware Co., NY] about seven years ago, from his native town of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY] where he had long resided.  To all with whom he was acquainted, he was held in the highest esteem.  He was the soul of honor and no one could be more conscientious in the discharge of every obligation, nor more honorable in his dealings with his fellows.  It is easy to understand the sad loss his death causes his afflicted and bereaved family, consisting of his surviving widow, one son, Mr. Alfred Horton Ives, of Guilford, one daughter, Miss Millie Ives, also four grandchildren, Rufus E., Hope Adeline, Ada Louise and Stewart Brown.  These sorrowing ones have the tenderest sympathy of all; their loss is indeed a hard one to bear.  Mr. Ives' married life had always been a bond of unbroken happiness, a home blessed with love and contentment.  Four years ago Mr. and Mrs. Ives celebrated their golden wedding anniversary and it proved a most joyous event.  The funeral services were held on Thursday afternoon, the 14th inst., at the family residence at 1  o'clock, and many were gathered to pay a last tribute of respect to one so universally esteemed.  Rev. A. Lincoln Shear officiated.  The interment was held in the private family plot near Ives' Settlement in Guilford.

Marco E. Merchant

1836 - 1907

Guilford [Chenango Co., NY]:  The funeral service of Marco E. Merchant was held at his late residence here Wednesday at 2 p.m. Rev. J.T. Lewis of Christ Church officiating.  Mr. Merchant was a life long resident of this town, having been born here April 14, 1836.  He was married Feb. 1, 1871, to Miss Ellen Rogers, and is survived by two children, Frank Merchant of New York City and Miss Sallie Merchant of this place, and one sister, Mrs. George Baldwin of Norwich.  Mr. Merchant died suddenly Sunday evening of paralysis in the Faxion Hospital, Utica, where a few days before he had passed through a successful operation.  The body was brought home Monday evening accompanied by his son and B.A Fleming of this place.  The interment took place in the family plot at the Guilford Cemetery [Sunset Hill].

Phoebe Clark

Sidney Record, September 30, 1905

Many warm friends of the family in this village were much pained last Sunday morning to learn of the death of Mrs. Phoebe Clark, in the 80th year of her age.  Those who were acquainted with Mrs. Clark will long miss her pleasant converse and geniality.  The burden of four score years was lightly borne in her case, her health and mind retaining marked vigor to the last.  The end came suddenly, yet without apparent pain.  A stroke of apoplexy on Saturday afternoon of the 23rd inst. was followed by death twelve hours later, Mrs. Clark surviving her husband sixteen years. Services were held on Wednesday afternoon at the home of Henry W. Clark, and many friends gathered to pay a last tribute of respect to one who in life had been near and dear to their hearts.  Rev. W.T. Edds officiated, paying just tribute to the life and Christian character of the deceased, her fidelity to her church and loved ones. The interment was held in the family plot in Prospect  Hill cemetery [Sidney, Delaware Co., NY].  Mrs. Clark is survived by two sons and one daughter, Henry W. and Arthur P. Clark, of Sidney, and Mrs. R.M. Clark, of Guilford. The sympathy of all is directed to the afflicted family in their sorrow.

Ralph Kinch
1897 - 1908

Ralph Kinch, of Sidney [Delaware Co., NY], was drowned Saturday last in the Susquehanna river on the border of the corporation.  Brinton Spencer and the boy were in a boat near the shore, cutting willow branches for a trellis for a grape vine.  The boat was floating with the current and struck a snag, turning bottom wide upward.  Mr. spencer grabbed the boy and held with one hand to a branch that extended over the water and remained in this position for some time calling for help.  Some people who heard the calls came, but on account of the swift current they were not able to reach them.  Becoming chilled Mr. Spencer was compelled to let go of the boy and get to shore as best he could.  The lad tried to swim but could not on account of the current and his rubber boots, and was carried down stream.  Winston Johnson, who was just going to his work, heard the cries and ran to the bank lower down the river.  Seeing the body of the boy floating he jumped in and swam out to it and tried to swim back to shore with it in tow, but he was overcome by cramps, and had to give up.  barely reaching shore, where others helped him to land.  After this the body was not seen and several boats were used the rest of the morning to drag for the body.  In  the afternoon dynamite was secured and was used to try and bring the body to the surface if it had not gone on down the river.  No sign of the body could be found. The villages bordering the Susquehanna between Sidney and Binghamton were notified and watchers have been on the lookout. The mother of the boy was on the bridge most of the morning and became very hysterical.  The boy was about nine years of age.

Owego Daily Record, June 27, 1908

The body of the 12-year-old boy, Ralph Kinch, who was drowned at Sidney last spring by a boat capsizing in which he, with a man was crossing the river, was found on Thursday night by two fishermen. The body was found a short distance below where the drowning occurred and it was caught under some roots on the bottom of the river.

[Buried Prospect Hill Cemetery, Sidney, NY]

Blog post listing May 4-10, 2015

Listing of blog posts for the week of May 4-10, 2015.

Marriages

Posted May 5, 2015

Frederick Leslie Johnson - Nellie Willard (1906)

Hiram Whiting - Maud Bunnell (1891)

Alida B. Lewis - J. Wendell Barrett (1892)

Marriage Notices - 1829

     Charles Greenleaf - Mary Ann Thorington

     Doct. P.H. Hard - Eliza M. Randall

Posted May 6, 2015
Floyd Doing - Kath Rath (Norwich, 1906)
Floyd R. Davis - Dora Bell Perry (1944)
Dorothy E. Humphrey - David G. Landers (engagement, 1944)
Helen Humphrey - Edwin K. Young (engagement, 1944)
Edith Arms - Charles Sibley (1944)
Mildred Alice Wood - Dr. Able Everett Peck (1944)

Posted May 8, 2015
Mr. & Mrs. C.H. Smith (20th anniversary)
Helen June Webb - Russel Henry Wolf (1944)
Kathleen Hanora Mee - Lawrence E. Hall (engagement, 1944)
Mr. & Mrs. Henry Frey (50th anniversary, 1944)
 



 

Obituaries

Posted May 4, 2015

Isaac Evans (Norwich, 1906)

Moses Camp (Litchfield CT, 1875)

Death notices

     William Brush (Norwich, 1830)

     Calvin Comstock (Preston, 1830)

     Hannah Gilbert (Gilbertsville, 1830)

     Delia J. Dunlevy (East Guilford, 1878

Posted May 5, 2015
Mary Hill (Norwich, 1906)
Sarah A. (Bunnell) Bowen (Oxford, Guilford, 1890)
Mrs. Alexander Wildey (Bainbridge, 1891)
Betsey Bill (Bainbridge, 1891)
Eunice Lucretia Smith (West Bainbridge, 1895)
Paulina Cooper (Guilford, 1893)
Harriet (Ireland) Sweet (West Bainbridge, 1893)

Posted May 6, 2015
Prince A. Brewster (Norwich, 1906)
Dr. Lloyd Warren (Franklin, 1944)
Eleanor (Kellogg) Palmer (Grand Gorge, 1944)
Ella McLean (Walton, 1944)
Shirley Ann Edwards (Unadilla, 1944)
George Henry Parks (McDonough, 1944)
Mrs. Joh Seaman (Sidney, 1944)

Posted May 7, 2015
Ida M. Lewis (Norwich, 1906)
Sarah M. Fitch (Guilford, Norwich, 1874)
Dr. C.A. Young (Oregon, 1882)
Reuben Fosbury (West Bainbridge, 1890)
Mary Fisher (Coventry, 1902)

Posted May 8, 2015
George A. Brossway (Norwich, 1906)
Mrs. Charles Pearsall Sweet (Bainbridge)
Nancy J. (Hovey) Bradley (Guilford, 1897)
Clara B. Stanton (Binghamton, 1944)
Ivan L. Stevens (Harpursville, 1944)
William Webb (Unadilla, 1944)

Posted May 9, 2015
Mrs. William McQueen (Norwich, 1906)
Henry M. Ireland (West Bainbridge, 1912)
Addie Louise Woodruff (Yaleville, 1913)
Irma Winchell (Windsor, 1944)
Earl H. Friend (Delhi, 1944)
Howard Moore (Walden, Maybrooki, 1944)

Posted May 10, 2015
Clara E. Burdick (1906, Norwich)
Mary C. (VanOrsdale) Edwards (Windsor, 1944)
Porter Kinch (Sidney, 1944)
Jacob M. Radeker (Walton, Hoboken, NJ, 1944)
John Isler (Sidney, 1944)
John Kniffin Tyler (Roxbury, 1944)
Nettie M.K. Stratton (Windsor, 1944)
 

Miscellaneous

Posted May 4, 2015

Michael Hodges - elected master, Lyon Brook Lodge, Brotherhood of Locomotive Frieman - 1902

Bainbridge Academy Graduation, 1879

Posted May 5, 2015
Emeline Miller Parsons (Mrs. Charles Parsons) of Sidney Plains, 1879
Obituary, Emeline Miller Parsons (Sidney, 1890)

Posted May 6, 2015
Bainbridge Central High School, Class of 1950, Part 2

Posted May 7, 2015
Stephen Winsor Renounces Freemasonry, 1829

Posted May 8, 2015
Bainbridge Central School, Faculty 1939

Posted May 9, 2015
Murder of B.H. Welton, Bainbridge, NY, 1888

Posted May 10, 2015
Birth of the Lindbergh Baby - 1930

Birth of the Lindbergh Baby - 1930

Son is Born to Colonel and Mrs. Lindbergh

On Anniversary of Anne, Mother of Child

1930

Englewood, N.J.:  Colonel and Mrs. Charles Lindbergh became the parents of a seven and three-quarter pound son at 3:15 o'clock Sunday afternoon at the home of Ambassador and Mrs. Dwight W. Morrow, Mrs. Lindbergh's parents.

 

Mrs. Lindbergh and the baby, whose birth is a matter of international interest, are both reported to be doing well.  By a coincidence this was the mother's twenty-fourth birthday anniversary.

 

Dr. E.M. Hawks of the staff of New York Hospital, and his associate, Dr. Edward H. Dennen, attended Mrs. Lindbergh in a suite of rooms which had been converted temporarily into hospital quarters.  The child was reported to be a fine, hearty boy, somewhat resembling his father.  No name has been selected for him.

 

Colonel Lindbergh and the members of the Morrow family were all at home when the baby was born.  the Morrow estate, which has been the scene of considerable excitement lately during Mr. Morrow's successful campaign for the republican nomination for United States senator from New Jersey, had an air of Sunday quiet until the word came out that the Lindbergh heir had been born.  There was instant activity at the gates as news gatherers assembled just as they had last Tuesday on primary day and telephones jangled in the Morrow home.

 

Colonel Lindbergh and his wife have been living quietly at the Morrow estate for some time, taking motor drives and occasional short flights since they set a transcontinental flight record two months ago.  Although the colonel did not abandon any of his aviation activities, he kept close to Englewood.

 

Preparations that had been made for Mrs. Lindbergh's reception in a New York hospital were canceled several days ago and a staff of nurses was sent to the Morrow home.  The baby was born in the same surroundings in which his famous parents were married on May 27, 1929.

 

On that occasion the Rev. Dr. William Adams Brown officiated in the presence of a dozen friends and relatives.  The bride wore a chiffon dress made for her by an Englewood seamstress and she carried an old-fashioned bouquet of blue larkspur and while columbine. The Lindbrghs had left the estate before the knowledge of their marriage became public.

 

For several days their whereabouts were unknown until it was learned that they were taking their wedding trip along the New England coast in a cabin cruiser.  During the months that followed Mrs. Lindbergh's marriage she won independent laurels as a flyer.  Under the expert tutelage of the conqueror of the Atlantic she learned to fly and won a pilot's aviation license.  She made her first solo flight at the Aviation Country Club at Hicksville on August 23 of last year.  Colonel Lindbergh, who had been giving her flying instructions since August 19, decided suddenly that his pupil was ready to test her wings alone.  He stood beside the plane for a few minutes to give final instructions and then his wife took off easily, circled the field and landed by herself. The colonel sent her aloft again and then expressed satisfaction with her landing.

 

Mrs. Lindbergh won her glider pilot's license this January while she was in San Diego.  In the last year she has flown nearly 30,000 miles, including a 7,000 mile journey over South America.  She has seen jungles viewed by few aviators of either sex and her aerial photography has won favorable comment among scientists.

 

In April of this year she and her husband crossed the country in fourteen hours, forty-five minutes, and thirty-two seconds with one stop at Wichita, Kan. for fuel and oil.  Mrs. Lindbergh did a considerable part of the work of the flight as navigator and copilot.  Two weeks ago the Lindberghs made a test flight over the metropolitan area in a small monoplane, and last Thursday they flew together to Hartford and back.

 

The whole history of her courtship and marriage has been one of romantic interest and of a companionship of the air well suited to her husband's career.  A little more than three years ago Miss Anne Morrow was as unaware of the existence of Lindbergh as the rest of the world.  Then came May 20, 1927, the day on which he jumped into his plane at Roosevelt field and announced, "Well, I'm off."

 

He landed at Le Bourget field, Paris, thirty-three hours and twenty-nine minutes later with the simple declaration, "I'm Charles Lindbergh."

 

International fame now dwelt with the young aviator, at times interfering with the privacy he consistently sought.  He was invited by the United States government to fly to Mexico City as a good will gesture and there he was the guest of Mr. Morrow, the ambassador to Mexico.

 

Miss Morrow was a recent graduate of Smith college, where she had been known as a dreamy and studious girl, with literary leanings and a flair for verse.  She wrote a number of poems for the college paper and majored in English, being graduated with honors in June, 1928.  She won the Mary Augusta Jordan prize, the most coveted scholastic trophy at Smith, awarded for the most original piece of work.  She also won the Elizabeth Johnson prize for the best essay on "Woman of Dr. Johnson's Time."

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[Note:  Charles Augustus Lindbergh, Jr., 20-month-old son of the famous aviator Charles Lindbergh and Anne (Morrow) Lindbergh, was kidnapped about 9:00 p.m., on March 1, 1932, from the nursery on the second floor of the Lindbergh home near Hopewell, New Jersey.  Ransom was demanded.  The baby's body was found May 12, 1932 about 4-1/2 miles from the Lindbergh estate.  Evidence was that the baby had been killed the night of the kidnapping.  German immigrant, Bruno Richard Hauptmann, a carpenter, would be charged and convicted of the crime. He was executed on April 6, 1936.  The kidnapping was one of the most sensational crimes of the 20th century.  The mansion from which the baby was kidnapped would be donated to charity by the heart-broken parents.]

 

 

Photo of 20-month old Charles Augustus Lindbergh, Jr.

shortly before the kidnapping.

Philadelphia Inquirer, March 6, 1932

 

 

 Left Photo:  Mrs. Charles A. Lindbergh, the former Anne Morrow, is pictured seated in the garden of her late father's home with Charles Augustus Lindbergh, Jr., then only a few weeks old, in her arms

 

Right Photo:  Left to Right:  Mrs. Dwight Whitney Morrow, maternal grandmother of the famous baby; Mrs. Charles Long Cutter, of Cleveland, Mrs. Morrow's mother and great-grandmother of the "Eaglet," and Mrs. Charles A. Lindbergh, the baby's mother.  The picture was taken when the baby was about six months old.

 

[Philadelphia Inquirer, March 2, 1932]