Men Chosen to Office in Chenango County, NY, 1902

Men Chosen to Office in Chenango County NY

Utica Saturday Globe, November 8, 1902

 

 

 

 

Top (LtoR):  Edgar A. Pearsall (Member of Assembly), William E. Edgerton (County Treasurer)

 Bottom (Lto R):  Richard C. Quinn (Superintendent of Poor), Marshall D Spencer (Coroner)



Obituaries (July 11)

Mrs. Warren Miles

Utica Saturday Globe, August 10, 1907

 

 

Mrs. Warren Miles

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  After a brief but painful illness which she endured with extreme patience and Christian cheerfulness, Mrs. Warren Miles passed away at her home on Gold street Sunday afternoon, aged 27.  Mrs. Miles was the daughter of Harmon and Olivia Cleveland.  Her birthplace was East Worcester, Otsego county.  October 19, 1899, she married Warren Miles of this town.  Two children were born to them, Edith Lulu, who died at the age of four months, and Viola Hazel, who died last April.  Besides her widowed mother, who resides in Norwich, she is survived by her husband, six sisters and seven brothers, of whom Willard Cleveland and Mrs. Harry Fitch reside in Rochester; Mrs. William Handy and Mrs. Charles Arnold in New Berlin; Carlton Cleveland, in Mount Vision; George, Charlie, Herman, Herbert, Grover and the Misses Minnie, Lulu and Grace Cleveland live in Norwich.  Mrs. Miles was very fond of children.  Her last active work was to care for one of the little fresh air visitors out of the first party which came to Norwich a few weeks ago and she was to have had the care of another from among those who arrived here on Monday of this week.  But ere they came she herself had gone on her last long journey.  Funeral services were held from her late home at 1 o'clock on Wednesday afternoon, Rev. Dr. John L. Ray officiating.  Burial in the family plot at Mount Hope [Norwich, NY].

 

Thomas Shapley
1874 - 1916

Thomas Shapley died in Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] Tuesday afternoon after a short illness with typhoid fever.  Deceased was a son of Jabe and Nora Shapley of this village and was 41 years of age and for the past nine or ten years had been locomotive fireman on the Ontario &Western railroad.  In March last Mr and Mrs. Shapley were both stricken with pneumonia.  Mrs. Shapley died, having been a wife for only one week.  Besides his parents, Mr. Shapley is survived by a brother Joseph Shapley of this village, a sister , Mrs. Merton Church, also of this village, a sister, Mrs. Merton Sergeant and a brother Howard Shapley, both of Norwich.  the funeral was held in Norwich at the home of the brother, Howard,[--; yesterday.

 

Ellen Youmans Mallette

1844 - 1923

Entered into Life Eternal on the 12th of March, 1923, Ellen Youmans Mallette at the Youmans home where she came as a girl many years ago.  Mrs. Mallette was born on a farm between Wellsbridge and Otego on June 26, 1844, the youngest of thirteen children.  She joined Saint Matthew's Church in Unadilla at the age of seventeen and graduated form the Delhi Academy at the age of twenty-four.  In 1871, she was married in Saint Matthew's to the late James Mallette of this village.  They lived in east Worcester for three years and in Sidney for ten years, afterward returning to the Youmans home in this village.  Mrs. Mallette was endowed with many gifts, including intellectual ones, a deep sense of responsibility for others, will power and determination.  Her deep interest in education is now reflected in the work of her two daughters, one of whom is now teaching in our school.  She was never more delighted than to have her dining table surrounded by her family and friends.  Mr. and Mrs. Mallette had four children, the late William Mallette, the late Zar Mallette, Mrs. George MacLagan of Rockdale and Miss Helen Mallette of this village.  She is also survived by two grandchildren.  There has passed from our sight a remarkable personality who will be missed by all who knew her. The funeral was held at her late residence on Thursday at 2 o'clock, the Rector of Saint Matthew's reading the Burial Service.  On the morning of her death Mrs. Mallette was heard repeating lines from Tennyson's "Crossing the Bar" which she had learned years ago and which was read at her funeral.

 

                                                                         Crossing the Bar

 

                                                                 Sunset and evening star,

                                                                     And one clear call for me!

                                                                 And may there be no moaning of the bar

                                                                     When I put out to sea.

 

                                                                 But such a tide as moving seems asleep,

                                                                     Too full for sound and foam,

                                                                 When that which drew from out the boundless deep,

                                                                      Turns again home.

 

                                                                  Twilight and evening bell,

                                                                      And after that the dark!

                                                                  And may there be no sadness of farewell,

                                                                      When I embark;

 

                                                                  For tho' from our out bourne of Time and Place

                                                                       The flood may bear me far,

                                                                  I hope to see my Pilot face to face

                                                                       When I have crost the bar.

Death Notices

Chenango Union, February 11, 1892

COOK:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], February 15, 1892, Walter A. Cook, aged 65 years.

EAGAN:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], February 11, 1892, Mrs. Mary Eagan of Earlville [Madison Co., NY].

PRESTON:  In East Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY], February 7, 1892, Mrs. Geroge Preston.

WILBUR:  In South New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY] February 10, 1892, Miss Jane Wilbur.

WELLS:  In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], February 11, 1892, George Wells, aged about 50 years.

FRANKLIN:  In East Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY], February 11, 1892, Moses H. Franklin,

WADE:  In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], February 11, 1892, Chauncey Wade aged 80 years, father of Mrs. Edward A. Lally of this village.












 



Happenings About Bainbridge, NY - 1879

Bainbridge Republican, September 26, 1879

The Bainbridge Cornet Band favored the villagers with an out-door serenade, Tuesday evening, and many listened with pleasure to their great improvement.  At a meeting of the band held at their rooms Tuesday evening, Sept. 23rd, it was decided to call the organization the "Citizen's Cornet Band," of Bainbridge, and the following officers were elected:  Elliot Danforth, Esq., President; Walter A. Welsh, Vice President; R. Fred Tyler, Secretary; E.E. McKinstry, Treasurer; C.J. Humphrey, Leader. The band is at present composed of the following gentleman:  C.J. Humphrey, clarionett; James Newton, D.P. VanHorne, E.C. Prescott, cornetto; W.A. Welsh, baritone; T.H. Robertson, tenor; R.F. Tyler, solo alto; E.E. McKinstry, bass; M. Herrick, bass drum; M. Loomis, tenor drum.  Reversals every Monday evening; open air concerts every Saturday evening when the weather is favorable.

 

Improvements in Bainbridge this summer have been more general than many, even townsmen imagine, and considering the times, much more extensive than could have been expected.  Noticeable is the machine shop and saw mill of D.A. Gilbert & Co., the opening of a new street through the depot grounds and the building of a new bridge across the stream.  The finishing of J.M. Roberts new house and the grading of the grounds; an entire new house and barn on a vacant lot on Pearl street, owned by Mrs. E. Haynes; new house on West Main street, owned by Mrs. Gaffeny; a new barn on the same street by Mr. Nelson Pettys; new barn and improvements to house by Mr. Jewell on Kirby street; addition and repairs on house by Mr Wm. Thayer, Pearl street; new barn and improvements to premises of Mrs. A. Doolittle, East Main street; extensive shingling repairs to tenant and farm buildings by Mr. Joseph Bush, same street; remodeling of home of Mr. Charles Freiot, "Dimmock" property; same to house, occupied by Dr. Copley; on Guilford street Mrs. Daniel Bristol has built a large barn, a carriage house and horse barn; on the Coventry road Mr. Joseph Herrick has arranged all his farm buildings into one large commodious structure; Mr. James Wilsey has the frame of a new house up on West Main street; Judge Smith has added to his farm buildings during the summer, Vern Payne, a new barn on the "Notch;' Wm. Pearsall, a new barn on the "Searles Hill" street.

 

Bainbridge Republican, October 10, 1879

 

We stepped into C.P. Perry's hardware establishment the other evening and were surprised to witness the extensive display of new stoves and general hardware he has in and piled up around his store room.  Stoves to the right of us, stoves to the left of us, stoves all around us; in fact the room is completely filled with new merchandise, pertaining to the trade.  Mr. Perry informed us that he had sent in his orders for these goods prior to the recent advance, and therefore, that he could furnish his customers now with goods as cheap as they can procure them in any large city establishment.  Any one, however fastidious, can certainly find there what they want, as he appears to have stores of every known manufacture.

 

James Casey has completed the contract of laying the stone walk on north side of the village green, which leaves about one-quarter of the distance with no walk.  The job has been accepted by the trustees, and the amount of the contract, $100, ordered paid.  The funds in the treasury will not admit of the completion of the walk at present, therefore, unless some public spirited citizens club together and make an effort in that direction, the walk will undoubtedly remain as it is until another season at least.  It would be a commendable act of public charity, if some of those men who have horses and carts were to draw the stone to the spot and have the walk finished, as it would add vastly to the appearance of that part of the village, and be much pleasanter for pedestrianism.

 

A young man calling himself by the euphonious name of Smith, hired a horse and wagon of Will Hastings, Friday last, ostensibly to go to Root's Corners. After the young man had departed with the rig, Hastings was cautioned by someone that he was not all right, and taking Policeman Phinney with him, started in pursuit. After their departure, Sheriff Clark, of Otsego county, arrived in town in quest of a man by the name of Millard Fleming, who had stolen, in Cooperstown, $100 in money, a coat and a gold watch, and by comparing descriptions it was discovered that Smith and Fleming were one and the same individual. The sheriff awaited the return of Hastings and Phinney, who returned Saturday with the horse and wagon, which had been found at Coventry stations; the bird, however, had flown, having taken the train towards Binghamton, which was the last heard of him.

 

It is a matter of local interest that Col. Thomas Buford, of Owenton, Ky. who in March last shot and killed Judge Elliott, of the Court of Appeals of that state, because he had given an adverse decision in a lawsuit--for which crime he was tried and convicted of murder in the first degree, and sentenced to imprisonment for life--is the same ruffian who some eight or ten years ago, struck Ulysses Turner, formerly a school teacher in Bainbridge, and a brother of Dea. Lester Turner, of Norwich, upon the head with a cane--Mr. Turner being the counsel opposed to him in a lawsuit--causing permanent injury and subsequent blindness.  Many of our citizens will remember the unfortunate gentleman.  He died something like a year ago.

 

Master G. Paul Smith gave two entertainments at Prince Hall, Wednesday and Thursday evenings of this week, under the auspices of the order of Good Templars.  Very fair audiences greeted the young elocutionist on both evening, but not so large as it should have been.  It would be difficult for us to so criticize his performance as to make choice of his best personations, as all were equally good and natural, though we think his Juliet was a trifle overdrawn as we remember Miss Neilson in the character.  And as Mille Almee, the effect was very good at the back of the hall, though on raising up and getting a glance of those "number nines," it rather took the romance out of the impersonation.  However, laying joking aside, Master Paul is a natural elocutionist of exceeding great powers, and will unquestionably make his mark in the dramatic world in the future.

 

 

Marriages (July 10)

Aldrich - Wilcox

Utica Saturday Globe, August 10, 1907

 

 

Mason J. and Helen M. (Wilcox) Aldrich

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  An early morning  wedding took place at the home of the bride's mother, Mrs. Lillian Wilcox, on Auburn street, Tuesday, when her daughter, Helen M. Wilcox, was united in marriage to Mason J. Aldrich. The ceremony occurred at 8:30, Rev. John L. Ray officiating.  The house was prettily decorated with ferns, running vines and potted plants, and the whole scene was bright and beautiful.  After a wedding breakfast the happy couple took the 9:47 Lackawanna train for a trip down the Hudson river and a tour of New Jersey resorts.  After a week's absence they will be at home to their friends at 44 Piano street.  Both bride and groom are deservedly popular in church and business circles.  For several years the bride has acceptably filled the position of cashier in the department store of the Chapman & Turner Company, while the groom, who is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Radsell Aldrich, has been employed for some time by the grocery firm of W.H. Dunne & Co.  Their happy union is the cause of many congratulations.

Obituaries (July 10)

Dr. L. De Wilton Bassett

Utica Saturday Globe, August 10, 1907

 

Dr. L. De Wilton Bassett



At his home in South New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY] Wednesday afternoon occurred the death of Dr. L. De Wilton Bassett, one of the most prominent residents of this village, aged about 75.  Deceased had been in poor health for a number of years, death resulting from a complication of diseases.  He is survived by his wife and two sons, Dr. Charles Bassett, of Sidney, and Daniel Bassett, of South New Berlin.  Dr. Bassett was a well known dentist and had many friends in this vicinity who greatly mourn his death.  The funeral will be held from his late home Sunday afternoon.

 

Otsego Farmer, Cooperstown, NY, August 16, 1907

On Wednesday, the 7th inst. the news of the death at his home in South New Berlin, of Dentist L.D. Bassett, brought sorrow into the hearts of many friends in that vicinity and deep affliction into the family circle.  Dr. Bassett was long known as one of the best practicing dentists.  For long years he resided at Morris [Otsego Co., NY] and about seven years ago, he moved to the old homestead at South New Berlin, where he entered into his eternal rest at 11:15 a.m., Wednesday the 7th inst.  Dr. Bassett died in the 73rd year of his age.  His health has been failing  for nearly two years, but he was about until a few days ago.  Quite recently he spent a year in Sidney conducting the dental office of his son who had suffered from severe burns, and was very favorably known to a large number of people.  He is survived by his widow and two sons, Charles G. and D. Schall. The funeral services were held at the homestead in South New Berlin on Sunday afternoon, the 11th inst., and were conducted by the Norwich Commandery.  Interment in the family plot in the Morris cemetery.

Caroline Elmer Matteson Bump

1832 - 1907

Mrs. Caroline M. Bump died at 1 P.M. on Wednesday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. J.H. Bump of Walnut street, age 74.  Death was due to heart failure after an illness since Friday.  The funeral will be held this morning from the house at 9:30, burial at Gilbertsville [Otsego Co., NY].  [Brookside Cemetery, Gilbertsville, Otsego Co., NY]

Margaret Thorpe Hard

1840 - 1923

Sidney Center [Delaware Co., NY]:  The funeral of Mrs. Margaret Hard was held Monday afternoon at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Frank E. Moody, where her death occurred last Friday and where she has made her home for nearly two years.  Mrs. Hard was born at Gilbertsville [Otsego Co., NY] nearly 83 years ago, but most of her life as been spent in Unadilla [Otsego Co., NY] where she was a member of the Easter Star.  Burial was at Unadilla, the committal service being in charge of the order.  She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Moody; one son, George Hard of Norwich, and two grandchildren. [Evergreen Hill Cemetery, Unadilla, Otsego Co., NY]

Sidney Enterprise, March 7, 1923

Mrs. Margaret Thorpe Hard passed away last Friday morning, March 2, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Frank Moody, with whom she has made her home for the past year and a half, during which time she has been a great sufferer from cancer.  Having been practically a shut-in during her residence here, comparatively few in this village came to know her intimately, but by all who did know her she was esteemed and loved.  Her long illness was borne with great patience and cheerfulness, which endured to the last hours of her life.  Mrs. Hard was born at Gilbertsville May 2 2, 1840, and was married to Amos Hard who died 19 years ago.  Most of her life has been spent in the town of Unadilla.  She was for many years a devoted member of the Unadilla  M.E. church, and also a member of Freedom Chapter, O.E.S.  She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Moody, one son George Hard of Norwich, and two grandchildren, Miss Madeline Moody of Fort Plain, and Morris Hard of Eaton.  Her funeral was held Monday at 1 o'clock at the Moody home, Rev. J.M. Coleman officiating, and burial was given in Evergreen Hill cemetery at Unadilla. The Order of the Eastern Star had charge of the service at the grave.

Celia Getchell Wilbur

Mrs. Celia Getchell Wilbur died Tuesday afternoon at one o'clock at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Clara Smith, with whom she had lived for about four years, as a result of bronchitis with which she had been suffering for ten days. The funeral was held from the home of the daughter Friday at 2 p.m. with Rev. J.G. Brown of the Presbyterian church officiating.  Interment in Sand Hill cemetery, Wells Bridge [Otsego Co., NY].  Celia Getchell was born at New Hartford 88 years ago at Scranton [PA], the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Getchell.  She was married to Theodore Wilbur sixty years ago at Scranton, and he died about twenty-two years ago.  Five years later she married Charles Wilbur of Wells Bridge. Since his death four years ago she has made her home with Mrs. Clara Smith of this village, her only near surviving relative.

Frances Minor Pearsall

1843 - 1923

Frances Minor, widow of the late Frank C. Pearsall, of Coventryville [Chenango Co., NY], died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. J.B Judson, Silver street this village on Tuesday, March 13, at 1 a.m. after a short illness.  Mrs. Pearsall was born in Coventryville, September 21, 1843, and lived there until the death of her husband eight years ago when she came to Unadilla and made her home with her daughter.  She was a teacher in the public school and a member of the congregational church choir in her younger years.  Funeral services were held at the house on Thursday with Reverend J. G. Brown officiating.  The body was placed in Evergreen Hill cemetery until weather will permit burial in the family plot at Coventryville.  She is survived by her daughter and one brother, Alanson B. Minor of Coventryville.

 

Marriages (July 9)

Bates - Aldrich

Utica Saturday Globe, July 27, 1907

 

 

Eugene J. and Ethel E. (Aldrich) Bates

Norwich [Chenango Co., nY]:  A pretty home wedding occurred Tuesday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. B.F. Walker in Front street when Mrs. Walker's daughter, Miss Ethel E. Aldrich, was united in marriage with Eugene J. Bates, of this village. The ceremony was performed by Rev. S.J. Ford, a former pastor of Calvary Baptist Church.  Miss Ella Walker was maid of honor and Fran Craig acted as best man.  On account of the serious illness of the bride's grandmother, only immediate relatives were present at the ceremony.  Mr. and Mrs. Bates are both well known young people and members of Calvary Baptist Church.  The bride is a member of Philathea Society, of that church, and a singer in the choir.  Monday evening the Philatea gave the bride a variety shower, at which 17 of the members were present and enjoyed a pleasant time.  Mr. and Mrs. Bates have gone to Elmira for a wedding tour and will visit the groom's sister, Mrs. Charles Wheeler, while there.  They will be at home to their many friends after August 1, at 32 Birdsall street.

Obituaries (July 9)

Martha D. (Willis) Mills Case

Utica Saturday Globe, July 13, 1907

 

 

Mrs. Martha D. (Willis) Mills Case

 

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  At her home on Henry street on Tuesday after an illness of several months, occurred the death of Martha D.M. Case, aged 57 years.  Martha D. Willis was born in Cassville, n.Y. the daughter of Albert and Mary M. Willis, May 22, 1850.  She was twice married, her first husband being Emory S. Mills, of Hamilton.  About 17 years ago after her first husband's death she married the late Wiley Case, of this village, and had since made her home in Norwich.  Mr. Case died in January, 1901.  She is survived by a twin brother, Marquis D. Willis of Cassville, and by another brother Charles T. Willis, who with his wife has made his home with Mrs. Case for a number of years. Deceased was formerly a member of the Baptist church at New Hartford.  Her funeral was held on Friday afternoon, Rev. Wilson Treible officiating.  Interment was made in Mount Hope Cemetery [Norwich, NY].

 

Mrs. William Johnson

Mrs. William Johnson who has been a long and patient sufferer, passed away last Saturday morning, burial at Masonville [Delaware Co., NY].  She leaves her husband, Mr. William Johnson and son Raymond and one daughter Mrs. George Jones of Masonville.

Ithamar  - Huett Mills
1854 - 1918

Ithamar Mills died at his home Saturday evening at the age of 64 after an illness of several days as the result of a fall the preceding Thursday from a tree while picking apples.  Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. at St. Matthew's, Rev. Yale Lyon officiating with a prayer service at 10 at the house.  burial in Evergreen Hill cemetery [Unadilla, Otsego Co., NY].  The deceased is survived by his wife and son, Edward in France.

Charles C. MacGillivray

1860 - 1918

Charles MacGillivray aged 56 died Saturday evening at his home on Clifton street after a short illness, the result of a shock which caused his death.  Funeral services were held at 1 o'clock Wednesday afternoon at the Methodist church Rev. C.W. Dodge conducting the services.  The Men's Quartette, composed of Messrs. F.N. Parsons, F.S.Davy, H.D. Hanford and Fred Southworth sang by request of deceased.  Burial at White Store [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY].  Mr. MacGillivray is survived by his wife and son, Merle, to whom much sympathy is extended.

Hobert E. Youngs

1878 - 1918

Hobert E. Youngs died at his home on the Unadilla Center road October 25th, 1918, at about 3 p.m., after a brief illness, of influenza, followed by complications which caused his death.  He was the only child of Wheeler Youngs and Harriet Clark Youngs, both of which are deceased.  Mr Youngs was an honest upright man, a kind and loving husband and father.  he was born July 18th, 1878, on the farm where he died.  The deceased was married to Miss Belle Whitaker January 21st, 1903, who survives him; also two adopted daughters, Chastina and Frances, a half brother, Charles Youngs of Mt. Upton and a half sister, Mrs. Lyman Kimball of this village.  Funeral services were held from his late home Monday afternoon at one o'clock at the house, and two o'clock at the Baptist church, of which the deceased was a faithful member.  Burial in Evergreen Hill cemetery [Unadilla, Otsego Co., NY].

Dennis W. Payne

1832 - 1918

Dennis Payne, of Bainbridge, N.Y. [Chenango Co.], a most highly esteemed citizen, father, brother, and faithful member of the Methodist Episcopal church passed to his eternal home on Oct. 25th, 1918.  His testimony was, I am fully ready to go and am happy to know that the time is not far distant.  Mr. Payne had been in feeble health for some time, but especially since his wife, Elizabeth, passed away, May 9, 1917.  He then gave up his home and lived with his children the rest of his days, who were so glad to give him the very best they had, and were always ready to minister to his wants, and he quite frequently spoke in regard to their kindness to him.  We shall all greatly miss him, but feel that out loss was his eternal gain.  After having passed the 82nd milestone of his life, he leaves the following members of his family, three sons, Adelbert, Frank and Dorr and one daughter, Cora, wife of John Wilcox.  His remains were laid to rest in Green Lawn cemetery [Bainbridge, NY], beneath most beautiful flowers, on Sunday afternoon.  The minister of the M.E. Church, Rev. Owen L. Buck conducted the service.

Harold M. Miller

Utica Saturday Globe, July 20, 1907

 

 

Harold M. Miller

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  At the home of his parents on Adelaide street, Tuesday, occurred the death of Harold Miller, little son of Mr. and Mrs. David Miller, aged 1 year, 10 months and 16 days.  Death was due to diphtheria with which the child had been ill about a week.  Deceased was a bright little fellow but had been subjected to several severe illnesses during his short life.  He is survived by his parents and three young brothers, Judson, Charles and David.  The funeral was held from the family home Wednesday afternoon and was private. Rev. Wilson Treible officiated and burial was made in Mt. Hope Cemetery [Norwich, NY].

Bainbridge High School Class of 1952 - Part 1

Bainbridge Central High School - Class of 1952

Senior Portraits

"Echo" 1952

 

 

 

Patricia Janet Allen

 

 

Joseph Lee Armstrong

 

 

Wesley Vern Carpenter

 

 

Elizabeth Ann Corbin

 

 

Calvin Lewis Day

 

 

Leona Gertrude Dibble



Marriages (July 8)

Slater - Brown

Utica Saturday Globe, June 29, 1907

 

 

Arthur and Violet (Brown) Slater

In Utica [Oneida, Co., NY], Saturday, June 22, by Rev. William B. Wallace, pastor of the Tabernacle Baptist Church, occurred the marriage of Arthur Slater and Miss Violet Brown, two well known and highly respected young people from Norwich [Chenango Co., NY].  The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Brown and the groom is a son of Mr. and Mrs. William B. Slater, of this village. They have many friends who extend congratulations and best wishes.  They will reside in Utica, where Mr. Slater is employed at his trade of painter.

 

Smith - Matteson

Chenango Union, January 4, 1883

At five o'clock on Wednesday last a large gathering of ladies and gentleman assembled at Christ church in this village [Sherburne, Chenango Co., NY] to witness the marriage of Mr. Walter G. Smith, associate editor of the Ithaca Daily Journal, to Miss Mary A. Matteson, the attractive and accomplished daughter of Mr. and Mrs. B.F. Matteson.  The church was beautifully decorated for the occasion.  The bridesmaids were Misses Jessie Matteson, Lulu Randolph, Annie Freeman, of Sherburne, and Phoebe Raymond of Brooklyn.  Messrs. George H. Thayer, O.J. Collman, H.E. Longwell and W.O. Waters, who acted as groomsmen, are from Cornell University and Hobart College and are members of the groom's college fraternity.  The marriage ceremony was performed by the Rev. T.L. Randolph, Rector.  At the appointed time the organist began the wedding march, and the Church doors were thrown open, and the bridal party entered the church in the following order:  First two ushers, Messrs. George W. Thayer and H.E. Longwell; next came the four bridesmaids, Misses Raymond, and Randolph, Misses Matteson and Freeman.  The bridesmaids were attired, one in white nuns veiling and satin, one in pink nuns veiling and satin, one in blue cashmere and satin, and one in white cashmere and satin.  Next came two more ushers, Messrs. Collman and Waters; next came the groom and the bride's mother, and lastly came the bride supported by her father.  The bride wore a beautiful dress of white cashmere, cut court train, square at neck, elaborately embroidered and trimmed with white duchess lace.  The veil of tulle was fastened with orange blossoms and pond lilies.  Pearls presented by the bridegroom were the jewels worn.  On taking their places at the altar the bride was "given away" by her father, and the sacred and impressive ceremony of marriage was performed, and the "twain made one."  After the ceremony the bridal party left the church followed by a few of their near relatives.  The bride and groom received them in an easy and happy manner, after which a repast was served.  The newly wedding pair left on the evening train for Ithaca, where they will at once enter on the real duties of life.  The bride was made the recipient of an unusually large number of costly and substantial presents. The best wishes of a multitude of friends will go with them through the life journey which has been so brilliantly and auspiciously begun.--Sherburne News

Obituaries (July 8)

William Sweenburg

Utica Saturday Globe, July 13, 1907

 

 

William Sweenburg

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  The death of William Sweenburg occurred unexpectedly from brain fever at his home on Cortland street on Friday of last week, after an illness of only a few days.  Mr. Sweenburg was born in Hanover, Germany, August 8, 1845.  His parents died when he was a youth and he came to America finding employment first at Boonville, N.Y., and a little later at Cherry Valley, where, in 1870, he married Ordelia Herdman and the following year they came to Norwich where they had since made their home.  Six children were born to them, of whom four with their mother survive.  They are three daughters, Lena, Bessie and Margaret, and one son, John.  A brother, Henry Sweenburg, of Buffalo, also survives.  Mr Sweenburg was raised in the Cherry Valley Lodge No. 334, F.&A.M. to the sublime de3gree of master Mason in 1870.  In December 1876, he affiliated with  Norwich Lodge, No. 302, of which he has since been a faithful member.  By trade Mr. Sweenburg was a tailor and for many years had been employed by the best custom tailors in Norwich.  He was an expert coatmaker and always took pride in doing all work entrusted to him in the best manner possible.  He was hardworking and painstaking in whatever he undertook.  Last spring he opened a shop of his own and conducted it successfully until his death.  As a  husband, father and friend Mr. Sweenburg was kind and thoughtful in every act.  His widow and family have widespread sympathy in their sudden affliction.  The funeral was largely attended from the late residence of the deceased on Cortland street at 3 o'clock Sunday afternoon.  Rev. Dr. W.D. Benton officiated, using the Episcopal ritual.  The remains were escorted to Mount Hope Cemetery by Norwich lodge.  At the grave the Masonic ritual was used, Worshipful Master M.W. Davis conducting the service.  The pallbearers were F.M. Fowlston, Epenetus Winsor, Jay Cline, L.A. Arnold, Joshua Winsor and N.S. Donaldson.

 

Chester W. Corbin

 1842 - 1923

Chester W. Corbin a surviving member of the Grand Army of the Republic and a life long resident of the towns of Bainbridge and Afton [Chenango Co., NY], passed away at his home on Juliand St. [Bainbridge, NY] Sunday morning, January 14th, after a brief illness of pleurisy and pneumonia.  He had but recently passed his eightieth birthday having been born on the Corbin homestead near Bennettsville, December 31st, 1842.  He married Gertrude Humphrey of Osceola, Pa. on October 13th, 1869, and a long, happy life of nearly fifty-three years followed this marriage.  Twenty-one years ago, on account of failing health they moved to Bainbridge where the home fire had been kept burning until August 4th, 1922, when his wife passed away.  Five months only have passed, and they are re-united where there is no more pain of parting.  During his early life he manifested a great devotion to his country, which never wavered until his death.  On October 9th, 1862 he enlisted in the country's service for three years and was mustered into service at Norwich, N.Y., in company H of the 114th regiment of the N.Y. Volunteer Infantry, under Captain D.D. Bullock and Col. E.B. Smith. Many a time, has he told to both young and old the interesting story of the Civil War period, which he knew by heart and many a time has he fired the patriotism of young men by his description of that crucial time.  In October 1862 he contracted typhoid fever and lay in St. Mansion Hospital, Baltimore, Maryland, and convalescent camp in Virginia until on January 28th, 1863 he was mustered out and honorably discharged.  He tried twice to re-enlist but each time was refused this privilege because of poor health.  At the time of his death he was a member of the G.A.R. Vandenburg Post No. 12, at Afton, N.Y.  The funeral services were held at the home of Herman H. VanCott, Wednesday p.m. Jan. 17 at 2 o'clock, Rev. Charles G. Cady pastor of the Presbyterian church, conducted the services and paid tribute to him as one of the boys in blue, as an ardent admirer of the great Lincoln and a firm believer in the love of God.  Members of the local G.A.R. Post and a detail of the World War Veterans attended the funeral in a body.  The boys in khaki, escorted his body to the grave and at the sound of taps, the earthly remains of a true soldier, a loving father and kind friend were given back to their Creator.  He is survived by his daughter Mabel Corbin VanCott and one grandson Harrison Corbin VanCott of Schenectady, N.Y.

"Soldier rest, thy warfare o'er

Sleep the sleep, that knows no breaking.

Dream of battle fields no more

Days of danger - nights of waking"

 

Mabel Corbin VanCott

1883 - 1923

Six months after the death of her mother and in less than a month after her father, Mrs. Mabel Corbin VanCott was stricken with pneumonia and died on Wednesday night Feb. 7th.  On Aug. 4th Mrs. Gertrude Corbin died and Mrs. VanCott felt the first sting of a broken filial devotion.  A few days before Jan. 14 she was summoned to the bedside of her father, Chester Corbin whose death was the second broken tie to add its grief to a heart full of parental love.  Each vacation time Professor and Mrs. Harry VanCott have been wont to come to Bainbridge from Schenectady to brighten the lives of those dependent upon them.  Last summer, they came, Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays they came, but on Saturday last the husband came alone for his brilliant companion in life had been suddenly winged to the other world, reunited with those who had just gone before.  Returning to Schenectady from attending the sickness of her father, Mrs. VanCott was again called to administer in the illness of her husband and her infant son, Harrison Corbin VanCott.  She too was stricken, pneumonia developing with a fatal termination only after a few days.  Prof. VanCott's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Herman VanCott, were summoned who were with their son.  The body was brought to Bainbridge on the 11:30 train Saturday morning accompanied by the grief stricken husband and taken to the home of his parents on Pearl street.  Also with the remains were large quantities of flowers of great beauty, given by various friends in Schenectady for the deceased was prominent in church and educational work and in the society of the city.  The funeral was very largely attended at 4 o'clock the same day.  Rev. C.G. Cady of the local Presbyterian church officiating.  The body was placed beside her honored father in the receiving vault in Green Lawn cemetery [Bainbridge, NY].  Mabel Corbin VanCott was the only daughter and child of Mr. and Mrs. Chester Corbin.  She was born on the Corbin homestead near Bennettsville 39 years ago.  Twenty-one years ago she came to Bainbridge with her parents to reside.  She was educated in the Bainbridge High School from which she graduated and where she served as teacher for several years. Harry VanCott was a student in the High School at the same time.  He graduated and later completed with honor a course at Columbia University   These two young people were married in August 1906 and Mr. VanCott began teaching in the High Schools at Schenectady.  He rapidly rose in his profession and is now Principal and an Instructor of note.  His wife, through her high mental attainments, personal accomplishments, and charm became a favorite in Schenectady circles and was sharing in the emoluments of an honored and successful career, when death overtook her.  A son, three years old, is left to mourn the loss of a mother and a mantle of sorrow rests in the now broken home.  The sympathy of a community where both have lived and where both have labored goes out to the husband and son and though time may soften the grief it cannot obscure the memory of a splendid woman who lived a life of great usefulness.

 

Alice M. Bennett
1882 - 1918

Alice M. Bennett died of pneumonia at Middleville [Herkimer Co., NY], October 11th.  She was the oldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Bennett and was born 36 years ago at Oxford, N.Y. [Chenango Co.] where they lived until 1893 when the family came to Bainbridge.  She was a graduate of Bainbridge High School and had taken courses of Normal Teaching.  Miss Bennett was a member of the Faculty of the Oxford High School for several years and for the past six years has been a member of the Faculty of the High School at Chappaqua, Westchester County.  In September she accepted a position to teach in the High School at Middleville. The funeral was held at Oxford in the Chapel of the Congregational Church.  Services were conducted by the Rev. Mr. Wilcox, and burial was in the family plot in the Oxford Cemetery.  She is survived by her mother and one sister, Deliaette Bennett, a trained nurse in Syracuse, her father having died last March.  The news of her death came as a great surprise to her friends here in town as none had learned of her illness.  Her nature was most loving and kind, self sacrificing, ready and willing to help in every good work. She is sincerely mourned by a large circle of friends, whose sympathy is extended to her bereaved mother and sister.

"To those who knew her not,

no words can paint.

While those who knew her,

know all words are faint."

 

Miss Alice Bennett of this village died at Middleville, Herkimer County where she was teaching, yesterday from the results of influenza.  Miss Bennett was 36 years of age and had taken up school work at the opening of te fall term.  Her mother, Mrs. Howard Bennett, was living with her at Middleville.

Floyd W. Darling Ordained 1907

Floyd W. Darling

Ordained to the Baptist ministry

Utica Saturday Globe, June 29, 1907

 

 

Rev. Floyd W. Darling

 

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  Unusual interest centered in the impressive services with which Floyd W. Darling was ordained to the ministry in the First Baptist Church on Friday evening of last week.  Rev. Mr. Darling is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Darling, of Norwich.  He was graduated from Colgate Academy in 1902 and from Colgate University in 1906.  For the past year he has been in attendance at the Theological Seminary and has another year of study there.  During the past year he has supplied the pulpit at Sidney Center.

 

The examination of the candidate was conducted by the council called for that purpose Friday afternoon.  Prof. Arthur Jones, of Hamilton, was made moderator of the council and Rev. J.A. Hansen, of Greene, was chosen clerk.  The several churches in the county were well represented in the council.  After hearing the Christian experience, call to the ministry and views of Christian doctrine the council went into executive session, expressed themselves satisfied with the candidate's qualifications and voted unanimously to proceed with the ordination.

 

The ordination services in the evening were public and brought out a large audience.  After scripture reading by Rev. Ira W. Bingham and prayer by Edward Long the ordination sermon was preached by Rev. D.E. Abrams, of Broadalbin, a former pastor of Mr. Darling, under whose preaching and pastoral influences the trend of his life was turned toward the ministry.  The text was from Paul's second letter to Timothy.  The ordaining prayer and laying on of hands was by Dr. John L. Ray, Dr. W.H. Maynard and Rev. D.E. Abrams; the charge to the candidate by Dr. Maynard; the hand of fellowship by Rev. Mr. Hansen.  The benediction was pronounced by Rev. Mr. Darling. 

 

The charge of Dr. Maynard was a masterly effort.  During the impressive services the church choir sang several appropriate selection in excellent manner.  Bouquets of cut flowers, artistically arranged, graced the pulpit and the reading desk.

 

 

 

 

William Knopka, Jail Prisoner Judged Insane, 1900

William Knopka Arrested

Illion Citizen, February 23, 1900

 

William Knopka was arrested Thursday by an officer from Bainbridge, N.Y. [Chenango Co.], upon a warrant charging him with being the putative father of a child, Mary Hastings of Bainbridge being the complainant.  Knopka was taken before Police justice Gray and released upon his giving $1,000 bail to appear before the magistrate at Bainbridge.  Knopka    whose home is in this village {Herkimer, NY], was engaged on a piece of contract work at Bainbridge with Contractor Ray Lewis during the early part of the summer of 1899.  The complainant is the 19 year old daughter of Patrick Hastings of Bainbridge.  Knopka claims that he is innocent and upon trial will be able to establish that fact.

 

William Knopka, Jail Prisoner Shows Signs of Insanity

Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, August 25, 1900

William Knopka of Herkimer county [NY], who was employed at Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] during the establishment of the new system of waterworks by that village two years or so ago, has been a prisoner in the county jail here since the latter part of last June.  He has been a good prisoner, and has every appearance of having been a pretty decent sort of a fellow previous to his present difficulty.

 

While employed at Bainbridge, Knopka was introduced by a friend and afterwards gave considerable attention to a young lady name Hastings.  He was arrested at his home in Herkimer county last winter, charged with being the cause of the girl's troubles, and brought to Bainbridge for trial.

 

After several adjournments, he refusing to settle the affair by marrying the complainant, and pleading not guilty to the charge, the matter was tried and Knopka was found guilty and ordered to pay the complainant the sum of $1.50 a week as long as the child was a town charge, and also to pay the costs of the action.  In default of his being able to furnish bonds that he would comply with the finding of the court, he was brought to jail in June last on a body execution, to remain until such time as the court should order his discharge, or he should gain his liberty by some other lawful means.

 

As stated above, he has been a quiet and well behaved prisoner.  He has brooded a great deal over his troubles, which he asserts were  heaped upon him through trickery and to shield the one who should have borne the responsibility of the crime.

 

Last Saturday night Knopka began to show signs of insanity, and he was immediately placed under the care of a physician.  He is suspicious of everyone, except one of his fellow prisoners, and refuses to take his medicine or food until the above friend has first tested it believing that attempts are being made to poison him.  Knopka's brother from Herkimer, accompanied by a friend, visited him Tuesday night and Wednesday, and an effort is being made to secure the unfortunate young man's release, believing that an opportunity to go home and the full realization that he is free, could soon restore him to health.  Failing in that, a commission will doubtless be appointed to examine into his mental condition, and he will be committed to a hospital for treatment.

 

Utica Herald-Dispatch,  August 24, 1900

Word was received here a few days ago stating that Dick [sic] Knopka of this village [Herkimer, NY] had become insane.  For some time past Mr. Knopka has been confined in the Chenango county jail charged with a crime which his many friends in this village believe him to be innocent of.  Tuesday his brother Charles Knopka, and Casper Hailer of this village went to Norwich to investigate the matter and they found Mr. Knopka in  a very nervous state of mind and suffering from several delusions, although he was perfectly rational on most subjects. He recognized both his brother and Mr. Hailer, and they say that there is no doubt that "Dick" has brooked over his troubles until his mind is temporarily unbalanced.  They interested an attorney in the matter and it is expected that the sick man will be transferred to the Binghamton Hospital this week, where he will receive the best medical care.  While in Norwich, Mr. Hailer was told by the sheriff of Chenango county that he believed Mr. Knopka was innocent of the crime charged against him and that it looked very much like a put up job.

Death Notice

Illion Citizen, June 10, 1904

A telegram Saturday announced the death in Tuscon, Arizona of William Knopka.  He left Herkimer in April hoping to improve his health in Arizona, but he steadily failed and his death came as announced.  He is survived by his father, Charles Knopka, three brothers and one sister, all of Herkimer.

Marriages (July 7)

Brosmer - Willett

Utica Saturday Globe, June 29, 1907

 

 

Fred E. and Eula B. (Willett) Brosmer

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  At St. Paul's parsonage at 3 o'clock Tuesday afternoon occurred the marriage of Miss Eula B. Willett, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W.H. Willett, of Keene, N.H., and Fred E. Brosmer, of Norwich.  They were attended by Miss Mayme Daley and Lem Brosmer, a niece and brother respectively of the groom.  The bride was attired in a neat traveling suit of brown chiffon panama.  A luncheon was served to the bride and groom and a few relatives at the home of the groom's parents on South Broad street and Mr. and Mrs. Brosmer left on an afternoon train amid a shower of rice and confetti for a bridal trip to Utica, Richfield Springs and Oneonta.  They were the recipients of many beautiful gifts.  The bride is a graduate of Keene grammar school in the class of 1904 and previous to her departure from her New Hampshire home was tendered a surprise by her many friends and showered with gifts of linen and silver.  The groom is a popular employee of the Norwich postoffice. After July 1, Mr. and Mrs. Brosmer will be at home at 88 South Broad street.

 

Juliand - Coan

57th Anniversary

Bainbridge Republican, January 30, 1880

 

JULIAND - COAN:  Married in Guilford, Conn., January 28th, 1823, by the Rev. David Baldwin, Mr. Richard W. Juliand, and miss Lucretia Coan.

 

When a husband and wife have seen their fifty-seventh wedding day, they may well be said to have reached the golden age of matrimony.  The venerable host and hostess, who received a few friends at their hospitable home "on the hill" last Wednesday evening, have arrived at that period, and with the mellow light of life's declining sun shining upon their heads, they stood before the assembled guests implying by their actions that they were ready to repeat the pledge of mutual affection which they exchanged more than half a century ago.  Time has not chilled their hearts, though it has scattered its snows of many winters in their hair, and with its rough hand traced here and there, its furrows on their brows.  It was truly refreshing to look upon their bright, genial faces when we consider how many years have passed from Time into Eternity since they first plighted their troth at the altar.

 

Within the period of time which has elapsed since our dear friends were made one, nations have been divided, empires overthrown, kingdoms set up, and the very face of nature in many parts of the world, has changed.  But there has been no change in the bridal couple who entertained us so handsomely the evening of their recent anniversary, save that which years produce on the outer shell of humanity.  In soul and spirit the bride and bridegroom of that evening were the bride and bridegroom of fifty-seven years ago.  This is an age of improvements; but there are some things which cannot be improved.  One of them is old fashioned affection.  It is most beautifully illustrated in the lives of the two esteemed friends of whom we are speaking.  Though one, from infirmity and age, is deprived of a great deal of his own self-dependence, yet the other watches over him most tenderly and affectionately and administers to his every want.  We see in them the picture of love triumphant over time, which Burns doubtless had in his mind's eye when he wrote that most touching of all ballads:  " John Anderson, my Jo."  For more than fifty years they have traveled together the pathway of life, through storm and sunshine trusting and clinging to each other, and though they are now old in years, yet they are young in heart, and are happy in the love of one another.  In the name of the guests present at their fifty-seventh anniversary, we wish them a safe and pleasant journey to the end of their earthly pilgrimage. 

 

We trust that the remainder of the sea of life over which they may, by Gods providence, be permitted to sail, will be tranquil and placid as an inland lake surrounded by mountains, and that ,as they draw nearer and nearer to the haven where they would be, and to which we are all bound, may "the peace of God which passeth all understanding" be theirs.   E.L.J.

 

 

 

Obituaries (July 7)

Raymond C. Parshall

Utica Saturday Globe, July 27, 1907

 

 

Raymond C. Parshall

Norwich [Chenango County, NY]:  Raymond C. Parshall, whose death from tetanus was foreshadowed in last week's issue of the Globe, passed away at the home of Wellington Davis, on South [Broad] street, about 4 o'clock Saturday morning.  Mr. Parshall had been a boarder at the Davis home for a year or more and had come to be regarded as one of the family.  His mother, Mrs. Anna Parshall, and brother, Carl, of Cooperstown, were with him during his last hours of intense suffering.  Mr. Parshall slightly wounded the joint of the forefinger of his right hand while celebrating the Fourth of July by firing blank cartridges in a revolver.  He went to Dr. James B. Drake for treatment and continued about his occupation as carpenter.  The wound caused him little or no inconvenience, but apparently was healing properly when two small bits of wadding were removed while dressing the injury.  On Wednesday of last week Mr. Parshall worked as usual, and in the evening attended the exhibition of Sparks' circus in company with a party of friends.  On Thursday morning the symptoms of lockjaw developed and he began to suffer great pain.  Dr. Ormsby was called and decided that it was a case of tetanus.  A hurried search for the serum used as an anti-toxin in such cases disclosed that there were only two bottles of it in town, and one of them was broken.  An injection was made and for a time the patient rested comfortably, but the fearful tetanus had too firm a hold to surrender to medical science.  Deceased was born in Otsego county about 25 years ago and resided there until he came to Chenango county some four years ago.  For two years he worked in the vicinity of South Plymouth before coming to Norwich to make his home.  For several months he was employed in the hammer factory, but just prior to his death had worked as a carpenter for Cummings & Lamb, the contractors.  He stood well with his employers and fellow workmen and was a popular member of the Carpenters' Union.  His fellow members did all in their power for him during his brief illness.  While not a member, Mr. Parshall was a faithful attendant of the Broad Street M.E. Church and Sunday school.  His frank and pleasant manner won him many warm friends.  Besides the mother and brother already mentioned, deceased is survived by another brother, Cassius, of Oneonta, and a married sister, Mrs. Henry Berdell, of Pierstown, Otsego county,.  The remains were taken Saturday morning to Cooperstown, where funeral services were held Sunday afternoon.

 

Josephine L. (Hammond) Bennett

July 11, 1862 - Feb. 14, 1898

The sad news of the death of Mrs. M.D. Bennett of Sidney [Delaware Co., NY] was received here Tuesday.  She died at the home of her father-in-law, S.S. Bennett of Guilford Center [Chenango Co., NY].  She leaves a husband and five small children to mourn her loss.  The bereaved family have the sympathy of the entire community.  Funeral at her late residence in Sidney, Thursday at eleven o'clock, interment in Prospect Hill cemetery.

 

Flora M. (Thackery) Burlison

 

Died:  BURLISON:  In Guilford Centre, Sept 2, 1897.  Mrs. Bert Burlison, aged 24 years.

 

Flora M., wife of B.L. Burlison died at her home Thursday, Sept 2d, aged 24 years.  Mrs. Burlison was the only child of Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Thackery of this place.  She leaves a husband and two small children to mourn her loss.  The funeral was held Saturday from the Presbyterian church and was attended by a large and sympathetic audience.  The services were conducted by Rev Mr. Williams.  [Sunset Hill Cemetery]

 

Cora (Burlison) Hubbard
1881 - 1907

 

Mrs. Cora B. Hubbard died April 2d, 1907 at her home in Guilford aged 26 years.  Bright's disease was the cause of her death.  .  On February 7, 1906 she became the wife of Thomas E. Hubbard.  The funeral was hedl at the home on Sunday afternoon, Rev. R.M. Pascoe foficiating and burial was at Oxford.  The deceased is survived by her husband, her mother, Mrs. Charles Terry, and three brothers, George, Fred, and Clinton Burlison of Bainbridge and two sisters, Mrs. John Green of Guilford and Mrs. Lillian Bartholomew of St. Lawrence county.

 



Mrs. Cora B. Hubbard died April 26, 1907, aged 26 years.  The funeral was held at her late home Sunday afternoon.  Long before the appointed hour the home was filled with sorrowing friends who had gathered to pay their last tribute of love and respect to the departed.  On February 7, 1906 she was married to Thomas E. Hubbard, and March 1 they moved to Ives Settlement [Guilford, Chenango Co., NY] to form a new home where she has been the light and joy for one short year.  Previous to her marriage she worked for several years in the silk mill at Sidney, where by her sunny disposition and kind heart she won the love and respect of a large circle of friends.  Although Mrs. Hubbard had been in poor health for several weeks her death came as a great shock to the community.  She passed away very suddenly early Friday morning.  A mother, Mrs. Chas. Terry, two sisters, Mrs. John Green of Guilford and Mrs. George Bartholomew of Russell, St. Lawrence county, three brothers, George, Fred and Clinton Burlison of Bainbridge are left to mourn the loss of a loving daughter and sister.  The major blow falls on the young husband who has tenderly and faithfully cared for her.  Mrs. Hubbard was a member of the M.E. church at Guilford and the pastor, Rev. R.M. Pascoe, spoke words of sympathy and comfort to the stricken husband and friends from the text  "Her sun is gone down while it is yet day."  Her pure, cheerful life has gone out from among us, but her influence falls as a benediction upon all who knew her.  The form of the young wife rested in a casket of light gray velvet.  Robed in her bridal garments, she lay peacefully sleeping, amid the profusion of rare flowers which were brought as a last tribute to the beloved friend.  Among the floral offerings were a beautiful anchor from the Grange, a star  from the N.P.L., pillow from the brothers and sisters and many choice flowers from other friends.  She was laid to rest among the flowers in the cemetery at Oxford where her father, John K. Burlison, was buried April 5, 1894.  The sympathy of the entire community goes out to the husband, and bereaved family in their sad hour of affliction. In the Savior who she trusted may they find comfort and peace.  [Riverview Cemetery, Oxford, NY]

 

Jennie (Gregory) Jacobs

1866 - 1923

 

Mrs. Jennie Gregory Jacobs was born in the town of Guilford, N.Y. [Chenango Co.] on September 17th, 1866, Her parents were Bradley F. Gregory and Fannie Trask Gregory.  She spent her girlhood in and near Mt. Upton, attending the schools at Mt. Upton and the High School at New Berlin, and then, she taught for a short time.  She was married to Dr. John Van Allen Jacobs August 12, 1892, residing for a short time in Mt. Upton, then coming to Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] where the remainder of her life was spent.  Here she quickly made a place for herself in the community and in the Presbyterian church of which she was a most faithful member and through which it was her delight to be of service to others.  Her intimates enjoyed a rare privilege in her friendship, and all who came to know her were impressed with the fine spirit she always displayed.  But however much she may have given to others, her home was always first in her heart as all knew who entered it either socially or for professional services.  She is survived by her husband, Dr. John V .Jacobs, and one sister, Mrs. Alice Gregory Stowell of Rockford, Ill. and two nieces, Mrs. R.M. Loomis of Sidney, N.Y., and Mrs. B.V. Vaughan, of Rockford, Ill, also three nephews, Dr. Earl Gregory of Maine, Edward B. Stowell of Charles City, Iowa and Arthur G. Stowell of Rockford, Ill.  [Greenlawn Cemetery, Bainbridge, NY]

Obituaries (July 6,)

Leonard G. Levee

Utica Saturday Globe, July 13, 1907

 

 

Leonard G. Levee

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  Leonard G Levee, who died at his home on Piano street, Friday of last week, had been confined to the home for the past two months.  Mr. Levee was born in Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY] May 1, 1850, the son of Leonard and Cynthia Levee.  His parents came from Conecticut to the town of Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY], being among the first settlers, when that section was a wilderness.  They drove an ox team all the way from their down east home and on their arrival had to clear a tract of land to rear their log cabin.  Deceased was the youngest child and only son of nine children.  For 25 years or more Mr. Levee had made his home in Norwich engaging in his occupation of teaming.  December 31, 1876, he married Sarah Ringleka of Norwich, who with one son, Devillo survives him.  He is also survived by four sisters, Mrs. Nancy Daniels, of Michigan, Mrs. Horace Crandall and Mrs. William Wells of Norwich, and Mrs. Emeline Squires of Scranton.

 

Elton B. Darling

Binghamton Press, August 28, 1918

Mr. and Mrs. Dexter H . Darling of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], received word on Friday from the War Department, notifying them that their son, Elton B. Darling, a member of one of the units in the signal corps, had died of scarlet fever in France, on Aug. 14.  Young Darling, who has many acquaintances in Binghamton, enlisted here at the recruiting station in May, 1917.  The day following receipt of word of their son's death, Mr. and Mrs. Darling received two letters from him in both of which he said he was in good health and spoke optimistically of the war and the final outcome.

 

An appropriate and impressive Military and Memorial service for the late Elton B. Darling, the first Guilford [Chenango Co., NY] boy to give his life for his country land who died in France from fever was held in the M.E. Church on Wednesday evening of last week  and was largely attended.  The congregations of the three churches, Episcopalian, Congregationalist and Methodist Episcopal with their rector, pastors, choirs and orchestra united in the service.  Members of the Home Defense Corps with the Boy Scouts of Norwich and the Guilford Patrol and members of the three Sunday Schools formed in line on the Park and marched to the church, in a body where they were met by a large number of friends who passed through the line of Sunday School scholars to the church auditorium. A rather touching scene was that of the aged and feeble grandmother, who was brought to the church by auto and very tenderly assisted to her place with the friends by her nephew, Rev. Sidney Hunt.  The church had previously been decorated and a large framed picture of the deceased placed inside the altar railing.  The services were opened by the orchestra, the singing of the Star Spangled Banner followed.  Mr. Bordman rector of Christ church read the scripture lesson, Rev. D.L. meeker offered prayer, Rev. E.L. Jerry, a former pastor of the church, spoke briefly from the words "Greater love hath no man than this,, that he lay down his life for his friends."  While Rev. Jeffry did not eulogize, he paid a loving tribute to the memory of Elton B. Darling whom he intimately knew as a faithful member of his church and Sunday school during his pastorate here.  Mr. Darling was 23 years of age, and up to the time of his enlistment had always been a resident of the town and being a good musician had mingled much in musical circles, a student of the High school, and secretary of the Sunday school, as has already been stated in some of the local papers the sympathy of the whole community goes out to the stricken parents and their sorrowing brothers, who are thus doubly bereaved, they having lost by death their only daughter and sister in the spring of 1916.  We can only commend them to the "love and care of an all wise Father, who doeth all things well."  After the services, taps and bugle were sounded. [Sunset  Hill Cemetery, Guilford, NY]

 

Louisa M. (Wheeler) Weed

1841 - 1900

Mrs. Louisa M. Weed died at the home of her son, Walter, in Blackstone [Livingston Co., IL], Tuesday, Nov. 12, 1900, after a five days illness.  She went to Blackstone a little over a week ago to visit her son and was taken sick while there. The body was brought here and funeral services were held at the M.E. church, conducted by the pastor, Rev. D.F Wilson, Thursday at 2 p.m.  Louisa Minerva Wheeler was born Oct. 8, 1841, in Oxford, N.Y. [Chenango Co.], at which place she grew to womanhood.  In July 1865, she was united in marriage to Walter F. Weed and took upon herself the duties of a step-mother, for her husband was a widower with one son.  Her married life was blessed with two children, one of whom died in infancy. In 1871 with her husband she came to this county and has been a resident of Odell [Livingston Co., IL] ever since.  On Dec. 12th, 1890, she was widowed, her husband sickening and after an illness of about five days died with typhoid pneumonia.  Her widowhood has been spent in her home in Odell and it was her wish to pass into the Heavenly mansions from her earthly habitation, but this wish was denied her, for it was her lot to die away from home, the home of the boy--now grown--whom she had mothered, it was hers to pass beyond the confines of this world with the same malady as that which took her companion nearly ten years since.  Her sickness was very short but severe from the start and hope of recovery was almost extinguished at the onset, and like her husband in another instance passed away after five days' sickness.  Hers has been a life of service for the good of others first for the good of her own household, then in her church and the kindred organization of which she was a worthy member.  While living on a farm, she was denied many privileges her latter days have enjoyed and the ministry she has made to the sick and the afflicted and shut-in people of our village attest the value she placed upon these priviles.  Her bodily presence has left us, but not so the memory of her kindly deeds and offices she fulfilled.  She had a place in each department of church effort and was always in her place performing her appointed task, faithfully.  The deceased united with the M.E. church in Odell in 1877 and was an acceptable member of the same at the time of her death.

Clara M. (Johnson) Smith

1851 - 1923

Clara M. Johnson was born at Interlaken, Seneca county, N.Y.  After finishing her education she occasionally visited her sister in Bainbridge where she met Frank L. Smith to whom she was married Feb. 14th, 1877.  They made their home about a mile east of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] where they lived until failing health compelled Mr. Smith to leave the farm and move into the home on North Main street, eight years ago Mr. Smith passed away June 27th, 1916, and last Sunday morning, Mar. 4th, 1923, after a very similar illness Mrs. Smith finished her course and entered into rest.  Of immediate relatives Mrs. Smith is survived only by one brother, Mr. Frank Johnson of Interlaken.  Mr. and Mrs. Smith for many years were members of the Presbyterian church of Bainbridge, Mr Smith being one of the Elders of that church for some years before his death and Mrs. Smith's interest and activity in the church continued to the last hours of her consciousness.  [Greenlawn Cemetery, Bainbridge, NY]