Saturday, August 22, 2015

New Industry for Bainbridge, NY -- 1891

New Manufacturing Concern for Bainbridge, NY
Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, February 11, 1891
 
Through the prompt and energetic action of Messrs. White, Hovey & Co., proprietors of the Bainbridge creamery, a new and valuable industry is being established in this village [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY].  The proprietors are Messrs. Reed and Carnrick, of New York City, and the business is the manufacture of several varieties of prepared foods for infants, children, mothers and invalids.  Having determined to remove their works from Goshen, N.Y., Messrs, Reed and Carnrick, after careful consideration and investigation of the claims and advantages of different localities, elected Bainbridge as the town, and the grounds adjacent to the creamery as the site upon which to plant buildings and machinery at a cost of about $50,000.  Within an incredibly brief time, not withstanding the severity of the cold, a three-story frame building, 40x60 feet, upon deep and broad foundations of stone masonry has been erected, finished and painted; also adjoining this in the rear, with a fire-proof wall between, a two-story brick building, 40x60 feet, and divided by a brick wall  into two sections.  In the northern section are several large and heavy machines, and in the southern are two boilers of eighty horse power each and a seventy-five horse power engine. These buildings have sprung up almost as by magic,  under the superintendence of Mr. A.W. Reynolds, contractor and builder, of Binghamton.  To a stranger unaccustomed to such sights, the many busy workmen and the multitudinous variety of machinery and materials have been almost bewildering; but careful observation has disclosed the fact that the work of placing, fitting, adjusting, testing, etc. was being pushed briskly and energetically on, and that these things were but the necessary antecedents of the order and system incident to a large and successful business.  All this part of the work is under the immediate direction and surveillance of the gentlemanly Superintendent, Mr. F.E. Libenow.  The manufactory is expected to be in full operation within a week.  Two ingredients prominent in their prepared foods are milk and beef.  The milk will be supplied by the adjacent creamery, and the beef will be procured from the west.  Of the latter there will be required about four thousand and five hundred pounds per week.

Obituaries (August 22)

Carroll C. Brooks
Utica Saturday Globe, April 1902
 
 
Carroll C. Brooks

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  Carroll  C. Brooks, one of the best known and most respected residents of Norwich, died suddenly at his home on North Broad street Thursday morning of last week.  Mr. Brooks was born in Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY] June 1, 1846, and when 8 years of age his parents removed to this village, where he was educated and where as a young man he engaged as clerk in a book store.  Afterwards he was appointed deputy postmaster and filled that position with credit to himself and general satisfaction of the public for a period of 27 years, when failing health necessitated his retirement.  He was a member of the Broad Street Methodist Church, having united during the pastorate of Rev. A.J. Van Cleft.  He had filled numerous positions in the church, being a steward and member of the Official Board, a class leader, chorister in the Sunday school and for several years sexton.  He was for many years a singer and cornetist in the choir.  He will be sadly missed in the church which passed a fitting tribute on his death.  In 1870 Mr. Brooks married Nettie C. Wait, daughter of Demmon Wait, who survives him together with one daughter, Miss L. Belle Brooks.  There also survive three brothers, Bifield and Sherman, of Norwich, and Freeman, of Homer;  together with three sisters, Mrs. Aurelia Carruth, Mrs. Frank Brown and Mrs. A.E. Race, all of this village.

Mrs. Alson Mills
Guilford, Chenango Co., NY, 1896
Mrs. Alson Mills, mother of Mrs. Frank Clark, died at the home of Mrs. Clark in Guilford, Friday, January 3, 1896, at the age of 92 years.  Many of the older residents of this town will remember the lady and will be pained to hear of her death.  She had always possessed good health up to two years aog, when she fell and broke her hip.
 
William Thayer
Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY, 1906
William Thayer, died from consumption at his home, on River street, Tuesday afternoon, at the age of 66 years.  Mr. Thayer had been ill for about a year but had not been considered seriously so until about three weeks ago since which time he has been confined to the house.  He is survived by his wife and one daughter, Mrs. Frank Mead, who resides with her parents.  The funeral will be held today (Thursday) at 2 o'clock, at the Methodist church, Rev. G.E VanWoert officiating.  Burial in Green Lawn cemetery [Bainbridge, NY], conducted by the Masonic fraternity.  [Dec. 11, 1906]
 
George W. Hill
Johnson City, Broome Co., NY, 1957
Funeral services for George W. Hill, 84, of 27 Jenison Avenue, Johnson City, who died yesterday afternoon at Wilson Memorial Hospital, will be at 3:30 p.m. tomorrow at the J.F. Rice Funeral Home, 150 Main Street, Johnson City.  The Rev. Francis Freeman, pastor of Sarah Jane Johnson Memorial Methodist Church, will officiate at services for the brother of William H. Hill of Westover, Broome County Republican chairman and publisher of the Binghamton Sun.  Burial will be in Riverhurst Cemetery, Endwell, at the convenience of the family.  Mr. Hill was admitted to the hospital early yesterday, after he suffered a heart attack.  A native of Forty-Fort, Pa., he had been a resident of the Triple Cities area for about 65 years.  Until his retirement 10 years ago, he was employed by the Johnson City Publishing Co.  In addition to the GOP chairman, Mr. Hill is survived by one other brother, James B. Hill, and a sister, Mrs. Bessie H. Fell, both of Johnson City, and several nieces and nephews.
 
Harry G. Horton
Afton, Chenango Co., NY, 1958
Harry G. Horton, 77, of Afton, died at 1:32 p.m. yesterday at Bassett Hospital, Cooperstown, after a short illness. he is survived by his wife, Mrs. Pearl Margaret Horton of Afton; two nieces, Mrs. Martha Jeffers of Afton and Mrs. Mary Peet of Gouverneur; a nephew, Robert Tew of Syracuse, and several cousins.  He was a member of the Afton Baptist Church and had operated a hardware store in Afton for many years.  The body was moved to the Karschner Funeral Home, Afton.
 
Dr. Clayton M. Axtell, Sr.
Deposit, Broome Co., NY, 1958
 
 
Dr. Clayton M. Axtell, Sr.
 
Dr. Clayton M. Axtell, Sr., for 43 years a physician in the Village of Deposit [Broome Co., NY], died shortly before 3 o'clock this morning at City Hospital, He was 72.  He had been in the hospital since Thursday, when  he suffered a heart attack upon returning to his office after visiting a patient.  Dr. Axtell had conducted a general medical practice in Deposit since 1915.  He was a 1909 graduate of the Cornell University School of Medicine and came to Deposit after practicing in Sidney and Sidney Center.  Among his survivors is Clayton M. Axtell, Jr., a Binghamton attorney and resident of Hillcrest.  Dr. Axtell was this year's and last year's candidate of the Broome County Medical Society for designation as the outstanding general practitioner in New York State. Last June he was honored by the Deposit Community Council, which he has served as a director, for long service to the community.  He was born Feb. 24, 1886, in Barbourville, N.Y., the son of a farmer and onetime Republican assemblyman, Delos Axtell.  He was graduated from Deposit High School in 1904.  Upon completion of medical school he was an intern for two years at New York City's Bellevue Hospital, where he became a senior assistant and house surgeon.  He was named a state health officer in 1912, a post which he retained for the remainder of his career, working principally in the village of Deposit and the Town of Sanford.  Dr. Axtell's home and office were at 195 Front Street in the village.  He was a member of the County Medical Society, the New York State Medical Society, the American Medical Association and the Binghamton Academy of Medicine.  He was on the courtesy staff of Read Memorial Hospital, Hancock. Dr. Axtell was a past master of Deposit Lodge 396, F&AM, and was a member of Kalurah Shrine and Malta Commandery 21.  He had served as a director of Deposit Rotary Club, Broome County Chapter of the American Legion, having served in World War I as battalion surgeon.  He was a local surgeon for the Erie Railroad and was a member of the Broome County Medical society, the New York State Medical society and the American Medical Association.  he had been a director of the Broome County Chapter of the American Red Cross and the Deposit Student Educational Loan fund.  On June 14 Drs. Axtell and Latimer were honored at a testimonial dinner at Oquaga Lake, sponsored by the Deposit Community council.

Death Notices - 1902
 
HUNT:  In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] Jan. 20, Mary Ransford, aged 63 years.

BURR:  In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], Jan. 18, Amos A. Burr, aged 81 years.

BOLLES:  In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], Jan. 18, Mrs. Wealthy M. Bolles, aged 82 years.

MURPHY:  In Afton [Chenango Co., NY], Jan. 18, John Murphy, aged 13 years.

St. JOHN:  Near Mt. Upton [Chenango Co., NY], Jan. 9, Lawrence St. John, aged 78 years.

ACKERMAN:  In New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], Jan. 12, aged 74 years.

HULBERT:  In Morris [Otsego Co., NY], Jan. 20, Mrs. Harvey Hulbert, aged 73 years.

ODELL:  Near Mt. Upton [Chenango Co., NY], January 8, Mrs. Lucretia Odell, aged 76 years.

CHASE:  In Morris [Otsego Co., NY], January --, Julius Chase, aged 48 years.

BROWN:  Near Mt. Upton [Chenango Co., NY], Jan. 10, Mrs. Harvey Brown, aged 77 years.

Friday, August 21, 2015

Alonzo Bryant Celebrates 90th Birthday, 1902

Alonzo A. Bryant Celebrates 90th Birthday
Utica Saturday Globe, April 1902

 
Alonzo A. Bryant
 
Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  Alonzo A. Bryant, a venerable and respected resident of Norwich, celebrated the 90th anniversary of his birth at his home on Adelaide street last Saturday. The celebration was a very quiet affair, being participated in by a few friends and neighbors besides the immediate family.  Mr Bryant received numerous callers during the day who congratulated him upon the attainment of a ripe old age. The venerable gentleman was visibly affected by the tender greetings of his friends and the several telegrams and tokens that were received.  It was a season of mingled sunshine and rain.
 
Among the letters of congratulations was a characteristic one from the recipient's son, Dr. Joseph D. Bryant, the well-known and prominent physician of New York, which was accompanied by golden evidence of his filial affection in the shape of $90 in gold coin. Telegrams were received from several distinguished persons, among them the following from ex-president Cleveland, who is a personal friend of Dr. Bryant:
 
Stuart, Fla., March 29, 1902
A.A. Bryant, Norwich, N.Y.:
Please accept my hearty congratulations with every good wish for your happiness and welfare.
Grover Cleveland
 
Among other messages received were telegrams from Daniel S. La Mont, former secretary to President Cleveland, and also one from Congressman George W. Ray.  The happy old gentleman was also the recipient of numerous gifts.  Mr. Bryant was born in the adjoining town of North Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] and has resided in the county all of his life, excepting about four years spent in the west. The Globe joins in the congratulations of the citizens of Norwich, who have learned to know Mr. Bryant for his many estimable qualities, and wishes him may happy returns of the day.
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Obituary
Syracuse Journal, April 19, 1904
 
Norwich:  Alonzo A. Bryant, whose death was announced yesterday was born in 1812.  His father Ambrose Bryant, had twelve children.  They were a family of remarkable longevity.  He married Miss Henrietta Atkins, who died in 1878.  Dr. Joseph D.D. Bryant, of New York, ex-President Cleveland's physician, was their only son.  Mr. Bryant married the second time, his wife being Mrs. Pabodia, who survives him.  He was a member of the First Baptist church of Norwich for more than 50 years.  The funeral held this afternoon was conducted by Dr. J.L. Ray, and the interment was in Mount Hope [Norwich, NY].

South New Berlin Bee, April 1904

Alonzo A. Bryant, the oldest resident of Norwich, died Sunday, aged 92 years, Mr. Bryant had lived in Norwich for many years and was highly respected. He had not been engaged in active business for a number of years.  He is survived by a son, Dr. James D. Bryant, a prominent physician and surgeon of New York city.

Obituaries (August 21)

Sidney S. Babcock
Utica Saturday Globe, June 1902
 

Sidney S. Babcock
 
Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  Sidney S. Babcock, a well-known resident of this village, died suddenly Thursday  morning, aged about 32.  An autopsy was performed by Drs. Wilcox, Fernald and Harris and an inquest will be held today (Friday).  Deceased was the eldest son of the late Dr. Linn Babcock and was born in New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY] and came to this village with his parents when about a year old.  He was until recently traveling salesman for the firm of L.&A. Babcock, dealers in musical instruments, of which firm his late father was the senior member.  He is survived by his mother, Mrs. Linn Babcock, two brothers, L.H. and Ormond Babcock, of this place, and one sister, Mrs. Frank Rogers, of New York.  The funeral will be held from the home of his mother on East Main street Saturday afternoon.
 
Lucinda Knapp
Northern Christian Advocate, 1846
Lucinda Knapp died in \Cazenovia, Nov. 24th, aged 46 years.  Mrs. Knapp had been a consistent member of our church for thirty years  For more than three months the family has been severely afflicted.  She was the mother of Rev. J.N. Knapp, whose obituary you published not long since.  Her vigilance at his sick and dying bed, was unabated.  Immediately following his death, Br. Knapp, the father, and a daughter, were taken very sick, and lay dangerously ill for weeks; then Mrs. Bierce, Mrs. Knapp's mother, was attacked with sickness; thus were three of her family for weeks very low.  Her anxiety and care at length exhausted her strength, and she gave up as she said, to die.  Four of the family were now very low, and it was doubted by many whether either of them would recover.  At length Br. Knapp and the daughter were permitted to give evidence of recover, but the aged grandmother, after giving a delightful example of Christian patience and resignation, fell asleep in Jesus.  In one week she was followed by her daughter, who died as above.  In the course of her sickness, and in her life of devotion, our departed sister afforded encouraging evidence that she is now entered upon her glorious reward in heaven.  Our Br. Knapp in this severe series of afflictions, has been sustained by the blessed consolations of the gospel, and though himself and daughter are still quite feeble, they murmur not at Divine Providence, but look forward with joy to the time when they shall rejoin their friends who are gone before.--A.J. Crandall
 
Anna (Green) Goit
Utica Observer, June 13, 1902
Mrs. Anna Goit died suddenly in Oswego Tuesday night, aged 53 years.  She had been in her usual health during the day and appeared to be so when she retired that evening.  Wednesday morning her daughter-in-law, Mrs. A.J. Goit, with whom she lived, upon going to the room found her in a chair fully dressed, but lifeless.  The coroner concluded that Mrs. Goit had been dead about 12 hours, that death was due to heart trouble.  Some time ago Mrs. Goit wrote her own obituary notice and requested that it be used in case of her death.  It reads:  "Mrs. Goit was the wife of the late William H. Goit.  She was born in Deerfield, Oneida county, in 1819, the daughter of Henry K. Green and Johanna B. Northrop.  She came to New Haven this county with her parents in 1832, and in 1841 married William H. Goit in Mexico. Soon after she moved to Oswego, which has been her home since.  She joined the First Baptist Church in 1860, and was a member at the time of her death.  She leaves one child, Adelbert J. Goit, and two grandchildren, Mrs. Anna Goit Earl of Oswego, and William G. Goit of Wilkesbarre."
 
Charles Gibson
Bainbridge Republican, December 3, 1880
A fatal shooting accident occurred at the Half-Way House, between Norwich and Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], at a shooting match on Wednesday afternoon of last week.  Charles Gibson, of Norwich, being the victim. The circumstances of the case, are as follows:  Gibson, who resides near Norwich, with his wife and mother, was employed to tend a target at the 100 yard range.  At this range live turkeys were set up and shot at, and a large target was placed behind, and the position in which the shots struck the board was indicated by pins which were placed on the board where the ball entered.  It was the duty of Gibson as soon as the shot was made, to insert the pin and then get out of the way of the target. A shot had been fired, as it appears by D. Hall, of Smyrna, and had hit the turkey, and Gibson went up to the target to mark the shot and stood with his back to the shooting and was inserting a pin, when another shot was fired which struck him about three inches above the hip, and about two inches to the right of the medial line, passing almost in a straight line through the body, severing an intestine and striking his right arm as it passed out of his body, half way between the wrist and elbow shattering the bone.  He started for the stand, but fell before reaching it.  He was taken up and carried to the Half-Way House, and Dr. McFarland of Oxford was summoned, who upon examination of the wounded man, pronounced his wound fatal.  he lived about 22 hours, dying at one o'clock on Thursday following.  It is claimed by most of those present that John Reed, of New Berlin, fired the fatal shot.  Mr. Reed is a veteran of the late war, and lost a leg in battle, for which he now draws a pension from the government.  He is a perfectly temperate man, and feels keenly the part he is compelled to sustain to the said affair. The deceased was about twenty-four years of age, a member of the Baptist church of Norwich, and a poor, but industrious man.  He leaves a young wife, to whom he has been married about a year and a half, in very impecunious circumstances, upon whom the sad blow falls with crushing weight.  As soon as Dr. Avery learned of the death he summoned a jury, who visited the Half-Way House, viewed the body, and an inquest was held, with I.W. Baker as foreman of the jury.  Several witnesses were examined, an autopsy of the body made by Dr. Thorp, of Oxford, and a verdict rendered that the deceased came to his death from a gunshot wound inflicted by John Reed, and that the shooting was wholly accidental.
 
Nathan P. Wheeler
Chenango Union, May 1, 1884
On Wednesday evening last, a telegram was received by Mrs. Nathan P. Wheeler, of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY] announcing the alarming illness of her husband in Brooklyn.  She left on the N.Y.O.&W. train, Thursday morning, and in the evening a dispatch was received, bearing the startling intelligence that he had died at five o'clock that afternoon, several hours before his wife could reach him.  His eldest daughter, Nettie, was with him during his sickness and at the time of his death.  There was a feeling of sadness throughout the community when it became known that one who had passed his useful life in our midst, and who had long been identified with the interests of our village had thus suddenly passed away.  For the last two years Mr. Wheeler had been extensively engaged in business in Brooklyn, his family most of the time residing here.  On Saturday, the 12th inst., he was called home on account of the severe illness of his venerable mother, returning to the city on the following Monday.  Although apparently in his usual good health, it appears that before his departure he complained of severe pains in his stomach, and that he continued to grow worse on his journey.  Arriving at Brooklyn, he consulted a physician, who prescribed for him, and he was able for the week to, at times, attend to his business.  On Sunday he was attacked with inflammation of the bowels, but on Wednesday was considered out of danger.  In the afternoon of that day he was suddenly taken worse, and in twenty-four hours was a corpse.  Deceased was a son of Jedediah R. Wheeler, of East Norwich, where he was born in 1830.  At an early age he entered the store of Chauncey G. Wheeler, in this village, a clerk, and upon the death of his employer, succeeded him in the business, which he successfully conducted for several years. Retiring from the mercantile business in 1866, he afterwards became agent for the Delaware and Hudson Coal Company; and in 1880 he accepted the position of Superintendent of the Coney Island property of the New York and Sea Beach Railroad Company, which he held for two years.  For the past two years he has been engaged in the manufacture  of oleomargarine in Brooklyn.  In politics he was a Republican, and has held the offices of Town Clerk, Supervisor and county Treasurer, the duties of which he discharged with ability and fidelity.  As a citizen he enjoyed the confidence and esteem of all. Genial in manner, active in business pursuits, and public spirited, he was one whose loss will be deeply felt.  He leaves a widow and two daughters to mourn his sudden departure.  The sympathies of the entire community are theirs in their affliction.  The remains arrived on the early Saturday morning train, via the D.L.&W. road, and were accompanied by Mrs. Wheeler, Her daughter Nettie, and his brother, Jedidiah R. Wheeler, Jr.  Funeral services were held at his late residence on East Main street, Sunday afternoon at three o'clock and there were present a large number of sympathizing friends. The services were conducted by Rev. Dr. Taylor of Binghamton, assisted by Rev. H.A. Delano, and the remains were conveyed to the cemetery, I.S. Newton, A.F. Gladding, T.D. Miller and Peter W. Clarke acting as bearers--followed by a large concourse of citizens.  Mr. Wheeler it appears was at his own request conveyed form his boarding house in Brooklyn, to a hospital, where he died.  A post mortem examination was made, which disclosed the fact that the cause of his death was a stricture of the smaller intestines, of apparently long standing, and for which there was no remedy.

Thursday, August 20, 2015

White Family Tree - 1898

The White Family Tree
by Mrs. E.S. Whitman
Chenango Union, June 30, 1898
 
The White family dates far back into early English history.  Through a long line of ancestry the names that are given below are representative of a branch of the White family tree, of which these are records.
 
In 1620 William White and wife, a daughter of Governor Edward Winslow, came over in the Mayflower, and while in Cape Cod harbor, before landing, Peregrine White was born.  He married a daughter of William Bassett of Danbury.  Captain Peregrine White died July 20, 1704 in Mansfield.
 
His oldest son, Daniel White, married Hannah Hunt of Danbury in 1673. 
 
John White oldest son of Daniel White, was born in 1675.  He married Sarah Howlands, a descendant of the Howlands of the Mayflower.
 
Ezekiel White, a son of theirs, was born August 11, 1707
 
Douglas White, son of Ezekiel White, was born in 1743, and married Ruth Albee
 
Pelatiah White, second child of Douglas White, was born February 22, 1773, and married Eleanor Aldrich and to them were born ten children, namely:  Ruth Phetteplace, Mason White, Sophia Hoag, Rosina Bancroft, Polly King, Perlinia Fellows, Betsy Coats, Abel D. White, Orwin P. White, Vienna Willcox.
 
Mason White, the second child of Pelatiah White, was born March 28, 1808, and married Sally Phetteplace and to them were born four children, Malvina A. Pendleton, Marilla Smith Whitman, Anson J. White, George M. White, now representing the ninth generation of this branch, and of their children, which represent the tenth generation, Rev. Charles S. Pendleton of Oneonta, son of Malvina Pendleton of Norwich; Mason I. Smith, Coldwater, Mich.; Mrs. Eva A. Tillspaugh, Mrs. Mina W. Barre, Mrs. Libbie B. Stratton, Miss Hattie M. Whitman of Holmesville, George R Whitman, Hodunk, Mich.; children of Marilla Smith Whitman of Holmesville; William White, Edwin White, Holmesville; Charles White of Norwich; Miss Jessie M. White, children of Anson J and Addie French White of Holmesville; Cora White, Mason White, Miss Bessie White, Lewis White, Jay White, children of George M. White and Nancy Hoag White of Holmesville; and there are twelve of the eleven generation children, of the different families above mentioned of this branch of the White family tree.
 
We read in the early history that Peregrine White was very reverential toward the aged, especially his aged mother.  In her declining years he visited her daily. We are hopeful that such traits of character have been handed down to the present generation.

Obituaries (August 20)

Ada A. (Clare) Ormsby
Utica Saturday Globe, June 1902
 
 
Ada A. (Clare) Ormsby

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  At her home, corner of Court and Henry streets, Wednesday, after an illness of about three weeks occurred the death of Ada A. Clare, wife of Raymond A. Ormsby, aged 23.  Mrs. Ormsby was the daughter of Allen J. and Mrs. Clare, now Mrs. Jennie Self.  She was born in this village and had always lived here except for a few years spent in the west during her girlhood.  In March, 1896, she was united in marriage to Raymond A. Ormsby, of this village.  He survives, together with two children. Mary Louise and James Byron Ormsby.  She also leaves her mother, Mrs. Jennie Self, and one brother, William Clare, of this village. Her funeral will be held from her late home on Saturday afternoon.
 
Amelia F. Case
Chenango Union, September 11, 1890
Amelia F., infant daughter of Frank L. and Ella Case, died at the home of her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Orsman Aldrich, in Norwich, September 5, 1890, aged four months.  The funeral services wee conducted by Rev. Edwin B. Olmstead, and the remains were interred at North Norwich.  For one brief summer did this little one gladden loving hearts with her presence; then the Saviour took her home, ere the touch of earth had stained her pure white soul.
 
Lydia Caroline Neely Buell Hand
1828 - 1894
Lydia Caroline Neely Buell-Hand, wife of Dr. Stephen M. Hand, of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], who died Thursday night, was born in Windsor, Broome county, N.Y., October 29, 1828.  She received her education in Windsor academy in her native town, and was married to Dr. S.M. Hand, June 25, 1860 at Windsor, where the first four years of her married life were spent.  In 1864 she and her husband moved to Norwich, where she has since resided, beloved and respected by all who knew her.  When about twelve years of age she was very sick of measles which resulted in what is known as spinal congestion.  Since that time Mrs. Hand has been more or less affected by this congestion, as much so, at times it was almost unbearable.  She awoke about two o'clock on Thursday morning with an unusual severity of pains in her chest and arms and with irregular cardiac action, followed later with vomiting and extreme faintness for a few hours and then a few hours more of partial relief in response to remedies until at six o'clock she had a final paroxysm of vomiting and suddenly expired.  She had been a devoted member of the Protestant Episcopal church since her childhood.  She was a mother of one daughter which was born in September, 1866, but died at the age of four months.  She has one surviving sister, Mrs. Sarah L. Judd, who resides in her native town of Windsor.  The Buells of this town and North Norwich were her cousins.  the funeral took place Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock, from her late residence No. 26 West Main street, Rev. H.D. Stebbins officiating, assisted by Rev. H.M. Crydenwise and Rev. John Bradshaw, also by Rev. E.B. Olmstead, of Binghamton. Burial in Mt. Hope. [Norwich, NY]  
 
Lucinda (Miner) Winsor
Chenango Union, December 16, 1897
"Fallen asleep"--in Guilford, N.Y. [Chenango Co.], Thursday, December 2d, 1897, of pneumonia, Lucinda, wife of Joseph Winsor, aged 64 years.  Mrs. Winsor was born in Guilford, May 28, 1833.  Her maiden name was Miner and she was the daughter of John K. minor and Mary Gridley, both deceased.  Married, February 27, 1860, to Joseph Winsor, of Guilford, she was the mother of three children, Merritt L. and Neeton S. Winsor, both of Guilford, and Mrs. E. C. Field, of Utica, N.Y., all of whom survive her.  For many years Mrs. Winsor has been a consistent and active member of the First congregational Church of Guilford; quiet and unostentatious in manner, she was yet zealous in good works, a friend to the poor and a helper for the needy. She rests form her labors and her works do follow her. The funeral services were held at the family residence, Sabbath, December 5, the Rev. Dr. Ernest l. Tiffany officiating.  Text of address, 2d Tim, 1:5 "The unfeigned faith which was in thy grandmother Lois, and thy mother Euncie."  A large circle of friends mourn the loss of one of nature's noblewomen, sanctified by grace.
 
Ethel Thelma Anthony Winsor
Norwich Sun, September 25, 1957
Mrs. Ethel Thelma Anthony Winsor, 58, of 26 Plymouth street [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], died at the Chenango Memorial Hospital at 1:10 yesterday afternoon. She had been hospitalized for the past two weeks.  Born February 12, 1899, in Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], she was the daughter of Louis and Adella Cargele Anthony.  She married Lawrence R. Winsor, April 18, 1917, who survives.  Also surviving is a son, Norman A. Winsor, of Norwich; a grandson, David Winsor, Norwich; three brothers, Reinhold Anthony Guilford; Herbert Anthony, Sidney and Jack Anthony of New Berlin; a sister, Mrs. Hewiett H. Hendricks, Norwich, and several nieces and nephews.  The body is at the Robert J Fahy Funeral Home.  Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home, the Rev. Lloyd S. Charters rector of Emmanuel Episcopal Church, officiating.  Burial will be in the Guilford Cemetery. 
 
 

Wednesday, August 19, 2015

Bainbridge High School, Class of 1953, Part 2

Bainbridge Central High School, Class of 1953
Senior Portraits
"Echo" 1953
 
 
Frank John Delello

 
Leola Frances Dibble

 
Shirley Ann Elder

 
Florence Nellie Engel

 
Phyllis Mae Friedenstine

 
Ward Alvin Giles


Obituaries (August 19)

Cyrus B. Martin
Utica Saturday Globe, April 1902
 
 
Hon. Cyrus B. Martin

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  Hon. Cyrus B. Martin, one of the most conspicuous and influential citizens of Norwich, passed away at his home on North Broad street, shortly after 7 o'clock on Wednesday evening after an illness of only a few days.  He had been in his usual health until the Friday evening previous when he was prostrated by a sudden illness, at first believed to be due to a cold, but later developed into congestion of the brain, and he sank gradually until the end, though eminent specialists were called in consultation in his case with the family physician, Dr. Robert H . Phelps.  Mr. Martin was born in Argyle, Washington county, in September, 1832, and spent his earliest years in that vicinity.  When a young man he came to Norwich and resided here seven years during which he was associated with George C. Rice in the publication of the Chenango Telegraph.  During this period he married Ann Vernette Maydole, daughter of David Maydole, founder of the Maydole Hammer Company.  Mrs. Martin died a number of years ago.  In 1861, Mr. Martin went to Newburg, where he became editor and proprietor of the Newburg Journal, which he conducted for 14 years and gained a wide acquaintance among the newspaper men of the State.  Disposing of his business interests in Newburg he, in 1877, returned to Norwich and purchased one fourth interest in the hammer factory.  A few years later upon the death of Charles E. Merritt, Mr. Martin succeeded to the presidency of the company, a position he had retained ever since.  Upon the organization of the Chenango National Bank in 1883, he was chosen the first president and had continued in that office until his death.  He was the treasurer of the Norwich Water Works Company and was interested in other business enterprises.  He was a man of large public spirit and generous impulses.  He had taken an especial interest in the project and welfare of the Chenango Valley Home for aged people having donated the site for the building and was one of the largest contributors to the fund for the establishment of the home and was also liberal in his gifts for its maintenance. A year or two ago he donated additional lands adjoining the present property to meet the demands of a larger building in the future.  Many other worthy objects profited by his beneficence.  Mr. Martin had been a power in the Republican party of the county for years and though not officially connected with the party organ, the Chenango Telegraph had directed its editorial utterances for years.  He was a man of deep convictions and pronounced views.  though not a member he was a constant attendant upon the services of the Congregational Church and contributed generously to its support.  His death is a distinct loss to the community and the interests with which he was connected.  Of his immediate family three daughters survive, Mrs.  Howard D. Newton, Mrs. Homer Higley and Mrs. May D. M. Stebbins.  He also leaves one sister, Mrs. David hall, of East Hartford, Washington county.  His funeral will occur to-morrow (Saturday) afternoon at 2 o'clock.  Rev. Daniel W. Dexter will officiate.

Hattie L. Rider
1842 - 1874
RIDER:  In North Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on 20th --- [1874], Hattie L., wife of Mr. Nathan Rider, aged 32 years.   Gone home!  How precious the words, how full of meaning to the friends of the departed, when there is unmistakable evidence that Christ was a light to their path, "through the dark valley and shadow of death."  A bright, happy and glorious life, beyond Death's river awaiteth those who "trust in God's promise, abideth in the faith," and "doeth the will of the Master."  In the death of Mrs. Hattie L. Rider of this place (daughter of Wm. Main, deceased) on Thursday, these truths were verified. A little more than a year ago, disease with its unyielding grasp, fastened upon her, and during the twelve long months she was an unusually great sufferer.  the nature of her disease was such that it baffled the skill of the most able physicians.  Resignated, mingled with hope, solaced her many weary and sleepless hours.  Patiently and without murmuring did she meet the wasting away of the casket that was soon to set the jewel free.  All that kind and sympathizing friends could do to alleviate her sufferings was done.  Her every wish was granted.  But how with all human efforts, when the Master calls "come home."  As the taper in the socket goes out, her life sweetly and peacefully passed away.  "Death loves a shining mark"  How truthful the saying in the death of Mrs. Rider, sweetness of disposition, retiring and modest in demeanor, cheerful and buoyant in spirit, kind and generous to neighbors, and loving to relatives and friends, were characteristics that marked her every day life.  Her domestic and social relations were always ennobling and pleasing.  A husband, mother, sister and two brothers sadly mourn their loss, but to her it is infinite gain.  She has gone to her reward where the full fruition of a well spent life shall be hers.

Kate Conkling
Chenango Union, April 10, 1884
Miss Kate Conkling, an amiable lady of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], died at her residence on Saturday morning last, aged sixty years.  Deceased was sister of the late Mrs. David Griffing, who four years since was burned to death, probably from the explosion of a lamp in her room.  Miss Conkling, with her invalid mother, occupied rooms on the second floor of the Griffing residence and she never fully recovered from the shock occasioned by that terrible affair.  For years past, she has been a great sufferer, and her death resulted from a fatal disease. Her aged and invalid mother survives her.  Miss Conkling was a cousin of Hon. Roscoe Conkling, and many friends from Utica attended her funeral, which was held on Monday afternoon.  Rev. T.A. Stephenson, rector of Christ church, Sherburne, conducted the services.

John Wylie
Chenango Union, April 10, 1884
John Wylie, one of the pioneers of this section, died at his home in New Ohio [Broome Co., NY], March 25th, aged 86 years.  he had been one of the hard working men that helped to clear the forest and make this country what it is now.  He settled on the farm where he died, seventy years ago, before there had been a tree cut or any improvements made within several miles, living several years alone.  His wife died about four years ago, after they had lived together fifty-eight years.  Mr. Wylie cleared and improved three large farms, leaving each of his three sons an ample inheritance.--American
 
Eliza Fitch
FITCH:  in Delhi, N.Y., March 31, 1891, Mrs. Eliza Fitch, aged 55 years.  Deceased in maidenhood was Eliza Kelly, and lived in the family of Meritt G. McKeon, an honored principal of Oxford Academy during his residence in this village, and in Meredith and Delhi, Delaware County.

Hon. Nelson K. Wheeler
Bainbridge Republican, October 1, 1880
Hon. Nelson K. Wheeler died at Deposit [Delaware Co., NY] on Tuesday evening, Sept. 21st.  Judge Wheeler was a prominent and influential public man in Del. county thirty years ago, having filled the offices of District Attorney, County Judge and member of Assembly, and was regarded as a man of strict integrity and uprightness.  His history and the circumstances of his illness are given in the following extract from the N.Y. Times:

Police Justice Nelson K. Wheeler died of heart disease on Tuesday night at his farm in Deposit, Delaware county, N.Y.  The news was conveyed to his associates in this city yesterday by a telegram from his brother, and the Court of Special Sessions was at once adjourned out of respect to his memory, the motion of adjournment being made by Police Justice Smith.  Justice Wheeler was in his seventy-third year, but was still possessed of so vigorous a constitution that he seemed much younger.  Six weeks ago he complained of trouble in the region of the heart. The difficulty increased, and soon he was unable either to walk or to ride, and during the past month, was confined to his bed.  His death had been daily expected during the last fortnight, all hope having been abandoned by his physicians.

The deceased was the son of William Wheeler, a respectable and well-to-do farmer in Delaware county.  Although fond of agriculture; young Wheeler choose law as a profession, and studied diligently in his native town, and was admitted to practice over half a century ago, at the age of 21 years. He rose steadily in the ranks of his calling and finally became District-Attorney of Delaware county, and afterward County Judge, serving two terms in the former office.  In the meantime he had taken an active part in politics, identifying himself with the Republican party of which he was always a staunch and loyal member.  He was elected to the Assembly in 1843, and at the close of his labors as District-Attorney was again sent to the Assembly.  At the expiration of his term as County Judge he went West, and with Samuel J. Tilden and the late William B. Ogden, became interested in Western railroad matters, being one of the prime movers in the railroad consolidation of thirty years ago.  he drew up the papers which effected the consolidation of the Chicago and Northwestern Railroad in 1854.  After several years' residence in the Western country he removed with his family to High Bridge, and became actively interested in the scheme for the annexation of Westchester county to the metropolis.  It was largely due to his efforts that the act effecting the annexation was perfected. After the annexation, Mayor Havemeyer, in 1874, appointed him Police justice for a term of ten years, and he filled the office up to the time of his death, generally presiding at the court in Fordham.

In early life Justice Wheeler married the sister of the late William B. Ogden, who survives him.  He had five children--a son and four daughters.  He was a man of strict integrity, and was conscientious in the discharge of his public duties.  He was careful almost to a fault, and had methods from which he never deviated.  His personal peculiarities and gruff manners led many to misjudge his character, but those who knew him intimately saw and appreciated his good qualities of heart and mind.  He had a taste for farming, and owned a thriving farm of 500 acres in Delaware county.  Upon it he maintained a fine dairy, in which he took an almost childish pride.  The funeral will take place on Friday from the Presbyterian church at Deposit.

 

Tuesday, August 18, 2015

Martin Harmon Delivers the Mail (early 1900s)

Martin Harman, Mail Carrier from the Early 1900s
Sunday Press, December 18, 1955
 
Martin W. Harman, who lives in Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], is a retired rural free delivery carrier who worked in the days before automobiles and paved roads were in common use.  Mr. Harman started carrying mail over his route on Oct. 1, 1903 when rural service was first inaugurated.  He says he is the only carrier still living in the Susquehanna Valley who started on the first route.  The pay at that time was $50 a month with no allowance made for equipment so that the carrier had to maintain two horses, a wagon for summer and a sleigh for winter driving.  The only two holidays that they had were the Fourth of July and Thanksgiving Day and one thing that they had to be thankful for was that no package heavier than 4 ounces could be sent through the mail.  Parcel Post was not started until later.
 
Mr. Harman recalls that an RFD carrier was often called upon to perform tasks not mentioned in the Book of Rules. At one mail box he found the flag up, but when he reached in to pick up the outgoing letter, he found, instead, a note addressed to himself.  It read, "Mr. Harman, will you please feed the pigs?  We have gone to the Fair."  So he took time out to do the homely task. 
 
It some of the far back roads the carrier was the only person that would go by one's house, perhaps for days.  Mr. Harman remembers an old lady who lived all alone on one of these remote farms.  She always watched for him and came out to talk.  One day she said, "Martin, if you don't see me around when you come by, you open the door and come in.  I might get sick."  Some days later he drove up to the mail box and waited a couple of minutes, but she didn't appear.  Going inside, he called, but there was no answer.  So he pushed open the bedroom door.  There she lay, face down on the floor, her night cap and gown on, ready for bed.  She had been dead since the night before.  So Mr. Harman called a neighbor and waited there until someone came.
 
Another day a blizzard was raging.  the wind was bitter cold and the snow blew across the hill so that Mr. Harman couldn't see the road.  He had to let the horse find the way.  coming out on top of a hill, he caught glimpses of what looked like a hugh tumbleweed blowing along.  It rolled over and over, tossed by the strong wind.  He clucked to his horses and caught up with the object which turned out to be an old lady who used to travel around selling salve.  Her voluminous petticoats blew out so that as she rolled along she resembled nothing so much as a giant tumble week.  he picked her up, put her in his sleigh and carried her to her destination.
 
The U.S. Postal Inspector questioned him one day concerning passengers.  "You don't let anyone ride with you, do you?" 
"Well," Mr. Harman replied, "If I should see a man with a broken leg, don't you think that I ought to give him a ride?" 
"Under those circumstances, it would probably be all right," the Inspector replied. 
"Now suppose a pretty young lady comes out and asks to ride with me," Mr. Harman continued, "What then?"
The inspector grinned, "Have her break her leg and get in."
 
Mr. Harman's 28 mile route often took from early morning until 7:30 at night to cover, if the snow was deep or the mud thick and soupy.  When the going was good he would drive one horse one day, changing to the other one the next day but in bad weather two horses were needed to make the grade.  The roads were not plowed out then; in fact, Mr. Harman says that when he first started carrying mail, there were no paved streets in the village of Bainbridge.  There never was a winter when a carrier could follow the roads all season long; they would drift so full that much of the time they had to drive through the lots.
 
The carrier used to be a sort of handyman along his route, helping out wherever he was needed.  Mr. Harman says he often stopped to help put out brush fires that were threatening to get out of hand.  Once, coming near a house he saw the farmer's wife peering anxiously down the road.  "Martin" she said, when he drove up, "a rough-looking man just went by here and my girls are down the road picking berries.  I'm worried."  Mr. Harman had a buckboard wagon and he sent his horses along at a spanking clip soon overtaking the stranger, "Want a lift?" he asked as he drew up beside him.  "Yes." the man replied, climbing in.  At the next house Mr. Harman said that he made a lot of noise, calling to the people that he had no mail for them today, so that they would be sure to see that he had the stranger with him and telephone back to their worried neighbor.
 
Mr. Harman remembers that when parcel post came, the children of the more well-to-do people received many packages at Christmas time, while the less fortunate ones couldn't afford to send to the mail order houses.  So he sort of played Santa Claus, gathering up sleds about the village and painting them with bright colors.  Good used clothing came in handy, too, and he knew just which children needed it.
 
Mr. Harman, who was 78 years old Sept. 4, figures that during the years he drove horses (before changing to an automobile) that black Dinah and chestnut-colored Prince traveled more than 131,000 miles or more than five times the distance around the earth at the equator.  He was one of 10 children, leaving school when he finished the seventh grade to go to work in Crumps Fiberless Coconut Factory, which was then located in Bainbridge.  He earned ten cents a hundred peeling coconuts and got so he could peel 1,600 a day.  When he was 17, he went to work for C.C. Hovey, a wealthy man who owned some fine horses, including a sister of the great Maude S.  He stayed there three years.  But his lack of education bothered him so one morning he said, "Mr. Hovey, I am going to quit."
"Has something gone wrong?" Mr. Hovey inquired.
"No," the lad replied, "I think I'll go back to school."
"A Commendable idea," Mr.  Hovey said, "If you want to get up early and work late and keep your job, I'll pay you the same wages you are earning now, while you go to school."
Mr. Harman kept the job and also did four years of high school work in two.  He went to the Rochester Business Institute and later studied law with the late Irving J. Tillman.  He never went to law school, however, says he got married instead.
 
When asked what he does now to pass the time, he says that he and Mrs. Harman follow the sun, meaning that they go south in the winter and in the summer enjoy their peasant home in Kirby street, Bainbridge.


Obituaries (August 18)

Lydia McLagan
Utica Saturday Globe, April 1902

 
Mrs. Lydia M. (Sheldon) McLagan

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  Mrs. Lydia M. McLagan died at the home of her son, George H. McLagan, in the southeastern portion of the town of Norwich on Tuesday, after a lingering illness.  Mrs. McLagan was the widow of Nelson McLagan, who died in 1884.  She was born in the town of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], October 7, 1834, and had always lived in this vicinity excepting for a few years spent in the west when her husband was in business in De Kalb, Ill. She was a woman highly esteemed and greatly loved by those who knew her.  She is survived by two sons, George, with whom she made her home, and Benjamin F., of this village, and one daughter, Mrs. John Jacoby, of Norwich.  Three sisters also survive, Mrs. Philo Shelton and Mrs. Henry L. White, of Guilford, and Mrs. N.A. Bemis, of Odell, Ill.; also by one brother, William Sheldon, of this village.  Her funeral was attended on Thursday from her late home.  Interment was made in the cemetery at North Guilford.

Thomas J. Wilkins
Bainbridge Republican, October 8, 1880
Thomas J. Wilkins, a former resident of this place, died at Leesburg, Va., Sept 29, of fever.  About one year ago he moved to Leesburg where he remained until the time of his death.  He was a true and faithful member of the Episcopal church, a member of the G.A.R., at this place, and but one short year ago, at the reunion of the 114th regiment held at this place, Mr. Wilkins acted as marshal on that occasion.  He was also a member of Afton lodge, no. 800, F.&A.M.  A true and faithful worker, but he has gone to his long home, he has been removed by the Great creator from the cares and troubles of this "transitory existence" to a state of endless duration, and there we must leave him in the hand of Him who has done all things well.
 
Moses Axtell
Bainbridge Republican, October 29, 1880
Barbourville [Delaware Co., NY]:  Moses Axtell died last week.  He was the oldest inhabitant in this vicinity.  He came to this part of the country 77 years ago, when he was a boy of thirteen.  He died at the residence of his son, William Axtell, with whom he has lived some years.
 
John McNulty
Chenango Union, April 24, 1884
On Friday morning the body of John McNulty, who had been missing since the Tuesday evening previous, was found in the Chenango river, near the residence of C.A. McFarland, about three miles below this village.  The body lay partly on its side near the bank in shallow water, and a short distance down stream floated a whisky bottle about half filled.  McNulty resided on a farm in Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], owned by Miller & Perkins, and on Tuesday he went to Greene and back home, and at five P.M., hitched up hi horse, against the wishes of his family, and came to this village to see Mr. Perkins.  He drank some liquor, purchased a half pint of whisky, did his business with Mr. Perkins, who noticed that he was intoxicated, and about nine o'clock started for home, and that was the last seen of him alive. Not returning home, his family became alarmed, and Wednesday his son started out in search of him.  He found his horse and wagon at the Loomis farm, several miles below where the body was found, where it was discovered standing by the watering trough that morning.  Nothing was heard of the owner until late on Thursday, when his cap was found in the old canal bed near McFarland's and a fence showed marks of a wagon running against it, and a place also showed where a horse had stood for some time.  Further search by men in that vicinity on Friday revealed the body as above related.  The supposition is that McNulty's horse ran into the fence and threw him out of the wagon, or that he fell out, and in a confused condition wandered across the old canal bed and into the river close by, where he became exhausted and was drowned  Tracks showed that he had wandered some distance, and it is evident that had the night been otherwise than a very dark one, he could have seen where he was going.  The body was only covered by an inch or two of water.  McNaulty was a man about 65 years of age.  He came to this section from Canada, we believe, at the time the midland railroad was building, on which he had sub contracts.  He was given to occasional drinking to excess.. He leaves a wife and eight children and was a man of considerable intelligence.  Coroner Avery commenced an inquest at the St. James Hotel in this village on Friday, which was concluded on Saturday, the jury finding that deceased came to his death by asphyxia from drowning; that he was under the influence of liquor, and that his death was caused accidentally by his own act.  His funeral was held on Sunday.--Times.   Deceased formerly resided in Norwich, and was sub-contractor on the Midland and D.L.& W. roads at the time they were building.
 
Martha (Baldwin) Babcock
Chenango Union, April 24, 1884
Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY]:  Mrs. Martha Babcock, widow of Elias Babcock, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Perkins, at No. 153 Eat 124th st. New York city, April 14th, 1884.  She was born November, 1788, near New Haven, Conn., in what is now the town of Woodbridge.  Her maiden name was Baldwin.  Her husband, Elias Babcock, was the most successful business man in the early history of Sherburne.  He died June 10, 1833, aged 55 years, the richest man in Chenango galley at that time.  His house was at or near where the Stephen Medbury house now stands. At first he had a store connected with his house.  Afterwards he had a store near where now is the gas tank of the Congregational church.  After her husband's death Mrs. Babcock bought the house where Mrs. Harvey now lives, and occupied it until all of her children had found new homes.  About 1852 she left Sherburne and resided with one and another of her children until her death.  Her remains were brought to Sherburne and interred in the congregational cemetery on the 17th inst.  Rev. Mr Teller officiating.  The deceased was a member of the congregational church at Norwich.  Her surviving children are Elvira P., widow of Benjamin F. Rexford Esq., of Norwich, N.Y.; Charles W. Babcock, Esq., of Cuyahoga Falls, O.,; John E. Babcock, Esq., Towanda, Pa.; Cynthia N., wife of John DeWitt Rexford, of Janesville, Wis., and Adaline S., wife of James W. Perkins, of New York city--News

Death Notices
Chenango Union, August 28, 1872

JONES:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY] August 9th, Nancy A., wife of Fred H. Jones, aged 26 years

JONES:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY] August 15th, Mr. Fred H. Jones, aged 28 years.

WATERS:  In Binghamton [Broome Co., NY], July 24th, Mr. Lewis J. Waters, aged 27 years, formerly of Sherburne.

RACKETT:  In East Marion, Long Island, August 15th, of cholera infantum, Lydia Jemima, daughter of A.C. and Caroline Rackett, aged 10 months and 10 days.

QUINN:  In Preston [Chenango Co., NY], July 11th, Kitty H., only daughter of Francis and Margaret Quinn, aged 9 months. 

Monday, August 17, 2015

Marriages (August 17)

Mr. & Mrs. Charles Beardsley
Bainbridge Republican, October 15, 1880
A large company of friends and relatives of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Beardsley assembled at their residence on Saturday, Oct. 3d, to celebrate the 48th anniversary of their wedding.  Load after load came until the house was filled to overflowing.  All seemed happy and contented.  The tables were burdened with all the good things heart could wish.  This was a day of joy, feasting and gladness, to all present.  Dorastus Greene made some very appropriate remarks for the occasion. the presents were very nice indeed.  It was a day that will be long remembered by Mr. and Mrs. Beardsley.
 
Fuller - Gage
Bainbridge Republican, October 15, 1880
A pleasant company of about forty, gathered at the residence of John Fowler, in Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], Oct. 6th, to witness the marriage of their adopted daughter, Mary Gage, to Charles Fuller, of Sidney [Delaware Co., NY].  The ceremony was performed by Rev. L.A.Wild, of Rockdale. The bride was the recipient of many beautiful and valuable gifts.  The wise and prudent pair, instead of spending a little fortune on a bridal trip, commenced housekeeping immediately, having everything in readiness, and an abundance of good wishes from warm-hearted friends, who joyfully congratulate the happy bride and groom, and wish them prosperity, peace and love, through all life's changing scenes.
And may their griefs be always light,
Their joys calm and serene;
Their greatest cares, be "little ones,"
But few, and far between.
 
Graves - Wheeler
Bainbridge Republican, October 15, 1880
Geo. Graves, the well-known furniture dealer of this village as will be seen by reference to our marriage notices, was united in the bonds of wedlock on Wednesday with Miss Mary J. Wheeler, an estimable young lady of Greene [Chenango Co., NY]. The Republican office offers its warmest congratulations to the happy pair, and hopes their relations though "Grave" in name, will be jolly in experience.
 
Mr. & Mrs. Leroy Searles
1936
Mr. and Mrs. Leroy N. Searles, of Binghamton [Broome Co., NY], former Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] residents, returned Tuesday to the Searles homestead, now occupied by their son and family, Mr. and Mrs. Ward Searles, where they were greeted by their children and families, who had gathered to help them celebrate their Golden Wedding Anniversary.  Their former home presented a gala appearance with the rooms decorated with a profusion of yellow chrysanthemums and pom-pons, and amidst these surroundings, a most enjoyable day was spent.  A four-course dinner was served at noon, following which an appropriate program was presented by the children and grandchildren under the direction of Mrs. Edwin Jocelyn, of Binghamton, which included the following:  Baritone solo by Alfred Buckley; an anniversary greeting by Carol Ann Searles; a poem, " A Happy Golden Wedding," by Emily Searles; an appropriate selection to the tune of "Put on Your Old Grey Bonnet," by a quartet of the children; reading, "From all Your Grandchildren," by Marion Davis; reading "Fifty Years Ago," by Jessamine Davis; reading by Edward Searles; a history of the Searles family by Homer Searles, duet by Alfred Buckley and Homer King, and a piano solo by Mrs. Jocelyn.  Mr. and Mrs. Searles were presented with a purse of money by their eldest son, Ralph Searles, in behalf of the guests. They were also recipients of other lovely gifts.  Mr. and Mrs. Searles were united in marriage in North Sanford, N.Y. [Broome Co.], Nov. 17, 1886, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Addison King; the ceremony being performed by the Rev. Leach, of Afton, N.Y.  Following they lived in Binghamton until 1907, when they moved to Bainbridge, where they were engaged in farming on the Searles homestead.  About ten years ago they returned to Binghamton, where they still reside.
 
Marriage Notices
Chenango Telegraph, April 29, 1835
At Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on Sunday evening, the 19th inst. by the Rev. L. Bush, Samuel McKoon, esq. to Miss Adelia Perkins, daughter of Capt. James Perkins, all of that place.
 
At Greene [Chenango Co., NY], on Tuesday evening, 21st inst. by Rev. N.H. Adams, Mr. Frederick Juliand, to Miss Jane Cameron Ringer, all of that village.
 
Bainbridge Republican, December 10, 1880
BENNETT - WILLIAMS:  In Bainbridge, Dec. 1st, at the residence of the bride's parents, by Rev L. E. Wheeler, J. Howard Bennett of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Frank M. Williams, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY].

Obituaries (August 17)

Dr. Mary A. (Packer) Case
Utica Saturday Globe, April 1902
 

Dr. Mary A. (Packer) Case
 
Dr. Mary A. Case died at her home in Preston [Chenango Co., NY] Friday of last week.  Dr. Case passed her 83d birthday in December last and had been in feeble health for several years.  She was the daughter of Deacon Elisha and Lucy Mason Packer and spent her early life in Preston.  In the spring of 1854 she graduated from the first medical school opened for women in New York city.  Coming to Norwich in 1856, she enjoyed a successful practice of nearly 20 years, when overwork began to affect her health.  As a reformer in curative methods and as a lady physician she met with the usual opposition, which, instead of discouraging, only urged her to closer study and higher aim and resulted in the kindest appreciation of her brother physicians.  She was the oldest member of the Congregational Church of Preston Center, of which she had been a member over 70 years.  Being a woman of strong Christian character she sought not only to relieve physical pain and suffering, but to bring comfort and cheer to the sick and dying.  In 1890 she fell and broke her hip and since that time had been a great sufferer, and for more than a year was in very feeble health. Her husband, Austin Case, died some years ago.  She is survived by one son, Edwin A. Case, and a daughter, Mrs. Mary E. Wilbur; also one sister, Mrs. Cornelia Kaercher, all of Preston.  [Buried Mt. Hope Cemetery, Norwich, Chenango Co., NY]

Susanna (Haight) Williamson
Northern Christian Advocate, 1849
Sister Susanna Williamson, wife of Garrett Williamson, and daughter of David Haight, died August 19, 1849, in the town of Chenango, Broome co., N.Y., in the 72d year of her age.  She was born in Rye, Westchester Co., N.Y., in 1777--was married in 1798 and emigrated to this place in 1806; and joined the M.E. Church during the labors of the Rev. Silas Comfort on this circuit, some 20 years ago.  Sister Williamson was a faithful child of God, and, as might be expected, she enjoyed the peaceful presence of the Lord in her last moments.  She has gone, we doubt not, to rest in heaven.  She has left to mourn, a large circle of friends and the companion of her youth, full of years, whose head is whitened with the frost of more than seventy winters.  May they all meet her in heaven.---Levi Pitts.

Fred Bullock
Chenango Union, December 8, 1881
On Saturday afternoon, while Fred bullock was at work taking stones out of the old aqueduct south of Sherburne village [Chenango Co., NY],  a large mass of earth fell in, and throwing him against the side of an excavation, crushed him to death.  The ribs were all broken in and other bones of his body were jammed to pieces.  Mr. Bullock was a young man of excellent character and industrious habits and his untimely and shocking death is deeply regretted.

Lewis S. White
Chenango Union, April 17, 1884
Lewis S. White, a prominent citizen of Binghamton [Broome Co., NY], died at his residence in that city on Tuesday, of typhoid pneumonia.  Deceased was a son of the late Samuel White, of New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY].  in 1848 he went to Binghamton, where he engaged in the brewing business, in which he was interested until his death, acquiring a handsome fortune.  He has held offices of public trust, was stockholder and for many years a director of the city National Bank, and for a number of years vestryman of Christ church. He leaves a wife and several children.  His remains were taken to New Berlin for interment.

Albert Noyes
Chenango Union, April 24, 1884
 
"It always thrills me with sadness
To hear of a young life done,
Cut down in its pride and promise
When we count it just begun."
 
East Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY]:  The whole community were startled last Tuesday morning, at the unexpected news that Albert, only child of J. Noyes, was dead.  Coming to this place with his parents last winter, a stranger, yet his pleasant, genial manners had won him a place in the hearts of those who had come to know him.  For a few days he had been sick with measles, and being of a delicate constitution, the disease suddenly assumed an alarming aspect, and in a few hours he was gone. The funeral was held Thursday.  Rev. h.W.H. Watkins spoke from these words:  "I pray thee, let me go over, and see the good land that is beyond Jordan. Thou shalt not go over this Jordan."  Subject:  "Unfulfilled Hopes."  The bereaved parents have the sympathy of all in this their deep affliction.  May they realize the truth of that precious promise:  "I will not leave you comfortless; I will come to you."

Marshall Decker
Chenango Union, May 29, 1884
Marshall Decker, who was one of the firm of George Tubbs & Co., contractors for the construction of the Norwich water works, was drowned at Sayre, Pa., on Wednesday of last week, where he was to have superintended the building of a new reservoir.  He was in Oneida on the Saturday previous, where he had been engaged in the building of the water works and ordered his trunks sent to Sayre.  At the time of the drowning, Mr. Decker, in company with a man named Merrill and two others, was on his way back from the water works when the boat was upset by coming in contact with the ferry rope.  The two companions of Decker and Merrill were rescued after making heroic efforts to save themselves, but the former were not so fortunate.  Howard Elmer, President of the water works, has offered a reward of $200 for the recovery of the remains.  The Elmira Advertiser says:  "Decker, the water works boss, was forty-five or fifty years of age, and came here last Sunday night from his home at Irvington, on the Hudson River Railroad.  He engaged quarters for two months at the Hotel Wilbur, intending to make that house his home during his temporary stay in town.  He was a widower, and leaves a son about twenty years old, who is employed in a railroad ticket office at Utica. The unfortunate man was once proprietor of the New England House, in Rochester.  Merrill, the other drowned man, was an Englishman about twenty five or thirty years of age.  His relatives, if he has any in this country, are not known here.  He had just come over from England."  During his residence in Norwich, Mr. Decker made many friends, who learn with regret of his untimely death.  his age was forty-two years.
 
Clarence P. Case
The Guilford News, October 22, 1930
Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY]:  The funeral of Clarence P. Case was held from his late home on north Main street, Thursday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, the Rev. T.J. Collar of Aurora officiating.  Mr. Case was well known not only in Bainbridge but throughout all the surrounding territory because of his love of music.  He played the cornet in Teachout's orchestra and it was he who organized the orchestra and kept it together for many years, until about three years ago it was disbanded because of his failing health.  mr. Case is survived by his wife, one son, Clifford Case, and two grandchildren of this place.

Death Notices
Chenango Telegraph, April 29, 1835
In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], on Tuesday, the 21st isn't. after a short illness, Mrs. Jane Farr, widow of the late Bela Farr, aged 53 years.

In Butternuts, Otsego co., on the 6th inst. after a protracted illness, Mr. James H. Preston, formerly of this town, aged about 60 years.

Sunday, August 16, 2015

Post listing, August 10 - 16, 2015

Listing of blog postings for the week of August 10 - 16, 2015

Marriages
Posted August 12, 2015
Bert Eugene Lewis - Elizabeth Lucetta Osborne (1903)
Alice R. White - W.A.Taylor (1884)
Mr. & Mrs. John Smith (15th anniversary, 1884)
Mt. Upton Marriages (1880)
     Frank Prentice
     Yale Richmond
     Hattie Ann Hoight
     Calvin Chamberlin - Era Hoag
     Howard Green - Emma Hollis

Posted August 16, 2015
Vital Statistics, Bainbridge, NY, Marriages 1908
 
Obituaries
Posted August 10, 2015
Clarence A. Cary (Norwich, 1901)
Wallace Baker (Cayuga Lake, 1880)  Drowning
Betsey Teachout Adams (Bainbridge, 1907)
Louisa C. Teachout (Bainbridge, 1922)
Lydia Teachout Adams (Bainbridge, 1927)

Posted August 11, 2015
Demmon Wait (Norwich, 1901)
Lydia Ann (Marsh) Waterman (Pembroke, 1848)
Francis Coit Fargo (Hastings, 1848)
Samuel Thompson (Sterling, 1848)
Joseph B. Chaffee (Afton, Binghamton, 1883)
Eliza H. Chapman (Norwich, Guilford, 1884)

Posted August 12, 2015
John J. Curley (Norwich, 1901)
David Fisk (Oxford, 1880)
George Scofield (Walton, 1880)
William Lovee (Preston, 1880)
Edwin C. Brooks (Norwich, 1884

Posted August 13, 2015
Harriet (Root) young (Guilford, 1901)
Charles Martin (Coventry, 1895)
Harriet (Bolt) Lines (Otego, 1929)
Wallace May (Bainbridge, 1938)

Posted August 14, 2015
Laura Arthusa (Smith) Mills (Norwich, Guilford, 1901)
Mr. M.J. Loundsberry (Binghamton)
Jabez May (Bainbridge, Penn Yan)
Elizabeth (Loomis) Scott Stever (Bainbridge, 1897)
Dewitt Osborne (Norwich, 1914)
Clarence Osborne (Norwich, 1945)

Posted August 15, 2015
Lydia (Smith) Davis (Norwich, 1902)
May Dickinson (Whitney Point, 1880)
Harriet M. (Bosworth) Chamberlain (Norwich, 1884)

Posted August 16, 2015
Isabella Cowan (Norwich, 1902)
Nathan Geer (Plymouth, 1849)
Henry Champlin (Afton, 1884)
Abby Pixley (Afton, 1884) drowning accident
Eva Porter (Norwich, 1884)
James Casey (Bainbridge, Guilford, 1880

 
Miscellaneous
Posted August 10, 2015
Nursery School Graduation, Bainbridge, NY, 1969 - Photo

Posted August 11, 2015
Rev. Spencer J. Ford, Norwich, NY - 1901
Bainbridge Needs a Pagoda - 1880

Posted August 12, 2015
Ira A. Yale Writes from the West - 1880

Posted August 13, 2015
Bainbridge Central High School Class of 1953, part 1

Posted August 14, 2015
Esther Mudge Accused of Infanticide, 1879

Posted August 16, 2015
Sidney Dimock letter from the West, 1880


Marriages, Bainbridge, NY, 1908

1908 Vital Statistics
Bainbridge Republican, January 21, 1909
 
Marriages -1908
 
                                     January 18          William H. Moore and Anna F. Cook
                                     January 27          Edward Burnside and Mable Baker
 
                                     March 4               George W. Beverley and Martha A. Beach
 
                                     April 20               Lester A. Kilpatrick and Ethel D. Bentley
 
                                     June 3                  Dewitt Thorp and Hazel Winsor
                                     June 10                Fred M Ketchum and Flossie A. Finch
 
                                     August 1              Harry Nelson Beams and Leita Ruth Harper
                                     August 12            George Hoyt and Pearl E. Vanderwalker
                                     August 20            Robert B. Kirkland and  Carrie F. Strong
 
                                     September 26      Wm. Leroy Stethers and Lora Horton Stevens
 
                                     October 28           Fred E. Neff and Harriett E. Allen
 
                                     December 1         John Merrit Ryan and Mabel M. Young
                                     December 29       Samuel Arthur Bramble and Ida Hathaway
                                     December 31       Charlie E. Pettys and Laura Elliott