Marriages (November 21)

Austin - Matterson

1942

South New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY]:  Neva May Matterson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. Leslie Matterson and P.F.C. Harlow H. Austin, son of Mr. and Mrs. Millard Austin, both of South New Berlin, were united in marriage Tuesday evening at 8 o'clock in the First Baptist church here.  The bride wore a gown of white slipper satin, princess style, with a shirred bodice and a sweetheart neckline.  Chantilly lace adorned the full skirt.  Her fingertip veil was sheered in a tiara of seed pearls in the center of which was the rhinestone studded insignia of the section of which the groom is a member.  She carried a shower bouquet of white carnations and sweetpeas.  She wore an unusual necklace of a gold chain, the pendant of which was a solitary pearl. This was the groom's gift to the bride.  Miss Matterson was given in marriage by her father.  The bride was attended by Mrs. Earl Brainard of Utica who was attired in a formal gown of brocaded ice-blue satin with a shoulder length veil attached to a tiara of matching velvet flowers. She carried a colonial bouquet.  The bride's mother wore a brocaded beige and brown gown with dark brown accessories.  The mother of the groom chose navy blue for her son's wedding.  Both mothers wore corsages of Talisman roses.  The groom was attended by John McGuire of South New Berlin, as best man, Earl Brainard, Utica, and Alfred Brooks of South New Berlin acted as ushers.  The ceremony was performed by Rev. Clinton H. Skinner with double ring ceremony used.  Previous to the ceremony two organ and piano duets were played by Mrs. Fred Coss and Miss Margery Skinner.  Miss Skinner of Hartwick college rendered a piano solo "To the Evening Star."  Just preceding the ceremony Miss Hazel Coss, accompanied by Miss Skinner, sang "O Promise Me."  The church auditorium was beautifully decorated with an evergreen background, and three candelabra containing white tappers.  White chrysanthemums and white carnations in huge floral baskets formed a beautiful background with the evergreens.  Each of the windows was decorated with evergreens and white satin bows in which were placed white tapers.  A reception for relatives of the families followed the wedding at the home of the bride. The bride and groom received before a bank of flowers. The bridal table was centered with the bride's tiered cake adorned by a miniature bride and groom.  White carnations, sweetpeas and white tapers made attractive decorations for the table.  The individual tables were attractively decorated following the general theme of the bride's table.  The cateress of the reception was Mrs. Hubert Wail of New Berlin.  She was assisted in the serving by friends of the bride, Charlotte Lingee, Hazel Coss, Margery Skinner of South New Berlin, Mary Clark of Norwich and Mrs. Charles Paul of Syracuse. The wedding was witnessed by a large number of friends and relatives many of whom came from a great distance.  Mr. and Mrs. Austin are both graduates of South New Berlin central school.  Mr. Austin is now stationed at Fort Devens, Mass., The bride is employed at Chapman and Turner store in Norwich. The bride and groom will be guests of Master Sergeant and Mrs. Hansford Chambers at Fort Devens for a part of their honeymoon.  The bride was entertained at a variety shower given by the Unadilla Valley Grange, South New Berlin. A personal shower was tendered the bride by Miss Mary Clark in the home of Mrs. Russell Walker of Norwich.  For her going away costume the bride chose brown with matching accessories.  She wore a corsage of Talisman roses.

 

Marriage Notices

Chenango Union, November 22, 1877

 

GEER - TERRILL:  At the home of the bride's father, R.W. Terrill, Esq., in Pitcher, on Tuesday morning, Nov. 20th, by Rev. George Turnbut, Mr. Frank O. Geer, to Miss Addie S. Terrill, all of Pitcher [Chenango Co., NY].

 

GEER - PARCE:  At the residence of the bride's parents, in Pitcher, on Tuesday morning, Nov. 20th, by Rev. W.H. Williams, Mr. Charles D. Geer, to Miss Hattie Parce, all of Pitcher [Chenango Co., NY].

 

PLACE - CURTISS:  At the residence of the bride's parents, in Sherburne, Nov. 14th, by Rev. G.A. Place, of Chenango Forks, Mr. Frank W. Place, to Miss Clara Curtiss, both of Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY].

 

PRINCE - DUNN:  In Greene, Nov. 14th, by Rev. J.H. Sage, Mr. David Prince, of Barker, Broome Co., to Mrs. Mianda A. Dunn, of Greene [Chenango Co., NY].

 

PARKER - STOCKWELL:  In Bainbridge, Nov. 9th, by Rev. N.S. Reynolds, Mr. G.W. Parker, to Miss Jennie Stockwell, all of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY].

 

BENNETT - CORBIN:  In Bainbridge, Nov. 11th, by Rev.  N.S. Reynolds, Mr. P. Bennett, to Mrs. Mary J. Corbin, all of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY].

 

DWORANT - TARBELL:  At the residence of H.D Smith, Nov. 15th, Mr. Joseph I. Dworant, of Madison [Madison Co., NY], to Miss Ruth A. Tarbell, of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY].

MUDGE - COOK:  In Beaver Meadow, Nov. 17th, by Rev. H.C. Willie, Mr. Van Buren Mudge, of Taylor, Cortland Co., to Miss Emma H. Cook, of Lincklaen [Chenango Co., NY].

JONES - PERRY:  At the residence of the bridegroom, Nov. 10th, Rev. A.B. Jones, of East Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY], to Mrs. Perry. 

FAIRBANKS - PUNCKLE:  In Pharsalia, Nov. 15th, by Rev. J. Clements, Mr. William Edgar Fairbanks to Miss Caroline F. Punckle, all of Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY].

ANDERSON - STEBBINS:  In Mt. Upton, by Rev. L.B. Yale, Mr. Homer J. Anderson, of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Louella D. Stebbins, of Unadilla [Otsego Co., NY].

LUM - GAGE:  In South New Berlin, Nov. 4th, by Rev. Walter Scott, Mr. Ira W. Lum, of Columbus [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Mary J. Gage of Morris [Otsego Co., NY].

WIGHTMAN - GAGE:  In South New Berlin, Nov. 4th, by Rev. Walter Scott, Mr. Orin M. Wightman, of New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Almira A. Gage of Morris [Otsego Co., NY].

Obituaries (November 21)

James D. Costello

Utica Saturday Globe, June 1911

 

 

James D. Costello

d. 1911 AE 52 years

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  James D. Costello died Thursday morning of last week, at the home of Mrs. Ann Tryon on Hayes street, aged 52.  Since the death of his wife 13 years ago, Mr. Costello had boarded with Mrs. Tryon.  For 17 years he had been employed in the Maydole Hammer factory until recently he relinquished his position on account of his health, which had been failing for a number of years.  Mr. Costello was born in County Clair, Ireland.  He was a member of the Binghamton Tribe of Red Men and of the Holy Name Society of St. Paul's Church.  He is survived by one son, John H. Costello, of Utica; three daughters, Mary, of the Cortland Normal School; Margaret and Nellie, of Utica, and by a niece, Miss Margaret Curnalia, of Norwich, besides whom he leaves many friends who mourn his demise.  [Glen Buell Collection, Guernsey Memorial Library, Norwich, NY]

 

Charles L. Banks

1865 - 1938

Charles L. Banks, former supervisor and widely known Chenango county citizen, died at his home in New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY] at 9:25 Thursday night, aged 73 years.  Death was attributed to a cerebral hemorrhage, although Mr. Banks had been seriously ill for four months.  Mr. Banks had been proprietor of the Eagle hotel at New Berlin for a period of 45 years, and his genial personality, honest and straightforward business dealings brought him friends by the legion, all of whom will sincerely mourn his passing.  The deceased was born in Edmeston [Otsego Co. NY] Jan. 22, 1865, but had been a resident of New Berlin the greater part of his life.  He served his town on the board of supervisors for a total of about 20 years.  For two terms he was Chenango county's assemblyman at Albany.  He was also mayor of New Berlin for two or three terms, and served in other civic capacities as he was often called upon to do.  During his lifetime Mr. Banks was active in the Republican politics of this county and for many years was a member of the county committee.  Mr. Banks was a director of the National Bank of New Berlin and also the Preferred Mutual Fire insurance Company of New Berlin.  The deceased was regarded as one of New Berlin's leading citizens, and his efforts for the benefit of the town and his aim to give the best service that was in him were among his sterling qualities.  Mr. Banks always was active in the business and civic life of his town and was popular.  His death will be sad news to his numerous friends in the town in which he resided so long and to those throughout the county who knew him.  The deceased was a member of many organizations and clubs.  He was a member of St Andrew's church at New Berlin, Phoebus lodge, F.&A.M. at New Berlin, Hillington chapter, R.A.M., at Morris; Norwich Commandery, K.T. 46; Binghamton Consistory and Ziyara Shrine of Utica; Norwich lodge of Elks, the Eastern Star of New Berlin, New Berlin Exchange Club; State Hotelmen's Association and the Tri-County Automobile Association. Mr. Banks was united in marriage in 1888 with Jessie Steere who survives with a son, Dr. Ray S. Banks, of Poughkeepsie and a daughter, Mrs. Arthur T. Kirby of Sidney also three grandchildren, Mary Kirby and Jane and Inez Banks.  He also leaves a brother, Lee Banks of Columbus, Montana; a sister, Mrs. L.C. VanWagner of New Berlin and a nephew, Harry Guy Hayward of Los Angeles.  Funeral services are to be held in St. Andrew's church Sunday afternoon at 2:30, Rev. Samuel R. Burhams, rector of St. Thomas church, Hamilton, officiating in the absence of Rev. Nelson F. Parke, rector of St. Andrews, who is on a vacation.  Interment will be in St Andrews cemetery and it is expected the Masonic lodge will conduct the committal services.

 

Jessie Steere Banks

1870 - 1939

New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY]:  Mrs. Jessie S. Banks, widow of Chas. L. Banks, died at her rooms in the Eagle hotel Thursday noon, after a week's illness.  She was about 70 years of age.  The deceased is survived by a son, Dr. Ray Banks and a daughter, Mrs. Marjorie Kirby of Sidney.  Funeral services will be held at 2 o'clock, standard time, Sunday.

 

Funeral services for Mrs. Jessie Steere Banks, who died Thursday of coronary thrombosis at her home in New Berlin, after a week's illness, will be held in St Andrews church at New Berlin at 2:30 Sunday afternoon, eastern standard time.  Rev. Nelson F. Parke is to officiate and burial will be made in St. Andrews cemetery.  Mrs. Banks was the widow of the late Chas. L. Banks, Eagle hotel proprietor at New Berlin for many years and who passed away last August.  She was born April 14, 1870, at South New Berlin the daughter of Ansel Steere and Elizabeth Hall Steere.  She lived in South New Berlin for several years and in 1888 married Mr. Banks.  The deceased was a member of St. Andrews church, the D.A.R. and the 20th Century Club.  She is survived by a son, Dr. Ray S. Banks of Poughkeepsie and a daughter, Mrs. Marjorie Kirby of Sidney, also three grandchildren, Miss Mary D. Kirby, Miss Jane V. Banks and Miss Inez W. Banks, also a sister, Mrs. Theodore White of South New Berlin and several nephews and nieces. 

 

Polly Lottridge Banks

1836 - 1927

New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY]:  Funeral services for Mrs. Polly Lottridge Banks mother of former Assemblyman, Charles L. Banks, were held Monday afternoon at St. Andrew's Episcopal church here, of which she was a member.  Dr. H. H. Gifford officiated with burial in St. Andrew's cemetery.  Her death occurred Friday at the home of a daughter, Mrs. L.C. VanWagner on Academy street.  Mrs. Banks was born in Columbus [Chenango Co., NY] December 25, 1836, the daughter of Phoebe Simmons and Bennett L. Lottridge.  Her early childhood was spent in Columbus, where she attended school, later teaching in what was then known as the South Hill school, town of Columbus.  In September, 1863, she married Levi Banks and they moved to a farm in the town of Edmeston, where they resided until they moved to New Berlin in 1866, purchasing the George Sage residence in South Main street.  Four children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Banks, Charles Banks, proprietor of the Eagle hotel, New Berlin; Nellie Banks Hayward, who died in 1894; Leo Banks, of Columbus, Mont., and Mrs. Bell Banks Van Wagner, New Berlin.  Mr. Banks passed away in July, 1898, and until Mrs. Banks went to live with her daughter, about 10 years ago, she had kept her own home.  She had been in unusually good health until about two years ago, when she began to fail, but until two weeks ago her condition was not considered serious.  Mrs. Banks leaves two brothers, Simmons Lottridge of Columbus and James B. Lottridge, New Berlin; three children, Charles Banks, and Mrs. Van Wagner, New Berlin; Leo Banks, Columbus, Mont.; three grandchildren, Guy Hayward, Los Angeles, Cal., Dr. Ray Banks Rhinebeck, and Mrs. Marjorie Banks Kirby, Sidney, and five great-grandchildren, Mary Jane and Polly Banks Hayward, Los Angeles; Mary Banks Kirby, Sidney, Jane and Inez Banks, Rhinebeck.

Marriages (November 20)

Bailey - Snyder

1944

Mr. and Mrs. A.L. Shelton of Court street announce the marriage of Miss Mary Snyder of this city to PFC Chaney S. Bailey, son of Delbert Bailey of Barnesville, Ohio.  The nuptial service took place January 21, at 8:30 p.m. in the Central Presbyterian church at Paris, Texas, with Rev. Walter G. Horn, pastor, officiating at the double ring ceremony.  Sergeant and Mrs. Christian Everding of Dayton, Ohio, were the attending couple.  The bride wore a gray wool suit with Burgundy colored velvet hat and matching accessories.  Her corsage was of white gardenias and deep red roses.  Her matron of honor wore an aqua colored suit with navy blue accessories.  Her corsage was of deep pink carnations.  The bride was graduated by Norwich high school in 1938 and is employed by the I.L. Richer Company at Sherburne.  The groom is a graduate of the Barnesville high school and attended Ohio State university.  He is stationed at Camp Maxey, Texas, at present.  Private and Mrs. Bailey will reside for the present at 182 East Polk street, Paris, Texas.  Later Mrs. Bailey will resume her work with the Richer company.

 

Marriage Notices

 

Chenango Union, September 26, 1866

 

At the residence of the bride's mother, in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY]on Wednesday morning, Sept. 19th, by Rev. S. Scoville, Mr. David Shattuck to Miss Rachel A. Comstock, all of Norwich.

 

At the Chenango House, in this village, Sept.. 24th, by Rev. R.A. Paterson, Mr. Theodore S. Thayer, to Miss Savalla A. Shaw, both of Butternuts [Otsego Co., NY].

 

In South New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], on Thursday morning, Sept. 13th, by Rev. J.H. Chamberlain, Mr. John Stone, of Columbus, Ohio, to Miss Abia H. [Chamberlain] youngest daughter of the officiating clergyman.

 

In Sherburne, Sept. 18th, by Rev. M.G. Wadsworth, Mr. J. Deloss Frink, of Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss C. Adella Sargent, of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY].

 

In Guilford, Sept. 24th, by Rev. J.L. Jones, Mr. Edward C. Richards, of Unadilla [Otsego Co., NY], to Miss Bessie E. Mills, of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY]

 

In Smyrna, Sept. 25th, by Rev. Mr. Keeler, Mr. Oliver Ferris, to Miss Cynthia L. MIlls, both of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY].

 

In Guilford, Sept. 13th, by Rev. J.L. Jones, Mr. Henry D. Smith, to Miss Vesta A. Savage, all of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY].

 

In Guilford, Sept. 13th, by Rev. W. Burnside, Mr. Almon Trask, of New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY], to Miss Hannah E. Bradley, of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY].

 

In Guilford, Sept. 6th, by Rev. W. Burnside, Mr. Ransom Hovey, to Miss Emogene Burch, both of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY].

 

In Guilford, Sept. 10th, by Rev. N. Ripley, Mr. L. N. Colburn, to Miss Clotilda Matteson, both of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY].

 

In Sherburne, Sept. 12th, by Rev. E. Curtis, Mr. Lucius Thompson, of Preston [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Mary Frink, of Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY].

 

In Afton, Sept. 12th, by Rev. B.H. Brown, Mr. Lordell Post, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Ormintha Merritt, of Masonville [Delaware Co., NY]

 

In South New Berlin, Sept. 12th, by Rev. S. Moore, Mr. Jay Sage, to Miss Lucinda A. Trask, all of New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY].

 

In Carnesville, Ga., Aug. 29th, by John M. Freeman, Esq., Dr. H.L. Bryen, of Covington, Ga., to Mrs. Lucinda E. Milligan, formerly of Coventry [Chenango Co., NY].

 

The Oxford Times, June 12, 1888

 

HASSETT - CUMMINGS:  In Oxford, June 7, 1888, by the Rev. A.W. Cooper, Lansing D. Bassett of Preston [Chenango Co., NY] and Luthera Cummings of Smithville [Chenango Co., NY]

 

DYER - JUNE:  At Amsterdam, N.Y., May 27, 1888, by Rev. C.B. Perkins, Arnold B. Dyer to Libbie A., daughter of the late Augustus June of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY].

 

COWAN - SMITH:  In German, May 29, by George Thomas, Esq., Elijah A. Cowan of Greene [Chenango Co., NY], to Mary L. Smith of German [Chenango Co., NY].

 

EXCELL - CARD:  In Norwich, June 5, by Rev. L.C. Hayes, William R. Excell of Lima [Livingston Co., NY], and Carrie P. Card of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY].

Obituaries (November 20)

Raymond B. Snow

Utica Saturday Globe,  June 1911

 

 

Raymond B. Snow

1886 - 1911

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  Private Raymond B. Snow, of Company C, Fifteenth Cavalry, United States Army, died from congestion of the brain in post hospital, Fort Myer, Va., on Saturday of last week.  Deceased was the son of LaMott and Ella A. Snow and was born in the town of Norwich August 15, 1886.  September 30, 1907, he enlisted as a member of Troop G, First United States Cavalry, and was sent to the Philippines for two years' service with his troop.  Upon his return to the United States he was stationed at Walla Walla during the remainder of his first three years' enlistment.  Following his discharge he spent several months in travel before re-enlisting in Company C of the Fifteenth United States Cavalry.  Shortly thereafter he was thrown from his horse and suffered a broken knee and other injuries, which kept him in the hospital for some time.  The remains were brought to Norwich for burial, services being held Wednesday afternoon from the home of his sister, Mrs. Will L. Root, on Morse avenue.  Besides the sister mentioned there are two others surviving, Mrs. George Kennedy, of Oneida, and Mrs. C.D. Williams, of Norwich, and one brother, G.W. Snow, of Oneida.  The floral offerings at the funeral included eight pieces from the captain and comrades of his troop.  The bearers were five cousins and a nephew of the deceased, Ethan Elliott, Ary Elliott, Daniel Elliott, Howard Curnalia, Warren Snow and Leslie Root.  Rev. Ira W. Bingham officiated and the interment was made in Mount Hope Cemetery [Norwich, NY].  [Glen Buell Collection, Guernsey Memorial Library, Norwich, NY]

 

Death Notices

 

Chenango Union, September 26, 1866

In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], Aug. 29th, Mrs. Ellen Pearsall, aged 31 years and 9 months.

 

In Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] Sept. 3d, Mr. Henry C. Coply, son of Erastus Coply, Esq., aged 22 years.  He was a soldier in Co. A, 114th Reg., during the last year of the war.

 

In Rapides Parish, La., July 25th, Mr. William W. Fargo, formerly of Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY], aged about 42 years.  He was a member of Co. I, 114th N.Y.S.V.

 

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY] Sept. 15th, Ellen A., daughter of Wm. and Prudence Robinson, aged 4 months.

 

The Oxford Times, June 12, 1888

TYLER:  In Binghamton [Broome Co., NY], June 8, Mrs. M. A. Tyler, aged 59 years, formerly of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY]

 

GOGSHALL:  In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] June 3, Alta Cogshall, aged 9 years.

 

COPLEY:  In Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], May 28, Mr. S. N. Copley, aged 77 years.

 

DAVIS:  In Smithville [Chenango Co., NY], June 4, Catherine C., wife of George W. Davis, aged 47 years.

 

GATES:  In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], June 7, Jessie B., daughter of Henry A. and Julia W Gates, aged 15 years.

 

HUTCHINSON:  In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], May 25, Martha M., wife of Levi Hutchinson, aged 71 years.

 

KING:  In Preston [Chenango Co., NY], June 7, Jason A. King, aged 66 years.

 

ROGERS:  In Coventryville [Chenango Co., NY] June 2, Mrs. C.C.Rogers, aged 48 years.

 

SCANNELL:  In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] June 7, Michael Scannell, aged 55 years.

 

WILLCOX:  In Smithville [Chenango Co., NY] June 8, Anna, widow of Levi Willcox, aged 62 years.

Concert in Norwich Calvary Baptist Church - 1911

A Successful Concert

Former Norwich Girl Delighted Old Friends as an Entertainer

Utica Saturday Globe, March 1911

 

 

Pearl M. Stratton

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  The concert and recital given in the Calvary Baptist Church Friday evening by the pupils of Prof. Benjamin Galpin, assisted by Mrs. Edna Fuller Kay, soprano, and Miss Pearl M. Stratton, reader, may justly be classed as one of the most successful musical events of the season.  Prof. Galpin's pupils have had considerable experience in concert work and their attainments are of a high order, as evidenced by the program Friday evening. The work of the orchestra is worthy special commendation. 

 

Prof. Galpin's pupils have had considerable experience in concert work and their attainments are of a high order, as evidenced by the program Friday evening. The work of the orchestra is worthy of special commendation.

 

Mrs. Kay has won an enviable place in the hearts of Norwich audiences and her singing Friday evening was fully up to the usual high standard.

 

Miss Stratton proved herself a reader of ability.  In her first selection, "The Prodigal Son" by Richard Harding Davis, she held the attention of her audience from start to finish.  "Mammy's Pickanin" by Lucy Jenkins, and "The Old Red Cradle" by Miss A.J. Granniss were also especially effective.  Miss Stratton is a former Norwich girl and her many friends here are delighted at her success.

 

Obituaries (November 19)

Uriah Rorapaugh

Utica Saturday Globe, June 1911

 

Uriah Rorapaugh

1835 - 1911

The recent death of Uriah Rorapaugh removes one of the leading and influential residents of  Smithville Flats [Chenango Co., NY^] and one who was well known throughout Chenango county, having served one term as sheriff.  Mr. Rorapaugh was the son of Andrew and Angeline Webb Rorapaugh and was born in the town where he died.  He spent his boyhood and youth in attendance at the local school and assisting his parents on the farm and completed his education at Hamilton College.  Answering one of the first calls for volunteers he enlisted as sergeant in Company E, of the One hundred and Fourteenth Regiment, N.Y.S.V.  He was soon promoted to the first lieutenancy of his company and later became captain of Company H., serving until the close of the conflict.  He was in every engagement in which his regiment took part, although disabled for over two months by wounds received at Port Hudson.  Among the officers of the regiment he held a high place as a brave man in action and a jolly, boon companion in camp.  The enjoyment of the camp fire was never at its height unless Capt. Rorapaugh was of the number gathered about it.  Mr. Rorapaugh was a Republican and in 1871 was elected sheriff serving the county efficiently and economically for three years. Upon his retirement he established himself in the milling business in Smithville Flats in which he continued down to the time of his death.  February 15, 1860, deceased married Mary A. June, who survives him as do two children, one son, Edgar L. Rorapaugh, of Waverly, and a daughter, Mary E. Rorapaugh.  Two sisters also survives, Mrs. Delos Landers and Mrs. Eliza Hayes, and one brother, Charles Rorapaugh.  The funeral services were conducted at his late home by Rev. R. George McLeod and were largely attended by relatives and friends who tendered many beautiful flower tokens expression of the esteem of those who knew him best.  [Glen Buell Collection, Guernsey Memorial library, Norwich, NY]

 

Martha (Wood) Baerthel

1866 - 1942

Mrs. Martha Baerthel, 76, died Thursday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Ernest R Worden, 124 East Avenue, Minoa [Onondaga Co., NY].  Also surviving are two brothers, Louis and Harry Mathews of Platteville, Wis., and several cousins. Funeral arrangements are incomplete.

 

The funeral of Mrs. Martha Wood Baerthel, 76, who died Thursday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Ernest R. Worden, 124 East Avenue, Minoa, will be conducted at 2 P.M. in Minoa Methodist Church, the Rev. Frank Boyd officiating.  Burial will be in Minoa Cemetery.

 Elizer Bailey

Elizer Bailey died very suddenly at his farm near New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY] Monday.  He was on his way to his sugar bush to tap the trees and while going through the pasture was stricken and passed away immediately.  The deceased was born in the town of Morris [Otsego Co., NY] about 61 years ago and was the eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Leray Bailey.  His entire life had been passed in Morris and New Berlin, where he had many friends and was greatly respected by all.  Surviving the deceased are the wife and mother, a sister Leila, who lives in New Jersey, two brothers, Elias of Sages Crossing and Ray of this village. The funeral services were held from the late home Thursday afternoon, burial in Riverside cemetery, this village [South New Berlin, Chenango Co., NY].

Fannie Gage Bailey

1855 - 1939

After an illness of about two weeks, Mrs. Fanny Bailey passed away on Wednesday evening Oct. 18th, 1939 at the home of Clarence Lull, near Morris [Otsego Co., NY].  While visiting her cousins, Mrs. Bailey suffered a cerebral hemorrhage which caused a complete paralysis of one side.  After about a week she began to sink slowly until the end which came quietly and peacefully.  The deceased was born Nov. 22, 1855, at this place the second of three daughters born to Wm. and Harriet Sergent Gage, and with the exception of a few years had spent her entire life  here.  She was also the last of the daughters to be called home.  On Nov. 18th, 1874, she was united in marriage to Stephen Bailey of this place, and unto them was born one daughter, Ruby.  Upon the death of her husband, Sept. 21, 1918, Mrs. Bailey came to live in the home of this daughter, where she gave unstinted and unselfish ministry to those near and dear to her, and in turn received at their hands loving care and devotion.  When a young girl Mrs. Bailey joined the Baptist church in this village and for over 70 years had been a loyal and faithful member.  Throughout the larger part of her life she sang in the church choir giving her rich alto voice in generous service to the Master.  For many years she and her husband, he a fine bass singer, sat side by side in the choir, rarely missing a church service.  With advancing years and declining health she was compelled to withdraw more and more than active service in the choir and attendance at church, but her interest in her Sunday School class, the church and its affairs, never flagged, and she lent assistance as often as she could.  Mrs. Bailey was naturally of a cheerful disposition.  Her pleasant ways and kindliness won her many friends.  She was a good neighbor, a faithful and devoted wife and mother and will be sadly missed in the home from which she has gone.  Besides the daughter, Mrs. Merton Camp, she is survived by one grandson, Monroe Camp, and one great grandson, Kendall Camp, several nieces and nephews and other more distant relatives.  The funeral was held from the Baptist church in this village on Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock, the pastor, Rev. C.H. Skinner, officiating.  Mrs. Charles Bushnell and Mr. E.W. Hovey sang very beautifully "Under His Wings" and "In the Beautiful Valley of Peace."  Beautiful flowers, mute testimonials of love and respect, surrounded the casket.  Burial was made in Greenwood cemetery, by the side of her husband. 

"Farwell, dear mother, sweet thy rest.

Weary with years and worn with pain.

Farewell, till in some happy place

We shall behold thy face again.

'Tis ours to miss thee, all our years

And tender memories of thee keep

Thine, in the Lord to rest, for so,

He giveth His beloved sleep."

 

Bainbridge Central School, Class of 1955, Part 2

Bainbridge Central High School - Class of 1955

Senior Portraits

"Echo" 1955

 

Wallace Henry Crosby

 

Byron Roy Curtis

Class President & Junior Prom King

 

Charles Ferry Hager

Student Council President

 

Louise Margaret Harmon

 

Grace Violetta Howe

Class Treasurer

 

Carol Anne Jobson

Obituaries (November 18)

Rev. William H. Scudder

 

New York Herald, May 30, 1911

 

SCUDDER:  At Petaluma, Cal., suddenly, on May 26, Rev. William H. Scudder, dearly beloved husband of Mary Hedley Scudder.

 



Utica Saturday Globe, June 1911

 

Rev. William H. Scudder

1858 - 1911

Norwich friends of the family were surprised by the brief announcement in the New York daily papers of the death of Rev. William H. Scudder, which occurred suddenly at his home in Petaluma, Cal., on May 26.  No particulars of the death of Mr. Scudder were given.  Rev Mr. Scudder was pastor for several years of the First Congregational Church of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], during the 90s, and with his beloved wife, Mary Hedley Scudder, enjoyed the esteem and friendship of many of the remaining members of the church and the community.  During his pastorate here the parsonage on West Main street caught fire and two of eight children perished in the flames.  Mr. Scudder came from a brilliant and noted family of ministers and missionaries and under his pastorate the Norwich church enjoyed an exceptional period of spiritual growth and uplift.  From here Mr. Scudder went to Tacoma, thence to San Francisco and had since that time lived on the Pacific coast. [Glen Buell Collection, Guernsey Memorial library, Norwich, NY]

 

[Note:  Buried St. Andrew's Church Cemetery, Richmondtown, Richmond Co., NY (Stanton Island)]

 

Children of Rev. W.H. Scudder Burned to Death

Roman Citizen, Rome, NY, July 1895

 

Norwich, N.Y.:  One of the saddest and most frightful disasters that has visited Norwich in many years occurred last evening at 9 o'clock.  The family of Rev. William H. Scudder, pastor of the First Congregationalist church of this place, retired at an early hour at their home on West Main street.  Maggie Kennedy, the domestic, was soon awakened by the odor of smoke.  She hurriedly arose and found the entire wing in flames.  The alarm of fire was given, and the fire department responded promptly, but the house was built of wood and burned like tinder.  Every effort was made to save the little children who were sleeping in the house at the time.  Mr. Scudder's family consists of himself and wife and eight small children, aged from 15 years to 6 months, and Maggie Kennedy, a domestic.  Mrs. Scudder is absent at Boston with Doremus Scudder, a little son, but is expected home today.  .Five of the children were rescued and Miss Kennedy jumped form the second story window, after the youngest baby was saved, and was severely injured.  She now lies in a prostrated condition and the physicians are unable to ascertain the extent of her injuries.  Two of the little daughters, Clarise and Mary, aged respectively 7 and 8 years [sic], who were sleeping together in the rear portion of the house, perished in the flames.  The bodies were taken to the rooms of Undertaker William Breese, where Coroner B. A. Harris viewed the remains and will hold an inquest tomorrow.  The greatest excitement prevailed when it was learned that two children were in the burning building.  When the little bodies were removed they were burned beyond recognition.  At the time the alarm was given Mr. Scudder was at the Y.M.C.A. rooms and the children were alone with Miss Kennedy.  Mr Scudder and those of his family who were old enough to realize their sore affliction are nearly prostrated with grief and they have the deepest sympathy of the entire community.  The house and contents are a total loss.  The house was owned by the First congregational Church and was used as a parsonage.  The property was recently purchased by the church from the estate of the late Hon. E.H. Prindle for $5,000.  The insurance on the house was $3,500.  The exact origin of the fire is unknown, but it is supposed that it caught by an explosion of gas in the kitchen stove.

 

Note:  The children were Buried St. Andrew's Church Cemetery, Richmondtown, Richmond Co., NY (Stanton Island).  Inscription reads as follows:

Clarice and Mary Hedley

Scudder

Died July 24, 1895

6 years and 4 years 6 months

Lovely in life and in death

they were not divided

John L. Slocum, Norwich Liveryman Retires, 1911

John L. Slocum of Norwich

Retires From Business After Many Active Years

Utica Saturday Globe, March 1911

 

 

John L. Slocum

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  John L. Slocum has sold horses, carriages, sleighs and other equipment of his stable on East Main street and has retired permanently from his livery business, which he has followed for over 40 years, a longer period perhaps than any other liveryman in New York State.  Mr. Slocum was born in Burlington, Otsego county, December 24, 1824, the son of James and Electa Slocum.  As a young man he drove an express route between New Berlin and Utica for several years, prior to 1868 when he embarked in the livery business in New Berlin.  Four years later he came to Norwich and located on Mechanic street.  After two years there he rented the Eagle Hotel stable which he conducted for seven years and then for five years was proprietor of the Spaulding House stable.  Twenty-five years ago this spring he purchased the premises on East Main street which became his home and where he built the large stable which he has just abandoned.  It goes without saying that during his long experience as a liveryman, Mr. Slocum came in contact with a great range of people an\d formed a very wide acquaintance, to whom he became known as an excellent judge of horses and a great respecter of their rights as faithful servants of man.  Genial and just in his treatment of his fellow men he regarded his horses as among his best friends, treated them as such and expected his customers to do the same, never countenancing any abuse.  Mr. Slocum has taken up his residence at 41 Cortland street, where his daughter, Miss Nettie Slocum, will continue to make a home for him, Mrs. Slocum having died some five years ago. [Glen Buell Collection, Guernsey Memorial Library, Norwich, NY]

 

Note:  Died April 12, 1917, buried in Mount Hope Cemetery  Married to Dorcas Reynolds.  Her obit is available in Local History Notes.  Search on "Dorcas Slocum"

Obituaries (November 17)

Austin R. Lewis

Utica Saturday Globe, March 1911

 

 

Austin R. Lewis

1839 - 1911

 

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  Austin R. Lewis, a veteran of 72 years, died at the home of his sister, Mrs. H.H. Cozier, 23-1/2 Front street, early Saturday morning.  Deceased had resided in North Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY] with the family of Ernest Blossom.  When the Blossom home was burned about three weeks ago Mr. Lewis escaped from the house without his shoes and otherwise only partly clothed.  The exposure brought on pneumonia which caused his death.  Mr. Lewis was born in June, 1838, in Andover, Conn.  He became a veteran of the civil war, serving four years in Company H., Sixty-fifth Regiment, New York State Volunteers.  He was wounded at Malvern Hill and Fredericksburg.  At the close of the war he came to Chenango county and had spent most of his life since in this locality.  He is survived by two sons, William and Henry Lewis, of Preston, and by two sisters, Mrs. H.H. Cozier and Mrs. Ervilla Sprague, both residents of Norwich.  Funeral services were held Monday.  Rev. Dr. M.D. Fuller officiated, the G.A.R. services being used at the house and at the grave in the soldiers' plot in Mount Hope Cemetery [Norwich, NY].

 

Hattie Marsh Babcock

1846 - 1928

Hattie Marsh Babcock passed peacefully away Monday, April 9, 1928, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Edward Horton in Binghamton [Broome Co., NY].  This word came with crushing force to those who were near and dear to her.  For a week past she had not been quite as well, but retained her faculties to the very end.  Mrs. Babcock made her home winters with her daughter, returning to South New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY] in the Spring.  Her homecoming was always a most pleasant one, as she inspired and cheered every one who came in contact with her, by her wonderful courage and determination.  She rarely complained of her own ailments.  She had the trait of enduring her own sufferings and bearing a smile.  She will, indeed be sadly missed.  Mrs. Babcock united with the Baptist church in 1871 and until recent years, when health failed, was a faithful attendant and trained her children in the way they should go.  She was the oldest of eight children born to Nathan Marsh and Sara Hunt Marsh.  She and two others of the children were born in Ohio, moving to Cassopolis, Mich., when she was five years old.  Her father and oldest brother served in the Civil War.  She, then a girl of nineteen, came East on a visit to her uncles Daniel and Randall Hunt.  She spent four years here and during that time was united in marriage on December 16, 1868 to Charles Bruce Babcock of South New Berlin.  Five children were born to them:  Alva, May, Fred, Vernia and Ethel. Three now survive, Alva Babcock of Norwich, Mrs. Edward Horton of Binghamton, and Fred Babcock of New Berlin.  Mr. Babcock, in partnership with his brother Robert, most successfully conducted the store in South New Berlin for many years.  Mr. Babcock passed away December 19, 1896.  Of the eight children in Mrs. Babcock's family, four still survive:  One sister, Mrs. Elvira Kinney, South Haven, Mich. and three brothers, Mr. Nate marsh of Constantine, Mich., Mr. Norman Marsh of Cassopolis, Mich., and Mr. Will Marsh, of California.  The funeral was held from the home of the daughter in Binghamton Wednesday, April 11 and conducted by Rev. T. Valentine Parker, pastor of the First Baptist church.  Dr. Parker spoke briefly very sympathizing and comforting words.  Then came the journey to South New Berlin where burial was made in Riverside cemetery, Rev. Bisson officiating.  This a good mother has gone from the home circle.  Her encouraging words to "Trust in the Lord, that things will come out all right, are a sweet peace and consolation.  But they sorrow, not even as others who have no hope, for she ahs gone to receive the "Crown of Rejoicing." laid up for the finally faithful.

There's a land beyond the sunset,

Just beyond the gates of gold,

Where our loved ones wait our coming

To the land that ne'er grows old

But the greatest joy before us

In that heavenly meeting place,

In the land beyond the sunset

We'll see our Maker face to face.

 

Linn Horatio Babcock

 

 

Linn Horatio Babcock

1876 - 1937

Linn Horatio Babcock, a life long resident of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], died suddenly Tuesday night at his home on East Main street following a brief illness.  The son of Linn Babcock and Eliza Jane Potter, he was born in Norwich, May 11, 1876.  Educated in the city schools, a star football player during his high school days, he later graduated from the Albany Business College.  For several years thereafter he was engaged in the piano business, beginning his career as a clerk in the store of L.&A. Babcock, a firm established by his father and uncle and located on the site of the present Chenango hotel.  On June 14, 1899, he was united in marriage with Miss Marion Olive Whitmore at Christ church, Sherburne, by the Rev Frederick B. Keable, rector of the parish.  Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Marion Babcock, one son, Whitmore Babcock of Sidney; three daughters, Mrs. Harold Tracy of Norwich, Mrs. Roy D. Kelley of Deep River, Connecticut, and Miss Elsie L. Babcock of Norwich; also one grandchild, W. Babcock Lowe of Norwich; and only one other near relative, a niece, Mrs. Frederick T. Weber of Monmouth Beach, New Jersey.  Always a communicant of Emmanuel Episcopal church, he was for many years a member of the choir, and unselfishly gave of his time and talent almost to the day of his death. The same kind of service he rendered to the city of Norwich, always without thought of self, his offices ranging from village trustee and alderman, street commissioner, and chief of police; being elected to the highest executive office within the city in 1917 and served continuously as mayor for ten years until 1927.  It has been said of him that he served the city faithfully and zealously for eighteen years, his many acts of kindness over and above the call of duty establishing him in the memory of young and old and winning for him the reputation of honesty and generosity in public life.  In fraternal organizations, his associations were many.  He was a charter member of the local lodge of Elks, having been chaplain for many years, was a past exalted ruler, and at the time of his death was serving as chaplain.  He was a past president of the Eagles, a member of the Odd Fellows, and Red Men, and belonged to several Masonic bodies, including Norwich lodge 302, Harmony chapter, Norwich Commandery, and Kalurah Temple in Binghamton.  He was in addition, a 32d degree mason.  He was also a member of Alert Hose Company.  Of late years he was associated with the Home Owner's Loan Corporation.  The funeral service will take place in Emmanuel church, Friday morning at 10:30 o'clock, the Rev. Lloyd S. Charters, rector, officiating with interment in the family plot at Mount Hope [Norwich, NY]. At the close of a life marked by the element of genuine simplicity, a few lines may be remembered by loved ones and friends alike as bearing striking tribute to the man known as "Linn."

"Farewell dear voyageur 'twill not be long.

Your work is done; now may peace rest with thee.

Your kindly thoughts and deeds--they will live on.

For this is not death; 'Tis immortality."

 

Dr. Warren Babcock

1874 -1927

Funeral Services for Dr. Warren Babcock, Syracuse [Onondaga Co., NY] dentist who died at his home in that city Saturday night, aged 52 years, will be held in Syracuse Tuesday afternoon and the body brought to South New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY] for burial Wednesday.  Dr. Babcock who had practiced in Syracuse 17 years, was born in South New Berlin, Jan. 22, 1874, the son of Hobart and Sophia Babcock.  During his early life he resided in several places in the vicinity; including Norwich, Albany, and Edmeston.  He received his degree at the University of Pennsylvania, from which he graduated with the class of 1898.  Afterward he took up his practice at Edmeston, where he remained for eight years, moving to Syracuse 17 years ago.  Dr. Babcock was a member of the Dental Society of Philadelphia, and of the Citizens' club in Syracuse.  Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Ida Moyer Babcock and a niece, Mrs. E. F. Gibson of this city, Linn H. Babcock and Alva Babcock of this city and Fred Babcock of South New Berlin are cousins of the deceased.

Bainbridge in Review - News Items from 1917

News Items from Bainbridge Republican

 

October 24, 1917

 

Anyone having old yarn, moth-eaten, faded or otherwise useless, will please bring same to the Red Cross rooms where it will be used to make hospital blankets.  Even small bits are acceptable.  Wristlets and mufflers may be made of any dark color. Anyone wishing to learn to knit, will find an instructor there each afternoon.  Bring number 5 knitting needles.

 

In keeping with our schoolmaster-president's proclamation, Liberty Loan day was duly recognized in the school.  Our much respected friend, Rev. M. Bigger, very fittingly addressed the students.  National airs were played and sung and the flag pledge was given by the entire body.  The most interesting part of the procedure, was the announcement that the school had shown its deep seated patriotism, not by mere words, but by deeds, by actually purchasing Liberty Loan bonds.  When the Principal suggested that the school buy a Bond, the greatest enthusiasm was shown, for not only did all contribute liberally but wished to give more than was suggested.  This exhibition of loyalty and patriotism on the part of our boys and girls is beautiful and it is to be hoped that this enthusiasm shown by them will influence others to do likewise outside of the school.

 

Some time during the night of Friday the smoke house of John Kirkland was entered and 100 pounds of hams were stolen.  These hams belonged to Charles Ward of Pearl Street.  Suspicion rested on several parties and a search warrant was issued and placed in the hands of Deputy Sheriff George Aylsworth, but no trace of the hams has been found.

Frank D. Silvernail, son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Silvernail was born in Binghamton, N.Y., eleven years ago.  Frank was a model boy in his manners and knowing him one could not help but love and admire him.  Although he was always cheerful and friendly.  His ambition for church and Sunday School was always strong and he always went if at all possible.  The funeral was held from his parents home on North Main street and his remains are in Green Lawn cemetery.  He is gone, we miss him, but Heaven will be the richer. The parents desire to thank the boys who acted as pall bearers and all the neighbors for the flowers and their extreme kindness.  Owen L. Buck pastor of the M.E. Church officiated.

  

November 1, 1917

 

Married at the home of the bride's uncle, B.B Payne, in Afton, Friday evening, at 7 o'clock, Aranley E. Sargent and Miss Julia E. Payne by the Rev. C.O. Fuller. The ring service was used.

 

In France they saved the nation.  In England and Canada, they have shown such noble qualities as to win over the government to their cause.  In Italy, their Red Cross work has been unsurpassed, while the now famous "Russian legion of Death" has held the whole world in awe and admiration.  In this country, the women have been in the forefront of personal endeavor and sacrifice.  Men have denied votes to women because they said that women are not called on to serve the State, and therefore not entitled to use the vote. This war was provided that women must serve the state equally with men. The government is calling on women to help in factories, in production and in conservation of food, to make munitions, and hardest of all, to give their sons to war. And they are doing it.  Give them the vote.

January 19th, 1918

Upon a petition generally signed by residents of this community addressed to the Surgeon General at Washington, D.C., Lieutenant Edward Danforth was returned from Camp Taylor at Louisville, Ky., for the winter months and is in Bainbridge again administering to medical needs of the public.  Bainbridge is fortunate in securing the services of Dr. Danforth for as the severity of the winter continues he will be in great demand. The people manifested great pleasure in seeing the Doctor back again.

A service flag, with nine stars, representing the nine young men who have joined the army from St. Peter's Church, was blessed by the Rev. R.W. Nickel at the close of the morning service, Sunday. The flag was presented by Mrs. F.J. Fletcher, Mrs. P.W. Partridge, and Mrs. D.. Copley in behalf of the members of the parish.  The young men from St. Peter's are Thomas, Edwin and Algwynne Collins, Wendell Fletcher, Edward Knight, Jasper Partridge, Donald Copley, Howard Fuller and Kenneth Payne.

 

Obituaries (November 16)

Mary Keane Quinn

Utica Saturday Globe, June 1911

 

 

Mary Keane Quinn

1834 - 1911

 

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  After an illness of more than a year Mrs. Mary Keane Quinn, widow of Patrick Quinn, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. James A. Dolan, 232 North Broad street, surrounded by her children, passed peacefully away.  Mrs. Quinn was born at Ennis, Clare county, Ireland, on December 24, 1834.  When 20 years of age she came to this country and to Norwich where she had resided since.  In 1854 she was married to the late Patrick Quinn, and there were seven children born of that marriage, four of whom survive.  Mrs. Quinn was one of those sturdy, vigorous pioneer Irish women who came to Norwich during the middle of the last century, and with her husband engaged in the early struggles towards the upbuilding of St. Paul's parish.  She was a faithful and industrious woman, devoted to the interests of her children, and she so educated and reared her family that her children have become potent factors in the community where they live.  She was thrifty, modest and unassuming, and in her humble way performed every duty of life nobly. Her energies were always concentrated upon the affairs of her own home life and family, which is a characteristic of the highest type of true American womanhood.  She leaves to her children and a large circle of friends the priceless heritage of a well spent life, the community is better that she has lived and labored among us, and her family has the sincere sympathy of their many friends.  Her beloved husband and three children have preceded her to the life eternal, and she is survived by two daughters.  Mrs. Michael W. Cox and Mrs. James J. Dolan, of Norwich, and two sons , Richard C. Quinn of North Norwich, and Michael J. Quinn, of Middletown, and one brother, Michael Keane, of Norwich.  She was always a devoted member of St. Paul's Roman Catholic Church and in its sublime faith she died.  Her funeral will be held from the residence of her daughter, Mrs. James J. Dolan, tomorrow (Saturday) morning at 9:30 o'clock, whence it will proceed to St. Paul's Church, where she will receive the last rites of the faith she professed and exemplified during her long and useful life. A solemn high mass of requiem will be said by Rev. Edward R. Prendergast, assisted by Rev. J.H. McDonald, of Hamilton, and Rev. S.J. Cannane, of Oriskany Falls.  Interment will be made in St. Paul's Cemetery by the side of her late husband.

 

Death Notices

Chenango Telegraph, May 1, 1859

 

BRYANT:  In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], on the 2d inst., Seneca V. Bryant, aged 52 years.

 

WEBSTER:  In Fort Plain, April 28th, Katharine Abbie, only daughter of Charles W. and Julia P. Webster, aged 1 year 2 months and 6 days.

 

ABERCROMBIE:  In Erie Pa., on Sunday morning, April 16th, Mary Riddell, daughter of Rev. James and Elizabeth A.B. Abercrombie, aged 12 years.

 

WESTOVER:  In Preston [Chenango Co., NY], April 27th, Clarissa E. Westover, aged 15 years.

 

LEONARD:  In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], April 21st, Susan Leonard, aged 13 months.

 

GERE:  At Table Rock, Nebraska Ter., April 14th, Julia M. Gere, aged 18 years, formerly a student of Oxford Academy.

 

BARBER:  At Centre Point, Cayuga County, N.Y., April 18th, Diana, wife of V. Kinyon Barber, M.D., and daughter of Joseph Birdlebough, of German [Chenango Co., NY], aged 34 years.

 

RUSSELL:  at South Hampton, Madison County, April 20th Sarah M. Russell, daughter of Elijah H. Russell, formerly fo Oxford [Chenango Co., nY], aged 36 years.

 

PIKE:  In Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY], April 15th, Henry Pike, aged 73 years, 8 months.

 

 

Blog Postings November 9 - 18, 2016

Listing of blog postings for the week of November 9 - 15, 2015

Marriages

Posted November 9, 2015

Howard Gould Adams - Lillian Alice Young (1939)

Dr. Louis W Abbamonte - Marion O 'Brien

Mr. & Mrs. Howard Adams (2nd anniversary, 1941)

Mr. and Mrs. Mirvil Snow (45th anniversary, 1940

Posted November 10, 2015
Donald Robbins Albrecht - Rosemary Evelyn Shawler (1941)
Theresa Evelyn Capeleana - William A. Alber (1943)
Mr. & Mrs. Eugene Kirkby (25th anniversary, 1944)

Posted November 11, 2015
Jean M. Telford - Ward Talbot Alger (1936)
Mr. & Mrs. M.D. Aldrich (50th anniversary, 1941)

Posted November 14, 2015
Daniel E. Anderson - Martha c. Hollenback (1937)
John Ivar Almstead - Vera Mabel Ross (1941)
Albert F. Almstead - Margaret E Cole (1942)
Mr. & Mrs. Orrin Anderson (55th anniversary, 1934)

 

Obituaries

Posted November 9, 2015

Lois Abraham (Norwich, 1942)

Farie B. Adams (New Berlin, 1940)

George A. Adams (North Norwich, 1940)

James Henry Adams (New Berlin, 1942)

Julia Ann (Phillips) Adams (Norwich, 1940)

Posted November 10, 2015
Dr. Robert H. Phelps (Norwich, 1911)
Alba A. Ainsworth (New Berlin, 1929)
Alice Belle Ainsworth (South New Berlin)
Lucy E. Aldrich (Plymouth, 1942)

Posted November 11, 2015
William H. Hopson (Sherburne, 1911)
Alice C. Anderson (New Berlin, Norwich, 1935)
Mrs. William Allen (Dimock Hollow, 1912)
Lila Aldrich (Vernon Center, White Store, 1942)

Posted November 12, 2015
Mary A. (Condon) Ivory (Norwich, 1911)
Berger Anderson (South New Berlin, 1943
Esther Anderson (Norwich, Rome, 1942)
Martha C. Anderson (Norwich, 1942)

Posted November 13, 2015
Rev. Lester S. King (Norwich, 1911)
Orrin L. Anderson (South New Berlin, 1940)
Abbie Sage Angell (Guilford, Sidney, 1940)
James H. Arnold (Sherburne Quarter, 1938)

Posted November 14, 2015
William S. Hall (Norwich, Brooklyn, 1911)
Emma Elizabeth (Oatley) Atherton (New Berlin, 1937)
Delos R. Arnold (Guilford, Preston, 1927)
David G. Aplin (Norwich)
Mildred Blackman Austin (Hamilton, Earlville, 1940)

Posted November 15, 2015
Bradford J. McNitt (Norwich, 1911)
Minnie (Quinn) Connellan (Norwich, 1911)
Budd D. Wood (Norwich, Munnsville, 1911)


 

Miscellaneous

Poster November 9, 2015

Bainbridge in Review - 1917

     Vote for Women's suffrage
     Winfield Ireland votes

     Bainbridge men called for examination for military service

     Charles G. Norton suffers fall from apple tree

Posted November 10, 2015
The Spaulding House, Norwich, NY

Posted November 11, 2015
Bainbridge Central High School, Class of 1955, Part 1

Posted November 13, 2015
The Norwich Pharmacal Co in 1911

Posted November 15, 2015
Bainbridge Central High School  Honor Society, 1955



Bainbridge Central Honor Society 1955

Bainbridge Central High School Honor Society - 1955

"Echo" 1955

Left to Right:  Charles Hager, Betty Amey, Richard Jones, Nancy Craig, Violetta Howe, Mr. Braccio

Obituaries (November 15)

Bradford J. McNitt

Utica Saturday Globe, March 1911

 

 

Bradford J. McNitt

1867 - 1911

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  Bradford J. McNitt died at his home, four mile southeast of this village, on Tuesday night at the age of 44.  The immediate cause of his death was pneumonia which developed after an accident which befell him two weeks ago while working in the woods.  While prying a log from a pile the lever slipped and Mr. McNitt was thrown with great force upon the logs.  He struck on his shoulder apparently unhurt, but two days later he came to Norwich to consult a physician.  His shoulder blade was injured and he suffered intense pain.  Upon the advice of the physician he returned home and went to bed.  Two days later pneumonia had developed.  Mr. McNitt was the son of John McNitt, who died several years ago.  He is survived by his mother, his wife and one son, 9 years of age.  He leaves four brothers, Nelson and Irving McNitt of Oxford; Adelbert McNitt, of Greene, and Frederick McNitt, of Norwich.  He also leaves three sisters, Mrs. Christopher Zoerb and Miss Minnie McNitt, of Norwich, and Mrs. George Sheridan, of Sherburne.  Funeral services were held from the home on Friday afternoon, Rev. Ira Wilcox Bingham officiating.  [Glenn Buell Collection, Guernsey Memorial Library, Norwich, NY]

 

Minnie (Quinn) Connellan

Utica Saturday Globe,  March 1911

 

 

Minnie (Quinn) Connellan

1874 - 1911

 

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  After a brief but painful illness, Mrs. John J. Connellan passed peacefully away at the home where she was born and had always lived.  Rarely has death brought sorrow to so many hearts in Norwich and neighborhood.  Mrs. Connellan was born December 9, 1874, the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Quinn.  She was graduated from Norwich High School in the class of 1893.  For several years she taught district schools near Norwich and for some time was a bookkeeper in the store of M.W. Cox.  She was a member of the Ladies' Auxiliary of A.O.H. of the L.C.B.A. and the Rosary Society and had been a trusted officer in each of these societies.  She was a devout member of St. Paul's Church and all her life had been active in administering the worthy charities of that church.  She had been a teacher in the Sunday school, a member of the choir and was earnestly devoted in every work that tended to the progress of the Catholics of Norwich.  Thirteen years ago she was married to John J. Connellan, of Norwich, who with a little daughter, Helen Agnes, aged three months, survives her, as do also her parents and one sister, Mrs. Samuel J. Braskett, of Poolville.  She was a loving daughter and a devoted wife, always busy in some effort to enhance the happiness of those about her.  Her sunny disposition and her strong grasp upon things that are worth while in life won a wide circle of friends, among whom she will be sadly missed.  One of the largest funeral corteges ever seen in Norwich followed the remains to their last resting place on Wednesday morning.  The services at St. Paul's Church were conducted by Rev. Father Prendergast, assisted by Father Hyland, of Utica, and Father MacDonald, of Hamilton,, read solemn high mass.  There were many beautiful flowers, including designs from the K. of C., the A.O.H.D. of E., Rosary choir, Borden Condensary and others.  Music was by the church choir.  [Glen Buell Collection, Guernsey Memorial Library, Norwich, NY]

 

Budd D. Wood

Utica Saturday Globe, March 1911

 

 

Budd D. Wood

1889 - 1911

 

News reached Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] on Sunday of the death of Budd D. Wood, which occurred at the State Sanitarium for Tuberculosis at Raybrook on Saturday evening.  The news came as a surprise and shock to many friends in this village, where he attended the High School for about a year before his enlistment.   Budd Wood was born in Butler, Pa. May 22. 1889.  His father was killed  in his occupation of oil shooter and after the death of his mother Budd was adopted by his aunt, Mrs. Mary E Wheeler, who brought him up as her own son and could not have been more strongly attached to him if such had been the fact.  Bud came to Norwich in 1905, his adopted mother making her home here with her daughter, Mrs. Ira  H. Hyde.  In August 1904, he went to Hartford, Conn., and enlisted in the navy and was assigned to the cruiser Glacier.  He proved himself to be of the right sort of stuff when his ship was in collision with the Des Moines in a storm.  Wood was at the wheel at the time and it was through his coolness that a serious disaster, if not complete destruction of the vessel, was averted.  He accompanied the united States fleet on its memorable tour around the world under the Presidency of Theodore Roosevelt.  It was while the fleet was coaling at Yokohama that he was forced to work several days in the snow and sleet, being constantly on duty, and the exposure resulted in a cold that culminated in the disease that caused his death.  He was honorably discharged from the service at San Francisco on his 21st birthday, May 22, 1910. He came to Norwich, where he spent the summer and then passed several weeks in a camp in the Adirondacks.  In November last, through the kindly interest of ex-Senator Allds, he was admitted to the Raybrook Sanitarium.  He is survived  by one brother, Frank Wood, of Utica. Funeral services were held on Wednesday at Munnsville, Madison county, the former home of the boy's adopted mother, Mrs. Wheeler.  Burial was made in the Stockbridge Cemetery.  Among those who attended was John A. Newman, a former shipmate of the deceased, now of the United States cruiser Lancaster, League Island, Philadelphia.  [Glen Buell Collection, Guernsey Memorial Library, Norwich, NY]