Marriages (December 4)

Marble - Crane

Utica Saturday Globe, December 1911

Glen and Elsie M. (Crane) Marble

 



New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY]:  A very quiet wedding took place recently at the home of Stephen Crain and wife on Holmes avenue when their youngest daughter, Elsie M. [Crane] was married to Glen Marble, son of Mrs. Minnie M. Marble, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY].  The ceremony was performed by Rev. W.J. Tower, pastor of the First Baptist church, New Berlin, of which the young couple are highly esteemed.  The happy couple left for a short wedding trip amid a shower of rice. Their many friends both in the church and community unite in extending congratulations and best wishes.

 

Marriage Notices

 

Chenango Union, February 28, 1878

 

HASTINGS - BARNES:  In Norwich, Feb. 12th, by Rev. W.R. Stone, Mr. Willard M. Hastings, of Unadilla [Otsego Co., NY] to Miss Hattie Barnes of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY].

 

GRACE - RANDALL:  In Norwich, Feb. 20th, by Rev. W.R. Stone, Mr. George W. Grace, to Miss Louisa Randall, all of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY].

 

LAW - LEWIS:  In Morris, Feb. 12th, by Rev. Hobart Cooke, Mr. Fletcher W. Law, of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Lillian Lewis, of Morris [Otsego Co., NY]

 

BURLISON - IVES:  At the residence of Samuel Ives, in Guilford, Feb. 20th, by Rev. T.P. Halstead, Mr. Ervin H. Burlison to Miss Flora Ives, all of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY].

 

STEWART - KEATOR:  At Beaver Meadow [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 14th by Rev. S.H. Adriance, Mr. Charles E. Stewart, of Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Mary E. Keator, of Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY]

 

FERRIS -DUNBAR:  In Sherburne Feb. 21st, by Rev. H .S. Jones, Mr. Morell E. Ferris, to Miss Mary Dunbar, all of Smyrna [Chenango Co., NY]

 

STEPHENS - HITCHCOCK:  At the M.E. Parsonage in Smyrna, Feb. 25th, by Rev. E.W. Breckinridge, Mr. Harry A. Stephens, of Edmeston, Otsego Co., to Miss Abby Jane Hitchcock of Smyrna [Chenango Co., NY].

 

BROWN - DUNCAN:  In Otselic, Feb. 18th, by Rev. J . Davis, Mr. Leroy Brown, to Miss Lottie L. Duncan, all of Otselic [Chenango Co., NY].

 

CONLEY - WILCOX;  In Otselic, Feb. 20th, by Rev. G.R. Foster, Mrs. James Conley, to Miss Annette R. Wilcox, both of Smyrna [Chenango Co., NY].

 

STEWART - TOWER:  In Plymouth, Feb. 23d, by Rev. J.T. Barnard, Mr. William B. Stewart, to Miss Flora E. Tower, both of Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY].

 

MILES - BROCKETT:  In Oxford, Feb. 19th, by Rev. D.N. Grummon, Mr. Edward Miles to Miss Frankie Brockett, both of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY].

 

BEADLE - BRONSON:  In Afton [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 20th by Rev. E.T. Jacobs, Mr. Abram Beadle, of Sanford [Broome Co., NY] to Miss Maggie Bronson, of Afton [Chenango Co., NY].

 

ARNOLD - JULIAND:  In Greene, Feb. 14th, b Rev. Mr. Noble, Edgar J. Arnold, Esq. to Miss Minerva Hayes, daughter of Hon. Frederick Juliand.

 

SANDS - PELLETREAU:  In Unadilla [Otsego Co., NY], Feb. 13, by Rev. C. Pelletreau, Mr. James Frederick Sands, to Miss Clara Louise Pelletreau.

Obituaries (December 5)

David Henry Haley

Utica Saturday Globe, November 1911

 

 

David Henry Haley

1859 - 1911

David Henry Haley, a former well known resident of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] died suddenly in Philadelphia Friday, November 10, aged 52.  Mr. Haley was born in Utica [Oneida Co., NY] August 1, 1859.  For many years he was a resident of this village, until six years ago, when he took up his residence in Philadelphia, where he was the city representative of Bluthenthal & Beckert, of Baltimore.  During the time he lived here Mr. Haley was for six years the traveling advance agent for Sig. Sautelle's circus, and for four years with Frank A. Robbins in the same capacity.  He was a member of the Catholic Philopatriarch Literary Institute and a charter member of Royal Order of Moose, No. 54 of Philadelphia, and a charter member of Amicus Aerie, No. 1,043, Order of Eagles of Norwich.  Mr. Haley was twice married.  His first wife was Miss Frances Cooligan of Norwich.  She died May 8, 1905, and about four years ago he married Elizabeth M. Martin, of Philadelphia, who survives.  He also leaves two sons, John and Edward Haley, of Norwich, and a sister, Mrs. Samuel Cummings, of Boonville.  The funeral was held Wednesday morning from his late residence on North Redfield street and from the Church of Our Lady of Rosary. The sermon was preached and mass read by the pastor, Father lynch, assisted by two other priests.  The floral offerings were very profuse and beautiful and included wreaths from the local orders of Eagles and the Bartenders' International League.  Interment was made in the New Cathedral Cemetery in Philadelphia.  [Glen Buell Collection, Guernsey Memorial Library, Norwich, NY]

 

Libbie Graves Salisbury

Utica Saturday Globe, January 1912

 

 

Libbie Graves Salisbury

1875 - 1912

 

Norwich [Chenango Co. NY]:  Death has been described as the darkest cloud in the horizon of humanity.  It never seems more truly so than when a young wife and mother is taken from her loved ones.  Thursday of last week, Libbie Graves Salisbury passed away after a brief illness, leaving all that was sweet and lovely of companionship as a priceless legacy to her heartbroken husband, her children and many loving friends.  Deceased was born in the town of New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY], January 29, 1875, the daughter of Arnold and Mary Graves.  Eighteen years ago she came to teach in "the Quarter," three miles east of Norwich, boarding in the family of Seth Chapin.  The following year, in November, 1893, she married Albert W. Salisbury, who was in the Chapin family at that time.  She died in the same room in which they first met.  The union was a happy one.  Four children were born to them, one died in infancy and there survive her, Raymond, aged 14, Mary, aged 13, and Olive, aged 11.  On Sunday her father, the last of his family, passed away in New Berlin, as the result of a shock suffered some time ago.  Funeral services for Mrs. Salisbury were held on Saturday afternoon, Rev. Paul Riley Allen officiating.  Interment in the Quarter Cemetery.  [Glen Buell Collection, Guernsey Memorial Library, Norwich, NY]

 

Death Notices

 

Chenango Union,  February 28, 1878

 

CRUMB:  In Preston [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 19th, Mr. Ralph Crumb, aged 67 years, brother-in-law of William W. Clark, of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY]. 

 

MURPHY:  In Preston [Chenango Co., NY], February 21st, of paralyses, Mrs. Bridget Murphy, aged 91 years, mother of Mrs. Cornelius Conway, of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY]

 

REXFORD: In Smyrna [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 24th, William D. Rexford, Esq., aged 62 years.

 

BROWN:  In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY] Feb. 23d, Louisa A., only daughter of A.R. and Amelia Brown, aged 4 months.

 

FOOTE:  In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 10th, Mr. Luther Foote, aged 86 years.

 

Chenango American, Greene, NY, February 28, 1895

 

SMITH:  In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 20, 1895, Mrs. Lovisa, widow of the late J.W.Smith, aged 78 years, 1 month and 18 days.

 

JULIAND:  In Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 18, 1895, Mrs. Lucretia C. widow of the late Richard W. Juliand, aged 89 years.

 

DEXTER:  In Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 21, 1895, Mr. Robert H. Dexter, aged 30 years.

 

POST:  In Afton [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 14, 1895, Mrs. Polly Post, aged 70 years.

 

SMITH:  In Mount Upton [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 22, 1895, B.F. Smith, M.D., aged about 60 years.

 

CLARK:  In Verona, N.Y. [Oneida Co.], Feb. 9, 1895, Rev. Joshua Clark, aged 72 years, a former pastor in Chenango county.

 

TAYLOR:  In DeRuyter [Madison Co., NY], Feb. 6, 1895, Mr. Griggs A. Taylor, aged 52 years.  Deceased was a member of Co. H 114th Regiment N.Y.S.V.

 

HOPKINS:  In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY] Feb. 22, 1895, Jane E., widow of John E. Hopkins aged 80 years.

 

INGERSOLL:  In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY] Feb. 15, 1895, Frederick Alonzo Ingersoll, aged 55 years.

 

BURLISON:  In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY] Feb. 16, 1895, Mrs. Claressa Burlison, aged 90 years.

 

IRELAN D:  In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY] Feb. 20, 1895, Mrs. Betsey Ireland, aged 78 years.

 

BUSH:  In Nineveh [Broome Co., NY] Feb. 20, 1895, Mrs. Jane Bush, aged 74 years.

 

NIGHTINGALE:  In Smithville Flats [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 20, 1895, Mrs. Lizzie Nightingale, aged 17 years.

 

NIGHTINGALE:  In Smithville Flats [Chenango Co., NY]  Feb. 21, 1895, Mrs. Mary Margarett Nightingale, aged 43 years.

 

MITCHELL:  In Smithville [Chenango Co., NY] Feb. 22, 1895, Mr. William Mitchell, aged 58 years.

 

 

Bainbridge NY Underpass Evaluated for Elimination

State Studies Ending Hazard of Bainbridge Rail Underpass

Binghamton Press, February 1960

 

 

Elimination of a hazardous railroad underpass in Route 7 in Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY]--scene of 16 accidents in 13 months--is "under active study" by state highway officials.

 

Joseph C. Federick, district engineer for the State Department of Public Works, at Binghamton, said his department has completed an engineering survey aimed at eliminating the sharp right-angle turn.  The survey contemplates reconstruction to provide for a railroad grade separation, or an overpass,  he said.  "We long have recognized the hazardous condition there and have been working actively to correct it," he said.  Mr. Frederick was unable to place a timetable on the project at this time.  He said only that reconstruction is "under active study." 

 

The announcement comes on top of a report submitted to Bainbridge Village Board this week which showed there were 16 accidents at the underpass in the 13-month period form Jan. 1, 1959 to last Sunday.  The report, compiled by Bainbridge Police Chief William S. Payne, said six of the accidents involved serious personal injuries.  In one of the six, six persons required medical attention.  In addition, two tractor-trailer accidents caused cargo damage estimated at $4,800.  In one, some $800 worth of machinery was damaged, while in the other a loss of $4,000 was estimated when plate glass protruding from the top of a truck was shattered.  In each case, the truck accidents happened as the rigs went up a small rise at the south end of the underpass, thus putting the cargo in contact with the top of the underpass.

 

The six-injury accident happened last month at a "blind spot" just south of the underpass when the driver of a northbound car attempted to make a left turn from South Main Street into Pearl Street.  One man was admitted to the Hospital, Sidney and five other persons were treated and discharged.

 

The Village Board has sent a copy of the report to Mr Federick's office along with a request for early action aimed at elimination of the "hazard."  Mayor Milton Simonds said, "Luckily and happily there have been no deaths there yet.  It is time to take action now before someone is killed there."

 

 

 

 

Dr. Edwin Gibson, Health Officer, Norwich NY 1911

New Health Officer

Recent Norwich Appointee is Thoroughly Well Equipped

Utica Saturday Globe, November 1911

 

Dr. Edwin Fred Gibson

1886 - 1957

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  Dr. Edwin F. Gibson, recently appointed local health officer in place of Dr. Paul B. Brooks, resigned, is a son of Supt. and Mrs. Stanford J. Gibson, of Norwich.  Dr. Gibson was graduated from the Norwich High School in the class of 1905 and from Cornell Unviersity Medical College in 1910.  Sicne that time he has been a member of St. Luke's Hospital staff in Utica.  He is thoroughly well equipped for the duties of his new position as well as the general practice of his profession.  He was married a few weeks ago to Miss Anna Berry, of South New Berlin.  Dr. Gibson is occupying the office on Mitchell street formerly used by the late Dr. Phelps.

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Obituary

Syracuse Herald Journal, August 21, 1957

 

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]-Dr. Edwin F. Gibson, 71, a practicing physician in Norwich for many years, died yesterday afternoon in the Veterans Administration Hospital in Syracuse.  He had been in failing health for a number of years.  A native of New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], he received his early education in Norwich and graduated from Cornell Medical School in 1910.  He began the general practice of medicine in Norwich that same year.  He was at one time Chenango County physician, and was health officer and school physician for the city of Norwich prior to his illness.  He was a member of the Chenango County Medical Society, the New York State Medical Society and the American Medical Association.  He was a member of the Norwich Club, the Norwich Elks Lodge and was a Mason.  He was a member of Emmanuel Episcopal Church and the Lt. Warren E. Eaton Post, American Legion.  During World War I he enlisted in the U.S. Army Medical Corps, was commissioned a captain and saw overseas service for 18 months.  He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Anna Berry Gibson, a daughter Gloria, and a son, Edwin Fred Gibson Jr.; two brothers, Kasson Gibson of Washington, and Stanford J. Gibson of Norwich, and four grandchildren.  The body was brought to Norwich by the Devine Funeral Home.

 

[Compiler note:  Dr. Edwin Fred Gibson, son of Stanford Jay and Gertrude Justine (Sage) Gibson, was buried in Mt. Hope Cemetery, Norwich, NY]

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Wife's Obituary - Anna Berry Gibson

The Post-Standard (Syracuse, NY) Feb. 6, 1965

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]- Mrs. Anna B. Gibson, 75, of 93 N. Broad St., widow of Dr. Edwin Gibson, died Thursday at the Earlville Nursing Home [Madison Co., NY].  Born in South New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], she was married to Dr. Gibson in 1911.  He died in 1957.  Mrs. Gibson was a member of Emmanuel Episcopal Church and the church women' organization.  She was a charter member of the Chenango County Chapter of the American Red Cross and a member of the Capt. John Harris Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution.  Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Gloria Boenig of Wapning, Conn., a son, Edwin F. Gibson Jr. of Syracuse and six grandchildren.  Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday in Emmanuel Episcopal Church, the Rev. William D. Richardson rector, officiating.  The body will be placed in Mt. Hope Cemetery vault for later burial.  Friends may call at the Devine Funeral Home Sunday afternoon and evening.

Marriages (December 4)

Sullivan - Welch

Utica Saturday Globe, November 1911
 

William J. & Katherine (Welch) Sullivan

 

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  An early morning wedding was celebrated at St. Paul's Chruch on Tuesday, when at 7:15 o'clock William J. Sullivan, of Syracuse [Onondaga Co., NY], and Miss Katherine Welch, of Norwich, were untied in holy wedlock by Rev. Father E.R. Prendergast.  The bride was attired in a blue traveling suit of broadcloth and wore a picture hat to match.  She carried a white prayer book.  The bridesmaid was Miss Minnie Blake, of Norwich, who was becomingly attired in brown.  The best man was John Sullivan, a brother of the groom.  After the ceremony an elaborate wedding breakfast was served at the home of the brides mother, having been prepared by Mrs. Patrick Scanlon.  The breakfast room was tastily decorated with flowers and ferns.  The wedding gifts were numerous and valuable, including many handsome pieces in cut glass, china, and silver, besides articles of linen and $125 in gold coin.  Mr. and Mrs. Sullivan escaped the usual hilarious scene at the station by slipping away in an automobile to a nearby town, where they took a train for a brief wedding trip to Buffalo and other places, after which they will be at home to their friends at Minoa, N.Y.  The bride is the daughter of Mrs. Catherine Welch, of Silver street, and for six years has had charge of the dress goods counter in the Johns, Powers & Ronan Brothers' department store, where by her uniform courtesy and expert knowledge of her stock she made many friends.  The groom is the son of John H Sullivan, of State street.  He is a young man of sterling character employed as fireman by the New York Central Railway, with headquarters at Syracuse. Both young people have the best wishes of many friends for their future prosperity and happiness.   [Glen Buell Collection, Guernsey Memorial Library, Norwich, NY]

 

Marriage Notices

Chenango Union, June 11, 1874

 

COOK - GREEN:  At Emmanuel Church, in this village, on Wednesday morning, June 10th, by Rev. J.D.Cook, of Morris, Mr. Jason D. Cook, formerly of Morris [Otsego Co., NY], to Miss Mahala L. Green, both of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY]

 

COLEMAN - HURLEY:  At St. Patrick's Church, in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], June 9th, by Rev. D. O'Connell, Mr. John Coleman, to Miss Mary Hurley.

 

DEAN - HURLEY:  In Binghamton [Broome Co., NY], June 3d, by Rev. L.C. Floyd, Mr. Chauncey S. Dean, of Jacksonville, N.Y. [Tompkins Co.], to Miss  Nellie Hurley, of Norwich, N.Y. [Chenango Co.]

COON - CROSBY:  In South New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], May 31st, by Rev. A. Lindsay, Mr. Albert Coon, to Miss Gertrude Crosby.

DREW - SIMMONS:  In Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], June 2d, by Rev. G.W. Abrams, Mr. David Y. Drew, of Schodack, N.Y., [Rensselear Co) to Miss Mary L. Simmons, of Bainbridge.

Obituaries (December 4)

May Adelia (Sanders) Barnes

Utica Saturday Globe, November 1911

 

May Adelia (Sanders) Barnes

1869 - 1911

 

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  Wednesday of last week May Adelia, wife of Curtis E. Barnes, passed away at her home on Pleasant street, her health having been declining for a number of years.  Deceased was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George W. Sanders, and was born in Norwich May 5, 1869.  On October 20, 1886, she was married to Curtis E. Barnes of Plymouth, in which town they made their home until a few years ago they returned to Norwich to reside.  Early in life Mrs. Barnes became a member of the Methodist Church.  Her funeral was held Saturday from her late home, Rev. J.S. Southworth, who officiated at the marriage 25 years ago this month, being assisted by Rev. Dr. M.D. Fuller in conducting the services.  The casket was covered with flowers expressing the esteem of relatives and friends.  The remains were laid at rest in Mount Hope Cemetery [Norwich, NY].  Besides her husband, Mrs. Barnes is survived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. George W. Sanders, of Norwich, by two sons, Dr. Clair Barnes, of Galesburg, Ill., and Ray Barnes, of this village, and by a sister, Mrs. Walter J. Smith, of Norwich.  [Glen Buell Collection, Guernsey Memorial Library, Norwich, NY]

 

Death Notices

Chenango Union, June 11, 1874

 

COLE:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], June 7th, Mrs. Susannah K. Cole, aged 50 years.

 

LORD:  In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY] suddenly, June 6th, Elizabeth, wife of John Lord, aged 54 years.

 

CLARKE:  At the Rogers House, in Oxford [Chenango Co., NY] June 5th, Mr. Isaac Clarke, aged 77 years.

 

SPERRY:  In Preston [Chenango Co., NY], June 6th, Emma, wife of Henry Sperry, aged 22 years.

 

SCOTT:  In Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], June 3d, Mary Ann, wife of Levi Scott, aged 72 years.

 

CURTIS:  In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], May 30th, Mrs. Ann Curtis, aged 82 years.

 

SKILIN:  In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], June 2d, Grace, widow of the late Hugh Skilin, aged 77 years, 2 months.

 

HOPKINS:  In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], Mr. Alison P. Hopkins, aged 77 years.

 

BARD:  In new Berlin [Chenango Co.., NY], May 30th, Sarah Ann, daughter of Edward and Abigial Bard, aged 2 years.

 

BROWN:  In Pitcher [Chenango Co., NY] Mr. Joshua Brown, aged 80 years and 8 months.

 

RACKETT:  In East Marion, L.I., May 27th, Caroline, wife of Capt. A.C. Rackett, and daughter of J.D. and Jemima Rogers, of Preston [Chenango Co., NY], aged 43 years.

 

RICE:  In Muskegon, Mich., May 31st, Mr. Geo. C. Rice, formerly editor of the Chenango Telegraph, aged 43 years.

 

BOWEN:  In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], June 2d, 1874, Asenath, wife of Rensselaer Bowen, in the 75th year of her age.  She had often expressed the wish that she might die in the spring time, and the prayer was granted. 

Mid the flowers of the beautiful spring time

We laid our mother to rest

And we heaped the green turf lightly,

O'er her cold and pulseless breast.

And we know in a heavenly spring time

Our mother rejoiceth now,

While the crown of the faithful Christian

Is resting upon her brow.    K.J.R.

Marriages (December 3)

Marriage Notices

 

Chenango Union, July 16, 1874

BEDFORD - SANFORD:  At the home of the bride's father, in North Adams, Mass., July 8th, by Rev. L. Holines, Mr. George W. Bedford, formerly of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Addie J. Sanford, all of North Adams.

NICHOLSON - ALDRICH:  At the Baptist Parsonage in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], July 4th, by Rev. L.M. S.  Haynes, Mr. Theron Nicholson to Miss Emily Aldrich, both of Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY].

TITUS - PIKE:  In Oxford, July 1st, by Rev. H.V. Talbot, Mr. W.C. Titus, to Miss Phebe L. Pike, both of North Norwich [Chenango Co., NY].

BOWERS -WACKFORD:  In Oxford, July 24, by Rev. H.V. Talbot, Mr. W.N. Bowers, to Miss Lizzie Wackford, all of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY]

BENNETT - CARPENTER:  In Sherburne, July 8th, by Rev. H. Fox, Mr. Frank L. Bennett, to Miss Alice J. Carpenter, all of Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY].

COSS - LITTLE:  In Bainbridge, July 4th, by Rev. A.B. Richardson, Mr. Adrial Coss to Miss Mary Little both of Afton [Chenango Co., NY].

SMITH - PECK:  In Greene, June 30th, by Rev. J.H. Sage, Mr. James B. Smith of Utica [Oneida Co., NY], to Miss Mary E. Peck, of Greene [ Chenango Co., NY].

CUMMINGS - TAFT:  In Greene, July 1st, by Rev. W.H. Gavivtt, Mr. James C. Cummings, Jr., of Greene [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Euphrasia D. Taft, of Triangle [Broome Co., NY]

FOOTE - PORTER:  In New Berlin, July 5th, by Rev. L.A. Wild, Mr. Charles Foote, to Miss Cynthia Porter, all of New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY].

DIXON - MYRICK:  In New Berlin, July 6th, by Rev. L.A. Wild, Mr. A. Jay Dixon, to Miss Eliza Myrick, both of Butternuts [Otsego Co., NY].

HUNTLEY - BROWN:  In North Pitcher, July 4th, by Rev. A. Harroun, Mr. Nathan C. Huntley, to Miss Adelia Brown, all of North Pitcher [Chenango Co ., NY].

PERKINS - CROZIER:  In North Pitcher, July 1st, by Rev. A. Harroun, Mr. Ellis D. Perkins, to Miss Sarah L. Crozier, all of North Pitcher [Chenango Co., NY]

BROWN - BABCOCK:  July 3d, by Rev. J.B. Grant, Mr. Frank Brown, of Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Minerva Babcock, of South Otselic [Chenango Co., NY].

JONES - MARBLE:  In DeRuyter, July 2d, by Rev. J. Storrs, Mr. Cassius M. Jones, to Miss Ellen E. Marble.

Obituaries (December 3)

Fredericka (Bherns) Warriner

Utica Saturday Globe, November 1911

 

 

Fredericka W. (Bherns) Warriner

1868 - 1911

 

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  After an illness of several years Fredericka W., wife of Ralph T. Warriner, died at her home on Grove avenue on Sunday last, aged 43.  Funeral services were held from her late home on Wednesday afternoon at 3 o'clock and the remains were taken to Hamilton [Madison Co., NY] on Thursday morning for interment.  Mrs. Warriner was born in Germany, March 7, 1868, and at the age of nine came to America.  For a number of years she resided at Springville, Eric county.  On June 9, 1891, she married Ralph T. Warriner, of Norwich, and since that time her home had been in this place.  She was a member of the German Lutheran church, and a woman held in high esteem by her friends and acquaintances.  Besides her husband, deceased is survived by five daughters, Florence, Clara, Hazel, Mary and Ruth, all of Norwich; by her mother, Mrs. Mary Bherns, of Springville, N.Y., by six sisters, Mrs. Frank Peabody, of Glendora, Cal., Mrs. Charles Peabody, of West Valley, N.Y., Mrs. Ashley Fronhister and Mrs. George Burr, of Springville, N.Y., Mrs. Edward Kumph, of Buffalo and Mrs. D.L. Hilliard, of Norwich, by one brother, Herman Bherns, of Springville, N.Y.  [Glen Buell Collection, Guernsey Memorial Library, Norwich, NY]

 

Alfarata (Cole) Lutz

Utica Saturday Globe, November 1911

 

 

Alfarata (Cole) Lutz

1890 - 1911

 

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  There is a mystery enveloping the death in Chicago of Mrs. Alfarata Lutz, a former Norwich girl, that relatives and friends here are anxious to have unraveled.  Mrs. Lutz was found dead in her room at 307 South Leavitt street on Friday afternoon.  She was seated at a table with a gas tube in her mouth.  Apparently it was a case of suicide and was given out as such by a student friend, Salvatore Manaco, who had been on intimate terms with the dead girl, visiting her frequently during the last six weeks.  The Chicago authorities believed the young man's story and after an inquest, a certificate was issued that death was due to escaping gas.  The body was embalmed and shipped to Norwich for burial.

 

Norwich relatives were not satisfied that the cause and circumstances of the death were clear and demanded an investigation.  As soon as he learned of this, the girl's companion, Salvatore Manaco, disappeared from Chicago.  He did not show up at his classes at the College of Physicians and Surgeons, where he is a senior, and at his home and the drug store of his father, Dr. Pasquale Manaco, where the youth put in his spare time as clerk, nothing was known of his whereabouts.  Young Manaco found the body.  He says he carried it to a window, which he opened and called for help.  Neighbors who assert that the window of the girl's room was open at the time she is said to have asphyxiated herself wired to the family at Norwich urging a post mortem examination upon the arrival of the remains here.  An autopsy was held at an undertaking room on Tuesday evening at which Coroner Wilcox was assisted by Drs. Harris and Fernalid.  The body had been so thoroughly embalmed that it was impossible to definitely determine the cause of death. The organs were retained for more careful examination and chemical analysis.

 

A note evidently penned by the girl just before life departed read:  "Dearie--received your letter, but it was too late."  A faintly written line below read:  "Ollie is dead."  "Ollie" was Manaco's pet name for the dead girl.  Her note referred to a lovelorn letter he wrote her following a quarrel in which she threatened to leave him and go to work.  Despondency following this quarrel is claimed by the young man's friends to be the cause of her taking her own life.  Manaco, his friends say, was in love with the girl and intended to marry her as soon as he had finished his course in college.  His actions since her death had all been taken upon the advice of his father's attorney, to whom he turned in his trouble. The attorney alleges that women in South Leavitt street are to blame for suspicions aroused in the case.  One of them telephoned to Monaco and demanded that he pay for an expensive coffin and other accessories for the funeral and the boy informed her that he was willing to do anything that was right.  he had practically no money, his only income being an allowance from his father, who is far from wealthy.  The woman declared that unless Monaco did as she told him she would stir up a scandal through the newspapers.

 

"Songbird" was the name by which the dead girl was known to some of her neighbors who looked upon her as Manaco's bride and almost envied her apparent contentment and happiness.  Said one of these:  "She was so happy that we called her 'Songbird.' I do not know whether she died from gas or something else.  There were no clothes to cover her when she was taken to the morgue and if some of us had not taken the matter in hand the body would not have been decently clad for shipment.  The undertaker furnished the undergarments and some of us made a dress for the poor child."

 

Mrs. Lutz, or Alfarata Cole as she was better known in Norwich, was only 21 years old.  She was the daughter of a widowed mother, Mrs. James Cole, of this place. Her father died several years ago.  Two brothers, Ervin and Perry, and a married sister, Mrs. Mary Wall, also reside here.  A third brother, Charles E., lives in South Carolina.  Alfarata Cole spent her girlhood in the Norwich schools and grew to young woman hood.  Though small in stature, nature had fashioned her with attractive face and figure.  She was always a cheery and vivacious girl.  On May 30, 1909, she was married to John Lutz by Justice Fred L. Mallory.  She left Norwich the week following last Christmas and had since lived in Chicago.  Her husband was not in Chicago at the time of her death and as near as can be learned had not been there for some time.  At present he is on the U.S.S. Wisconsin with the fleet now mobilized on the Hudson river.  Mrs. Lutz had no relatives in Chicago.  Since going there she had been employed in the Marshall Fields department store.  In her last letter to her mother, dated October 15, 1911, she told where she was working and from the tone of her letter seemed to be in a happy and care free frame of mind.

 

The remains arrived in Norwich on Monday evening and were taken to an undertaking parlor, where an autopsy was held Tuesday evening.  The funeral was held from the home of her brother, Ervin Cole, at Wood's Corners, on Wednesday afternoon.  Rev. Paul Riley Allen officiated, the deceased having been an attendant of the Congregational Sunday school and a member of that church.  Burial was made in Mount Hope Cemetery [Norwich, NY].

 

[Glen Buell Collection, Guernsey Memorial Library, Norwich, NY]

 

 

Bainbridge High Class of 1955, Part 4

Bainbridge Central High School, Class of 1955

Senior Portraits

"Echo" 1955

 

 

Bruce Le Grande Parsons

 

Raymond Lee Parsons

 

Shirley Adele Russell

 

Henry Merritt Sherman

 

Patricia Ann Sherman

 

Donald Charles Silvey

 

Obituaries (December 2)

Sarah Elizabeth (Taylor) Monk

Utica Saturday Globe, October 1911

 

 

Sarah Elizabeth (Taylor) Monk

1849 - 1911

Mrs. George Monk, who recently passed away at her home in Groton [Tompkins Co., NY], was a former resident of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] and a sister of the late John C. Taylor.  Her death followed a brief illness from pneumonia.  She became ill on Thursday and a physician was at once summoned.  She grew worse so rapidly that a consultation of physicians was held on Sunday, when it was definitely decided that she was suffering from pneumonia.  On Monday night she died.  Funeral services were held from the Congregational Church in Groton on Thursday of last week.  Among those in attendance were Mrs. J.C. Taylor and daughter, Florence, of Norwich.  Mrs. Monk was born in Canada on August 28, 1849, and her marriage to Mr. Monk took place in Trumansburg on April 21, 1867.  Twenty-three years ago they moved from Ithaca to Groton, where they had since made their home.  Deceased was a member of the Congregational Church, in the affairs of which she took an active interest.  She was a prominent member of the Rebekah Lodge and a leading worker in the W.C.T.U.  At the funeral there were many beautiful floral offerings from various organizations and friends.  Besides her husband she is survived by three daughters, Mrs. J.C. Taylor and Mrs. Charlo.  tte Monk, of Brooklyn, and Mrs. David Hollenbeck, of Candor; also by two sons William of Ithaca, and George, of Groton.  [Glen Buell Collection, Guernsey Memorial Library, Norwich, NY]

 

Laura A. (Hebbard) Hickok

Utica Saturday Globe, November 1911

 

 

Laura A. (Hebbard) Hickok

1836 - 1911

 

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  After two years of failing health Laura A., wife of Hiel G. Hickok, passed away at her home at the corner of Court and Henry streets on Monday morning, aged 75.  Private funeral services were held on Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. Dr. M. D. Fuller officiating.  Burial in Mount Hope [Norwich, NY].  Mrs. Hickok was the daughter of Daniel and Clarissa O. Hebbard and was born in Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY] in the year 1836, passing her girlhood in that place.  On September 30, 1852, she married Hiel G. Hickok, who at the time was conducting a general store at Plasterville.  They afterwards moved into the village of Norwich and have since resided here most of the time.  In her young girlhood Mrs. Hickok became a member of the Congregational Church.  She possessed a fine alto voice and for 15 years she and Mr. Hickok sang in the Methodist choir.  Nine years ago they celebrated their golden wedding anniversary.  Mrs. Hickok was highly esteemed by a large circle of friends.  Besides her husband she is survived by three brothers and two sisters, John Hebbard, of Chicago; Mrs. Ellen Taylor, of Norwich; Mrs. Harriet Daniels, of Rockwell's Mills; George Hebbard, of Ilion, and Charles Hebbard, of Sherburne.  One granddaughter, Miss Nina Hickok, of Norwich also survives.  A son, Charles Hickok, died about two years ago.  [Glen Buell Collection, Guernsey Memorial Library, Norwich, NY]

 

Ella S. Belden

1882 - 1940

Mrs. Ella S. Belden, wife of Andrew Belden of the East River road, died at the Chenango Memorial Hospital at 4:30 Saturday afternoon.  She was born in Coventry [Chenango Co., NY] Nov. 3, 1882, but had been a resident of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] for many years.  The deceased was a member of the Grand Eagles and Calvary Baptist church and there are many friends who will mourn her passing.  Besides her husband she leaves the following sons and daughters:  Earl Belden, Mrs. Fred Butts and Andrew Belden, Jr., of Norwich, Mrs. Myrtle Whitney of Port Crane and a sister, Mrs. Etta Thompson, of Binghamton, also two brothers, Charles Kilmer of Millbury, Mass., and Louis Kilmer of Brockton.  One grandchild and several nieces and nephews also survive. Services will be held at the Breese Funeral Home at 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon, Rev. R.L. Mathews officiating with burial in Mt. Hope [Norwich, NY].

 

Jennie (Adams) Bell

1880 - 1941

Mrs. Jennie Bell, for many years, a resident of this place, but who had been residing for sometime at West Winfield [Herkimer Co., NY], died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Robert Stafford at Cedarville last Sunday.  Funeral services were held from the Baptist church on Wednesday of this week, with burial at Lambs Corners cemetery.  Mrs. Bell is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Stafford, Mrs. Fred Lottridge of Kis Lyn, Pa., and Mrs. Lyle M. Gifford of Gifford Hill, and one son, Hugh of this village. 

 

South Edmeston [Otsego Co., NY]:  Committal services were held in the Columbus Corners cemetery [Columbus, Chenango Co., NY] here Wednesday for Mrs. Jennie Bell.  Burial was made beside her husband, the late James Bell, in the family plot.  Mrs. Bell before her marriage was Miss Jennie Adams of New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY].  The Bell family were former residents on a farm in Columbus many years.  Since the death of her husband she has resided in New Berlin and later Winfield.

 

 

Marriages (December 1)

Pittsley - Saftenberg

Utica Saturday Globe, November 1911

Robert & Flossie Leona (Saftenberg) Pittsley

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  A very pretty wedding took place at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Saftenberg at 9 o'clock on Sunday evening last when their only daughter, Flossie Leona [Saftenberg], became the wife of Robert Pittsley.  Rev. Ira Wilcox Bingham officiated.  Miss Emma Bush acted as bridesmaid and Robert Cornell, a cousin of the bride, was best man.  The ring service was used.  About 30 relatives and friends were present, to whom a luncheon was served after the ceremony.  Both bride and groom have been residents of Norwich since their birth. The groom is the well-known boxer whose skill and prowess have been shown in many contests.  His wife shares with his many friends intense interest in his success in his chosen career.  In a short time Mr. and Mrs. Pittsley expect to leave Norwich and take up their residence in Syracuse, where the groom has already established a reputation in his profession.

 

Beadle - Mathews

At a very pretty home wedding Saturday night Miss Evelyn Mathews of this city became the bride of William Beadle of Holmesville [Chenango Co., NY].  The nuptial service was performed by Rev. R.L. Mathews, pastor of the Calvary Baptist church. The wedding took place in the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Adelbert Mathews of 19 Gold street [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY].  A pink and white color scheme was carried out in the home decorations. The bridal party stood in front of an arch of evergreens. The bride, dressed in salmon pink with a pink and white corsage was attended by Miss Frances Race of Oxford as bridesmaid.  Miss Race wore a dress of aqua blue with a yellow corsage.  Earl Nearing of Holmesville served the groom as best man.  The mother of the bride wore a dress of old rose with a pink corsage.  The groom's mother wore navy blue with a white corsage.  Only the immediate family were in attendance. A reception followed the wedding ceremony.  Mr. Beadle is employed at the Scintilla plant in Sidney.  The couple will reside at 10 Gold street.

Obituaries (December 1)

Thomas H. Carley

Utica Saturday Globe, October 1911

 

 

Thomas H. Carley

1855 - 1911

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  After an illness of nearly a year Thomas H. Carley, a well-known and highly-respected resident of this village for over 20 years, passed away Wednesday afternoon at his home on Hickok avenue, aged 56.  Mr. Carley was born in New York city and was left an orphan at an early age.  During the civil war he joined the army as a drummer boy, being then less than 10 years of age and was attached to a regiment that was detailed as guards at the Federal prison at Elmira.  After the war he learned the trade of tinsmith in that city and married his wife there.  About 22 years ago he moved his family to this village, and had held positions with the hardware firms of D.M. Holmes & Son, C.H. Latham, C.A. King and at the O.&W. shops.  During the past seven years he had had charge of the tin department at the plant of the Norwich Pharmacal Company.  He had become very proficient at his trade and was considered a valuable workman by all whom he had been employed.  Mr. Carley was an upright citizen, a steadfast Democrat, a member of the Calvary Baptist Church and was active in the organization of the original tribe of Red Men in this village.  He is survived by his widow and one son, George H. Carley, publisher of the Freeman's Journal at Cooperstown.

 

Warren & Katherine Cole

Utica Saturday Globe, October 1911

 

1853 - 1911                                                              1855 - 1911

 

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  Brief mention was made in the last issue of the Globe of the death of Katherine, wife of Warren D. Cole, on October 1 at the residence of Ray Post, near Mead's pond.  The remains were brought to her home on Hayward avenue, where the funeral was held Saturday afternoon.  Mr. Cole was in Virginia at the time of his wife's death, having gone to that State only a few days before in search of employment.  He returned to Norwich Saturday  morning and after attending the funeral of his wife in the afternoon went to the home of friends, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Donley, on Division street.  He complained of feeling tired and laid down on a couch to rest.  A short time later it was discovered that he was dead. Coroner Wilcox, who made an examination, gave the cause of death as heart disease.  Funeral services were held on Wednesday, the remains being laid beside those of his wife in Mount Hope Cemetery [Chenango Co., NY].  Mr. Cole was born in Corning in 1853 and his wife was born in Tioga, Pa., in 1855.  They were married in 1872 and for 11 years had made their home in Norwich, Mr. Cole being employed in the Ontario & Western blacksmith shop until about a year ago.  Mrs. Cole had been in failing health for some time.  They are survived by three daughters, Mrs. Nellie Hathaway and Miss Katie Cole, of Norwich, and Mrs. George Persing, of Gallton, Pa.  A nephew, Robert Cole, had always resided with them.  Mr. Cole leaves two sisters, Mrs. Augusta Smith, of Boston, and Mrs. Emily Van Campen of Hornell, and a brother, Wallace Cole, of Tioga Pa.  Mrs. Cole leaves one brother, C.J. Dewey, of Tioga Pa.

 

Alta (Angell) Beatty

1877 - 1942

New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY]:  Mrs. Alta Beatty died Feb. 11, 1942, in Binghamton City Hospital [Broome Co., NY]. She ahd been critically ill for eight days.  She was born Oct. 13, 1877, in Knoxville, Pa., daughter of Edward and Belinda Smith Angell. She spent her childhood in Pennsylvania and was graduated from Knoxville high school and Mansfield state normal school.  She taught school until her marriage May 10, 1903 to Linn L. Beatty, who died Jan. 17, 1939.  Mr. and Mrs. Beatty lived near New Berlin for 34 years.  She went to Nineveh, N.Y., last fall to visit her son, Louis E. Beatty.  Mrs. Beatty was a member of St. Andrew's Episcopal church.  Besides the son, she leaves a daughter, Mrs. Lillian B. Martin, Baldwin, L.I.; two sisters, Mrs. Rena Bull, New York, and Mrs. Cynthia Matteson, Rochester.  The funeral was held at 2 p.m. Friday with Rev. Nelson F. Parke officiating.  Interment was made in St. Andrew's cemetery.

 

Jennie (Gardner) Beckley

born 1864

Mrs. Jennie Beckley passed away at the cottage of her daughter, Mrs. E.J. Hile, at Silver lake, Sunday afternoon, at about one o'clock, the immediate cause of her death being due to a shock she suffered the previous day.  Her decline in health, however dated back to last March when she suffered a very serious ear trouble from which she could not seem to recover.  With the thought in mind that it would be beneficial to her health, she was taken to the daughter's cottage, where she spent the last four weeks of her life.  Jennie Gardner was the daughter of Mary and Samuel Gardner and was born at Mount Vision, N.Y. [Otsego Co., NY] where her early life was spent.  She was born June 25, 1864.  August 26, 1883, she married William A. Beckley and unto them two children were born, a son that died in infancy and a daughter, Normina, the wife of Edward J. Hile, who survives the mother.  Mr. Beckley died June 25, 1904.  In the year 1897, they purchased the John Smith house and brick blacksmith shop on North street and moved form Milford to this village.  Mr. and Mrs. Beckkley united with the Baptist church at Milford Center, but upon their removal to this village transferred their membership to the Baptist church here, of which she had always been a loyal and faithful member.  For thirty years she had been operator in the central telephone office of this village and there as elsewhere was faithful to the duties. She was a good neighbor, kind hearted, considerate and thoughtful for the welfare of others.  She had many friends and acquaintances who are grieved to learn of her death.  Surviving the deceased are the daughter, Mrs. E.J. Hile, grandson, John Hile, two nieces, Mrs. M.L. Wilson, of Groton, N.Y., Mrs. John Turner, of Morris, N.Y., four nephews, Fred Gardner, of South New Berlin, Delos Gardner, Harry L. Gardner, Morris, N.Y., Albert Rounds, Oneonta, N.Y.  Funeral services were held from the late home in this village Wednesday afternoon at at 1:30 o'clock with burial at Mt. Vision.

Marriages (November 30)

Marriage Notices

 

Chenango Telegraph & Chronicle, Norwich, NY, May 8, 1867

WINSOR - HUNT:  In Oxford, May 1st, by Rev. J.C. Ransom, Henry J. Winsor and Celinda E.  Hunt, both of this place [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY].

 

HILLER - ROE:  In German, April 26th, by Rev. A.C. Smith, William Hiller, of McDonough [Chenango Co., NY] and Abigal Roe, of Wolli Kill.

PURDY - HARTWELL:  In Greece, Monroe Co., N.Y., May 2d, by Rev. G. Johnson, D.E. Purdy, of Parma [Monroe Co., NY] and Aurilla L. Hartwell, of Greece.

SMITH - BURLISON:  At the residence of Dennis Phetteplace, in this town, by Rev. F.B. Peck, John Smith of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] and Mary V. Burlison, of Mt. Upton [Chenango Co., NY]

Chenango American, Greene, NY, December 20, 1888

BROWN - WOODS:  In Oxford, Dec. 5th, by Rev. H.B. Cook, Wm. M. Brown, of Coventry [Chenango Co., NY] and Onelia Woods, of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY].

DAVIS - LYON:  At Bainbridge, Dec. 5th, by Rev. H.B. Cook, Willie A. Davis, of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY] and Aliph C. Lyon, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY]

TANNER - CAHOON:  At Norwich, Dec. 11th, by Rev. A.J. VanCleft, Mr. S.A. Tanner, of Philadelphia, Pa., and Miss Louise M. Cahoon, of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY].

TICKNOR - ADAMS:  At Willett, Dec. 4th, by Rev. D. W. Sweetland.  Arthur S. Ticknor, to Mertie Adams, both of Smithville [Chenango Co., NY]

HARVEY - LEE:  At Binghamton, Dec. 8th, by Rev. A.M Brown, Edwin Harvey, of Chenango Bridge [Broome Co., NY] to Miss Minnie Lee, of Chenango Forks [Broome Co., NY].

Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, April 14, 1895

BARKER - HARRINGTON:  In Norwich, April 1, 1895 by Rev. T.G. Cass, Mr. Charles Barker, of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] and Miss Viola Harrington, of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY]

EDDY - BORDEN:  In McDonough, March 30, 1895, by Rev. A.W. Barrows, Mr. Hartwell C. Eddy and Miss J. Maud Borden, all of McDonough [Chenango Co., NY].

FRY - FOWLSTON:  in McDonough, mar 27, 1895, by Rev. George Pope, Mr. Orrin Fry and Miss Bertha Fowlston, both of Smithville [Chenango Co., NY].

WHITMORE - CRUMB:  In Lincklaen, March 20, 1895, by Rev. O.S. Mills, Mr. Pearl W. Whitmore, of Lincklaen [Chenango Co., ,NY], and Miss Lottie Eunice Crumb, of McGrawville [Cortland Co., NY].

Obituaries (November 30)

Albert Davis

Utica Saturday Globe, September 1911

 

 

Albert Davis

1824 - 1911

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  At his residence on Guernsey street Wednesday of last week Albert Davis passed away suddenly, having been in his usual health until the day of his death and was seen upon the streets the day before.  His age was 87.  Mr. Davis was born in the town of Norwich January 25, 1824.  On May 26, 1863, he married Martha Gibbs at Sherburne.  Much of their earlier married life was spent upon a farm in the town of Guilford  until about 30 years ago they came to Norwich to reside.  When a young man Mr. Davis espoused the cause of Prohibition and was always loyal in his allegiance to his party.  Besides his wife, who is critically ill, he is survived by two daughters, Mrs. William G. Mandeville, of Lowville and Mrs. Jesse Race, of Norwich.  One brother also survives, Edson Davis, of Holmesville, out of a family of six children--three sons and three daughters--born to Arthur and Sabra Davis.  Funeral services were held from the residence on Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. Paul R .Allen officiating.  The bearers were Frank Davis, Arvine Davis, Zena Jackson and Nelson McNitt.  Interment was made in Mount Hope Cemetery [Norwich, NY]

 

Floyd Wells Barrett

1891 - 1930

Edmeston [Otsego Co., NY]:  Mr. and Mrs. Dan W. Barrett have received word of the death of their son, Floyd Barrett, which occurred as a result of an accident while he was at work on a construction job in Arizona.  Only meager details are available but according to a telegram received here the accident proved fatal and the body is en route to Edmeston where burial will take place.  Floyd was an Edmeston high school boy.  He enlisted at the beginning of the late World war and at the close of same did not return to Edmeston.  He has lived in various parts of the west during the past few years.

 

Winslow Daily Mail, March 14, 1930

Injury Proves Fatal to Rail Employe Here

Bridge Workman at A-215 Struck by Timber

Floyd Barrett of Long Beach, California, is dead and V. Smith of Los Angeles is confined to a local hospital suffering from a fractured hand and severe bruises following an accident which occurred yesterday at Santa Fe Bridge A-215 near Navajo, about fifty miles east of Winslow [Arizona].  The men were injured while working on an abutment of the bridge under construction, and were in the employ of the Miller Construction Company.  Smith was hurled a distance of twenty-five feet when a heavy bridge timber fell from the bridge striking Barrett who was working below.  Both injured men were brought to Winslow on train No. 7 last evening and when examination was made by a local physician, it was found Barrett suffered a fractured skull and several broken ribs and that Smith had a fractured hand.  Barrett died a few hours after being placed in the hospital here.  His body is being held here pending the receipt of word from his wife, who lives in Long Beach.  It is believed that he will be taken to that city for burial, although no definite arrangements have yet been made.

 

[Compiler note:  b. Oct. 14, 1891 - d. Mar. 13, 1930, buried Union Cemetery, Edmeston, NY]

 

Franklyn Robert Beardsley

1882 - 1937

F. Robert Beardsley, well-known local milk dealer, died at midnight Saturday at his home on the Norwich-Oxford [Chenango Co., NY] road following an extended illness.  Deceased, who was born in Binghamton, was 55 years of age.  he is survived by his wife, Blanche; a daughter, Mrs. Clifford Doing of South Plymouth; three sons, James, Robert and Richard Beardsley; his mother, Mrs. Ella Beardsley of Sidney; a brother, Benjamin Beardsley of Norwich and a niece, Mrs. William Meehan of Sidney.  Mr. Beardsley was a member of the First Baptist church. The funeral will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Breese Funeral Home. Rev. J.K. Romeyn, pastor of the First Baptist church, will officiate.  Burial will be made in Mt. Hope cemetery [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY]. 

 

Raymond Justice Beardsley
Youth Loses Life in Auto Accident
Raymond J. Beardsley, 19, and Companions Killed at Crossing Near Canton

 

Raymond Justice Beardsley
1910 - 1929
 

A touch of sadness prevailed throughout the Thanksgiving season in New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], caused by the sudden and shocking death of one of our highly respected young men, Raymond J. Beardsley, son of Mr. and Mrs. M.H. Beardsley.  The news of his death first came through an associated press dispatch about 10 o'clock Wednesday morning, Nov. 27th, and was later verified by news direct to the grief stricken family.  The account of the accident from a nearby publication was as follows:

 

Canton [St. Lawrence Co.,  NY], Nov. 27--Home bound for Thanksgiving vacation, three St. Lawrence university students and another man were killed at the Gouverneur road grade crossing near here this morning at 9:15. The car in which they were riding was struck by a New York Central passenger train, northbound. The dead:  Nelson P. Lobdell, Victor, N.Y.; Raymond J. Beardsley, New Berlin, N.Y.; W.B. Anderson, Bridgeport, Conn.; Amos Goodbout, Canton.  Identification of the first three bodies, those of the students, was made by college classmates and members of the faculty of St. Lawrence university, Richard Ellsworth, secretary of the university and Dean Hulett assisted in the identification.

 

The students were bound for downstate for the Thanksgiving holidays, hoping to catch rides by passing motorists.  Raymond Beardsley intended to visit Nelson Lobdell at his home in Victor and later to come to New Berlin.  The boys, apparently, obtained a ride from Amos Goodbout, Canton amateur boxer and mechanic at Aikens Garage, DeKalb.  Goodbout was on his way to the garage at the time of the accident.  The railroad crossing is just out of Canton and the boys had ridden less than a quarter of a mile where the highway and railroad cross diagonally.

Although complete details of how the accident happened will never be known, eye-witnesses say that Goodbout, who was driving a Chevrolet touring car, tried to stop when he saw the train coming but was too close to the crossing and the car skidded onto the tracks directly in front of the train.  Before the occupants could escape the locomotive crashed into the machine and tossed it into the ditch.  Two of the bodies were carried around 50 feet on the locomotive before it came to a sudden halt.

Sheriff Herbert Shaver was notified of the accident and went to the scene immediately. State troopers also took part in the investigation and District Attorney Ingram and Coroner Cleland went to the scene Wednesday afternoon.  The coroner gave permission for the removal of the bodies to an undertaking establishment.

Nicholas Butler, Watertown, engineman on the locomotive, told friends that he did not see the car until he was about 30 feet from the crossing.  The car, Butler is quoted as reporting, seemed to skid directly in the path of the train as though the brakes might have been set to avoid the collision.

On notification here of the accident, Mr. Beardsley and son Robert and W.H. Davis, in the latter's car, left for Canton.  Oliver Bros., local undertakers, took charge of the body and brought it to the home here on Thursday morning.  Funeral services, which were largely attended, were held at the Baptist church on Saturday afternoon, following a short prayer service at the home.  The services were in charge of Rev. B .H. Eddy.  Songs, "Ivory Palaces," "My Jesus, I Love Three," and "Nearer My God to Thee," were rendered at the church service by Mr. and Mrs. R.F. Talbot, Mrs. B.H. Eddy and A. Perry Bishop.  Burial was made in St. Andrew's cemetery [New Berlin, NY]. 

Raymond  Justice Beardsley was born on March 1, 1910, in new Berlin, a son of Leila Justice and Mathew Hall Beardsley.  He attended the New Berlin high school, from which he graduated in the class of 1927.  He entered Colgate university a year later and this fall continued his college work as a sophomore at St. Lawrence university at Canton.  he was a member of the Phi-Pi-Phi fraternity and was interested in several musical organizations of the university.  Besides the parents, Raymond is survived by a sister, Marion, and a younger brother, Robert.

Nelson P. Lobdell was a junior at St. Lawrence and a member of Raymond's fraternity.  He was the son of Rev. Nelson L. Lobdell, one time missionary to Japan and a St. Lawrence alumnus.  W.B. Anderson was a member of the St. Lawrence football squad and was pledged to Beta Theta Pi fraternity.  His home was in Bridgeport, Conn.  Amos Goodbout was well known throughout northern New York as an amateur boxer.  he is survived by a wife and one child.



 

 

 

Blog Postings November 23-29, 2015

Listing of blog postings for the week of November 23-29, 2015

Marriages

Posted November 23, 2015

Gertrude Porter - William Graves (1911)

Gertrude Ann Pike - Hubert A. Barnes (1942)

Marriage Notices

     George W. Little - Anna Kelsie (1870)

     George C. Mericle - Adelaide B. Wilson (1870)

     Mark L. Keough - Alice A. Miller (1873)

     George A. Dwight - Eliza E. Beattie (1873)

     George S. Mason - Samantha M. Adams (1873)

     J.H. Collier - Jennie L. Waters (1872)

     William H. Maricle - Libbie Dietrich (1873)

     W.L.C.Glenny - Eva l. Gregg (1872)

     Hial Hodge - Ursula Horton (1873)

     Joseph G Brown - Addie E Morse (1873)

Posted november 28, 2015
Edna Martha Smith - Harry B. Hill (1911
Allen B. Bassett - Mildred Avis Coats (1941)

 

Obituaries

Posted November 23, 2015

Rev. James Chambers (Sherburne, Norwich, 1911)

Edgar Pearle Banton (Norwich, 1937)

Henry Barnes (Norwich, 1937)

Bertha Frances Barney (New Berlin)

Publiched November 24, 2015
Edward Hill (Oxford, Norwich, 1911)  Civil War Soldier
George W. Denslow Jr. (Binghamton, Norwich, 1911)
Arminda Wescott York (Norwich, 1911)

Published November 25, 2015
Chloe Cargill Kishbaugh (Utica, Binghamton, Norwich, 1911)
Edwin J. Barr (Norwich, 1940)
George D. Barr (1930)
Dr. Samuel Austin Deming (Norwich, 1934)

Posted November 26, 2015
Rev. Herbert L. Ellsworth (Binghamton, 1911)
Dudley S.  Hall (Norwich, 1911)
Alice Doing Hare (Binghamton, 1911)

Posted November 27, 2015
Charles E. Barber (Norwich, 1911)
Jared A. Bailey (South New Berlin, 1926)
Jennie Gucker (Norwich, 1934)
Leroy E. Barr (Norwich, 1934)

Posted November 28, -2015
Dewey Greenleaf (North Pharsalia, 1911)
Almon Hopkins (Norwich, Binghamton, 1911)
May (Green) Barr (Norwich, 1941)
Frank J. Barre (Norwich, Cobleskill, 1927)

Posted November 29, 2015
Daniel Sykes Donaldson (Norwich, 1911)


 

Miscellaneous

Posted November 24, 2015

Views of Bainbridge, NY in 1963

Posted November 25, 2015
Bainbridge Central High School, Class of 1955, Part 3

Posted November 26, 2015
Rev. John L. Ray, Pastor of Norwich Baptist Church retires - 1911

Posted November 27, 2015
Franklyn A. Batie, Norwich Native Wins Laurels in Musical World - 1911
Some Facts of Interest about Settlement of Bainbridge (1928)

Posted November 29, 2015
A Lady in the Clouds - Minda Williams - 1873
Youthful Shriners of Norwich - 1911

Youthful Shriners - Norwich NY - 1911

Youthful Shriners

Utica Saturday Globe, October 1911

 

Norwich's Youngest Shriners

Fred Cole, Otis Oakley, Earl Barnes

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  The three youngest Shriners in Norwich are also three very well known and popular young men--Fred Cole, Otis Oakley and Earl Barnes. The trio recently were photographed together and the Globe is pleased to present them to its readers.  [Glen Buell Collection, Guernsey Memorial Library, Norwich, NY]

A Lady in the Clouds - Minda Williams - 1873

A Lady in the Clouds

Minda Williams Takes a Balloon Ride

Chenango Union, July 24, 1873

Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY] has a lady balloonist who made an ascension at Hamilton [Madison Co., NY] on the Fourth concerning which the Hamilton Republican speaks as follows:

 

"During the day Dr. Mann of Sherburne had been inflating his mammoth balloon "Chenango," at the foot of the Park.  At four o'clock its graceful proportions had become sufficiently rotund, and it was then announced that the Dr. would not make the ascension himself, but would send off a pupil of his, Miss Minda Williams.  Miss Williams had never made an ascension before, but we must say that we never saw a lady take such a trying position with such perfect composure and determined bravery. She took her position in the car, holding in her hand the stars and stripes, which she waved to the vast audience as she quietly and slowly receded form them, her face beaming with smiles and she as undaunted as if setting out on the most common undertaking.  The balloon started at about 20 minutes past four o'clock taking a southeasterly direction, and rising very gradually until evidently about a mile high and some two miles drifted farther eastward.  Then quite suddenly rising, as a quantity of ballast had been thrown out, the air vessel shot up through a light cloud the brave little lady still waving her flag and soon put a curtain impenetrable to the human eye, between herself and us.  Then apparently determined to return to terra firma, the daring aeronaut again appeared through a rift in the cloud, slowly descending, her flag still waving, the whole forming a spectacle of sublime grandeur.

 

Miss Williams landed safely after a voyage of from 20 to 25 minutes near what is known as Dowell's Corners, some three miles or more from this place, and was conveyed to Poolville, whence she took passage on the D.L.&W. Railroad for her home in Sherburne.  For a fine accession, the feat of Miss Williams, although she did not remain up a great length of time, or go a great distance was a most successful one.  Everyone who witnessed the ascension pronounced it the finest one they ever saw.":