Rev. John B. Cook
Utica Saturday Globe, January 1907
Rev. John B. Cook
1861 - 1906
Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]: Rev. John B Cook, who died recently at Colorado City, where he went some two months ago in search of relief from asthma from which he had been a sufferer for years, was born in Norwich and was educated in the schools of this place. After he entered the Methodist ministry Mr. Cook began his first pastorate at Morris in 1886. In 1888 he was sent to Whitney Point, and was there for two years. He then served one year at Walton and for the following three years was at Sidney. In 1894 he began a five years' pastorate at Newark Valley, at the end of which time he went to Jermyn, where he remained for one year. In 1900 he began his pastorate at the High Street Church in Binghamton. He left his pastorate at Owego to go to Colorado for a second time within a few years to secure freedom from his sufferings, having been assigned to a church in Colorado City. Deceased was twice married, his first wife being Miss Nettie Hoag, of Norwich, who died about six weeks after the marriage. About the time that he took up his pastorate in Morris, Mr. Cook married Minnie Palmatier, of that place, who survives him, together with a son, John, and two daughters, Helen and Olive. One sister, Mrs. F. R. Brown, of Milwaukee, Wis., also survives. Mrs. Sarah Adams and Mrs. Fannie F. Sheff, of Norwich are step-sisters of the deceased and Blin Buell, of King's settlement, is a step-brother. The funeral was held at Owego, Friday afternoon of last week, Rev. Mr. Dresser, the presiding elder, officiated at the services in the First M.E Chruch. Many preachers and Masons were present, Mr. Cook being a member of that fraternity. Prayer was offered by Rev. N.B. Ripley, of Binghamton, who was a classmate of Mr Cook at the Cazenovia Seminary. The Scripture lesson was read by Rev. C. H. Newing of Lestershire, and the resolutions adopted by the ministerial Association of Binghamton were read by Rev. C.M. Olmstead. The principal of the High School of Newark Valley read resolutions adopted by the Methodist church at that place, and Prof. Tilbury, a former principal of the Owego High School, paid his tribute. Rev. Mr. Benedict, from the conference at Montrose, gave an address, followed by an address by Rev. Dr. A.W. Hayes, of Binghamton. The body was taken to Newark Valley, where it lay in state over night. Services were held from the church Saturday morning and the burial was at 10 o'clock at Newark Valley [Tioga Co., NY].
Owego Daily Record, December 31, 1906
Died at Colorado City, Col., Sunday, Dec. 30, 1906, Rev. John B. Cook, aged 45 years. This brief announcement brings genuine grief and sorrow to many hearts in Owego, in Newark Valley and in many other places where his lines, as pastor of M.E. Churches in the Wyoming conference, have fallen. He came to Owego from Canon City, Col. in July, 1905, exchanging with Rev. A.F. Chaffee D.D., who had been returned the April previous, after one year in Owego. From the first, Mr. Cook was popular in Owego, not simply among the members of his church and congregation, but with his brother pastors and the people of Owego. His failing health caused his departure from Binghamton in 1903 to Colorado, and it was hoped when he returned east that the benefit he had received would prove permanent and that the remainder of a life, that promised still greater usefulness, might be passed in this vicinity. Last summer the ravages of asthma became so marked that he accompanied Rev. R.A. Vose on a trip to Colorado and they both returned, apparently improved. Mr. Cook grew worse again and last fall he returned to Colorado, when his condition continued such that it was not deemed expedient or safe for him to return east, even for a temporary stay, and he resigned his pastorate here Dec. 15 to accept the pastorate of the M.E. church in Colorado City, a suburb of Colorado Springs, Col. The end came on Sunday, the first day that his successor here, Rev. Benjamin Copeland from Buffalo, occupied the pulpit so recently vacated by Mr. Cook. It is a sad event for the family. Mrs. Cook and their young daughter, Olive, were with him in Colorado City and the elder daughter, Helen, remained in Owego. The son, John, a student in Wyoming seminary, Kingston, Pa., is passing his holiday vacation with friends in Newark Valley. Arrangements had been made for C.H. Emens to pack and ship the household goods to Colorado City, but this has been abandoned. The body left Colorado City on the Santa Fe, this morning at 10:30 and should reach Owego about Thursday for funeral and burial. His Wyoming conference pastoral records is given as Morris, 1886-7, Whitney Point, '88-9; Dallas, '90; Sidney, '91-3; Newark Valley, '94-8; Jermyn, '99; High street Binghamton, 1900-3, (in Canon City, Col., '04-5) and pastor in Owego from July 1905 to Dec. 15, '06. Rev. Mr. Cook was an active member of the Masonic fraternity, having been initiated in Newark Valley Lodge, no. 614, during his pastorate in that place. He affiliated with Friendship lodge, no. 153, of Owego, a year ago and has served the lodge as chaplain during the year. A telegram received today by the officers of Friendship lodge from the Masonic officials of Colorado Springs announced that a Masonic burial would be desired.
The recent death of Mrs. Margaret Keiser Stadler, of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], which occurred at the home of her mother, Mrs. Mary Keiser, 188 South street, this city [Utica, Oneida Co., NY], caused sincere sorrow among a wide circle of friends. Deceased was the wife of Charles Stadler, of Norwich, and had come to Utica, December 24, to visit her mother. She had been ill but a short time. In both Norwich and Utica Mrs. Stadler was highly esteemed and her demise is genuinely mourned. Besides her husband and mother, she is survived by five brothers, William, Arthur, Charles, Fred and Louis Keiser; five sisters, Misses Rosa and Emma Keiser, Mrs. Frank Hoffman and Mrs. Arthur Leach ,of Utica, and Mrs. Andrew Cooney, of Locust Grove.
Milton Rainey
Northern Christian Advocate, November 19, 1851
Milton Rainey, son of James Rainey, deceased, of the town of Crawford, Orange county, N.Y., died of fever, October 15, 1851, at his residence in Guilford, Chenango county, N.Y., aged 39 years. Brother Rainey experienced religion and joined the M.E. Church while living with his father, in 1838, under the labors of Brother Valentine Buck. His attachment to the Church of his choice cost him a sacrifice that but few have to make, and we fear too few would be willing to suffer. His father, observing his growing love for the Methodists, made his endeavors to dissuade him from them; but to no effect. As the last resort, and settled in his purpose, he called his son: "Milton," said the old man, "I have a proposition to make to you." "Well, Father, what have you to propose?" said Milton. "It is, that you leave the Methodists, and join the Church to which I belong, and I will make you the second richest son in the town; or, persist in your present course and relation to the M.E. Church, and be disinherited." Like a wise philosopher, and a man of God, he chose the latter, and ever after remained a faithful and worthy brother in the Church of God. He was often asked if he did not lament that he had not accepted his father's proposals. He invariably replied, no. Without a father's roof, or a parent's affections and prayers, he was driven out upon the cold charities of the world; but he had a constant demonstration of the promise, "I will be with thee." In the year 1840, he removed to Guilford, and immediately united himself with the Church, of which he became leader, for six years. His strictly upright character and religious life won for him an enviable position, in society, and endeared him to a large circle of friends. Brother Rainey was ready for the eventual hour of dissolution. When approached the cold Jordan of death, he could say, "all is clear--Christ is precious." We feel truly that a good man is fallen. He leaves a wife and two children, to mourn his loss; and may heaven answer the prayers of the Church, for grace to sustain, comfort and preserve them, until the coming of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. F.D. Higgins, Guilford, October 29, 1851
Margaret (Keiser) Stadler
Utica Saturday Globe, January 1907
Margaret (Keiser) Stadler
1885 - 1907
Bernice Gertrude Bowers
1913-1935
Bernice Gertrude Bowers, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Bowers of 92 Mitchell street [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], died at Faxton Hospital, Utica, about 11 o'clock Wednesday morning, following an operation. The deceased was born in Columbus Center [Chenango Co., NY] Dec. 31, 1913, but had lived in Norwich about 13 years. She attended the Norwich public schools and was held in high regard by her school associates. She had been in ill health for about five years. She had consulted New York specialists on two occasions, and about two weeks ago was taken to Faxton Hospital, where an operation was performed for a tumor of the intestines. Apparently recovering from the effects of the operation her condition took a turn for the worse, her demise occurring Wednesday. Besides her parents, there survive a sister, Mildred, 17. Funeral services will be held from the late residence at 92 Mitchell street at 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon, Rev. Scott D. Clarke, officiating, with burial in Mt. Hope [Norwich, NY].--Norwich Sun
George H. Boyd
1848 - 1918
George H. Boyd of 28 Division St. [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY] died very suddenly shortly before noon on Thursday, aged 69 years. Funeral services will be held at 3 by the clock Sunday afternoon. Rev. H.R. MacMillan will officiate and interment will be made in Mt. Hope cemetery [Norwich, NY]. Mr. Boyd had been a resident of this city for the past 15 years, and of the town of Norwich since young manhood. he was born in East Masonville, Delaware county, Dec. 28, 1848, the son of William and Fannie Boyd and was the last surviving member of that family. In 1879 he united in marriage to S. Caroline Bennett of Norwich who with their only daughter, Mrs. Pearl Boyd Mein, wife of William J. Mein survive. For many years Mr. Boyd tilled the soil on his farm at East Norwich. Living close to nature he lived close to God also, and was a consistent member of the First Baptist church, serving as a deacon for 16 years past and having recently been elected a deacon for life. He was wholly unselfish and thoughtful of others, working and doing often far beyond physical strength to help bear another's burden He was on his way to call upon a sick friend when death walked by his side and he was welcomed home by the great Friend. Mr. Boyd's death comes as a shock to a wide circle of friends who join with his household in sorrowing after him.
Clifton J. Bresee
1899 - 1927
The body of Clifton J. Bresee, aged 28 years, whose death occurred in the federal hospital at Tupper Lake Sunday morning, will arrive in this city at 6:30 Monday night. The remains will be taken to the family home at Holmesville [Chenango Co., NY] by the William Breese Company. Deceased was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Floyd L. Bresee of Holmesville, and was a veteran of the World War, having served twenty-six months in the Untied States navy. Death followed an illness that had been critical for the past year. The late Mr. Bresee was a member of the Methodist church at South New Berlin. Funeral services are to be held Wednesday afternoon at 1 o'clock with burial at Elk Creek [Maryland, Otsego Co., NY]. Besides the bereaved parents of the young man, there survive two sisters, Mrs. Harold Kennedy of Wolcott and Miss Ruth Bresee of Holmesville; also a brother, Harold Bresee, and a grandfather, Julian Bresee, both of Holmesville--Norwich Sun
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