Thomas J. Davis
Utica Saturday Globe, August 1914
Thomas J. Davis
Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]: Word has been received in this city of the death at Kingston Pa., of Thomas J. Davis, a former well-known Norwich resident. He was on his way from Panama to visit his family in Trumansburg. Mr. Davis was about 70 years of age and was born in Wales. He was an expert machinist and was for some years a resident of Norwich, holding a position in the machine shop connected with the foundry of Dyer Thompson. He installed the first electric light plant in Norwich. For the last 30 years he had been in Panama, where he installed the first electric plant on the isthmus and was for years foreman in a railroad machine shop at Colon. Since the beginning of operations on the Panama canal he had held a responsible position as machinist in connection with the work. Mr. Davis married Miss Lizzie Titus at Milford, Del. She is a sister of Mrs. George S. Dimmick, of Norwich, and Mrs. Alice Buell, of King Settlement. On account of being unable to stand the climate at Panama she remained in this city until a few years ago, when she went to live with her daughter, Mrs. Fred King at Trumansburg. Besides his wife and daughter, Mr. Davis leaves two brothers residing in Wales.
Walter Cook
Bainbridge Republican, August 30, 1917
Walter Cook, a member of the firm of Wright & Cook, garage proprietors of Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY] was found dead beside his overturned Ford car along the state road, near the residence of Henry Gabler about one half mile north of Norwich City shortly before midnight, Tuesday, Aug. 21. There were no witnesses to the accident and the unfortunate man was found by a farmer driving home from Norwich city. He saw the wrecked car at the side of the road and upon investigating found the dead body of Cook lying just in front of the forward wheels. The farmer went immediately to the home of Mr. Gadler who notified proper authorities. Coroner Wilcox who was summoned, stated that he believed the man died, probably of heart trouble, before the car left the road since there was not a mark on him to prove that he had been killed as the result of an accident.
Utica Herald Dispatch, August 22, 1917
Walter Cook, 35, garage proprietor of Sherburne, was found dead beside an overturned automobile in the ditch on the State road a half mile above here [Norwich, NY] early this morning. There was not a mark on the body. Coroner E.W. Wilcox believes that Mr. Cook died before the car left the road. Undertaker Benedict took the body to Sherburne. Mr. Cook is survived by his wife and a small child and his father. The windshield of the car was smashed.
Frank Belcher
Bainbridge Republican, August 30, 1917
The body of Frank Belcher, about 35 years of age, who disappeared from Oxford [Chenango Co., NY] about seventeen months ago, was found Wednesday afternoon of last week tucked under a stairway in the building in which he lived, covered with rubbish. A crushed frontal bone indicated the cause of death and together with the conditions in which the body was found leave no doubt of foul play.
Child of Winfield Marshall
Bainbridge Republican, September 6, 1917
The five months old child of Mr. and Mrs. Winfield Marshall of Watervliet died and the remains were brought to Bainbridge on Monday forenoon last and interment was made in Greenlawn cemetery [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], Rev. R.W. Nickel officiating. The deceased was a grandchild of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Marshall of this village.
George M. Woodworth
Bainbridge Republican, September 6, 1917
George M. Woodworth, an esteemed resident of this village [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY] for 35 years died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Charles W. Ireland on Juliand street early Tuesday morning from hardening of the arteries. His illness had existed since last winter but not so as to confine him to the house until recently. he was 78 years old and was born in Bettsburgh [Chenango Co., NY]. After the death of his second wife 7 years ago he made his home with his only daughter, Mrs. Ireland. The funeral was held Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Baptist church, Rev. A.H. Merrill officiating. Mr. Woodworth was one of our best citizens. he was always interested in church and public affairs and took an active part. He was a member of the Baptist church. During his middle life he was engaged in business and was successful. He was always kind and considerate and was a man that was generally liked and was highly regarded.
Frank F. Peck
Bainbridge Republican, September 27, 1917
Frank F. Peck passed away at the home of his son-in-law, W.D. Meyer Wednesday evening, Sept. 19, 1917. He was born at Cortland, N.Y. Sept. 30th, 1846. He was a veteran of the Civil War, having enlisted in the 185th Regiment New York State volunteers and served during the last year of the war, holding the office of Corporal. He took part in the battles of Hatches Run, Watkins Farm, Quaker Roads, Gravelly Run, Welden Raid, White Oak Road, Five Forks and Appomattox Court House. Following the war he moved to Afton, N.Y. where he and his brothers purchased what is known as the "Red Mills," and in the year of 1871 he married Alice J. Richardson of Killawog, N.Y. About twelve years ago he moved to Bainbridge, where he was employed by the American Separator Co., until he was compelled to retire on account of ill health. He is survived by his wife and two daughters, Mrs. W.D. Meyer of this place and Mrs. R.B. Cass of Baltimore, Md.
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