Saturday, January 30, 2016

Marriages (January 30)

Neish - Stebbins
Utica Saturday Globe, September 1907
 

Devillo W. & Daisie (Stebbins) Neish

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  A September wedding in which many young society people were interested occurred Thursday evening at the home of the bride's mother, Mrs. Julia E. Stebbins, in Earlville [Madison Co., NY], when her daughter, Miss Daisie Stebbins, was married to Devillo W. Neish of Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY].  The home had been prettily prepared for the nuptial occasion and numerous relatives and friends were in attendance.  The ceremony was performed at 8 o'clock by Rev. Mr. Oliver, of Plymouth, The bride's gown was white silk with lace and pearl trimmings.  her going away gown was blue. There were many beautiful presents of cut glass, silver, china, linen, etc. The bride has been in charge of one of the departments in the Chapman-Turner store in Norwich for a number of years during which she was an attendant of the Congregational Church where she taught a class in the Sunday school. She is highly regarded by many acquaintances. The groom is a son of James Neish and conducts a general store in Plymouth.  He was formerly connected with the grocery store of Oakley & Skinner and later with Louis J. Siller in Norwich and is a young man of sterling qualities and promising business prospects. Their marriage is the cause of many sincere congratulations. After a wedding trip to Syracuse and Buffalo Mr. and Mrs. Neish will make their home in Plymouth.
 
Marriage Announcements
Bainbridge Republican, October 28, 1876
 
LANCKTON - GIFFORD:  In Bainbridge, Oct. 25, 1876, by Rev. D.C. Haynes, Stephen M. Lanckton of Otselic [Chenango Co., NY] and Miss Alice C. Gifford, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY]
 
Chenango Union, November 2, 1876
 
NASH - DeFOREST:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], Oct. 27th, by Rev. S. Scoville, Mr. Alphonso  N. Nash, of Gilbertsville [Otsego Co., NY] to Miss Flora C. DeForest, of this place.
 
BURROWS - SMITH:  At the M.E. Parsonage in New Berlin, Oct. 23d, by Rev. N.J. Hawley, Mr. Marvin E. Burrows, of Rockdale [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Esther A. Smith, of Pittsfield, N.Y. [Otsego Co.]
 
JANES - NEWTON:  In North Norwich, Oct. 16th, by Rev. Mr. Babcock, Mr. George W. Janes, to Miss Ida Newton, both of North Norwich [Chenango Co., NY].
 
WILLEY - WILLEY:  In Guilford, Oct. 22d, by Rev. T.P. Halsted, Mr. Asa Willey, of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], to Mrs. Ellen F. Willey, of Syracuse [Onondaga Co., NY].
 
NEWTON - BARLOW:  At Lower Beaver Meadow, Oct. 22d, by Rev. S.H. Adriance, Mr. M. A. Newton, of Pitcher [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Celia A. Barlow of Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY].
 
Chenango Union, August 4, 1881
 
FERRIS - BARTLETT:  In Smyrna, July 27th, by Rev. O.L. Severson, Mr. Cortland L. Ferris, to Miss Libbie A. Bartlett, all of Smyrna [Chenango Co., NY].
 
BARRETT - ROBY:  In McDonough, July 26th, by Rev. J.H. Taylor, Mr. Jonas Barrett, of Taylor [Cortland Co., NY], to Miss Libbie Roby, of McDonough [Chenango Co., NY].
 
CURITS - LEE:  In DeTuyter, July 24th, by Rev. J. Clarke, Mr. William Curtis, of Lincklaen [Chenango Co., NY], to Mrs. Elizabeth C. Lee, of Watervale, N.Y. [Onondaga Co., NY]
 
STANLY - POPPLE:  In German, July 23d, by Rev. O. Cooper, Mr. Timothy Stanly to Mrs. Alvira Popple, both of Cincinnatus [Cortland Co., NY].
 
FREDENBURGH - BEACH:  In Greene, July 25th, by Rev. J.F. Taunt, Mr. DeForest Fredenburgh, to Miss Lillian Beach, all of Greene [Chenango Co., NY].

Obituaries (January 30)

Henry M. Ashcraft
Utica Saturday Globe, October 1907

 
Henry M. Ashcraft

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  The remains of Henry M. Ashcraft, a former resident, arrived in Norwich Thursday for interment in Mount Hope Cemetery   Mr. Ashcraft died at the home of his son-in-law, McClellan Gray, Chestnut Hill Philadelphia, Monday, aged about 64.  Henry M. Ashcraft was born in Preston [Chenango Co., NY] and was educated in the old Norwich Academy, afterwards working for a time in the Chenango Union printing office.  He was an expert accountant and for three years found employment with Clark & Co., of Oxford.  Subsequently he formed a partnership with George R Day in the marble works in Norwich.  The partnership continued for 10 years until the death of Mr. Day.  Mr. Ashcraft conducted the business alone for several years until about 1890 he sold out to engage in the grocery business in Syracuse.  During his later years he was an insurance solicitor.  Politically Mr. Ashcraft was a staunch Democrat of the old school and during his residence in Norwich represented his town on the Board of Supervisors and is still mentioned as one of the most efficient members of that body.  Before leaving Norwich he became identified with the First Congregational Church.  In the early 60's deceased married Electa A. Day, of Norwich, a daughter of J.J. Day.  Mrs. Ashcraft survives together with their four children;  William H., of Cortland; Herbert D., of California;  Mrs. McClellen Gray, of Chestnut Hill, and Percival G., who resided with his parents.  Funeral services were held Friday morning at 10 o'clock in Mount Hope Chapel, Rev. Samuel Moore officiating.
 
Margaret Bottome
Brooklyn, NY Standard Union, November 1906

Mrs. Margaret Bottome, well known as a writer for religious publications, died yesterday at her home, 223 East Seventeenth street, Manhattan.  She was 78 years old.  Mrs. Bottome was born in New York and was educated at the Prof. Greenleaf School, Brooklyn. At the time of her death she was president of the International Order of King's Daughters, of which she was one of the founders.  She was also connected with the Women's Branch of the International Medical mission.  Mrs. Bottome was the author of "Crumbs from the King's Table," "A Sunshine Trip to the Orient," "Death and Life" and "Seven Questions After Easter."  She was at one time an associate editor of "The Ladies Home Journal."  She had given Bible talks in New York homes for twenty-five years.
 
Binghamton Press, November 1906
Mrs. Margaret Bottome, president of the International Order of the King's Daughters, who died in New York yesterday, has visited this city on several occasions in the past and had a number of friends and acquaintances who will regret to hear of her demise.  Mrs. Bottome, who was 79 years old, had been sick about a week, and her death was not altogether unexpected.  She was a leader in religious and women's societies for many years and contributed largely to papers and magazines devoted especially to church and women's work.  White in Binghamton she made addresses before the King's Daughters that were much enjoyed. At the time of her death Mrs. Bottome was also president of the Women's Branch of International Medical missions that is associated with the King's Daughters.
 
Chenango Union, December 13, 1906
A congregation which nearly filled the large auditorium of the Congregational church listened to addresses in memory of Mrs. Margaret Bottome, founder of the International Order of King's Daughters and Sons Sunday evening.  The service was under the auspices of the King's Daughters circles of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] and was a union service of the Congregational, First Baptist and Methodist churches.  After the opening exercises which were conducted by Rev. Daniel W. Dexter, Rev. Dr. Chambers offered prayer, after which Rev. Wilson Treible spoke briefly on "Mrs. Bottome and the Church."  Mr. Treible told of Mrs. Bottome's work in the various parishes which her husband served and of her efficiency as a class leader.  He was followed by Rev. J.L. Ray, D.D., of the First Baptist church on "Mrs. Bottome, the Christian Writer."  Dr. Ray spoke interestingly of the earnest helpful writing of Mrs. Bottome, through which she reached thousands of people who never had the chance to see or hear her.  He told of the power of her writings and closed with the thought that, being dead, she still speaks to the world through the medium of her prolific writings.  The address of the evening was by Mrs. D.H. Laird, state secretary of the King's Daughters of New York State.  Mrs. Laird spoke very feelingly of the work of Mrs. Bottome and the love which she put into her work and which she enjoyed in the hearts of thousands of King's Daughters.  She described the last days of her life and the beautiful services of her funeral, quoting from Mrs. Bottome's own writings and letters and from the funeral address of her pastor.  Sometime before her death Mrs. Bottome selected the hymns which she desired should be sung at her funeral.  Her request was compiled with and the same hymns were used at the Sunday evening memorial service.

 
Margaret Bottome
1825 - 1905

[Note:  Margaret MacDonald Bottome, b. Dec. 29, 1825, d. Nov. 14, 1906, Woodlawn Cemetery, Bronx, NY, findagrave.com memorial #24042041]

Death Notices
Bainbridge Republican, October 28, 1876

PRIEST:  In Masonville [Delaware Co., NY], Oct. 23, 1876, Herrman A. Priest, aged 70 years.

SUMMERS:  In Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], Oct. 24th, 1876, Oliver Summers.

MANNING:  In Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], Oct. 18, 1876, William Manning, aged 37 years.

Chenango Union, November 2, 1876

MUDGE:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], Oct. 26th, Augusta [Mudge], wife of Schuyler Mudge, aged 39 years.

CASE:  In north Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], Oct. 27th, Mr Albert Case, aged 71 years 7 months and 10 days.

KEYES:  In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], Oct. 30th, Mr. John Keyes, aged 73 years, formerly of Coventry.

UPHAM:  In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], Oct. 23d, Mrs. Brachie Upham, widow of the late Thomas Upham, aged 69 years.

MARVIN:  in Greene [Chenango Co., NY], Oct. 22d, Lucy Almina [Marvin], wife of Alonzo Marvin, 2d, aged 36 years and 6 months.

TERWILLIGER:  In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], (Chenango Forks) Oct. 19th, Dea. Simon Terwilliger, aged 80 years.

HALL:  In New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], Oct. 23d, Mr. Ansel Hall, aged 75 years and 9 months.

COTTON:  In Afton [Chenango Co., NY], Oct. 28th, Margaret Cotton, aged 84 years.

BREED:  In Unadilla [Otsego Co., NY], Oct. 11th, Henry O. Breed aged 56 years, formerly of Norwich.

Chenango Union, August 4, 1881

DODGE:  In Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY], July 29th, Mr. Daniel Dodge, aged 71 years.

GIFFORD:  In Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], July 24th, Mr. Aaron Gifford, aged 78 years.

TRUESDELL:  In Mt. Upton [Chenango Co., NY], July 21st, George A. Truesdell, Esq., aged 81 years.

MATHEWSON:  In East Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY], July 5th, of consumption, Mr. Newton Mathewson, aged 24 years, youngest son of Icybindia Mathewson.

 

Friday, January 29, 2016

Marriages (January 2016)

Bates - Aldrich
Utica Saturday Globe, July 1907


Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  A pretty home wedding occurred Tuesday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. B.F Walker, in Front street, when Mrs. Walker's daughter, Miss Ethel E. Aldrich, was united in marriage with Eugene J. Bates, of this village. The ceremony was performed by Rev. S.J. Ford, a former pastor of Calvary Baptist Church.  Miss Ella Walker was maid of honor and Frank Craig acted as best man.  On account of the serious illness of the bride's grandmother, only immediate relatives were present at the ceremony.  Mr. and Mrs. Bates are both well known young people and members of Calvary Baptist Church. The bride is a member of Philathea Society, of that church, and a singer in the choir.  Monday evening the Philathea gave the bride a variety shower, at which 17 of the members were present and enjoyed a pleasant time.  Mr. and Mrs. Bates have gone to Elmira for a wedding tour and will visit the groom's sister, Mrs. Charles Wheeler, while there. They will be at home to their many friends after August 1, at 32 Birdsall street.
 
Hunt - Wells
Chenango Union, November 29, 1906
Charles Henry Hunt and Miss Ethel Hulda Wells were married at the home of A.B. Stewart, Hayes street [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], Saturday morning. Rev. D.W Dexter officiating. The bridal journey took in new York City and other places. After December 15 Mr. and Mrs. Hunt will be at home to their friends at their new home on Randall Ave. [Norwich, NY].
 
Evans - Sherwood
Chenango Union, December 27, 1906
The marriage of Dr. A.H. Evans of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Mattie Sherwood took place Thursday at the home of the bride's sister, Mrs. DeVer Sharpe, in the presence of only the immediate families.  The ceremony as performed by Rev. G. Perrine, of Guilford.
 
Marriage Announcements
Northern Christian Advocate, April 2, 1845
 
In Townsendville, Seneca Co., N.Y. by Rev. S.W. Wouster on the 19th ult., Mr. David Bennett, of Trumansburg [Tompkins Co., NY], and Miss Mary A. Dickerson, of the former place.
 
In Edmeston, Otsego County, on the 12th ult., by Rev. J. Soule, Mr. R. Cone and Miss Celia Dennison, both of Edmeston.
 
In Norwich, on the 23d ult., by Rev. W.H. Pearne, Mr. G.H. Stanton, and Miss Lucretia N . Weaver, all of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY].
 
In Port Byron [Cayuga Co., NY], on the 20th ult. by Rev. A. Wood, Dr. N.W. Abbott, and Miss Sarah Yates, of the above place. 
 
In West Dryden [Cortland Co., NY], on the 27th ult., Mr. M.B.  Fox, and Miss Esther Parsons, all of the above place.
 
 

Obituaries (January 29)

Angeline Bailey
Utica Saturday Globe, September 1907
 
 
Angeline (Sprague) Bailey
1833 - 1907
 
Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  After an illness of three weeks, brief but marked by extreme suffering, Mrs. Angeline Bailey, wife of Henry Bailey, a well-known resident, died at her home on Silver street, Tuesday evening. She had nearly completed her 74th year, having been born in Plainfield, N.Y. [Otsego Co.], November 13, 1823.  She was the last of several children of John and Polly Sprague.  Her marriage to Henry Bailey, of Otselic occurred September 4, 1854, and the young couple at once set up housekeeping in Smyrna, where they resided until 14 years ago, when they came to Norwich to the home they have since occupied with their daughter Mrs. H.L Short.  Mrs. Bailey retained her membership in the Methodist Church in Smyrna, but since coming to Norwich had been an attendant at the First Baptist Church. The active life of the deceased, which continued almost to the days of her final illness, had been filled with the loving care of her home and family and in fulfilling the high destinies of wife and mother.  Besides her husband she is survived by a daughter, Mrs.  H.L short, and by one granddaughter, Miss Helen L. Short.  A daughter, Mrs. C.E. Hewitt, died in 1888, and a granddaughter, Florence May Hewitt, in 1881.  Funeral services were held from the late home Friday afternoon at 2, Rev. John O. Ray officiating.  There was a large gathering of sorrowing friends, whose sympathy was extended to the bereaved husband and daughter in their hour of trial.  Interment was made in Mount hope Cemetery [Norwich, NY].
 
J.E. Tuttle
Chenango Union, December 27, 1906
J.E. Tuttle of New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], died at his home in that place Thursday night.  He is survived by one son, F.J. Tuttle, of Woods' Corners [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY] and two daughters, Dr. Ella Tuttle and Miss Mary Tuttle, of New Berlin.  Funeral services were held on Sunday.
 
Charles C. Hovey
Chenango Union, December 27, 1906
Charles C. Hovey, formerly a prominent citizen of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] and for several years supervisor of that town, died at Cooperstown, N .Y. [Otsego Co., NY] December 21, aged 52 years.  He had been a resident of Cooperstown for about a year.  His birthplace was Guilford [Chenango Co., NY].  Mr. Hovey was a prominent mason, being a thirty-second degree mason, a Knight Templar and a Schriner and he was also a Red Man.  Mr. Hovey was formerly president of the Bainbridge creamery company which he organized in 1888, conducting it until 1901 when he sold it.  He was also formerly president of the American Separator company of Bainbridge and it was through his efforts that the National milk and sugar company, and the casein company, of America, located at Bainbridge, both of which were the products of the Bainbridge Creamery company.  Mr Hovey had some mining and oiling interests in Western New York.  He was also associated with the International Milk Products company.  He is survived by his wife, and three sons, W.W. Hovey and Arthur Hovey of Cooperstown and Vernon Hovey of Gouvenear, and one daughter, Mrs. Bruce Stannard of Binghamton.
 
Patronet Vincent Chamberlain
Chenango Union, December 20, 1906
The issue of The Bulletin of the First Methodist Episcopal church of Oakland, Cal, for Dec. 9, 1906, contains the following which will be of interest to the older citizens of this place.  "Our whole church is in mourning for the loss of our beloved brother--everybody's friend--Patronet Vincent Chamberlain, who was the faithful sexton of this church for more than twenty years and who was a consistent Christian for more than three score years.  Brother Chamberlain passed away in great peace last Monday morning.  The funeral services at the church were attended by a large congregation and the deep grief of all was a touching tribute to the memory and worth of this good man.  Sister Chamberlain, who survives him is in frail health, and we are all praying that she may be tenderly cared for and sustained by Him, who proclaims himself the judge of the widow and the Father of the fatherless.  May we all meet at the pearly gates the brother beloved who was wont to great us all at the doors of God's earthly temple with a hand clasp and a smile which was a benediction."  Practically all of Mr. Chamberlin's boyhood and early manhood was spent in Norwich [Chenango Co., NY].  He was educated at the Brockport Collegiate Institute.  For some years he conducted a photograph gallery over where Mrs. Morse's millinery store now is.  In the '80's he moved with his family to Manhattan, Kansas , and was prospering until the grasshopper plague drove them out, since which they have resided in California.  Pneumonia was the cause of death.  Mrs. Chamberlin was formerly Miss Mary Parker, daughter of Nathan Parker of Norwich. Three children were born to them.  One son only survives, Vincent G. Chamberlain of Oakland, Cal.
 
 

Thursday, January 28, 2016

Harold Wescott Snow goes West - 1907

Harold Wescott Snow
Promising Young Norwich Resident Who Has Gone to Illinois
Utica Saturday Globe, February 1907
 
 
Harold Wescott Snow
1884 - 1957

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  Harold W Snow left Wednesday morning for Clinton, Ill., to take the position of stenographer to Charles R. Wescott, who was recently appointed superintendent of the Springfield division of the Illinois Central Railroad.  Supt. Wescott was a former resident of Norwich and is an uncle to Mr Snow.  Mr. Snow, who is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Snow, of Norwich, is a graduate of the shorthand department of the Albany Business College.  He was for a time employed at Delhi by Supreme Court Stenographer J.B. Murray.  Later he was for several years stenographer in the law office of Howard D. Newton, of this village, and for the last four years has been employed a clerk and stenographer in the office of the motive power department of the Ontario & Western under W.H. Huck.  His work has always been most satisfactory to his employers and he enters his new field, which is a decided promotion and offers better opportunities for advancement, with the best of recommendations from his former employers.  Tuesday evening Mr. Snow was tendered a reception by Photographer and Mrs. W.C. Miller and the members of the George Rider Hook and Ladder company of which he is a popular member. The company presented their departing member with a silk umbrella and voiced the sentiment of many other friends in wishing him unlimited success in his new location.
 
[Note:  Harold Wescott Snow, b. 14 Feb. 1884 Norwich, NY; d. 2 Jan. 1957, Los Angeles, CA]

Obituaries (January 28)

Sarah J. (Steward) Wescott
Utica Saturday Globe, February 1907

 
Sarah J. (Steward) Wescott
1831 - 1907

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  At her home on Court street on Friday of last week occurred the death of Mrs. Sarah J. Wescott, widow of Paul L. Wescott, at the age of 75.  Her death followed an illness of only a few days.  Mrs. Wescott was a daughter of Marvin Steward and Maria Curtis, of Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY], and was born March 22, 1831.  About the year 1855 she was married to Charles E. Beals, of Norwich.  From this union one son was born, who died in childhood.  Mr. Beals died July 27, 1857.  On June 22, 1859 , Mrs. Beals married Paul L. Wescott, of Norwich, and undertook the care of her husband's three children  by a former wife, Hannah Mary Randall, who died September 3, 1858.  These children were Adella P. Wescott, wife of the late Dr. L.J. Brooks; Mae E Wescott, now Mrs. J.B. Gibbs, of Guilford, and Charles R. Wescott, of Clinton, Ill.  To them she became a fond mother and devoted to them a loving care that could not have been surpassed had they been her own.  To Mr. and Mrs. Wescott was born a daughter, now Mrs. Clarence A. Snow, of Norwich.  Mr. Wescott died June 13, 1889.  Mrs. Wescott is survived by a sister, Mrs. O.D. Sackett, of Paxton, Ill. and two brothers, Francis and James Steward, of Plymouth.  Deceased was a member of the First Baptist Church.

Rose M. Byrne
Chenango Union, December 20, 1906
After an illness of five months, Miss Rose M. Byrne, oldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Byrne, surrounded by her family, passed peacefully away at an early hour Sunday morning.  Miss Byrne was born at Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], November 17, 1872, where she received her education at Oxford academy, and where she lived until she removed to Norwich with her parents about eight years ago.  During all her life she has been a devout Christian and a consistent member of the Catholic church.  In the early struggles of St. Joseph's church at Oxford, when it was not apart as an independent parish, she was indefatigable in her work for every movement for the progress and prosperity of the congregation, and from her early girlhood was a member of its choir.  Since her residence in Norwich she has continued her good work, and has been particularly active as teacher in St. Paul's Sunday school, and in other ways instructing the young Catholics of Norwich in the principles of their religion.  She was generous, charitable and kind and possessed one of those loving sad lovable dispositions which endeared her to all who enjoyed her acquaintance. The good that has been wrought by such a life as here cannot adequately be expressed, and its effort will be seen in years to come in the lives of the little ones who have been reared under her watchful guidance. She was an esteemed member of St. Paul's choir, Altar Society, Rosary society and the Ladies' Auxiliary to the A.O.H., whose members will long cherish the memory of her useful life. She is survived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Michael Byrne, two sisters, Catherine and Sarah, and three brothers, Thomas, John and James.  Her funeral was held Tuesday morning. Rev. John A. Hart officiated.  Interment in St. Paul's cemetery, Norwich.

Charles Hopkins
Chenango Union, December 27, 1906
Charles Hopkins, formerly principal of the old Norwich Academy, later the proprietor of the book store now occupied by E.L Nash and of late years engaged in the insurance business in Brooklyn, died December 16, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Norman L. Millard, North Adams, Mass.  His age was 76 years.  For 45 years Mr. Hopkins was general agent of the Equitable Life assurance society in the Metropolitan district.  His illness was of about two weeks duration. The Springfield Republican says:  "He was born in Rutland, Jefferson county, N.Y., and prepared for college at Williston seminary, taking his degree at Yale.  After his graduation, for several years he was principal of the academy at Norwich, N.Y., and later he established a bookstore in that town, and while so engaged took up life insurance work and moved to Brooklyn, N.Y., where he had since made his home.  He was a charter member of the Tompkins avenue Congregational church of Brooklyn and had always been active in church work, particularly that connected with Sunday schools.  He was married in 1868 at Norwich, N.Y., and leaves, besides his widow, three children, Mrs. N.L. Millard of North Adams, N.B. Millard of Binghamton, N.Y., and a son, Charles T. Hopkins, a graduate of Amherst last year, of Brooklyn, N.Y."  Mr. Hopkins was a classmate at Yale of Samuel Scoville, and it was largely through his influence that Mr. Scoville was called to the pastorate of the First Congregational church, which he served so long.

Robert D. McGarity
1883 - 1948
Robert D. McGarity Sr., 65, of 27 Court street [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], died at the Chenango Memorial Hospital early Tuesday after a brief illness.  He had been a resident of Norwich for the past 50 years.  Born in South New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], May 11, 1883 he was the son of the late James and Mary Baulf McGarity.  He started work with the New York, Ontario and Western Railroad as a young man.  It was during this time that he lost his right leg as a result of a railroad accident at Sidney, 38 years ago and following which he retired from the O.&W.  He then entered the retail grocery business and operated the O.&W. restaurant in West Railroad street for a period of 20 years. For the past year he has served as manager of the Taranto Liquor Store in Henry street.  His wife, Agnes Russell McGarity preceded him in death on January 13, 1940.  Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Marguerite Curnalia; two sons, James E. McGarity and Robert D. McGarity and four grandchildren, all of Norwich; and one sister, Mrs. Vernice Welch of Syracuse.  Funeral services were held from the George J. Devine Funeral Home Thursday afternoon at 2, Rev. Thomas G. Swales, pastor of the Broad Street Methodist church officiating.  Interment was in Mt. Hope Cemetery [Norwich, NY].

Wednesday, January 27, 2016

Bainbridge High School - Class of 1956, Part 5

Bainbridge Central High School - Class of 1956
Senior Portraits
"Echo" 1956
 
 
Terry Lee Harvey


 
Juanita Elizabeth Haynes


 
Robert Joseph Hohreiter
 

 
Lona Arlene Jobson
 

 
Dawn Marie Kirkland
 

 
Terry Lynn Klinetob


Obituaries (January 27)

Julian Williams Lindsay
Utica Saturday Globe, January 1907
 
 
Julian Williams Lindsay
1902 - 1907

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  The neighboring community of North Norwich was greatly shocked Sunday to learn of the sudden and untimely death of Julian W. Lindsay, which occurred about noon of that day, after an illness of only 24 hours.  The cause of death was malignant scarlet fever.  Julian Williams Lindsay was the son of Mr. and Mrs. W.C. Lindsay and was born in North Norwich June 21, 1902.  During his brief life he had made a wide acquaintance in the community and by his happy disposition and winning ways had made friends of all who knew him.  He was the pride of his parents and will be most sadly missed from the home circle.  To his father and mother and to his grandfather, Julian Williams, the sincere sympathy [of the community].

Chenango Union, January 24, 1907
Our community was greatly shocked to hear of the death of Julian Lindsay which occurred Sunday about noon after an illness of about 24 hours from scarlet fever.  He was about four years of age and the only child of Mr. and Mrs. W.C. Lindsay, the light and joy of their household.  The funeral which was private was held Monday, burial in River View cemetery.  The sadly bereaved parents and grandfather have the deepest sympathy of the entire community.

Harriet Teal
Northern Christian Advocate, November 19, 1851
Harriet Teal, widow of Charles Teal, whose death was published in the Northern Christian Advocate a few weeks since, died at her residence in Lysander, Onondaga county, N.Y., August 15, 1851, in the 54th year of her age.  Sister Teal experienced religion some three years since and united with the Church  Her health being poor, she was seldom at the house of God.  We found her happy at home, and joyous in her last days, expected soon to meet the spirit of her departed companion, and others, where the weary are forever at rest.   H. Kinsley, Lysander, Nov. 6, 1851
 
Susan Francis Teal
Northern Christian Advocate, November 19, 1851
Susan Francis, wife of Ira Teal, died in Lysander, Onondaga county, Sept. 11, 1851, aged 23 years.  Sister Teal remember her Creator in the days of her youth.  She had been a professor of religion and member of the Church some eight years previous to her death. The disease terminated in congestion of the brain and a difficulty in the throat, so that she said little or nothing about her condition for some two days previous in her death.  Previous to this, she was conscious her end was near, and said she was going to be with Jesus.  May her afflicted friends meet her there.      H. Kinsley, Lysander, Nov. 6, 1851
 
Henry J. Grant
Utica Saturday Globe, February 1907
 
 
Henry J. Grant
1859 - 1907
 
Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  Henry J. Grant died at his home on Northrup avenue Friday afternoon of last week after a prolonged illness.  Mr Grant came to Norwich four years ago form Afton to engage in the hotel business.  He recently retired form the management of the National Hotel, in which he had been associated with ex-Postmaster James H Throop.  A genial man, shown by the large attendance at his funeral Monday afternoon.  Mr. Grant was a son of Jerome Grant of East Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY], where he was born 47 years ago.  In 1885 he married Miss Ella Baxter, who with three children survives him.  The surviving children are two sons, Victor and Scott, and a daughter, Orah.  He is also survived by a brother, Horace of Chicago, and a sister, Mrs. Levi Sanford, of McDonough.  Rev. John R. Ray officiated at the funeral, the remains being placed in the vault at Mount Hope Cemetery [Norwich, NY].  There were many beautiful floral tributes. 
 
Julia M. (Pabodia) Ransford
Chenango Union, December 13, 1906
Julia M. Pabodia, wife of W.D. Ransford, died very suddenly Friday noon, at her home on South Broad street [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY]. She had been in her usual health and about noon went upstairs to finish some housework.  While she was thus engaged Mr Ransford heard a noise like a falling body and receiving no answer to his calls went up stairs to find his wife dead on the floor.  Funeral services were held Monday afternoon, Rev.  Ira D. Bingham officiating.
 
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Tuesday, January 26, 2016

The Captivity of Daniel Olendorf & His Wife during Revolution

In Frontier Days
Experiences of Charles W. Olendorf's Grandparents with Indian Captors
Chenango Union, December 13, 1906

To the younger generation [in 1906] which is growing up to know only the luxury of the twentieth century it may be interesting to listen to an experience of the grandfather and grandmother of the hale and bluff old gentleman who died last week, Mr. Charles W. Olendorf.
 
His grandfather, Daniel Olendorf, was one of the farmers on the frontier between the Colony of New York and the Indians, who, like many of his neighbors, found it necessary to become a soldier to protect his home.
 
Many of the present generation probably do not know that the Unadilla River, eight miles east of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], was part of the famous boundary line between the settlers and the Indians.  All west of that boundary line, which was known as "The line of property," was Indian country and avowedly in the undisputed control of the Indians and consequently without Revolutionary history.  East of that line the Colony was supposed to provide protection for and to collect taxes of the settlers, and the settlers could buy and develop land there, provided they were strong enough and shrewd enough to cope with the Indians, and provided they not only "kept their powder dry" but also had it with them all the time.
 
When the Revolutionary war broke out the Indians generally sided with the English, which was also true of many of the whites--Tories, they called them.
 
The result was that more than in any other part of the Colonies, the settlers of the New York Frontier (The Mohawk Valley, Schoharie and Otsego Counties, or the territory then known as Tryon County) were compelled to bear the brunt of civil or internal war.  Their portion was not to meet a foreign enemy, but to be constantly on guard against the raids of hostile Indians and still more bitterly hostile white neighbors.
 
Many historians have written of this frontier; and amongst others Jeptha B. Simms, who many years ago collected under the title "The Frontiersmen of New York" the priceless stories of those heroes who actually participated on this frontier in the struggle of the Revolution.  From him I am permitted to quote the story of Daniel Olendorf and his wife, the grandparents of Charles W. Olendorf.
                                                                                                                                        H.D.N.
 
"Captivity of Daniel Olendorf and his wife:  This couple who had then been married about a year were also among the prisoners made August 2, 1780, near the Geisenberg.  Olendorf was John Hother's miller at this period, and when surprised they, himself and wife, were engaged in a barn, he in pitching wheat from a wagon, and she in mowing it away; a duty that often devolved on women during the war.  When he, before the muzzle of a gun, was ordered down from the wagon, she was not in sight, and on being asked if anyone else was in the barn, he replied in the negative, thinking thus to save his wife from captivity  One of the enemy suspicious he was not alone, said to him;  "If anyone else is in the barn, call them out, for we are going to burn it."  True to their word they did burn it, and after it was set on fire she was called down from the loft.  They also burned their dwelling after plundering it of all they desired.
 
The little settlement at Geisenberg, usually pronounced Guaznberg--called after the was Hallsville (after Robert Hall and early merchant there) was ravaged and burned; and with other prisoners, the Olendorfs were hurried off to Canada; suffering in common with their captive neighbors on the way, from privations and excessive fatigue.  Soon after his long journey began, the Indians asked Olendorf if he could run pretty well, and he replied in the affirmative.  He was then required to take a foot race with an athletic Indian, being assured that if he could beat his competitor he should be set at liberty.  He easily won the race to be rewarded by treachery, and found when too late why his pedestrian powers had been teased; for instead of being liberated, he was securely bound every night after the race, until he arrived at the end of his journey.  During the long and dreary march he once came near losing his life by incurring the displeasure of his red masters in a frolic, and a tomahawk hurled at his head sunk deep into a tree behind which he sprang for shelter; when an old Indian interfered and saved his life.
 
On reaching Canada Olendorf and his wife were separated, he being imprisoned with many others.  After some weeks imprisonment, not finding an opportunity to escape, he agreed to list into the British service--resolving to embrace the first opportunity to desert.  He was of German descent.  While on his way with the enemy in force to the frontier settlements of New York--under Sir John Johnson--two prisoners were brought in by a party of the enemy  Being near them, Olendorf overheard one ask the other in German, if he had any tobacco.  He replied in the negative.  The former [Olendorf] chanced to have a small hank of pigtail, and unwinding a coil or two, he found opportunity unobserved to place it in the hand of its seeker.  The latter turning to his fellow prisoner with an expression of joy said of the donor:  "Ar is an Dutchman!"  Olendorf shook his head significantly, saying in effect, caution, you may be overheard.
 
When encamped in the evening, Olendorf, he was a sergeant in his new position, found opportunity to speak with the prisoners.  He inquired if they dared attempt their escape, and being answered in the affirmative, and also that they could find their way back to the place of their capture,he bade them to be in readiness that very night, and he would fly with them, for he was determined not to war against his friends.  It became his official duty that night to post sentinels, which favored the design; and after stationing the most distant one, he took occasion while returning to lop several twigs, that he might past the outer watchman unobserved.  Securing what provisions he could, he went to those prisoners about midnight, and conducted them in silence without the camp; when, by observing great caution, a part of the time crawling upon their hands and feet, the trio found the broken boughs and passed all the sentinels in safety.  "Now" said the sergeant, "If you know the way to the settlements, lead on, for we have not a moment to lose."  One of the liberated captives became pilot, and in a few days the trio reached Fort Plain in safety, where they were joyously welcomed by their friends--whom they forewarned of the invader's approach.
 
Mrs. Olendorf, then most delicately situated, feared longer to remain in an Indian family, to which she had been taken, and watching her opportunity, when the family were all drunk, to which condition so far as possible she had contributed by freely passing them liquor, she fled to the residence of an English officer for protection.  The family were at first afraid to conceal her, fearing the revenge of the savages, who they rightly inferred would look for her there; but her condition excited their pity, and when the Indians approached she was concealed in a closet, and they left without finding her;  and soon after they were paid a ransom for her.  On the birth of her little son, two English gentlemen acted as sponsors, from whom she had a certificate of his birth, etc.  She was finally taken to Halifax, exchanged with other prisoners, and reached Fort Plain some thirteen or fourteen months after her captivity; presenting her husband, on her return with a little namesake about nine months old.  This Daniel Olendorf, Sr., was one of the scouts that shot Walter Butler subsequent to his return from captivity...Daniel Olendorf, named as having been born among the Indians long known as an inn keeper at Cooperstown, died at his residence in Hartwick, N.Y. in March, 1847.  He also had a brother, Peter, once an innkeeper at Fort Plain.  It was the writer's (Simms) fortune to be well acquainted with the Olendorf brothers from whom these facts were obtained.". 
 
[Jeptha R. Simms, The Frontiersmen of New York Vol. II (Geo. C. Riggs, Publisher, Albany, NY, 1883) pp 362-364]. 
 
 

Marriages (January 26)

Adams - Benbow
Utica Saturday Globe, January 1907
 

James F. & Lulu (Benbow) Adams

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  At St. Paul's Church, Wednesday morning, Miss Lulu Benbow, of Norwich, and James F. Adams, of Wilmington, Del., were united in marriage.  The ceremony was celebrated at 9 o'clock, Rev. Father John A. Hart officiating.  The bride wore a traveling suit of brown silk mohair, and her sister, Miss Blanche Benbow, who acted as bridesmaid, was attired in gray.  George Coleman was the best man.  Following the ceremony at the church a wedding breakfast was served at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Benbow, on Railroad street.  The bride was formerly employed in the Norwich silk mill and was popular among a large circle of friends.  She was a member of the Zenda Mandolin Club and a devoted member of the L.C.B.A. and the Rosary Society of St. Paul's Church.  She was the recipient of many handsome wedding gifts.  Mr. Adams is a machinist and was formerly employed in the Norwich shops of the New York, Ontario & Western Railroad.  He is now located at Wilmington, Del. for which place he left on Wednesday with his bride to make their future home.
 
Marriage Notices
Chenango Union, January 30, 1890
 
WICK - STRATTON: At the American Hotel, in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], Wednesday afternoon, January 29, 1890 by Rev. C.C Otis, Mr Gregory Wick and Miss Alice Stratton, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Whitman Stratton, all of Norwich.
 
BURFORD - LEWIS:  In Pine Valley, N.Y., January 8, 1890, by Rev. Edward Drake, Mr. William Burford, of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] and Miss Carrie R. Lewis, of Pine Valley [Chemung Co., NY].
 
BILLINGS - HARTWELL:  At the residence of Charles Hartwell Sherburne Four Corners [Chenango Co., NY], January 22, 1890, by Rev. L.F. Buell, Mr. E.B. Billings of Oswego Falls, N.Y. [Oswego Co.], and Miss Sara V. Hartwell, of the former place.
 
DUNKEL - BLIVEN:  In Preston, January 22, 1890, by Rev. Amanda Deyo, Mr. George Elmer Dunkel, of East Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], and Miss Helen Nora Bliven, of Preston [Chenango Co., NY]
 
MORGAN - TERWILLIGER:  At Chenango Forks [Broome Co., NY], January 8, 1890, by Rev. J.W. Keeler, Mr. E.N. Morgan, of Smithville [Chenango Co., NY] and Miss Lodica Terwilliger, of the former place.
 
STEVER - SMITH:  In Bainbridge, January 16, 1890, by Rev. Mr. Grummon, Mr. Charles Stever and Miss Emma G. Smith, all of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY]
 
BOUGHTON - STAPLES:  In Greene, January 4, 1890, by Rev. A.W. Wishart, Mr. Leroy E. Boughton, of Greene [Chenango Co., NY] and Miss Ella Staples, of Delaware Water Gap, Pa.
 
DUNTLEY - BROWN:  In Greene, January 23, 1890, by Rev. A.W. Wishart, Mr. Willard J. Duntley, of Greene [Chenango Co., NY], and Miss Sarah A. Brown, of Smithville [Chenango Co., NY]
 
BUNT - BURTON:  In Plymouth, January 12, 1890, by Rev. H.G. Blair, Mr. Oren Hunt, and Miss Alice Burton, both of Beaver Meadow [Chenango Co., NY].

Obituaries (January 26, 2016

Roderick D. Fuller
Utica Saturday Globe, February 1907
 
 
 Roderick D. Fuller
1828 - 1907

Roderick D. Fuller, formerly for many years a resident of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] and an employee of the New York, Ontario & Western Railway, died at his home in Middletown [Orange Co., NY] recently.  Mr. Fuller was born at East Hamilton, Madison county, January 29, 1828.  In December, 1850 he married Miss Faustine Newton who survives him after a happy union of nearly 60 years, years in which both excelled in kind acts and useful deeds  Of his immediate family, one daughter, Mrs. Ada Field, and a grandson, Clayton Field, resides in Middletown.  During his long residence in Norwich Mr. Fuller was employed in the Ontario & Western shops and became well known for his earnest work in the Broad Street M.E. church.  As the leader of the Sunday morning class he was especially efficient, his words of counsel, comfort and cheer coming from a heart warm with sympathy, were always uplifting and helpful.  His invariable good nature and kindly disposition made him many friends among his fellow workmen, while his deep and reverent religious nature made him a valuable and honored member of the church he loved.
 
George Fancher
Chenango Union, December 13, 1906
George Fancher, a music teacher who came here [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY] from Sidney a few weeks ago, died suddenly in his rooms over Main's store, Wednesday afternoon.  He had been ailing for several days but was sitting in his chair when he died.  Coroner Manley was called and decided that death was due to heart disease.  The body was taken to the undertaking rooms of Lawrence & Curtis.  Funeral arrangements have not been made.
 
Sidney Record, December 15, 1906
George Fancher, known in Sidney [Delaware Co., NY] as a former music teacher, died on Wednesday night, the 12th, at his home in Norwich.  Mr. Fancher had the life use of a property on Smith Street, and resided several years in this village.  The interment will be held in Unadilla [Otsego Co., NY].
 
Charles W. Olendorf
Chenango Union, December 13, 1906
Charles W. Olendorf, one of the oldest and best known residents of  Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], died at his home on East Main street on Friday, December 7, aged 81 years.  He was born in Cooperstown [Otsego Co., NY], his ancestors having been among the first settlers in that section of New York, and came to Norwich as a young man, after completing his education at the old Hartwick seminary.  A few years later he entered into partnership in the John S. Martin company, produce merchants, of New York and for many years was a buyer of country produce in this vicinity.  He has been for many years a director of the National Bank of Norwich and for the last ten years vice president.  In 1852 he was appointed superintendent of canals in this district and a few years later was elected county treasurer, overcoming the Republican majority in this county.  He also served as chairman of the Democratic county committees and always maintained a deep interest in politics and political questions.  In 1849 he married Justine, daughter of Asa Pellett, who died five years ago.  An only daughter, Mrs. Julia Stuart, and two granddaughters survive.  Mr. Olendorf was a jovial companion, a keen judge of men and of affairs and a firm friend to all who merited his friendship.  Of his home life a sympathetic writer has said:  "But it was in his domestic life, in his character of husband and father that his best qualities put forth their fullest exercise.  Upon his family he lavished an unstinted affection, and better far than merely earthly riches will be the memory of his deep and unselfish love--a legacy that profusion cannot waste and time cannot destroy."  Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon Rev. W.D. Benton, D.D. officiating.
 
Leander Brooks
Chenango Union, December 6, 1906
The body of Mr. Leander Brooks of Alfred, N.Y. [Allegany Co., NY], was brought here for burial on Saturday evening, Dec. 1.  In company with the remains were beside the undertaker Mr. Place, a daughter of the deceased, Mr Roger Crandall of Andover, N.Y., Rev. C.W. Brooks of Watkins, N.Y., a brother and Mr. C.W. Phelps, of Binghamton, a nephew.  There were brief funeral services at the home of another brother, Mr. Orville L. Brooks, conducted by Rev. Claude Switner, pastor of the Baptist church.  Leander Brooks was born in Pitcher, N.Y. [Chenango Co.] Jan. 5, 1828, and died in Alfred N.Y., Nov. 29, 1906.  His early life was passed in this county.  He was the eldest son of Samuel Brooks who died in East Pharsalia in Dec. 1883 and Dolly Leonard Brooks who died in North Norwich Dec. 7, 1891.  Besides the above named surviving relatives the deceased is survived by a wife, a daughter Mrs. Romain Edminster of Binghamton, and two sisters Mrs. Elctia J. Rathbun of Champaign, Ill. and Mrs. Sarah M. Phelps of Binghamton, N.Y.  Mr Brooks served in the war of the rebellion from Aug. 8, 1862 to May 28, 1865, a member of Co. F, 141 Pa. Volunteers Infantry.  He was with his regiment in twenty-two engagements of greater or less severity.  In early life he became a Christian and joined the M.E church.  He was an upright man, maintained a consistent life to the end.

Monday, January 25, 2016

Marriages (January 25)

Frink - Robbins
Utica Saturday Globe, January 1907


Hoyt & Blanch (Robbins) Frink
 

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  The marriage of Hoyt Frink, of Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY], and Miss Blanch E. Robbins, of Norwich, formerly of Plymouth, occurred at the parsonage in Plymouth, Tuesday, January 1, Rev. A.J Chapman officiating.  The groom has recently become an employee of the R.D. Eaton Grain & Feed Company, of this village.  Mr. and Mrs. Frink will be at home to their friends at 96 Silver street.
 
 Marriage Notices
Chenango Union, August 26, 1868

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], August 12th, by Rev. T.P. Halsted, Mr. Wallace F. Potter, to Miss Josephene McFarland, al of Oxford.

In Smithville [Chenango Co., NY], July 26th, by Rev. F.F. Peck, Silas L. Rhodes, Esq., to Miss Sarah Peck, both of Smithville.

Obituaries (January 25)

Andrew J. Keator
Utica Saturday Globe, January 1907
 
 
Andrew J. Keator
1838 - 1907
 
Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  Andrew J. Keator died at Kirk [Chenango Co., NY], Friday, January 11, 1907, of valvular disease of the heart, after being a sufferer for several years.  Deceased was born in Roxbury [Delaware Co., NY], N.Y. September 17, 1838.  He came to Chenango county in 1868, and was united in marriage to Elizabeth (Law) Keator at North Pharsalia, December 25, 1870, where he became a prosperous farmer and continued to reside until six years ago, since which time he has lived at KIng's Settlement one year and at Kirk five years.  Mr. Keator was highly respected.  He is survived by the following relatives:  Elizabeth Keator, his wife; two step-children, Mrs. C.E. Steward, Kirk, N.Y., and Jay R. Keator, Norwich; two brothers, Warren Keator, Halcottsville, N.Y., and DeWitt Keator, Arkville, N.Y.; five sisters, Mrs. Rebecca Hewitt, Roxbury, N.Y.; Mrs. Elizabeth Mead, Halcott Center, N.Y.; Mrs. Ruth Silliman, Hobart, N.Y.; Mrs. Adell Hess, Halcott Center, N.Y.; Mrs. Amanda Ganung, Stamford, N.Y., and one half sister, Mrs. Ida Davis, Halcott Center, N.Y.  Funeral services were conducted by Rev. L.L. Vaught at the home of Postmaster Charles E. Steward, at Kirk.  Undertaker Woodley officiated at the burial, which took place in the cemetery at Pharsalia Center [Chenango Co., NY].
 
Burnice Gager
1875 - 1948
Burnice H. Gager, 73, died at 3 p.m. Saturday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Harry Whitmarsh, 20 West End Ave., Oneonta, N.Y. [Otsego Co.]  He had been ill with a heart ailment.  Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Lewis Funeral Home.  Rev. Richard Lloyd of the First Baptist Church officiated.  Burial was at White Store [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY].  Mr. Gager was born Augusta 6, 1875 in Cannonsville [Delaware Co., NY], a son of James and Alvaretta (Sprague) Gager.  He married Miss Lou Janet Howard, Guilford, in 1901.  She died in 1937.  After serving as a trainman on the Ontario & Western Railroad for many years, Mr. Gager retired on pension in 1937 and had since made his home with his daughter, who is the only surviving relative.  Mr. Gager formerly resided in Edmeston, Oneida and Sidney.  He was a 45 year member of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen, a past master of the Masonic lodge at Edmeston and a member of Royal Arch Masons of Morris, Martha Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star and Queen Amelia Court, Order of Amaranth, both of Oneonta.
Luke S. White
1902 - 1948
Stricken with a heart ailment, Luke S. White, 46, died in his sleep early Thursday at the family residence, 11 Front street.  He was the a junior member of the retail shoe firm of Mathewson and White.  News of his sudden death was stunning to his family, business associates and friends.  Mr White was born June 12, 1902 in the town of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], the son of William and Esther (Skinner) White.  Most of his lifetime was passed in this city where he was educated in the Norwich schools and at Suffield (Conn.) Prep School.  Following his schooling he returned to this area, locating in South New Berlin for two years before returning to this city to enter the retail shoe business.  He was associated with the Sullivan shoe store for some time and then formed a partnership with Oscar F. Mathewson, some 14 years ago.  A lover of sports and a student of sports competition, the late Mr. White followed in the footsteps of his brothers to become one of the all time gridiron greats of the Purple and White school [Norwich High School].  His interest in and loyalty to Norwich high school teams never lessened.  He was active in baseball and softball circles over a long period and in recent years, retiring from active play, maintained interest in the diamond sports as an umpire, organizing an area association.  Mr. White served the Norwich Club this past season as president of the bowling association and tournament director.  Affectionately known as "mayor," the late Mr White was held in high esteem by a legion of friends who are saddened by his untimely death.  An ardent enthusiast of sports he was devoted also to hunting and fishing.  His fellowship was enjoyed by many groups and his spirited competition in any game was desirable always.  Mr. White was a member of the South New Berlin Baptist church and Victor lodge 111, Odd Fellows, South New Berlin.  He was recording secretary for the lodge and degree master at the time of his passing.  He was a past district deputy grand master of the order and had served also as grand lodge representative.  he served in World War II, entering service Aug. 28, 1942 and was honorably discharged May 10, 1946.  Besides his wife, Lilly S. White, with whom he was united in marriage, June 26, 1932, three brothers survive.  They are:  Linn A., William A., and Anson J. White, all of Norwich.  The latter is supervisor of the town of Norwich. Several nieces and nephews survive also. The body of Mr White rests at the Breese Funeral Home where friends may call Friday afternoon or evening.  An Odd Fellows' memorial service will be held at the funeral home Friday night at 8:30.  Services will be held Saturday at 2 o'clock at the funeral home with burial to be made in Mt. Hope cemetery {Norwich, NY].  Rev. Clinton Skinner of North Oswego, formerly pastor at South New Berlin, will officiate.

H. Maud Allen
died in 1946
Miss H. Maud Allen, well-known resident of this city, passed away at her home 121 South Broad street [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY] at 6:30. Tuesday morning, following a lingering illness.  Born in Norwich the daughter of James H. and Nancy Sher--- Allen, the deceased had lived practicaly her entire life in this city.  For a few years she resided in Frankfort.  Miss Allen was an artist of great ability.  She was a member of the Methodist church and affiliated with the Pilgrim Howland Society.  Keenly interested in history, the decease was a member of the Chenango County Historical Society.  Surviving are one brother --ard N. Allen, of Frankfort, the following nieces and nephews, Mrs Edward B. Williams, Utica, James H. Allen, Syracuse; Gregory Allen, Syracuse; Cha--- E. Allen and Howard E. Allen both of Norwich; Mrs. W-- Jamieson of Indianapolis, Mr. Sherwood D. Allen, Glens Falls and Mrs. Albert Gable, Frankfort.  Funeral services will be held from the residence Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock with Rev. Thomas G. Swales, pastor of the Broad Street Methodist church, officiating. The body will be placed in the mausoleum on the Allen lot, Mt. Hope cemetery [Norwich, NY]
 
 

Sunday, January 24, 2016

Post Listing, January 18-24, 2016

*-Listing of blog postings for the week of January 18-24, 2016

Marriages
Posted January 21, 2016
Wilford John Clark - Maude Ethelyn Neish (Plymouth, 1907)
Harry Noonan - Elizabeth Genevieve Dwyer (New York City, 1906)
Mary A. Larney - Edward Byrnes (Norwich, 1906)
Belle Donnelly - Lewis A. Foote (Scranton PA, 1906)

Posted January 24, 2016
Charles W. Hayes - Mary E. Parker (1907)
Marriage notices - 1885
     Francis K. Ives - Jennie L. Benedict
     Willie C. Adams - Jennie V. Vaughn
     Cyrus Pike - Sally Simpson
     Wallace A. Jones - Carrie E. Scofield
     W.G. Coleman - Ida I. Hatch
     Prof. L.J. Higgins - Carrie Kingman
     Ezra N. Smith - Calferna Wilcox
     Albert Bates - Emma Bowers
     Charles A. Crannell - Helen E. Hoyt
 
Obituaries
Posted January 18, 2016
Mary Thornton (Norwich, 1912)
Frances (Harris) Lewis (Norwich, 1912)
Matthew Murphy (Preston, 1906)
May (Abell Bagley (Norwich, 1906)
Grover Edwards (Plymouth, 1906)
Sarah Edwards (Plymouth, 1906)
Death Notices - 1906
     Mrs. Devillo Davis (Pharsalia)
     Mary Davern (Springvale)
     Mary Tyan (East Norwich)
     Eunice Franklin (McDonough)
     Helen Carrie Field (Brooklyn)
     Lucinda Lyrer (Norwich)

Posted January 19, 2016
William A. Raymond (Norwich, 1912)
David Lowren Pierce (Ira, 1851)
Amanda (Gregory) Merchant (Guilford, 1906)
Henry A. Olendorf (Norwich, Wrentham Center MA, 1906)
Emily (Eldredge) Arnold (Norwich, 1906)

Posted January 20, 2016
Edward M. Wilkie (Utica, 1906
Elvah Lucas (Sherburne, Pharsalia, 1906)
Death Notices - 1872
     Thomas H. Griffen (Norwich)
     Sarah Yale (Guilford)
     Jennie King (East Greene)
     George W. Eddy (Pharsalia)
     Charles W. Bush (Bainbridge)
     Joseph Coleman (Smyrna)
     Fanny Burnham (Utica)
     Helen P. (Swan) Phillipi (New London CT)
     Charlie H. Randall (Sherburne)
     Charlie O. Finks (Sherburne)

Posted January 21, 2016
William H. Dimmick (Scranton PA, Norwich, 1906)
Eliza Jane Pierce (Hannibal, 1851)
William Peters (Norwich, 1906)
Death Notices - 1906
     John Hanrahan (Norwich)
     Magaret P. Day (Guilford)
     Dr. George F. Hand (Binghamton)

Posted January 22, 2016
Maria T. (Hull) Hickok (Norwich, 1907)
Sarah Palmer (Skaneateles, 1851)
Henry S. Wells (Norwich, 1906)
Death Notices - 1874
     Hamilton Marsh (Norwich)
     Jacob Stickler (Norwich)
     Gurdon Wallace Bowers (Norwich)
     Daniel D. Thompson (Norwich)
     Almira Doty (Oxford)
     Adella Drake (Oxford)
     Ammarilla Bush (Oxford)
     Seth Burlison (Oxford)
     Naomi Wheeler (Oxford)
     Thomas M. Bacon (Oxford)
     Sarah Dickson Smith (Oxford)
     William Alexander (Baldwinsville, Oxford)
     Warren Miner (Coventryville)
     Guy Roswell Salisbury (Bainbridge)
     Thatcher A. Josslyn (Greene)
     Robert McCoy Shepard (Greene)
     Cornelius Westfall (Smithville)
     Sarah Christine Brown (Smithville)
     Robert L. Pierce (Solon)

Posted January 23, 2016
Rev. John B. Cook (Colorado City CO, Owego, 1906)
Milton Rainey (Guilford, 1851)
Margaret (Keiser) Stadler (Norwich, 1907)
Bernice Gertrude Bowers (Norwich, 1935)
George H. Boyd(Norwich, 1918)
Clifton J. Bresee (Holmesville, Elk Creek, 1917)

Posted January 24, 2016
Roscoe Newel Johnson (Norwich, 1907)
Charles Stoddart (Elgin, IL, 1851)
Polly Troop (Nineveh, 1851)
Edith Hart (Fayetteville, 1906)
Death Notices - 1885
     Mary Johnson Bigelow (Norwich)
     William L. Tillett (Norwich)
     Mrs. Seth Crowell (Rockdale)
     Eliza A. Burnes (Greene)
     Adaline Finks (Sherburne)
     Amanda Dwight (Cincinnatus)
     Mrs. C. Teachout (Susquehanna PA, North Afton)
     Harriet A. Clark (Creston, IA, Norwich)
     Ophelia Cook (Enfield)

 
Miscellaneous
Posted January 19, 2016
Early history of Bainbridge High School (Chenango Co., NY)

Posted January 20, 2016
Story from early days of Afton, NY - She Got the Silk Dress

Posted January 22, 2016
The "Old Book Store", Norwich, NY and Story of Dr. Anson Jones

Posted January 24, 2016
John H. Hicks Nominated for Chenango County Judge - 1907


Judge John H. Hicks - Nominated for County Judge - 1907

John H. Hicks
Nominated to Succeed Albert F. Gladding as County Judge
Utica Saturday Globe, January 1907

 
John H. Hicks
1851 - 1923

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  The nomination of John H . Hicks of Norwich to succeed Supreme Court Justice Albert F. Gladding as county judge and surrogate was made by Gov. Hughes and confirmed by the State Senate on Wednesday morning.

The selection came as a great surprise, the first intimation being a telegram of congratulation from Postmaster William R Willcox, of New York.  This was followed by a telephone message from State Senator Allds to his law partner, Henry R. Follett, telling of the appointment. while Mr. Hicks has not been active in politics recently, he is not unfamiliar with political work, having had considerable experience during the campaigns when now United States Judge Edward B. Thomas was a successful nominee for State senator and later a defeated candidate for attorney general.  Mr. Hicks has been a candidate for public office but once before.  In 1892 he was selected by the Young Republican Club of Norwich as its candidate for justice of the peace, was nominated by the caucus and elected by a handsome majority of about 200, when several other Republican nominees on the town ticket were defeated.  In his appointment for county judge Mr. Hicks had the endorsement of Judge Thomas, and Judge Ray, of the Untied States Court, former county judge now Supreme Court Judge Gladding and Senator Jotham P. Allds.
 
Mr. Hicks was born in the town of Norwich and has always resided here with the exception of four years spent in new York.  He is a graduate of the old Norwich Academy and after working as a civil engineer and surveyor for a time after graduation entered the law office of E.B. Thomas, now United States judge, where he read law until he was admitted to the bar in 1880.  He continued in the office of Judge Thomas until his defeat for attorney generalship in 1885, when Mr. Thomas moved his law office to New York and became counsel for the New York Arcade Railway Company.  Mr.  Hicks continued with Judge Thomas in new York from February, 1886 until May 1889 when he returned  to Norwich, remaining here until the following winter when he accepted a position in the offices of the firm of Kernan Bros. & Quin, 10 Wall street, New York.  Returning to Norwich in the fall of 1890 he has since that time been associated with H.D. Newton in his law office on South Broad street.  Much of Mr. Hicks' legal practice has been in the work of settling up estates, surrogate's matters and the handling of railway litigations of all kinds.  He is on this account exceptionally well qualified for the position of county judge and surrogate.
 
Mr. Hicks was married in 1865 to Miss Flora Hawkins, then a teacher in the public schools of this village.  Mr. and Mrs. Hicks have one daughter, Gertrude, now a sophomore in Wellesley College.  Mr. Hicks is a trustee and also secretary and treasurer of the Norwich Cemetery Association.

Marriages (January 24)

Hayes - Parker
Utica Saturday Globe, January 1907


Charles W. & Mary E. (Parker) Hayes
 

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  Charles W. Hayes, of Spokane, Wash., formerly of Norwich, and Miss Mary E. Parker, of this place, were married at the Broad Street M.E. parsonage by Rev. Wilson Treible on Wednesday afternoon.  Mr. and Mrs. Hayes left on the same afternoon for their future home in Spokane.  The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Parker, of Conkey avenue.  For several years she was a compositor in the office of the Morning Sun but for the past five years has been employed in the printing department of the Norwich Pharmacal Company.  She is a member of Norwich Typographical Union in which she has held the office of secretary.  The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Hayes, formerly of Norwich, but for the past year residents of Spokane, Wash.  he is a plumber by occupation. Both were members of the Zenda Mandolin Club and have many friends who wish them joy and happiness.  The presents received included a cut glass salad bowl from the members of the Typographical Union and a set of sterling silver spoons from the Zenda Mandolin Club.
 
Marriage Notices
Chenango Union, October 15, 1885
 
IVES - BENEDICT:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], Oct. 14th, by Rev. H. Fox, Mr. Francis K. Ives, of Guilford Centre [Chenango Co., NY], and Miss Jennie L Benedict, of Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY]
 
ADAMS - VAUGHN:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], Oct. 20th, by Rev. H. Fox, Mr. Willie C. Adams, and Miss Jennie V Vaughn, both of Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY].
 
PIKE - SIMPSON:  In McDonough [Chenango Co., NY], Oct. 17th, by Rev. A.W. Barrows, Mr. Cyrus Pike and Miss Sally Simpson.
 
JONES - SCOFIELD:  In Bainbridge, Oct. 10th, by Rev. George A. Place, Mr. Wallace A. Jones and Mrs. Carrie E. Scofield, both of Coventry [Chenango Co., NY].
 
COLEMAN - HATCH:  In Coldwater, Mich., Oct. 15th, by Rev. H.F. Collin, Mr. W.G. Coleman, of Boone, Iowa, and Miss Ida I. Hatch, of Oxford, N.Y. [Chenango Co.]
 
HIGGINS - KINGMAN:  In Cincinnatus, Oct. 7th, by Rev. Dwight Williams, Prof. L.J. Higgins, of Cazenovia [Madison Co., NY] and Miss Carrie Kingman, of Cincinnatus [Cortland Co., NY]
 
SMITH - WILCOX:  In Earlville, Oct. 15th, by Rev. L.W. Jackson, Mr. Ezra N. Smith of Otselic [Chenango Co., NY] and Miss Calferna Wilcox, of Smyrna (Chenango Co., NY].
 
BATES - BOWERS:  In Montrose, Pa., Mr. Albert Bates of East Hamilton [Madison Co., NY] and Mrs. Emma Bowers of Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY]
 
CRANNELL - HOYT:  In Greene, Sept. 30th, by Rev. C.F Hahn, Mr. Charles A. Crannell and Miss Helen E. Hoyt, both of Greene [Chenango Co., NY].