Italian Prince and Princess Purchase a Chenango Co., Farm - 1915

Italian Prince and Princess Purchase a Chenango Co., Farm

Afton Enterprise, January 7, 1915

Prince and Princess Del Drago of Rome, Italy, have purchased through their friend, George C. Cook of this city [Binghamton, Broome Co., NY], the Jile Saxton farm of 170 acres at South Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY], a few miles northwest of Norwich.

 

Mr. and Mrs. Del Drago, as they desire to be called, recently visited Mr. Cook at his beautiful residence, Thornbrook Hall, at South Plymouth, and so pleased were they with the beautiful country they decided at once that there was no place equal to Chenango County.

Mr. and Mrs. Del Drago have an elegant palace in Rome, which is now occupied by the United States Embassy.  They also own splendid residences in both Paris and New York city   They recently sold their handsome villa at Tarrytown-on-the-Hudson.

The wealth of Mrs. Del Drago is estimated at $20,000,000.  She is well known throughout Europe and the United States.  Mr. Del Drago is a grandson of Queen Christina of Spain and an own cousin to King Alphonso of Spain.

The farm they have purchased has been let to parties residing at South Plymouth, and in the coming summer the new owners will reside there.  The house will be completely refurnished with antique furniture and numerous repairs will be made. -- Binghamton Republican

Obituaries (May 14)

Levi Sanford

Utica Saturday Globe, October 1913

 

 

Levi Sanford

1847 - 1913

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  Levi Sanford, who died at his home on West Main street Sunday evening, aged 66, was born at Pitcher [Chenango Co., NY] April 12, 1847, a son of Gilbert and Naomi Sanford.  The greater share of his life had been passed in McDonough, where he was associated with his father in the manufacture of hay forks. The industry thrived for a number of years, the Sanford fork enjoying a high reputation among farmers.  By trade Mr. Sanford was a thorough machinist.  About three years ago he came to Norwich to reside.  On March 24, 1867, he married Emily A. Grant, of East Pharsalia, who survives him, as does one daughter, Mrs. Frank Vosburg of Norwich.  Funeral services were held from the residence Wednesday afternoon, Rev. H.W. Foreman officiating.

 

Mrs. George Schermerhorn

Afton Enterprise, January 14, 1915

Mrs. Geo. Schermerhorn died Tuesday afternoon at her home, Waukegan, Ill.  She is survived by her husband and four daughters, Mrs. S.E. Berlin, Mrs. Chas. O Arnus both of Waukegan, Mrs. Peter Peterson of Chicago, Mrs. Henry B. Johnston of Afton.  Burial will be at Afton Glenwood cemetery [Afton, Chenango Co. NY].  Funeral arrangements later.

 

Henry C. Wilcox

Chenango Union, August 19, 1897

Henry C. Wilcox, an old and well-known resident of this village, died at his home on Rexford street [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], Monday morning.  He had been sick for a long time and suffered a great deal.  He was born in the town of Preston [Chenango Co., NY], April 22, 1820, and spent his younger days on a farm in the town of Oxford, receiving his education at the Oxford academy and moving to Norwich when he was 17 years old.  He served an apprenticeship in the blacksmith shop of Levi Ray and David Maydole, at the close of which he went to Painted Post, N.Y., where he lived for 20 years, returning to Norwich in 1857.  For six years he was foreman of the forging room of Maydole Hammer company, giving up that position to establish himself in the blacksmith shop on Mechanic street, which he has since conducted.  During his residence in Painted Post and since his return to Norwich he has held positions of trust, having been at one time loan commissioner for Chenango county.  He was a member of Norwich lodge, No. 302, F.&A.M. and a past master.  He was also an Odd Fellow.  Norwich lodge conducted the funeral Wednesday afternoon.

 

Orville Fields

Chenango Union, September 9, 1897

Orville Fields was born in the town of Norwich, N.Y. [Chenango Co.], February 22, 1832,  and died in this village September 4,1897.  He was one of a family of four children, three brothers and one sister.  One brother Nathan, survives.  When 17 years of age, having been bereft of both father and mother, he started out to make his way in the world.  He choose the carpenter trade and pursued the vocation of builder and contractor all his life.  He was thrice married, the first two of his chosen companions, within a few years, passed to the other world. They were both well known and highly esteemed young ladies of this vicinity.  Nearly twenty-four years ago he was united in marriage with her who today mourns his departure.  To them was born one son, Orville Field, Jr., who is an employee in the office of the Chenango Union.  In early life our brother was converted and united with the Methodist Episcopal church, remaining a faithful and consistent communicant until removed by death.  His life was an open book to this entire community.  A man of integrity and uprightness of character.  Beloved by all who knew him.  As a man, a citizen, a Christian, he filled his place nobly and well. From the men who labored by his side, from those in whose employ he wrought, from neighbors, from one and all, comes this common verdict, he was a true friend, an honest man, a real Christian.  As a husband and father he was devoted and kind.  His home was consecrated daily with prayer. As has been chronicled in three columns he came to his death by injuries received while working on a large barn near East Norwich.  On Wednesday morning, the 1st of September, he left his home, bidding his wife goodbye with a kiss, going forth with all cheerfulness.  Early in the afternoon he was brought home, retaining consciousness for some hours thereafter, then quietly passing into unconsciousness he remained without apparent suffering until early on the morning of the 4th when he ceased to live on earth.  The sadness is all on this side.  We bespeak for the widow and the fatherless son the prayers and sympathies of all.  Funeral services were conducted at the late home, on North Broad street, in the afternoon of the 6th, Rev. Samuel Moore, Pastor of the Broad street M.E. Church, officiating. A large number of relatives, neighbors and members of the church were in attendance.

Accidents in Chenango Co., NY - August 1897

A Chapter of Accidents

A Series of Disasters which Have Happened During the Past Week

Chenango Union, August 26, 1897

The past week has been full of Accidents.  Some have been fatal, others dangerous, and others would have escaped without attention if they did not form a part of an unusual series of disasters which clustered so closely together as to throw an awe over the superstitiously inclined.

 

Death of a Brakeman

 

William Schrum, a brakeman employed on the O.&W., was caught between the bumpers of a freight car and a caboose, in the Norwich yards, Saturday morning and crushed to death.  He was a member of the crew which runs the freight and accommodation running between this place and Oswego.  The accident happened while the train was being made up preparatory to going north.  Schrum was ordered to make the coupling between the rear car and the caboose. Engineer Weeden, who was leaning out of the car window, saw Schrum's signal to stop and stepped back into the cab to reverse the throttle.  When he looked out again Schrum was not in sight.  When the train pulled out his body was seen lying between the tracks, the chest mangled and crushed.  he was removed to the depot and Dr. Stuart summoned but medical attendance was no aid to the injured man.  He lingered in an insensible and almost pulseless condition for  half an hour when he died.  the body was taken to Oswego on the afternoon train.  he leaves a wife and one child. The Coroner's jury decided that death was accidental, and that no responsibility attached to the company or his co-employees.

 

Crushed by Turntable

 

Howard Slater, the eight-year-old son of William Slater, Lock street [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY] received very peculiar and at the same time very dangerous injuries, while playing about the turntable near the junction of the Canasawacta creek with the Chenango river, Saturday afternoon.  The turntable is little used by the railroad and is a favorite play ground for the boys, who congregate there.

 

Saturday afternoon young Slater was one of a number of boys who were riding on the turntable.  In some way he fell and was caught between the table and the wall within which it revolves.  Just how the accident occurred is not known, but his injuries indicate that in falling he was partially impaled at the rectum and the movement of the table tore and lacerated the buttock, cleaving it from the bone.  The bladder was also punctured in several places. The lad was removed to the nearest residence, where he was attended by Dr. Ormsby and Dr. Phelps.  The patient is resting as comfortably as could be expected, and if peritonitis does not set in, is in a fair way for recovery.

 

Wreck at Smyrna

 

Tramps caused a collision between coal trains at the Smyrna [Chenango Co., NY] switch about 10:30 Sunday night. Trains 81 and 82 were special coal trains, the former moving north and the latter south.  Conductor Button and Engineer Weeden were in charge of train 81.  As they pulled out of the Norwich yard the train was boarded by a gang of tramps who ran things high handed until the train reached the Smyrna switch, where it had orders to meet 82.  The switch is on a grade and just as 82 came in sight the tramps released the brakes and 81 moved out of the switch in front of 82.  A head on collision was the result. The pilots of both engines were knocked off.  The cab and tank of engine 82 smashed and three cars piled in the ditch.  Engineer Collins, of train 82 received a gash on the head, but no other members of the crews were injured.

Broke a Rib

Jimmie Boyle was taken to the County House last Saturday morning by Superintendent of the Poor, Joseph Winsor, suffering from a broken rib.  Boyle called at Dr. Fernald's office Saturday and complained of a pain in the side.  An examination disclosed a broken rib.  Boyle claims not to know just how the accident occurred or when.

Chopped Off a Finger

The three year old son of Michael Foy, North Broad street, had the end of his middle finger on his right hand chopped off accidently, Saturday afternoon.  With an older brother he was playing with an axe.  In some way the younger lad got his finger under the axe which sliced off a piece of it.  A physician was called and the wound dressed.

Bitten By a Dog

Willie, the young son of Milton W. Brown, was bitten in the calf of the leg, last Wednesday afternoon, by a dog with which he was playing.  The wound was cauterized and the lad is experiencing but little trouble from it.

Run Over by a Hose Cart

When the Alert hose cart was being drawn up Lock street, Friday afternoon, in response to the fire alarm, a stranger fell into line near Berwin's corner, and caught hold of the rope. A little farther up Broad street he slipped and fell, the cart passing over his right leg.  No bones were broken, but the limb was badly bruised. The man did not disclose his identity.

Broke Her Wrist

Mrs. Frank Hull, who resides on Rexford street, broke both bones of her wrist Monday night.  She stepped out upon the piazza after supper to sit in the hammock, and as she stooped to sit down fell forward, striking on her wrist. Dr. Stewart was called and reduced the fracture.

 

Obituaries (May 13)

Maud McNitt Lucas

Utica Saturday Globe, October 1913

 

Maud McNitt Lucas

1882 - 1913

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  The community was deeply shocked by the death last week of Maud McNitt Lucas, leaving an infant son, 2 days old.  The deceased was the daughter of A. Dwight and Essie Grant McNitt and was born in the McNitt homestead June 22, 1882.  Mrs. Lucas was educated in the Norwich High School, specializing in art in which she was exceptionally talented and graduated in the class of 1902. She then took a course in stenography in the Albany Business College.  After graduating she accepted a position with the law firm of Allds & Follett in this place, She proved so proficient that she was retained eight years until her marriage to James Lucas October 15, 1912.  The set up house keeping at 20 Maple street where her death occurred October 23, 1913.  Besides her devoted husband and infant son, Charles Warren Lucas, she leaves a sister, Mrs. George A. Cleveland; two aunts, Mrs. George W. Hall, of Norwich, and Mrs. Oscar Bishop, of St. Paul, Minn., and a cousin residing in Norwich.  Mrs. Lucas was a young woman of great natural gifts and nobility of character.  As a companion, sister and friend she was greatly beloved.  She was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church and in her Christian life was always cheery herself and a source of inspiration to others.  Her generous and loyal nature attracted a great many friends who will sincerely mourn her and sympathize with the bereaved husband and sister.  Funeral services, from her late home on Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock were attended by large delegations of the Norwich Lodge of Elks and Canasawacta Lodge of Odd Fellows.  There were numerous and exquisite floral tributes. Rev. John L. Ray, former pastor of the Baptist Church, officiated. The bearers were John H. White, William R. Loomis, L.J. Glasgow, J.C. Cummings, M.M. Blakeley and James J. Flanagan.

 

Lorenzo Barlow

Chenango Union, August 12, 1897

Lorenzo Barlow, who owned and lived on the Bryant farm north of the village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], died suddenly Tuesday afternoon of cerebral apoplexy.  He was at work in the field, during the afternoon, as usual, and had not complained of feeling sick.  Frank Sullivan, a neighbor, who was working in an adjoining field, noticed Mr. Barlow sitting on the ground and spoke to him.  Receiving no answer he went to him and lifted him up, but found him unconscious and not able to stand.  He summoned assistance and carried him to the house, where Dr. Ormsby was summoned.  Mr. Barlow was dead before the arrival of the physician.  He was 76 years of age.  The funeral will be held Friday morning at 10 o'clock, Rev. J.S. Southworth officiating.

 

Frank J. Malone

Chenango Union, August 12, 1897

Frank J. Malone, of the firm of Malone & Hyde, proprietors of "The Hub" died in his room in the Hill block [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], Tuesday afternoon, after an illness of a few days.  He was about the village last week, until Saturday, when he was obliged to give up and take to his bed.  He suffered severe pains in his stomach but had been troubled in the same way before and refused to have a physician called.  Sunday he was no better and some of his friends urged him to call a physician, but he refused.  Tuesday morning the housekeeper in the Hill block notified Mr. Hyde that Mr. Malone was worse and Dr. Brooks was called.  He found his patient in a state of collapse, and immediately informed his friends that he considered the case a very dangerous one.  All the remedies known to the modern physician, for such cases, were used to no avail, and Mr. Malone died about five o'clock in the afternoon.  The attending physicians believe that he died from a perforating ulcer of the stomach.  Frank J. Malone was born at Clinton, N.Y. [Oneida Co.], August 7, 1961.  He came to Norwich about ten years ago and was employed at the National Hotel and at the Palmer House, until the firm of Malone & Hyde was formed and the "Hub" restaurant established.  The firm has done a good business, both of the proprietors being popular young men.  The deceased was a member of the Alert Hose company and of Canasawacta Lodge, I.O.O.F., both of which organizations escorted his remains to the afternoon train on the O.&W., by which they were taken to Clinton for burial.  He had a sister living at Clinton, and his brother-in-law came to Norwich Tuesday night to accompany he remains to that place.

 

Katie Haynes

Chenango Union, August 12, 1897

Mt. Upton [Chenango Co., NY]:  Monday, August 9, at 12:30, Katie [Haynes], eldest daughter of George and Mary Haynes, exchanged the sufferings of earth for the joy and rest of heaven.  Sixteen years of earth life she had known the kindliest care of attached friends, but she had known much of sorrow; and the beautiful face, in its death stillness, reminded one of the land where infirmity, pain and death are known no more, and where for ten years her mother has awaited her.  Rev. Mr. Perrine, of Guilford, conducted the funeral services, and many sympathizing friends, followed the remains to the resting place in Mt. Upton cemetery.

 

Sophia M. Babcock

Chenango Union, August 4, 1897

Mrs. Sophia M. Babcock, widow of the late Hobart Babcock, of South New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], and mother of W.R. Babcock, of this village, died at her home in South New Berlin on Tuesday, at the age of 64 years. She leaves three children, W.R. Babcock, of Norwich; Warren Babcock, a student at the university of Pennsylvania Dental Department, and Mrs. Lewis Berry, of South New Berlin.

 

Bridget Hickey

Chenango Union, July 22, 1897

Mrs. Bridget Hickey, widow of the late Dennis Hickey, died at her home on Hale street [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], Saturday afternoon, aged 86 years.  She was born in the Parish of Killalora, Ireland, in 1811, and was married there to Dennis Hickey. They came to America about 1847 and soon after landing came to Norwich.  Mr. Hickey died about 13 years ago, and his widow had continued to make her home here in Norwich.  Eight children survive her, five of whom live in this county, two in Colorado and one in California.  During her late years she has been tenderly cared for by her daughters, Anna and Bridget, who at the end stood by their mother's side, as the loved souls which had gone on before, beckoned the aged pilgrim cross the cold valley to the golden land. The funeral services were held Tuesday. Burial in St. Paul's cemetery [Norwich, NY]

 

 

Marriages (May 12)

Tuohy - Cox

Utica Saturday Globe, October 1913

 

Robert James & May Catherine (Cox) Tuohy

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  A charming autumnal wedding was celebrated at St. Paul's Church Wednesday afternoon, when May Catherine Cox became the bride of Robert James Tuohy.  The ceremony was solemnized at 4:30, Rev. Father E.R. Prendergast officiating.  Rarely, if ever, on a similar occasion has the auditorium of the church presented such an enchanting appearance, decorated in white blossoms, ribbons and smilax.  The strains of the Lohengrin wedding march announced the entrance of the bridal party.  The bride was gowned in white crepe de meteor, with duchesse lace and pearl trimmings.  She wore a corsage bouquet of orange blossoms, with sprays of the same fastening the veil.  She carried a white ivory prayer book with shower of white ribbons.  The maid of honor, Miss Cassie M. Ryan, wore white embroidered crepe, with princess lace trimmings, with hat of gold lace and fur and carried a bouquet of white violets.  All the bridesmaids, Misses Grace M. Ryan, Kathleen E. Brennan, Kathryn A. Lee and Katherine L. Finigan, were costumed alike in brocaded crepe, with trimmings of Chantilly lace in pastel colors. They wore hats of black lace and carried chrysanthemums.  Hugh S. Tuohy, a brother of the groom, was the best man.  The ushers were Dr. J.L. Weiler, Matthew T. Lee and James E. Mahon of Norwich, and Lewis C. Ryan of Syracuse.  Miss Mayme Daley presided at the organ and assisted by Miss Annie Leach, violinist, and Miss Belle Field, of Canastota, flutist, rendered delightful selections while the guests were assembling.  The bridal party retraced their steps down the aisle to the familiar strains of Mendelsohn's wedding march.  Following the ceremony there was a reception and wedding supper at the home of the bride. The house decorations were white and green.  Many guests were present and the happy couple were showered with congratulations.  The wedding gifts were numerous and beautiful including a rich assortment of silver, cut glass, linen and furniture.  The bride presented her maids handsome pins and the groom's gifts to the ushers were souvenir pocket books.  The bride is the only child of Mr. and Mrs. Michael W. Cox. She graduated form the Norwich High School in music and the German English course and for three years was a student under Prof. John D. Mehan, of Carnegie Hall, Brooklyn. She has sung in concerts throughout this section of the State under the management of the Century Lyceum Bureau of Utica. She was the leading soprano in St. Paul's Chruch and director of the choir until two years ago.  She has been prominent in the programs of the Monday Evening Musical Club and her singing has been one of the delightful features of many local musical events. The groom is the son of Mrs. Annie Tuohy, of Brooklyn.  He graduated from the Heffly College in that city and has since held a position as engineer in charge of State road construction. After a wedding journey to Albany, Boston and Baltimore and a water trip to Old Point Comfort and Norfolk, Va. Mr. and Mrs. Tuohy will take up their residence in Binghamton.

 

Ellsworth - Whiting

Chenango Union, July 15, 1897

Fred P. Ellsworth and Miss Mertie M. Whiting, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Cyrus Whiting, of Plymouth street [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], were married at the residence of the bride, last Wednesday evening, by Rev. W.H. Clark. The Sun says:  "The house was decorated with blue and white.  The wedding march was rendered by a mandolin and guitar quintet.  The bridal couple were met under an arch beautifully trimmed with evergreens and decked with cut flowers, by the Rev. W.H. Clark, who with an impressive ceremony made them man and wife.  Robert Rogers and Miss Millie Race of Greene acted as flower children.  The bride was attired in a dress of blue silk trimmed with white chiffon, and carried a large bouquet of white roses.  The groom wore a suit of conventional black. After the couple had received congratulations, the large company sat down to a sumptuous repast, served by Caterer Bridget Hickey.  The happy couple start out on life's journey with prospects of a bright future before them.  Miss Whiting has conducted a glove and mitten factory in Norwich for three years and has met with splendid success in this line of business.  Mr. Ellsworth is a member of the Park Place Baptist church, a member of the Y.M.C.A., and of the I.O.R.M., and is a young man of sterling worth and of much ability and one who is honored and respected by all who know him. They will reside in the future at No. 8 Plymouth street, where they will be at home to their friends after July 15.  The Sun extends congratulations and wishes Mr and Mrs Ellsworth much joy and happiness in the future which now looks so bright before them."

 

Parsons - Norton

Bainbridge Republican, August 2, 1917

John A. Parsons and Miss Lena Norton, both of Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY], were married at the First Presbyterian parsonage yesterday afternoon by Rev. Dr. James C. Russell.  They were attended by Mr. and Mrs. Frank Van Etten of 25th Main St. this city and left on the evening [line missing] Mr. Parsons is the efficient book keeper in the Casein Manufacturing company and his bride is a popular and highly respected young lady of that village.  Both have many friends whose hearty congratulations will be extended.  Oneonta Star, Monday.

Sackett - Isby

Bainbridge Republican, July 19, 1917

On July 16th, at eight o'clock, Miss Martha M. Sackett and Mr. Howard G. Isby, were united in marriage, by the father of the bride, Rev. C.H. Sackett.  Mrs. Isby has been Assistant Principal in the Clark's Summit High Schools for several years.  Mr. Isby is a pharmacist and a member of Co. E. 74th Regiment of Buffalo, N.Y.  After a trip to Albany, New York City, Asbury Park and Philadelphia, Mr. and Mrs. Isby will reside in Niagara Falls.

Obituaries (May 12)

Betsey Ann (Day) Brown

Utica Saturday Globe, October 1913

 

 

Betsey Ann (Day) Brown

1829 - 1913

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  At the home of her daughter, Mrs. John D. Burrell, on West Main street, Saturday evening occurred the death of Betsey Ann Brown, widow of Eleazer A. Brown, aged 84.  The deceased was a native of Norwich and was born August 24, 1829, the daughter of Jahaziel and Betsey Day. Excepting four years spent in Connecticut, she had resided in Norwich all of her long life.  Until 30 years ago her home was on a farm east of the village.  On leaving the farm home she went to Connecticut and returning took up her residence in the village.  In 1847 she married Eleazer A. Brown, whose death occurred about 25 years ago. She is survived by four sons, Frank E. Brown, of Mitchell, S.D.; Harvey J. Brown, of Passaic, N.J.; Joseph E. Brown of Elmira, and Fred A. Brown, of Norwich, and by a daughter, Mrs. John D. Burrell, of Norwich.  Since 20 years of age Mrs. Brown had been a faithful member of the Broad Street Methodist Church and was a woman revered in all the relations of life.  Funeral services were held from the residence Tuesday afternoon, Rev. A.R. Burke officiating.  The bearers were:  Nes Peterson, Merton G. Ferris, M.D. Aldrich and W.D.Southworth. Burial was made in Mount Hope Cemetery [Norwich, NY].

 

Henry M. Sayles

Chenango Union, July 22, 1897

Kirk [Chenango Co., NY]:  Died, at his residence upon the Sidney Hayward farm, July 14, 1897, Henry M. Sayles, aged 30 years.  Mr. Sayles was born in the town of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY^], November 24, 1866, and was the only child of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Mathewson Sayles, who survive him.  Besides his parents he leaves a companion and four little children, one son and three daughters, the youngest being only nine days old at her father's death.  Mr. Sayles had been sick three months and although his attending physician gave but little encouragement he continued to hope for the best, but was reconciled to whatever was in store for him.  His funeral which was held at his residence on Friday the 16th, was well attended.  The services were conducted by his pastor Elder Horton, of the Plymouth M.E. church of which the deceased was a member. The burial was at South Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY]

 

 Hannah (Townsend) Curtis

Chenango Union, July 29, 1897

Mrs. [Hannah] Curtis died of Bright's disease at the home of her son, Mr. Byron Curtis, Norwich, N.Y. [Chenango Co.] Saturday morning, July 24th in the seventy-second year of his age.  Mrs. Curtis was born in the town of Morris [Otsego Co., NY], where her parents Josiah Townsend and his wife Melinda Miller Townsend, settled at an early day, having moved from Massachusetts.  When a girl of fourteen she became a member of the Baptist church at Gilbertsville, and a few years later removed to South New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], transferring her membership to the Baptist church of that place, where she continued an honored member until her death.  Fifty-one years ago she was united in marriage to Mr. Charles Curtis of Norwich, who survives her.  Besides a daughter who died in infancy, and one, Mrs. Amelia Powers, who died in Groton, N.Y., Mrs. Curtis is survived by eight children:  Mr. Charles Curtis and Mrs. Jay Curtis, of West Winfield, N.Y.; Mr. Byron Curtis and Mrs. George Curtis of Norwich; Mrs. William Curtis, of Gilbertsville; Mrs. Mary Keppel, wife of Rev. David Keppel, of Elmira; Mrs. Emma P. Van, wife of Dr. A.T. Van, of Canastota, and Mrs. Addie E. Burnham, wife of Mr. D.C. Burnham, of Mansfield, Pa., a brother, Mr. Eleazer O. Townsend of Windsor, N.Y., and two sisters, Mrs. Lydia P. Armour, Morrisville, N.Y., and Mrs. Sarah Hodge of Scranton, Pa., also survive her.  All of these, excepting Mrs. Hodges were present at the funeral which was held at the home of Mr. Byron Curtis, Tuesday, July 27th, five of the sons and a son-in-law acting as bearers and another son-in-law, Rev. D. Keppel, PhD, conducting the services.  The interment was at South New Berlin, where she sleeps among her kindred, in sight of the old Baptist Chruch where she worshipped so long. 

Phoebe Rebecca (Bosworth) Heady

Chenango Union, July 22, 1897

Phoebe Rebecca Bosworth was born in the town of Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY] on October 20th 1831.  She was one of ten children of George and Prudence Bosworth of whose large family only one now survives.  She lived in Pharsalia until 1851, when she was married to Mr. Daniel Murray Heady and went to reside in South Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY], where her home remained until her death.  Four children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Heady, one of whom died in infancy.  Those surviving are:  Duane, who resides at South Plymouth; Elmore, of Binghamton; Estelle, wife of Mr. Asa Aldrich of North Norwich.  Mrs. Heady was a woman of amiable and cheerful disposition and of excellent business quality, and for 46 years proved a true helpmate to him, who now mourns her loss. She had a sympathetic heart, and none who were in need appealed to her for help in vain.  With her husband, the deceased was a very regular attendant at the M.E. church at Preston, and their musical talents have been gratuitously employed in the praise portion of the public services there for 30 years.  For several years past Mr. Heady was a valuable teacher in the Sunday school, and took a deep interest in everything pertaining to the prosperity of the church.  She was stricken with sickness on August 17, 1896, and despite all that kind hands could do to help her, she gradually sank, and her immortal spirit left its house of clay on July 5th, 1897.  Having experienced salvation through the blood of the cross, she was ready to go "Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for thou art with me, Thy rod, Thy staff, they comfort me."  These are the words in which she expressed the strength of her confidence in God.  Her mortal remains were laid away in the cemetery opposite her late home on July 8th, in the presence of large numbers of sorrowing friends.

 

 

 

Bainbridge High, Class of 1958 - Part 6

Bainbridge Central High School - Class of 1958

Senior Portraits

"Echo" 1958

 

Thomas Edward Tuttle

 

 

 

Linda Ruth Wade

 

 

Deann Addie Wakeman

 

 

Ronald Gardner Woods

 

 

Student Council, 1957-58 School Year

 

 

Left to Right:
Row 1:  Joan Lord (Junior); Ann Lewis, Minnie Lawrence, Ben Nelson, Katherine Russell, Eunice Mott (Seniors); Bonnie Davidson, Bruce Dartt (Juniors)
Row 2:  Jerry Doolittle, David Daly, Rachel Niles (Sophomores); Joseph Daly, Michael Dematteo, Karen Dean (Freshmen)
Row 3:  Mr. Emil Best; Peter Dean, Kay Straka, Shirley Wilcox (7th graders); Ted Lord, Yvonne Axtell, Louise Tompkins (8th graders);  Mrs. Josephine Crane

Obituaries ( May 11)

John Samuel Shattuck

Utica Saturday Globe, October 1913

 

 

John Samuel Shattuck

1827 - 1913

John Samuel Shattuck died Sunday morning after a brief illness at his farm, on the Oxford road [Chenango Co., NY] which had been his home, since his birth, May 26, 1827.  He was the son of Leroy and Mehitable Cook Shattuck.  His great-grandfather and grandfather bought 192 acres of the present farm in 1801 for $407.97.  The acreage has since been increased until now it includes about half a square mile.  It is a refreshing rarity in this shifting era to find an American farm that has been in the same family for five generations.  Only one other tract of land between Norwich and Oxford remains the property of the descendants of the original settlers.  Mr. Shattuck found nothing narrowing in his life upon the farm of his father.  When he was a lad of 15  and sheep raising was common among the farmers, he prided himself upon being able to tell at sight where a sheep belonged whether in his father's flock or that of some neighbor.  In middle life he gained high rank as a dairyman.  In 1878 he won the first prize of $50 at the New York dairy show for October butter.  For several years preceding his death he had furnished high grade, certified milk for the New York market.  he always kept pace with the times in improved methods of farming.  In 1888 he succeeded Hon. Harris Lewis as president of the New York State Dairymen's Association, serving two terms.  When the Chenango County Patrons' Fire Relief Association was organized, he became the first secretary and later was chosen president, continuing in the office until his death.  On May 29, 1850, Mr. Shattuck married Joanna Terry, who died November 23, 1900.  Of this union four daughters were born.  The oldest, Hetty, died August 2, 1900.  The living are:  Mrs. Beatrice S Fulton, of Pasadena, Cal.;  Mrs. J. William Ellis of Buffalo, N.Y., and Miss Myra L. Shattuck, of this place, who cared for her father during the last three years of his life.  He is also survived by five grandchildren, Miss Ruth Fulton and Mrs. Robert Freeman, of Pasadena, Cal., and Sam, Jean and Billy Ellis, of Buffalo, and two great-grandchildren, Robert and Bertrice Freeman.  Mr. Shattuck was genial and gracious and the big farmhouse was always a center of hospitality.  On May 29, 1900, it was crowded with friends who came to help the bride and groom of 50 years before celebrate their golden anniversary in the home hallowed by memories of half a century.  In February, 1855,  Mr. and Mrs. Shattuck were baptized by Rev. Lyman Wright into the Frist Baptist Church of which both remained members until their death.  Since 1865 Mr. Shattuck had been a deacon of the church and from 1870 to 1876 was superintendent of the Sunday school.  He was also active in the work of the Chenango Baptist Association.  It is a pleasure to have known one who had kept clean and conscientious throughout 86 years of living; 86 years of activity and without mental impairment.  In his church he was a wise and faithful leader; in secular life he was an active and interested citizen. The sunset of so long and so useful a life brings welcome and well earned rest.  Funeral services were held at his late home Tuesday afternoon, conducted by his pastor, Rev. Dr. J.A. Monk.  The bearers were:  W.F. Eldredge, Addison Benedict, Mortimer Barber and Leon Walworth.

 

Elizabeth Hadlock

Bainbridge Republican, July 26, 1917

Guilford [Chenango Co., NY]:  The body of Elizabeth Hadlock of Middletown was brought to Guilford on Friday afternoon and interment made in Sunset Hill Cemetery.  Mrs. Hadlock was 85 years of age and will be remembered by some of the older residents of Guilford as the widow of Lewis Humphrey long since deceased. The remains were accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. M.H. Edwards of Middletown and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Purdy of Massachusetts.  Friends from Bainbridge were also present at the burial.

 

John Hastings

Chenango Union, July 8, 1897

Mt. Upton [Chenango Co., NY]:  The funeral of John Hastings was attended at his late residence, Friday, July 2d.  Rev. William T. Blair preached a very appropriate sermon, and Mr. Spooner offered prayer.  Messrs. Winsor, Richmond, Callan and Wadsworth gave some fine selections of music, and the profusion of flowers robbed the occasion of gloom.  The funeral director was Mr. W. Hasting, of Sidney, nephew of the deceased.  A large concourse of friends and neighbors gathered to pay their last tribute of respect, and the remains were held beside those of his family in the Shaw burying ground.  His age was 83.  Harry Hastings, his brother, aged 88, was in attendance.

 

Betsey Ives

Chenango Union, July 8, 1897

Mt. Upton [Chenango Co., NY]:  Mrs. Betsey Ives, aged 89 was buried on Monday, leaving the fragrance of a long life filled with kindly deeds.  Her aged was 89.

 

Allen Handy

Chenango Union, July 15, 1897

Allen Handy died at his late home on West Hill, New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], Monday evening July 5th, of Bright's disease.  Mr. Handy was one of the oldest and best known residents of the town, having lived in this vicinity seventy-five years.  Those left to mourn his loss are his wife and four children, Adelbert A., Charles M., William H., ad Mrs. G.S. Burrows. Rev. Daniel Ballou, of Utica, officiated at the funeral at his late home Wednesday afternoon.  Interment in St. Andrews cemetery.

 

Michael Pendergast

Chenango Union, July 29, 1897

Michael Pendergast, of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], our inspector for the Delaware, Lackawana & Western railroad, was run over by milk train No. 11, near the Division street crossing Saturday night about 9 o'clock....He was removed to the Palmer House and physicians summoned.  It was evident that there was no chance to save his life, but everything was done which could be.  Pendergast realized his condition, and requested that a priest be sent for and his wife summoned.  He remained conscious to the end, and talked rationally of the accident and of his personal affairs.  he died about 2:30 Sunday morning, and his body was at once removed to his home on Piano street.

 

Train 11 is due in Norwich about six o'clock but Saturday night was delayed at Brisbin by a broken truck under the engine.  An engine which was just pulling a freight train into Utica was cut off and sent back to Brisben to bring up the milk train.  Pendergast was ordered to Brisbin to repair the broken engine, and when the accident occurred was on the way to the tool house in the lower yard, after tools, which he expected to take to Brisbin on the night express. Section Boss John Fahy and R.B. Cross accompanied him on a hand car.  Before starting out they enquired about the whereabouts of the milk train, but were unable to get any report concerning it.  It was dark and rain was falling in torrents.  Just before the lower yard was reached the men on the hand car heard the noise of an approaching train and jumped from their car.  Not seeing any headlight Pendergast supposed the train to be some distance away and returned to the hand car and attempted to remove it from the track.  He was engaged in this when the train struck him, dragging him under the wheels.  When the train was stopped he was under the tender.

 

The engine on the milk train was running without a headlight.  The lamp was lighted however, after the accident, and before the train left Norwich.  While at the Palmer  House Pendergast made a statement absolving the railroad company from blame and stating that the accident was caused by his own negligence.  The funeral services were held Tuesday morning, burial at St. Paul's cemetery [Norwich, NY].

 

Coroner Fernald was summoned and empanelled a jury which viewed the remains and then adjourned until Monday morning at the Court House. The jury was composed of Patrick Byrne, foreman, Joseph Winsor, C.O. Darke, C.A. King, Walter Case, J.B. Lewis, John Coleman, Charles Winsor and S.W. Berry.  The engineer and fireman of the milk train, John S. Fay and R.B. Cross, who accompanied Pendergast down the track and Dennis Feeley, a track laborer, were sworn as to the facts of the accident, and Drs. Thompson and Harris as to the injuries.

 

George F. Bryant, the engineer, swore positively that the headlight was burning when he blew for the Norwich station, a short distance below where the accident occurred but immediately after the accident he noticed that the light was out.  The fireman swore to the same thing.  Fahy, who was on the car with Pendergast, said that soon after passing Hale street he and Pendergast saw a light ahead which they thought might be the train.  Fahy said he thought it was a mile away.  They stopped the car and Pendergast went ahead with the red lantern while Fahy lifted his end of the hand car off the track.  Pendergast then returned, set down the lantern and attempted to lift his end of the car off.  He was in that position when the engine struck him. A minute and a half or two minutes had elapsed after they first saw the light.  It was only a flash and they did not see the headlight after the train came nearer.  Fahy testified positively that the light was not burning when the accident occurred.

 

Pendergast was dragged about thirty feet from the place where he was struck.  His first words when the trainmen reached him were "Poor Pendergast has lost his life trying to save the hand car."

 

Attorney W.H. Sullivan, representing Pendergast's widow, was present at the inquest and examined witnesses in her behalf. The jury returned a verdict finding that Pendergast came to his death "by train 11, on the D.L.&W. in the lower year, Norwich, while in the performance of the discharge of his duties."

Odd Fellows Ruled Out

The funeral of Michael Pendergast, who was killed on the D.L.&W. railroad Saturday evening was not attended by the Odd Fellows, as was expected.  Pendergast's dying request was that the members of Canasawacta lodge, I.O.O.F., of which he was a member, attend his funeral in a body. Arrangements were made accordingly and the usual funeral notices were sent out to members of the lodge.  On Monday, however, Father Conway, who is acting pastor at St. Paul's church, during the absence of Father Hart, summoned Undertaker Lawrence, who had charge of the funeral arrangements, and informed him that if the Odd Fellows attended the funeral as an organization he should refuse to say Mass and would also refuse a permit for the burial on consecrated ground.  In making this statement, Father Conway was acting under the directions received from Rt. Rev. Bishop Ludden, of Syracuse, Bishop of this diocese, to whom he had applied for instructions in the case.  At a meeting of Canasawacta Lodge on Monday evening, it was decided to abandon the original plans, and not attend the funeral in a body.

Several years ago a Papal Bull was issued from Rome, forbidding members of the Catholic church from joining or becoming members of any secret organization, the obligations of which would interfere with the Confessional. The Masonic and Odd Fellow organizations were specifically mentioned in the decree.  The Papal Bull has been honored in the breach rather than in the observance, however, and about thirty of the members of St. Paul's church are Odd Fellows. This is the first time the question has come up in this section, and there is considerable feeling manifested over it.

 

 

 

Obituaries (May 10)

Emily A. (Giles) Bogart

Utica Saturday Globe, September 1913

 

Emily A. (Giles) Bogart

1852 - 1913

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  At the home of her son-in-law, Jesse C. Brooks, on West hill, last week, occurred the death of Emily A. Bogart, wife of George W. Bogart, aged 62.  The deceased was a daughter of Elisha and Lucinda B. Giles and was born in the town of Butternuts, Otsego county.  She had been a resident of Norwich for 20 years.  Besides her husband, Mrs. Bogart leaves a daughter, Mrs. J.C. Brooks, and a son, Ira J. Case, both of Norwich.  She also leaves two sisters, Mrs. Geroge Cook, of Norwich, and Mrs. A.E. Utter, of Guilford, and two brothers, D.B.Giles, of Bainbridge, and E.C.Giles, of North Norwich.  Funeral services were held Monday afternoon.  Rev. James A. Monk, pastor of the First Baptist Church officiated.

 

Margaret Fiske

Afton Enterprise, January 28, 1915

Mrs. Margaret Fiske died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Kittie Lewis last Thursday afternoon after a brief illness.  The funeral was held at 10 a.m. Monday, with burial at Oxford [Chenango Co., NY].  Mrs. Fiske was the widow of the late E.J. Fiske and is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Lewis and Mrs. Geo. Hamilton and four grandchildren.

 

Mrs. Kady C. Brownell

Afton Enterprise, January 14, 1915

The only woman who served in the ranks during the Civil War, and later drew a pension as a veteran, was Mrs. Kady C. Brownell, whose passing away occurred at the W.R.C. Home [Oxford, Chenango Co., NY] on Monday, Jan. 4, 1915.  Her history is remarkable and can be vouched for by records.  Mrs. Brownell was born 72 years ago in Caffara, on the south coast of Africa, and on a battlefield in the first Boer war with Great Britain.  Mr. and Mrs. Brownell were married at the outbreak of the Civil War while she was still in her teens.  Her husband had enlisted and left his girl bride while he was at the front.  She designed and wore a special uniform and followed him to Washington.  She presented a letter to the Colonel of her husband's regiment and was by special order allowed to join the same company in which Mr. Brownell belonged. She was in the first Bull Run battle, with Burnside's expedition and at the battles of Newburn and Roanoke stand. She received a special medal for her action at the fall of Newbern.  After the war she was placed on the pension roll, and for a number of years was custodian of the Jumel mansion in New York city.  Mrs. Brownell was the first woman ever mustered in as full member of the Grand Army of the Republic.---Oxford Review-Times.

 

Esther Carr

Bainbridge Republican, July 26, 1919

A sad drowning accident occurred at Nineveh Monday which has special interest in Bainbridge due to the fact that the victim is a niece of Mrs. Clay Wilcox, formerly of this village, daughter-in-law of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Wilcox.  While Mr. and Mrs. Walter Carr and their two daughters and Miss Helen Courtright were bathing in the Susquehanna river at Nineveh [Broome Co., NY] about 5 o'clock Monday afternoon, Mrs. Carr and her two daughters were caught by a strong current, carried out into deep water and swept down the river.  Mrs. Carr and Olive were able to float and were rescued by Floyd Bunce and another young man who were working in a field near by, but Esther, the youngest daughter, about 15, was unable to float and was carried down the river. The body was recovered the next morning.  Mrs. R. Clay Wilcox, sister of Mr. Carr, was also a member of the bathing party, and it was due to her presence o mind in summoning assistance that the lives of the others were saved.

 

Merton Alderman

Bainbridge Republican, July 19, 1917

Norwich Chenango Co., NY:  As the result of injuries sustained by being kicked in the head by a horse, Merton Alderman died last evening in the Norwich hospital.  He was an employee of the Crawe Farm in Earlville [Madison Co., NY].  The horse was vicious and he was trying to subdue it.  He was brought to the hospital in this city.  He is survived by a wife and sister, who live in Earlville. The body was taken to his former home where services were held.

French Officer Portrays Horrors of War - 1914

Weary of Killing

French Officer Vividly Portrays Horrors of War

Afton Enterprise, November 19, 1914

Vividly portraying the horrors of the war in Europe, in fighting in mud-filled trenches with French and German and Briton tearing at each other like savages, killing until exhausted, but always killing, Sergeant Louys of the Two Hundred and Sixteenth regiment of the French infantry reserves has written a remarkable pen picture of the ruthless war in a letter which his fiancée in this city [New York City] has just received.

 

Writing from his cot in the General hospital at Havre, the soldier concludes this grim epic of a modern war with a picture of the Sisters of Charity.

 

With his company, the Nineteenth, the sergeant found himself in a trench near Fontenoy, where the conflict raged fiercely, day and night.  After five days of furious fighting, his company was sent back for a short rest, while fresh troops piled into the mud-filled trenches into which a full, leaden rain was dripping.

 

"Like caricatures fashioned of mud, suddenly called to life, we hobbled wearily out of the holes where we had lived under a hell of bursting shells, searing flame and nauseous gases for days," he writes.  "We were relieved by other troops, who saluted us as they passed.

 

"In the trenches we crouch while the shells and bullets from the German infantry play over us--and, alas, on us.  Overhead the moon struggles about in the clouds, for the rain has ceased a little, while mad streaks of white light whisper their way from the German trenches and touch somewhere along our line.  In a moment there is a screaming shell where the light was, and we know that some of our comrades have answered France's last call.

 

"We were not paying much attention to anything after two hours of this.  We just fired when told.  The suddenly at daybreak the Germans came.  Fifty yards away we saw them, in the streaky light that beckons the sun in these table lands.  They came like solid blocks which were machines.  We fired--my God!  We fired into their faces, and they stretched out dead.  But they came on, sometimes shouting, sometimes puffing.  We beat them with the butt ends of our muskets and we stabbed them with our bayonets. It was horrible.

 

"We were exhausted from killing.  Then came the order to abandon the trenches.  There were so many there who would never hear that order, and others who cried out when they found they could not crawl away from those men, who kept on coming and coming. They looked horrible in the new light, with their stubby, dirty faces; their tight  uniforms of the color of the earth.

 

"I walked six miles to Vic-sur-Aisne, to the big hospital.  My way was along the pathway of the fire which had been there a short time before.  Everywhere death and desolation.  How France suffers!  There were tears in my eyes and they were not tears of pain, ma petite.

 

"At Vic-sur-Aisne the surgeon there, after treating me, sent me, with others, to a sanitary train at the station of Villers-Cotterets, 20 miles away.

 

"For 11 days now I am here.  We all are comfortable.  We have the attendance of the best physicians in Havre, and we have, above all, the care of the Catholic Sisters of Charity.

 

"How shall I praise enough these angels of earth?  Of infinite goodness are they, without sentimentality, or affected sensibility.  So I have seen them where death and destruction abounded, and so I see them here--the same.  In these women one find no romantic goodness that is in reality only selfishness projected for self-satisfaction.  One finds the goodness of great souls; the goodness of a pity that is divine.  Here is the spirit of France; France still lives, thank God!  Vive  la France!"

 

 

Obituaries (May 9)

Sarah (Welch) Taylor

Utica Saturday Globe, September 1913

 

 

Sarah (Welch) Taylor

1852 - 1913

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  Heart failure hastened the death of Sarah Welch Taylor, wife of George Taylor, which occurred at her home on Mitchell street Monday night.  She was 61 years old.  Several months ago Mrs. Taylor suffered a shock, but she had so far recovered as to be about the house, although her strength had been impaired.  The deceased was born March 16, 1852, and in 1879 was married to George Taylor at Nunda, Alleghany county.  For 32 years she had been a resident of Norwich and by her faithful fulfillment of the duties of wife and mother had won the esteem of all her acquaintances.  Besides her husband she is survived by one son, Burdette Taylor, of Norwich, and one daughter, Mrs. Harry Bennyhoff, of Mauch Chunk, Pa.  She also leaves one sister, Mrs. James McGuire of Silver Springs, and one brother, Edward Welch, of Ashland, Wis.  Funeral services were held on Friday afternoon.  Rev. A.R. Burke, pastor of Broad Street M.E. Church, officiating.

Charles Payne

Bainbridge Republican, July 12, 1917

Charles Payne, brother of Mrs. E. Whiting, died Saturday noon after a long illness from complication of diseases. The funeral was held on Monday afternoon at five o'clock at his late home with Mrs. Whiting on East Main street and burial was in Green Lawn cemetery [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY].  His age was 64 years.

Clara Mae Dann

Bainbridge Republican, July 19, 1917

Clara Mae, the four months old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Dann, of Sidney [Sidney, Delaware Co., NY], died Monday morning after a brief illness of whooping cough.  This is the second death to occur from the disease in Sidney within the past few days, the other being [the son of Mr. and] Mrs. George Kinch.

Hannah Brown Purdy

Chenango Union, July 15, 1897

After five months of almost continuous suffering,  Hannah Brown, wife of David L. Purdy, quietly breathed her last about 2 o'clock Tuesday P.M., June 29, 1897.  She was born in the town of Greene [Chenango Co., NY] in 1845, and in 1870 was married to David L. Purdy of McDonough.  For several years they lived upon rented farms in Smithville and Greene, and then they purchased the farm about two miles north of Smithville Center, which has since been their  home.  Although Mrs. Purdy has suffered a great deal from ulcers of the scrofula nature, for a number of years, one would always find her sociable and ready to help with willing hand, or to cheer with kind words the sick and  unfortunate.  Almost to the last she took a great interest and gave advice in the household work.  For about three months her husband has been a constant watcher at her bedside and all that watchful eye and willing hands could do was done to relieve her suffering.  Besides her husband, she leaves two children, Mina and Lewis, about eighteen and sixteen years of age, respectively, who have the sympathy of the entire community.  Surely, a loving wife, a kind and watchful mother and a true friend has gone to her reward.  The funeral was at the house on Friday, July 2d, and the remains were interred in Evergreen cemetery, Rev. QA.W. Burrows officiating.  [Buried McDonough Village Union Cemetery, McDonough, Chenango Co., NY]

We with to express our heartfelt thanks to all our kind neighbors and friends who sympathized and assisted us during the sickness and burial of our wife and mother, also to those who  so kindly contributed flowers---David L. Purdy and Family.

Alfred C. Lewis

Chenango Union, July 15, 1897

Alfred C. Lewis of Oneonta [Otsego Co., NY], who is well-known throughout Central New York, died at Washington on Sunday.  Mr. Lewis was for years a hotel man at Oneonta, and for several years has been interested with his cousin in the Willard hotel, at Washington.  He was a prominent member of Norwich Commandery and was known to a large number of Norwich people.  The funeral was held at Oneonta on Wednesday, under the direction of Oneonta lodge, the Commandery acting as escort.  The Sir Knights chartered a special train to take them to Sidney, leaving Norwich at 8:55 Wednesday morning and connecting at Sidney with the D.&H. train for Oneonta.

Allen Handy

Chenango Union, July 15, 1897

Allen Handy died at his late home on West Hill, New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], Monday evening July 5th, of Bright's disease.  Mr. Handy was one of the oldest and best known residents of the town, having lived in this vicinity seventy-five years.  Those left to mourn his loss are his wife and four children, Adelbert A., Charles M., William H. and Mrs. G.S. Burrows.  Rev. Daniel Ballou, of Utica,  officiated at the funeral at his late home Wednesday afternoon.  Interment in St. Andrews Cemetery.

Post Listing for May 2-8, 2016

Listing of blog postings for the week of May 2-8, 2016.

Marriages

Posted May 3, 2016

Gladys Lucille Chapin - Jere Alton Jenks (1914)

Clara Bell Eddy - Leon J. Barr (1914)

Dr. Francis D. Lenahan - Elizabeth Keough (1897)

Marriage Notices

     Charles R. Shaver - Ella E. Estes (1874)

     Caleb R. Burlison - Sarah L. Squires (1874)

     George H. Ashcraft - Hattie R. Brown (1875)

     Charles R. Bellinger - Caroline Lancton (1874)

     Devillo Reynolds - Artlissa M. Cleavland (1874)

     Samuel B. Richardson -Elisabeth  R. Conger (1874)

Posted May 5, 2016
Margaret E. Downey - David C. Ivory (1913)
Frank Robbins - Eva Hall (1917)
Clella E. Manwarring - Robert C. Wolfe (1917)
Ethel T. Anthony - Laurence R. Winsor (1917)
Pearl L. Warn - L.W. Hovey (1917)

Posted May 8, 2016
W. Charlene Benton - J.F. Fenerbach (1914)
Grace May Wylie - Augustus Baldwin (1897
Rev. William Webb - Marian Acly (1914)
Bernice Marie Spohn - Rexford A. Thornton (1917)
Marriage Notices
     Wilson S. Chafey - Almedia Brookins (1874)\
     George Avery - Jennie Taber (1874)
     Orville Risley - Adah L. Perkins (1874)
     T. Herbert Sarle - Libby Logan (1874)
 



 

Obituaries

Posted May 2, 2016

Julia E. (Mitchell) Brooker (Norwich, 1913)

Della M. (Clendenning) McCulley (Bainbridge, 1914)

William E. Hyde (Troy, Afton, 1914)

Mrs. Leroy Hodge (1914)

Jennie A. Wylie (Coventry, 1914)

DeVolson Wood (Smyrna, Hoboken NJ, 1897)

Posted May 3, 2016
Mary Ida McDonald Kirchbaum (Norwich, 1913)
Marenus Jaynes (North Norwich, 1897)
Mrs. Frank Stanbro (Unadilla, Afton, 1914)  Fire death
Lester Beagle (Otego, 1914)
Kenneth E. Place (Otego, 1914)
Fannie L. Sherwood (Norwich, Smethport, PA, 1897)

Posted May 4, 2016
William D. Estabrook (Norwich, 1913)
Winfield H. Sheldon (Otego, 1914)
Frank C. Pearsall (Unadilla, Coventryville, 1914)
Freelove V. Hinman (Afton, 1914)
Caroline A. (Rusli) Scott (Afton, 1914)
Death notices - 1875
     Abigail Norris (Preston)
     Mrs. Joseph Turner (Pitcher)
     Edward C. Grannis (Preston)
     Almanzo D. Fish (Sherburne)
     Henry Jenks (New Berlin)
     Carrie M. Peck (Greene)

Posted May 5, 2016
Charles Giles Adams (Norwich, 1913)
Mary Elizabeth Holmes (Afton, 1914)
Mrs. Stoughton Horton (Otego, 1914)
James W. Thompson (Norwich, 1897)
Death Notices - 1875
     Mercy Evans (Greene)
     Adelia Camp (Afton)
     Ruby J. Purple (Windsor)
     Catharine Fosgett (St. Frederick, NB, Smithville)
     Jane E. Morris (NYC)
     Rev. William Wadsworth (New Hartford)
     Ann E. Wilson (Camden)

Posted May 6, 2016
Minnie F. Mills (Norwich, 1913)
Micajah Weiss (Beaver Brook, 1914)
Mariah (Waters) Clendenning (Bainbridge, Coventry, 1914)
Mary M. McCracken (Nineveh Junction, 1914)
Mary M. (Hill) Whitney (Afton, 1914)
Mrs. Millard Culter (Otego, 1914)
D.S.B. Johnston (Afton, St. Paul MN, 1914)

Posted May 7, 2016
Edith J. (Wells) Crandall (Morris, 1913)
Cyrus VanValkenburg (Bainbridge, 1917)
Dr. Alvin C. Hazard (New Berlin, 1897)
Death Notices - 1875
     Clarissa Hale Holmes (Norwich)
     Josephine Ross (Norwich)
     Fannie Mitchel (Providence RI)
     Jeremiah King (King Settlement)
     Clara E. Seeley (Preston)
     Eva Cornell Bowen (Mt. Upton)
     Lee Bowen (Mt. Upton)
     Lanty Bowen (Mt. Upton)
     Ellen M . Kelley (Lincklaen)

Posted May 8, 2016
George Race (Norwich, 1913)
Harley Lewis Oagley (Norwich, 1913)
George Eugene Burrows (St. Louis MO, Norwich 1897)


 

Miscellaneous

Posted May 2, 2016

Charles G. Adams, 90th Birthday party, Norwich, NY -  August 1913.

Posted May 3, 2016
Hawaii May be Annexed - 1897

Posted May 6, 2016
Agriculture at Bainbridge High - 1931

Marriages (May 8)

Benton - Fenerbach

Afton Enterprise, September 17, 1914

Mr. and Mrs. J.F. Fenerbach, Jr., of Buffalo are spending some time with her mother, Mrs. Edith M. Benton.  Coupled with the above statement, a sort of romance is interwoven for upon the arrival of Mr. and Mrs. Fenerbach they gave the unexpected announcement of their marriage which took place at Buffalo, N.Y., June 20, 1914.  The event came as a great, though happy surprise to their host of friends and relatives. During the past year Mrs. Fenerbach has been the popular and efficient stenographer and bookkeeper for the U.S. Smoke Eliminator Co., Inc., at Buffalo and made many friends by her genial and charming personality in the Bison City.  Mr. Fenerbach is one of Buffalo's leading and talented young business men and holds the responsible and lucrative position as manager of the large Hammer Electric store on Broadway.  Mr. Fenerbach has many warm friends which he has made during his visits here in Elmira, so amidst the congratulations and best wishes of a very large circle of friends both in this city and Buffalo, Mr. and Mrs. Fenerbach will soon leave to take up their future residence in Buffalo.--Elmira Star Gazette.  Mrs. Fenerbach will be remembered formerly as Miss W. Charlene Benton of this place [Afton, Chenango Co., NY], and her many friends here will extend best wishes and hearty congratulations for a safe, happy and prosperous voyage upon the matrimonial sea of life.

 

Baldwin - Wylie

Chenango Union, July 1, 1897

At the residence of the bride's parents, No. 40 Cortland street, last week Thursday evening, Miss Grace May Wylie was united in marriage to William Augustus Baldwin, son of Under Sheriff Baldwin.  The ceremony as performed by Rev. H.D. Stebbins in the presence of a select  company of relatives and intimate friends.  Miss Eudora Wylie, sister of the bride, was bridesmaid, and. Johnson Ray was best man.  Albert K. Byrd and Charles F.  Hale acted as ushers.  Miss Jennie L. Bishop presided at the piano.  The house decorations were handsome, consisting chiefly of ferns, roses and marguerites.  A wedding supper was served by Miss Hickey, after the ceremony.

 

Webb - Acly

Afton Enterprise, October 22, 1914

Coventry [Chenango Co., NY]:  Rev. Wm. Webb of Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY] was united in marriage to Marian Acly, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Acly of this town [Coventry, NY], on Thursday Oct. 15, 1914, at their home, in the western part of this town.  Rev. Jocelyn of this place performing the ceremony, assisted by Rev. A.R. Burke of Norwich. The happy couple have many friends in this place who extend hearty congratulations and good wishes.

 

Spohn - Thornton

Bainbridge Republican, June 28, 1917

Married in Union Valley, N.Y. [Chenango Co.], at the M.E. parsonage, Monday afternoon, at 4:30 o'clock, by the Rev. G.C. VanWoert.  Bernice Marie Spohn and Rexford A. Thornton.  They were attended by Mr. and Mrs. Homer A. Hodge, he being a cousin of the bride.  Miss Spohn is well known in Bainbridge, a daughter of Mr. George Spohn, and has been a student in the High school.  For a year past she has held a position in the office at the Endicott-Johnson shoe factory. After a few days spent in Afton, Bainbridge and Guilford, they will make their home in Buffalo, where Mr. Thornton is employed.  The best wishes of many friends go with them.

 

Marriage Notices

Chenango Union, January 7, 1875

 

CHAFEY - BROOKINS:  In Sherburne, Dec. 23, 1874, by Rev. H. Fox, Mr. Wilson S. Chafey of Smyrna [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Almedia Brookins of North Norwich [Chenango Co., NY].

 

AVERY - PERKINS:  In Lenox, Dec. 31, 1874 by Rev. C.H. Bonney, Mr. George Avery of Columbus [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Jennie Taber of Lenox [Madison Co., NY]

 

RISLEY - PERKINS:  At Lower Beaver Meadow, Dec. 29, 1874 by Rev. H.C. Wheeler, Mr. Orville Risley to New Hartford [Onondaga Co. NY] to Miss Adah L. Perkins of Smyrna [Chenango Co., NY].

 

SARLE - LOGAN:  In Greene, Dec. 24, 1874 by Rev. Sage, Mr. T. Herbert Sarle of New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Libby Logan of Rochester.

 

Obituaries (May 8)

George Race

Utica Saturday Globe, October 1913

 

 

George Race

1826 - 1913

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  The ranks of old Norwich residents have again been broken by the death of George Race, who passed away at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Charles R. Hicks last week, aged 86.  The deceased was born in Bennington, Vt., November 2, 1826, and when a boy moved with his parents to Rossie, N.Y.  There he attended school, worked upon the farm and in his father's blacksmith shop until he was 20 years of age.  During the years from 1846 to 1855 he lived in New York city, Westport, Northeast and Sharon Station in new York State, learning the trade of machinist in the city and working in the other places as machinist and stationary engineer.  In 1855 he came to Norwich with the Norwich Blast Furnace Company for which he erected and had charge of engines until 1863.  He then invented and patented several useful articles and for a number of years was engaged in manufacturing them and selling patent rights.  Soon after coming to Norwich he bought a lot on Rexford street and built a home which he occupied for nearly half a century.  When old age came on, he and his wife found welcome homes with their son and daughter.  He retained his bodily health and vigor exceptionally well, but like many other inventors, he had injured his mind in attempting to solve the problem of perpetual motion and his last days were dimmed by loss of memory.  In 1848, at Essex, Mr. Race married Jane Harder, who survives him.  Their children are a daughter, Mrs. Charles R. Hicks and a son, Augustus E. Race. There are 5 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren, all of whom survive.  He leaves also two brothers, Charles Race, of Saskatchewan, Canada, and John Race, of San Francisco., Cal.; also one sister, Mrs. Jane Hall, of Gouverneur.  Funeral services were held from the home of the daughter, Mrs. Charles R.  Hicks, Monday afternoon.  Rev. A.R. Burke, pastor of the Broad Street M.E. Church, officiated.  The pallbearers were Clarence King, Arthur E. Halbert, Joseph Kenyon and John Hicks.

 

Harley Lewis Oagley

Utica Saturday Globe, October 1913

Harley Lewis Oagley died Saturday evening at the Norwich Hospital.  He was 23 years of age.  Mr. Oagley was born in Painesville, Ohio, the only son of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis W. Oagley, of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], in [1890] and grew to young manhood here.  In January, 1912, he entered the Albany Business College, graduating a year later, when he entered the employ of the Peters Milk Chocolate Company at Fulton [Oswego Co., NY], where he had since resided and where he contracted the fever.  Mr. Oagley was united in marriage September 2 to Miss Edith K. Brooks, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ransom D. Brooks, of Norwich.  For his bride of a few days the deepest sympathy of the entire community prevails.  She with his parents, and two sisters, Miss Luella Oagley, of London, Ky., and Miss Marion Oagley of this village survive. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon from the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Ransom Brooks, West Main street. Rev. A.R. Burke, assisted by Rev. H.D.Holmes, of Fulton, officiated.  [Buried Mt. Hope Cemetery, Norwich, NY]

 

George Eugene Burrows

Chenango Union, May 27, 1897

Mrs. J.B. Wheeler is in receipt of the following memorial upon the death of her son, George Eugene Burrows, adopted by Occidental Lodge, St. Louis, of which deceased was a member.  To Frederick E. Bacon, Esq., Worshipful Master of Occidental Lodge No. 168, F.& A.M.--Your Committee appointed to draft a memorial on the death of our late brother, George Eugene Burrows, a member of Occidental Lodge, No. 168, A.F.&A.M., respectfully, reports as follows:

 

This Lodge is again called upon to mourn the death of one of its members, George Eugene Burrows, who became a member of this Lodge by demit on the 11th day of June, 1894, died in the city of Chicago, on the 16th day of April, 1897, where he had gone to undergo a surgical operation.  For more than a year Brother Burrows had been an invalid and it was hoped that this operation would result in his restoration to health. These hopes were disappointed.  he was interred in Norwich, New York, where he received his education, the services being conducted by the various Masonic organizations of which he was a member.  Brother Burrows came to this Lodge a comparative stranger but was always present at its meetings and endeavored on every occasion to exemplify the fraternal principles of our Order.  He was ever gentlemanly and courteous in his ways and took an unusual interest in the work.  In private life he was amiable and gentle in his ways, loyal and true in his friendships, and earnest and faithful in his business.  For many years he held a responsible position in the Pullman service, and in the discharge of the duties of the offices which he filled, manifested ability and good judgment.  He was a member of other Masonic bodies, in all of which he was held in high esteem.  Afflicted with disease, he was still hopeful and he still manifested during the entire illness, the various kind qualities of mind which had endeared him to his friends and family.  he had more than his share of sorrows and disappointments but he never forgot his duty as a man and never became soured or embittered.  He was uncomplaining in his sickness and bore his burdens with Christian resignation.  He has gone to receive the reward of the righteous and has forever escaped from the sorrows and burdens of human life.  His short life was an unusually useful one and his friends lament his early death. 

After life's fitful fever he sleeps well.

A page of our record should be set aside to his memory and a copy of this memorial transmitted to his mother.  Respectfully submitted:  Cyrus H. Jones, Harry A. Krueger, A.HB. Oliver--Committee.