Marriages (May 20)

Windheim - Holmes

Utica Saturday Globe, November 1913

 

Dr. Arthur P. & Marion Osborne (Holmes) Windheim

 

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  The marriage of Dr. Arthur P. Windheim and Miss Marion Osborne Holmes, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Theron N. Holmes, took place Wednesday morning at St. Paul's rectory, Rev. Father Edward R. Prendergast officiated.  The bride was gowned in white crepe meteor trimmed with duchess lace.  Her maid of honor, Miss Hilda Windheim, of Utica, wore pink voile with trimmings, of Venetian lace.  Earl Holmes, of Auburn, a brother of the bride, attended as best man.  The groom's gift to the bride was a cluster diamond ring and  his gift to the best man was a diamond stickpin.  The bride's gift to the bridesmaid was a gold bracelet.  The gifts to the bride included cut glass, china, linen, gold coin and silverware.  The groom was a former resident of Utica, but has lived in Norwich for a number of years, where he has become well known as a popular dentist in the office of Dr. C.M. Dunne.  Until recently the bride, who is an accomplished and attractive young lady, was employed at the Chapman-Turner store.  Following the ceremony a wedding breakfast was served at the home of the bride's parents on Front street.   Dr. and Mrs. Windheim left on the noon Lackawanna train for a fortnight's trip to New York city.  They will be at home to their friends in Norwich after January 1, 1914.

 

Camp - Folmsbee

Utica Saturday Globe, October 1913

At the residence of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. C.E. Folmsbee, at Binghamton [Broome Co., NY], Wednesday at high noon, was solemnized the wedding of their daughter, Miss Mabel Folmsbee and Earl W. Camp, of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY].  Only the immediate relatives were present.  The bride is well known in this village, having been teacher of music and elocution in the Norwich public schools a few years ago.  The groom holds the responsible position of teller in the Chenango National Bank. After a wedding trip, Mr. and Mrs. Camp will be at home at 25 Maple street, where a newly prepared house awaits them.

 

Sackett - Pickering

Bainbridge Republican, July 5, 1917

Miss Mildred B. Sackett, daughter of the Rev. and Mrs. C.H. Sackett of this town [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY] at 5 P.M. Thursday, June --th became the bride of Russell D. Pickering, son of Mr.and Mrs. A.B. Pickering of Endicott, N.Y.  The ceremony was performed at the home of the bride's parents, by the father of the bride, in the presence of the immediate relatives.  The bridesmaid was Miss Charrie E. Sackett, a sister of the bride, and the best man was Mr. Herbert E. Bliss of Bainbridge.  The bride wore a gown of white crep-de-chene, with pearl trimming and carried a shower bouquet of white roses and sweet peas.  Her attendant wore blue silk and carried a cluster of pink roses. The wedding march, consisting of piano and violin, was played by Miss Lola and Mr. Alexis Wheeler, niece and nephew of the bride. A reception and luncheon followed. After a short trip they will reside in Endicott, N.Y., where the bridegroom holds a responsible position with Endicott, Johnson & Co.

 

Maycock - Mudge

Bainbridge Republican, June 28, 1917

One of the largest and prettiest church weddings held in New Haven [CT] in some time took place Friday evening June 22, at the Dwight Place Congregational church when Miss Hannah Pauline Maycock of Dwight street, was united in marriage to Mr. Alden Arthur Mudge, Yale '17, of Afton, N.Y., in the presence of several hundred friends and acquaintances, at 7 o'clock.  Rev. Henry Didama Smith, brother-in-law of the bride, of Bainbridge, N.Y., performed the wedding ceremony, using the Presbyterian service.  He was assisted by Rev. Harry R. Miles, pastor of the Dwight Place church.

 

The church was simply but attractively decorated with daisies and palms, quantities of the pretty blossoms being tied with pleasing effect on the posts and rail about the altar.  Daisies were banked with greenery to form a background inside the altar rail, and tall palms outlining the decoration formed a fitting and charming setting for the wedding party.  For one-half hour previous to the wedding, Mr. Harry Ranks, organist of the church, played an unusually fine program of music.

 

Miss Maycock, who is a most charming young woman, was gowned in white tulle, with court train of soft white satin.  The waist of the gown was of duchess lace which had been worn by her mother.  Satin panels hung from the front and back of the tulle gown and the tulle was caught in cascade effect at each side. The long tulle veil was cut en train and arranged in Russian style about the head, encircled with gardenias, and a band of pearls.  The only jewel which she wore was a handsome platinum bar pin set with sapphires and pears, and she carried a large shower bouquet of white peas and lilies of the valley.  She was given in marriage by her mother.

 

Her sister, as matron of honor, Mrs. Henry Didama Smith, wore a gown of yellow tulle over yellow taffeta.  Long points of the taffeta hung from each side of the bodice and were finished with opalescent tassels.  Opalescent trimming on the square neck of the gown made a brilliant and beautiful finish.  Long sleeves of yellow tulle were loosely banded with yellow taffeta at the wrists.  Her leghorn hat was wreathed with daisies and a large yellow tulle bow added a charming finish at the back. She carried yellow daisies.

 

The bridesmaids, Misses Alice Law, Mary Hamilton, Dorothy Schroeder, Katherine Curtis, Mildred Read of New Haven, and Miss Agnes Smith of Vincentown, N.J., were gowned alike.  Their frocks were of white tulle over white taffeta with three narrow bandings of yellow taffeta on the skirts. The white tulle sleeves fell to the wrists, where they were banded with yellow taffeta.  They wore fascinating hats of white tulle from which fell yellow streamers caught with daisies. They carried tall white canes, at the top of which were tied large bunches of white daisies.

 

Dan Mather, Jr., of Albany, N.Y., Yale '17, was best man, and the ushers included Carl Schlaet, Yale '17, Ormond Bates, Harold Taylor of New York; Lorenzo M. Armstrong, Red Hook, N.Y., and R. Douglas Armstrong, New Haven.  Two members of the wedding party, the best man, Dan Mather, Jr., of Albany and Carl Schlaet Yale '17, of Westport, were in uniform, both being members of the Coast Reserve.  Mr. Schlaet wore the uniform of an officer and Mr. Mather wore the regulation sailor's uniform.

 

After the ceremony at the church, a small reception for the families, relatives, wedding party, and a few friends, was held at the home of the bride's mother.  The house was decorated with daisies, quantities of the flowers being used throughout the rooms, and on the Newel posts of the staircase.  Potted hydrangeas were banked in the fireplace.  Receiving the guests with the wedding party were Mrs. George Maycock, mother of the bride; Mr. and Mrs. M.J. Mudge, parents of the groom of Afton, N.Y.  Mrs.. Maycock's gown was of turquoise blue taffeta with pearl trimmings. The long angel sleeves of blue fell well to the wrist, and were edged with silver trimming.  Pearl tassels hung from the tunic of the gown.  Mrs.. Mudge wore a gown of black marquisette with jet trimmings.  The guests were receive din the parlor of the Maycock home, which was simply decorated, a tall vase of pink roses being the only flowers used where the bridal party stood.  Miss Helen Munro, a friend of the bride, and harpist of unusual merit, entertained the guests with several harp solos.

 

Later in the evening, Mr. and Mrs. Mudge left for a motor trip, the bride wearing away a suit of blue jersey with small black hat trimmed with a white feather.  Miss Maycocok, who was graduated from the New Haven High school, is also a Vassar girl, and well known throughout the city, where she has delighted many an audience with her beautiful whistling.  Mr. Mudge was graduated from Yale Wednesday and has many friends throughout New Haven as well as being popular at the college.  He will enter the business with his father at Afton, N.Y., and he and his bride will reside with Mr. Mudge's  parents until the new residence which Mr. and Mrs. Mudge are building them, is completed.

 

They were the recipients of a costly and handsome array of wedding presents.  Out of town guests at the wedding included Mr. and Mrs. M.J. Mudge of Afton; Miss Theodore Smith of Syracuse, N.Y.; Mr. Donald Gates, Harvard, 1917; Mr. and Mrs. George Scofield, Danbury; Mrs. Charles Hughes and Miss Hughes of Bridgeport, and Mrs. Burroughs of Bridgeport. 

 

At a luncheon given a few days ago by Miss Mary Hamilton, one of the bridesmaids, at the Country club, Miss Maycock presented her attendants with dainty gold filigree oblong brooches set with sapphires and pearls.  Her matron of honor received a  handsome traveling bag.  The groom presented his best man and ushers with gold cuff links.  To the groom the bride presented a belt buckle--New Haven Register, June 22.

 

 

 

 

 

Obituaries (May 20)

John C. Sharpe

Utica Saturday Globe, November 1913

 

 

John C. Sharpe

1846- 1913

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  John C. Sharpe, who died Tuesday afternoon, aged 67, was a son of Christopher and Cornelia Sharpe and was born in Smithville [Chenango Co., NY] September 16, 1846.  In 1871 he married Sarah Guinane, of Norwich. After residing here for 10 years they moved to Wichita, Kansas and later to Salt Lake City, where they made their home for over 20 years.  Three years ago Mr. Sharpe returned to Norwich and had since resided with his sister, Mrs. Julia Mallory.  He was an architect by profession and established himself in that business at each place he resided.  Surviving relatives are his wife, two daughters, Susie and Jennie Sharpe; two sons, Augustus and Arthur Sharpe, all of Bergen, N.J.; three sisters, Mrs. Julia Mallory, of Norwich; Mrs. Jesse Wood, of Oneonta; Mrs. Homer Beckwith, of St. Paris, Ohio; two brothers, James Sharpe, of California, and Fred Sharpe, of Omaha, Neb.

 

Harold VanTassell

Bainbridge Republican, July 5, 1917

The body of Harold [VanTassell], the nine year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest VanTassell of Sidney [Delaware Co., NY], who mysteriously disappeared last week Thursday and was believed to have been drowned was recovered Tuesday afternoon from the Susquehanna river just this side of the D.&H. railroad bridge, two miles above Bainbridge.  Glen Heath of this village with his boat was assisting in the search for the body of Horace Phelps who disappeared form Sidney on Monday and which was believed to be in this locality.  With Mr. Heath was Frank Howe of Sidney, who discovered the boy's body near the shore and both of them removed it from the water.

 

Mrs. Frank Morse

Chenango Union, September 16, 1897

Mt. Upton [Chenango Co., NY]:  The sad news of the death of Mrs. Frank Morse has filled our village with gloom.  Her old friends were delighted when, only a short time ago, her husband purchased a home in the village.  So soon she has reached the eternal home.  She was a lovely woman, and has left a large circle of attached friends.  

 

Stanley Ryan

Afton Enterprise, April 22, 1915

A sad and fatal accident occurred last Friday afternoon in Coventryville [Chenango Co., NY].  Stanley [Ryan] the little four-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Ryan met death in a most painful manner, by falling into a pail of hot water which had been set on the floor.  He was so badly scalded that he lived but a short time.  He was a bright little fellow and the parents have the sympathy of all in their sad bereavement.

 

Ethel Carroll

Afton Enterprise, April 22, 1915

Little Ethel [Carroll], the four-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Carroll of Coventryville [Chenango Co., NY], was taken with an attack of acute appendicitis last Saturday and died Sunday.  The funeral was held Wednesday. The bereaved parents have the sympathy of the entire community.

 

Laura Lounsberry

Afton Enterprise, April 29, 1915

Church Hollow [Chenango Co., NY]:  The funeral of Laura Lounsberry was held from the home on Thursday at 1 p.m., Rev. J.G. Rice officiating clergyman.  The bearers were Clifford Porter, Julian Smith, Willie Leis, Leon Vanbuskirk.  Mrs. Crapser and Mrs. Hurlbert sang some beautiful selections.  Burial was at Nineveh [Delaware Co., NY].  Little Laura would have been four years old the twenty ninth of the present month and as she lay in her pure white garments surrounded by the beautiful flowers she looked indeed too pure for earth. She was a very bright child and a favorite of the whole family.  The parents and all the relatives have the sympathy of all in their bereavement.

"A little life closed,

A life God given;

A little bird flown

Upward to Heaven.

A little lamb lifted

Up to His breast;

A white rose gathered

To His heart pressed."

Obituaries (May 19)

Thomas Smith

Utica Saturday Globe, November 1913

 

Thomas Smith

1832 - 1913

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  Thomas Smith, whose sudden death occurred recently at his home in Guilford [Chenango Co., NY] at the age of 82 years, was a brother of the late William Smith, of Norwich, and was himself a former resident here.  Mr. Smith was born in Bristol, Eng., January 10, 1832, and when a young man migrated to America.  For the past 40 years he had been a farmer in Guilford.  He had been a member of the Methodist Church for over half a century and was a man of staunch Christian character.  His wife, who was Hannah Robinson, of Norwich, died January 18, 1912.  He is survived by two sons, Thomas, of Guilford, with whom he made his home during his last years and George Smith, of Gilbertsville.  He leaves four grandchildren, George Godfrey, of Guilford; Mrs. Clyde Miller and Edith and Clara Smith, of Gilbertsville.  A short time previous to his death he spent six weeks at the home of his niece, Mrs. Louis Phillips, of Piano street.

 

Harriet Woodard Porter

Afton Enterprise, February 11, 1915

The funeral of Mrs. Harriet Woodard Porter was held from her residence near Yaleville [Chenango Co., NY] on Wednesday of last week with burial at Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], aged 76 years.  Mert Hastings of Bainbridge had charge.  Rev. Mr. Joslyn of Coventry read the burial service.  Mrs. Porter is survived by a son, George Porter, one sister Mrs. Henry Merrell of Coventry and a brother Edwin S. Woodard also of Coventry.

 

Ella M. Fuller Pearsall

Afton Enterprise, January 14, 1915

Ella M. Fuller Pearsall was born in Unadilla,  N.Y. [Otsego Co., NY], February 7, 1855.  At about the age of fifteen her parents moved to Bainbridge.  In the spring of 1876 she was united in marriage to A.D. Pearsall.  In the new home thus formed she proved herself a devoted wife and an affectionate companion.  Though there were no children in their home, it was her delight to care for and make a home for the children of others. Early in life, she united with the Methodist Episcopal church and was a faithful attendant at the services.  She is survived by her husband, a brother, C.J. Fuller, and two sisters, Mrs. Sarah Wilber, Cleaver,  N.Y., and Mrs. Emma Gardner, Cooperstown, N.Y., also a large circle of friends and relatives.  She had been in poor health for some time, but was not considered serious until a few days before her death which occurred on January 9th, 1915.  The funeral was held in the Methodist Episcopal church, Afton, N.Y., Wednesday, January 13.  The sermon was preached by the pastor Rev. Ira l. Bronson.  Interment was made at Glenwood cemetery, Afton [Chenango Co., NY].

 

Samuel A. Purdie

Chenango Union, September 23, 1897

Two weeks ago the Union contained an announcement of the death of Samuel M. Purdie, formerly of Columbus, N.Y. [Chenango Co.], at San Salvador.  The following letter from his son tells of his death and life:

San Salvador, C.A., August 14, '97

Wm. H. Purdie--Dear Uncle:--No doubt you have received the card notifying you of the death of my dear father.  I thought I would drop you a few lines giving you the particulars of his death.  On July 21st, while cutting paper for a book (life of Daniel Wheeler) he cut the forefinger of his left hand very badly.  Eight days after, the symptoms of lockjaw set in, and on August 2, he took to his bed, and after four days of intense suffering he quietly passed away in the arms of Jesus.  I enclose a slip of paper on which is printed his last words.  As we commenced the book of Daniel Wheeler, we shall strive to get it out before we go back to the states (as father wished us to go back) which by the aid of one of our missionaries and a little help from a native, we hope to get the book out by the last of September.  Samuel A. Purdie, the youngest son of Samuel and Watty H. Purdie, was born in Columbus, Chenango county, N.Y., March 5th, 1848, died August, 1897, at San Salvador, C.A.  He was a missionary in Mexico for twenty-four years and had been in San Salvador a few days over a year in the Lord's work among the heathen.  From your nephew, Joseph M. Purdie.

 

Christopher Cunningham

Chenango Union, September 23, 1897

Christopher Cunningham, of Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], a single man about 54 years of age, was killed about half way between Sherburne station and the quarter, last Thursday night, by an extra engine and caboose, running south.  The engineer saw Cunningham standing on the tracks holding up his hands, but was unable to stop the engine in time to prevent the accident.  After striking the man the engine continued on to the Sherburne station and notified the agent. A number of persons went up the track and found the mangled body.  The body was taken to Shaley's undertaking parlors where it was viewed by Coroner Fernalld and a jury. An inquest was held the following day and a verdict exonerating the railroad company was rendered.  Cunningham was a man of peculiar disposition and at time was thought to be insane.

 

 

 

The Lanphere - Barr Elopement - 1897

To Outwit an Angry Father Lanphere Courted Sweet

Bertha from the Boughs of an Apple Tree

Eloped by the Ladder Way

Distanced Pursuing Parent, but Was Captured,

to face Abduction Charge, for She is only Fifteen

 

New York Herald, September 1, 1897

 

Middletown, N.Y.:  Love may laugh at locksmiths, but when Dan Cupid crosses the path of an angry father, he sometimes comes to grief, as gallant Myron Lanphere, a young farmer of White's Store, near here, will testify.  [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY]

 

Myron, smitten with the charms of pretty fifteen-year-old Bertha Barr, a neighbor's daughter, induced her to leave her prison chamber by the ladder route, and although his steed distanced the Rosinante of the stern parent last night, he was arrested this morning to face the ugly charge of abduction.

 

Myron and Bertha have been sweet hearts for many months, but the course of their true love has not been smooth, because Frank Barr, the girl's father, believing that Bertha was o'er young to marry, angrily forbade the union.

 

Mr. Barr did more.  He told his daughter that she must not meet her chosen sweetheart.  The young couple eluded his vigilance until about two weeks ago, when he ordered her not to leave her room, on the second floor of the Barr homestead, in the evening, under pain of incurring his great displeasure.

 

Love is resourceful.  Near Miss Bertha's window was a wide spreading apple tree, and when worthy Mr. Barr snored away in peace, gallant Myron, perched for hours among the topmost boughs, would breathe passionate vows of undying love. The romantic young girl, touched by her sweetheart's perilous position and his palpable devotion, at last consented to elope. That was on Sunday night.

 

When the good farmer was asleep last night Myron placed a long ladder against Bertha's window and hastily ascended.  Taking his sweet heart in his arms, he carried her to the ground. A carriage was in waiting.  The noise of its wheels bearing the couple away awoke Mr. Barr.  Glancing out of the window he saw the telltale ladder.

 

The father, scantily attired, rushed for his stable, hitched up his best horse and started in hot pursuit.  Lashing it to topmost speed, he at length came within hailing distance of the elopers.  Then he shouted:--"Myron Lanphere, halt and give me back my daughter of I'll have you jailed."  The bridegroom to be for answer applied the whip to his horse.  Mr. Barr's beast tired, dropped behind and the young couple drove on several miles further, and after a vain search for a parson, registered at an inn as Mr. and Mrs. Myron Hoag, of White's Store. At daybreak they started again to hunt up a minister, but on the way met a Sheriff's deputy and the girl's grandfather.  The officer arrested Myron on a charge of abduction  The grandfather took Bertha to her home.

 

Norwich Elopement

Utica Semi-Weekly Herald, September 3, 1897

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  Frank Lanphere, 19 years old, and Bertha Barr, a girl of 15 years, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Barr of Whitestore, arrived at the Palmer house after 1 o'clock on Sunday morning and registered as "Mr. and Mrs. Myron Hoag, Whitestore."  They were assigned to a room and remained at the hotel until 10 o'clock Sunday morning, when they started to walk to Clarks Hollow, near North Norwich, where Lanphere has a sister living.  Soon after the young man and his female companion left the hotel, J.R. Whitman, grandfather of the girl, arrived and solicited the aid of Sheriff Payne to capture the runaway boy and girl. The sheriff started after them and overtook them on the road, and they were brought back to Norwich, where Lanphere was locked up in jail and the girl was given into the custody of her grandfather.  The girl's father arrived in town this morning, and consulted with counsel as to the advisability of making a charge of abduction against Lanphere.  It is learned that the young lover had been paying attention to the girl for some time past and that the parents, not pleased with the outlook, forbid Lanphere coming to their house.  But he was not to be prevented from seeing Bertha by stern parents, and he found a way to meet and court her by climbing a tree close by her bedroom window, all unknown to papa and mamma, and they planned an elopement.  Cupid always provides someone privy to the transaction and a horse and wagon were provided to take the lovers to Norwich.  Unfortunately they had no considerable amount of money, and after paying their hotel bill the prospective Benedict was minus cash, and attempted to sell an overcoat, but was unsuccessful.  It was their intention after spending last night at Lanphere's sister's in Clarks Hollow, to go to Sherburne today and be married and then go hop picking to replenish their purses.  Bertha Barr is refined in appearance and a very comely and well developed girl and the idol of her parents.  By the death of a relative recently she fell heir to about $1,000, which is held in trust until she comes of age.

 

Another chapter in the Whitestore elopement case was added today, and instead of a forgiving papa, a blushing bride and a happy son-in-law, a much different aspect than first supposed is chronicled.  Frank Barr, the father of Bertha Barr, who attempted to elope with Myron Lanphere, was in town today, and the examination of Lanphere was held before justice Hyde. The prisoner did not seem to realize his position , and in fact it is said that he is not over and above brilliant.  Mr. Barr was stern and unforgiving and pressed hard the charge of abduction against Lanphere, and he was committed to jail without bail to await the action of the grand jury.

 

Rome Daily Sentinel, September 1, 1897

Myron Lanphere, the young man who ran away with Bertha Barr, has been held in Norwich to await the action of the grand jury on a charge of abduction.  The liveryman, Beldin, who let the young man  have the horse,  has been arrested on a charge of aiding in the abduction, and his examination is set down for Sept. 2.  The young lady maintains that she still loves the young man, and will yet marry him.



Obituaries (May 18)

Mary F. (Scanlon) Oliver

Utica Saturday Globe, November 1913

 

Mary F. (Scanlon) Oliver

1889 - 1913

 

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  Mrs. Mary F. Scanlon Oliver, who had been in failing health for several months, died at her home in Oswego on Saturday morning, aged 25.  The body was brought to Norwich Saturday evening.  Mrs. Oliver was born in Norwich March 2, 1889, and was educated in the Norwich High School from which she graduated a number of years ago.  On June 5, 1911, she married Benjamin Oliver.  Several months later they took up their residence in Oswego.  Besides her husband, Mrs. Oliver is survived by her father, Malachi Scanlon; by one brother, Martin Scanlon, and by a sister, Mrs. Jennie Bush, all residents of Norwich.  Funeral services were held from the residence of her father on Mitchell street, Monday morning, and from St. Paul's Church at 9:30. 

Oswego Palladium, November 1913

The body of Mrs. Mary F. Scanlon Oliver, who died at her home, 85 East Fifth street, early Saturday morning, was taken to Norwich Saturday night and the funeral was held there this morning from the home of her father, Malachi Scanlon, at nine o'clock and from St. Paul's church at 9:30.  The Rev. Father Prendergast officiated and interment was in St. Paul's cemetery, Norwich.  Deceased was born in Norwich and was educated in Norwich High school, from which she graduated a number of years ago. She was married on June 5th, 1911, to Benjamin Oliver.  After residing in Norwich for several months Mr. and Mrs. Oliver moved to Oswego, the husband being an O.&W. mac.  Besides her husband she is survived by her father, Malachi Scanlon, one brother Martin Scanlon, and one sister, Mrs. Jennie Bush, of Norwich.

James Boddy

1917 - 1965

James Boddy, 47, Dies in Cortland:  James Boddy, 47, of 15 Crandall Street, died suddenly this morning at Cortland Memorial Hospital.  Mr. Boddy was born Sept. 30, 1917, in Cavalier County, N.D., son of John B. and Eva Hutton Boddy.  He was an Army veteran of World War II.  Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Louise Williamson Boddy of Cortland;  his mother, Mrs. Eva Hutton Boddy of Cortland;  a daughter, Mrs. Darwin Gehm of Lisle, two grandchildren;  a sister, Mrs. Frank Brown of Bainbridge and several nieces and nephews.  Funeral services will be held Monday at 2 p.m. at Earle W. Wright Funeral Home, the Rev. Darrell Westlake officiating.  Interment will be in Cortland Rural Cemetery.  [Newsclipping collection, Cortland County, NY]

Anna Wilkins Blanchard

Afton Enterprise, March 25, 1915

The funeral of Mrs. Anna Wilkins Blanchard of Susquehanna, Pa., who died on Thursday last as the result of a shock at the age of about 43 years was observed from her residence on Sunday last at 1:30 a.m.  Rev. Mr. Lathrop of the M.E. Church officiating with burial in Evergreen cemetery, Coventry.  There were three auto loads from this section [Wilkins Settlement, Chenango Co., NY] to attend the funeral.  Mr. and Mrs. M.J. Harrington with M.D. Wrench, B.W. Parsons, Henry Smith, H.E. Scott and H.N. Woodward with Earl Shapley and Mr. and Mrs. G.B. Wilkins, Julia Hodge and Mrs. Carrie Stilwell with Geo. Lyon of Bainbridge.  In the return trip, Mr. Shapley's car became disabled at Harpursville and was left at the garage of Messrs. Raymond and Horton of Nineveh for repairs.  However, through the kindness of Geo. Lyon, the passengers were delivered their respective destinations.

Afton Enterprise, March 25, 1915

In our items last week the printer made us say that Mrs. Blanchard was buried at Coventry. The interment took place at Susquehanna. We neglected to mention that she is survived by a husband and four young children who will deeply mourn her loss. Also much sympathy is expressed for Mr. and Mrs. W.A. Wilkins where she spent the early years of her life.  Mrs. Blanchard was possessed of a pleasing personality and leaves a host of friends who will be pained to learn of her sudden and untimely death.

Edna Hamilton

Afton Enterprise, March 25, 1915

Otego [Otsego Co., NY]:  Miss Edna [Hamilton], the 14 year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Hamilton, died after a short illness of only three days of pneumonia.  The funeral will be held on Monday at 2 p.m. at the house.  Rev. Mr. Francis will officiate; interment in Evergreen cemetery.  The deceased leaves a father, mother, and one sister, Mildred, besides a large circle of friends to mourn her loss.

Neal Terpening

Afton Enterprise, March 25, 1915

Otego (Otsego Co., NY):  Neal Terpening, an old resident of this place died after a lingering illness of the dread disease of dropsy of the heart at his home on Saturday at 12 p.m.  The funeral will be held on Tuesday at 1 p.m. at the home.  Rev. Philips officiating.  Interment will be at Oneonta Plains. The deceased leaves a wife, two sons, Gilbert and Emmett, and two daughters, Mrs. Weatherley of West Oneonta and Mrs. Stanton of Oneonta to mourn his loss.

 

Mary P. Cook

Afton Enterprise, April 1, 1915

Mrs. Mary P. Cook, widow of George D. Cook, died Saturday evening March 27, 1915, at the home of her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. N.A. Platt in Oneonta, at the age of 91 years.  She was born in the town of Guilford, Chenango county, and resided for may years in Afton.  Only the last three or four years of her life were spent with her daughter in Oneonta.  Surviving relatives are three daughters, Mrs. Platt, Mrs. Charles Jones of Afton and Miss Louise Cook of Columbus, Wis., and two sons, John Cook of Afton and George Cook of Ripley.  Mrs. Cook was a member of the Episcopal Church.  Her body was brought to this place Tuesday and a private funeral service was  held at the home of Mrs. Cook's grandson, Leigh D. Jones, at 2:30 o'clock.  Rev. G.C. Dickinson of St. James' Episcopal church of Oneonta officiated.  The  burial was in Glenwood cemetery [Afton, Chenango Co., NY]

 

 

Marriages (May 17)

Steward - Frink

Chenango Union, September 23, 1897

Kirk [Chenango Co., NY]:  On Wednesday last, September 15th, a party of friends and relatives to the number of about fifty, assembled at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Rufus Frink, of this place, to witness the marriage of their only daughter, Bertha S. [Frink], to Jesse G Steward, youngest son of Charles R. Steward, of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY].  The day was all that could be desired, and at 2 o'clock P.M., the young couple took their places in front of an arch of evergreens and sweet peas as the organ pealed forth the strains of the wedding march, which was played by Mrs. James Brown, of South Plymouth.  It was a scene which will long be remembered by those present.  Rev. Samuel Moore, of the Methodist denomination, of Norwich, soon pronounced the words that united the two happy hearts as one and congratulations soon followed after which a bountiful repast was served. The guests, after wishing the young couple a prosperous voyage through life, departed for their homes.  The bride and groom accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Carey Steward, left on the following morning for Ithaca.  They are to return on Monday and will reside on Henry street, Norwich, the groom being a clerk in Fowlston's store. The presents were useful as well as beautiful and are tokens of friendship and esteem in which the youthful couple are held by their many friends.

Burgin - Jones

Chenango Union, August 5, 1897

Miss Lillian Mae Jones, daughter of Mrs. Emily Jones, and Prof. Bryan O. Burgin, of Walton [Delaware Co., NY], were married Wednesday afternoon at the residence of the bride's mother, No. 127 East Main street, N. Martin, in the presence of the immediate relatives of the families. The newly wedded couple took the afternoon train for Binghamton, Middletown and New York, and upon their return will reside at Lowville, where Mr. Burgin is principal of the Lowville academy.  Mrs. Burgin has a host of friends in Norwich, who extend hearty congratulations.

Graham - Searing

Bainbridge Republican, July 26, 1917

An early  morning wedding occurred on Tuesday at 8:30 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George E. Searing on Bixby street, this village [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], when their daughter, Anna Louise Searing, was married to Roland Russell Graham.  The house was appropriately trimmed and fitted for the occasion with flowers and decorations of the season.  Rev. R.W. Nickel of St. Peter's Church performed the ceremony.  The wedding was attended only by members of the families of the bride and groom.  The bride and groom left for a trip to Thousand Islands and upon their return they will reside in Elmira where Mr. Graham, who is a graduate of Cornell College of Mechanical Engineering, is engaged in the Engineering Department of the American Bridge Company. The bride is a exceedingly attractive and competent young lady having pursued teaching in mathematics and science since her graduation from Elmira College a few years ago.

Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Petley

Bainbridge Republican, July 26, 1917

Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY]:  The fiftieth wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Petley was held at their home on the East Side Wednesday, July 4th. About 50 relatives and friends gathered to help these worthy people celebrate the day, and which was planned as a surprise.  Of the eight children and fourteen grandchildren, all were present except one grandchild.  Tables were set on the spacious lawn and nature was at her best on this day. The bride's table was graced with a large bouquet of 50 red carnations and a cake bearing the dates 1867 - 1917.  The American and English flags were used in decorating.  Besides a purse of $50 in gold, Mr. and Mrs. Petley were the recipient of other gifts.

Winsor - Davis

Chenango Union, September 16, 1897

A large number of invited guests assembled at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Edson A. Davis on Wednesday evening, September 8th, to witness the marriage of their daughter, Jessie M. [Davis] to Curtis E. Winsor, both of this place [Guilford, Chenango Co., NY]. Very soon after the appointed time - 7:30 p.m., the notes of the wedding march were heard, and the couple took their position under the arch prepared for them, where they were met by Rev. Dr. Sutherland, pastor of the Congregational church of Oxford and this place, who very gracefully and impressively performed the ceremony which made them one. The house was splendidly decorated with flowers and ferns, which were not only profuse but beautiful, showing rare good taste in the manner of their arrangement.  After the ceremony and congratulations, the company repaired to the dining room where an elegant collation was served, under the direction of Cateress Hickey of Norwich. Both of the young people are prominent members of the church and active workers in the C.E. Society, and the wedding gifts showed the  high esteem in which they are held by the young people of the community.  Guests were present from Norwich, Oxford, Guilford, Mt. Upton and other places.  They left for their wedding trip to Lowville amid a shower of rice and good wishes from the assembled company. ---A Guest, North Guilford, N.Y., September 10, 1897

 

 

Obituaries (May 17)

Cleora Mary (Vincent) Wilcox

Utica Saturday Globe, November 1913

 

Cleora Mary (Vincent) Wilcox

1877 - 1913

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  Following a stroke of apoplexy which she suffered September 4, Mrs. Cleora Mary Wilcox, wife of Dr. Earl W. Wilcox, died at her home on Henry street last week, aged 36.  The deceased was the daughter of Frank and Mary Vincent and was born at Deposit, N.Y., January 23, 1877.  On June 26, 1895 she married Dr. Earl W. Wilcox at Earlville, where they made their home before coming to Norwich to reside 13 years ago.  Besides her husband, the deceased is survived by a daughter, Miss Cora Wilcox.  Prayer service was held at the residence Monday afternoon, followed by the funeral service at Emmanuel Church, Rev. H.W. Foreman officiating.  The bearers were:  Dr. T.F. Manley, Burton E. Reynolds, Cecil A. Bennett, Fred Snow, Frank Holdredge, of Norwich, and James Elliott, of Sidney.

 

Townsend M. Gifford

Chenango Union, September 8, 1897

Townsend M. Gifford, one of the oldest and best known residents of the town of Lincklaen [Chenango Co., NY], died on Tuesday , August 31.  Mr. Gifford was about 84 years of age and had been prominent in public affairs nearly all his life.  In 1850 he was elected Supervisor of his town and was subsequently elected in 1856, 1860, 1873, 1874, 1876, 1880 and 1895.  He was a member of the board of supervisors when the new county house was built, and although over 80 years of age at that time, was strong and active and served his town faithfully as supervisor.  He was a Democrat in politics of late years, but had formerly been a Republican and Whig.

 

Almira Haight

Chenango Union, September 16, 1897

Miss Almira Haight, aged 59 years, died at the home of Mrs. Charles Haight, with whom she resided, Thursday morning, September 9.  The deceased has lived in this town nearly all her life and she will always be remembered by her friends for many kind acts and cheerful disposition.  About five years ago, she was stricken with paralysis and since that time she has suffered intense pain which she has borne with Christian patience. The funeral was largely attended Sunday afternoon, Rev. A.J. Neff conducting the services.  There were present a large number of relatives and friends from out of town.

 

Mary M. Whitney

Afton Enterprise, January 7, 1915

Mrs. Whitney died at her home in this place [Afton, Chenango Co., NY] Saturday evening, December 26, after an illness of nearly two years.  Mrs. Whitney was 56 years of age. She was born in Bethel, Sullivan County, and was married to William T. Whitney of Jackson 36 years ago.  Mr. Whitney's death occurred nearly 6 years ago.  The family came to this place 26 years ago and have since remained in this place. Those surviving to mourn her loss are her son, Legrand M. Whitney of this place; her daughter, Mrs. Luke J. Collins of this place; two brothers, Andrew Hill of Barryton, Mich., and Monroe W. Hill of this place.  Funeral was at the home, Wednesday afternoon, Dec. 30, at 2 o'clock.  Rev. W.M. Horton of Fly Creek officiating.  Burial in the Nineveh Cemetery [Broome Co., NY].  The death of Mrs. Whitney makes a very noticeable break in the links of friendship, and one which will not immediately be forgotten. She was no one's enemy, and to those she really esteemed she was kindness personified.  A loving mother, a true friend, a combination worthy of a page in the roll of honor, when all things shall be readjusted.  Then we must say farewell, and draw the curtain about a little niche in our memories to be opened only in quiet that nothing may escape.  The heartfelt sympathy of all are extended to the bereaved relatives.

 

Elizabeth Miles Rathbone, Mrs. Truman Aldrich, Adelaide Miles Blackman

Afton Enterprise, January 14, 1915

Three sisters dying within five days of one another wipes out one of the old branches of one of the county's oldest families.  The funeral of the last one was held in Norwich Sunday at noon.  The first sister to die was Mrs. Elizabeth Miles Rathbone, of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], of Norwich, who died in McDonough [Chenango Co.,  NY] on Sunday, January 3, at the home of her sister, Mrs. Truman Aldrich, who died on Tuesday.  The funeral of Mrs. Rathbone was held on Wednesday and that of Mrs. Aldrich on Friday.  On Thursday the last of the sisters, Mrs. Adelaide Miles Blackman, died.  All three sisters were at the Aldrich home during the week preceding the death of Mrs. Rathbone and were apparently in good health.--Otsego Journal.

Obituaries (May 16)

Horatio L. Wightman

Utica Saturday Globe, November 1913

 

 

Horatio J. Wightman

18959 - 1913

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  Horatio L. Wightman, the well-known cattle dealer of Canasawacta street, who was so seriously injured in a fall on the night of October 23, died from his injuries at the Norwich Hospital yesterday afternoon.  At the time of the accident Mr. Wightman was on the way to the home of his brother, who resides in the lane off Mitchell street opposite the Yorkey tenement block.  In the darkness he could not see the open basement entrance to a barn standing close to the highway.  Walking into the opening he fell to the basement about 10 feet below.  Besides other serious injuries he was badly cut over the forehead and his nose was nearly cut off.  He was removed to the hospital, but in spite of the best medical aid his injuries resulted fatally.  The deceased was the son of Tracy and Rovilla Cole Wightman and was born in the town of Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY.  He was a resident of Preston for a number of years before coming to Norwich, about 30 years ago.  On November 5, 1901, at New Berlin, her married May K. Nagel, who survives.  He is also survived by four brothers, Adney H., Willis T. and --- Wightman, of Norwich, and --- Wightman, of Plymouth, and three sisters, Mrs. Victor Holl,  Mrs. Edward Burnham and Miss Ida Wightman, all residents of Syracuse.  Funeral services, were held from his home Wednesday afternoon.  Rev. Ray officiated.

 

Michael J. Allen

Afton Enterprise, January 28, 1915

The funeral of the late Michael J. Allen, aged 57, whose death occurred Friday, January 1, was held from his late place of residence at Mickle Bridge,N.Y., Jan. 4th, at 10 o'clock a.m., and was attended by a large number of friends and relatives, Rev. E.R.D. Briggs, pastor of the Methodist Episcopal church of Portlandville, officiating. The services consisted of prayer, scriptural reading and sermon.  The pastor's remarks were those of solace and consolation and dwelling to some length on the good and true Christian life of the deceased. The choir of Emmons church rendered two hymns:  "Shall We Meet," and "Just as I Am."  There were many floral tributes, showing the high esteem to which the deceased was held.  Following the services at the house, the remains were taken to Franklin [Delaware Co., NY] for interment in the Ouleout cemetery.  The services at the grave were in charge of the members of the Treadwell I.O.O.F., of which the deceased was a member.  Mr. Allen was a son of Mr. and Mrs. James Allen and he married Miss Emma Stilson of Treadwell who with three children:  Howard of North Mehoopany, Pa., Anna wife of Lincoln Epps of South Side, and Elmer, residing at home, survive.  He leaves also one brother, Herbert Allen of Afton.  Mr. Allen when a young man joined the Christian church at East Delhi and has always been a kind and loving husband and father and his many admirable qualities won him the esteem of all who knew him while his kindness of heart and willingness to lend a helping hand to others gained him many warm friends. 

 

Ida Wylie Pierce

Afton Enterprise, January 28, 1915

After an illness of but two weeks duration Mrs. Pierce died at her home on Sprint St. early last Thursday morning.  A severe attack of grippe combined with erysipelas seemed to baffle all efforts of physicians and friends from the very start and no human skill could stay the disease.  The funeral, which was private, was held from the house on Saturday afternoon and was attended by a large number of relatives.  In life her garden was always filled with flowers and at the last she was surrounded by many beautiful ones as silent witness of the love and esteem in which she was held by neighbors and frineds.  Interment was in Glenwood cemetery [Afton, Chenango Co., NY].  Ida Wylie the youngest daughter of Erastus and Mary Wylie, late of Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], was born in that place on the 5 of May 1857.  She was married in July of 1876 to Frank Pierce of Coventry, where the greater part of her life was spent.  In the spring of 1911 they moved to their present home and during the four years spent in town have made many warm friends.  Mrs. Pierce was a woman of sterling character, always a faithful wife, a loving mother and a kind neighbor.  She is survived by her husband and five sons, two sisters and one brother, all of whom  have the sympathy of the entire community.

Blanche Manley, Opera Singer - 1915

A Grand Opera Singer

Miss Manley, a Norwich Girl, Achieves Success After Foreign Study

Utica Saturday Globe, October 1913

 

 

Blanche E. Manley

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  An event of great interest among the music lovers of Norwich and of neighboring towns is the recital to be given Monday evening by Miss Blanche E. Manley at the Congregational Chruch under the auspices of the Monday Evening Musical Club.  This will be Miss Manley's first appearance in her native place since studying under some of the great masters in Europe, and it is appropriate that the Monday Evening Club, organized to bring out the best in home talent, should become her sponsor.

 

Miss Manley is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Anthony V. Manley, of South Broad street.  While a student in Norwich High School from which she graduated in 1907 she studied music with Mrs. Nettie C. Mitchell who recognized her unusual talent and urged its highest development. This Miss Manley and her family were eager to undertake.  She studied for a year under Prof. Franz Arens, of New York city, who was so impressed with the possibilities of her voice that under his suggestion Miss Manley in 1910 went to Florence, Italy, where for two years she was under the instruction of Vincenzo Lombardi.  This was followed by a season in Paris under Prof. Boohey, another of the great European masters.  While singing in Paris, Miss Manley was heard by Prof. Henry Russell, director of grand opera in Boston, who at once engaged her to sing in America.  Her first appearance in grand opera was in Boston with Mary Garden in Thais.  She has sung in other well known opera, including Louise, Jewell's Madonna, Foret Bleue, Martha and Tosca.  In addition to her native tongue, Miss Manley speaks French, Italian and German fluently.

 

Miss Manley has appeared in concerts in Paris, New York, Boston and other musical centers.  While in Italy she sang in a duet with an Italian tenor at a reception given Madame Sembrich at the studio of Vincenzo Lombardi in Florence.  Her opening number next Monday evening, Fly Away Fly, was dedicated to Miss Manley by the author, Jean Paul Kursteiner.  An added feature of the program will be the return engagement of Edward Rechlin the organist, who has delighted Norwich audiences and will be accorded a hearty welcome.  The concert is attracting  unusual attention, not alone from Norwich people, but from lovers of music from surrounding towns.  Miss Manley is honoring her home town and the residents in turn will be gratified at this opportunity of honoring her.

Post Listing May 9-15, 2016

Blog post listing for the week of May 9-15, 2016

Marriages

Posted May 12, 2016

Robert J. Tuoby - May Catherine Cos (Norwich, 1913)

Fred P. Ellsworth - Mertie M. Whiting (Norwich, 1897)

John A. Parsons - Lena Norton (Bainbridge, 1917)

Martha M. Sachett - Howard G. Isby (1917

 

Obituaries

Posted May 9, 2016

Sarah (Welch) Taylor (Norwich, 1913)

Charles Payne (Bainbridge, 1917)

Clara Mae Dann (Sidney, 1917)

Hannah Brown Purdy (McDonough, 1897)

Alfred C. Lewis (Oneonta, 1897)

Allen Handy (New Berlin, 1897)

Posted May 10, 2016
Emily A. (Giles) Bogart (Norwich, 1913)
Margaret Fiske (Coventry, 1915)
Mrs. Kady C. Brownell (Oxford, 1915)
Esther Carr (Nineveh, 1917)
Merton Alderman (Earlville, 1917

Posted May 11, 2016
John S. Shattuck (Oxford, 1913)
Elizabeth Hallock (Guilford, 1917)
John Hastings (Mt. Upton, 1897)
Betsey Ives (Mt. Upton, 1897)
Allen Handy (New Berlin, 1897)
Michael Pendergast (Norwich, 1897)

Posted May 12, 2016
Betsey Ann (Day) Brown (Norwich, 1913)
Henry M. Sayles (Kirk, 1897)
Hannah (Townsend) Curtis (South New Berlin, 1897)
Phoebe Rebecca (Bosworth) Heady (Pharsalia, South Plymouth, 1897)

Posted May 13, 2016
Maud McNitt Lucas (Norwich, 1913)
Lorenzo Barlow (Norwich, 1897)
Frank J . Malone (Norwich, 1897)
Katie Haynes (Mt. Upton, 1897)
Sophia M. Babcock (South New Berlin, 1897)
Bridget Hickey (Norwich, 1897)

Posted May 14, 2016
Levi Sanford (Norwich, McDonough, 1913)
Mrs. George Schermerhorn (Afton, 1915)
Henry C Wilcox (Norwich, 1897)
Orville Fields (Norwich, 1897)

Posted May 15, 2016
Timothy Galvin (Sherburne, 1913)
Frank Matterson (New Berlin, 1897)
Rebecca A. (Randall) Hills (Truxton, 1897)
Edna E. (Tracy) Smith (Afton, 1915)
Charles E. Clock (Afton, 1915)
George B. Hall (Afton, 1915)

 

Miscellaneous

Posted May 9, 2016

French Officer Vividly Portrays Horrors of War - 1914.

Posted May 11, 2016
Bainbridge Central High School - Class of 1958, Part 6
Student Council, 1957/8 School Year

Posted May 13, 2016
Series of Accidents which have Happened the Week of August 19, 1897, Norwich, Chenango Co., NY

Posted May 14, 2016
Italian Prince and Princess Purchase a Chenango Co. Farm - 1915.
Posted May 15, 2016
Miss Blanche Manley, Norwich Girl, Achieves Success After Foreign Study - 1913

Obituaries (May 15)

Timothy Galvin

Utica Saturday Globe, November 1913

 

 

Mrs. Johanna Donovan & Timothy Galvin

In Buffalo Sunday occurred the death of Timothy Galvin, a long time resident of Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], where most of his 90 years had been spent.  For two years he made his home with a nephew in Preston and about two years ago took up his residence in Buffalo.  Funeral services were held at Buffalo Tuesday, the remains being brought to Sherburne for burial.  Mr. Galvin is survived by a sister, Mrs. Johanna Donovan, who is a resident of Norwich and is now over 100 years old, having passed her centennial last spring. She and her brother were children of Mr. and Mrs. Jeremiah Galvin. After the death of their father in the city of Cork, Ireland their mother and six children came to America over 50 years ago.  The mother and four children have passed away all at advanced ages.  Another daughter, Mrs. Edward Hayes, now a resident of Spokane, Wash., and well along in years, also survives.  Mrs. Donovan, the Norwich centenarian, is the widow of Dennis Donovan. She was the mother of three children, all of whom are dead.  About a dozen years ago she lost her eyesight, but retains her other faculties in a remarkable degree. The accompanying photograph of her and her recently deceased brother was made about three years ago.  She makes her home with her granddaughter, Miss Mary Donovan, on State street.

Frank Matterson

Chenango Union, August 19, 1897

Frank K. Matterson, of New Berlin, son of O.F. Matterson, died suddenly at his residence at what is known as Pickleville, early Saturday morning.  Coroner Fernalld was summoned, but decided an inquest unnecessary.  Death was due to valvular disease of the heart.  Mr. Matterson was 26 years of age and leaves a wife and one child.  He was one of the proprietors of the pickle factory in the town of New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY]

Rebecca A. (Randall) Hills

Chenango Union, August 26, 1897

Mrs. Rebecca A. Hills, wife of Rev. James W. Hills, was released from her bodily sufferings and ascended to her heavenly home August 28, 1897, aged 69 years.  She died at the home of her sister, Mrs Emma Baldwin in Truxton.  She was born in Pompey, N.Y., and was a daughter of Zebulon C. and Polly Corydon Randall. She had been in failing health for some months, and for some weeks a great sufferer. A beloved husband, three brothers and one sister survive her. She was a woman of strong convictions and positive in her stand for virtue and truth. As a friend no one could be kinder and truer. She sought opportunities to help and bless those with whom she associated.  It was her delight to fill the cup of happiness for those with whom she associated. As a Christian, from early years, she was centered both in her affections and desires in her Lord and master.  The church she regarded as above all other societies. She believed and was true to her faith. She found daily companionship and comfort in the blessed Saviour.  She trusted him in the shadows of life and ever proved him true.     H.L Barnes.

 

Edna E. (Tracy) Smith

Afton Enterprise, February 18, 1915

Mrs. R.E. Smith passed from this life at her late home on Spring St. Friday evening, Feb. 12 about 6 o'clock after but a few hours illness due to cerebral apoplexy.  Mrs. Smith was born August 30, 1856 at the old Tracy homestead in the town of Afton [Chenango Co., NY] being the daughter of Henry Tracy and his wife Sarah McCullough, and was christened Edna E.  She was married in 1876 to Frederick Brookins.  In 1895 she was married to Lewis Shaw who passed away in 1900.  She was united in marriage to R.E. Smith in 1905.  In her early life she was a member of the Presbyterian church.  About 22 years ago she united with the First Baptist church of Norwich  Upon her removal to Afton she united with the Baptist church here.  She was a member of the Woman's Relief Corps of Fredenburg Post of this village. For a period of four years she was matron of the Chenango Valley Home for aged women at Norwich. She is survived by two brothers, Frank Tracy of Carbondale and Wm. Tracy on the old homestead and a sister, Mrs. W.J. Sickler, also by two sons, Wayne G. Brookins of Lyons, N.Y., and Claude E. Brookins on the old homestead.  Likewise four grandchildren, Henry, Hyatt, Douglas, and Wayne Brookins, Jr.  The funeral service was held at her late home Tuesday afternoon her pastor, Rev. C.O. Fuller officiating.  Interment was made in Glenwood cemetery [Afton, NY].

 

Card of Thanks:  We wish to express our sincere thanks to the many kind friends and neighbors for their many acts of kindness and expressions of sympathy to us during the illness and death of our wife and mother.  R.E. Smith, C.E. Brookins and Wife, W.G. Brookins and Wife

 

Charles E. Clock

Afton Enterprise, February 25, 1915

The death of Charles E. Clock occurred last Saturday, Feb. 20, 1915, after but a brief illness.  On Tuesday of last week he was at the D.&H. station with a load of lumber.  He had just put the blankets on the horses preparatory to unloading when he was taken with a shock, his left side being paralyzed.  He was taken to the home of his daughter, Mrs. Wm. Cady where he died Saturday. The funeral service was held Wednesday being conducted by Rev. I.L. Bronson, pastor of the M.E. church.  Mr. Clock was 66 years and 8 months of age and was born in Afton [Chenango Co., NY].  Interment was in the East side cemetery [Afton, NY].

 

George B. Hall

Afton Enterprise, February 25, 1915

The death of George B. Hall occurred at his late residence about three miles from Afton village last Thursday, Feb. 18, 1915.  Mr. Hall had been in poor health for about a year past.  He was born in Afton [Chenango Co., NY], July 8, 1854.  The funeral was held on Monday of this week, the services being conducted by Rev. C.H. Colegrove, of Schenevus, a former pastor of the Baptist church of this place.  Interment was in Glenwood cemetery [Afton, NY].