Memorial Day, Bainbridge NY, 1876

Memorial Day

Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY

The Home Sentinel, Afton, NY, June 3, 1876

 

 

The 30th of May is coming to be regarded as a holiday throughout the land, and the memory of the nation's blood a sacred trust to be kept and transmitted to coming generations.  It is the dress parade of memory--the roll call of the dead.  The citizens of Bainbridge and adjoining towns gave evidence that the day was not forgotten.

 

A procession of the soldiers and citizens formed in the village at nine o'clock under the lead of Capt. E.W. Rogers, accompanied by the Afton Cornet Band, and proceeded to West Bainbridge, where they were met by the Martial Band of that place. A large concourse of the citizens marched to the Cemetery on the hill.  Here the impressive ceremony of decoration was observed.

 

After which all returned to the village and at 2 o'clock formed in front of the Hotel and marched to the Cemetery, led by the Martial Band. An appropriate dirge by the Afton Band hushed all voices and brought all hearts into sympathy, while tears and flowers were mingled in the solemn offering. Appropriate remarks were made by the Martial.  Prayer was offered by Rev. N.S. Reynolds and a Memorial hymn by the Glee Club.

 

The impressive services closed, the soldiers and citizens again formed and marched to the green in front of the Episcopal church, when Rev. L.M.S. Havens, who had served in the army spoke feelingly and eloquently of the past, reminding the soldiers and citizens, the mothers and sisters, fathers and brothers, of their obligation to observe this memorial day.

 

Great credit is due the ladies of Bainbridge for the abundant floral offering presented.

 

The Afton Band called out repeated applause from the multitude gathered to enjoy the Balcony Concert at half past six.  This Band be it remembered is winning merited praise for gentlemanly deportment and superior music.

 

The evening closed in a gathering at Prince Hall, where a rich entertainment of appropriate music and deeply interesting remarks by Dr. Porter, Stephen Holden, Esq. of Sherburne, and others, held the people till a late hour, closing a most beautiful day spent in a manner long to be remembered.

Obituaries (May 28)

Silah A. (Bryan) Gager

Utica Saturday Globe, January 1914

 

 

Silah A. (Bryan) Gager

1835-1914

Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY]:  Descended from the founder of this town was Mrs. Silah A. Gager, who died recently, as was noted in the Globe last week.  Her maternal grandfather was James Sherburne, who was one of the first settlers of this section.  From him the place took its name.  Mrs. Gager was the last survivor of a family of four children of Chester Bryan and Martha Gilman Bryan.  Her final illness was brief.  For many years she had been afflicted with bronchitis, a trouble she had borne cheerfully.  At last she suffered an acute attack, which proved fatal after she had been confined to her bed but a few hours.  Everything that kind and loving hands could do to alleviate her suffering was done, but death claimed her Monday morning, January 5.  Expecting the Master's call, both daughters of the deceased were at her bedside when death came, still and quiet, and their mother passed out of this life as peacefully as a child going to sleep.  Mrs. Gager was born in Sherburne March 9, 1835, on the farm now occupied by Mrs. Gowen.  In 1863 she was united in marriage with Justin M. Gager, who died in 1878, leaving to her the care of her two daughters, Mrs. Gager retained her residence in Sherburne and for the last few years she and her elder daughter made their home on Chapel street.  By faith she was a Universalist. She was a kind and loving mother and will be greatly missed.  The funeral was held at her late home Thursday afternoon.  Rev. Dewitt Lamphear, of Bridgewater, a former pastor of the universalist Church of Sherburne, officiated.  Four cousins, Edwin, Fitch, George and Arthur Bryan, were the bearers. The remains were laid to rest in the Episcopal Cemetery beside those of her husband.  Mrs. Gager is survived by two daughters, Helen S. Gager and Mrs. George Bingham; also by two granddaughters, Florence and Blanche Bingham, all of Sherburne.

 

Ralph Follett

1861 - 1930

Ralph Follett was born in Chenango county, New York, April 17, 1861, and passed away at his home in Palisade, Nebraska, Wednesday evening at 6 o'clock, September 17, 1930, aged 69 years and 5 months.  He was married to Estella May McCormick, January 29, 1888.  To this union were born five children, three of whom survive, Merle L. Follett of Beverly, Nebr., Hazel A. Egle, Stratton, Nebr., and Floyd F. Fallett, Palisade, Nebr; a son, Roscoe, having died at the age of 3 years, also a son Herman, who passed away in 1919.  Mr. Follett moved to Nebraska in 1884 and became one of the successful pioneer farmers of this new country, with his family enduring the hardships and adversities, but ever patient and persevering he lived to reap the rewards of his early endeavors.  His first years of married life were spent on a farm south of Palisade, but they later established a fine home on a farm west of town, 8 years later moving into their present modern and comfortable home, where he was given every possible care and attention from the time he first became ill in April, until death came to relieve his sufferings.  Mr. Follett was a man of unusually kind and genial disposition and nothing gave him greater enjoyment than when he could share the hospitality of their pleasant home with old time friends and neighbors.  Mr. Follett and wife became members of the congregational church in 1895.  He is survived by his wife, Stella, three children, nine grandchildren, a brother William of Palisade and a sister and brother of New York state.

 

Berger Anderson

1870 - 1943

Following a major operation Berger Anderson, well known South new Berlin [Chenango Co., NY] farmer, died at the Chenango Memorial Hospital in this city Sunday.  Funeral services will be held from his late home, Thursday, January 7 at 2 o'clock.  Rev. Nelson F. Parke rector of St. Andrew's church will officiate and burial will be made in Evergreen Cemetery at South New Berlin.  Mr Anderson was born June 26, 1870 in Elsbarja, Sweden, the son of Hans and Helena (Johanson) Anderson.  He lived in Sweden until a young man when he came to this country, September 20, 1895 he was united in marriage with Emma Johnson whose death occurred May 28, 1938.  A much respected resident of this county and his home community, Mr. Anderson was active as a member of St. Matthew's church, South New Berlin.  He was also prominent in the membership of the North Star lodge of Odd Fellows and the Rebekah Lodge at South New Berlin.  He passed his life in farming, a vocation he loved and in which he was highly successful.  Mr. Anderson is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Alma Bowers and Mrs. Clara Lingee, both of South New Berlin, also a granddaughter, Charlotte Lingee of that village.

 

Lois Abraham

1897 - 1942

Mrs. Lois Abraham, 7 Plymouth street [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], died at the Chenango Memorial Hospital at 1:30 Wednesday morning after a long illness. She had been confined since last June and had been a hospital patient for several weeks.  The deceased was born Feb. 26, 1897 at Mount Pleasant, Pa., and had been a resident of Norwich for nine years. She was a member of the Rebekah lodge, Hamilton DAR chapter and Broad Street Methodist church. She is survived by her husband, Arthur Abraham, one daughter, Janet and one son Sheldon.  Services are to be held at the Breese funeral Home at 7:30 o'clock Friday night, with Rev. Dr. W. Gray Jones officiating. The body will be taken to Damascus, Pa., for services at 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon, with Rev. Hickok officiating.  Burial will be at Damascus. 

 

Death Notices

Chenango Union, March 18, 1875

 

BROWN:  In Preston [Chenango Co., NY], Mar. 3, Murton M. [Brown], son of Lorenzo and Emily Brown, aged 6 years.

 

POTTER:  In South New Berlin, Feb. 7, Mary L. [Potter], wife of Herman Potter aged 48 years.

 

HATCH:  In Aurora, Ill. Jan. 9, 1875 Mr. Jethro Hatch, aged 84 years, formerly of Pitcher [Chenango Co., NY]

 

FISHER:  In Brooklyn, March 9 Anna Rowena Louise [Fisher], daughter of Francis R. and Louise W. Fisher, aged 7 years 2-1/2 months.

Obituaries (May 27)

William V. Lyon

Utica Saturday Globe, January 1914

 

 

William Lyon

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  At his home on Guernsey street, Tuesday evening, William V. Lyon, a well-known and lifelong resident of this village, died at the age of 61.  He had been in poor health for several years.  Mr. Lyon was born in Norwich and was a son of Samuel V. and Julia F. Lyon.  He was an expert tinsmith and plumber and had been in the employ of several Norwich hardware firms and also at one time conducted a tinshop for himself.  His last employment at his trade was in the Hopper factory, conducted by George Eaton.  February 14, 1875, Mr. Lyon married Miss Sarah E. Wright, of Waterville. She survives with three daughters, Mrs. F.M. Philley, of Winsor, N.Y.; Mrs. H.C. Wilbur and Mrs. Ray E. Mooney, and two sons, Samuel E. and Lyle F. Lyon of this village.  He also leaves two brothers, Charles, of Rochester, and Henry, of Preston, and a sister, Mrs. Ulysses E. May, of Norwich.  The funeral will be held from his late home tomorrow (Saturday) afternoon, Rev. A.R. Burke officiating.

Charles Manwaring

1855 - 1929

Charles H. Manwaring, a former resident of Guilford [Chenango Co. NY], has passed away at his home in that village [Unadilla, Otsego Co., NY].  His death occurred on the same afternoon when the funeral of his daughter, Mrs. Robert Rolf, was being conducted here.  Mr. Manwaring was 73 years old.  He had been in feeble health, but pneumonia was the cause of his death.  In declining years he was tenderly cared for my his youngest daughter, Hazel.  Mr. Manwaring was born and reared in Guilford, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Manwaring.  The greater part of his life was spent in this vicinity.  On account of ill health he left his farm at Ives Settlement and purchased the home at Unadilla where he died.  He was the last of a family of four children.  He was married twice; his first wife being Miss Flora North.  The results of this union were four children, Clella, Leon, Jessie and Hazel.  His second wife was Libbie Burton.  He was held in high esteem by all which won him many friends, both in the community and church of which for many years he was a member and Sunday School superintendent.  Funeral services were held in the Methodist church Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock with the Rev. Dr. Charles M. Olmstead, associate pastor and dear friend of the deceased officiating.  The body was laid in the family plot in Sunset Hill cemetery, Guilford.  Left to mourn him are two daughters, Mrs. Jessie Teed and Miss Hazel Manwaring of Unadilla, and several grandchildren.

Emmett L. Hutchinson

Bainbridge Republican, July 7, 1921

Guilford [Chenango Co., NY]:  After long and patient suffering, Emmett L. Hutchinson passed away at his late home on Winsor avenue, Thursday morning, June 23, at 12:30 o'clock.  Mr Hutchinson was born in Unadilla [Otsego Co., NY], September 17, 1848, coming to this place early in life making Guilford his home.  On December 29, 1874 at Masonville he was united in marriage to Miss Emily Blenco, by Rev. Manderville and for forty-six years they were travelers along life's pathway.  Three children were born to them, Mrs. Anna Reynolds of Mt. Vision; Howard Hutchinson, of Guilford and Lester Hutchinson of Panama, who survive. Also among those chiefly to be mentioned who survive are a widow, Mrs. E.L. Hutchinson of this place and a brother Theodore of Bainbridge.  His memory long lingers in the hearts of loved ones who will miss the cordial and hearty greeting of him who was one of our most respected citizens. At two o 'clock Saturday afternoon June 25 the funeral service was held from the home, Rev. W.S. York pastor of the M.E. church officiating.  He spoke most fitting words from the text taken from 1 Corinthians 15-59, "For this Corruptible must put on incorruption and this mortal must put on immortality," after which the body was taken to Yaleville and laid in the family plot beside those of kindred to await the dawning of the Great Day.  "Here have we no continuing city, but we seek one to come."  Our deep sympathy go with the bereaved family.

Death Notices

Chenango Union, June 7, 1888

AVERY:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], June 1st, Mr. Hosea W. Avery, aged 70 years.

GATES:  At the residence of Edgar Greenman, in this village, June 7th, Jessie B. [Gates], daughter of Henry A. and Julia W. Gates, of this town [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY] aged 16 years.  Funeral Saturday at 2 P.M. form the residence of Mr. Greenman, on South Broad street.

GOGSHALL:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], June 3d, Alta Cogshall, aged 9 years and 6 months, a niece of Mrs. NS. Donaldson.

SCANNELL:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], June 7th, Mr. Michael Scannell, aged 55 years.

BROOKINS:  In North Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], June 6th, Mr. Charles S. Brookins, aged 62 years.

BROWN:  In the town of North Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], June 3d, Mr. Cyrus J. Brown, aged 69 years.



 

Marriages (May 26)

Marriage Notices

Chenango Union, November 1, 1877

HOPKINS - GREGORY:  At the home of the bride's father, in Norwich, Oct. 23d, by Rev. D. R. Loveridge, Mr. William Frederick Hopkins, formerly of Norwich, now of Munsville, Madison Co., to Miss Isabel Hattie Gregory, of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY].

 

MONROE - WARNER:  In Norwich, Oct. 24th, by Rev. H.M . Crydenwise, Mr. Wellington W. Monroe, to Miss Teale P. Warner, both of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]

 

ANGELL - SAGE:  In South New Berlin, Oct. 22d, by Rev. J.H. Boyce, Mr. Olin T. Angell, of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Abbie J. Sage, daughter of Nelson Sage, Esq., of South New Berlin (Chenango Co., NY].

 

HUTCHINSON - IVES:  At the residence of the bride's parents, in Bainbridge, Oct. 25th, 1877, by Rev. D.N. Grummon, Theodore C. Hutchinson, Esq., of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss  Nettie L. Ives, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY].

 

HOVEY - BARBER:  In Afton, Oct. 24th, by Rev. H.N. VanDeusen, Mr. George T. Hovey, of Guilford Centre [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Eva S. Barber, of Afton [Chenango Co., NY].

 

STRATTON - McFARLAND:  In South Oxford Oct. 24th, by Rev. D. Ballou, of Utica [Oneida Co., NY] Mr. Melville Stratton, to Miss Hattie McFarland.

 

NEWELL - CHURCH:  In Harpersville, Oct. 18th, by Rev. A.W. Cornell, Mr. Albert Newell, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Mary Ida Church, of Afton [Chenango Co., NY]

Obituaries (May 26)

William H. Schrock

Utica Saturday Globe, December 1913

 

 

William H. Schrock

1840 - 1913

 

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  William H. Schrock, a widely-known railroad man and a veteran of the civil war, a former resident of Norwich, passed away Saturday at his home, 27 Cottage place, in Utica [Oneida Co., NY], after a brief illness.  Mr. Schrock was born in Winchester, Ohio, November 14, 1840, and for several years taught school in that vicinity.  After receiving his honorable discharge after a brave service in the Union army, he went to Illinois.  Later he moved to Norwich, where he became a trainman on the Ontario & Western Railroad and for some time past had had a "run" with Conductor Charles T. King. A little more than a year ago he went to Utica.  Mr. Schrock was a charter member of the Order of Railway Conductors, and at the time of his death he belonged to Norwich Lodge, No. 341.  He was one of the best known and most highly respected railroad men along the Ontario & Western G.A.R., of Utica, and of the First Baptist Church in Norwich.  Mr. Schrock was twice married, his first wife having passed away some time ago.  By this marriage he is survived by two sons, William and Harry Schrock, and a daughter, Nellie Schrock, all of Matoon, Ill.  His second wife was Miss Frances L. Button, who survives.  Mr. Schrock also leaves a brother, Milton Schrock, of Chicago, and several nieces and nephews.  Funeral services were held from his late home Monday evening, Rev. Dana W. Bigelow, D.D., officiating.  Post Bacon, G.A.R., also conducted ritual services\.  Interment was in Norwich, where Rev. Dr. J.L. Ray officiated at the grave.  [Buried Mount Hope Cemetery, Norwich, NY]

 

Robert H. Dixson

1854 - 1929

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  Robert H. Dixson, who died Sunday at his home in South New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], was born in the town of Morris [Otsego Co., NY], July 3, 1851, the youngest son of eleven children of Elijah and Lucy Dixson.  At the age of eighteen he entered the employ of L. and A. Babcock of Norwich as a piano salesman and continued with them in that capacity for 60 years establishing a record for that line of work in this section of the state if not the entire state.  Mr. Dixson leaves a daughter, Mrs. C-d Burton of Sherburne and a son, Frank G. Dixson, of South new Berlin, besides a number of grandchildren.  His funeral will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the home.  Burial in Riverside Cemetery.

 

Clella E. Rolf

 

Clella E. Rolf

1883 - 1929*

 

Mrs. Clella E. Rolf, who has been seriously ill for some time with pneumonia and the flu, died at her home at Ives Settlement [Guilford, Chenango Co., NY] February 6, aged 46 years.  She was the daughter of Charles and Flora (North) Manwaring and was born in Guilford where she spent her entire life.  In early life she became the wife of Robert Rolf and three children came to bless this union, Robert and Barbara, who still survive, and a little daughter, Betty, who died nearly five years ago.  Having been born and cradled in the atmosphere of a Christian home with the Guilford Methodist church and has always been a consistent member. She was a woman of many kindly traits and will long be remembered both in the home and community.  The funeral service was held at the home Wednesday with the Rev. F.S. Crispel, pastor of the Guilford M.E. church officiating.  The body was laid in the family plot in Sunset Hill cemetery [Guilford, NY]. The father, Charles Manwaring, who lives at Unadilla, was not able to be here, he being ill with pneumonia.  Those who survives are the husband and two children, the father above mentioned, and two sisters, Miss Hazel Manwaring and Mrs. Jessie Teed, of Unadilla.  (*Photo from Findagrave.com Memorial #76710989)

 

Ellis Lavern Bradley

1849 - 1929

Ellis Lavern Bradley passed away Thursday morning October 22, in the rooms over the Shelton & Drachler store where he lived. The deceased was born in the town of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY] on the old homestead below the cemetery on September 29, 1849 and has practically spent al of his life in Guilford.  He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Bradley.  He was married to Miss Dora Crandall of Norwich and to them three children were born, Benjamin and Frances, who preceded him to the world "that knowns no sorrow," and also a daughter, Mrs. Emily Thomas of Atlantic City, N.J., who survives. The deceased was a member of the Episcopal church.  On Saturday afternoon the last services were held in Christ Episcopal church by the Rev. N.S. Boardman. The body was laid I Sunset Hill cemetery [Guilford, NY] beside the dust of kindred.

 

Lester Amos Hutchinson

1889 - 1929

The body of Lester A. Hutchinson, whose death was briefly mentioned last week, will be brought here from the Canal Zone for burial May 22, The funeral services will be held from his late home on Winsor avenue at 2 o'clock.  Mr. Hutchinson was the son of Emmett and Emily A. Hutchinson.  He was born in Yaleville, town of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], January 30, 1889, and was married in Easton, Pa., on August 11, 1917 to Miss Ann Ethel Hall.  They have one son, John Emmett.  Mr. Hutchinson was employed by the United States Government, as foreman on the Canal Zone being located at Pedro Miguel.  He acted as First Lieutenant in the World War, serving overseas eighteen months. he was a member of the Masonic Lodge and a 32nd degree mason. Those who survive are his wife and son, his mother, one brother, Howard; all of Guilford, and a sister, Mrs. Anna Reynolds of Mount Vision.  Interment will be made in Yaleville.

Marriages (May 25)

McMullen - Van Buren

Utica Saturday Globe, November 1913

Earl T. & Edna May (Van Buren) McMullen

 

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  A very quiet, but pretty wedding was celebrated at the home of the bride on Sheldon street at 5 o'clock on Wednesday afternoon when Miss Edna May Van Buren was united in marriage with Earl T. McMullen. The house was handsomely prepared for the nuptial event.  Rev. A.R. Burke, pastor of the Broad Street M.E. Church, officiated in the presence of the immediate families and a few specially favored friends.  The bride was gowned in white crepe de meteor with trimmings of Chantilly lace. She carried a bouquet of roses.  The bridesmaid, Miss Hazel Van Buren, a sister of the bride, was gowned in lavender voile, trimmed with cluny lace and carried a bouquet of violets.  Harry J. Kirchbaum attended as best man.  After the ceremony refreshments were served. The wedding gifts were numerous and the congratulations most hearty. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Van Buren and is a young woman highly esteemed among her many acquaintances. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred McMullen and until recently was a bookkeeper in the Chenango National Bank.  He resigned to embark in the news business at Walton, in which palce  Mr. and Mrs. McMullen after a brief wedding journey will take their residence.

 

Chapman - Reed

Chenango Union, June 10, 1897

At the residence of Mr. and Mrs. William E. Reed, Hayes street [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], at 8:30, Wednesday evening.  Mr. Roswell Curtiss Chapman, son of W.P. Chapman, of this village, and Miss Fannie Reed, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W.E. Reed, were united in marriage, by Rev. Edwin Judson Klock, of the Congregational church. The bride was attended by Miss Keene, of Cambridge, Mass., as maid of honor, and by Miss Maynard, of Stamford, N.Y., and Miss Bushnell, of Philadelphia, bride's maids.  W.P. Chapman, Jr., brother of the groom, was best man, and the ushers were F.C. Woodward of New York, a classmate of the groom at Cornell, N.P. Stanton, of Oxford, John O.  Hill Reed, of Norwich, and E. Clark Reed, of Saugerties, N.Y.  Mr. and Mrs. Chapman left on the D.L.&W. train for their wedding trip, and upon their return will reside on West Main street.

 

Bixby - Gosso

Bainbridge Republican, June 14, 1917

Joel J. Bixby of this city [Norwich, Chenango  Co., NY] and Mrs. Lillian Dewey Gosso of Unadilla Otsego Co., NY] were united in marriage at noon Wednesday, June 6, 1917.  Mr. and Mrs. Bixby have started on an extended automobile trip through the states and Canada and upon their return will reside at his home at 60 North Broad street.  The ceremony as performed by Rev. Yale Lyon, rector of St. Matthew's church, Unadilla, and at the home of Dr. and Mrs. S.J. White, Mrs. White being a  sister of the bride.  Only immediate relatives were in attendance.  Mr. and Mrs. Lincoln A. Groat  of Buffalo, Dr. William B. Allen of Binghamton, Rev. Warren N.  Bixby of Boston, Mass., and Mrs. J.C.N. Williams of Albany, being present. The house was very prettily decorated with roses and other flowers and made a delightful setting for the happy wedding  party which after the ceremony enjoyed together a delicious wedding breakfast.  Mrs. Bixby  who is known to a number of Norwich people, was dressed in a becoming gown of grey georgette crepe and carried lilies  of the valley.  The hearty congratulations of a  wide circle  of friends are extended to both Mr. and Mrs. Bixby--Norwich Telegraph.  Joel J. Bixby was a former resident of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] and his many friends here extend hearty congratulations.

 

Spohn - Thornton

Bainbridge Republican, June 28, 1917

Married in Union Valley, N.Y. [Bainbridge, Chenango Co.,, NY], 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 Telegraph, May 4, 1859

 

DOOLITTLE - MILLS:  At Shanghai, China, January 11, 1859 by Rev. Samuel R. Gayley, Rev. Justus Doolittle of Fuh Chau, China to Miss Lucy E. Mills, daughter of Calvin Mills late of Guilford, Chenango Co. [NY]

 

SALISBURY - SCOTT:  In Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], April 20, by Rev. J.D. Cornell, Frank A. Salisbury to Miss Fidelia M. Scott, all of Coventry.

 

THOMPSON - GILBERT:  In Hariem, Illinois, March 2, 1859 by Rev. L. Partridge, Isaac Thompson, formerly of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Ellen T. Gilbert of Utica [Oneida Co., NY]

 

Bainbridge Republican, April 5, 1917

 

WHITE - BENNETT:  At the home of Mrs. Mary Sackett, Spring street [Afton, Chenango Co., NY], March 14th, 1917, were married James R. White of Ouaquaga, N.Y., and Miss Martha K. Bennett of Windsor, N.Y., Rev. I.L. Bronson officiating.

 

 

Obituaries (May 25)

Grace (Donnell) Bacon

Utica Saturday Globe, December 1913

 

 

Grace (Donnell) Bacon

1847 - 1913

Norwich [Chenango Co.,  NY]:  At the home of William Griffing, in Port Arthur, Texas, Saturday, occurred the death of Mrs. Grace Bacon, wife of Erasmus Bacon, of King Settlement [Chenango Co., NY].  On October 20 Mrs. Bacon left Norwich with her daughter, Mrs. Walter Griffing, on a trip through Florida and the southern States to the daughter's home, Mobile, Ala., where a happy visit had been enjoyed.  While on a visit to friends in Texas she fell a victim to typhoid fever, her death bringing to a sudden and unhappy ending the extended pleasure trip planned.  Mrs. Bacon was the youngest daughter of Arthur and Grace Donnell and was born in London, Eng., July 6, 1847.  Her father was one of the earliest settlers in this vicinity, arriving here from London when the daughter was a lass of 7 years.  In January 1863, she became the bride of Erasmus Bacon and her married life was all passed in this vicinity, January 30, Mr. and Mrs. Bacon celebrated their golden wedding anniversary.  Besides her husband she is survived by five of her six children, George and Arthur Bacon, of Norwich; Mrs. Walter Griffing, of Mobile, Ala.; Mrs. Nettie Church and Miss Mary J. Bacon, of King Settlement.  She is survived by one brother, Richard O. Donnell, of Milwaukee, Wis., and by one granddaughter and a grandson.  The remains were brought here Tuesday and the funeral was held Wednesday afternoon from the home of her sister, in King Settlement, Rev. Sidney E. Hunt, of Sherburne, officiating. Burial was made in Mount Hope Cemetery [Norwich, NY].

 

Emma Elizabeth (Oatley) Atherton

1864 - 1937

Mrs. Emma Elizabeth Atherton died at the home of  J.H. Adams in New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], Thursday, January 7, after an illness of about a year. She was born in Whitesboro June 2, 1864, the daughter of J. Clark Oatley and Elizabeth Omett Oatley.  October 21, 1885, she was married to Charles Atherton, of New Berlin, who died September 30, 1934.  The only surviving relatives are several cousins.  The funeral was held from the Dakin Funeral Home in New Berlin, Monday at 2 p.m., Rev. H.H. Hadley, rector of St Andrew's church, officiating.  Burial was made in Fairview cemetery [New Berlin, NY].

Mildred Blackman Austin

1904 - 1940

Mrs. Mildred Blackman Austin of Hamilton [Madison Co., NY] formerly of Earlville, passed away Oct. 4 at the Oneida City Hospital, after nearly a year of illness and intense suffering at the age of 36 years.  She was born March 4, 1904 at Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY] daughter of Burton S. and Martha Barber Blackman, and united in marriage June 20, 1925 to Brayton Austin of Georgetown at Holmesville.  To them was born a daughter, Elberta Mae now aged nine years.  Her entire life was spent in this section of the state where as a devout Christian, beloved by old and young, she endeared herself to them by her gracious ways and sunny smile. She united with the Smyrna Baptist church at the age of nine and later became a member of the Earlville Baptist church and Friendship Sunday school class.  Last rites were held Oct. 8 at the Bonney Baptist church, Rev. J. Chapman, pastor, officiating.  A wealth of beautiful flowers bore tribute to the esteem in which she was held. The body was laid at rest in Georgetown village cemetery. Surviving are her husband, the daughter, Elberta; her mother Mrs. Martha Blackman of Earlville; two brothers, Floyd Blackman of Mt. Upton and Maurice B. of Chadwick, and many nieces and nephews.  Relatives and friends were present for the funeral from Norwich, McDonough, New Berlin, Holmesville, Sherburne, Bonney, Mt. Upton, Chadwick, Hamilton and Earlville.

Abbie Sage Angell

1857 - 1940

The death of Abbie Sage Angell, widow of the late Olin T. Angell, occurred at the family home near this village on Wednesday, May 1st.  A daughter of Nelson Sage and Harriet Green Sage, she was born at New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY] on October 22, 1857.  In 1875 she was united in marriage with Olin T. Angell and for some time lived at New Berlin, moving from there to Guilford and later to Sidney where they lived for 22 years moving to the Angell farm at Mt. Upton in 1915.  Her husband passed away in February, 1935, and she has since made her home with her son Stanley and family at the Angell farm.  She is survived by two sons, Stanley J ., of Mt. Upton, and George M. of Oswego, Oregon, and one daughter, Mrs. Bertha A. Peck of New York, and four grandchildren. She was an active member of the Mt. Upton Methodist church, where she was particularly interested in missionary work.  The funeral was held from the late home on Friday, May 3rd, with burial at Sidney.  The officiating clergymen were Rev. Norman B. Graves of Oxford, assisted by Rev. Charles J. Dempsey of Guilford.  Ralph Burlison, Clyde Richmond, Claude Wadsworth, Harry Curtis, Fred Crumb and Claude Isbell acted as bearers.

Death Notices

Chenango Telegraph, May 4, 1859

BOULL:  In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 2-th ult., Sarah A. Boull, aged 47 years.

VINCENT:  In Westfield, Tioga Co., Pa. on the 6th inst. by falling of a tree, Geo. W. Vincent, formerly of Preston [Chenango Co., NY], aged 22 years.

BURLISON:  In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 17th inst., Azor Burlison, aged 74 years.

WORDEN:  At Swan Creek, Warren County, Ill. Deacon Walt Rogers Worden, formerly of Chenango County, N.Y., aged about 74.

READ:  In Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY], April 22, Hon. Hezekiah Read, aged 76 years.

BOYCE:  In New Berlin, Chenango Co., N.Y., on the 26th of April, Thomas Boyce, aged 93 years and 10 months.  He was a native of Worcester County, Mass.

MORLEY:  In McDonough [Chenango Co., NY], April 29th, Dr. Russell Morey, aged 74 years.



 

Andersonville Prison - Chenango Co. Veterans imprisoned

Andersonville's Horrors

Chenango County Will Send at Least Three to Mark the Scene of

Terrible Sufferings in Notorious Confederate Prison Half Century Ago

Utica Saturday Globe, February 1914
 

They Saw Andersonville's Horrors

Chenango County Veterans Who Experienced the Suffering of Confederate Prison

Left to Right:  Henry H. Hallett, of Norwich; George A. Havens, of Afton; Jonathan W.W. Boynton, of Smyrna

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  The monument erected by the State of New York to commemorate her soldiers who died in Andersonville prison, 50 years ago, is to be dedicated the coming April.  Arrangements are being sought for comrades who served in New York regiments and were captured and confined in Andersonville to attend the dedicatory services.  It is hoped to stop enroute at the prison cemeteries at Richmond and Danville, Va., Salisbury, N.C., and Florence, S.C.  In these five cemeteries 36,784 Union soldiers were buried of whom it is estimated that between 9,000 and 10,000 are from the State of New York.

 

So far as known there are three veterans living in Chenango county who are entitled to take the trip provided satisfactory arrangements can be made.  If there are others they should at once send their names and addresses to Senator A.J. Palmer, chairman of the dedication association, Seventh avenue and Thirty-fifth street, New York city.  The Globe will also be glad to receive photos and data of their records, which should be sent to the manager of the Norwich edition, Norwich, N.Y.

 

Henry H. Halbert, of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], who was a prisoner at Andersonville, says that he expects to attend the dedication.  Mr. Halbert saw three years and ten months of service.  He first enlisted at Cooperstown August 24, 1861, being the first man to enroll from the town of Butternuts, Otsego county.  He was assigned to Company K, Forty-third Regiment, New York Volunteers. This company was later assimilated by Company A, of the same regiment, which was in the Sixth Army Corps, and saw much active service, being in many battles. 

 

Mr. Halbert will never forget his first experience in battle at Lee's Mills, during the siege of Yorktown in April, 1862.  Among other important engagements in which he took part were Sugar Loaf Mountain, Crampton's Pass, Antietam, Fredericksburg.  Mary's Heights, Rappahannock Station, the seven days' battle in front of Richmond and the Wilderness.

 

He was honorably discharged December 24, 1863, and re-enlisted the same day in the same company.  He was twice taken prisoner, the first time on May 5, 1863, at Salem Church while on picket duty.  After two weeks in prison at Belle Island, Va., he was released through an exchange of prisoners and rejoined his company.  On the second day of the Battle of the Wilderness he was again made a prisoner and taken to Dansville and from there to the prison at Andersonville, where he was confined four months before being t5ransferred to Florence. On December 1, 1864, he was paroled, and in March 1865 was exchanged, but before he could reach his regiment Richmond had fallen, Lee had surrendered and the war was at an end.

 

Mr. Halbert's ancestors came from Scotland in the early days of colonial history.  His great-grandfather, John Halbert, was a lieutenant in the American army during the revolutionary war.

 

Jonathan W.W. Boynton, of Smyrna is another Chenango county veteran who experienced many of the  horrors of the Andersonville prison life, during his confinement of eight months there.  Mr. Boynton enlisted August 18, 1862 as a private in Company F, One Hundred and Fifty-seventh New York Volunteer infantry of the First Brigade, Third Division, Eleventh Army Corps.  He was in the Battle of Chancellorsville, Va. May 2, 1863.  He was a prisoner on Belle Island, Va., from August 5, 1863 to February 18, 1864 and was transferred to Andersonville prison February 26, 1861.  He was confined there until October 31, 1864, when he was transferred to the prison at Miller, Ga., and 20 days later was paroled and on November 21, 1864, was exchanged after spending 500 days in southern prisons.  He was honorably discharged July 10, 1865, at Charleston, S.C.

 

Another Andersonville victim in this county is George A. Havens, of Afton whose picture appears with the other two in this issue of the Saturday Globe.

 

 

Obituaries (May 24)

James L. Wightman

Utica Saturday Globe, December 1913
 

James L. Wightman

1888 - 1913

 

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  When James L. Wightman and his wife left their home on Plymouth street Sunday morning and drove to the town of Plymouth for a day's outing among friends there was no hint of the tragic accident that was to enter their lives and shatter their happiness ere the night shades fell.  The day was ideal and while Mrs. Wightman went to the home of her father, John Wilkes, to spend the day, her husband went rabbit hunting with William Blackman, a well-known Plymouth farmer.  About 3 o'clock in the afternoon the hunters were in the vicinity of Round pond near Kirk.  They were walking about 40 rods apart when Blackman's attention was attracted by the report of his companion's gun.  Looking in the direction of the sound he saw Wightman fall prostrate.  By the time he could reach the side of the unfortunate man, the latter was nearly unconscious.  By his side lay a leaf which he had torn from his diary and written in a legible hand:  :It was my own fault.  James Wightman."  Blackman hurried to the home of William Cobb, the nearest farmhouse over a half-mile distant, and telephoned to Dr. T.B. Furnalld of Norwich.  Securing help he took the wounded man to the farmhouse.  On the way Wightman was able to assist  himself and his companion in climbing a wire fence. An automobile, driven by D.C. Doolittle, was dispatched from the Latham garage and the injured man hurried to the Norwich Hospital.  Meanwhile Wightman had lost consciousness.  In the early evening an operation was performed by Drs. Fernalld, Gibson and Manley for the removal of the shot from the young man's body.  He had received the full charge in his stomach. The gaping wound was believed to be fatal from the first, but later in the evening he regained consciousness and lingered for about 18 hours from the time of the accident before death intervened. The stricken wife, who came to him as soon as she learned of the accident, was with him until the last. The accident is believed to have resulted from Wightman laying down his gun on a log over which he then may have stumbled and accidentally discharged the weapon. The brief message he penciled on a leaf torn from his diary in order, it is thought, to protect his companion from any unjust suspicion of being responsible for the shooting is all that is known of the circumstances. 

 

The unfortunate young man was about 25 years of age and a son of Mr. and Mrs. W.L. Wightman, of Plymouth street, with whom with his wife and little boy, Lyle, he resided.  Another small boy died about a year ago from accidental poisoning.  Mr. Wightman formerly worked with his father at the trade of carpenter, but during the past year had had charge of the poolroom at the National Hotel.  The deceased was born in Norwich August 17, 1888.  He married Lois Wilkes, of Plymouth, November 20, 1907. Besides his wife and son he is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W.L. Wightman; one brother, William Wightman; three sisters, Mrs. Martha Phetteplace, Mrs. Florence Warner, Miss Dora E. Wightman, all of Norwich, also seven nieces and one nephew.  Funeral services were held from the residence on Plymouth street on Friday afternoon, Rev. A.R. Burke officiating.  Amicus Aerie of Eagles, of which deceased was a member, had charge of the burial service in Mount Hope Cemetery [Norwich, NY]

 

Martha Ellen Gage Burr

1848 - 1927

Martha Ellen Burr passed away at her home, 618 Illinois street, Pomona, California, at noon, August 20, 1927, after a short illness.  She is survived by three sons Daniel, at Berkley; Fred and Homer of Pomona, and also one daughter, Mrs. Gertrude Larson, of Chino, Cal. There are ten grandchildren and one great-granddaughter.  Mrs. Burr's surviving brothers and sisters are Mrs. Ida Shaver, Lewis Gage, Mrs. R.E. Van Valkenburg and Linn Gage.  She was the eldest daughter of  Nelson R. and Irene Lewis Gage and was born in South New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], June 28, 1848.  The funeral services were held in Pomona, her pastor, Rev. Dr. Floyd Beckwith, pastor of the First Baptist church, of which Mrs. Burr was a member, officiated.

 

Henry W. Burwell

On Friday, Nov. 13, at 11 o'clock in the forenoon occurred the death of Henry W. Burwell at his home about a mile east of King Settlement [Chenango Co., NY], after an illness of nearly a year, aged 62 years and 8 days.  It was in December last that he began to be afflicted with cardiac asthma which developed into pneumonia and he was confined to his bed all winter.  When the warm weather of spring came on, a measure of strength returned so that he was able to get up and walk around the place, but the enfeebled condition of the heart prevented any undue exertion.  At the beginning of cold weather the asthmatic condition returned and from that time he gradually failed until the end came as above stated.  He was the only child born to Woodruff and Ann (Morey) Burwell and with the exception of a few years in early childhood his whole life was spent on the farm where he was born. About 36 years ago he was united in marriage to Hattie Wakefield who has been his faithful companion through the years.  A man of temperate habits and sterling character, absolutely honest in all his dealings, always ready to assist others when assistance was needed, he will be missed in the neighborhood where he has lived so long.  Besides his wife he leaves to mourn his loss a daughter, Mrs. Leon Wells, of Oneida, a son, Clyde, and daughter, Leona, who resided at home.  A daughter, Viola, passed on about three years ago, a loss which he keenly felt and perhaps never fully recovered from.  Funeral services were held at his late home Monday at one o'clock, conducted by the Rev. L.D. Palmer. Burial was made at North Norwich [Chenango Co., NY].

 

Lewis H. Burnside

Norwich Sun, July 24. 1936

Lewis H. Burnside, for 25 years prior to his retirement in 1932, was state game protector in Chenango county, died at the Chenango Memorial Hospital at 6 o'clock Friday morning.  In failing health for some time Mr. Burnside was stricken seriously ill Wednesday night and was removed to the Chenango Memorial Hospital Thursday afternoon.  He was a native of South New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY] where he was born Dec. 17, 1864, the son of Rev. William and Hannah Palmer Burnside.  Widely known in musical circles, his talent as a tenor soloist won for him a great following.  In early life he was a member of the DeKoven quartet and later was a member of the Masonic quartet of this city.  He was frequently heard as first tenor and his well trained voice was at the command of all.  He appeared frequently with mixed quartets and was for years a member of various church choirs.  Mr. Burnside studied voice for some time in New York city.  Prior to entering the state service as a game protector, Mr. Burnside was employed by the N.Y.O.&W. R.R. as station agent at Hamilton and later at Walton.  He was also employed for several years at the Borden plant here [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY].  He was a true sportsman, loved hunting and fishing and was a real friend of wildlife.  For a quarter of a century he served with distinction in the state's service.  Mr. Burnside was a 32nd degree Mason and held membership with the various Masonic bodies in this city.  He was a member of the Odd Fellows, the Chenango County Fish Game and Gun Club and was a founder and held membership in the Lake Ludlow Club.  He was  member of the First congregational church and the Men's Club of that church.  In politics he was a lifelong Republican.  He possessed the faculty of making friends and keeping them.  His personality had rare charm and he was known and beloved by a wide circle of friends who will learn with deep regret of his death.  The body will rest in the family residence at 63 Silver street until Monday when funeral series will be held at 2 o'clock from the Breese funeral home.  Rev. D.G. DeBoer, pastor of the Frist Congregational church and Rev. Lloyd S. Charters, rector of Emmanuel Episcopal church, will conduct the last rites.  Norwich Commandery, 46, K.T., of which Mr. Burnside was a member will be in charge of service.  Burial will be made at North Norwich [Chenango Co., NY].  Mr. Burnside is survived by his wife, Sylvia Titus Burnside, with whom he was united in marriage, February 2, 1891, in this city.  One foster daughter, Mrs. Ruth Belden, and a grandson, Robert Belden of this city; a niece, Mrs. Walter Burnside and a grandniece and nephew, Norma and Robert Burnside of Sidney, also survive.

Obituaries (May 23)

Joanna K. (Fisher) Banton

Utica Saturday Globe, December 1913

 

Four Generations

Front:  Walter Coe, Joanna K. Banton (1830 - 1913)

Rear:  Will C. Coe, Mrs. Will C. Coe

 

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  Mrs. [Joanna] K. Banton, widow of David Banton, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. W.C. Coe, on East Main street, Monday afternoon, aged 83.  The deceased was born at McDonough [Chenango Co., NY], March 1, 1830, a daughter of Nathan and Abigail Fisher.  On September 15, 1858, at Hamilton, she married David Banton, whose death occurred about 32 years ago.  Since then she had made her home with her children. Besides her daughter, she is survived by one son, E.P. Banton, of Binghamton, and by two sisters, Mrs. Rhody Upham, of Hamilton, and Mrs. B.D. Peck, of Norwich.  Mrs. Banton was a member of the Frist Baptist Church of Binghamton. When able she was a regular attendant at the services and was deeply interested in religious affairs. She was a woman greatly beloved in the home circle and highly esteemed by all her acquaintances.  In the accompanying picture Mrs. Banton is seated and the others who appear with her are her daughter, Mrs. Will C. Coe, the latter's son, Carl D. Coe, and his infant son, Walter Coe, four generations.  Funeral services were held at the residence on East Main street Thursday afternoon, Rev. Dr. James A. Monk, pastor of the First Baptist Church, officiating.  [Buried Mt. Hope Cemetery, Norwich, NY]

Hendrick C. Bosworth

Chenango Union, July 8, 1897

Hendrick C. Bosworth, a well-known resident of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY] and for many years engaged in business here, died at his home on Henry street, Monday evening.  He had been in his usual health during the day.  While at the supper table he was taken with a choking sensation and went out doors to obtain relief.  He died in a few moments.  Mr. Bosworth was born in the town of Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY] August 13, 1897.  When about 30 years of age he moved to Norwich and engaged in business.  He became a member of Canasawacta lodge, I.O.O.F. May 10, 1869.  He has held numerous public offices, having served as assessor, justice and village trustee for years.  He leaves a widow and three children Arthur W. Bosworth, Byron H. Bosworth and Mrs.  George H. Wheeler.  The funeral services were held from his late residence Wednesday afternoon, under the direction of Canasawacta lodge.

Eugene Jones

Chenango Union, July 15, 1897

Eugene Jones, aged about 20, a brother of Frank Jones, who operates the Packer farm on the ravine road, was drowned in the Chenango river Sunday morning.  With three companions, Paul Riley, Alfred Olds and Fred Shattuck, he went bathing in the river at a point known as Walworth's hole, where the water is quite deep.  Jones was unable to swim and when he got beyond his depth immediately sank.  His companions were unable to assist him and his body did not come to the surface. The bad news was quickly spread about the neighborhood, and a search for the body began.  It was finally recovered by John Fryer, a Norwich boy.  Coroner Fernalld was out of town and the body was therefore removed to Breese's undertaking rooms, where Coroner Fernalld viewed it later in the day.  Jones' home was at Masonville, Delaware county, where the burial will take place. 

Joseph S. Lunn

Bainbridge Republican, April 26, 1917

Joseph S. Lunn, mayor of Oneonta [Otsego Co., NY] since 1913, and brother-in-law of Mrs. Charles H. Clark of this village [Bainbridge, NY], died at  his home on Walnut avenue, Oneonta, on Saturday, May 6th.  His illness dated from September, 1915, when he was stricken with pernicious anemia. He was confined to his home at intervals and able to attend to his business part of the time. The last attack occurred one week ago.  He was 49 years old and was one of the leading business men of Oneonta, having founded and being at the head of the Oneonta Ice Company.  Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. Clark of this village attended the funeral.

Death Notices

Chenango Union, March 18, 1875

YOUNGS:  In Greene [Chenango Co., NY] March 6th, Mr. John Youngs, aged 50 years.

PAGE:  In Greene (Page Brook) [Chenango Co., NY], on March 7, Mrs. Mary Page, aged 85 years.

WALL:  In Greene [Chenango Co., NY] March 2, Mr. James Wall, aged 80 years, 10 months.

YALE:  In Afton [Chenango Co., NY], March 8,  Mrs. Agnes A. Yale, aged 88 years.

LOOMIS:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], March 7th, Mr. Luther C. Loomis, aged 40 years.

DAVIS:  In New Berlin Centre [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 21, Mrs. Sally Davis, aged 87 years.



 

Post Listing, May 16-22, 2016

Listing of blog postings for the week of May 16-22, 2016.

Marriages

Posted May 17, 2016

Bertha S. Frink - Jesse G. Steward (1897)

Lillian Mae Jones - Prof. Bryan O. Burgin )1897)

Anna Louise Searing - Roland Russell Graham (1917)

Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Petley (50th anniversary, 1917)

Jessie M. Davis - Curtis E. Winsor (1897)

Posted May 20, 2016
Dr. Arthur P. Windheim - Marion Osborne Holmes (1913)
Mabel Folmsbee - Earl W. Camp (1913)
Mildred B. Sackett - Russell D. Pickering (1917)
Hannah Pauline Maycock - Alden Arthur Mudge (1917)



 

Obituaries

Posted May 16, 2016

Horatio L. Wightman (Norwich, 1913)

Michael J. Allen (Mickle Bridge N.Y., 1915)

Ida Wylie Pierce (Afton, 1915)

Posted May 17, 2016
Cleora May (Vincent) Wilcox (Norwich, 1913)
Townsend M. Gifford (Lincklaen, 1897)
Almira Haight (North Norwich, 1897)
Mary M. Whitney (Afton, 1915)
Elizabeth Miles Rathbone (Norwich, 1915)
Mrs. Truman Aldrich (McDonough, 1915)
Adelaide Miles Blackman (Norwich, 1915)

Posted May 18, 2016
Mary F. (Scanlon) Oliver (Norwich, 1913)
James Boddy (Cortland, 1965)
Anna Wilkins Blanchard (Susquehanna PA, 1915)
Edna Hamilton (Otego, 1915)
Neal Terpening (Otego, 1915)
Mary P. Cook (Afton, 1915

Posted May 19, 2016
Thomas Smith (Guilford, 1913)
Harriet Woodard Porter (Yaleville, Coventry, 1915)
Ella M. Fuller Pearsall (Bainbridge, Afton, 1915)
Samuel A. Purdie (San Salvador, 1897)
Christopher Cunningham (Sherburne, 1897)

Posted May 20, 2016
John C. Sharpe (Norwich, 1913)
Harold VanTassell (Sidney, 1917)
Mrs. Frank Morse (Mt. Upton, 1897)
Stanley Ryan (Coventryville, 1915)
Ethel Carroll (Coventryville, 1915)
Laura Lounsberry (Church Hollow, 1915)

Posted May 22, 2016
William H. Pudney (Sherburne, 1913)
John H. Brant (Utica, 1915)
Emily Ellen Garrett (Afton, 1915)
Emma May Benedict (Afton, 1915)


 

Miscellaneous

Posted May 18, 2016
Norwich Elopement - 1897

Posted May 22, 2016
Bainbridge's Central Hotel Sold - 1917

Sale of Central Hotel, Bainbridge, NY - 1917

Central Hotel Sold

Purchased at Auction Sale by C.W. Ireland

of this Village, It's Future in Doubt

Bainbridge Republican, August 2, 1917

Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY:  The Central Hotel property was purchased on Saturday by C.W. Ireland, hardware merchant, of this village.  Mr. R. Shupe who came into possession of the property last May through an exchange with J.W. Fuller, advertised an auction sale for last Saturday July 28th, there were only a few people present.

 

The only bidder was C.W. Ireland who secured the real estate at $4,950.  The auctioneer announced that there was a mortgage of $4,750, that there were also due taxes and with six months interest due, and water rent amounting to $60.  The price bid by Mr. Ireland included the claims against the property.  In other words the price paid was about what the claims against the real estate amounted to.

 

After the real estate was sold the auctioneer proceeded to sell the furniture, but the articles went at such a small price, further selling at auction was discontinued, then Mr. Ireland purchased the entire furniture and personal property connected with the hotel.  If Mr. Ireland had not purchased the personal property, the hotel would have been closed that night.

 

Mr. Fred Choat of Sidney has been managing the hotel since May 1st, and he was preparing to leave. Mr. Ireland induced Mr. Choate to remain for awhile to keep the hotel open to the public.  But whether the hotel remains open or closed depends upon patronage.  The real estate can be converted into business purposes easily and the furniture was bought at a figure which will permit Mr. Ireland to get his money back if her desires to dispose of it.

 

Since Bainbridge has been a no-license town the hotel properties have not fared very well.  In the summer season the transient trade permits an income sufficient to meet running expenses, but the hotels loose money in the winter season unless supported by the local people.  Mr. Ireland announces he is willing to keep the property as a hotel providing the public will assure him a return on his investment by patronage and support.  Hotels in a community are important institutions, not only for the traveling public but for local convenience.

 

The Central  Hotel has been a land mark in Bainbridge for many years.  It is centrally located and ought to do a good business.  Mr. Choate has been conducting it since it has been in his possession in a splendid manner and his excellent table was gaining a fine reputation for the hotel, just as the owner decided to dispose of the property and adopted an auction sale as the method to do so.

 

By buying the furniture, Mr. Ireland kept the hotel from being stripped and its doors from being closed on Saturday night.  If this place is to be continued as a hotel, it depends on the public and it should be a matter of interest to Bainbridge people and especially to the business men to see that the hotel is not closed.

Obituaries (May 22)

William H. Pudney

Utica Saturday Globe, November 1913

 

 

William H. Pudney

1860-1913

William H. Pudney, who passed away at St. Luke's Hospital in Utica [Oneida Co., NY] recently after a brief illness, had been a lifelong resident of Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY].  He was 53 years of age and had been very successful as a farmer.  He was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Dennison E. Pudney.  Mr. Pudney was known to a large circle of relatives and friends as a kind and obliging neighbor and useful citizen who will be greatly missed.  In politics he was a sterling Republican, who always had the highest welfare of his party at heart.  He was at one time an aspirant for the office of sheriff.  Rev. S.E. Hunt, pastor of the Methodist Episcopal Church, officiated at the funeral, the remains being laid at rest in the Quarter Cemetery beside those of his devoted wife who had passed away about one year before.  He is survived by four brothers, Walter and Frank Pudney, of Sherburne; B.E. Pudney, of Sidney, and M.W. Pudney, of Norwich, and by two sisters, Mrs. E.B. Freeman, of South Manchester, Conn., and Mrs. F. Lawson, of Syracuse.

 

John H. Grant

Afton Enterprise, April 15, 1915

The death of John H. Grant occurred at his home in Utica [Oneida Co., NY] on Thursday of last week.  He was born in Liberty, Sullivan Co., June 15, 1857, but spent his boyhood days here [Afton, Chenango Co., NY] attending the Afton schools and later graduating from the Bainbridge academy.  He has been a resident of Utica since 1883 and was one of that city's best known lawyers.  On March 6, 1889 he was married to Libbie Yale of Bainbridge, and is survived by her and one sister, Miss Lizzie Grant of this place.

 

Emily Ellen Garrett

Afton Enterprise, March 4, 1915

Emily Ellen, eldest daughter of the late Edgar and Anna Caswell Garrett, passed away Saturday morning Feb. 27, 1915, aged 67 years.  Since childhood the deceased had been an invalid and for many years was the center of a loving family, who watched on her with tenderest care.  Her father died in 1895, the mother passed on in 1905, and since the death of the sister, Annah Garrett Dutton, nearly two years ago, she has been gradually failing.  For the past twenty years she has been practically helpless, going about the house only by the use of a roller chair and yet at the last she was confined to her bed less than three days. As the sands of life ran low, there was no disease, only a weakening of the heart action and a corresponding loss of strength.  The end came peacefully as when one wearied with the cares of the day, sinks down to sleep.  She is survived by an aunt, Mrs. Mary Garrett Rider.  The funeral services were largely attended from her late home Tuesday at two o'clock, Rev. C.O. Fuller officiating. The beautiful floral offerings testified to the love of many friends.  Interment was in the family plot in Glenwood Cemetery [Afton, Chenango Co., NY].

George B. Hall

Afton Enterprise, March 4, 1915

George B. Hall was born in the town of Afton [Chenango Co., NY] on July 8, 1854 and passed to his rest Feb. 18, 1915, at his home about two miles from Afton.  He had spent his whole life in the town where he was born.  He was a son of Alvah and Eliza Hall and was married to Elvie Wilcox, March 25, 1885.  He was a kind friend, a good neighbor and would sacrifice himself to aid any unfortunate ones.  His illness was of about one year's duration during which time he was tenderly cared for by a loving wife.  Several years ago he joined the Baptist church and was a true and active member as long as his health would permit.  He leaves beside his wife two sisters and one brother to mourn his loss.  His funeral was conducted by the Rev. C.H. Colegrove, a former pastor of the church and a valued friend of the deceased.

Emma May Benedict

Afton Enterprise, April 22, 1915

Mrs. Emma May Benedict passed from what had been to her a world of suffering for the last seven years, on Monday night April 19, 1915 shortly after midnight at her late home on Caswell St. [Afton, Chenango Co., NY]. No person could have had more thoughtful or tender care than had been ministered to her.  All that medical science or careful nursing could do to relieve a suffering body had been gone through all these invalid years, but all in vain.  Mrs. Benedict was born at South Oxford [Chenango Co., NY] Nov. 27, 1865 and was the daughter of Daniel B. Jacobs and Jerusha Ann Jacobs. About 35 years ago Mr. Jacobs moved to Afton.  For a number of years, until his death he was a deacon and faithful member of the Baptist church of this village.  Mrs. Benedict united with the Baptist church when a girl and until her decease remained interested in its welfare although unable to attend service.  Oct. 4, 1883, she was united in marriage to Hobart Benedict by Rev. Stone then pastor of the Baptist church.  For a number of years Mr. Benedict has been D.&H. station agent.  He is one of the deacons of the Baptist church.  His kindly ways and Christian spirit has made him highly respected and honored by all who know him.  He has the sincere sympathy of the whole community and has had it through all the years of his wife's affliction.  Mrs. Benedict is survived by two daughters, Gladys and Ruth, both at home, and by one sister, Mrs. Wm. Hollenbeck.  The funeral service, which will be private, will be held Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. C.O. Fuller officiating. The house will be open Thursday morning from 10 a.m. until noon for those who may wish to view the remains.  Interment will be made in Glenwood Cemetery [Afton, NY].