Saturday, July 9, 2016

Marriages (July 9)

Mr. & Mrs. William H. Steward
Utica Saturday Globe, April 1915


William H. & Helen M. (Huntley) Steward

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  Mr. and Mrs. William H. Steward of Kirk, recently passed their 50th wedding anniversary.  The occasion was very pleasantly, but very quietly, celebrated owing to the continued ill health of Mrs. Steward, who has not been able to pay a visit to Norwich relatives in over 40 years.  The esteemed couple were happily remembered by relatives and friends with numerous gifts and tokens of the day, including a purse of gold.  William H. Steward was born November 23, 1840, in Kirk, the son of Enoch and Lavina Steward.  Helen M. Huntley was the daughter of Amos and Sarah Huntley and was born near Kirk March 22, 1845.  Her 20th birthday was her wedding day, the semi-centennial of which was her 70th birthday.  They were married by Rev. Samuel Scoville, then pastor of the congregational Church in Norwich, at what was then the Chenango House on East Main street, now known as the Palmer House.  Of the dozen guests at the wedding ceremony eight are still living.  Mr. and Mrs. Steward have three children to cheer their old age, Corey H. Steward, of Williamson, N.Y.; Floyd Steward, who make his home with his parents, and Grace Montgomery, of Livingston Manor. They have one grandson, Norman Steward Montgomery.
 
King - Davis
Bainbridge Republican, August 23, 1917
Mr. Dewey A. King and Miss Myrtle A. Davis both of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] were united in marriage by Rev. Frank James of Jermyn, Pa. Sunday morning Aug. 19, 1917  on the Sidney Camp Meeting Ground.  The following persons were present:  Mrs. E. Rood, Mr. and Mrs. O. Howland, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Hoyt, Thomas Cartledge and Miss Pearl Davis. The many friends of these young folks wish them a bright and happy future.
 
Edwards - Stockwell
Afton Enterprise, March 4, 1915
Married:  At the bride's home in Coventry [Chenango Co., NY] on Feb. 24th, 1915, Wilber l. Edwards of New Berlin, N.Y. [Chenango Co.] and Leona Stockwell, Ira l. Bronson officiating.  After the ceremony a nice dinner was served.  Quite a number of very pretty and useful presents were received.
 
Ploutz - Knapp
Afton Enterprise, April 15, 1915
Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Knapp of Afton, N.Y. [Chenango Co.], announce the engagement of their daughter, Florence E. [Knapp], on April 3d,  1915, to Arthur E. Ploutz of Hobart, NY.  Both are well known at Roxbury and vicinity.  Mr. Ploutz since leaving school spent 4 years life as mail clerk on route No. 7316 Vega to Kelly's Corners, and then Mr. Ploutz went in the creamery business at the greatest of Sheffield's Grade "A" plants at Bloomville, and from there Mr Ploutz came to Hobart and took charge of the casein department of Sheffield By-Products.  Both are well known, and are well liked by many different parties.

Obituaries (July 9)

Harvey W. Shattuck
Utica Saturday Globe, March 1915

 
Harry W. Shattuck
1853 - 1915

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  Harvey W. Shattuck died at his home on Beebe avenue recently after a long illness.  Fifteen months ago Mr Shattuck's heart became so seriously affected that except for a brief period last summer he had since been confined to the house and for four months had not been able to leave his bed.  Despite the depressing nature of his malady he had kept buoyant and cheerful and always sought to console those about him and help them face their future bravely.  Deceased was the youngest son of Amanda and Elmira Kilmer Shattuck and was born in Charlotteville, Schoharie county, May 30, 1853.  During his active years Mr. Shattuck had followed the trade of a carpenter and was a member of the local Carpenters' Union.  He was held in high esteem by his fellow workmen and all acquaintances.  In May, 1877, he married Susan R. Jones who, with four children survives. The sons are Luzerne H. and Fred A. Shattuck, and two daughters, May, wife of Fred A. Shartz, and Hazel, wife of William W. Burdick.  There are also surviving two sisters Mrs. Sallie Gourley, of Hobart, and Mrs. Frances Flint, of Worcester, and one brother, Lorenzo, whose present address is unknown.  Six grandchildren are living and three nieces, Dora McLaury, of Hobart; Nella Whitcomb of Worcester, N.Y., and Cora Rogers, of Caledonia, Mich., and two nephews, Harry Gourley of Utica, and Bealy Shattuck of Sidney.  Funeral services were held form his late residence Sunday afternoon at 1:30, Rev. J.B. Wilson officiating. The local Carpenters' Union attended in a body and acted as escort to the grave in Mount Hope Cemetery.  Among friends in attendance were A.L. Jones and George Jones, of Masonville, and Mrs. Chloe Jones, of Unadilla.
 
Claude Harrington
1895 - 1945
South New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY]:  This neighborhood was never more keenly shocked than it was Sunday morning when word came that Claude Harrington had passed away very suddenly the night before at Kane, Pa., where he and Mrs. Harrington had been living the past few months as that was the only place he had found relief form the terrible asthma from which he had suffered for years.  They purchased a farm on this hill several years ago but sold everything last spring before traveling to California in search of health. As a relative, neighbor and friend, he will be greatly missed, and deep sympathy goes out to his wife, stepchildren, his aged mother, and to all who mourn his passing. The body arrived in Norwich Tuesday and funeral services were held Thursday afternoon from Robert Fahy's Funeral Home in that city, Rev. James Eldredge, pastor of the New Berlin Baptist church, officiated.  The body was placed in the vault at Sidney awaiting burial next spring in the Prospect Hill cemetery there. The South New Berlin post of the American legion had charge of the services and veterans of the first and second World Wards acted as bearers.

Rev. Harold C. Kelleran
1892 - 1945
New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY]:  Rev. Harold C. Kelleran, 54, dropped dead in front of the rectory, St. Andrew's Episcopal church, New Berlin, at 11 o'clock Thursday morning.  Death was due to a sudden heart attack.  Reverend Kelleran had just left the rectory and was approaching the sidewalk when he was seen to topple over.  Dr. W.P. Elliott hurriedly was summoned but pronounced the rector dead on his arrival.  The body was given in charge of the Dakin Funeral Home at New Berlin.  Mrs. Kelleran was not at home and the sad message was sent to her at Chenango Memorial Hospital, where she was acting as a nurse's aide. She returned home at once.  Rev. Kelleran was well known in the parish of his church and in Chenango county.  He had been rector at St. Andrew's for a little more than two years.  The wife is the only survivor.

The Otsego Farmer, October 19, 1945
New Berlin was shocked and saddened Thursday morning of last week at the news that the Rev. Harold C Kelleran, rector of St. Andrew's church, had dropped dead on the lawn of the rectory grounds.  He had returned from town and was about to enter the house when he was stricken, and died instantly.  Dr. Wm. P. Elliott, summoned hastily, pronounced the rector dead and Chenango county Coroner, Dr. E.A. Hammond of New Berlin gave a verdict of death from acute embolism.  Mr. Kelleran was starting his third year as rector of St. Andrew's church, having gone there from North Tonawanda in the fall of 1941. He was born on April 10th, 1892 in Buffalo, the son of James Hovey and Maria (Henry)Kelleran.  He was educated in the public schools of that city and entered Cornell university, where he was graduated in 1915 with a B.S. degree.  He then spent a year in business and entered Harvard Law School.  His studies there were interrupted by World War I, when he enlisted and served with the Atlantic Fleet, and in European waters.  At the end of the war, he was under instruction at the Naval academy at Annapolis. Shortly afterward, the urge to become an Episcopal clergyman was so strong that he entered the Episcopal Theological College at Cambridge, Mass.  After being ordained, his first charge was at St. John's church at Youngstown and St. Paul's church, Lewiston.  In the meantime, in 1934, he was united in marriage with Miss Marion E. Macdonald of Buffalo.  In September 1936, he became rector of St. Mark's at North Tonawanda, remaining there until 1943, when he became rector at New Berlin.  He was a friend to old and young, and many outside of his own faith were deeply attached to him.  Of a naturally warm and generous nature, his friends were legion, and his untimely passing is deeply regretted by the whole community.  Beside his widow, he is survived by a sister, Mrs. Kathie Bates, of Niagara Falls, and two brothers, Sydney H. Kelleran of Seattle, Wash., and Charles R. Kelleran of Buffalo.  Funeral services were largely attended at St. Andrew's church, Saturday morning at 11 o'clock, the Rt. Rev. Malcolm E. Peabody, of Syracuse, assisted by Archdeacon Higley of Syracuse officiated.  Many rectors and other clergy from adjoining places attended the rites.  Interment was made in St. Andrew's cemetery.

Olive (Salisbury) Kinney
1900 - 1945
After an illness of three weeks, Mrs. Olive E. Kinney, 45, wife of Leroy Kinney, McGraw [Cortland Co., NY], R.D. died Sunday morning in the Cortland county hospital where she had been confined for one week.  Mrs. Kinney was born in Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], Aug. 14, 1900 and lived in Norwich until five years ago when she moved to McGraw.  She was the daughter of Albert W. and Elizabeth Mary Salisbury.  Surviving besides her husband are the following children, 1st Sergt. Louis E. Brookins of the U.S. Army, TM2/c, William I. Brookins of the U.S. Navy, Mrs. John Button, Miss Helen Brookins, Miss Martha Brookins and Albert Brookins.  A brother, Raymond Salisbury, Norwich, and a grandson, David L. Brookins, and several nephews and nieces also survive.  Funeral services are to be held at 2 o'clock Thursday afternoon at the McEvoy Funeral Home, Cortland.

Friday, July 8, 2016

William P. Chapman, Patriarch of a Norwich Church, 1914

The Oldest Member
William P. Chapman, Patriarch of a Norwich Church & Respected Citizen
Utica Saturday Globe, June 1914


Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  The recent centennial celebration of the First Congregational Church has brought to the surface some interesting facts regarding the men and women who have made the church and incidentally have been instrumental in molding the community. 
 
The senior resident members and presumably the oldest living member of the church is William Porter Chapman.  His membership dates from March 1857.  He ahs served as trustee and deacon for a long period of years, in the latter office for 38 years. He is now chairman of the Board of Trustees and has been a teacher in the Bible school for a long time.
 
His coming to Norwich antedates his church record by two years.  He is the son of a Presbyterian minister and was born in 1836 in Walton [Delaware Co., NY].  His boyhood was passed in some of the small villages in Delaware county.  He acquired his education in the district schools and for a while was a student at the Delaware Literary Institute in Franklin.  In 1856 he came to Norwich and entered the dry goods store of his cousin, William H. Chapman, with whom he afterward formed a partnership and later succeeded as sole proprietor of the store, which has since been merged into the business of the present Chapman & Turner Company.  he remained in active business until 1909, when he retired on account of impaired health, which a well earned respite has largely restored.
 
During his earlier days Mr. Chapman served as a volunteer fireman in the Deluge Fire Engine Company.  he was for many years a member of the Board of Education and has always been actively interested in politics as a Republican of the old school.  he has always been fearless in his advocacy of anything that tended to the real betterment of  Norwich and has never hesitated to lend a hand to any worthy effort in that direction.
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Obituary
Oneonta Daily Star, January 9, 1922
 
Norwich:  William Porter Chapman, a resident of Norwich since 1856, died at an early hour this morning.  He celebrated his 85th birthday on December 23 last.  For many years, Mr. Chapman was a prominent dry goods merchant and a leader in the church and civic affairs of the community.  He had been a trustee of the First Congregational church since 1874 and was elected a deacon for life in 1876.  In 1866 he married Mary Evelyn Curtiss, a daughter of Roswell Curtiss, a prominent Norwich citizen of that period.  They celebrated their 56th wedding anniversary last September.  He is survived by his wife and two sons, William P. Chapman of New York city and R. Curtiss Chapman of Norwich.  He also leaves a bother, Charles D. Chapman of this city and two sisters, Sarah D. Chapman of Norwich, and Mrs. Elizabeth Douglass of Springfield, Mass.

Obituaries (July 8)

Cordelia (Robinson) Carr
Utica Saturday Globe, April 1915

 
Cordelia (Robinson) Carr
1849 - 1915

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  After a long illness Mrs. Cordelia R. Carr, wife of Norman Carr, passed into rest at her home on North Broad street Friday afternoon, March 26.  For several years Mrs. Carr had been a patient sufferer, always forgetful of self in her efforts to cheer and comfort the loved ones about her who in turn sought in every way in their power to alleviate her pain and brighten her remaining days.  Mrs. Carr was born in Greene [Chenango Co., NY] April 10, 1849, a daughter of William M. and Lydia Robinson. She had been a resident of Norwich since 1876.  Her marriage to Mr. Carr occurred January 29, 1885.  An only child, Gordon Tanner Carr, died in infancy.  Deceased was a member of Emmanuel Episcopal Church and always had a part in the activities of the church until illness made it no longer possible. She was held in the highest esteem by the members of the church and by her many friends in the community in the social advancement of which she always showed the keenest and most helpful interest.  Besides her husband deceased is survived by a nephew, Dolphus Robinson of Greene.  Funeral services were held form her late home Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock.  Rev. H.W. Foreman officiating.  The pall bearers were William Mason, Homer H. Higley, Eppenetus Winsor, Edward E. Davis, William A. Baldwin and William H. Slater.
 
Charles E. Allen
1888 - 1947
A verdict of accidental death in the passing of Charles E. Allen 46 Rexford [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY] was given Wednesday morning by Dr. M.G. Boname of Oxford, Chenango county coroner.  News of his death was learned with genuine shock by his neighbors, associates and other friends.  His tragic passing was discovered by a brother, Howard E. Allen of 38 Henry when the latter stopped at the Allen family residence on Rexford street Wednesday morning shortly before 8 o'clock.  The late Mr. Allen  had been suffering from an abscessed tooth, family  members said.  He had left his bedroom and gone to the kitchen where he had lighted a gas range.  His body was found in a rocker, clothed in night attire with a blanket wrapped around his shoulders.  After making himself comfortable, apparently he had fallen asleep in the chair.  Family members said he frequently sat in the kitchen, warming the small room from the range.  The kitchen door was closed.  Police Captain Harold Mattice who with Officer Frank Favalaro investigated the case said it is probable that the absence of oxygen in the air caused the gas flame to be extinguished.  Escaping gas fumes filled the small kitchen result in death by asphyxiation.  Dr. E.F. Gibbon was summoned by Mr. Allen's brother.  Members of the fire department emergency squad responded to a call.  In the squad were Henry and Burton Tiffany.  Norman and Maurice Weeks and Darwin Bates.  Use of the resuscitator was without avail.  Coroner Dr. Boname who gave the verdict of accidental death said that the passing of Mr. Allen had not been long before discovery was made.  His body was removed to the Breese Funeral Home.  Mr. Allen was a native of Norwich.  He was born October 3, 1888, a son of the late Dr. and Mrs. Eugene J. Allen.  His mother, Mrs. Fannie A. Allen died December 24, last.  Mr Allen was for more than 40 years an employee of The Chapman and Turner Company. Affable quiet and retiring, he had a legion of friends who are deeply grieved by his untimely passing.  He had been at his duties as usual Tuesday.  His education was in the Norwich public schools.  His interest in the store where he had long been employed, in Masonic affairs where he was a lodge member and his home community were paramount in his life.  He was a member of Emmanuel Episcopal church.  Mr. Allen is survived by three brothers, James H. Allen and S. Gregory Allen of Syracuse, and Howard E. Allen of this city.  Several cousins also survive.
 
Funeral services for Charles E. Allen were held from the Breese Funeral Home at 2:30 Saturday afternoon.  Rev. Lloyd S. Charters, rector of Emmanuel Episcopal church officiating.  The services were very largely attended.  Employees of the Chapman and Turner Company, with which Mr. Allen was associated for a period of 40 years, attended the services in a body.  Serving as bearers were Gates Holmes, Robert Anderson, Fred Philley, L. Dwight Gifford, John Hicks and Harry Burns.  Interment was in the family plot in Mt. Hope Cemetery.
 
Carl C. Babcock
1919 - 1944
Funeral services for First Sergeant Carl C. Babcock, Co. F, 26th infantry, first division, who was killed in action in the Battle of the Bulge, were held at the home of his mother, Mrs. William Bayes, 49 Fair, Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock.  Rev. Harold S. Knight, pastor of the First Baptist church officiated at the service.  The services were attended by many gold star parents.  Full military rites through the military arrangements committee, consisting of Lyman Pellett, commander of the Lt. Warren E. Eaton, DSC, post 139 of the American legion:  A. Wesley Gould, past commander of the Legion; O. Llewellyn Evans, commander of the Christy Rock post, Veterans of foreign Wars and Floyd June, commander of the Disabled American Veterans, were rendered the deceased veteran.  Serving as bearers were Joseph Searcells, William T. McDowell, Albert Schraft, M.W. Osborne, Murray Sabin and Orlando Weigel. The firing squad personnel under command of A. Wesley Gould consisted of Willard Shattuck, Varley Gibson, Cleon Bellamy and Robert Rice.  Honor guards were, O. Llewellyn Evans, Floyd June and Lyman Pellett.  Serving as color bearers were Don Connelly, Nelson Simpson, Frank Quido, Francis Whitmore, Harold Rounds, Thomas Favalaro, Marvin Beers, and Joseph Natoli, while the color guards were Melvin Adams and Francis Wolfe. Burial services were held at the family plot in Maple Grove cemetery, Otselic [Chenango Co., NY]. Reverend Knight officiating at the prayer and committal. The Otselic post of the American legion also provided colors and color guards at the cemetery rites.  The sounding of taps by buglers Anthony Lionetti and Paul Crawley and the presentation of the flag by Master Sergeant John Blake, military escort, concluded the service. 
 
Belle Fargo Alger
1871 - 1947
Edmeston [Otsego Co., NY]:  Mrs. Charles Alger of this village died at St. Elizabeth's Hospital, Utica [Oneida Co., NY], on Monday, July 28, after being seriously ill for the past four weeks.  Mrs. Belle Alger was born October 2, 1871, in Cincinnatus, the daughter of Hezekiah and Sarah (Clark) Fargo and she passed her early life there where she attended the local schools.  On October 26, 1892, she was married to Charles Alger, who survives, with the following children:  Ray Alger of Binghamton, Mrs. Kinley Gould, Winchester, N.H. and Roger Alger of Litchfield.  She is also survived by one grandson and two great-grandchildren. She and Mr. Alger had been residents of Edmeston for the past four years, and she attended the Baptist Church.  her funeral will be held on Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Houk Funeral Home with the Rev. Ralph W. Vosburgh, pastor of the Second Baptist Church officiating.  Burial will be made in the Edmeston Union Cemetery.  The sympathy of the community is extended to the bereaved family.

Thursday, July 7, 2016

Marriages (July 7)

Mr. & Mrs. George Baldwin
Utica Saturday Globe, February 1915


50th Wedding Anniversary of Mr. & Mrs. George H. Baldwin
Front:  Mrs. Baldwin, Miss Mary Louisa Baldwin, Mr. Baldwin
Rear:  Mrs. William A. Baldwin, William Baldwin, Miss Ruth Baldwin, Albert K. Byrd, Mrs. Albert K. Byrd

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  Mr. and Mrs. George H. Baldwin observed the 50th anniversary of their marriage Monday.  The celebration of their golden wedding began on Sunday with a family dinner at their home at 42 Hayes street.  Those present, besides the venerable couple were:  Mr. and Mrs. Albert K. Byrd, of New York; Mr. and Mrs. William A. Baldwin and two daughters, Ruth and Mary Louisa, of this city.  Monday about 50 friends called to pay their respects and left many gifts of flowers, cut glass, gold and silver articles.  Mr. and Mrs. Baldwin were assisted in receiving by their daughter.  Mrs. Byrd, their son, William A. Baldwin, and Mr. Byrd and Mrs. Baldwin.  No formal invitations were issued and the reception was thoroughly enjoyable.  George H. Baldwin and Lucia A. Merchant were both born in Guilford [Chenango Co., NY] and grew to manhood and womanhood in that village.  Mr. Baldwin enlisted in the Eighty-ninth New York Volunteers in October, 1861, and after serving three years was honorably discharged at the expiration of his term of service with the rank of first lieutenant. After his return to civilian life he entered the mercantile business at Guilford Center, was later appointed postmaster under President Grant and also served his town as auditor for two years, town clerk four years and supervisor six years.  Lieut. and Mrs. Baldwin were married in Christ Episcopal Church in Guilford, February 22, 1865, and made their home at Guilford Center and Guilford until their removal to Norwich in 1883.  Mr. Baldwin was engaged in the grocery business here from 1880 to 1886.  He has served as under sheriff, excise commissioner and justice of the peace.  Their children are Catherine B. Byrd, wife of Albert H. Byrd, of New York, and William A. Baldwin, assistant postmaster of Norwich. The grandchildren are Ruth, Catherine and Mary Louisa Baldwin.  Of the wedding party of 50 years ago there are nine survivors, among them James B. Alcott, of Guilford, a comrade of Mr. Baldwin, and a guest at the reception Monday.
 
Benedict - Fulton
Utica Saturday Globe,  June 1914
A beautiful spring wedding was held June 18 at the Shattuck homestead, south of this city, when Miss Ruth Fulton, of Pasadena, Cal., became the wife of Dr. Stanley R. Benedict, of New York. The ceremony was performed under the large trees on the front lawn, with only the members of the immediate families present.  Dr. Charles A. Fulton, of Boston, uncle of the bride, officiated. The wedding march was played by little Jean Ellis, of Buffalo, a cousin of the bride.  Mrs. Benedict is the daughter of Mrs. Beatrice Shattuck Fulton, of Pasadena, formerly of Norwich, and granddaughter of the late J.S. Shattuck. The groom is the son of Prof. W.R. Benedict, and is a professor of chemistry in the Cornell Medical College, of New York.  Dr. and Mrs. Benedict will spend the summer in New Hampshire and in the fall will reside in or near New York.
 
Mr. & Mrs. Albert Seymour
Bainbridge Republican, November 22, 1917
Coventry [Chenango Co., NY]:  A pleasant surprise was given Mr. and Mrs. Albert Seymour Tuesday, Nov. 13, 1917 it being the 50th anniversary of their marriage. Between 60 and 70 relatives and friends went to their home and informed them they had come to help them celebrate the (not very common event), their 50th wedding anniversary.  Mr. and Mrs. Seymour though much surprised received them all cordially, and were made very happy by the efforts of their friends. A delicious chicken pie dinner was served with all the good things that go with it.  A very happy day was passed and a further evidence of the respect and esteem in which Mr. and Mrs. Seymour are held.  In behalf of the friends Rev. G.A. Joscelyn presented them with a purse of gold with appropriate remarks. The day was perfect and the wish of friends was that their declining years the remainder of life's pathway might be as the beautiful autumn day which they had just enjoyed.
 
Elliot Danforth to Wed
Chenango Union, December 2, 1897
A New York dispatch of Monday says:  The announcement of the engagement of former State Treasurer Elliot Danforth, Chairman of the State Democratic Committee, to Miss. Mary B. Roat, of Riverhead, L.I., is made.  Mrs. Roat has been a teacher in the public schools at River head for a number of years.  She confirmed the report of the engagements.  She said that a date for the wedding had not been fixed yet. Elliot Danforth is a native of Middleburgh, Schoharie county, N.Y.  He is 47 years old.  He was elected State Treasurer by a handsome majority in 1889 and re-elected in 1891.
 
Chenango Union, December 16, 1897
Elliot Danforth said to a N.Y. World reporter a few days ago in regard to his engagement with Miss Roat that he was very much embarrassed by the rumor connecting his name with that of Miss Roat. The young lady, he said, is a personal friend of my family, as her parents were before her.  Our engagement has never bene announced and publication now is unfair to her and highly embarrassing to me although I hold her in the highest esteem, as I have for years--Bainbridge Republican.
 
[Note:  At the time of these news items, Elliott Danforth was a widower, his wife (Ida Prince) having passed away in 1895.  He died 7 January 1907 (Age 55y) in Manhattan]

Obituaries (July 7)

Edna L. (Skinner) Davis
Utica Saturday Globe, March 1915

 
Edna L. (Skinner) Davis
1890-1915

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  Edna L. Skinner, wife of Linn E. Davis, who recently passed into rest at her home in North Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], was ill for only a few days with grippe when peritonitis developed and brought her young life to a close.  She was only 25 years of age.  Her last hours were filled with intense suffering, which she bore without a murmur though conscious until the last moment, and bade a fond farewell to the friends gathered about her bedside.  Mrs. Davis was a former student in the Norwich High School and a member of the First Baptist Church in this city.  She was born in Susquehanna, Pa., February 28, 1890, and came to Norwich in infancy.  September 29, 1909, she married Linn E. Davis, who with two small children, a son, Jay Edson, and a daughter, Mary Virginia, are left to mourn her loss.  Her father, Fremont Skinner, of Philadelphia, Pa., and her mother, Mrs. Helen Warner, of Norwich, also survive.  Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at 1 o'clock, rev. O.L. Wilcox, of Oxford, officiating. Burial was in Mount Hope Cemetery in Norwich.
 
Martha Green
Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, January 20, 1877
On Wednesday, the 17th inst., the funeral services of Martha Green, wife of Benjamin Green, was held at their residence on Skinner Hill [Chenango Co., NY].  The services were conducted by Mr. Gordon of this place.  He selected for his text these words, "Today shalt thou be with me in paradise."  His remarks were truly powerful and impressive, and with the solemnity of the occasion rendered them pathetically delivered and also well received. After the conclusion of the services, the coffin containing her remains was deposited in a sleigh and conveyed to the North Norwich cemetery, and there the open tomb received into its bosom the sacred trust committed to its keeping in hope of the final resurrection.  Mrs. Green leaves an affectionate husband, and four children and other relatives to grieve over her sad departure.  She had lived five years over her three score years and ten, and those many years of constant care and anxiety as a wife and mother, for the welfare and prosperity of her children and grandchildren had marked deep the furrows of her face and brow.  She gave evidence at the last, that these wearisome months she had lived, when conflicting with incessant suffering, and burdened with weighty afflictions, she properly longed after the promised rest, and welcomed the shadows of the evening, the assaults of sickness, the inroads of old age, and the prospects of dissolution;  thus she has been borne to that state we are all hastening, our days pass away swifter than a weaver's shuttle, our lives are vanishing like the unstable cloud, and our earthly possessions will soon be in other hands, for others to enjoy.
"How sad to look upon a human face,
When features death hath set his signet on,
And hourly see depart each lively grave
That made it once so sweet to look upon
To see (once red) those purple fevered lips
Essay to speak a farewell word with pain,
To see the sad eyes close in death's eclipse,
And limbs to stiffen never to move again."  
                                                                                                            G.S.T.
 
Nelson B. Hale
Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, January 17, 1877
 
HALE:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY] on the morning of Tuesday, the 14th inst., Nelson B. Hale, aged seventy years.
 
Though this announcement was unexpected to the public at large, it was not unlooked for by the family who had so carefully watched by his bedside, and so kindly administered to his every want, as they observed from day to day the sure indications of approaching dissolution.
 
Mr. Hale was a native of the town of Norwich, having been born within its limits December 25th, 1806 (Christmas).  His father was Israel Hale, and lived in what is known as the north-east quarter, about one mile and a half south-west of the Chenango Lake. The ruins of the old homestead yet remain, and the old barn with the figures 1808, marking the date of its erection, still stands in a tolerably good state of preservation.
 
In the spring of 1810 Mr. Hale, senior, with his family, moved into the village and located in a house standing where Mr. John Mitchell's house now is; subsequently he moved to a lot he purchased, south of the Cook lot, lying between that and the Spaulding House. In 1815 he bought the Buttolph farm, just above the toll gate, on the west side of the creek, where he resided until 1818, when he returned to the village, and located on the lots now owned by Nelson O. Wood and Mrs. Duryea.
 
Nelson had only the advantages of a common school education until about 1820, when he attended a select school then kept by Rev. Edward Andrews, a Presbyterian clergyman, then residing in this village.  This with a year or two at the Oxford Academy up to about 1823, comprised his scholastic education.  Leaving school he entered the county Clerk's office where he served one year under Perez Randall, for so many years Clerk of this County. This was followed by a two years clerkship with Chapman & Smith, composed of the venerable Benjamin Chapman who yet survives, and Squire Smith.  Here had laid the foundation for the success which marked his business career.  In 1827 he went again to Oxford, and entered the store of Ira Willcox, for many years President of the Bank of Chenango, as clerk and accountant.  There he remained until the fall of 1831, when he returned to Norwich and commenced business as a Dry Goods Merchant in the corner store where T.D. Miller's drug store now is.  He subsequently removed to the corner opposite (Hill's) where he successfully prosecuted the business until 1846 when by reason of ill health he was compelled to relinquish it.  With rest his energies were so far recuperated as to encourage him to again enter upon business pursuits and 1851,he became a partner with D. Maydole, in the manufacture of cast steel Hammers, a business then in its infancy.  He remained there for three years bending his entire energies to the assistance of Mr. Maydole in building up this business of which our village is so justly proud.  Since then he has been in no active business.  He never sought others political station, but when called upon to fill various positions of honor and trust in the community, he never shrank from them, but always performed the duties entrusted to him faithfully and well. Thus he was a trustee of Norwich Academy from its early date, and was subsequently elected President of the Board, and held that position during its most prosperous years, and until 1865 when he resigned.
 
He was one of the Stockholders and Directors of the Bank of Norwich from its organization to 1856, and of the National Bank of Norwich as re-organized under the U.S. Laws.  He was for several years Vice President of that institution and upon the death of Mr. Smith, he was elected President of the Bank in January 1873, a position to which he has been repeatedly re-elected, the last time being at the late annual meeting held last week, when the tribute was unanimously bestowed.
 
Mr. Hale was married in 1838 to Miss Mary W. Pratt, at Owego, N.Y., with whom he has happily lived, until she now survives him.  He leaves six children, three sons and three daughters, all living, and in the enjoyment of the respect of the entire community.
 
In his later years he has often favored the readers of the Telegraph with sketches of the early history of our village which were always readable and truthful.  His clear memory and accuracy of locality, etc., abundantly fitted him for the work.
 
Thus we have briefly sketched the career of a man who was born among us, spent his entire business and social career in or near our village, and whose energy and perseverance has done much towards its prosperity and growth,  Mr. Hale was emphatically a business man, thorough going and systematic, who was always prompt himself and expected the same virtue in all with whom he had dealings.  He was honest and upright in all his transactions, and while in a business point of view he looked well to his own, his hand was always open to the needy poor, and his aid was never refused to the worthy young man struggling for advancement. After his retirement from business he kept up the same methodical regular life that had characterized his younger years, and to this habit he was no doubt indebted for the power he had to wrestle with disease and thus prolong his life until the allotted time. Fortunately his business career has been so successful as, through a bountiful competency, to relieve him from the cares which generally attach to man, and like the fully ripe corn, he was gathered to his final resting place,  in the enjoyment of the confidence and esteem of all who knew him, a pattern to the rising generation for his honest integrity, his untiring perseverance, and for those virtuous qualities which never fail to carry their reward.
 
His family in their affliction will share the kind remembrance and warm sympathy of our entire community in their bereavement.
 
His funeral will be attended form his late residence on Hayes St. on Thrusday afternoon, (Jan. 18) at two o'clock.
 
Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, January 20, 1877
 
The funeral of the late Nelson B. Hale, whose death we announced in our last issue, was largely attended from his residence on Thursday last. The services were impressively conducted by Rev. S. Scoville assisted by Rev. Mr. Haynes, and in obedience to the request and taste of the deceased were simple and without ostentation.  Notably in attendance was the large number of business men of our village, as well as those who were the associates of the deceased in his early days. The directors of the Bank of Norwich of which he was president at the time of his death attended in a body as well as the officers of the Bank of Chenango all uniting in tokens of respect and honor to the memory of the deceased.  But a very few of his early associates in business in our village survive him.
 
 
 


Wednesday, July 6, 2016

Obituaries (July 6)

Lydia Ann Carpenter
Utica Saturday  Globe, February 1915

 
Lydia Ann Carpenter
1832 - 1915

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  After an illness of nine days Mrs. Lydia Ann Carpenter entered peacefully into rest at the home of her daughter, Mrs. A.R. Totman recently.  Mrs. Carpenter was born in the town of Oxford, Chenango county, March 24, 1832, and was one of a family of seven children, of whom only one survives, Mrs. Ruth Shelden, of Eaton.  In 1849 she was married to George W. Carpenter, of the town of Pitcher, Chenango county and five children were born to them, four of whom are now living, Fayette and George Carpenter, of Norwich; Mrs. Carroll Stratton, of Oxford, and Mrs. A.R. Totman, of Waterville, N.Y.  For the past 34 years Mrs. Carpenter had been a widow, making her home with her children.  She was a kind and devoted mother, of a lovable Christian character and always thoughtful of others. She was a member of the M.E. church and an attendant as long as her health permitted.  Besides her children she leaves to mourn her death 13 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.  There was a prayer service at the home of her daughter in Waterville Saturday at 10:30 a.m. by Rev. L.A. Griggs and services in the chapel at Norwich at 1 o'clock by Rev. A.R. Burk.  Interment was in Mount Hope Cemetery [Norwich, NY].
 
James I. Andrews
Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, January 13, 1877
Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY]:  James I. Andrews, a youngerly man of this place, was found dead in his bed on Tuesday morning last. For some time past the young man had been addicted to strong drink, and had at times been taking chloral, of late he had been taking considerable quantities, and an overdose is supposed to have caused his death, and a Coroner's inquest brought the verdict to that effect.
 
Emmeline Cole
Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, January 17, 1877
COLE:  In the city of Utica [Oneida Co., NY], of pneumonia, July 1st, Mrs. Emmeline cole, of South New Berlin, aged 63 years.
As the old year passed away, our departed sister closed her eyes on earthly cares and sorrows, to begin the New Year in a fairer clime than ours.  A kinder heart never ceased to beat.  Her whole life spent in her native village, I doubt if any can recall an unkind work, a censure, merited or otherwise, that ever fell from her lips.  She loved her Heavenly Father, and everything His Hand had created.  The birds and flowers, as well as the sick and suffering of her fellow mortals, received her tender care.  During the past few years, it was evident, even to those who met her casually, she was fast ripening for summer skies. She passed peacefully, quietly over the river, saying, "I will not fear, for Jesus is with me."  A neighborhood mourns--home is desolate, and hearts are aching--but our loss we doubt not is her infinite gain.
 
John H. Sinclair
Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, January 10, 1877
The funeral of the late John H. Sinclair took place on Friday afternoon last from his father's residence on  Henry street.  Notwithstanding the day was the most inclement of the season, the attendance was large, John's Typo friends from the Telegraph office attended in a body.  The firemen of our village also turned out in large numbers to do honor to their departed comrade, and in solemn procession accompanied his remains to their last resting place.  On Sunday evening, Rev. D.E. Loveridge preached an eloquent and impressive funeral sermon at which the firemen and a large number of other friends were present.  From the time of Mr. B's death until Monday morning the various headquarters of the different companies in the department were heavily draped in mourning and every expression of sympathy at the early decease of the friend exhibited.

Mary P. Allen
Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, January 10, 1877
ALLEN:  In Geneseo [Livingston Co., NY], on the 21st ult., Mary P., daughter of S.P. Allen formerly of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], aged 27 years.

In its appropriate place will be found the announcement of the death of another daughter of our former associate Hon. S.P. Allen.  Miss Mary [Allen], the eldest daughter at home when he resided here is this time called hence.  She will be remembered as a young lady  not only of fine personal appearance, but of rare intellectual attainments, and of a disposition which never failed to attach to her all who were fortunate enough to make her acquaintance. This is the second bereavement of a daughter that has occurred in Mr. Allen's family during the past year, and from his many friends here warm hearts go out in loving sympathy to himself and his estimable lady in their double bereavement.  "Whom the Lord loveth he chasteneth."
 
Death Notices
Chenango Swmi-Weekly Telegraph, January 10, 1877
 
HOLMES:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], Jan. 9, Joanna Holmes, aged 92 years.
 
BURCH:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], on Jan. 1, Lyman D. Burch, aged 76 years and 5 months.
 
WILBER:  In Smyrna [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 30, Clarissa [Wilber], wife of the late Thompson Wilber, aged 82 years.
 
KNOWLES:  In Smyrna [Chenango Co., NY], Jan. 1, Henry Knowles, aged 92 years.
 
DIMON:  In Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 5, Miss Amanda M. Dimon, aged 76 years.
 
RUSSEL:  In New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 30, Eunice Russel, aged 71 years.
 

Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, January 17, 1877
 
PRATT:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], Jan. 9, Mary Bentley Pratt, wife of Mr Dwight Pratt, aged 39 years.
 
BOOTHMAN:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], Jan. 5, Mrs. Mary Boothman, aged 63 years.

Tuesday, July 5, 2016

Nettie Yaw - Deputy Sheriff - 1917

Mrs. Nettie (Jay) Yaw
Bainbridge Republican, September 13, 1917

The Binghamton Press of Sept. 5, published a picture and sketch of Mrs. Nettie Yaw, who is a deputy sheriff in California and who is the niece of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Phinney of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY]. The article says:

Mrs. Nettie Yaw of Los Angeles county bears the distinction of being the only woman deputy sheriff in California and one of the few in the United States.   The billet is as hazardous as it is unique.  She does general work, just as do all of the other officers; her sex make no difference--if anything it makes her consignment harder.

As an intelligent worker, and a handler of violently insane persons, Deputy Yaw has rendered signal service to the department.  Intelligence work consists in gathering that confidential information which is on file in every sheriff's office regarding persons and property within the county.

As a server of subpoenas, Mrs. Yaw has no equal.  She has succeeded in rendering service when every man in the department had failed.  Often she located people who were supposed to have moved out of the country.

"Perhaps my greatest success has been in handling women criminals and also in dealing with insane patients," says Mrs. Yaw.  "The department seems to think that my greatest need is in the last named work.  Arresting the unfortunate victims of insanity is of course, the most dangerous duty which confronts peace officers.  One never knows when the crazy person will become violet nor to what extent he will go."

"In the year that I have been a deputy sheriff, I have found it necessary to manacle but two insane patients.  That was when I first came into the sheriff's office and before I became thoroughly familiar with the work."

So remarkable has Deputy Sheriff Yaw's success been in handling insane persons that it has attracted wide attention among medical men.

"Only in one instance have I ever had trouble in quieting a crazy person.  That was in the case of a man and his wife, both mentally unbalanced, who had been shooting as passersby on the State highway which ran in front of their house near this city.  Realizing that it would be no small job to arrest them, I took other officers with me."

"When we approached the house the aged couple leveled rifles at us from their porch and told us if we came closer than 10 feet they would kill us.  Looking into the barrels of their weapons, I tried to persuade them to submit to arrest.  Imagine the task!  We finally took them through strategy, capturing the husband first and wife later.  It was the only time that I ever felt that I was facing death."
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Woman Aspires to Be Deputy Sheriff
Mrs. Nettie Yaw Takes Civil Service Examination for Place.
The Fort Wayne Sentinel, May 10, 1915


Los Angeles [California]: For the first time in the history of Los Angeles county a woman has taken the civil service examination for deputy sheriff.  If she passes the examination, Mrs. Nettie J. Yaw, sister-in-law of Ellen Beach Law, famous California soloist, will be the first regular woman deputy sheriff drawing a salary.  Mrs. Yaw was the first and only woman to take the examination. Four hundred and seventy-nine men took the test.  "I am firmly convinced that there is as much need for a woman deputy sheriff as there is for a woman police officer," said Mrs. Yaw, "and I am confident that I will be successful."  The examination was for seven deputies to be paid a salary of $90 a month for the first six months and $100 after two years.
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Nettie Yaw Appointed
Crawfordsville Review, April 25, 1916

Women deputy sheriffs are to the fore.  In Los Angeles county, California, Mrs. Nettie J. Yaw has just been appointed to that office.  The board of supervisors created the position and the civil service commission concurred in the naming of the applicant.  She was on the eligible list for matron at the county jail and had passed a qualifying examination.
 
Mrs. Yaw has had much experience in the handling of delinquents and criminals.  She was not at all slow in getting busy in her new position.  Half an hour after her appointment she was on her way to Whittier with several delinquent girls who had been sentenced to that institution.
 
Her work will have to do largely with women, although she may be called upon to arrest a boy or a man at any time.  The position requires that she carry a badge and a gun, and that she fulfill offices similar to those detailed to the women in the police department of the city.
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Obituary
Los Angeles Times, February 28, 1943 

Funeral services for Mrs. Nettie Yaw, 70, first woman deputy sheriff in Los Angeles and in California, who died Friday at the Queen of Angels Hospital, will be at 2 p.m. next Friday at Pierce Bros. Chapel.  Cremation will follow the services.  Mrs. Yaw, who lived at 1331 12th Ave., retired from the Sheriff’s staff in June, 1936, after serving more than 20 years as a deputy.  In her years of service, during which she handled many notorious women prisoners who passed through the County Jail and took hundreds of convicted women to prison, she never fired a gun at any person and learned to shoot a pistol only a few years before her retirement.  She was the widow of Charles B. Yaw, former government employee in Alaska. She leaves a cousin, Mrs. Margaret J. Yaw, of Whittier.
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[findagrave.com, Memorial # 141296033]
 
Nettie Jay was born in 19 November 1872 in New York State, the daughter of William H. and Emma (VanValkenburg) Jay, and died 26 February 1943 in Los Angeles, CA.  She married Charles Bell Yaw.  [California Death index, 1940-1997]


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Obituary (July 5)

Eugene H. Seeley
Utica Saturday Globe, January 1915

 
Eugene H. Seeley
1846 - 1915

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  Eugene H. Seeley, who died at his home on Henry street last Saturday, was a native of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], where he was born March 1, 1846.  November, 1866, he married Mary T. Hull, of Oxford, and they made their home in that place until about eight years ago, when they came to Norwich to reside.  Mr. Seeley was employed as driver by Dr. Anna White-Marquis ad later by Charles D. Taylor, the grocer. Failing health during the last two years unfitted him for active work and for nearly a year he had been confined to his home. During his residence here as well as in Oxford, where he was a member of the Baptist Church for 40 years, he was held in the highest regard by all who knew him.  Besides his widow, deceased is survived by two daughters and two sons, Mrs. Charles P. Leonard, of Kirk; Mrs. J.I. Clark and Cleon J. Seeley, of Binghamton, and H. La Mott Seeley, of Norwich.  He leaves one brother, Adelbert W. Seeley, of Norwich, and a sister, Mrs. Calvin Whitney, of Oxford. There are 12 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild.  Funeral services were held from his late home on Henry street Tuesday morning at 11:30 Rev. J.B. Wilson officiating. Burial was in the family plot in the Riverside Cemetery at Oxford.
 
Delos R. Arnold
Norwich Sun, July 21, 1927
Delos R. Arnold, formerly of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], but a resident of Preston [Chenango Co., NY] for the past twenty years passed away at the home of B.E. Slater Thursday morning at 10:30.  The deceased was eighty-one years of age.   Funeral will be held form the home of B.E. Slater Sunday at 12 p.m., with burial in the family plot at White Store [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY].
 
Esther Anderson
1916 - 1942
Miss Esther Anderson, aged 25, formerly of Norwich, died in Rome, Friday afternoon. She was born in Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] and is survived by her father, August Anderson of South New Berlin; one brother, Robert Anderson of Schenectady; and two aunts, Mrs. Augusta Lindberg of South New Berlin and Mrs. Carl Swanson of Norwich.  Private funeral services will be held Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the residence of Mrs. Augusta Lindberg, South New Berlin.  Rev. C.H. Skinner of South New Berlin will officiate. Burial will be made in Mt. Hope cemetery at Norwich.

James Henry Adams
January 1942
Funeral services for James Henry Adams tax collector of this town [New Berlin, Chenango Co., NY] whose death occurred here Monday will be held Wednesday afternoon at 3 o'clock from the Dakin Funeral Home.  Rev. Nelson F. Parke, rector of St. Andrews Episcopal church will officiate. A Masonic service will also be held. Burial will be made in the family plot in Fairview cemetery.  The death of Mr. Adams occurred suddenly from coronary thrombosis after several months of failing health.  Mr. Adams had made his home with his daughter, Mrs. Harry Holdridge, in this village.  A lifelong resident of this village, Mr. Adams was the son of Edgar and Ellen (Roberts) Adams.  He was born here July 4, 1866, and was educated in the New Berlin schools.  On December 11, 1887, he was united in marriage to Farie B. Babcock whose death occurred April 24, 1940.  Mr. Adams was one of the county's best known Democrats and had long been active in party affairs.  He had served for several years as a tax collector. Until his retirement eight years ago, Mr. Adams was associated with the retail business of this village as a dry goods merchant and in the retail grocery business.  Held in the highest esteem, his passing is a source of sorrow to friends thruout this vicinity and county.  Besides his daughter, Mrs. Holdridge, there survive also a son, J. Harry Adams of Kenmore; a granddaughter and three grandsons, also two brothers, W. Eugene Adams of Holmesville and William Adams of Binghamton.

Farie B. Adams
April 1940
Following a serious illness of one year, the death of Mrs. Farie B. Adams, wife of James H. Adams, occurred at the family home in New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], Wednesday, April  24, 1940.  Mrs. Adams was born April 29, 1869, in Brookfield, N.Y. [Madison Co.], the daughter of Henry and Hannah Palmiter Babcock.  Most of her life was passed in New Berlin village where she was educated in the New Berlin Academy.  She was a devoted member of St. Andrew's church and the Eastern Star.  December 11, 1887, she was united in marriage with James H. Adams who survives with one daughter, Mrs. Harry Holdridge of New Berlin and a son J. Harry Adams, of Rome, also four grandchildren and one brother, Jay Babcock, of Rome. Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock in St. Andrews church, the rector, Rev. Nelson F. Parke, officiating. Burial will be made in the Holdridge cemetery, New Berlin.
 
 

Monday, July 4, 2016

Fourth of July, 1878 in North Norwich, NY

The Glorious Fourth
At North Norwich
Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, July 6, 1878

The formal celebration of the Fourth at North Norwich, was a success and gave a day of pleasure and patriotism to a large number of people.  Notwithstanidng the excessive heat, from ten to twelve hundred people assembled and enjoyed the program spread out for them.  During the preceding day the cannon had been placed in position on a commanding eminence upon the lands of Deacon Cook, ready to usher the day in with the accustomed salutes, but when the gun squad arrived upon the ground the night before, the gun was nowhere to be found, some unpatriotic persons having rolled it down hill into a potato patch.  However a short search developed its whereabouts and it was soon again in position so that the midnight salute announced the approach of the glorious day. A national salute at sunrise awoke the patriotic people of North Norwich to the realization of the duty that was laid upon them that day to celebrate.
 
During the entire morning the people assembled from all directions, and at half past ten o'clock the procession formed and marched to the southern bounds of the village and escorted the speaker to the hotel, headed by the North Norwich band, and under the direction of Marshall W.S. Peck, and his Assistant Edwin J. Guile.  In a short time the regular exercises of the day were entered upon at the new and elegant pagoda which had been erected during the preceding days. The assemblage was called to order by Dr. J.V. Lewis the President of the day, and Rev. C.C. Williams eloquently invoked the Divine blessing.  After a patriotic piece from the band, J.W. Sturges Esq., read the Declaration of Independence, in a clear ringing voice, and in such a manner as to bring out its beauty and give a clear understanding of what its framers intended. After another piece by the band,, John W. Church Esq., of this village was introduced as the Orator of the day. We wish we were able to give an extended abstract of Mr. C's  speech but as we have no room for it we must content ourselves with saying it was a model in its way, the matter of which was clear, concise, appropriate, and beautifully expressed. For three quarters of an hour he held his audience in close attention.  His peroration was beautiful in the extreme and drew fourth decided applause at its close. After the "Star Spangled Banner" by the band, the audience dispersed for dinner. This was abundantly served by the new proprietor of the Carpenter House, who spared no pains to make his guests feel at home.
 
After dinner the sports of the day commenced. A splendid little black porker was brought to the public square having previously been thoroughly "oiled."  He was let out of the box with the assurance to the crowd that the catcher of porkey should be entitled to bear him home as its owner.  Poor piggy seemed surprised at so much attention and but for the imperious demand for a Norwichite that the pig should "have a chance" he would not have been allowed to run at all.  He however, finally got a fair start, but the odds were too great against him and two minutes sufficed for one, Larry, to bring him squealing to the starting point.  Then came sack races.  Four young men enlisted and after four trials, Col. Loomis the Umpire, decided that C. Graves was entitled to the first prize and one Esterbrook of this village the second.  Then came the parade of fantastics which pleased the crowd and displayed much ingenuity in the make up of the performers.  Then came the ball play between the South Plymouth and North Norwich boys. Three innings only were played, which however showed many of the boys to be adepts at the business; resulting in South Plymouth being declared the victors, Score, 22 to 7.
 
The crowd then returned to the pagoda, where the North Norwich band played several pieces exceedingly well.  This is a new organization and they have already shown that they appreciate the musical art and show good proficiency.  Between the intervals of music Deacon Alson Adams, of Second Advent notoriety was introduced and favored the audience with several ringing speeches, in which he of course prophesized that Fourth of July and all other things would cease about 1880. The remainder of the afternoon was occupied in a free and easy manner, and the day was closed with an appropriate display of fireworks. On the whole the celebration was a fine success and reflected credit upon the committee of arrangements, of whom Mr. G.S. Tanner we believe was chairman. But for his energy we should have no old fashioned celebration in the valley within the limits of Chenango County.

Chenango County NY's First WWI Contingent - 1917

Fifteen Left Saturday Night
Big Demonstration in Norwich for Chenango County's First continent for National Army
Bainbridge Republican, September 13, 1917
 
Norwich Chenango County, New York

Fully 3,000 people turned out last Saturday evening to pay  honor to the 15 young men comprising the first Chenango County contingent of the National Army who left on the 11:40 Lackawanna train.
 
Early in the evening vast crowds were in evidence and promptly at 10:30 Johnson's band assembled on the green in front of the Court House and played patriotic airs which drew the attention of those who had assembled to see the future soldier boys depart for the training camp at Fort Dix, Wrightstown.  The St. Paul's Cadet drum corps also played several martial selections.
 
Spanish War Veterans and the Home Defense Corps helped to keep the large crowd back from the steps.  William H. Sullivan with a few pointed remarks called the meeting to order, after which County Judge James P. Hill delivered the principal address.  Prolonged cheering frequently interrupted him. After the speechmaking, Mayor Babcock as marshal assisted by Major George W. Paynee, led the procession to the station.  The home Defense Corps with rifles showed that they were efficiently drilled and made a fine appearance.

Red fire lighted the line of march which was crowded with friends of the boys.

At the station Chairman Sullivan called the roll and found every one present.

The fifteen draft men of this county who left Saturday night on the Lackawanna 11:50 train for Camp Dix, Wrightstown, N.J. are given below.

In Practically every case, men who were selected to be among the first fifteen were men who were anxious to go.  They are, in most instances, either men with trades or are college students.  All but four are Norwich boys. They are:

Harry S. Gabriel, student, Greene
Robert E. May, electrician, Norwich
Walter G. Hall, chauffeur, Norwich
Leon J. Hanes, painter, Norwich
Charles Galvin, machinest, Norwich
Joseph C. Argen, student (St. John's), Norwich
James C. Warner, cook, student, New Berlin
Francis V. Grant, student Norwich, r.d.3
Floyd W. Bruce, Nineveh Junction
Eiler Christensen, student, Norwich, r.d.3
Bernard F. Hackett, machinist, Norwich
John Dunn, boiler maker, Norwich
Lysle M. Sturges, cook, Norwich
Frank LeRoy Green, home defense corps, Norwich

[Note:  news article only listed 14 men]

Obituaries (July 4)

George A. Folmsbee
Utica Saturday Globe, September 1914

 
George A. Folmsbee
1875 - 1914
 
Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  At the home of his sister on Delaware avenue recently occurred the death of George A. Folmsbee, aged 39. The deceased was a son of Mr. and Mrs. George Folmsbee and was born in Binghamton [Broome Co., NY].  Four years ago he lost part of his hand in a saw mill and about a year ago lost a leg by being run over by the cars.  He never fully recovered from this injury.  He is survived by his mother; one sister, Mrs. Hattie Hatch, with whom he lived, and by one brother, Frank Folmsbee, all of Norwich.
 
Frank Peck
Bainbridge Republican, September 20, 1917
Frank Peck died Wednesday night at the home of his daughter Mrs. William Meyer, after an illness of several months.  Mr. Peck was of advanced years and had lived in Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY]for the past ten years or more, moving from Afton. The funeral will be held Saturday afternoon and burial in Afton [Chenango Co., NY].  His wife and two daughters, Mrs. William Meyer and Mrs.  Ralph Cass survive.
 
Charles Terry
Chenango Union, August 29, 1907
Charles Terry, of West Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], died at his home Friday of last week.  He had been about his work as usual ... and did not complain ...  About midnight his labored breathing awakened his wife and he died in about an hour.
 
Lovisa Bush Booth
Bainbridge Republican, November 22, 1917
Lovisa Bush Booth entered into rest, Nov. 9, 1917, from the home of her daughter, Mrs. S.H. Ireland at the age of 74 years.  The funeral was ably conducted from the house the following Sunday by her pastor Rev. O.L. Buck. The burial was in the family plot at West Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], Mrs. Booth had been in usual health until about six weeks previous, when she was taken with an illness which the doctors pronounced cancer of the stomach. While not in severe pain, she lost strength very rapidly so that during the last ten days she was unable to speak or eat. She was tenderly cared for by her daughters Nellie and Nettie.  Mrs. Booth was born in Guilford [Chenango Co., NY] June 20, 1813.  For several years she was a teacher in the schools in that vicinity and while still a young woman she became a member of the M.E. church at Union Valley when she came there to live as a bride.  On Feb. 20, 1867 she was married to N. Carlos Booth of West Bainbridge, who died Jan. 30, 1916.  Twin daughters were born to them, and who with their families and many friends mourn their loss.  She is survived by her daughters, Mrs. S.H. Ireland and Mrs. E.L. Ingersoll of this place.
 
Death Notices
 
Bainbridge Republican, December 1, 1882
The funeral of Chauncey Wilkins was observed from his residence on Sunday last and his remains were deposited in the North Afton cemetery. Also the funeral of Jacob Houck formerly of this place, but late of Afton [Chenango Co., NY], took place last Sabbath.  He had bee sick the past Summer with consumption, which terminated in his death.
 
Bainbridge Republican, October 24, 1879
The funeral services of R.M. Gallup took place at his late residence on Thursday Oct. 16th at 10 o'clock a.m. after which the remains were taken to Unadilla [Otsego Co., NY] for burial.
 
Bainbridge Republican, May 14, 1880
BENNETT:  May 8th, Arthur [Bennett], infant son of George and Mary Bennett, aged 8 months and 12 days. The family desire to return thanks for the kindness of friends during the child's illness.
 
Norwich Sun, December 22, 1904
KENDRICK:  At the home of her parents, Rev. and Mrs. M.H. Kendrick, No. 11 Sheldon st. [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], on Dec. 22, 1904, Ethel Maude Kendrick, aged six years and nine months.
 
 

Sunday, July 3, 2016

Post Listing June 27 - July 3, 2016

Listing of blog posts for the week of June 27 to July 3, 2016

Marriages
Posted June 27, 2016
Mr. & Mrs. Herman R. Hall (10th anniversary, 1914)
Dr. & Mrs. Taylor (50th anniversary, 1897)
Elmer E. Dyer - Hortense Shoales (one wife too many, 1897)
Marriage notices - 1874
     Eugene Mallory - Adelia C. Hubbard
     J.H. Tenbroeck - Emma G. Skillen
     Adelbert W. Cole - Dency C. Wilcox
     Halsey F.  Northrup - Mary A. Lansing
     Ralph B. Wheeler - Emma Sperring
     James A. Williams - Mary A. Abbott

Posted June 29, 2016
J. Gordon Taylor - Lucy C. Gross (1914)
Julia E. Devine - Thomas j. Aldcorn (1914)
Bertram H. Dibble - Harriet L. Marion (1897)
Cora Burroughs - Charles Mather (1897)

Posted July 2, 2016
Rev. V.L. Eggleston - Hattie A. Borden (1897)
Margaret A. Boyle -Grover C. Long (1917)
Mabel Della Hodges - Kenneth Harold Parkis (1917)
Marriage Notices - 1874
     Moses Aldrich - Mary Davison
     N. Lee Messinger - Francis C. Graham
     Asa M. Butler - Ella M. Young
     Edwin Reed - Emma G. Young
     H.G. Mosher - Mrs. M.A. Richardson

 
Obituaries
Posted June 27, 2016
Harold M. Phillips & Lester Watson (Norwich, 1914)
Charles Pearsall (Coventryville, 1897)
Moses Lee (Norwich, 1897)
Leila M. Gould (Preston, 1897)
William G. Mandeville (Norwich, 1897)

Posted June 28, 2016
Katie L. Goodale (Binghamton, 1914)
Georgiana Graves (Unadilla Valley, 1897)
Franklyn Mowry (Oxford, 1897)
Frances Louise (Randall) Latham (Norwich, 1897)

Posted June 29, 2016
Adelia Crandall Lawrence (Morris, Norwich, 1914)
Mary A. (Bailey) Stearns (North Pharsalia, 1897)
Rollin Denton (Beaver Meadow, 1897)
Ella Mead Ruggles (Norwich, Utica, 1897)
Lucinda Winsor (Guilford, 1897)
Gertrude Kelly Watrous (Bainbridge, 1917)

Posted June 30, 2016
Agnes F. Barber (Norwich, 1914)
Mrs. Shaw (Mt. Upton, 1897)
Rhoda Burditt (Bainbridge, 1917)
Della VanValkenburg (Windsor, Bainbridge, 1917)
Henry Johnson (Aftpm. 1897)  Probate report
Death notices - 1875
     Eurema Thompson (Otselic Centre)
     William Freeman (Plymouth)
     Cora B. Wallace (New Berlin)
     Edwin W. Scott (Nineveh)
     Rebecca Beardsley (Willett)
     Margaret Porter Beecher (Coventry)

Posted July 1, 2016
Thomas J. Davis (Norwich, Panama, 1914)
Walter Cook (Sherburne, 1917)
Frank Belcher (Oxford, 1917
Child of Winfield Marshall (Watervliet, Bainbridge, 1917)
George M. Woodworth (Bainbridge, 1917)
Frank F. Peck (Bainbridge, Afton, 1917)  Civil War veteran

Posted July 2, 2016
Arthur L. Harris (Norwich, Sherburne, 1914)
Jenet H. Skinner (Bainbridge, 1917)
Frank D. Silvernail (Bainbridge, Binghamton, 1917)
Anna F. Graves (Bainbridge, 1917)
Edward T. Loomis (Bainbridge, 1917)

Posted July 3, 2016
John E. Casey (Norwich, 1914)
LeRoy Bennett (Bennettsville, 1917)
Orson Hine (Bainbridge, Sidney, 1917)
Death Notices - 1875
     William D. Sage (New Berlin)
     Deliah Shapley (Oxford)
     Frederick W. Holmes (Preston)
     Eli Hill (Preston)
     Calvin Edgerton (Coventry)
     Ferris S. Vinton (Afton)

 
Miscellaneous
Posted July 1, 2016
Students of Bainbridge School District No. 4, 1916

Posted July 2, 2016
Patrick E. Brennan of Bainbridge NY writes from military camp - 1917

Obituaries (July 3)

John Edward Casey
Utica Saturday Globe, September 1914
 
 
John Edward Casey
1864 - 1914
 
Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  John E. Casey was run down and fatally injured by a Lackawanna locomotive south of the East Main street crossing Saturday afternoon.  Mr. Casey had come to Norwich with his brother, Michael, to procure some supplies for a clambake planned for the following afternoon at their farm near Plasterville. They drove their automobile into Hubbard avenue, and leaving it, crossed the railroad track to the works of Audsley & O'Neil in the basement of the Schorn Block.  As they were recrossing the track a yard engine shunted a freight car down a siding and John, who was ahead did not notice that the locomotive did not follow the car but was backing down the track which he was crossing.  He was occupied in getting his purchases across to the automobile when the engine caught him and drew him under the wheels.  His right leg and left arm were severed from the body.  Drs. Manley and Hartigan were summoned and after tying up the arteries hurried the man to the Norwich Hospital where the arm was amputated near the shoulder and the leg near the hip.  During the few hours of life that were left he was made as comfortable as possible.  He was conscious until the last and realized his hopeless condition, mourning the loss of his arm more than of his leg.  Only a few minutes before he breathed his last he called for his brother, with whom he had lived all his life so that the last moments were passed together.  He died shortly after 7 o'clock.  John Edward Casey was the son of the late Patrick and Rose Dolan Casey.  he was born in the town of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY] January 18, 1864.  At the age of 18 he, with his brother, Michael, went to North Norwich to live upon the farm which had ever since been their home.  He is survived by two brothers, Michael of North Norwich and William Casey, of Preston, and by four sisters, Elizabeth and Rose, of Norwich; Mrs. Catherine Boyden, of Preston, and Mrs. Mary A. Bowers of Waverly.  The deceased was a member of St. Paul's Catholic Church and received the last rites of the church.  He was a member of the Holy Name Society and of the Knights of Columbus.  His funeral was held from the residence of his cousin, William Dolan, on Fair street Tuesday morning.
 
LeRoy Bennett
Bainbridge Republican, November 15, 1917
LeRoy Bennett of Bennettsville [Chenango Co., NY], who was injured Nov. 5th, died in the City Hospital at Binghamton, at 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon.  Mr. Bennett was driving his horse, when the animal became frightened and ran away, throwing the driver out of the conveyance and injuring him severely and broke his leg.  He was taken to Binghamton to the City Hospital for treatment but as he was 80 years old, recovery was not possible.  He is survived by his wife, and one son, Dr. F.L. Bennett of Binghamton. The funeral was held Tuesday at Bennettsville and the burial was in the cemetery at that place.  Mr. Bennett was a practicing lawyer in Bainbridge for many years up till about twenty years ago when he retired from his profession and went to live on the Bennett homestead in Bennettsville and engaged in farming.
 
Orson Hine
Bainbridge Republican, October 25, 1917
Orson Hine, for many years a student of Sidney, and a section foreman in the employ of the O.&W., died Monday night, October 15th, at his home in Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] after a brief illness.  His age was 64 years.  His funeral was held Thursday afternoon at 1:30 from his late home and was under the auspices of Canton Sidney, several members of the Canton attending in full dress uniform.  Rev. O.L. Buck was the presiding clergyman.  Burial was in Green Lawn cemetery, in Bainbridge.  He is survived by his wife and one daughter, Mrs. George Crandall of this village.  Mr. Hine was an active member of the different branches of Odd Fellows in Sidney, and during the many years residence here enjoyed the esteem of a large circle of friends who regret to learn of his death.
 
Death Notices
Chenango Union, April 29, 1875
 
SAGE:  In South New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], April 5, 1875 Mr. William D. Sage, aged 53 years.
 
SHAPLEY:  In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], April 14, 1875, Deliah [Shapley], wife of James Shapley, aged 53 years.
 
HOLMES:  At the County Home in Preston [Chenango Co., NY], April 21, Mr. Frederick W. Holmes, aged 59 years.
 
HILL:  At the County House in Preston [Chenango Co., NY], April 21, Mr. Eli Hill, aged 61 years.
 
EDGERTON:  In Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], April 19, Mr. Calvin Edgerton, aged 76 years.
 
VINTON:  In Afton [Chenango Co., NY], April 19, Mr. Ferris S. Vinton, aged 24 years, 9 months.