Saturday, July 16, 2016

Bainbridge Central Faculty - 1926

Bainbridge Central School Faculty - 1925/6
"The Echo" 1926


Row 1:  Ethel Quackenbush (2nd Grade), Marion L'Amoreaux (6th Grade), Francis J Casey (Principal & Geometry), Emily Kinne (5th Grade), Dorothy Clark (3rd Grade), Leona Clinch (English & Civics)

Row 2:  Ruth Johnson (Latin & French), Laura Newman (4th Grade), Margaret Miner (8th grade), Marion Welcome (Home Economics), Marion Hanby (English & History), Anna Naylor (1st grade), Frances Johnson (Mathematics & Science), Gertrude Genung (7th grade)

Lawrence Slater letter from WW I - 1918

World War I Letter
Afton Enterprise, August 22, 1918

The following in a letter from Lawrence Slater M.M. of the U.S.S. Transport Madawaska written from Newport News, Va., after his seventh trip to France.
 
Newport News, Va.
Aug. 1st, 1918
 
Dear Mother,
 
We are in the U.S. once more feeling good and enjoying it as well as ever.  I am sending a few things home.  The sweater is a French sailor's and the other clothes I drew on board ship.
 
I was sorry to hear about Lloyd [Silvernail].  I was in Brest, France, when the crew from the U.S.S. Covington were brought in.  They were about four hundred miles out and had to rig sails and make their way to land.  They didn't sight another ship until just outside of Brest, when a torpedo boat took them in tow and towed them to the dock. They were in open boats a few days and were in hard shape--broken arms and ribs, and without clothes or money.  We gave them all the money we had with us.
 
[Compiler note:  The USS Covington was a transport ship for the United States Navy during WWI.  The transport was torpedoed by a German U-boat on 1 July 1918 and was scuttled the next day with six men killed.  Lloyd H. Silvernail of Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY was one of the six.]
 
I talked with some of them.  The firemen were caught in a coal bunker.  the water tight door went down before they got out.  They didn't know how many were lost at that time.
 
I am going to Washington tomorrow with another M.M. from Oregon.  We have a 72-hour leave.  I don't see any prospect of coming home very soon as the soldiers are as thick as -?- down here.  There were eighteen or nineteen ships together on our way over, but we came back back alone.  We carried fellows from N.Y. City, but a fellow told me that the U.S.S. Mercury had fellows from around Binghamton.  She was with us going over but I couldn't get a chance to see any of the soldiers after I found it out.
 
On some of the cards I am sending home is a picture of an old castle, founded 60 years B.C. and completed by Caesar.  We went all through it.  there were dungeons, passages and tunnels all over Brest, and down under the sea.  One room was 20 ft. long, 15 ft. wide and 10 ft. high.  There was a shaft in the roof of the building, 60 ft. high and just long enough for a man to go through endways.  All prisoners who were condemned to death were dropped through this shaft, feet first, and landed on knives and spikes which were supposed to kill them, then when the tide came in from the sea, it came in under this building and carried the body out to sea.
 
We were in a dungeon where a British prisoner was confined for 12 years in Napoleon's time.  He was  a spy and only lived 7 months after being released.  The door was filled with masonry and food was lowered to him through a hole in the ceiling.
 
Another place was a "Chamber of Torture."  The victim was placed in a machine and his head crushed if he wouldn't confess or tell what they asked him.  It cost us 50 centimes apiece for a guide and took half a day, but it was worth a trip to France.
 
We saw no "subs" this trip and the ocean was as smooth as a piece of glass a good deal of the time.  We saw a good many shark and flying fish.
 
Perhaps I can see some of the Covington's crew next trip and find out more about it.
 
I must close now.
 
With love,
Lawrence.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Obituaries (July 16)

Mary S. Collins
Utica Saturday Globe, May 1915

 
Mary S. Collins
1874 - 1915

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  The accidental death of Mary S. Collins from asphyxiation at her home on Westcott street Monday night caused a great shock to her many friends in the city.  Mrs. Collins was a forelady in one of the departments of the Norwich Pharmacal Company and had been about her usual duties Monday.  Upon returning home at night she had visited with some of the neighbors before retiring to her apartments on the second floor of the house where she was born and which had always been her home.  When last seen she was apparently in her usual health, but during the night became very sick and nauseated.  She went to the kitchen and presumably, in her illness, leaned against the gas range and accidentally opened two of the burners, allowing the gas to escape freely.  Leaving the kitchen she went into the dining room adjoining and lay down on a cot.  The deadly fumes followed, filling the rooms and caused her death, and that of her pet cat, which shared her fate. Tuesday morning her father, Charles A. Collins, whose home is on Court street, went to the pharmacy with a parcel for his daughter and was surprised to learn that she had not reported for work.  He hastened to her home and on entering the front door encountered the odor of gas, which filled the front hall so completely that he with difficulty reached the rooms above, to find the bodies of his daughter and her pet with life extinct.  Coroner Wilcox was notified and other aid was summoned, but no spark of life remained and nothing could restore her.  The coroner pronounced it a case of accidental death.  Deceased was born April 2, 1874, the daughter of Charles A. and Mary Byington Collins.  Her mother died in 1883.  Mary was a graduate of the Norwich High School and a regular attendant of the Congregational Church.  Besides her father, she is survived by a brother, Charles M . Collins, of Brooklyn.  Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon, Rev. Paul Riley Allen officiating, the services being held from her parents' home on Court street to which place the body was removed the day of her death.
 
Dr. O.E. Noble
Afton Enterprise, March 13, 1885
Died, in Dundee, Yates county, N.Y., Dr. O.E. Noble, aged 81.  His death marks the close of a long and useful life.  A ripe sheaf gathered in.  He was ripe in years, ripe in the gathered treasurers of christian attainment and christian usefulness.  He was a son of Deacon I. Noble, long and favorably known in Oxford and Norwich.  The subject of this sketch united with the Baptists of  Norwich when a boy of 12 years, at the time of the great revival in 1816.  He was married to Sabrina Humphrey, daughter of James Humphrey, Esq.  Her death occurred seven years ago.  He practiced medicine about 40 years.  In Oxford and Binghamton eight years.  In the later place he changed his practice and became a homeopath.  Most of his active life was spent in Penn Yan, N.Y., where he gained a large practice and held it for 20 years till failing health compelled him to give up his ride.  He then removed to New York city; and did medical business for seven years, when he retired from his profession, and went to reside with his son, Dr. Geo. Noble, where he remained till he passed peacefully away.  Dr. Nobel was emphatically a Christian man. While in full practice he was seldom absent from the house of worship on the Sabbath.  He was a close student of the Bible, and was and was ever loyal to its teachings.  When inquired of as to his feelings he repeated in a feeble voice, 1 Thess. 4: 13, 14, and 2 Tim, 1 10.  These were he last words.  He leaves two children, G.Z. Noble, druggist and practicing physician at Dundee and Cerepta D., wife of Rev. Dr. Norton, of Central Park church.
 
Charles W. Decker
Afton Enterprise, June 5, 1919
This community has lost one of its oldest and most prominent and highly respected citizens by the death of Charles W Decker, which occurred at his home on the East Side Afton [Chenango Co., NY], on Sabbath morning, May 25, 1919, after a lingering illness.  Mr. Decker was the son of Mr. Selar Decker (one of the founders and charter members of the Presbyterian Church of this place forty years ago).  He was born in Eminence, Schoharie county, N.Y. on May 18, 1847, and had therefore just passed his seventy-second birthday.  The family came to Afton in 1866, and lived in the old home a short distance below the village on the east side of the river, now owned by his son, Frank B. Decker, of Colesville.  He was married to Miss Rachel A. BeVier, who survives him, as do also their three children, George F. Decker, Frank B. Decker, and Lillian May (Mrs. George W. McKee), and six grandchildren, and also by his only brother, Joseph A. Decker, all of Afton.  He was a devoted member of the Presbyterian Church ever since his boyhood, and of the Church in Afton for nearly forty years, and a faithful and active Ruling Elder in the Chruch during nearly all that period and his benignant presence will be sadly missed by both the pastor and people.  His last days of illness were characterized by the quiet and unfaltering patience and faith in the Savior, which had marked his life.  Like a tired child he fell asleep, passing away as sweetly and gently as he had lived, and in the first few moments of the Sabbath morning, with his beloved wife and children all by his bedside, he entered into the rest, which remaineth for the people of God.  The funeral services were held in the home which he loved so well, on Thursday afternoon, May 29, conducted by his pastor, Dr. J.J. Francis, and attended by large numbers of his neighbors and friends.  Among the many beautiful floral tributes which lay upon his casket, brought by many loving hearts and hands, there were three which seemed peculiarly appropriate, one from "the loved ones of his own family," one "From the Presbyterian Chruch," and one bearing the card "From his Neighbors."  On the afternoon of an almost perfect summer day, beneath the blue sky and the lovely flowers, we laid [him] to rest in peaceful Glenwood Cemetery, overlooking his earthly home. and the beautiful scenes of the Susquehanna Valley, in the midst of which all the years of his manhood were spent; feeling that his life has been a blessing and a benediction to many of us.     J.J.F.
 
Martha Graham
Afton Enterprise, August 22, 1918
On Wednesday, August 14, 1918, at one o'clock in the afternoon, at her beautiful home on Spring Street [Afton, Chenango Co., NY], after a few hours of final failure of her remarkable physical powers, Miss Martha Graham, one of the most widely known and highly respected, as well as probably the oldest resident of Afton, entered peacefully into her rest, in the ninety-second year of her age.  Miss Graham was born in Franklin, N.Y. [Delaware Co.], April 18, 1827.  She lived many years in Meridale, and afterwards for a few years at Davenport Centre, N.Y.  For ten years she owned and conducted a fancy goods and millinery store in Delhi, N.Y.  In April, 1882 (36 years ago) she came to Afton and bought the old Merlin Jackson residence of Robert Paddock, where the store of Charles Hill & Son now stands and where she established a store and continued in business until the "big fire" in Afton in August 1884; and then for some years afterwards on the second floor of the new building in the same location.  In 1888 she retired from active business and purchased her late residence on Spring Street, where she has lived for thirty years.  Martha was a daughter of James Graham who was born in Roxburyshire, Scotland, in 1788, and who, with his father, John Graham, came to Bovina, Delaware County, N.Y., in 1800; and of his wife, Jane Rice, who was born in County Tyrone, Ireland, of that fine Scotch Irish stock which has figured so largely in the struggles of human liberty. The greater portion of their married life was spent in the towns of Franklin and Meredith in the county of Delaware, where there were born to them fourteen children (ten sons and four daughters) three of whom died in infancy.  The parents both died in Meredith at a ripe age.  During her active life Miss Graham was a shrewd, wise and successful business woman, and a strong character in every respect, and was honored and trusted by everyone.  She was a faithful and devoted follower of Christ, always steadfast and true in her religious faith, and active in all Chruch work. She was a Christian and a Presbyterian.  During the last year of her life at the age of ninety-one years, she was present at several of the devotional and social meetings of her church.  In the year    1892 she presented to the Afton Presbyterian Church of which she was a member for thirty-six years, the fine bell which hangs in the church belfry, and on which her name is engraved, and which was tolled on the day of her funeral ninety-one times.  For twenty-five years past her life has [been] one of great physical infirmities and often great sufferings, which she bore with marvelous courage and patience.  In recent years she has been cared for by her nieces and nephew, Mrs. S.A. Grant, Mrs. Jennie England, and Mr. and Mrs. Marshall G. Hill, and at times by other friends. The funeral services were held at her late home on Friday morning, August 15, and were conducted by her pastor, Dr. John J. Francis, two favorite hymns, "The Lord's My Shepherd" and "Asleep in Jesus." being sung by Miss May Squires, Mrs. Ed. L. Weeks, Miss Lucy Scott and Mrs. George l. Chruch, of the Presbyterian choir.  The burial was at Delhi, N.Y., at 1:30 the same afternoon in charge of Henry A. Norton, an Afton undertaker, The commitment service at the grave was by the venerable Rev. Frank H. Seeley, D.D., of Delhi.

Friday, July 15, 2016

Marriages (July 15)

Phetteplace - Dibble
Utica Saturday Globe, April 1915


Mr. Paul & Bertha May (Dibble) Phetteplace

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  Mr. and Mrs. Paul Phetteplace are receiving the congratulations of their many friends in this city upon their recent marriage.  The ceremony took place at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs.  William Dibble, in South New Berlin.  The bride, Miss Bertha May Dibble, is a most winsome young lady and the groom, who is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Phetteplace, of Norwich, is a most worthy young man.  Rev. Mr. Wheeler officiated at the ceremony, after which Mr. and Mrs. Phetteplace started on a wedding journey.  After May 1 they will be at home to their many friends at the Phetteplace homestead in Norwich.  All of their acquaintances wish them great joy and a long and happy married life.
 
Truesdell - Parce
Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, January 1, 1890
A very pleasant wedding occurred at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Brown, on Piano Street [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY] the evening of December 23d.  It was the marriage of their niece Miss Adelaide Parce, of DeLand, Florida, a very estimable young lady, who has been spending several weeks in Norwich and has made many friends by her sterling worth and accomplishments, to Mr. Wallace S. Truesdell, a successful teacher of Canandaigua.  Mr. Truesdell is a college graduate of excellent scholarship and is rapidly rising in his chosen profession.  The ceremony was performed by Rev. Warren G. Partridge, in the presence of a few personal friends.  After the congratulations of friends the company sat down to ample and delicious refreshments, and the good cheer and enjoyment of the occasion was a forecast of the happy and useful lives of this happy couple.  After the wedding supper and many hearty congratulations, the couple left on the night train for their new home at Canandaigua.
 
Cook - Crawley
Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, January 3, 1880
The marriage of Clarence G. Cook, and Miss Mary Jane Crawley was solemnized at Emmanuel Church, on new Year's eve.  The church was elegantly decorated and the ceremony performed by the Rector, E. Bayard Smith, in the presence of a very large audience of friends who assembled to witness the happy event.  At the conclusion of the ceremony they retired to the home of the bride, where a reception and collation was tendered the immediate friends and relatives of the newly wedded couple.  They will at once commence  house keeping at the residence of Mr. Cook, at Richmondville, Schoharie county.  The kind wishes of a large circle go with them.
 
Graves - Banner
Ocean Grove Times, June 29, 1912
On Wednesday morning of last week, June 19, Mrs. G.S. Graves [Gaylord S. Graves], a summer resident of Ocean Grove [Monmouth Co., NJ], was united in marriage at her home in Bainbridge, N.Y. [Chenango Co.], to Daniel T. Banner of the latter place.  The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Frank James, pastor of the Bainbridge, M.E. Church, of which the bride is a member and a teacher in its Sunday school.  The couple stood before a bank of ferns and flowers artistically arranged, and here after the clergyman pronounced the words which made them man and wife, they received the cordial congratulations of their relatives and friends.  Before leaving Bainbridge, the same day, on their bridal tour, Mr. and Mrs. Banner were given a parting reception at the railroad depot, where a large number of persons assembled to bid them good-bye.  In this throng was a detachment of the local G.A.R. of which Mr. Banner is the commander.  The happy couple reached Ocean Grove last Saturday evening. At the Ocean House another reception awaited them, which took them completely by surprise.  The rooms were profusely decorated with flowers and potted plants, and there was also a large wedding cake on the center table, together with a shower of letters and postcards from all parts of the country.  Mrs. Banner has been conducting the Ocean House for nine seasons.  She has a wide circle of friends, not only in her home town, Bainbridge, where she is so highly esteemed, but in Ocean Grove and among the summer visitors who have enjoyed her hospitality as the head of a popular hotel.
 
Marriage Notices
Chenango Telegraph, January 20, 1876
 
JUDD - MINOR:  In Coventryville [Chenango Co., NY], Jan. 2, by Rev. G.D. Norton, Mr. Joel L. Judd to Mrs. Amanda M. Minor, all of Coventryville.
 
HOLLINGWORTH - GRANT:  In Pharsalia, Dec. 30th, by Rev. J.D. Webster, Mr. Dwight Hollingworth of McDonough [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Helen M. Grant of Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY].
 
WOOD - FULLER:  In Binghamton, 10th inst., by Rev. Dr. Paddock, Mr. Azor Wood, of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], to Mrs. Hannah M. Fuller, of Binghamton [Broome Co., NY].
 
MOODY - PHILLIPS:  In Shenandoah [Dutchess Co., NY], 1st inst. by Rev. J.B. Wells, Mr. Charles D. Moody, of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Emma J. Phillips of the former place.
 

Obituaries (July 15)

Burdette Belden
Utica Saturday Globe, May 1915

 
Burdette Belden
1857 - 1915

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  Burdette Belden, of this city, died Saturday at the Brunswick Home in Amityville, where he had been under treatment.  His age was 58 years.  The remains were brought to his home on Lee avenue, where funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at 1 o'clock, Rev. W.H. Webb of Plymouth officiating, and burial being made at South New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY].  Deceased was born near Chenango Lake and had been a resident of Norwich and neighborhood all of his life.  He is survived by his wife, Alice Belden, and eight children, Mrs. William Davis and Mrs. Viola Brooker, of Norwich; Mrs. Nettie Ryan, of Norwich, Mrs. Jennie Hogaboom, of Kirk; Mrs. Eunice Wheeler, of Norwich; Miss Flora Belden and Leon and Manley Belden, of this city.
 
Corydon Burlison
Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, September 18, 1889
Corydon Burlison, an esteemed citizen of this town [Coventryville, Chenango Co., NY] died very suddenly on Wednesday at midnight.  The cause of his death was thought to be heart disease.  The funeral was held on Friday at 10 a.m. at his late residence, Rev. Mr. Thurston, of Coventry, conducting the services.  A large number attended the funeral.  Mr. Burlison leaves a widow but no children to mourn him.  He was 68 years old.
 
Perry Medbury
Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, September 18, 1889
Perry Medbury, formerly of Company A, 56th Pennsylvania Volunteers, died at Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY] on Saturday, from a gunshot wound received at the second battle of Bull Run in 1862.  Sunday. Dr. Lewis A. Van Wagner assisted by Drs. H.C. Lyman and B.A. Church, removed a portion of the thigh bone, which was found to be greatly enlarged.  Monday afternoon Dr. Van Wagner completed the examination and found the bullet embedded in the thigh bone about four inches from the hip joint.  A photograph of the parts with the ball in place has been taken.  The bullet first struck the watch of the deceased, which probably broke the force so that it did not break the thigh bone, but only splintered it.  The deceased was a member of Plumb Post, No. 493, G.A.R. and drew a pension of $50 per month.
 
Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, September 21, 1889
The funeral of the late Perry Medbury, aged 59 years, a member of Company A, 56th Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteers, took place from the home of his son, Mr Arthur Medbury, at 2 P.M. Thursday, Rev. Thomas Ainshe Stevenson officiating.  A quartette consisting of Mrs. Merrill, Mrs. Mix, Dr. Bouton, and Prof. J. Frank Crowell, sang impressively "Rock of Ages" and "Nearer My God to Thee," with zither accompaniment.  His remains were deposited in the beautiful Quarter burial ground by his comrades of Plumb Post No. 439, G.A.R.  Mrs. L.A. Reynolds, a friend of the family, and who lost a brother in the war, prepared some very charming floral designs.
 
Rufus S. Mills
Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, September 18, 1889
Rufus S. Mills died in Guilford [Chenango Co., NY] September 13th.  He was a son of Alson and Kitty Mills and always resided in Guilford.  The Oxford Times says of him--For many years he has been a consistent and active member of Christ church and was also a prominent vestry man of that church, ever ready to do his part in any good work.  Several months ago his health began to fail, and he has gradually grown weaker, until a few weeks since he was obliged to give up business  Slowly but surely disease undermined the health of the once strong and stalwart man and death has brought down the loving husband, the kind, indulgent father and the faithful friend. We shall miss him in the church in the home circle and in the community.  He leaves a wife, the daughter of Rev. Erastus P. Smith, and one child to mourn his early death besides many relatives and friends who have the sympathy of the community extended to them in their bereavement.  May the God of the widow and the fatherless send them strength and consolation.  His funeral was largely attended from the late residence in Guilford on Monday last, Rev. Mr. Lynch rector of Christ Church, officiating.
 
Helen Kinney Quinn
Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, September 18, 1889
Helen Kinney, the beloved wife of Supervisor Richard C. Quinn, died at her home in North Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], Thursday last.  She had been ill for many months, but bore the pain of fatal disease with wonderful patience, till the end came, when she peacefully passed from this life to that better one beyond.  Mrs. Quinn was the daughter of Alfred S. Kinney, Esq., a well known and popular citizen of this place, and was born in Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY] where her early years were passed.  At an early age, she developed those qualities which were prophetic of the beauty and richness of her nature.  In her girlhood she answered the call of her Savior and united with the Sherburne Congregational Chruch, of which she was ever after a consistent and beloved member.  Twelve years ago in the bloom of young womanhood she gave her hand in marriage to Richard C. Quinn and removed with him to North Norwich.  In her home there all her excellent qualities shone forth in full force.  Above many, she had that rare faculty of making friends.  Wherever she went she won the esteem and affection of everyone.
 
She was good as she was fair
No one born on earth above her
As pure in thought as angels are
To know her was to love her
 
Her funeral was attended Saturday afternoon from her late residence in North Norwich.  There was a great outpouring of people, and the attendance was the largest ever seen in that town on a like sad occasion.  Rev. C.C. Otis, pastor of the Congregational Church in this village, officiated and spoke most eloquently and feelingly.  His fervent and tender words went to the hearts of the mourning friends and comforted and blessed them.  She leaves her surviving, her husband and one son, besides a large circle of relatives, who in this their hour of sorrow, have the heartfelt sympathy of all.  While all will miss her, they know that for her there has dawned the better life.
 
 

Thursday, July 14, 2016

Obituaries (July 14)

Mayme Cary Berry
Utica Saturday Globe, April 1915

 
Mayme Cary Berry
1873 - 1915

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  The remains of Mrs. J.L. Berry, who died in Detroit, Mich., Sunday evening, were brought to Norwich for burial and interred in Mount Hope Cemetery [Norwich, NY] Wednesday morning.  Services were held from the residence of Dr. Edwin T. Gibson on East Main street, Rev. Alexander Fraser officiating.  Mayme Cary Berry was born in Norwich June 3, 1873, the only daughter of Clarence and Meta Cary.  She remained a resident of this city until her marriage to Mr. Berry last summer, when they went to Syracuse and later to Detroit.  For a year or longer Mrs. berry's health had been impaired.  For three weeks she had been in a Detroit hospital.  her husband accompanied the remains to this city, arriving Tuesday morning.
 
Hon. H.G. Crozier
Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, January 7, 1880
The many friends of Hon. H.G. Crozier of Smithville [Chenango Co., NY], will be pained to learn of his death, which occurred at New York City, on Saturday evening last.  He had been in failing health for some time, and was several months since compelled to relinquish business, and had sought health in travel, and finally located in New York City.  The improvement in his health never came, and he slowly continued to fail until death removed his sufferings.  The deceased was about 65 years of age, and had for many years been prominently identified with the politics of Chenango County, in which he took a deep interest.  He had been honored with important offices in the gift of the people, the duties of which he performed in an upright and conscientious manner, winning the approval of his constituents.  His loss in Smithville and the entire County will be deeply felt.
 
Mary S. Farrell
Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, January 1, 1890
News has been received here of the death of Mrs. Mary S. Farrell, at the residence of her son J.D. Farrell, in St. Edwards, Nebraska.  She had reached the venerable age of 87 years.  A local paper says:  "Mrs. Farrell was one of the pioneers of Boone county, coming here with her husband, the late Rev. Isaac Farrell, about sixteen years ago.  The funeral took place Saturday from the M.E. Church at St. Edwards, after which the remains were laid to rest beside her beloved husband in Evergreen Cemetery."  Mrs. Farrell was the mother of Mrs. Milo McCarthy, and Mrs. Wm. Crandall, of this place [Norwich, NY], and was a former resident of Norwich.
 
Richard Herrick Smith
Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, January 4, 1890
Richard Herrick Smith, familiarly known as "Heck" Smith, died in New York, Thursday.  He was a son of the late Hiram Smith, of this village, and spent his boyhood days in Norwich.   He learned the printer's trade in this office.  Afterwards he became an expert telegraph operator, acquiring his skill under his brother, Peleg Smith, who was the first telegraph operator ever located in Norwich.  During the war Heck had charge of ta telegraph office as a printer, and for the last five years or more has "held a case" on the New York Morning Journal.  His only relative in Norwich is his brother-in-law, L.B. Brooks.  His body will be brought here for burial in Mt. Hope Cemetery [Norwich, NY] by the side of his mother.  He was about 52 years of age.
 
Rev. William Bixby
Chenango Semi Weekly Telegraph, December 28, 1889
 
Rev. William Bixby died at the residence of his sister in Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] on Saturday.  He was one of the oldest members of the Wyoming conference, beginning his ministry in 1837, and has been in continuous active work as a preacher from then until the time of his death with the exception of one year.  His funeral took place Monday and the burial at Oneonta [Otsego Co., NY).
 
Chenango Semi Weekly Telegraph, January 1, 1890
 
The funeral services of Rev. William Bixby, who died on December 20th, were held in the Methodist Episcopal Church, at Bainbridge, December 23d at 10 A.M. and were conducted by Rev. R.W. VanSchoick, Presiding Elder, Wyoming District, of Kingston, Pa.  Prayer was offered by Rev. G.M. Colville of Tabernacle Church, Binghamton, N.Y., after which a scripture lesson from I Cor XV, was read by Rev. W.T. Blair, of Bainbridge, N.Y.  Short addresses touching upon the life and work of the deceased were made by the following presiding elders:  Harroun of Binghamton District, VanSchoick, of Wyoming district, and Leacock, of Chenango District, and the following ministers, Rev. William Burnside, of Unadilla, Rev. C.V. Arnold of Osborne Hollow, Rev. A. Griffin of Wilkesbarre, Rev. M.S. Hard, D.D., of Centenary Church, Binghamton, N.Y. and Rev. W.T. Blair, of Bainbridge.  A considerable number of ministers were present.  The singing conducted by Rev. O.H. McAnulty, of Oneonta, was a most praiseworthy feature of the service.  The church was filled with a large audience who were deeply affected by the services. The deceased entered the Methodist ministry in 1837, since which time he has served twenty charges, and five full terms as Presiding Elder. A son and two sisters survive him. The burial service, which took place at Oneonta, was conducted by Rev. T.P. Halsted, Presiding Elder Oneonta District.
 
 

Wednesday, July 13, 2016

Obituaries (July 13)

Julia F. (Bates) Osborne
Utica Saturday Globe, April 1915

 
 
Julia F. (Bates) Osborne
1859 - 1915

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  Mrs. Julia F. Osborne, widow of De Witt Osborne, died at her home on Mechanic street Wednesday  noon, aged 56.  Mrs. Osborne's health had been failing for several months and her passing was not unexpected, though every effort was put forth by her family and friends to postpone the sad hour of parting.  Deceased was the daughter of Albert l. and Lucette Bates and was born in East Hamilton [Madison Co., NY] August 8, 1859.  Her marriage to De Witt Osborne took place in 1873.  Mr. Osborne's death last October resulted from a accident in which he was injured at the Wood's Corners railroad crossing.  Mrs. Osborne is survived by three sons, Fred, Lynn and Clarence Osborne, and by three daughters, Mrs. Bert Lewis, Mrs. Fred Cutter and Burt Cadwell, all residents of Norwich. She leaves one brother, Charles Bates, of Wood's Corners, and one sister, Mrs. Jessie Hepner, of Hamilton.  Rev. Dr. Monk conducted the funeral services Saturday afternoon.
 
Emma Van Slyke
Chenango Telegraph, January 13, 1876
A correspondent of the Utica Herald sends the following account of a bloody transaction which took place at the village of Clockville, Madison Co., New Year's morning:  "This morning, about one o'clock, Christopher Van Slyke came home with his son, badly intoxicated, and thought he would celebrate the opening of the Centennial by firing with blank cartridges and went out doors and fired it off a few times.  Then he put in balls thinking it made a louder noise.  He then came into his house, loaded the gun again with a ball and asked his wife if he should fire it off in the house.  The gun was pointed towards her.  She had previously had some words with him about a small cannon he could not find. He charged her with having sold it, and for that reason she thought he intended to shoot her.  She told him not to fire the gun in the house.  He turned it then towards the bedroom door.  One of his older daughters (deaf and dumb) had retired, and another daughter, Emma, 17 years of age, was sitting on the side of the bed, holding her little sister, four years old and facing the open bedroom door, where she could plainly see her father. As the father turned the gun from the mother towards the door, it was discharged, the ball passing through he left breast and heart of his daughter Emma, who fell dead on the bed. The father claims that when he put the cap on the lock the hammer would not go down, and in trying to push it down, the gun went off; that it was an accident; that the stock of the gun was new, etc.  It is a sad and horrible affair.  Emma, was a bright, intelligent girl, and her death, whether caused by accident or murder, was directly chargeable to whiskey and drunkenness.  It is the first death of the kind in our community.  Hundreds have already visited the scene of the tragedy.  Mr. Van Slyke was immediately arrested.

Nancy VanEmbergh
Chenango Telegraph, January 20, 1876
Died-- in this town [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY] after a lingering illness, Mrs. Nancy, wife of Thomas Van Emburgh, aged 80 years.

When one who has lived so long and so well as she whose name stands at the head of this article passes away from earth, it seems fitting that a somewhat extended notice be given of her life, character and death.

Mrs. Van Embergh was born in Lyme, Conn., in February 1796, and hence at the time of her death on the 13th last, was nearly 80 years of age.  When about fourteen years old she went on a visit into Albany county, in this State.  There she was married at the age of sixteen and there she lived with her family till she was forty-two.  For the last thirty-eight years she has lived in this town where she and her husband at first settled and where she at last died.  It is a pleasant, comfortable home about two miles below the village.  Mrs. Van Embergh was converted to God and joined the M.E. Church when but fifteen years of age. At the time she became a Methodist, this denomination was very weak and uninfluential; its members poor and scattered, its church edifices few and inferior, its ministers many of them illiterate and by the masses of the people it was almost considered disgraceful to be connected with this church.  But notwithstanding all these disadvantages, she felt that this was her home and hence she cheerfully untied with this displaced people, and for sixty-five years was a consistent member and a devoted Christian. She loved the house of God and was always there when it was possible.  Frequently she attended amid difficulties that would have discouraged those less persevering.  She loved to do for the church financially, and always did in this direction to the extent of her ability.  But she manifested her religion at home as well as in the church.  She was the mother of ten children five of whom survive her.  Toward her children she was a true mother, making every possible effort to train and instruct them for the service of God and for lives of usefulness.  Her success is seen in what they are today.  In regard to this life they are prospered, while at the same time they cherish the greatest reverence for their mother and their mother's God.  She was a remarkable, intelligent woman.  She read many books, both old and new, besides the religious and secular papers that she might keep up with the times, and being blest with a wonderful memory was able to converse upon a great variety of subjects and impart instruction to those who either had not the time or inclination to read.  But her desire for intellectual culture did not cause her to neglect the every day duties of home.  She was industrious, energetic and persevering in all her undertakings, making home pleasant for husband and children and constantly exerting a salutary influence.  Moreover her influence was extended beyond home in the community where she lived. She was beloved by old and young and middle aged.  All enjoyed visiting at the house because of her social qualities and the kindness of her heart. She was ever looking after the poor, the sick, and the sorrowing, thereby following the example of the Saviour.  Eternity will alone reveal how many such she has helped and comforted.  Of course such a life always ends well.  She was peaceful and joyful during her sickness which lasted more than two months, often expressing confidence in her Redeemer and hope in regard to her future. At the last her life went out so quietly that the exact time of her departure was not known.  She was left alone a short time to rest, her friends supposing she was asleep. When they went to her couch again to minister to her wants, they found she was no more.

"So fades a summer cloud away
So sinks the gale when storms are o'er
So gently shuts the eye of day
So does the wave along the shore."

Her funeral was attended on Saturday last from her late residence, being followed to the grave by weeping and loving children and other friends.  On Sunday morning, her pastor, Rev. Mr. Judd, preached a memorial sermon upon her life and character from 87th verse of the 37th Psalm.  "Mark the perfect man and behold the upright for the end of that man is peace."  The aged companion of the departed, now eighty-four years old, and very feeble, still lingers on this side of the grave.  May the sympathies and prayers of this community be extended to him in this time of his great sorrow.  It is but due to the children of the deceased to say that during the sickness of their mother, as well as at all other times, they have shown her every possible attention, doing their utmost to alleviate her sufferings and supply her wants, and as further evidence of their genuine devotion they furnished for the funeral a large number of beautiful wreaths, crosses and stars, arranged with japonicas and evergreens.  Some of these were placed upon the coffin during the service on Saturday, and after the interment upon the grave.  Some of them were in the Methodist church on the table in front of the pulpit on Sunday morning, and afterwards given to friends of the deceased.

Death Notices
Chenango Telegraph, January 20, 1876

BOWERS:  In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on 14th inst. James E. Bowers, son of Gilbert Bowers, aged 22 years.

SMITH:  In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], 14th inst., Mr. Nicholas Smith, aged 96 years.

McKOOK [sic]:  At the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Chas. E. Gibbs, in San Francisco , Cal., Jan. 15 '73, Mrs. Adelia McKeon [sic], aged 59 years, formerly of Oxford, N.Y. [Chenango Co.}

 

Tuesday, July 12, 2016

Obituaries (July 12)

Augustus E. Race
Utica Saturday Globe, April 1915
 
 
Augustus E. Race
1852 - 1915

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  The death of Augustus E. Race occurred at the Norwich Hospital Tuesday following an operation last week, his weakened physical condition being unable to overcome the after effects.  From the time of his removal to the hospital from his residence on Silver street sympathetic interest in Mr. Race's condition was widespread and the community mourns his passing as the loss of one of its most sterling residents.  Augustus E. Race was the son of George and Jane Harder Race and was born in northeast Duchess county, coming to Norwich with his parents when he was a lad of 3 years.  He was a pupil in the Fair street district school, and a student in the Norwich Academy and afterward learned carpentry in the Ambrose Waite shop.  He studied steam engineering and when his apprenticeship in the carpenter shop was completed became the engineer in the old blast furnace that stood on the line of the abandoned Chenango canal north of the city.  He also learned watchmaking, but never followed that occupation.  In July, 1875, he entered the employ of the David Maydole Hammer Company as engineer, remaining in that capacity for 20 years and then became the superintendent, a position he filled until his death.  During his young manhood Mr. Race was intimately associated with the musical life of Norwich and central New York.  He was the director of the well known Race Orchestra which later merged with the St. Lawrence Orchestra, for years the leading orchestra of this section of the State.  He was a long time member and one of the leaders of the local band, but laid aside these activities when he became the superintendent at the hammer factory.  He was a member of the several bodies of Odd Fellows and past grand of Canasawacta lodge, No. 605, I.O.O.F.  He was also past master of Norwich lodge No. 302, F.&A.M., in which he was one of the most honored brethren. The Norwich Club and the Masonic Club rosters held his name.  He was an attendant and supporter of the Broad Street Methodist Episcopal Church.  August 8, 1872, Mr. Race married Nettie Brooks, of Norwich, and to them were born three daughters, Carrie, wife of Arthur E. Halbert; Jessie, wife of Ross Langworthy, of Port Byron, and Millicent, wife of Joseph Kenyon, of Monroe, Wis.  His wife, his aged mother, Mrs. Jane Race, who resided in his home; his daughters; a sister, Mrs. Charles Hicks, of Norwich, and a cousin, Mrs. -?- of King Settlement, together with grandchildren and cousins living in other sections of the State, are the members of his bereft family.  Funeral services were held from his late home on Friday afternoon at 2:30, the Norwich Lodge, F.&A.M., being in charge.

William Spaulding
Chenango Telegraph, December 3, 1874
A shocking and fatal accident took place in Coventry [Chenango Co., NY] on Saturday Nov. 21.  William Spaulding, in the employ of Charles Stone, near the Basswood meeting house, went to his work, chopping in the woods on the morning of that day, taking his dinner with him.  Not returning at the expected time in the evening, it was feared that something had happened to him, as he was alone, and search was made.  The first tree he fell, it seemed, lodged against another tree and in getting it down, by some means, he was crushed beneath it in the fall, his head at the same time being driven against a stump, smashing the skull, allowing the brain to escape.  Death of course was instantaneous, and from the position in which the body was found probably  not a muscle stirred.  Dr. M.D. Spencer, of Guilford, one of the coroners of the county, was called and held an inquest, which resulted in a verdict substantially in accordance with the above facts.  Deceased has lived in different parts of the country, last summer working in Coventry, where he is well known, though he has no relatives nearer than Binghamton, at which place a brother resides.  He has another brother, a Presbyterian clergyman, in Ulster county.  He was an industrious, kind hearted man, and made friends with all whom he associated.  He was a soldier during the late war, and escaped the dangers to be taken off in a less glorious and more horrible manner than war affords.

Rev. Ferdinand Rogers, DD.
Chenango Telegraph, January 20, 1876
On Tuesday morning many of our citizens were shocked to learn of the sudden death of Rev. Ferdinand Rogers, D.D. Rector of Zion's church at Greene [Chenango Co., NY]  Mr. Rogers came to Norwich to conduct the services at Emmanuel church last Sunday, the Rector being temporarily absent, and remained to hear Mr. Gough's lecture on Monday evening.  Mrs. Rogers, came on the evening train and accompanied her husband to the lecture, after which he walked to the depot, stopping a moment at the house of Mrs. Griffing to get his valise.  A passenger coach and baggage car were attached to the train, Mrs. Rogers occupied a seat in the coach and the Dr. Stood up in the baggage car talking with Jas. W. Glover, Esq., of Oxford, who noticed that he was about to fall and caught him, and eased him to the floor.  Dr. Douglas, who was on board the train was summoned, but could render no aid, and in a few seconds the Rector was dead.  Apoplexy is supposed to have been the cause of his death.  The cars which a moment before were noisy and resounded with mirth, now became hushed and still, and sorrow came over every countenance.  The sudden death of Mr. Rogers, has cast a gloom over a large circle of friends, and was peculiarly distressing to his many friends in Norwich, whom he had called upon during the day.  It was a general remark that they had never seen him in better spirits.  About 4 o'clock in the afternoon he made a pleasant call at our office, in company with his friend John Fryer, and spent a few minutes in pleasant and animated conversation.  Similar calls were made on a number of his friends during the day. A gentleman who sat near him during the lecture of Mr. Gough, said that he seemed to enjoy it very much, and at its close left the church in his usual flow of spirits and started for the depot, as above stated.  Mr. Rogers was sixty years of age, and has been Rector of Zion's church of Greene for nearly thirty years, and had won the esteem of the community without regard to denominations, and no man could have been taken from their midst, whose departure will be more universally deplored.  His last sermon was preached in Emmanuel church in this village, on Sunday evening, and was one of the great power and eloquence.  his text was:  "And the poor have the gospel preached to them."  He enlarged upon this distinguishing feature of Christianity and the obligation that rested upon all Christians to look to the poor and the lowly, and see that they were fed, clothed, and their moral and spiritual welfare cared for.  In closing, he made a remark which, in view of his death which followed soon after, seems almost prophetic.  He said "When my body is laid beneath the clods of this valley, I desire no other epitaph than the simple inscription in regard to my labors here that "The poor had the gospel preached to them."  It is to be hoped that this last suggestion of the good man, in this regard, will be complied with.

Death Notices
Chenango Union, April 29, 1875
 
JONES:  In Ives Settlement [Guilford, Chenango Co., NY], Apr. 6, 1875 Herbert Marion [Jones], son of Charles and Dora Jones, aged 1 year 7 months 13 days.

JOHNSON:  In Otselic [Chenango Co., NY] Apr. 10, Edwin D. [Johnson], son of Marvin and P. Johnson, aged 3 years 8 months.

HOOSE:  In Cortland [Cortland Co., NY] Apr. 24, Hattie L. [Hoose], daughter of Prof. J.H. Hoose, aged 3 years 9 months 9 days.

MARKS:  In Goshen, Orange Co., April 22, Harriet [Marks], wife of Byron Marks of Binghamton and daughter of Mrs. Asa Foote of Sherburne, aged about 36 years.

Monday, July 11, 2016

Obituaries (July 11)

Lena Caroline (Kern) King
Utica Saturday Globe, March 1915

 
Lena Caroline (Kern) King
1894 - 1915

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  Lena Caroline Kern, wife of John King, died at the Norwich Hospital on Monday morning, aged 30.  Mrs. King had been brought to the hospital from her farm home southeast of the city on Saturday.  She was in a very critical condition and succumbed to a difficult operation undertaken as a last resort.  Deceased was born in Germany and came to Norwich with her parents about 24 years ago. She attended the Norwich schools and in October 1914 married John King, who, with a step-daughter, Edna, survives her.  The accompanying picture shows her as she appeared several years ago.  Besides her husband she is survived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Kern, two brothers, William Kern, Jr., and Emil Kern, and three sisters, Mrs. Floyd Genung, Mrs. Joseph Purdy and Miss Rose Kern also survive.  Funeral services were held from the home of the parents, 11 Delaware square, at 1:30 and from the Congregational Church at 2 o'clock, Rev. Paul Riley Allen officiating.
 
Andrew Reynolds
Chenango Telegraph, January 13, 1876
Andrew Reynolds, aged 10 years, a son of Mr. Thomas Reynolds, butter merchant, whose place of business is under the First National Bank, of Binghamton [Broome Co., NY], and for some time a newsboy engaged in selling the Times upon the street, was run over on the Erie Railway, at the Front street bridge, at about half-past twelve o'clock on Saturday, and so seriously injured that he died soon after.
 
Mrs. Rathboney
Chenango Telegraph, January 20, 1876
McDonough [Chenango Co., NY]:  The funeral sermon of Mrs. Rathboney, a former resident of this town, was preached by Rev. J.D. Webster in the Baptist Church on Sunday the 9th inst.  She was brought here for burial the Monday previous and lies beside her kindred in the old grave yard on the hill.  It is a restful place to sleep--all the winter the evergreens chant mournful requiems, and all the summer sigh, and talk sweet memories, and sigh again; but the birds sing hallelujahs--they are heralds of the future.
 
Clinton Weed
Chenango Telegraph, December 3, 1874
Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  On Friday afternoon last Clinton Weed, a switchman at the Midland yard, was so seriously injured that he died the next day.  He stood upon a gondola which was backing down the Auburn Branch, and nearing the switch he jumped off to turn it. As he jumped his foot caught, or his ankle was turned so that he was thrown, and before he could recover himself the train ran him down and passed over him.  His right leg was injured below the knee and the left one down to the knee.  His cries soon bro't help and he was quickly taken to his home near by and Drs. Church, Beecher and Wescott were called.  His right leg was amputated and the gash upon the left one sewn up as best it could be, but all to no avail, for the unfortunate man died about noon the next day.  "Clint" was a son of Roselle Weed, of East Norwich, and up to the time of his employment by the Midland, some two years ago, he worked for Smith Steere Jr.  He was a faithful young man and leaves a family who have the sympathies of our entire community in their misfortune.
 
Frank E. Burdo
Chenango Telegraph, December 3, 1874
Our village readers and many others will remember Frank E. Burdo, who was formerly a conductor on the Midland and a boarder at the Eagle, and afterwards the Spaulding House. Frank was what is termed a "genial, whole souled fellow," and because of his free-heartedness and love of sociality, was led in a bad way, and finally ended his career in a station house in New York city, on Thursday morning last.  The Rome correspondent of the Utica Herald thus speaks of him, and the particulars of his sad life.
 
Rome [Oneida Co., NY]:  This morning, while eating breakfast, the following sad telegram was received by one of our citizens.  "New York, Nov. 27--Frank Burdo was found dead last night.  Will send remains to your care. Will you get burial place for him at the cemetery?  Will write."  How quickly did this message recall the familiar quotation, "One more unfortunate, rashly importunate, gone to his death."  But a few short years ago, Frank Burdo occupied a position in society, as well as in business life, such as any young man might envy. At the time of which I write, he was a passenger conductor on the Rome, Watertown and Ogdensburg railroad, during the administration of Superintendent Addision Day, and had won his preferment not less by his native manliness and gentality that his unswerving application to his work.  In a few years he rose from a very humble station to the position of which I speak.  But, alas, the tempter came, just as he may come, in one form or another, to all of us, when Frank was in the height of a prosperous and happy career.  To him the wicked one appeared in the depths of the wine cup.  The remaineder of the story is soon told.  The descent down the incline of inebriety was rapid.  Position after position was secured and lost, the butterfly friends who stood by him as long as money lasted, deserted him, and ever after, could be found in the throng of men who jeered at his misfortunes.  But were your reporter permitted to draw the curtain, he might exhibit to the world another picture of an heroic and undying wifely devotion.  Occasionally Frank made a noble effort to snap asunder the chains which enthralled him, but men (rumsellers and others) were found right here in this city, who, knowing his past life, and of his efforts to reform, did not scruple to put the bottle to his lips, and thus assist him down the broad road to perdition.  Last Monday, after more than a week of entire sobriety, he went to New York in quest of employment as a street car conductor, but on Thanksgiving day, when happiness reigned supreme at almost every  hearthstone in this broad land, the spirit of Frank E. Burdo passed thorugh eternity's portals.  Let us, in conclusion remember what possibilities stretched out before him, but a few short years ago, and with his faults, tenderly consign his remains to their last resting place in the silent city. The precise manner in which the unfortunate man met his death, has not yet been learned. The body will be conveyed to Bridgewater [Oneida Co., NY] tomorrow for interment.

LATER:  A letter received this evening states that deceased went into a drug store yesterday forenoon, to have a leach applied to a bruise over his eye.  After the application he sat by the stove a long time, and at last started to go out, but was unable to walk.  He was at once taken to the nearest station house, where he died in a few hours, after which his relatives (who did not know of his presence in the city) were notified of his death, and took charge of his body.

Burdo was the son-in-law of Hon. Henry O. Southworth, formerly of this county [Chenango], now of Rome.
 
 

Sunday, July 10, 2016

Post listing for the week of July 4 - 10, 2016

Listing of blog postings for the week of July 4-10, 2016

Marriages
Posted July 7, 2016
Mr. & Mrs. George H. Baldwin (50th anniversary, 1915)
Ruth Fulton - Dr. Stanley R. Benedict (1914)
Mr. & Mrs. Albert Seymour (50th anniversary, 1917)
Elliott Danforth to Wed - Not (1897)

Posted July 9, 2016
Mr. & Mrs. William H. Steward (50th anniversary, Kirk, 1915)
Dewey A. King - Myrtle A. Davis (Bainbridge, 1917)
Wilber L. Edwards - Lenora Stockwell (Coventry, 1915)
Florence E. Knapp - Arthur E. Ploutz (engagement, Afton, 1915)

 
Obituaries
Posted July 4, 2016
George A. Folmsbee (Norwich, 1914)
Frank Peck (Bainbridge, Afton, 1917)
Charles Terry (West Bainbridge, 1907)
Lovisa Bush Booth (Bainbridge, 1917)
Death Notices
     Chauncey Wilkins (North Afton, 1882)
     Jacob  Houck (Bainbridge, Afton, 1882)
     R.M. Gallup (Afton, 1879)
     Arthur Bennett (1880)
     Ethel Maude Kendrick (Norwich, 1904)

Posted July 5, 2016
Eugene H. Seeley (Norwich, 1915)
Delos R. Arnold (Guilford, Preston, 1927)
Esther Anderson (Norwich, Rome, 1942)
James Henry Adams (New Berlin, 1942)
Farie B. Adams (New Berlin, 1940)

Posted July 6, 2016
Lydia Ann Carpenter (Norwich, 1915)
James I. Andrews (Sherburne, 1877)
Emmeline Cole (South New Berlin, 1877)
Mary P. Allen (Geneseo, 1876)
Death Notices
     Joanna Holmes (Norwich, 1877)
     Lyman D. Burch (Sherburne, 1877)
     Clarissa Wilber (Smyrna, 1876)
     Henry Knowles (Smyrna, 1877)
     Amanda M. Dimon (Bainbridge, 1876)
     Eunice Russel (New Berlin, 1876)
     Mary Bentley Pratt (1877, Sherburne)
     Mary Boothman (1877, Sherburne)

Posted July 7, 2016
Edna L. (Skinner) Davis (Norwich, 1915)
Martha Green (North Norwich, 1877)
Nelson B. Hale (Norwich, 1877)

Posted July 8, 2016
Cordelia (Robinson) Carr (Norwich, 1915)
Charles E. Allen (Norwich, 1947)
Carl C. Babcock (Otselic, 1944) WWII - Killed at Battle of the Bulge
Belle Fargo Alger (Edmeston, 1947

Posted July 9, 2016
Harvey W. Shattuck (Norwich, 1915)
Claude Harrington (South New Berlin, 1945)
Rev. Harold C. Kelleran (New Berlin, 1945)
Olive (Salisbury) Kinney (McGraw, 1945)

Posted July 10, 2016
Clayton M. Stevens (Plymouth, 1915)
Judge W.C. Thompson (Watertown, 1876)
Mary Ann Reed (Salisbury, CT, 1876)
Aurelia Parker Hale (Coventry, 1876)
Frank Smith (Cincinnati OH, Norwich, 1876)
 
 
Miscellaneous
Posted July 4, 2016
Chenango County's First WWI Contingent leave for Camp - 1917
Fourth of July, North Norwich, NY 1878

Posted July 5, 2016
Nettie Jay Yaw - Deputy Sheriff, Los Angeles CA - 1917 (Niece of Frank Phinney of Bainbridge, NY)

Posted July 8, 2016
William Porter Chapman, Patriarch of Norwich Church - 1914


Obituaries (July 10)

Clayton M. Stevens
Utica Saturday Globe, April 1915

 
Clayton M. Stevens
1895 - 1915

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  Clayton M. Stevens, the 19-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. George Stevens, met a most untimely death recently while attempting to replace a belt on the fly wheel of a gasoline engine that was being used to saw wood at his farm home in Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY].  It was near quitting time when the belt slipped from the fly wheel and as young Stevens attempted to put it back he was caught in the clutch pulley and whirled  to his death.  His neck was broken, both legs were fractured, the right one being badly mangled, and the body was bruised and torn.  Death is believed to have been instantaneous. The accident deeply stirred the sympathy of the neighbors and all acquaintances of the young man and his family, while his parents and a younger brother and sister, Clifford and Ardis, are grief stricken over the sad occurrence.  Deceased was a very energetic and exemplary young man, strong and intelligent and had assumed the conduct of the farm work in the absence of his father, whose duties as superintendent of highways for the town of Plymouth called him away from home a large share of the time.  His self-reliant manliness appealed to all and had won for him a high place in the estimation of the people of Plymouth, all of whom predicted a bright future for him and were shocked at his sudden taking away, even before he had attained his majority.  Funeral services were held from the saddened home Saturday afternoon at 1 o'clock, Rev. Mr. Webb officiating.  Burial was made at South Plymouth.
 
Judge W.C. Thompson
Chenango Telegraph, January 20, 1876
Judge W.C. Thompson died at his residence in this city [Watertown, Jefferson Co., NY] last night.  An old affliction was aggravated by a trip to Ogdensburg about three years ago, and resulted in his death at the age of about 66 years.  He had been a resident of the county since 1837, having come to Adams from Auburn, where he studied law.  While in Adams he married the daughter of Hon. Thomas C. Chittenden, then Member of Congress from this district.  He practiced law in Adams until 1852 and then moved to Watertown, having been elected county judge on the Democratic ticket the fall previous.  He succeeded Judge Lansing on the beach.  And after serving one term of four years longer, and was succeeded by Judge Wright. Since then he has practiced law in Watertown.  Judge Thompson had an extensive acquaintance and many warm friends.  He was a good lawyer and a good advocate  He was ardent, enthusiastic, sympathetic, cheerful and genial.  He excelled as a conversationalist, and at times was really eloquent at the bar and on public occasions.  He joined the Republican party during the war, and returned to the Democratic party after the Cincinnati convention of 1872.  He has done much effective campaign speaking for both parties.  He was a good citizen, a good neighbor and a good friend, and his unexpected death will cause much sincere sorrow in this community.  He leaves a wife and one son, the latter being a young man of high promise and one of the State engineers on the canal--Watertown Times, Jan. 13.
 
Mr. Thompson will be remembered as a former resident of this county [Chenango Co.].  He has many relatives in this and adjoining counties.  Four brothers survive him, viz. Charles, Elihu and Joseph of Otselic, and Ralph of Hamilton.  Mrs. Miles Newton and Mrs. Luther Brown of Otselic, and Mrs. Hannah Stanton of New Lisbon, are sisters of the deceased.  The wife of Daniel Brown of Otselic, who died on Tuesday of last week, was also a sister of the deceased.
 
Mary Ann Reed
Chenango Telegraph, January 20, 1876
REED:  At Salisbury, Conn. on the 7th inst., Mrs. Mary Ann Reed, relick of the late W.B. Reed, aged 60 years.
 
Our obituary columns contain the announcement of the death of Mrs. Mary Ann Reed, which occurred at Salisbury, Conn., on the 7th inst.  Mrs. Reed was the widow of the late W.B. Reed, who will be remembered by many of our citizens as formerly at the head of the firm of W.B. Reed & Co., in charge of one of the blast furnaces in this village.  Mrs. Reed was a most estimable lady and had many friends here who will learn with regret of her decease.  Her life was one of usefulness, full of Christian virtues and good works, and at a ripe old age, just short of the allotted life span, she has passed to her reward.  Mrs. R. was the mother of J. Daken, and W.E. Reed, and Mrs. John O. Hill of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], all of whom are among our most respected citizens, enjoying the confidence and esteem of all who know them.  They were present at the funeral, which was largely attended by sympathizing friends and acquaintances.
 
Aurelia Parker Hale
Chenango Telegraph, January 20, 1876
Coventry, Chenango Co., NY:  Mrs. Aurelia Parker Hale died at Summer Hill, Cayuga Co.,  N.Y., Jan. 9, 12876.  She suffered much and long, but was sustained through all her afflictions by a sweet trust in  Jesus. The deceased was a daughter of the late Gaius L. Parker, and was born and reared in this community.  She also spent here several years of her married life. She leaves a kind husband and a son 18 years of age to mourn her departure.
 
Frank Smith
Chenango Telegraph, January 20, 1876
Our citizens were shocked on Monday morning by the Telegraphic intelligence of the death on the morning of that day at Cincinnati, O., of Frank Smith.  What makes it more sad is the fact that his disease was small pox, and the first announcement of his illness was that of his death.  Frank was the youngest son of Mr. C.A. Smith of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], and for several years resided with his father here, enjoyed the respect and confidence of all who knew him.  A little less than two years since he married Miss Jennie Milner, daughter of the late Thomas Milnes, Esq., and took up is residence in Rochester, in a short time to remove to Columbus, Ohio, and two weeks since letters were received from him there.  This was the last communication received from him.  He had meanwhile gone to Cincinnati where he was attacked by the dread disease, which so suddenly terminated his life.  Further than this we are without particulars.  The dispatch came from a gentleman in Cincinnati, which stated that Mrs. Smith was stopping at his house in that city.  Mr. John Smith, of this village, brother of deceased, left for Cincinnati on Tuesday morning.