Obituaries (October 15)

Sarah J. (Warner) Crandall

Utica Saturday Globe, January 1917

 

Sarah J. (Warner) Crandall

1849 - 1917

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  The many friends of Mrs. Sarah J. Crandall were pained to learn of her death, which occurred January 19.  Mrs. Crandall was the daughter of Asahel and Electa Warner, of Pitcher [Chenango Co., NY], in which town she was born April 29, 1849.  There she was married February 2, 1869, to George W. Crandall, now of this city, who survives her.  Early in their married life Mr. and Mrs. Crandall purchased a farm in the town of McDonough, where they spent many busy, happy years, retiring only when age and declining health made such a step necessary, and purchasing a home on Fair street in this city, where they had since resided.  Funeral services were held at the Fair street home Monday afternoon and were conducted by Rev. Robert L. Clark, pastor of the Broad Street Methodist Church, of which denomination the deceased had been for many years a devoted and consistent member.  The house was tastefully decorated with the many floral offerings of loving friends.  Mrs. Crandall was a devoted wife and mother; a sympathetic, kind and lovable friend and neighbor, whose heart was big enough to share with all their joys and their sorrows.  Little children, as well as their elders, felt the magic of her responsible nature and mourn her loss. A beautiful and pathetic tribute to her memory was offered by a score of little girls, children of the immediate neighborhood, who passed in procession by her casket and each as she wonderingly looked for the last time on the dear face, gently placed a handful of flowers by her side.  The bearers were six young men, each of whom had at some time resided in the Crandall family. The body was interred in Mt. Hope Cemetery [Norwich, NY] by the side of her dearly beloved son, Truman, whose death occurred in 1907, and for whom the fond mother had never ceased to mourn. Besides her husband, deceased is survived by her son, Alva Crandall, of McDonough; three brothers, Truman and Thomas of Norwich, and Asa, of Pitcher, and a sister, Mrs. Martha Crumb, of this city.

 

Hattie Adell Latham

South New Berlin Bee, February 25, 1928

Mrs. Hattie Adell Latham was found dead, lying on her bed in her home, Thursday afternoon. She had not been seen since Sunday evening, when Rosa Daniels had called on her.  Mrs. D. says she appeared to be feeling well as she had for some time, but when Mrs. D. called again Monday afternoon, she could not get an answer to her rapping at door; she thought that the key was not in the lock of the door, which led to the belief that Mrs. Latham had gone away with friends from Syracuse who had been expected to come after her.  But later in the week when another neighbor called and noticed that the key was in the door, it was feared that all was not well with Mrs. Latham, and than an investigation should be made.  So on Thursday afternoon Lewis G. Aldrich and Elias Tripp went to the house and effected an entrance through a rear window which was not fastened, and found conditions as above described.  Dr. Evans, of Guilford, was notified and he summoned Coroner Morse, of Oxford, who held an inquest, and decided that she had died sometime Sunday night of heart trouble.  her sister, Mrs. Cole, of Unadilla, and nephews, Ed and Frank Cole were also notified and came and made arrangements for undertaker from the Joyce Store at Unadilla, to take the body to their rooms and prepare it for burial. The funeral was held in Mrs. Cole's residence at Unadilla, burial in Evergreen cemetery, White Store [Chenango Co., NY].  She is survived by three brothers, all living at Middleport, N.Y., and two sisters, the one above mentioned and Mrs. L.H. Odell, of  Glen Echo, Md., and several nieces and nephews, most of whom were at the funeral.

 

Charles S. Latham

Otsego Journal, November 21, 1907

No death of recent date has taken the community by surprise as that of Charles Latham, which occurred at his home at Rockwell's Mills on Sunday afternoon at four o'clock.  He had been sick from Friday, but not considered dangerously so, and till shortly preceding his death, his critical condition was not known. The exact cause of his death could not be determined without an autopsy, which was not held, but was a bowel trouble, doubtless a complication owing to an operation he had performed at the Utica  hospital about two years ago for rupture, possibly aggravated by injudicious dietary habits.  He was born at Van Buren Corners in 1851, but was nearly a life long resident of the Mills, his father, Charles Latham, moving there when deceased was but two years of age.  Until the factory shut down, he had always been a steady and faithful employee of the company, but has since engaged in no regular employment.  He was a member of the Methodist church at Union, also of the N.P.D. of this place, and in politics was always conspicuous as a strong Republican, exceptionally well read in the affairs of his party, and capable of giving a good account of himself in an argument; honest and upright and respected by all.  The Mills loses a good citizen in his death, who will be much missed.  Surviving him he leaves his wife and one sister, Miss Cassie Latham, of Norwich. The funeral will be held from the Union church on Wednesday at two o'clock.

 

Mrs. George Law

South New Berlin Bee, October 22, 1931

Word has been received here of the death of Mrs. George Law, which occurred at her sister's in Guilford, Sunday evening.  The funeral will be held at the White Store church at 2 o'clock p.m. Wednesday, with burial at White Store [Chenango Co., NY].  Nearly her entire lifetime has been spent in that vicinity.  She was 61 years of age.  She is survived by her husband, George Law, one daughter, Mrs. Horatio Powers, one granddaughter, Shirley Mae Powers, five brothers and one sister.

 

South New Berlin Bee, October 29, 1931

The funeral of Mrs. George Law was held Wednesday, October 21, in the White Store church and was largely attended by relatives and friends.  Mrs. Law  had spent her life in this community and was much respected by all who knew her.  She was ever ready to help others who were in trouble. She will be missed.  Rev. G.H. Simons spoke kindly of how her palce would be hard to fill in the activities of the community.  Her casket was surrounded by the beautiful flowers that she loved. She was laid to rest in Evergreen cemetery here, in which she always took so much interest.

 

George Law

South  New Berlin Bee, October 22, 1936

Saturday afternoon, October 10, 1936, as the sun was sinking to rest, so the spirit of George Law left for its heavenly home.  Mr. Law had been in poor health for several years.  He had been very lonely since the death of his wife, often saying he was weary and wished he might go.  George Law was born May 29, 1864.  He was united in marriage to  Mary Shampang and unto them was born one daughter, Mrs. Audry Powers.  He had always followed the occupation of farming.  He was a kind neighbor and friend, always ready to lend a helping hand to any one in trouble.  He leaves to mourn his passing his daughter and three grandchildren, Shirley, James, and Barbara Powers; one brother, William Law, of Center Village, N.Y.; three sisters, Mrs. Frank Shampang, of this place, Mrs. Eliza Thompson, of Windsor, N.Y., Mrs. Flora Spohm, of Johnson City, N.Y., and several nephews and nieces and many friends.  His funeral was largely attended Tuesday afternoon.  He was laid to rest beside his wife in Evergreen cemetery at White Store [Chenango Co., NY].

 

 

 

 

Obituaries (October 14)

Hiel G. Hickok

Utica Saturday Globe, December 1916

 

Hiel G. Hickok

1830 - 1916

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  After an illness of some months, during which he endured four operations,  Hiel G. Hickok died at his residence on Court street recently, aged 86.  Throughout this period of intense suffering he showed a brave and patient spirit that revealed his undaunted courage to the end.  Mr. Hickok was the last of 12 children born to Harry and Sarah Morehouse Hickok, of Butternuts, Otsego county, where he was born November 10, 1830.  He came to Norwich in early life and except for a short time had always resided here.  For a number of years he was associated with Ira Spaulding and conducted the Spaulding House, now the National hotel.   He also conducted at one time the Palmer House on East Main street and was also in the hotel business in Sidney for a few years.  he was for some time engaged in the livery business here and later was clerk in the grocery store of his son, the late Charles H. Hickok. The last of his active business life was as assistant in the store of the Empire Monument Company, where he remained for 14 years.  Mr. Hickok was known to a large circle of friends as a man of upright character and genial disposition.  He never used liquor or tobacco.  He married December 30, 1852, Miss Laura A. Hibbard of Sherburne, and after a happy life of 59 years together, she passed away in October, 1911.  Since that time his daughter-in-law, Mrs. Jennie Hickok, had kept home for him and faithfully and tenderly cared for him during his last long illness.

 

Lucy May (Kelsey) Law

1880-1938

Lucy May Law, wife of Bert Law of Preston [Chenango Co., NY], died at the Chenango Memorial Hospital at 12:10 Tuesday morning.  She was born in Cannonsville, N.Y. [Delaware Co., NY], June 30, 1880.  There survive her husband, Bert Law; her mother, Mrs. Anna Kelsey of Preston; a sister, Mrs. Jennie Bliven of Preston, and a brother, Robert Kelsey of Liberty, N.Y., also a niece and nephew.  Services will be held Thursday afternoon at 1:30 at the Breese Funeral Home, Rev. Robert Webster officiating, with burial in Floral Park cemetery at Binghamton [Broome Co., NY].

 

Dora Marie (Atherton) Hewes

1857-1938

New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY]:  The death of Mrs. Dora Marie Hewes, widow of Adley S. Hewes occurred at her home here Sunday.  Death was due to the infirmities of old age, following seven years of failing health.  Mrs. Hewes was born in New Berlin Jan. 8, 1857, the daughter of Darius T. and Martha Demming Atherton.  She was united in marriage August 13, 1901.  Mr. Hewes died March 1, 1928.  A member of the Universalist church in Columbus which she joined in early life, Mrs. Hewes was well known in this community and held in deep affection by a wide acquaintance. She was the last surviving member of her family, two brothers, Lowell H., and Charles E. Atherton having passed away in 1934.  Funeral services are to be held from the Dakis Funeral Home here at 2 o'clock Thursday afternoon. Rev. B.H Eddy, former pastor of the Baptist church here will officiate. Burial will be in St. Andrew's cemetery.  Serving as bearers will be Charles I. Matteson, Floyd Brown, Rene Hoag, Frederick Ezick, Bert Howard, Duane Gilmore, Arthur Morse, Neal Wallace. The only immediate survivors are several cousins who include Mrs. Matie Crandall of Leonardsville; Mrs. Frank E. Brand of Utica; Mrs. Cora Deyo of Eau Clair, Wisconsin, and Mrs. Helen Hedback of Cumberland, Wisconsin.

 

A. Martin Gilbert
Chenango Union, November 3, 1892

Intelligence was received Saturday of the death at his residence in Greene [Chenango Co., NY], that afternoon, of A. Martin Gilbert, aged about sixty years, after a brief illness.  Mr. Gilbert was for many years a resident of Norwich, an employee in the Sawyer cooperage works. From this place he moved to Truxton, and from there to Greene.  During his residence here he was well known and had many friends.  he was a good citizen, a kind hearted neighbor and a sympathetic fried.  His remains were brought to Norwich, Monday afternoon and the burial took palce at Mount Hope cemetery [Norwich, NY].  A number of members of Canasawacta lodge of Odd Fellows and of Lily of the Valley Lodge, Degree of Rebekah, of this village, of which organizations he was a worthy member, attended the burial services which were conducted by Rev. L.C. Hayes according to the beautiful ritual of the order.  Deceased leaves surviving him a widow and two children, who have the sympathy of many friends in this their dark hour of affliction.

Caroline M. (Guernsey) King

1820-1893

Caroline M. King, widow of the late Haxton King, and daughter of Dr. J. Guernsey, formerly of the Unadilla Valley, died at Madison [Madison Co., NY], January 19, 1893.  A little more than a year ago she had a severe attack of la grippe, from which she never fully recovered.  One week of intense suffering from trouble closed the record of a long and useful life. A bride, a widow, and a mother in one short year, she tested the promises of Him who is the widow's God, and the Father of the fatherless. The funeral services were held at 8 A.M. in Madison and at 2 P.M., at Mt. Upton, where, notwithstanding the short notice, many friends of her youth gathered at H.F. Place's the home of her sister, to pay the last tribute of respect to her who slept in death.  Rev. C.H. Sackett conducted the service, and made very appropriate remarks, and Rev. H.J. Whalen, himself so recently bereaved, read some of the comforting assurances of the Word.  She was laid to rest in Evergreen cemetery [White Store, Chenango Co., NY], where representatives of five generations of her kindred sleep, and which overlooks the beautiful valley she always loved.

Changes in Norwich City Administration - 1916

Changes in City Administration

Utica Saturday Globe, December 23, 1916

 

Linn H. Babcock                                                           Joseph M. Forsythe

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  With the coming of the new year, Mayor George W. Brooks will again bid good-by to official life and retire to the ranks as a respected private citizen. When solicited several months ago to assume the duties of mayor upon the retirement of Mayor Fred D. McMullen, because of his removal from the city, Mr. Brooks was loth to leave the private life in which he found his greatest personal pleasure, only upon the most earnest solicitation.  He has filled out the unexpired term with great ability and with an eye singly to the best interests of the city, and will hear back to his retirement the best wishes of all the citizens.

 

Mayor-elect Linn H. Babcock will enter upon his duties under the most flattering circumstances and amid the highest hopes of his host of friends that he will make good in the position which he is so admirably fitted to fill.  Mayor Babcock and the other city officials, including Aid, Cheydleur, Thompson and Oakley, who were re-elected for another two years' term will be given a New Year's reception by the Elks in which the good wishes of all the citizens will be voiced.

 

Another official change of interest and importance will be the retirement of City Judge H. Delos Mallory after a service of 12 years, during which he has dispensed justice with an even hand and has proved himself an earnest promoter of the public peace.  Mr. Mallory will carry with him into his well-earned retirement the respect and good wishes of all the residents of the city.

 

No more worthy successor to Mr. Mallory could have been secured than Joseph M. Forsythe, who filed his bond at the last meeting of the City Council and will be ready to take up the duties of city judge as soon as Judge Mallory relinquishes the office.  Judge Forsythe is fully equipped by training and temperament to discharge the judicial duties and under his jurisdiction the best and largest interests of the city will not suffer.  He is also splendidly endowed to take care of the large amount of civil matters that under the city charter will come before him.

 

Supervisor John E. Carr will assume his duties on January 1, succeeding Dr. Paul B. Brooks, who retire don account of other official duties.

Obituaries (October 13)

Dr. Blin A. Harris

Utica Saturday Globe, December 1916

 

Dr. Blin A. Harris

1862 - 1916

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  The death summons came suddenly to a second of the city's prominent physicians Saturday evening when Dr. Blin A.  Harris was stricken while driving his automobile, recalling the death of Dr. James B. Drake in a similar manner in the early summer.  Dr. Harris had suffered from heart trouble for the last five years, but had rallied from each attack and had been able to attend to his practice.  Saturday evening he was driving his car, carrying his family to the community Christmas tree, when he was stricken and lost consciousness, lingering until Sunday noon, the efforts of fellow physicians having proved unavailing.  Deceased was the son of Dr. Blin and Polly Ross Harris and was born at the old Harris homestead on North Broad street May 27, 1862.  He was a lineal descendant of Capt. John A. Harris, one of the pioneer settlers of this section, who located here in 1789 on lands, a portion of which are still owned in the family.  The original tract included a large part of the Fourth Ward of the city, extending east of Broad street and down to Eastside Park.  Dr. Harris was educated in the Norwich Academy and medical department of the New York University, graduating from the latter on March 10, 1885.  For two years or longer following he was on the medical staff of the insane asylum on Blackwell's Island. Twenty-eight years ago he returned to Norwich and established an office for the practice of his profession in the John O. Hill Block and had continuously occupied the suite since that time.  Few local physicians enjoyed so large or so lucrative a practice.  In politics he was a staunch Republican and was twice elected coroner of Chenango county, and was for two terms a supervisor of Norwich.  He was public spirited and charitable.  He was a member of the Chenango County Medical Society, of the Norwich Club, of Norwich lodge, 302, F.&A.M., Harmony Chapter 151 and Norwich Comandery K.T., No. 46.  In June, 1908, he married Miss Isabelle Ellis Balch, who survives him, together with three daughters, Polly, Lucy and Charlotte.  He is also survived by three sisters, the Misses Jennie L., J. Mae and Angeline S. Harris.  Funeral services were held from his late residence on South Broad street Wednesday afternoon at 3 o'clock, Rev. HW. Foreman officiating.  Interment in Mount Hope Cemetery [Norwich, NY] under Masonic auspices.

Hubert Post

Norwich Sun, February 20, 1929

Hubert Post, retired farmer, died at his home, 27 Miller street, at 5:30 Tuesday night, aged 81 years.  Infirmities of age caused his demise after a brief illness.  Born in West Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] Oct. 17, 1847, he had lived in Oxford, Norwich, North Norwich and the west.  Taking advantage of the advice of Horace Greeley to go west, Mr. Post went to Nebraska in 1873, remaining there until 1884 when he returned to Oxford.  He removed to Woods Corners in 1892, residing there until about 10 years ago when he took up his residence on Miller street.  Mr. Post was a member of the Calvary Baptist church, and served as deacon for many years. He attended church regularly as long as health permitted.  Fifty-five years ago last April he was united in marriage with Martha M. Turner, who survives with five sons and four daughters.  They are Charles A. Post of Watertown, Erwin Post of Cortland, Ray E., of North Norwich, William H. of East Orange, N.J., Curtis W., of Chicago, Mrs. Lyman Post of Sherburne, Miss Lydia Post and Mrs. T.R. Gorton of Norwich and Miss Bessie Post of East Orange, N.J.  Several grandchildren and four great grandchildren also survive.  Private funeral services will be held Friday afternoon.  Burial will be made in the family plot in Mt. Hope [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY].

Devillo G. Weaver

DeRuyter Gleaner, January 27, 1944

Devillo G. Weaver, 23 years old, was found dead in his car Sunday morning, January 23, 1944, on the farm of Ralph Price near Delphi Station Corner.  Coroner Raymond said death was due to asphyxiation.  Mr. Weaver moved here from Manlius a few months ago, and has been working on a farm for Ivan Hunt and son.  He was a good worker and will be missed for his valuable help, now so needed on farms and in his home, where he stayed nights to help care for his sick mother, who is confined to her bed.  Surviving besides his step-father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Wade Horton, is one brother, Stanley Weaver also many aunts, uncles and cousins.  The funeral was conducted Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the Smith Home for Funerals, DeRuyter, by the Rev. A.L. Briddon, with burial in South Otselic cemetery [Chenango Co., NY]

The Eagle Bulletin, Fayetteville, NY, January 28, 1944

Manlius:  Devillo Weaver, 23, of New Woodstock, who was found dead in his car early Sunday morning at the farm home of Ralph Price in Delphi, was the youngest son of Mrs. Wade Horton.  The Hortons purchased the Martin house in Washington street before moving to New Woodstock and Devillo was a frequent visitor and assisted his stepfather in repair work.

 

Death Notices

Freeman's Journal, Cooperstown, NY, November 29, 1830

 

PIERCE:  Died in this Village [Cooperstown, Otsego Co., NY], on Saturday the 20th inst., John [Pierce] aged two years, an interesting son of Mr. Levi H. Pierce.

 

BASINGER:  In Plainfield [Otsego Co., NY], on the 11th inst., Miss Mary Y. [Basinger], aged 16, daughter of Deacon Henry Basinger.

 

BOARDMAN:  At Watertown, Jefferson co., on the 20th inst. Mrs. Alida [Boardman], wife of the Rev. G.S. Boardman, ae 28 years.

 

BABCOCK:  At Little Falls  [Herkimer Co., NY], on the 28th ult. Mr. Charles W. Babcock, formerly of this town, aged 25.  He was an enterprising useful citizen.  Also, Mr. Luther Hartwell, aged 35.

 

Oxford Times, August 1, 1866

 

ROBBINS:  In this village [Oxford, Chenango Co., NY], on the 20th ult.  Corp Theron H. Robbins, son of the late Myron and Maria Robbins, aged 21 years.  Corp. Robbins enlisted in this town Nov. 4th, 1863, was mustered into the 11th Regiment U.S. Colored Inf., discharged for sickness, June 1865.  His record as a soldier was one of which any man might be proud, and his short but virtuous life, is an example for others to follow with profit to themselves and the world.

 

CHURCH:  In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 23d ult. Mrs. Tamma [Church], wife of Mr. John Church, aged 49 years.

 

CLOSE:  In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 22d ult., Mrs. Jane Ann Close, aged 81 years.

 

PENDLETON:  In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 15th ult., Mr. Peleg Pendleton, aged 68 years.

 

WATERS:  In North Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] on the 18th ult. Mrs. Welthy M. Waters, aged 70 years.

 

PURLINGTON:  In Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] on the 15th ult., Mrs. Eliza R. Purlington, aged 58 years.

Bainbridge High School Underclassmen, 1924

Bainbridge High School Underclassmen - 1924

Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY

The Echo, 1924

 

Junior Class

Row 1 (left to right):  Helen Clarke, Elizabeth Taber, Emma Perry, Pauline Loudon, Elizabeth Finch, Helen Cuyle

Row 2 (left to right):  Covelle Windsor, Prince Danforth, Maurice Hayes, Edith Moore, Mary Nutter, Viola Freidenstine

Class Officers

President:  Pauline Loudon

Vice-President:  Elizabeth Taber

Secretary/Treasurer:  Emma Perry

 

 

Sophomore Class

Row 1 (left to right):  Louise Petley, Stella Smith, Myrtle Kentfield, Norma Fiske, Mary Dunham, Doris Wilcox, Dorothy Hassart, Marion Nichols

Row 2 (left to right):  Maurice Colwell, Kenneth Eldred, Ward Kirkland

Class Officers

President:  Marion E. Nichols

Vice-President:  Kenneth E. Eldred

Secretary:  Maurice A. Colwell

Treasurer:  Doris E. Wilcox



Freshman Class

Left to Right

Row 1:  Florence Lord, Blanche Throop, Helen Lenhiem, Mildred Williams, Marguerite Wilcox, Dorothy Harmon, Florence Seeley, Mildred Ives, Ellen Smitchler, Gladys Sands

Row 2:  Hilda Sargent, Celia Axtell, Margaret Davidson, Gertrude Eggleston, Mildred Cheesbro, Gertrude Palmatier, Georgia Heath, Grace Luther, Celia Drachler, Dorothy Finch, Rose Sands

Row 3:  S. Earl  Hollenbeck, Rolf Garrison, Junior Corbin, Charles Taylor, Paul Oleson, Mark Sawyer

Row 4:  Herbert Seeley, Joseph Hohreiter, Elverton Hoyt, Burr Race, Elmer Archer, Marshall Lawrey, Alfred Hohreiter

Class Officers

President:  Stanley Hatton

Secretary:  Margaret Davidson

Treasurer:  Mildred Cheesbro

 

The Fiftieth Anniversary of Bainbridge High School

Mildred Petley, '24

 

Today (Jan. 19th), occurs the fiftieth anniversary of Bainbridge High School.  Ought it not to make us stop and think.  Let us for a moment review the history of our school during these fifty years [1874-1924].

 

After some controversy, a site for the building was finally selected in 1873.  In July of the same year the building of the schoolhouse was let to Mr. Lattimer and the work progressed rapidly.  On Jan. 19, 1874, the schoolhouse was dedicated, and school soon opened with E.W. Rogers as principal and Mrs. Gilbert and Miss Baldwin as assistants.  At that time there were only four rooms in the school with the three departments, High School, Intermediate and Primary.  Mr. Rogers had charge of the High School Department, Miss Gilbert of the intermediate, and Miss Baldwin of the Primary.  The Regents examinations were introduced almost immediately.

 

During the earlier years of our school, the rules were very strict, much more so than they are now.  The students then did not have many of the privileges and opportunities which we enjoy today.

 

Our school has grown rapidly during these fifty years.  The number of the pupils has gradually increased from about 175 in the first year until this year we have 344 students.  The course of study has also been enlarged.  Then there were no courses in German or French, but Greek and Latin were both taught.  Now we have the more advanced mathematics, French, Latin and Spanish (if desired), and a Domestic Science Course.

 

Twenty-five years ago a part of the building was destroyed by fire and, when that part was rebuilt, an addition was made.  Since then a house and barn have been bought in order to accommodate the increasing number of pupils.  Is it not time a new school building was built so that the students will not have to chase from one building to another all the time?

 

The High School students are doing their best to make the history of our school, of which we have a right to be proud, still more glorious.  But they need a new school building to show off their achievements.  It is embarrassing to have strangers say, when they see our school, "What such excellent work from that building?"  Is it not up to each and every one to do their best to hasten the erection of a new school building?

Obituaries (October 12)

Peter L. Smith

Utica Saturday Globe, December 1916

 

Peter L. Smith

1876 - 1916

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  The sudden death of Peter L. Smith at Woodbridge, N.J., Thanksgiving was the cause of sincere regret to many friends in Norwich, where he formerly resided.  Mr. Smith was for a number of years a popular employee of the O.&W. Railway as electrician. A few years ago he resigned his position here and went to Woodbridge, where he engaged in business for himself.  "Pete" was known to a large circle of friends as a genial companion and a royal entertainer.  he was a member of the Norwich Council, Knights of Columbus, and a member of the local Lodge of Eagles.

 

Betsey Jones

Chenango Union, August 14, 1867

In Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], on Sunday morning, August 4th, Mrs. Betsey, wife of Horace Jones, Esq., aged 54 years.  The circumstances attending the death of the deceased were most sad and trying.  A kind and charitable neighbor, a tender and affectionate mother, an earnest Christian and truly estimable woman, her loss would have been deeply lamented by a large circle of friends and neighbors under any circumstances.  But the peculiarity of her death added much to the sadness of the occasion of her funeral, and to the sympathy felt for the bereaved husband and family.  She had been for some time suffering under an attack of insanity, brought on by grief over the death of a lovely and fondly beloved daughter.  She had threatened to take her own life, but the care and watchfulness of her friends had prevented her from committing any violence upon herself, until on Saturday, the 3d last, when she managed to elude their vigilance long enough to procure and take a dose of arsenic, which proved fatal. After it was known what she had done, every effort was made to annul the effects of the poison, but it was too late before the discovery was made for anything to be done effectually.

 

Amelia Peck Jewell

South New Berlin Bee, March 17, 1932

On Tuesday evening, March 15, at half past six at the home of Mr. and Mrs. H .A. Jewell, Conkey avenue [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], occurred the death of  Mrs. Amelia Peck Jewell who last January 23 observed her eighty-first birthday.  Stricken suddenly September 1 last year at her home in Mt. Upton [Chenango Co., NY], she was removed to her son's residence in this city where Mr. and Mrs. Jewell and their daughters, Margaret and Esther cared for her tenderly until the day of her death. That day, curiously marked the forty-third anniversary of the death of her beloved husband.  Amelia Peck Jewell was born at South New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], January 23, 1851, and was educated at Cazenovia Seminary of which her maternal grandparents of the Haight and Merriman families were founders.  Some years later, August 16, 1877, in the Methodist church at Mt. Upton she was united in marriage to Hiram A. Jewell, the Rev. E.P. Halstead performing the ceremony. There in Mt. Upton they made their home,.  And there, after her husband's death, she continued her home with the exception of twenty years' residence in Sidney from 1904-1924.  Identified with the Methodist church of Sidney, she was an active participant in the work of foreign missions.  Her life found expression in art, however, as her special avocation. This was her talent and in this she excelled.  For many years she was a teacher of painting. Wide was her influence in this endeavor and many her friends.  In the number of these was Fanny Crosby (Frances Jane VanAlstyne) the famous hymn writer, with whom Mrs. Jewell enjoyed an intimate association for many years.  Among her surviving relatives are four children, Mrs. K.D. Wheeler of Norwich, Mrs. Don Prentice of Earlville, T.A. Jewell of Forest Hills, Long Island, and H.A. Jewell of Norwich; and three sisters, Mrs. Clara Hayt of Lowville, Mrs. Amanda Baker of Freeville and Mrs. Fanny VanEtten of Garwood, New Jersey.  The funeral service will take place at the home of her son, 17 Conkey avenue, Friday afternoon, March 18, at 2:00 o'clock, the Rev. Floyd S. Charters, rector of Emmanuel parish, officiating.  Interment will be made in Evergreen cemetery, White Store [Chenango Co., NY], where her mother and father lie buried--Norwich Sun

 

Grace May (Evans) Johnson

South New Berlin Bee, February 12, 1916

Mrs. Grace May Johnson died at her home on Eastside in this village [South New Berlin, Chenango Co., NY] on Tuesday, February 8, 1916.  She leaves a husband, Clayton G. Johnson of this palce and two children, Rose Evans, aged 14 and Theodore, 11.  The funeral service will occur at the home at 1:30 p.m., Friday and the burial will take palce at White Store [Chenango Co., NY], in the family lot.  Mrs. Johnson was Grace May Evans, daughter of Charles and Ella (Mills) Evans and granddaughter of Albert Evans of Unadilla, N.Y.  She was born in the town of Butternuts [Otsego Co., NY], September 15, 1878, and so was about 39 years of age at the time of her death.  She had been ill for only two or three days with pleurisy and her case had not been considered grave until Tuesday morning when pneumonia developed. The progress of the disease was rapid and she passed away Tuesday afternoon at 4 o'clock.  Mrs. Johnson was a wife and mother of the finer type.  Her devotion and self sacrifice for her family were unbounded. She lived the simple life in the extreme, denying herself everything for the sake of her children and her home.  She was a woman of the finest principle and the most loyal fidelity to her obligations and trusts.  Generous to a fault, she was gentle, kind and obliging and quick to respond to every opportunity for good. She was the soul and center of the activities of her family and guided her children by mother love and the all persuasive force of her sterling character. That guidance has borne fruit in her two fine children, in whom, let us sincerely hope, the bereaved father will find a solace for his great loss and unfailing incentive to put forth the best that is in him for their lasting good.

 

Obituaries (October 11)

Bert J. Russell

Utica Saturday Globe, October 1916

 

Bert J. Russell

1887 - 1916

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  Bert J. Russell, a prominent member of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen and of the Loyal Order of Moose, died recently in Binghamton and the remains were brought to this city Saturday morning.  Funeral services were held from the home of his sister, Mrs. R.D. McGarrity, on West Railroad street Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. J.B. Wilson officiating.  Mr. Russell was born in Delaware county January 27, 1887, the son of Mr. and Mrs. E.T. Russell.  He resided in Norwich for 16 years, during which he was employed on the Ontario & Western Railway the larger part of the time and later conducted the Ontario & Western restaurant and afterwards the meat market adjoining.  For the past year and a  half he had carried on an ice cream and confectionery business in Binghamton.  He was a member of Ontario Hose and during his residence here was one of the live wires in the company.

 

Edwin S. Isbell

South New Berlin Bee, April 7, 1923

Edwin S. Isbell died at his home in Seeleyville, Pa., Wednesday morning at 5 o'clock, the cause of his death being heart trouble.  Mr. Isbell was an employee in the Birdsall Brothers woolen mills in that place, as a weaver, where he had been for the past 21 years.  He was a graduate of the Sidney High school, and a native of Holmesville [Chenango Co., NY].  He is survived by his father, Andrew Isbell, of Holmesville, and two sisters, Miss Rose Isbell, of Sidney, and Mrs. Douglas Lamphere, of Holmesville.  The funeral services were held at his late home on Thursday, the remains arriving in Sidney at 3:05 o'clock, and the funeral procession left for White Store [Chenango Co., NY], where the interment was held at 4:30 o'clock.---Otsego Journal.

 

Elizabeth A. Isbell

Otsego Journal, June 29, 1922

Born in Georgetown, N.Y. [Madison Co., NY] March 8, 1837, died June 20, 1922, age 85 years.  Married to Adelbert Isbell Dec. 18, 1864, who died Jan. 19, 1915.  Had two sons, Charles H. Isbell, who died in Billings, Mont. 1911, and Claude B. Isbell.  Lived at present home in Rockwell's Mills for over thirty years.  Also survived by two half sisters, Mrs. Laura Braisted of Cincinnatus, N.Y., and Mrs. Wreck Black, of McDonough, N.Y.

 

Lyman Dwight Ives

Otsego Journal, June 14, 1906

There was time only for a brief mention last week of the death of L.D. Ives, which event occurred on Tuesday evening, June 5th, at about 9:30 o'clock.  He had been sick from the previous Friday.  A few days before the attack he had expressed a belief that his earthly career was nearly over, a presentiment that was justified by the event.  Deceased was born in the northern part of this town in 1840.  When about twenty-five years of age he came to this place, entering the drug store then conducted by his brother-in-law, Dr. B.F. Smith, whom he subsequently bought out.  Oct. 8, 1866, he was married to M. Ophelia Graves, oldest daughter of C.S. Graves, then residing at Latham's Corners. After conducting the drug store for a few years he sold out and engaged in the hotel business, succeeding the Bartlett brothers.  Later, upon leaving the hotel, he turned his attention to farming, purchasing the place owned by Nathan Drew in this village, and from that time  in company with James T. Jewell, who owned the farm adjoining, conducted a very successful farming and dairy business up to the time of his death.  he was  a member of the Methodist church, and a kindly and obliging disposition made him a large circle of friends here and elsewhere.  His sudden death will be a cause of regret to many.  Funeral services occurred form the house on Thursday at two o'clock. They were largely attended, and were conducted by the Rev. B.P. Ripley, burial was made in Evergreen Cemetery, White Store [Chenango Co., NY], by the side of his wife, who died in 1891.  Mr. Ives is survived by no near relatives, all of his immediate family having passed away. The place will continue in the possession of James T. Jewell, who it will gratify the many friends of both to know will continue to occupy it.

 

Norwich Sun, June 11, 1906

Mt. Upton [Chenango Co., NY]:  The sunshine and showers of the past week have clothed the valley with beauty, yet the grim messenger came to the home of Ives and Jewell and bore L.D. Ives to the silent land. The large concourse of friends at the funeral on Thursday afternoon and the beautiful floral offerings showed the estimation in which he was held. The comforting remarks of his pastor, Rev. B. P. Ripley and the sweet music of the quartette, Rev. M. Ripley, Mr. Will Winsor, Mrs. Fred Place and Miss Fradenburg.  Mrs. Fred Rockwell organist robbed the occasion of gloom.  Tennyson's "Crossing the Bar," was beautifully rendered.  The deceased was laid to rest in Evergreen cemetery beside the wife of his youth.

Marriages (October 11)

Mr. & Mrs. M.D. Aldrich

Utica Saturday Globe, November 1916

 

Mr. & Mrs. M.D. Aldrich

 



Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  Sixty relatives and friends assisted Mr. and Mrs. M.D. Aldrich in celebrating their 25th wedding anniversary at their home on Plymouth street last Friday evening.  The affair was a complete surprise to Mrs. Aldrich, who had spent the day visiting her sister at South Plymouth, and returned home in the evening to find the house in possession of her friends.  Mr. Aldrich had been made an accessory before the act sufficient to permit the making of the necessary arrangements.  The house was appropriately decorated and prepared for the friends, who filled the rooms to capacity, guests coming from Plymouth, Sherburne and other places to join the neighbors and other Norwich friends.  All united in congratulations to the bride and groom upon their happy and devoted voyage of a quarter of a century.  Guessing contests and wit-testing games kept the guests busy during the evening until Rev. Robert L. Clark silenced the fun-making long enough to tell in fitting words how much Mr. and Mrs. Aldrich were esteemed, not only by the friends present, but by all their acquaintances for the useful lives they have lived in the community and the great good they have been able to accomplish.  He then presented them with a beautiful and complete set of Haviland china and several pieces of cut glass and silver.  Both Mr. and Mrs. Aldrich expressed their pleasure in their friends having gathered to help them celebrate the event which had commenced their happy life together, October 28, 1891, and assured them of their appreciation of the gifts by which they had so signally marked their silver wedding day.  Dainty refreshments were served by the ladies and further congratulations and wishes were expressed that all might meet and greet Mr. and Mrs. Aldrich on their golden  wedding day.

 

Marriage Notices

Oxford Times, December 20, 1865

 

SANDERS-DRAKE:  In this village [Oxford, Chenango Co., NY], on the 15th inst., by R.T. Davidson, Esq., Mr. Thomas Sanders of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Laura A. Drake of Oxford.

 

BIRDLEBOUGH-STOKES:  In this village [Oxford, Chenango Co., NY], on the 15th inst., by Rev. W.C. Bowen, Mr. Theodore Birdlebough to Miss Mary E. Stokes, both of Pitcher [Chenango Co., NY].

 

SALISBURY-BEACH:  In Greene, on the  13th inst., by Rev. F. Rogers, Mr. Thomas L.B. Salisbury to Miss Almeda Beach, all of Greene [Chenango Co., NY].

 

CARTER-THOMAS:  In Greene, on the 8th isn't., by Rev. I.B. Hyde, Mr. Charles Carter to Miss Anna Thomas, both of Towanda, Pa.

 

CLARK-PIERCE:  In Union Valley, on the 26th ult., by Rev. B.H. Brown, Mr. Charles Clark of Deposit [Delaware Co., NY] to Miss Mary Pierce of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY].

 

BARTLE-WILSON:  In East Throupsburg, Steuben Co., on the 25th ult., by Rev. Isaac Everitt, Mr. George W. Bartle to Miss Gertrude A. Wilson, all of that place.

Marriages (October 10)

Peckham - LeCaro

Bainbridge News, August 10 & 24, 1950

 

Rolland C. & Ruth A. (LeCaro) Peckham

 

Miss Ruth A. LeCaro became the bride of Rolland C. Peckham in a formal double ring ceremony performed by the Rev. Walter I. Eaton at the First Presbyterian Church, Bainbridge, Sunday afternoon, Aug. 6, at 3 o'clock.  White gladioli, asters and green barberry interlacing candelabras, transformed the church into a proper setting for the lovely bride dressed in a gown of nylon marquisette trimmed with Chantilly lace.  Her shoulder length veil of illusion was attached to a head-piece trimmed with pearls.  She wore a string of pearls, a gift of the groom, and carried a bouquet of white orchids and stephanotis.  Lohengrin's wedding march was played by Mrs. Raymond Thielking, of Amsterdam, who also gave a recital of wedding music preceding the ceremony.  Mrs. Frederick Neidlinger sang "I Love You" by Greig, and "At Dawning," by Cadman.  Mrs. Charles H. Anderson, of Otego, a cousin of the bride, acted as matron of honor. Her gown was of pale orchid bemberg with headdress of feathers and velvet.  She carried a bouquet of lavender asters to harmonize with her gown.  Donald C. Peckham, of Northfield, Vt., brother of the groom, acted as best man and the guests were seated by Henry Cheesbro, Jr., and Frederick Neidlinger.  The bride's mother was attired in navy blue sheer accented by pearls and white accessories. She wore a corsage of pale yellow roses which added color to her ensemble. The groom's mother wore a gown of rose linen with white accessories and a dainty corsage of glads and white mums.  An informal reception followed in the church parlors which were decorated in green and yellow floral arrangements of Queen Anne's lace, hydrangeas and phlox.  The bridal table covered with exquisite tablecloths held a three tiered wedding cake.  Refreshments were served to over 200 guests during the afternoon.  Informal pictures of the party were made by amateurs while Mr. Mills of Mills Studio, Sidney, arranged the bridal pair for wedding pictures. Church decorations were arranged by Mr. and Mrs. Jarvis Wade, of Sidney.  The bride, daughter of Mrs. Helen LeCaro and the late Andrew LeCaro, is a graduate of Albany State College for Teachers and Columbia University.  She is guidance counselor at Sidney Central School.  The groom, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. Peckham, is a graduate of Union College of Pharmacy.  He served three years in the Army of the United States in the Suez Canal Zone. The couple left for a motor trip through the Adirondacks and into Canada, and on their return will reside in Bainbridge.

 

Marriage Notices

Chenango Union, January 24, 1866

 

DEXTER - WINSOR:  At the residence of Col. Medbury, in Norwich, Jan. 17th, 1866, by Rev. S. More, Mr. George W. Dexter, of New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Purdelia O .Winsor, of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY].

 

BROWN - WIGHTMAN:  At the residence of the bride's father, In New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], Jan. 16th, by Rev. S. More, Mr. Norman Brown, of Columbus [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Libbie E. Wightman.

 

WHITE - BRYANT:  In North Norwich, Dec. 26th, by A.C. Crandall, Esq. Mr. Edwin White, of Erie, Pa., to Miss Mary E. Bryant, of North Norwich [Chenango Co., NY].

 

BAKER - KETCHUM:  In East Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY], Jan. 13th, Mr. Henry Baker, of Howell, Mich., to Miss Adelia S. Ketchum, of the former place.

 

COOK - EDMONDS:  In New Berlin, Dec. 11th, by Rev. R. Woodmansee, Mr. Anson Cook, to Miss Ruba L. Edmonds, both of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY].

 

FOX - DeBELL:  In Pitcher, Jan. 8th, by Rev. C. Barstow, Mr. Lewis H. Fox, of Pitcher [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Rebecca P. DeBell, of Taylor [Cortland Co., NY].

 

PETTYS - HATTEN:  In Bainbridge, Sept. 19th, by Rev. A.C. Smith, Mr. Nelson Pettys to Miss Eliza Hatten, both of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY]

 

SHELTON - YOUNG:  In Bainbridge, Nov. 5th, by the same, Mr. John Shelton, of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Stella Young of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY]

 

PETTYS - BURCE:  In Guilford, Nov. 6th, by the same, Mr. Edmond Pettys of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Mary Burce, of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY].

 

JOHNSTON - LOBDELL:  In Bainbridge, Nov. 9th, by the same, Mr. Henry Johnston, of Corning [Steuben Co., NY], to Miss Celestia Lobdell, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY]

 

CLARK - BENEDICT:  At the bride's fathers Nov. 23d, by the same, Mr. Simon Clark, of Masonville [Delaware Co., NY] to Miss E.M. Benedict, of New Road.

 

MOORE - DeSUON:  In Whitesboro, Jan. 11th, by Rev. J.B. Hubbard, Thomas Moore, Esq., of McDonough [Chenango Co., NY], to Mrs. Elizabeth DeSuon, of Whitesboro [Oneida Co., NY].

 

McFARLIN - TINKER:  In New Berlin, Jan. 10th, by Rev. E.D. Thurston, Mr. James McFarlin, to Miss Martha E. Tinker, all of New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY].

 

SHIPMAN - CALET:  In Sherburne, Jan. 16th, by Rev. M.G. Wedsworth, Mr. Lindsley L. Shipman, to Miss Gertie L. Caley, of Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY].

 

VAN VALKENBURG- DIXON:  In South New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 31st, by Rev. J.C. Foster, Mr. Francis U. Van Valkenburg to Miss Hattie E. Dixon.

Obituaries (October 10)

Daniel McNulty

Utica Saturday Globe, October 1916

 

Daniel McNulty

1864-1916

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  Daniel McNulty, who died at his home on Plymouth street Tuesday morning, aged nearly 52, was born in Norwich December 10, 1864, the son of Peter and Anna Haggerty McNulty.  In February, 1891, he married Miss Mary Clarke, of Columbus.  Mr. McNulty had passed most of his life in his native town, excepting eight years he engaged in farming at South Plymouth.  For several years he was employed in the Ontario & Western machine shops until his health failed a few months since and he was compelled to give up his position.  Deceased was a man of sterling character and a faithful member of St. Paul's Catholic Church and the Holy Name Society.  He is survived by his wife, his mother, Mrs. Ann McNulty; one daughter, Miss Mary McNulty, and two sons, Peter J. and Charles McNulty; also two brothers, Henry and William P. McNulty, and a sister, Mrs. Fred Wohlleben, all residents of this city.  Funeral services were held from St. Paul's Church this morning at 9:30, Rev. Father, Tiernan officiating.  Interment was in St. Paul's Cemetery.

 

Wright M. Jaynes

1842 - 1907

Wright M. Jaynes, one of the best known residents of North Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] died at his home Saturday after noon, Jan. 12.  Although he had been a sufferer from asthma and heart trouble for several months, his death was unexpected by his relatives and many friends.  Mr. Jaynes was born in the town of Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY], May 8, 1842, moving to North Norwich at an early age, where he had since resided.  He enlisted in 1861 with the Fourth New York Heavy Artillery and served during the entire war and was discharged at the close.  He was only once wounded, that being in the Battle of the Wilderness.  He has been sexton of the M.E. church since the erection of that edifice in 1902, which duties he had performed most satisfactorily and faithfully.  He was a man who easily won and kept the friendship of both young and old.  In politics Mr. Jaynes was a Democrat, taking a special interest in all town business, holding a town office at the time of his death.  Mr. Jaynes will not only be missed in his own home and in the church, but by a host of friends in this and surrounding towns.  He is survived by his wife, one son, Ralph Jaynes of Detroit, Mich., and three step-children, Mrs. C. Frink of North Norwich, Mrs. Samuel Smalsey and G.W. Chase of Utica, one sister, Mrs. James of Nelson, two brothers, George Jaynes of Walton and Dan Jaynes of Detroit.  His funeral was held from the M.E. church Tuesday afternoon at 1 o'clock, the services being conducted by the pastor, Rev. Mr. Williams assisted by Rev. George Cure of Norwich.  The many beautiful floral offerings testified to the high esteem in which he was held. The public school was closed during the services, the teachers and pupils attending in a body.  The G.A.R. comrades, several of whom were from Norwich, conducted the burial services at the cemetery.  ---North Norwich, January 16, 1907

 

Sarah W. (Jones) Peckham

1848-1927

Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY]:  Mrs. Sarah W. Peckham, widow of the late Henry M. Peckham died at the family home on Kirby street, Thursday evening, November 10 after an illness lasting only three days. While Mrs. Peckham had not enjoyed the best of health during the past few months, yet, she was up and about the house until the Tuesday before her death.  Sarah W. Jones was born in North Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], July 22, 1848 and was united in marriage to Henry M. Peckham, Dec. 23, 1869, who died Nov. 29th, 1915.  Mr. and Mrs. Peckham came to Bainbridge to live in February, 1897 and by her happy Christian spirit Mrs. Peckham ahs made many friends who mourn her going.  In the home where she delighted to be and where she was always busy doing for those she loved, she will be missed the most.  Six children came to bless the home, four of whom preceded the mother in death.  In October 1926 the eldest daughter Carrie E. Manger, died and from this parting the mother never fully recovered. There remain to mourn the loss of a devoted mother, one daughter, Grace, who lived at home, and one son, Charles H. Peckham, of Bainbridge, 8 grandchildren and one brother, Charles H. Graves of Greene.  To one grandchild, Ruth E. Hollenbeck, does the broken tie mean much, for Ruth has lived in the home of her grandparents since her mother's death nearly sixteen years ago.  Funeral services were held from the home on Kirby street, Sunday afternoon, November 13 at 3 o'clock, the Rev. John Crompton of Waverly officiating, assisted by the Rev. L.E. Sanford and the Rev. C.G. Cady, Mrs. H.J. Wood and Mrs. O.E. Howland sang two choice selections. The floral offerings were many and beautiful giving silent testimony to the love for the departed.  Burial was made in North Norwich Monday morning by the side of her late husband.

 

Amelia (Goodrich) Owens

Unadilla Times, January 1, 1926

Mrs. Amelia Owens, died Monday morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. W.R. Pierce, following a shock which she sustained the previous evening.  The deceased was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Russell Goodrich, of Kortright, and her earlier life was spent at that place, and her age on the day of her demise was exactly 95 years and 8 months.  She is survived by two children, William Owens and Mrs. Pierce, above named; by three grandchildren, Myron Owens of Bainbridge, Weller E. Pierce of Oneonta, and Harold Pierce of Sidney.  She was a most estimable woman, from early life a member of the United Presbyterian Church, and one who even to the time of her death kept fine possession of her mental and largely of her physical powers.  Funeral services were held at the home of her daughter, above mentioned, on Wednesday at 2 o'clock, Rev. Mr. Frisbee of the Episcopal Church officiating.  Interment was made at Bainbridge.

 

 

Blog Listing for October 3-9, 2016

Listing of blog postings for the week of October 3-9, 2016

Marriages

Posted October 9, 2016

Vital Statistics, marriages - 1927 (Bainbridge, NY); 1933 (Afton, NY)

 

Obituaries

Posted October 3, 2016

Ella Welch Malloy (Norwich, 1916) Photo

William J. Warner (South Otselic, 1937)

Captain Hiram S. Wheeler (South Otselic, 1886)  Civil War Veteran

Death Notices - 1859

     Stephen M. Field (Norwich)

     Sophia Fairchild (McDonough)

     Elizabeth L. Copeland (Chenango Forks)

     Hannah Rathbone (South New Berlin)

Posted October 4, 2016
Hon. Charles A. Fuller (Sherburne, 1916) Photo, Civil War veteran
Orson S. Rowley (Fabius, 1930)  Civil War veteran
Franklin Delos Hoag (Norwich, White Store, 1914)
Isabel Shelden (Norwich, 1860)
Death Notices - 1860
     Augusta Elizabeth Cheever (Oxford)
     James Squires (New York)
     Irena Hoag (Norwich)

Posted October 5, 2016
Lewis Brown (Norwich, Earlville, 1916)  Photo
Lyman Brown (Deposit, South Otselic, 1901)
Louisa Colton (Norwich, 1901)
Sherman P. Hand (Norwich, Natick MA, 1901)  Civil War Veteran
Death Notices - 1875
     Roby Case (North Norwich)
     Nettie Fuller (Sherburne)
     John Ames (Sherburne)
     Alanson Moore (Sherburne)
     Mary E. Kinnier (South New Berlin)
     Mary Ruckteshler (Yaleville)

Posted October 6, 2016
Timothy D. Anthony (Norwich, 1916) photo, pedestrian - car accident
Leroy Newton (South Otselic, 1903)
Harvey Sterns, Sr. (South Otselic, 1903)
Desire (Thompson) Huttleston Newton (South Otselic, 1910)
Death  Notices - 1875
     Mamie Nash (Yaleville)
     Huldah Hibbard (Triangle, Norwich)
     Augustus Welch (Middleport, Sherburne)
     Eddie Robie Sweet (Binghamton)

Posted October 7, 2016
Harvey Breed (East Pharsalia, 1916)  Photo
Henry B. Clarke (Oxford, 1890)
Walter R. Sloan (Afton, 1890)
Ida Lyon (Middleville, West Bainbridge, 1901)
Mitchell Fisher (North Afton, Bainbridge, 1930)
Death Notices - 1875
     Chester Crandall (Plymouth)
     Elizabeth Chapin (Earlville)
     Electa Sprague (Smyrna)
     Maryette Warner (Smyrna)
     Emma Wood (Coventry)
     Mertie E. Bush (Oxford)

Posted October 8, 2016
Augusta Ring (Norwich, 1916) Photo
Clara Belle (Greene) Hollis (Schenectady, White Store, 1942)
James H. Hollis (Schenectady, White Store, 1922)
Charles R. Howard Sr. (Guilford, 1937)
Mrs. Charles H. Knepka (Oxford, 1937
Death Notices - 1875
     George Dyer (Bainbridge)
     William Corbin (Bainbridge)
     Mary Grant (East Pharsalia)
     Ann Montgomery (Church Hollow)

Posted October 9, 2016
Wesley D. Wilbur (Norwich, 1916) Photo
Elmer Howe (Mt. Upton, 1894)
Joanna Curtis (White Store, 1894)
William Hall (Unadilla Centre, 1894)
Adelbert Isbell (Rockwell's Mills, 1915)  Civil War Veteran
Death Notices - 1894
     Mary Ada Adams (Mondamin, IA)
     Mary A. Hall (Unadilla)
     Rev. David F. MacDonald (Gilbertsville)


 

Miscellaneous

Posted October 4, 2016

Millard C. Loomis - Chenango Co. NY District Attorney - 1916  Photo

Posted October 5, 2016
David F. Lee Candidate for Chenango Co., NY District Attorney - 1916 Photo

Posted October 6, 2016
William Brossway Jr., Pharmacy Student, Honored - 1916 Photo

Posted October 7, 2016
Edwin Potter Smith, Chenango County Farm Bureau - 1916 Photo

Posted October 9, 2016
Chenango County NY Common Council Meeting, April 1916, Benjamin H. Cheydleur photo

Marriages - 1927 (Bainbridge, NY); 1933 (Afton, NY)

Vital Statistics - Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY

Marriages - 1927

Bainbridge Republican, January 12, 1928

January 9..............Edward J. Partridge and Mina A. Lyon
February 25..........Everett Rowe and Mildred A. Nutter
April 20................Melvin E. Park and Mary F. Nutter
April 30................Numan Tuckey and Jane Tripp
May 1...................Siegfred Striegler and Ingeborg Brandt
July 22..................William P. Rand and Ella D. Arnold
July 26..................Henry B. Carpenter and Edith M. Haddow 
August 6...............Frank J. Brown and Lettie N. Bush
September 7.........Edgar L. Miller and Evelina B. Kelsey
September 21.......F.J. Fletcher and Mary D. Knight
November 23.......Arland T. Pettys and Gladys B. Shaver
December 10........Henry F. Tetrault and Charlotte Chevalier
December 17.......Fred A. Drachler and Henrietta L. Bennett
December 17.......Earl Swart and Catharine Doolittle
December 20.......Joseph E. Fersch and Susan L. Ramsdell

Vital Statistics - Afton, Chenango Co., NY

Marriages - 1933

Afton Enterprise, January 4, 1934

 

December 6 (1932).........Charles L. Ward and Lillian A. Staples

December 19 (1932).......Rugar P. Dean and Olive M. Sutton

January 26.......................Ivan Beaven and Maude Lockwood

March 11.........................Justin D. Gillette and Sadie E. Matthews

March 21.........................George Raab and Tessie Fritz

April 8.............................Frederick J. Button and Amanda Decker

April 9.............................Frank Thomas and Sabra Miller

April 10...........................Herbert G. Snyder and  Mary E. Gilmore

May 25............................Earl M. Sherman and Emma S. Sutton

June 28............................Clayton E. Bennett and Elizabeth M. Christian

July 21.............................Philip E. Hawthorne and Hilda P. Justin

August 5..........................Harry Zimmer and Louise Decker

October 3.........................A.L. Legg and Ruth E. Sullivan

November 26...................Richard J. Davies and Thelma M. Guy

 

 

 



Obituaries (October 9)

Wesley D. Wilbur

Utica Saturday Globe, October 1916

 

Wesley D. Wilbur

1852 - 1916

 

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  Wesley D. Wilbur passed away at his home on Cortland street last Tuesday evening after an illness so brief as to cause a great shock to his large circle of acquaintances.  During the day he had appeared to be in his usual health, with no sign of illness until about two hours before his death.  Mr. Wilbur was born in the hamlet of Sherburne Four Corners [Chenango Co., NY] in the town of Smyrna September 8, 1852.  He was the son of the late Platt and Harriet Wilbur.  He made his home in Sherburne Four Corners, residing on the old homestead, until about two years ago, when he came to Norwich and took up his residence on Cortland street.  He quickly made friends here as in his former home, all of whom extend sincere condolences to the bereaved widow, the aged mother, Mrs. Harriet Wilbur, of Earlville, and the other surviving relatives, a daughter, Mrs. Herman Wight, of Troy, and a sister, Mrs. Homer Hall, of Earlville.  Funeral services were held at 2 o'clock Friday afternoon from the North Norwich M.E. Church and interment was made in the cemetery there.

 

Elmer E. Howe

Chenango Union, August 30, 1894

HOWE:  In Mt. Upton [Chenango Co., NY], August 18, 1894, Mr. Elmer E. Howe, aged 33 years.

 

Again the death knoll has sounded.  This time Elmer Howe in the prime of manhood, has been called, leaving a widow and three helpless little ones.  Rev. Ganong, his pastor, preached his funeral sermon August 20, and the beautiful flowers and large attendance of citizens proved their esteem and sympathy with the bereaved.  His sister, from Oneida, remains for a time with her friends.  Mrs. Howe, the mother, is prostrated by sickness and grief, and does not rally.

 

Otsego Journal, August 23, 1894

The death of Mr. Howe occurred on Saturday evening.  He had suffered since last winter with pulmonary tuberculosis, which is thought to have been caused, of at least greatly aggravated by an attack of the grip.  He was nearly thirty-three years of age.  he leaves a wife and three children who feel the loss of husband and father keenly and are the objects of much sympathy.  He also leaves surviving him one brother, Adelbert Howe, of Sidney, and two sisters, Mrs. John Zoerb, of Latham's Croners and Mrs. Stillman, of Oneida.  He was a kind neighbor and friend and the large gathering at his funeral on Tuesday afternoon was indicative of the feeling of loss felt by the community, and of sympathy felt for the bereaved family.  The services were conducted by Rev. Mr. Ganung of the Baptist church, of which deceased was a member. The burial was at White Store [Chenango Co., NY].

 

Joanna Curtis

Otsego Journal, August 23, 1894

The autopsy on the body of little Joanna Curtis, who was choked to death at White Store [Chenango Co., NY] one week ago Sunday, confirmed the diagnosis of Dr. Smith who made the post mortem, that her death was caused by strangulation, caused by some foreign substance being introduced into the trachea.  He found a large bean lodged there, which set at rest the stories which were currant that the little girl died of diphtheria. The funeral on Tuesday afternoon was  a large and sympathetic gathering of friends whose sympathy with the grief stricken parents and other relatives was sincere.  Rev. W.T. Blair conducted the services.

 

William Hall

Otsego Journal, August 23, 1894

William Hall, an aged resident of Unadilla Centre [Otsego Co., NY], died at the home of his brother, Isaac Hall, on Monday last.  years ago he was a resident of this place and was known as a quiet, industrious citizen.  During his last sickness he received the best of care at the home of his brother, who did all that was possible to make his last days comfortable.  The funeral occurred on Wednesday, 10 a.m., Rev. Mr. Homan, of Wells Bridge, officiating.  He was buried by the side of his wife at South New Berlin.

 

Adelbert Isbell

Otsego Journal, January 28, 1915

The death of Mr. Isbell followed a brief illness of but little more than two days at his home near Latham's Corners on Tuesday morning last.  But few knew of his sickness previous to the announcement of his death.  He was one of the best known citizens of our valley and had a large acquaintance and a circle of friendship that was a tribute to his genial personality and the respect which was freely accorded him.  Mr. Isbell was born at Holmesville [Chenango Co., NY], May 4, 1842.  He was united in marriage to Elizabeth A. Isbell at McDonough December 18, 1864.  Two sons were born to them, Charles H., born April 1, 1867, died at Billings, Mont.  in 1911; and Claud B., who survives him, and is now a resident of this village.  Mr. Isbell had an enviable war record that for dangerous and faithful service and experience of the vicissitudes of army life and many of the great battles of the war, is exceled but by few who participated in that great struggle.  he enlisted at Holmesville, September 18, 1861, in Co. H. 17th N.Y. Volunteers.  The regiment, under Col. Lansing, served in the fifth Corps and participated in the following battles:  Siege of Yorktown, May 4, 1862; Hanover Court House, May 27, 1862; Seven Days Battle, June 25-July 2, 1862; Bull Run, August 30, 1862; Antietam, September 17, 1862; Fredericksburg, December 13, 1862; Chancellorsville, May 1-3, 1863;.  He was transferred to Co. K, 146th Regiment, N.Y. Volunteers, June 23, 1863, and while in that regiment was engaged in the following battles: Gettysburg, July 1-3, 1863; Bristol Station October 14, 1863; Wilderness, May 3-7, 1864; North Anna, May 22-26, 1864; Cold Harbor, June 1-12, 1864; Petersburg, June 18-19, 1864; Weldon R.R., August 18-24, 1864.  He was wounded in the right hip by a fragment of shell at Petersburg. After the battle of Gettysburg he was promoted to corporal, and to color corporal, May 18, 1864.  It was he who planted the colors on Little Round Top at Gettysburg, and after the battle he was presented was a medal for gallant conduct and conspicuous bravery.  He was honorably discharged at the expiration of his term of service, September 18, 1864.  In 1872 he secured a position on the New York police force, to which he gave twenty years of honorable service, retiring in 1892, and moving to Rockwell's Mills. The funeral was held at the house on Friday last at 1 o'clock.  The attendance was unusually large, and there was a profusion of rare and beautiful flower pieces two of which came from the Elks of Norwich, one form the High School of this place and many from individuals. The service was conducted by Rev. Wiley A. Weart, of the Baptist church, of which deceased was a valued and faithful member, assisted by Rev. E.B. Singer, of the Methodist church. Burial was in the family lot at Evergreen, White Store, where Mr. Isbell, lately erected a fine granite monument.

 

Death Notices

Otsego Journal, August 23, 1894

 

ADAMS:  In Mondamin, Iowa, Sunday, Aug. 12, 1894, Mary Ada [Adams], infant daughter of Lee S. and Ada Adams, aged 4 months and 2 days.

 

HALL:  In Unadilla [Otsego Co., NY], August 16, 1894, Mrs. Mary A. [Hall], wife of R.M. Hall. Interment at Mt. Upton [Chenango Co., NY].

 

The wife of Ross Hall died on Thursday night last near Batterson's bridge.  She was a sister of Fred Slade, and was a lady who had always enjoyed the esteem of all who knew her.  She leaves one daughter. The funeral occurred on Saturday, the burial being in the Mt. Upton cemetery.

 

MACDONALD:  In Gilbertsville, N.Y. [Chenango Co., NY], Sunday morning, August 19th, the Rev. David F. MacDonald, D.D., pastor of Christ church, aged 57 years.

 

Chenango Co. Common Council Meeting, April 1916

Chenango County Common Council Meeting

Benjamin H. Cheydleur Joins Council

Utica Saturday Globe, April 1916

 

Benjamin H. Cheydleur

1867 - 1933

 Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  At the regular meeting of the Common Council Tuesday evening the resignation of H.A. Laufer as alderman from the sixth Ward was accepted and Benjamin H. Cheydleur was chosen to fill out the unexpired term.  Ald. Walworth of the First Ward, was chosen president of the council in place of Mr. Laufer, who resigned because of his removal to another ward.

 

A petition from residents of Francis avenue for a street light was referred to the Lighting Committee.  A petition protesting against the erection of a gasoline tank in the Fourth Ward by Zuber & Millspaugh was received and placed on file with others that had preceded.  A petition, accompanied by a map, sought the opening of a new street north from Rexford to Waite street.  After John F. Lee had been heard in favor and R.A. Richardson in opposition, the matter was laid over until the next meeting.

 

Permission was granted the Norwich Knitting Company to block the north walk on Griffing street while making extensive alterations in its building.  Health Officer Gibson was granted permission to chop down a tree in front of his residence on East Main street provided he would do the chopping himself.  Charity Commissioner Crane's report for the year ending January 1, 1916, was accepted and filed. Chief Brookins, of the Fire Department, speaking relative to clean up week, stated that he had visited several places and found conditions very bad in a number of cases, inflammable material being found in cellars. A barn in the rear of the National Hotel which has partially fallen in, he regarded as a grave menace. 

 

City Attorney Flanagan advised the settlement of the Tillman claim against the city for damages growing out of street and sidewalk repairs at $475, and the vote to make such settlement was unanimous.  A petition for a sanitary sewer on Park street was held over.  Plans for paving Rexford street from the Lackawanna Railroad tracks to Silver street were reconsidered and final action scheduled for the next regular meeting.  City Hall will receive a new coat of paint and new cement walks will replace the present broken ones.