Nellie (Andrus) Bradley
1861 - 1940
Guilford [Chenango Co., NY]: The death of Mrs. Nellie Bradley occurred here October 11. She came to Guilford as a bride 56 years ago and has made her home in this place ever since. She was 79. She and her husband reared their family educated them and taught them the principles of the Christian life and attended religious services with them. Mrs. Bradley was a member of the Guilford Methodist church. All who knew her respected her for her consecration to her husband and children and her true devotion to her church. She was the daughter of Elmer and Nancy (Hilton) Andrus and was born as Sanitaria Springs [Broome Co., NY] Sept. 8, 1861. Mrs. Bradley, since the death of her husband had made her home with her daughters, Mrs. Jessie B. Hubbard and Mrs. Ono Bradley Freer. For the last few months she had lived with Rev. and Mrs. Harris A. Freer. She had intended to accompany her daughter and son-in-law to Penney Farms, Fla., this fall, but ill health prevented. The funeral was held at the home of Rev. and Mrs. Freer, Monday, Oct. 14, and burial was made at Yaleville cemetery [Guilford, NY]. The services were conducted by Rev. Charles Dempsey, pastor of the Methodist church of Guilford, assisted by Rev. Theodore I. Hubbard of New Berlin. Mrs. Bradley is survived by her two daughters, Jessie B. Hubbard and Ono B. Freer; both of Guilford; three sisters, Mrs. Dora Cator, Mrs. Jefferson Dalton and Mrs. Inez G. Gilbert of Binghamton; one brother, Fred D. Andrus of Schenectady; two grandchildren, Rev. Theodore I. Hubbard of New Berlin and Archibald Hubbard of Binghamton and two great-grandchildren and several nephews and nieces.
Loyal I. Dodge
1857 - 1940
Loyal I. Dodge, aged 82, died at his home on East Hill, Saturday afternoon, August 24. His health had been failing for some time but he was confined to his bed for only about two weeks. He was born November 20, 1857, his birthplace being a few rods from his late home. His parents were James O., and Elizabeth Roys Dodge. In 1876 he graduated with honors from Oxford Academy. He then taught in the schools of the village and surrounding districts for several years before settling on his grandfather's farm where he lived for more than 55 years. He married Addie L. Stork of Coventry, October 21, 1884. They had one daughter, Elizabeth. He was a thorough farmer, as the condition of his fields still show. In business his integrity was beyond reproach. As long as his strength permitted he was actively engaged in church and mission work. He united with the Congregational church of Oxford about the year 1873. During the pastorate of Rev. Howard Billman he became interested in the Free Will Baptist church at East Oxford which was the closed. Services there were reorganized and he served as superintendent of the Sunday School for about 14 years and was church clerk for 35 years. A great many young men had been in his employ during the more than half a century of farming. His influence over these boys was always for good. He is survived by his wife and daughter. The funeral was held at his late home Tuesday afternoon and was largely attended. Rev. Howard Dellar, pastor of the Congregational church, officiated. Interment was in the family plot in Riverview Cemetery [Oxford, Chenango Co., NY]. The bearers were: Chester Stork, Lynn Stork, Hiram Howland, Lynn Howland, Arthur Crandall and Leslie Bowers.
Charles W. Ireland
1869 - 1940
Charles W. Ireland, one of Bainbridge's [Chenango Co., NY] leading business men, passed away at his home, 27 South Main street, Bainbridge, following an illness of several weeks' duration, at the age of 71. Mr. Ireland was keenly interested in the progress of the village, aiding in its advancement in every way possible. He was a staunch Republican and served as supervisor of the town during the years of 1909 and 1910. As a young man he started his business in lumbering, and in 1902, he entered the hardware business which he conducted in the Parsons Block, West Main street, for 26 years. His business which had expanded rapidly necessitated larger quarters, as a result in 1928 he purchased the Central Hotel property at the corner of North and West Main streets. After having the hotel building moved to the north of the building lot, he erected a large two story brick structure in 1929, which houses the modern hardware store, and where later he formed the Ireland Hardware Corporation. Mr. Ireland was senior warden of St. Peter's Episcopal Church, a member of Susquehanna Lodge, No. 167, F.&A.M., since 1893, was a 32nd degree Scottish Rite Mason, and was number 300 on the membership roll of Kalurah Shrine, of Binghamton. He was also a member of the Norwich lodge of Elks. He was born in the Town of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], April 11, 1869, the son of Winfield Scott and Angeline Allen Ireland. He was a direct descendant of James Ireland, an original settler in West Bainbridge in 1804. On October 19, 1893, he was united in marriage to Miss Myrtle Woodworth, of North Fenton, and they took up their residence here, at that time. Mrs. Ireland's death occurred on July 31, 1940. The deceased is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Dow Campbell and Miss Charlah Ireland, and one granddaughter, Miss Barbara Campbell, all of this village. The funeral was held in St. Peter's Chruch, Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, with the Rev. S.F. Heath officiating. The pall bearers were: Raymond Holman, James Ireland, Amos Tuckey, Hugh Collins, Dr. Edward Danforth and J.E. Hirt. Interment was in St. Peter's Cemetery [Bainbridge, NY], where the Masonic burial service was conducted by the Susquehanna lodge, No. 167, F.&A.M.
Earl H. Rivers
1887 - 1940
Earl H. Rivers, of Syracuse [Onondaga Co., NY], eldest son of Mrs. Cora and the late Charles Rivers of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY] died at his home, 120 Elmwood Avenue, Sunday night. He was a World War veteran and for many years, an employee in the freight department of the D.L.&W. railroad. He served with the 307th, field artillery 78th division, in the war. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Helen Rivers; his mother, Mrs. Cora Rivers; a son, Kenneth; two sisters, Mrs. Paul Chamberlain of Johnson City and Mrs. Frank Buckle of Oxford; and two brothers, Lawrence and Ray Rivers of Binghamton. Funeral services were conducted at 8:15 a.m. at the home and at 8:50 a.m. in St. Anthony of Padua Church, Tuesday, Nov. 26. Burial was made in St. Agnes Cemetery, Syracuse.
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