Obituaries (December 22)

Andrew Lathrop
Chenango Telegraph, July 11, 1860

Andrew Lathrop, a son of Mr. Lathrop, of the firm of Lathrop, Ludington & Co., New York; was drowned at Cannonsville [Delaware Co., NY] Thursday P.M.  He was bathing with a son of Mr. Benj. Cannon and a son of Rev'd S.J. White.  He got beyond his depth and sank before the other boys could get assistance.  He had just come up with a little sister to spend the summer, and was in perfect ecstasies at the idea of having a good time.  His friends in the city will receive his body in the same train that brings them his first letter, saying that "he arrived safely, and was well and happy."  His age was thirteen, and he was a boy of much promise--Franklin Visitor.

Gershom Twitchell

Chenango Telegraph, July 11, 1860

Mr. Gershom Twitchell of Milford, who died on Friday last, after an illness of only two days, was the last member of a peculiar, and in some respects, a remarkable family.  Though a man of considerable wealth, owning one of the finest and most valuable farms in Milford, he persisted in living in a state of the most abject poverty.  On the announcement of his death, says a writer in the Boston Journal, the overseers of the poor took immediate steps to secure his estate for his legitimate heirs. They found in his hovel a large amount of silver, deposited in a pine box, nicely adjusted in layers of dollars, halves, quarters, and smaller coins.  They also found a bag in which there was a heavy amount of gold.  The specie was taken to the Milford Bank for safe keeping.  Nearly the last words uttered by the expiring miser were to request a neighbor who stood by him to leave the room, for fear he would steal the money.  His wife abandoned him many years ago, and recently, for a stipulated sum, gave bonds that she would make no claim upon any property he possessed.

Albert Murdock

Walton Reporter, January 26, 1940

Albert Murdock, 78, died Tuesday night, Jan. 23, at his home on Sheep Pen road, near Unadilla [Otsego Co., NY], from a heart ailment.  Mr. Murdock was born near Trout Creek [Delaware Co., NY], Feb. 8, 1862, a son of John and Julia Murdock.  Over 50 years ago he married Miss Cora Gibbons, who died 45 years ago.  A farmer most of his life around Sidney [Delaware Co., NY], he moved to his late home on the Sheep Pen road about four years ago.  He is survived by a son, Raymond, who resided with him; a daughter, Mrs. John Swart; one granddaughter, Miss Shirley Swart, and one grandson, William Swart, all of Unadilla.  The funeral will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Sherman funeral home in Unadilla.

Eliza J. McCurry

Walton Reporter, January 26, 1940

Mrs. Eliza J. McCurry, 78, better known as "Aunt Jennie," died suddenly at the home of her niece, Mrs. Gertrude Gould, at Long Eddy Tuesday night.  Mrs. McCurry had retired as usual Tuesday night and after midnight Mrs. Gould heard her moving in her room.  She went to the room and found Mrs. McCurry lying unconscious on the floor.  A physician was called from Roscoe, but Mrs. McCurry died before his arrival.  Funeral services were held at the Gould home Thursday afternoon and the body was then taken to Troy for burial.  She is survived by one sister, Mrs. John Collins, of Troy.

Clifford J. Carr

Walton Reporter, January 26, 1940

Clifford J. Carr died Monday night, Jan. 22, at his home, 429 Claremont avenue, New York city.  He was a son of Carey Carr of Loomis and besides his father is survived by his wife and four sisters Mrs. Irene Andrus of Oneonta, Mrs. Elma Storrer of Walton, Mrs. Hazel Shackelton of Franklin and Miss Lillian Carr of Laurens, and two brothers, Edward Carr of Unadilla and Howard Carr of South Kortright.  He was 38 years of age. The funeral will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. at Lyon Brothers' chapel, Rev. W.N. Tuttle officiating, with burial at Sidney Center [Delaware Co., NY].

Bainbridge High Teachers - Part 3

Bainbridge Central High School - 1959 Teachers

"Echo" 1959

+

Junior High English

James Palmer, Carolyn Lord

Left to Right

Virginia Butler, Junior High Citizenship Education

Margaret Cheesbro, Junior High Math

Lauren Vredenburgh, Junior High Science

Left to Right

Charles Albert, Junior High Guidance

Ella Marie Southern, Vocal Music

Thomas Braccio, instrumental Music

Left to Right

Lucille Kinney, Art

Clara Niles, Library

Left to Right

Dorothy Corbin, Homemaking

Franklin Huggins, Drivers Education, Audio Visual, & Elementary Physical Education

Obituaries (December 21)

Urias Cristman

South New Berlin Bee, June 27, 1914

Urias Cristman

1828 - 1914

On June 17, 1914 on the farm that had been his home for three quarters of a century, occurred the death of Urias Cristman, and with his passing away ended a long and busy life worthy the emulation of all who were privileged to know this genial kindly man.  He was born in Herkimer, N.Y., September 19, 1828, the son of John Cristman and Catherine Shell Cristman, the only son in a family of six of whom but one, Mrs. Parmelia Pope, of Binghamton, survives.  On April 12, 1840, at the age of twelve, Mr. Cristman came with the family to this place [South New Berlin, Chenango Co., NY] and here the years of his earlier labors and of his later ease were passed.  He married on August 26, 1858, Ellen Kellogg.  Two sons were born to them, George of New Berlin and John who resides with his family on the home farm.  Mrs. Cristman died May 11, 1899.  

Possessed to the last of a memory that recalled in detail the events of a generation that is gone, he was a most interesting and entertaining acquaintance.  The early history of both this section and of the Mohawk Valley the houses, the families, the Indian raids, the Revolutionary activities, learned in his childhood from those who were participators in those early scenes were to the last fresh in his memory.  His mind was a vast repository of local history and his death removes the last link that binds this generation to times and events that to us is but a matter of history.  Urias Cristman was the embodiment of all those splendid qualities which marked the Mohawk Valley settlers at their best.  To a clear and far sighted mental vision he added a calm and dispassionate judgment that made him the most trusty of advisers.  But above his singularly strong mental endowments, there was always conspicuous the even stronger moral attributes of the man.  No one ever thought it necessary to ask on which side of a moral question Urias Cristman stood.  He had been for many years a member of the Morris Baptist church and his faith in the realities of his religion, like that of many men of decided opinion, was strong and free from doubts.  In his death this community has lost an earnest, honest and high-minded citizen, and its people a kindly, genial and steadfast friend.  

He is survived by two sons, George and John, by four grandchildren, Glen, the son of George, and by Walter, Emily, Helen and Anna Belle, children of John Cristman, and by three great grandchildren, Donald, son of Walter, and Evaline and Roy, children of Glen Cristman. The funeral was held on  onFriday at the farm house that had so long been his home, the Rev. L.E. Wheeler officiating.

Henry R. Paddleford

South New Berlin Bee, June 27, 1914

Coventry [Chenango Co., NY]:  Henry R. Paddleford, who has been in poor health for the last year died June 17, 1914, age 71 years, 8 months, 3 days.  He was a good citizen and much respected by all who knew him.  He was a kind husband, a loving father and had a good word for every one.  He will be greatly missed by all.  His funeral was held at the house Saturday at 11 o'clock with Rev. Percy Alton officiating.  He leaves a wife, one son, Wilson Paddleford, one grandson, Guy Paddleford, one sister, Mrs. Charles Phinney, one brother, E. Paddleford and  a large circle of relatives and friends.  He was laid to rest in Sylvan lawn Cemetery [Greene, Chenango Co., NY].

Ormond Eugene Tyler

South New Berlin Bee, September 9, 1916

The death of Ormond Eugene Tyler occurred at his home 735-1/2 Otawa street, Los Angeles, Calif., Aug. 30, 1916, aged 72 years.  Ormond Eugene Tyler, second son of Sarah Parcelie and Orvile Tyler, was born in South New Berlin, N.Y. [Chenango Co.], September 3, 1844.  He came to Waukesha, Wisconsin, with his parents when a young man. Enlisted in the army, in Company A, 39th Wisconsin.  Was married to Miss Mary Bancroft May 15, 1873.  One daughter was born to them.  He came to California in 1882.  He is survived by his wife and daughter.  The funeral was held Saturday, Sept. 2, at 10 a.m., from the Los Angeles Crematory, corner of Sixteenth and Grover streets.

Alexiewna (Reynolds) Greene

South New Berlin Bee, March 17, 1917

Mrs. Alexiewna Greene, widow of Adolphus T. Greene, died at the home of her daughter Mrs. Burton Sage in Holmesville [Chenango Co., NY], Wednesday morning March 7, 1917, aged 73 years.  She had been ill for some time, with an incurable disease, and patiently waited for the summons to come.  Mrs. Greene was the daughter of Jacob and Lucy Reynolds, and was born at White Store [Chenango Co., NY], March 12, 1844. She was of a family of five children only one of whom survives, a brother, Hiram Reynolds of Rockwells, Mills.  She was married to Adolphus T. Greene of White Store in 1861, and there most of her life was spent.  Two children survive, a son, Nelson P. Greene of South New Berlin, and a daughter, Mrs. Burton Sage of Holmesville, with whom she resided, and by whom she was tenderly cared for during her illness.  Her devotion to her home and family was a marked characteristic of her nature, and she was ever ready to lend a helping hand in time of need, whenever health would permit.  Funeral services were largely attended on Saturday afternoon, March 10, Rev. L.E. Wheeler of South New Berlin officiating.  Musical selections were rendered by Mrs. J.P. McGuire and Miss Normina Beckley, both of South New Berlin.  There were floral offerings of unusual beauty, showing the esteem in which she was held.  Mrs. Greene was buried in Evergreen cemetery, White Store, by the side of her husband who died October 4, 1906.

Samantha A. (Whitman) Dexter

South New Berlin Bee, November 29, 1919

Samantha A. Dexter, aged 68 years, wife of Arnold Dexter, passed away very suddenly at her home in Holmesville [Chenango Co., NY], Wednesday evening, November 19, 1919, at 10:30 o'clock.  She was first taken ill Sunday, when it was thought that she had the influenza, but she had gotten better and Wednesday had set up all day.  She went to bed at about six o'clock. At about eight o'clock she called to her husband and he being alarmed at her condition, called in a neighbor and hastened to call a physician and telephone his son, Floyd Dexter of South New Berlin.  When they reached there, she had lost consciousness and died at 10:30, heart disease being the immediate cause of her death.  Samantha A. Dexter was born in Masonville [Delaware Co., NY], March 6, 1851, one of ten children in the family of Stephen and Mary Brown Whitman, of whom two survive her:  John Whitman of Masonville and Mrs. Peter Couse of Deposit.  The most part of her life was spent in the vicinity of Holmesville.  Forty-eight years ago she was married to Arnold Dexter and to them was born one son, Floyd, of South New Berlin.  About thirteen years ago they sold their farm in the Brooker District and moved to Holmesville where she died.  Mrs. Dexter was a member of the Holmesville Baptist church and records show that she was the last living member, having joined the church before her marriage.  She was of an ambitious nature and up to the time of her death she was always thinking and doing for others, and it can be truly said that she gave her life for others. She was a much loved mother and grandmother in the home she has left.  Mrs. Dexter leaves beside the near relatives already mentioned a great number of nieces and nephews, who deeply mourn her loss.  Funeral services were held privately from the home Saturday afternoon at 1 o'clock and interment made at South New Berlin, Rev. Clough of Mt. Upton officiating.  Relatives and friends from out of town are:  Mr. and Mrs. Peter Couse; Mr. and Mrs. Hayes Mosher, Mrs. Will Fox and Mrs. Smith, all of Deposit;  Miss Broad and Mrs. Philley, of Afton; Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Scribner, of Unadilla; John Whitman, Mr. and Mrs. Austin Gifford, Mr. and Mrs. Hobart Couse, all of Masonville; Mr. and Mrs. Clark of Earlville; Mr. and Mrs. Albert Dexter and Bert Dexter, of Morris; William H. Sage, of Norwich; and Dan Woodmansee, of Latham's Corners.   ---By the only grandson.

Obituaries (December 19)

Helen R. (Johnson) Chadwick

Bainbridge Republican, March 29, 1951

Helen R. Chadwick was born in Morristown, Sept. 14, 1868, the daughter of Thomas and Rozellita Robertson Johnson.  She spent most of her life in that village, where she was active in church and community affairs.  During the past few years because of failing health she has spent the winter months with her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. N.E. Stapleton, in Guilford, where she has made many friends.  Besides the daughter, she is survived by two sons, Harold T. Chadwick, of Burlington, Vt., and William E. Chadwick of Winter, Wis; 12 grandchildren; 33 great grandchildren; a brother, Loren D. Wilson of Gambrells, Md., and several nieces and nephews.  One son, Robert J. Chadwick, died during World War I.  Mr. and Mrs. H.J. Chadwick, William Chadwick, Mr. Wilson and a grandson, Robert Stapleton, have been at the Stapleton home to be near Mrs. Chadwick during the two weeks since she was stricken with a cerebral hemorrhage on Mar. 9.  She passed away quietly on Mar. 24, early morning.  A prayer service was held at the Seymour Funeral Home Sunday evening at 8 o'clock, conducted by the Rev. C. Duane Butler.  Funeral services will be held in the Methodist Church in Morristown, Tuesday, Mar. 27, at 2 o'clock, the Rev. M.E. Ornum, of Theresa, officiating, assisted by the Rev. H.S. Hill, of Morristown, and the Rev. A. John Skeirik, of Mt. Upton.

Betty Anderson

Bainbridge Republican, March 29, 1951

State police and Dr. Everett Centerwall, Chenango County  Coroner, are investigating the death at her home Friday of Mrs. Betty Anderson, 23, of R.D. Greene.  Mrs. Anderson lived in a tenant house on the Herbert Churchmen farm with her husband, George, who found the body.  Also participating in the investigation are District Attorney David F. Lee, Jr., and Sheriff Frank Machio.  Other survivors are her mother, Mrs. Floyd Norton, of R.D. Greene; a brother, William Norton, of Chenango Forks.  Mrs. Anderson was a member of the community Methodist church, of Smithville Center.  Funeral services were held at the Root Funeral Home in Greene, Monday, at 2 p.m.  The Rev. George Haase, pastor of the Congregational Church of Coventryville, officiated. Burial was in Glen Castle Cemetery.

Ellen Minerva Wade

Bainbridge Republican, March 29, 1951

Ellen Minerva Wade, 82, of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], succumbed at the Chenango Memorial Hospital at 7:30 Thursday morning.  She was taken in Monday night and discovered by neighbors who had missed seeing her about her home.  They found her unconscious in her room.  She was admitted to the hospital Tuesday morning.  Born June 22, 1868, at Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], she was the daughter of Eddy and Erviette Root Wade.  Her youth was passed here.  During the past 30 years she made her home in Norwich, where for many years she served as housekeeper for R.D. Eaton.  A communicant of the Broad Street Methodist Church, the late Miss Wade was active in church affairs. She was a member of the WSCS, WCTU and King's Daughters organizations.  Amiable and cheerful, her kindly nature endeared her to all who knew her.  A woman of Christian character, she leaves many friends who will learn with sorrow of her passing.  Surviving are three sisters, Mrs. Cora Yale and Mrs. Mary Dexter, Guilford, and Mrs. Libby Gridley, Bainbridge, also several nieces, nephews ad grandnieces and grand-nephews.  Funeral and committal services were held at the Robert J. Fahy Funeral Home Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock. The Rev. Thomas G. Swales, pastor of the Broad Street Methodist Chruch, officiated. The body was placed at rest in the Mt. Hope chapel vault with burial to be made in Guilford cemetery at a later date.

Death Notices

Chenango Union, November 4, 1875

EDWARDS:  In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], Nov. 13, 1875, Eugene B. Edwards, son of Chas. Edwards, on Lock St., aged 20 years.

WADE:  At the Halfway House [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], Nov. 2, 1875, Willie Sands, son of Henry L. Wade, aged 7 years.

BARTLE:  In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], Oct. 27, 1875, Christina [Bartle], wife of A.F. Bartle, aged 66 years.

DAVIS:  In Smithville [Chenango Co., NY], Sept. 18, Mrs. Celinda Davis, aged 66 years.

NYE:  In North Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY], Oct., Mr. Samuel L. Nye, aged about 60 years.

SHATTUCK:  In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], Oct. 21, 1875, Elizabeth [Shattuck], wife of David Shattuck, aged 38 years.

Obituaries (December 18)

Alexander Totman

Utica Saturday Globe, February 1903

Alexander Totman

1836-1903

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  Alexander Totman, a prominent resident and real estate dealer of this village, died in St. Joseph's Hospital, Syracuse [Onondaga Co., NY], on Tuesday evening last.  About 10 days before he went to the hospital for an operation, to which he submitted, and the shock proved too great.  Mr. Totman was born in Freetown, Cortland county, April 1, 1836.  He was the son of Edsell and Maria Maydole Totman.  In 1859 his parents moved to Pharsalia, where he grew to manhood and married Miss Ellen Crandall, daughter of Albah Crandall, immediately after which he came to this village and found employment in the Maydole Hammer factory, of which his uncle was the founder and where he remained for 30 years.  He started in an humble position and worked his way up until he was superintendent of the works when he resigned about 10 years ago, and had since engaged exclusively in the real estate business, in which he had been extensively interested for several years.  He was an excellent citizen and lived a useful though quiet and unostentatious life.  Less than a year ago he was bereaved by the loss of his wife, in April, 1902.  An only child died in infancy.  Five brothers and two sisters survive:  Rev. A.N. Totman, of Benson, Neb.; Darwin Totman, of Cortland; Edsell Totman, of Creston, Ia.; Dr. David M. Totman, of Syracuse; Adelbert Totman, of Waterville; Mrs. Alonzo Blackman of Norwich, and Mrs. Emery Bowdish, of Cortland. Funeral services were held on Thursday afternoon, Rev. Wilson Treible officiating. Burial in Mt. Hope Cemetery [Norwich, NY].

Morning Sun, Norwich, NY, February 26, 1903

At St. Joseph's hospital, in Syracuse, Alexander Totman, a prominent resident of this town [Norwich, NY], died at 8 o'clock Tuesday evening.  About two weeks ago, he left here for Syracuse to enter the hospital for treatment.  He underwent an operation, but had not the strength and vitality to rally.  He had been afflicted with the disease, for which he was operated upon, for some six years.  The news of his death came with shocking suddenness to his fellow townsmen, for very few knew of his actual condition.  His business activity had been so great even up to the time he left for Syracuse, that few suspected that he was other than strong and vigorous.  His remains were brought here yesterday and taken to his fine residence on West Hill.

Alexander Totman was born in Freetown, Cortland county, April 1, 1836, and was the son of Edsel Totman and Moriah Maydole Totman.  In 1850 his parents moved to Pharsalia.  His youth and early manhood were spent upon his father's farm.  In 1863 he was united in marriage to Miss Ellen Crandall, daughter of Alvah Crandall, of Pharsalia.

Immediately following his marriage, the young couple came to Norwich, and Alexander, or "Alex" as he was more familiarly and universally known, obtained employment in the Hammer factory of his uncle, David Maydole.  He began his career in the factory at the foundation and worked himself up through every department until he knew how to make a hammer, that would bear the test and critical inspection of his uncle, David's, experienced eye.  So faithful was he in the performance of every duty and in his zeal, that from 1872 to 1880, it is recorded of him that he never missed a day from the factory.  He was gradually advanced until he became superintendent, which position he held for seven years and until he resigned in 1892 to engage in the real estate business.

At the time of the sale of the Guernsey property, in the later '70s, he made quite large purchases of land, especially of what was known as the West hill tract.  this he plotted into lots and was very successful in disposing of the same. He also about this time built the large and iimposing brick house which he occupied as a home until his death.  Upon retiring from his position of superintendent of the hammer factory, he devoted his entire time to the management of his own real estate and of that of his numerous clients.  How successful he was as seller of real estate, the files of the Sun for the last few years amply testify.

His wife died April 7, 1902, and their only child died in infancy.  He is survived by five brothers, Dr. David M. Totman of Syracuse, Rev. A.M. Totman of Bennin, Neb., who was for several years the pastor of the Free Baptist Church of this place, A.R. Totman of Waterville, N.Y., E.S. Totman of Cortland; also two sisters, Mrs. C.E. Bowdish of Cortland, and Mrs. Alonzo Blackman of Norwich.

Alexander Totman was a model citizen.  Honest, upright, kind-hearted, modest, retiring, thinking no ill and doing no wrong, diligent in his own business and in that entrusted to him, reliable in every position to which he was called, he leaves behind him an honorable record and a career which every young person in our midst would do well to emulate and try to copy.  His funeral will be attended from his late residence, this, Thursday, afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. Wilson Treible of the M.E. church, of which Mr. Totman was a constant attendant, officiating.  Interment in the family plot in Mt. Hope.

Ellen Crandall Totman

Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, April 9, 1902

Ellen Crandall, wife of Alexander Totman of this village [Chenango Co., NY], died at her residence on West Main street [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY] early Saturday morning, April 5, 1902, aged 58 years.  She had been in poor health for some time, her ambitious disposition and energetic nature, however, sustaining her well toward the end of life.  Deceased was born in Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY], July 6, 1843, and was the youngest child of Alvah and Abigail Crandall, sturdy and respected people.  In November 1862, she was married to Alexander Totman and came to Norwich the following March to reside.  One child, a son, Frank, was born of this union February 28, 1864, who died, however, seven months afterward.  Mrs. Totman was a very active, ambitious woman in her earlier years. She took great interest in whatsoever appealed to her as worthy of effort.  She became an active member of the Broad Street Methodist church, where she will be greatly missed.  she was also much interested in her home and family.  She was a good wife and a good neighbor and had a great many friends.

Elmer E. Singer

Chenango American, Greene, NY, July 26, 1894

The body of Elmer E. Singer, of Binghamton [Broome Co., NY] was found in the Whitney woods near the city, Tuesday night of last week.  He was a cigar maker by trade, but had been out of work for some time, having last been acting as collector for an insurance company.  It is thought he took morphine to deaden the pain of a headache and this caused his death.

Rochester Democrat & Chronicle, July 18, 1894

Binghamton, N.Y.:  The dead and badly decomposed body of Elmer E. Singer, an insurance collector, living on Chestnut street, this city, was found in Whitney's woods near the outskirts of the city this afternoon.  The body was so badly decomposed as to be unrecognizable, but papers in the pockets proved the man's identity.  He disappeared from his home one week ago.  The cause of death is unknown, but it is thought to be either suicide or the result of excessive drinking.  He was employed by the Prudential Insurance Company.  Coroner Hills will investigate.

Mrs. L.C. Pollard

 Bainbridge Republican, February 17, 1888

Mrs. L.C. Pollard died in this village [Afton, Chenango Co., NY] last Wednesday morning, aged 78 years.  Mrs. Pollard had been a resident of Afton for many years, until about two years ago, when she went to Binghamton to reside with her daughter Mrs. L.S.  Nye, and was spending the winter at her old home in this place, where she had lived for 50 years, when she was called home. The funeral was held Friday and the remains were deposited in Glenwood cemetery [Afton, NY] -- Afton Enterprise.

Blog Post listing December 5 - 17, 2017

Listing of blog postings for December 5-17, 2017

Obituaries

Posted December 5, 2017

Isaac B. PerLee (Greene, 1901)

John W. Osgood (Cincinnatus, 1901)

George W. Connelly (Atlantic City NJ, Greene, 1901)

John L. Smith (Greene, 1902)

Mrs. Edward R. Bolt (Greene, 1903)

Posted December 6, 2017
Nettie Miles Brookins (North Norwich, 1943)
Addie M. Phetteplace (Haynes, 1938)
Benjamin S. Pierce (Plymouth, 1943)
Ruth Pearsall Cooley (Mt. Upton, 1946)

Posted December 10, 2017
Harriet Gage (Binghamton, South New Berlin, 1914)
Dr. John T. Hand (South New Berlin, 1914)
Ery Camp (South New Berlin, 1937)
Emory J. Burke (South New Berlin, 1937)

Posted December 12, 2017
Louis Henry Sheff (New Berlin, 1945)
Martha B. (Gibson) Thompson (Norwich, 1945)
Etta F. (Ballard) Potter (Edmeston, 1945)
Death Notices - 1875
     Julia Randall Conkey (Norwich, 59y)
     Eunice Barber (Norwich, 86y)
     Paris G. Holley (Smyrna, 83y)
     Hannah (Record) Messenger (Smyrna, 75y)
     Ettie Houck (Mt. Upton, 18y)
     Dennis Troy (Oxford, 80y)
     Margaret Tuttle (Greene, 52y)
     Selina Foote (Bennettsville, 60y)
     Philo Hoag (Elmira, Bainbridge, 40y)

Posted December 13, 2017
Lynn L. Brookins (North Norwich, 1905)
John Wiley (Page Brook, 1887)
Charles C. Gager (Norwich, 1887)

Posted December 14, 2017
Humphrey Sisson (Norwich, 1847)
Herman Sherwood (Unadilla, 1880)
Olny Winsor (Bainbridge, 1880)
Benson Lewis (Delhi, 1880)
Zachariah C. Curtis (Rockdale, 1892)
William Corbin (Bennettsville, 1875)

Posted December 15, 2017
William A. Hoy (Bovina Center, 1940)
Mary S. Granger (Franklin, 1940
Frank Samuel Keery (Walton, 1940)
Lucius Benjamin (South New Berlin, Tompkins, 1940)
Death notices - 1875
     Oren Benton (Dakota City IA, Afton, 68y)
     James Curtis (Addison, 48y)
     Sally St. John (Binghamton, 90y

Posted December 17, 2017
Spencer F. Allis (Greene, 1888) accidental death
Mrs. Frank Nevell (Sidney, 1894)
Katherine/Catherine E. Mabon (Oxford, Fayetteville, 1894)



Miscellaneous

Posted December 13, 2017

The Unidentified Burglar - Nineveh, NY - 1887

Posted December 14, 2017
Bainbridge High School, Class of 1959 - Part 7

Posted December 15, 2017
Bainbridge High School, Teacher Portraits,  Kindergarten through 3rd grade, 1959

Posted December 17, 2017
Bainbridge High School, Teacher Portraits, 4th - 6th grade, special, 1959

BCHS Teachers 1959 - Part 2

Bainbridge Central High School Teachers

"Echo" 1959

Fourth Grade:  Louise Weeks, Dorothy Earl, Rena Besemer

Fifth Grade:  Harriet Williams, Emma Sherman, Phebe Shubert

Sixth Grade:  Gertrude Stiles, Mary Lawrence, Altha Salzberg

Left:  Marietta Darling, Remedial Reading

Dorothy Howland, Elementary Physical Education

Left:  Edwin Strout, Elementary Art

Judith Hewitt, Elementary Music

Obituaries (December 17)

 Spencer F. Allis

Chenango American, Greene, NY, February 9, 1888

Spencer F. Allis, a well known and respected citizen of this village [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], died at his residence, Sunday morning, at about 7 o'clock.  The circumstances attending his death were, as we understand them, as follows.  Saturday afternoon, between 2 and 3 o'clock, he went home from downtown, and told his wife that he had a severe headache, and said he would go to bed and see if that would relieve him of his pain.  In a short time he was found to be very ill, and almost immediately sank into an unconscious state, from which he never rallied.  Drs. G.O. Williams and L.M. Johnson were called, and treated the patient for poisoning.  It was discovered that he had taken home a bottle of laudanum, and his symptoms strongly indicated the effects of this drug.  The poison had become absorbed into his system, thus making the efforts of his physicians to save his life unavailing.  Coroner S.L. Smith, of Smithville Flats, was notified, and on Monday he summoned a jury, who after investigation, pronounced it a case of accidental poisoning.  An account of their deliberations may be found below.  Mr. Allis moved to this village from Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], his native town, several years ago, for the purpose of giving his children better school advantages that they could get there, and to escape the hardships of farm life.  He was one of Coventry's most prominent and trusted men, and had represented that town as Supervisor for several terms, with marked ability.  He was a shrewd business man, and a genial, whole-souled citizen.  His sad and untimely ending will not only bring deep sorrow to his family, but to a large circle of friends, who have known him from his boyhood days until the present.  His funeral took place from his residence at 11 o'clock Tuesday morning, and was attended by the members of Nemaha Tribe of Red Men, to which organization the deceased belonged, and a large number of our citizens.  The interment took place at Coventry.

State of New York, County of Chenango,

An inquisition taken for the people of the State of New York, at the house of Spencer F. Allis, in the town of Green in said County of Chenango on the 6th day of February, 1888, before me, Dr. S.L. Smith, one of the coroners in and for said County, upon the view of the body of Spencer F. Allis, then and there lying dead, upon the oaths of Dr. L.C. Silvernail, John W. Davidson, W.W. Davis, E.D. Morse, J.B. Salisbury, E.B. Wheeler, A.E. Fox, J.E. Bartoo, D.F. Smith, E.S. Walker, good and lawful men of the said County, who being duly sworn to inquire, on the part of the people of said State, into all the circumstances attending the death of the said Spencer F. Allis and by whom the same was produced; and in what manner; and when and where the said Spencer F. Allis came to his death, do say, upon their oaths as aforesaid that Spencer F Allis came to his death by an overdose of laudanum taken accidentally by his own hand.  In witness whereof, as well the said coroner, as the jurors, aforesaid, have to this inquisition set their hands and seals, on the day of the date of this inquisition, as aforesaid.

Mrs. Frank Nevell

Sidney Record, December 8, 1894

The news of Mrs. Frank Nevell's death last Saturday was heard with profound regret by the numerous friends of the family.  Mrs. Nevell died of pneumonia after a very brief illness, leaving a husband and four children to mourn her said and untimely loss.  The funeral took place last Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock p.m. in the Episcopal church.  Rector Fenwick, assisted by Rev. Walter Bentley, of Bainbridge, officiated, and the remains were laid at rest in Prospect Hill cemetery [Sidney, Delaware Co., NY].  The family have the individual sympathy of a host of warm friends in the severe loss they have sustained.  There is no greater loss in the family circle than that of a mother, especially when children become the sufferers.  Few can replace the loss of a true and good mother.  The whole earth contains no more sacred tie.  Mr. Nevell wishes to express his gratitude to all those who kindly assisted him in his dark hour of distress.

Katherine E. Mabon

Chenango American, Greene, NY, July 26, 1894

Rev. Father G.B. Mabon will have the sympathy of the community in the bereavement which has befallen him in the death of his mother, Katherine E. Mabon, which occurred at St. Joseph's rectory Sunday morning.  She had been ill for some months.  Funeral services will be held at St. Joseph's church on Wednesday, at 10 a.m.  Interment will be at Fayetteville [Onondaga Co., NY].  -- Oxford Times

The Fayetteville Weekly Recorder, July 26, 1894

Catherine Rebecca Mabon, died at the home of her son, Rev. G.S. Mabon, at Oxford, N.Y. [Chenango Co., NY], Sunday morning, July 22, aged 64 years.  She will be remembered here by many as part of her life was passed on the farm at Dry Hill.  In 1878, with her husband, the late Patrick Mabon, she removed to Harney City, Oregon, where they remained until three years ago, when on account of failing health, they removed east, and made their home with their son, Rev.  Father Mabon, at Oxford.  Feb. 13, 1893, the death of the husband occurred, since which time Mrs. Mabon had gradually failed in health, until her death was daily expected.  She was endowed with many noble qualities, was a true Christian, a kind and sympathizing friend, and the homes she has brightened by her presence will deeply mourn her demise. She had many friends both here and at Harney City, Oregon.  The late Arch-Bishop Seagers of Oregon, whose works as missionary in that region received considerable national attention, was a personal friend of the deceased.  Harney Valley, at that time, was a comparatively new country, and during the Arch-Bishop's visits to Harney City, he always made his home at Mrs. Mabon's.  He was afterwards assassinated while doing missionary duty among the Aleska Indians.

The deceased leaves four sons, Rev. George S., of Oxford, and John, James and William of Harney City, Oregon.  The funeral services were held at Oxford yesterday and were largely attended.  Business was generally suspended.  The employees of the quarries of the various blue-stone companies located near Oxford attended the funeral in a body.  Mass of Requiem was celebrated by her former pastor, Rev. J.A. O'Reilly of Clinton, Formerly of Fayetteville, Rev. Martin J. Hughes, of St. Mary's church, Binghamton, was deacon, Rev. J.V. Donelley, of Waterville, sub-deacon, and Rev. J.V. Byrne, of St. Patrick's church, Binghamton and Rev. W.F. Dwier, of St. John's Oswego, masters of ceremony.

Rev. Father O'Reilly preached the sermon, and it was considered one of his best efforts.  He paid a glowing tribute to the memory of one who had labored with him upon the establishing of the mission at Fayetteville, and spoke feelingly of her kindness to him at all times.  Among the other clergymen present, who assisted at the services, singing the responses of the Mass, were Rev. Fathers J.A. Hart and J.J. Higgins, of Norwich; Joseph Leichner, Binghamton; Thomas Hughes, Hancock; B.A. Stack and J. Moore, Utica, W.A. Ryan, Camillus; W.H. Slavin, Chittenango; Bernard Quinn, Deerfield, and J.J. Ward, Sherburne.  The pall bearers consisted of the following members fo the Catholic Young Men's Club of Oxford, viz, D.C. Flynn, J.D. Murphy, D.F. Conroy, M.J. Byrne, P.A. Murphy, and Thos. Callaghan.  The remains were brought here [Fayetteville] from Oxford, yesterday, in charge of the pall bearers, and were accompanied by Rev. G.S. Mabon and brother, John J. Mabon, and niece, Miss Emily Mabon, Mrs. T.A. Brady and daughter, of Ramsey, N.J., E.H. Foley, Supt. of the quarries of the Solvay Process Co., and sister, Miss Augusta Foley, of Syracuse, misses Lucy Milan and Mary A. O'Conner of Oxford and Mary A. Flynn of New Hartford.  A large congregation assembled at the Church of the Immaculate conception this (Thursday) morning to pay a farewell tribute to the memory of the deceased.  Requiem Mass was celebrated by Rev. J.J McLoughlin of Cortland as celebrant, Rev. W.H. Slavin of Chittenango, deacon, and Rev. Joseph Hopkins of Syracuse, sub-deacon, and Rev. P.F. McEvoy, Chancellor of the diocese, master of ceremonies.  Rev. M.J. Clune, rector of the cathedral, Syracuse, delivered a very able and scholarly sermon.  Gregorian's Mass was most creditably rendered by the choir, Miss Louise Hueber presiding at the organ.  The floral tributes were many and beautiful testifying to the esteem she was held in by her friends. Among the pieces were two pillows, "to mother" and "to auntie," wreath, sickle, pillow from friends, several crosses and large numbers of cut flowers.