Obituaries (January 6)

Betsey (King) Hamlin

Afton Enterprise, March 24, 1910

At her home in Afton [Chenango Co., NY], Wednesday evening, March 16, Mrs. Betsey King Hamlin departed this life and passed through the pearly gates into the heavenly home.  A few days before her departure she was stricken with pneumonia and notwithstanding medical aid and careful nursing she gradually grew worse until finally the end came.  Mrs. Hamlin was born in the town of Sanford, April 23, 1830 and had she lived a week later would have reached her eightieth year.  She was united in marriage with Mr. W.H. Hamlin about sixty years ago.  The greater part of her life was spent at North Sanford but during the last eighteen years she lived in Bainbridge and Afton.  Deceased was a woman of beautiful character, sweet voiced, gentle and refined, and her quiet Christian graces will live in the hearts of those who were nearest to her. She united with the church of Christ and became a follower of Jesus in her girlhood days and was until the end a faithful and consistent Christian in whom it could be seen that she "had been with Jesus and had learned of Him."  Mrs. Hamlin is survived by her husband, W.H. Hamlin, who is now so sadly bereft, and who feels his loss so keenly; one son, George, of Brooklyn, N.Y.; two daughters, Mrs. Mary L. Kniskern of Bainbridge and Mrs. V.E. Gregory of Afton; also three brothers and two sisters, Addison King of North Sanford, John King of China, N.Y. Judson King of Bainbridge, Mrs. Sylvia Fuller of Masonville and Mrs. Augusta Peck of Deposit. Funeral services were held at her late home in Afton, her pastor, Rev. H.T. Hill officiating.  A quartet from Afton Baptist church had charge of the singing. The remains were taken to Glenwood cemetery for burial.  The bereaved husband and family have the sincere sympathy of their many friends.

Mary Hoag

Afton Enterprise, April 28, 1910

Miss Mary Hoag died at the home of her nephew, Henry G. Carr on Sunday morning at 10:30, aged 80 years.  She had not been well for several months and her death was not unexpected.  She was born in Laurens, Otsego Co. in 1830, and was one of our oldest inhabitants.  She resided for some years in Morris but has lived for about twenty years in this vicinity.  For 8-1/2 years she has made her home in this village [Afton, NY].  Her eyesight became poor in her later years but her other faculties were well preserved.  She was a woman of excellent character.  Her brothers and sisters have all passed away and she was the only survivor of the family.  The funeral services were held from her late home on Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock conducted by Rev. C.H. Colegrove.  The remains were laid to rest in the East Side cemetery [Afton, Chenango Co., NY]

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Dr. Milton Gilman

Afton Enterprise, December 14, 1911

Dr. Milton Gilman passed away at his home, 311 Ridgeland avenue, on Wednesday, November 15, 1911 at the advanced age of ninety-five years and four months.  He was born July 16, 1816, at Thornton, Grafton county, N.H.  In 1817 his parents moved to Sherburne, Chenango county, N.Y., where the days of his youth were spent.  He practiced dentistry in Susquehanna and Wyoming counties, Pa., for many years.  Upon retiring from active practice he removed to Oswego, N.Y., and four years ago came to Oak Park with his wife, to make his home with his daughter and only child, Harriet S. Gilman.  In 1858 he joined Warren Masonic lodge at Montrose, Pa., and later, April 18, 1860 became a charter member of the Masonic lodge, no. 338, of Great Bend, Pa.  He had been a member of Starrucca lodge, no. 23, of Independent Order of Odd Fellows of Susquehanna, Pa., since March 3, 1875.  He was a strong republican and always took an active interest in public affairs.  His intimate personal acquaintance with the great statesmen and events of the earlier period of the country, and his remarkably retentive memory constituted him a most delightful conversationalist to old and young.  Many a school boy has been stirred to keen interest in early American history thru the glowing word pictures of Dr. Gilman.  Just as active was his interest in events of the present time. Carefully reading several daily newspapers, he was thoroughly informed on all the questions of the day.  He was an upright and courteous man, of spotless life and temperate habits and an ardent universalist.  His was a familiar figure on the streets near his home till increasing feebleness prevented. Confined to his bed only three days, the sands of life quietly ebbed away while sleeping.

Edson Landers

Afton Enterprise, April 13, 1916

About 6:15 Thursday morning, April 6, 1916, Edson landers, one of the older inhabitants and life-long residents of the town of Afton [Chenango Co., NY], passed from this life to the life eternal.  He was born in the town of Afton in August, 1832, and was nearing his 84th year.  For about 81 years he had resided on Algerine St..  About two years ago on account of failing health he sold his farm and moved to the village of Afton.  His father was Philander Landers and his mother Polly Farnsworth Landers.  In June, 1860, he was united in marriage to Lydia Post, the ceremony being performed by Rev. Elijah Baldwin who was then pastor of the church.  An interesting incident in connection with this is the fact that his sister, Mrs. Ursula Caswell then resided in the very house in which Mr. Landers has just passed away.  April 2, 1854, he was baptized along with seven others, into the membership of the Afton Baptist church by the Rev. Elijah Baldwin who was then pastor at Unadilla.  For 62 years he was a faithful member of the church, regular in his attendance upon the means of grace.  Many times he walked down to the prayer meetings and the covenant meetings and nearly always one of the first to arrive.  He remembered distinctly the erection of the church building and had many very interesting tales to tell of those early days of the Baptists; of their hardships, struggles, earnestness and consecration.  He delighted to tell of the first "big meeting" that was held.  "It was like our modern day evangelistic meetings."  He told how the church was lighted with candles--some of the old candle holders are still in existence and owned by some of the older members of the church--of the church being heated by means of kettles filled with glowing charcoal--which frequently needed the applying of the bellows to keep a glowing warmth.  It was a great pleasure to him that he lived directly opposite the church during part of his recent residence in town and he could occasionally attend the Sunday services--and take part in the covenant meetings where his voice was heard in prayer and earnest testimony.  In the passing of Mr. Landers, the community has lost a good neighbor, a genial man, and the Baptist church a staunch supporter.  He is survived by his wife, one son, Leland Landers of Richmond Hill, N.Y., and by two sisters, Mrs. Sarah Vergason of Afton, and Mrs. Ursula Caswell of Springfield, N.J. The funeral was held at his late home on Caswell St. Saturday afternoon, April 8th, being conducted by his pastor, Rev. C.O. Fuller. There were  many beautiful floral pieces, giving evidence of the love and esteem in which he was held.  Interment was made in the family plot in Glenwood Cemetery [Afton, NY].

Obituaries (January 5)

Obituaries, Northern Christian Advocate

Auburn, NY, March 26, 1851

 

David E. Blakeman

David E. Blakeman, son of Elihu and Emeline Blakeman, of Volney [Oswego Co., NY], died on the 12th inst., aged 12 years and 7 months.  He was sick nine days, and during that time he suffered much. The affliction bears heavily upon the bereaved parents, brother and sister, but we trust will be sanctified to their good, remembering, as they do, his language before he left them.  When asked by his brother beloved, if he did not wish to see Mrs. L., his reply was, "I had rather go and see Jesus."  He has gone, and, we trust, has seen him long before this hour. and will not return to us again; but it is the prayer of the wiser, that the parents, brother, and sister, may be prepared to go to him.  D.D. Parker, Phoenix, march 17, 1851

 

William T. Carr

Mr. William T. Carr died on the 11th inst., at his residence in Meniz, Cayuga Co., aged 40 years.  Mr. Carr was a well known and influential citizen--had been for some years a warm advocate of Universalism, but for several weeks before his death, renounced that creed, and was led, by the grace of God, to embrace salvation as presented in the Gospel.  He gave convincing evidence of his conversion during his protracted illness; and with his latest breath gave assurance that he was going to Jesus.   James Landreth

 

George Chapel

George [Chapel], son of Jason and Betsey Ann Chapel, died in Fosterville [Cayuga Co., NY], March 5th, 1851, aged 1 year, 3 months, and 19 days.

 

Deborah David

Mrs. Deborah David died in Aurelius [Cayuga Co., NY], March 4th, 1851, aged 41 years.  Sister David died in holy triumph, after a lingering sickness of several months.  As she approached the hour of her dissolution, hope and  fear alternately prevailed, until a day or two before her death; when the "sun of righteousness" arose "with healing in his wings," and dispersed every cloud, to return no more.  That she died "the death of the righteous," is the solace of those who mourn her loss.   E.N. Cuykendall

 

Marietta Fuller

Marietta [Fuller], daughter of Hezekiah and Mary Fuller, died in Mentz [Cayuga Co., NY], Jan. 13th, 1851, aged 1 year and 8 months.   E.N. Cuykendall

 

Harvy Gridley

Mr. Harvy Gridley, formerly of Bradford Co., Penn., but for some time past a resident of Oneida Depot, Madison Co., N.Y., committed suicide, at his own residence, on Sunday evening last, the 9th inst.  There is every reason to believe that at the time of committing the act, he was laboring under a fit of temporary insanity.  He had at times for the past two years, been subject to fits of mental aberration, caused, as is most probable, by nervous debility.  No other sufficient reason can be assigned for his doing it.  He was a worthy, conscientious, and temperate man; a kind husband and father, and a member of the Presbyterian Church.  He has left a wife and four children to mourn his loss.  Oneida, March 15, 1851

 

Dr. Elijah Herrick

Dr. Elijah Herrick died at Weathersfield Springs, Wyoming Co., N.Y., Jan. 12th, 1851 in the 89th year of his are.  He was born in Preston, Conn.  He died at the residence of his son, the Rev. E. Herrick, formerly of the Genesee Conference.  He was a worthy member of the Methodist Episcopal Church about forty years.  he rests from his labors, and his works do follow him.   Jason C. Miller

 

Daniel Marsh

Daniel Marsh died in the town of Bath, Steuben Co., March 7th, in the 23d year of his age.  Our young brother experienced religion in the fourteenth year of his age, during a protracted meeting held in his neighborhood, nine years ago last winter.  He joined the Methodist Episcopal Church, of which he was a consistent and faithful member until the day of his death. As a Christian, he was modest and unassuming, yet ever ready to bear the cross on all proper occasions. As a friend he was faithful and true, and those loved him most who knew him best.  His decline was apparent for some time and though sick but a few days, and could converse but little, yet he was willing to say, "It is the Lord, let him do what seemeth him good."  Though he has gone so soon from the society of loved ones, yet their loss is his infinite gain. From the uniformity of his piety, we believe he rests in heaven, and the epitaph, so much coveted by the good, may be appropriately written on his tomb, namely:  "Dead and gone to heaven."   F. Wilber.

 

Huldah (Brown) Palmiter

Huldah, widow of George Palmiter, died in Brookfield, Madison Co., N.Y., March 5, 1851, aged 76 years.  Mother Palmiter was born in Ashford, Conn.   Her maiden name was Brown.  She moved to this place in early life. For about fifty years she had been a member of the Christian Church, first in connection with the Baptists, and for about forty years a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church.  Her health for many years had been feeble.  In love feast, a short time before her death, she bore testimony to the excellency of religion, and upon her dying bed she said to the writer, "The Savior has been good to me all my life, why should I not trust him now?"  We trust she sleeps in Jesus.  May her children ad friends imitate her virtues and meet her in heaven.   W.G. Queal. Brookfield, March 12, 1851

 

Naomi Palmer

Naomi [Palmer], daughter of Avery Palmer, died in Brookfield, Mad. Co., N.Y., Nov. 3, 1850, in the 23d year of her age.  She experienced religion about six years since, but by neglect of duty, lost its enjoyment.  In the early part of her sickness, the Lord restored unto her the light of his countenance.  Her friends mourn, but not as those without hope.  May they meet her in heaven.  W.G. Queal, Brookfield, March 12, 1851

 

Mr. E.L. Safford

Mr. E.L. Safford, died in Pekin, N.Y. [Niagara Co.], Feb. 22, 1851, aged 38 years.  His disease was consumption of the lungs, which has carried off the most of the family, as only the youngest daughter remains.  Br. S. was converted about five years since, under the labors of Rev. D. Nichols.  He joined the Methodist Episcopal Church directly, and lived a faithful member till he closed his life.  In his sickness, for six months last past, he evinced unyielding faith and undying hope in a risen Christ.  He left a widow and one child.   D.B. Lawton

 

Elizabeth Ann Robinson

Elizabeth Ann [Robinson], daughter of Nathan and Hannah Robinson, died in Aurelius [Cayuga Co., NY], Feb. 1st, 1851, aged 9 months and 23 days.  E.N. Cuykendall

 

 

Obituaries (January 4)

Anna I. Smith

Bainbridge News & Republican, January 10, 1946

Anna I. Smith, of 8 Maple avenue, Sidney [Delaware Co., NY], passed away in the Sidney Hospital on Monday after failing health for several months.  Mrs. Smith was born on July 2, 1862, the daughter of William and Angelina (Russell) Smith.  She has been a resident of Sidney for the past 35 years.  Several nieces and nephews survive.  Final rites were held in St. Paul's Episcopal Church on Friday morning at 10 o'clock, the Rev. R.D. Malany officiating.  The body was placed in the Sidney vault, with burial in Gospel Hill Cemetery in Guilford in the spring.  Miss Smith was well known in Guilford, being personal friends of Mrs. Belle Havens and Mrs. Minnie Stansell.

William H. Sitterley

Bainbridge News & Republican, January 17, 1946

After a lingering illness over a period of months on Friday, Jan. 4, occurred the death of William H. Sitterley, of Johnson street, a respected citizen of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] for 37 years.  Mr. Sitterley was born in Milford on Feb. 8, 1875, the son of William and Martha Sitterley.  On July 4, 1895 he was united in marriage to Cora E. Fuller, of Oneonta, who survives him.  Mr. Sitterley was a trusted employee of the local Casein Company for 33 years.  For a considerable length of time he was a member of the local Fire Department.  Before moving to Bainbridge, Mr. and Mrs. Sitterley  were residents of Ouaquaga where Mr. Sitterley was a member of the Methodist congregation in that place. A lover of music, for 12 years he played in the Windsor band.  A quiet neighbor and friend he endeared himself to a large circle of people both in Ouaquaga and Bainbridge. The obsequies were held at Fisher's Funeral Parlors on Monday afternoon, Jan. 7, at 1 o'clock, the Rev. Harry E. Brooks, of the local  Methodist Church in charge, who spoke from the text in Isaiah 25:8 "He shall swallow up death in victory" and read two of the favorite hymns of the deceased "The Old Rugged Cross" and "When the Mists Have Rolled in Splendor from the Beauty of the Hills."  Burial was in the Ouaquaga Cemetery.  Besides his wife, Mr. Sitterley is survived by three cousins, Messrs. Clifford and David Sitterley, of Ouaquaga, and Mrs. Mildred Bayley, of Otego.

John Fitzpatrick

Bainbridge News & Republican, January 17, 1946

John Fitzpatrick, a resident at the Chenango County Welfare Home since 1931, died Friday at the home.  A former Afton [Chenango Co., NY] and Harpursville [Broome Co., NY] resident he was widely known throughout that area.  Mr. Fitzpatrick was born Feb. 4, 1857, at Harpursville, the son of Patrick and Margaret (Vernon) Fitzpatrick.  He had never married.  There are no surviving relatives.  During his lifetime he had followed farming.

Mary Elizabeth (Weeks) Hyde

Bainbridge News & Republican, January 17, 1946

Mary Elizabeth Hyde, the widow of Edwin G. Hyde, died Jan. 7 at the family home in the town of Afton [Chenango Co., NY].  Born Dec. 27, 1855, the daughter of Samuel and Mary Beardsley Weeks.  Mrs. Hyde had always made her home in that community. She had been a member of the Nineveh Presbyterian Church since 1870.  She is survived by four children, Myrtha E., Mildred W., Charles A. Hyde and Mrs. F.P. Sickler.

Death Notices

Chenango Union, November 4, 1875

THOMAS:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], Oct. 26, 1875, Mr. Thomas, aged 76 years.

BAKER:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], Oct. 16, 1875, Mrs. Polly Baker, aged 79 years 10 months.

REES:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], Oct. 28, 1875 Lieut. Jacob I. Rees, aged 39 years.

RAIT:  In Afton [Chenango Co., NY], Oct. 24, 1875, Mr. Geo. Rait, aged 41 years.

MAYHEW:  In South Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], Oct. 25, 1875, Mr. Mott J. Mayhew, 20 years.

SHIPPEY:  In Sidney [Delaware Co., NY], Oct. 20, 1875 Mrs. E. Shippey, wife of E. Shippey of New Berlin, aged 74 years.

THURBER:  In New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], Oct. 22, 1875 Mary Ann [Thurber], wife of Uziel Thurber, aged 58 years.

Marriages (January 3)

Goodwin - Armstrong

Bainbridge News & Republican, February 28, 1946

A valentine party was held on Thursday evening, Feb. 14, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. V.E. Titus, Norwich, R.F.D. 2, to announce the engagement of their daughter, Hannah Titus Armstrong, to Richard Goodwin, of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY].  A delicious buffet supper was served, including a heart-shaped cake. The evening was spent in playing a variety of games.  Around 50 were present, including relatives and friends.  From Guilford, South New Berlin, Preston, Oxford, Afton, Norwich and Cooperstown.

 

Whitaker - Robbins

Bainbridge news & Republican, February 21, 1946

Announcement is made of the engagement of Miss Mildred Louise Robbins, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Louis Robbins, of Norfolk, Va., to Lieutenant Glen E. Whitaker, of Unadilla [Otsego Co., NY].  The wedding will take place in the near future.  Lieutenant Whitaker, recently taken into partnership with his father, Glen S. Whitaker in the firm of Whitaker & Son, Buick and Chevrolet dealers, at Sidney, is a graduate of the Wharton School of Finance and commerce at the University of Pennsylvania.  He served in the Navy supply corps in the Pacific for some time.

 

Niles - More

Bainbridge News & Republican, February 21, 1946

Miss Sally More, of Sidney [Delaware Co., NY], and Roger Niles, of Afton [Chenango Co., NY], were married at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Irving More, Afton, last Thursday evening.  The Rev. Allen Douglas, pastor of the Afton Baptist Church, performed the ceremony. The maid of honor was Miss Lucille More, sister of the bride. William Niles, brother of the bridegroom, was best man.  A reception for the immediate families followed the ceremony.

 

Marriage Notices

Bainbridge Republican, January 2, 1880

 

RUDD - WINSOR:  At the residence of the bride's father, Olney Winsor, by Rev. D.N. Grummon on Wednesday, Dec. 31, Charles E. Rudd, of Waterville, N.Y. [Oneida Co.], to Miss Abbie A. Winsor, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY]

 

ROBERTS - POOLE:  At the residence of the Bride's father, Dec. 25, by Rev. Wm. H. Sawtell, Edward Roberts, of Bettsburg [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Matie Poole of Nineveh [Broome Co., NY].

 

BUSH - SKINNER:  Dec. 25, Rufus Bush, of Nineveh [Broome Co., NY] to Miss Skinner, of Harpursville [Broome Co., NY]

 

SAXBY - ADKINS:  Dec. 25, at the residence of the bride's parents, by Rev. W.B. Stewart, W.H. Saxby, of Windsor [Broome Co., NY], to Miss Fannie E. Adkins, of Colesville [Broome Co., NY].

 

BARSTOW - MATTESTON:  In Masonville [Delaware Co., NY], Dec. 24, 1879, by the Rev. Ripley, Mr. .S. Barstow of Coventry, and Miss Grace Matteston, of Bainbridge. [Chenango Co., NY]

 

Bainbridge Republican, January 16, 1880

 

CLARK - BLULER:  At the home of the bride's parents, in Harpursville [Broome Co., NY], Jan. 14th, 1880, by Rev. A.W. Cornell, Mr. Luman B. Clark, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], and Miss Nancy Bluler.

 

SHERWOOD - ESTERBROOKS:  January 11th, at the residence of the bride's parents in Bainbridge by the Rev. L.E. Wheeler, Mr. Charles W. Sherwood, of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Annie Esterbrooks, of Greene [Chenango Co., NY]

 

SEARLES - MERRIMAN:  At Afton on the 30th, of December, 1879, by the Rev. N.J. Hawley, Burton M. Searles, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], and Miss Viola Merriman, of North Colesville, N.Y. [Broome Co., NY]

 

 

Obituaries (January 3)

Abbie E. (Pratt) Quinn

Bainbridge News & Republican, February 28, 1946

Mrs. Abbie E. Quinn died at the home of her daughter Mrs. Bertrand Capps, in Yaleville [Guilford, Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 17, after a month's illness.  Her age was 91.  Born on July 26, 1854 in East Weymouth, mass., she was a daughter of James B. and M. Frances Pratt.  Mrs. Quinn lived in East Weymouth until 1913, when she moved to St. Louis, Mo., and about 10 years ago, she moved to Bainbridge where she remained until her death.  Besides her daughter, Mrs. Capps, she is survived by a son, James E. Quinn, of St. louis, who came to Bainbridge for the funeral.  Services were held at Fisher's Chapel with the Rev. Harry E. Brooks officiating.  Interment was in Yaleville Cemetery.

Eliza Dopp

Bainbridge News & Republican, February 28, 1946

Mrs. Eliza Dopp passed away Feb. 23, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Alice Latimer, East Side.  She was born Sept. 7, 1853, in Camden, N.Y. On Apr. 17, 1873, she was united in marriage to Eugene A. Dopp. To them were born nine children:  Mary E., who died in infancy; John W. Dopp, of New Castle, Pa.; Daniel O. Dopp, who died in 1941; Artemus E. Dopp, of Freeport, L.I.; George H. Dopp, of Afton; Mrs. Elmer Holoquist, of Smethport, Pa.; Mrs. Ida Lord, of Bainbridge; Mrs. Latimer, of Afton; and Mrs. Sarah Rath, of Johnson City; also 18 grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren.  Funeral services were held on Sunday, Feb. 24, at Fisher's Chapel. The body was placed in the vault and burial will take place in the spring.

Russell Badger

Bainbridge News & Republican, February 21, 1946

Russell Badger, 16, son of Mr. and Mrs. Burton C. Badger, of Greene [Chenango Co., NY], died Sunday morning in an accidental shooting resulting from a brief scuffle between two farm youths who were lifelong friends.  Dr. Mat G. Boname, of Oxford, Chenango County coroner, gave a verdict of accidental death at an inquest conducted Sunday afternoon.  Inspector C.A. Lawson of the Bureau of Criminal Investigation state police, conducted the investigation.  he was assisted by others.

The Badger youth was struck on the right side of the forehead by a bullet from a .22 caliber rifle fired by George Wilcox, 12, police said. The fatal accident occurred in the farmhouse of Clifford Small, three miles southeast of Greene. The youth was pronounced dead a short time after the shooting.  Inspector Lawson said that Mr. Small left his home early Sunday morning, accompanied by Mrs. Minnie B. Wilcox, his housekeeper and mother of the Wilcox youth.  Young Wilcox and his two sisters, Evelyn 16, and Virginia, 14, were left sleeping in their rooms.  The Badger boy, friend of young Wilcox, went to the Small home shortly after 8 a.m., the Wilcox children told the inspector.  He entered the front door and went upstairs. The youth was wearing a hunting knife inserted in a sheath on his belt when he entered the bedroom of the Wilcox boy, they said.  Badger had been there a short time when the Wilcox boy got out of bed and picked up a .22 rifle, the property of Mr. Small.  When he saw the gun, police said, the Badger youth exclaimed, "I'm not afraid of that."  A short scuffle ensued and the gun discharged in the hands of the Wilcox boy, according to the children.  Frightened by the turn of events the Wilcox boy and his sister, Virginia, ran to the nearby home of Alfred Turner from where Mr. Small was contacted by telephone.  He notified Corporal Heath, who went to the Small home to investigate.

Besides his parents, the Badger youth is survived by three brothers, Burton A. Badger, of Binghamton; Joseph Badger, of Harpursville, and Paul Badger, of the United States Navy, now stationed on Guam; three sisters, Mrs. Mabel Wolly, of Afton, and Mrs. Ida Wolly and Miss Margaret Badger, both of Greene. The body was removed to the Root Funeral Home in Greene.  Funeral services were planned for Wednesday.

Marriages (January 2)

Blincoe - Militello

Bainbridge News & Republican, February 14, 1946

Miss Marion Militello, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. S.F. Militello, of Orchard Park [Erie Co., NY], became the bride of Henry Blincoe, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Blincoe, of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], on Saturday morning, Jan. 26, at Nativity Church in Orchard Park.  The Rev. Edward F. Ott officiated.  The bride wore a white velvet gown, with sweetheart neckline, and a fingertip veil of illusion.  She carried an orchid on her white prayer book, with streamers of white ribbon and sweetpeas.  Mrs. Kenneth Cliff, the bride's sister, was matron of honor.  She wore an aqua gown of nylon, a tiara of aqua feathers and carried a colonial bouquet of red camellias. The mothers of the bride and groom wore gardenia corsages.  The bride was given in marriage by her father.

 

Smith - Morrison

Bainbridge News & Republican, February 7, 1946

Oneonta [OtsegoCo., NY]:  Mr. and Mrs. Walter L. Morrison, of this community, have announced the engagement of their daughter, Lt. (j.g.) Bettye J. Morrison, of the Waves, to Capt. Robert S. Smith, A.A.F., son of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth O. Smith, of Deposit.  Lieutenant Morrison, who was graduated from State Teachers College here, is on duty at the Officers' Separation Center in New York.  Captain Smith, an alumnus of the Northwood School in Lake Placid Club, N.Y. and Yale University, also attended the Cornell Graduate School.  Now on Terminal leave, he recently returned from Guam,- where he served as radar officer with the 19th Bombardment Group.

 

McCumber - Westcott

Bainbridge News & Republican, February 7, 1946

Mr. and Mrs. Earl A. Westcott, 49 West street, Oneonta, and formerly of Bainbridge, have announced the engagement of their daughter, Marian [Westcott], to George S. McCumber, son of Charles H. McCumber, of Milford.  Miss Westcott is a graduate of Oneonta High School and Albany Business College and has been employed for two years at the County Agricultural Agent's office in Cooperstown.  Mr. McCumber is a graduate of Milford High School, attended Clarkson College of Technology, and participated in the Army Specialized Training Program after entering the Army in February, 1943.  He became technical sergeant and was recently discharged after serving 17 months in the Pacific Theatre.

 

Herbert - Backus

Bainbridge News & Republican, February 21, 1946

Feb. 9, 1946 at 2:30 o'clock in the afternoon occurred the marriage of Thea Mae Backus, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas A. Backus, of Guilford, to James Alton Herbert, of Sidney, son of Mr. and Mrs. Roy J. Herbert.  The Rev. Charlton E. Opdyka was the officiating minister, and the ceremony took place in Sidney in the presence of Beryl and Donald Crosby as witnesses. The groom is employed as a machinist at the American Plastics in Bainbridge.

 

Marriage Notices

Chenango Telegraph, March 29, 1865

 

STEWART - HUNTLEY:  At the Chenango House in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], on the 22d inst., by Rev. S. Scoville, William H. Stewart, to Miss Helen M. Huntley, both of Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY].

 

FORD - BARBER:  In McDonough [Chenango Co., NY], on the 16th inst., by Rev. E. Holroyd, Myron Ford, of German [Chenango Co., NY] and Miss Malvina Barber, of McDonough.

 

BENTLEY - MILLER:  In Afton [Chenango Co., NY], March 19, by Rev. W.G. Queal, George Bentley, of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY] and Miss Maryette Miller, of Afton.

Death Notices - March 1865

Death Notices

Chenango Telegraph, March 29, 1865

FRINK:  In Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 10, of diphtheria, Nettie A. [Frink], [child] of Lucretia and Orlando Frink, aged 4 years, 6 months and 18 days.

 

STEWART:  In Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY], March 4th, of diphtheria, Eddie H. [Stewart], only child of Adararta and Giles Stewart, aged 7 years, 1 month and 28 days.

 

BRADLEY:  In new Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], 16th inst. Lone Barrella [Bradley], only son of J.S. and E.M. Bradley, aged 5 years, 4 months and 7 days.

"Ma, me's going away

Tell me story"

 

GORTON:  In No. Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], March 13, of cancer, Mr. Thomas Gorton, aged 73 years.

 

FOWLER:  In Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], 13th inst., Minnie A Fowler, aged 8 years.

 

DAVIS:  In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], 4th inst., Helen V. Davis, aged 8 years.

 

RICH:  In South New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], March 12, Mrs. Fanny Rich, aged 42 years.

 

FOSGATE:  In McDonough [Chenango Co., NY], 13th inst., Simeon Fosgate, aged 28 years.

 

HAMMOND:  in Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], March 12, Mary E. Hammond, aged 14 years.

 

EATON:  In prison hospital, at Salisbury, N.C. Jan. 3d, James W. Eaton of the 5th N.Y.H.A., son of Warren Eaton, of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY].

 

KEYES:  In hospital at Salisbury, N.C., 2d ult, Fernando C. Keyes, of Greene [Chenango Co., NY], aged 20 years.  He belonged to Co. E, 5th N.Y.H.A.

 

FRANKLIN:  In Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY], 19th inst., Almon M. Franklin, aged 21 years.

 

ADAMS:  In Fabius [Onondaga Co., NY] on the 9th inst., Dr. Hiram Adams, formerly of Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], and brother in law of B.F. Rexford, Esq. of this village in the 62d years of his age.

 

ROGERS:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 8, Mrs. Nettie P [Rogers], wife of Charles E. Rogers, aged 94 years.  For months previous to her death, her bodily sufferings were intense and severe, but she bore it with Christian patience.  She leaves an affectionate husband, and a large circle of friends who deeply mourn their loss.  But they do not mourn without hope, for their loss, we trust, is her infinite gain.

 

HOPKINS:  At Mt. Holyoke, Mass., on the 10th inst. Miss Catherine Hopkins, Principal of the Mt. Holyoke Female Seminary, and sister of Charles Hopkins of this place [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], aged 30 years.

 

BROWN:  At White Store [Chenango Co., NY], March 5th, Grace [Brown], aged 4 years, only daughter of Louis and Harriet Brown, of Corning, N.Y.

 

The icy hand of death

Was laid on cheek and brow,

And Grace, the cherished idol, lay

Beneath his shadow now.

"Oh Gracie, darling, leave me not"

The anguished mother sighed

"Hush mama; mama, please be still"

The little sufferer cried

 

"Dear brother, Gracie's going home

Be good, my darling one,

And give this kiss to dear papa,

Whenever he comes home"

"Now I will go to sleep," and soft

The blue eyes closed, the breath

Fluttered more quietly, then was still

Sweet Gracie slept in death.

 

Blest sleep! to open those blue eyes

Where death can never come

To gaze with wonder and surprise

Upon her Heavenly home

And looking back to the sad world

To her darkened earthly home,

Is she not calling, "brother dear,

Papa, mama, come home"

 



Obituaries (January 2)

Henry A. Pierce

Chenango Telegraph, March 29, 1865

PIERCE:  In the rebel prison, in Salisbury, Feb. 7th, Henry A. Pierce, son of Seawall P. Pierce, of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], a member of Co. B. 86th N.Y. Vet. Vols. aged 22 years and 9 months.

 

Our obituary columns record the death, in the rebel prison at Salisbury, N.C., of Henry A. Pierce, son of Sewell P. Pierce, of this village.  Thus has passed away another brave and loyal soldier, one who, though young in years, was already a veteran, and who, with the old 86th N.Y. Volunteers, through all its history, and with the new Regiment which took its place, has nobly done his part in his country's service.  He was made a prisoner on the 12th of May last in one of the battles near Spotsylvania Court House, whence he was taken first to Lynchburg, and thence to Salisbury, where he has died. A comrade who was with him writes that "he died as he had lived," and that was as a firm patriot, a warm, hearty, and living Christian.

 

Eben A. Brewer

Bainbridge News & Republican, February 14, 1946

Eben A. Brewer, native and life-long resident of Hancock [Delaware Co., NY], passed away Monday afternoon, Feb. 4, at a hospital in Statesboro, Ga., following a cerebral hemorrhage.  He had been suffering for the past year from a heart condition of a rheumatic nature and had sustained two or three mild shocks.  Last Saturday he suffered a shock from which he was apparently recovering, but he had a relapse on Monday.  In company with Mr. and Mrs. Buel Smith, of West Oneonta, and Mrs. Thomas Haines, he had been on a tour of the south when his fatal illness occurred.  His two sons, Horton and Frank, were summoned by phone on Monday but did not reach Statesboro in time to see him alive. The body was expected to arrive in Hancock last Thursday night, according to the Herald, and funeral services were to be held Friday afternoon at the home.  Burial in Riverview cemetery.  Eben Brewer was born in Hancock on May 9, 1877, son of Edwin and Marguerite D. Brewer.  He learned the carpenter's trade and worked in that place and vicinity for many years as carpenter and builder. About twenty years ago he became half owner in the newly organized Hancock Lumber company, of which he has been vice president and secretary as well as General manager.  He has also been real estate agent in the village of Hancock for Dr. Lester E. Woolsey.  On December 2, 1903, he married Annabelle Tarbox, who died June 29th, 1944.  He is survived by two sons, Horton and Frank, of Hancock; one daughter, Mrs. Marguerite Richard, of Cobleskill; and a sister, Mrs. George Burtch, of Hancock.

 

Emory McAdams

Bainbridge News & Republican, February 14, 1946

Oneonta [Otsego Co., NY]:  Oneonta police are investigating the strange death of Emory McAdams, 38, who apparently strangled to death about 2 o'clock Monday morning as he caught his head in the transom of his third-story furnished room at 21 Broad street as he was attempting to crawl through to enter his room.  Fred Demesko, a fellow roomer, told police that he went to the bathroom which is located at the rear of the block and found Mr. McAdams standing in front of the door to his room.  Mr. McAdams asked Mr. Demesko if he had a key, stating he had left his keys inside his room.  Mr. Demesko told him that he did not have a key, and went on.  About 20 minutes later he went through the hall again and saw Mr. McAdams' head wedged between the top of the door casing and the transom.  Mr. Demesko told police that he tried the door and found it locked and then called the landlady, Jennie Welch, who unlocked the door with a pass key.  As the landlady unlocked the door, Mr. Demesko and another roomer Daniel Calvey, pushed on the door, and Mr. McAdams' body was released.  Coroner Norman Getman, who was summoned to the scene, questioned witnesses and later released the body to the Bookhout Funeral Home.  Mr. McAdams is survived by his father who resides in Honesdale, Pa., and a brother, Richard McAdams, of Oneonta.

 

Lynn Burton

Bainbridge News & Republican, February 14, 1946

The community was shocked to learn of the sudden death of Lynn Burton early Sunday evening, Feb. 10.  Mr. Burton was not feeling well and had complained of a pain in his chest.  He had stopped in the restaurant owned by his sister, Mrs. Marion VanKleeck, to drive to the office of Dr. A.H. Evans.  Opposite the Methodist Church the car was seen having struck the telephone pole by Shelton's Hardware Store.  On investigating they found Mr. Burton dead. Coroner Mat Boname, of Oxford, was notified by Dr. A.H. Evans, and Seymours, of Oxford, called for the body at once.  His widow, one son, Thomas, his father and sister, Mrs. Marion VanKleeck, all residing in Guilford; another brother, Superintendent of Highway Clifford Burton, of Sherburne, and also a brother, Earl, survive.

 

Bainbridge News & Republican, February 21, 1946

Final rites for Lynn Burton, who met death so suddenly early Sunday evening, were held at 2 o'clock from  the home Thursday afternoon and at 2:30 o'clock from the Methodist church with the Rev. David Wolfe, pastor, officiating.  Mr. Burton was born in Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], Oct. 4, 1895, the son of Catherine (Chadden) Burton and John Burton.  The funeral was largely attended and floral tributes were beautiful. Bearers were men from L.D. Dexheimer & Son, who Mr. Burton used to work with. At the time of his death, Mr. Burton was employed at the American Separator Co., Bainbridge, as a Burr drill operator.  Surviving are the widow, the former Irene Andrews; one son, Thomas; his father, John Burton; a sister, Mrs. Marion VanKleeck, of Guilford; a brother, Earl, of Oxford; another brother, Clifford, of Sherburne, and a sister also of Sherburne.  Burial was in the Yaleville Cemetery [Guilford, Chenango Co., NY].

Obituaries (January 1)

Clarissa C. (Thompson) Randall

Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, October 21, 1903

Mrs. Clarissa C. Randall, wife of Willis A. Randall, who resides about four miles east of Norwich village [Chenango Co., NY], who died at her home on Sunday, October 18, 1903, was the seventh of the eight children of the late Elizah and Almira Les Thompson, who came from Connecticut and were among the first settlers of McDonough [Chenango Co., NY]. She is survived by her husband and, one son, Horatio A Randall, who lives on the homestead, one daughter, Bertha, wife of Hiram W. Bushnell of Haynes, and one adopted daughter, Louise, wife of George W. Graco of Haynes.  One son and one daughter died in infancy.  There also survive one brother, John Giles Thompson, aged 86 years, of Smithville and one sister, Nancy, wife of Ira Johnson of Pharsalia. 

Her girlhood days were spent in McDonough, where she was married December 28, 1853, to Willis a Randall of McDonough.  They lived on a farm in that town till about 1867 when they moved to Preston and remained for one year, after which they settled on the hill east of Norwich.  In 1885 Mr. Randall bought the Marshall Norton farm, where they have since resided.  Mrs. Randall was a loving wife, a devoted mother, and a kind and faithful friend and neighbor and many friends are left to mourn her loss.  Funeral services will be held at 12 o'clock Wednesday, at the house, Rev. John l. Ray officiating. Burial in Mt. Hope [Norwich, NY].

 

Mrs. Burton E. Sayles

Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, October 21, 1903

Rome [Oneida Co., NY]:  Mrs. Burton E. Sayles died at her home, 106 East Thomas street, last evening, after an illness of about six weeks of quinsy.  Mrs. Sayles was born in Cincinnatus [Cortland Co., NY], February 22, 1834, and at the age of 10 years she went to McDonough, Chenango county, with her parents. She lived there two years.  Her father died and with her mother she went to East Pharsalia, where on December 25, 1855 she married Mr. Sayles.  December 3, 1874 they came to Rome, and with the exception of two years, when they conducted the Lee Center hotel, she has lived here.  In the years 1877-78, she was matron of asylum department of the old county poor house, Mr. Sayles at that time being the keeper.  Since she was 19 years old, Mrs. Sayles had been a member of the Baptist church. Besides her husband she is survived by one daughter, Miss Amelia L. Sayles, who lives at home and by one brother, Stephen Maxfield of Otselic, Chenango County.

 

John Lambert

Bainbridge News & Republican, February 7, 1946

John Lambert, of Walton [Delaware Co., NY] died at the Syracuse Memorial Hospital, Wednesday, Jan. 30.  The funeral was held at Lyon Brothers Funeral Parlors in Walton, Saturday, Feb. 2.  The Rev. Harry Bergen officiated.  Burial will be made in the Walton cemetery.  Mr. Lambert was born in Brooklyn, Nov. 25, 1916, and most of his life had been spent in Walton.  Almost since his boyhood he had been in poor health, but in spite of this he was always cheerful.  He was ambitious and worked at various jobs so long as his health permitted.  He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Lambert, of Walton.  A brother, Lieutenant Fred Lambert, was killed in Germany, Nov. 22, 1944.

 

Charles Scoville

Bainbridge News & Republican, February 7, 1946

Charles [Scoville], aged two years and nine months, son of Mr. and Mrs. Clairmont Scoville, of Cadosia [Delaware co., NY], was drowned in Cadosia brook, near his home, Friday afternoon, Jan. 25. The body was recovered under the ice about one-half hour later.  The lad had joined a group of youngsters who were coasting on the hill.  At the foot of the hill is a sharp curve onto a bridge.  Charles, inexperienced in steering, failed to make the curve and his sled went through the guard rail, into a brook, approximately a 12 foot drop.  Both lad and sled landed in the channel of water, about three feet deep, and the body was carried about 100 feet downstream and lodged under the ice, varying in thickness from two to six inches.  It was only a few minutes before family and neighbors were searching for the child. The brook is not over 18 feet wide and three feet deep at the point.  When found by Francis Robinson and Lee Durland, the child was immediately treated by Drs. D.R. Davidson and L.E. Woolsey, who had previously been summoned yb telephone.  All attempts to revive the lad were of no avail.  There were several cuts and bruises on the child's face, head, body and legs, undoubtedly from the ice.

 

Damon F. Allen

Bainbridge News & Republican, February 7, 1946

Damon F. Allen, 53, died Tuesday afternoon at the home of his niece, Mrs. Foster J. Neff, after suffering poor health for the past few years.  He was born in Meshoppen, Pa., Apr. 7, 1892, the son of Frank and Minerva Allen.  For the past 15 years he has lived in Bainbridge and was employed at the Scintilla until his health failed.  Surviving are a sister, Mrs. Martin W. Harman, of Bainbridge; a brother, Bird Allen, of Detroit, Mich.; and several nieces and nephews. Services will be held at Fisher's Chapel, Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock, with the Rev. Harry Brooks, officiating.  The body will be placed in the vault and interment will take place in the spring in the family plot at Meshoppen, Pa.

 

 

BCHS Dancing at Lunch Time - 1959

Bainbridge Central High School

Dancing at lunch Time - 1959

"Echo 1959"

Bainbridge High Teachers - 1959, Part 4

Bainbridge Central High School - Teachers of 1959

"Echo" 1959

 

Left to Right

Orris Coe, Agriculture

George Vicary, Senior High English

Eloise Hager, Senior High English

 

 

 

Left to Right

Michael Senio, Senior High History

Leon Fice, Citizenship Education 9 and 10

Josephine Crane, Foreign Languages

 

 

 

Left to Right

Lucille Winger, Commercial

George Fisher, Industrial Arts

Mabel Smith, Senior High Science

 

 

 

Left to Right

Clifford Crandall, Senior High Math

Derwin Jones, Boys' Physical Education

Joan Dwyer, Girls' Physical Education

 

 

Obituaries (December 31)

Body Found Sunday Afternoon in Woods Below North Norwich

Chenango Union, November 7, 1895

Stephen Titus, of North Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], while strolling in the woods just north of the John Mitchell farm, on the east side of the river, Sunday afternoon, saw what he took to be a man asleep on the ground.  A closer examination showed that it was a dead body.  Coroner Fernalld was notified and viewed the remains, after which the body was given in charge by Burr & Lawrence, undertakers, and was brought to their undertaking rooms in this village, where it was viewed by a large number of people.  The face had a familiar look, but no one seemed able to identify it.

The body was that of a man about seventy years of age, about six feet in height but sparely built.  His hair was snowy white and he wore a close cropped beard of the same color.  His hands were callous and evidently those of a laboring man.  He was well dressed, having on a black coat and vest, striped shirt and necktie, brown pants, heavy shoes and a gray suit of nearly new woolen underwear.  He had been a sufferer from hernia on the right side, but did not wear a truss.  Nothing was found upon the body to assist in the identification.  An empty pocket book, a pair of steel bowed spectacles, a knife and two bottles, one of which had contained morphine, were the only things found on the person.

The evidence of circumstances indicates that the man had been dead for a week. The body certainly lay out through the rain of Thursday and the evidence of persons is to the effect that death must have occurred last Monday.  A lady who lives not more than twenty rods from where the body was found, saw a man answering the description of the dead man, sitting beside the road eating an apple, last Sunday.  A partially eaten apple was found near the body.  On Monday, a farmer who drove flock of sheep past the spot reported that there was a man up the woods who was either crazy, drunk, or dead.

Charles E. Phillips

Chenango Union, December 7, 1870

PHILLIPS:  At the residence of his father, in Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], on the morning of Nov. 20th, Charles E. [Phillips], second son of Edgar and Hannah Phillips, aged 25 years.

Young Phillips possessed in more than an ordinary degree those qualities of mind and heart calculated to secure esteem and friendship; and though somewhat reserved in manner and retiring in habit, he did, by his noble and manly qualities, most warmly attach to himself all who were in any degree intimate with him. About six months since, he was united in marriage to Gertrude [Parker], only daughter of J.S. Parker, of this town; and though he was then, and had been for some years, in delicate health (having settled pulmonary disease) he was yet looking hopefully forward to many years of happy wedded life.  While his death was so sudden that he refused to believe himself in any immediate danger, up to the very day before his decease, yet, when the truth was realized by him, that his end was close at hand, his faith in his Savior at once and with remarkable vigor sustained him, so that calmly and even triumphantly he was enabled to meet the dying hour.

Betsey Burton Hovey

Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, October 9, 1901

The death of Betsey Burton Hovey, widow of the late Albert C. Hovey, occurred at her home on Tuesday last, after an attack of pneumonia dating from the Thursday previous.  Funeral services were conducted at a house yesterday afternoon at one o'clock by Rev. E. Kilpatrick of the M.E. Church. Burial was made in Riverview cemetery [Oxford, Chenango Co., NY].  Betsey Burton was born June 22, 1826, at New Milford, Conn. and was first married to John Woodruff, to whom were born three children, Lewis I. Woodruff, now of Guilford, J. Burton Woodruff of West Colesville and L. Louise Willoughby of Coventry.  She continued to live in New Milford until after the death of her husband, when she came to Guilford with her parents.   January 2, 1859 she married Mr. Hovey, whom she has survived since February 8th last.  To them was born one daughter, Mrs. E.V. Salisbury, who lived with and cared for her parents until their death which thus occurred within so short a time of each other.  Twenty-two years ago last March Mrs. Hovey lost her speech as the result of a shock, but notwithstanding this affliction she was always cheerful in disposition.  She had lived forty years on the farm where she died, and her many friends will long hold her in fond remembrance.---Oxford Press

Frances E. (Harvey) Frink

Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, October 9, 1901

Frances E. [Harvey], daughter of Daniel D. and Lydia A. Harvey and devoted wife of Eli W. Frink, was born in Pitcher, N.Y. [Chenango Co.], March 15, 1843.  In the peaceful and pious home of her parents she grew up an industrious, intellectual and noble woman.  Her only brother passed away when young, and she with her sister, Mrs. L.P. Nichols of Georgetown, early made a profession of religion and joined the Lincklaen S.D.B. Church.  On the 23d of April, 1865, she was happily married to Eli W. Frink, and God blessed them with five children. Fred D. who died when eight years old, Levi U. of DeRuyter, Minnie B., now Mrs. Fred E. Neal of Cuyler, Bertha C., who died when only 16, in 1892, and Harry B., who lives at home. j From childhood she had been troubled with asthma and at times suffered severely and with marvelous patience, and nine years ago they moved from Cazenovia to DeRuyter.  But her industry and helpfulness knew no bounds and kept her busy and happy in the duties of home.  She was such a devoted wife and loving mother that it seems well nigh impossible to give her up.  But God, who does all things well, made her last sickness, though brief, most peaceful and happy and her spirit took its flight in the early morning of September 29, 1901.  The funeral service was held in the home she loved so well and had made so comfortable.  Amid a great profusion of flowers and with tender and touching music by the Ladies quartette and comforting words from the Book of Life, her life labors were portrayed and the heavenly rest that follows.---DeRuyter Gleaner.