Alvin J. Newton
Bainbridge Republican, June 14, 1899
The death of Alvin J. Newton, occurred last Saturday morning at 10 o'clock, bringing about the culmination of a period of bitter suffering lasting for nearly four years. Mr. Newton had been afflicted with Bright's disease and he was first stricken while he was holding a good position in North Adams, Mass., in 1895, and he came to Bainbridge, his old home, to ward off the impending fatality, but its ravages were too severe. "Al" as he was familiarly known was born in the town of Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], June 29, '57. He first came to Bainbridge to reside in 1885, where he remained for two years having a position with the old Bainbridge Shoe Company. After that institution became defunct he was employed in Binghamton, Pittsfield and North Adams, Mass. The beginning of Mr. Newton's disease is attributed to his strict confinement and industry in his business. The deceased was a young man, well liked and highly respected throughout the community. His friends were many and each one extended deepest sympathy during his sickness. His brother, Saxa Newton and other members of the family provided the best medical skill and nursed him with the greatest care and devotion, but the malady was one that no human aid could arrest. This spring Saxa, his brother, rented a small place across the river and with his sister, Hannah Newton, removed the sufferer from his boarding place in the village, hoping that the retirement would effect a beneficial change in his health. At first he did rally and improve, but two weeks ago he became worse and from that time fast wasted away. "Al" was popular and in the spring of 1898 was elected town clerk by a large majority, which office he held for one year. The funeral was held yesterday afternoon at one o'clock, Rev. Mr. Grant of the Episcopal church officiating. The interment was in the Episcopal cemetery in this village [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY]. The deceased is survived by his father, Ira Newton, of Morris, and three brothers and four sisters: Saxa Newton of this village, George Newton of Sidney, William Newton of Kirkwood, Broome Co., Mrs. Sarah Witmore of Oneonta, Mrs. Lovina Blakely of Morris, Mrs. Sennie Porter of Oxford and Hannah Newton of Bainbridge.
Louisa (Hinman) Wells
Norwich Sun, July 12, 1906
Mrs. Louisa H. Wells, wife of Dr. Henry S. Wells, entered into rest at six o'clock this morning at her home 13 Pleasant street [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY]. She was 78 years of age. Louisa Hinman, the eldest and only remaining member of her father's family, was the daughter of Garwood C. and Polly Hinman. She was born in Schoharie, New York, January 24, 1828, and while quite young removed with her people to Cairo, going from there to Syracuse, where she lived until her marriage to Henry S Wells, of that city, September 15, 1859. Thirty-five years ago Dr. Wells came with his family to make Norwich their home. There were two children born of their union, a son, George H . Wells, who died December 9, 1902, and a daughter, Loie E. Wells, who is so well known as one of the successful teachers in our public school. Many years ago, Mrs. Wells united with the Baptist church in Syracuse and brought from there a letter of membership to the First Baptist church of this town. In the earlier days, Mrs. Wells was a quiet, earnest and devoted worker in the church, but during the later years of her life, failing strength has made it impossible for her to attend the services. But it was in the kingdom called home where the truest nobility of her character revealed itself. Here she lived her life quietly, beautifully filling her little world full with the loving ministrations of wife and mother and friend. A devoted wife, a loving mother, a true friend, one having the rare gift of gentle thoughtfulness for others has entered into rest. Earth will be more lonely because she has gone away, but the dear one has found rest and home where there will be no more pain or weariness. The tender sympathy of all who knew Mrs. Wells goes out to the husband and daughter, who, during these months of failing health have been so untiring in their service of love. The funeral services will be held from the home on Saturday at three o'clock, her pastor, Dr. J.L. Ray officiating. Burial in Mt. Hope [Norwich, NY].
George F. Williams
Norwich Sun, July 12, 1906
The village of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], lost one of its most prominent citizens, Wednesday evening, when George F. Williams died at his home on Kirby St in that town after a short illness of only a few hours. About a month ago Mr. Williams suffered a severe illness from heart disease, but had recovered and on Wednesday afternoon was seized with light stroke of paralysis when he was working in the hay field. He was carried to his home but death came in a few hours from heart trouble. He was 63 years of age at the time of his death. Mr. Williams was born in North Sanford [Broome Co., NY], but had passed over 30 years of his life in Bainbridge and for 20 years of that period he has been Justice of the Peace. he was a prominent member of Susquehanna lodge, 167, F.&A.M. and the funeral which is to be held from the late home, Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock will be in charge of the lodge. He has long been actively identified with the life of Bainbridge and the entire community suffers in his passing away. He leaves a widow, two sons and a daughter. Interment will be in the cemetery at Bainbridge.
Herman Spencer
Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]: On Sunday morning last, Herman Spencer, of East Rockdale, perished in a fire that destroyed his cow barn and the contens, including 15 head of live stock. Mr. Spencer arose about 5 and, after building the kitchen fire, fed the horses and taking the milk pails went to the cow barn. He carried a lantern. A few minutes later the barn was discovered to be on fire and Mr. Spencer could not be found. Utterly without facilities for fighting the fire, the neighbors who quickly gathered could do nothing to stay the flames. Later in the day when the ruins had cooled searchers found the remains of the lantern, Mr. Spencer's gold watch, several coins and other unmistakable evidences of the fate of the unfortunate farmer, who may have fallen while climbing to the hay loft or may have been stricken with heart disease. As he had not been feeling well for a few days, many of his friends incline to the latter belief. Mr. Spencer was about 35 years of age and leaves an aged mother who lived with him and a brother who resides near Rockdale. Mr. Spencer had planned to spend Sunday in Guilford with his fiancée, Miss Pearl Dorman, and they expected at that time to make the final arrangements for their wedding Wednesday of this week. Miss Dorman is a most estimable young woman and is grief stricken over the fate of her lover. She and her family feel that her sorrow is sacred and that she should not be made the subject of the several sensational newspaper stories that have gone forth to the effect that Mr. Spencer was her third suitor within five years to have met a sudden and tragic death a short time before the wedding day. Five years ago Miss Dorman was engaged to marry Myron Wheeler of Guilford. he attempted to catch a ride on a moving freight train and was killed. Two years ago Miss Dorman numbered among her masculine acquaintances Fred Ferris, of Guilford, who called upon her a few times in her home, but there was no engagement to marry. Mr. Ferris fell ill and his death followed an operation for appendicitis.
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