Obituary (September 10)

James Wheeler Smith

March 1, 1820-June 5, 1911

James Wheeler Smith, an aged and well known resident of West Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Richard G. Lyon in West Bainbridge last week Monday, June 5.  Mr. Smith was well and favorably known throughout all this region.  He was a man of ability and integrity.  At the Wheeler reunions he has contributed considerable of their success and pleasure by his presence and efforts to make them interesting.  His birthday which occurred in March, has usually called out some expression of regard from his children in each year.  Mr. Smith was born in the town of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY] March 1, 1820.  Mr. Smith was the son of Nicholas and Susan Wheeler Smith.  In August 31, 1842, he was married to Eunice Lucretia Lyon, whose death occurred some years ago.  He was a religious man and on the occasion of his 90th birthday, stated that he had read the Bible, through thirty-six times by courses.  He is survived by three sons, James D. Smith of Oxford, H. Henry Smith of Wilkins Settlement, Charles N. Smith of Guilford; two daughters; Miss Celia Smith and Mrs. Richard G. Lyon of West Bainbridge.

William Dunn

1873 - December 1911

The body of William M. Dunn was found by track-walker Worrell early Tuesday morning near the farm of Orrin Carter, a half mile above the station in Greene [Chenango Co., NY].  He notified the section men and the body was removed to the freight house on a hand car.  Coroner Chapin made an investigation.  The body was in a badly mangled condition,...It is possible that it will never be known just how Mr. Dunn met his death.  He had been in the employ of Mrs. Mary Wright on a farm near Brisbin since last August.  Monday evening he came to Greene and was last seem alive near the lunch rooms at 11 o'clock.  Sometime after that hour it is thought he went to the station and boarded a freight train which left here ahead of the early passenger train and fell off and was run over.  Others think that he had started to walk up the track to his home and was struck by the train.  Deceased was son of Mr. and Mrs. Jehial Dunn of this village, and was 38 years of age.  He was well known in and about the town.  He was a married man, but had separated form his wife a number of years ago.  Besides the parents he is survived by one brother, George Dunn, who resides at Cleveland, Ohio. The funeral was held in the Baptist church at Greene yesterday afternoon.  Interment at Lower Genegantslet.

Charles Loomis

1858-1911

Charles Loomis, one of the most widely known farmers residing in this town near Union Valley, died at his home Sunday night, aged 52 years.  Mr. Loomis had been failing for two years, and his death has been expected.  Mr. Loomis was the son of Henry Loomis and was born in that vicinity.  He was married to Cora Lyon, daughter of Spardon lyon, who still survives him.  Mr. Loomis was well and favorably known throughout the vicinity.  He was a member of the Union Valley Methodist church.  He is survived by his wife and sons, Ward, Ralph, Leon and Benny, two brothers, N.R. Loomis and Edward Loomis and one sister, Mrs. Thomas Searles of Bainbridge.  The funeral was held yesterday afternoon at the Union Valley Methodist church, Rev. Frank James, of Bainbridge officiating. Burial was made at West Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY]\.

Death Notice

CUMBER:  Charles H. Cumber, a life-long resident of Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], died December 20 [1911], of dropsy, aged 74 years.  He was well known in Oxford.