Obituaries (March 10)

Mary H. Foster

Bainbridge Republican, February 3, 1916

Entered into rest at Sea Cliff, N.Y. [Nassau Co.], Dec. 23, Mrs. Mary H. Foster, 65 years of age.  The announcement of her death, while not unexpected, brought sorrow to her many friends, but they do  not mourn as those without hope of meeting her in a better land.  her daughter, Miss Lucy R. Foster, was a former teacher in the High School here [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY].

Glenn M. Humphrey

Bainbridge Republican, February 3, 1916

The death of Glenn M. Humphrey, proprietor of the Congdon House, 82 Lewis street, Binghamton [Broome Co., NY], occurred at 8:30 o'clock Monday evening, Jan. 24, following a long illness.  He is survived by his wife.  Mr. Humphrey had been proprietor of the Congdon House for the last six years, going to Binghamton from Norwich, where for five years he was proprietor of the Palmer House.

Norwich Sun, January 25, 1916

The death of Glenn M. Humphrey, proprietor of the Congdon House, 82 Lewis street, Binghamton, occurred at 8:30 o'clock Monday evening, following a long illness.  He is survived by his wife.  Mr Humphrey had been proprietor of the Congdon House for the last six years, coming to Binghamton from Norwich, where for five years he was proprietor of the Palmer House.  He was a member of the Lodge of Eagles of Norwich.  Mr. Humphrey was well known in Binghamton as a genial and popular hotelman.  He was fond of out-of-door sports and took a keen interest in horse racing, owning several valuable racers.  The funeral will be held Thursday morning and burial will be in Harpursville [Broome Co., NY].

Jefferson G. Merrell

Bainbridge Republican, February 3, 1916

Coventry [Chenango Co., NY]:  The funeral of Jefferson Merrell who died at the home of his sister at Spencer, Tioga Co., was held in the M.E Church Sunday at one o'clock, Rev. C.A. Joscelyn officiating.  The burial was in the family lot in our village cemetery.  Undertaker McHugh brought the remains from Afton and had charge of the funeral.

Afton Enterprise, February 3, 1916

Jefferson G. Merrell died at the home of his sister, Mrs. Mary Sager in Spencer, last Thursday  night, January 27, 1916, after an illness of about ten days, being first taken with grip.  Aged 72 years last May.  For the last 48 hours of his life he was in an unconscious condition from which he did not rally.  Mr. Merrell was born at Coventry, Chenango County and had spent most of his life in that vicinity.  Besides his sister, Mrs. Sager, he is survived by two other sisters, Mrs. O.F Waterman, Nineveh, N.Y, and Mrs. Oscar Talcott, Barton, N.Y., two brothers, Henry K. Merrell, Afton, N.Y., Lewis W. Merrell, Sanford, N.Y.  The remains were taken to Coventry Saturday and the funeral was held Sunday at 1 o'clock.

Mrs. Stephen M. Yale

Bainbridge Republican, February 3, 1916

The Minneapolis Morning Tribune of Jan. 24 says:  "Mrs. S.M. Yale died yesterday afternoon at her residence, 2702 Portland avenue.  Funeral services will be held there Thursday at 2 p.m.  Interment will be in Lakewood cemetery.  Mrs. Yale was born at Guilford, N.Y. [Chenango Co.] February 21, 1861.  She married Stephen M. Yale in 1879.  In 1893 Mr. and Mrs. Yale came to Minneapolis.  A husband and a son, Harry C. Yale of this city, survive.

Daniel L. Northrup

Bainbridge Republican, February 3, 1916

Daniel L. Northrup died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. John Dingman, in this village [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY] Sunday morning, aged 80 years.  Funeral was held yesterday afternoon from the home, Rev. Mr. Barnfather of Sidney, officiating, assisted by Rev. A.H. Merrill of this village. Burial at Sidney.

Sidney Enterprise, February 9, 1916

Last Wednesday the funeral of Daniel Northrup was held at the home of his sister, Mrs. John Dingman at Bainbridge.  Rev. William Barnfather of the Sidney Baptist church officiated.  Interment was in Prospect Hill cemetery in this village [Sidney, Delaware Co., NY].  Mr. Northrup was 80 years of age.  Rev. A.H. Merrill of Bainbridge assisted at the funeral service.

Robert H. Searles

Bainbridge Republican, March 2, 1916

Afton [Chenango Co., NY]:  Robert H Searles a native and lifelong resident, 78 years of age, died Tuesday, Feb. 22d, 1916, at his home East Side.  Funeral conducted Thursday from his late home, Rev. C.O. Fuller officiating.  Mr. Searles was for many years a member of the Afton lodge, F.&A.M. and the service at the grave was held by that fraternity, burial in Glenwood cemetery [Afton, NY], He is survived by is wife and one son Geo. Searles of Binghamton.

Afton Enterprise, March 2, 1916

As noted in last week's issue of the Enterprise Robert Searles died at his late home on the East Side, Main St., Tuesday morning, Feb. 22, 1916 about 10 o'clock after an illness of over four months, the most of which time he was confined to his bed. The end, however, came sudden and unexpected, as Mr. Searles seemed to feel better that morning and was especially happy and cheerful.  Robert Searles was born in the town of Afton [Chenango Co., NY], April 14, 1837, the son of Harry G. Searles and Hannah Huntley Searles.  In 1860 he was united in marriage to Emogene McDonald, who died in 1866 leaving one son, George.  In Nov. 2, 1867 he was married to Jennie M. Houck, who survives him.  He moved to the East Side home 46 years ago and was a kind and obliging neighbor through all these years.

August 31, 1865 he was initiated into Afton masonic lodge no. 360, being at the time of his death one of its oldest members.  He united with the Afton Baptist church, Feb. 13, 1881, Rev. H.D. Baldwin was the pastor.  Mr. Baldwin not being ordained and the Afton church not then equipped with a baptistery, Mr. Searles with his wife and son and five others were taken to Bainbridge on a severe stormy night and baptized by Rev. Jackson, brother of Deacon L.E. Jackson in the Baptistery of the Bainbridge Baptist church.. For several years Mr. Searles sang with the choir of the Baptist church and at different times he had served on its official board.  He was always deeply interested in the welfare of the church as not only he, but also his father and mother and sisters and brothers, had been members of the church; the father and mother uniting by letter with the church in 1841, the year the church building was erected.  He is survived by his wife, and one son, George Searles of Binghamton.  The funeral services were held at his late home Thursday afternoon and was conducted by his pastor, Rev. C. O. Fuller. The services at the grave were conducted by Afton Masonic lodge 360.  Interment in the family plot in Glenwood Cemetery [Afton, NY].

Obituaries (March 9)

Adaline P. Sawyer

Northern Christian Advocate, February 6, 1850

Adaline P. Sawyer died of congestion of the brain, in Starkey, Yates Co., N.Y., Oct. 9, 1849, aged 20 years.  Our departed sister was converted to God when but nine years of age, and from that early period to her last sickness, lived a consistent and exemplary life.  Her death was sudden and unexpected.  She was looking forward to a life of happiness and usefulness, but was attacked by disease, which, in the short space of five days, hurried her to the tomb.  Her parents, sisters, and numerous friends, deeply deplore her loss; but they sorrow not as those which have no hope, for their loss is her eternal gain.   T.S.

Rachel (Hines) Smith

Northern Christian Advocate, February 6, 1850

Mrs. Rachel Smith, of Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], died in McDonough, Chenango Co., Dec. 22, 1849, aged 85 years.  The deceased was the daughter of Mr. Enoch Hines, and was born in Woodbridge, Conn., 1764, was married to Jehiel Smith, deceased, in 1783.  With her companion, who was engaged in the revolutionary war, she endured the complicated trials incident in that memorable period.  In 1812, she emigrated, with her husband, to Coventry, where for many years she exhibited the virtues of the Christian character, and adorned the Presbyterian Church at Colesville, of which, for a lengthened period, she was a valuable member, until she laid aside mortality.  Having a great desire to visit the family of her deceased son, Mr. Chauncey Smith, of this place, she arrived here, somewhat enfeebled by her journey, grew worse, so as to be unable to return, and in one week after her arrival, left her chair in the family circle, laid her down upon the bed on which, six weeks previously, her son resigned his life, and in the course of an hour, was found in the stillness of death.  "Many fall as sudden, not as safe."   E.W. Breckenridge, McDonough, Jan. 25, 1850

Emily Smith

Northern Christian Advocate, February 6, 1850

Emily Smith, consort of Br. John Smith, died in DeKalb, St. Lawrence Co., N.Y., Dec. 14, 1849, in the 62d year of her age.  Sister Smith was one of six, who, about thirty-five years since, united to form the first Methodist class in the town of DeKalb.  Since that time she continued a worthy member of the Church until her death.  Her last sickness was brief but painful.  In her death we were furnished with another example of the power of religion to triumph in the "jaws of mortality."  Sister Smith entered triumphantly upon her eternal state.  Her numerous surviving friends deeply deplore their loss, but they "mourn not as those who have no hope."  P.N.C.

Georgiana Lucas Stow

Northern Christian Advocate, February 6, 1850

Georgiana Lucas, only daughter of R.P. and A.E. Stow, died in Auburn, N.Y. [Cayuga Co.], on the 26th inst., of the congestion of the brain, aged 10 years.

Death Notices

Chenango Union, December 16, 1875

CLOSE:  In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 9, 1875, Mr. Rawson Close, aged 53 years.

VAN VLEET:  In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 10, 1875, Mrs. Anna VanVleet, aged 55 years.

HALL:  In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 9, 1875, Mr. Warren Hall, aged 77, born in Stonington, Conn. March 14, 1798.  The fall of 1808 he moved to Pharsalia, about two miles east of the Centre Road where he resided three years, at that time the nearest neighbor lived three miles away.  He moved to the farm east of Norwich village in 1811 and lived there 64 years until his death.

ROGERS:  In Preston [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 9, 1875, Mr. Watson W. Rogers, aged 26 years.

BOLT:  In German [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 1, 1875, Orcelia [Bolt], wife of Merrick Bolt, 26 years.

REXFORD:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 5, 1875, Mr. Allen Rexford, aged 84 years.

Obituaries (March 8)

Pela D. (Williams) Austin

Northern Christian Advocate, February 6, 1850

Pela D. Austin died, Dec. 12, 1849, in the 36th year of her age.  Her maiden name was Williams, daughter of Isaac and Pela Williams, late of Denmark, Lewis Co., N.Y.  Sister Austin was awakened and converted to God at the early age of eight years, and in her eleventh year she connected herself with the M.E. Church of which she continued a faithful and acceptable member until removed to the Church triumphant.  During her last sickness, she suffered much and long, but her confidence in her God and Savior remained unshaken to the last.  She sighed for her heavenly home, and earnestly desired to depart and to be with Christ, which she esteemed as far better.  She feared at times lest she should become impatient and murmur at her lot of suffering and her stay on earth; but prayer prevailed, and she was consoled to wait patiently her appointed time, until her change came, leaving to her family and friends the blessed assurance that for her to die was gain.  A.M. Smith,  Copenhagen, Jan. 17, 1850

Elmira Beach

Northern Christian Advocate, February 6, 1850

Sister Elmira [Almyra] Beach, wife of Lewis Beach, died in Smithfield, Pa., in great peace, Oct. 17, 1849, aged 35 years.  Sister Beach was converted to God at the age of eighteen, and continued a faithful Christian unto the last.  She possessed, in no ordinary degree, a spirit of Christian love, benevolence and zeal. Bigotry, selfishness, or prejudice, found no place in her heart.  Her love extended to all, because she judged Christ died for all.  She loved the sinner and would deliver her message with tears.  She was a child of God, in the strictest sense of the word.  The writer of this was permitted to visit her several times previous to her death, and always found it good to pray by her bed, because Jesus was there.  I have been looking over her diary, which she had kept from the time of her conversion, to 1848, when the cares of a family became so great that she neglected to write, which is to be regretted, from the fact it would have been worthy of a place in our Book Room, with the lives of others, who have lived an honor to our Church.  She had some sore conflicts with the enemy of her soul a few days before her departure.  It was hard to give up her afflicted companion, and tender offsprings, but finally the offering was presented, victory came, and about 2 o'clock in the morning the weary wheels of nature stood still, and her spirit entered its rest.  E. Sweet, Burlington, Bradford Co., Pa.

Mary (Osborn) Caldwell

Northern Christian Advocate, February 6, 1850

Mary [Caldwell], wife of Mr. James Caldwell, of Saratoga, and daughter of Rev. Simeon Osborn, of Herkimer, died at Mohawk, Herkimer Co., N.Y., Sept. 19, 1849 in the 28th year of her age.  She experienced religion in the thirteenth year of her age, was a subject of many afflictions, but bore them all with Christian patience.  Her death was sudden, but it found her prepared:  she met it with a calmness that said "To me, thou hast no dread."  Her afflicted husband has since found the Savior, and is resolved to meet his beloved in heaven.  So may it be.  F. Hawkins.

Lucy Fort

Northern Christian Advocate, February 6, 1850

Mrs. Lucy Fort, wife of John P. Fort, died in Starke, Herkimer Co., N.Y., Dec. 25, [1849], aged 31 years, 9 months and 14 days.  Mrs. Fort left evidence, to the great consolation of her friends, behind that she has gone to rout with all the faithful at God's right hand.  R. Smith, jr.

Death Notices

Chenango Union, December 8, 1875

LEWIS:  In Holmesville [Chenango Co., NY], Nov. 2, 1875, Miss Polly Lewis, aged 81 years.

PARKER:  In Sterling, Ill. Nov. 18, 1875, Mr. Erastus T. Parker, aged 58 years from New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY].

HALBERT:  In Cincinnatus [Cortland Co., NY] Dec. 7, 1875, L.A. Halbert, Esq. aged 68 years.

BROWN:  In Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 3, 1875, Mr. George W Brown, aged 66 years, was born in Stonington, Conn. in 1809; while yet a lad removed to Pharsalia with his father.

LANDERS:  In Afton [Chenango Co., NY], Nov. 7, 1875, Helen [Landers], oldest daughter of George Landers, aged 18 years.

Obituaries (March 7)

Julia Ann (Jacobus) Crawford

Northern Christian Advocate, February 25, 1846

Julia Ann [Crawford], wife of Wright Crawford, and daughter of Simon and Elizabeth Jacobus, of Urbana, Steuben Co., died Feb. 4th, 1846, aged 22 years, 6 months, 15 days, when she was called to bid adieu to time and all the concerns of the present life.

She experienced the pardoning grace of God in the year 1837, under the labors of J. Pearsall, of this conference.  She soon united with the M.E. Church, in which she remained a member of good standing, until by death, she has been removed to the church triumphant.  Her disease was consumption, yet she did not linger as long as many do with that complaint.  The writer visited her a few days before her departure and felt quite conscious that she was near the end of life.  I conversed with her on the subject of death, and found her in a calm state of mind; she did not appear to be alarmed in the least when I gave it as my opinion that she could not survive long.  I did not, however, think that she was so near the end of life, as time has since proved that she was.

Sister Crawford was not of that class which seemed to soar very high at one time and sink very low at another, but was possessed of an even tenor of mind in life, and also in death.  Though there was much to attach her affections to earth, for she was surrounded by a large circle of relatives as well as numerous other friends, and what was still more binding, a kind husband and an innocent and only child, yet the religion of Christ, so possessed the mind as to enable her willingly to leave them all, and without a tear or a sigh of complaint, she sweetly fell asleep in Jesus.  Thus in the morning of life has she left the fading and transitory things of earth to rest with all the redeemed in the paradise of God forever.  May this afflicting providence prove a blessing to all of her friends, far and near, and especially that circle which, with so much reluctance, consigned her remains to the narrow limits of the grave.  A.D.E.

Calvin H. Parsons

Northern Christian Advocate, February 25, 1846

Calvin H. Parsons, died at Westmoreland, Oneida Co., N.Y., Dec. 10, 1845, aged 53 years.  The deceased was awakened and converted to God under the labors of the Rev. George White in the winter of 1838.  He soon connected himself with the M.E. Church.  For several years past, he has filled the office of steward with acceptability, and at the time of his decease, he sustained that relation to the Church.  He was a good man, combining many excellent traits of Christian and moral character.  His reputation was excellent in the family, social and civil relations of life  He seemed to have received warning as from some invisible power, to hold himself in readiness and his language to his family showed his trust to be in God.  It is well that he did what his hands found to do without delay, for the destroying angel stole suddenly upon him, and hurried him almost unconsciously in a few days into the cold dark grave.  Such was the malignancy and inveteracy of his disease (putrid sore throat) that reason was dethroned, and his mind in such a state of wildness and confusion as to forbid all sober thought.  Had he neglected the work of preparation until a dying hour, as too many have done, it could not have been made.  But we trust he has left this world to ascend to the mansions of light and life.  "Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints."    John M. Searles,  Lowell, Feb. 15, 1846

Mary Sleight

Northern Christian Advocate, February 25, 1846

Mary [Sleight], wife of Peter Sleight, died of dropsy of the heart, at Westmoreland, Oneida county, N.Y., Jan. 24, 1846, aged 49 years.  Sister Sleight was in apparent health, and while engaged in her family avocations, death laid his icy hands upon her, and so rapidly did the springs of life fail at the fountain, that not five minutes were required to bring her to the close of her earthy breathings.  We trust she was ready for death.  But such striking providences call loudly upon us to travel with a surer step to heaven.  John M. Searles,  Lowell, Feb. 15, 1846

Death Notices

Chenango Union, December 9, 1875

AMES:  In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 1, 1875, Mr. Orrin S. Ames, aged 61 years.

CLARK:  In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 3, 1875, Martha W. [Clark], daughter of Abram Clark, aged 14 years.

HAYWARD:  In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 5, 1875, infant child of Sidney D. Hayward.

COLE:  In Smyrna [Chenango Co., NY], Nov. 28, 1875, Miss DeEtte Cole, aged 22 years.

WELCH:  In Preston [Chenango Co., NY], Nov. 29, 1875, Mr. Martin Welch, aged 67 years.

KNIGHT:  In Binghamton [Broome Co., NY], Dec. 5, 1875 Mrs. Lucina Knight, aged 67 years, from Oxford [Chenango Co., NY].

Obituaries (March 6)

Anson G. Colegrove

Northern Christian Advocate, February 25, 1846

Anson G. Colegrove died of the small pox, at the residence of his father, Abram C. Colegrove, in the town of Ulysses [Tompkins Co., NY], on Wednesday, Feb. 4th, 1846; aged 23 years.

In his death, his parents, brothers and sisters have been bereft of a kind and affectionate son and brother--the circle in which he moved, of an amiable and worthy companion--and the feeling of loss sustained will be extensive with his acquaintances, and the peculiar circumstances of his sickness and death must render the event doubly afflictive and painful to all.

For something more than a year past he had been engaged in the study of medicine, and was led of curiosity on the 9th of January to visit some patients sick with the above named disease, about which there had existed much difference of opinion.  On the evening of the 22d of the same month, he first exhibited the premonitory symptoms of the disease which was to follow.  These continued very severe until the morning of the 25th, when the eruption appeared, with an abatement of the previous febrile symptoms, which proved to be of the confluent variety and terminated as above.  Although from prudential considerations, arising from the contagious nature of his disease, he was deprived of the immediate presence and sympathy of near friends, yet the continual presence and promises of the Savior were to him consoling and precious.

During the first few days of his illness, his care for the salvation of the soul became exceeding great, and while his parents and other friends prayed with, and for him, his agony of soul increased, until the burden of his sins was suddenly removed, and in his own expressive language he "felt himself amidst the society of heaven," and there he remained while he lived, frequently expressing a desire "to depart and be with Christ," which he thought to be far better.  

"Thou art gone to the grave--but we will not deplore thee;

Since God was thy ransom, thy guardian, thy guide;

He gave thee, he took thee, and he will restore thee,

And death hath no sting since the Savior hath died."

Trumansburg, Feb. 9, 1846

Serotia Lee

Northern Christian Advocate, February 25, 1946

Miss Serotia Lee, daughter of Br. Lyman Lee, died in Rose [Wayne Co., NY], Jan. 6, 1846, in the 37th year of her age.

Sister Lee was converted to God, about fourteen years ago, at a camp meeting, held in the town of Victory.  But in consequence of a natural diffidence, she did not unite with the church until some years after her conversion.  But still, it is believed, that during that period she was decidedly pious; and since her connection with the church, she has been an example of piety, worthy of initiation.  Sister Lee was rather retiring in all her religious exercises, yet deeply devoted to God.  Her death was very sudden.  For notwithstanding her health had been very feeble for many years, and had declined much for a few months past, yet she was able to labor as usual on the day previous to her death.  But notwithstanding she was unexpectedly arrested by the King of Terrors, she was found ready for her departure.  When she came to the conclusion that death was near, she seemed for a short seasoh to engage in prayers after which she exclaimed, "The work is done."

From that time she appeared perfectly triumphant until her death which occurred in a few hours.  When asked by her friends whether any doubts of her preparation remained, she would answer in the negative with great earnestness.  She was anxious that her friends should prepare to meet her in heaven, and warned them with deep solicitude.  She spoke of angels standing around her bed, waiting to waft her spirit home.  And at one time exclaimed, "How good it is to be sanctified."  And when her afflicted father remarked to her that she appeared to be failing, she answered with great emphasis, "Never mind, I am ready;" and in a few moments expired, without a struggle or a groan, and her spirit was undoubtedly wafted by angels to the paradise of God.

In her death the church, as well as her friends, have sustained a loss which we all feel.  But we have this consolation that our loss is her eternal gain.  May the Lord sanctify this dispensation of his providence to the good of the surviving friends, and the church of which she was a member.  And when we are called from time in eternity, may it be ours to go as safely to our eternal home.   Moses Lyon,  Rose, Feb. 12, 1846

Hellen Baguerly

Northern Christian Advocate, February 25, 1846

Miss Hellen [Baguerly], daughter of John W. and Elizabeth Baguerly, departed this life, nov. 11, 1845, aged 10 years.

Little Hellen was among the most amiable of her sex, quiet and peaceable in her disposition, lovely and obedient to her parents, developing a very high degree of intelligence for one of her years.  In the autumn of 1845, it became evident that a pulmonary consumption had fixed upon her vitals with an unyielding grasp, which baffled the most profound medical skill.  Although her sufferings were intense, she was characterized by a sweet composure of mind and, entire resignation to the will of God.  On being asked by her mother if the approach of death would frighten her, she replied, "No mother, I am not afraid to die."  We believe little Hellen to be another trophy of the blessed Sabbath School institution.  John Baggerly, Feb. 5-, 1846.

Death Notices
Chenango Telegraph, March 23, 1859

CARRUTH:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], Saturday morning, Mrs. Eleanor Carruth, aged 60 years.

WHITMAN:  In Otselic [Chenango Co., NY], on the 7th inst., Mrs. Ruby Whitman, wife of Randall Whitman, at the advanced age of 103 years.  The deceased had been blessed with remarkable health, during her long life, and retained her general faculties to an extraordinary  degree up to the hour of death.

RICE:  In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], on the 12th inst. Sylvanus Rice, aged 1 year and 11 months.

DAVIDSON:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], on the -?- inst. John Davidson Jr. aged 41 years.

SHATTUCK:  In German [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 16?, Ann Shattuck, aged 47? years.

Chenango Union, December 2, 1875

SMITH:  In Kirksville, Mo., Nov. 14, 1875, Grove [Smith], son of Homer and Nettie Smith, formerly of North Pitcher [Chenango Co., NY], aged 6 years 11 months.

SHOLES:  In Morris [Otsego Co., NY], Oct. 25, 1875 Mr. Andrew J. Sholes, aged 42 years 11 months 15 days.

Bainbridge High Prom Court 1959

Bainbridge Central High School - Junior Prom Court 1959

"Echo" 1960

Left to Right:  Phyllis Elaine Shoecraft, Toni Marise Hulbert, Virginia Ann Hubbard, Barbara Ann Davidson (Queen), Paul Alcott Hager (King), Ralph Robert Butler, Arthur William Hager, David Thomas Daly

Obituaries (March 4)

Earl Shaw

Bainbridge Republican, April 27, 1916

The remains of Earl Shaw were brought here from Binghamton for burial Tuesday, and interment was in Green lawn cemetery [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY] yesterday afternoon.  Mr. Shaw died from tuberculosis aged 34 years.  He was a son of the late Bert Shaw a former resident of this village [Bainbridge, NY].

Adrian Grant Smith

Bainbridge Republican, April 27, 1916

The funeral of Adrian Smith of the firm of Smith & Anderson, bakers, was held in Sidney [Delaware Co., NY] Saturday last, Interment being made in Binghamton [Broome Co., NY].

Sidney Enterprise, April 19, 1916

Sadness prevailed in many hearts when it was learned yesterday morning that genial Adrian Smith had passed away, his death occurring at 10 o'clock, Tuesday, April 18, at his home in the Carr & Hare block [Sidney, NY].  His age was 47 years.  He had been a patient sufferer for the past eight weeks, in fact his death occurred just eight weeks since he was first taken ill and confined to his bed.  The immediate cause of his death and the preceding illness was heart trouble superinduced by asthma, from which he had suffered for a long time.  Many times during these long weeks, friends have been depressed by the news of his serious condition and again cheered by more hopeful tidings from the sick room.  Until Thursday of last week hope had been held out, but since then he had slowly failed until the end.  Adrian Grant Smith was a native of South Auburn, Pa., a son of Samuel and Mary Jayne Smith.  About 22 years ago he was united in marriage to Miss Mitta Clark of Binghamton, and who was a native of that city.  They came to Sidney from Binghamton eleven years ago and opened a bakery under the name of Smith Brothers. This firm later dissolved partnership and Mr. Smith became a partner with Luman Anderson, the firm, which did a successful business, being well known under the firm name of Smith & Anderson.  He was a member of the Sidney Lodge, Knights of Pythias; the Sidney Business and Professional Men's Association; Wamsutta Tribe of the Improved Order Red Men of Binghamton, and the Haymakers, of Binghamton.  He was also a valued member of the Sidney Band, and was president of the organization.  In religion he was a Methodist and a member of the Centenary church at Binghamton.  His funeral will be held Saturday morning from his late home at 10 o'clock, Rev William Barnfather, of the Sidney Baptist church, a close personal friend, officiating.  The remains will be taken to Binghamton for interment in Floral Park cemetery, on the train leaving Sidney at 11:20 o'clock.  A funeral service will be held in Binghamton at 1:30 o'clock.  He is survived by his wife; one sister, Mrs. Dora Lay of Newark, N.J., and three brothers, Walter L. Smith of Berwick, Pa; and George and Charles Smith of Tunkannock, Pa.  Mr. Smith's death is a distinct loss to the community, both social and commercial.  He was always active in anything that tended to the welfare of Sidney, and enjoyed the confidence and esteem of his business associates and his large circle of warm friends, whom he had won by his cheerful, pleasant ways.  He was always found upright and honorable in his business dealings and gave liberally of his time and money when  called upon.  He was a good kind husband, and a true friend, and the sympathy of all is extended the bereaved widow and brothers and sister in this, their hour of affliction.

Julia Olga Webb Eldred & Florence Eldred

Bainbridge Republican, April 27, 1916

Coventry:  Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Webb of Coventry, attended the funeral of his sister, Mrs. [Olga] Webb Eldred and her daughter at Greene Tuesday April 18, the two having died at Johnson City [Broome Co., NY] within a few hours of each other.  The remains were brought to Greene [Chenango Co., NY] for interment where the funeral was held.

Johnson City-Endicott Record, April 22, 1916

A double funeral was held on Wednesday for Mrs. Julia Olga Eldred and her daughter, Florence Eldred, who died at their home in Johnson City within six hours of each other on Sunday night.  Mrs. Eldred, who was 34 years of age, died at 10 o'clock on Sunday night from nervous prostration, complicated with pneumonia, brought on from worry and care over her daughter, Florence, 11 years old, who had suffered with infantile paralysis which had affected her heart, and who developed diphtheria a few days ago.  The daughter Florence died at four o'clock Monday morning.  they are survived by the husband and father, Casper B. Eldred and a brother and son, Lionel G. Eldred, who have the sympathy of the entire community in this time of sore bereavement.

Clarence Walker

Bainbridge Republican, April 27, 1916

Wilkins Settlement [Chenango Co., NY]"  Word was received here last week of the death of Clarence Walker of the town of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY] as the result of pneumonia, aged about 73 years.  Mr. Walker was a resident of this section for a number of years.

Chenango Telegraph, April 25, 1916

Guilford:  The death of Clarence Walker occurred Monday evening at his home in the town of Oxford and about four miles from this village.  His age was 72 years.  Funeral Director B.A. Fleming was called from Guilford and conducted the funeral held from his late home on Thursday.  The interment was at Oxford.

Dr. DeWitt Hitchcock

Norwich Sun, April 10, 1916

Dr. DeWitt Hitchcock of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], a well known practitioner, died in Moore-Overton hospital in Binghamton on Sunday afternoon [April 9] following an operation for gall stones on Friday.  Dr. Hitchcock was 66 years of age and is survived by his wife, two sons, John and William and three daughters, Pauline, Elizabeth and Helen.  He had been a resident of Oxford for the past 16 years and for a long time was an active member of the Chenango County Medical society.  Funeral services will be held from his late home on Albany street, Oxford, Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock and interment will be made in Riverview cemetery of that village.

Death Notices

Chenango Union, December 2, 1875

ROSE:  In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], Nov. 21, 1875 Louisa R. [Rose], wife of Dea. A.G Rose, aged 64 years.

ROGERS:  In Chenango Forks [Broome Co., NY], Nov. 9, 1875 Miss Caroline Rogers, aged 52.

BARNETT:  In Maryland, Otsego Co., Nov. 17, 1875 Mr. Charles Morris, a son of Simon and Calesta Barnett, aged 23 years 11 months.

BAKER:  In N.Y. City, Nov. 25, 1875, Mable [Baker], aged 4 years 8 months 22 days; Nov. 26, 1875 Clarence M. [Baker] aged 3 years 1 month, children of Dr. C.M. and Harriet M. Baker formerly of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY].

BARTRAM:  In Pitcher [Chenango Co., NY], Nov. 12, 1875, Mrs. Hannah Bartram, aged 87 years.