Obituaries (June 30)

Ida E. LeSuer

Afton Enterprise/Harpursville Budget, August 1, 1946

Mrs. Ida E. LeSuer, 81, widow of the late Nelson LeSuer, died Monday morning at the home of her daughter Mrs. Smith Judd on the East River Road, Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY].  She is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Frances Proutey and Mrs. Smith Judd, both of Bainbridge, Mrs. William Pattison of Brooklyn, N.Y., and Mrs. Ray Pendell of Binghamton; a son, Harry LeSuer of Afton; fifteen grandchildren, twenty-three great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.  Funeral services were held at the Fisher Funeral Chapel, Bainbridge Wednesday at 2 p.m.  The Rev. Norman Lawton officiated with burial in East Side Cemetery, Afton [Chenango Co., NY].

Elbert LeSuer

Bainbridge News, January 31, 1952

It has been reported by the State Troopers of the Sidney Barracks that it had definitely established that Elbert LeSuer, 34, of Afton [Chenango Co., NY] had died as the result of a bicycle accident and not a hit and run driver as rumored.  LeSuer, who lives on what is known as Long Hill, near Afton, was apparently riding his bicycle down the hill last Monday afternoon, Jan. 21, and struck a spot of ice.  The wheel evidently skidded from under him and threw him heavily to the pavement.  He was picked up and taken to The Hospital, Sidney, in an ambulance where he died late Monday night of a fractured skull.  In Afton, Thursday it was revealed that LeSuer was the third in a series of Family accidents.  In 1940, his father was killed in the woods when a tree fell on him; and in 1950 an uncle was killed at the Dairymen's League crossing in Afton.  Mr. LeSuer lived alone in a tenant house on the Irving More farm and was unemployed at present.  He was believed to have been coming to Afton for his lunch.  He is survived by a wife and two children, whose whereabouts are unknown; two sisters, Mrs. Vera Oles, Binghamton, and Mrs. Elva Dewey, Rockdale; a brother, Raymond, of Binghamton; and several uncles and aunts.  Mrs. Smith Judd, of Afton, is an aunt and Ted DeMorier, an uncle. The funeral was held Thursday afternoon at the Fisher Funeral Home in Bainbridge with burial in the East Side Cemetery, Afton.

Mabel Tuttle

October 1909

Coventry [Chenango Co., NY]:  Miss Mabel Tuttle died Oct. 19, after a few days' sickness with scarlet fever at the home of her sister, Mrs. Ida Clendenning.  Mabel was a good girl and very much respected by all who knew her, she was 17 years old and leaves to mourn her departure two sisters, Mrs. John Huntley and Mrs. Ida Clendenning and two brothers, Ivory of Doraville and Earl of this place. The burial was in the North Colesville cemetery.

Lyman LeSuer

Oxford Times, December 13, 1911

Lyman LeSuer, an aged resident of this place [Afton, Chenango Co., NY], died suddenly while at dinner Friday, Dec. 8, at his home on South Main street.

Death Notices

Chenango American, Greene, NY, June 25, 1885

In Glenaubrey, Broome county, June 15th, Mrs. Betsey Paddleford, aged 85 years 3 months and 12 days, formerly of Greene [Chenango Co., NY].

In Coventryville [Chenango Co., NY], June 9th, Mr. George Hodge.

In Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], June 10th, Libbie [Sands], youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.B. Sands.

In Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], June 10th, Mr. T.M. Blair.

In Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], June 11th, Mr. Daniel Campbell.

In new Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], June 15th, Mr. John C. Bliven, aged 68 years.

At the County House, in Preston [Chenango Co., NY], June 8th, Mr. Roderick Dibble, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], aged 60 years.

At the County House, in Preston [Chenango Co., NY], June 14th, Mr. Thomas Green, of Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY], aged about 65 years.

In Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], June 16th, Abagail [Devoe], wife of James A. Devoe, aged 47 years.

In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], June 16th, Mr. John E. Whitmore, aged 78 years.

Marriages (June 29)

Armstrong - LeSuer

Afton Enterprise/Harpursville Budget, April 5, 1956

Mr. and Mrs. Stanley LeSuer of 16 Caswell Street, Afton [Chenango Co., NY], announce the engagement of their daughter Carol Ann LeSuer to Roger Sterling Armstrong, son of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Armstrong also of Afton.  Carol and Roger are both graduates of Afton Central School.  Miss LeSuer is a Home Economics student at Delhi Tech, graduating in June.  Mr. Armstrong is a sophomore at Clarkson College in Potsdam, N.Y.  No date has been set for the wedding.

Afton Enterprise/Harpursville Budget, July 4, 1957

Miss Carol Ann LeSuer, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Stanley LeSuer and Roger Sterling Armstrong, son of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Armstrong, were united in marriage, Saturday, June 29th at 2:00 p.m. at the Afton Baptist Church.  The Rev. Alan Douglas officiated at the double ring ceremony.  Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore a gown of Chantilly lace over satin.  A Juliet cap with seed pearl trim, held her fingertip veil of illusion. She carried a cascade of white sweetheart roses and fern.  Mrs. John Page was her matron of honor and wore a gown of nylon net over mint green taffeta with matching sweetheart hat and mitts and carried yellow carnations and fern.  The best man was David Merrit of Afton, friend and classmate of the groom.  Ushers were his brother-in-law, Donald Campbell, and Paul Couch, friend of the groom.  Presiding at the organ was Mrs. Paul Smith, of Sidney, aunt of the groom.  The mother of the bride wore a gown of navy blue chiffon with white accessories and a corsage of pink carnations.  The mother of the groom wore a gown of turquoise Dacron with matching hat and white accessories and a corsage of pink carnations. Following the ceremony, a reception was held in the church parlors for over 100 guests.  After a short honeymoon, the couple will reside in their trailer home at 16 Caswell Street, Afton.  Mrs. Armstrong was a graduate of Afton Central School and Delhi Technical Institute and is school lunch manager at Guilford Central School.  Mr. Armstrong is a graduate of Afton Central School and will be a senior at Clarkson College at Potsdam, N.Y., this fall.

LeSuer - LeSuer

Afton Enterprise, January 5, 1893

Dr. W.J. Lesuer, the junior member of the firm of Morgan & LeSuer, dentist, was united in marriage Sunday afternoon at Afton [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Lizzie LeSuer, an accomplished young lady of that place. They arrived in Oneonta Sunday evening on No. 6, and took possession of rooms at 23 Watkins avenue, where they will reside. Dr. LeSuer's many friends in this vicinity will unite with the Star in wishing himself and wife many happy years.   Oneonta Star

Conner - Morgan

Afton Enterprise/Harpursville Budget, July 26, 1934

Miss Helen Morgan, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Morgan of North Afton [Chenango Co., NY] and Kenneth James Conner of North Pitcher were married at the parsonage of the First Baptist Church in Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], Sunday evening, July 22, 1934 at 10 o'clock Rev. N.S. McPherson pastor of the church performed the ceremony. The couple were attended by Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Marvin of Norwich. They will reside at North Afton.

Marriage Announcements

Bainbridge Republican, October 16, 1875

DAVIS - LESURE:  In Masonville [Delaware co., NY], Oct. 10th, by Rev. N. Ripley, Mr. Benjamin Davis to Miss Elvia Lesure, both of Afton [Chenango Co., NY].

Afton Enterprise, April 2, 1896

Mr. James LeSuer of Afton, and Miss M.A. Somers, of Deansville, N.Y., were united in marriage Feb. 13 at the Baptist parsonage.

Obituaries (June 28)

Wallace LeSuer

Afton Enterprise, February 7, 1889

Mr. Wallace LeSuer, of Afton [Chenango Co., NY], died Monday morning, aged 29 years.  Something over a year ago Mr. LeSuer sprained his ankle and when it was nearly well he had the misfortune to sprain it again.  From this he never recovered, for in a short time a running sore became visible upon the injured ankle, which resulted in poisoning his blood, thus causing his death.  his funeral was held Wednesday.

Caroline LeSuer

Afton Enterprise, August 3, 1899

Bennettsville [Chenango Co., NY]:  Died at her home on Melondy hill Thursday, July 27, Caroline, wife of Herbert LeSuer, aged 28 years. Besides a husband and four small children, she leaves a father, mother, two sisters and one brother to mourn their loss. The bereaved family have the sympathy of friends and neighbors.  The funeral was held on Saturday conducted by Rev. C.E. Sweet, and the burial in the Afton East Side cemetery.

Betsey A. (LeSuer) Butler

Afton Enterprise, December 6, 1900

Mrs. Betsey A. Butler, after suffering for years with cancer died at her home about two miles east of Afton [Chenango Co., NY] on Tuesday, Dec. 17, 1900.  Her funeral was held Thursday Dec. 20, Rev. B.B. Carruth officiating.  Funeral director A.J. Holmes in charge; burial in East side cemetery [Afton, NY].  One son, Adelbert, survives, also two brothers, Levi and Lyman LeSuer.

Blanche LeSuer

Afton Enterprise, March 15, 1934

Miss Blanche LeSuer, for many years a resident of Afton [Chenango Co., NY], died in Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], Friday, March 9, 1934, after an illness of two years.  Miss LeSuer was born in Afton, October 23, 1868, the daughter of Lyman LeSuer and Elida Snell. The funeral was held Monday afternoon, from St. Ann's Episcopal Church of which she was a lifelong member.  Interment was made in the family plot in Glenwood Cemetery [Afton, NY].  Funeral arrangements were by E.F. Tabor.  Miss LeSuer was a graduate of the old Afton Academy, and of a Woman's College, and taught for many years in the rural schools in this vicinity.  High tribute to Miss LeSuer's sterling character and generosity has been expressed by her many friends about the village.

Arthur LeSuer

Afton Enterprise, July 5, 1934

Arthur LeSuer, long a resident of this section, died Tuesday evening, July 3rd at the home of his sister, Mrs. W.C. Handy, of this village.  Mr. LeSuer was 67 years of age and had been in ill health for some time.  The funeral will be held from the W.C. Handy home, Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock, with funeral services in charge of Rev. Clifford E. Webb of the Presbyterian Church. Burial will be in Glenwood cemetery [Afton Chenango Co., NY] with arrangements by E.F. Tabor.

S. Wells LeSuer

Afton Enterprise/Harpursville Budget, November 1, 1956

S. Wells LeSuer, 70, of Afton [Chenango Co., NY, died at 9:30 a.m. last Thursday at Lourdes Hospital after a long illness.  He is survived by his wife Mrs. Pernae A. LeSuer, a son Stanley M. LeSuer; a granddaughter, Miss Carol LeSuer, all of Afton; two sisters, Mrs. Mae Harrington of Afton and Mrs. Sybil Parsons of Otsego, an aunt, Mrs. Emma Handy of Afton, and an uncle, Howard LeSuer of Sidney. The funeral was held Sunday afternoon at the Karschner Funeral Home with Rev. Alwin Ten Pas officiating.  Burials was in Glenwood Cemetery [Afton, NY].

Death Notices

Bainbridge Republican, December 21, 1888

Pasque LeSuer, of Afton [Chenango Co., NY], died of pleurisy last Wednesday night, after a short illness.  He was 65 years of age.

Afton Enterprise, April 2, 1896

Mrs. Lepha O. LeSuer, widow of Pasque LeSuer, deceased, died last Wednesday, aged 69 years.  The funeral was held Saturday morning, Rev. Geo. Adams, officiating.  Burial in East Side cemetery [Afton Chenango Co., NY]

Afton Enterprise/Harpursville Budget, May 10, 1951

Miss Ida LeSuer, 88, of Afton [Chenango Co., NY], died Tuesday morning in Greene [Chenango Co., NY], after a long illness.  She is survived by a sister, Mrs. Wesley Handy of Afton, a brother, Howard LeSuer, of Sidney, three nieces and five nephews.

Obituaries (June 25

Fred LeSuer
1891-1910

Fred LeSuer, son of Mr. and Mrs. Nelson LeSuer, died very suddenly on Saturday after an illness of only a few hours.  He was apparently as well as usual up to noon. the day before when he complained of a headache.  His sudden death a few hours later called for a consultation and Coroner Preston of Greene made an autopsy which showed that death was due to typhoid fever.  It was one of the very few cases on record where the germs were working without any apparent result for some time.   The funeral was held on Monday, Rev. J.F. Shaw officiating. [Buried Eastside Cemetery, Afton, Chenango Co., NY]

Una (Stilson) Shay
1865  - 1920

Many in Oneonta will learn with deep regret of the death of Una M. Stilson, wife of E.M. Shay of Cobleskill [Schoharie Co., NY], which occurred on West Main street in that village on Friday last after a long and painful illness. The funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. today at her late residence, Rev. A.D. Parker, pastor of the Cobleskill Methodist Episcopal church will officiate and burial will be at Afton [Chenango Co., NY].  Mrs. Shay was born 54 years ago in the town of Franklin [Delaware co., NY], and was a daughter of Mr and Mrs. Abel Stilson.  In earlier life she was a valued employee of the Oneonta Herald, but after the removal of her parents to Cobleskill, now about thirty years ago, her home was in that village, where she was connected with both the Times and Index of that village. she was a woman of unusual ability alike in mechanical and reportorial work, and her services were greatly appreciated by all who had the good fortune to be associated with her.  She was a member of Rising Star chapter, order of the Eastern Star, and had been its worthy matron, also district deputy grand matron for the Otsego-Schoharie district.  In the latter capacity she had visited all the chapters in the district and had made many friends who will join with her friends in Cobleskill and of her earlier days in Franklin and Oneonta, in deploring her death.  The deceased is survived by her husband, by two sisters, Mrs. Scott J. Lake of Philadelphia, Pa., and Mrs. Ernest E. Brubaker of Albany; also by two brothers, Merton D. Stilson of Cobleskill and Richard J. Stilson of Providence. R.I.

Elida (Snell) LeSuer

1836 - 1920

Elida, daughter of Elijah and Beulah Snell, widow of Lyman S. LeSuer, died Friday, April 9th, at 11:01 p.m.  She was born in the town of Sanford, N.Y. [Broome Co., NY], April 27, 1836.  Her father died of typhoid fever when she was three weeks old.  Her mother returned to her parents, James and Caty Dean Aplington and took Elida; and her grandmother Caty told her the family history,--that she was a descendant of Nathan Dean of Deposit (formerly of Taunton, Mass.) who fought in the Revolutionary War; and his wife, Lois Snow was the daughter of Abigail Leonard of the Leonards of Lynn, Braintree and Taunton, that built the first iron foundries in the N.E. Colonies; and it was said wherever you find a foundry there, you find a Leonard.  The Leonards are of Leonard Lord Dacre, and descended in two lines from Edward the 3rd.  Their great Gothie house built in 1670 was the oldest mansion in New England when demolished.  They were a family of great energy and sterling character, coming from Wales to Birmingham, England, and it was said of them "the iron of their foundries had entered into their very sinews."

When she was nine years old her mother married Smith Mead, a widower with children, who called Elida sister: Richard, Washington and Frank being her step brothers. Elida and her step-sister, Esther Cora Mead, were called Mead's twins, as they looked so much alike. They were early sent with Elida's step-sister, Permelia Mead, to the N.Y. Conf. Seminary at Charlottesville, N.Y., that had 800 students and Prof. Alonzo Frack at the head.  Permelia Mead, being one of the teachers, many young people were sent there in her care.  Later she went with her mother's brother, Joshua Aplington to Polo, Ill, to visit her uncle, Zenas Aplington and his family, and she taught school in, that, then new, western country. She returned to the East and attended Susquehanna Seminary at Binghamton, being a good student in mathematics, sciences and languages.  She was also in the studio and afterwards taught painting in oil, pastel, monochromatic and oriental, her pictures and art works always having prominent place at the early Afton fairs.  She taught school in Afton and made many friends that were always cherished. She was called where they wanted good government.  Pennsylvania invited her one pace where she was the principal.  She took with her Esther Cora Mead, her step-sister, as 1st assistant.

March 9, 1862, she was married to Lyman S. LeSuer by Rev. Noble Palmer, rector of the Episcopal Church at Harpursville, N.Y.  They began housekeeping in Afton, and soon built the present home where they lived, where her husband died, Dec. 3, 1911 and where she remained until the last.  She was very ill April, 1912, and again August, 1917, and had been gradually failing, going to sleep to rest and passed on to awake in the life beyond. At her home the casket was covered with carnations.  St. Ann's Church Guild and Auxiliary brought sprays of pink, white and red and placed them with tender hands.  The LeSuer family sent a beautiful tribute of love and respect in a large offering of the mother flower.  The funeral was held Tuesday, April 13, 2 p.m., in St. Ann's Episcopal Church, where she was a member, having been baptized Nov. 12, 1856 by Rev. Jas. A. Robinson, and confirmed Nov. 24, 1865 by Bishop Arthur Cleveland Coxe.  Before the hour the rector, Rev. J. DeLancy Scovil, came and with him, Rev. Luther L. Weller, a former rector, who had been so much esteemed by her, not only for his rendering of the sacred word, but for the example of his daily life.  He remembered how she had told him to be sure and come when the call came for her to cross the silent stream.  The last short prayer service was held in her home. Then the vestry and men of St. Ann's Chruch, Robert H. Palmer, Whit Y. McHugh, Leigh D. Jones, Nathan West, Fred Lewis and Wayland Hinamn, carried her out from that home up the street to St. Ann's Church, where she had gone so many times. Relatives, friends and neighbors followed her on this last ride.  The funeral service was conducted by the rector, Rev. J.D. Scovil, assisted by Rev. Luther l. Weller, of Woburn Mass.  When Mr. Weller was giving the commendatory prayers, asking for perpetual light upon her soul, the sunlight burst through the chancel windows and laid a square of golden glory upon the floor of the sanctuary. The choir and congregation sang her favorite hymns--"My Faith Looks Up to Thee" and "Oh Paradise."  The farewell look was given as the congregation passed from the Chruch. Friends rode with her slowly up the winding steep ascending road to Glenwood [Afton, Chenango Co., NY] where she was laid to rest by her husband in the Beulah lot, and at her mother's feet, covered with the flowers.  The friends stood, believing in the resurrection, of the body with faith in the second coming, facing the East as the rector, Rev. Scovil and Rev. Weller gave the final prayers. Then Mr. Weller said "The comfort is she knows all about it."  One said, "So you believe she knows it all?", and he said, "Most assuredly she knows it all."

In the home is left her only child, Blanche Jeanette, and her half-sister, Ella, who miss her, and will keep her in memory.  Relatives, friends and neighbors did many acts of kindness and gave expressions of deep sympathy and also gave a memorial, all of which is greatly appreciated.

Obituaries (June 24)

Harriet Howey

Northern Christian Advocate, April 11, 1849

Harriet Howey, consort of John Howey, died in the town of Canandaigua [Ontario Co., NY], on the 13th of Sept. 1848, in the 51st year of her age.  Sister H. had been a professor of religion and a worthy member of the Methodist Episcopal Church about twenty years.  Uniformity and meekness were prominent traits in her Christian character.  As she drew near the termination of her mortal existence, her peace and hope appeared to brighten up. She died in peace, and rests from her labors.

Leland B. Carpenter

Chenango Telegraph, August 23, 1918

Edmeston [Otsego Co., NY]:  It was with keen regret that residents of this town learned of the death of Leland B. Carpenter, president of the Phoenix Cheese Company of New York, and for years a resident of this town.  Mr. Carpenter's death occurred at Sweets, where he had his summer home.  Mr. Carpenter was born in this town 50 years ago, son of farming folk, and he himself in his younger days followed farming.  Later he became a big buyer of eggs and later went into the cold storage business and was manager of cold storage plants in many parts of the country.  He married a daughter of Laurentine Pope and later moved to New York, where he became president of the Phoenix Company.  He was an excellent business man and made a success of whatever he attempted.  he was a member of the Free Baptist church at Columbus Quarter.  He is survived by his wife, a daughter, Mrs. Hoyt Shauler and a son, who is at college.

Charles Strasser & William George Kenney

Chenango Telegraph, August 23, 1918

One of the saddest drowning accidents that has occurred at Chenango lake [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY] in many years happened yesterday afternoon, when the bravery of a little lad of nine years, in trying to rescue a baby of two years, led to the drowning of both. The dead children are Charles Strasser of Norwich and little William George Kenney of New York city.

Mr. and Mrs. Leo Libbey have been in camp at Chenango lake for several weeks, and were in a tent on the southwestern bank of the lake.  Mrs. Kenney and her two children from New York were spending some time as their guests, as was also Charles Strasser, a brother of Mrs. Libbey.  About 3 o'clock Monday afternoon, Charles took Mrs. Libbey's two small children, Leo and Vivian Libbey, out a short distance from shore in a row boat.  Little William Kenney did not see the children start until the boat had cleared the shore, and the child started down to the water to catch them, that he too might go. The water at this particular place is quite a depth just off shore.  In some way the little boy slipped, and unable to regain his balance, fell into the water. Both Mrs. Kenney and Mrs. Strasser, who were alone at the camp, witnessed the entire accident. As the baby went down, Charles, by that time about 12 feet from shore, stood up in the boat and sprang overboard. While by no means an expert swimmer, he could keep himself afloat, and had often swam a greater distance with ease. He made his way toward where the child had gone down, and as he came up the second time, Charles grasped him by one little wrist. Raising his own hand which held the baby's he called out to the two women, "I've got him" and started toward shore.  However, he made no progress, and the weight of the child became too much for him. Through exhaustion he was forced to let go of little William, and the child went down for the third time.

Norwich Sun, August 21, 1918

The funeral of Charles Strasser will take place on Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock from this home on the west hill.  Rev. Mr. Bates of the Emmanuel Episcopal church will officiate. Burial will be made in Mt. Hope cemetery [Norwich, NY].  The body of little William Kenney was taken to New York this morning by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.R. Kenney.

Ray LeSuer

Bainbridge News & Republican, January 2, 1941

Ray LeSuer, of Afton [Chenango Co., NY], was fatally injured on December 11, 1940, while working in the woods. A tree, which he was cutting, fell on him crushing his skull.  He was taken to the Bainbridge Hospital, where he died Monday, December 16.  Born March 25, 1886, he was the youngest son of Nelson and Ida LeSuer.  His wife, Alice, died four years ago, leaving him with four children.  About 16 months ago, he married Leona Hastings, of Bainbridge.  He is survived by his widow, and four children, Raymond, Elbert, Elya and Vira; an aged mother, three sisters, Frances Prouty, Bennettsville, Mrs. Ruth Paltison, Brooklyn, and Mrs. Mable Norton, Nineveh; one brother, Harry LeSuer, Harpursville. the body will remain in the vault until Spring when burial will take place in the East Side Cemetery at Afton.

Death Notices

Chenango Union, October 4, 1894

BEECHER:  In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], Sept. 29, 1894, Phebe Ann [Beecher], widow of Harry Beecher, aged 85.  Burial in Coventry [Chenango Co., NY].

CLUNAN:  In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], Sept. 27, 1894, Bridget [Clunan], wife of Thomas Clunan, age 52 years.

SAGE:  In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], Sept. 27, 1894, Mr. Mortan A. Sage, age 21 years.

TERRY:  In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], Sept. 27, 1894, Charles Russell [Terry], son of Hiram and Margaret Terry, age 4 years 5 months 7 days.

Bigamy of Ellsworth Ward (June 24)

Chenango Union, July 4, 1907

In chambers, last week, Judge Gladding granted in interlocutory judgment of divorce to Mable A. Ward, against Ellsworth Ward.  A warrant charging bigamy has been issued against Ward, who is said to have abandoned his wife at Bainbridge in the fall of 1906 and gone to Hornellsville where he married Ella May LeSeur, of Binghamton, with whom he came to Norwich.

Bainbridge Republican & Express, July 4, 1907

Mrs. Ellsworth Ward of this village [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], has been granted an interlocutory judgment of divorce and the right to resume her maiden name, by Justice Albert F. Gladding through her attorney, I.J. Tillman, formerly of Bainbridge, on June 22nd, at Norwich. The grounds for this divorce is the conduct of her husband, who married in November last, Miss Ella A. LeSuer, of Afton, and with whom he has since been living as his wife in various places.

In July, 1904, Ellsworth Ward married Mabel Springstein, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Eli K. Springstein, of Bainbridge.  they were school friends in Binghamton, both parties formerly residing in that city.  Later Ward came to Bainbridge and opened a photograph gallery, where he continued doing a good business until last November.  During last fall he met Miss Ella A. Lesuer who came to Bainbridge frequently from Afton.  Presumably she came to have her picture taken and Ward became enamored with her.  His fascination for her was not known or surmised at that time.  Last November he announced he had a position in a studio in Buffalo and would give up business here, consequently he gave up housekeeping in the Duncan Copley house, on north Main street, stored his household goods with his father-in-law, Mr. Springstein, and left his wife with her parents, saying that as soon as he became established in his new place he would return for her and their household effects.

He left Bainbridge for Buffalo stopping at Hornell where he joined the LeSuer girl and they were married at that place. they lived together in Buffalo until in January this year when Ward returned to Bainbridge and joined his wife, No. 1.  He remained here four weeks, keeping up his husband like relations with her, having announced that he found Buffalo business unprofitable.  His wife, No. 1, did not at all surmise the deception being practiced by him.  He wrote her frequently from Buffalo and appeared devoted to her.  Ward next went to Norwich and was there joined by the LeSuer girl.  They obtained board and rooms in a house on Academy street. Ward first secured employment in the silk mill, later he changed to the Hammer Factory and finally was employed in the grocery store of Hoffman and Windsor.  During all this time in Norwich he lived with the LeSuer girl and represented her to be his wife.

Frequently he made trips to Bainbridge to see is wife here.  He continued this dual matrimonial existence up till about April this year, when Mrs. Ward, No. 1, was appraised of the situation. the news came with such suddenness and shock as to cause prostration and she was under the care of a physician for a period.

Early in the winter rumors of Ward's unfaithfulness kept coming to Mrs. Ward's parents but they were loath to believe them as they never had observed in him otherwise than complete devotion   Mr. and Mrs. Springstein had been exceedingly kind to Ward having provided a  home and board that he might get a start in business and concluded for a while that the rumors were idle.  An investigation was finally started and through the Town Clerk they secured from the State Board of Health a copy of the marriage certificate of Ward to the LeSuer girl which told the truth.

Mr. and Mrs. Ellsworth Ward are young people about the age of twenty-two.  Mrs. Ward, proper, was born in Bainbridge, her parents moved to Binghamton some years ago returning to Bainbridge to live about four years ago.  She has lived most of her life in this village and is known as a fine and excellent young lady, pleasant and womanly and is a prominent member of the Methodist church.  Up to the time Ward fell in with the LeSuer girl he bore a good reputation.  He attended the Methodist church and was a man of good habits.  It was a surprise to this community to learn of this crime and the contemptible and shameful desertion of his wife. About a year ago Ward's father committed suicide in Binghamton, and the son came into possession of $1000 insurance money.

As a result of the testimony brought out at the divorce proceedings, a warrant has been issued for the arrest of Ward.  He has left Norwich and has not yet been apprehended.