Obituaries (October 4)

Earl Bartle Rowley
December 5, 1888 - July 3, 1910
Sidney Record, July 9, 1910

Earl Bartle Rowley, the young clerk in the O.&W. freight dept., in Sidney [Delaware Co., NY], died last Sunday, July 3rd, at the home of his grandfather, Judge N.D. Bartle, as a result of the terrible scalding he received in the O.&W. night train collision near Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], early Sunday morning, June 19th.  It will be recollected that he was riding on the pusher with engineer Kingman and was badly scalded in the crash that followed.  Everything was done to save his life.  His brothers of Sidney Lodge, K. of P., dispatched a trained nurse to his bedside and sent delegations every day to visit him at his Guilford home.  Judge Bartle, who was greatly attached to the boy did everything in his power, not only for the poor boy's own sake but for the sake and memory of his mother, the late Mrs. Nettie A. Bartle Rowley.  He did all that was within human power for him to do.  But it was otherwise decreed and becoming weaker every day, Earl peacefully passed away to "that undiscovered country, from whose bourne no traveler ever returns."

Earl Rowley was a bright young man and very well liked by everyone.  He was a member of the Citizens' Concert Band and regarded as a valuable member of that organization.  On Wednesday, July 6th, at 10 a.m., services were held at the home in Guilford and were largely attended.  The beautiful floral tributes attracted attention and admiration.  Sidney Lodge, K. of P., accompanied by the Citizen's Band attended, the burial services being in charge of Chan. Com'dr C.H. Phelps, and B.E. Pudney, acting as Chaplain. The bearers were selected from the Lodge of Maccabees of Guilford, of which Mr. Rowley was a member.  The interment was held in Brisbin, N.Y.  Public sympathy in behalf of the family is widespread.  The death of this promising young man in the 21st year of his age, is everywhere deplored.

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Soon after the close of the church services Sunday evening, July 3, all hearts were saddened by the announcement of the death of Earl Bartle Rowley. The funeral services were held at his home, the residence of N.D. Bartle, the following Wednesday morning at ten o'clock, conducted by Rev. Henry W. Little, rector of Christ's church, of which Mr. Rowley was a member.  The organizations to which he belonged, including the Knights of Pythias, the Citizens' Band of Sidney, the Knights of the Maccabees and the Young Men's Club of Guilford were present in a body. After the church services the casket was removed to the lawn in front of the house and surrounded by beautiful floral tributes. There under the trees the Knights of Pythias held their services, conducted by Com. C.H. Phelps, B.E. Pudney acting as chaplain.  The bearers were chosen from the Knights of the Maccabees. The body was taken for burial to the family plot in the TenBroeck cemetery, South Oxford [Chenango Co., NY]. After the committal services of the church, the Knights of the Maccabees held their services conducted by Frederick T. Dickinson and Edwin P. Buckley, chaplains.  The floral arrangements were especially beautiful including  a large wreath from the Knights of Pythias, "Gates Ajar" from the Macabees, two harps, one form the business men of Guilford and one from Sidney, a large pillow from the O.&W. men and a wreath from the Young Men's Club.

Mr. Rowley was born here 21 years ago and has spent most of his life here. recently he has been employed in the freight station at Sidney and soon expected a promotion.  He was returning to his work there on the light engine June 19, and then sustained the injuries which caused his death.  The news of his terrible scalding shocked the community and the greatest interest and sympathy were expressed by all who knew him.  He was a general favorite and his early death is mourned by many friends.

Henry H. Calkins

1826 - September 1910

H.H. Calkins, aged 84 years, passed quietly away Wednesday, September 14, after an illness of only a week or two.  He had been in failing health all summer but had been able to see to his usual round of work at his home, where he and his wife had lived for over 61 years and were able to get along alone until his last illness. The funeral was held from his late home Friday, services being conducted by Rev. G.P. Linderman, pastor of the church of which the deceased was an attendant. The casket was covered and surrounded with a profusion of flowers; burial at the Coventryville cemetery [Chenango Co., NY].  He is survived by his widow, who has been his devoted companion along life's journey and two daughters, Mrs. V.D. Hunt of this place, and Mrs. Dewy Rogers of Sherburne, and a large circle of acquaintances, by whom he will be greatly missed. Much sympathy is felt for the bereaved ones.  Mr. Calkins was a cabinet maker and his house and the homes of his children contain many pieces of furniture, both useful and ornamental, that are highly prized. Everything was done with a neatness and accuracy that was a characteristic of all his work.

Hon. William F. Jenks

Aug. 29, 1831 - October 3, 1910

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Hon. William F. Jenks who occupied the Chenango county judgeship for two terms, and whose campaigns are recalled by many of the old political warhorses, died at his home at Southern Pines, North Carolina, on Monday of last week. The interment was made at New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY] Friday and the funeral was attended by many of the men prominent in the county in former times and now.  Judge Jenks was born at Burlington, Otsego county, August 29, 1831.  His boyhood was spent upon the home farm and in the public school, later he taught school and pursued the study of law.  In 1853 he was admitted to the bar and began practice at Friendship, and in 1855 moved to New Berlin, forming a partnership with his brother-in-law, Oscar F. Matterson.  He continued the successful practice of law until 1875 when he moved to Norwich and in 1877 was elected Chenango County Judge and Surrogate on the Democratic ticket and was re-elected in 1883.  In 1890 he resumed the practice of law in Norwich and continued until about six years ago when failing health compelled him to abandon active work and take up his residence in a warmer climate, he therefore moved to Southern Pines, N.C. where he has since resided with his family.  Judge Jenks was often honored with offices of public trust and responsibility, having served as supervisor in Otsego county, on the Board of Education of New Berlin, for fifteen years a member and secretary of the Board of Education of Norwich high school, for many years a warden of Emanuel church of Norwich of which he was a devout member, and as a member of the Masonic fraternity he served for two years as District Deputy Grand Master of Masons in this state.  William F. Jenks was a man who devotedly loved his family and home and delighted to share the pleasures of his home with his friends.  An upright, fearless, honest judge; a loyal citizen, public spirited and progressive; a Christian gentleman, loving and loved by his fellow man.  He is survived by his wife, Eliza Matterson Jenks and daughters, Caroline L. Jenks, Anna E. Jenks and Laura M. Jenks.

Bainbridge-Guilford Sports Teams from Time Past

Bainbridge-Guilford Varsity Wrestling Team - 1979

Tri-Town News, January 3, 1979

Left to Right  

Row 1:  Tim Webb, Jim Gormley, Brian Claire, Jim Simonds, 

Tim Stafford, Dave Starbird, Pat Gormley 

Row 2:  Coach Wallace, Ren Parsons, Chris Oliver, mike Nesbit, 

Jeff Webb, Dan Haas, Mark Shelton, Tim McDonald

Bainbridge- Guilford, J.V. Baseball Team

Tri-Town News, July 7, 1976

Left to Right

Row 1:  Mike Price, Bill Lang, Kirk Benson, Tom Fletcher, 

Tony Ives, Doug Dexheimer, Chris Winsor

Row 2: Tad Palmer, Klyle Olson, Berret Mattingly, Dennis Ruff, Bill Yenson, 

Scott LaRose, Tom Dexheimer, Alvin Meres 

Bainbridge Central High, Class of 1960 - Part 5

Bainbridge Central High School - Class of 1960

"Echo" 1960

Dolores Ann Neidlinger

Talented - Likes Horses

Rachel Edna Niles

Senior Class President

Industrious - Personality plus

Kenneth Michael Ogren

Wit - Clown - Playboy - Cute

Judith Ann Parker

Pert - Big blue eyes - Busy, busy - Sidney Transfer

Kenneth Fairbanks Parker, Jr.

Sports - Tall and blonde - Dancer

Philip Earl Russell

Happy and carefree - Nice to be with - Hard worker

Obituaries (October 3)

Israel P. Jacobs
25 May 1839 - 9 July 1912

JACOBS: At his late home, No. 21 Sherwood St., Auburn, N.Y., early Tuesday morning, July 9, 1912, Israel P. Jacobs, aged 73 years, 1 month, 13 days.  [Auburn Semi-Weekly Journal, July 12, 1912]

Israel P. Jacobs died at his home in Auburn [Cayuga Co., NY] July 9, at the age of 73 years.  Mr. Jacobs, who was born in South Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], was the son of the late James H. Jacobs, a prominent resident of the town.  He was a machinist and for a number of years was connected with the E.B. Clapp & Co. of Auburn.  He is survived by a daughter, Miss Ethel Jacobs of Auburn; one brother, James Jacobs of South Oxford; two sisters, Miss Zeruah Jacobs, also of South Oxford, and Mrs. W.J. Race of Greene. The body was taken to Greene Thursday where interment was made in Sylvan Lawn cemetery.

Murtelo W. Hoffman

22 February 1834 - 6 July 1912

Shortly after 5 o'clock last Friday afternoon lightning struck and killed Murtelo W. Hoffman, aged 78 years, while working in a potato patch above St. Joseph's cemetery in this village [Oxford, Chenango Co., NY].  Mr. Hoffman was working on a patch of land he had purchased of the estate of Arvine S. Lewis and was busily engaged in putting paris green on potatoes when the storm came up and evidently he wished to finish the job before leaving the field. At the time the bolt descended it was not raining and the sun was still shining.  John Cary and son Robert were watching Mr. Hoffman from a distance and saw the bolt descend straight from high in the sky and fell the unfortunate man.  They immediately ran to his assistance, as did others in the neighborhood, but death had been instantaneous.  The bolt struck Mr. Hoffman on top of the head a little to the left of the center.  His beard was burned on the left side of his face and the [-?-] his breast.  His felt hat was found in pieces and his shirt was torn around the collar and the shoulder. There were no marks below the hips.  A mark on the left side of the skull may have been caused in falling.  Coroner Morse and Dr. Johnson were immediately summoned.  Mr. Hoffman was a native of Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY] and was born February 22, 1834.  Lucy Hilliard of McDonough, his wife, whom he married December 18, 1861, died June 6, 1908.  His occupation was that of a farmer and for a number of years he occupied a farm on the McCall road and at the death of Mrs. Hoffman he moved into the village and resided with his daughter, Mrs. Frank VanTassel.  He was a quiet and unassuming man, industrious and had the good will of all.  The surviving children of Mr. Hoffman are:  Clarence M. Hoffman of this village, Albert D. Hoffman of Norwich, William A. Hoffman of Albany, Mrs. Frank D. Van Tassel of -?- and Mrs. George E. -?-.  The funeral was largely attended Monday afternoon by relatives, friends and neighbors.  Rev. R.A. Gates officiated and burial was in Riverview cemetery [Oxford, NY].

Pansy Page Robinson

Bainbridge Press,  February 15, 1940

Mrs. Pansy Page Robinson passed away at the home of her son, Carl Robinson of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], Sunday.  Funeral services were held at Colwell Bros. funeral home Wednesday and burial was made in Riverview cemetery, Oxford [Chenango Co., NY].  Mrs. Robinson lived for many years on the Turner farm on East Hill, Oxford now owned by Frank Hofmann.  She leaves four children, Evelyn of Norwich, Dorothy of Utica and Carl and Archie of Bainbridge, also six grandchildren.

Carrie Porter

Bainbridge Press, February 29, 1940

Mrs. Carrie Porter died on the morning of February 21 after a brief illness.  She has been a resident of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] since 1917, and her friends here are many.  Those who visited her knew her for her happy spirit, her thoughtful mind, and her busy hands.  For a lady 88 years old she had a remarkable range of interests.  Her sewing and knitting has helped and gladdened many, while her plants and flowers were enjoyed by all who came to see her. The funeral services were held at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Earl Jones, where Mrs. Porter has lived, on last Saturday afternoon.  Rev. Lewis Johnson conducted the services, reading a few of the poems that Mrs. Porter had clipped from papers placed in her Bible.  Miss Dolores Lloyd sang one of the old church hymns that Mrs. Porter had loved so much. The committal service was held in the chapel at the Bainbridge cemetery.  Mrs. Carrie Porter was born July 11, 1851, near Oxford [Chenango Co., NY]./  In 1868 she married Charles Porter.  She lived near Chenango Forks until 1917 when she moved to Bainbridge.  She is survived by six children: Mrs. V.E. Cook of Binghamton, Mrs. Alex Smith of Deposit, and Mrs. W.N. Sherwood, Mrs. W.S. Porter, Frank Porter and Mrs. E.D. Jones, all of Bainbridge, seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

Deaths in Bainbridge in 1940

Bainbridge News & Republican, January 2, 1941

Town of Bainbridge
Elsie Lyon, 79, Bainbridge, R.D. 1, Jan. 22.
Pansy E. Robinson, 50, Bainbridge, R.D. 3, Feb. 11.  (obit above)
Carrie E. Porter, 88, Bainbridge, R.D. 3, Feb. 21.  (obit above)
Martha V. Christian, 80, Bainbridge, R.D. 1, April 19.
James  H. Latimer, 72, Afton R.D. April 25.
LaVerne E. Payne, 56, Bainbridge R.D. 1, April 29.
Elin E. Wilcox, 76, Bainbridge R.D. 2, July 22.
Elizabeth J. Brayman, 56, Bainbridge R.D. 1, Sept. 21.
Ruth Margaret Thompson, 45, Bainbridge, R.D. 3, Nov. 22.
Leonard D. Lord, 60, Bainbridge, R.D. 2, Dec. 11.
Warren  Newton Sherwood, 68, Dec. 21.

Village of Bainbridge
Helen Maria Cartledge, 84, Jan. 1.
Ida Sprague, 76, Jan. 27.
Gale Ann Dawson, 4 mos, Sidney, Feb. 14.
Ruby Irene Neidlinger, 47, Mar. 4.
Addie E. Church, 74, Mar. 28.
Cynthia Clymens Demick Flint, 86, May 9.
Margaret Brennan Beach, 63, May 18.
Carrie B. Lyon Parker, 65, May 28.
Charles Franklin Stafford, 5, June 17.
Henry Thomas Hill, 80, Rochester, June 23.
Pearl Lavina Smith, 43, July 10.
John W. Jones, 47, July 10.
Alice Hattie Smith, 67, July 14.
Adah Lurina Parsons, 82, July 27.
Myrtle Ireland, 69, July 31.
Elizabeth Collins, 68, Sept. 6
Barbara Mae DeBevoise, 3 days, Masonville, Sept. 9.
Reuben F. Smith, 76, Sept. 12.
Charles W. Ireland, 71, Sept. 16.
Stephen T. Winsor, 51, Unadilla, Sept. 30.
Mary Elizabeth Donaldson, 75, Deposit, Oct. 22.
Jane W. Andrews, 87, Nov. 19.
Thomas A. Alverson, 79, Nov. 25.
Harriet May Petley, 58, Dec. 4.
Merritt A. Parsons, 83, Dec. 12.
Ray LeSuer, 44, Afton, Dec. 16.
Warren N. Sherwood, 68, Dec. 21.
Eugene B. Levee, 69, Dec. 25.

Obituaries (October 1)

Ann Eliza (Lyon) Per Lee

1829 - 1912

Mrs. Ann E. Per Lee, after an illness of five months, passed away at her home in Greene [Chenango Co., NY] Sunday evening, aged 82 years.  Mrs. Per Lee is the last of a noted family.  Her grandfather, Samuel Lyon, with two brothers, David and Thomas, came to Oxford in canoes in the year 1792 and settled four miles above the village on the stream that still bears their name. Thomas Lyon became a Major and led a regiment of State troops from this country in 1812. At the battle of Toronto he was mortally wounded and died the death of a hero.  Her father, George R. Lyon learned the blacksmith trade of James A. Glover in the old stone blacksmith shop in this village which stood on the site of the present residence of Melvin Walker.  He moved to Greene in 1822 and originated and built up the Lyon Irons Works in that village, which is an important industry today.  Mrs. Per Lee had always resided in Greene and for a greater part of the time in the old homestead, where her death occurred.  Her first husband was J.B. Babcock, who was a leading jeweler in Greene during his day.  Some years after his death she married Isaac B. Per Lee of North Norwich, who died March 7, 1901.  She was a faithful and devoted member of the congregational church, and leaves many sorrowing friends.  Surviving are an adopted daughter.  Mrs. Nellie Garnier; four nieces, Mrs. Harriet Barnard, Mrs. Susan Eaton of Greene, Mrs. Mabel Lyon of Binghamton and Mrs. Jennie Kinney of North Norwich, and one nephew, Walter D. Lyon of Greene. The funeral was largely attended at the house Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock.  Rev. George R. Foster, pastor of the congregational church, conducting the service.  [Buried Sylva Lawn Cemetery, Greene, NY]

Isaac B. Per Lee

Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, March 6, 1901

Greene [Chenango Co., NY]:  Isaac B. PerLee died at his home on South Chenango street at a late hour last night after a two days' illness with pneumonia.  Mr. PerLee was one of Greene's best citizens, a broad minded Christian gentleman, untiring in works of benevolence and in his devotion to his church.  He moved here from North Norwich several years ago and during his residence here had been always identified with the best interests of the community.  He was one of the leading members of the Congregational church and a regular attendant at service.  Mr. PerLee is survived by his wife and one daughter, Mrs. H.H. Kinney of Smyrna.  The funeral will be held from the residence Wednesday at 2 p.m.  Interment will be made at North Norwich [Chenango Co., NY].

William Henry Neff

February 1912

Guilford [Chenango Co., NY]:  The death of William Henry Neff occurred at his home near here at 8:30 o'clock yesterday morning, after an illness of three weeks, although he had been in poor health for about three years. The cause of death was valvular heart trouble.  Mr. Neff was born August 23, 1847, and came to the town of Guilford in 1868.  On October 14, 1873, he married Wealthy A. Smith, who survives him, together with three children, Ernest L. Neff of Norwich, Mrs. Leon Y. Jones of Albany, and Miss lulu Neff of Guilford.  With the exception of nine years, when he was in the hardware business in this village, he had resided on the Gospel Hill farm since 1875.  The funeral will be held at the house on Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. U.R. Jones officiating.

Francis Russell Stork

October 22, 1842 - February 1912

Francis Russell Stork, well known in Oxford, died suddenly at his farm home in Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], at about 6 o'clock Wednesday evening.  Mr. Stork had not been entirely well since last August, having indigestion and a liver trouble, while a weak heart delayed his recovery.  He transacted business in Oxford a week ago Thursday and had an attack of indigestion the following day with a cold that affected his lungs, but was able to care for his stock. Wednesday night while at the supper table Mrs. Stork went into the kitchen and while there heard Mr. Stork's chair fall onto the floor.  Hastily returning she found her husband on the floor expiring.  Mr. Stork was one of the six children of John R. and Lucy Tyler Stork of Coventry, in which town he was born October 22, 1842.  He had resided on the same farm since he was a small boy, with the exception of the winter months spent for several years at the home of his son in this village.  Of good habits, a kind heart and a disposition to be useful he was a man that will be missed in the home and by the community.  As a member of the First congregational church of Coventry he had served as one of its trustees for several years.  Mr. Stork is survived by his wife, one daughter, Mrs. Loyal I. Dodge, and one son, Burton J. Stork, both of Oxford. The funeral will be held from his late home at 11 o 'clock Saturday morning, Rev. Inman l. Willcox of this village officiating.  Interment in Riverview cemetery here [Oxford, Chenango Co., NY].

Claude C. Stratton

1912

Claude C. Stratton, eldest child of Mrs. Cora Church Stratton and the late Luverne B. Stratton, died of tuberculosis shortly after 4 o'clock Thursday afternoon, March 28, after an illness of nearly a year's duration.  He had reached his 21st birthday last August.  About two years ago Claude secured the position of street car conductor on a New York city line.  Making good he held the position till failing health compelled him to return home last June, where he remained for a short time and then returned to the city, but was soon obliged to give up his position and come back.  He spent some time in the northern part of the State, but without receiving much benefit. returning home he remained till his young life closed.  Besides his mother he is survived by two sisters and a brother, Clara, Elizabeth and Albert Stratton, all of whom reside at home. The funeral will be held Sunday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock at the house. Rev. Inman l. Willcox officiating.  Interment in Riverview cemetery [Oxford, Chenango Co., NY].

Obituaries (September 30)

Rev. Edwin L. Tanner
September 22, 1905

Rev. Edwin Lee Tanner, rector of St. Ann's church, Afton, and St. Luke's, Harpursville, died suddenly last Friday night from apoplexy, at the Rectory in Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY].  For some years Mr. Tanner had been in poor health but had been able to attend to his duties.  He was about as usual Friday, but was stricken at 5:30 p.m. and died at 12 o'clock the same night.  

Complying with the request of the editor of this paper I take great pleasure in giving to his friends some idea of the life and ability of my dear friend and brother, the Rev. Edwin Lee Tanner, while personally deeply lamenting his sudden departure from our midst.  Born some forty odd years ago in Richmond, Va., in his early life after graduating from college he thought of the Ministry as a profession but later on became enamored of the stage.  His first engagement was with the great Tragedian John McCullough and the following season he travelled in the support of Mr. Frank C. Bangs in whose company I had also secured an engagement.  rooming together by mutual agreement we soon became fast friends, and attending church regularly in our travels we little dreamed that nearly twenty years after we should successively become Rectors of the same parish.  The following season we drifted apart (as actors commonly do) and while in touch through correspondence we never acted together again.  In due course Mr. Tanner appeared in support of Mrs. D.P. Bowers, Messrs. Frederick Warde and Louis James, Mr. Walker Whiteside and others.  In all these engagements Mr. Tanner showed is great ability as a Shakespearian comedian and character actor attaining much success in the characters of Roderigo, Launcelot, Gobbo and Francis in Henry IV, in which part he shared honors with the star.  For some seasons Mr. Tanner headed his own company appearing with great success as Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde and Svengali in Trilby, etc.  Finally he became the leading man in the Spooner Stock company, now successfully located in Brooklyn.

About this time under deep conviction he again turned his attention to the church and amidst his histrionic duties he became an earnest student of theology with the result that Oct. 5th, 1900, he was ordained Deacon by Bishop Huntington in the city of Syracuse.  He was placed in charge of Calvary church Homer, N.Y., where for two years he did an excellent work leaving an impression of his piety and ability which will not be easily effaced.  On May 30th, 1902, he was ordained to the Priesthood by Bishop Huntington in Homer, N.Y., and his son, Rev. Wilson E. Tanner, accepting the Rectorship of St. Peter's church, Bainbridge, Mr. Tanner accompanied him and entered upon the Rectorships of St. Ann's Church, Afton and St. Luke's Church, Harpursville.  Since that time his life has been known to all. Although constantly suffering from an incurable disease, he seldom or never complained and was always brave and cheerful.  Fidelity to duty was the first article of his life creed and sick or well he never failed.  Gifted to an unusual degree he was an able preacher and still better he taught as he preached and presented the Catholic faith in all its fullness and beauty.  Artistic to the last degree and characterized by an unfailing sense of humor (which was one of his choicest gifts) he lightened the hearts of his parishioners and friends and made this world easier to live in.  I had the great privilege of being with him at his last two services on earth nor shall I forget the earnestness and eloquence with which he expounded the text, "And who is my neighbor?" in his last sermon.

No one can realize better than I the sacrifice he made when he relinquished his position in the dramatic world with all its hopes and prospects and began life anew in the closer service of his Master and His church.  Had he been spared he would easily have attained as prominent a position in the church as he occupied in the other sphere, but God has called him to better things, and in the joy of Paradise, which is promised to all His saints, he will assuredly find full scope for intellectual and spiritual activity.  He now "rests from his labors but his works go with him" and energetic to the limit of his strength in his Master's service on earth we may be sure his work will encounter no hindrance in that better world.  Speaking for myself I am a better man for having known and loved Edwin Lee Tanner (and that love cannot die) and while I have lost my dearest friend I bow to God's Will and give Him the praise.  Grant him O Lord, eternal rest and may Light perpetual shine upon him.

Walter E. Bentley, Rector, Church of the Ascension, Brooklyn, N.Y., Afton, N.Y. Sept. 26, 1905

Sarah E. Nearing Bristol

1832 - July 17, 1903

Entered into rest Friday morning, July 17, 1903, at "Sunnyside," her home on Academy street from complication of chronic diseases, Mrs. Sarah E Nearing Bristol, aged seventy-one years.  Mrs. Bristol's early education began in the Zion Church Parochial or parish school, at Morris, Otsego Co., and was continued and concluded in Gilbertsville and North New Berlin academies.  An unusually bright pupil, excelling especially in book keeping and mathematics, she rendered efficient aid to her father in his business affairs ere she completed her girlhood days.  Mrs. Bristol was of English extraction and descended from ancestry conspicuous for honor and sterling worth.  She inherited their pure principles and her daily life was an expression of this natural endowment.  Her standards of right were moulded upon a high plane which cast out all artificiality, all subterfuges, and excluded any resort to expedients not consistent with the most upright living.  Had Mrs. Bristol not been afflicted with ill health in her latter years, she would have proved a valuable aid in the state and national work of temperance in which she took great interest, for she had natural executive ability and her enthusiasm was boundless and energy limitless in whatever she engaged.  She had been a county officer and attended state conventions but her frail physique retarded any continued public effort.  The home life of Mrs. Bristol was one of devotion to her family, systematic in administration and open in hospitality to her friends. bright and vivacious by temperament, appreciative of every kindness, charitable to the needy, loyal and steadfast in friendship, she has left to her family an unblemished reputation and a spotless name.  [Buried Hillington Cemetery, Morris, Otsego Co., NY]

Our hearts are too sad for words,

Our souls are wrung with woe,

And the drip, drip, drip of bitter drops

Is the sound that haunts one so

We have loved and lost alas!  so much,

God alone doth know,

And the drip, drip, drip of ceaseless tears,

Is the sound that haunts one so

Jerome B. Sands

February 10, 1903

Jerome B. Sands died at his home in this town Tuesday afternoon after an illness of three weeks from heart trouble  The funeral will be held Friday at 12 o'clock noon, at his late residence and conducted by Rev. Mr. Broughton of Oxford.  Mr. Sands was of the advanced age of 82.  He had been a resident of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] since 1885, coming here from Franklin, N.Y. [Delaware Co., NY] his birthplace.  He was a farmer by occupation residing two and one-half miles below this village on the East side of the Susquehanna river.  He was progressive in his methods of farming and sought to improve his products by new and advanced ideas and studied much literature to that end.  He was well read on all subjects, was exemplary, industrious, thrifty and highly respected.  An honored citizen, stable and conservative, he became influential and was closely associated with all affairs of the town preceding the creeping upon him of old age, and even then he did not abandon his interest.  Mr. Sands' wife, a most estimable woman, died several years ago as did the eldest daughter, Mrs. Emma Seacord.  He is survived by five children:  William, Frederick and Miss Jennie Sands of Bainbridge, James of Vallonia Springs, and Charles Sands of Oswego.  The local chapter of the Masonic order of which the deceased was an esteemed member of high degree, will attend the funeral.

Death Notices

Chenango Union, October 18, 1894

ADAMS:  In Fort Wayne, Ind. Oct. 5, 1894, Miss Mary C. Adams, formerly of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], aged 53 years.

WELLS:  In Watertown [Jefferson Co., NY] Oct. 10, 1894, Mr E.C. Wells, aged 30 years, formerly of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY].  Was a son-in-law of Francis Grant.

SMITH:  In Danbury, Conn. Oct. 8, 1894, Prof. Joseph Moss Smith, aged 50 years.  Formerly of South New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY]

FLEMING:  In Walton [Delaware Co. NY] Oct. 4, 1894, Mr. John Fleming, formerly of Afton [Chenango Co., NY].

BOUCK:  Near Cobleskill, N.Y. Sept. 21, 1894 Mrs. Abbie J. Bouck, widow of Jacob D. Bouck, formerly of South Otselic [Chenango Co., NY]