Marriages (October 27)

Pearsall - Cooper

September 1910

John H. Cooper of Newark, N.J. announces the marriage of his sister, Miss L. Emilie Cooper of that city to Edgar A. Pearsall of Oxford, N.Y. [Chenango Co.] which will occur Wednesday evening, September 14th at 5:30 o'clock.  Mr. and Mrs. Pearsall will be at home to their friends after October 1st at 30 Clinton street, Oxford, N.Y.  No invitations were issued an donly a few friends were present.

Pearsall - Devenish

1910

The wedding of Harry Edgar Pearsall of this village to Miss Ursula Hope Devenish of Providence, R.I., occurred at the home of the bride, Thursday, June 30. We take the following account of the wedding from the Providence journal:

Miss Ursula Hope Devenish, daughter of Mr. John J. Devenish, and Mr. Harry Edgar Pearsall of New York, son of Mr. Edgar Pearsall, were married last evening at 7 o'clock at the rectory of St. Joseph's church by Mgr. Thomas T Doran, V.G.  A reception followed at the home of the bride's mother on Adelphi avenue at 7:30 o'clock.  The decorations were of palms were effectively combined with red roses.  In the dining room was a bower of Crimson Rambler roses, while Richmond roses were profusely used in the adjoining rooms, with a background of palms and ferns.  The bride wore a princess gown of white marquise satin, trimmed with rose point lace and pearls.  Her tulle veil was caught with orange blossoms and she carried an arm bouquet of Bride roses.  Her only ornament was a sapphire corsage bar, the gift of the bridegroom.  Miss M. Eustelle Devenish, who attended her sister as maid of honor, wore pale blue satin with a tunic of chiffon of the same shade. The bodice was handsomely embroidered and she carried Richmond roses.  Mr. Lucien D. Fuller of Boston acted as best man and the ushers were Messrs. Eugene Jackson of Pawtucket, Walter H . Burnham and Robert T. Burbank of this city. The bride and bridegroom were assisted in receiving by Mrs. Devenish, Mr. Pearsall and Miss May Pearsall, father and sister of the bridegroom, and the maid of honor.  Mrs. Devenish was in violet satin with garniture of steel and carried violet sweet peas.  Miss Pearsall wore pale blue crepe dechine and carried deep red roses.  Messrs. Frank A. Raia, harp, and D. Lauria, violin, gave a musical programme during the reception. The bride's souvenir to her sister was a --- and blue enamel corsage bar.

Rogers - Bryant

September 1910

A very pretty home wedding occurred at the home of the bride's mother, Mrs. Howard Bryant, last Wednesday when her daughter, Florence [Bryant], was united in marriage to Mr. Harry Rogers, Rev. G.R. Foster officiating.  Both young people are well known here, Mrs. Rogers having been a member of the high school faculty for two years, and Mr. Rogers is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Bert Rogers and in the employ of the Lyon Iron Works.

Wilder - Handy

April 1910

Ray Wilder and Miss Dania Handy were very quietly married on Wednesday of last week and commenced their married life in the Fisher house, which they had rented and furnished. They are worthy young people and their friends all join in wishing them happiness and prosperity.

Marriage Notices

Chenango Union, September 2, 1875

SHAPLEY - FARRELL:  In Norwich, Aug. 29, 1875 by Rev. W.J. Judd, Mr. James Shapley of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY]\ to Mrs. Alvina M. Farrell of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY].

HUBBARD - CAMPBELL:  In Greene, Aug. 22, by Rev. J.H. Sage, Mr. Chauncey Hubbard to Miss Ida  M. Campbell, both of Greene [Chenango Co., NY].

McNUTT - CHAMPLIN:  In Afton, Aug. 24, Mr. Wm. H. McNutt, late of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Lillie J. Champlin of Afton [Chenango Co., NY]

JOHNSON - MERRILL:  In Bainbridge, Aug. 24, by Rev. A.B. Richards, Mr. Calvin Johnson to Miss Dora Merrill, both of Afton [Chenango Co., NY]

FULLER - TAFT:  At Whitney's Point, Aug. 26, 1875, by Rev. W. Gates, Mr. Isaac Fuller of Lincklaen  [Chenango Co., NY], to Mrs. Sarah M. Taft of Whitney Point [Broome Co., NY].

MERRITT - LeBARROW:  In Afton, Aug. 12, by Mr. I.L. Bassett, Esq., Mr. Charles H. Merritt to Miss Harriet L. LeBarrow, both of Afton [Chenango Co., NY].

Obituaries (October 26)

Edith R. (Hitt) Burke

1887 - 1943

Funeral services for Edith R. Burke of South New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY] whose death occurred Tuesday night in Chase Memorial Hospital at New Berlin, will be held Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Dakin Funeral home in New Berlin.  Rev. Nelson F. Parke, rector of St. Matthew's Episcopal church, South New Berlin, of which Mrs. Burke was a member, will officiate.  Burial will be made in Evergreen cemetery in South New Berlin.  Mrs. Burke died Tuesday night following an illness of a few hours.  Her passing followed a cerebral hemorrhage. She was born March 12, 1887 at Wells Bridge [Otsego Co., NY], daughter of the late Dennis and Minnie (Betterley) Hitt.  Her early life was passed at Wells Bridge.  Her marriage to Emory J. Burke occurred April 20, 1906.  He died August 19, 1937.  Mrs. Burke was a devoted mother and her first interests were in her home. She was a faithful communicant of St. Mathew's Episcopal church in South New Berlin and actively interested in community life.  Surviving are the following sons and daughters:  Allie L. Burke of Binghamton, Christopher and Margaret M. of Norwich, Mrs. Martha Saunders, Dennis E. Burke, Robert H. Burke and Edith M. Burke, all of South New Berlin.  Other survivors include a sister and two brothers, Mrs. Nina Carleton of Sidney, Arthur Hitt of Binghamton and Stuart Hitt of Port Crane, also three grandchildren, Charles, Patricia Lou and Christopher Burke Jr.  Mrs. Burke had been a beloved and highly respected resident of South New Berlin for the past 27 years.  Her sudden passing was a shock to her many friends and family who have the sympathy of a large circle in their loss.

George W. Burkett
1860 - April 1, 1941

George W. Burkett, 80, who lived alone near the McDonough CCC camp [Chenango Co., NY], was found dead in bed at his home Saturday noon by Claude Stiles, Oxford rural mail carrier.  Stiles had not seen the aged man for two days.  Alarmed because of this, he made investigation, finding Burkett had expired.  Undertaker Fred W. Seymour of Oxford accompanied by Dr. C. Boname coroner, and Dr. Hall of Oxford went to the Burkett home Saturday afternoon and the body was brought to the Seymour Funeral home, where services are to be held at 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon, daylight time, burial in McDonough.  Coroner Boname gave as the cause of death the infirmities of old age coupled with a heart condition.  The deceased leaves several brothers and sisters, none of whom reside in this vicinity.

Lottie S. (Camp) Burlingame

July 6, 1863 - December 23, 1939

Hearts throughout this community were saddened Saturday, Dec. 23, 1939, when it was learned that Mrs. H.A. Burlingmae had passed away at her home that morning.  In Heaven however there must have been rejoicing for the complete family circle of father, mother and seven children thus united for a blessed Christmas together.  Mrs. Burlingame suffered an attack of pneumonia early last spring from which she only partially recovered, so when another attack seized her two weeks ago, it was more than her frail form could endure.  Although she longed for strength and health, her course on earth was done, and she was ready to take up a new one.  Born on July 6, 1863, at the Camp homestead on West Hill, she was the youngest daughter of the late Harvey and Abigail Jacox Camp.  On Sept. 15, 1886, she was united in marriage to Herbert A. Burlingame and they purchased the farm on West Hill now known as lookout farm. A few years later, they moved to Walton for some time, then they returned to South New Berlin and built a new home where they have resided for many years.  Early in life, she united with the Baptist church, which she loved and faithfully served.  Her wish throughout her illness was to be able to attend church services once more, and to again take her place in Goodfellowship class.  Her quiet but earnest Christian character, her always cheerful ways, and sympathetic understanding endeared her to all who knew her, and many are the places where she will be missed.  Much sympathy goes out to the aged husband who is left so alone in the home.  Other survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Alvah Dixson of Madrid, N.Y., two granddaughters, five grandsons, two nieces, five nephews, four cousins, and many more distant relatives.  Funeral services were held from the late home Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock.  Her pastor, Rev. C.H. Skinner, officiated, and interment was in the family plot in Riverside cemetery [South New Berlin, NY]. The profusion of floral pieces spoke so beautifully of what her life had meant to others.  Relatives attending the services from out of town were present from Madrid, Binghamton, Sherburne, Norwich, Preston, Laurens, and New Berlin.

Margaret Burlison

1863 - 1938

Edmeston [Otsego Co., NY]:  Mrs. Margaret Burlison died yesterday in a Cooperstown hospital where she had been a patient a week.  She was one of 10 children born to the late William and Annie Grey Mungle, Andes, and spent her girlhood in Mt. Upton [Chenango Co., NY] where she married Lester Burlison 50 years ago.  He died in 1934.  Mr. and Mrs. Burlison lived in Sherburne before coming here 35 years ago.  She was active in the Methodist Episcopal church, its Ladies Aid, the W.C.T.U., Woman's Club, Daughters of Union Veterans, was acting chaplain and past matron of Edmeston Star Chapter, O.E.S.  She leaves three sons, Ralph and Harold of Edmeston and Leland, Johnson City; four grandchildren; a brother, Alex Mungle, and a sister, Mrs. George Travis, both of Binghamton. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Methodist Church, Rev. W.H Alger, Otego, will officiate, assisted by Rev. R.J. Hawke, Edmeston. Burial will be in Mt. Upton.

Marriages (October 25)

Albrecht - Shawler

1941

New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY]:  At 4 o'clock yesterday afternoon in Columbus Quarter Church, Miss Rosemary Evelyn Shawler, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hoyt Shawler of Columbus [Chenango Co., NY], became the bride of Donald Robbins Albrecht, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lorin Albrecht of Mt. Upton [Chenango Co., NY].  The church was decorated with white gladioli and white hydrangeas. The officiating clergyman was the Rev. H.L. Polan.

The bride was given in marriage by her father.  She was attired in white slipper satin with train.  Panels of Venetian lace trimmed the gown, which was worn with a finger tip veil and pearl tiara. She carried a bouquet of white roses and sweet peas.  She was attended by her two sisters, the Misses Lucille and Roberta Shawler, as maids of honor.  they wore cloud blue marquisette with matching lace veils and carried colonial bouquets.  Bridesmaids were Miss Reba Miller, a cousin of the bride, and Miss Joyce Maycock of Cohoes.  They wore yellow marquisette with matching lace veils and also carried colonial bouquets.  The flower girl was Josephine Norton who was dressed in yellow organdy.  Mrs. Shawler, mother of the bride, was attired in a twin print chiffon in orchid and gray, with white accessories.  Mrs. Albrecht, mother of the bride-groom, wore a navy crepe romaine with a lace jacket and white accessories.  Both wore gardenia corsagess.  Preceding the ceremony, wedding music was played by Miss Helen Tallman of Fort Plain, who gave two violin solos, "I Love You Truly" and "Because."  Mrs. Jennie Phelps played the wedding marches.  The bride-groom was attended by Irving Ness of Monticello.  Ushers were Kenneth Truhn and Robert Davis of Sidney and Floyd L. Shawler, brother of the bride.

Following the ceremony, a reception for the wedding party and immediate families was held at the bride's home. For traveling, the bride wore a heavy silk twill suit with navy and white accessories and a corsage of orchids. After a wedding trip to Cape Cod and other New England points, the couple will reside in Sidney, where the bridegroom is employed as a draftsman in the engineering department of the Scintilla Magneto Division of Bendix Aviation Corp.  Miss Shawler is a graduate of New Berlin Central School and Oneonta normal.  For the last three years she has been a member of the Mt. Upton School faculty.  Pre-nuptial events included a variety shower given by Mrs. Chester Jewell and Miss Joyce Maycock of Sidney; a variety shower by Mrs. Frederic Crumb and Mrs. J.W. Quinn of Mt. Upton; a shower by Mrs. Frederic Crumb and Mrs. J.W. Quinn of Mt. Upton; a shower by Mrs. Howard Norton of Columbus; a luncheon and surprise shower by Miss Marion Moak of New Berlin a kitchen shower by Mrs. Merton Brownell and Mrs. Charles Twitchell of Mt. Upton, and a buffet supper by Mrs. Jay Sholes of Columbus.

Shawler - Pond

Utica Observer-Dispatch, January 2, 1943

Miss Dorothy Prindle Pond, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Gordon Pond, Hartford Ter., New Hartford [Oneida Co., NY], became the bride of Floyd Linn Shawler, son of Mr. and Mrs. Hoyt Shawler, New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], at 3:30 o'clock, Thursday.  The double ring ceremony was performed at the home of the bride's parents by the Rev. Tracy Day Spencer, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church, New Hartford.  The bride's only attendant was Mrs. Charles Howard Graff, and Richard Elliott, New Berlin, was best man for Mr. Shawler.  The bride, who was given in marriage by her father, wore a gown of white duchess satin.  It was fashioned with a sweetheart neckline, leg of mutton sleeves, shirred bodice, trimmed with beaded pearl applique and full skirt ending in a long circular train.  She wore a string of her mother's pearls and a knee length illusion veil worn by her aunt, Mrs. William Heaton, Camden, at her wedding.  Her bridal bouquet was of white roses and a white orchid.  Mrs. Graff was attired in a two-toned blue silk jersey dress and a shoulder length veil caught to a gold tiara. She carried a bouquet of yellow roses tied with blue ribbons.  During the arrival of guests, Mrs. Felix Magendanx, the bride's former music teacher, played a program of wedding music and Lohengrin's wedding march.  Following the ceremony, a luncheon was served to the 50 guests present, after which the couple left for an eastern trip.   The bride is a graduate of New Hartford High School and the Crane Department of Music, Potsdam.  Mr. Shawler was graduated by the New Berlin High School and Green Mountain Junior College at Poultney, Vt.  He is now employed by the Gaines Food Company, Sherburne.  Out-of-town guests were present from Camden, Waterville, Rome, Mt. Upton, Aurora, Poland and Johnstown.  The bride was entertained at pre-nuptial parties given by Mrs. Robert Manchester, Mrs. Donald Albrecht, and Mrs. Edward Manchester of New Berlin, and Mrs. Charles  H. Graff.  Mr. and Mrs. Shawler will make their home at East St., Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY].

Adams - Young

December 2, 1943

The wedding of Miss Lillian Alice Young of 14 Crandall street, West Hill [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], and Howard Gould Adams, son of Mrs. Ivan D. Woodard of Berry street [Norwich], was celebrated at Emmanuel Episcopal church at 9 o'clock Saturday morning.  The ceremony was performed by Rev. L.S. Charters, rector.  Attending the couple were Melvin Adams, brother of the groom and Miss June Fadden. The ceremony was witnessed by the close friends of the couple.  Following a wedding breakfast at The Chenango, Mr. and Mrs. Adams left for a wedding trip to Washington, D.C. and upon their return will reside in this city.

Abbamonte - O'Brian

Dr. Louis W. Abbamonte of Norwich, son of Mrs. Lucretia Abbamonte of West Orange, N.J., and Miss Marion O'Brien, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas F. O'Brien of Oneida, were united in marriage Saturday morning at 9 o'clock during a nuptial Mass in St. Bartholomew's church. The Rev. Walter A. Sinnott, pastor of St. Bartholomew's, performed the ceremony.  Miss Alice Raushenberg of Oneida was maid of honor, while Dr. George L. Manley of Norwich acted as best man.  Following the ceremony, a wedding breakfast was served at the Oxford Inn, in Oxford.  After a week's wedding trip, Dr. and Mrs. Abbamonte will reside at 38 South Broad street, Norwich [Chenango Co., NY].

Bainbridge NY Vital Statistics 1896

Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY Vital Statistics - 1896

Obituaries (October 24)

Henry Stratton

Norwich Sun, December 30, 1910

East Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY]:  Henry Stratton died last Tuesday at the home of his sister Mrs. Harvey Breed, after a long illness. the funeral was held at South Oxford [Chenango Co., NY] Tuesday at 1 p.m., interment there.  

Obituary - Source unknown

Henry Stratton, a well known farmer of Smithville [Chenango Co., NY], died at the home of his sister, Mrs. Harvey Breed, in East Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY] on Tuesday of last week, aged 72 years.  Mr. Stratton had been confined to his bed for the past year.  He lived on the old homestead nearly all his life, or until four or five years ago, when the death of his wife, formerly Miss Waterman, occurred.  He was the son of Ira and Eliza Dent Stratton, and he was a nephew of George Stratton, who death recently occurred at South Oxford.  He is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Breed, and Mrs. Frank Wessels of Norwich, and one brother, James D. Stratton, of Binghamton.  The funeral was held Thursday at the home of Mrs. George Stratton in South Oxford, Rev. A.O. Austin of the M.E. church officiating.

David McMoran

March 1910

David McMoran died at his home in Halstead, Pa., Saturday, aged 62 years.  Mr. McMoran was born in Greene [Chenango Co., NY] and resided here many years, conducting the knife factory near Lake Petonia after the death of his father.  He moved to Halstead about twenty years ago where he has conducted an extensive trucking business.  Deceased is survived by his wife, who was Myra Sholes, a niece of Mrs. Ethan C. Race of this village, and one brother, John McMoran, also of this town.  the funeral was held at his late home and the remains were brought to Greene Tuesday afternoon and buried in Sylvan Lawn.

Minetta "Nettie" (Watrous) Wylie

1858 - 1910

Coventry [Chenango Co., NY]:  The people of this place were shocked Friday to learn of the sudden death of Mrs. Clifton Wylie.  Thursday, with her daughter, Blanche, she drove to Greene to visit another daughter, Mrs. Delmar Nosser.  while she was stepping out of the cutter she fell over unconscious.  She never regained consciousness, but lived until Friday afternoon.  She is survived by her husband, two daughters, Mrs. Delmar Nosser of Greene, and Miss Blanche Wylie, who lives at home; and one son, Lynn.  The funeral was held here today and was largely attended. Burial in Coventry.

Bertha M. Reynolds

1887 - 1910

Bertha M. Reynolds passed into a better world Saturday, November 12th [1910], at 9:15 a.m., after a week's illness with appendicitis.  She was 23 years old and was taken from our midst in the bloom of youth and had appeared in the best of health until stricken.  She was a very jolly, happy person, always looking at the bright side of things and always ready to pass along a good word with everyone.  She will be greatly missed not only within her own family circle, but by her many friends also.  She was the oldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alonzo Reynolds, and was born at Guilford, N.Y. [Chenango Co.] and had always lived in this town.  She is survived by her father and mother and one sister, Miss Mary Reynolds, and five brothers, Earl of Faust, William of Liberty, Charles, Edward and Frank of this place. The funeral was held from her late home Tuesday at 1 p.m.  Interment was in Guilford cemetery.  Rev. R.M. Pascoe officiated.

Obituaries (October 22)

Whitman Mowry

Feburary 11, 1843 - May 1907

Whitman R. Mowry, one of the best known and highly esteemed farmers in the southeastern part of the town passed away Wednesday night, aged 64 years.  Mr. Mowry had been a sufferer from the cause from which he died for many years, but it was only within a few weeks that his condition became serious.  For a short time he was at Faxton hospital in Utica, but on learning that an operation would only hasten death, he returned home.  Mr. Mowry was born in this town February 11, 1843, and was the son of Solomon C. and Abigail C. (Havens) Mowry.  He was married to Sarah P. Wheeler, December 26, 1869.  Mr. Mowry was an exceptionally high minded and well balanced man and although he was not in public life to any great extent, had considerable influence. For most of his life, he resided on the farm on East Hill.  However, during the years 1871-3 he was assistant postmaster under Postmaster James W. Glover. During the same years he was also town clerk and telegraph operator in the village.  He had been clerk of school District no. 15 since 1880.  He was baptized and joined the Baptist church March 15, 1863.  He was a deacon of the church since the year 1878, and treasurer for many years.  He had been teacher in the Sunday School for thirty-nine years, and had been teacher of the class with which he had been connected when he died for more than 15 years.  He is survived by his wife, mother and two brothers, Charles and Curtis Mowry.  The funeral was held at the Baptist church in this village Saturday morning, and was conducted by Rev. J.A. Hanson of Greene, assisted by the Rev. C.B. Parsons pastor of the church who was out for the first time after a short illness.  Interment was made in Riverview cemetery [Oxford, Chenango Co., NY]

Alanson W. Powers

Norwich Sun, June 19, 1907

Alanson W. Powers, wagon maker at Oxford, lost the thumb and forefinger of his left hand in a buzz saw in his shop recently and owing to his age and loss of blood, recovery is doubtful.

Obituary

 The injury which Alanson W. Powers met with recently and chronicled in the Times last week, produced complications which resulted in his death Wednesday  night at his home in South Oxford [Chenango Co., NY].  His age was 79 years.  Mr. Powers was one of the nine children born to Myron and Gertrude (Willson) Powers, natives of Dutchess county, who came to Norwich at an early day and later purchased a farm at South Oxford.  He attended the public schools of Greene and Norwich after which he learned the trade of a wagon maker, continuing in that business until his death.  In 1849 he located in South Oxford and built up a large carriage business, and his integrity and the excellency of his work soon became known throughout a large section of this part of the State.  In the latter days of the stage coach he was postmaster for a term or so.  Mr. Powers has acceptably filled the office of excise commissioner and other minor town positions  He was a member of the Baptist church of this village, and the oldest member of Oxford Lodge no. 175, F.A.M.  He married in 1850, Miss Emily Bartoo of Greene, who with one daughter, Miss Minnie M. Powers of Richmond Hill, and two brothers, Deloss and Orrin D., residing in Chicago, survive him. The funeral was largely attended from his late residence Saturday afternoon. Rev. C.B. Parsons officiating.  Interment was made at Riverview Cemetery [Oxford, NY].

Emily (Bartoo) Powers

Chenango Telegraph, November 24, 1914

Oxford [Chenango Co., NY]:  Mrs. Emily Powers, widow of the late Alanson W. Powers, died Tuesday morning at 7:45 at the advanced age of 83 years. She had been in poor health for several months and her death was not wholly unexpected.  Mrs. Powers was the daughter of Hiram and Laura Bates Bartoo of Greene, and was born at Brisben [Chenango Co., NY], on the farm now occupied by Dr. Vincent Burgess, in September 1831.  In 1850 she married Mr. Powers who died in June 1907.  Mrs. Powers descended from a long line of worthy ancestry, characteristic for their hospitality and charitable acts to others.  She was a life long member of the Baptist church having joined the church at Brisben in her youth  Since her husband's death, she has made her home with her daughter Miss Minnie Powers of Richmond Hill, Long Island, until within the last two years, she has resided with her daughter-in-law Mrs. Jessie Powers on Albany street.  Mrs. Powers is survived by one daughter, Miss Minnie Powers, a daughter-in-law, Mrs. Jessie Powers, and three grandchildren.  Her son Myron E. Powers died in 1900.  She is also survived by three brothers, Eli Bartoo of Greene, Jesse Bartoo of Binghamton, and William Bartoo of Winfield.  The funeral services were held Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the home of Mrs. Jessie Powers. The services were conducted by Rev. Inman L. Wilcox, a long and cherished friend of the family, assisted by Rev. Russell A. Gates.  Interment in Riverview cemetery [Oxford, NY].

Death Notices

Chenango Union, October 25, 1894

WILCOX:  Smyrna [Chenango Co., NY], Oct. 22, 1894, Sabrina [Wilcox], wife of James P. Wilcox and dau. of Gardner Stanbro, Esq., aged 52 years, 4 months.

McPHERSON:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], Oct. 23, 1894, Mr. Mason J. McPherson, aged 34 years.

GIBSON:  Mt. Upton [Chenango Co., NY], Oct. 14, 1894, Almira [Gibson], wife of Lyman Gibson, aged 80 years.

WAVLE:  In Smithville Flats [Chenango Co., NY], Oct. 16, 1894, Clyde A. [Wavle], son of Augustus Wavle, aged 5 years 6 months.

LUDINGTON:  In Boston Oct. 16, 1894, Mary A. [Ludington] wife of James Ludington of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], aged 69 years.  Burial in Mt. Hope [Norwich, NY].

PERKINS:  In Beaver Meadow [Chenango Co., NY], Oct. 9, 1894 L.C. Perkins.

FISK:  In DeRuyter [Madison Co., NY], Oct. 21, 1894, Grace [Fisk], only child of Sheldon and Sarah Fisk formerly of Smyrna [Chenango Co., NY], aged 11 years.

BYINGTON:  In Leavenworth, Kansas, Oct. 11, 1894, Mr. Dwight Byington, aged 63 years, formerly of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]

Bainbridge Central HS Class of 1960 - Part 6

Bainbridge Central High School - Class of 1960

"Echo" 1960

Finn Clausen Schou

Foreign Exchange Student from Denmark

Denmark's blonde & blue eyed gift - who has won a place in all our hearts, 

refreshing, good sport, mischievous

Phillip Carlson Schroth

Scientist, redhead, dependable

Phyllis Elaine Shoecraft

Artist, fashion flair, happy

Linda Ann Smith

Red Hair, giggler, parties

Obituaries (October 21)

Henry Endter

August 1907

A man known as "Dutch Henry," and who has conducted a blacksmith's shop in this place for some time is missing and his whereabouts are unknown.  One week ago last Saturday he made his weekly trip to one William Button's on East Hill, where he would stay until Sunday  night or Monday and then return to the village.  he was at the home of Patrick Murphy and left there the middle of last week and for several days wandered about corn fields and lodged in barns near by.  Lately he has not been seen and it is feared he may be sick or dead in some secluded spot.  Diligent search has been made without result.  he is short in stature, has light complexion and hair and has a pronounced German accent.

The missing man is Henry Endter, who is known in Oxford and has a brother in Guilford. About the time of his disappearance from various parts of the hills surrounding Sherburne came reports of a wild man, or a crazy-acting man.  He would be seen early mornings around barn yards and on the approach of people would take to the woods.  Later, girls while berrying were much frightened by meeting him in the woods.  Endter was captured Sunday.  He was about half starved and crazy.

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October 1907

Henry Endter, a German, dropped dead at the home of William Button on East Hill, Sherburne, Monday afternoon, Oct. 7, at about six o'clock.  Endter was a blacksmith and for the past few years had worked in various towns in the county, spending a portion of the time in Oxford.  His last work was in Sherburne, but owing  to ill health had gone to Button's in hopes of recuperating.  He fell forward to the floor and lived but a few minutes.  Under the order of Coroner Manley of Norwich, a post mortem was held by Drs. Little and Lyman.  It was found that his heart was diseased and that a rupture of the right ventricle was the cause of death.  He was about 48 years old, and leaves a wife and two brothers.

Chenango Telegraph, October 11, 1907

Guilford [Chenango Co., NY]:  William Endter, accompanied by his brother, Otto Endter of Coventry, were called to Sherburne Wednesday afternoon by the death of their brother, Henry, which occurred at that place.  He formerly resided here and worked for G.H. Delavan in his blacksmith shop.

Chenango Telegraph, October 15, 1907

ENDTER:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], October 7, 1907, Henry Endter, aged 42 years.

Marco E. Merchant

Chenango Telegraph, October 11, 1907

Guilford [Chenango Co., NY]:  The home circle has again been broken by the death of M.E. Merchant, which occurred at the hospital in Utica [Oneida Co., NY].  B.A. Fleming went to Utica Monday to care for the body and brought it here that evening.  Mr. Merchant's life of 71 years has been spent here and in the home where he was born and was much respected by friends and neighbors who will miss his genial presence.  But the sympathy of everyone is expressed by the daughter, Miss Sallie, who alone remains in the home, the brother and son Frank being away in Brooklyn. The funeral was largely attended from his late home Wednesday at 2 p.m., the Rev. J. Lewis, rector of Christ's church officiating.  Many were present from out of town.

Eugene Sherwood

Chenango Telegraph, October 15, 1907

SHERWOOD:  In Binghamton, Thursday, Oct. 10, 1907, Eugene Sherwood, aged 73 years.
Eugene Sherwood, a resident of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] for thirty years, died at his home in Binghamton [Broome Co., NY], where he had lived for several years past, at 2 o'clock Thursday afternoon, October 10.  Mr. Sherwood was 73 years of age, having been born in Guilford, Chenango county, June 18, 1834.  He came of Revolutionary stock, his grandfather, Asa Sherwood, having enlisted while a boy of 15 in a Connecticut regiment in which he served seven years.  His father, William Sherwood, was a soldier in the war of 1812-1814, serving with General Scott along the northern border.  Eugene Sherwood, in 1862, enlisted in the 114th regiment, N.Y. Volunteers at Norwich and served in the department of the Gulf for two years when he was discharged on account of disease contracted in that climate, and which clung to him through life.  Mr. Sherwood was a devout Christian, a member of Ross Memorial church in Binghamton, and a kind conscientious friend who was loved by all who knew him.  He was an artist of much ability and for years has found employment in painting maps and charts for doctors, lecturing on anatomy and physiology.  He was a member of Bartlett Post, G.A.R., of Binghamton, the members of which attended is funeral, which was held Sunday afternoon, in a body.  Mr. Sherwood is survived by his wife.  He was a member of a family of ten, seven of whom are dead.  One brother, James Sherwood of Oxford and two sisters, Mrs. James H. Allen of Frankfort, and Mrs. Susan Sherwood of Norwich survive him.  He was a brother of the late Edmond T. Sherwood and the late Miss Simphronia Sherwood of this village.  His residence in Norwich, where he spent his boyhood and early manhood will be recalled by many of our older citizens, while his frequent visits to this village will be recalled by many friends.

Death Notices

Chenango Telegraph, October 15, 1907

DELONG:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], October 7, 1907, William DeLong, aged 62 years.

CALEY:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], October 4, 1907, Mr. Edward E. Caley, aged 85 years.

HOGAN:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], October 8, 1907, Mary Christine [Hogan], only child of Mr. and Mrs. James W. Hogan, aged 1 year, 9 months and 13 days.

GREEN:  At White Plains, N.Y. [Westchester Co], October 6, 1907, Albert C. Green, aged 55 years, son of S.A. Green of Afton, N.Y.  Burial at South Hartwick, Otsego county.

RICHER:  At the Chenango Valley Home [Preston, Chenango Co., NY], Oct. 13, 1907, Diana S. Richer, died aged 72 years. Brief funeral services will be held at the home this evening at 8 o'clock, Rev. Wilson Treible officiating.  Tuesday morning the body will be taken to Columbus, N.Y. [Chenango Co.], for burial in the family plot.

PURDY:  At the Hall homestead in Preston [Chenango Co., NY] Sunday morning, Oct 13, 1907, of pneumonia, Charles M. Purdy, aged 83 years. Funeral services will be held from the residence of Frank W. Hall, 147 South Broad street, on Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Friends are invited to attend.