Thomas Jefferson Lyon
Died June 9, 1903 in Binghamton, NY
On Tuesday, June 9, T. Jefferson Lyon, a former resident of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], died at his home, Park Terrace, Binghamton [Broome Co., NY], aged 69 years. Mr. Lyon had been a sufferer from Bright's disease a number of years, his health gradually failing, but with wonderful will and determination he kept up until a few days before his death, when he sank rapidly, the vital forces giving out entirely. Mr. Lyon's disease is apt to affect the eyesight and in the case of the deceased he became partially blind two years ago and within the last six months of his life was unable to see at all. But with unexampled courage he fought against the inevitable, pursuing a line of duties, which had always been a science with him, as caring for stock, his horses and cattle being the best grade in the market. Until a year or two before his death, he drove unaided his horses upon business about Binghamton when unable to see to guide them, but his skill and intuition always returned him in safety to his home. It was a pathetic sight through the last winter and spring to see Mr. Lyon with his infirmity of sight groping his way to his cattle in the barn or in the field to look after their wants because of his affection for them. Mr. Lyon left Bainbridge for Binghamton to reside fifteen years ago. He built a tenement house on Liberty street and later sold it and purchased a large tract of land in the vicinity of Ross Park, the development of which and the name Park Terrace, brought him prominently before the public, as having promoted one of the prettiest suburbs of the city. Mr. and Mrs. Lyon became allied with the Centenary M.E. Chruch soon after going to Binghamton, and were among its most faithful generous and enthusiastic supporters. T. Jefferson Lyon was the son of Briggs Lyon of West Bainbridge, and was born in 1834. He was united in marriage to Ellen E. Kelley of West Bainbridge, December 31, 1856. Mr. Lyon was engaged in farming in his home town for ten years and then removed to Pike, N.Y., where he continued that occupation until 1877 when he returned to this section settling in Bainbridge village. He opened with his brother-in-law, James Kelley, a boot, shoe and grocery store on West Main street, and later went into the clothing business in the Clark block and also in Thomas block, being associated with his son, Frank R. Lyon. The deceased was a much esteemed citizen of Bainbridge, genial in a social way, honorable in business, and devoted to the interests of the Methodist church. His removal to Binghamton in 1888 was much regretted. Mr. Lyon is survived by his wife and two children: Mrs. Frank D. Lyon of Binghamton, and Frank R. Lyon of Manistee, Mich.; four sisters, Mrs. Hamilton Greene, Mrs. Smith Lane, Mrs. Marietta Lane and Mrs. Frank Davis of Bainbridge; two brothers, Joseph E. Lyon of Bainbridge, and Orville J. Lyon of Scranton. The funeral was held Friday afternoon, Rev. Dr. Taber officiating, assisted by Rev. D.N. Grummon. Burial was in Floral Park cemetery. Those in attendance from Bainbridge were Hamilton Greene, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Davis, Mr. and Mrs. Josiah Lyon and Mrs. Marietta Lane. The son, Frank R. Lyon, of Manistee, Mich., reached Binghamton in time for the funeral. The sorrowing wife has the sympathy of many old friends in Bainbridge.
The funeral of Thomas J. Lyon was held from the home of his daughter, Mrs. Frank D. Lyon, Park Terrace Heights, Friday afternoon at two o'clock and was largely attended. Mr. Lyon was prominently identified with the real estate interests of the city [Binghamton, NY], coming from Bainbridge twenty years ago. He at once entered into the real estate boom of the city, doing much to build up certain portions of the city He assisted in the development of St. John and King avenues on the west side and about fourteen years ago purchased the large tract of land known as the Park Terrace location, just east of Ross park. At that time the property consisted only of undeveloped farm land and Mr. Lyon at once set about making it a residence district. In this he has succeeded well, the location now being one of the best developed residence sections on the outskirts of the city. He also did much toward the development of other portions of the South Side. The services yesterday were conducted by Rev. Dr. James M. Taber, Jr., and Rev. D.N. Grummon. The bearers were Nelson Cahoon, Frank B. Smith, James Belcher, H.J. Saunders, Alexander Woolsey and William Van Vorce. Burial was in Floral Park cemetery. [Johnson City, Broome Co., NY]
Richard E. Guile
Died September 30, 1955 in Oneonta, NY
Richard E. Guile, 69, former resident of Unadilla [Otsego Co., NY], died at his home in Oneonta [Otsego Co., NY] Friday, Sept. 30, of a heart attack. He was born in 1888 at St. Johnsville [Montgomery Co. NY]. On October 9, 1932, he married Ida Spickle in Masonville. He lived on a farm near Unadilla until his retirement about five months ago. He is survived by his wife, three sons, Ellis, Edwin and Dentish and a daughter, Ella, all at home. The funeral was held at the Sacred Heart church, Sidney, Monday at 9:30 a.m. Burial was in Masonville cemetery [Delaware Co., NY].
Verna R. Snyder
Died March 12, 1957 in Endicott, NY
Miss Verna R. Snyder, 74, of 110 Roosevelt Avenue, Endicott [Broome Co., NY] died at 4:28 p.m. yesterday at Ideal Hospital after a long illness. She is survived by a sister, Mrs. Bert Hyatt of Endicott with whom she resided, and several nieces and nephews. She was a member of the First Methodist Church of Endicott, its Bethany Class, the Clover Leaf Rebekah Lodge, 136, of Endicott, and the Clover Leaf Club. She was a former employee of Burt's Department Store, Endicott. The body was moved to the Allen Memorial Home, 511-513 East Main Street, Endicott.
Gertrude M. (Ireland) Loomis
Died October 1959
Oxford [Chenango Co., NY]: Mrs. Jesse Loomis, 52, of Oxford RD3, was killed instantly yesterday when she was pinned under a pickup truck in a dirt road near her farm home. The accident happened a short distance south of her home in the Basswood Meeting Road between Oxford and Bainbridge yesterday afternoon. According to Gene Johnson, a Chenango County sheriff's deputy, Mrs. Loomis was driving toward her home when the truck skidded on a curve, flipped end-over-end and then rolled over in a roadside ditch. The truck skidded and rolled some 450 feet, Mr. Johnson said. Mrs. Loomis was pinned under a door of the truck, which was loaded with eight, 100-pound bags of food. Mr. Johnson said that several men driving to a clambake of Guilford Rod and Gun Club nearby discovered the accident. Dr. Hugh D. Black of Oxford, a county coroner, was called to the scene. He ruled the death accidental and said that Mrs. Loomis died instantly of a broken neck. Mrs. Loomis was born Gertrude M. Ireland, on Jan. 17, 1907 in Bainbridge. Surviving are her husband, a son, Donald Loomis of Oxford RD; a daughter, Miss Tena Loomis at home; her father, Walter Ireland of Oxford RD, and two brothers, Kenneth Ireland of Ilion and Stanley Ireland of Bainbridge. The body was moved to the Seymour Funeral Home in Oxford where funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday by the Rev. George Dutton rector of St. Paul's Episcopal Chruch, Oxford. Burial will be in Glenwood Cemetery, Afton [Chenango Co., NY]
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