Obituaries (July 29)

James Tripp

Chenango American, March 7, 1861

We regret to announce the death of Mr. James Tripp, the engineer, who was scalded by the late accident on the N.Y. & Erie R.R. near this place last week.  Mr. Tripp was supposed to be recovering rapidly; during the past few days and until yesterday (the 26th) was not considered to be in much danger, and today (the 27th) died at about half past 11 A.M.  Mr. Tripp was an engineer of much ability and had been in the employ of this road about 9 years, during which time he had narrowly escaped with his life by a collision of trains.  He has a family at Owego, a daughter has been with him at the Lewis House up to the time of his death.  Binghamton Democrat.

Lena (Phetteplace) Dain

Died February 7, 1932

Mrs. Lena Dain, 72, of 13 Chenango avenue, died at the Chenango Memorial Hospital [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY] at noon Sunday, February 7, after a very short illness.  Mrs. Dain's unexpected death brings to a close a life of unusual kindliness toward all humankind, and removed from this community one of the sweetest and most loveable characters.  Mrs. Dain was a wise and fond mother, a devoted Christian and a neighbor whose acts of gentle kindness and generosity will be remembered as long as one remains who has known her ministrations.  Born in the town of Norwich, deceased had spent her entire life in the town and city of her birth.  She was the daughter of David and Mandana Harris Phetteplace. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Benjamin F. Arnold of Smyrna, and two sons, David C. Dain of Masonville and George P. Dain of New Berlin; one sister, Miss Ella M. Phetteplace of Norwich, who resided with the deceased; eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild. The funeral will be held from the funeral home of Lawrence & Devine on South Broad street Wednesday afternoon at 1 o'clock, Rev. N.S. McPherson officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery at White Store [Chenango Co., NY].

David C. Dain

Died September 1, 1945

David C. Dain of Masonville [Delaware Co., NY], died in the Sidney hospital September 1, after a short illness.  He was born in Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] December 9, 1883, son of the late Ira and Lena Phetteplace Dain.  He lived most of his life in Sidney and Masonville and was superintendent of the Masonville highways.  He married Minnie Cheney December 1, 1901.  He is survived by his widow; one daughter, Mrs. Austin Willis of Sherburne; a son, Charles E. Dain, of Berlin; a sister, Bessie Arnold, of Norwich; a brother, George Dain, of Norwich, and several grandchildren.  Funeral services will be held at the Masonville Baptist church at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 5.  Burial at White Store cemetery [Chenango Co., NY].

Linda Louise Dain

Utica Daily Press, October 16, 1945

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  After a month's illness the death of Linda Louise Dain, two-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Dain South New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], occurred in Chenango Memorial Hospital here Oct. 10, 1945.  Born in South New Berlin, July 13, 1943, the infant is survived by her parents, two sisters, Betty and Wanda and a brother, Lewis.  Funeral services were held from the Breese Funeral home here Friday morning. Burial was made in the White Store Cemetery [Chenango Co., NY].  The Rev. Glen E. Wilson, pastor of the Calvary Baptist Church, officiated.

Eugene Doolittle

Otsego Journal, February 1, 1917

No similar event could come with more startling suddenness than did the death of Eugene Doolittle, which occurred shortly before midnight of Monday night last.  Mr. Doolittle retired to rest as usual, but awoke at the time mentioned, suffering severe pain in the region of his heart.  He succeeded in getting up and seating himself in a chair in the kitchen but almost immediately expired.  Mrs. Doolittle was alone with him at the time and her own state of health made the circumstances of the case just so much more sad and regrettable. The difficulty she experienced in securing assistance at that time of night by telephone, was considerable and necessarily some time elapsed before help arrived.  Dr. Helmer was summoned, but of course, could render no professional aid. We understand that deceased had suffered previously from cardiac trouble but believe he had been usually well up to the time of the fatal seizure.  Mr. Doolittle was one of the good citizens of the valley, he was a quiet and unassuming man by nature.  As a neighbor all that the word implies, and in his family unexceptional as husband and father.  He is survived by his wife and one son, William, of Auburn.  One son, Nelson, died  a few years ago at the family home. He also leaves one brother, Lewis, who resides East. The funeral wil be held from the house on Thursday at 1:30 p.m.

Death Notices

Chenango American, March 14, 1861

In Smithville [Chenango Co., NY], on the 10th inst., Mr. John Sirn, aged 65 years.

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY] on the 7th inst., Charles A. [Winchester], son of George and Elizabeth Winchester, aged 7 years.

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY]:  on the 6th inst., Jesse E. [Gibson], youngest son of Joseph and Hannah Gibson, aged 6 years.

In Smithville [Chenango Co., NY], on the 8th inst., Alvira [Hill], daughter of Erastus and Harriet hill, aged 1 year.

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 28th ult., Mr. John Bulkley, aged 90 years.