Marriages (April 20)

Burr - Slater

Married October 5, 1940, Norwich, NY

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  The marriage of Miss Gertrude M. Slater, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Linn W. Slater, to Donald H. Burr, son of Mr. and Mrs. Vernon G. Burr of this city, was solemnized this morning at 10 o'clock in the First Congregational Church.  The pastor, the Rev. Dr. G. Edgar Wolfe, officiated, using the double ring service.  An organ recital by Mrs. Floyd Miner preceded the ceremony. The bride, given in marriage by her father, wore a princess style gown of white satin with a finger tip veil.  She carried a shower bouquet of white roses, bavardia and maiden-hair fern.  Her maid of honor, Miss Eleanor Gates, wore a short sleeved dress of dusty pink taffeta with a sweetheart bonnet of wine velvet. She carried an arm bouquet of wine scabisosia.  Charles Munday served as best man.  Ushers were Henry Burr, a brother  of the bridegroom, and Paul Enggard.  A wedding breakfast was served the bridal party and immediate families at the Oxford inn following the ceremony.  Pre-nuptial events honoring the bride were given by Miss Eleanor Gates, Mrs. Vernon G. Burr, Mrs. Leon M. Walworth, Mrs. G. Ray Wells, Mrs. Arthur Davis, Miss Evelyn Christie and Miss Gertrude Reynolds.

Mr. & Mrs. Orrin Anderson

55th Wedding Anniversary - Married December 25, 1879

A few relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Orrin L. Anderson surprised them at their son's home Tuesday on the occasion of their 55th wedding anniversary.  December 25, 1879, Alice Skinner and Orrin Anderson were married at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Skinner, on the Norwich-South New Berlin road.  Mr. and Mrs. Anderson lived for many years on the farm where their son, Daniel Anderson, now resides.  To them were born two children, a son, Daniel E. Anderson, who married Lena Pudney and a daughter, Eunice, who married Charles Pudney.  Eunice Anderson Pudney died in April, 1926.  There are four grandchildren, Laverne D. Anderson, who married Anita Belle Christman of South New Berlin; Olive Anderson, who is her father's housekeeper since her mother died, and Richard and Donald.  Mr. and Mrs. Anderson have always lived within three miles of their present home. They are both well known in Norwich and South New Berlin and have many friends here.  At 2 o'clock a bountiful turkey dinner was served, to which the company did ample justice.  Later Mr. Aldrich, in behalf of the company, presented the couple with a radio, which he said would speak for them in the days to come.  Mr. and Mrs. Anderson are in usual good health, and hope to enjoy many more years together.  A poem, "Fifty-five Years Married" written by Miss Maude Mathewson and dedicated to Mr. and Mrs. Anderson appears below:

Fifty-Five Years Married

by Maude Mathewson

This Christmas Day of 1934

Brings memories by the score.

Long ago, before my time,

Occurred a wedding in Dec. 1879.

Alice Skinner was the fair-haired bride,

Orrin Anderson was the man by her side.

A farmer's daughter she,

And a farmer he was bound to be.

The Wedding ceremony done,

A new home was soon begun.

Not far from her father's house, less than a mile,

They began their home on the farm of Smith Guile

For full many a year

They lived on this farm here;

But when their son married and brought his bride home,

The old folks left them and started to roam.

In all they have lived in places three,

But now live near the old place, just as should be.

The years have brought joys and pleasures by the score,

But sorrow has knocked at their door.

Eunice, their joy and pride, has crossed the tide,

And Lena has joined her on the other side.

They two are waiting in heaven fair

For the grand reunion when we shall meet them there.

The hopes of this couple today

Are centered in their grandchildren four;

One girl and three boys,

Bring them plenty of joys.

Our love and best wishes we bring today,

As we help them celebrate this mark along life's way.

They who have lived through peace and strife

Fifty-five years as man and wife,

Fifty-five years of married life.

Marriage Notices

Chenango American, March 29, 1860

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] on the 28th inst. by Rev. J.O. Ransom, Mr. Chas. B. Smith to Miss Jane E.Blivin, both of Preston [Chenango Co., NY].

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY] on the 20th inst., by Rev. B.L. Bennett, Mr. E.J. Fink to Maggie Brown, all of Oxford.

In Pitcher [Chenango Co., NY] on the 28th ult. by W. Crandall, Esq. Mr. Geo O. Monroe of Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss A.M. West of Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY].

In Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY], on the 11th inst. by Rev. E. N. Ruddock, Frederick Smith to Miss Fanny Fisher, both of Preston [Chenango Co., NY].

Chenango American, April 12, 1860

In Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], on the 5th inst., by Rev. A. Parker, Mr. Robert Wilson, Jr., of this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Abbey Jane Manning, of the former place.

At the Baptist Church, in Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 10th inst. by Rev. L. Wright, Mr. Reuben S. Aldrich to Miss Nancy J. Hunt, both of Norwich.

At the same time and place, by the same, Mr. Willard F. Lewis, to Miss Betsey E. Edmonds, both of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY].

In Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY], on the 5th inst. by Rev. C. Blakesley, Mr. Timothy D. Anthony to Miss Mary A. Hart, both of Plymouth.

In Smithville [Chenango Co., NY], on the 29th ult. by the Rev. W.T. Potter, Mr. Boughton O. Morse of Binghamton [Broome Co., NY] to Miss Ann Augusta Gleason of the former place.

At Slater's Hotel, Chenango Forks [Broome Co., NY] on the 5th inst. by Rev. S. Johnson, of Center Lisle, Mr. Merrick Hallenbeck of Lisle [Broome Co., NY], to Miss Antonette, of Triangle [Broome Co., NY]

Obituaries (April 19)

Mary Esther (Powers) Hopkins

Died about 1939

Mr. and Mrs. George Page and Horatio Powers attended the funeral of their sister-in-law and aunt, at Franklin last Wednesday.  Mary Powers Hopkins was born in this place May 6, 1861.  She was the only daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Powers.  She is survived by her husband, one brother, Wesley Powers of Oneonta, two nieces and two  nephews, Alvin Powers of Sidney and Horatio Powers of White Store.  The funeral was held at the Howard Funeral Parlors at 2 p.m.  The body was placed in the vault to await burial at Franklin [Delaware Co., NY] in the spring.  She was sister of the late Charles Powers.  78 years old.

Saloma Cerelia Hopson

Died December 1, 1935

The death of Mrs. Saloma Cerelia Hopson, widow of Eugene Hopson, occurred Sunday, December 1, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Henry H. Laroher, in Columbus [Chenango Co., NY].  Mrs. Hopson was born December, 4, 1851, at Milford, the daughter of James Lane and Saloma Phillips.  Her childhood was spent in South New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY].  In 1871 she was united in marriage to Eugene H. Hopson, whose death occurred in 1921.  Mrs. Hopson was a member of the Universalist Association.  Besides the daughter mentioned, one son survives, Edward Hopson, a resident of Columbus.  Five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren also survive. The funeral service was held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Community church at Columbus, Rev. Fred Leonard officiating and burial was made in Lamb's cemetery. 

Frederick W. Hopkins

Died in February 1943

Frederick W. Hopkins, former O.&W. ticket agent at Randallsville and for many years a resident of North Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], died at Dobbs Ferry, N.J., Tuesday, aged about 85 years.  The body is expected to arrive in Norwich Thursday night at 6:50 via the Lackawanna railroad, and funeral services are scheduled for Friday afternoon at 2:30 at the Breese Funeral Home, with Rev. L.S. Charters officiating.  Burial will probably be made in the North Norwich cemetery but not until spring. A son, Herbert S. Hopkins, former editor of The Norwich Sun, survives.

Leslie Elbert Hooker

Died December 2, 1935

Leslie E. Hooker, father of Mrs. Chester A. Miller, of 62 Ford avenue and a member of the New York State Bar association, passed away yesterday morning at his winter home in San Mateo, Fla.  Mr. Hooker, who was 78 years old, was a native of Otsego county.  After practicing law in this county and in Binghamton, Mr. Hooker moved to the New England states, where he became prominent as the inventor of a process which revolutionized the tubing industry as far as the manufacture of radiators and cartridges was concerned.  He developed a process whereby soft metal could be pressed through an annular opening to form a tube instead of being drawn by means of a punch.  This method of extrusion was revolutionary in that it divided the number of operations necessary to produce a tube of soft metal such as brass, copper, lead or other alloys.  It greatly deduced the cost of producing tubes as compression was used instead of driving. The molecules were pressed together instead of drawn apart as they were in the drawing process, which had been used up to the time of the invention  During the World war, the United States Cartdidge company at Lowell, Mass. took over the method of manufacturing shells by extrusion and it was in this branch of work that Mr. Hooker's invention became widely known. The company found it had only a fractional number of defective cartridges as the sidewalls did not split when fired. The government became interested in the process and, following tests, specified Hooker's cartridges for use in machine guns on all combat airplanes. These shells were used extensively during the latter part of the war, and it is estimated that the Lowell firm manufactured over 2,000,000 cartridges up to three inches in diameter.  Licenses to manufacture cartridges by his extrusion methods were secured by the governments of France, Italy and England.  Mr. Hooker experimented in the development of seamless tubes for the Liberty airplane motor, then in the process of construction by the government.  His process resulted in the making of metal torpedo caps for railroads and it is now used in the manufacture of all sorts of collapsible tubes.  The radiator of the car used by Barney Oldfield to make his famous speed record in 1914 was supervised by Mr. Hooker when he was general manager of the Metallic Shell & Tube company at Pawtucket, R.I.  During this period, Mr. Hooker experimented successfully with the method of extrusion rather than drawing and the result proved a stronger tube at less expense.  The deceased was born in South Edmeston, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Hiram Hooker.  He was educated in the district schools and studied law in New Berlin under H.H. Harrington.  Admitted to the State Bar association in 1880, Mr. Hooker practiced in New Berlin for several years before moving to Binghamton, where he lived for about 20 years.  In 1882, he married Miss Cora E. Lamb of South Edmeston.  Mr. Hooker retired about 15 years ago and since then had resided at his summer home in New Berlin and at his winter home in San Mateo.  He was in ill health when he left for Florida in September and late last month his condition took a turn for the worse.  Mrs. Miller has been at his home for several weeks.  Surviving are his wife and daughter; one son, Ross B. Hooker, East Providence, R.I.; and several grandchildren.  Oneonta Star.

Obituaries (April 18)

Helen Maria (Smith) Cartledge

Bainbridge Press, January 4, 1940

Mrs. Helen Maria Cartledge, 83 years, died Sunday night at the home of Mrs. Lydia Rarmsdell.  She had been suffering from a heart ailment since Thanksgiving time.  She was born March 7, 1855, in Springfield, NY., the daughter of George H. and Lepha Stowell Smith. She has been a resident of Bainbridge for 45 years and was the widow of William H. Cartledge. Mrs. Hallie Howland, a niece, is one of the survivors.  Burial was in Greenlawn cemetery [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], January 4.

Ida Sprague

Bainbridge News & Bainbridge Republican, February 1, 1940

Ida Sprague, age 76, wife of Edgar Sprague, died at the Bainbridge Hospital, January 27.  She was born at Cozirum, Ohio.  The survivors are husband, three daughters and a son, Joseph Sprague, of Norwich. The funeral was held Monday afternoon, January 29, at Colwell's Funeral Chapel, with the Rev. G.N. Underwood officiating. The body was placed in the vault.

Elsie (De Forest) Lyon

Bainbridge News & Bainbridge Republican, February 1, 1940

Elsie Lyon, wife of Richard Lyon, died at her home in Newton Hollow, last Monday, January 22.  Mrs. Lyon was born May 16, 1860, in Unadilla [Otsego Co., NY], and was the daughter of Alford De Forest. The funeral was held Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock at Colwell's Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Paul L. Carpenter officiating. The pall bearers were Archie Livingston, Ray Weeks, Ward Loomis and Isaac Carl. Burial was in the West Bainbridge Cemetery.

Ruby Irene Neidlinger

Bainbridge News & Bainbridge Republican, March 7, 1940

Mrs. Otto Neidlinger passed away at the Bainbridge Hospital, Monday morning [March 4, 1940] at 5 o'clock, following a serious operation.  The funeral was held at the Presbyterian Church Wednesday afternoon.

Cynthia Clymena (Dimick) Flint

Bainbridge News & Bainbridge Republican, May 30, 1940

Cynthia Clymena Flint, 87, widow of the late Reno E. Flint of Syracuse, died May 9, at the home of Charles D. Dix.  Funeral services were held Sunday evening, May 12, at 8 o'clock, at Colwell's Funeral Parlors, with the Rev. Paul L. Carpenter officiating.  Burial was in Hillcrest Cemetery at 1:30 o'clock Monday afternoon, at Parishville.  Born in Wisconsin, Aug. 20, 1853, she was one of seven children, of Philo and Naomi Dimick.  In 1855, they moved to Norfolk.  Her father and four brothers served in the Civil War. She was a member of the Episcopal Church.  Surviving are a son-in-law and grandson, Charles and Orville Riggs, Parishville; a nephew, C.W. Butler, and grandnephew, and grandniece, Billy and Mary Butler, of Bainbridge.

Carrie (Lyon) Parker

Bainbridge News & Bainbridge Republican, May 30, 1940

Carrie Lyon Parker, age 65, widow of the late Ray Parker, passed away Tuesday evening at her home on North Main street [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY].  She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Ralph Royden, of Schenectady, one son, Kenneth L. Parker, of Hancock, and one granddaughter, Francilia Royder, of Schenectady. The funeral will be held Friday afternoon at 1:30 EST, at Colwell's Funeral Chapel.  Burial will be in the Riverview Cemetery at Oxford [Chenango Co., NY].

Vital Statistics - Bainbridge Village - Deaths - 1940

Vital Statistics - Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY - Village Deaths - 1940

Bainbridge News & Bainbridge Republican,  January 2, 1941

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 das., 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 (April 17)

Warren Newton Sherwood

Bainbridge News & Bainbridge Republican, December 26, 1940

Warren Newton Sherwood, age 68, passed away Saturday on the farm of his brother-in-law, William Porter.  The funeral will be held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at Colwell Funeral Chapel.

Ruth Seeley Thompson

Sidney Enterprise, November 28, 1940

Mrs. Ruth Seeley Thompson, 45, of Bainbridge R.D. 3 [Chenango Co., NY], died Friday night at her home after a short illness.  Mrs. Thompson, a native of Binghamton [Broome Co., NY], is survived by her husband, Jesse Thompson, one daughter, Mrs. John B. Clugstone of Binghamton, a sister, Mrs. Edward Hepworth of Ogdensburg; two brothers, Paul Spendley and Robert Alger, of Binghamton, a grandson and several nieces and nephews.

Elizabeth J. (Meek) Brayman

Bainbridge News & Bainbridge Republican, September 26, 1940

Elizabeth J. Brayman, 56, former resident of Afton [Chenango Co., NY], died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. John Smith, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], following several months' illness. The funeral was held Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Colwell Bros. Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Z. James Hall officiating and the Rev. W.S. Jones assisting. Burial was in the East side Cemetery at Afton.  Mrs. Brayman was born in the Town of Afton, May 4, 1884, the daughter of John and Priscilla Meek. She was a member of the Methodist Church in Afton and the Amber Rebekah Lodge. She is survived by three daughters, Miss Erma Brayman of New York City, Mrs. John Smith, of Bainbridge, and Mrs. Kenyon Page, of Afton; one son, Lynn Brayman Jr., of Afton; three grandchildren, Robert Smith, Ray Page and Patricia Page; four brothers and several nieces and nephews.

Leonard D. Lord

Bainbridge News & Bainbridge Republican, December 19, 1940

On Wednesday morning, December 11, 1940, occurred the death of Leonard D. Lord.  About two weeks previous, Mr. Lord was seriously injured when his team ran away.  This accident was followed by complications which resulted in his death.  He was born April 20, 1880, in Brooklyn, the eldest son of Sarah C. and Oleph O. Lord and for the greater part of his life has lived in this vicinity, having at one time conducted a milk route in this village.  He was a loyal member of the I.O.O.F. lodge and during his membership had acted in every chair from that of outside guard to district deputy, which is the highest office which can be attained in the district.  He was also active in all degree work. About 25 members of the lodge attended the funeral.  The deceased is survived by his widow, Ida R. Lord, and nine children; Mrs. Howard Seaman, of Guilford; Mrs. W. Schwehm, of Binghamton; Mrs. Lester Sayler, of Johnson City; Lela Lord of Bainbridge; Leonard Lord, Jr., of Unadilla; John Lord of Binghamton; Alvin Lord of Afton; Robert Lord of Bainbridge; Bert Lord, of Bainbridge; his mother, Mrs. Sarah C. Lord, a sister, Mrs. grace Monahan, and two brothers, Philip J. and Delavan M. Lord, all of whom reside in Bainbridge; besides 12 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. The funeral was held Saturday at 2 o'clock in the Colwell's Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Lewis R. Johnson, pastor of the First Baptist Church officiating.  Six members of the Odd Fellows Lodge acted as pall-bearers. They were:  Henry Cheesbro, Sr., Fred Hamlin, Lester Andrews, Harold Brandt, O.F. Howland and Lee Harrington. The body was placed in the vault at Greenlawn Cemetery [Bainbridge, NY] to await burial in the spring.

Obituaries (April 16)

Elsie Lyon

Bainbridge Press, January 25, 1940

Mrs. Elsie Lyon of Newton Hollow [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY] died Monday [January 22, 1940]  the funeral was held in Colwell's chapel Thursday.

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 [February 11, 1940].  Funeral services were held at Colwell Bros. funeral home Wednesday and burial was made in Riverview cemetery, Oxford.  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 [1940] 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 and 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, 1881, 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.

Martha V. (Northrup) Christian

Bainbridge News & Bainbridge Republican, April 24, 1940

Martha V. Christian passed away at the home of Leland Christian, April 19, 1940.  Born at Masonville [Delaware Co., NY] March 31, 1860, she was the daughter of John C. Northrup and Sarah E. Foster. The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon at the Colwell's Funeral Chapel, with the Rev. Paul Carpenter officiating.  Twenty members of the Rebekah Lodge of Sidney attended in a body.  The pall bearers were:  Harry Mills, North Afton; Clayton Bennett, Maurice Christian and Fred Alfred, of Oneonta.  Burial will be at North Afton in the Spring.

James H. Latimer

Bainbridge News & Bainbridge Republican, May 2, 1940

Tragedy, unpredictable as always, struck into the heart of this vicinity early Thursday morning when James H. Latimer of Afton [Chenango Co., NY], and a life-long resident of this section, met death beneath the wheels of a passing auto just north of this village [April 25, 1940].  Mr. Latimer, 73, was walking to his Sidney occupation on the proper side of the highway about a mile north of Bainbridge when an auto proceeding in the same direction slowed beside him.  Evidently Mr. Latimer believed the driver was about to offer him a lift.  He stepped on the highway to meet instant death.  No criminal action was taken against Carl McLagan, of Rockdale, driver of the machine.  Dr. Edward Danforth, at the request of Coroner Dr. Carl Meacham of Greene performed the autopsy and discovered intracranial injuries and compound fractures of both legs between the knee and ankle.  Born October 20, 1867, at Afton, Mr. Latimer had lived in this section all his life and for many years was employed as a carpenter.  He was the son of Oliver C. Latimer and Roana Humphrey.  The survivors include Miss Mary Latimer of Afton, and a brother.  Funeral was conducted Saturday afternoon at Colwell's Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Frederick R. Nichols, of Afton, officiating.  The pall bearers were Fred Chamberlain, Randolph Guy, Frank Scott and E.W. Sullivan, all of Afton.  Burial was in the East Side Cemetery, at Afton.

1940 Vital Statistics, Bainbridge, NY

1940 Vital Statistics for Bainbridge Area

Bainbridge News & Bainbridge Republican, January 2, 1941

Births in the Town of Bainbridge

Jack Olaf to Mr. and Mrs. Olaf St. Holte, of Bainbridge, R.D. 2, April 4.

Douglas Clifford to Mr. and Mrs. Clifford L. Silvernail, April 10.

Sandra Lee to Mr. and Mrs. Ray P. Moyer, Bainbridge R.D. 2, May 3.

Fern Louise to Mr. and Mrs. Albert F. Sheldon, Bainbridge, R.D. 1, May 11.

Deann Addie to Mr. and Mrs. Clayton C. Wakeman, Bainbridge, R.D. 2, May 25.

Charles Lenthel to Mr. and Mrs. Martin Drachler, of Rockdale, R.D. 1, June 2.

Monte Earl to Mr. and Mrs. Howard r. Stilson, Afton R.D. 2, July 17.

Sonja Sandra to Mr. and Mrs. Siegfred Strigler, Bainbridge, R.D. 1, Sept. 8.

Deaths in the Town of Bainbridge

Elsie Lyon, 79, Bainbridge, R.D. 1, Jan. 22.

Pansy E. Robinson, 50, Bainbridge, R.D. 3, Feb. 11.

Carrie E. Porter, 88, Bainbridge, R.D. 3, Feb. 21.

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.

Marriages in the Town of Bainbridge

Frank LeRoy Shaw of Afton, to Katherine Mable Runyon, Bainbridge, May 25.

Bynum C. Moretz of Marion Joyce Davis, May 29.

Kenneth M. Wilcox to Doris M. Sherman, June 8.

Carlson Schroth, Laceyville, Pa., to Joyce Showalter, June 16.

Roscoe Ralph Beers to Norma May Dean, June 27.

Melancton K. Hoyt to Dorothy Adams, July 20.

Loren Newton Hovey to Nellie Mildred Petley, July 17.

Richard Orman DeLong to Erma Louise Garlow, Aug. 1.

June Paul Ahrens, Jr., to Sybil Arline Jones, Aug. 10.

Charles F. Myers to Thelma M. Newman, Sept. 1.

Chester G. Emmick to Lorene J. Sipple, Sept. 14.

Elmer A. Smith, Candor, to Alene R. Peckham, Sept. 11.

Edward R. Gliha to Agnes A. Bennett, Oct. 5.

Charles M. Kinch, Sidney, to Mary T. Delello, Dec. 21.

Otselic History by Frank E. Cox

Otselic History

by Frank E. Cox

DeRuyter Gleaner, June 16, 1938

From my earliest recollections, the "gala day" was when I could go to the "Burg" with the folks, weekly, or whenever in need of supplies--a three mile trip from the farm on the hill.  I knew the village by no other name until I was well along in my teens.

South Otselic [Chenango Co., NY] was named when the Township of Otselic was formed in 1817.  However, in early times it had been known as "Sugar Hollow," "Plum Creek" (the Indian name), "Bowen Settlement" and "The Burg."

Just why it was called "Bowen Settlement" aroused my curiosity to the extent of looking over the transactions in real-estate of one Luther Bowen, as recorded in the county clerk's records.  His first deed was of April, 1822, as a resident of Smyrna, but on April 1st, 1824, he began in Otselic by deeding to Jethro Hatch 300 acres for $600.  The last recorded deed was a sale to Simeon Miner of Lincklaen, January 26, 1846, making a total of 155 deeds recorded.  Mr. Bowen died in 1850, aged 68 years.

I find many familiar names as I go thru the long list, Here are a few:  Norman Ford, William Thompson, Lyman Beach, William Tyler, Reuben Parker, Elihu Thompson, Myrtule N. Waldron, Ezra T. Webb, Simeon Miner, Levi Allen, Jethro Hatch, South Otselic Baptist church, and others too many to mention.

In 1839, Luther Bowen entered the mercantile business with his son, Wells, but in 1947 sold his interest to Myrtulo N. Waldron, who soon sold out to Wells, and he took in his brother, Dr. James K. Bowen. They built the old Parce store in 1851.  This store burned October 4, 1877.  Was rebuilt in 1878. The Bowen Brothers sold out to Wells B. Ufford in 1856.  Wells went to Kansas and the Doctor to Missouri.

Along in the 1870s, LeRoy Bowen was operating a farm of 366 acres near town and the place is still [in 1938] known as the Bowen farm.  So far as I know there is none of the descendants in this locality.

David B. Parce built the 1878 store recently [in 1938] demolished to make way for a Texaco gas station.  I have been told that a log blacksmith shop occupied this site in the early history of the village.

The first physician in South Otselic was Dr. Norman Ford, who came from Delhi in 1824, and married a daughter of Jonathan Beach of Lincklaen in 1826.  He kept the first tavern in the house he built, adding to it as business increased for fifteen years.  He was also the first postmaster, and kept it in his house.  It was established in 1830.  He held it a long time.

Others to hold the office were James Clark, Doctor Wyckoff, and David B. Parce, who was appointed in 1861, holding it until 1879, when Judson E. Parce was appointed and held the same until his death, December 26, 1884.

The Gothic House was built in 1850 by John P. Taylor.

Thomas G. Healey had the first blacksmith shop.

The South Otselic Baptist church was organized in 1844, and bought their lot of Luther Bowen for $75.00

I think this will do for this time, but may trouble you again some time if I feel so inclined.

Frank E. Cox,  June 13, 1938

Marriages (April 13)

Marriage Notices

Chenango American, April 5, 1860

At Page Brook [Chenango Co., NY], on the 22d inst., by Rev. E. Puffer, Mr. George Roberts, of this town, to Miss M.J. Watrous, of Colesville [Broome Co., NY].

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 5th, by Rev. Mr. Blakesley, Mr. James H. Marvin, of this village [Greene, Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Mary Wilcox, of the former place.

In Hamilton [Madison Co., NY], on the 29th ult., by Rev. Mr. Platt, Mr. Wilson Fox, of Broadalbin, Fulton Co., to Miss Carrie M. [Waldron], oldest daughter of G.R. Waldron.

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 31st ult., by Rev. Hiram Doane, Mr. Henry Gartner, to Miss Rosa M. Parmelee, both of Norwich.

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 27th ult., by Rev. L. Wright, Mr. Edwin Hill, of McDonough [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Cyrena Mann, of the former place.

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 28th ult., by Rev. A.T. Matteson, Mr. Wm. Boull of Oxford, to Miss Catharine Cassick, of this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY].

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 1st inst. by Rev. J.C. Ransom, Mr. Nathan C. Huntley of Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Maryette M. Steere of McDonough [Chenango Co., NY].

In East Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY], on the 25th ult. by Horace L. Barnes, Esq., Mr. Wm. R. White, to Miss Nancy S. White, both of East Pharsalia.

Chenango Union, October 21, 1875

HALL - PELLETT:  In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] Oct. 18, by Rev. S .Scoville, Mr. John P. Hall, Jr., of N.Y. City to Miss Grace B. Pellett.

SCHEFF - BUELL:  In King Settlement [Chenango Co., NY], Oct. 13, by Rev. E.W. Caswell, Mr. John Sheff of Morris, N.Y. [Otsego Co.] to Miss Fannie Buell, the youngest daughter of Simon Buell of King Settlement.

MERRIAM - BUCKLEY:  Oct. 19, 1875, by Rev. L. Haynes, Mr. Ichabod Merriam to Miss Mary L. Buckley.

CLINE - SMITH:  In Solon [Cortland Co., NY], Oct. 13, by Rev. W.N. Benger, Mr. Myron H. Cline of Smithville [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Matilda A. Smith of Solon.

KELLY - LYON:  In Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], Oct. 11, by Rev. T.P. Halstead, Mr. William H. Kelly to Miss Clara J. Lyon, all of Bainbridge.

TUTTLE - ARMSTRONG:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], Oct. 11, by Rev. S.W. Weiss, Mr. Francis M. Tuttle to Miss Sarah A. Armstrong, all of Sherburne.

MEEKER - PIKE:  In Victory, Cayuga Co. Sept. 9, by Rev. H. Meeker, Mr. Alva Meeker to Miss Louisa A. Pike, both of McDonough [Chenango Co., NY].

DAVIS - LESURE:  In Masonville [Delaware Co., NY], Oct. 10, 1875 by Rev. S. Ripley, Mr. Benjamin Davis to Miss Elvia Lesure, both of Afton [Chenango Co., NY].

NORTHRUP - OBENAUER:  In Yaleville [Chenango Co., NY], Oct. 12 by Rev. A.B. Richardson, Mr. John Northrup to Miss Lena Obenauer.