Since our last issue another of Afton's [Chenango Co., NY] respected citizens has been called to that great beyond. After only a few day's illness with pneumonia, Wm. Humphrey died at his home in this village Saturday night, at the age of 37 years. His death was a great shock to many, as he had been sick for less than a week. His funeral was held Tuesday afternoon from his late home, Rev. George Adams officiating. Deceased was a member of Afton Hose Company and was well liked by everyone. He was insured in the Chenango Mutual Relief for $500. He leaves a wife and little son, a mother, several brothers and sisters. The Enterprise extends sympathy to the bereaved family. [Compiler note: Buried Glenwood Cemetery, Afton, NY: W.H. Humphrey, 1859-1896]
Mrs. Sarah Ann Buck died at her home in Afton [Chenango Co., NY] Sunday, from chronic hepatitis. The funeral was held Tuesday, Rev. Geo. Adams officiating. Deceased was the mother of Mr. Fred Buck and Miss Nettie Buck, and was a lady honored and respected by all who knew her. Her age was 62 years.
Mrs. Milton Burdick of Black River Falls, Wis., died Aug. 17, aged 74 years. She had been an invalid for the past 30 years. Deceased was a sister of Chas. and Nathan Burlingame, of Afton, and Lewis Burlingame, of North Sanford.
Whitney Point [Broome Co., NY]: The entire village is aroused over the pathetic circumstances connected with the death of 19 months old Harry Clark, whose body was discovered in the creek near his home. Mrs. Ward Clark, mother of the drowned child, had recently come to this place and had taken up her residence near the old Parsons property. She says that she was preparing her daughter for school when the baby crawled away from her and must have found its way to the creek and tumbled in. She is prostrated with grief.
George Schermerhorn, a former Milford man, died recently in his room at the Hotel Arlington, Waukegan, Ill., following a brief illness of pneumonia. Mr. Schemerhorn was nearly 90 years old and was Waukegan's oldest hotel keeper. He was born in Milford, N.Y., April 6, 1828, and went to Chicago in 1889. In 1891 he went to Waukegan and for a year conducted the Hotel Washburn. He later took charge of the Hotel Arlington and conducted it until 1905, when he retired. He is survived by one brother, Hiram Schemerhorn, of Oneonta and four daughters, Mrs. H.B. Johnson of Afton, N.Y.; Mrs. P.J. Peterson of Chicago, Ill., and Mrs. S.E. Perlin and Mrs. Charles C. Armes of Waukegan. The funeral services were held at Waukegan and the body will be brought to Afton, N.Y. for burial. [Compiler note: Buried Glenwood Cemetery, Afton, NY: George Schermerhorn, 1828-1918]
Mrs. Jane Harger, of Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], died suddenly Friday afternoon of heart disease. About an hour previous to her death she had washed a wagon, and as she was walking about the yard she fell dead. She was 74 years of age. The funeral was held Sunday, Funeral Director Emens having charge. [Compiler note: Buried Coventry Union Cemetery, Coventry, NY; Jane, wife of W.L. Harger, 1822 - 1896]
Last Friday morning Mr. Samuel Jamison, a resident of the East Side [Afton, Chenango Co., NY], was found dead in his bed. His wife made the discovery while the body was yet warm. Heart trouble was the cause of his death His age was 46 years. The funeral was held Monday and the remains were taken to Greene for burial. Funeral Director Emens having charge.
Mrs. Chas. Randall, who went to New York to have an operation performed for the removal of a tumor, died at the Flower hospital in that city last Friday The remains were brought to Afton [Chenango Co., NY] on train No. 6, Saturday, and the funeral was held from the Universalist church Sunday afternoon, Rev. Geo. Adams officiating. Calumet Tribe, I.O.R.M., of which Mr. Randall was a member, attended in a body and led the procession to the grave in Glenwood cemetery. The bereaved husband has the sympathy of many friends in his affliction. She was 46 years of age, and leaves no children. [Compiler note: Buried Glenwood Cemetery, Afton, NY; M.R. Seely wife of Charles H. Randall, Mar. 2, 1850 - Jan. 23, 1896]
The funeral services of Mrs. Louise Fleming Smith were held at her late residence on Merchant street, Guilford, N.Y. [Chenango Co.], Thursday afternoon, Rev. W.B. Rogers, of Christ Church officiating. Mrs. Smith had been in feeble health for some time but has rapidly failed during the past few weeks, and her death occurred Tuesday morning, February 16. She was born in Butternuts, Otsego County, May 17, 1845, but most of her life has been spent in Guilford. She was united in marriage to Rufus C. Smith in 1867. Besides her husband she is survived by a sister, Mrs. A.R. Brown, of Binghamton, and a brother, Andrew Fleming, of Oxford.....[Bainbridge Republican, Feb. 25, 1909]
George Schermerhorn, a former Milford man, died recently in his room at the Hotel Arlington, Waukegan, Ill., following a brief illness of pneumonia. Mr. Schemerhorn was nearly 90 years old and was Waukegan's oldest hotel keeper. He was born in Milford, N.Y., April 6, 1828, and went to Chicago in 1889. In 1891 he went to Waukegan and for a year conducted the Hotel Washburn. He later took charge of the Hotel Arlington and conducted it until 1905, when he retired. He is survived by one brother, Hiram Schemerhorn, of Oneonta and four daughters, Mrs. H.B. Johnson of Afton, N.Y.; Mrs. P.J. Peterson of Chicago, Ill., and Mrs. S.E. Perlin and Mrs. Charles C. Armes of Waukegan. The funeral services were held at Waukegan and the body will be brought to Afton, N.Y. for burial. [Compiler note: Buried Glenwood Cemetery, Afton, NY: George Schermerhorn, 1828-1918]
Mrs. Jane Harger, of Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], died suddenly Friday afternoon of heart disease. About an hour previous to her death she had washed a wagon, and as she was walking about the yard she fell dead. She was 74 years of age. The funeral was held Sunday, Funeral Director Emens having charge. [Compiler note: Buried Coventry Union Cemetery, Coventry, NY; Jane, wife of W.L. Harger, 1822 - 1896]
Last Friday morning Mr. Samuel Jamison, a resident of the East Side [Afton, Chenango Co., NY], was found dead in his bed. His wife made the discovery while the body was yet warm. Heart trouble was the cause of his death His age was 46 years. The funeral was held Monday and the remains were taken to Greene for burial. Funeral Director Emens having charge.
Mrs. Chas. Randall, who went to New York to have an operation performed for the removal of a tumor, died at the Flower hospital in that city last Friday The remains were brought to Afton [Chenango Co., NY] on train No. 6, Saturday, and the funeral was held from the Universalist church Sunday afternoon, Rev. Geo. Adams officiating. Calumet Tribe, I.O.R.M., of which Mr. Randall was a member, attended in a body and led the procession to the grave in Glenwood cemetery. The bereaved husband has the sympathy of many friends in his affliction. She was 46 years of age, and leaves no children. [Compiler note: Buried Glenwood Cemetery, Afton, NY; M.R. Seely wife of Charles H. Randall, Mar. 2, 1850 - Jan. 23, 1896]
The funeral services of Mrs. Louise Fleming Smith were held at her late residence on Merchant street, Guilford, N.Y. [Chenango Co.], Thursday afternoon, Rev. W.B. Rogers, of Christ Church officiating. Mrs. Smith had been in feeble health for some time but has rapidly failed during the past few weeks, and her death occurred Tuesday morning, February 16. She was born in Butternuts, Otsego County, May 17, 1845, but most of her life has been spent in Guilford. She was united in marriage to Rufus C. Smith in 1867. Besides her husband she is survived by a sister, Mrs. A.R. Brown, of Binghamton, and a brother, Andrew Fleming, of Oxford.....[Bainbridge Republican, Feb. 25, 1909]
After a serious illness of several weeks, Mrs. John Lindgren on Tuesday afternoon March 9th, passed through the pearly gates into the "house of many mansions." Mrs. Lindgren was born in Sweden in the year 1849 and emigrated to this country in 1871, settling in Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY]. In the year 1873 she was united in marriage with John Lindgren and their entire married life has been spent in this vicinity. Six children were born to them, Oscar of Adams, N .Y., Mrs. Anna Ecker of Wayland, N.Y., Mrs. Minnie Partridge of White Hall, N.Y., and Lewis, Alice and Leota of this place. These together with the father mourn the loss of a kind, affectionate and tender wife and mother. Mrs. Lindgren had been in poor health for several years, but six weeks ago her case became serious and medical aid, careful nursing, and the thoughtful, tender and loving care of her dear ones who kept near her by day and by night were of no avail, and she grew gradually weaker until the end came which was calm and peaceful as her life had been. Deceased professed faith in Christ and became a member of the Baptist Church of this village twelve years ago and was a conscientious and consistent member until the last. Although unable to attend the services of the church much for some time she showed her interest by constantly inquiring after its welfare. The influence of her quiet Christian graces will continue to live in the hearts of those who knew her.
"Life's work well done,
Life's race well run,
Life's crown well won,
And now comes rest."
God was her Father, Christ her Redeemer, Heaven her Country and death an angel of peace and light to take her home. Funeral services will be held at her late residence Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock and will be conducted by her pastor Rev. H.T. Hill. The bereaved husband, sons and daughters have the sincere sympathy of a host of friends. [Bainbridge Republican, Mar. 11, 1909]
Henry D. Brigham, aged 69 years, died from a shock, Wednesday morning, at his home at Binghamton [Broome Co., NY]. He was well known in Bainbridge, having lived here formerly and marrying his wife from this village, Miss Alice Leadbetter, daughter of Mrs. Celinda Leadbetter. She died the past summer. Mr. Brigham was a veteran of the civil war, having served in the 114th Regiment, New York Volunteers. He is survived by one son, George H. Brigham of Scranton, one daughter, Mrs. Leslie Walton, and one sister, Mrs. Alvah Lyon of Bainbridge. The funeral will be held form the home, Friday afternoon at 8 o'clock and burial will be made in Bainbridge, Saturday at 3:30 o'clock. [Bainbridge Republican, Mar. 11, 1909]
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