Obituaries (May 15)

Helen D. Lewis

Utica Saturday Globe, May 12, 1906

 

Mrs. Helen D. Lewis

 

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  Mrs. Helen D. Lewis, wife of Herman Lewis, died Saturday, May 5, at her home in Hammondsport, N.Y.  Mrs. Lewis was born in Norwich, October 26, 1845, and lived her whole life in this section with the exception of six years' residence at Portage, Livingston county, and the last two years of her life in her pleasant home at Hammondsport, near Lake Keuka.  She had been a patient sufferer for three years, but through all this time she uttered no word of complaint, but sought to lighten the cares of her family and loved ones.  She was a faithful member of the Free Methodist Church in this village and always took great interest in all church works. She is survived by her husband and four children, Mrs. Florence Van Gelder and Lorenzo H. Lewis, of Hammondsport; Mrs. Warren Clark, of Schenectady and Neil D. Lewis, of this place.  She is also survived by two brothers and five sisters, Freeman and Albert Burlingame and Mrs. William Curnalia, of Springvale; Mrs. Porter Elliott, of Mt. Upton; Mrs. G.H. Johnson, Mrs. Addie Bates and Mrs. Harris Lewis, of Norwich.  The remains were brought to Norwich Monday and the funeral was held from the home of Harris Lewis, on Division street, Tuesday afternoon.  Her nephew, Rev. G. Frank Johnson, officiated, assisted by Rev.  Ira Bingham.  A quartet consisting of two nephews, Fred L. Johnson and C. Walter Bates, and Rev. Ira Bingham and William Philley, sang three sacred songs selected by the deceased.  Four nephews, Charles E. Johnson, W.A.Lewis, Devillo Curnalia and Eugene Bates, acted as bearers. Burial in Mt. Hope Cemetery [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY].

 

George Bulkeley

1814 - 1881

George Bulkeley, of Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], died at his residence on Monday, April 10, 1881, aged sixty-seven years.  He was born in Coventry, N.Y., Nov. 20, 1814, and lived upon the homestead where he was born till his death.  He was the son of Brownell Bulkeley, who came to Coventry in the year 1808.  The chasm death has made in this instance is widely and deeply felt;  but most by those who knew and loved him best.  He was a man of unpretentious nature; with a mind well disciplined and unusually clear and logical.  he possessed cultivated tastes and courteous manners.  He was patriotic, public spirited, hospitable and faithful in the discharge of duty.  He was benevolent in the support of the gospel and other good work.  In his daily walk he was pure and gentle, self-sacrificing and full of charity.  The memory of his wise words of counsel, the force of his good example, the fragrance of his pure character, will long be remembered, and give him an honored record.  Through his long and painful sickness he relied for strength upon his Saviour to sustain him;  and with wonderful patience bore suffering till he heard the Master's summons to come home.  He leaves a wife, son and daughter, and a large circle of friends to mourn.  His funeral was attended at the Congregational Church, at Coventry; Rev. H.C. Cronin, of Hamilton, officiating.

 

David Devine

Bainbridge Republican, May 17, 1873

The Binghamton Times of the 12th says:  "While people were going home from church, an old man was observed sitting on the steps near Stratton's saloon, apparently in a dying condition.  A crowd gathered around him and he was carried into Smith's drug store and revived.  He was evidently on the verge of the grave from the effects of consumption.  From his broken sentences, was obtained an outline of what had transpired in the previous twenty-four hours.  It seems he had always been a working man, and had, at one time, owned a farm.  He spoke of his daughter, who was the last of his family and had been educated by him and finally she died leaving him alone in the world.  For many years he had lived in Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], working at laying stone, ditching and all kinds of farm work.  He had also worked in Corning and other places.  He mentioned the name of James Moore, and others with whom he had worked, the names being recognized by some of our citizens.  He said he rode 16 miles in an open wagon, Saturday, and reached this city without money Saturday evening;  he remained all night in the frightful Erie depot, and had no food; supported by his cane, and stopping five times on his way to rest his failing limbs, he tottered up Chenango street and finally sank entirely exhausted upon the steps and was taken care of as above mentioned. Credit is due to the humanity of those connected with Smith's drug store while he was there, and also to Assessor DeVoe who made a collection of over $5.00 for the unfortunate old stranger.  He is about sixty years of age, and his countenance indicates that at best could live but a few days.  He complained greatly of his lungs and said his limbs felt very numb and cold.  He was taken to the Lewis House by deputy sheriff Black and will be forwarded to his destination, Oxford, on an early train this morning, if he is living and able to go.  His name is David Devine. "

 

The unfortunate man was a resident of Oxford several years ago, and also had resided in Guilford.  He arrived in Oxford Monday evening, and was kindly cared for at the Rogers house, and next day assisted to Guilford, where he desired to go.

 

Utica Daily Observer, May 29. 1873

The old man, David Devine, of whom we made mention some time since, died at the Poor House [Preston, Chenango Co., NY] on Monday night of last week.  It seems he was taken there instead of Guilford.

Elizabeth L. (Root) Ives
1832 - 1909

Mrs. Chester Ives (Miss Elizabeth L. Root) was born at Guilford, Root's Corner, N.Y. [Chenango Co.], Sept 10, 1832, married Mr. Chester Ives and came to live at Ives' Settlement, Mar. 28, 1854.  She was originally a member of the Methodist church at Guilford, but connected herself with the Congregational church of Guilford Center, the next year.  Mr. Ives came to live in Bainbridge in 1888.  The writer became the pastor of the Congregational church of Guilford Center in 1863, when the church had 200 members.  Among these were Mr. and Mrs. Chester Ives, who with quite a number of young married people were the active ones in the church and Sabbath School.  She was regular in attendance on the Sabbath and at the monthly church meeting.  She was very thoughtful of her pastor and showed many kindnesses to him and his wife and family, often taking one of the children into her home and making her happy therein.  After removing to Bainbridge, Mr. and Mrs. Ives united with the Presbyterian church here.  Mrs. Ives attended church the Sabbath before her last sickness, June 6th, was taken sick in the evening of June 8th, having a stroke of apoplexy, and died before 12 the same night.  It was a sudden call, but she was ready to go and be at rest with the Lord. Mr. and Mrs. Ives had passed together a long married life of 55 years.  The writer can testify to the loving character of Mrs. Ives as a wife, as a mother, and as a friend.  May the good Lord comfort the husband, the son and his family.  A friend and former pastor--S. McNeil Keeler.  [Buried Greenlawn Cemetery, Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY]

Adeline Mead

1836 - 1911

The funeral services of Miss Adeline Mead, who died Tuesday, March 21, after a long illness were held Friday afternoon at the residence of W.H. Neff, conducted by Rev. H .W. Little, and were largely attended.  Miss Mead was a life long resident of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], 75 years of age, and for many years had made her home with her niece, Mrs. Neff.  She was a member of Christ's church, and devoted to its interests.  She will be missed not only in the church and home circle but by a large number of friends for her faithfulness and cheerfulness.  The interment was made in Sunset Hill cemetery [Guilford, NY].  Besides her nephew and nieces she is survived by a brother, Henry Mead, of Oxford, and a sister, Mrs. Hayden of Viola, Iowa.

Blanche Edsell Baker

ca 1874 - 1911

The body of Blanche Edsell Baker, wife of A.W. Baker of Walton [Delaware Co., NY], will be brought here for burial Thursday.  The services will be held in the Methodist church at 11:30 conducted by Rev. Mr. Tucker of Walton, and burial takes place in Sunset Hill cemetery [Guilford, Chenango Co., NY].  Mr. and Mrs. Baker were former Guilford residents. Mrs. Baker died Monday evening from pneumonia, aged 37 years.  Besides her husband she is survived by three daughters and a son.

Rufus E. Ives
1889 - 1911

The news of the illness of Rufus E. Ives, a Junior in Colgate University was received here last week.  His father, Alfred H. Ives left Thursday for Hamilton and at first, reports were encouraging.  But later, notwithstanding the care of physicians and trained nurses, he sank rapidly and death occurred Friday morning at three o'clock from heart failure.  The father returned Friday and the sad news of the sudden death was a shock to the community.  Although the fever had raged more or less in Hamilton for four weeks, this was the first death from that cause.  The bereaved family and friends have the sympathy of many hearts in their affliction. The body was brought home Saturday noon, accompanied by Dr. Huntington of the University faculty, John Larvey and another student. The casket was laden with floral tributes from Colgate friends.  The burial took place in the Ives Settlement cemetery [Guilford, Chenango Co., NY] and a private service was held at the Ives home, conducted by Rev. A.C. Salls of the Congregational church.  A special memorial service will be held in the church Easter Sunday.   Mr. Ives was the son of Alfred H. and Lucy Bromley Ives and was 22 years of age.  he was a graduate of the Guilford Union School, Sidney High School and had nearly completed three years at Colgate.  He was a young man of much promise and the future had a bright outlook.  He had planned to enter the ministry for his life work.  He was not only a good student, but possessed many sterling qualities of character which endeared him to many friends. Rev. Mr. Axtell of Hamilton, who conducted the service there, referred to him as one on whom he could always depend, foremost in every good work.  One of the members of his college class paid him this tribute:  "The whole class loved him."  Besides his parents he is survived by two sisters, Misses Hope and Ada Ives, and a brother, Stuart Ives.

In Memoriam -Rufus Elnathan Ives

Many friends in Sidney [Delaware Co., NY], as well as the entire community in  his home town, were shocked with the news of the going away of Rufus E. Ives, a former student in the Sidney High School.  After a brief six days illness of scarlet fever and a brave fight for life, the angels came and transferred this conscientious student and sincere Christian young man, a junior at Colgate University at Hamilton, to that "far better" country to continue his studies and his work for the king of kings.  His father was summoned to his bedside on Wednesday and everything that science and sympathy could do was done but the end of his earthly life came in the early morning hours of Friday, March 24th.  Brief services were held at Hamilton, Saturday morning and the body was laid to rest in the Ives Settlement cemetery surrounded by a saddened community in the afternoon.  The profusion of flowers during his illness and surrounding all that was mortal evidence the place Mr. Ives held in the hearts of his college mates, the societies of the church where he worked for the master and those who had known him from infancy.  A delegation from the college consisting of a member of the Faculty and two students, accompanied the body to its last resting place. Rufus graduated from the Guilford Union School in 1906 after which he attended the Sidney High School, graduating in 1908.  His studies at Colgate were in preparation for the work of preaching for which he seemed especially fitted.  Memorial services are to be held at the Congregational church in Guilford Centre on Easter Sunday.  Many of his college friends expect to attend.  He is survived by his father, Mr. Alfred Ives, his mother, Mrs. Lucy Bromley Ives, two sisters, Hope and Ada Ives, students in the Sidney High School and a younger brother, Stewart. While attending school in Sidney he made his home with his grandmother, Mrs. Rufus S. Ives, to whom he was as a son.  Many letters and expressions of sympathy and appreciation have been received by the friends.  His pastor at Hamilton says:  "If Rufus had never done any good before coming to Hamilton, he has done a life's work here."  A member of the Faculty at Colgate said:  "His accounts, no matter what time of day, were always balanced."  A thorough student, an earnest Christian, devout, conscientious, consecrated, one who never complained at hard work, patient, cheerful, his going from this life so young seems almost a calamity, Surely "the ways of God are past finding out."

In our school circles the death of Rufus E. Ives caused deep sorrow.  He was a member of the graduating Class '08 and was highly esteemed for his earnest, studious ways, his gentleness and uniform courtesy to all.  His was a life governed by high principles.  Had he lived, Mr. Ives would have proved an honor to the ministry, his chosen profession and field for future work.