Obituaries (December 17)

Charles W. Potter

Utica Saturday Globe, April 1912

 

 

Charles W. Potter

1863 - 1912

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  Charles W. Potter, one of the best known and most popular railroad men in Norwich, died at his home on Mitchell street, at an early hour Sunday morning.  Mr. Potter had been away from town during Saturday, returning on the evening train.  He was apparently as well as usual but remarked that he was very tired.  A son, Foster, slept with Mr. Potter, and the first intimation he had of his father's death was when he awoke between 9 and 10 o'clock Sunday morning and found him lying lifeless by his side.  Deceased was the son of William D. and Charity Potter, and was born in South New Berlin, February 24, 1863.  Upon leaving school he was employed for a time in a bookbindery in New York city.  On July 13, 1883, he entered the service of the New York Ontario & Western Railway, as telegraph operator and had since been in the employ of that company.  In the spring of 1893 he came to Norwich as train dispatcher, which position he held until the spring of 1910, when impaired health compelled him to take up other telegraphic work permitting more outdoor exercise.  He stood high in the esteem of the railroad officials and employees, and was the friend of every man he met.  He was always courteous and capable, his work as a train dispatcher being of an especially high order.  He relinquished the office of village trustee on March 1, after serving two terms, during which he was conscientious and attentive to the interests of the community and always ready to give of his time and energy to the work of the board.  He was a member and past grand of Eumenia Lodge, No. 296, I.O.O.F., of Oneida, and a member of Norwich lodge, No. 302, F.&A.M.  Mr. Potter was twice married, his first wife being Emma J. Barse, who lived but a few years, leaving two children, Floyd and Harry, the latter now deceased.  On April 20, 1896, he was married at Adrian, Mich., to Etta M. McWilliams, who with one son, Foster, aged 12 are residents of Norwich.  Besides his immediate family he is survived by two sisters, Mrs. James Gilmore and Mrs. W.B. Robertson, of Utica, N.Y., and three brothers, Dr. Foster Potter, of New York; John E. Potter, of Oneida, and Benjamin D. Potter, of Pasadena, Cal.  Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon from his late residence, Rev. Harrison W. Foreman officiating. Eumenia Lodge of Oneida, Odd Fellows, assisted by Canasawacta Lodge, of Norwich, conducted the burial services at Mount Hope Cemetery [Norwich, NY].

Archie C. Bingham

August 28, 1942

Archie C. Bingham of South Edmeston [Otsego Co., NY], 55, was found dead in the bathroom of his home Thursday morning by Alfred Patrick, an employee on Bingham's poultry farm.  Dr. E.A. Hammond of New Berlin, Chenango county coroner, was called, and said death was due to a heart attack.  Mr. Bingham had been in ill health for several months, and only about a month ago returned to his home after being a patient at the Bassett Hospital in Cooperstown.  Until recent months Mr. Bingham operated an extensive poultry farm at South Edmeston.  His mother, Mrs. John Noel of North Norwich, passed away about three months ago, and a little over a year ago Mrs. Bingham died.  The body was removed to the Dakin Funeral Home in New Berlin but no arrangements have been made pending receipt of word from distant relatives.  It is likely the services will be held at Dakin's in New Berlin.  Mr. Bingham was a member of Norwich lodge of Elks having joined that organization about six months ago.

 

Gladys May (Fowler) Bingham

May 16, 1941

New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY]:  Mrs. Gladys May Bingham, 50, died May 16, 1941, following an illness of about 15 months.  She was born in the town of Columbus [Chenango Co., NY], a daughter of Melvin and Estelle Matterson Fowler.  Most of her life was spent in Columbus.  She was graduated by New Berlin high school.  On June 25, 1913 she married Archie C. Bingham.  She is survived by her husband, a sister, Mrs. Emil Fassler, Sycamore, Ill., and several nieces and nephews. She was a sister of the late Merton M. Fowler of Norwich.  Mrs. Bingham was a member of St. Andrew's Episcopal church, New Berlin, Twentieth Century Club, Eastern Star, White Shrine of Binghamton, and Silver Lake Golf Club. Funeral services were conducted at the Dakin Funeral Home at 3 p.m. Monday, the Rev. Nelson F. Parke, rector of St. Andrew's church, officiating. Burial was in Lamb cemetery, Columbus [Chenango Co., NY]

 

Charles W. Bishop

1854 - 1931

Charles W. Bishop, prominent sportsman and job printer of Edmeston [Chenango Co., NY], died Wednesday morning, Dec. 23, 1931, at 1:30 o'clock after a long illness.  Mr. Bishop had been in ill health for the past two years.  He was 77 years old.  Funeral services were held Saturday morning at 11 o'clock in the F.H. Gates Undertaking parlors. burial was in Union cemetery.  Mr. Bishop was born in Morris [Otsego Co., NY] in 1854 and was the son of Lewis and Julia Bishop.  He came to Edmeston 45 years ago and for a short time taught school there.  He then entered the grocery business and later opened a drug store in that village.  For the last 15 years he has been engaged in the job printing business.  He was married to Lovina Chamberlain in 1893.  She died in 1910.  Mr. Bishop was an ardent baseball fan and for many years was identified with this sport in the village. He was official scorer of all the important games played by teams representing Edmeston with other communities and was also one of the original sponsors of the game and the formation of a baseball club in that village.  For the last 15 years he had made his home at the Gaskin house.  He is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Harry Prell of Middleburg, and three grandchildren.