Obituaries (July 2)

Arthur L. Harris

Utica Saturday Globe, August 1914

 

 

Arthur L. Harris

1847 - 1914

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  After an illness of two weeks, during which he underwent an operation, Arthur L. Harris died Wednesday at the home of his daughter, Mrs.  George B. Towner, on Birdsall street.  The deceased was born in the town of Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY] on October 24, 1847.  For many years he was a prominent farmer in Smyrna, until six years ago when he came to Norwich and accepted a position with the W.L. Scott lumber company where he had since remained.  Mr. Harris was a man highly respected, honest and upright in all his dealings, a good neighbor, kind husband and father, and had a host of friends.  He was a member of the Broad Street M.E. Church.  He is survived by his daughter, Mrs. Towner, with whom he had made his home.  His wife died in April 1912.  A son, Charles A. Harris, died in 1901 and another daughter, Mrs. Mary D. Hitchcock died in March, 1910.  He also leaves four grandsons, Clifford A. Harris of New Haven, Conn.; A. Munson Towner, and Claud H. Towner, of Norwich and C. Munson Hitchcock of St. Louis.  The funeral was held from his late home Friday afternoon, Rev. Alfred R. Burke officiating.  Burial was made in Sherburne West Hill Cemetery.

 

Jenet H. Skinner

Bainbridge Republican, November 1, 1917

Mrs. Jenet H. Skinner of this village [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], the aged mother of Hon. George I. Skinner, died Sunday morning Oct. 28th.  She had been afflicted for a few days with bronchial trouble but her condition did not appear serious and there was no indication that death was imminent.  Mr. Skinner came from Albany Friday night and was with her.  On Sunday morning her strength unexpectedly failed and she died while asleep.  Mrs. Skinner was 90 years of age.  She was born at Oxford [Chenango Co., NY] and lived in Sherburne and Norwich.  her husband Dan Barnes Skinner, died when their son George I. was 9 months old.  She followed teaching for many years and when her son located in Bainbridge in 1887 she came with him and has since resided here making her home with Mr. Skinner, until he was occupied in Albany most of the time, when he provided pleasant surroundings for her at the residence of Mrs. Nancy Banner where she died.  In later years Mrs. Skinner was badly crippled from a broken hip.  She was a superior woman possessing a strong intellect and her vigorous constitution kept her trained mental faculties alive and active to the last of her life.  She was a member of St. Peter's church and was devoted to its interests. The funeral services which were private, were held on Wednesday morning at 9:30.  Rev. R.W. Nickel officiating.  The remains were taken to Sherburne for burial.

 

Frank D. Silvernail

Bainbridge Republican, October 25, 1917

Frank D. Silvernail son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Silvernail, was born in Binghamton, N.Y. [Broome Co.] 11 years ago.  Frank was a model boy in his manners and knowing him one could not help but love him and admire him.  Although he has never had good health he was always cheerful and friendly.  His ambition for church and Sunday school was very strong and he always went if at all possible.  The funeral was held from his parents home on North Main street [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY] and the remains are in Green Lawn cemetery to await the great Resurrection morn.  He is gone, we miss him, but Heaven will be the richer.  The parents desire to thank the boys who acted as bearers and all the neighbors for the flowers and their extreme kindness.  Owen L. Buck pastor of the M.E. church officiated.

Anna F. Graves

Bainbridge Republican, October 11, 1917

Miss Anna F. Graves, daughter of Gaylord Graves and his wife, Harriet T., was born Feb. 3rd, 1872.  She lived all her life in Bainbridge, N.Y., her earthly voyage came to a close on Sept. 30th at noon.  Very early in life she identified herself with the Methodist church and had been a faithful member till the close of the her life.  She was sure to be at all the services in the sanctuary, if at all possible, and only ill health would prevent her from coming.  Her cheerful and loving disposition was of such a winning nature that anyone knowing her could not help but admire  her. The church militant will miss her very much, while the church triumphant will be the stronger, is our sincere belief.  The Ladies of her Sunday school attended her funeral in a body and at the grave each one deposited a beautiful bouquet of flowers upon her remains.  The Ladies Aid of the M.E. church, and Sunday School also brought beautiful flowers. A quartet sang two most fitting selections.  Hastings and Colwell were funeral directors and did their work most satisfactorily.

Edward T. Loomis

Bainbridge Republican, October 11, 1917

Edward T. Loomis was born at Oxford N.Y. [Chenango Co.], Feb. 13, 1838.  In 1861 he was married to Miss Angeline C. Ireland.  He enlisted in 1863 and at once went to the front to serve his country.  At the close of the war he returned home and moved to Union Valley where he and his now sorrowing widow began housekeeping and remained there for twenty years.  From there they moved to Oxford, N.Y., near Bracket Lake, and from thence to Bainbridge, N.Y., about two years ago.  They have shared the pleasures of married life together for fifty-five years. This union was blessed with five children all sons:  namely, John H., Leverne E., Bert J. and Will D.  Mr. Loomis was a member of the 5th N.Y. Heavy Artillery.  After a long lingering sickness his end came on Sept. the 23rd, 1917.  Thus a loving husband and kind father has gone to his reward.  The funeral was held at  his late  home on Tuesday, Sept. 25th.  His remains were laid in the Union Valley cemetery.  Owen L. Buck pastor of the M.E. church officiating.  He is gone, but not forgotten.