Obituaries (July 28)

William W. Higgins

DeRuyter Gleaner, July 28, 1904

While William W. Higgins of Otselic Center [Chenango Co., NY] was returning from the factory, the wagon ran against his horse, which commenced kicking, demolishing the dashboard and pitching Mr. Higgins violently to the ground.  His skull was injured and a rib broken, death resulting Tuesday morning.  Mr. Higgins was an upright and highly respected citizen and his tragic death is deeply regretted.

 

Angie Pike Bush

Syracuse Herald Journal, May 8, 1951

Cortland [Cortland Co., NY]:  Funeral services for Mrs. Angie Pike Bush, 63, of 39 Rural Av., who died Sunday afternoon, will be held tomorrow at 2 P.M. at the Bush funeral home. The Rev. Philip S. Xaspn, pastor of the first Methodist Church will officiate. Burial in South Otselic.  Mrs. Bush was born May 15, 1887 in South Otselic [Chenango Co., NY], the daughter of Charles and Celia Pike.  She was married to Carl Geroy Bush on Oct. 21, 1907 at DeTuyter. She had been a resident of Cortland for the last 32 years, having moved here from Peeble.  Mrs. Bush was a member of the Frist Methodist church, the David Bible class, King's Daughters and the Cortland Firemen's Auxiliary. She is survived by her husband; two sons, Deroy Bush of the West rd, and Deforest Bush of Rochester; a sister Mrs. E. Glenn Davis of Mariposa; an aunt, Mrs. George Currier of Cortland; four grandchildren; several nieces and cousins.

 

Elnora M. Bassette

Syracuse Herald Journal, May 8, 1951

Dryden [Tompkins Co., NY]:  Funeral services for Mrs. Elnora M. Bassette, 51, wife of James W. Bassette of Interlaken [Seneca Co., NY], who died Sunday night in Tompkins County Memorial Hospital, will be tomorrow at 2:30 P.M. at the home. The Rev Anthony Dykstra, pastor of the Dutch Reformed Church in Interlaken, will officiate.  Burial will be in Willow Glen Cemetery.  Mrs. Bassette was born July 19, 1900 in Allegan, Mich.  She lived in Freeville and Dryden before moving to Interlaken.  Besides her husband, she leaves three sisters, Mrs. Letta Miner of Detroit, Mrs. Lillian Hare of Allegan and Mrs. Ellen Brillhart of Grand Rapids, Mich. 

 

Jennie E. Lamphere

Norwich Sun, March 16, 1934

Following a lingering illness, the death of Mrs. Jennie E. Lamphere, a well known resident of Norwich, occurred at the Chenango Memorial Hospital early Friday.  Deceased was born in Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], June 3, 1878, but had spent practically her entire life in and about Norwich [Chenango Co., NY].  Mrs. Lamphere is survived by her daughter, Mrs. Albert Schraft of R.D. 1, with whom she had resided for the past two years, also her mother, Mrs. Nellie Tewksbury of Rowley avenue.  Funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon at 2:30 from the funeral home of George J. Devine. Dr. J.W. Nicholson, pastor of the Broad Street M.E. church will officiate and burial will be made in Mt. Hope cemetery [Norwich, NY].

 

Andrus Doolittle

1854 - 1925

This community was greatly shocked by the sudden death of Andrus Doolittle, who passed away September 25th, 1925 after only a short illness from heart disease.  Mr. Doolittle was born in Oxford [Chenango Co., NY] February 18th, 1854 but spent most of his life in the town of Bainbridge.  He married Cora B. Davis, and by this union there were four children:  Perry L. Doolittle, and Mable E. Doolittle, both residing in the town of Bainbridge; Mark A. and Floyd D. Doolittle, both residing in the town of Sidney.  His wife died in 1902.  In 1906 he was united in marriage to Maude J. Wykes of Oneonta and by this union one son was born, John Elliott, aged six months.  Mr. Doolittle also leaves to mourn their loss two sisters; Mrs. Newton Bartlow now residing in Petersburg, Fla. and Mrs. Myra Lyon of this village, and one brother Arthur, now residing in the town of Bainbridge.  Mr. Doolittle was highly esteemed by all.  He was an industrious and hard working man, genial in his disposition, honest and upright in all his dealings. The sympathy of the entire community goes out to the bereaved family.  His funeral was held at one o'clock Sunday afternoon at his late residence on Johnson street. The service was conducted by his pastor, Rev. R.B. Whitman and the burial was in the family plot at West Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY].

 

Susanna Ruth (Avery) Mumford

Afton Enterprise, March 4, 1926

Susanna Ruth, wife of Clarence G. Mumford of Starrucca, Pa., died Friday morning, after an illness of two weeks, at the home of her sister, Mrs. Marshal G. Hill, where she and her husband were spending the winter.  Susanna Ruth Avery, the daughter of David and Lavina Avery, was born at Arrat, Pa.  She was married September 21st, 1871, to Clarence G. Mumford, son of Judge Mumford of Starrucca, Pa.  She was a member of the Presbyterian church at Arrat and for many years an earnest Sunday School worker in Wilkes Barre and other places, where they made their home. She was also a member of Cunahunta Chapter D.A.R. of Afton. She is survived by her husband and two sisters, Mrs. Marshall G. Hill of Afton and Mrs. W.A. Lee of Thompson, Pa also several nieces and nephews.  A prayer service was held at the home of Mrs. Hill Saturday evening at 7 o'clock, conducted by Rev. D.M. Geddes, pastor of the Presbyterian church of this place.  The funeral in charge of Louis C. Mumford, a nephew, was held at Starrucca at 11 a.m. Monday, Rev. Butler officiating, burial in Starrucca cemetery.