Obituaries (March 4)

Earl Shaw

Bainbridge Republican, April 27, 1916

The remains of Earl Shaw were brought here from Binghamton for burial Tuesday, and interment was in Green lawn cemetery [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY] yesterday afternoon.  Mr. Shaw died from tuberculosis aged 34 years.  He was a son of the late Bert Shaw a former resident of this village [Bainbridge, NY].

Adrian Grant Smith

Bainbridge Republican, April 27, 1916

The funeral of Adrian Smith of the firm of Smith & Anderson, bakers, was held in Sidney [Delaware Co., NY] Saturday last, Interment being made in Binghamton [Broome Co., NY].

Sidney Enterprise, April 19, 1916

Sadness prevailed in many hearts when it was learned yesterday morning that genial Adrian Smith had passed away, his death occurring at 10 o'clock, Tuesday, April 18, at his home in the Carr & Hare block [Sidney, NY].  His age was 47 years.  He had been a patient sufferer for the past eight weeks, in fact his death occurred just eight weeks since he was first taken ill and confined to his bed.  The immediate cause of his death and the preceding illness was heart trouble superinduced by asthma, from which he had suffered for a long time.  Many times during these long weeks, friends have been depressed by the news of his serious condition and again cheered by more hopeful tidings from the sick room.  Until Thursday of last week hope had been held out, but since then he had slowly failed until the end.  Adrian Grant Smith was a native of South Auburn, Pa., a son of Samuel and Mary Jayne Smith.  About 22 years ago he was united in marriage to Miss Mitta Clark of Binghamton, and who was a native of that city.  They came to Sidney from Binghamton eleven years ago and opened a bakery under the name of Smith Brothers. This firm later dissolved partnership and Mr. Smith became a partner with Luman Anderson, the firm, which did a successful business, being well known under the firm name of Smith & Anderson.  He was a member of the Sidney Lodge, Knights of Pythias; the Sidney Business and Professional Men's Association; Wamsutta Tribe of the Improved Order Red Men of Binghamton, and the Haymakers, of Binghamton.  He was also a valued member of the Sidney Band, and was president of the organization.  In religion he was a Methodist and a member of the Centenary church at Binghamton.  His funeral will be held Saturday morning from his late home at 10 o'clock, Rev William Barnfather, of the Sidney Baptist church, a close personal friend, officiating.  The remains will be taken to Binghamton for interment in Floral Park cemetery, on the train leaving Sidney at 11:20 o'clock.  A funeral service will be held in Binghamton at 1:30 o'clock.  He is survived by his wife; one sister, Mrs. Dora Lay of Newark, N.J., and three brothers, Walter L. Smith of Berwick, Pa; and George and Charles Smith of Tunkannock, Pa.  Mr. Smith's death is a distinct loss to the community, both social and commercial.  He was always active in anything that tended to the welfare of Sidney, and enjoyed the confidence and esteem of his business associates and his large circle of warm friends, whom he had won by his cheerful, pleasant ways.  He was always found upright and honorable in his business dealings and gave liberally of his time and money when  called upon.  He was a good kind husband, and a true friend, and the sympathy of all is extended the bereaved widow and brothers and sister in this, their hour of affliction.

Julia Olga Webb Eldred & Florence Eldred

Bainbridge Republican, April 27, 1916

Coventry:  Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Webb of Coventry, attended the funeral of his sister, Mrs. [Olga] Webb Eldred and her daughter at Greene Tuesday April 18, the two having died at Johnson City [Broome Co., NY] within a few hours of each other.  The remains were brought to Greene [Chenango Co., NY] for interment where the funeral was held.

Johnson City-Endicott Record, April 22, 1916

A double funeral was held on Wednesday for Mrs. Julia Olga Eldred and her daughter, Florence Eldred, who died at their home in Johnson City within six hours of each other on Sunday night.  Mrs. Eldred, who was 34 years of age, died at 10 o'clock on Sunday night from nervous prostration, complicated with pneumonia, brought on from worry and care over her daughter, Florence, 11 years old, who had suffered with infantile paralysis which had affected her heart, and who developed diphtheria a few days ago.  The daughter Florence died at four o'clock Monday morning.  they are survived by the husband and father, Casper B. Eldred and a brother and son, Lionel G. Eldred, who have the sympathy of the entire community in this time of sore bereavement.

Clarence Walker

Bainbridge Republican, April 27, 1916

Wilkins Settlement [Chenango Co., NY]"  Word was received here last week of the death of Clarence Walker of the town of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY] as the result of pneumonia, aged about 73 years.  Mr. Walker was a resident of this section for a number of years.

Chenango Telegraph, April 25, 1916

Guilford:  The death of Clarence Walker occurred Monday evening at his home in the town of Oxford and about four miles from this village.  His age was 72 years.  Funeral Director B.A. Fleming was called from Guilford and conducted the funeral held from his late home on Thursday.  The interment was at Oxford.

Dr. DeWitt Hitchcock

Norwich Sun, April 10, 1916

Dr. DeWitt Hitchcock of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], a well known practitioner, died in Moore-Overton hospital in Binghamton on Sunday afternoon [April 9] following an operation for gall stones on Friday.  Dr. Hitchcock was 66 years of age and is survived by his wife, two sons, John and William and three daughters, Pauline, Elizabeth and Helen.  He had been a resident of Oxford for the past 16 years and for a long time was an active member of the Chenango County Medical society.  Funeral services will be held from his late home on Albany street, Oxford, Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock and interment will be made in Riverview cemetery of that village.

Death Notices

Chenango Union, December 2, 1875

ROSE:  In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], Nov. 21, 1875 Louisa R. [Rose], wife of Dea. A.G Rose, aged 64 years.

ROGERS:  In Chenango Forks [Broome Co., NY], Nov. 9, 1875 Miss Caroline Rogers, aged 52.

BARNETT:  In Maryland, Otsego Co., Nov. 17, 1875 Mr. Charles Morris, a son of Simon and Calesta Barnett, aged 23 years 11 months.

BAKER:  In N.Y. City, Nov. 25, 1875, Mable [Baker], aged 4 years 8 months 22 days; Nov. 26, 1875 Clarence M. [Baker] aged 3 years 1 month, children of Dr. C.M. and Harriet M. Baker formerly of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY].

BARTRAM:  In Pitcher [Chenango Co., NY], Nov. 12, 1875, Mrs. Hannah Bartram, aged 87 years.