Obituaries (October 4)

Earl Bartle Rowley
December 5, 1888 - July 3, 1910
Sidney Record, July 9, 1910

Earl Bartle Rowley, the young clerk in the O.&W. freight dept., in Sidney [Delaware Co., NY], died last Sunday, July 3rd, at the home of his grandfather, Judge N.D. Bartle, as a result of the terrible scalding he received in the O.&W. night train collision near Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], early Sunday morning, June 19th.  It will be recollected that he was riding on the pusher with engineer Kingman and was badly scalded in the crash that followed.  Everything was done to save his life.  His brothers of Sidney Lodge, K. of P., dispatched a trained nurse to his bedside and sent delegations every day to visit him at his Guilford home.  Judge Bartle, who was greatly attached to the boy did everything in his power, not only for the poor boy's own sake but for the sake and memory of his mother, the late Mrs. Nettie A. Bartle Rowley.  He did all that was within human power for him to do.  But it was otherwise decreed and becoming weaker every day, Earl peacefully passed away to "that undiscovered country, from whose bourne no traveler ever returns."

Earl Rowley was a bright young man and very well liked by everyone.  He was a member of the Citizens' Concert Band and regarded as a valuable member of that organization.  On Wednesday, July 6th, at 10 a.m., services were held at the home in Guilford and were largely attended.  The beautiful floral tributes attracted attention and admiration.  Sidney Lodge, K. of P., accompanied by the Citizen's Band attended, the burial services being in charge of Chan. Com'dr C.H. Phelps, and B.E. Pudney, acting as Chaplain. The bearers were selected from the Lodge of Maccabees of Guilford, of which Mr. Rowley was a member.  The interment was held in Brisbin, N.Y.  Public sympathy in behalf of the family is widespread.  The death of this promising young man in the 21st year of his age, is everywhere deplored.

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Soon after the close of the church services Sunday evening, July 3, all hearts were saddened by the announcement of the death of Earl Bartle Rowley. The funeral services were held at his home, the residence of N.D. Bartle, the following Wednesday morning at ten o'clock, conducted by Rev. Henry W. Little, rector of Christ's church, of which Mr. Rowley was a member.  The organizations to which he belonged, including the Knights of Pythias, the Citizens' Band of Sidney, the Knights of the Maccabees and the Young Men's Club of Guilford were present in a body. After the church services the casket was removed to the lawn in front of the house and surrounded by beautiful floral tributes. There under the trees the Knights of Pythias held their services, conducted by Com. C.H. Phelps, B.E. Pudney acting as chaplain.  The bearers were chosen from the Knights of the Maccabees. The body was taken for burial to the family plot in the TenBroeck cemetery, South Oxford [Chenango Co., NY]. After the committal services of the church, the Knights of the Maccabees held their services conducted by Frederick T. Dickinson and Edwin P. Buckley, chaplains.  The floral arrangements were especially beautiful including  a large wreath from the Knights of Pythias, "Gates Ajar" from the Macabees, two harps, one form the business men of Guilford and one from Sidney, a large pillow from the O.&W. men and a wreath from the Young Men's Club.

Mr. Rowley was born here 21 years ago and has spent most of his life here. recently he has been employed in the freight station at Sidney and soon expected a promotion.  He was returning to his work there on the light engine June 19, and then sustained the injuries which caused his death.  The news of his terrible scalding shocked the community and the greatest interest and sympathy were expressed by all who knew him.  He was a general favorite and his early death is mourned by many friends.

Henry H. Calkins

1826 - September 1910

H.H. Calkins, aged 84 years, passed quietly away Wednesday, September 14, after an illness of only a week or two.  He had been in failing health all summer but had been able to see to his usual round of work at his home, where he and his wife had lived for over 61 years and were able to get along alone until his last illness. The funeral was held from his late home Friday, services being conducted by Rev. G.P. Linderman, pastor of the church of which the deceased was an attendant. The casket was covered and surrounded with a profusion of flowers; burial at the Coventryville cemetery [Chenango Co., NY].  He is survived by his widow, who has been his devoted companion along life's journey and two daughters, Mrs. V.D. Hunt of this place, and Mrs. Dewy Rogers of Sherburne, and a large circle of acquaintances, by whom he will be greatly missed. Much sympathy is felt for the bereaved ones.  Mr. Calkins was a cabinet maker and his house and the homes of his children contain many pieces of furniture, both useful and ornamental, that are highly prized. Everything was done with a neatness and accuracy that was a characteristic of all his work.

Hon. William F. Jenks

Aug. 29, 1831 - October 3, 1910

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Hon. William F. Jenks who occupied the Chenango county judgeship for two terms, and whose campaigns are recalled by many of the old political warhorses, died at his home at Southern Pines, North Carolina, on Monday of last week. The interment was made at New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY] Friday and the funeral was attended by many of the men prominent in the county in former times and now.  Judge Jenks was born at Burlington, Otsego county, August 29, 1831.  His boyhood was spent upon the home farm and in the public school, later he taught school and pursued the study of law.  In 1853 he was admitted to the bar and began practice at Friendship, and in 1855 moved to New Berlin, forming a partnership with his brother-in-law, Oscar F. Matterson.  He continued the successful practice of law until 1875 when he moved to Norwich and in 1877 was elected Chenango County Judge and Surrogate on the Democratic ticket and was re-elected in 1883.  In 1890 he resumed the practice of law in Norwich and continued until about six years ago when failing health compelled him to abandon active work and take up his residence in a warmer climate, he therefore moved to Southern Pines, N.C. where he has since resided with his family.  Judge Jenks was often honored with offices of public trust and responsibility, having served as supervisor in Otsego county, on the Board of Education of New Berlin, for fifteen years a member and secretary of the Board of Education of Norwich high school, for many years a warden of Emanuel church of Norwich of which he was a devout member, and as a member of the Masonic fraternity he served for two years as District Deputy Grand Master of Masons in this state.  William F. Jenks was a man who devotedly loved his family and home and delighted to share the pleasures of his home with his friends.  An upright, fearless, honest judge; a loyal citizen, public spirited and progressive; a Christian gentleman, loving and loved by his fellow man.  He is survived by his wife, Eliza Matterson Jenks and daughters, Caroline L. Jenks, Anna E. Jenks and Laura M. Jenks.