Barn Saved by Local Fireman, 1950

Barn is Saved by Local Fireman

August 15, 1950

 

Words of praise and commendation fail to do justice to the untiring efforts of Afton fireman, neighbors and farmer friends who left their work to battle all of Tuesday and thru Tuesday night in an effort to save the large dairy barn of Daniel Grant, whose farm is just inside the village limits [Afton, Chenango Co., NY].  The fire smoldered in 20 hours often bursting into flames in the 80 tons of hay stored in the hugh mow.  Afton's fire alarm sounded at 8:10 Tuesday morning and before the last echo had died away the fire trucks were on the scene with Fire Chief Hurlbert in command.  Hose lines were run across the highway and under the D.&H. tracks to the large barn where smoke was billowing from every opening.  All day long the men worked faithfully stopping now and then for a sandwich or coffee.  Trucks from the Town highway department together with road crews assisted in moving the hugh mass of hay to a nearby meadow.  As the work progressed, many of the loads were so hot they had to be dumped quickly, and early in the evening, the hay spread out on the meadow began to burn until the evening sky was aglow and the reflection could be seen for many miles.  Friends of Mrs. Grant gathered at her home to work all thru the day and night in preparing refreshments for the weary fire fighters.  One of the finest acts of friendship loyalty and good will was demonstrated at this unusual fire and Mr. Grant still has a barn worth many thousands of dollars in place of a smoking ruin.  An insurance man said it was the first such barn fire he could remember in which the building was saved, when conditions looked so hopeless.  At the time the firemen arrived, it appeared as if the barn was doomed but by pouring tons of water on the hay and working under great difficulties, with gas masks, the fire was brought under control and the men started the big job of moving the hay.  About 50 tons of hay in all were destroyed, representing many weeks of hard work.  Mrs. Breese, Mrs. Grant's father, stated the barn was built over 60 years ago and is one of the largest in the vicinity.  Mr. Grant raises prize Holstein dairy cattle, and has often received state and national recognition for his splendid dairy.  

Obituaries (Gr, Gu) MHD Collection

 

Mrs. Carrie Grover, aged 66, wife of Earl Grover of Afton [Chenango Co., NY], for many years a resident of this vicinity and beloved by a host of friends, died suddenly Sunday morning in the Binghamton City hospital.  Mrs. Grover is survived by her husband, two sons, Arthur Grover of Afton and Hilton Grover of Pine Bush; two daughters, Mrs. Gilbert Ellis of Waverly and Mrs. Dudley Nash of Pelham Manor, and 11 grandchildren.  Mrs. Grover was a member of the Presbyterian Church, the American Legion Auxiliary and the D. of U. V.  Funeral services were held this Wednesday afternoon in the Presbyterian Church of this place.  the Rev. Clifford E. Webb officiating with burial in Glenwood Cemetery [Afton, Chenango Co., NY].  [MHD notation:  d. Dec. 8, 1935]

 

Frank Gurnsey, 87, Nineveh [Broome Co., NY], died at his home Tuesday at 4:20 a.m. after a long illness.  He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Mabel H. Gurnsey, Nineveh; a daughter, Mrs. Emory C. VanDusen, Nineveh; several nieces and nephews.  He was a member of the Afton Baptist Church for many years; a former member of IOOF, Afton; former member of the Oneonta Grange and a division representative for the Dairymen's League Inc., for 40 years.  The body was removed to the Karschner Funeral Home, Afton, and later taken to his late home in Nineveh where friends may call today and Thursday at their convenience.  The funeral will be held at the Karschner Funeral Home, Afton, Friday at 2 p.m.  The Rev. Marlin Bowes will officiate.  Committal services will be held in the spring in Glenwood Cemetery, Afton at the convenience of the family.  [MHD notation:  March 8, 1960]

 

Joel Morse Guy was born on the hill farm in the town of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY] on March 29, 1948.  He was the son of Joel Guy and Condise Morse Guy.  The family was one of the sturdy old fashion kind with ten children.  When "Joe", as he was best known, was 13 years old the family moved from Oxford to the Patrick farm on The Plains, near Center Village.  One of "Joe's" frontier stories was of a big New Foundland dog on the Patrick farm who did double duty as churn dog and saddle pony, provided he did not see the churn in preparation, when he would promptly disappear.  After two or three years the father, Joel Guy, Sr., purchased the farm three miles south of Afton which for many years was known as the Joel Guy farm.  When they purchased the farm the river flat was a swampy wood lot.  Only an old-fashioned family with plenty of man-power and no fear of hard work would have tackled the job.  Today it is one of the finest pieces of land in the township and stands as a monument to the industry and energy of Joel Guy and his family.  As he came to young manhood, "Joe" worked for a time for his father, farming in the summer and lumbering in the winter.  Later he went to Colorado where he engaged in sheep raising for nearly three years.  That was in the days when the buffalo dotted the plains and the antelope went fleeting away light as thistle down.  "Joe" was an enthusiastic hunter and he had a great many interesting adventures with the "old Sharpe rifle".  In later years these stories were a source of great entertainment to his boys as they gathered around the fire on winter evenings.  Upon his return form Colorado, he was married on February 20th, 1878, to Martha K. Chamberlin who was his faithful and loving helpmate for more than 45 years.  Four sons were born of this union; Frank, Bert, Randolph and Harry, all of whom are living.  Of "Joe's" brothers and sisters two are still living; Henrietta, of Hinsdale, N.Y., now 86 years old, and Charles, a younger brother, who resides in this village.  A quiet, home-loving man, little given to social entertainment, "Joe" was best known to his family and near neighbors for his unfailing industry, his straight-forward honesty and his absolute fearlessness.  To these qualities he added a constant seasoning of kind wit.  Making no pretense of piety, he lived a clean upright life as he saw it.  The world is poorer for his going, but better for his having been here. 

 

After more than three quarters of a century of devoted service in home and community, Mrs. Martha R. Guy passed to her long rest on Friday of last week.  Nearly ninety years ago Rufus and Eliza Chamberlin came from Otego to settle in this part of the Susquehanna Valley.  Martha, one of eight children, was born on the old Harger farm at Wilkins Settlement.  When she was about nine years old the family moved to the Chamberlin farm about two miles below the village [Afton, Chenango Co., NY] which has been in the ownership of the family ever since, nearly seventy years.  The family was devoutly religious, attending the Baptist church at Harpursville where Martha was baptized at the age of 13.  Her education was acquired in the little old red school house in the Guy district and in Afton High School.  As soon as she finished school she began teaching, where her keen, active mind, pleasing personality, and purposeful determination made her both popular and successful.  She taught at Bettsburg, Middlebridge, Nineveh and La Piere, Michigan.  One of the greatest pleasures of Mrs. Guy's later life was the calls she often received form former pupils whose love and respect she always retains.  After teaching about ten years, she was married to Joel M. Guy to whom she was a faithful and devoted wife for nearly fifty years. Four sons, Frank, Bert, Randolph, and Harry were born to Mr. and Mrs. Guy, all of whom still survive her.  Mr. Guy died about four years ago.  A brother, Randolph A. Chamberlin, and a sister, Miss Sarah, still remain.  In addition to the many duties of a farm home and the mothering of four lively boys, Mrs. Guy always found time for community activities, especially those of the church.  Throughout her life she look an active part in the work of the First Baptist Church of which she was a member.  She was gifted with a very sweet voice and for many years was one of the mainstays of thew Baptist choir.  Whether it was teaching in the Sunday School, attending the prayer meeting, or working in the Ladies' Aid Society, she was always to be found in her place when she was needed.  Of late years she has taken a less active part but her interest has never waned.  Through the kindness of her pastor, Rev. Huxtable, she has been able to attend church services, prayer meetings and missionary circle meetings, and she got much pleasure from all of them.  When she died she had completed all her Mission Circle stories for the month of August.  Women like Mrs. Guy are the greatest single influence for the upbuilding of our community or nation.  They bear and bring up the men and women of tomorrow; they nurse the sick, comfort the bereaved, sustain the church and promote much of the great reforms. 

Their love is as deep as the ocean,

Their faith reaches up to the stars,

Their courage and zeal and devotion

No thought for themselves ever mar.

They bear us and love us and leave us;

We feel in our hearts a great void,

But the thing they have left in our spirits

Seems to us like the voice of God.

[MHD notation:  d. Aug. 26, 1927]

Obituaries (Gr) MHD Collection

 

Mrs. Frances Graham, aged 82 years, died Monday at the home of her niece, Mrs. Howard Waterman at Coventryville [Chenango Co., NY].  The funeral was held Wednesday afternoon with Rev. Harry E Brooks of Susquehanna, Pa., officiating, assisted by Rev. George Roberts.  Interment was made in Glenwood cemetery [Afton, Chenango Co., NY].  [MHD notation:  d. Nov. 2, 1936]

 

Miss Elizabeth R. Grant, 80 years old, died Monday morning in Afton after a short illness.  The funeral was held at 2 o'clock, Wednesday afternoon at the home of Daniel Grant in Afton.  The Rev. Clifford E. Webb of the Presbyterian Church officiated.  Burial was in Nineveh [Broome Co., NY].  Miss Grant is survived by two nieces, Miss Amelia H. Grant of New York city and Mrs. Frank Smetts of Akron; two nephews Dr. Stowell B. Grant of Munnsville and Daniel Grant of Afton.  [MHD notation:  d. 1939]

 

Dr. Stowell Grant, of Oneida [Madison Co., NY], brother of Past Master, Daniel Grant, died suddenly while at the office of another physician in Oneida.  [MHD notation:  published Jan. 30, 1947]

Thin Ice Breaks and Lets Children into the River:  Eugene, 7, and Bertha, 5 years old, children of Mr. and Mrs. Norva Gray, were drowned in the Susquehanna River at this place, Saturday evening at 5 o'clock, when the thin ice on which they, together with their brother, Chauncey, 11, and sister, Alice, 9 years old, were playing gave way and precipitated them into the river.  At this particular bend in the river, below the river bridge, the water sets back into a high bank and a strong current forms an eddy.  Here the ice was thin and, as the children neared the shore, gave way, letting all four into the deep water. Chauncey could swim some and succeeded in getting out and his sister, Alice, followed him but went back to save her sister, Bertha.  Failing in the attempt, she with difficulty scrambled out.  The two older children then ran to their home a short distance away and gave the alarm.  Their father, who is proprietor of the Imperial Barber Shop, with several others rushed to the river but were unable to locate the bodies of the two children as it was quite dark by this time.  Assistance was summoned from the Sidney Barracks and Captain Fox with five State Troopers hastened to the scene of the tragedy and with some difficulty succeed in finding the little girl about 7 o'clock, some 30 feet from shore in 10 feet of water.  It was nearly 11 o'clock that evening when hope of finding the boy had been nearly given up when the body of little Eugene was located some 18 feet from shore in 8 feet of water.  The two bodies were taken to E.F. Tabor's undertaking rooms where they were viewed by Coroner Bennett of Bainbridge who pronounced death due to accidental drowning.  What makes the incident seem the more sadder is that the mother of the children, who had been suffering with asthma and heart trouble, had been taken to the Bainbridge Hospital on Thanksgiving day and is in a critical condition.  The double funeral was held at Tabor's funeral parlors at 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon and was largely attended by the children from the Afton School.  Rev. H.T. Brooks officiated and the interment was made in Glenwood cemetery [Afton, Chenango Co., NY].

Victor J. Gregory, aged 48 years, died early Monday morning after a long illness, at his home in Afton [Chenango Co., NY].  He is survived by his wife, Dorothy; a son, Philip; his mother, Mrs. Lura B. Gregory, and a brother, Hugo Gregory, all of Afton, and a sister, Mrs. Bernard Kenyon, of Susquehanna, and several nieces and nephews.  Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon in the Afton Presbyterian Church, with the Rev. Alwin S. TenPas officiating, assisted by the Rev. Clifford E. Webb, DeRuyter, former pastor and close friend.  The many beautiful floral tributes and large attendance of friends attested to the esteem in which Mr. Gregory was held by all those who knew him.  Burial was made in Glenwood cemetery [Afton, Chenango Co.,  NY].  Mr. Gregory had been a business man in Afton for the past 30 years conducting the general store on the East Side with his father,the late E.R.Gregory and recently with his son, Philip, who will carry on this business.  He was a member and official of the Afton Presbyterian Church, a member of the Afton Chamber of Commerce and fraternal Order of Odd Fellows.  A good neighbor and kind friend, Mr. Gregory will be missed by his many friends.  [MHD notation:  d. 1950]

Robert J. Gross, 69, one of Greene's most highly respected and best loved men, died in the Greene Hospital, Sunday night, January 9, after a short illness.   Although having been in failing health for a long time, Mr. Gross continued to work in his store until about ten days before his death.  Mr. Gross was born in the town of Greene [Chenango Co., NY], April 30, 1874, the son of Augustus and Emma Rice Gross.  He attended school at the old Greene Academy and took a short course at Cornell University in butter and cheese making.  For a number of years after completing his course, he was employed in local cheese factories as a cheese maker.  Later he was employed at the Lyon Iron Works for a time, but 32 years ago he gave up other employment to enter the grocery business.  Starting in a store in the Rounds Block on Genesee Street with Richard Baldwin as partner, Mr. Gross later bought Mr. Baldwin's share in the business and conducted the store alone.  He moved to his present store near the Post Office about 22 years ago.  On July 26, 1899, he married Miss Cora Beach, who survives him.  Mr. Gross was a member of Zion Episcopal Church, Eastern Light Masonic Lodge, Chenango Chapter, O.E.S., and was a charter member of the Greene Rotary Club.  He was a friend to everyone but was especially interested in young people and took an active interest in Boy Scout work, serving on the Court of Honor for many years.  Through his long years of business life in Greene, Mr. Gross has not only served the public efficiently, honestly, and loyally, but always kindly and cheerfully, as well, and was never too busy or too tired to do a favor for anyone, old or young, rich or poor, friend or stranger, if he saw the slightest opportunity.  He will be greatly missed throughout the entire community.  Funeral services were held in Zion Church, Wednesday afternoon at 2:30, with the Rev. A.A.Bresee, D.D., rector emeritus, officiating, assisted by the Rev. Halsey W. Morgan of Central Baptist Church.  Burial was made in Sylvan Lawn Cemetery [Greene, Chenango Co., NY].  Besides his wife, Mr. Gross is survived by several cousins. [MHD notation:  d. Jan. 9, 1944]

Obituaries (Go, Gr) MHD Collection

 

Miss Iva M. Goetcheus, aged 53, a former correspondent for The Review-Times, died at her home on the Greene-Coventry road, Sunday night, Oct. 13, after a few weeks' illness.  Miss Goetcheus was born in Greene [Chenango Co., NY] and had lived in that vicinity all her life.  Funeral services were held from her late home Thursday afternoon, at 2 o'clock, the Rev. R.E. Gould of Central Baptist church officiating.  Burial was made in Sylvan Lawn cemetery [Greene, Chenango Co., NY].  Miss Goetcheus is survived by her mother, Mrs. Emma Goetcheus.  [MHD notation:  d. 1955]

 

G.B. Goodnough, 73, of Afton [Chenango Co., NY], died at his home, Wednesday, June 11th.  The funeral was held at the First Baptist Church, June 14, at 2:30 o'clock.  He is survived by his wife, Lillian, three daughters, Mrs. Guy Purdy, and Mrs. Roy Marks, of Afton, and Mrs. George Russell of Binghamton, a brother L.D. Goodnough of Seattle, Washington, several grandchildren, nieces and nephews.  The Rev. Frederick Nichols officiated.  Rev. and Mrs. Nichols sang "Beckoning Hands" and "Sometime We'll Understand."  Mr. Goodnough was a resident of Afton for about 33 years, and a member of the First Baptist Church.  The bearers were Ernest Russell, Ed Russell, Charles French, and Robert Thompson.  Burial was in Nineveh [Broome Co., NY].

 

Mrs. Minnie Wylie Goodnough who died suddenly at her home in Afton [Chenango Co., NY], Saturday night, was for several years a resident of Coventry [Chenango Co., NY].  Much of her youth was spent in teaching school in Coventry where she was held in high esteem by her pupils and friends who are grieved at her passing.  She is survived by her husband, George Goodnough; two sons, Gordon Goodnough of Endwell and Major Cleon Goodnough of Staten Island; a daughter, Miss Doris Goodnough of Buffalo; a grandson, George Edward Goodnough of Texas and a sister, Mrs. Grace Baldwin of Norwich.  She was a member of the Presbyterian Church of Afton, Order of the Eastern Star, American Legion Auxiliary and the W.R.C.  Funeral services were held in Afton, Tuesday, and burial was made in Afton.  [MHD notation:  April 3, 1943]

 

After a illness of a little over a week, Dr. Eugene A. Goodsell died at his home in this village early Monday morning.  The immediate cause of death was pneumonia complicated by general debility.  For some time the doctor had been gradually running down, but no one fully realized his weakened condition until his fatal illness when it was found that his depleted system failed to respond to the very best of medical care and skillful nursing.  The doctor for some time had felt the need of rest and recuperation and intended to take an extended vacation this coming week leaving Dr. Charles Seely in charge of his practice.  All the winter and spring he had been kept very closely confined attending to his large practice and had overworked in his care for others, often responding to calls for his services when he himself needed a physician.  The funeral service, one of the largest ever attended in this village, was held at his late home Wednesday afternoon at three o'clock conducted by Rev. W.W. Ketchum.  Both the Masonic order, of which he was Past-Master, and the Eastern Star of which he was Worthy Patron attended in a body, the Masons conducting the service at the grave.  There were many floral offerings from the various societies and friends, tokens of love and esteem.  The burial was in Glenwood cemetery [Afton, Chenango Co., NY].  Dr. Eugene A. Goodsell was born in the town of Colesville, August 22nd, 1858.  There he spent his boyhood days.  At the age of twelve he was thrown upon his own resources, but there were those qualities in the boy that became so prominent in the man and he faced life with the purpose of making something of himself.  How well he succeeded his life testifies.  His early education was received in the district schools.  One of his teachers was the Rev. Oscar Beardsley who, the doctor laughingly used to say, taught him all he ever knew about mathematics.  From the district school he entered Afton Union School from which he graduated June 27th, 1879.  A program of that day shows the subject of his oration to have been "The Power that Conquers."  After leaving school he taught for a number of terms at North Sanford, Masonville and Sidney.  It was while teaching school that he began the study of medicine, studying with Dr. Whitney of Masonville.  That he might thoroughly fit himself for what was to be his life profession he entered the Eclectic Medical College, N.Y., and on the 3rd of March, 1884, he graduated with high honors, being valedictorian of his class.  He began the practice of medicine under Dr. J.E. Walker at Arkport, N.Y.  This he always counted as a valuable adjunct to his college training.  It was the putting in practice under the direction of an able physician what he had been studying for three years.  Afterward he practiced for about a year at North Sanford and then moved to this village.   This was fourteen years ago.  July 5th, 1888, just after he began his practice here, he married Miss May Mosher who has been his worthy helpmate and companion and to whom is due a large share of credit for the success with which he met.  He leaves besides his wife two children, much loved, Marjorie and Wesson.  The taking away of no citizen from our community could cause more universal sorrow.  Dr. Goodsell was a man beloved by all and had endeared himself to the hearts of the people in such a way that all feel they have sustained a personal loss.  He was a citizen interested in all that concerned the community and as such we could ill afford to lose him.  At different times he was intrusted with public office and always discharged the duties of the office as a public trust. at the time of his death he was one of the coroners of Chenango county, a member of the board of education, treasurer of the fair association and trustee of the Presbyterian church.  It will be a long time before we find a citizen to take his place.  He was a physician skilled in the art of healing, and the treatment of disease.  His ability was universally recognized.  The families that employed him as physician will greatly miss his services.  We little realize our dependence upon those who minister to us in sickness till they are gone.  He was a friend to everybody and we believe everybody was his friend.  A friend he proved to be not only of work but of deed.  Many sets of kindness rendered quietly linger in the hearts of the recipients as imperishable monuments.  The closing words of his valedictory to the members of his college class tell us why he had so many friends, and well may be heeded by us all:  "Live for something!  Do good and leave behind you a monument of virtue that the storms of time can never destroy.  Write your name in kindness, love and mercy upon the hearts of thousands you come in contact with year by year; you will never be forgotten.  Your names, your deeds will be as legible upon the hearts you leave behind as the stars upon the brow of evening."  Let us take these as his farewell words to us.  [MHD notation:  d. May 12, 1902]

 

The second fatality in less than a year and a half occurred at the Johnson street crossing [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY] Wednesday afternoon, May 16, at 1:55 when Gilbert S. Gordon, 75-year old Johnson street resident, was killed instantly when his 1942 sedan was struck by a southbound freight train of the D.&H. Railroad.  Acting as coroner, Dr. Edward Danforth issued a verdict of accidental death due to a fractured skull and multiple internal injuries.  According to Chief of Police L.R. Bretz, of Bainbridge, who investigated with Sgt. James Fleming, of B.C.I., Troop C, State Police, Mr. Gordon was driving west across the crossing just as the train approached.  Both the car and the train were moving slowly, but Mr. Gordon failed to stop when the engineer sounded his whistle.  The locomotive struck the car on the right side just ahead of the front door, carrying the car and Mr. Gordon about 400 feet down the track.  There were three witnesses according to Chief Bretz, J.A. Neals, fireman, of 289 Madison street, Wilkes-Barre, Pa.; John Kernoschak, head brakeman, of 51 Fairlawn avenue, Carbondale, Pa.; and J.R. Herrick, of 38 Juliand street, Bainbidge, who was working on the construction at the Casein plant. Chief Bretz stated that apparently fireman Neals was the first person to see the car approaching the crossing and he notified the engineer, Robert Washburn, of 240 Kidder street, Wilkes-Barre, Pa., to blow the whistle about 90 feet north of the crossing.  The body was removed to Colwell Brothers Funeral Home at Bainbridge.  The car, which was a total wreck, was removed from the scene of the accident by Demeree's Garage.  The locomotive was slightly damaged.  Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock at Colwell's Chapel with the Rev. James E. Wolfe officiating.  Bearers were Ward Searles, Frank Buman, Charles Thorp, all of Bainbridge, and Fred Kimball, of Afton.  Burial was in Oxford Cemetery [Chenango Co., NY].  Mr. Gordon was born in Oxford on May 27, 1870, the son of William and Catherine (Hovey) Gordon.  He had lived for more than 30 years in Bainbridge.  He is survived by his wife and a sister.  It was at the same crossing that Mrs. Elmer Archer was killed a year ago last New Year's.  [MHD notation:  d. 1945]

 

John B. Gordon, died last Thursday at the age of 88.  The funeral was held on June 13 in the Seymour Funeral Home at Oxford.  He is survived by a son, Leo Gordon, a sister, Mary Gordon, and a brother, Gilbert Gordon, of this village.  Burial was in Riverview Cemetery in Oxford [Chenango Co., NY]  [MHD notation:  June 1942]



Marriages (Ge, Gi) MHD Collection

 

At noon on Saturday, Sept. 20, the Elm Park Methodist church of Oneonta was the scene of a pretty wedding when Miss Ruth Marion Soules, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George W. Soules of Sidney [Delaware Co. NY], was united in marriage to Russell Campbell Germond, son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur E. Germond of Jefferson avenue, Oneonta [Otsego Co., NY].  The ceremony was performed by Rev. Roger B. Glazier, pastor of the church.  The bride was dressed in a street-length dress of aqua velveteen with burgundy accessories, and wore a corsage of talisman roses.  Mrs. Merton Barnhardt, acting as bridesmaid, was dressed in tobacco brown velveteen with black accessories and wore a corsage of white rosebuds.  Mrs. Stuart Butler, cousin of the groom, acted as best man.  The bride's gift to the bridesmaid was a gold necklace and the groom's gift to the best man was a gold watch chain.  The bride's mother was dressed in black velvet with black accessories.  The groom's mother was dressed in grey with black accessories.  The church was beautifully decorated with gladioli, dahlias and fall flowers.  The organist, Mrs. Floyd Baker, played several selections including Lohengrin's wedding march, Shubert's Avia Maria, and At Dawning, played with chimes.  Following the ceremony, a reception for the family and close friends was held at the Germond home, with 35 guests present.  A buffet luncheon was served, including a bride's cake.   Following the reception, the happy couple left on a trip to the northern part of the state and the New England states.  The bride's going-away outfit was of moss green with brown accessories.  The bride is a graduate of Sidney High school and Cobleskill State school.  The groom is a graduate of Oneonta High school and attended Hartwick College two years.  They are both employed in the Scintilla Magneto factory in Sidney.  Upon their return from the trip, they will make their home in Oneonta. 

 

Miss Loretta Getter, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Getter, became the bride of Allen Harman, son of Mr. and Mrs. Martin Harman, last Friday evening.  The Rev. R. Lewis Johnson performed the ceremony at 7 o'clock at the home of the bride's parents.  Miss Getter was attired in a white suit and carried a bouquet of white rosebuds.  After a reception the young couple left for a wedding trip and will be at home in Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] after August 14....[MHD notation:  m. Aug. 4, 1939]

 

Wed 50 Years--Mr. and Mrs. Edward Gilmore of Afton [Chenango Co., NY] were honored by many friends recently when they celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary.  [MHD notation:  Dec. 17, 1952]

Obituaries (Ga, Ge, Gi) MHD Collection

 

Mrs. Mary M. Gage, 70 years old, died suddenly Tuesday morning at her home in Page Brook [Chenango Co., NY].  She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. N.M. Brown of Johnson City and Mrs. Clarence Hendrickson of Lanesboro, Pa.;  four sons, Samuel Watrous of Binghamton, Floyd Watrous of Page Brook, Joseph Gage of Chenango Forks and Peter Gage of Tunnel, and three sisters, Mrs. Edward Bennett of Kirkwood, Mrs. Eugene Palmer of Kattellville and Mrs. Mary Blaksley of Binghamton.  [MHD notation:  d. Jan. 30, 1940]

 

Gage--The funeral of Mrs. Mary M. Gage will be held at 2 o'clock Thursday afternoon at the Harry R. Rogers Funeral Home in Greene.  The Rev. Ralph E. Genid of the Central Baptist church will officiate.  Burial will be in New Ohio cemetery [Colesville, Chenango Co., NY].

 

Mrs. Ella Margaret Gardner 45 years of age, passed away at her home in Front street Friday, Feb. 26, after only a five days' illness of lobar pneumonia, pleurisy and heart disease.  The funeral was held Tuesday, March 2, at her home with Rev. Bradford H. Tite, officiating.  Interment was in Sylvan Lawn Cemetery in Greene [Chenango Co., NY].  Mrs. Gardner was born March 22, 1891 in Greene, the daughter of Roy and Clara MacNeil Oakley.  On March 31, 1908 she was united in marriage at Greene to Frank Gardner of Windsor and they resided in that village until six years ago when they moved to Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY].  Surviving, besides her husband are:  her mother, Mrs. Clara White of Greene; a son, Douglas; two daughters, Mrs. Frank Daly and Mrs. Julian Tiffany of Norwich; three sisters, Mrs. Lillian Allen of West Edmeston, Mrs. Clara Smith of Oxford, Mrs. Nellie Rogers of Pasadena, California; two brothers, Alonzo Oakley of Binghamton, Nate Oakley of Greene; and three grandchildren, Orrin and Crystal Tiffany of Norwich and Lela Daly of this village.  [MHD notation:  d. 1937]

 

Mrs. Pearl Geide, 58, of 14 Harrison Street, died at 3:15 p.m. Monday at the Binghamton City Hospital.  She is survived by her husband, Otto C. Geide, of Binghamton; a son, Bernard of Johnson City; three sisters, Mrs. James Lupole, of Endicott, Mrs. Charles Ames, of Oswego, and Mrs. Archie Winnie, of Binghamton, RD; two grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.  The body was removed to the J.F. Rice Funeral Home, 150 Main Street, Johnson City, where friends may call.  [MHD notation:  d. Oct. 24, 1949]

 

Lionel W. Getter, 86, died Thursday night at his home, North Main Street, Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY].  He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Grace Getter; two sons, Ralph and Maurice Getter, all of Bainbridge; a daughter, Mrs. Robert Palmer of Birmingham, Ala.; four grandchildren; one great-grandchild, and several nieces and nephews.  The body was removed to the Fisher & Sherman Funeral Chapel in Bainbridge where it will remain until Monday morning when it will be returned to his home.  Friends may call at the funeral chapel today and Sunday afternoon and evening. 

 

A mother and her three children were burned to death early this morning in a fire which destroyed their large farm home located on the Masonville-Deposit road about 10 miles from Sidney [Delaware Co., NY].  The victims were tentatively identified as:  Mrs. William Gifford, 42, and her three children, Vincent, 10; Mary Elizabeth, 3, and Marjorie, 2.  All four were trapped in the flaming structure.  Two other children of the family, Clayton, 7, and Richard, 13, were dropped out of a bedroom window and saved, it was reported.  Also unharmed were William Grifford, father of the children; and a man named John MacDougall, hired man.  The fire started between 1 and 1:30.  No fire departments responded.  A belated call for help was received by the Sidney Fire Department about 3 a.m., but according to Chief Archie Spencer the call did not include the particular location of the fire.  He said the call informed him of fire "somewhere the other side of Masonville."  The Sidney department did not answer the call.  State Police of Troop C Barracks here were sent to investigate.  The fire was first discovered by Mr. MacDougall, awakened by the smell of smoke.  Investigating, he found one end of the building in flames, and immediately summoned Mr. Gifford.  Mr. Gifford dropped the two boys, Richard and Clayton, out of the bedroom window.  Mrs. Gifford, said to have been confused, attempted to leave the building by passing through the blazing kitchen.  The three children, Mary Elizabeth, Marjorie and Vincent, were hopelessly trapped in the room in which they were sleeping.  Fire was said to have started in an overheated kitchen stove.  Three stoves were located on the first floor of the frame structure, pipes from which led through partitions.  The building and contents were destroyed.  Dr. C.S. Gould of Walton, acting as coroner's physician, gave a verdict of accidental death by conflagration.  [MHD notation:  d. 1942]

 

Mrs. Ed F. Gilmore, 70, of Afton [Chenango Co., NY] RD 1 died at 12:40 p.m. Sunday at The Hospital, Sidney, after a short illness.  She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Herbert G. Snyder of Binghamton and Mrs. Harry O. Stickel of Mount Upton; four sons, Jay H. of Easton, Pa., Westley K. of Harpursville RD, Carl A. of Mount Upton and Floyd E. Gilmore of Union City, Pa.; 12 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; a brother, Miles Pratt of Johnson City, and several nieces and nephews.  She was a member of the Belden Methodist Church for many years.  The body was moved to the Karschner Funeral Home, Afton, where friends may call today from 7 to 9 p.m. and Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.  [MHD notation:  d. Sept, 25, 1955]

 

 

 



Obituaries (Fo, Fr, Fu) MHD Collection

 

Charles J. Fowler, 72 years of age, died Sunday morning, February 7, 1937, at his home in Harpursville [Broome Co., NY].  Mr. Fowler had been a member of the Nineveh Presbyterian Church since 1883 and an elder since 1897.  He was a member of Afton Lodge No. 360, F.&A.M., and of Live Oak Lodge No. 696, I.O.O.F. of Harpursville.  Mr. Fowler is survived by his widow, Nina A. Fowler; a son, Arthur C. Fowler, of Harpursville; a daughter, Mrs. H.W. Wedge, of Jersey Shore, Pa.; a sister, Mrs. Mary E. Waters, of Afton; and a granddaughter, Miss Carol Fowler, of Harpursville.  A prayer service was held at the home at 1 o'clock, followed by the funeral service at the Nineveh Presbyterian Church at 2 o'clock, on Wednesday afternoon.  Rev. L.C. Hawver of Oneonta, assisted by Rev. C.E.Webb, Rev. L.G. Falk, and Rev. L.A. Weed, officiated.  Burial was made in the Nineveh Cemetery. 

 

Mrs. Nina Fowler, 77, a widow of Charles Fowler, of Harpursville [Broome Co., NY], died last Thursday morning.  She is survived by a son, Arthur Fowler of Harpursville; a daughter, Mrs. Hibbard Wedge of Jersey Shore, Pa.; a granddaughter, Miss Carol Fowler of Harpursville.  Services were held Saturday in the Nineveh Presbyterian church, with Rev. Clifford E. Webb officiating.  Burial in the Nineveh cemetery.  [MHD notation:  d. Sept. 3, 1942]

Miss Susie E. Freeman of 93 State street died this morning at 3 o'clock at the City hospital.  She is survived by a brother, Henry E. Freeman, and a sister, Mrs. Robert Hempstead, both of this city.  The funeral will be held, Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the funeral chapel of Truman O. Watrous, 206 Vestal avenue.  Burial will be in Floral Park cemetery [Johnson City, Broome Co., NY]

 

The funeral of Paul French who met with a tragic death while hunting in the Adirondacks last week Thursday was held at his home  here Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock.  The funeral was private, only intimate friends and members of the American Legion attending.  All day Monday flags in front of business places were at half mast.  Rev. Landmesser officiated and burial was at Afton [Chenango Co., NY].  A news item from Forestport, Oct. 30, speaks of the accident as follows:  Paul M. French, 33, Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], was fatally wounded at 10 o'clock Thursday morning by his brother-in-law while hunting in the Adirondack woodlands about 18 miles from this village.  French was shot when he came in line with a bullet fired at a deer sighted by his brother-in-law.  The man lived for 20 minutes after being shot.  His body was taken to the State House on the west side of North Lake, a mile from where the tragedy occurred.  The man had planned on the hunting trip for several months, Coroner James W. Graves of Herkimer issued a statement of accidental death, after investigating the case.  The body did not arrive in Forestport until night, it being necessary to go 18 miles into the woods and bring the body there by truck, due to the muddy condition of the mountain roads.  French, who is a member of the American Legion, was hunting in the Adirondacks with his companions, David Lewis, Clyde and Welland Hitchcock, Millard Axtell, Alton Ellis, George Foster, Oria Howland, George Burton and Lee Harrignton.  The deceased was born in Afton, December 28, 1897, son of the late Charles and Harriet French.  He was an expert mechanic and during the World War served on a transport in the United States Navy.  Surviving are his widow of Bainbridge; a brother, Kenneth of Oneonta; and a sister, Mrs. Warren Corbin, of Bennetsville.  [MHD notation:  d. Oct. 29, 1931]

 

On the 21st of Feb. 1896, at the residence in this village where for more than 21 years he and his faithful wife had resided, Benjamin F. Furlow in the 61st year of his age, passed to his reward.  The deceased was born in the town of Aurilius, Cayuga Co., early in life removed to the vicinity of Greene, Chenango co., and has resided in these localities almost continuously since that time.  At the age of 27 he was united in Marriage with Miss Jane Shay, of Colesville, N.Y., and the union continued to be a most happy one until it was so lately broken off in death.  Mr. Furlow responded to the call of his country for volunteers during the late war and spent three very eventful years in the defence of the cause of freedom.  He was engaged in some of the most eventful battles of the war and never tired of relating those thrilling experiences.  One of the last conversations he ever held with his pastor was upon these topics.  At the time of his death he was the honored chaplian of the Isaac Mills Ely Post, No. 662, who attended the funeral in a body and conferred upon the remains military honor.  At the age of 16, Mr. Furlow was converted and affiliated himself with the M.E. Church with which he continued to be a faithful and consistent member until the day of his death.  Few churches can boast of members whose very life is more thoroughly bound up in the temporal and spiritual welfare of the organization than was that of Bro. Furlow in the success of the M.E. Church at Chenango Forks.  It was his life.  He was sexton and served many years practically without pay while giving liberally to every worthy enterprise.  His services were hardly appreciated while he lived, but now that he is gone how seriosuly is he missed.  The deceased leaves beside a wife, two daughters; Mrs. Mettie Trafford and Mrs. Anna Palmer, both of theis place.  Two brothers, Charles Furlow, of Chenango Forks, and H.N. Furlow, of Greene.  And a very large circle of relatives and friends to mourn his loss.

"We shall meet, but we shall miss him,

There willbe one vacant chair.

We shall linger to caress him

When we breathe our evening prayer"

Rev. F.J. Jones                      

 

Lestershire [Broome Co., NY]:  The funeral of Frank Furlow, who died at his home in Westover [Broome Co., NY] on Sunday night, was held this afternoon at 1:30 o'clock.  Rev. H.M. Crydenwise officiated and burial was in Floral Park Cemetery [Johnson City, Broome Co., NY].  Mr. Furlow was a resident of this community for the past 16 years and had many friends.  For many years he conducted a grocery store on Broad street, but was forced to retire from business owning to poor health.  Beside his wife, he is survived by a brother, Sidney Furlow of Chenango Forks.  [MHD notation:  d. 1909]

Chenango Forks [Broome Co., NY]:  Mrs. Jane Furlow, an old and respected resident of this place, died Thursday at 6 o'clock.  She leaves a large circle of friends and relatives to mourn her death.  [MHD notation:  d. May 13, 1911]

George Henry Furman, aged 63, who had been seriously ill with pneumonia at the Turner Hospital since Thursday of last week, died Wednesday morning, April 20, about 11 o'clock.  Mr. Furman had been a lifelong resident of this section, following the occupation of farming.  For many years he had operated a large farm at Stillwater [Saratoga Co., NY].  He was known throughout the community for his genial disposition, and as a kind friend and neighbor.  He was always ready and willing to respond to any need of his neighbors and his loss will be keenly felt by a large circle of friends.  Funeral services will be held at his late home, in Stillwater, Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock.  The Rev. R.E. Bartz of Castle Creek will officiate at the services.  Burial willbe made in Sylvan Lawn Cemetery [Greene, Chenango Co., NY].  The bearers will be Sidney Excell, Louis Pangburn, Lewis Crowell, and Fred Wheeler.  Mr. Furman is survived by his wife, Mamie; three daughters, Mrs. Mildred Small, Mrs. Ruth Kruger, and Mrs. Pauline Parks; his mother, Mrs. Christina Rounds; four brothers, Fred Furman of Greene, Will Furman of Windsor, Ben and Lee Rounds of Greene; two sisters, Mrs. Mary Marshman and Mrs. Amy Bunt of Greene, seven grandchildren, and several aunts, uncles and cousins.  [MHD notation:  d. 1938]

Mrs. Lucy Furman died at 8:30 o'clock this morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. E.J. Stillman, 27 Henry street.  She is survived by five sons, five daughters, two sisters and one brother.  The funeral, which will be private, will be held Tuesday afternoon at 1 o'clock at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Charles Humiston, 133 Chap;in street.  Rev. L.M.S. Haynes will officiate.  Burial will be in Kattelville [Broome Co., NY].  [MHD notation:  d. May 24, 1913]

William Furman, 59 years old, died this morning at 12:30 o'clock at the City hospital.  He is survived by five brothers, Charles, Lewis, Frank and Merritt Furman, all of this city, and John Furman of Elamore, W.Va., and six sisters, Mrs. E. Allen and Mrs. E. Stillman of this city; Mrs. Thomas Woodland of Cleveland, O., Mrs. E. Van Dyke of Redmans, Calif, and Mrs. Charles Humiston and Mrs. Edward Martin of Harpursville.  The funeral will be held Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Roberts & Kelley funeral home, 82 Washington street.  Burial will be in Kattelville [Broome Co., NY].  [MHD notation:  d. Mar. 26, 1937]

Bainbridge School Building on Fire - 1910

 

Bainbridge School Building on Fire

 Panic Averted by Coolness of the Teachers and Discipline of Pupils

Norwich Sun, Jan. 13, 1910

 

Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 13 [1910]:  Great excitement was caused Monday afternoon when it was discovered that the High School building was on fire.  The fire was caused by the over heating of one of the pipes of the furnace.  It was first discovered by the flames rising though the register in the room of the fourth and fifth grades.  Soon the partition between that room and the sixth grade was on fire.  Although a panic was threatened, owing to the coolness of Superintendent Treible, Mrs. Hancock and Miss Butler, in whose rooms the fire was first seen, and the discipline of the fire drill the 200 pupils marched out in perfect order.  Eight minutes after the alarm was given the hose companies were on the scene and the flames were quickly extinguished.  The interior of the fourth, fifth and sixth grades were completely demolished.  The loss is estimated at about $1,000 which was covered by insurance.

Marriages (Fi, Fo_ MHD Collection

 

Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Taylor of Rockdale, NY [Chenango Co., NY], announce the engagement of their daughter, Florence L. Fisk, to Victor L. Miller, son of Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Rooke of Sidney, NY [Delaware Co., NY].  No date has been set for the wedding.

 

Mrs. Myra Foote and Lewis Brown, both of Utica, N.Y. [Oneida Co., NY], were united in marriage Saturday, November 16, at the Presbyterian Manse by the Rev. Clifford E. Webb.  After the ceremony Mr. and Mrs. Brown returned to Utica where they plan to make their home.  The bride will be remembered by Aftonians as the daughter of Mrs. Olin Finch.  The groom is employed as a lineman by the New York Telephone Company at Utica.  The happy couple have the best wishes of a host of friends.  [MHD notation:  married 1935]

Obituaries (Fl, Fo) MHD Collection

 

William Franklin Fletcher, Hyattsville, Md., died Sept. 24 at the age of sixty-nine.  He grew up in Bainbridge, graduated from the Bainbridge High School in 1898 and from Cornell University with Master's Degree in 1906.  He came to Washington as Pomologist in the Bureau of Plant Industry, Dept. of Agriculture.  He is the author of several government bulletins on the native persimmon, and tree grafting.  He retired in 1943.  During the war, Mr. Fletcher taught Manual Arts in the Hyattsville High School.  Later he was specialist in long range weather forecasting for the Hart-Wright Co. of New York.  Mr. Fletcher is survived by his wife, Jane Walker Fletcher and three children:  John Milton Fletcher, Principal of Eliot Junior High School; Mary Fletcher Allman, of Washington; and Jane Fletcher Crandall, of Nevada; and Mrs. William H. Homer, of Mantana.  [MHD notation:  d. 1948]

 

Mrs. Alice C. Foot, aged 70 years, died at her home in Coventry [Chenango Co.,  NY] on Monday morning, November 30, after a short illness.  She is survived by one daughter, Viola Haire, of the Town of Oxford; one son, Frank Happy of Binghamton; three sisters, Mrs. Kittie Bishop of Holly, and Mrs. Ann Warner and Mrs. Lillian Murphy of Syracuse; one brother, John Hinesman, of Coventry.  The body was removed to the Root Funeral Home at Greene where the service was held Wednesday at 2:30 P.M., Rev. G. Snyder of the Greene Congregational Church, officiating.  Burial was made in the Sylvan Lawn Cemetery at Greene [Chenango Co., NY].  [MHD notation:  d. 1936]

 

Charles L. Foote, 76, of Morrisville [Madison Co., NY], formerly of Johnson City [Broome Co., NY], died Sunday morning at the Oneida Hospital.  He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Zoola Foote, of Morrisville; a brother, Earl Foote, of Canastota; two sons, Earl, of Morrisville, and Stewart, of Binghamton.  He was a former Ansco employee.  The body was removed to the Vaughn Funeral Home in Morrisville, where friends may call.  [MHD notation:  d. Dec. 1950]

Mrs. Zoola Foote, 77, of Eaton [Madison Co., NY] RD 1, formerly of Binghamton [Broome Co., NY], died Sunday morning at Hamilton Community Memorial Hospital.  She is survived by a son, Earl Foote of Eaton; a granddaughter, Mrs. Preben Hansen of Johnson City, and three grandchildren.  She was born in Canastota the daughter of Edward and Sarah Read.  The body was moved to the Charles D. Barker Funeral Home, Morrisville.  [MHD notation:  d. Sept. 25, 1955]

Mrs. Ophelia A. Force died Monday morning after several weeks illness.  She was born in Colesville November 25, 1855.  the funeral will be held today at one o'clock from the residence of Stephen Jennings, on Main Street, her late home.  Rev. J.J. Francis will officiate. Interment will be in the cemetery at Perch Pond Hill [Colesville, Broome Co., NY]

Mrs. Ophelia A. Force, whose death (on February 19, 1917), was mentioned in last week's Enterprise was born in Colesville [Broome Co., NY] (Perch Pond Hill) in 1856.  She was the daughter of Thomas and Mrs. Clara (Williams) Johnson.  Her husband was George Force who died fifteen years ago at their home in Paterson, N.J.  After his death she resided several years in Waukegan, Ill., near Chicago.  While there she became afflicted with rheumatism, and was for some time in a hospital under medical treatment.  She then returned to this state and has been a member of the Presbyterian church of Afton since 1908.  She was a sister of the later Mrs. S.R. Jennings of this village, and was with Mrs. Jennings during her illness and death four years ago.  Since then she has made her home much of the time at Mr. Jennings' where she died.  As stated the funeral service was held on Thursday, February 22, which was conducted by her pastor, Dr. J.J. Francis, with a prayer by Rev. O. Fuller.  The burial was in Perch Pond Hill Cemetery [Colesville, Broome Co., NY], by the side of her mother. 

Asa Foster, of North Colesville Grange [Broome Co., NY], departed this life, August 22, 1916.  In the death of Bro. Foster, North Colesville Grange has lost one of its most faithful members.  Always ready and willing to do all he could for the up building of our order.  He was a true friend to all who knew him.  The untimely death, which was a great shock to the community in which he lived, has left a lasting sorrow on all his friends.  It is very hard to be reconciled to all such bereavement, particularly when they have a personal touch and come close to one.  But he is gone.  We can simply show our appreciation of his work among us.  The stricken and bereaved family have lost a devoted husband, kind and loving father, our community a useful and valiant friend, our Grange a most able and honored member.
Resolved:  That this Grange tender its sincere sympathy to the family of the deceased, in their affliction, and be it further resolved that these resolutions be published, a copy sent the family, and a page set aside to his memory in the Grange book of records, also our charter be draped for thirty days.  S.A. Holcomb, Calvin J. Holcomb, Frank E. Thompson, Committee.

Martin Foster, an aged citizen of our town, who was living in his 96th year, died at the home of his son Asa Foster on Sunday morning, Feb. 18th.  The funeral was held on Tuesday at eleven o'clock from the family residence near Tunnel, North Colesville [Broome Co., NY], and from the New Ohio church.  Rev. S.D. Galpin officiating.  The burial was made in the New Ohio cemetery [Colesville, Broome Co., NY], J.A. Kark & Sons, funeral directors, having charge.  The surviving members of the family are Asa Foster, a son; a daughter Mrs. Elbert Webster, of Delanson. 

Again the "Reaper" has been gathering in the well developed and fully matured grain into the garner of eternal life.  An aged saint has passed from a world of sickness, sorrow and trouble, with sunshine scattered through, to a home in "beautiful morning."  On Sunday, March 5, near the hour of noon, Mrs. Martin Foster died at the home of her son, Asa Foster, at the age of 91 years.  Six years ago Mrs. Foster had a shock that placed her out of active life; for up to that time she had done the housework for herself and husband.  From that time until twelve weeks previous to death she was able to help herself, but for the past three months has been helpless and was cared for by a loving son and his wife.  Death came suddenly simply the wearing out.  It was at the Foster homestead where the deceased had lived a long and devoted life, where the cable was severed, and in the old home the funeral was held on Tuesday, the 7th, at one o'clock.  Rev. S.D. Galpin, her pastor, officiated and the burial was in charge of J.A. Kark's Sons, with interment in the New Ohio cemetery.  This aged pilgrim is survived by a husband whose years are numbered by 95 and in his feeble health mourns the loss of a devoted companion of sixty-five years.  A son, Asa Foster, one of our most esteemed citizens, and a daughter, Alvira, wife of E.J. Webster.  Austin Foster, a stepson of Mrs. Foster, also survives and resides at the old home.  [MHD notation:  d. 1905]

Marriages - 1944 - MHD Collection

Marriages -   1944

 

Fenton-Bentley--At Andes, Jan. 25, Donald M. Fenton of Margaretville [Delaware Co., NY] and Miss Louise Isabelle Bentley of Bellmore, L.I. [Nassau Co., NY]

 

Tripp-Shidagis--At Elmira, Jan. 8, Harold A. Tripp of Binghamton, formerly of Walton [Delaware Co., NY], and Miss Helen T. Shidagis of Binghamton [Broome Co., NY].

 

Webb-Tarbell--At Susquehanna, Pa., Jan. 29, John Edward Webb of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY] and Kathleen Tarbell of Sidney [Delaware Co.,  NY]

 

Cottrell-VanNamee--At Sidney, Jan. 27, Gilbert C. Cotrell and Miss Beryl Bradshaw VanNamee both of Sidney [Delaware Co., NY].

 

Gage-Miller--At Otego [Otsego Co., NY], Jan. 29, Arthur Gage of Sidney [Delaware Co., NY] and Miss Florence Miller of Briar Creek [Otsego Co., NY].

 

Francisco-Hesse--At Cooks Falls, Jan. 27, Private First Class Calvin H. Francisco of Cooks Falls [Delaware Co., NY] and Miss Elida Mae Heese of Roscoe [Sullivan Co., NY].

 

Nurek-Zaczek--At Deposit, Jan. 30, Stanley Nurek of Newark Valley [Tioga Co., NY] and Miss Helen Teresa Zaczek of Cannonsville [Delaware Co., NY].

 

Constable-Biggs--In Trout Creek, Feb. 1, Ben Constable of Trout Creek [Delaware Co., NY] and Miss Viola C. Biggs of Scranton, Pa.

Obituaries (Fe, Fi) MHD Collection

 

Mrs. Alice Estelle Fenderson, 93, widow of John J. Fenderson of 112 Roosevelt Avenue, Endicott, died at 3:30 a.m. Sunday at her home, after a long illness.  She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Mertie M. Gross of Greene and Mrs. Charlotte L. Tyler of Endicott; a son, Louis I. of Endicott; 11 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren' a brother, Elmer Crotsley of Binghamton; several nieces, nephews and cousins.  The body was moved to the Allen Memorial Home, 511-513 East Main Street, Endicott, where the family will receive friends today from 7 to 9 p.m.  [MHD notation:  d. Dec. 9, 1951]

 

In Memoriam:  In loving memory of our daughter, Argarette Finch, who died three years ago today, April 9, 1935:

Dear daughter, you are not forgotten,

Though on earth you are no more,

Still in memory you are with us

As you always were before

In sorrow we waited day by day,

And watched her suffering there,

Slowly but surely passing away

From the pain she scarce could bear.

And then God called from His throne above,

Her suffering and pain are past;

We know she has gone to realms of love,

And in Heaven has peace at last.

                                                                                Foster Parents and Mother

                                                                                Mr. and Mrs. Olin D. Finch

                                                                                Mrs. Lewis W. Brown

 

Olin D. Finch, 73, of Afton [Chenango Co., NY], died Nov. 11 in the Brevard Hospital, Melbourne, Fla.  He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Kate Finch, of Afton; a sister, Mrs. Fred Brown, of Sherburne; several nieces and nephews.  The funeral was held Saturday at the Karschner Funeral Home in Afton, at 1 p.m.  The Rev. Alwin TenPas officiated.  Burial was in Glenwood Cemetery, Afton.  [MHD notation:  d. Nov. 10, 1952]

 

William Finch passed away at his home on Main street last Friday, December 7.  He was the son of Wm. and Mahalia Finch and was born sixty-seven years ago, in the town of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY].  For about thirty years he lived, with the wife who now survives him, on a farm about two miles out of the village of Afton [Chenango Co. NY].  They had one child, a daughter, Alice, who died at the age of five years.  Mr. and Mrs. Finch have lived in the village about ten years and for seven years Mr. Finch has been an invalid.  He was a patient, cheerful sufferer and never lost the social instinct which made him always a good friend and neighbor.  For many years he was president of the board of trustees of the Presbyterian church and until his death he was a loyal supporter of the same.  Besides his wife, he leaves a sister, Mrs. Catherine Bowsorth of Norwich and a  niece, Mrs. Hyde Bryan, of Sherburne.  The funeral service, held Sunday afternoon, was largely attended.  The services were in charge of the Rev. Dr. Francis of Endicott, a former pastor.  The floral tributes were numerous and beautiful--silent witnesses of the regard of many friends.  The burial was in Glenwood cemetery [Afton, Chenango Co., NY]....[MHD notation:  d. 1923]

 

Mrs. Ray Fisher died Wednesday afternoon from a self-inflicted wound.  Since May last she had been ill and attended by a nurse, Mrs. Edith Schofield, although not confined to the house, it was necessary to have her attended both night and day, as self-destruction was feared.  At 1:30 Wednesday afternoon Mrs. Schofield stepped into an adjoining room for a few minutes.  During her absence Mrs. Fisher cut her throat with a razor.  She was hurried to the Bainbridge Hospital but died soon after reaching there.  Since being afflicted with illness, Mrs. Fisher became very depressed, and it was during a despondent mood that she ended her life.  Mrs. Fisher was 39 years of age, the daughter of Irving Barr of Coventry [Chenango Co., NY].  A private funeral will be held Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock at her home here.  Burial will be in Afton [Chenango Co., NY].  [MHD notation:  July 15, 1931]

 

Miss Satie Catherine Fisher:  I think an unusual wave of sadness passed over our village last week when it was announced that Satie Fisher, one of the best known and loved of the young people of Afton [Chenango Co., NY] had been taken from us by death.  Just as the Sabbath morning bells on January 12 were calling us to the worship of the Church on earth, the call of the Master came to her to enter upon the higher worship and service of the Church triumphant in Heaven.  A child of affliction for many years, her sweet spirit and sunny disposition enhanced by her physical frailty and comparative helplessness gave to her a peculiar attractiveness and won for her a warm place in the hearts of all who knew her.  In her home which was characterized and beautified in an unusual degree by domestic affection, the love and thought of the household naturally centered in her, and it is there that her gentle presence will be most sadly missed by her devoted parents, her loving sisters and her one brother nearest to her in age and whose attachment to her was so strong and tender.  At the same time she was always keenly interested and (to the extend of her ability) active, in things outside the home.  She was a faithful member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and she was a familiar and welcome figure in the services of the Church; and also in the Woman's Relief Corps, and in other activities.  Miss Fisher was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Fisher and was born in Masonville [Delaware Co., NY] twenty six years ago last April, came to Afton sixteen years ago and has lived here with her parents ever since. Eleven years ago she was stricken with infantile paralysis which left her with a double curvature of the spine, and helpless in her lower limbs so that since then she has been unable to go about except on crutches or in her wheeledchair or other conveyance.  For several months past, she has been employed, to her great delight, in the telephone exchange. A short time ago she was taken ill with the prevailing influenza, which developed into pneumonia, from which (although the disease had abated) she was unable to rally.  The funeral services at her home on High Street on Tuesday afternoon, Jan. 14, was conducted by her pastor, Rev. I.L. Bronson, assisted by Dr. J.J. Francis.  The beautiful old song, "So let me pass away, gently and lovingly, Only remembered for what I have done," was sung by Rev. Mr. Bronson and Mrs. Jere Jenks, and her body was borne to its last earthly resting place in Glenwood Cemetery [Afton, Chenango Co., NY], under the pines, by her two brothers-in-law, Raymond Pixley and Clarence Holdrege, and Jesse L. Barr and Hugh Swart.  And upon the flower-strewn mound under which sleeps this dear child of affliction and of love we drop a tear of regret that we shall see her here no more, and of sympathy for her sorrowing father and mother and sisters and brother, and all those to whom she was so dear.

Obituaries (El, En, Fa) MHD Collection

 

Charles A. Elliott, 65, died suddenly of a heart attack Saturday, while hunting on his farm at Coventry [Chenango Co., NY].  He is survived by two sons, Aubrey of Coventry, with whom he made his home, and Lawrence of Windsor; four daughters, Mrs. Richard Hoyt of Greene, Winona Elliott of Binghamton, Liva Elliott of Norwich, and Mrs. Lillian Holcomb of South New Berlin; and 11 grandchildren.  The body was removed to the Harry R. Rogers Funeral Home, 21 North Chenango Street, Greene [Chenango Co., NY], where friends may call.  [MHD notation:  Nov. 30, 1946]

 

Mrs. Dora E. Elliott, who resided with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.E. Clendenning, died at her home in Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], Tuesday April 21, age 42.  She will be greatly missed as she has spent the greater part of her life with her parents.  She has been afflicted twenty five years with Epilepsy and bore her afflictions very patiently and always with a cheerful and mild disposition.  She was a firm believer in God and took great comfort reading His word.  She was very ambitious, always ready to help when it was needed.  It is only one more gone before to enjoy the reward beyond a life of sorrow.  Only God knows why she was afflicted, she has left a world of care and is at rest with Jesus for it was her one aim that when she came to leave this world Heaven would be her home.  She leaves a father and mother, one son and five sisters and one brother to mourn her loss.  The parents thank all who helped with the singing and those who furnished flowers.  She was the oldest child of seven children and the first to leave this world.

 

Lester Lee Elliott died suddenly early Sunday morning, Nov. 12, at the home of his brother, George Elliott, Front street, as a result of a heart attack.  Two years ago, Mr. Elliott was hurt by a heifer and had never fully recovered from the injury.  Born March 11, 1879, near Cannonsville, he was the son of John and Sarah (Whitehead) Elliott.  At the age of 12 he moved to Bainbridge where he spent the remainder of his life.  He had followed the occupation of farming except for a few years he conducted a livery business.  Surviving are:  Two brothers, Guy and George, both of Bainbridge; and an aunt, Mrs. Mary Elliott, of Andes; and several nieces and nephews.  Services were held Tuesday, Nov. 14, at Colwell's Chapel with the Rev. Paul L. Carpenter officiating.  Bearers were:  Austin Finch, Lewis Wilbur, Charles Burton and O.H. Skinner.  Burial was in Greenlawn Cemetery [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY].  [MHD notation:  d. 1944]

 

Martin Ellis, with his father-in-law Grant Swingle, started from Deposit [Delaware Co., NY] on Tuesday evening, March 20th, for Stilesville [Delaware Co., NY], both men under the influence of liquor.  Near Stilesville a bolt which fastens the thills to the cutter dropped out and the horse was free from the sleigh.  The bolt could not be found, so Ellis mounted the horse and started for home, while Swingle stopped for the night in a near-by house.  Next morning Ellis' body was found near the accident, evidently having fallen from the horse.  He lay in the snow frozen to death.  He was 38 years old and leaves a wife who has the sympathy of all. 

Mrs. Jennie I. England, 85, died at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the home of her son, Harry C. England, 24 Franklin Avenue, Hillcrest [Broome Co., NY].  Besides her son, she is survived by several cousins.  She was a member of the First Christian Church of Binghamton; founder and president of its Missionary Society, and a member of the Practical Bible School in Johnson City for over 20 years.  The body was removed to the J.F. Rice Funeral Home, 150 Main Street, Johnson City, where friends may call.  [MHD notation:  d. Oct. 3, 1950]

The funeral of Mrs. Jennie I. England was held at the J.F. Rice Funeral Home, 150 Main St., Johnson City, Friday at 1:30 pm.  The Rev. Arthur Wright officiated.  Burial was in Afton, NY [Chenango Co.].

Edward E. Fairchild, 76, of Nineveh Junction [Broome Co., NY], died Tuesday morning at his home.  He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Delia Fairchild; a son, Arthur of Harpursville; a brother, William of Smithville Flats, three grandsons.  The body was removed to the Harry G. Kark Funeral Home in Harpursville, where friends may call this evening.  [MHD notation:  d. June 13, 1950]

Fairchild--The funeral of Edward E. Fairchild will be  held at the Harry G. Kark Funeral Home in Harpursville [Broome Co., NY] on Friday at 2 p.m.  The Rev. Charles J. Sabin will officiate.  Burial will be in Pratt Cemetery [Colesville, Broome Co., NY]

Frank D. Fairchild, aged 66, died very suddenly at his home near Chenango Forks [Broome Co., NY], Friday night, January 22.  Funeral services were held at the Minkler Funeral Home in Chenango Forks, Monday at 2 o'clock.  Burial was made in North Fenton [Broome Co., NY].  Mr. Fairchild is survived by his wife, Helen; three sons, Milton, of Cincinnatus, Ralph and Kenneth both of Chenango Forks; three daughters, Mrs. Ella McCombs, of Smithville, Mrs. Myrtle Page, of Guilford, and Miss Una Fairchild, of Chenango Forks; and two brothers, William Fairchild of Smithville and Edward Fairchild of Harpursville.  [MHD notation:  d. 1937]

Mrs. Anna Tracy Fairfield, 80, of Bainbridge R.D.2, died at the Chenango Memorial Hospital, Norwich, Tuesday, at 9:28 a.m. after a short illness.  She is survived by several nieces and nephews, among them, Mrs. Agnes M. McConnell, and J. Herbert Mungle, both of Johnson City, and Theodore Tracy of Afton.  The body was removed to the Karschner Funeral Home in Afton, where friends may call Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m.  [MHD notation:  April 1959]

Mrs. Luella Lydia Farnsworth, 70, of Harpursville [Broome Co., NY], died Thursday afternoon at her home.  She is survived by her husband, Guy Farnsworth of Harpursville; four daughters, Mrs. Gertrude Cook of Toledo, Ohio, Mrs. Daris Patterson of Albuquerque, N. Mex., Mrs. Bertha Thomas of Norwich, Mrs.Anna Wheeler of Sidney; 11 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; one niece; one nephew; several cousins.  She was a life-long resident of Harpursville, a member of the Fire Co. Auxiliary, PTA, both of Harpursville, Binghamton Chapter 411 Women of the Moose and the Joseph Mangan Legion Post Auxiliary.  The body was removed to the Osterhoudt Funeral Home in Harpursville where friends may call Saturday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9.  [MHD notation:  d. Sept. 10, 1952]


Bainbridge Presbyterian Church 100th Anniversary 1931

 100th Anniversary, Bainbridge Presbyterian Church

 Norwich Sun, September 16, 1931

 

Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY]--The Bainbridge Presbyterian church will celebrate its 100th anniversary, starting Saturday, September 19 and closing Monday, September 21, according to plans announced by the pastor, Reverend Greeley H. Orvis.  The program will open Saturday afternoon at 3 o'clock in the church auditorium when a roll call of members, history of the church and greetings from absent members will be given.  Following the program a free supper will be served to all guests, and members of the church and congregation.  Sunday morning the sermon will be preached by a former pastor, the Reverend Arthur Spaulding of Salem, N.Y.  He will be assisted in the service by other former pastors.  Reverend Spaulding was pastor of this church from 1896 to 1906.  Sunday evening will be church fraternity night.  Special music will be rendered by the children's choir.  A reading "The Old Church by the Roadside" will be given by Harriett Sipple.  This poem was written for a similar celebration by a member of a former parish of Reverend Orvis.  Short addresses will be given by the pastors of the other churches in Bainbridge.  Monday the Binghamton Presbytery will hold an official service in the church at 3 o'clock in the afternoon.  Monday evening the concluding service will be held when the centennial sermon will be preached by the Reverend Edgar Frank, pastor of the First Presbyterian church of Owego.  The public is invited to attend all these services.

 

The Presbyterian church of Bainbridge was an early landmark in the upper Susquehanna Valley.  Its official records date back to April 30, 1793, when a meeting at the home of William Guthrie is recorded.  August 31, 1794 Reverend William Stone, a graduate of Yale university, and who had served in the Revolutionary War, was engaged as pastor of the church.  His salary was sixty-five pounds a year.  May 1, 1798, a call was extended to Reverend Joel Chapin, a graduate of Dartmouth and also a Revolutionary Soldier, to settle in the Society.  He was ordained and installed in September 1798.  During the years preceding 1831, two other buildings had been used as places of worship.  In 1831, the present building was erected.  In 1866 the church underwent improvements by having the galleries on the sides and east end removed.  In 1875 a pipe organ was installed, a gift to the Society.  During the pastorate of the Reverend H.D.Smith, the church parlors were built.  The present pipe organ was purchased and installed during the pastorate of the Reverend Charles G. Cady in 1926.

Obituaries (El) MHD Collection

 

B.J. Eldred, 57 years old, died Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock at his home in Hawleyton [Broome Co., NY].  He is survived by his wife, Lizzie; two daughters, Miss Lulu Eldred and Miss Cora Belle Eldred of Hawleyton; three sons, J. Gordon Eldred of Johnson City, and Henry and Paul Eldred of Hawleyton; a grandson, Arthur Gordon Eldred, and a brother, Henry C. Eldred, of Hawleyton.  The funeral will be held Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock at his home, and at 2:30 o'clock at the Hawleyton M.E. Church.  Burial will be in Hawleyton.  [MHD notation:  April 25, 1927]

Cleon D. Eldred, 74, of Sanford, died Friday evening, Sept. 25, at his home in Sanford [Broome Co., NY] after a long illness.  He is survived by a sister, Mrs. Guy Warner, of Afton; a brother, V.J. Eldred, of Afton; two nieces, Mrs. Hazel Wenn, of Binghamton, and Mrs. Harry Carroll, of Bainbridge; a nephew, Jack Eldred, of Afton, and several cousins.  The body was removed to the Karschner Funeral Home, Afton, where services were held on Monday afternoon, Sept. 28.  Burial was in Glenwood Cemetery, Afton [Chenango Co., NY].  [MHD notation:  d. 1953]

Mrs. Harriett Eldred, long a resident of Afton [Chenango Co., NY], died at her home on South Main Street, Monday morning, November 12, 1934, at 1:20 o'clock, following a severe illness.  She was born in Hartwick December 21, 1853, the daughter of Daniel Tuller and Harriett Gardner.  Had Mrs. Eldred lived until New Year's Eve, Mr. and Mrs. Eldred would have observed their 63rd wedding anniversary.  She was a member of the M.E. Church of Afton.  Mrs. Eldred is survived by her husband, James Eldred, a daughter, Mrs. Guy Warner, of Afton; two sons, Cleon of Sanford, and Vernon of Bainbridge; a sister, Mrs. Everett Reed, of Garrettsville; and three grandchildren, Mrs. Leslie Wenn of Binghamton, Mrs. Harry Carroll of Sidney, and Jack Eldred of Bainbridge.  The funeral was held Wednesday afternoon from the Tabor funeral Parlors at 2 o'clock with Rev. George Roberts of the M.E. Church officiating.  Burial was in Glenwood Cemetery [Afton, Chenango Co., NY].

Henry C. Eldred of Triangle [Broome Co., NY] died at 1 o'clock Tuesday afternoon in the Binghamton City hospital.  He is survived by his widow, Delila; two sons, Earl and Vernon Eldred, both of Apalachin, and a daughter, Miss Shirley Eldred of Triangle.  The body was removed to the Ackley Funeral Home, 206 Vestal avenue...[MHD notation:  d. Oct. 29, 1940]

The funeral of Henry C. Eldred was held Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Ackley Funeral Home, 206 Vestal avenue.  The Rev. William Bartz officiated.  The pallbearers were Henry Vosburg, Leon Van Verce, Earl Watrous and Henry Paddleford.  Burial was in Colesville cemetery [Broome Co., NY]  [MHD notation:  d. Oct. 29, 1940]

Isaac Douglas Eldred, aged 82 years died at his home on Academy Street, Saturday May 29.  Mr. Eldred is survived by two sons Clarence of Afton and Claude of Vestal and one brother, Charles of Otego.  The funeral was held at the home Tuesday afternoon at two o'clock with Rev. Bradford Tite officiating.  Burial was in Glenwood cemetery [Afton, Chenango Co., NY].  [MHD notation:  d. 1937]

After an illness lasting about four weeks, Iva May, wife of Grover Eldred, passed away Sunday evening, Feb. 6, 1916 at 8:30 o'clock at her late home on Main St.  Mrs. Eldred was the daughter of J.B. Padgett and was born at Sanford [Broome Co., NY], Feb. 22, 1887 thus lacking but a few days of being 29 years of age.  Mr. and Mrs. Eldred were married Feb. 3, 1901 and had just passed the twelfth anniversary of this happy event in their lives.  Mrs. Eldred was a member of the Eastern Star of Afton and also a member of the Baptist church.  She and her husband were baptized Dec. 20, 1905 by Rev. H.A. Wait, then pastor of the Baptist church.  She was of a happy, cheerful spirit, delighting to be one of those who served at the social affairs of her lodge and her church.  Besides her husband she is survived by her father and mother, one sister, Mrs. Hugh Holcomb and one brother Thayne, all residing at Tunnel, N.Y [Broome Co.].  The funeral was held at her late home Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock being conducted by Rev. C.O. Fuller, her pastor, and the Eastern Star.  Interment in Glenwood Cemetery [Afton, Chenango Co., NY]. 

James H. Eldred, one of Afton's oldest residents, noted for his genial friendship and ready wit, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Guy Warner on South Main street, Tuesday afternoon.  Mr. Eldred was born in Colesville August 7th, 1846, the son of Marvin and Hannah Eldred.  His wife, Harriett proceeded  him in death two years ago.  He is survived by his daughter, Mrs. Warner, two sons, Cleon of Deposit and Vernon of Bainbridge and two brothers, I.D.Eldred of Afton and Charles Eldred of Otego.  Funeral services will be held at Tabor's Funeral Home Thursday afternoon at two o'clock.  Rev. George A. Roberts will officiate with burial in Glenwood cemetery [Afton, Chenango Co., NY].  Mr. Eldred was a member of the M.E. Church.  His genial smile and kindly manner will be missed by his many friends.  [MHD notation:  d. Dec. 24, 1936]

Mrs. Jane Fuller Eldred was born in the town of Hartwick, Otsego county, fifty-four years ago and died at her home at New Ohio [Broome Co., NY] May 3d, 1905, after an illness of only a few days of apoplexy.  She was married to John Eldred thirty-five years ago and he and her two sons, Bert and Henry still survive--besides one sister Mrs. James Eldred, and two brothers of Otsego county.  She was a woman of sterling worth, who had many friends far and near and who were pained to hear of her sudden demise.  A loving wife and mother, kind neighbor and sympathizing friend has gone to her reward, and we can only say, "God's will be done."

Johnson City [Broome Co., NY]--A mother and her daughter dead in their home within six hours of each other as the result of the suffering of the latter from infantile paralysis for several years, was reported yesterday in the family of Casper B. Eldred of Isabell avenue, Park View.  Mrs. Julia Olga Eldred, aged 24 years, died at 10 o'clock Sunday night from nervous prostration, complicated with pneumonia, brought on by worry and care over her daughter, Florence, 11 years old, who had suffered from infantile paralysis which had affected her heart, and who developed diphtheria a few days ago.  The daughter Florence died at 4 o'clock yesterday morning.  They are survived by the husband and father, Casper B. Eldred, and a son and brother, Lionel G. Eldred.  A double funeral, which will be private, will be held on Wednesday and burial will be made in Greene [Chenango Co., NY]  [MHD notation: d. April 16 & 17, 1916]

Mrs. Mary E. Eldred, wife of Douglas Eldred of Academy street, passed away Monday evening at six-thirty o'clock at the age of 77.  Mrs. Eldred had been confined to her home by illness for the past six months, but had always been active until her recent illness.  Mrs. Eldred was born in Middleburg, Schoharie Co., N.Y., coming to this vicinity when a young woman and later was married to Douglas Eldred at Harpursville.  Mr. and Mrs. Eldred have long been residents of this section and are well known in the village being residents of Afton [Chenango Co., NY] for 32 years.  Mrs. Eldred was a member of the M.E. Church, Afton O.E.S., the Rebeccas and the W.R.C.  Besides her husband, Mrs. Eldred is survived by two sons, Clarence, local clothier and Claude Eldred of Endicott.  The funeral was held from the home this Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock, with Rev. George Roberts officiating.  Burial was in Glenwood Cemetery [Afton, Chenango Co., NY] with arrangements by E.F.Tabor.  Afton Chapter, 137 O.E.S. attended the services in a body.  [MHD notation:  Oct. 16, 1933]

Eldredge--The funeral of Mrs. RDC Hill Eldredge will be held at the Ivan A. Barber & Son Funeral Home, 428 Main St. Johnson City, Saturday at 3 p.m.  The Rev. Earl V. Tolley will officiate.  Burial will be in Riverhurst Cemetery [Endicott, Broome Co., NY].  The family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.  [published July 27, 1945]


Obituaries (Ea, Ec, Ed) MHD Collection

 

Mrs. Anna M. Easton, wife of M.E. Easton, died at her home here Mch 30, aged 53 years.  She is survived by her husband and one son, Lawrence.  The funeral was held from the house Thursday, burial in Glenwood Cemetery, Afton [Chenango Co., NY].  [MHD notation:  d. 1914]

 

Mrs. Merton Easton died at her home Tueday morning after a long illness of consumption.  Burial in Glenwood [Afton, Chenango Co., NY].  [MHD notation:  d. April 1914]

 

One of the oldest citizens of this village was called away last week by the death on Friday, January 9, 1920, at his home on Academy Street, of George Easton, at the age of 73 years.  Mr. Easton was born in Afton [Chenango Co., NY] and has lived here all his life.  For some years he has suffered from the effects of a stroke of paralysis, and a second stroke last week hastened the end.  He is survived by his wife, and a daughter, and a number of step-children.  The funeral, which was private, was held at the home on Monday morning, Jan. 12, at eleven o'clock, conducted by Dr. J.J. Francis, of the Presbyterian Church, and the burial was in the family lot in Glenwood Cemetery [Afton, Chenango Co., NY].

 

Lawrence N. Easton, a former resident of North Afton [Chenango Co., NY], passed away at his home in San Diego, Calif, May 21.  He is survived by his widow Hazel, one son, Arthur, his daughter-in-law and granddaughter, Judith Ann.  He was a member of Afton F&AM Lodge 360.

 

Charley Eckler, 93, of Chenango Street, Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], died Wednesday morning at his home.  He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Muriel Scott of Oxford, and Mrs. William Maher of Woodmont, Conn.; one son, John Eckler of Afton; nine grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren.  The body was moved to the Seymour Funeral Home in Oxford, where friends are invited to call tonight.

 

Eckler--The funeral of Charley Eckler will be held at the Seymour Funeral Home in Oxford, N.Y. [Chenango Co.], Friday at 2 p.m.  The Rev. Andrew Anderson will officiate.  Burial will be in Glenwood Cemetery, Afton, N.Y [Chenango Co.].  Friends may call at the funeral home this evening.

 

Charles Herbert Eckler died early Tuesday morning at the home of his sister-in-law, Mrs. William Dickinson, 53 Pleasant Street.  He had been ill for about a year, being confined to bed most of the time.  At the time of the fire in the home, 88 River Street, April 27, he was moved to the home of his wife's sister in Pleasant street.  Mr. Eckler was born in Delhi [Delaware Co., NY] Sept. 13, 1889, the son of Charles and Elmina (Kniskern) Eckler.  He was married 30 years ago to Elizabeth Terk who survives him.  He also is survived by his father, 86, of Oxford; a sister, Mrs. William Mahar of Woodbury, Conn.; and several nephews and nieces.  He had lived in Sidney [Delaware Co., NY] about 16 years and had worked at the Scintilla up to about a year ago when his failing health confined him to the house.  The funeral will be held Friday at 2 p.m. at the Carr & Landers Funeral Home with the Rev. Wilton J. Dubrick, pastor of the Methodist Church, officiating.  Burial will be in Prospect Hill Cemetery [Sidney, Delaware Co., NY].  [MHD notation:  d. 1945]

 

Greene [Chenango Co., NY]:  Alfred L. Edgerton, son of Mr. and Mrs. W.E. Edgerton, of Afton [Chenango Co., NY], who for a number of years were residents here, passed away at his home Aug. 22, in Afton, aged 24 years.  He was a graduate of the Greene High School.  He is survived by his parents and three sisters; Ruth, Mildred and Edna.  His funeral was held last Wednesday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock.  The family have the sympathy of this community.  [MHD notation:  d. 1913]

 

Word has been received at this office of the death of Miss Emma Edgerton in the Norwich Hospital Wednesday afternoon.  The funeral will be held at the Presbyterian Church Friday afternoon at three o'clock.  Rev. Webb will officiate.  Miss Edgerton was long a resident of Afton [Chenango Co., NY], and leaves many friends to mourn her passing.  [MHD notation:  d. Sept. 27, 1939]

 

Once more the silent reaper, Death, has garnered home an estimable young woman, a former resident of Harpursville [Broome Co., NY], Miss Ada Edson.  She was born near the village of Harpursville April 24, 1870, and always lived in this vicinity until June, 1902, when she went to Twin Bridges, Montana, where she held the position of seamstress in an Orphan's Home for four years, at which time, in company with Miss Sarah Robinson and Gertrude Allen she removed to Lewiston, Montana, where they built a home.  She had been in poor health for more than a year, and for a few months had been steadily growing worse until the physicians decided there was no help for her, unless it was through an operation.  She came to Binghamton September 4th, and entered a private hospital.  The operation revealed cancer of the liver, for which there was no help, and she only lived three weeks longer.  She died Wednesday, Sept. 30.  She was an earnest Christian worker, and a member of St. James' Episcopal Church of Lewiston.  She leaves to mourn her loss a mother, Mrs. John Edson of Harpursville; three sisters, Mrs. C.P. Newell of San Diego, Cal., Mrs. Elles Cottem of Seattle, Wash., Mrs. C.F. Watrous of Tunnel, N.Y., and one brother, G.H. Edson of Jefferson, Kansas, besides a large circle of friends in Montana and old friends and neighbors in this state.  The funeral was held at the home of her sister, Mrs. C.F. Watrous, Rev. G.H. Kirkland of Harpursville officiating.  The bearers were Fred Mumford, Guy Spencer, G.A. Watrous and Bela Page.  Burial in Pratt cemetery [Colesville, Broome Co., NY].  [MHD notation:  d. 1908]