Obituaries (August 9)

The services attendant upon the funeral rites of Nina L. Bentley last Friday afternoon, brought out the largest throng of people known in many years to assemble in Bainbridge upon like occasions.  The youth of the deceased, her beautiful character, her gentleness, kindness and thoughtful consideration for others, manifested at all times, and with a pleasing girlish charm of manner, seemed to impress everyone that a personal loss had been sustained.  The funeral was appointed at 1:30 o'clock at the Methodist church, but before the time arrived the church was nearly filled, and at the commencement of the services the aisles had been used for seating and many were standing.  Principal F.W. Crumb and Miss Maude Mosher, of the High School, and the following students were among the mourners:  Misses Velma Hill, May Pinney, Della Tinkam and Mabel Whitman; Messrs Harry VanCott, Chas. Graves, Albert Pearsall and Frank West.  The bearers were six young men, attendants of the Methodist church: Messrs Sebert Hollenbeck, George Cook, Chas. Odell, John Petley, George Russell and Adelbert Wilcox.  Rev. C.H. Sackett, who conducted the services, was assisted by Rev. T.F. Hall, of Oneonta, a former pastor of the church, under whose ministrations several years ago in Bainbridge, Miss Bentley united with the church.  Rev. M.S. Godshall of Windsor, a close friend of the family, also assisted.  The addresses were impressive and tender in their nature, each minister having an intimate knowledge as pastor and friend of the many virtues of the deceased.  The quartette, Mr. and Mrs. A. Vervali, Daniel Banner and Miss Helena Curtiss, sang beautiful selections.  The first one was specially significant in its beauty and appropriateness.

 

"One sweet flower has drooped and faded,

One sweet, happy voice has fled;

One fair form the grave has shaded,

One dear school-mate now is dead,

She has gone to heav'n before us,

But she turns and waves her hands,

Pointing to the glories o'er us,

In that happy spirit land."

 

Miss Bentley had been a member of the choir, and the regard the associate members had for her was noted in the vacant chair trimmed with mourning, and the scroll above it upon the wall engraved, "With the heavenly choir."  Another evidence of the love for the deceased and the sympathy for the sorrowing family was the large number of flowers that covered the casket and were lying by it, and embedded the fragile form of the girl in the casket.  Among the principal floral offerings were a pillow from the Epworth League; an Epworth league badge from Leland Yale of Oneonta, a harp from the High School and an elegant bouquet of choice flowers from the choir.  Some contributors from away were, Mr. and Mrs. A.B. Merchant, Cobleskill, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Nash, Norwich, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Mead, Guilford, Adrian Barton and Rev. and Mrs. Godshall, Windsor.  West Bainbridge had been the home of the family until three years ago and the remains were taken to the burying ground there for burial....[Notation:  d. 1899, obituary posted July 10, 2013]

The funeral of Mrs. Judith Braley of Otego [Otsego Co., NY], was held Friday at 1 o'clock, p.m. from the residence of Elliot D. Truman, West Main street.  Rev. J.E. Vassar officiated and the interment was in the family lot at Sand Hill [Unadilla, Otsego Co., NY].  Mrs. Braley, who was eighty-two years of age, came to Bainbridge last November to visit in Mr. Truman's family.  Her health was delicate and it was thought the change and the pleasure of visiting her friends might revive and benefit her.  She had an attack of grip in January and partially recovered from it, but her extreme feebleness combined with old age confined her to the bed a few weeks ago and she gradually grew weaker until her death Wednesday morning, March 22.  Mrs. Braley was the widow of James Braley of Sand Hill, who died three years ago.  At her husband's death she went to her estate at Briar Creek, near Otego, to reside with her daughter, Mrs. Ines Youmans, her only child.  Mr. Truman was a nephew in the second degree of Mrs. Braley, and his mother was a niece.  The deceased had led a quiet unassuming life, and was endowed with all the domestic virtues that make a home delightful and happy.  She was attached to the Baptist church.  [Notation:  d. 1899]

Fred Stromigan, aged 38 years was shot and instantly killed by an unidentified assailant in the barn on his farm at West Kortright, Del. Co., on Christmas Eve.  Mrs. Stromigan hearing an unusual noise, between 6 and 7 o'clock, in the barn, where her husband had gone to care for the stock investigated and on opening the barn door, the body of her husband fell out.  She thought at first that he had been kicked by a horse.  She summoned help and he was carried into the house.  Dr. Cirag was called and found that life was extinct.  Examination showed that a charge of buck shot had lodged in the man's side within a small radius, indicating that the firearm from which it came had been held at close range.  Sheriff Vandemark, Coroner Silliman and Dist. Att'y L. O'Conner Silliman and dist. Att'y O'Connor were on the scene within a short time after the tragedy was discovered and are making every determined effort to find the murderer.  A sheriff's posse and state troopers aided by blood hounds have searched the surrounding country and officers say that they have uncovered clues which appear important, and expect that an arrest will be made soon.  Mr. Stromigan is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Stromigan of West Kortright, his wife and three small children.  [Bainbridge Republican, Jan. 6, 1921]

Mrs. Charles Gibson died at her home on Spring street last Friday night.  Death was due to pneumonia.  The funeral was held at 1 o'clock Monday.  Burial at Bennettsville [Chenango Co., NY].  Dr. Francis officiating.  Mrs. Gibson was well and favorably known in this town.  She was 38 years of age, was born in Bennettsville and was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Bradshaw, deceased, of that place and spent her girlhood days there.  Besides her husband, Charles Gibson, she is survived by a son, two sisters, Misses Gertie and Clara Bradshaw, and three brothers, Lewis, Leon and Claude Bradshaw.  [Bainbridge Republican, Jan. 20, 1921]

John Marvin Laraway, a highly respected and lifelong resident of this place, died at the Masonic Home in Utica, January 10, 1921.  He was born in Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], March 23, 1841 son of Mr. and Mrs. John Laraway.  He was twice married, his first wife being Miss Maria Avery.  His second wife was Miss Josephine Warner, who died June 5, 1917.  The deceased was a faithful member of the M.E. church also a loyal member of the Oxford lodge of F.&A.M.  He is survived by two sons, Albert and Ralph Laraway of Utica, also two daughters, Mrs. Ruth L. Webb of Norwich and Miss Minnie T. Laraway of this village [Guilford, NY].  The remains were brought here on Wednesday from Utica where he had made his home for the past few months.  Funeral was held at 2 o'clock in the Methodist church, Rev. W.S. York officiating.  Interment was in Sunset Hill cemetery.---Guilford Correspondent.  [Bainbridge Republican, Jan. 20, 1921]

HALE--Mrs. Philey A. Hale, wife of T.J. Hale, died at Auburn, N.Y. [Cayuga county], Feb. 4, 1886, aged 66 years.  She was born in Fleming, and was married in 1844.  She was converted at eighteen years of age and united with the Presbyterian church, of which she remained a consistent member eighteen years and then joined the Methodist church at Fleming.  Twenty years of her married life were spent in Scipio and the remainder in Auburn.  About twenty years ago she and her husband passed through a great affliction in the death of an only daughter, beloved and amiable, fitted for great usefulness, but called away early, and now she greets the mother she has waited for so long.  A son only is left with our brother to mourn their great loss.  The record of Sister Hale is that of a beautiful Christian life.  Rev. William Searls, who was long her pastor, speaks thus of her:  "I became her pastor twenty-seven years ago in Fleming; in this long number of years I have known none more faithful to the church or more devoted to God than Sister Hale.  In storm or sunshine I could ever look for her in the house of the Lord, doing all in her power to help in the Master's cause.  Though gone from us she still lives, for the righteous shall be had in everlasting remembrance."  Her funeral was largely attended at the First Methodist Episcopal church in Auburn, and her remains were borne to Fort Hill cemetery to sleep, leaving to her family and friends the legacy of a gentle and well adorned Christian life.  The fellow class leaders of Brother Hale very appropriately acted as pall bearers.  Our sister will be greatly missed among her friends and in the church.  Her last testimony as such as might be expected from one so devoted and pure.  Her works follow her. 

Sarah A., only daughter of T.J. and P.A. Hale died in Auburn, N.Y. [Cayuga Co.], Nov. 25th, 1866, aged 19 years and 19 days.  Sister Hale was born in Scipo, Nov. 6th, 1847, and was converted at camp meeting in 1861, and taken into the Church by Rev. A.M. Lake, pastor of the Fleming charge at that time.  On her removal to Auburn, she united with the North Street Church of which she was a faithful member until her death.  Sarah was an earnest working Christian, engaging with zeal in all the holy activities of the Church.  By her unassuming modesty and amiability of character, she won the regard and affection of her associates in the Church.  During her painful illness she patiently suffered all the will of her blessed Savior, and spoke confidently and calmly of her home in heaven.  It was a rare privilege to listen to her words of triumph, and witness her victory over death.  Her mourning relatives have the deep sympathy of the Church, and rejoice that they have such a jewel in the crown of Jesus.---W.C.Steel.

Lynn H. Windsor, aged 21 years, died at his home in the town of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], Monday afternoon from lockjaw.  A few days ago Lynn cut his big toe of his right foot while chopping wood, and the sore healed.  Wednesday of last week his jaw began to set and a doctor was called who did everything possible to relieve him, but he steadily grew worse until death  relieved his sufferings.  He is survived by his wife and one child, his father Adelbert Winsor, of this town, his mother Mrs. Alice Winsor of Binghamton, six brothers, Harry and Ralph of Bainbridge, Earl of Binghamton, George, Clifford and Joseph of Rochester, two sisters Mrs. Hazel Thorp of Binghamton and Mrs. Iva Slater of Johnson City.  The funeral was held from the undertaking rooms of Hastings & Colwell Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. R.F. Lesh officiating.  The body was placed in the vault in Greenlawn cemetery [Bainbridge, NY] to await interment.  [Notation:  d. Jan. 19, 1920]



Miscellaneous - George Starkweather, The Healer, 1896

The Healer, George Starkweather

1896

 



Our readers well remember the circumstances connected with the blood poisoning case of Mrs.  C.H. Emens, of this place [Afton, Chenango Co., NY], and many are also aware of the fact that since last spring, she has had no use of her right hand.  For the past six months that member has been lifeless, resembling something dried and withered.  Recently Mrs. Emens heard of the remarkable cures performed by Mr. Geo. Starkweather, of Susquehanna, Pa., and she commenced being treated by him.  Mr. Starkweather's method of treatment is by simply applying his hands to the afflicted parts,--the "laying on of hands," so to speak,--and it is truly wonderful what cures he has performed.  When Mrs. Emens first saw him her hand was always cold and apparently dead, but from the very first treatment she has noticed a decided improvement.  The hand now is warm and she is regaining the use of it.

 

Mrs. Calvin Taggart, also of Afton, a sufferer from rheumatism, has been greatly benefitted by Mr. Starkweather.  The writer has known Mr. Starkweather for many years, and has often heard of his great powers of magnetism.  He is truly a wonderful man in this direction.  He is a machinist and is a valued employee of the Erie company at Susquehanna.  He is quiet and unassuming, and never urges his services upon anyone, yet is always ready to furnish relief to those in need of his great power.  This is no paid advertisement, as it is written without the knowledge or consent of Mr. Starkweather or any other person, but simply for the good of mankind in general, and for the interest of the people throughout this section who are friends of Mrs. Emens and hence interested in her recovery from the terrible disease that at one time seemed certain to remove her from our midst.

Marriages (August 8)

A very pleasant event occurred at the home of Mr. and Mrs. L.M. Kniffin in Guilford [Chenango Co., NY] at 4:30 o'clock, Wednesday afternoon, December 27, when their daughter, Lulu M., of Syracuse [Onondaga Co., NY], was united in marriage to James Linn Murray, also of that city.  The ceremony was performed under an arch of evergreen intermingled with white from which was suspended a large wedding bell.  The officiating clergyman was the Rev. C.C. Vrooman of the Methodist Episcopal church.  Mr. and Mrs. Murray left on the evening train for Albany.  Mr. Murray is a son of James Murray of Oxford, and has been engaged for some time in business at Syracuse.  His bride is a very popular young lady.  Mr. and Mrs. Murray will reside in Syracuse. [Bainbridge Republican, Jan. 4, 1906]

Miss Florence L. Sherman, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Sherman, of East Afton [Chenango Co., NY], was married to Ralph O. Ireland, son of Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Ireland, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], Saturday, Nov. 15, at the Union Valley Church.   The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Francis Richmond, assisted by the Rev. George C. Willets.  The church was decorated with hemlock boughs and carnations.  The bride wore a white satin gown made with a sweetheart neckline with pearl trimming.  The long net veil was attached to a wreath of pink and white carnations.  She carried a bouquet of red roses.  Mrs. Clarence Gifford, of Afton a sister of the bride, was matron of honor.  She wore yellow chiffon gown with yellow accessories and carried a bouquet of pink and white carnations.  Phyllis Gifford acted as flower girl for her aunt and wore an aqua dress and carried a bouquet of mixed flowers.  The best man was Alton Ireland, brother of the bridegroom.  The ushers were Earl Sherman and LeGrand Ruling.  The bride's mother wore navy blue with a corsage of pink and white carnations.  The bridegroom's mother was attired in gray wool and a corsage of pink and white carnations.  A reception was held at the community house, following the ceremony.  A three tiered wedding cake centered the bride's table.  The bride and bridegroom are both graduates of Bainbridge Central High School.  After a short wedding trip, they will reside in the tenant house of the bridegroom's father.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, June 12, 1947].

Mr. and Mrs. Norman P. Lewis of Newark Valley [Tioga Co., NY] announce the engagement of their daughter, Anne Marila, to Charles Henry Loomis, son of Dr. and Mrs. Ralph H. Loomis of Sidney [Delaware Co., NY].  Miss Lewis is a senior at Oberlin College.  Mr. Loomis is a graduate of Oberlin and is now attending Cornell Medical School. 

Anne Marilda Lewis

 

A pretty home wedding occurred at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Reuben Lovejoy, of Harpursville [Broome Co., NY], Wednesday, Jan. 29th, 1896, at 6 o'clock; it being the marriage of their daughter, Miss Minnie, to Mr. Charles Ives, of Coventryville, N.Y. [Chenango Co., NY].  At the appointed hour, Miss Nellie Stevens took her place at the organ and rendered the wedding march.  First came Misses Gracie Ives and Eva Fowler carrying a basket of flowers, followed by the bride and bridesmaid, Miss Jennie Lovejoy, and then the groom and groomsman, Henry Benedict, who took their places under an arch of evergreens.  Rev. Platt Thompson performed the ceremony, after which they were introduced and congratulations followed.  A bountiful supper was served when all did ample justice to the good things set before them.  The bride and groom left on the evening train for a week's stay at Knoxville and Oil City, Pa.  At their return a reception will be given them at the home of Erastus Ives, father of the groom.  Those present were:  Mr. and Mrs. E. Ives, Ira Ives and family, Mrs. Frank Fowlor and children, Frank Lovejoy and wife, Mrs. A. Thompson, John Staats and wife, Mrs. Platt Thompson and son Henry, Andy Lovejoy and wife, Mrs. Josephine Nash and son Ray, Jessie Hill, Misses Sarah Troop and Nellie Stevens, and Henry Benedict.

 

Yesterday occurred the marriage of Alanson Minor of this place and Miss Kate Hyde of Afton [Chenango Co., nY].  Their many friends extend congratulations and best wishes, and trust that their journey through life may be pleasant and unclouded as was their wedding day.  The happy couple are spending a short time with relatives in different parts of the state.  



 

Obituaries (August 8)

Rev. Lewis Ray Foote, formerly of Sherburne [Chenango Co.,  NY], died at his home in Brooklyn last week, aged 61 years.  He was born in the town of New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY] but soon moved with his parents to Sherburne, where he enlisted in the 61st regiment N.Y.V.  In 1872 Dr. Foote accepted the pastorate of the Throop avenue Presbyterian church, Brooklyn, and has served that church as pastor ever since.  He was an annual summer visitor to Sherburne and had a large circle of friends there and throughout the county.  He has frequently been a speaker at the dinners of the Chenango society of New York.  [Bainbridge Republican, Jan. 4, 1906]

 

The funeral of Margaret A. Smith, wife of George A. Smith, was largely attended Thursday afternoon of last week at 2 o'clock, from her late home on Johnson street, Rev. W.E. Tanner officiating.  Delegations were present from the Eastern Star, the Separator factory and Susquehanna Lodge, F. and A.M.  Burial was in the Green Lawn cemetery [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY].  The casket was laden with flowers, some of the designs being emblematic, as a star from the O.E.S., a pillow from American Separator Co., and a flat bouquet from the F. and A.M.  The four children of the deceased, Ernest G., Lestershire, Charles G., New Berlin, Fred A., Mattewan, and Mrs. George Rhodes, Binghamton, with families were present; also the brother, D.A. Rhodes, Guilford, and sisters, Mrs. Alanson Booth and Mrs. Fred Brackett, of Coventry, with families. ...[Bainbridge Republican, Jan. 4, 1906]

Bert L. Graves of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] was fatally injured last Friday while at work as brakeman on the O.&W. at New Berlin.  A freight car being placed on the siding at New Berlin, Mr. Graves started to climb to the top of the car in order to set the brakes.  The ladder of the car was on the side and just as he reached the top of the moving car, the sloping roof of the station, which comes close to the tops of the kind of cars he was on, struck him on the head and he fell unconscious to the platform of the station.  He died soon after.  He was 30 years old and married.  He was several years service in the Spanish war, and was with the famous Ninth regiment at Pekin, China.  [Bainbridge Republican, Jan. 11, 1906.

The news of Elliot Danforth's death was received in Bainbridge, Sunday.  It came as a great shock for the dispatches of the day before announced that he was recovering.  Although Mr. Danforth has lived in New York city for the past ten years, his voting residence has been here [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY].  He would come to Bainbridge several times during the year, and was considered one of our illustrious citizens.  He was in Bainbridge last fall and also on election day for the first time since his typhoid illness in Washington last spring, and was looking apparently well.  No man has ever been dearer to the hearts of Bainbridge people than Mr. Danforth.  Since making this village the home of his adoption, he has always been closely identified with it.  He made friends with everyone and was steadfast to them.  He was a leader in all public matters and lent his influence for the progress and upbuilding of the town and village.  His predominant traits were kindness and universal goodwill.  His genial nature was like sunshine.  His pleasant ways and happy smile always sent cheer to the hearts of all whom he greeted.  Not only was he known at home in this way but throughout the county and state.  He was a man of the people and a very lovable character.  He married his first wife, Miss Ida Prince, daughter of the late Dr. and Mrs. Gervase Prince, of this town in 1874.  She died in New York in November 1895 and her remains were interred in the Green Lawn cemetery, this village.  In December, 1898. Mr. Danforth took as his second wife, Mrs. Richard Mott-Laimocer, of New York, who survives him, as also the two children by his first wife. Mrs. Edward L. Knight, of Bainbridge, and Dr. Edward Danforth, of New York.  Mr. Danforth kept his continuous residence here until the year 1893.  He built the house and resided on West Main street, now owned by Ralph W. Kirby, cashier of the First National Bank.  He was a director in this institution until his death and was president in the years 1891-1892.  He owned the handsome brick business building on Main street, known as the Danforth Block.  He had held many of the offices of trust and honor conferred by his townsmen.  Among the benefits bestowed upon Bainbridge by Mr. Danforth was the organization in 1883 of the Hose company that bears his name.  The funeral of Mr. Danforth was held at the Fifth Avenue Presbyterian church, New York, Tuesday p.m. at 2 o'clock.  There were many friends, business and political, present to pay a last tribute to his memory.  The services were conducted by the Rev. J. Ross Stevenson, the pastor of the church.  The coffin was covered with roses and trimmed with lilies-of-the-valley and maidenhair fern.  There were many floral tributes from relatives and friends.  Dr. Stevenson spoke briefly and feelingly of the life and character of the dead man.  Among the relatives present was the widow, Mrs. Danforth, Dr. Edward Danforth, John Black and Mrs. Edward L. Knight....Members of the Odd Fellow and Masonic lodges to which he belonged were also present.  Burial was at Woodlawn.

The following biographical sketch of Mr. Danforth is from the N.Y. Daily Times of Monday:  Elliot Danforth was born at Middleburg, Schoharie county, N.Y., March 6, 1850.  His father was Peter S. Danforth, a lawyer, who had been State Senator and a Justice of the Supreme Court.  He was educated in the public schools and traveled in the west, going to the Pacific coast when a lad.  Settling down to the study of law in the office of his father he was admitted to the bar in 1871, and in 1874 married Miss Ida Prince, daughter of Dr. Gervase Prince, President of the First National Bank of Bainbridge, N.Y.  This town became in time Mr. Danforth's home, as in 1878 he went there and established a law practice with George H. Winsor as his partner.  The firm prospered and Mr. Danforth devoted attention to public matters and politics.  He was in request for many political and social gatherings.  In 1880 he was a delegate to the Democratic National convention at Cincinnati when it nominated General Hancock for President, and was its youngest member.  In fact his appearance was so youthful that a Sergeant at Arms considered him an intruder and notified him that boys were not admitted.  Mr. Danforth was a delegate to the Chicago Convention in 1884, and cast his vote for the nomination of Grover Cleveland, whose candidacy he had supported.  On retiring from office in 1894, Mr. Danforth opened offices for the practice of law in the Home life Building in this city, and in 1896 he was again a delegate to the Democratic National Convention.  He was selected as the New York member of the Notification Committee, and he was chairman of the meeting in Madison Square Garden, which announced his nomination to Mr. Bryan.  A firm supporter of Bryan's views, he was elected at the Buffalo convention of that year as Chairman of the Democratic State Committee, and he led the fight in this State for the nominee of the Chicago Convention.  In 1898 he was nominated for Lieutenant-Governor on the VanWyck ticket, but, though he ran 10,000 ahead of his ticket, he failed of election.  In 1899 he was selected as Chairman of the Executive Committee of the Democratic State Committee and attended in the following year the National Convention in Kansas City.  At St. Louis, too, in 1900, he was also present, this being the sixth National Convention in succession in which he represented the State of New York, and he remained in the State Committee till the day of his death, although since 1900 he had been practically out of politics, devoting all his energies to the practice of his profession.  On his return from Cincinnati, Mr. Danforth refused a nomination to Congress.  His name was presented for the State Treasureship, and the support of his friends for this office was pleasing and encouraging.  Lawrence J. Fitzgerald was elected State Treasurer in 1884 and he appointed Mr. Danforth Deputy State Treasurer.  He was elected State Treasurer by 13,995 plurality in 1889, and re-elected two years later by 43,281 plurality, the Republican candidate in each case being, Iver M. Hedges.  [Bainbridge Republican, Jan. 11, 1906]

Mrs. Theodore Garrison died at her home on Tyler street on Thursday, Dec. 28th, nine days after the death of her husband who was found  dead in his chair early Wednesday morning.  It is supposed that the shock of Mr. Garrison's sudden death induced a serious attack of heart disease which caused her death.  Her age was 60 years.  There were no children.  Rev. Wm. Frisby officiated at the funeral Saturday morning and burial was made in the old cemetery at Afton [Chenango Co., NY] where her husband lies. [Bainbridge Republican, Jan. 4, 1906]

David Bond, residing two miles south of Bennettsville [Chenango Co., NY], on the road to Deposit, died at his home, Jan. 1, 1906, aged 82 years.  Old age was the cause of death.  He had been blind for a number of years and was cared for by his son, C.H. Bond, the two men living together alone.  The funeral was held at the Baptist church in Bennettsville, Rev. Mr. Holmes of Masonville, officiating.  The burial was in the Bennettsville cemetery.  [Bainbridge Republican, Jan. 4, 1906]

Coventry [Chenango Co., NY]:  The funeral of Mrs. Clarence Culver was held on Saturday at her home.  She was 30 years of age and the oldest daughter of George Barnett.  She leaves behind to mourn, a husband and four small children, a father and mother, one sister, Mrs. Mabel Dalton and a large circle of friends.  Burial was at Greene, Willey Bros. took charge of the funeral.  [Bainbridge Republican, Jan. 4, 1906]

Pattie Payne, wife of James Fitzgerald, died Tuesday evening at 8 o'clock, in this village, of a complication of diseases, congestion of the brain, pneumonia and grip.  Her age was 27 years.  She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Laverne E. Payne of Mt. Pleasant.  She is survived by her husband and one daughter, Gertrude.  The funeral is held this afternoon (Thursday) at 2 o'clock from the M.E. Church, Rev. R.S. Odell officiating.  Burial at Green Lawn cemetery [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY]  [Bainbridge Republican, Jan. 18, 1906]

Miscellaneous, Bainbridge Orchestra Students Compete

Orchestra Students Compete

 

Miss Judith Hewitt, Bainbridge Central School music instructor in stringed instruments, took 16 of her pupils to recent New York State School Music Association Competition Festival in Oneonta and 14 of them came back with "A" ratings.

 

Left to right, first row:  Kathleen O'Connor and Steve Youngs; second row:  Joanna Clair, Miss Hewitt, Fay Partridge, accompanist; Vaughn Hohreiter, Mary Doolittle; third row:  Andrea Smith, Shirley Donahe, Dianne Kinter, Joann Curtis, Mary Neidlinger; fourth row:  Reed Hoyt, Ruth Pauler, Shirley Pauler, and Ina Dalrymple.

 



Miscellaneous - Partridges attack Afton Buildings, 1932

Flock of Partridges Open War

on Buildings in Afton, 1932

 

Afton [Chenango Co., NY]:  A flock of partridges seemed to have been hostile-minded toward Afton, and therefore waged two battles against the public buildings and dwellings of the village Sunday afternoon.  Death and destruction followed the battles.  One of the enemies' lives was lost and another brave hero escaped in the war.  Both battles were effective.  Slight damage was caused to two buildings in the village.

 

The first attack was made on a dwelling owned by Douglas Eldred of Academy Street, father of Clarence Eldred.  One of the partridges crashed through a window of the Eldred home.  The window was shattered.  The bird, although injured, was not killed.

 

Mrs. Eldred told the following story:  "Mr. Eldred and I were alone in the house at the time.  We were sitting in the living room.  All of a sudden, we heard a terrible crash upstairs.  I went upstairs to see what had happened and the big partridge flew right into my face.  I screamed and my husband came upstairs and caught the bird.  Then we found our bedroom window shattered.  It not being in season, we released the bird out of the window."

 

Following the raid on the Eldred house, the partridges made a counter-attack on the Afton Central School Building.  One partridge flew through a large window on the second story of the High School building, the glass being shattered to bits.  This partridge was killed as the result of the invasion.  Workmen quickly repaired the window of the school and cleaned up the broken glass, in preparation for school.

 



Marriages (August 7)

Miss Chessa Leona Hill and Geo. R. Stratton of Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], were married at the home of the bride, Wednesday June 1st, at 12 p.m., the Rev. J.F. Shaw officiating.  The wedding was a very quiet one.  A few friends and members of the immediate families among whom were Harry J. Stratton and wife of Oxford, parents of the groom; Herbert A. Ireland, wife and children of Norwich.  Following the ceremony, the bride and groom left for a short wedding trip, Cooperstown, Richfield Springs and vicinity, leaving here, with Mr. and Mrs. Ireland, for Sidney, where they took the train.  Miss Hill has many warm friends who join in best wishes for a happy future in their new home.  They will reside at Oxford where Mr. Stratton has a position.  [Bainbridge Republican,  June 9, 1910]

Mr. and Mrs. Martin Toby have announced the marriage of their daughter Lenna May Toby to Paul George Hovey, son of Mr. and Mrs. W.A. Hovey.  The ceremony took place at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Toby, Wednesday noon, June 22, and was performed by Rev. R.M. Pascoe under a beautiful floral arch.  The bride was attired in a handsome gown of blue silk and carried a bouquet of white carnations.  Miss Rena Lyon of Bainbridge, acted as bridesmaid, and Luke Hovey, brother of the groom as best man.  Only immediate family, Mr. and Mrs. W.A. Hovey, Mr. and Mrs. Toby and son, Wesley, were present.  The groom was recently graduated from the Rennsalaer Polytechnic Institute at Troy, N.Y., where he has taken a four years' course to civil an electrical engineering, and has the refusal of several fine positions.  The bride is a graduate of the Bainbridge High school and has taught in the schools of the town for the past seven years mostly in Root's Corners and Yaleville.  Both Mr. and Mrs. Hovey have the congratulations and best wishes of many friends.  They will remain in town for the present, but contemplate a western trip later.   [Bainbridge Republcian, June 30, 1910]

 

Walter H. Carr of this place [Afton, Chenango Co., NY] and Miss Jennie Wilson of Camptown, Pa., were united in marriage at the home of the bride, Tuesday, May 26, 1896, by Rev. I.B. Wilson, father of the bride.  Miss Wilson was a former teacher in our academy for a number of years and her many friends here will be glad to welcome her to Afton as her future home.  Mr. Carr is one of our finest young men and a favorite with all who know him.  Mr. and Mrs. Carr returned to Afton, Friday, after spending a few days in Albany.

 

A quiet home wedding took place at the home of Lyle H. Edwards, Damascus, Friday evening, March 9th, at 8 o'clock, when Miss Jessie Frances Knott, of Windsor [Broome Co. NY], became the bride of Mr. Frederick A. Lewis of this place.  The ceremony as solemnized by Rev. M.P. Bowie, minister in charge of Zion Episcopal church, Windsor, and St. Luke's, Harpursville.  The bride was given away by her father, Frank Knott of Watkins.  The couple were attended by Miss Irene Weidman, of Windsor, and Howard Knott, of Afton, a brother of the bride.  Only the immediate families were present.  The bride was beautifully attired in white satin and wore a corsage bouquet of pink and white roses.  The groom wore a suit of dark green.  After the ceremony a luncheon was served, the color scheme of pink and white being carried out throughout the rooms.  The bride is well known and greatly esteemed by many friends in Windsor and the groom is one of Harpursville's most popular and enterprising young men.  The congratulations on the happy event are numerous and the Budget is greatly pleased on this occasion to add its hearty good wishes to those being so freely extended.  They will be at home to their many friends after March 15th at Afton, N.Y.

Obituaries (August 7)

On Monday evening at 10 o'clock occurred the death of David Seeley at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Charles Marshall on lower Pearl street [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY].  Mr. Seeley was 86 years of age and is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Charles Marshall and Mrs. W.R. Prouty of this village; and three sons, Ira E. Seeley, China, N.Y.; Warren Seeley, Oneonta and Bert Seeley of this village.  The funeral was held this afternoon at the home of Mrs. Marshall, the Rev.  H.T. Hill officiating, following which interment was made in Green Lawn cemetery [Bainbridge, NY]  [Bainbridge Republican, Jan. 27, 1910]

 

Miss Lucetta Herrick was born at Union Valley [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY] and always lived in the place of her birth.  She died very suddenly of heart failure Sunday morning, Jan. 9th, about 4 o'clock.  She had been about her work as usual the previous day and Saturday evening enjoyed a visit with some neighbors who came in for a friendly call.  She retired apparently feeling as well as usual but before daybreak suddenly received the summons to depart this life.  Sister Herrick was a choice and estimable woman and was loved and respected by all who knew her.  For years she had been an active and useful member of the Methodist Episcopal church at Union Valley and, as such, will be missed and mourned by all.  She was an especial favorite with the children and young people in whom she always took a very great interest.  She was the teacher of the Primary class and took great pleasure in looking after the little ones.  While not demonstrative she always stood as a firm, true witness for Christ.  She was happy in her knowledge of the truth for she also did the truth.  She was buried from the family home, Wednesday, following her death, Rev. G.E. Van Woert, her pastor, officiating.  She has left us but not to be forgotten.  We call her dead but still she lives.  Her spirit has returned to "the God who gave it" but the fragrance of her devoted life will long be upon the moral atmosphere we breathe.  Her body rests among kindred and friends awaiting the resurrection of the just.  [Bainbridge Republican, Jan. 27, 1910]

 

Arthur Lyon, only child of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Appley of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], passed quietly from the scenes of this earthly life last Monday evening, Feb. 21.  About five weeks since, he was taken ill with the measles, which have invaded so many homes in our community.  After the usual sickness, other complications began to manifest themselves, but it was thought he was surely though slowly improving, until Saturday evening preceding his death when matters turned for the worse.  An abscess affecting the brain and spine developed and the sad end soon came.  Lynn, as he was commonly known among us, was one of our choice boys.  Though but 14 years and seven months of age at the time of his death, he seemed almost a young man.  He was a member of the Methodist Episcopal church, also of the Sunday School and Epworth League. He was quiet, kindly disposed and loved by all who knew him.  Though never strong he had applied himself thoroughly in his studies and was one of the High School students.  He gave promise of being one of those whom this world needs so much, but God, who knows best, early and suddenly translated the developing young life to more genial climes.  Mr. and Mrs. Appley have the sincere sympathy of a large circle of friends.  The funeral services were conducted at the home, Thursday, at 1 p.m. Rev. G.E. Van Woert, pastor of the family officiating.  The music was furnished by students from the High School.  The remains were laid at rest in the Green Lawn cemetery which overlooks our village.  [Bainbridge Republican, Feb. 24, 1910]

 

Harvey F. Scofield died at his home on Bixby street [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY] Wednesday evening after a brief illness, which commenced with measles and developed into pneumonia.  Funeral service will be held at his late residence Saturday at 2 P.M.  [Bainbridge Republican, Feb. 24, 1910]

 

George Bradstreet, who was formerly well known in this vicinity, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Ahearn at Hornell, N.Y., Feb. 10, from a shock which he had received several weeks previously, aged 61.  Mr. Bradstreet was son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Bradstreet and until he arrived at manhood resided with his parents on a farm in the town of Masonville.  Afterward he spent several years at Bennettsville working at wagon making and repairing.  While there, he married Miss Jennie Corbin, daughter of George Corbin.  After several years of happy life the wife died, leaving two small children in his care.  Shortly after his wife's death, Mr. Bradstreet moved to Susquehanna, Penn., where he continued to work at the wagon business almost up to the time of his death.  Deceased was a good citizen, a kind-hearted husband and indulgent father.  He is survived by one son, Arthur, of Halstead, Penn.; one daughter, Mrs. Ahearn of Hornell, N.Y.; and two sisters, Mrs. Lawrence Northrup of Sidney and Mrs. Orin Humphrey of Union, N.Y.  Mrs. John Dingman of this village was a niece of his.  Body of deceased arrived here on the 11 a.m. train Saturday, the 12th.  Interment was made at Bennettsville.  rev. H.T. Hill officiated at the grave.  [Bainbridge Republican, Feb. 24, 1910]

 

Rodney Carl, a very much respected citizen of North Afton [Chenango Co., NY] passed away at his home on Thursday night.  He had been sick only a short time with the measles.  The funeral was held at the church at North Afton, Sunday afternoon, Rev. I.J. Smith officiating.  The singing was by a quartet, Mr. and Mrs. George Goodenough, Mrs. Lucy Loomis and Horace Woodward.  Burial in the North Afton Cemetery.  He leaves to mourn his loss a wife and five children, Leal, Mrs. Bessie Rockwell, Isaac, Maud and Joyce. an aged father, Isaac Carl, two sisters, Miss Jennie Carl and Mrs. George Hunt of Lestershire.  He has been a member of the choir for many years and will be greatly missed.  In memory of him, his chair in the choir was draped in mourning.  [Bainbridge Republican, Feb. 24, 1910]

 

Wednesday, January 5th, occurred the death of B.A. Foote a former resident of Trestle, and an old resident of Highmore and Hyde county [South Dakota].  Mr. Foote and wife had gone to Florida to spend the winter and for the benefit of Mr. Foote's health, which had not been the best for many years.  He was taken sick on his trip southward, and never recovered.  Benjamin Foote was born in Unadilla N.Y. [Otsego Co.] Sept 21st 1848, and was united in marriage to Miss Lydia Burrows, Sept. 22nd 1870.  He left New York state with his wife in March 1872, and went to Nebraska where he farmed and under adverse condition of that new country at that time his four years of farming were wasted, for the grasshoppers harvested his crops.  In 1876 he left Nebraska and went to Iowa, where he lived till the spring of 1883 when he moved to Hyde Co. S.D. where he took up a government claim, opened a farm and once more was up against unfavorable circumstances of a new country, but wrestled through until in 1896 he was elected to the Office of Register of Deeds and held this position for four years.  Following that he was elected Treasurer of Hyde county, which office he held for four years.  During the civil war Mr. Foote took part in it from start to finish.  He enlisted November 30, 1861 for three years or during the war and was soon after appointed commission Sergeant of the regiment.  His first enlistment was in the 76th  Regiment New York Volunteers, but served only two years for the reason that the Government desired a re-enlistment at that time for three years more making a five year service.  So he re-enlisted Jan. 1, 1863 and at the expiration of the term of service of his regiment while in the field at Culpepper, Virginia he was transferred as Commissary Sergeant to the 147th New York Regiment, and at the end of the term of service of this regiment as State Commissary Sergeant.  He held this position until the close of the war.  He was with the army of the Potomac in all its campaigns at Fredericksburg Run, Chancellorsville, Wilderness, Antietam, Gettysburg and at all other places where the army participated and was present and saw the surrender of General Lee's army at Appomattox April 9, 1865.  From there he marched with his Regiment to Washington D.C. and took part in the two days' Grand review of General Grant and General Sherman's Armies and was discharged July 3rd 1865.  At the time of his death he was our foremost citizen in many ways.  He had attained a competence of this world's goods and was the father of four girls who have grown to womanhood and are all residents of this city.  The funeral services were held at the M.E. church on Tuesday of last week and was largely attended.  The G.A.R. of which he was a member, attended the funeral in a body.  School was dismissed for the afternoon, in honor of Mr. Foote, he being a member of the School Board for several years, his term expiring last spring.  Mr. Foote was a member of the Methodist church at this place and was prominently connected with that organization.  The sympathy of the entire community is extended to the members of the family, who mourn his loss---Trestle Correspondent  [Bainbridge Republican, Feb. 24, 1910]

Miscellaneous Items from August 1903

The oldest resident of Masonville [Delaware Co., NY], Miss Pamelia Randall, is a visitor at the home of Mr. and Mrs. E.D. Truman.  Miss Randall is ninety-two years of age and unfortunately is blind but otherwise she is well, physically and mentally, and does not appear to have approached so near to the century line.  She is vivacious and happy and contented, her defective eyesight not having affected her naturally cheerful disposition.  She is a very interesting and companionable old lady and her reminiscences of other days are very entertaining. [Bainbridge Republican, Aug. 6, 1903]

 

We made mention, a few weeks ago, of the remarkable vigor of Mrs. Sarah Copley, who notwithstanding her advanced age of ninety-two years, accomplishes much work.  She belongs to the class of women of the olden time who were devoted to household duties, and what seems now to modern women a burden, was turned off in her youth with the greatest ease and her hands have not lost their cunning yet.  Mrs. Copley is now visiting at L.E. Payne's home on Mt. Pleasant, and has within the past ten days, besides assisting in the housework which is a pleasure to her, accomplished considerable sewing as, making twelve sheets, a corresponding number of pillow cases, and other sewing, her eyes retaining their strength to a phenomenal degree. Her home is on North Main street [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], her granddaughter, Mrs. Thomas Kelleher and husband residing with her. [Bainbridge Republican, Aug. 13, 1903]

 

Arvine Ireland was happily surprised last Friday morning by the unexpected visit of his cousin, Thomas Ireland of Frontier, Nebraska, whom he has not seen for thirty years, and who left Bainbridge, his native town, that number of years ago, and has become a prosperous business man in the west.  The older residents who knew him grasped his hand and took him about Bainbridge pointing out the advancements this town has made since he left here.  He owns a farm of 570 acres, 170 acres of which are devoted to corn, 100 to rye and 150 to wheat.  Buying horses for Harper Bros., St. Louis, and shipping two carloads per month, is also a part of his business.  [Bainbridge Republican, Aug. 13, 1903]

 

Mrs. Burt Seeley, living at the extension of Pearl street [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY] at the lower end of the village, succeeded in causing quite a sensation in her vicinity Tuesday afternoon.  Mrs. Seeley lived alone in the Marshall house but was always in evidence, and when that day she was not seen about as usual, her neighbors, some of them, imagined some dire evil had befallen her and so began to investigate.  They tried the doors and couldn't gain entrance; then they discovered a window raised a little way and looking in saw Mrs. Seeley lying on her bed, apparently dead.  A door was broken open and in they all rushed expecting to find a dead body.  Mrs. Seeley didn't respond to calls or shaking, but lay with eyes partly closed in a seemingly semi-unconscious state.  By some of those standing about the bed it was considered a case of shamming.  But Dr. Hill, who was called, has deposed that the woman was critically ill and claims that he has rescued her from the jaws of death.  He says it was an honest case of illness caused by a nervous shock.  She has recovered amazingly quick from her deadly peril.  Mr. Seeley left his wife some two weeks ago and some of the wife's acquaintances think she was trying the sympathy dodge to get her husband back.  [Bainbridge Republican, Aug. 13, 1903]

Mrs. Augustus Priest of Kirby street [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], has received notice of what is probably a rich legacy, fallen to her by the death of a brother, Delos Selley of Mason, Wis., of whom the family had not heard in forty years; having lost all trace of him.  The discovery of the legacy is rather romantic.  Mrs. Priest has one other brother, George Selley of Midland, Mich., and a sister, Mrs. Ann Sawdey of Florida.  The Selleys had lived formerly in Waterville, N.Y., and the sister was a subscriber to the Waterville Times.  This spring she saw in an issue a notice by Judge Irish of Wisconsin advertising for the heirs of Delos Selley of Mason, Wis.  Mrs. Sawday communicated with her sister, Mrs. Priest of Bainbridge and her brother in Michigan, the latter going immediately to Wisconsin to locate the deceased brother's home and property.  He found there was no family but indications of a large property in valuable lands.  Mr. Selley was over fifty years of age, eccentric but a man who accumulated property.  It is supposed he had a large amount of money hidden somewhere, but it has not been found.  Mrs. Priest has appointed her Michigan brother to look after her interests.  [Bainbridge Republican, Aug. 20, 1903]

Marriages (August 6)

Henry Randall Follett, Esq., and Mrs. Frances Scott Brown both of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] were married July 23 in the Asbury M.E. church, Rochester, the pastor, Rev. Edwin B. Olmstead, D.D., officiating.  The groom is the only son of the late David L. Follett, justice of the supreme court, and the bride is the only sister of Mrs. Dr. Olmstead, wife of the officiating clergyman.  The wedding was a quiet one, only immediate relatives and friends of the contracting parties being present.  Those from Norwich were Mrs. David L. Follett and Warren L. Scott.  Mr. and Mrs. Follett left on an afternoon train for Lake George.  After a tour, which will include several summer resorts, they will be at home to their friends at the Follett homestead in Norwich.  [Bainbridge Republican, July 30, 1903]

Algwynne W. Hamilton, recently of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], and Miss Ella June Barnes, daughter of C.D. Barnes of Binghamton [Broome Co., NY], were married Saturday afternoon in Trinity Memorial Church Binghamton, by the rector, Rev. J.H. LaRoche.  They came to Bainbridge that evening and spent Sunday with the bride's grandmother, Mrs. Clara Watts, of Front street.  The young couple will reside in Binghamton, Mr. Hamilton having purchased a house on Conklin Avenue.  The groom began the study of law in Attorney Scot's office in Bainbridge, which he will continue, having chosen the lawyer's profession.  Mr. Hamilton is a native of Sweden, which he left when a lad with his parents.  He returned the first of March, going to Stockholm to receive a patrimony from relatives.  A preliminary marriage took place before he left.   Both young people are very well known in Bainbridge, and many congratulations are extended to the groom and handsome bride.  [Bainbridge Republican, Aug. 6, 1903]

Obituaries (August 6)

The death of Mrs. Dewitt Woods of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], occurred July 18, at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. Vergason, in Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], aged 38 years.  Mrs. Woods had been in feeble health for sometime and ten weeks ago went to her old home hoping that a change of air and scene would benefit her but she gradually declined.  The deceased was born in Afton, also married there, and continued to reside in that town until her husband moved to Bainbridge two years ago.  Beside her husband Mrs. Woods is survived by two daughters, Leona and Grace.  The funeral was held from the residence of her parents in Coventry on Tuesday, July 21st.  Rev. Mr. Jeffries of Afton officiated, and burial was at Afton.  [Bainbridge Republican, July 30, 1903]

 

A Death the Result of Unadilla Flood:  Mrs. Harriet Fink lost her life indirectly as a result of the flood.  She was at the home of her daughter, Mrs. A.D. Oles, and has been ill for nearly a year from spinal and nervous troubles.  The rush of the water and excitement of the flood disturbed  her greatly causing delirium.  She was left sleeping quietly early yesterday morning and unobserved left her room and wandered from the house.   Being missed a short time later she was found in five or six inches of water at the edge of Martin Brook, which flows at the rear of the Oles home.  A bad bruise on the forehead indicated that she had fallen where found, striking her head on a stone, which in her weak condition caused death.  Mrs. Fink was 68 years of age and had been a resident of Unadilla for twenty-eight years--Unadilla Times  [Bainbridge Republican, July 30, 1903]

Mrs. Jerome Harris was found dead in bed this morning by her husband.  Mr. Harris is employed as night watchman at the Bainbridge Creamery Company's plant.  He returned to his home on East Main street, only a few houses distant from the creamery, at six o'clock this morning and going to his room made the discovery.  Mrs. Harris visited her husband at the creamery about nine o'clock last night and did not complain of any illness.  She retired a short time afterwards apparently well.  Occupants in the same house heard her coughing about one o'clock this morning.  Dr. Hayes of Afton, the coroner, was summoned.  He made an examination of the body and decided no inquest was necessary.  The cause of death was determined as neuralgia of the heart.  Dr. Jacobs of this village, was called as soon as the discovery of her death was made.  He said she had been dead several hours, probably dying shortly after one o'clock.  For some weeks past Mrs. Harris had complained of pains in the region of the heart, but her condition was not deemed serious.  She was acting temporarily as dining room girl at the Central Hotel and did her work as usual last night.  She was twenty-six years old and had resided in Bainbridge one year, coming here with her husband from Rockdale.  Her parents were Mr. and Mrs. William Burnside of Cooperstown Junction, both of whom are dead.  She was an attractive lady well liked and had made many friends during her residence in Bainbridge.  The funeral and burial will be held Saturday afternoon at Rogers Hollow.  There will be a prayer at the house at 10 o'clock, Saturday morning, Rev. C.D. Reed officiating.  Mrs. Harris had a life insurance of $125.  [Bainbridge Republican, July 30, 1903]

Mrs. Ettie Butts:  The death angel has again visited the home of W.W. Butts and taken his most esteemed wife.  Mrs. Butts was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Adelbert Lanfair of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY].  She was married May 15, 1895 to Wallace W. Butts and had resided at Trestle until in March 1903, when Mr. Butts moved his family to Oxford [Chenango Co., NY].  She was a lady much esteemed by all who were acquainted with her and her sudden death has left a sadness in every home.  Her funeral was held at her home in Oxford Monday, Rev. A.C. Salls of Guilford Center, her former pastor, officiating.  Burial was at Trestle.  She leaves three small children, the youngest only three weeks old.  Mr. Butts and his aged mother have the sympathy of all in their great sorrow.  [Bainbridge Republican, Aug. 6, 1903]  [Note:  Ettie Butts name is included on the Butts family monument located in Riverview Cemetery, Oxford, NY.]

Mrs. Harriett Barber died Wednesday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. L.E. Fredenburg, of consumption, Rev. E.L. Jeffries officiated at the funeral.  Interment was in Glenwood cemetery [Afton, Chenango Co., NY]  [Bainbridge Republican, Aug. 6, 1903]

Miss Mary Head, who has been ill for a long time, died Thursday night, July 30, at the home of her sister, Mrs. H. Humphrey.  The funeral was Sunday, Rev. Wilson Tanner officiating.  Burial was in East side cemetery [Afton, Chenango Co., NY].  [Bainbridge Republican, Aug. 6, 1903]

Mrs. H.B. Rowe died Friday, July 31, from valvular heart trouble causing apoplexy.  Funeral was held Sunday.  Interment at Glenwood cemetery [Afton, Chenango Co., NY].  [Bainbridge Republican, Aug. 6, 1903]

E.A. Steere, a young man from the town of Pittsfield, Otsego county, whose home is about three miles from New Berlin village, was found unconscious in the Eagle hotel, Norwich, about five o'clock Friday morning, from the effects of escaping gas.  He had been attending the circus the day previous.  He died Saturday.  [Bainbridge Republican, Aug. 13, 1903]

On Thursday of last week, Mrs. Lucinda Lockwood, relict of John Lockwood, died at her home in Binghamton [Broome Co., NY], aged ninety-four years.  She was born near Conklin Center, and had lived in Binghamton nearly all her life.  She was a member of the Tabernacle M.E. Church and was the oldest Methodist in the city.  Seven children survive her.  Mrs. Lockwood's intellect was not obscured by age.  [Bainbridge Republican, Aug. 13, 1903]

Miscellaneous - Bainbridge School 1939

Bainbridge Has Always Had Excellent Schools

Centralized School Under F.J. Casey Has Made Enviable Record

Bainbridge News, April 20, 1939

 

Until March 10, 1868, the students of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] attended one-roomed schools and private academies.  But on that date, at a meeting of the leading citizens of the village, the determination to build a central school for the village was born.  Therefore on March 16 of the same year, P.M. Packard, E.W. Thomas, Blin S. Sill, Charles Bixby, R.W. Akerley, D.A. Gilbert, Joseph Juliand 2nd, W.M. Newton, G.A. Dodge, A.J. Yale, L.B. Yale, Dwight S. Scott, T.R. Hollister, J.W. Treadway, Giles Hayes and H.L. Marsh all Bainbridge citizens of school district No. 13 requested the trustees of the district to call a meeting of the town inhabitants, for the purpose of determining the establishment of a Union District School.

 

At the meeting with A. Converse acting as chairman and J.D. Newell as clerk, the following was unanimously adopted:  "Resolved, that we the inhabitants of School District No. 13, in the town of Bainbridge, regarding the means of instruction in said district inadequate to the public demands therein, and being confident that a Union Free School would better accommodate, more fully meet the want and better subserve the ends of education of the people thereof do change the same into a Union Free School District, in conformity with chapter 555, of the laws of 1864, as amended by the laws of 1865, 1866, and 1867."

 

The following Board of Education was then elected:  H.L. Marsh, G.A. Dodge and A.J. Yale for one year; Charles Bixby, G.S. Graves and W.W. Davis, for two years; and B.S. Sill, D.A. Gilbert and A. Converse for three years.

 

On April 15, 1871, the schoolhouse building contract was given to Northrup and Taylor for $4,000.  When the foundation was nearly completed, a suit was commenced by the Wardens and Vestry of St. Peter's Church, Bainbridge, involving the question of title to the land.  Pending the litigation which ensued, building operations were suspended, and school was held in the basement of Mrs. J.J. Bixby's residence and in the basement of the Baptist church.  After a satisfactory settlement of this problem, the school site finally selected was on land purchased from Richard W. Juliand (the present site).

 

The school in Bainbridge was finally opened August 17, 1874 with the following group of teachers:  Prof. E.W. Rogers, principal; Misses E.H. Gilbert and Addie Baldwin, assistants to principal; Miss Libbie Bates, principal of primary department and Miss Lottie Lee, assistant.  No record was kept of the number of scholars, but in the year 1879, forty-five girls and fifty-two boys were enrolled.  The academic students were taught "classical studies or the higher branches of English education or both." to quote an old history.

 

The cost of building this first school was $7926.80.  To quote again "the value of the philosophical apparatus connected with the school July 7, 1879 was $931.43; of geological specimens, $372.90; and of the library, comprising 615 volumes, $1,052.46."

 

In 1927, the fine, brick building, that now stands, was erected, after a complete demolishing of the old school.  In 1934, extensive additions were made.  Last year saw a large, new playground laid out on land purchased from Miss Janet Juliand in the rear of the school.  The school today is a large 38-roomed structure, completely furnished with the most modern conveniences.  The library, which contains hundreds of volumes is one of the finest in the county, as is the large well-equipped laboratory.  The combination gymnasium-auditorium seats 742 persons. The beautiful designing of this room is one of the most attractive features of the school.  Another feature is the Industrial Arts room, which contains several pieces of intricate machinery for the use of the students.  The lower floor of the building is given over to the primary department and the upper story is the junior high and senior high school.  Mr. Francis J. Casey, supervising principal is assisted by a staff of thirty-one teachers, who unite their efforts together to make our school a truly fine institution.

 

The educational facilities thus offered to Bainbridge youth are equal to any in the country.  Teacher requirements are high, and the graduates of the high school are very properly fitted for work in the leading Universities and colleges.  The percentage of Bainbridge students going on to higher educational fields is exceptionally high. 

 

Twenty-nine rooms are used for academic studies, in addition to two administrative offices, three stock rooms, a physical education office, a teachers office, and two spacious shower rooms.  Adjacent to the high school is the eight-room Domestic Science house, which is devoted to the art of home-making.  It is here that the school girls (and boys) learn the whys and wherefores of housekeeping.  The care of children, needlework, and dressmaking are also taught to the students.  One room of the "homemaking house" is given over to music instruction and another division is devoted to Mr. Corbin's younger protégés who are attempting to 'blow their own horns.' 

 



Marriages (August 5)

Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY]:  Miss Susan Ramsdall of this village and Joseph Fersch of Liberty [Sullivan Co., NY] were married on Tuesday, December 20, at noon at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Ramsdall, of South Main Street.  The bride wore a white satin gown with inserts of white Spanish lace, rose patern.  A rhinestone adorned each rose.  She carried a bouquet of white roses.  Rev. G.R. Whitman, pastor of the Baptist Church performed the ceremony.  Immediately after the ceremony a course dinner was served to the guests, twelve in number.  Mrs. Persch was graduated from the Bainbridge High School in the class of 1919 and then Syracuse University in 1923.  She taught two years in Catskill and one year and a half in Liberty.  Mr. Persch is head teller of the First National Bank in Liberty.  They left Tuesday afternoon for a short trip to Washington and New York City and will return to Liberty January 1.  Mrs. Fersch will finish her year as teacher in the High School.  [MHD notation:  1927]

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  As the final chapter of her daughter's childhood romance, Florence L. Boyd, 37, superintendent of the Brookside Crest sanatorium, tuberculosis hospital of Chenango county, has been married to Albert L. Boice, 21, and former sweetheart of her daughter.  The girl, Miss Helen M. Welch, 18, was married the same day to George F. Johnston, 27, of Boston, Mass.  The daughter and her husband were attendants at the mother's wedding ceremony.  Mrs. Boyd is well known throughout Oswego county, where she lived for several years with her first husband, Hubert M. Welch.  the family at one time had a home in Fulton and while they were in that city Boice first became acquainted with Helen.  He was a frequent caller at the Welch home.  The marriage of Florence Boyd to Herbert Welch was later annulled, allowing her to resume the use of her maiden name.  Boice came to Norwich some time ago, where he secured work as a drug clerk.  He now has a position at the hospital where his wife is superintendent.  He was still going with the daughter when he first came here.  Florence Boyd and Boice were married by Rev Gerald Watkins at the Congregational Church parsonage here.  The daughter was married by Rev. William Hawley at the Congregational Church parsonage in Sherburne.  She and her husband are now living at Cortland.  [Daily Sentinel, Rome, NY, Jan. 9, 1923]

Afton [Chenango Co., NY]  Miss Katherine Elizabeth Wasson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur M. Wasson of Nineveh [Broome Co., NY], and Richard R. Reed, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ellis N. Reed of Cortland, were married at noon Saturday in the Afton Presbyterian church by the Rev. Clifford E. Webb.  Mrs. Webb played the wedding music and Mrs. Harold Davey sang "I Love You Truly."  The bride, who was given in marriage by her father, wore a white satin gown made princess style with a fingertip veil held in place by a Juliet cap of seed pearls.  Her shower bouquet was of token roses and gypsophila.  She was attended by Miss Ruth Pixley who wore blue chiffon velvet and carried talisman roses and blue delphinium.  Harold Armstrong of Cortland was best man.  C. Stanley Wasson and Kenneth Reed were ushers.  following the ceremony a wedding breakfast and reception were held at the Red Shutter tearoom and later the couple left for New York where they will sail on the S.S. Rotterdam for Bermuda.  On their return Mr. and Mrs. Reed will live on the Virgil road in Cortland county, where Mr. Reed is a partner in the firm of Reed Brothers.  Mrs. Reed is a graduate of Cortland Normal school, class of '34, and has taught for three years in the Afton Central school.  Mr Reed was graduated from Hamilton college with the class of '33 and is a member of Ramba Chi Alpha fraternity. 

 

Miscellaneous - Coventryville Voters Hold Lively Session, 1931

1931

Coventryville Voters Hold Lively Session

Heated Discussion Ensues Over Matter of Centralization of Schools

 

A lively meeting of the taxpayers of the Coventryville School District [Chenango Co., NY] was held at the school house here Friday night.  The question at issue was whether the Coventryville District should become a part of the Afton Centralized School District or the Bainbridge Central District.  Petitions have been circulated here favoring both Afton and Bainbridge, and in some instances the same names appeared on both petitions.    Some of the signers of the petitions claimed that they did not realize what they were signing.  The meeting was called to straighten the matter out and several heated discussions developed.  It had been arranged, previously between Miss Jane Schenck, superintendent of the district which includes Afton and Coventryville, and Miss Mary Isbell, superintendent of the district which includes Bainbridge, ruled that no outsiders would be allowed to speak at the meeting.  For this reason, Attorneys Homer Owens and Julian Scott of Bainbridge, who were present, were not allowed to speak.  An attempt was made to read a letter from Lawrence Carroll of Afton and this was objected to.  George Comings was chairman of the meeting, and before the adjournment it was decided to give two petitions to Walter Lee, the Coventryville school trustee and he was instructed to circulate both petitions over the district, and that the winning district be submitted to the state Department of Education, at Albany.  Coventryville is so situated that the distance from here to Afton and to Bainbridge is just about the same.

Compiler Note:  The Coventryville one room school would remain in operation for at least the next 20 years until it was closed in the mid-1950s.  So it can be concluded that this issue took considerable time to resolve.

Obituaries (August 5)

Rev. James N. Lee, one of the oldest members of the Wyoming Conference, died at his home, No. 12 Green street, Binghamton [Broome Co., NY], last Friday afternoon, after an illness of several months.  The deceased was born in the town of Chenango, Broome county, June 6, 1836, his father, Stephen Lee, being one of the first three settlers in that town, he having come from Lee, Massachusetts, about the beginning of the last century.  He was the youngest of ten children and the last to survive.  His father died when he was 13 years of age and he remained for several years, upon the homestead with his mother.  He later attended the Binghamton academy and then taught school in the various villages in the vicinity of Binghamton.  In 1863 he was elected school commissioner of Broome county and served for three years.  After a year in business he decided to enter the ministry of the Methodist Episcopal church, doing so from a sense of duty.  He had been a member of that church since the fall following the death of his father.  In April 1869, he became a member of the Wyoming Conference and was assigned to the church at Kirkwood,  During his ministry, he served the churches at the following places:  Maine, Worcester, Otego, Unadilla, and Bainbridge in this state, and Montrose, Parish Street, Wilkes Barre, Plains, Great Bend and Factoryville, Pennsylvania.  He was presiding elder of the Oneonta district from 1884 to 1885 and resided in Oneonta.  In the spring of 1903 he retired from active work, but in April 1904, he returned to Worcester for a second pastorate and remained there two years.  Since the spring of 1906 he has resided at Binghamton, near the scenes of his early life.  By the members of the various churches Mr. Lee served with fidelity and devotion he was recognized as a conscientious and sincere minister of the gospel of Christ and many of them will bear witness that his daily life was in harmony with the teachings of the gospel he endeavored to bring to the hearts of men.  His heart has been cheered during his long illness by the receipt of numerous tokens of respect and friendship from nearly every church which it was his pleasure to serve during his active ministry.  Mr. Lee had long been a member of Freedom lodge, F.&A.M. and Unadilla chapter R.A.M.  He leaves beside the widow, who was Miss Emma White of Chenango Forks, to whom he was married June 4, 1867, and in whom he found a worthy wife and helpmeet and a most loving and devoted mother, three children, Gertrude, wife of H.E. Priest of Bainbridge, H.W. Lee of Oneonta and James M. Lee of New York.  The funeral services were held from his late residence in Binghamton on Monday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock, and his body was taken to Kattleville, just across the brook from his old home and on lands formerly embraced in the old homestead, where sleep many of his kin.  [Bainbridge Republican, Jan. 27, 1910]

 

Rev. Antone G. Singsen Dies From Apoplectic Stroke at His Home at Providence, R.I.--Was Former Rector of St. Peter's Church, in this Village {Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], Rev. Antone G. Singsen, pastor of Bell Street Chapel, and one of the best-known clergymen in Rhode Island, died at the Rhode Island Hospital at 6 o'clock this morning.  Mr. Singsen was stricken with an apoplectic stroke at his home on Tobey street yesterday afternoon and on the advice of physicians who were summoned, was taken to the hospital.  He remained unconscious from the time of seizure until the end came.  Mr Signsen was apparently in excellent health when at 2:30 o'clock yesterday afternoon he prepared to take a bath.  He had been in the bath room only a few moments when Mrs. Singsen asked him a question through the door.  She received no reply and repeated her question in a louder tone.  This brought no response and frightened, Mrs. Singsen tried the door and found that it had been fastened on the inside.  Securing assistance she forced the door open and found her husband lying unconscious on the floor.  He had apparently been sitting on a chair removing his stockings when he was stricken.  Drs. Pierce and White were summoned, and they advised that Mr. Singsen be removed to the Rhode Island Hospital, and he was taken to that institution at 4 o'clock in the afternoon.  Mrs. Singsen remained at his side until the end came.  The news of Mr. Singsen's death brought expressions of keen regret from his parishioners and from clergy men of all denominations.  He was an indefatigable worker and his church was conducted upon broad lines.  It was his desire that the church might become a forum in which the great problems of the day might be carefully studied.  The church is affiliated with the Unitarian denomination.  His last sermon was preached last Sunday in Rev. Dr. A.M. Lord's pulpit at the First congregational Church.  Dr. Lord will pay tribute to Mr. Singsen's memory at the beginning of his morning sermon tomorrow.  Antone G. Singsen was born in Germany in 1863.  He was one of a family of several children and came to the United States when he attained the age of 8 years.  After a preparatory school education he entered Knox college at Galesbury, Ill., graduating in the class of 1886.  He then entered the theological course of the Western Theological Seminary at Chicago and completing his studies in that institution, was ordained in the Episcopal ministry in 1887.  For a period of 14 years he held various charges in the Episcopal church.  About the year  1901 he entered the Unitarian Church and became a minister of a church at Galesbury, Ill., and later the Liberal Christian church at Holyoke, Mass., which he retained until the time of the call to the pastorate of the Bell Street Chapel in this city.  He took the pulpit at the Bell street Chapel in March 1906.  Mr. Singsen married 27 years ago Miss Nellie Allen of Galesburg Ill., who with five children, Arthur and Edward, students at Brown University, Allen, Russel and Don, survive him.  The funeral will be held in the Bell Street Chapel at 1 o'clock Tuesday afternoon, Rev. Augustus M. Lord, D.D., and Rev. George Keat will officiate--Providence Evening Bulletin, January 15, 1910  [Bainbridge Republican, Jan. 27, 1910]

 

The funeral services of Mrs. George Woodworth who died on Wednesday of last week, were held at the home on Pearl street [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY] the following Friday, Rev. H.T. Hill, her pastor, officiating.  His remarks paid a high tribute to the enthusiasm of the deceased in church work and her energy in carrying out plans for the public good.  To the husband his words were full of sympathy for the broken home and his prostration by illness and yet accompanied by hopeful and inspiring thoughts.  The services were interspersed with music very sweet and choice.  Friends had contributed many flowers which rested upon the casket, among which was a large pillow presented by the Casein factory, also a beautiful remembrance from her church.  The burial was in Green Lawn cemetery [Bainbridge, NY] and the bearers accompanying were:  Lewis Taylor, John Dingman, L.J. Montgomery, Elliot Truman, E.L. Andrews and William Watrous....[Bainbridge Republican, Jan. 27, 1910]

 

On Monday afternoon at 1:20 o'clock occurred the death of Arthur Leland youngest child of Mr. and Mrs. Fred L. Barton of Pruyn Hill, Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY].  His death was due to bronchial pneumonia, his system having become much weakened by whooping cough, from which he had suffered for several weeks preceding.  Arthur Leland was four years old and had been the most healthy of the parents' four children.  He was a very lovable child, of a happy temperament, sunny, bright and affectionate.  He loved everyone and everyone loved him.  He was a special favorite with all in his neighborhood, the grown people as well as the children, enjoying his chatty little ways.  Among the pleasures of Arthur Leland was his attendance at Sunday School.  He comprehended the lessons so easily, which showed remarkable intelligence.  This last sickness of his was in harmony with his whole brief life, there being no fretfulness but a smiling enjoyment to talking to those about him.  There was no unconsciousness at the last but a mere passing into the beyond at a breath.  The funeral was held on Wednesday afternoon at the house, the Rev. G.E. Van Woert officiating.  there were many people in attendance.  The pastor's address was very comforting and soothing to the afflicted family.  Music was rendered by Mrs. F.E. Manzer and Miss Mabel Darlin.  Burial was in Green Lawn cemetery [Bainbridge, NY].  Flowers had been contributed in great profusion. Among them were:  A piece, "Gates Ajar," from Casein factory; harp from Masonic Lodge; large spread of flowers covering casket from Pruyn Hill neighbors, and numerous single bouquets from Mr. and Mrs. Harmon, Mr. and Mrs. Winters, Miss Turnham and others.  A handsome piece came from  Mrs. Louis Russeau, Syracuse.  .... [Bainbridge Republican,  Jan. 27, 1910]

Afton [Chenango Co., NY]:  Thursday, Jan. 13, Jas. Dodge died at the home of his son, Dr. W. Lee Dodge, Spring street, of valvular disease of the heart.  Mr. Dodge had been an invalid for many years usually spending the winter with a son at Wheeling W.V., but his rapidly failing health kept him confined here for the winter, passing away very quietly.  He is survived by his wife and two sons.  Funeral Saturday, the Rev. I.J. Smith officiated, buried in Glenwood cemetery [Afton, NY].  [Bainbridge Republican, Jan. 27, 1910]

Frank Y. Humphrey is at Sidney today in attendance at the funeral of a relative, Miss Mary Burgess.  The father, Moses Burgess, was 60 years ago a prominent resident of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY].  He ran a dry goods store for several years in a building that stood on the site of A.L. Palmer's present store, and he originated the first iron foundry business here which was successful until he died.  Mr. Burgess lived at the end of West Main street in the house now owned by Arvine Ireland.  [Bainbridge Republican, Jan. 27, 1 910]

Bert Yager died at his home at East Sidney [Delaware Co., NY], Thursday night about 1 o'clock.  Tuesday evening, while caring for his horses he was kicked in the head and lay for some time before being discovered.  When found he was unconscious until Thursday noon.  Pneumonia developed which in his weakened condition from the loss of blood proved fatal.  [Bainbridge Republican, Feb. 24, 1910]

Miscellaneous - Blast Wrecks Unadilla House, July 1948

Blast Wrecks Unadilla House

July 19, 1948

 

Mrs. Anna Kehr, who has been employed as a housekeeper at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Bert Bliss, in Bainbridge, for the past five years, miraculously escaped injury while visiting her sister, Mrs. Emma Weber, in Unadilla [Otsego Co., NY], when the Weber house at 31 Prospect avenue, was demolished from an explosion of a gas water heater, Monday night, about 7:20.  Mrs. Weber, who suffered severe burns in the explosion, died at 11:30 Monday night at the Hospital, Sidney.  Severely burned also was John Vroman, Sr., 70, of Depot street, Unadilla, who is reported to be in a very critical condition at the Hospital , Sidney. 

 

It is reported that the gas water heater had been causing Mrs. Weber a great deal of trouble, so she called Mr. Vroman Monday night in an attempt to have it fixed.  Mr. Vroman arrived at the Weber home, accompanied by his wife and grandson, William Kehr, eight-year-old son of Mrs. William Casper, Main street, Unadilla, shortly before the explosion.  Mrs. Vroman and William had gone to an upstairs bedroom to visit Mrs. Anna Kehr, who had been in ill health and had been staying at the Weber home for several weeks.  They were all upstairs at the time of the explosion and were uninjured, except William, who was on the stairs.  His hair was singed. 

 

In the meantime, Mrs. Weber and Mr. Vroman had gone to the cellar to inspect the heater.  Apparently, gas had accumulated for some time in the basement from the defective heater, and the explosion occurred when Mr. Vroman lighted a match. 

 

Several eye witnesses to the explosion declared that the blast, which blew out the entire north and south walls of the cinder block house, lifted the entire structure off the foundation.  Edwin LeFever, a neighbor, who had been working in his garden almost directly across the street, arrived at the scene just in time to see Mr. Vroman stagger form the front entrance with his clothing on fire.  He told Mr. Vroman to roll on the ground to extinguish the flames. 

 

LeFever hurried to the rear of the house, where they could hear Mrs. Weber calling for help.  LeFever assisted by another neighbor, Roscoe Wright, went into the cellar and saw Mrs. Weber lying on the floor several feet from the heater.  After smothering her burning clothing with a blanket, they attempted to carry her from the cellar.  the cellar stairs collapsed, but with the help of Mrs. LeFever, they managed to lift Mrs. Weber out, and she was taken to the Hospital, Sidney, in the Joyce ambulance.  Mr. Vroman was taken to the Hospital by the Unadilla Emergency Squad. 

 

The explosion caused an unestimated amount of damage to the two-story building.  In addition to the two sides of the structure, more than on-half of the front side collapsed.  There was no fire, however, except for the brief flash of the flame when the blast first happened, it is reported.  Witnesses said the entire dining room floor, immediately above the section of the cellar where the heater was located, was lifted up to the ceiling of the room.  Later it was discovered that two legs from a chair in the dining room were driven through the ceiling by the force of the explosion.  In the same room was a built-in- china closet which apparently escaped unharmed.  The closet, it was found, contained dishes which remained unbroken. 

 

Mr. Vroman is a retired mail carrier with 37-1/2 years of service.  Funeral services will be held for Mrs. Weber, 68, Thursday at 2 p.m. at the Silvernail Funeral Parlor, with the Rev. Archie Benedict officiating. 

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Funeral Today For Unadilla Blast Victim

Unadilla—Second victim of the explosion which wrecked the Prospect Avenue house on Monday, July 19, died in Sidney hospital Monday night John W. Vroman, 70, died at the Sidney hospital. He was critically injured at the time that Mrs. Emma Weber's gas water-heater exploded completely wrecking her house. Mrs. Weber died that same night, July 19, at the Sidney hospital. A private Masonic funeral service was held Wednesday night. Regular services were held in St. Matthew's church today at 2 p. m. conducted by the Rev. Francis Blake. Burial was in St Matthew's church yard. Mr. Vroman was born in 1878 at Blenheim, son of Adelaide and James Vroman. He married Ella Laraway in 1899. Except for a short time spent in Wells Bridge they had lived all their married life in Unadilla. Mr. Vroman retired early this year as a rural mail carrier. He had served 38 years. He was a member of the Masons, Unadilla Fire Department and the Episcopal Church. He is survived by his wife, three sons, Stuart and Charles of Oneonta, and John of Unadilla; two daughters, Mrs. Ernest Bundy of Cobleskill and Mrs. Stanley Casper of Unadilla; a sister, Mrs. Grover Root of Wells Bridge; a brother, Arthur Vroman of Otego, and 13 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. [Binghamton Press, July 29, 1948]



Marriages (August 4)

Wellsbridge [Otsego Co., NY]:  On Wednesday night, January 4, 1905 a very pretty wedding occurred at the home of the bride's mother, Mrs. Orville Slade, one and one-half miles from the Friends' church, Rogers Hollow, where about seventy friends and relatives gathered to witness the marriage of Mabelle to Mr. Edward Beach of Masonville [Delaware Co., NY].  At 8:10 to the strains of the wedding march played by Miss Georgia Dennis of Trout Creek, the bridal pair attended by Miss Dana Beach and Mr. Morris Slade, entered the parlor and took a position beneath an evergreen arch.  The bride was arrayed in a beautiful costume of white silk with silk lace and hand-made medallions.  The ceremony was performed by Rev. A.H. Whitaker of Wellsbridge.  After congratulations and best wishes, a very elaborate and sumptuous repast was served.  Then the company indulged in merry making and social converse in which all entered most heartily.  The high esteem in which the bride and groom was held was indicated by the many beautiful and costly presents....The bride and groom left for a wedding trip which will include East Masonville and Smithville Flats.  A host of friends extend to them their best wishes and trust that life will yield to them many of its richest possibilities.  [Bainbridge Republican, Jan. 19, 1905]

CODINGTON-FOOTE:  In Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], Sept. 30, by Rev. T.F. Hall, Charles G. Codington, of Guilford and Minnie J. Foote of Bainbridge.  [Notation:  1891]

About fifty guests assembled at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. U. Foote, Bainbridge N.Y. [Chenango Co.], Wednesday evening, December 20th, 1893, to witness the marriage of their daughter Bertha, to Mr. Frank L. Searles, of Bainbridge.  The wedding march was played by Miss Lillie Hollenbeck, while the happy pair took their places under an evergreen arch.  The ceremony was performed by Rev. T.F. Hall, after which a bountiful collation was served.  The bride and groom were the recipients of many beautiful and useful presents. 

BOOTH-CHAPMAN:  In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 6, 1895 by Rev. C.B. Parsons, LuVerne Booth and Ida May Chapman.
About fifty relatives and friends were present at the wedding of Miss Ida M. Chapman and LuVerne Booth, which occurred Wednesday evening last at the residence of the bride's cousins, Mr. and Mrs. George B. Burchard.  Rev C.B. Parsons performed the ceremony and the wedding march was played by Miss Emma Sherwood.  Miss Minnie M. Pearsall, of Chenango Forks, acted as bridesmaid, and St. John Morton served in the capacity of best man.  After congratulations and refreshments Mr. and Mrs. Booth left for a visit to Binghamton, Bainbridge and other points.  A large number of beautiful and useful gifts testified to the esteem of friends...

Obituaries (August 4)

Mrs. Mary Jane Loomis died at her home in Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], Thursday, Aug. 31, 1899, aged 62 years.  Her disease was diabetes from which she had been afflicted two years, and was taken critically ill three weeks before her death.  Mrs. Loomis was the widow of Richard Loomis of Union Valley, who died in the fall of 1892, from an injury received in a sawmill while sawing lumber.  He was a well-to-do farmer and upon his death, he having no children, the care of the farm fell upon his wife who conducted it for about three years and then removed to Oxford.  The deceased was the daughter of Thurston Green of Union Valley [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], and one of a family of ten children, all well known in this section.  Her death brings to the remembrance of people in Bainbridge the sad death of her father several years ago which was occasioned by the cars, being killed instantly near the depot.  He was then residing with the daughter, Mrs. Eli Lyon, and was over 82 years of age.  The families of Loomis and Green were leading ones in the western part of tis town, substantial, honorable, thrifty and wealthy.  Nearly all of the members including the deceased were allied with the M.E. church.  Mrs. Loomis was a generous woman, kind, conscientious and considerate in all the relations of life.  She enjoyed the companionship of her kindred and was looking forward to her removal to Bainbridge where she could be nearer her friends and to her old home.  In her last sickness her mind dwelt upon the pleasure of coming to Bainbridge to live.  Of her brothers and sisters, she is survived by Hamilton T. Green, and Mrs. Eli Lyon of Bainbridge; Mrs. Jerome Mayhew of Afton; Mrs. Wells, wife of Rev. M.S. Wells of Savannah, N.Y.; Henry Green of Earlville and James Green of Harpursville.  The funeral was largely attended Saturday morning at the residence of the deceased in Oxford.  Many came from the old home in Union Valley, and also from  Norwich and Earlville and other sections.  The local organization of the W.C.T.U., of which Mrs. Loomis was a member, attended in a body.  There were many offerings of flowers.  Rev. J.E. Littell of the M.E. church, Oxford, conducted the services at the house, and Rev. C.H. Sackett of Bainbridge officiated at the burial at Union Valley in the afternoon.

 

Mrs. Alice B. Keeler, wife of Rev. S.M. Keeler, died at her home on Academy street at eight o'clock last evening.  Her age was sixty-four years.  The deceased had been ill since April from nervous prostration which terminated at the last in Bright's disease.  Mr. and Mrs. Keeler came to Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] last fall from a suburb of Boston, intending to make a permanent residence in our village.  One of the pleasures of the winter for Mrs. Keeler was the fitting up of the new home in anticipation of the years of enjoyment to be passed within it, and her death has a pathetic interest for all, such sympathy is extended to the friends in their bereavement.  Besides the husband, Mrs. Keeler is survived by one son and five daughters, one of who is Mrs. Geo. A. Ives of Bainbridge.  The funeral will be held at the home at 2 o'clock, Friday afternoon and burial be made in Green Lawn Cemetery [Bainbridge, NY].  Rev. A Spaulding of the Presbyterian church will be the officiating clergyman.  [Notation:  August 1899]

The recent death of Mrs. Walker H. Curtis, has been attended with unusual saddening circumstances.  The week preceding her death Mrs. Curtis attended the funeral of her brother, John A. Day, at Mt. Upton.  Two days after the funeral of Mrs. Curtis, a telegram was received by Mr. Curtis announcing the death of another brother, Lewis Day of Meadville, Pa., comprising three deaths in less than two weeks in the original family of seven children, of which there are now only two living.  The father, who died a few years ago aged eighty years, had been a resident of the town of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY] since childhood.  [Bainbridge Republican, Jan. 5, 1905]

Harry Van Valkenburg, seven year old son of Edward Van Valkenburg died Monday after a short illness from diphtheria.  The burial took place Tuesday.  No funeral services were possible on account of the nature of the disease.  Mr. and Mrs. Van Valkenburg have the sympathy of the community in their sorrow.  [Bainbridge Republican, Jan. 5, 1905]

Afton [Chenango Co., NY]:  Sophronious Hinman, who has been ill a long time with rheumatism and a complication of diseases, died Friday, aged 77 years.  He was born in Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], served in the Civil war and has been many years a pensioner.  He is survived by his wife.  Funeral Monday from his late home in the western part of the town, conducted by Rev. J.F. Shaw.  Interment in Glenwood cemetery [Afton, NY].  [Bainbridge Republican, Jan. 12, 1905] 

Afton [Chenango Co., NY]:  Mrs. Teresa Smith died Monday of asthmatic consumption at the home of her son, W.R. Tower on the East Side.  Funeral service from her late home Tuesday afternoon, Rev. H.A. Waite officiating.  Wednesday her son accompanied the remains to West Lenox, Pa., for interment.  [Bainbridge Republican, Jan. 12, 1905]

Dr. James H. Cossart, a prominent physician of Otego [Otsego Co., NY] and section, died in Hahneman hospital, New York, on Monday, January 1, the result of an operation for gall stones.  He had practiced medicine in Otego for about thirty years.  At the operation performed upon him eighty gall stones were removed.  He is survived by his wife and two brothers, Dr. A.B Cossart of New York and L.A. Cossart of Cooperstown  The age of the deceased with fifty-eight years.   [Bainbridge Republican, Jan. 12, 1905]

P.H. Parker was called to Coventry [Chenango Co., NY] last week by the sudden death of his sister, Mrs. John Southworth.  The funeral was held from her late home Friday noon, February 17.  Mrs. Southworth was sixty-eight years of age and had lived in the town of Coventry all her life.  She is survived by her husband, two sisters, Mrs. W.H. Minor of Norfolk, Va., and Mrs. Dwight Cone of Fall River, Mass. and two brothers, Gilbert J. Parker of Oxford and P.H.,. Parker of Coventryville.  [Bainbridge Republican, Feb. 23, 1905]

Dexter Wright, third son of Henry Wright of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], whose sudden death occurred suddenly one morning last fall, while on an errand on the East side, died in the Fox Memorial hospital, Oneonta. Monday evening, after a week's illness from pneumonia, aged thirty-seven years.  His home had been in Oneonta for the past three months.  He had been employed upon the D.&H. road at different times.  The funeral was held Wednesday morning from the home of his brother, Frank E. Wright of Oneonta and burial was made in Sidney.  Mr. Wright is survived by a wife and one child, his mother of Great Bend, Pa., and three brothers, William H. Wright of Great Bend, Pa., and Chester and Frank Wright of Oneonta.  [Bainbridge Republican, Feb. 23, 1905]

Rosa B. Hale, eldest child of Lucius and Mary Hale, died in Scipio [Cayuga Co., nY], June 3d, 1864, aged 11 years and 9 months.  Rosa died quite suddenly, leaving her little playmates and herfond parents almost paralyzed with grief.  But Rosa was a good child, treasuring up in her young heart the lessons of Jesus and he has now taken her to himself.  In her death, some precious ties have been sundered, but heaven will re-unite them.-- Fleming, June 6, 1864