Marriages (August 15)

Miss Nettie A. Redfield and Mr. Joseph M. Shepherdson of Lestershire [Broome Co., NY] were married Wednesday evening, September 16, at the home of the bride's father, Lyman C. Redfield, Lestershire, Rev. Thomas Owen officiating.  About seventy guests were present.  There were dainty decorations, the ceremony being performed under a garland of evergreens and roses.  Palms and flowers were conspicuous throughout the house.  The bride was attended by her sister, Miss Gladys Redfield, and the groomsman was Alvah Shepherdson.  The ushers were Miss Bessie Hawk of Lestershire and Mrs. Frank Sherwood of Binghamton.  Miss Grace Sherwood played the wedding march.  Little Master Harold Redfield, nephew of the bride, was flower boy, and little Miss Margery Wildey was ring bearer.  The bride was attired in a handsome gown of cream white silk, trimmed with silk insertion, and carried bridal roses.  The bridesmaid wore Nile green silk, trimmed with white chiffon and ribbons.  Miss Hawk wore a gown of white Persian lawn, trimmed in lace and insertion.  Following the ceremony an informal reception was held and a luncheon was served.  Mr. and Mrs. Shepherdson left on the 10:30 night train for New York city and other points.  They were the recipients of numerous and beautiful gifts.  From out of the city there were present relatives and friends from Bainbridge, Sidney, Masonville and Coventry.  Mr. Shepherdson was formerly a resident of Port Crane, but is now clerk in the Erie depot at Lestershire.  His bride formerly resided at Bainbridge.  They will reside at Lestershire Heights.--Binghamton Herald.  [Bainbridge Republican,, Sept. 24, 1903]

At high noon, today, (Wednesday) the marriage of Miss Lulu Briggs, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. H. Briggs, to Mr. Robert Thomson, was solemnized at the home of the bride's parents on Main street [Afton, Chenango Co., NY].  Rev. Henry Hill, pastor of the Baptist church, performed the ceremonies, the couple standing  beneath an arch of evergreens.  Immediate friends of the bride and groom were present and after the ceremonial rites, a grand feast was enjoyed.  The happy young couple left on train no. 7 this afternoon, for the Parlor City and other interesting points.  The wish of happiness and prosperity goes with them.

This evening will occur the marriage of Miss Martha Carr, daughter of Mrs. Hattie Carr, to Mr. Fred Chamberlin, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. R.A. Chamberlin.  The nuptial ceremonies will be performed by Rev. J.A. Davis, of the Hallstead Baptist church, at the home the bride's mother on Academy street [Afton, Chenango Co., NY].  The young couple are held in the highest esteem by the citizens of Afton, and The Enterprise joins with their large circle of relatives and friends in wishing them a a long and happy life of usefulness and prosperity.  The happy couple depart on train No. 3 and will spend their honeymoon in Binghamton, Hallstead and Montrose.

Edward C. Hatch of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] and Miss Libbie Saunders of this place were united in marriage Wednesday at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Decker.  The ceremony, which was performed at high noon by Rev. F.E. Walton, was witnessed by the immediate relatives of the bride and groom.  The bride was the recipient of many and beautiful presents, which showed the high esteem in which she was held by her friends.  After a short bridal tour Mr. and Mrs. hatch will reside on a farm near Bennettsville [Chenango Co., NY].

Mr. and Mrs. William M. Merrill celebrated their golden wedding anniversary with an open house at their home, 44 Main St., Afton, NY [Chenango Co.].  Friends and relatives of the couple visited them on the occasion in the afternoon and evening on Tuesday.  [published Jan. 19, 1952]

Mr. & Mrs. William M. Merrill



 

Obituaries (August 15)

One of the tragical results of the Greene fair last week was the violent death of Tracy H. Barrows of McDonough [Chenango Co., NY].  Frank Gale of the same place had attended the Greene fair in company with Barrow's wife and calling at the Barrows home Sunday he was ordered off the premises by the husband;  not going, Barrows shot at Gale, the ball hitting his neck.  Gale then pounced upon Barrows, knocking him down and kicking him until he was dead.  He then looked up a constable and delivered himself up.  The Barrows home had been considered disreputable for some time.  A young fellow by the name of Nightingale was wounded there by a shot from Barrows some four weeks ago.  Barrows himself had attempted suicide two or three times before the tragedy.  He was the son of Rev. A.W. Barrows of McDonough and 45 years old.  Gale was 25 years of age and unmarried.  It is said his own people had remonstrated about his frequenting the Barrows house.  Four children survive the father, the oldest a son 16 years of age, witnessed his parent's death.  [Bainbridge Republican, Sept. 17, 1903]

 

Thaddeus A. Birdsall died at his home in Otego [Otsego Co. NY] Saturday evening in the eightieth year of his age, he having been born on the farm where he died.  Politically he was a Democrat and had served as postmaster during Cleveland's administration.  He was the last of a family of ten children of Michel and Wealthy Birdsall.  The deceased was a member of the congregation of Immanuel Episcopal church and had lead the singing in that church for forty years.  He is survived by nineteen nieces and nephews, who are the nearest relatives.  [Bainbridge Republican, Sept. 17, 1903]

 

Miss Sally Ann Beardsley, sister of Rev. O.H. Beardsley, died in Afton [Chenango Co., NY] at the home of her nephew, T.D. Reed, Sunday September 13.  She has been ill, but a patient sufferer, for many years, with rheumatism and heart trouble which for many months rendered her perfectly helpless.  Miss Beardsley was born in 1823 in the town of Delhi [Delaware Co., NY].  She lived in Coventry [Chenango Co., NY] many years working at her trade as tailoress, later years, she has lived with her nephew in Afton.  [Bainbridge Republican, Sept. 17, 1903]

 

Mary, wife of Michael E. Furey, of Binghamton [Broome Co., NY], and oldest daughter of Mr. Patrick Hastings of Bainbridge, died Monday at her home is Susquehanna of typhoid pneumonia.  She was in her 24th year.  The remains were brought to Binghamton and the funeral was held Wednesday morning from the home of Mr. Furey's sister, Mrs. Crowley, of 165 Oak street, and then to St. Patrick's church, where requiem high mass was offered for the repose of her soul.  Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Hastings of Bainbridge, were in attendance at the funeral.  [Bainbridge Republican, Sept. 17, 1903]

 

Harvey O. Gray, a prominent farmer of Gilbertsville [Otsego Co., NY], died at his home at that place Sunday, September 6, 1903, aged seventy-four years.  He is survived by his wife, one daughter and three sons, E.H. Gray. Corning, Douglas Gray of Otego, and George W. Gray of Gilbertsville.

 

Dr. Edward North, professor of Greek, and familiarly known as "Old Greek," for nearly sixty years an instructor in Hamilton College, resigning on account of advanced years, in 1901, died at Clinton, Sunday, September 13.  Professor North was born in Berlin, Conn., March 9, 1820.  He graduated from Hamilton in 1841, with the rank of valedictorian and has ever since been a part of the college.  [Bainbridge Republican, Sept. 17, 1903]

 

Hiram Pearsall, aged 81 years, died suddenly at his home on Searles HiIl [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], Tuesday afternoon.  Mr. Pearsall had been feeble for the past two years but latterly had seemed quite improved.  He had visited in the village two weeks ago and the day he died had been out-of-doors walking about.  He was one of the substantial farmers of Searles Hill.  He was a member of the M.E. church and a strong supporter of that society in this village in its early years when struggling to maintain an existence.  He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Charles Sweet and Miss Evelyn Pearsall who have been devoted children.  The funeral will be held Friday morning at 10:30 from the home.  Rev.  J.S. Crompton officiating.  The Messrs. Wilcox and Darlin and Mrs. Merton Hastings and Lorene Newton will sing.  Burial will be in Green Lawn cemetery, this village [Bainbridge, NY].  [Bainbridge Republican, Sept. 17, 1903]

Jay Wallace died on Friday afternoon July 17th at his home on Grove street, of consumption, aged 25 years and nine months.  It was just six months ago the day he was buried that he went home from his store never to return.  He made a brave fight against a tenacious foe, how bravely and patiently only his physician and the friends who loved and helped him can know.  He was courageous and thoughtful of all around him to the very last, watching with them as the moments passed away, Friday afternoon, fully realizing that the last tone for him was fast approaching, and when it came he fell asleep; his house in order, business all attended to, ready to depart, when "God's finger touched him, and he slept."  V.J. Wallace was born in the town of New Lisbon, and came to Morris [Otsego Co., NY] with his parents when he was three years old.  Here he has grown up among us, an exemplary young man, making and holding friends among all classes.  In August, 1892, he married Elfa Adams, daughter of Rev. Geo. Adams.  They have resided here except during the winter of 1894 and '95, which was spent in business in Afton, where, as at his home, all his acquaintances became his friends.  Ill health compelled him to return to Morris, and the past year has been one of gradual though sure decline until the end has come.  His bereaved wife, father, mother and brother are receiving the sympathy of a wide circle of friends who mourn with them this, to us, untimely death.  The funeral was held on Sunday afternoon at the house, with interment in Hillington cemetery.  Loving friends remembered the occasion with many appropriate floral pieces, beautiful evidences of sympathy thoroughly appreciated by the family.  The services were conducted by Rev. O.R. Beardsley, of Oswego, an intimate friend of the family, whose comforting words will long be remembered by them.  R.R. Ripley sang two beautiful solos:  "Here and There" and "He Giveth His Beloved Sleep."  The bearers were Jay's classmates in Sunday school and brothers in the church George Sprague, Scott and William Lull, and N.W. Carey.  Active Hose Co., of which he had been an officer several years and an honorary member at the time of his death, and Rescue Engine Co. attended in full uniform to show their respect to their dead comrade.  The funeral was a very large one....--Morris Chronicle

Miscellaneous, Bainbridge CofC Honor Firemen, 1975

Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce Honor Fireman

Nov. 29, 1975

Bainbridge Firemen Honored:  These gentlemen were honored this past Saturday at the Rock Inn by the Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce for their devoted and unselfish service to the village for the last twenty years as members of the Bainbridge Fire Department.  Seated (L-R):  W.L. Swart, John Delello, Joe Stevens, and Clifford L. Smith.  Standing (L-R):  Fire Chief Don Pixley, George Mulkins, R.E. Smith, Joe Millus, Charles O'Connor, Adrian Donahe, Milford Dyer.  Absent when the picture was taken because he was on duty at the fire station was Vic Holbert.

 

The Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce had 22 very special guests at their annual dinner that was held this past Saturday evening.  November 29, at the Rock Inn Restaurant in Mount Upton [Chenango Co., NY].  The Chamber honored 11 men and their wives who have been members of the Bainbridge Fire Department for 20 years or better.  Chamber President Clarence Pearsall and Fire Chief Don Pixley both gave very informative and glowing speeches concerning the dedicated service and devotion to duty the 11 guests and their wives have exemplified for the past twenty years.  Chief Pixley spoke about the Bainbridge Fire Department and the enormous strides it has made in the last 20 years, not only with the kind of equipment they now have, but also with some comments about some of the more memorable experiences and fires the department has been involved in.  Pixley told the audience of approximately 100 guests how the fire department has developed from 1954 when they had only 4 vehicles to the present time when they have a new building and 7 modern pieces of equipment.  The Bainbridge Fire Chief then announced that the 1975 tanker chassis had finally been delivered and that it was in the process of having its tank put on the chassis.  Pixley then commended the Board of Fire Commissioners for doing a fine job for the Bainbridge taxpayers and he told the chamber members that they can be very proud of the job the commission is doing.  Pixley then pointed out some interesting statistics such as the fact that the majority of the firemen being honored at the dinner that night had answered a total of 1,003 alarms since 1974 and had expended 14,700 man hours of their time, which is equivalent to 7 years of working every day.  Chief Pixley then thanked the Chamber of Commerce and the Board of Fire Commissioners for helping him honor the firemen with 20 years of service.  The men thusly honored were:  W.L. Swart, John Delello, Joe Stevens, Clifford L. Smith, George Mulkins, R.E. Smith, Joe Millus, Charles O'Connor, Adrian Donahe, Milford Dyer and Vic Holbert.  Each of the men will receive a pin symbolizing their 20 years of devoted service to the department from the Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce.  In Chamber business, President Clarence Pearsall announced that the President for next year's Chamber would be Tom Mattingly and he pointed out that he felt the Chamber of Commerce had an exceptional year with several new businesses coming into the community during the past twelve months.

Obituaries (August 14)

Masonville:  Mrs. Adaline McKinnon died at her residence Friday morning, Dec. 24th, aged 61 years.  She has been a great sufferer for many years.  She was confined to her bed about eight months ago by a shock of apoplexy, lying in that condition until she was entirely worn out.  She has been a woman of great endurance and vitality.  Her husband died sixteen years ago leaving a large family of children on her hands to care for.  Being obliged to attend to the interest of the farm and cares of the family, has shown her more able in the management of finances than hundreds of the stronger sect.  The family has lost a good counselor, an affectionate and kind mother.  [Bainbridge Republican, Dec. 1881]

On Friday night, Jan. 4th, 1907, the death of a most estimable citizen of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], LaVerne Ferris, occurred at his home on Pruyn Hill, aged 41 years.  His was a most pitiful case.  He was a young man, industrious, upright in business with an ambition to succeed, and had the confidence of the people, but slowly the seeds of consumption began within the past year to make an inroad upon his naturally delicate constitution and his decline grew rapid since last fall.  Mr. Ferris was sanguine that he could be benefited by a removal to a warmer climate and with his family he went two months ago to Richmond, Va., to spend the winter.  His disease however soon took an unfavorable turn and his physician there advised the wife to take him home immediately to Bainbridge as it would please him best to die among his friends.  Mr. Ferris wanted to live but became reconciled and talked calmly of his death and advised his family what to do when he was gone.  His end was calmly peaceful.  He is survived by his wife, who was Miss Jesse Harvey, of Bainbridge, and one daughter, Cecil; a sister, Mrs. Fred Meade, of Guilford, and half-sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Harrington, of Richmond, Va., The funeral was held on Monday afternoon, at 2 o'clock, Rev. G.E. VanWoert officiating.  The singers were the Messrs. Bentley and Wilcox and the Misses VanWoert and Cartledge.  The bearers were Messrs. Apply, Burrows, Andrews, Hartman, Partridge and Redfield.  There were many flowers consigned with the coffin to the grave....[Bainbridge Republican,  Jan. 10, 1907]

Little Bertha E. Hancock, aged two years and five months, youngest daughter of George Hancock, of Oneonta [Otsego Co., NY], died at the home of his brother, Edward C. Hancock, at Bainbridge, last Friday evening, after a brief illness arising from acute indigestion.  The mother had died two months previously leaving a family of seven children, and this little one with her winning ways had been solicited by the uncle and aunt to come to their home for an indefinite stay.  She was a bright child and soon won all hearts.  The funeral was held Monday morning from Edward C. Hancock's home on Bixby street, Rev. Carrington and VanWoert officiating.  The interment was in Green Lawn cemetery [Bainbridge, NY] beside the mother so recently deceased.  It was a pathetic sight to see the members of the family, father and children. and other loving relatives grouped so soon again about this burial plot....[Bainbridge Republican, Jan. 10, 1907]

Another veteran in age, Arnold Barnes, died Friday, Jan. 4th, 1907, in Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], of old age at the home of his daughter, Mrs. W.M. Hastings, North Main street, aged 91 years.  Mr. Barnes was born Sept. 27th, 1815, in the state of Rhode Island.  He came when a lad with his parents to reside in Norwich, N.Y. [Chenango Co.], and later in Guilford, N.Y.  His father was a farmer who trained his son to become an expert manager of farm lands whereby he accumulated a handsome property for those early times.  His wife dying in middle age, he came to reside with his daughter, Mrs. Hasting, where he has lived for the past twenty years.  Mr. Barnes was of a quiet retiring disposition and his health being feeble he seldom appeared in public.  At the daughter's home he was the affectionate father and always happy to be useful.  His affiliations were of the Methodist order.  The funeral was held Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the home of C.M. Hastings, Rev. G.E. VanWoert conducting the service.  Burial in Green Lawn cemetery [Bainbridge, NY].  The bearers were H.M. Peckham, Wallace May, D.W. Payne, T.E. Searles, Charles Petley and I.D. Yale.  [Bainbridge Republican, Jan. 10, 1907]

Charles B. Moore died very suddenly at the residence of his son, W.H. Moore, in Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], Sept. 19, 1896, in the 82d year of his age.   Deceased was in his usual good health and after partaking of dinner with the other members of the family, he, as was his custom, sat down to read.  After a time he fell asleep.  about half an hour before he died he awoke, conversed with the family and slept again.  Mrs. Ward Moore, who was at work in the room, heard him making an unusual noise in breathing and called for assistance, but though loving hands did all they could, life was soon extinct.  He was the youngest of six children born to Benjamin Moore and Margaret Bell, only three of whom grew to man and womanhood.  He lived on the farm at Oxford, where he was born, for seventy-five years.  In 1841 he was married to Harriet  N. Dodge.  This union was blessed with one child, Ward H. Moore, with whom he had found a pleasant home since the death of his wife, ten years ago.  He was a great reader and took more than a passing interest in the discussions of the present time, and though he never sought political preferment he was chosen by his townsmen to different offices, all of which he filled with credit and ability.  He was of a very social disposition and a great favorite with young people, even in old age, and was universally respected, as was evidenced by the large attendance at his funeral and the long line of teams which followed his remains to their last resting place in the cemetery at Oxford.  He had been a respected member of the Episcopal church of Oxford for many years, the Rev. E.W. Colloque officiating at his funeral, which took place the 22d inst.

Last Friday morning about 9 o'clock death claimed Harrison H. VanCott, a man whose life had been one of great activity even after he had passed the three score and ten mark.  He was 83 years old and has been in good health up to the past year.  Thursday he appeared quite well and talked much of the past.  About 6 o'clock Friday morning trouble of the heart was noticed and he became unconscious, dying about three hours later.  Harrison H. VanCott was born in Bloomingburg, Orange county, N.Y., in 1813.  About 1835 he moved to Guilford Center [Chenango Co., NY], settling upon a farm there and by his energy and industry acquired wealth and the respect of all.  Fifteen years ago he left the farm and came to Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] and was in business with his son Herman, in the hardware store for a number of years.  Retiring from business he has lived in quiet as one should after so long a battle with the world.  He was a member of the Presbyterian church of Guilford Center.  Deceased had been married twice, his second wife and four children, Mrs. Hiram Evans, Yaleville, Mrs. Wm. Ives, Guilford, Homer VanCott, Norwich, Herman VanCott, Bainbridge, survive him.  The funeral was held at his late residence on Pearl street at 11 a.m., Monday, Rev. Arthur Spaulding officiating.  There was a large attendance of relatives and friends who came to pay their last token of respect.  The floral pieces were unusually elegant.  Geo. A. Ives, Don A. Gilbert, Mrs. C.C. Hovey and Mrs. Wm. Evans composed the choir and rendered some fine music.  The interment was in the cemetery at Guilford Center, which was one of his last requests....[Notation:  Nov. 13, 1896]

Marriages (August 14)

1881 Marriages

 

FERRY - FOSTER:  At the home of the bride on Tuesday evening, May 17th, by Rev. P.Q. Wilson, Harvey B. Ferry to Miss Mattie J. Foster, all of Masonville [Delaware Co., NY].  [Bainbridge Republican, May 20, 1881]

 

KEITH - MILLER:  Sidney Plains [Delaware Co., NY]:  Harley Keith of Masonville, and Miss Laura Miller of this village, were married at East Guilford on Saturday of last week. [Bainbridge Republican, Dec. 1881]

 

NORTON - FERGUSON:  At the home of the bride's Father Chancy Ferguson of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY] Dec. 21st, 1881 by Rev. D.N. Gerove, Britton H. Norton of Coventry and Mina Ferguson of Guilford. [Bainbridge Republican, Dec. 30, 1881]

 

DUTTON - BUNT :  At the home of the bride in East Windsor [Broome Co., NY], on Christmas eve, by the Rev. Geo. E. Gerove, Edwin Q. Dutton of Bainbridge to Miss Laura E. Bunt.  [Bainbridge Republican, Dec. 30, 1881]

 

BOICE - BENNETT:  In Bainbridge, December 24th, by Rev. L.E. Wheeler, Elbridge Boice to Miss Anna Bennett, both of Hambletville [Delaware Co., NY].  [Bainbridge Republican,  Dec. 30, 1881]

 

BOYDEN - HENDICKSON:  At the M.E. parsonage, Coventry  New York [Chenango Co.] Dec. 20th, 1881, by Rev. S. Stephens, William Boyden of Susquehanna, Pa., and Miss Emma J. Hendrickson of Doraville, New York.   [Bainbridge Republican, DEc. 30, 1881]

 

Engagement Announced

 



 Miss Evelyn June Robbins

 

The engagement of Miss Evelyn June Robbins, daughter of Mrs. Carl R. Robbins, 25 Clarke street, to Michael Klinoff, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Klinoff of Waterloo, Ia., was announced at a luncheon given at Fowler's Green room., Wednesday noon.  the occasion also marked the honor guest's birthday.  A large cake centered the table.  Individual colonial bouquets in which were concealed cards bearing the names of the affianced couple were at each place.  Orchid tapers in silver holders added to the decorative scheme.  Miss Robbins is a graduate of the Binghamton Central High school, class 1931, and the Moody Bible Institute of Chicago, class 1933.  Mr. Klinoff is a graduate of Teachers State College of Iowa and also attended the Conservatory of Music at Cincinnati....[LMD notation:  Oct. 1935]

 

Miss Fernia S. Foster of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY] and Maurice W. Johnson of Walton [Delaware Co., NY] were quietly united in marriage Thursday evening, September 30, at 8 o'clock, at the Methodist Episcopal church of Oxford.  Rev. Leon Bouton officiated.  They were attended by Mr. and Mrs. Harold Rosa of Bainbridge.  The bride is a graduate of Mt. Upton high school.  The groom graduated from Walton high school and attended the college of agriculture at Cornell University for four years.  For the past three years he has been tester for the Dairy Herd Improvement Association no. 2 of Chenango county.  After a brief trip to Ithaca and vicinity the couple will reside on a farm between Sidney and Bainbridge.  [LMD notation:  1937]

 

Saturday evening, Jan. 29, 1939, occurred the marriage of Miss Grace Knox of Guilford [Chenango Co., nY], to Russell Evans, also of Guilford.  The ceremony was performed at the "Pillars," with the Rev. J.W. Bump officiating.  Witnesses were Mrs. Gertrude Bump of Guilford and Norman Winsor of Norwich.  Mrs. Evans is one of our popular young ladies, a graduate of Guilford Central School, and is now employed at the Chenango Memorial Hospital as telephone operator and bookkeeper.  Mr. Evans is engaged in the trucking business in Guilford.   

 

Miss Margaret Watts, daughter of Mrs. Ada Watts of 91 Lusk street, Johnson City [Broome Co., NY], was married recently to Clinton Taylor, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Taylor of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY].  The ceremony was performed in the Primitive Methodist church in Johnson City by the Rev. Joseph C. McGuinness, before an altar decorated with chrysanthemums, ferns and candelabra.  Miss Madeline Watts, the bride's sister, was maid of honor and Roland Stewart of Unadilla was best man.  Walter Johnson and James Dougherty were ushers.  The bride was given in marriage by her uncle, Bernard H. Watts of Hornell.  The bride wore white chiffon over white satin with a fingertip veil fastened to a tiara of seed pearls.  The bridesmaid wore blue satin with matching hat.  The bride's mother wore a black crepe gown with black accessories and a corsage of red roses.  The bridegroom's mother wore black with black accessories and a corsage of yellow tea roses.  Layton Becker played the organ and Mrs. James Boatman sang "I Love You Truly" and "Oh Promise Me."  The ceremony was followed by a reception at 17 Roosevelt avenue for 40 guests.  



Miscellaneous, Firemen's Parade in Bainbridge, 1891

Bainbridge Firemen

Enjoy Their Annual Parade and Entertain Their Friends

 

The beautiful town of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], with its wide streets, refreshing shade, pretty dwellings and renowned hospitality, never looked prettier than on Thursday, the occasion of the annual parade of its fire department.  In addition to its natural attractiveness busy hands had been at work tastily decorating the residences and business places with the National colors, and upon every side the red, white and blue mingled their brightness with the tints of the autumnal foliage. 

 

Beautiful arches spanned the streets and words of welcome were displayed on every side.  The apparatus of the home department had been polished to dazzling brightness and was proudly displayed by the "boys" with the enthusiasm of a schoolboy with his first top.  The cool, bracing atmosphere and bright sunshine added much to the pleasure of the occasion and the whole town and large delegations from surrounding towns turned out to do honor to Bainbridge's gallant sons.  Fountain Chemical Company, of Binghamton; Steamer Company, of Middleburgh, Schoharie County, the birthplace of State Treasurer Danforth, and Phelps Hose, of Sidney, were guests of the home department and right royally were they all entertained, and two visiting bands, in addition to the home musical organization added inspiration to the occasion. 

 

After the visiting firemen had been served with dinner, the parade formed in the following order:

Marshal Frank Phinney and assistants

Chief Evans and visiting Chiefs

Oneonta City Band

Middleburg Steamer Company

Scribner Hook and Ladder Company, Middleburg

City Guard Band, Binghamton

Fountain Chemical Co., No. 4, Binghamton

Phelps Hose, Sidney

Bainbridge Band

Danforth Hose, No. 1

Roberts Hose Co., No. 2

Citizens in carriages.

 

The line formed in East Main Street, and the line of march included all the principal streets, and each company was roundly applauded, the Fountains winning special favor by their fine marching and splendid execution of difficult maneuvers.

 

At the conclusion of the parade the firemen were massed around the band stand in the park and listened to an address of welcome by Chief Engineer Dr. R.D.L. Evans, and responded to by Geo. L. Danforth, Esq. of Middleburg.  In the stand were also seated Senator O'Connor, State Treasurer Danforth, who also made an address, and other distinguished gentlemen. 

 

There were no entries for the races.  The firemen partook of supper, served by the ladies, in Prince Hall.

 

[Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Norwich, NY, Oct. 3, 1891]

Marriages (August 13)

The marriage of Miss Josephine Martha Priest, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles M. Priest of Bainbridge, to Mr. George Euclair Whitman of Morris, N.Y [Otsego Co.]. was solemnized this afternoon at 5 o'clock, in the First Baptist church of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], by Rev. J.T. Barber of Walton, N.Y., a former pastor of the church.  Numerous invitations had been issued for the church, and for sometime before the ceremony the church began to fill, and the ushers, Maurice B. Gilbert, Louis D. Lindgren, Sterling F. Higley, and William H. Fletcher, were kept busy seating the guests.  The interior of the church with its lavish decorations, its hanging festoons of bunting in white, yellow and lavender, caught up by hugh bunches of chrysanthemums, its evergreens thickly interwoven with the same flowers, the brilliant lights, and the music, and the procession of youth marching to the altar, contributed one of the prettiest scenes witnessed at a wedding in Bainbridge in a long time. The bridal party was met at the door of the auditorium by the ushers, who preceded it to the altar.  Prof. George R. Greene, principal of the Morris High School, was best man and Miss Arlie Marsh ,a teacher in the Bainbridge High School, was bridesmaid.  The ceremony was performed with affectionate regard by the clergyman, who had known both bride and groom from childhood.  Miss Minnie VanCott was the organist.  The bride was charmingly attired in a gown of white silk, trimmed with white passementerie on chiffon, moire ribbon and rhine stone ornaments, and carried a bouquet of roses.  The bridesmaid wore a handsome dress of light blue silk, trimmed with white lace and moire ribbons, and carried also a bouquet of roses.  A reception at the pleasant home of the parents, Mr. and Mrs. Priest on West Main street followed the marriage services and relatives and intimate friends repaired thither to offer congratulations.  The same beautiful designs in decoration prevailed throughout all the rooms as were so noticeable in the church.  The nook in the front parlor dedicated to the newly wedded was specially  attractive, there being a background of evergreens studded with chrysanthemums, and on either side were tall artimitia plants covered with countless white blossoms.  These plants were contributed by the mother of the groom, Mrs. Whitman.  The supper room partook of the uniform character of adornment and was complete in refined hospitality.  The presents were many and valuable, significant of the high esteem with which both bride and groom are regarded.  The marriage of Mr. and Mrs. Whitman has been one of unusual interest to all classes of people in Bainbridge.  The social standing of the parties, their worth and popularity, won for them expressions of warmest praise and predictions of a happy future.  The bride is a daughter of one of the leading merchants of Bainbridge, and has been a resident of this village from her birth.  She was educated in the High School of Bainbridge, graduated in 1893, and has, for four years, been a member of the faculty, her services as teacher being highly valued by both officers and pupils.  Mrs. Whitman was also an enthusiastic worker for the church.  Mr. Whitman is the son of Mr. Harvey W. Whitman an active business man of Bainbridge, and is a successful and prosperous young man.  He is cashier of the First National Bank of Morris, which position he has held for three years, and is also one of its directors.  Previous to his removal to Morris he was associated with different business firms in Bainbridge, notably the First National Bank, and his connections in each instance were most commendable.  Mr. and Mrs. Whitman will leave this evening upon the 7:47 train for a trip of two weeks, visiting Cleveland, Cincinnati, Detroit and Chicago, before their return.  They will be at home in Morris to receive their friends, after Dec. 1st.....[Notation:  Nov. 3, 1897]

 

Miss Leona Snow, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], became the bride of Rae L. Ellis, of Sidney [Delaware Co., NY], son of Mr. and Mrs. Rae A. Ellis, of Bristol, Pa., New Year's Eve, Dec. 31, at 8 o'clock, at the home of the bride's mother, Mrs. Versa Newman.  The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Milton Dubrick, pastor of the Methodist Church of Sidney.  The couple was attended by Miss Ruth Snow, sister of the bride, and Dewey Ellis, of the Coat Guards, of Philadelphia, brother of the groom.  The bride wore a street-length dress of Navy blue crepe and carried a corsage of white sweet peas.  Her attendant wore a street-length dress of Navy blue crepe with a corsage of pink roses.  A luncheon was served immediately following the ceremony to friends and relatives, after which the couple left for a brief trip.  They will reside with her mother for the present.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Jan. 6, 1944]

 

Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Eldred observed their golden wedding anniversary on Sept. 12, 1956, at their home in Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY].  Their children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren were all present.  Three large yellow and white cakes, punch, ice cream, sandwiches and coffee were served.

Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Eldred

 

 

Obituaries (August 13)

News was received in Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] Thursday, December 24, of the death of William Cooley, a former well known resident of Yaleville [Guilford, Chenango Co., NY], which occurred Tuesday night at his home in Nimmonsburg, a suburb of Binghamton [Broome Co., NY].  Mr. Cooley was eighty-five years old.  He had been a sufferer from heart trouble for the past two years.  His funeral was held Thursday from his home, and burial made in the Kattellville cemetery, near his residence.  Mr. Cooley had been a stirring business man in his day and was prominent as the owner of a large real estate, which include valuable interests in the south.  Before his removal to his present home, some thirty years ago, Mr. Cooley was active in this section as a contractor and among his work was the remodeling of the old M.E. church of Bainbridge.  He and his wife, who was  Miss Mary Ann Yale, daughter of Zebedee Yale of Yaleville, were members of this church and were ever its strong supporters.  Their home was a most hospital one, open to all.  Mr. Cooley was cordial, generous, wholesouled and greatly esteemed by whomever he associated.  He was a member of the Centenary church of Binghamton.  His wife survives him.  There are no children.  [Bainbridge Republican, Jan. 7, 1904]

 

Floyd H. Mayne, aged twenty-six whose home was with his parents, in the town of Burlington [Otsego Co., NY], near Brainard's Corners, was in the woods on the Elba Talbot farm, with Alvin Burdick felling trees recently, when a dead limb from a tree fell and struck him on the head.  Mr. Burdick did not see the accident but found the injured man lying unconscious on the ground after the trees were felled.  He was taken to the farmhouse and two physicians and a nurse did all that was possible, but the base of the skull was fractured, and he died without regaining consciousness--New Berlin Gazette. [Bainbridge Republican, Jan. 7, 1904]

 

In the Utica Saturday Globe of December 19, there appeared an obituary notice with likeness of Egbert M. Babcock of that city, who died December 16, from apoplexy aged seventy-two years.  He was nearly fifty years ago a resident of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] and partner with Daniel S. Bristol in the manufacture of carriages with business location on North Main street, upon the site of the Bernherst Hotel.  Mr. Bristol and Mr. Babcock had been apprentices together in Y.P. Kenyon's shop in Morris.  There was a brother also of the deceased, Loren Babcock, who was engaged in learning the carriage trade.  He is the only survivor of the family, who lived in Morris at that time.  Mr. Babcock was a strictly honest man through his life, genial, pleasant and with a character above reproach.  He is survived by his wife and a daughter, who is principal of a High School in New Rochelle.  Mr. Babcock was one of the acting bearers at the burial of  Mrs. Bristol this summer in Hillington cemetery Morris.  [Bainbridge Republican,  Jan. 7, 1904]

 

Intelligence has been received in Bainbridge of the death of Delos Mowry, a cousin of Mrs. Eli Coon of Union, who died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Adelbert Macumber of Elmira.  He will be remembered by some of the old residents.  His mother, Mrs. Terese Mowry, died last January.

 

Peter Coon was drowned in the river at Unadilla [Otsego Co., NY] Wednesday evening May 4.  He had a boat and was fishing but as no one saw how the accident happened.  It is supposed the boat moved out in the stream when he was on shore and in attempting to recover it, lost his life.  His cries for help brought several to the shore who saw  him struggling in the water just before he sank out of sight.  Coon was a widower aged about seventy-seven years and lived with his daughter, Mrs. Arkel.  Two sons also survive him.  The body was recovered Friday afternoon near the lake where the drowning occurred.  [Bainbridge Republican, May 12, 1904]

Elma A. Stanton, wife of the Rev. Egbert Kilpatrick, Bainbridge, N.Y. [Chenango Co.], was born in Scott, Wayne county, Pa., Aug. 28, 1855, and died at her home in Bainbridge Oct. 4, 1896.  About three weeks prior to her death she gave birth to a boy baby and every symptom was favorable for the speedy recovery of her health and strength.  She was taken ill Friday night, Oct. 2, and the sudden development of Bright's disease rendered her unconscious, and on Sunday morning she died.  The funeral was held at the Bainbridge Methodist Episcopal church and the interment was in the Bainbridge cemetery.  At the funeral very fitting and sympathetic remarks were made by the Revs., A.J. Van Cleft, M.D. Fuller, William M. Hiller and Alexander D. Decker.  Other ministers were present and took part in the services.  Sister Kilpatrick was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry P. Stanton, who for many years were loyal members of the Stanton Hill church on Lake Como charge.  theirs was the preacher's home and the children early learned to respect God's servants and house and worship.  Elma Stanton was converted and joined the Methodist Episcopal Church when sixteen years old, and at once became interested and active in all departments of church work.  She was instrumental in leading her future husband to Christ, and they were married March 28, 1875.  She did not know her future, but when her husband decided to enter the ministry she put her hand in his and, like faithful Ruth, said: "Whither thou goest I will go, and where thou lodgest I will lodge; thy people shall be my people and thy God my God."  Adversity did not discourage her, neither did promotion and prosperity make her proud, but she lived a beautiful Christian life, quiet and unassuming, and was always an inspiration to her husband.  He now declares that she has helped to make him what he is, and now that she is gone he and his boys are proving the sustaining grace of God as able to keep and comfort them, and they are endeavoring as best they can to make their home bright and happy.  Of the six members of the Stanton family, only one remains, Mrs. Clara Kilpatrick, Carbondale, Pa., who is fondly caring for the little motherless child---A.H. Decker. 

Last Monday afternoon, at about 2 p.m., the venerable Hiram Fisk, for more than two generations an active citizen of the town of Unadilla [Otsego Co., NY], breathed his last at his home on Martin Brook st.  The burden of eighty-five years bore heavily upon him , and he halted at evening by the roadside--"weary with the march of life."  The record of this man is one of long and unbroken interest and usefulness.  Born in Otego, March 1st, 1814, and removing to this town 65 years ago, his life covered the most lively incidents of the country's history and the most marked epochs in the development of his township.  He came from hardy stock, his father, familiarly known as "Uncle John," who died in 1878, reaching the advanced age of 89 years.  From early manhood he was trusted with the responsibilities of adjustment of the estates of many of his neighbors, and was sought as a safe counselor in various business and social affairs.  When twenty-three years of age he married Diadamia Lewis, settling at once on a farm in the northern part of the town, and living there until about nine years since when he removed to this village.  His home was pleasant and hospitable, made specially cheerful by the advent of six children:  three sons and three daughters, who now survive him--and by a most gracious and kindly Christian influence.  He first united with the Baptist Church in Guilford when about eighteen years of age, later changed his membership to Sand Hill, and twenty-eight years ago cast in his lot with the Baptist Church of this village.  In all the deliberations of the church, he was prominent, holding the office of deacon many years and filling well other responsible position.  One year ago, Feb. 6, occurred the death of Mrs. Fisk, and from this separation Mr. Fisk never recovered.  There was something very beautiful in his devotion to the bride of his youth, with whom for fifty-five years hand in hand he had walked over the toilsome way, inspired by her in all his work and in the attainment of his sturdy honor and influence.  Mr. Fisk was a man of quiet manners, unobtrusive, charitable, kind--a citizen always respected and in whose religion the people had confidence.  His body was placed at rest in the Rogers Hollow cemetery, Wednesday afternoon, the Rev. J.M. Crandall, of Lestershire, a former pastor, officiating.  His surviving relatives are consoled by the recollection of the father's spotless character and life, and by the faithful ministries to him which these qualities inspired.  [Notation:  d. 1894]

Ray C., youngest child of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Pinney, died of croup Tuesday, Nov. 2d aged 2 years, 9 mo. and 10 days.  Burial at Perch Pond Hill.  Strains of Heavenly music greeted our ears and the glad angels struck their harps of gold and sang holy anthems as the pearly gates swung wide and admitted a shining angel to their band, pure and holy was his entrance into the Saviour's presence, but on earth how sad and drear for one so pure, such buds are only fit to blossom in God's garden.  Sleep sinless child, thou art no more of earth, but as unspotted as the rose clasped in thy baby hand, how closely bound about the hearts of the father and mother was this beautiful child and with what joy did the brothers and sisters look forward to the time when they should have a sweet confiding trust in little Ray, through all thy grief thou hast a friend that sticketh closer than a brother, and who hath said, "Suffer the little children to come unto me for such is the kingdom of Heaven."  [Notation:   d. 1897]

Miscellaneous - Danforth brothers news items

Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], Jan. 16:  Dr. Edward Prince Danforth, son of Dr. and Mrs. Edward Danforth of this village, has completed his period of internship at Bellevue hospital in New York city and has been spending a few days in Bainbridge.  He expects to sail on one of the American Export Line steamers for the Mediterranean on Jan. 20, and will visit Morocco, Algiers and Tunis on the North African coast and from there he will travel through Italy and France to London, where he has arranged to do post-graduate work at the Royal Ophthalmic hospital for diseases of the eye, for the following six months.  [MHD notation:  1937]

 

Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], Apr. 8:  Elliot Danforth, son of Dr. and Mrs. Edward Danforth of this village, has been appointed to the surgical staff of Bellevue Hospital in New York City, by far the largest hospital service in New York.  He won the appointment in a competitive examination with 120 contestants from medical schools throughout the country.  He received his academic education at Colgate University and his medical education at Columbia University.  He graduated from college at the age of 24.  [MHD notation:  1930]

 

 



 

Marriages (August 12)

Afton [Chenango Co., NY], May 17:  On Sunday morning at 8:45 a very pretty wedding took place at the Payne residence when Mrs. Ella Lindsley was married to Butler Payne by the Rev. Clifford E. Webb, pastor of the Presbyterian church.  They were attended by Mr. and Mrs. Wells LeSure of Greene.  A wedding breakfast was served following the ceremony.  There were 30 guests present.  [MHD notation:  1938]

 

Afton [Chenango Co., NY]:  Miss Marie A. Dodge, daughter of Dr. W.L. and Mrs. Dodge, was married to John W. Eckler recently at Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY].  The ceremony was performed by W.D. Lathrop.  The couple was attended by Alice A. Dodge and Benjamin L. Dodge.  A party in honor of the couple was held recently at the home of Mrs. Guy Williams....[MHD notation:  1931]

 

A very pretty home wedding occurred at the residence of the bride's parents Mr. and Mrs. S.J. Yaple, in Afton [Chenango Co., NY], Wednesday afternoon at which time Mr. James B. Cass, of Binghamton, and Miss Lottie Belle Yaple were united in marriage in the presence of about fifty invited friends.  At the appointed hour the bridal party entered the front parlor and stood beneath an arch of evergreens, where the ceremony was performed by the Rev. B.B. Carruth, who officiated on account of the illness of the bride's pastor, Rev. J.W. Lowden.  Mr.  N.J. Johnston acted as best man and Miss Edna Martin as bridesmaid.  Miss Carrie Martin was maid of honor.  The wedding march was played by Miss Daley, of Carbondale.  Following the ceremony Mr. and Mrs. Cass received the congratulations of their friends, when all adjourned to the spacious dining room of the Valley House to partake of a grand wedding feast.  The bride was tastefully dressed in white dimity made up with pearl trimming and real lace.  Her traveling suit was of brown novelty goods, trimming satin and jet with vest of white broadcloth and Brussels net.  The groom was attired in the conventional suit of black.  The happy couple departed amid a shower of rice for a trip through the east and south.  The best wishes of the community go with them.  Mr. and Mrs. Cass have been residents of Afton for many years, and all join with the Enterprise in wishing them a long and happy life.  among the guests present were friends from Binghamton, Oneonta and Carbondale.  A number of beautiful presents were presented, showing the high esteem in which the bride and groom are held by their friends.

 

A very pretty wedding was solemnized Tuesday when Miss Candace L. Hamlin and Charles C. Swart were united in marriage by Rev. B.F. Larrabee.   The ceremony took place at the home of bride's mother at 8 p.m.  Only a few of the friends of the bride and groom were present.  They received a good many very nice and useful presents.  All have only good wishes and hopes of success for the happy couple.

 

Frederick A. Lewis of Harpursville [Broome Co., NY] and Miss Jessie Frances Knott of Windsor [Broome Co., nY] were married at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Edwards at Demascus, Friday evening.  March 9, Rev. M.P. Bowie, rector of Zion Episcopal Church, Windsor, and St. Luke's Church, Harpursville, performed the ceremony.  The bride is a highly esteemed young woman of Windsor.  Mr. Lewis is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Lewis of this place, a popular and enterprising young man.  Mr. and Mrs. Lewis have made their home in Afton [Chenango Co., NY].  [MHD notation:  Mar. 9, 1917]

 

Perhaps it is not generally known that Phebe birds like Oranges, but it is very evident they do not always migrate to southern climes, as one hath flown to the home of Orange Fisher Dec. 7th and seems quite content to settle for life.  Congratulations.  Orange Fisher of this place and Mrs. Phebe Wilson of Greene were united in marriage Dec. 5th.

Obituaries (August 12)

Sunday evening, August 23, 1903, Gaylord S. Graves, a citizen of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] for more than fifty years, passed peacefully away at his home on North Main street, aged seventy-six years.  "God's finger touched him and he slept."  Mr. Graves had experienced a gradual decline in health for a number of years, but it was not until a few weeks ago that a marked change came that foretold near dissolution.  He fell upon the floor of his home one day, caused by accident, or possibly by a crisis in his nervous condition, since which time he had steadily failed, though unable to talk, he still recognized those about him.  The latter years of Mr. Graves' life have produced a verification of the serenity resulting from a Christian life.  He was in the world, but not of it.  The summons to a higher sphere he felt might come at any moment and he was ready.  He rejoiced in the progress of events, as in the building and the dedication of the new M.E. church, in which he had been an instrumental factor in leading the church to its present prosperity.  His reminiscences of the past, his enjoyment of the present and his predictions of the future, both of this world and another, were beautiful in their sweet simplicity.  There have been several anniversary observances in the family of Mr. Graves, and notably a reunion August 11, 1897, in which the Republican gave a brief history of the life of the deceased.  We give extracts as follows: 

 

"Mr. Graves was born in Blenheim, N.Y., in 1827.  In his boyhood he removed to Mt. Upton with his parents where was his home until he came to Bainbridge in 1849.  At that time Bainbridge had but one furniture dealer, Theodore Fairchild, whose store, shop and undertaking business were conducted in a building which stood where now is Mr. Graves' residence on North Main street.  Mr. Graves was then twenty-two years of age and began learning the cabinet trade of Mr. Fairchild, afterward perfecting his knowledge of the work in Utica.  He finally bought out Mr. Fairchild's interests and by industry, energy and natural commercial talent, soon built up a large business.  He commanded for a long time all of the undertaking patronage within ten miles of Bainbridge.  When it is understood that he made all of the furniture and coffins sold, an idea can be given of the extent of his business.  Mr. Graves was an entirely self-made man and when he began life in Bainbridge, judgment, thrift and an excellent character formed his chief capital; but enterprise speedily brought success and it was not long before he was recognized as a prominent business man in the place.  He built in 1871 the store now occupied by E.D. Truman, druggist, which was the first brick block erected in Bainbridge, and removed his business thereto.  Several other buildings also owe their erection to him.  The deceased was always identified with every measure for the public good. The town is specially indebted to him for his zealous activity in furthering the establishment of the Union school.  He was a member of the first Board of Education, elected in April 1868, and served efficiently for a number of terms.  The Methodist church found in Mr. Graves a most devoted adherent.  He became a member nearly forty years ago and his service in every capacity, as local preacher, steward, trustee and chorister, has been loyal, unswerving and enthusiastic." 

 

Mr. Graves was a social man and always derived much pleasure in intercourse with his friends.  The extract below is typical:  "All present enjoyed the anniversary meeting and none more than he who was the guest of the day and was so happily surrounded by family and friends.  At the age of seventy years, and after the tolls and battles of life, it was a pleasing picture to look upon the once busy man of the world and note the enjoyment and serenity with which he was gliding down the river Time.  It has been a number of years since through impaired health he surrendered active business relations and yet he has a calm interest in all that transpires about him."

 

Mr. Graves married Jan. 6, 1853, Miss Harriette Pettys of Bainbridge, who died Nov. 4, 1885.  The children were:  Willis D., George D., deceased, Frederick C., and Miss Anna T. Graves.  In March 1877, Mr. Graves married Miss Harriette T. Price of Binghamton, and two children have been born, a daughter, Rena, deceased, and son Rexford.  The funeral was held at the home Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. J.S.Crompton officiating who paid an eloquent tribute to the life of the deceased.  Among the hymns sung by the gentlemen, Messrs. Strong, Bentley and Wilcox, was Mr. Graves' favorite, "Jesus Lover of my Soul," in which the congregation joined.  The interment was in St. Peter's burying ground and the bearers were:  Perry Rood, M.A. Yale, H.W. Whitman, George W. Taylor, Dennis W. Payne and C.J. Fisher.  There were many beautiful floral offerings which included an anchor from the M.E. church....[Bainbridge Republican, Aug. 27, 1903]

 

The death of Lucy Jane Whiting Hovey occurred at six o'clock Saturday morning, August 22, 1903, at her home on West Main street [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY].  Her age was nearly seventy-nine years.  The summons hence was unexpected to her friends, as the evening of last Thursday, when she received a stroke of paralysis which prostrated her beyond consciousness, and from which she did not rally, was preceded by a day of quiet, happy enjoyment,, receiving her friends and conversing with her usual equanimity.  Mrs. Hovey's health had failed quite perceptibly for the past six months which was the result of accumulated years, rather than the advance of disease.  Mrs. Hovey was endowed with a strong mind, clearness of intellect, and to her the approach of death was but a transition to the joys beyond.  There was no fear in the contemplation of the change.  She was watched over with the tenderest love by her son, every wish anticipated, every means devised for her comfort and happiness, and she enjoyed living and the communion with friends, but her natural characteristic, independence of spirit, and her solicitude for others, led her often to say that she wished not to live when she became physically helpless.  Mrs. Hovey was born in Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], September 28, 1824.  She was the daughter of Erastus B. and Arthusa Mills Whiting, who were born in 1800 and 1801, respectively.  Her grandparents, Jesse and Hannah Smith Whiting, moved from Norfolk, Conn., to Guilford in 1810, which was the first settlement of the Whiting family in Guilford.  The Whitings have a long genealogical record and their history can be traced back definitely to ancestors living in England in 1333.  The records in a direct line from 1597 down bear testimony mostly of exalted positions occupied, and by college bred men.  The first ancestor to come to America was Rev. Samuel Whiting, son of John Whiting, a mayor of Boston, in Lincolnshire, England.  He settled as pastor in Lynn, Mass., in 1636.  Mr. Whiting was twice married and his second wife was the daughter of Rt.  Hon. Oliver St. john, of Bradfordshire, who was Chief Justice of England in Cromwell's reign.  Thus it will be seen that Mrs. Hovey, who was a lineal descendant, sprang from the purest of English stock and her life has been imbued with her ancestral heritage.  She was educated in Guilford attending the select schools, which had a high reputation.  In the early years of Guilford, that town was noted for its production of musical instruments, the chief of which were pipe organs, and the first introduced into a large portion of Chenango county were those made by her relatives.  There are two or three in Bainbridge now of those primitive organs.  She has bequeathed to a grandchild a melodeon made by her father in Guilford, rare and curious in make.  Mrs. Hovey was united in marriage with William M. Hovey of Guilford September 20, 1848.  The husband possessed a large farming property in Guilford and in conjunction with its management, conducted for many years an extensive business in purchasing cattle for the eastern markets.  In 1872 Mr. and Mrs. Hovey moved to Earlville, and in 1875 to Norwich, where Mr. Hovey died in 1889.  Soon after his death, the wife came to Bainbridge to reside and for the last five years has occupied a pretty cottage, handsomely fitted up on West Main street.  Three sons were born to Mr. and Mrs. Hovey, of which only one, the youngest, survives, Charles C. Hovey, of Bainbridge. The eldest, Eugene W. died at three years of age; the second, Franklin B., at nineteen years of age.  The mother never recovered from the shock of this sudden death which occurred which on a southern trip.  The deceased was a member of the Presbyterian church and her loyalty to it had existed since childhood.  Her virtues are fittingly described in a memorial to her mother, Arthusa Whiting, published at her death in Guilford in 1860 which reads:  "As a wife, she was cheerful, attentive, and obedient; as a mother, loving, earnest, and affectionate; as a member of society, she was charitable, bearing cheerfully all the burdens it necessarily imposed upon her; and as a Christian, exemplifying, as far as human frailty can do, the character of the meek and lowly Jesus."  The funeral of Mrs. Hovey was held from her late home Monday at two o'clock p.m.  The Rev. Arthur Spaulding, her pastor, who was away on his vacation, returned directly upon the receipt of the news of her death, and conducted the services.  He spoke feelingly of the worth of the deceased.  The selections of music were sung by Mr. and Mrs. George A. Ives, Mrs. William Evans and Mr. George C. Smith.  The interment was in Green Lawn cemetery [Bainbridge, NY] and the bearers were George Ives, John Toby, Uriah Toby, Frank Humphrey, I.I. Ogden, Herman Van Cott.  The casket was surrounded and imbedded in flowers, indicative of the loving remembrance and regard of friends.  There were many choice designs, different organizations of the place as well as individuals being contributors.  The large autumn wreath presented by grandchildren was the perfection of beauty and sentiment....[Bainbridge Republican, Aug 27, 1903]

Blog Posts Listing, Week of Aug 5-11, 2013

Listing of blog postings for week of August 5 to Aug 11, 2013.

Marriages

Posted August 5, 2013
Susan Ramsdall - Joseph Fersch (1927)

Florence Boyd - Albert L. Boice (1923)

Helen Welch - George F. Johnson (1923)

Katherine Elizabeth Wasson - Richard R. Reed

Posted August 6, 2013
Henry Randall Follett - Mrs. Frances Scott Brown (1903)
Algwynne W. Hamilton - Ella June Barnes (1903)

Posted August 7, 2013
Chessa Leona Hill - George R. Stratton (1910)
Lenna May Toby - Paul George Hovey (1910)
Walter H. Carr - Jennie Wilson (1896)
Jessie Frances Knott - Frederick A. Lewis

Posted August 8, 2013
Lulu M. Kniffin - James Linn Murray (1906)

Posted August 9, 1921
Marjorie Gregory - Corbin D. Lewis (1921)
Grace G. Green - Frederick Stever (1921)
Eunice Alden Bodley - M. Medford Cooper (1934]
Almira Rice - George W. Johnson
Dr. Ben L. Dodge - Mable Wilson (1932)
Dr. Elliot Danforth - Ellen Roberts (1932)

Posted August 10, 2013
Helen A. Searles - Alfred Buckley (1934)
Thelma May Guy - Richard John Davies (1933)
President Benjamin Harrison - Mary Scott Lord Dimmick (1896)
Bertha V. Hickling - Dayton A. Snell

Posted August 11, 2013
Vera Beatrice Strail - Leigh Wallace Evans (1925)
Mary A. Ireland - Jessie Wildey
Bette Ruth Pratt - Richard W. Trusler (1943)
Ward C. Bradiah - Jean L. Grippin (1948)

  



Obituaries

Posted August 5, 2013
Rev. James N. Lee, (Binghamton, 1910)

Rev. Antone G Singsen (Providence, RI, 1910)

Mrs. George Woodworth (Bainbridge, 1910)

Arthur Leland Barton (Bainbridge, 1910)

James Dodge (Afton, 1910)

Mary Burgess (Sidney, Bainbridge, 1910)

Bert Yager (Sidney, 1910)

Posted August 6, 2013
Mrs. Dewitt Woods (Bainbridge, 1903)
Mrs. Jerome Harris (Bainbridge, 1903)
Ettie Butts (Oxford, 1903)
Harriett Barber (Afton, 1903)
Mary Head (Afton, 1903)
Mrs. H.B. Rowe (Afton, 1903)
E.A.Steere (Norwich, New Berlin. 1903)
Lucinda Lockwood (Binghamton, 1903)

Posted August 7, 2013
David Seeley (Bainbridge, 1910)
Lucetta Herrick (West Bainbridge, 1910)
Arthur Lynn Appley (Bainbridge, 1910)
Harvey F. Scofield (Bainbridge, 1910)
George Bradstreet (Masonville, Bennettsville, 1910)
Rodney Carl (North Afton, 1910)
Benjamin F. Foote (Unadilla, South Dakota, 1910)

Posted August 8, 2013
Rev. Lewis Ray Foote (Sherburne, Brooklyn, 1906)
Margaret A. Smith (Bainbridge, 1906)
Bert L. Graves (Norwich, 1906)
Elliot Danforth (Bainbridge, NYC, 1906)
Mrs. Theodore Garrison (Afton, 1906)
David Bond (Bennettsville, 1906)
Mrs. Clarence Culver (Coventry, 1906)
Pattie Payne Fitzgerald (Bainbridge, 1906)

Posted August 9, 2013
Nina L. Bentley funeral (Bainbridge, 1899)
Judith Braley (Sand Hill, 1899)
Fred Stromigan (West Kortright, 1921)
John Marvin Laraway (Guilford, 1921)
Fannie Bradshaw Gibson (Afton, 1921)
Philey A. Hale (Auburn, 1886)
Sarah A. Hale (Auburn, 1866)
Lynn H. Winsor (Guilford, 1920]

Posted August 10, 2013
Clayton M. Ireland (Bainbridge, 1917)
Horace Lyon (Bainbridge, (1917)
Betsey Rhodes (Binghamton, Yaleville, 1917)
Catherine Meehan (Richfield Springs, 1917)
John Loudan (Bainbridge, Grand Gorge,  1917)
George Holdredge (Afton, 1932)
Leander F. Wildey (Johnson City, 1923)
Martial R. Hulse (Deposit, 1895)
Mrs. Francis J. Barr (Afton, 1923)

Posted August 11, 2013
Oliver E. Taylor (Gilbertsville, 1910)
Helen Croak Seeger (Omaha, NB, 1910)
Catherine Amelia Phelps (Bainbridge, 1910)
Mrs. George Burton (Bainbridge, 1910)
Thurston E. Ackerly (Binghamton, 1910)
Charlotte A. Bennett (Bennettsville, 1872)
Mrs. Thomas Searles (Bainbridge, 1925)
Starr Shafer (Bainbridge, 1895)
Aurelia Lintner Danforth (Middleburgh, 1891)
 

Miscellaneous

Posted August 5, 2013

• Coventryville Voters Hold Lively Session, Heated Discussion Ensues Over Matter of Centralization of Schools, 1931.

Posted August 6, 2013

• Bainbridge Has Always Had Excellent Schools, Centralized School Under F.J. Casey Has Made Enviable Record, Bainbridge News, April 20, 1939.
• Miscellaneous Items from August 1903
• Miss Pamela Randall, oldest Masonville resident, August 6, 1903.
• Mrs. Sarah Copley, 92 years young, remarkable vigor, August 13, 1903.
• Thomas Ireland of Frontier, NB visits Bainbridge, August 13, 1903.
• Mrs. Bert Seeley causes sensation, August 13, 1903
• Mrs. Augustus Priest receives large legacy, August 20, 1903.

Posted August 7, 2013

• Flock of Partridges Open War on Buildings in Afton, 1932.
• Bainbridge Orchestra Students Compete, Early 1960s.

Posted August 8, 2013

• George Starkweather, The Healer, 1896.

Posted August 9, 2013

• 114th Regiment NY Infantry Reunion in Bainbridge, 1885.

Posted August 10, 2013

• Jottings About Town, Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY, Bainbridge Republican, July 20, 1872

Posted August 11, 2013

• Destroyed by Flames, The Broome County Court House a Mass of Blackened Ruins,  December 1896.

 

 

 



Miscellaneous - Broome County Court House Burns

Destroyed by Flames

The Broome County Court House a Mass of Blackened Ruins

 

The Broome county court house, in the city of Binghamton, was destroyed by fire Monday night.  The flames were first discovered in the dome, and, notwithstanding the fact that the brave firemen worked hard to gain control of them, the fiery element made rapid strides, and in a short time the structure was a mass of flames.  The building was completely ruined.  The origin of the fire is a mystery.  One fireman fell fifty feet, but escaped without serious injury  Another one fell twenty feet, but will recover.  A great many valuable papers were destroyed.  There was an insurance of $50,000, but the loss will be considerably more.  The supreme court library was removed from the building, but was damaged considerably by water.  It was insured for $10,000.  Judge Martin's library was saved, as was also Judge Lyon's, although both were damaged to quite an extent.  Judge Lyon saved all of his private papers and court records.  A large part of Judge Arms' library was in the vault and will not be damaged.  His private papers are badly scattered, and if not found the loss will be irreparable.  His library was insured for $1,600.  All of the effects of County Treasurer Rider's office were removed safe.  Many of the desks, chairs and furniture taken from the court house were broken and damaged.  [Notation:  December 1896]

Marriages (August 11)

St. Peter's church was the scene of a very pretty wedding at 6 o'clock on New Year's eve.  At this time Miss Vera Beatrice Strail was united in marriage to Mr. Leigh Wallace Evans by the rector, the Rev. Thomas J. Collar.  The bride, who is a very efficient and capable young business woman, was given in marriage by her father, Mr. Orson C. Strail of Schenevus.  She was attended by her sister, Miss Mildred Strail.  After a brief wedding trip, Mr. and Mrs. Evans will be at home to their many friends at the Evans home on Pruyn Hill [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY].  [Norwich Sun, Jan. 7, 1925]

A very pretty wedding was that at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Hiram Ireland on Bixby street [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], Wednesday evening, April 24th.  The contracting parties were Mary A., only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ireland, and Mr. Jesse Wildey of Afton [Chenango Co., NY].  At six o'clock, to the strains of the Lohengrin Wedding March played by Miss Julia E. Webster, the bridal party descended the stairs passing through evergreen gates tied with white ribbons, which were opened by Miss Gladys Redfield and Master Leo Keeler, and took their places underneath a beautiful arch.  The impressive marriage ceremony was performed by Rev. T.F. Hall, after which he introduced Mr. and Mrs. Wildey to the company to receive the congratulations of their friends.  The bride was beautifully attired in a white silk gown, entraine, and wore a flowing veil and orange blossoms in her hair.  She carried a bouquet of white roses.  The bridesmaid, Miss Nellie Rood, wore a very pretty dress of blue trimmed with white lace, and carried a bouquet of white roses.  The best man was Mr. George Dutton of the Oneonta Normal, and the ushers were Mr. Chas. K. Gilbert of this place and Mr. Jut Hyde of Afton.  The rooms were beautifully decorated with evergreens and potted plants.  Over a hundred guests were present and a bountiful repast was served.  The presents were numerous and beautiful.  Guests were present from Oneonta, Otego, Walton, Afton and Binghamton.  The Bainbridge Cornet band serenaded the happy couple with a few choice selections, which were heartily enjoyed.  The bride and groom left amid a shower of rice, taking train No. 3 for Binghamton.  The bride is a winsome young lady and a host of friends join in good wishes for her future.  The groom is a popular young man, and his many friends wish him a life of happiness.  It was one of the prettiest weddings ever witnessed in Bainbridge.

Mr. and Mrs. Lynn C. Pratt of 471 Chenango Street, announce the marriage of their daughter, Miss Bette Ruth Pratt, to Richard W. Trusler, U.S.N.R., son of Mrs. Marion B. Trusler of 471 Chenango street.  The double ring ceremony was performed at 11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 4, in the North Presbyterian Church.  The Rev. Harry B. Mathias, pastor, officiated.  The bride was attired in a street length dress of beige crepe, worn with black accessories and a corsage of white carnations and pom-poms.  Miss Marion E. McCarthy, maid of honor, selected an aqua dress with black accessories and a corsage of red roses.  Richard H. Randall was best man.  A reception was held at the home of the bride's parents after the ceremony.  The bride will continue to reside in Binghamton [Broome Co., NY] while her husband will return to this duties at the U.S. Naval Training Station, Bainbridge, Md.  [MHD notation:  1943] 

 

At Reception--Mr. and Mrs. Ward C. Bradish after their wedding April 17 in the Conklin Avenue Baptist Church.  The bride is the former Jean L. Grippin, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clifford H. Grippin of 5 Bond Street.  Mr. Bradish is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Forest Bradish of Bainbridge.  [MHD notation:  1948] 

 

 

Mr. and Mrs. Ward C. Bradish

Obituaries (August 11)

Oliver E. Taylor, who had resided at Gilbertsville [Otsego Co., NY] for over half a century died at his home in that village on April 24, in his 88th year.  Mr. and Mrs. Don C. Pratt of Bainbridge, to whom he was a beloved uncle, were with him in the last days of his illness and at his bedside when death came on Sunday morning.  The Gilbertsville Journal of April 28 says:  "Mr. Taylor became a resident of the town of Butternuts at the time of his marriage to Miss Caroline Myrick in December, 1856, and for the last 50 years has lived in the house in which he died, on the corner of Grove and Sylvan streets.  Mr. Taylor built the house himself soon after the street was laid out, cutting away the trees of the grove for that purpose.  Mr. and Mrs. Taylor were the oldest married couple in town, and it is very unusual to find two people who have lived together for more than 50 years in one location.  Mr. Taylor joined the Presbyterian church at New Haven, Conn., and brought his letter to the Presbyterian church of Gilbertsville in March, 1859, so that he had been at the time of his death a member for more than 51 years.  He was a member of the Gilbertsville Fire company at its organization and was the last of the old charter members.  He was said to be the oldest fireman in the State of New York.  For several years Mr. Taylor has been unable to follow his trade of carpenter on account of his advanced age, but had maintained an interest in all the affairs of the Town and State.  He was able then too, to indulge his taste for the collection of antique articles and he has left behind a rare museum of them.  Since November last he has been confined to his home, but until the past few days has been able to be about the house.  His heart had been weak and troubled him much, so that for several days previous to his death he was unable to lie down, but passed quietly away Sunday morning, April 24, 1910.  The funeral services were held at his late home on Tuesday afternoon, Rev. F.H. Watkins.  Pastor of the Presbyterian church officiating, with interment in Brookside cemetery.  His wife survives.  [Bainbridge Republican,  May 12, 1910]

 

Helen Croak, wife of Fred Seeger, died at the hospital in Omaha, Nebraska, from cerebral spinal appendicitis.  Mrs. Seeger was the daughter of John and Emma Croak of Pacific Junction, Iowa, and a niece of Mrs. Helen Moore of this city.  She was a graduate of the Pacific Junction High School and was a teacher.  A talented woman that will be greatly missed.  [Bainbridge Republican, May 12, 1910]

 

Catherine Amelia Phelps, whose sudden death was briefly announced as having occurred Thursday June 2nd, was born at North Canton, March 15th, 1831, She was a daughter of Col. A.N. Humphrey and Amelia Higley, who with their family of five children moved to this section about 1849 and settled at Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY].  She was twice married, her first husband being Henry McClaury, to whom she was wedded March 15, 1855.  For a time they resided just above Unadilla village, on what was later known as the McClellan farm.  Two daughters were born to them, one dying at a tender age, the other becoming Mrs. George B. Brown, whose death occurred at Mount Vernon, N.Y., some years ago.  The McClaury family moved from here to Bennettsville [Chenango Co., NY] where the husband was killed in a threshing machine accident in 1861.  Her marriage with E. Barnard Phelps took place at Bainbridge in 1862 or 1863, and they took up a residence in Connecticut, where their happiness was blighted by the death of Mr. Phelps a few months later.  The decedent was possessed of fine womanly traits and was beloved by all who knew her long and intimately.  She was a member of the Episcopal church.  For many years she made her home among her brothers and sisters and with her late daughter at Mount Vernon.  Much of her time was passed at the home of her late brother, Nelson A. Humphrey, at Bainbridge, and for varying periods, since they have resided here, with Mr. and Mrs. William G. Sands, the latter being her niece.  One sister, living in Wisconsin, survives the decedent.--Unadilla Times.  [Bainbridge Republican, June 16, 1910]

 

The funeral of Mrs. Geo. D. Burton was held from the family residence, about two and one-half miles from Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], Saturday, June 11, at 1 p.m., Rev. G.E. Van Woert of the Methodist Episcopal church officiated and spoke eloquently and most effectively of the beautiful, cheerful disposition and immaculate character of the deceased.  She was a loving wife and fond mother, always ready to help those in distress.  Mrs. Burton was ill but a short period of time and suffered intensely until she was called "to that mansion not made with hands but eternal in the heavens."  Although the weather was most unfavorable, the house was crowded with relatives, neighbors and friends who sympathized with the grief-stricken husband.  Mrs. Burton was born at Sidney, July 30, 1867 and married Jan. 8th, 1890.  A trio, composed of Messrs. Bert Wilcox, Geo. Ives and Chas. Peckham, sang three selections.  there was a profusion of cut flowers and several beautiful set pieces.  She is survived by her husband, Geo. D. Burton; one son, Glenn; her father, John Fisher of Afton; brother, M.J. Fisher of Afton and one sister, Mrs. Fred Burton of Bainbridge....[Bainbridge Republican, June 16, 1910]

 

On Sunday morning Thurston E. Ackerly died at his home in Binghamton [Broome Co., NY], aged 57 years.  His body was brought to this village on Tuesday and buried in Greenlawn cemetery [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], the services at the grave being conducted by the Rev. G.E. VanWoert.  Mr. Ackerly was born in this village and lived here until about nine years ago when he moved his family to Susquehanna and later to Binghamton.  He is survived by his wife, one daughter, Mrs. William Waters of Binghamton, and one sister, Mrs. Andrew J. Lawrence, of Windsor.  It is supposed Mr. Ackerly died from an apoplectic shock.  He fell from the porch at his home Saturday evening and neighbors passing by saw it and came to his help taking him inside to his couch.  He did not seem to be insensible or injured when they left him.  His wife who was away when he fell came in later and seeing him sleeping calmly on the couch, and apparently quite naturally, did not arouse him.  She retired to her bed and through the night hearing no disturbance she did not arise until 5:30 o'clock.  Going to his side she felt sure death had come to hm.  Doctors were sent for and a coroner decided that death was due to apoplexy.  Mr. Ackerly was an expert painter by trade.  His parents and grandparents were both members of the Methodist church of Bainbridge and the deceased and family attended that church.  Mr. Ackerly was a nephew of Ransom Ackerly of Bainbridge.  [Bainbridge Republican, June 30, 1910]

Mrs. Charlotte A. Bennett departed this life July 27th, after a very painful illness of some weeks, at the age of 51.  From the first Mrs. Bennett felt that this might prove her last sickness and made all her arrangements for her departure, if it should so be ordered, and often said that she would like to live, yet if God willed it she was prepared to go.  Fearing that reason might be dethroned toward the last, she called her family to her bedside and bid them each good bye, saying "that she thought it best to do this while she had her consciousness, as she might not always be able to recognize them."  and it proved true, for in the last days of her life she scarcely knew anyone.  In mental power and ability of mind Mrs. Bennett had few equals.  She possessed a discrimination that would have fitted her for a high and useful position had she been called to it.  Added to this she had a native grace and dignity queen-like, which at once fitted her for a leader and made her the charm of every circle in which she moved and above all graced her own home.  Besides the natural powers and graces Mrs. Bennett was a firm believer in God's Word, and in the justice of His divine requirements and sought in her own life to meet these requirements.  She was baptized some twenty-five years ago by Rev. Henry Roberston, into the membership of the Bennettsville Baptist Church.  During this time she has sustained an unimpeachable Christian character.  In the death of Mrs. Bennett society has lost a polished and refined mind; the Sabbath school a cultivated and earnest teacher and home its brightest star.  Her funeral was very largely attended, and Rev. Henry Roberston discoursed ably from the words, "Whom the Lord loveth he chasteneth and scourgeth every son whom he receiveth."  Thus one after another of Earth's children passes away, and how blessed the invitation "Come unto me all ye that are weary and heavy laden and I will give you rest."  [Bainbridge Republican, Aug. 3, 1872]

Mrs. Thomas Searles aged 35 years, died at the family home on West Main street [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY] Saturday evening, Feb. 23.  Mrs. Searles had been an invalid for about seventeen months and death came as a release to this patient sufferer.  Funeral services were held from the home on Tuesday afternoon, March 3, with her pastor, the Rev. Martin V. Williams in charge.  The body was placed in the Searles vault in Greenlawn cemetery [Bainbridge, NY].  Mrs. Searles is survived by her husband and a large number of nephews and nieces, among whom are Dr. Ralph Loomis of Sidney, Dr. George Davis of Seattle, Wash., John Loomis of Syracuse, Mr. Fred Salisbury of Cazenovia and Mrs. Minnie Qoby of Syracuse.  [Norwich Sun, Mar. 10, 1925]

SHAFER - In Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], April 22, 1895, of pneumonia, Starr, only son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward J. Shafer, aged 8 years.  The sympathies of the entire community are with Mr. and Mrs. Edward Shafer, who mourn the death of their little son, Starr.  The little fellow had been sick but about twenty-four hours.  Saturday he was fishing and on Sunday morning, after eating his breakfast, he complained of being cold, laid down on the couch, and became almost immediately delirious with the terrible disease, pneumonia.  Medical assistance and loving, tender care, proved unavailing, and he quietly passed away Monday noon.  Starr was a bright and happy child, and everybody was his friend.  The funeral was held from the Episcopal church, yesterday forenoon, conducted by Rev. W.E Bentley, the music being furnished by the vested choir.  Burial in Green Lawn cemetery [Bainbridge, NY]. 

Aurelia Lintner Danforth, wife of ex-Judge Peter S. Danforth of Middleburgh, N.Y. [Schoharie Co.], died at her home on March 1, 1891.  Mrs. Danforth was born at Schoharie, February 17th, 1820.  She was the only daughter of Rev. Dr. George A. Lintner.  Her brother, Prof. J.A. Lintner, State Entomologist, lives in Albany.  On October 10, 1839, she was united in marriage to Peter S. Danforth, of Middleburgh, N.Y.  This union was blessed by four children, three of whom survive, George L. Danforth of Middleburgh, Mrs. Dr. I.W. Ferris of Mount Vernon, N.Y., and State Treasurer Elliot Danforth of this village. [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY].  Judge Danforth and wife, two years ago, celebrated their golden wedding and received the congratulations of hosts of friends.  Mrs. Danforth was a lady of large intelligence and culture, and was an earnest and devoted member of the Reformed church, and leaves to her children and friends the rich legacy of a pure and useful life.  The funeral was held from the old family residence at Middleburgh, Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock.  [Notation:  d. 1891]