Obituaries (October 16)

The Gazette of Whitewater, Wis., in its issue of August 3d, announced the death in that city of a former resident of Bainbridge, Mrs. Mary Chaffee Schrom, wife of James B. Schrom, son of the late Col. Hiram Schrom, of this village, which occurred July 29th, 1905.  The father of the deceased, Mr. Chaffee, was, not far from sixty years ago, the landlord of the Central House of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], in those times called a tavern.  It was a good public house, excellently well kept by Mr. Chaffee.  His daughter, the deceased, is well remembered by many citizens of this place as a most estimable and attractive young lady.  The Gazette says "Mrs. Schrom was a woman of many noble qualities, a sincere Christian, a devoted mother and a good friend.  She was especially devoted to her home and children."  She is survived by one son and three daughters.  She was a member of St. Luke's Episcopal church of Whitewater.  Her age was about 70 years.  [Bainbridge Republican, Aug. 17, 1905]

 

Daniel Beecher died Friday, Sept. 8, 1905, at his home on Pleasant Ave. [Afton, Chenango Co., NY] the result of injuries sustained ten weeks ago.  His age was 87 years, 6 months.  Up to the time of his injury he had retained his useful vigor and faculties remarkably for his years, and it was a pleasure for his friends to listen to his talks of the country and people of his youth, being a native and lifelong resident of Coventry [Chenango Co., NY] with the exception of the past two years, living with his daughter, Mrs. H.L. Tower, in this village.  A retentive memory and close observer, not much escaped him and for his amusement he had written a short history of the Beecher family who were quite numerous and many of them closely identified with the early days of Coventry.  He was a brother of the late Dr. Beecher, of Norwich and Julius Beecher, of Wellsville.  He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. H.L. Tower, of Afton, one sister, Mrs. Jane Hoyt, of Kingston, and one brother, Hector Beecher, of Norwich.  Funeral was held from his late home, services conducted by the Rev. J.L Shaw.  His remains were taken to Coventry for burial in the family plot, and another service was held in the Presbyterian church at that place according to the wish of his many Coventry friends....[Bainbridge Republican, Sept. 14, 1905]

 

Coventryville [Chenango Co., NY]:  Leroy B. Miles was thrown from his milk wagon one day last summer and received injuries from which he had suffered intensely much of the time since until he passed peacefully away from earth's cares and suffering last Friday night, at the age of 73 years, nearly all of which time he had resided in town and had for years conducted the hotel at the Ville.  The funeral was attended from his late residence on Monday, Rev. J. Merriam, of Coventry, officiating in the absence of the pastor here.  Burial in the cemetery here. ...The immediate family who are left to mourn the loss of the deceased are his widow and one son, L.A. Miles.  [Bainbridge Republican, Sept. 21, 1905]

 

B.A. Colwell, of North Sanford [Broome Co., NY] died Monday evening as a result of injuries received last Saturday.  He was at work making some repairs to his barn and was found on the ground unconscious with his skull crushed.  It is supposed that he fell from the driveway leading into the upper part of the barn.  Mr. Colwell was a man of the highest character and enjoyed the respect and esteem of all who knew him.  He is survived by a wife and three sons.  [Bainbridge Republican, Sept. 21, 1905]

 

Rev. Edwin Lee Tanner, rector of St Ann's church, Afton [Chenango Co., NY], and St. Luke's Harpursville [Broome Co., NY], died suddenly last Friday  night from apoplexy, at the Rectory in Bainbridge.  For some years Mr. Tanner had been in poor health but had been able to attend to his duties.  He was about as usual Friday, but was stricken at 5:30 p.m. and died at 12 o'clock the same night.  Complying with the request of the editor of this paper I take great pleasure in giving to his friends some idea of the life and ability of my dear friend and brother, the Rev. Edwin Lee Tanner, while personally deeply lamenting his sudden departure from our midst.  Born some forty odd years ago in Richmond, Va., in his early life after graduating from college he thought of the ministry as a profession but later on became enamored of the stage.  His first engagement was with the great Tragedian John McCullough and the following season he traveled in the support of Mr. Frank C. Bangs in whose company I had also secured an engagement.  Rooming together by mutual agreement we soon became fast friends, and attending church regularly in our travels we little dreamed that nearly twenty years after we should successively become Rectors of the same parish.  The following season we drifted apart (as actors commonly do) and while in touch through correspondence we never acted together again.  In due course Mr. Tanner appeared in support of Mrs.  D.P. Bowers, Messrs. Frederick Warde and Louis James, Mr. Walker Whiteside and others.  In all these engagements Mr. Tanner showed his great ability as a Shakespearian comedian and character actor attaining much success in the characters of Roderigo, Launcelot, Gobbo and Francis in Henry IV, in which part he shared honors with the star.  For some seasons Mr. Tanner headed his own company appearing with great success as Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde and Svengali in Trilby, etc.  Finally he became the leading man in the Spooner Stock company, now successfully located in Brooklyn.  About this time under deep conviction he again turned his attention to the church and amidst his histrionic duties he became an earnest student of theology with the result that Oct. 5th, 1900, he was ordained Deacon by Bishop Huntington in the city of Syracuse.  He was placed in charge of Calvary church Homer N.Y., where for two years he did an excellent work leaving an impression of his piety and ability which will not be easily effaced.  On May 30th, 1902, he was ordained to the Priesthood by Bishop Huntington in Homer, N.Y., and his son, Rev. Wilson E. Tanner, accepting the Rectorship of St. Peter's church, Bainbridge, Mr. Tanner accompanied him and entered upon the Rectorships of St. Ann's Church, Afton and St. Luke's Church, Harpursville.  Since that time his life has been known to all. Although constantly suffering from an incurable disease,  he seldom or never complained and was always brave and cheerful.  Fidelity to duty was the first article of his life creed and sick or well he never failed.  Gifted to an unusual degree he was an able preacher and still better he taught as he preached and presented the Catholic faith in all its fullness and beauty.  Artistic to the last degree and characterized by an unfailing sense of humor (which was one of his choicest gifts) he lightened the hearts of his parishioners and friends and made this world easier to live in.  I had the great privilege of being with him at his last two services on earth nor shall I forget the earnestness and eloquence with which he expounded the text, "And who is my neighbor?" in his last sermon.  No one can realize better than I the sacrifice he made when he relinquished his position in the dramatic world with all its hopes and prospects and began life anew in the closer service of his Master and His church.  Had he been spared he would easily have attained as prominent a position in the church as he occupied in the other sphere, but God has called him to better things, and in the joy of Paradise, which is promised to all His saints, he will assuredly find full scope for intellectual and spiritual activity.  He now "rests from his labors but his works go with him" and energetic to the limit of his strength in his Master's service on earth we may be sure his work will encounter no hindrance in that better world.  Speaking for myself I am a better man for having known and loved Edwin Lee Tanner (and that love cannot die) and while I have lost my dearest friend, I bow to God's Will and give him the praise.  Grant him O Lord, eternal rest and may Light perpetual shine upon him---Walter E. Bentley, Rector, Church of the Ascension, Brooklyn, N.Y.  [Bainbridge Republican, Sept. 28, 1905]

 

St. Peter's church was crowded to its capacity last Monday morning at 10:30 o'clock when the burial office over the remains of the late Rev. Edwin Lee Tanner was read by the Dean of the district, the Very Rev. Geo. G. Perrine, Rector of Guilford.  The burial service closed with the reading of the lesson from the 15th chapter of St. Paul's first epistle to the Corinthians which has been aptly called the Gospel of the Resurrection.  The Holy Communion was celebrated by the Rev. Walter E. Bentley (sometime rector of the parish) who also pronounced the benediction.  The pall bearers were the following priests:  Messrs. Harry S. Longley, rector of Christ church and A. Randolph Hegeman, rector of Trinity church, Binghamton, Rev. Wm. D. Benton, D.D., rector of Norwich, Rev. Chas. Andrews, rector of Windsor, Rev. C.J. Lambert, rector of Sherburne and Rev. Percy I. Olton, rector of Greene.  The Rev. Mr. Smith, rector of new Berlin, assisted in the Communion service.  The honorary pall bearers were Vestrymen from the two parishes Mr. Tanner served as Rector.  They were as follows:  Afton, Messrs. Chas. L. Seely, E.M. Shay, E.W. Gifford and Chas. Guy; Harpursville, Dr. C.W. Hakes, Geo. B. Barnes, Emerson Demeree, Geo. W. Welton and R. Chas. Harpur.  The remains accompanied by the Rev Wilson E. Tanner left Bainbridge on No. 7 for Richmond, Va., where the concluding service and interment were conducted on Tuesday morning by the Rev.  J.J. Gravatt, Rector of Monumental church, of which parish Mr. Tanner had been a member for many years.  [Bainbridge Republican, Sept. 28, 1905]

 

Laura, the ten year old daughter of Editor E.B. Hard of the Cobleskill Times, was struck and instantly killed by a D.&H. train at Lawyer's crossing, near that village Sunday Sept. 24th.  The little girl went out riding with a party of friends and as the load neared the crossing, the train, a fast express, was seen approaching.  The driver whipped up his horses and succeeded in crossing the tracks just ahead of the locomotive.  The girl, however, became frightened and before her companions could restrain her, leaped from the carriage to the track, directly in front of the train.  She was struck by the pilot and thrown some distance, receiving fatal injuries. She is survived by her parents and two brothers.  [Bainbridge Republican, Oct. 1, 1905]

 

From the Springfield Daily Republican of September 25th, published at Springfield, Mass., we take the following announcement of the death of Rev. John L. Egbert, a former Rector of St. Peter's church, Bainbridge.  The notice says:  " Rev. John L. Egbert, aged sixty years, died yesterday at his home, 28 Ingersoll grove, after a lingering illness.  Although Rev. Mr Egbert had lived most of his life out of this city, he leaves many friends here, as he was assistant to Rev. Dr. Alexander Burgess for two years during his pastorate of Christ church.  He was a native of Kentucky, and received his education in Kenyon College in Ohio, and prepared for the ministry in the General Theological seminary in New York city.  After his graduation from there he came to this city, and afterward filled charges at Bainbridge, N.Y.; Vineland, N.J.; Lynn and Marblehead, Mass.  He had not had a regular charge for many years, and for the last four years was an invalid.  A widow and three children survive. The funeral will be held at his late home tomorrow morning at 10:30 Rev. David Sprague of Amherst will have charge of the services, assisted by Rev. P.J. Cleveland, the assistant to Rev. Dr. John Cotton Brooks of Christ church.  The burial will be in Springfield cemetery."  [Bainbridge Republican, Oct. 1, 1905]

 

 

 

 

Marriages (October 15)

The first autumnal wedding of the season occurred at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frederick J. Dedrick last evening, when their daughter, Nina Louise, was united in marriage to Wilber Davis McNitt, son of Mr. and Mrs. Nelson J. McNitt of South Oxford [Chenango Co.,  NY].  There were 125 guests present.  The house decorations throughout were princess pine and autumn leaves, giving a pretty autumn effect.  The ceremony took place in the parlor under a canopy of evergreens and autumn leaves.  The maid of honor was Miss Bertha Clinton of Halstead, Pa.  The bridesmaids were Misses Gertrude Frost, Gertrude Tew, Ethel Tafft, Charlotte Lewis and Clara Gifford of Oxford and Miss Adda Long of Guilford.  The flower girl was little Miss Dorothy Gates.  The ushers were C. Linn Stone of Norwich and John Sweenburg, while Addison Benedict of Norwich acted in the capacity of best man.  At 8:30 o'clock the wedding party were ushered in to the strains of the Lohengren wedding march, played by Mrs. C. Linn Stone of Norwich, who presided at the piano. Nearing the arch, the ushers and bridesmaids with strings of evergreens and autumn leaves made a pathway for the flower girls who was followed by the bride and the maid of honor. At the arch the bride was met by the groom and best man.  The bride was given away by her father, and the nuptial knot was tied and solemnized by Rev Charles DuBois Broughton, rector of St. Paul's church. The bride was attired in white mouseline, trimmed with brocaded medallions, and carried bridal roses.  The maid of honor was attired in white French batiste, and carried pink roses.  The maids of honor were attired in dresses of different tints, giving a rainbow effect.  The bride's gift to the maid of honor was a pearl brooch.  The groom's gift to the best man and ushers were ... stick pins.  Following the wedding a collation was served by Mrs. Kahl, and the bridal couple left on the midnight train for a trip to New York and other points.  Both bride and groom are well known in Oxford, where they have lived all their lives.  Mrs. McNitt has been identified with the active work in the Sunday school and junior Auxiliary of St. Paul's church.  She is a graduate of the Academy, and is highly esteemed.  Mr. McNitt is recognized as one of the best young men in the town, and a host of friends extend to him and his wife their best wishes.  The couple were the recipients of many beautiful wedding gifts....[Notation:  October 1908]

 

Mrs. Minnie Haynes Westcott and Clayton Eugene Bennett were married Wednesday evening at six o'clock at the home of the bride on North street Binghamton [Broome Co., NY].  the ceremony was performed by the Rev. F.O. Belden, assisted by the Rev. Dr. L.M.S. Hayes.  Miss Minnita Westcott and Miss Jessie Mae Bennett were the bridesmaids, and Miss Marion Bennett acted as ring bearer.  The ushers were Benjamin Burton Bennett and Melvin De Ver Westcott.  The wedding march from Lohengrin was played by Miss Helen Burtis as the bridal party entered the parlors where the ceremony was performed.  The rooms were decorated with palms, flowers and greenery.  The bride wore a beautiful gown of white silk and carried white roses.  About thirty guests were present at the ceremony and wedding dinner which followed.  The bride gave to her bridesmaids gold bracelets and to Miss Burtis a pearl pin.  To the ushers were given pearl stick pins.  Mr. and Mrs. Bennett left last night for a wedding trip, after which they will make their home in Binghamton.  Both are well known in the business circles of the city--Republican.  Mrs. Bennett is a daughter of the late E.M. Haynes of Oxford, and her friends here extend wishes for her future happiness.  [Notation:  October 1908]

 

At the residence of Mathew F. Smith April 22, 1908, occurred the marriage of his only daughter, Estella A., to Hubert W. Hodge, the ceremony being performed by Rev. A.C. Dodge of Coventryville.  Both are highly respected young people, well and favorably known.  May success attend them in all future vicissitudes of their life, and heartiest congratulations are extended them by many.

 

Wednesday, May 6, 1908, at high noon occurred the marriage of Miss Carrie Webb to Page Stillwell, Jr., of Sidney [Delaware Co., NY] at the home of the bride's mother, Mrs. George Webb.  The ceremony was performed by Rev. I.J. Smith in the presence of friends and relatives.  The bride was the recipient of many fine presents...

 

A quiet wedding took place Wednesday, June 10, at the home of the bride's parents, the contracting parties being Mr. Fred M. Ketchum and Miss Flossie A. Finch.  The ceremony was performed in a cozy nook in the parlor, trimmed with evergreens, ferns and daisies, Rev. H.T. Hill officiating.  Only a few of the immediate relatives of the bride and groom were present.  After the ceremony and congratulations a sumptuous dinner was served.  The bride was the recipient of some valuable presents.  The happy couple took the 3:18 p.m. train for Niagara Falls and other points.  After returning they will make their home at Coventry [Chenango Co., NY].  Mr. and Mrs. Ketchum have a large circle of friends who extend best wishes and congratulations.  [Notation:  1908]

Miscellaneous, Rev. Wm. Allen Johnson, 1905

A visit From a Former Rector

Rev. Wm. Allen Johnson of St. Peter's Church

His Work in Bainbridge and Afton

Bainbridge Republican, Aug. 3, 1905

 

Rev. William Allen Johnson and wife, who have been spending ten days in Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], left Monday for Middletown, Conn., to break up their home in that city and prepare for a permanent removed to Lyttleton, Col., a town a few miles distant from Denver.  Mr. and Mrs. Johnson were greeted warmly in Bainbridge.  No rector in St. Peter's church [Bainbridge, NY] ever inspired a deeper regard in the hearts of his people than did Mr. Johnson, nor a more universal respect among the townsmen.  Besides his spiritual influence he was of practical benefit to the parish in increasing the membership and enlarging the church.  The present attractive modern interior of the church is in marked contrast to that of fifty years ago with its two pulpits of quaint architecture, adorned with stately candelabra, situated between the front entrance doors of the church, the box pews, the tall windows of plane glass cut into infinite prisms, the high gallery at the further end, the somber air of the whole room--it was a much changed appearance from the present.  This reference to the past recalls with vivid remembrance such clergymen as the Rev. Norman H. Adams and Rev. Israel Foote, predecessors of Mr. Johnson, who stood in the high pulpit dressed in black robes with white stoles and delivered the most eloquent sermons of their times.  The former rector represented the first period of the church's history and the latter the middle period, coming down to Mr. Johnson's entrance in 1857 upon his active and successful work which continued five years.  In addition to Mr. Johnson's manifold duties in Bainbridge, also serving the Guilford parish part of the time, he organized a society of the Episcopal church in Afton, and later through his instrumentality the pretty little church of St. Ann's was built.  Mr. Johnson  has led a very busy life and one of great usefulness, aided in all things by his faithful wife, who was the daughter of the late Joseph Chamberlin of Afton, and is the sister of Mrs. Joseph Juliand of this village.  Many people had the pleasure of listening to Mr. Johnson last Sunday morning and evening preaching from his former pulpit in St. Peter's church.

Obituaries (October 15)

Died, in Lake Geneva, Wis., June 23, 1905, Mary A. Bucknall, aged 34 years.  She was a daughter of Raymond and Susan Stockwell and was born in Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY].  She went to Lake Geneva to live with her aunt, and later was married to A. H. Bucknall, a business man of that place.  About eleven years ago she had a slight stroke of paralysis, and since that time she had gradually failed.  Four years ago she lost her voice and became helpless.  At an early age she joined the M.E. church and was a tireless worker in the church until deprived of strength by feebleness.  She is survived by her husband and two sisters.  [Bainbridge Republican, Aug. 3, 1905]

 

At his home in north Scranton, July 15, 1905, Major John B. Fish, died after a brief illness.  Major Fish had been a prominent citizen of Scranton for forty years, entering commercially into all its interests.  He was a director of the North Scranton bank and the owner of the Auditorium, the most handsome business building in that part of the city.  He was a member of many orders of the city.  In army circles he took front rank, having served through the war.  He was connected with the Loyal Legion of the United States, Society of the Army of the Potomac and many others.  Not long ago was celebrated the golden wedding of Mr. and Mrs. Fish; soon afterwards Mrs. Fish died.  Mr. Fish is survived by two daughters, Miss Laura and Mrs. Edith Fish, and a grandson, Robert.  Mrs. Dormer Evans of this village was a sister-in-law of the Major.  Mr. and Mrs. Fish moved from Bainbridge to Pittston in 1854 and after the war went to Scranton, where they resided until their death.  [Bainbridge Republican, Aug. 3, 1905]

 

The Altona Record of July 20, published at Altona, Ill., records the death of Mrs. Lucy Blencoe on July 14, after a short illness at the home of Mrs. E.B. Main of that city.  Mrs. Blincoe has relatives and friends in this village, West Bainbridge, Guilford and other places in this section, who remember the Main family, who resided in West Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] many years ago.  Mrs. Blencoe's first name was Lucy A. Main.  She was born in Otsego county, N.Y., in 1828, and married Robert Blencoe in 1845, and for years resided in Galesburg, Ill.  She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. W.B. Van Vliet, with whom she had lived for a number of years at Iona, Mich.  Aside from her daughter, Mrs. Blencoe is survived by three brothers, George, of Susquehanna, Pa.; William B., of Abingdon and Hawley of Boone, Ia., and two sisters, Mrs. Clarissa Main Wood, of Council Bluffs, Ia., and Emma Fowler of Des Moines, Ia.  Mrs. Blencoe is spoken of by those who knew her as a most kind and thoughtful lady, with a cheerful and pleasant word for all.  [Bainbridge Republican, Aug. 3, 1905]

 

We are in receipt of a copy of the Wellsboro Agitator, which contains an announcement of the death of Mrs. Eugene E. Hyer, which occurred at her home in Wellsboro, July 1, 1905.  Mrs. Hyer's maiden name was Carrie E. Humphrey, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George F. Humphrey, whose obituary notices appeared in the Republican last winter.  She was born at Troy, Pa., in 1867, and was married to Mr. Eugene E. Hyer June 17, 1885.  For the last ten years their residence has been in Wellsboro.  She is survived by her husband and four children, three daughters, Anna, Gertrude, and Mildred, and one son, Clair, who is the youngest, being six years old.  Her death was caused by malignant tumor of the right kidney.  Mrs. Hyer has many relatives in this section.  Her home paper pays a beautiful tribute to her as follows:  "She was an ideal home maker and she was ready and willing in her intelligent service in church work and in neighborly kindness.  She was a woman whom to know was to love and respect."  [Bainbridge Republican, Aug. 3, 1905]

 

Mrs. Landers, widow of the late Geo. Landers died Saturday, August 5, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Walter Cowden, Williamsport, Pa.  Mrs. Landers had spent the past nine months in Florida with her son, returning Thursday the 3d.  Her death was sudden and unexpected.  The remains were brought here for interment in the family plot on the East side.  Her daughter and family and the Rev. W.H. Butts of Williamsport accompanied the remains reaching here Monday p.m.  The family were natives of this place and have many relatives and friends who sympathize deeply with the bereaved ones.  She is survived by one daughter.  Mrs. Walter Cowden, and one son Geo. K. Landers, of Palatke, Fla.  The relatives, Mrs. Julia Cone, LeGrand Castle, of Unadilla, Elmer Trask of Otego, Chas. Hsight of Sidney, and Mrs. Robbins of Bainbridge were in attendance at the funeral services which were conducted at the grave, the Rev. W.H. Butz and Rev. E.L. Tanner officiating.  [Bainbridge Republican,  Aug. 10, 1905]

 

On Sunday, July 31, at 3 o'clock in the morning, occurred the sad death of Pearl, wife of Abram Ruso.  She had been ill less than twenty-four hours and her sudden and untimely death has saddened many hearts.  A husband and little boy less than twenty months old, besides an invalid mother, one sister and three brothers are left to mourn her loss.  The funeral was held Wednesday following at 10 o'clock from her late residence on Searles Hill [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], Rev. Mr. Odell of Bainbridge officiating.  Interment was in Glenwood cemetery, Afton.  The funeral was largely attended by relatives and sympathetic friends who brought a profusion of flowers in various artistic forms.  Thus:

"The light of her young life went down,

As sinks behind the hill

The glory of a setting star,

Clear, sudden and still.

Fold her, Oh Father, in thine arms,

And let her henceforth be

A messenger of love between

Our human hearts and Thee"

The husband and immediate family hereby extend thanks to friends and neighbors for the manifold acts of kindness shown them in this their hour of affliction.  It is sweet to be remembered in the lesser trials inseparable from earthly existence but when death entered our door and snatched from our midst a loved one and all is dark with scarcely a ray of light to pierce the seemingly impenetrable gloom, it is then, indeed sweet to be remembered.

"No radiant pearl which crested fortune wears,

No gem, that twinkling, hangs from beauty's ears.

Nor the bright stars which night's blue arch adorns,

Nor rising suns that gild the vernal morns.

Shine with so much luster as the tear that breaks

For other's woe, down Virtue's manly cheeks.

Kind friends, be assured that the memory of your benevolent deeds and sympathetic tears will ever remain green, and be indissolubly linked with that of the loved and lost one who now sleeps in yonder church yard, waiting the coming of an eternal morning.  [Bainbridge Republican, Aug. 10, 1905]



Miscellaneous, Chamber Orchestra about 1961

Bainbridge School's Chamber Orchestra

About 1960/61

 



Bainbridge Chamber Orchestra won an excellent A III rating at the New York State School of Music Association competition in Oneonta.  Members of the orchestra are (front row, left to right):  Ina Dalrymple, Martha Besemer, Fay Partridge and Ruth Palmer and in the back row (left to right) are:  Reed Hoyt, Judith Hewitt, Shirley Donahe, Thelma Besemer, Mary Doolittle, Linda Munk and Andrea Smith.

Marriages (October 14)

On Wednesday, June 14, Mr. and Mrs. I.J. Tillman and son, I.D.Tillman, of Bainbridge, attended the wedding of Mr. Tillman's niece, Miss Marion E. Tillman of Hornellsville.  As the young lady has been a frequent visitor in this place, the following extract from the Elmira Telegram of June 18 will be of interest to her acquaintances in Bainbridge:  "The marriage of Ray Van Buren Woodbury and Miss Marion Edna Tillman was celebrated at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. LeGrand J. Tillman on Ransom street, Wednesday evening.  The wedding was not a large one, but was a very happy affair.  The house decorations were palms and pink roses.  The guests were received by the bride and groom-elect, Mr. and Mrs. I.J. Tillman, Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Tillman, Mrs. M.A. Woodbury, Miss Mabel Finch and Miss Grace Gibbs.  At 8 o'clock Mr. Woodbury and Miss Tillman stepped in front of a large pier glass, surrounded by palms and festooned with garlands of smilax and pink roses, where the ceremony was performed by Rev. Edward M. Deems of the First Presbyterian church.  The bridesmaids were Miss Mabel Finch and Miss Grace Gibbs, and the ushers were Ross Denis of Jasper, and Milton B. Smith.  The bride wore a gown of white moire chiffon over white taffeta, with pearl trimmings and carried lilies of the valley.  The maids' gowns were of white nash chiffon with valenciennes lace trimmings over pink.  Mrs. L.J. Tillman was gowned in black taffeta with point lace trimmings.  Mrs. Eugene Tillman wore pink colienne over white taffeta with duchesse lace entire deux.  Mrs. M.A. Woodbury, mother of the groom, was gowned in champagne taffeta.  The wedding supper was an elaborate one.  The bride's table was decorated with pink roses and similax.  The other guests were seated at small tables.  Mr. and Mrs. Woodbury left on a morning train for a three-weeks' tour of the Great Lakes.  They will be at home after September 1 at No. 6 Erie avenue...."[Bainbridge Republican,  June 29, 1905]

 

Two of the prominent young people of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], Miss Mary M. Peckham and Sebert B. Hollenbeck, were married Wednesday afternoon at five o'clock, at the Methodist Episcopal church.  It was the first marriage solemnized in the new church.  Invitations had been issued and many friends of the bride and groom were present.  The church was artistically decorated with ferns, pink and white roses.  The pulpit platform and the railing in front showed the skill of the decorator's art.  At the entrance of the aisles of the church, were gates of running pine and at the chancel were fairy gates presided over by the little Misses Artimise Toby and Ethel Manzer of, North Norwich, niece of the bride.  Mrs. Charles Hinds officiated at the organ and played the processional and wedding march as the bridal party passed up the aisles and entered the chancel gates, let by the ushers Charles M. Peckham, Howard J. Whitman, Irving D. Tillman and Earl A. Westcott, followed by the bridesmaids, Miss Mabel E. Pendleton and Miss Georgiana Turnham, maid of honor, Miss Grace Peckham, the flower girls, Irene Banner and Mildred Weller, and then the bride leaning upon the arm of her father Henry A. Peckham, who gave her away.  They were met at the altar by the groom upon the arm of Adelbert J. Wilcox, best man, who came from an adjoining room.  The marriage ce3remony was performed by rev. Wm. Frisby, pastor of the church, using the ring service, during which the congregation and friends stood, the organ being played in the meantime.  After the nuptial knot was tied, the bridal party passed out of the church preceded by the little flower girls.  The bride was attired in white silk and carried a bouquet of white roses, the maid of honor and the bridesmaids being gowned also in white silk carried pink and white roses, while the flower girls were dainty in fluffy white organdie and pink ribbons, carrying baskets of roses.  Immediately after the ceremony a reception was tendered to the bridal party and one hundred or more friends at the home of the bride.  Supper was served by six young ladies, the Misses Rena Lyon, Myrtle Bentley and Mabel Darlin, of Bainbridge, Alta Lyon, of Middleburg, Lorene Newton, of Candor and Evvia Ballard of Mt. Upton.  Mr. and Mrs. Hollenbeck left on the evening train for Ocean Grove, N.J.  The presents were many and of value, cut glass and silver predominating.  Among the gifts were six solid silver table spoons from the Official Board of the M.E. church.  From relatives of the groom was $53, in money.  The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry M. Peckham of this village.  She is a young lady of worth, popular and of many accomplishments, and was one of the High school teachers for a number of years.  The groom is the son of Justice and Mrs. Sebert J. Hollenbeck of Bainbridge, and is one of the best young men of the village.  He is assistant cashier of the First National Bank of Bainbridge, which position he has held for a number of years....[Bainbridge Republican, June 29, 1905]

 

Guilford [Chenango Co., NY]:  Miss Helen Schlafer, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Schlafer, became the bride of Mr. Ward L. Winsor, of Guilford, son of Mr. Lee Winsor, at 8 o'clock Saturday evening, July 8, at the home of the bride's parents.  Rev. Cecil Plumb, of Cherry Valley, assisted by Rev. David Ayres, officiated.  Miss Irene Manwarring and Mr. Julian Ryan were the attendants.  The bride was gowned in white georgette with accessories to match and carried a bouquet of yellow roses and baby breath.  Her attendant wore a yellow and white embroidered organdy and carried a bouquet of yellow roses and baby breath.  After the ceremony dainty refreshments were served.  Only the immediate families were present.  Mr. and Mrs. Winsor are to make their home in Guilford.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, July 13, 1933]

 

Miss Mabel Morrell, a teacher in the Mt. Upton schools, was united in marriage to Clifford Davis, of Mt. Upton, June 28.  The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Norman H. Graves at St. Paul's Episcopal rectory at Endicott.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, July 13, 1933]

Miss Reta Louise Davis, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Davis, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], was united in marriage to Paul Irving Boyd, son of Emery Boyd, of Haxton, Colo., and nephew of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Finch, of Bainbridge, Sunday, July 9, of Otego.  Rev. Dodson, pastor of the Otego Methodist Episcopal Church, performed the ceremony.  They were attended by Mr. and Mrs. Dewey King.  Mrs. King is a sister of the bride.  The couple were both graduates of the Class of 1931 of Bainbridge High School.  They will reside in Afton [Chenango Co., NY]  [Bainbridge News & Republican, July 20, 1933]

Obituaries (October 14)

Jerome Bonaparte Youmans of Wells Bridge, died Wednesday of last week of old age and shock.  He would have been 87 the 5th of July.  the funeral was held Friday.  He is survived by a wife and four children, one of whom is Mrs. E.D. Truman of Bainbridge.  [Bainbridge Republican, June 22, 1905]

Mildred, the 2-year old daughter of Foster, who lives on a farm near Otego [Otsego Co., NY], was drowned in a watering trough Sunday morning, June 11, where she went to get a drink.  As she did not return, the mother went to look for her and found her dead in the bottom of the trough, covered by 18 inches of water.  [Bainbridge Republican, June 22, 1905]

Death at Sea of Alexander Moody.  On Tuesday morning of this week, Mrs. R.D.L. Evans received a telegram from an uncle in California stating that her father had died at sea of pneumonia on May 15th, and was buried at sea.  A letter containing further particulars has not yet been received.  Mr. Moody, who has resided near Albany, at Menands, for about ten years, left there in March and passed through Bainbridge on his way to California for a visit with  his brother, Lorenzo Moody, whom he had not seen in over thirty years.  On April 20th he wrote to his daughter that he would return home by way of Panama and New York, leaving San Francisco on the steamship "Newport," at noon, April 22, expecting to reach Menands by May 25th.  Much anxiety has been felt over his non-arrival and silence concerning it.  Yet, while fearing ill news, the best has been hoped for and the shock from the tragic ending of this pleasure trip has been very great to those immediately interested.  Mr. Moody was for several years a sailor and his great love for the sea was so well known that his many friends can not but feel that his final resting place beneath the ocean waves is just what he would and did desire to be.  During the fifty years that Bainbridge was his home he was closely connected with the Presbyterian church and a most regular attendant at all its services.  He is survived by his only child, Mrs. R.D.L. Evans of this place and the brother, Lorenzo Moody of Winters, Cal.  [Bainbridge Republican, June 22, 1905]

 

On Saturday morning occurred the death, at the home of Frank Avery, 23 Fairview street, Oneonta [Otsego Co., NY], of Mrs. Emma Swan.  The deceased was a native of Masonville [Delaware Co., NY] and, before coming to Oneonta three years ago, she had lived in Otego, Bainbridge and Unadilla.  For the past seven weeks she had been dangerously ill with heart trouble.  She was 52 years of age and was a woman of pleasant and quiet manner.  All who knew her respected her and will mourn her death.  She was a member of the Methodist Episcopal church.  She leaves two brothers, John W. Matteson of Bainbridge, and Hiram A. Matteson of Dunkirk; three sisters, Mrs. Hiram Mott, Masonville, Mrs. Ogden Whittaker, Trout Creek, and Mrs. Addie Salisbury, Norwich.  A brief service was held from Mr. Avery's home, Sunday evening in Oneonta.  The remains accompanied by Mr. Avery and Miss Bertha Avery, were taken to Bainbridge Monday morning where a short service was held at the home of her brother, John W. Matteson, at 2 o'clock, p.m.  Rev. Mr. Frisby, officiating.  Interment was in Green Lawn cemetery [Bainbridge Chenango Co., NY].  [Bainbridge Republican, June 29, 1905]

 

Elisha W. Vanderhule, for many years a highly respected resident of the town of Afton [Chenango Co., NY], passed away, June 14, at the home of John W. Matteson, in this village, where he had resided since the death of his wife, which occurred about a year ago.  Mr. Vanderhule was a son of Gersham and Lavina Mead Vanderhule, and was born in the town of Preston, Chenango county, in 1820.  He was one of a family of twelve children, of whom only two are living, Robert L. of Chicago, and Dr. George W. Yankton, Dakota.  He was a grandson of Abraham Vanderhule, who is buried in the old cemetery at Sidney.  His mother was a near relative of General Mead.  Deceased was twice married, his first wife, Salley A. Coss, and his second wife, Maria Mann.  There were two daughters by his first wife, both of whom died in youth.  For more than 50 years, Mr. Vanderhule was a devoted and loyal member of the M.E. church, most of the time at North Sanford, where he acted as Class leader and also served in other capacities as an official member.  He faced death calmly and expressed himself as ready and anxious to depart.  The funeral services were conducted by the Rev. Wm. Frisby, pastor of the Bainbridge Methodist Episcopal church, who spoke from the words found in Zechariah, 14:7--"And it shall come to pass that at evening time it shall be light."  The burial was at Afton.  [Bainbridge Republican, July 6, 1905]

 

Wesley Handy was in Harpursville Monday, called there by the death of his aunt, Mrs. Edith Handy Welton, who lived with her daughter, Mrs. Edward Lowe, South Nineveh [Broome Co., NY].  Saturday evening Mr. and Mrs. Lowe went to Harpursville leaving their little son with his grandmother.  The little boy says that she was lighting a lamp, and it is supposed it exploded as her clothing caught fire and she was burned to a crisp before help could be obtained.  The boy got out of the room with difficulty, calling for help, but too late for any avail.  Mrs. Welton was well known in this section and Bainbridge in her younger days as Edith Handy, with many friends.  She was nearly 80 years of age. [Bainbridge Republican, July 13, 1905]

Mrs. Pearl R. Ruso of West Bainbridge [Chenango County, NY], died Monday morning of an affection of the brain, aged 17 years, 9 months and 21 days.  Mrs. Ruso was in this village Saturday, and that evening at 11 o'clock she was taken ill.  Dr. Hill was called, who left her Sunday morning quite comfortable.  In the evening she became very much worse, and Dr. Hill again was called, who summoned Dr. Jacobs for counsel, as her condition seemed critical.  She died early the next morning.  On Monday Coroner Hayes of Afton was sent for and Drs. Hill and Jacob performed an autopsy, the violent sickness demanding it.  No unusual condition of the body was found.  The funeral was held on Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock, Rev. Mr. Odell officiating.  Burial was at Afton.  The deceased is survived by her husband, Abram Ruse, and one child two years old.  [Bainbridge Republican, Aug. 3, 1905]

 

 

Post Listing, October 7-13, 2013

Listing of blog postings from October 7 to October 13, 2013

Marriages

Posted October 7, 2013

Bertha Mae Hornshu - Harry Otis Luft (1898)
Marjorie Benedict - Arthur Dinsmore (1942)
Nettie VanCott - James C. Sands

Posted October 8, 2013
Nettie Redfield - Joseph M. Sheperdson
Nellie B. Minor - J. Edward Goettel
Mrs. Cornelia Hall - Benjamin G. Allen
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Colwell (34th anniversary, 1932)

Posted October 9, 2013
Lou A. Wilder - Orah M. Grannis (1898)
Barney Nuget - Alice Brenan (1898)
Edith Mills - Hiram Powers (1898)
Elizabeth E. Hill - Benjamin F. Smith  (1898)

Posted October 10, 2013
Effie I. Jacobs - Henry C. Durell (1898)
Mae Fisher - Pitson J. Cleaver (1898)
Mr. & Mrs. Julius Wheeler (50th Anniversary, 1912)
Lillian Grannis - Clayton Wylie (1912)

Posted October 12, 2013
Alice Cannon - Frank H. Truitt (1900)
Mabelle M. Sterling - Alfred C. Wethey (1900)
Dorothy Grace Fagan - Howard Elvin Weidman (1933)
Kathleen Belle Bennett - Murray Charles Haynes (1933)

Posted October 13, 2013
Elmer T. Butts - Mabel L. Butts (1903)
Mary A. Keith - Addison D. Decker (1903)
Edythe May Loomis - William Ray McGillivray (1903)
Laura Mulford - Carl Scott (1902)
Arthur G. Griswold - Ella Stilliman (1903)
Arthur Chaplin - Faith Pierce (1903)
William Doolittle - Maude Harris (1903)
Frank Crain - Eva Myrick (1903)


 

Obituaries

Posted October 7, 2013

John W. Treadway (Bainbridge, 1898)

Benjamin T. Ash (Binghamton, 1922)

Eunice A. (Bixby) Gifford (Bainbridge, 1898)

Helen E. Saunders (Vallonia Springs, 1898)

Hon. Ezra P. Church (Bennettsville, 1898)

Posted October 8, 2013
Clifford Holbrook (Otego, 1898)
Mrs. Charles Fitzgerald (Unadilla, 1898)
Harry A. Cole (Chicago, 1898)
Harry Mandeville (Bainbridge, 1898)
William A. Crandall (Bennettsville, 1898)
Arthur Ticknor (Smithville, 1898)
Thomas E. Kelley (Smithville, 1898)
Georgianna Purington (Bainbridge, 1903)

Posted October 9, 2013
Sally H. Bush (Bainbridge, 1898)
Children of E.L. Davis (Wood Lake, NB, 1898)
John Reynolds (Sidney, 1898)
Rev. John Davey (Scranton, PA, 1898)
Ella P. Lory (Bainbridge, 1898)

Posted October 10, 2013
Tustin Dibble (Unadilla, 1898)
Ira R. Green (Unadilla, 1898)
Channing E. Bailey (Otego, 1898)
Rosealena Parsons Ives (Guilford, 1888)
Dora Bell Jones Wilber (Bainbridge, 1922)

Posted October 11, 2013
Margaret B. Parsons (New York, 1898)
Emilie K. Treadway (Binghamton, 1898)
Abigail Dean (Masonville, 1898)
Maria Minor Pearsall (Bainbridge, 1898)
Mary Jane Frisbie (Bainbridge, 1898)
Charles E. Carter (Greene, 1898)

Posted October 12, 2013
Nellie E. Curlhair (Bainbridge, 1898)
Benjamin Y. Cooper (Guilford, Bainbridge, 1898)
Mrs. George Cox (Bennettsville, 1900)
Hugh N. Ireland (West Bainbridge, 1900)
John Cheeper (Sidney, 1900)
E. Baker (Nineveh, 1900)

Posted October 13, 2013
Willard Graves (Mt. Upton, Bainbridge, 1903)
Peter Colson (Harpursville, Bainbridge, 1903)
Edward D. Evans (Bainbridge, 1903)
William E. Sherwood (New Berlin, 1903)
Peter B. Leonard (Bainbridge, 1903)
Clark K. Holmes (Oxford, Bainbridge, 1903)
Mary Fisher (Guilford, 1903)
Patty Higgins (Guilford, 1903)
Malinda Cumber (Sidney, 1903)


 

Miscellaneous

Posted October 7, 2013

A Grave Mystery, Bainbridge Republican, Sept. 28, 1888.

Posted October 8, 2013

Stephen M. Yale of Minneapolis, Minn.,, Bainbridge Republican, Aug. 10, 1898.

 

Posted October 9, 2013

John R. Kelly Arrested in Middletown for Non-Support, Eloped with Mother-in-law, Bainbridge Republican, Sept. 14, 1898

Posted October 10, 2013
Fire at Guilford, Incendiary Blaze, Norwich Morning Sun, Sept. 1, 1893.

Posted October 11, 2013
Wedding Ceremony Performed by Klan, Sherburne Pastor Weds Couple on Fair Grounds in Norwich, Norwich Sun, Sept. 29, 1925.

Posted October 12, 2013
The Phinney Blacksmith Shop, Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY, Bainbridge Republican, Dec. 21, 1898.
Obituary, Charles K. Phinney, Bainbridge Republican, Jan. 11, 1899

Posted October 13, 2013

Who's Who in Bainbridge, Orson Thorp, Bainbridge News & Republican, March 24, 1938

Miscellaneous, Who's Who in Bainbridge, Orson Thorp

Who's Who in Bainbridge

Orson Thorp

Bainbridge News & Republican, March 24, 1938

 

Lathes, fishing rods, board meetings and village affairs are only incidents in the day's work of Bainbridge's busy mayor, Orson Thorp.

 

Amid flying sparks and turns at a grindstone, Mr. Thorp divulged the place of his birth as Sidney Center [Delaware Co., NY].  Moving to Sidney for a short stop-over, he arrived in Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] at the age of 13, and here he has since made his home.

 

Attending the local school, he soon was established as catcher on the high school baseball team.  His sporting days, however, did not cease with his graduation.  The town baseball tam made use of his catching prowess until 1925, and while Mr. Thorp will admit of having no "best" season, town fans report that all his games were "best."

 

Beginning early in his career of expert mechanic and cabinet maker, he worked for several local persons and organizations until 1920, when he became owner of the Bainbridge Garage.  He remained in this business until 1928, when he established his own shop.  In this shop, his mastery of the building trade and his knowledge of all kinds of machine and mill work have since kept him busy many more hours than the eight of a regulation working day. 

 

After putting in a full day in his shop, however, Mayor Thorp still finds time to efficiently direct village affairs.  Appreciation of his services and his popularity was shown at the recent elections when he was re-elected to a second term.

 

Just as many other law makers and administrators find recreation and sport in following the footsteps of Isaak Walton, so Bainbridge's head official is no exception.  He often takes to the Catskills or to Maine to pick a scrap with a stray trout.  His talents are not reserved for trout alone, however, for his record catch was a 14 pound pike caught four seasons ago at long Lake.

 

When the fish aren't biting, village boards aren't meeting and shop work is at a lull, Mr. Thorp goes in for some fancy cabinet making.  Desks, drop leaf tables, wall cup boards and magazine racks are but a few examples of his handiwork displayed in his own home.

 

Mayor Thorp must be one of the busiest men in the village for he finds time to carry on his own business, to attend diligently to his duties as a public official and to pursue his hobbies relentlessly, jobs at which his legion of friends in the village claim he is equally successful, proving once again that a "jack-of-all-trades" can be complete master of several. 

 

 

 



Marriages (October 13)

Trestle [Chenango Co., NY]:  Elmer T. Butts and Miss Mabel L. Butts, adopted children of Mrs. William Butts, were married at the Congregational parsonage in Sidney on Christmas Day by the Rev. W.T.Edds.  [Bainbridge Republican, Jan. 1, 1903]

 

Sidney [Delaware Co., NY]:  Miss. Mary A. Keith daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H.E. Keith, was married at her home on Avery street, Wednesday evening, Dec. 24, to Addison D. Decker of Torrington, Canada.  [Bainbridge Republican, Jan. 1, 1903]

 

Announcement cards have been received in Bainbridge, of the wedding of Miss Edythe May Loomis and William Ray McGillivray which occurred at the home of the bride's parents in Jamestown, North Dakota, January 1, 1903.  the bride is the granddaughter of the late Samuel and Florilla Loomis of West Bainbridge, and cousin of Edward, Norman and Charles Loomis of West Bainbridge, and Mrs. T.E.Searles of this village.  [Bainbridge Republican, Jan. 8, 1903]

 

Afton [Chenango Co., NY]:  On December 31, 1902, Laura, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Smith Mulford, of North Sanford [Broome Co.,  NY], was united in marriage to Mr. Carl Scott of this place.  They were married at the home of the bride's parents, Rev. William Crawford of North Sanford performing the ceremony.  The young couple have a host of young friends who wish them a life of happiness.  [Bainbridge Republican, Jan. 8, 1903]

 

Sidney [Delaware Co., NY]:  Arthur G. Griswold of Sidney, and Miss Ella Stilliman of Cooperstown Junction [Otsego Co., NY], were married in Sidney Jan. 22, by the Rev G.J.D. Peter's rector of St. Paul's Episcopal church.  [Bainbridge Republican, Feb. 12, 1903]

 

Mount Upton [Chenango Co., NY]:  Arthur Chaplin and Miss Faith Pierce of this place, were married at the M.E. parsonage last week.  William Doolittle and Miss Maude Harris were also married last week at the home of the bride, and Frank Crain and Miss Eva Myrick of Gilbertsville [Otsego Co., NY], were married at the home of P. Jackson in the presence of a company of friends.  congratulations extended.  Mr. and Mrs. Doolittle will occupy the Winsor homestead.  [Bainbridge Republican, Feb. 26, 1903]

Obituaries (October 13)

The long illness and suffering of Willard Graves ended Thursday evening last by his death.  He had been confined to his house on Evans street for several months from a complication of diseases, being affections of the heart, lungs and liver.  Mr. Graves was 57 years old and had been a resident of the village for the past thirty years.  He moved from Mt. Upton [Guilford, Chenango Co., NY], his native place, to Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] and engaged in cabinet making which business he followed until sickness overtook him.  Mr. Graves was an expert at his trade and was called to different sections of the country to turn out excellent work.  Mr. Graves was always genial and pleasant, kind and free hearted and was liked by everyone.  Not only will he be missed in the field of his trade but in the community where his genial spirit was appreciated.  The funeral was held Sunday at his home and was largely attended.  Rev. Wilson E. Tanner of the Episcopal church officiated.  Burial in St. Peter's cemetery [Bainbridge, NY].  He leaves a wife, one daughter, Mrs. Herman C. Newell, and one son, Charles Graves, of Providence, R.I.  [Bainbridge Republican, Dec. 17, 1903]

 

Peter Colson, who has been ailing from consumption for the past two years, died Friday morning, December 11, 1903, at his rooms in Clark block, aged eighty-four years.  Peter came with his wife from Sweden to the United States fourteen years ago and settled at Harpursville [Broome Co., NY] where he had relatives.  He has lived in Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] twelve years.  Peter was an industrious man so long as his health permitted.  He was quiet, honest and much respected.  The funeral was held at his rooms Sunday at 1:30 p.m., Rev. Arthur Spaulding conducting the services.  Burial was in Green Lawn cemetery [Bainbridge, NY].  The bearers were C.F. Bentley, Christopher Toby, George L. Lyon and George Ireland from Bennettsville.  Mr. Colson is survived by his wife, there are no children.  Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Hawkinson of Bainbridge were his relatives.  A niece, Mrs. Finaout of Little Falls, with two daughters was present at the funeral.  [Bainbridge Republican, Dec. 17, 1903]

 

After a long period of illness caused by paralytic shock, Edward D. Evans passed away Wednesday afternoon, December 16, 1903, at his home on Evans street aged eighty-one years.  Mr. Evans was a son of Jehial and Anna Evans of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], who were among the pioneer settlers of this region.  The home of the deceased had been in this town for the most part of his life.  He was a soldier of the Civil War joining the army in March 1864.  His funeral will be held at the home Friday at 2 p.m., Rev. J.S. Crompton officiating.  The G.A.R. of Beecher Post will send a delegation and the interment will be made in Green Lawn cemetery [Bainbridge, NY].  Mr. Evans is survived by his wife and four children; George W., Jay, and Philip S. Evans and Mrs. Annette Godfrey.  There is one sister, Miss Malvina Evans, and a brother, Dormer Evans.  [Bainbridge Republican, Dec. 17, 1903]

 

The death of William E. Sherwood occurred Sunday, December 13th, at his home in New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], aged 48 years.  Mr. Sherwood was a photographer and followed that calling in Bainbridge some twenty-five years ago with rooms in the Clark block.  He was associated with his father who was a portrait painter.  His brother, B.I. Sherwood, editor of the Edmeston Local, was at that time editor of the Bainbridge Republican.  Mr. Sherwood is survived by his wife and, besides the above named brother, two others, H.A. Sherwood of Sherburne and George A. Sherwood of Norwich, and by one sister, Mrs. H.C. Brower of Burlington Flats.  [Bainbridge Republican, Dec. 17, 1903]

 

At his home above the village of Bainbridge [Chenango Co.,  NY] upon the farm known as the Charles Bixby place, Peter H. Leonard died Tuesday, December 15, 1903, from apoplexy, aged 79 years.  He is survived by a wife and children.  The funeral will be held at the house Saturday morning at 10 o'clock, the services being conducted by D.M. Vail of Waverly, Pa.  The remains will be taken Sunday morning to Otego [Otsego Co., NY] for interment.  [Bainbridge Republican, Dec. 17, 1903]

 

Clark K. Holmes died Friday, Dec. 11, 1903 from heart trouble at the home of Willis Wheeler, town of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY].  His age was seventy years.  Mr. Holmes was a printer by trade and had been employed in the Oxford Times office for forty years.  His funeral was held from the Wheeler home Monday afternoon at one o'clock, Rev. J.S. Crompton officiating.  Burial was in the West Bainbridge cemetery [Chenango Co., NY].  The deceased, is survived by a wife and two daughters.  [Bainbridge Republican, Dec. 17,1903]

 

Mrs. Mary Fisher, wife of Emmet Fisher, died at her Guilford home [Chenango Co., NY], Tuesday, December 8, 1903.  She left three children.  The funeral was held Friday at the house at 1 o'clock.  Burial was in Guilford Centre Cemetery.  [Bainbridge Republican, Dec. 17, 1903]

 

North Guilford [Chenango Co., NY]:  The funeral of Mrs. Patty Higgins, widow of the late Peter Higgins, was held at her late home, Tuesday, at eleven o'clock, the Rev. W. Treible of Norwich, officiating.  Interment in Mt. Hope cemetery [Norwich, NY].  Mrs. Higgins has been a resident of this neighborhood for about twenty-five years and was loved and respected by all who knew her.  She was a sister of Mrs. Helen Tracey of Oxford, and is also survived by her son, Perry Dixon of this place.  [Bainbridge Republican, Jan. 15, 1903]

 

Sidney [Delaware Co., NY]:  The funeral services of Malinda Cumber, who died Tuesday, March 10, were held Thursday at the home.  The attendance was large and there was an exceedingly fine display of flowers.  Rev. H.B. Benedict of Owego, conducted the service.  Mrs. Cumber was eighty years of age.  She is survived by her husband and two sons, Samuel F. and Buel J. Cumber of Windsor, and two daughters, Mrs. A.S. Miller and Miss Etta Cumber.  Mr. and Mrs. Cumber had been married over sixty years, and nearly their whole life time was spent in Sidney.  [Bainbridge Republican, Mar. 19, 1903]

Marriages (October 11)

Miss Alice Cannon, daughter of ex-School Commissioner W.H. Cannon and Mr. Frank H. Truitt were married Monday evening at the bride's home, no. 2 Robert street [Binghamton, Broome Co., NY], by Rev. John McVey.  Only relatives and intimate friends witnessed the ceremony.  Mr. and Mrs. Truitt will reside in the Ames, Main st.  Mr. Truitt, a prosperous young business man, is a member of the firm of Warner & Truitt.  Mrs. Truitt is a highly accomplished young lady well known in social circles.--Binghamton Leader [Bainbridge Republican, Jan. 3, 1900]

 

The account of the wedding of Miss Mabelle M. Sterling of Weedsport, N.Y., to Alfred C. Wethey of Auburn on December 7, 1899, taken from the Weedsport Sentinel of current date, though late in publication, will have an interest for all who remember Mr. and Mrs. Sterling prominent residents in Bainbridge at the time of their decease a number of years ago.  The bride was a little girl and an orphan when she left Bainbridge to reside with her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. O.K. Gault of Weedsport:  "The prettiest wedding of the season was that of Miss Mabelle M. Sterling to Alfred Charles Wethey of Auburn which was solemnized in this village on Thursday evening of December 7th at half after 6 at the First Methodist Episcopal church in the presence of a large and fashionable audience.  The bridal party entered the church to the strains of the Lohengrin wedding march, preceded by six ushers, the bride following, leaning on the arm of her cousin Leonard K. Eldredge and was attended by Miss Estelle Kilham Eldredge of Syracuse as maid of honor.  The groom, with the best man, Myron N. Wethey of Auburn, awaited them at the alter, where the ceremony was performed by the Rev. F.T. Keeney of Auburn.  The decorations at the church were simple but very effective.  Arches of green and white in the aisles and a larger one at the altar.  Ropes of evergreen concealed the organ and the pulpit was banked with palms.  The bride was handsomely gowned in white corded silk entraine, with accordion pleated chiffon trimmings' the bridal veil was fastened with a brooch of pearls and diamonds, the gift of the groom and a shower bouquet of Bride's roses completed a most charming toilet.  The maid of honor was gowned in white silk mulle, trimmed with shirred white satin ribbon over pink taffeta and carried huge pink and white chrysanthemums.  Mendelssohn's wedding march was played as the party left the church.  A reception followed at the home of the bride's grandparents Mr. and Mrs. O.K. Gault, at which only the families of the contracting parties and the ushers were present.  Late in the evening the young couple left for an intended trip to Washington, Baltimore and Philadelphia.  On their return they will reside at No. 15 Westlake avenue in Auburn.  The presents were handsome and from the large number of them showed in what high esteem the young couple are held."  [Bainbridge Republican, Jan. 10, 1900]

 

Mr. and Mrs. A.L. Fagan, of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], announce the marriage of their daughter, Dorothy Grace, to Howard Elvin Weidman, of Guilford,  on Wednesday, June 21, at 8:30 p.m.   The wedding took place at the home of the bride, under a large blue and white bell, with a background of ferns and peonies.  The ceremony was performed by Rev. Cecil Plumb, of Cherry Valley, assisted by the Rev David Ayres, of Guilford Center.  Nellie Ellis and Lewis Pfeil were the attendants.  Miss Fagan was attired in a robin egg blue silk crepe dress and large white hat, carrying white carnations and white rosebuds.  Miss Ellis was attired in a blue and white silk dress and white hat, carrying white roses.  A wedding dinner was served following the ceremony.  Seated at the bride's table were the bride and groom, the attendants, Nellie Ellis and Lewis Pfeil, Mr. and Mrs. Weidman, Mr. and Mrs. Fagan, Rev. and Mrs. Plumb and the Rev. and Mrs. Ares.  The table was decorated to follow out the color scheme of blue and white, and was lighted with four candles.  The guests were immediate relatives and friends....[Bainbridge News & Republican, June 29, 1933]

 

Mr. and Mrs. Leo Bennett, of Guilford [Chennaog Co., NY], announce the marriage of their daughter, Kathleen Belle, to Mr. Murray Charles Haynes, of Guilford, on Friday, June 16, at 8 p.m.  The wedding took place at the home of the bride before an altar of roses, ferns and peonies.  The ceremony as performed by Rev. J.W. Bump.  The only attendants were Miss Muriel Haynes who acted as bride's maid, and Mr. Louis Pfeil, who was the best man.  Mrs. G.R. Maxson played the wedding march.  Miss Bennett and her bride's maid were attired in blue and carried pink roses.  Guests were limited to immediate relatives and friends....[Bainbridge News & Republican, June 22, 1933]

 

 

 

Obituaries (October 12)

Many deaths have taken place in Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] within the past year but none have been more sad or occasioned more universal regret throughout the community than has the passing of the spirit of pretty Nellie Curlhair, at 5 o'clock, Saturday morning, at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Curlhair.  The daughter was fifteen years old and was a pupil in the High School, prosecuting her studies with rapid advance, h7er health being ordinarily good, until Sunday evening, one week ago, upon her return from church, alarming symptoms of illness began to develop which very soon determined peritonitis in its worst form baffling the skill of physicians and the care of friends.  Miss Nellie was a beautiful girl, all that was loveable and sweet in her home, her sunny temperament being a perpetual ray of sunshine which cast its gleams wherever she moved.  In school she was a favorite and notwithstanding her studious habits she enjoyed the pleasures of companionship.  Her merry jests and joyous laughter were frequently heard but under the surface was a thoughtful religious sentiment that had a gentle influence over her young friends.  She had an exalted love for all the ordinances of her church--the Methodist church--and to participate in its services was her greatest joy.  She was a member of the Sunday school, the Epworth League, and a few weeks ago was taken into full membership of the church.  The crossing of the river of death had no terrors for Nellie and she left her friends murmuring "Blessed assurance, Jesus is mine!"

"The light of her young life went down,

As sinks behind the hill

The glory of a setting star--

Clear, suddenly, and still."

The funeral services were held in the M.E. church, Monday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, the audience room being filled to the doors with sympathetic friends.  The address of the pastor, Rev. C.H. Sackett, was affecting in its pathos, tender appreciation of the deceased, and words of consolation offered to the bereaved family.  The casket was surrounded with a wealth of flowers in various forms.  Among them were offerings from the High School, the Epworth League, Roberts Hose Co. and Creamery.  The burial was in Green Lawn Cemetery [Bainbridge, NY]. 

"Alone unto our Father's will

One thought hath reconciled--

That He whose love exceedeth ours

hath taken home his child.

 

Fold her, oh Father! in thine arms,

And let her henceforth be

A messenger of love between

Our human hearts and thee."

[Bainbridge Republican, Dec. 7, 1898]

 

Benjamin Y. Cooper:  Large, sympathetic, and respectful was the company which gathered at the funeral of Mr. B.Y. Cooper on Monday afternoon of this week.  Mr. Cooper, with his wife and brother Mr. Marcus Cooper and wife, had been a resident of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] for nearly twenty years, coming from the old Cooper homestead in Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], where he had lived for nearly forty-eight years.  It was to the above mentioned home that these two brothers took their wives and lived as one family with their parents.  Their father and mother having passed away and the brothers desiring to retire form active toil, they moved to their home on North Main street [Bainbridge] and there they lived as one family in a truly happy and peaceful manner.  From this latter home the bodies of both brothers were laid away to rest.  In all their lifetime nothing but an ideal existence was passed.  Mr. Cooper had not been feeling very strong of late years and yet the way he was stricken down was sudden and painful.  It was late on Thanksgiving afternoon that he entered his home with a severe attack of the heart.  When the doctor was summoned, life was nearly if not quite gone, but was revived after a short time.  But from that hour until within a few hours of his departure there was little physical comfort for him.  At last life ebbed gently and restfully away early last Saturday morning, after more than two weeks of suffering.  Mr. Cooper, as all who knew him know, was a quiet, unpretentious, unassuming, kind-hearted, broad-minded man.  Never impatient, never allowing himself to [..?..].  From the first of his sickness, he was aware that he could not get well, and so he made every preparation even to the minutest details of kindness, such as Christmas gifts to the grand-nephews whom he hugged to his bosom, when vision was gone, and bade them good-bye as calmly as though he were going down town.  Thus ended a life of seventy-eight years.  Funeral services were performed by Rev. J.E. Vassar of the Baptist Church and interment took place in the family cemetery in Guilford.  The Male Quartet of the Baptist church rendered beautiful and appropriate music....The Cooper family and Mr. I.D. Yale wish to express their deep gratitude to all who by their presence and help were so kind in the many hours of care and anxiety as well as at the last services of respect to their departed loved one.  [Bainbridge Republican, Dec. 14, 1898]

 

The funeral of Mrs. George Cox, who died Sunday morning, Dec. 24, at her home in Bennettsville [Chenango Co., NY], was held Tuesday morning at 11 o'clock, the Rev. Mr. Cameron of Masonville, officiating.  There was a large attendance of people.  Mrs. Cox was 63 years old.  She came from Ireland when seventeen years old and after some few years came to Bainbridge and lived in the family of Mr. Comstock, who was a merchant in this village.  Mrs. Cox was married twice, her first husband being Henry Redfield, a brother of Pardon and Achsa Redfield, now deceased.  Mr. and Mrs. Redfield went to Bennettsville to reside upon the farm where both have died.  There were 3 children by this union:  Mrs. Ida Lloyd of Franklin, Mrs. Julia Matteson of Masonville and Homer Redfield of Davenport Center, Mr. Cox and Mrs.. Redfield were married 22 years ago, four years after the death of Mr. Redfield.  There were no children by the second marriage.  Mrs. Cox had been an invalid for a long time but received unremitting attention from her husband.  The burial was in the Redfield lot in Prospect  Hill cemetery, Sidney [Chenango Co., NY].  [Bainbridge Republican, Jan. 3, 1900]

 

The death of Hugh N. Ireland occurred Tuesday morning, Jan. 2, 1900, at 8 o'clock at the home of his uncle, W.H. Ireland, near West Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY].  He was born in Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 1, 1868, and during his early boyhood his home was in Bainbridge.  He became a printer and worked at his trade until last May, when he was stricken with typhoid pneumonia which developed later into consumption.  A few weeks ago he experienced a complete change of heart and became as a little child in the things of the future life.  The repentance of his former life was genuine and to have the Bible read and explained to him was the one thing he seemed to desire above all others.  His belief and faith came as spontaneously and easily as to a little child and he died happy in the knowledge of sins forgiven and the promise of a future life with his Redeemer.  He was baptized two weeks before he died by Rev. M. Sackett, who was his spiritual advisor.  The funeral occurred at his home Friday at 1 o'clock, Rev. C.H. Sackett officiating.  The interment being at Union Valley [West Bainbridge, NY].  [Bainbridge Republican, Jan. 10, 1900]

 

John Cheeper, of Sidney [Delaware Co., NY], aged 22 years, was found dead in a house kept by John Paul, near the tracks, Saturday morning.  Paul claims Cheeper drank a half gallon of whiskey the night before.  The police are investigating.  Cheeper was a glass blower by occupation.  His death seemed to be the result of foul play as his face was smeared with blood and there seemed evidences of strangling the throat.  The town authorities do not think the evidence is direct enough to warrant an arrest although Paul's house has borne a bad reputation.  [Bainbridge Republican, Jan. 17, 1900]

 

Car Inspector, E. Baker of Nineveh [Broome Co., NY], who has been for many years at that place, was burned to death, near his shanty, Friday night.  Early Saturday morning his half-burned body was found beside a tree, at the foot of the railroad grade, near his shanty at the Nineveh yard.  It is supposed Mr. Baker's clothes caught fire in the shanty from his torch and that he rolled in the snow to put out the fire, and rolled off the embankment and injured himself and being helpless burned to death.  Baker was 60 years of age.  His wife died quite recently.  [Bainbridge Republican, Jan. 17, 1900]

 

 

 



Miscellaneous, Phinney Blacksmith Shop

The Phinney Blacksmith Shop

Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY

Bainbridge Republican, December 21, 1898



 

Charles Phinney is quite ill at his home on South Main street [Bainbridge, NY].  A complication of diseases has rendered him feeble for some time and incapacitated for his business, that of blacksmithing.  A blacksmith shop has been run in Bainbridge by some member of Mr. Phinney's family for many years.  His father, Ansil Phinney, deceased, conducted fifty years ago the blacksmith stand now owned by George Robinson, and it was a lively place, the proprietor and his workmen driving things ahead with a rush.  It was also a picturesque place in the early winter mornings of four or five o'clock, when the shop was brilliant with the glowing fires of several forges and the showers of sparks flying from the anvils, at which men were briskly hammering the red hot iron, making the most cheery kind of music.  Ansil Phinney's blacksmith shop was one of the specially bright and active features of Bainbridge in those times.  The business has been continued since the father's death by his son Charles Phinney at the lower end of the village.  We trust the son will soon be restored to health and the click of his hammer will resound as merrily as ever.

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Charles K. Phinney Obituary

Bainbridge Republican, Jan. 11, 1899

 

Charles K. Phinney, a life-long resident of the village of Bainbridge, died early Saturday  morning last at his home in this village, from a complication of diseases, consumption and kidney trouble being dominant.  The deceased was 59 years of age.

 

Mr. Phinney was a blacksmith by trade and was a substantial and well-liked citizen.  His health had been impaired for four years or more and to a degree that he was obliged to abandon work at his business.  He was able to be about however on the streets until two months ago when he was confined to the bed and passed weeks of severe suffering which resulted in death.

 

Mr. Phinney was the son of Ansil Phinney who was one of the pioneer business men of Bainbridge.  He was a blacksmith and the deceased was associated with his father for a number of years in a shop located where Anderson's hotel now stands on North Main St.

 

Later Mr. Phinney erected a shop on South Main street where he has worked industriously for more than thirty years past.  In or about the year 1869 the deceased was married to Adelia Paddleford who now survives him.  There is also surviving one brother Frank B. Phinney of this village and two sisters, Mrs. Sarah Joralemon of Brooklyn and Mrs. Emma Joralemon of Utica.  The funeral was largely attended yesterday afternoon at the residence on South Main street, Rev. C.H. Sackett, officiated.  Burial was in Green Lawn cemetery [Bainbridge, NY].

 

In Memorium

 

It was an exquisite winter day,

With the sun at its best

Shining most beautifully

When he was borne to his rest,

An old acquaintance

Known to almost everyone--

But rather early in life

His work is done.

On the pleasant hillside,

Where sunshine and shadow play,

He is sleeping most sweetly,

Awaiting eternity's day. 

 

 



Miscellaneous, KKK Wedding, 1925

Wedding Ceremony Performed by Klan

Norwich Sun, Sept. 29, 1925

 

With full marriage ceremony except for omission of the word "obey" from the script, Miss Alta Mae Dickinson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Dickinson, on 97 Ackley avenue, Johnson City [Broome Co., NY], and James H. Russell, Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. James M. Russell, of Walton [Delaware Co., NY], an employee of the Binghamton Railway Bus lines, were married in full Ku Klux Klan regalia Saturday night at the fair grounds in Norwich [Chenango Co.., NY]. 

 

Attired in the robes of the order but minus the masks, Miss Dickinson and Mr. Russell passed between two rows of Klansmen stretching from head-quarters under the grandstand to the judge's stand.  They were attended by four couples, similarly attired.  The bride carried a bridal bouquet of 50 bridal roses.  The ring ceremony was used. 

 

A huge throng looked on as the Rev. Mr. Austin of Sherburne tied the knot in regulation style. Whether it is a Klan law to omit the word "obey" from the ceremony could not be learned.  Music was furnished by the Klan band of Endicott.

 

Miss Dickinson is a former student of Lowell Business School of Binghamton and has recently been employed by the Central Flatiron Company of Johnson City.  The groom operates the South Side bus of Johnson City for the railway company.  The couple will live at 97 Ackley avenue, Binghamton.

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Walton Man Takes Johnson City Woman As Bride in Norwich

Binghamton Press, September 28, 1925

 



Miss Alta Mae Dickinson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Dickinson of 97 Ackley avenue, Johnson City, and James M. Russell, Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Russell of Walton were married in Norwich Saturday night by the Rev. E. Austin of Sherburne.

 

The bride wore a tap ensemble suit and carried a large bouquet of bridal roses.  Mr. and Mrs. Russell will live at 97 Ackley Avenue, Johnson City.

 

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James H. Russell, Jr., Nov. 20, 1901 - Feb. 1986

Alta M. Russell, Sept. 5, 1909 - Jan. 21, 2001

Mr. and Mrs. Russell are buried in Vestal Hills Memorial Park, Vestal. Broome Co., NY

www.findagrave.com

 

 





 



Obituaries (October 11)

 The death of Mrs. Margaret B. Parsons occurred Thursday, Nov. 2, at her home in New York, No. 437 West End Ave.  The funeral was held Saturday, the 5th inst. and interment at Rye, N.Y. [Westchester Co.].  Mrs. Parsons was an occasional visitor in Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] during the time her sisters, the Misses Sue and Parthenia Pirnie, spent several summers here, and is remembered as a most kindly woman with pleasing personality.  [Bainbridge Republican, Nov. 9, 1898]

Mrs. Emilie K., wife of Leroy Treadway, died Saturday at her home in Binghamton [Broome Co., NY], aged 47 years.  Funeral services were held at the house Sunday evening at 6 o'clock by Rev. D.N. Grummon, and the remains were taken to Coventry [Chenango Co., NY] Monday morning for burial.  Besides her husband Mrs. Treadway is survived by one brother, Frank R. Moody of Jamestown, N.Y.  Alexander Moody of Bainbridge, was her uncle, and Mrs. R.D.L. Evans her cousin.  [Bainbridge Republican, Nov. 9, 1898]

On Saturday, Nov. 5, Mrs. Abigail Dean, the oldest person in the town of Masonville [Delaware Co., NY], died at the home of her son, Orville G. Dean, aged 95 years.  The funeral was held in the church in Masonville Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock.  Mrs. Dean was the widow of Reuben Dean who died about thirty-five years ago.  She was the mother of ten children.  Miss M. Belle Donahue of this village was her granddaughter.  [Bainbridge Republican, Nov. 9, 1898]

Mrs. Maria Minor, widow of the late Sherman H. Pearsall, died Thursday at her home in Bainbridge, of cancer of the stomach, after a protracted illness, aged 63 years.  Mrs. Pearsall had been ailing all the last spring and summer, an oppressive weariness prostrating her but was hopeful of recovery, not aware until a little time ago the nature of the malady sapping her strength, nor conscious of the deadly hold upon her life.  The last few weeks her health had failed rapidly and her sufferings were intense but she bore all with resignation and arranged with thoughtful consideration for the future welfare of the one remaining member of the family left after her decease.  Mr. Pearsall's home before marriage was in deposit.  She was married when twenty-one years of age of Sherman H. Pearsall, a young man of sterling character living upon Searles Hill, town of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY].  The husband took his wife to the paternal homestead where they resided until their removal to Bainbridge some twenty years ago.  The original family of Pearsalls, of Searles Hill, came to that locality early in the century from Dutchess county, not long after the migration of Abner Searles from Dutchess county, from whom the settlement took its name.  The Searles and Pearsall families have always been recognized as the first settlers of that region and brought with them strong physical energy and unlimited perseverance to fell unbroken forests and there build homes which should revert to generations of their kin.  In the first Pearsall family name there were four sons, Amos, Smith, Samuel, and Henry, all mere lads when their parents came to Searles Hill.  These sons grew up trained to agricultural pursuits, were successful in business ways, widely known and respected for strict integrity and honorable conduct.  They were, as are their descendants, active members of the Methodist church, and were frequent attendants with the M.E. Church of Bainbridge.  The four brothers lived to be aged men.  [There are those] in Bainbridge who remember them as they stood in their places in church, in the years past, tall, erect, earnest and forcible, giving their testimony "on the Lord's side."  Henry Pearsall's children were Louis S., Sherman H., and Mrs. Ada E. Westcott.  Sherman H. Pearsall the husband of the deceased, succeeded to his father's farm and sustained through life the same reputation for manly, honest-dealing, as characterized his ancestors.  After coming to Bainbridge he engaged in wagon making which he followed for a few years when he was stricken with consumption and died soon after the completion of a new house.  There were two children born to Mr. and Mrs. Pearsall:  Lizzie E., deceased, wife of Dr. Clellan Card of Philadelphia, and Albert M. the sole survivor of the family.  At her husband's decease, Mrs. Pearsall was left alone with her little son of eight years but resolutely assumed the cares of her position, and strong in her mother's love performed with womanly gentleness and firmness the duties assigned her.  Her soul was brave and strong even when enveloped in the shadows of death.  She was a Christian woman and exemplified in her daily unostentatious life, the divine influence of a religious nature.  The funeral was held Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the home of the deceased, conducted by Rev. C.H. Sackett of the Methodist church of Bainbridge, of which Mrs. Pearsall was a member, assisted by Rev Arthur Spaulding of the Presbyterian church, and Rev. T.F. Hall of Oneonta, a former pastor of Mrs. Pearsall's.  The Messrs. Banner, Gilbert, Ives and Smith sang some beautiful hymns.  There were many tokens of flowers, one specially valued tribute being that offered by the son's classmates in the High School.  The burial was in St Peter's burying ground [Bainbridge, NY].

After a painful illness of more than four months Mrs. Mary Jane Frisbie has left us to join the great majority.  Her death occurred at half past four on last Sunday morning.  For the past two years she has had attacks of severe illness, gradually becoming more frequent, until about the first of July last, when an attack more severe than the rest prostrated her.  From this time, though there were periods when she seemed to improve, her gradually waning strength made it evident that disease was remorselessly working the dissolution of the body.  Mrs. Frisbie was born at Bovina, Delaware co., N.Y.  There and at Washington Co., N.Y. her early life was spent.  In 1870 she was married to Dr. C.M. Frisbie.  The year following they moved to Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] where they have since resided.  The death of such a woman as Mrs. Frisbie is a distinct loss to our community in which she lived for the past twenty-seven years.  In her character many virtues met and from her life flowed many healing influences.  Though dead she has left behind memorials in many hearts that have been cheered, reclaimed or ennobled by her.  Very early in life she recognized the claims of Christ upon her, united with the United Presbyterian church in the village of her early home.  When she moved to Bainbridge she transferred her church relations to the Presbyterian church of this village.  She ever cherished a most ardent love for her church, and was tireless in her endeavors for its interests both temporal and spiritual.  Most unselfishly she would sacrifice time and even the comforts of life for the sake of furthering the cause of Christ and his church.  Unceasingly too did she labor for reclaiming lives that others seemed to have given up.  She had that rare power of discerning the good in the human heart even when it is crusted over with evil, a quality that is essential for those who would help others.  Added to this was a rare faculty of faith that would not allow her to yield to discouragement.  With her the helpful side of her nature was always open to all.  No one could come into her presence without feeling that they were coming into the presence of goodness, and no one could go from her presence without feeling richer in hope and courage and faith.  "Patient continuance is well doing" is the phrase that best characterizes her life, and she has passed to the reward of such, even eternal life.  The funeral of Mrs. Frisbie was held at her late home, Tuesday afternoon at 2:30.  The Rev. Arthur Spaulding officiated and Messrs Daniel Banner, Geo. A. Ives, Don A. Gilbert and Geo. Smith sang selections.  The burial was in Green Lawn Cemetery [Bainbridge, NY].  [Bainbridge Republican, Nov. 16, 1898] 

Mr. and Mrs. Eli W. Carter of Greene [Chenango Co., NY] received a letter last week from their Chas. E. Carter, of company G, First New York Volunteers, at Honolulu, in which he stated he was in good health.  The same [...] was received by the father that the remains of his son would be shipped from San Francisco to his home that afternoon.  The young soldier was a student at the Oneonta Normal, a member of the Third Separate Company of Oneonta, and went with Company G into the war ranks.  He died at Honolulu.  He was a popular young man, a bright student, and highly regarded in Greene and in Oneonta and with whomever he associated.  [Bainbridge Republican, Nov. 16, 1898]

Marriages (October 10)

Last Saturday afternoon the home of Mr. and Mr. Wm. Barnes, on River street was the scene of a quiet wedding.  Their daughter Miss Effie I. Jacobs, was united in marriage to Mr. Henry C. Durell, of Boston, Mass.  The event passed of  very pleasantly and the happy pair took the D.&H. flyer to Boston, via Albany.  Mrs. Durell is a daughter of Mrs. Wm. Barnes and as Miss Jacobs is well known and highly esteemed by a large circle of friends in Unadilla, Bainbridge and Sidney--Sidney Record.  [Bainbridge Republican, Oct. 26, 1898]

 

Miss Mae, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E.R. Fisher of Unadilla [Otsego Co., NY], was married Sunday afternoon, Oct. 23, at her parents' home, to Pitson J. Cleaver of New York.  Rev. J.S. Crompton of the Methodist church performed the ceremony.  The groom is a Unadilla young man, and with the bride, popular in home society.  Mr. Cleaver is a civil engineer and holds a government position in the Brooklyn navy yard.  The home of the bridal couple will be in Brooklyn.  [Bainbridge Republican, Nov. 2, 1898]

 

Oxford [Chenango Co., NY]:  At their home on Mechanic street in this village Monday, Mr. and Mrs. Julius Wheeler celebrated the golden anniversary of their wedding, which occurred February 26, 1862.  The interior of their pleasant home was prettily trimmed in crepe paper for the occasion.  The color scheme in the parlor was yellow and white, the decorations reaching from the electrolier to the corners of the room, and prominently on the front wall were the dates "1862 - 1912."  A white wedding bell hung gracefully from the electrolier and another at the entrance to the dining room the whole making a charming effect.  the sitting and dining rooms were similarly trimmed with the exception of the color scheme; the former was pink and white and the latter green and white.  The floral decorations were vases of yellow jonquils and carnations.  Early in the day the guests began to arrive and soon the rooms were comfortably filled.  All were heartily welcomed by the bride and groom of 50 years ago, the latter wearing his brocaded silk wedding vest, which by letting out the strap a hole or two fitted almost as well as it did the day it was made.  after dinner had been served a social time was enjoyed, old times were talked over and old friends gone before tenderly recalled to mind.  Mr. and Mrs. Wheeler received from their friends a colonial silver tea set, a cosy morris chair and a gold piece, all of which came as a surprise as they had requested in their cards of invitation that presents be omitted.  Among those attending from out of town were Mrs. Eva Carrington and son Edward of Auburn; Mr. and Mrs. A.W. Seeley, Mr. and Mrs. John R. Hitchman of Norwich; Mr. and Mrs. Randall Wheeler and Mr. and Mrs. B.A. Flemming of Guilford.  Telegrams, letters and postcards were received...[published in the Oxford newspaper of March 1, 1912] 

 

Miss Lillian Grannis and Clayton Wylie were married at the Baptist parsonage last evening by Rev. R.A. Gates.  After the ceremony the young couple returned to the home of Ira Mowry where a wedding supper was served to the immediate relatives.  The bride is a cousin of Mrs. Mowry, with whom she has resided for the past six years.  she is very popular among her friends, all of whom wish her much joy in her new life.  The groom is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Wylie and has been connected with his father's market for some time.  The newlyweds will reside at the Wylie home, occupying a suite of rooms on the second floor.  [Notation:  January 1912]

Miscellaneous, Fire at Guilford, Incendiary Blaze, 1893

Fire at Guilford

An Incendiary Blaze - Early Wednesday Morning

Norwich Morning Sun, Sept. 1, 1893

 

About 2 o'clock Wednesday morning some malicious person set fire to the dwelling house occupied by A.R. Brown's family in Guilford.  It is believed that before the match was applied paper saturated with some inflammable material was placed under a pile of kindling wood close to the house and that the clapboards were also pretty thoroughly sprinkled with oil.  Since the failure of A.R.Brown & Co., Mr. Brown has been doing business in Binghamton.  He still retains possession of his Guilford cottage and in it his wife and son reside during his absence, which is never more than a week at a time.

 

Long after midnight, as the rain was spending its force and the wind was shifting to the westward, some cowardly malignant spirit was crouched in a dark corner of the fence or in the brush at the rear of A.R. Brown's house planning to commit the most atrocious crime of which man could be guilty--the burning of a building in which human beings were sound asleep and caring not for the consequences which might involve besides the destruction of the property, the loss of life--the burning to death of a woman and an innocent child--and watching for an opportunity to perpetuate the awful deed.  The opportune moment arrived.  The kerosene was thrown on the side of the house almost beneath the sleeping inmates bed, the match was applied and as the flames blazed forth the would be murderer disappeared in the darkness.  But the smoke entered Mrs. Brown's room on the second floor through an open window and aroused her.  She realized at once that the house was on fire, for the dim light of the lamp which burned on the table was hardly discernible through the cloud of smoke.  She called her son and gave the alarm.  Dr. Grant and several of the neighbors were quickly at hand.  By this time the blaze had lighted up the heavens and reflected  it lurid colors on the adjacent church and the surrounding buildings.  somebody rang the church bells, which had the effect of bringing a crowd of willing hands to the scene of the conflagration.  Some set to work fighting the flames, others saving the furniture.  Finally a hose pipe was brought into requisition and the flames were extinguished. The loss sustained is about $200, fully covered by insurance. 

 

After the fire everybody set to work to discover the cause of the conflagration.  All kinds of theories were advanced.  But there remained not a single point to disprove the theory of incendiarism.  Mr. Brown was telegraphed for and arrived on an early train from Binghamton and found his wife suffering with nervous prostration.

 

Mr. Brown was asked if he had anybody in mind upon whom suspicion might rest and he answered in the negative.  But several persons were heard to say that they knew who did the job but were not at liberty to tell.  This is a clue which, within a few days, may lead to an arrest.