Obituaries (December 20)

 Guilford [Chenango Co., NY]:  Nelson Thackwray died Friday evening, February 3, 1922 after a long and patient suffering.  Mr. Thackwray was born in the town of Guilford November 11, 1857.  He was united in marriage to Miss Cora Alice Richards on January 11, 1888.  Mr. Thackwray was a respected farmer and a loyal member of the Odd Fellows Lodge.  He is survived by his widow, two brothers, John and Nathan and three sisters Elizabeth Hannah and Margaret also a nephew and other relatives.  The funeral service was held from his late home Monday afternoon at 1 o'clock.  Rev. N.S. Boardman officiating.  Interment was made in Sunset Hill cemetery [Guilford, NY].  [Bainbridge Republican, Feb. 9, 1922]

 

The funeral of Miss Estella Shafer, who met a tragic death in Binghamton last Friday morning, was held at the Episcopal church [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY] on Sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock.  Rev. T.J. Collar officiated.  A great many people attended in sympathy as the deceased was a very popular young lady in Bainbridge and her parents highly respected members of the community.  The floral gifts were of great variety and profusion.  Friends from the Y.W.C.A. and the Vail-Ballou Company of Binghamton were present.  Nearly the entire membership of the Order of Eastern Stars and Rebekahs attended in a body.  The pallbearers were Sidney Bennett, Austin Finch, Charles Dix and Lee Newell.  The body was placed in the receiving vault in Green Lawn cemetery [Bainbridge, NY]....Miss Shafer's early life was spent in Bainbridge.  She was a graduate of the Bainbridge High School and an active member of the order of Eastern Star and the Rebekahs.  She was a communicant of St. Peter's Church and a faithful worker in all forms of church activities.  Miss Shafer was employed in Binghamton during the week, coming to Bainbridge every Saturday night returning to her work on Sunday night.  She had been the secretary of the Y.W.C.A. of Binghamton for a number of years but lately she had been employed at the Vail-Ballou printing plant on Jarvis street.  Last Friday morning February 3, she was on her way to work and was a little late.  The Jarvis street railroad crossing gates were down and a freight train was passing.  She went under the gates and rushed around the caboose of the train as it passed over the crossing onto the west bound track when a fast passenger train struck her, she was hurled several feet and died a few minutes afterwards.  Her chest was crushed, her back broken, left arm and right leg fractured.  Mr. Shafer and Rev. Mr. Collar went to Binghamton after the remains on the first train.  Miss Shafer was 32 years old, an only daughter and a fine young lady.  The sympathy of the entire community reaches out to the bereaved parents.  [Bainbridge Republican, Feb. 9, 1922]

 

We are greatly shocked and grieved to learn of the sudden death of Mrs. U.C. Toby, which occurred this (Thursday) morning.  Mr. Toby arose as usual and without the least idea that all was not well with Mrs. Toby, went out to do his morning chores.  On returning, he found the Mrs. Toby had not come down stairs and so went up to see her, finding that she had commenced dressing and then fallen or thrown herself across the bed and expired.  Dr. Jacobs was in immediate attendance and pronounced that death had occurred at least 30 minutes before Mr. Toby found her.  It is difficult to estimate the loss that Mr. Toby's death will mean to her many friends.  The funeral service will be held Sunday afternoon from the Presbyterian Church at 2 o'clock.  [Bainbridge Republican, Feb. 9, 1922]

 

Mary L. Humphrey, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Hiram Humphrey, was born in the town of Guilford, N.Y [Chenango Co.]., Feb. 22nd 1863, but two years later came with her parents to the town of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] in which the remainder of her life was lived. Dec. 4th, 1881 she united with the Presbyterian Church of Bainbridge.  On the 15th of Feb. 1893 she was married to Mr. Uriah C. Toby.  Last Thursday morning, Feb. 9th, 1922, without a moment's illness or intimation she passed from this life to the life to come.  Se is survived by  her husband, a sister, Mrs. John Toby of Bainbridge, three brothers, Mr. Frank Y. Humphrey of Bainbridge, Mr. Isaac Humphrey of Seattle, and Mr. Hubert Humphrey of Binghamton, and a host of relatives and friends.  Such is the biographical outline of a life of singular beauty.  Aside from a year near the beginning of their married life when she and Mr. Toby travelled in California, they had lived near or in the village of Bainbridge and she was one of its best known residents.  While for 41 years an active and loyal worker in the Presbyterian Church, yet her friendships were as broad as the community which is the poorer because of her going, and yet richer in its memories of her gracious home life and her kindly spirit.  After prayers at her late residence the funeral service was held in the Presbyterian Church, Sunday, Feb. 12th, at 2:00 p.m., her pastor, the Rev. Chas. G. Cady, officiating.  The floral tributes were many and beautiful, the Rebecca Lodge of which she had been a member attended in a body, while the friends who came to pay her honor filled the church to overflowing.  Interment was in Green Lawn cemetery [Bainbridge, NY] on the hillside above her beloved village.  [Bainbridge Republican, Feb. 16, 1922]

 

Mrs. Frances Williams entered very peacefully in rest, at the age of 86, at her late home in Cicero, N.Y., Feb. 8, 1922 following a brief illness.  The deceased was born in East Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], Oct. 17, 1835, the eldest child of Stephen Prentiss and Lucinda Turner.  She attended Oxford Academy; and at an early age joined the Oxford M.E. Church.  She was united in marriage to T. Morris Wiliams of Brookfield, N.Y., Dec. 10, 1863, and after living in Brookfield two years, the family moved to Coventryville where they lived 47 years, moving to Cicero 9 years ago.  Mrs. Williams was of keen intellect, a sincere Christian, a devoted wife and mother and friend, ever forgetful of self, and tenderly and thoughtfully solicitous of her family, and her patient, cherry, loving helpful presence will be much missed even in her advanced years she continued her life long interest in the Sunday services, missionary and other social gatherings as often as strength would permit.  though her eyesight had become dimmed so that she had not been able to read a word for the last few years, she was still able to see to go around the house and do many things about the work, and her mind continued clear and bright and she kept an active, helpful interest in all the details of the home life.  The funeral was held Saturday Feb. 11, the services being conducted by Rev. J. Redder, pastor of the Cicero, M.E. Church of which the deceased was a member.  Relatives were present from Norwich, Oxford, Guilford, Cortland and Schenectady.  There was a profusion of floral testimonies of love and sympathy, the casket being covered and surrounded with beautiful flowers and the loved one lay with a sweet smile on her face among the flowers she had so loved all her life.  The deceased is survived by one son, Alvin Williams, and two daughters Carrie and Mary Williams and two grandsons James and Prentiss, and one granddaughter Frances, all of Cicero, and one brother Simeon Turner of Oxford, and one sister Mrs. Herbert Post, Norwich.  Interment in family lot at North Syracuse beside her husband who passed away eight years ago.  [Bainbridge Republican, Feb. 16, 1922]

 

The death of Mrs. George Bennett occurred at the home of her son Freeman Bennett East Side Friday morning Feb. 3, 1922.  The cause of her death being a shock.  She was 83 years of age and was a faithful member of the Baptist church.  She is survived by one son Freeman, one daughter Mrs. M.N. Coates also one half brother Channing Murray of Milford.  Funeral services were held Sunday p.m. at the house.  Rev. C.B. Allnatt pastor of the Baptist church officiated.  Remains were placed in the fault in Green Lawn cemetery [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY].  [Bainbridge Republican, Feb. 23, 1922]

 

The funeral service of Audrey Ryder Bennett were held in the M.E. Church of this village by the pastor, R.F. Lesh.  Mrs. Bennett was well known in this place and before marriage was Miss Audrey E. Ryder, being born in Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] 20 years ago but had been a resident of Carbondale for the past 4 years.  She was a young woman who was held in high esteem and her untimely death was received with profound regret among her legion of friends.  She was a member of the Jewell Bible Class of the M.E. Church of Carbondale, Pa., the members of which attended in a body.  A prayer service was held at the home of her sister Mrs. B.W MacMullen after which the remains were brought to this village for interment.  Surviving are her husband and infant daughter, also her mother Mrs. Edith Ryder and one sister Mrs. B.W. MacMullen all of Carbondale, Pa.  [Bainbridge Republican, Feb. 23, 1922]

BHS Class of 1930, Senior Portraits, Part 3

Bainbridge High School - Class of 1930

Senior Portraits

"Echo" 1930

 

Florence Louise Keeler

A good sport, a real queen,

Her tongue is quick but never mean.

Karl Mott William Nickel

Eloquent, witty and learned,

Statesman is the name he's earned.

Class Vice President

Rolland Charles Peckham

Loyal and true, nothing he won't do;

As a friend in need he's a friend indeed.

Philip Harmon Roberts

A real friend and a gentleman too;

He really means his "Glad to meet you."

Walter Burton Sherman

Cheerful, smiling, and gay;

An answer to all that you say.

 

Gertrude Edna Strong

A damsel with a cherry smile

We know she's that way all the while.

Alden Harvey Wakeman

A real friend with a ready smile,

He has stood the test of many a trial.

Louise Hartson Whitman

Wonderfully efficient and cheery too;

She always seems to have work to do.



Marriages (December 19)

Masonville [Delaware Co., NY]:  Married in Washington, D.C., on Christmas Eve, Dec. 24, 1921, Mr. Harry Harvey and Miss Pauline Matteson.  The bride was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Matteson of this village.  [Bainbridge Republican, Jan. 5, 1922]

 

On December 21, 1921, a pleasant surprise was planned by Mr. and Mrs. E.R. Chamberlain in honor of the marriage of Mr. and Mrs. William G. Sands which occurred forty years before at the home in which they now reside.  About fifty friends assembled during their absence at nearby neighbors, and on their return warmly greeted them as Mendelssohn's wedding march was played.  Cards and other amusements were diversions of the evening and before leaving their friends presented them with a substantial sum of money with other gifts and best wishes for years to come.  [Bainbridge Republican, Jan. 12, 1922]

 

The marriage of Miss Julia Reed of Afton [Chenango Co., NY], and Mr. Charles Peckham of Portville, N.Y. occurred on Sunday January 22, 1922 at the home of the bride's sister Mrs. Jesse Barr.  The ceremony being performed by Rev. W.D. Lathrop.  Mr. and Mrs. Peckham left on the evening train for Olean, where they will join Mr. and Mrs. Parmer Peckham on a trip to California, where they will spend several months.  On their return they will make their home in Portville, N.Y.  [Bainbridge Republican, Jan. 26, 1922]

Guilford Center [Chenango Co., NY]:  Cards have been received in town, announcing the marriage of Claude E. Garrison, formerly of this place out now of Earlville creamery, to Miss Minnie Church of the same place on April 4th.  The happy couple left immediately for a trip to New York City.  [Bainbridge Republican, April 12, 1917]

A quiet wedding took place Aug. 7th at all Souls' Episcopal Church in Washington, D.C., where Miss Clara Emery Carrington became the bride of Mr. F. Earl Whitman of Oneonta.  Rev. H.H.D. Sterrett, rector of All Souls' performed the ceremony.  Only a few intimate friends were present.  After a short motor trip Mr. and Mrs. Whitman will spend the remainder of the summer with the groom's parents at Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY].  [Bainbridge Republican, Aug. 9, 1917]

Afton [Chenango Co., NY]:  Frank N. Blowers of this place and Anna H. O'Connell of Binghamton, N.Y. were married at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Timothy O'Connell, 25 Ayers St., at 8 a.m., Aug. 29.  Rev. Jas. J. Burns officiating. After a short trip they return to their home in Afton.  [Bainbridge Republican, Sept. 13, 1917]

Obituaries (December 19)

Adaline Cartledge Davis, widow of Menzo Davis, died at her home on Front street, Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], December 27, 1921.  Mrs. Davis had been in poor health for some time but was not considered to be in a serious condition by her family.  About ten days before her death she was taken more seriously ill and the illness developed very rapidly and resulted in death.  Mrs. Davis was born in the town of Bainbridge, April 12, 1855, and spent her whole life in the town of her birth.  She was united in marriage with Menzo Davis, Sept. 17, 1880.  The young married couple settled down on a farm in West Bainbridge and lived on the same until death removed Mr. Davis about twenty years ago.  The widow with her children moved into a smaller house on the farm where they resided until about ten years ago when Mrs. Davis moved to Bainbridge where she has since lived.  Mrs. Davis was a person of amiable disposition and as a result acquired many friends.  As a wife and mother she devoted herself to her husband and children proving herself a splendid housekeeper and a true homemaker.  She was a woman of Christian faith and a worthy member of the church of her choice.  She united with the Methodist Episcopal church of West Bainbridge during the pastorate of the Rev. John Crompton and was a faithful attendant of that church during her residence in West Bainbridge.  Upon her removal to Bainbridge she worshiped in the Methodist Episcopal church of the village.  Four children, three sons and one daughter, survive the deceased and mourn the loss of their mother, Frank of Sidney, Howard of Schenectady, and Ham of Bainbridge, and Pearl of Bainbridge, also two brothers, Thomas and William Cartledge, and one sister, Mrs. Nellie Gibson, all of Bainbridge.  The funeral services were private and were conducted at the home on Front street.  The Rev. J.S. Crompton, pastor of the First Methodist Episcopal church of Dunmore, Pa. a former pastor of the deceased and the one who had received Mrs. Davis into the church and had officiated at the funeral of her husband, conducted the service assisted by the Rev. R.F. Lesh pastor of the Bainbridge Methodist Episcopal church.  The many floral pieces given by friends bore testimony to the love and friendship with which Mrs. Davis was regarded.  The American Separator Company presented a beautiful piece as did also the employees, there were pieces from the L.A.S. of the Methodist Episcopal church, from the Rebeccas, from the Post Office, from the near neighbors and individual pieces from Miss Georgana Turnham, Charles M. Hastings, Earl A. Westcott and Thomas & Hirt....Interment was made in the West Bainbridge cemetery.  [Bainbridge Republican, January 5, 1922]

 

On Monday evening January 2nd, 1922, occurred the death of Charles Henry Smith, seven and one-half years of age, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Smith at North Sanford [Broome Co., NY]. Death was caused by meningitis.  The funeral service was held from the house Wednesday afternoon and was largely attended.  The body was brought to Bainbridge and placed in the vault to await interment later.  Charlie is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Smith, three brothers, Leland, Lynd and Donald and one sister, Isabelle.  Mrs. George Smith was before marriage Miss Martha Ellis, daughter of Charles Ellis of this village.  [Bainbridge Republican, Jan. 12, 1922]

 

Mrs. Carrie Broad Jenson, wife of Charles Jenson died Jan. 2nd, 1922 at her home in Afton [Chenango Co., NY], aged about 60 Years.  The funeral service was held Thursday Jan. 5th from her late home, the Rev. Mr. Gates officiating.  Her remains were taken to Bainbridge and placed in Green Lawn cemetery.  Mrs. Jenson is survived by her husband Charles Jenson, and two nieces, the Misses Helen and Lulu Gibson.  [Bainbridge Republican, Jan. 12, 1922]

 

Our community was startled last Friday afternoon by the sudden, although not unexpected announcement of the death of Maria, wife of Lawrence Newton, of this village.  Mrs. Newton was taken sick on Wednesday, the 18th ult., but no danger was at first apprehended by her family.  As she gradually grew worse, Dr. Yale, the family physician, was summoned, who pronounced her disease congestion of the lungs.  In spite of all her medical treatment, she rapidly grew worse, and at 4:05 on the afternoon referred to above, she departed this life in the most excruciating agony, with her weeping family and friends at her bedside.  Mrs. Newton was an affectionate and devoted wife, a tender mother, a true and noble Christian woman, and her death falls heavily on her remaining loved ones as well as upon the community in general.  As a last mark of esteem for the departed, our citizens turned out in vast numbers at her funeral, which was attended from the house on Monday of this week, being conducted by Rev. D.N. Grummon, pastor of the Presbyterian Church of which she has long been a loved member.  The bereaved family have the sympathies of the community.  [Bainbridge Republican, April 4, 1874]

 

William Hyer Smith, oldest son of Deacon Joseph and Abigail Hyer Smith, died in the town of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], October 27th, 1885, aged 74 years, 2 months, and 16 days.  His life having been passed in this vicinity, all who knew him can testify to his sterling worth, purity of life, and a Christian character seldom equaled.  An efficient member of the Baptist church, of which his father was long deacon, his loss will be felt by many besides the large circle of relatives.  At the last annual reunion of the Hyer family, the next one was appointed to meet at his house, but the summons came that called him to join the company gone before, and when next June comes we shall meet, but his kindly smiles will not be there to greet us:  his cordial hand clasp and gentle ways are no more for us, save in memory.

"None knew him but to love him.

None named him but to praise."

 

The words of the poet apply to him so well, I think even the bereaved sisters will assent to their truthfulness:

"And I am glad that he has lived thus long,

And glad that he had gone to his reward;

Nor deem that kindly nature did him wrong,

Softly to disengage the vital cord.

When his weak hand grew palsied, and his eye,

Dark with the mists of age, it was his time to die."

 

His sisters, Mrs. James Metcalf and Mrs. Frederic Carhart, have the sympathies of many friends and relatives in their affliction.  He was never married.  (Rockdale, Nov. 3, 1885).  [Chenango Union, Nov. 12, 1885]

 

 

 

 

Miscellaneous, Fatal Accident on the Chenango Canal, 1860

The following news item is from a time prior to the railroad when the Chenango Canal was  major transportation route that ran through the center of the city of Norwich, Chenango Co., NY.

Sad and Fatal Accident

Chenango Telegraph, Jan. 25, 1860

One of the most painful accidents even known in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY] occurred on Wednesday evening last, at about half past seven o'clock.  At that hour our citizens were startled by the report that a man and woman had been thrown from a cutter into the canal just below Maydole's Hammer Factory, and but a few moments elapsed before a crowd of several hundred had assembled at that point to aid in rescuing them.  The facts were simply that Mr. F.D. Eldridge, a well-known citizen, had, while riding with his wife, attempted to drive a skittish horse around the narrow turn between the bank of the canal where the waste water enters it below the lock and the building on the corner of Mr. Maydole's lot, and the horse became so badly frightened as to be unmanageable, finally furning around and backing the cutter over the bank, and falling with its occupants into the open water at the lower end of the race.  Mr. Eldridge cried out for help as soon as he could get free from the sunken cutter, and Mr. C.C. Gager, who was fortunately near the spot, succeeded in reaching him and drawing him from the water.  After Mr. Eldridge was rescued it was with the utmost effort that those who came up prevented him from plunging in again to search for his wife, and it was only by using considerable force that he was taken from the scene of his calamity.  He was found to be much hurt about the head and body, but is now doing well.  After a search of nearly an hour the body of Mrs. Eldgridge was found some two or three rods below the place where the cutter was tipped in.  It would seem that she was rendered insensible at the very first by some injury inflicted by the horse, as her body showed no sign of any struggle in the water.  Every effort made for her recovery was, of course, fruitless, though Dr. Smith did all that could be done to that end.  A more sorrowful accident than this has not occurred in this village within our knowledge. We trust that some means wil be used to make the point where it happened more safe for passengers, or that the road itself will be made impassable by those who own the "right-of-way."

Miscellaneous, The Lena Rivers Contest, 1921

The Lena Rivers Contest

Bainbridge Republican, Nov. 24, 1921

 

This is the last opportunity to vote for your favorite actress in the Lena Rivers production.  The coupons should be in this office, not later than Monday noon, Nov. 28.  Miss Margaret Kirby who had a very complimentary vote has resigned.  The vote to date is as follows:

 

Margaret Kirby (withdrawn),,,,,,,,,,1,020

Louella Barton................................1,000

Irene Robbins.................................    620

Mary Dunham................................    490

Claire Clark...................................     410

Lydia Collins.................................     290

Mildred Petley (new one added)....    170

 

Lena Rivers Next Week

Mary Dunham Wins Voting Contest

Bainbridge Republican, Dec. 1, 1921

 

With the voting contest for the leading lady now closed, interest centers in the production of "Lena Rivers" at the Town Hall Dec. 9 and 10.  A director for the H.B. Potter Producing Company who stage the play is holding rehearsals and he promises the cast, composed entirely of Bainbridge home talent, an excellent one.

 

The play opens during the period of Lena Rivers' girlhood and the winsome young miss in her early teens, with short skirts and hair hanging down her back, furnishes a delightful stage picture of youth.

 

Homer Hodge has the chief comedy role and he is a scream.  Among others prominent in the cast are Louella Barton, Claire Clark, Mrs. Elliot, Henry Hill and Lew Hartman.  The play, a dramatization of Mary J. Holmes famous novel, was a fine choice for the Bainbridge Band, under whose auspices the production is given.

 

The reserved seat sale opens at nine o'clock Wednesday morning Dec. 7th for Friday evening entertainment and nine o'clock Saturday morning for the evening show.

 

Below is given the standing of the contestants at the close of the leading lady contest.

Mary Dunham.................................5576

Louella Barton................................3080

Irene Robbins..................................1200

Claire Clark.....................................  630

Lydia Collins..................................   310

Mildred Petley................................   220

 

Miss Mary E. Dunham

 

The accompanying photograph introduces Miss Mary Dunham, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Dunham, who won the popularity contest for the Title role in a Lena Rivers play to be given in the Town Hall [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY] Friday and Saturday evenings of next week.  The race was a spirited one and Miss Dunham won by a spectacular increase in the number of votes collected as the contest was drawing to a close.  Although young, she has already acquired a fond desire for stage work in connection with home talent plays and in spite of her busy days in school, her love for art will enable her to act the part of Lena Rivers, to the satisfaction of the directors and the audience.  The management has already recognized her talent in the play, since recitals began immediately at the close of the contest.  Her many friends congratulate her on this recent success and anxiously await the production of the play.  

 



Marriages (December 18)

After much careful preparation and according to well laid plans Clarence E. Allnatt of Cherry Creek and Marion Amelia Roehlk of Davenport Fla., were united in marriage as the clock was striking four p.m. at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jens Roehlk of this village December 8, 1921.  The ceremony was performed by Rev. Chas. B. Allnatt, pastor of the Baptist church, while the couple stood beneath an arch beautifully trimmed with evergreen and from which was suspended a large pink bell to complete the color scheme.  The bride wore a gown of white satin trimmed with white beads, during the services changing to a travelling dress of brown, before escaping the friends and relatives for a quiet wedding trip.  The relatives during the service were stationed nearby in banks of pink and green formed by an arrangement of household plants together with plenty of wandering Jew.  Immediately following the service all were seated at the beautifully decorated table set for nineteen.  Mr. and Mrs. Allnatt left the evening of the wedding for a visit in Washington, D.C. and a two months stay at Davenport, Fla.  They then plan to make their home on Mr. Allnatt's large farm at Cherry Creek, N.Y....[Bainbridge Republican, Dec. 15, 1921]

 

Wednesday evening November 23, 1921 was spent very pleasantly in the Community Hall at Guilford Center [Chenango Co., NY] when about one hundred friends and relatives of Mr. and Mrs. Fred M Dressel, gathered for congratulations and best wishes.  the event being a honeymoon shower for the newly married couple who surprised the congregation Sunday evening November 6, 1921 by marching into church with their attendants to the strains of "Lohengrin" at the close of the service.  The bride formerly being Miss Beatrice, daughter of Otto L. Ives of Guilford, was presented with a large box hidden in a picture of the moon with the bride in it which contained many beautiful and useful gifts.  [Bainbridge Republican,  Dec. 1, 1921]

 

While the remainder of the Bainbridge folks were busily engaged either in the material things of life, the available recreations or possible preparation for Christmas, Harold D. Cornell and Verna Rosencrance both of this village [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], were quietly united in marriage, Friday evening, December 16, 1921, by Rev. Charles B. Allnatt.  Mr. Cornell has long been known as one of Bainbridge's most thrifty grocery clerks and is said to have a promising business future.  The bride is a graduate of Bainbridge High School and has since specialized in business training.  Being so well known locally, the community extends congratulations as well as the seasons best greetings.  Mr. and Mrs. Cornell have postponed their wedding trip until next summer and have taken up residence with Mr. Cornell's parents on Front street.  [Bainbridge Republican, Dec. 22, 1921]

 

Invitations have been received by Bainbridge friends to the wedding of Margaret E. Spaulding, daughter of the Rev. and Mrs. Arthur Spaulding to Dr. Herbert Ashley Durfee, which took place in Salana, December 27, 1921.  Mr. Spaulding was a former pastor of the Presbyterian church.  [Bainbridge Republican, Dec. 29, 1921]

 

Salvey Papallo, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], and Miss Mabel Adair, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Adair, of this village [Deposit, NY], were married at the M.E. parsonage by Rev. C.E. Rignall, Saturday, December 24th, 1921.  The bride is a musician of considerable talent, and is well known hereabouts. The groom is one of Bainbridge's young business men, and conducts a shoe shop in that village, where they will reside--Deposit Courier Journal.  [Bainbridge Republican, Dec. 29, 1921]

 

Guilford [Chenango Co., NY]:  A pretty little wedding was solemnized in Christ Episcopal Church Monday afternoon, December 19, 1921 at 3 o'clock when William Reel of Rome and Miss Bessie Dickinson of this place were united in holy matrimony, Rev. N.S. Boardman pastor of the bride speaking the words that made them man and wife.  The wedding was private, only near relatives being present.  Miss Dickinson is a Guilford young lady, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Dickinson, also a former teacher at Hamilton.  She has the respect and love of many friends that will wish the couple much joy and a long life.  [Bainbridge Republican, Dec. 29, 1921]

Obituaries (December 18)

Leon N. Marble, a well-known farmer of Gaskill, in this town, died on Monday, Nov. 14, at the home of his brother, Milo Marble, at Guilford, N.Y., where he had been critically ill the last three weeks, aged 32 years.  His funeral was held yesterday afternoon at the chapel of Undertakers Charles E. VanBuskirk & Son, Front street, Rev. Warren C. Taylor officiating.  The burial was in Evergreen cemetery.  Mr. Marble was a son of David Marble, and was born Dec. 22, 1888, at Sanitaria Springs, N.Y. He came to Owego about 12 years ago, and was employed several years by Charles P. Grant in Lake street.  His health failed and he took up farming as an occupation  He had been seriously ill several months but was able to manage his farm this summer.  His many friends in this village and vicinity were greatly shocked to hear of his untimely death as his critical condition was not generally known here.  He leaves a wife and four young children, Lawrence E., Helen F., E. Marie, and James N. Marble.  He was a brother of Milo and Ralph Marble, of Guilford; Glenn Marble of Norwich; Miss Willis McGinnis, of Bainbridge; Mrs. Floyd Polly of Cortland; and Mrs. Frank E. Hammond, of Endicott.  He was a member of Ahwage Lodge, F.&A.M., and Tioga Lodge, I.O.O.F. of this village--Owego Record.  [Bainbridge Republican, Nov. 24, 1921]

The many friends of Mrs. Edith A. Westcott Hastings were greatly shocked to learn of her death in the Norwich hospital where she had gone to have an operation for appendicitis.  The operation had been successfully performed and she appeared to be getting along nicely much to the joy of her friends, however a case of ether pneumonia set in and she began to fail and continued to do so until she finally passed away at eleven o'clock Saturday morning December 10th.  Mrs. Hastings was born in Guilford [Chenango Co., NY] October 28, 1876.  She was the daughter of Austin E. and Julia D. Ogden Westcott.  Two years after the birth of Edith, Mr. and Mrs. Westcott moved to Milford, two years later to Otego where they lived for four years and then moved to Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] where they resided until their deaths.  Early in life Edith became identified with the Methodist Episcopal church in Bainbridge.  She was a faithful and active member of the church of her choice.  Her cheerful disposition and charming ways endeared her to all the members and friends of the church as well as to a host of friends and acquaintances outside the church.  She was always willing and ready to respond to the call of the church for service, whatever she undertook she performed in a conscientious and efficient manner.  Her departure makes a gap in the society that cannot be filled.  She was united in marriage to Charles M. Hastings of Bainbridge June 27, 1900.  She was a true homemaker and the marriage life of these two very estimable couple was a happy experience.  Mrs. Hastings was a gracious hostess and one that her friends delighted to visit or call upon, an accomplished musician, her playing was always listened to with great pleasure.  The funeral services were held in the Methodist Episcopal church Tuesday afternoon December 13, the Rev. R.F. Lesh, pastor of the deceased assisted by the Rev. C.G. Cady, pastor of the Presbyterian church of Bainbridge officiated.  The Philathea class of the Methodist Episcopal Sunday school of which the deceased was a member was present to the number of forty, the class acted as an escort of love.  The members participated in the committal service at the cemetery depositing carnations as they moved silently by each side of the casket.  The many beautiful floral pieces bore silent testimony to the place the deceased occupied in the hearts of the host of friends, many of whom were present to share the sorrow that had befallen the relatives.  There were pieces from the Ladies' Aid society, the Sunday school, the Senior and Weslyan classes, the Senior and Junior Philathea classes of the Methodist Episcopal church, from the I.O.O.F. and the employees of the America Separator works of Bainbridge and many individual pieces....Interment was made in Greenlawn cemetery [Bainbridge, N.Y.].  [Bainbridge Republican, Dec. 15, 1921]

The burial services of Miss Josephine Corbin, daughter of William H. and Eunice Mosher Corbin, was held at the residence of Herbert Ramsdell in this village [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY] on Monday afternoon of this week.  Miss Corbin was born in Bainbridge in 1868 and passed her girlhood here where she is affectionately remembered by many of the older residents.  She graduated from the Bainbridge High school and completed her education at the Oneonta Normal where she fitted herself for teaching which she made a life work.  Her first professional duties were at Hunter, N.Y. where she held the position of principal for a short time subsequently entering to public school system at New Rochelle, N.Y.  Here she rapidly rose to a place of prominence and for nearly twenty years was principal of the Jefferson school of that city.  Miss Corbin's last illness was brief.  She was at her usual post of duty until a few days previous to her death which occurred at the Graduate Hospital in New York City following a surgical attempt to relieve her ailment.  A funeral service was held at New Rochelle at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Harrison, 75 Maple Ave. where she had made her home, and an opportunity was given to the great host of her friends in that city to pay their last respects to one who had so long held their regard and esteem.  The floral offerings were very large and were subsequently distributed among the hospitals of New Rochelle.  The remains arrived in Bainbridge at 8:10 Monday morning and were conveyed to the home of Mr. Ramsdell where the burial service was held in the afternoon.  Miss Corbin became a member of St Peter's church of this village during her school days and loyally continued in this faith throughout her life.  Mr. Collar, rector of St. Peter's officiated at the service.  Friends and members of her family in attendance from out of town were William Corbin, father of the deceased; A.E. Corbin and wife of Binghamton and A.W. Corbin and family of Voorheesville, both brothers of Miss Corbin; Burr W. Mosher and wife of Binghamton; Mrs. Charles W. Corbin and son of Schenectady, and James J. Allardice of Albany.  The sympathy of this community for the aged father is very profound.  Within the last two years it has been the sad duty of Mr. Corbin to attend the burial of his wife, two sons, a favorite granddaughter, a daughter-in-law and on Monday a beloved daughter.  Mr. Corbin was a life-long resident of Bainbridge until a few years ago when he moved to Binghamton where he has made his home with his son.  [Bainbridge Republican, Dec. 15, 1921]

Mrs. Adaline V. Davis, died Dec. 27, 1921, at her home on Front street, after an illness of several months, aged 66 years and 8 months.  The funeral which will be private will be held from her late home Friday afternoon at one o'clock, Rev. J.S. Crompton of Scranton officiating.  Interment in West Bainbridge cemetery.  The body will lie in state from 11 a.m. to time of service for friends wishing to pay their last respects.  [Bainbridge Republican, Dec. 29, 1921]

Miscellaneous, Mysterious Disappearance in Guilford, 1860

Mysterious Disappearance in Guilford

Chenango Telegraph, February 29, 1860

 

We learn that on Saturday evening last, a young Englishman named Elwood, who has for some time successfully taught a select school at Fayette, disappeared from his boarding place, and no traces were found of him until Monday morning, when his cane and cravat were found near a hole in the ice on Guilford pond.  When our informant left, means were being taken to search the pond for his body. He spent the early part of Saturday evening in writing letters, but what he did with them our informant did not know.  He had for some days exhibited considerable dejection, produced, it is rumored, by an uneven flow of the current of true-love, and whether he has drowned himself, or gone to other parts to hide his sorrow, leaving his cane and cravat as a blind, it is impossible yet to say.

 

The Guilford Disappearance

Chenango Telegraph, Mar. 7, 1860

 

The disappearance of young Elwood mentioned in our last week's paper continues a matter of mystery and speculation.  Search has proved unavailing in solving the question of his whereabouts, and, so far as the pond is concerned will most likely continue to be until the ice shall have melted.  His mother has arrived at Guilford from her residence in one of the Western Counties of the State, and (as do others most intimately acquainted with him) scouts the idea that either pecuniary embarrassment, or depression of mind, can have been the cause of his disappearance.  The letter which he had written on the evening of his disappearance was to his mother, and was pervaded by a cheerful tone.  In it he spoke hopefully of his present and future prospects, and reading what it contained would lead any to infer that the writer contemplated anything but a continuation in his then present locality and occupation.  And those who saw  him last represent him as being unusually cheerful and composed.  Reasoning from all these circumstances, and from the fact that he was accustomed to walk upon the pond, we understand that his friends fear that he went to the pond for his exercise before retiring and incautiously stepped into a hole [..torn..] The missing man was a person of fine natural abilities, careful cultivation, and extensive acquirements.  Admired by his friends and respected by his acquaintances, the mystery which hangs round his fate has thrown gloom over all who knew him. 

 

The Guilford Mystery

Madison Observer, Morrisville, NY

March 14, 1861

 

Something over a year ago, a young man named Elwood, a teacher at Guilford disappeared under circumstances which induced his friends to think that he had been accidentally drowned in Guilford Pond, but search developed no traces of his body.  From that time to the present, it has been a mooted question with those who knew him whether he had been drowned or run away.  But, within a few days, a letter has been received from him by a gentleman in this county, in which he gives an account of his wanderings and his present whereabouts.  He left because of pecuniary embarrassments, he says, and regrets the act--Chenango Telegraph.  

Obituaries (December 17)

The funeral of Mrs. Harriet M. Shaver, wife of Frank Shaver, was held on Saturday September 10th at her late home in this village [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY].  Rev. R.F. Lesh officiated at the services at the house and the Order of Eastern Stars, of which she was a member had charge of the services at the grave in Green Lawn cemetery [Bainbridge, NY].  She died on the evening of Sept. 7th after a long and lingering illness.  Her maiden name was Harriet M. Everet.  She was born January 12, 1860 and was married to Frank Shaver May 17th 1880.  She was active in life's affairs until sickness overcame her a few years ago.  For the past year or more she has been a helpless invalid and her family gave her the most solicitous care.  She is survived by her husband Frank Shaver and two daughters, Mrs. Fred Barton and Mrs. Lewis Reussow of Syracuse, also several grandchildren nieces and nephew.... [Bainbridge Republican, Sept. 22, 1921]

 

Charles Clinton Swart was born in Masonville [Delaware Co., NY], Nov. 17, 1866.  His early life was spent in North Sanford where he met and married Miss Candace L. Hamlin June 16, 1896.  He moved to Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] in 1914 where during the past two years of failing health he died Sept. 22, 1921, due to cancer of the stomach.  The funeral was held at his home on Front street, Sunday afternoon, Sept. 25, 1921 at 2 o'clock, the Rev. R.F. Lesh pastor of the family officiating.  interment was made in Green Lawn Cemetery [Bainbridge, NY].  The deceased is survived by his father, John Swart of North Sanford, sisters Mrs. John Green of Afton, Mrs. Chas. Pettys and Mrs. Bert Elliot of this village, a brother Claire Swart of Chicago and his son C. Raymond Swart of Schenectady.  Mr. Swart was of a quiet temperament and possessed a host of friends.  He was an honored member of the Bainbridge Lodge No. 167 F.&A.M. Vallonia chapter No. 80 R.A.M. of Afton and lodge No. I.O.O.F. of Bainbridge in all of which he proved himself, brother, companion and friend.  He was also a counselor and an efficient officer.  He joined the Methodist Episcopal church Feb. 1909 during the pastorate of Rev. G.E. Van Woert and was ever ready to lend a hand in God's great work  His great faith made him a patient sufferer and it found him ready and reconciled.  The community grieves the loss of another good citizen...[Bainbridge Republican, Sept. 29, 1921]

 

Bert Vrooman of Otego [Otsego Co., NY] was killed and a companion, whose name could not be ascertained Sunday evening, but who resides in Binghamton, was injured, although not seriously, when a Dodge touring car in which they were riding crashed through a fence on the state road about half way between Afton and Bainbridge at 5:45 o'clock Sunday evening, and plunged 30 feet down the bank onto the railroad tracks, which are close to the road at this point.  Vrooman was thrown out of the car and struck his head on a rail road tie, crushing his skull.  Dr. Hayes of Afton was at once summoned but he could do nothing for the man who died about half an hour after the accident.  His companion, who refuses to disclose his name, was severely bruised and suffered form shock but no bones were broken and there were no indications of internal injury  the evening train was flagged near the scene of the accident and he was taken to his home in Binghamton.  It could not be learned just how the accident occurred but one theory is that Vrooman, who was driving the car which was going in the direction of Bainbridge, turned out to pass another automobile going in the same direction and that as he swung out into the middle of the road he saw another car coming in the opposite direction and turned back again, probably cutting too short. The car was said to have been going at a high rate of speed and Vrooman probably lost control as he turned sharply to the side of the road to avoid hitting the approaching automobile.  The car tore out a considerable section of the fence and struck upside down on the tracks. The car was completely demolished.  Vrooman's companion refused to tell his name after the accident, but it has been ascertained that he is James O'Harrigan and that he resides on Lewis street in Binghamton.  He was taken to the city on the evening train and conveyed to a hospital.  His condition is not serious.  Vrooman was 41 years of age and  resided with his father, J.A. Vrooman, and a sister, Mrs. Grover Root, at Sand Hill, between Unadilla and Wells Bridge.  He was employed at Rootville, near Gilbertsville.  Besides his father and the sister mentioned, he is survived by two brothers, Arthur of Otego and John of Unadilla and by two sisters, Mrs. Mertin Bricoe of Otego.  [Bainbridge Republican, Oct. 6, 1921]

 

Newton N. Bartle, a prominent and well known citizen of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY] passed away at the Norwich Memorial hospital, Sunday morning Nov. 6, 1921, where he had been for treatment.  "Judge" Bartle as he was familiarly called among his many friends, was born in Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], May 10, 1842 and was the son of John West and Arvilla Hill Bartle who were prominent in the local history of the town of Oxford.  We find by recent search of the annals of Oxford that he was also great-grandson of John W. Bartle who came form Germany previous to the Revolution and settled in Columbia county, afterwards removing with his six sons and one daughter, settling at the mouth of Bowman's Creek and there kept the first inn in the town.  On January 1, 1863 he was united in marriage to Miss Elexey Susan Jacob who together with one daughter Nettie proceeded him to the Bettel Land.  The deceased was a Democrat in politics and has served Guilford as justice of the peace for many years. He was a loyal member of Norwich Lodge of Elks.  On Wednesday afternoon at 1 o'clock the funeral services were held at the late home the Rev. Mr. Boardman, rector of Christ's Episcopal church of Guilford officiating.  The mortal remains were taken to So. Oxford and laid in Ten Broeck cemetery among kindred.  The impressive committal services were held at the grave by the Elks.  An adopted daughter, Mrs. L.A. Dexheimer survives.  [Bainbridge Republican, Nov. 17, 1921]

 

Mrs. Robert W. Siver, of Sidney [Delaware Co., NY] died at the Clifton Springs sanitarium Thursday morning of last week following an operation for throat trouble.  Her condition was not considered critical until after the operation.  Tuesday evening Mr. Siver and family were summoned to Clifton Springs by news that she was failing rapidly.  The body arrived in Sidney Friday at 11:30 o'clock and the funeral was held in that village Sunday.  Mrs. Siver is the wife of the well known lumber dealer and a former supervisor of the town of Sidney and was highly esteemed in that village and much sympathy will be expressed for the sorrowing family.  [Bainbridge Republican, Nov. 24, 1921]

Miscellaneous, Bainbridge Buglary, 1888

The Bainbridge Burglar Jailed

Otsego Journal, May 16, 1888

 

On May 9, while the employees at the Delaware and Hudson depot at Bainbridge [Chenango Co.,  NY] were at dinner, Daniel Kelleir, Jr., entered the freight house in the rear, and from there to the ticket office, where he took a bar of iron and pried open the money drawer and stole $96 in money and $100 in checks, and ran to the woods.  He was seen by several people.  A warrant was issued and placed in the hands of Officer W.M. Hastings of Bainbridge, and the railroad company's  detective was telegraphed for.  He arrived on the morning train May 11, and together the officers began a diligent search for the fugitive, and all the train men were notified to keep watch for him.  He was discovered at Otego, about 5 p.m., jumping a freight train for Unadilla, where he got off and went to the hotel near the Unadilla depot, and began drinking.  Officer Charles Curtis was sent for.  He came and arrested Kelleir, and brought him to Sidney, where he was met by Officers Hastings and Andros, who took him to Bainbridge, where he was held for the grand jury, and taken to Norwich jail, Saturday.  He had $78.50 of the money in his pocket when arrested.  He had torn up the checks but went with the officers to the spot where the pieces were found and put together.  He made a full confession.  He is the same fellow who shot at a brakeman on a train some time ago and was convicted of it.  He is a hard fellow for one of his age, being only 19 years old.  The burglary was one never equaled in this vicinity in daring and boldness.  He watched the telegraph operator leave the office.  He sat across the street, and immediately went there when plenty of people were all around and passing all the time.  His family are all respectable, and honest, hard working people, and why he should be such a bad fellow is a mystery, unless it is the associates he has been with.  He says the robbery was planned some time ago, and he was waiting for a favorable opportunity to put it into execution.  The agent was away in Binghamton.  He said he thought that was his best chance so he "went and done it all alone," and then one of his chums wanted him to divide the spoils.  But he said no, he did the job alone and he would keep all he got for himself.  He first went to the woods on Pine hill, then over west of Bainbridge, where he was joined by one of them that night, and then he went east to Quaker street, and back to where he was caught, riding in box cars and keeping out of sight until he got drunk.  He in company with some others, have been hanging around here for some time, frequenting a house of ill fame in this village and it is a relief to know Detective Andrus has captured him and brought him to justice--Sidney [Delaware Co.,, NY] correspondent



Marriages (December 16)

Guilford [Chenango Co., NY]:  A private wedding was solemnized at the Baptist parsonage in Columbus, on Wednesday morning, January 5th, when Harry R. Young of Guilford and Miss Marjorie Pearl Lamb of Columbus Quarter were united in marriage by Rev. A.H. Ganoung, pastor of the Baptist church.  The groom is son of Mr. and Mrs. George Young of this place.  Friends extend best wishes.  [Bainbridge Republican, Jan. 13, 1921]

 

William Ward of Bainbridge, N.Y. [Chenango Co.] and Carrie Palmer, of Sidney, N.Y. [Delaware Co., NY] were married at the home of the bridegroom's brother, Frank Ward, in Sayre, Pa., Monday, Dec. 27.  The Rev. S.M. Babcock, pastor of the Free Methodist church officiated.   [Bainbridge Republican, Jan. 20, 1921]

 

Married at the M.E. parsonage, Friday evening, January 15, 1921, by Rev. R.F. Lesh, Amasa J. Leonard and Lena Eggleston, both of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY.  [Bainbridge Republican, Jan. 20, 1921]

 

Guilford [Chenango Co.,  NY]:  On March 9th a private wedding occurred in our village when Austin M. Bowmen and Miss Helen L. Dixon both of Mt. Upton were united in matrimony at the home of his grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Austin Bourne by Rev. N.S. Boardman rector of Christ Church.  The groom is son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Bourne of Mt. Upton and is railroad clerk in the O.&W. station at that place of which his father is station agent.  [Bainbridge Republican, Mar. 17, 1921]

 

Wedding bells that were rung in Binghamton echoed in melodious song and rapturous joy in Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] Sunday afternoon when train No. 6, came in and a young married couple alighted.  The beautiful Palm Sunday shed it radiance and sunshine over a bride and groom and the waning of a beautiful balmy, and clam Sabbath solemnized the return of Mr. Harry J. Mosher and Miss Eva G. Rood as man and wife.  these two prominent members of the Bainbridge young circle were untied in marriage at the High Street M.E. parsonage, Binghamton, 3 o'clock, Saturday afternoon.  Their friends received them upon their arrival at Bainbridge and extended to them congratulations and best wishes, and expressed the hopes that the charms of happiness might gather about them and yield a bright prospect of a long and contented life. [Notation:  1894]

 

A beautiful marriage ceremony will be performed this afternoon at the residence of Mr. John Haddow.  His eldest daughter, Miss Lillian Haddow will be married to Charles M. Corbin, of Albnay.  Preparations are made for a brilliant and handsome event.  The wedding will occur at 4:30 p.m. Rev. R.H. Stearns will officiate.  The front room of their handsome home will be trimmed and decorated with rare and lovely flowers and plants. The best man is Homer Corbin, brother of the groom, and the bridesmaid is Miss Mamie Briggs.  The bride will wear a delicate dove color black velvet dress and the bridesmaid a wine colored silk.  After the ceremony the bride and groom will leave on the 5:20 train for Albany.  [Notation:  April 25, 1894]

 

A very pretty home wedding occurred at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Asa Mandeville on North Main street [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], Tuesday, August 13, 1895, it being the marriage of their daughter, Miss Louisa A. to Mr. Samuel F. Curtis of New York city.  About forty guests had assembled at their pleasant home, which was beautifully rimmed with ferns and flowers, and at 2 o'clock the bride and groom advanced to a bank of evergreens and flowers, which was arranged in one corner of the spacious parlor and were joined in the holy bonds of wedlock, Rev. R.H. Stearns, pastor of the Presbyterian church, performed the ceremony.  After congratulations and social greetings an elaborate wedding feast was served.  The bride and groom left soon after for Afton by carriage, where they took the train for Albany.  A short trip through the eastern states will be taken by the happy couple after which they will be "at home" to their friends at Orange, N.J.  Mr. Curtis is stenographer in the main office of the Standard Oil company of New York city, and his charming bride is one of Bainbridge's most beautiful and accomplished daughters.  The hearty congratulations and most sincere wishes for their health and happiness goes with them from a large circle of friends. 

Obituaries (December 16)

Early Wednesday morning August seventeenth, Mrs. Daisy Wilkins, aged forty-four, after weeks of suffering entered into rest.  In March she was taken to the Johnson City Hospital, where during the course of three months two very serious operations were performed.  In June she came to the home of her daughters in Bainbridge and for several weeks seemed on the road to recovery.  More serious complications developed and she grew rapidly worse.  She is survived by her mother, Mrs. Lydia Wilkins, one brother, B.A. Wilkins of Ault, Colorado, and two daughters, Irene and Dorotha Banner of Bainbridge.  Private services were held at the home, August nineteenth.  Rev. Lester Kilpatrick officiated.  Burial in Green Lawn cemetery ]Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY].  [Bainbridge Republican, Aug. 25, 1921] 

Susannah B. Patchin, wife of John Patchin, was born in Guilford [Chenango Co., NY] July 26, 1854 and was married to her now sorrowing husband John Patchin 49 years ago.  This union God blessed with three children namely Leon A. son, and two daughters, Cora B. and Grace, the latter having passed on to the Glory world in infancy.  Five sisters and one brother still survive.  Mrs. Emily Hutchinson, Mrs. May Cole, Mrs. Hannah Ballard, Mrs. Jane Burdit, Mrs. Classie Tripp and one brother Elward Blenco.  For many years Mr. and Mrs. Patchin lived on their farm on the Guilford road but on account of their poor health and age they sold their farm and moved to Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] where they still reside.  No matter where they made their abode in life they always had many friends for the fact that they were always willing to do for others.  Early in life Mrs. Patchin gave her heart to God and became a member of the Methodist Episcopal church, she was a patient sufferer, from complication of diseases until finally the end came on Wednesday evening, August 17, for which she waited knowing full well she was going.  May our Heavenly Father comfort the deeply sorrowing husband and safely keep them all to the end, give them a glorious home in a bitter world.  The funeral was very largely attended at 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 20, Rev. O.L. Buck, the former pastor of Bainbridge, M.E. church now pastor of a very prosperous M.E. church in Avoco, Pa., officiated by request of the departed.  The bearers were John Matteson, O.W. Fletcher, Sebert Hollenbeck, Albert Wilcox.  Interment was made in Green Lawn cemetery [Bainbridge, NY]....[Bainbridge Republican, August 25, 1921]

Word has come to Bainbridge that Norman Slater was killed in action in France in October.  Norman Slater left Bainbridge with the Chenango County contingency and sent overseas during the summer months.  [Bainbridge Republican, Dec. 19, 1918]

Norman Slater who was killed in action in France in the taking of Grandpre, was winner of the Distinguished Service Cross posthumously,  He was with Company "H," 312th Infantry.  He was a great soldier, fearless and dashing and of that conspicuous type which has rendered immortal the name of the American soldier.  Just recently a tree has been planted in his memory at the West Bainbridge cross roads and Bainbridge people will always revere his name.  ][Bainbridge Republican, May 15, 1919]

 

The body of Norman Slater who was killed in the battle of the Argonne, now rests in Hastings & Colwell's undertaking rooms.  It reached Bainbridge from overseas on Wednesday.  The American Legion Post of Bainbridge will pay full honors to the memory of this gallant lad by a military funeral to be held Sunday.  Members of the Legion in full uniform will assemble at 1 o'clock Sunday and will escort the body from the undertaking rooms to the Methodist church where services will be held at 2 o'clock.  Soldiers from Sidney and Afton will join the home men.  The Band and all Civic organizations will attend.  The body will be drawn by four black horses attached to a caisson and a military procession will escort the body to the church and after the services to Greenlawn cemetery [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], where burial will occur.  Norman Slater entered the service from West Bainbridge.  He fought overseas, was wounded, but returned to the battle when he was killed [Bainbridge Republican, Sept. 15, 1921]

 

The military funeral of Private Norman C Slater was held Sunday afternoon.  It was a fitting and impressive affair.  The townsmen of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] both village and country accredited themselves worthily in the recognition afforded the memory of one who by his extraordinary valor and sacrifice distinguished himself in the service of his country and brought great honor to the community that reared him.  The utility and patriotic organizations of the town had large representations present at the services both in the Methodist Episcopal church and at the Green Lawn cemetery where the body was consigned to its resting place with military honors.  The Slater-Silvernail Post of the American Legion had charge of the services and acquitted itself in a laudable manner.  the Post in its official designation bears the name of the one whose remains it had the privilege and honor of bearing to its final rest.  Norman C. Slater was born April 13, 1893, drafted April 30, 1918, left for overseas, May 19, 1918, he was wounded in the leg by a shell fragment in the battle of Grand Pre, France, October 17, and was ordered to the dressing station, arriving at which he found so many who were in greater need of treatment than he that he surrendered his place and offered himself as a litter bearer at which work he served during the remainder of the day.  The next day  his company went over the top.  It was noticed that Slater limped and he was ordered to remain in the trench, but he begged to be allowed to go to the front with his company, his request was granted.  His platoon occupied an advanced position with its gun, the position becoming untenable because of the withering fire of the enemy, the platoon was ordered to retire to a more protected position.  In obedience to the command it began to retire, Slater was the last man to leave, as he was going to the new position a piece of shell struck him in the head and he was instantly killed.  Thus loyally and heroically he made the "Supreme Sacrifice."  His government recognizing his valorous service bestowed upon him though dead the Distinguished Service Cross, the highest recognition it can bestow.  During the service in the church this cross, which had never been pinned upon his breast lay upon his casket, placed there with fitting words.  The Rev. R.F. Lesh pastor of the Methodist Episcopal church assisted by Revds. Cady, Scovil and Allnatt of this village and Rev. Landmesser of Coventry conducted the service in the church.  Rev. Lesh paid fitting tribute to the men who in the hour of their country's need were not found wanting.  He spoke of the confidence we all had in our boys, a confidence that led us to say again and again "When our boys get across and get into the war a different story will come back across the sea.  How our hearts thrilled with irrepressible joy when we read of the gallant and effective service of our boys at Chateau Thierry Belleau Woods, and later. The brave soul whose earthly tenement lies before us and the tens of thousands of other heroic souls, many of whom made the supreme sacrifice make it possible for you and me to pursue our respective courses undeterred by a hateful autocratic and despotic power, they permit us to go our way under the flag we love, the government we enjoy, and the history we revere.  Norman C. Slater epitomized the spirit of American loyalty and American valor.  There was his duty to be done.  And he did it.  Two words have become woven into the warp and woof of our Nation's history; these two words are Sacrifice and Patriotism.  Patriotism is love for country and that love again and again finds expression in the sacrifice that men and women make for the welfare of the land of their birth or the land of their adoption.  Philip Nolan, the countryless wanderer made such, because as a soldier in fit of madness he had cursed the flag and the country and for which he was punished by being denied for the rest of his life to see the flag or to hear about it, as he lay dying gave to his young companion the advice that ought to be treasured in every heart.  'And for your country boy, and for your flag, never dream a dream, but of serving her, even though the service carry you thru a thousand hells, no matter what happens to you, no matter who flatters you, or who abuses you, never desert that flag.  Remember boy, that behind all that you have to do with, behind the officers and government, there is the country itself, and that you belong to her as you belong to your mother.'"  [Bainbridge Republican, Sept. 22, 1921]

Miscellaneous, Small Pox in Bainbridge, 1892

Watertown Times, Watertown,  NY
April 12, 1892

Albany:  The health officer at Bainbridge, Chenango county has notified the state board of health today that a case of small-pox has been discovered there.  Precautions will be taken to prevent the spread of the disease.

 

Buffalo Evening News, Buffalo, NY

April 14, 1892

 

It is reported to the State Board of Health that there are now several cases of small-pox at Bainbridge, Chenango county.

 

Stamford Mirror, Stamford, NY

April 19, 1892

 

Miss May Rhodes, formerly of Afton, but who recently has been conducting a millinery establishment at Bainbridge, returned from New York, and on Sunday evening, April 10, she was taken sick.  Her illness quickly developed into a case of malignant small-pox and for a time caused much excitement in the village.  The case was quarantined.

 



Chenango Union, Norwich, NY

April 28, 1892

 

Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY]:  Dr. Evans reports his small-pox patient to be doing nicely, and has no doubt about her speedy recovery.

 

W.B. Matterson, who was in Norwich this week, says that the people of Chenango's metropolis look with eyes askance and awry at any one from Bainbridge, as much as to say "the propriety of our associating with you is rather doubtful."  They will get over it soon.

 

We are informed that in several near by towns notices have been posted warning people to stay away from Bainbridge on account of the small-pox.  Such notices have been posted in the post offices at Guilford and East Guilford, signed by health officers, but the fact that people from this village are welcome at either of those places would indicate that it was trade, more than the fear of veriola that induced the posting of these notices. If so, it was for the basest purposes; but we would inform our friends at Guilford that Bainbridge has not been quarantined and that so long as the State Board of Health sees no reason to fear that the disease will spread, they need have no fears of catching it by coming to this village.

 

Chenango Union, Norwich, NY

May 5, 1892

 

Bainbridge:  Among the many foolish reports that have grown out of the small pox scare is one that a Bainbridge butcher, whose market was in the building where the case originated, when it was ordered to be buried by the board of health, carted it toward Afton, selling it along the way.  We have no such men in Bainbridge in the butcher business, and where the story originated we are unable to say. The meat that was in the building at the time was destroyed.

 

Chenango Union, Norwich, NY

May 19, 1892

 

Bainbridge:  Miss May Rhoads, having been pronounced cured of variola and beyond the power of giving the disease, has been released from quarantine and can be seen upon our streets again, looking like her old self, but somewhat paler. 



 

 

Post listing, December 9-15, 2013

Listing of blog postings for the week of December 9-15, 2013

Marriages

Posted December 9, 2013

Martha M. Sackett - Howard G. Isby (1917)

Anna Louise Searing - Roland Russell Graham (1917)

Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Petley (50th anniversary, 1917)

John A. Parsons - Lena Norton (1917)

Burr C. Copley - Marion Louise Lawry (1917)

Posted December 10, 2013
Helen Peck Travis - J. Henry Johnson (1917)
Mabel Delta Hodges - Kenneth Harold Parkis (1917)
Margaret A. Boyle - Grover C. Long (1917)
Avah Ireland - Dow Campbell (1917)

Posted December 11, 2013
Arthur Theodore Kirby - Marjorie Elizabeth Banks (1917)
Helen May Williams - John D. Dougherty (1917)
Pearl Curtis - Claude Lewis (1917)
Prudence Freiot - Irving Horton (1917)
Herbert and Gertrude (Evans) Priest (divorce, 1917)
Amy VanValkenburg - Oscar Jayne (1917)
Frank Robbins - Mrs. Eva Hall (1917)
Clella E. Manwarring - Robert C. Wolfe (1917)

Posted December 13, 2013
Bessie L. Partridge - Hiram E. Blowers (1920)
Mr. & Mrs. W.A. Hovey (40th Anniversary, 1920)
Blanche Mildred Wakefield - Jasper H. Partridge (1920)

Posted December 14, 2013
Sarah Isabelle Bradley - Clinton Banner Fish Ensworth (1921)
Carroll L. Vail - Erma Hill (1921)
Bulah M. Bell - Lester Marcus Cooper (1921)

Posted December 15, 2013
Marionette Barthoolf - Joseph E. Kolbt (1921)
Iva Dix - Arthur Fenner (1921)
Lottie A Shaw - Jesse L. Benton (1914)
Frank Russell Todd +- Ione H. Doolittle (1914)
Lillian Decker - George W. McKee (1915)


 

Obituaries

Posted December 9, 2013

Clar Mae Dann (Sidney, 1917)

Mrs. George Kinch (Sidney, 1917)

Esther Carr (Nineveh, 1917)

Thomas Ireland (Oxford, Nebraska, 1917)

Gertrude Kelly Watrous (Bainbridge, 1917)

Rhoda Burditt (Bainbridge, 1917)

Della VanValkenburg (Windsor, 1917)

Posted December 10, 2013
Marshall infant (Watervliet, 1917)
George M. Woodworth (Bainbridge, 1917)
Frank F. Peck (Afton, Bainbridge, 1917)
Frank D. Silvernail (Bainbridge, 1917)
Orson Hine (Sidney, 1917)
Jenet H. Skinner (Bainbridge, Sherburne, 1917)
Leroy Bennett (Bennettsville, 1917)

Posted December 11, 2013
Lovisa Bush Booth (West Bainbridge, 1917)
Mrs. R.W. Akerly (Bainbridge, 1917)
Hattie Elizabeth Dingman (Bainbridge, 1917)
Ida Goodenough Clark Searles (Sidney, Amsterdam, 1917)
Henry J. Galpin (Oxford, 1917)

Posted December 12, 2013
Mrs. John L. Egbert (Los Angeles, CA, 1918)
Edward M. Whitaker (Bennettsville, 1918)
Christopher Toby (Bainbridge, 1918)
Elizabet Beals (Bainbridge, 1919)
Harold Burton (Unadilla, 1920)
Edward Kauffman (Bennettsville, 1920)

Posted, December 13, 2013
Egbert G. Yale (Guilford, 1920)
Andrew Reynolds (Oxford, 1920)
Evarene Coates (Bainbridge, 1920)
Pvt. Charles Curtis Beakes (Sidney, France 1918)
Mr. August Priest (Bainbridge, 1920)
John Skinner (Unadilla, 1920)
Charles B. Taber (Whitman, MA, 1920)
Homer Kentfield (Bainbridge, 1920)

Posted December 14, 2013
Winfield S. Ireland (Bainbridge, 1921)
Ezra Hotaling (Bainbridge, 1921)
Frederick Viewig (NYC, 1918)
Mrs. Perry Rood (Bainbridge, 1918)
Elias Houghtaling (Masonville, 1921)
Alice Wier Printy (Sidney, 1921)
Amelia H. Gilbert (Bainbridge, 1921)

Posted December 15, 2013
Russell I. Pine (Harpursville, 1921)
Mrs. Philander Loomis (West Bainbridge, 1921)
Mrs. Charles L. Seeley (Afton, 1921)
Henry Blincoe (Guilford, 1921)
Karolina Scott (Afton, 1914)
Delia L. Hyde (Afton, 1914)


 

Miscellaneous

Posted December 9, 2013

Salvey Papello Enlists, Bainbridge Republican, July 19, 1917.

Bainbridge Main Street Intersection Collision, Bainbridge Republican, July 19, 1917.

Posted December 10, 2013

Bainbridge High School Class of 1930, Part 2.

Posted December 11, 2013

Interesting letter from Clifford Oles at Camp Wadsworth, Spartenburg, NC; Bainbridge Republican, Dec. 13, 1917.

 

Posted December 12, 2013

The Bush Family Cemetery, Ida Beatty Gilbert Vs. St. Peter's Church, Bainbridge Republican, November 26, 1925

Posted December 14 , 2013
Bainbridge-Guilford Choir Rehersal, about 1962/3.

Posted December 15, 2013
Small Pox in Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY April/May 1892.

Obituaries (December 15)

In the death of Russell I. Pine, which occurred last Wednesday afternoon about 2 o'clock, Harpursville [Broome Co.] lost one of its respected citizens, who had practically been a life long resident of the village.  He was born July 30, 1859 and in 1883 was united in marriage to Alice S. Merwin.  This union was blessed by one child, George, who with his mother mourn the loss of a loving husband and devoted father.  Mr. Pine was taken ill some eight months ago and in February underwent an operation, which though successful at the time did not prove as beneficial as his anxious friends hoped for.  He was a very patient sufferer, bearing much without murmuring.  The funeral was held privately from the home, Friday afternoon at 3 o'clock.  Owing to the illness of Rev. F.J Davis, of St. Luke's church, Rev. W.E. Tanner of Trinity church Binghamton, conducted the service.  Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery; the Masonic Lodge of Windsor, No. 442, F.&A.M., of which he was a member, had charge of the service at the grave.  Besides his wife and son mentioned the deceased is survived by five brothers; M.W. and A.F. of Binghamton; F.B. of Union; Darwin of Bainbridge; J.M. of Coles Hill other relatives and friends--Harpursville Budget.  [Bainbridge Republican, Aug. 4, 1921]

 

The funeral services of Mrs. Philander Loomis were held from the E. Gilbert home Monday afternoon July 25, 1921 and were in charge of her pastor, Rev. R.F. Leah, assisted by Rev. E.R. James of Great Bend, Pa.  Appropriate vocal selections were feelingly rendered by Mrs. Orlie Howland and C.F. Bentley.  A rich profusion of beautiful floral designs graced the casket in which the body reposed.  The deceased was born in Afton, April 3, 1835 and died Friday evening July 22, 1921.  For many years Mrs. Loomis was a shut in, but in all her afflictions and limitations no spirit of rebellion possessed her soul and no word of complaint escaped her lips, for she was sustained and comforted by the Christ whom she loved and served.  The deceased was a life long member of the Methodist Episcopal church and for forty years was a contributing member of the W.F.M. S. of the church.  By the grace and charms of her beautiful Christian spirit and character Mrs. Loomis won the affection and esteem of a large circle of friends, but there was one friend who received in a beautiful fashion her constancy and loyalty and for two long years Mrs. E.S. Gilbert gave of her affection and service to the one whom through long years she had loved.  Both Charles Norton and Mrs. Gilbert were faithful unto death.  To remember Mrs. Loomis is not to forget the faithful and esteemed husband, Philander Loomis who died July 24, 1915 and both have joined in happy reunion in the land of unclouded sky and the bodies of both quietly rest side by side in the West Bainbridge cemetery where interment was made July 25, 1921.  Death here means separation and sorrow, but to the Christian death means life, peace and eternal joy.  May the God of all grace bless and sustain those who have loved and lost for a while a true and constant friend.  [Bainbridge Republican, Aug. 4, 1921]

 

Mrs. Charles L. Seeley of Afton [Chenango Co., NY], mother of Mrs. Dan Jennings of this city, died at her home in that village late Friday night last, aged 82 years.  The funeral services are to be held from her late home today at two o'clock, with interment in the cemetery there.  Mrs. Seeley is survived by her husband, who is also over 80 years of age, and by two daughters, Mrs. Jennings of Oneonta and Mrs. Carpenter of Carbondale, Pa.  Mrs. Jennings was called from Syracuse, where she and her husband are visiting at the home of his brother, Henry Jennings.  Mr. Jennings has not sufficiently recovered his health to be able to attend the funeral and after the funeral Mrs. Jennings will return to Syracuse.  She will have the sincere sympathy of many friends here--Oneonta Star August 1, 1921.  [Bainbridge Republican, Aug. 4, 1921]

 

Henry Blincoe was born April 20, 1867, on South Hill, town of Guilford, Chenango County, N.Y.  His parents, now deceased, were Jesse and Susan Blincoe.  There was also born of this union two brothers; Walter Blincoe, of Bainbridge, and Frank Blincoe of McClure Settlement, and one sister Mrs. Marvin Strong, of Bainbridge, N.Y. who mourn his departure.  February 18, 1891, he was united in marriage to Nancy Petley.  To them a son was born, Charles T. Blincoe, who together with his wife also are left sorrowing.  Mr. Blincoe united with the Methodist church August 7, 1892, at Guilford and remained a loyal member until death.  He also held membership in the Grange at Rockdale.  The deceased was stricken with peritonitis and after nearly a week of intense suffering was released Sunday August 14, 1921, at his home on the farm where he had lived for over twenty years.  A large company of relatives and friends gathered for the funeral which was conducted by his pastor W.S. York.  Burial was at Yaleville [Guilford, NY].  His life's work was finished soon.  A good neighbor, a loyal citizen, a true friend, a loving husband and father has gone to his reward.  [Bainbridge Republican, August 25, 1921]

Mrs. Karolina Scott died at her home in Afton [Chenango Co., NY] Dec. 1 [1914], aged seventy years.  She, with her husband, resided all the early part of their lives in China, town of Deposit [Broome Co., NY], where they had many friends, some of whom have preceded them to the great beyond.  They united with the Deposit Presbyterian Church while living there.  Mrs. Scott was the mother of nine children, who can truly "rise up and call her blessed."  Mrs. Alice Curtis, a deaconess in the M.E. Church, now living in Schenectady, Mrs. Lena McCarter, Mrs. Rose Macaulay, of New Haven, Conn., Mrs. Nettie Gifford, Mrs. Flora Daniels, of Deposit, Miss Lucy, Frank, Carl and Benedict Scott, of Afton; eighteen grandchildren and three great grandchildren also survive her.  Her husband Benedict Scott, died about fourteen years ago.  She was a woman who had great faith in God and in prayer.

The death of Mrs. Delia L. Hyde occurred on Monday evening at about six o'clock.  About eight years ago she suffered from a shock and had been in poor health ever since.  About seven weeks ago she had another shock and gradually failed until the end came Monday evening.  She was the daughter of Ansel Benton and Cornelia Wicks Benton and was born in Afton [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 15, 1844, and had lived here all her life.  On May 6, 1863, she was married to Mr. Albert C. Hyde whose death occurred Jan. 20th, 1905.  She is survived by one son, Burt B. Hyde of this village.  The funeral will be held from the house at 2 o'clock Thursday afternoon, Rev. A.D. Colson of Binghamton officiating. Burial will be in Glenwood cemetery.  [Notation:  July 1914] 

 

 

Marriages (December 15)

Last Wednesday, 20th inst. witnessed the marriage of a highly esteemed lady of Sidney [Delaware Co., NY], Miss Marionette Barthoolf, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Barthoolf, who was happily united in wedlock to Mr. Joseph E. Kolbt, of Buffalo, N.Y.  The ceremony was held on that date at the parsonage of the first Baptist church, Rev. C.F. Ahren officiating.  Mr. and Mrs. Kolbt are tendered the cordial congratulations of all, coupled with their good wishes.  The bride is held in high esteem by many friends in Sidney as well as Bainbridge, where her family resided many years before locating in Sidney last November.  Mr. Kolbt is an electrical engineer, employed by the Westinghouse Company and their place of residence for the present will be at Quebec, Canada--Sidney Record.  [Bainbridge Republican,, Aug. 4, 1921]

 

Miss Iva Dix of this village and C. Arthur Fenner of Parishville, were married Saturday evening at 8 o'clock at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. Townsend.  The ceremony was performed by Rev. C.B. Allnatt of the Baptist church.  A wedding dinner followed the ceremony.  Mr. and Mrs. Fenner will live in Portchester, N.Y., where Mr. Fenner is an instructor of manual training.  The house was decorated with ferns, evergreens, and hydrangeas.  To the strains of the Lohengren Wedding march played by Miss Janet Juliand on the piano accompanied by Miss Dorothy Dickinson on the violin, the wedding party entered the parlors through an aisle formed by the guests and arranged themselves before an arch of evergreens and hydrangeas.  The bride's gown was a pink georgette crepe embroidered in gold, and she carried a shower bouquet of white roses and sweet peas.  Miss Ella Weeks, niece of the bride, maid of honor, wore a dress of anoriole shade of organdie and carried a bouquet of white roses.  Floyd A. Fenner, brother of the bridegroom was best man.  The bridegroom's gift to the bride was a twenty dollar gold piece while to the best man he presented a gold piece also.  The bride's gift to the maid of honor was a piece of cut glass. After the ceremony the guests gathered in the dining room, where the pink and white color scheme was carried out in decorations consisting of ribbons and pink and white roses.  Miss Juliand, Miss Dickinson, Miss Mildred Petley and Miss Irene Robbins assisted in serving the guests.  Soon after Mr. and Mrs. Fenner left for a trip to Niagara Falls, Buffalo, Parishville and Joe Indian Camp in the Adirondacks.  The bride was a student of the Bainbridge High School, and for five years has been employed in the Bainbridge Postoffice.  Mr. Fenner is a graduate of the Potsdam State Normal and Training School with the class of 1915.  He served about 14 months on overseas duty.  [Bainbridge Republican, Aug. 4, 1921]

 

Reception:  On Wednesday evening August 17th Mr. and Mrs. E.M. Fenner entertained a large company of relatives and friends at their home in Parishville in honor of their son Arthur and his bride.  Mr. Fenner and Miss Iva Dix were married at Bainbridge the thirtieth of July and have been spending part of their honeymoon at Joe Indian Lake and in Parishville.  During his life long residence in this vicinity, Arthur Fenner has been one of our most popular young men.  Previous to his graduation from Potsdam Normal, during the war, when he was overseas and more recently while he has been engaged in his educational work during the school sessions he has been away from home.  The cordial greetings which have been extended to him after each interval of absence have testified to the esteem in which he is held.  On this occasion his friends were again glad to welcome him home and delighted to meet Mrs. Fenner whose pleasing personality won for her at once a place in the circle of friends.  The evening was pleasantly spent with music from the victrola and delicious refreshments were served  Sincere good wishes and congratulations were offered the happy couple and as a tangible token of their regard the guests of the evening added a considerable sum of money to the numerous and beautiful gifts already received by Mr. and Mrs. Fenner.  [Bainbridge Republican, Aug. 25, 1921]

 

A quiet wedding took place at the attractive new home of Mr. and Mrs. Wells LeSuer, South Main Street [Afton, Chenango Co., NY] on last Friday evening, March 5, 1915, when Mr. Frank Russell Todd of Pittsfield, N.Y., and Miss Ione H. Doolittle of Afton were united in marriage by Dr. J.J. Francis, pastor of the Presbyterian church.  The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Elbert L. Doolittle of this place and is the very popular telephone operator in charge of the Afton exchange and the groom is a prosperous well driller, and both have a host of friends here, who wish them a long life of happiness and success.  Mr. and Mrs. Todd will reside for the present in Afton. 

 

A very pretty wedding was celebrated at the home of the bride's parents in East Afton [Chenango Co., NY] on Wednesday afternoon, May 12, 1915, at five o'clock, when Miss Lillian Decker, the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Decker, was united in marriage to Mr. George W. McKee of Afton.  The ceremony as performed by the bride's pastor, Rev. Dr. John J. Francis of the Afton Presbyterian church.  The bridal party stood in front of a beautiful bank of greenery covered with fragrant spring blossoms.  The bride looked very charming in a gown of white lace trimmed voile, and carried a bouquet of bride's roses.  After the ceremony dainty refreshments were served at small tables scattered through the parlor and dining room.  At 6:30 o'clock the happy couple left upon an extended trip amid the hearty congratulations and good wishes of the assembled guests.  The wedding was strictly a family affair.  Mr. and Mrs. McKee are widely and well known here, and will be followed by the heart-felt felicitations of a host of friends in Afton and elsewhere.