Marriages (october 22)

Thomas - Hirt:  At 6:30 p.m. Wednesday occurred the marriage of two of Bainbridge's well known young people at the home of the bride's parents.  Miss Clara Thomas, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Thomas, to Joseph Hirt, Rev. A. Spaulding officiating.  Miss Edith Westcott and Louis Lindgren acted as bridesmaid and best man.  It was a very quiet wedding.  Aside from those mentioned above Mr. and Mrs. Wicks of Holmesville and J. Williams were the only persons present.  After the ceremony supper was served.  The floral decorations were very pretty.  The couple were the recipients of a number of pretty and useful presents.  Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Hirt left from Afton on No. 3 for Binghamton and will be away about a week visiting friends in nearby cities.  Why they went to Afton might be well to explain.  When the carriage came for them it was known that a large delegation of friends had gathered at the deport here [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY] to give the couple a hearty "send-off' and so they drove to Afton to give them the slip.  The bride is one of Bainbridge's most estimable young ladies.  She graduated from the union school in the class of '96. Joseph Hirt is the cutter in C.P. Case's tailor shop and is a young man of excellent qualities.  Both are active workers in the Presbyterian church and have a host of friends who wish them a long and happy life as does the Express.  On their return Mr. and Mrs. Hirt will make their home with the bride's parents.  [about 1896]

 

Miss Mary Evelyn White, of Brooklyn, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harry J. White, became the bride of Thomas Collins, III, of the U.S. Coast Guard, son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Collins, Jr. of Westfield, Mass., last Friday in New York City.  Thomas, III, a native of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], is a grandson of Thomas Collins and the late Mrs. Collins of West Main street.  He moved to Massachusetts when a young boy with his family, and after graduating from Springfield College, where he was very prominent in varsity football and other sports, he entered the service.  His younger brother, Richard, is in the Merchant Marines.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Dec. 9, 1943]

Marriage Notices - Bainbridge Republican - 1873

March 8, 1873
At the home of the bride in Colesville [Broome Co., nY], by Rev. B.B. Carruth, March 1st, Mr. Bradford Jewell, of Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], and Mrs. Chloe E. Seward, of Colesville.

At the M.E. Parsonage, in Greene, March 2d, by Rev. A.F. Brown Mr. Robert E. Wakeman, of Harpersville [Broome Co., NY], and Miss Mary M. Waters, of Coventry [Chenango Co., NY].

March 29, 1873
In Bainbridge, March 26th, by Rev. E.M. Blanchard, Mr. Chauncy Ferguson, of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], to Mrs. Clinda M. Hicks, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY].

April 19, 1873
TORREY - ROGERS:  At the residence of the bride's father, in Norwich, April 3d, by Rev. J.D. Pope, Mr. Charles E. Torrey and Miss Vesta A. Rogers, all of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY].

May 10, 1873
At the house of the bride's father, May 7th, by Rev. E.M. Blanchard, Mr. Arthur M. Doolittle, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Phebe Jane Yale, of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY].

Obituaries (October 22)

Charles G. Coutant

A well-known Binghamton Business Man who Died This Week [1896]

 

[Compiler Note:  Buried Glenwood Cemetery, Binghamton, NY; tombstone inscription:  Chas. G. Coutant, 1850-1896]

 

On January 27th Sadie Gertrude Gilmore died at her home on Stuyvesant street [Binghamton, Broome Co., NY] after a brief but severe illness, in the 21st year of her age.  Of a sweet and unselfish disposition she won many friends in the circle of her acquaintance, to whom her sudden death was a severe shock.  Her life was full of cheerfulness and sunshine, and thorough conscientiousness was shown in her home duties, in her studies and her work as a teacher.  In the Sunday School she was greatly beloved by her teacher and fellow pupils, and here also she manifested a sincere and earnest devotion to all the class exercises, almost her last conscious act after she was taken ill being to write out some practical reflections on the ensuing lesson.  A year and a half ago she made a public profession of religion and united with the First Presbyterian church in this city.  It was the testimony of her pastor that he knew of no one of whose condition he felt more sure.  And so sincerely mourned by numerous friends both here and elsewhere she fell asleep.  [Probably about 1895]

 

Mr. Wesley Connis, 21 years of age, of Susquehanna, Pa., employed by Birdsall & Son, the butchers, of that place, came to this city [Binghamton, Broome Co., NY] last Saturday night to visit at the residence of Mr. Geo. Olds on Lydia street.  Shortly after his arrival at his destination he was taken violently sick with inflammation of the bowels and died Monday at 12:30 p.m. in the arms of Mr. Olds.  When first taken sick the best medical aid was called in and both Mr. and Mrs. Olds, family and neighbors did everything in their power for the young man, but to no avail, as death claimed him.  The young man's mother came to Binghamton Sunday afternoon, and his father, brother, sister and uncle later.  The remains were removed from the residence of Mr. Olds Tuesday morning, the Rev. W.H. Kephart officiating, to the home of his parent in Susquehanna, where the interment will take place.  Mr. and Mrs. Olds and family have the sympathy, and at the same time the profound respect of the entire community for the sincere interest they took in this young man during his sudden illness and death.  [Probably about 1895]

 

"Thrown out of his wagon and killed."  Such in brief was the startling announcement made to the people of this community, last Thursday, concerning the sudden and ghastly death of Albert Ireland.  For many years Mr. Ireland has been subject to epileptic fits.  While driving from his home on Mt. Pleasant [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY] to the residence of Arvine Searles on Searles hill, he fell in a fit from his wagon, becoming entangled in one of the wheels, frightening the horse, and he was dragged the distance of nearly one-half a mile.  Ed Davis was the first person to discover the terrible disaster, and he caught the horse and released Mr. Ireland from his horrible position.  When rescued he was unconscious.  Both legs were broken, his face and head frightfully mangled and his body was bruised and discolored from head to foot.  The unfortunate man was taken to the home of Mr Davis and Dr. D.L. Taylor was immediately summoned, but Mr. Ireland was beyond the reach of medical skill and died within a couple of hours.  Funeral services, which were attended by a large concourse of people, were held from his late residence, Saturday afternoon, Rev. T.F. Hall officiating.  Mr. Ireland was a brother of Hiram Ireland, and for many years a resident of this town and deservedly held in high esteem by all who knew him.  He was in the full prime of his manhood--being only 43 years of age--vigorous in body, and giving promise of many years of added life.  He leaves a wife and three children to mourn his untimely and tragic death.  The sympathy of the entire community is extended to his stricken and sorely afflicted family. [Compiler Note:  Buried West Bainbridge Cemetery, tombstone inscription:  "Albert Ireland, Born Aug. 22, 1850, Died Aug. 24, 1894"]

 

Jesse E. Davis, 68, dairy farmer of Beech Hill, died in the Afton Hospital Dec. 4.  He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Mabel Davis; and one brother, Robert Davis.  Funeral services were held Monday with burial in Masonville [Delaware Co., NY].  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Dec. 9, 1943]

 

Friends in Guilford received word of the death of Jessie Davis at the Afton  Hospital on Friday.  He had been a patient there for the past two weeks.  No help was held out to the family, whose home is in Masonville [Delaware Co., NY].  Final rites were held Monday at 2 p.m. from the Colwell Funeral Home.  He was a cousin of Mrs. Adella Anthony, formerly of Guilford.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Dec. 9, 1943]

 

James B. Hutchinson, 79, died Sunday night, Nov. 28, in Sidney Hospital, where he had been taken two days before, after an illness of two weeks at home.  Death was caused by a ruptured artery.  Mr. Hutchinson was born Dec. 12, 1864, in Digby, Nova Scotia, and in past years had been manager of several moving picture theatres, including the one in Sidney [Delaware Co., NY], and for several years had been a resident of Unadilla [Otsego Co., NY].  Surviving are his wife, the former Miss Edith Archibald; three daughters, Miss Marian Hutchinson, Boston, Mass.  Mrs. Ralph W. Herriff, Providence, R.I., and Mrs. Charles Seymour, Sidney, and two sons, Emery Hutchinson, Guilford, and Donald Hutchinson, Unadilla.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Dec. 9, 1943]

 

The funeral of J.D. Hutchinson, who died in the Sidney Hospital, Sunday, was held at 2 o'clock in the Carr & Landers Funeral Chapel in Sidney.  The Rev. George Young, pastor of the Methodist Church in Unadilla, officiated and burial was in Prospect Hill Cemetery, Sidney [Delaware Co., NY].  Mr. Hutchinson was born Dec. 12, 1864, in Digby, Nova Scotia.  Surviving are the wife, Edith Archibald; three daughters, Miss Marian Hutchinson, of Boston, Mrs. Ralph Harris, of Providence, R.I., and Mrs. Charles Seymour, of Sidney, and two sons, Emery Hutchinson, of Guilford, and Donald Hutchinson, of Unadilla.  Mr. Hutchinson has spent nearly all of his life in the theatre business, in executive capacity.  He was the first manager of the Sidney Theatre and last summer managed the theatre at Sharon Springs.[Bainbridge News & Republican, Dec. 9, 1943]

 

James A. Templeton, 70, died last week Tuesday morning at his home on Martin Brook street, Unadilla [Otsego Co., NY], after an illness of seven years with a heart ailment, one year of which he was confined to his home.  Mr Templeton was born May 26, 1873, at Summerville, N.J.  He married Miss Hattie Carvin, Oct. 16, 1893, and they celebrated their golden wedding this year.  He was a blacksmith by trade.  Before coming to this village 16 years ago they were residents of Delhi [Delaware Co., NY] for 25 years.  He is survived by his wife; one son, Lloyd Templeton, at home; two daughters, Mrs. Frank Baker, Oxford, and Mrs. Wyatt C. Frisbee, Delhi.  [Bainbridge news & Republican, Dec. 9, 1943]



 



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Ernest Ness Missing in Action

Bainbridge News & Republican, November 4, 1943

Mrs. Betty Patchen Ness, of Susquehanna, has received a telegram from the War Department informing her that her husband, Lieut. Ernest R. Ness, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest H. Ness, Susquehanna [PA], is missing in action somewhere in the Southwest Pacific area.  He is listed as missing since Oct. 22.

 

Corp. Gerald McNeely Dies of Wounds & Ernest Ness Missing in Action

Bainbridge News & Republican, Dec. 2, 1943

 

A Susquehanna correspondent says that the War Department has confirmed the death of Corp. Gerald McNeely, 24, son of Mrs. Cora McNeely, Irving street, Susquehanna [PA], of wounds suffered Oct. 9 in the African campaign.  He was a graduate of Oakland High School and enlisted in the Army 14 months previous to his death.  His wife resides in Johnson City.  Also surviving is a sister, Mrs. Harry Tice, of Susquehanna.

 

Second Lieut. Ernest R. Ness, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Ness, of Susquehanna, is also among those reported to be missing in the Southwest Pacific. The aviator was graduated from Susquehanna  High School and later attended Purdue University.  He is married to the former Betty Parchen, of Susquehanna.  They have one child.

 

Adrian Rose Awarded Two Citations

Bainbridge News & Republican, November 11, 1943

 

Adrian J. Rose, M.M. 2/C Seabees Amphibian Forces, USNR, brother of Mrs. Paul Landre, of Bainbridge, has been awarded two citations; one from the U.S. Navy and one from the British Navy, for bravery beyond the call of duty, on the beach at Salerno, Italy.  He was operating a bulldozer, preparing a beachhead for troops and machinery, when they were attacked by very heavy shell-fire from German positions beyond the beach, and planes strafing at 20 feet.  One of the shells exploded on the blade of his machine, killing several nearby sailors behind him, and a number just leaving the landing barge. However, he continued until his job was completed and the beachhead was established which took one and a half hours.  Machinist's Mate Rose has a wife and two children living in Binghamton.  The citations were sent to his father, Clarence Rose, of Binghamton [Broome Co., NY].

 

Mrs. Catherine Mott Receives Letters from Buddies of Missing Son

Bainbridge News & Republican, December 2, 1943

 

Mrs. Catherine Mott, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], R.D.1, mother of Leon R. Mott, F.1/C, USN, who was reported missing in action on the ill-fated U.S.S. Strong, has received the following letters from buddies of Leon's as a result of a letter she sent to a Navy magazine requesting information concerning Leon:

 

Reese H. Tucker, S.F. 3/C

U.S. Naval Hospital

San Diego, Calif.

Nov. 20, 1943

Dear Mrs. Mott,

I saw your request in Our Navy Magazine and as your son, Leon R. Mott, was a personal friend of mine I give you this information.  We were together on the Strong for a long time and I can assure you that he was liked by everyone on board.

 

I'll try to tell you as near as I can just what happened.  We were covering landings on New Georgia Island the night of July 4th.  We were torpedoed in that action and your son was in the forward engine room or the fire room and so far there has been no one save from either.

 

I don't know how to tell you this but have done my best.  I know how you must feel and my sympathy is with you all.  I want you to knowh that he was doing his duty, an dlost his life so doing.  I know it's your loss and a loss to the Navy but Heaven's gain.

 

James I. Avery

Fire Controlman 3/C

U.S.S. Laws

U.S.N.R.S. Harbor Island

Seattle, Washington

Nov. 9, 1943

Dear Mrs. Mott,

I've seen in Our Navy Magazine about your son, thought I would let you know that I knew him or I think I do.  I knew just about everyone on the Strong.  I was on it at the time it was sunk.  If he died, he had an easy death, but I think that just about everyone got off safely, except a few that got on the island.  That may be where he is.  Don't give up hope as yet.    I hope this little note will help you a lot, because I know how Mothers are.

 

Lawrence Getter & Clarence Carmen Join Navy

Bainbridge News & Republican, December 2, 1943

 

Lawrence Getter and Clarence Paul Carman, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], volunteered their induction and have been accepted in the U.S. Navy Nov. 27, and will leave for Albany on Saturday.

 

Lawrence, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Getter, of North Main street, underwent an operation last Summer to make it possible for him to be accepted in the service.  He has been employed at the Scintilla Magneto Co. for more than a year.

 

Paul, the son of the late Rev. Clarence Carman, also was employed at the Scintilla before entering the service.  Paul's wife, Mrs. Arlene Carman, will continue her position at the Scintilla.

 

Lt. Gorge Ewald Has Thrilling Experience in Italy

Bainbridge News & Republican, Dec. 9, 1943

 

Lt. Gorge Ewald, who spent several summers at the home of Mr. and Mrs. H.J. Gibson in Oneonta, was shot down recently in Italy, but his only "injury" was a bee sting--received after he had clambered out of the plane when it crashed, according to word reaching here.  "That's adding insult to no injury!" the veteran aerial navigator and bombardier wrote his father.

 

In the letter home Lt. Ewald wrote:  "We were hit by flak in both gas tanks over the target, started leaking like a sieve, the right engine quit; we headed back to sea, turned back south past Naples, crossed over the Isle of Capri, picked an airport south of Salerno, headed down like an elevator, almost out of gas; hit the runway at 175 miles an hour, couldn't stop, ploughed a couple hundred yards through shrub, hit a ditch, bounced 50 feet back into the air, came back on one wing, broke off the wheels, threw off the motors, burst into flames as soon as we stopped while we all piled out."

 

 

 

 

                                                                                                         

Miscellaneous Items - 1943

Doris Bender Receives Cap at Ceremony

Bainbridge News & Republican, Nov. 11, 1943

 

Miss Doris Louise Bender, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Raymond C. Bender, of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], and formerly of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], was among the 43 members of the Sophomore Class of Russell Sage College School of Nursing, Troy, affiliated with Albany Hospital and Albany Medical College of Union University, who received their caps Saturday at the annual capping ceremony held at Albany College of Pharmacy, Albany.  Miss Virginia M. Dunbar, associate director of American Red Cross Nursing Service, Washington, D.C. delivered the address at the ceremony.  The event marked the beginning of the clinical phase of the nursing student's career.  the students will be in residence for the next three years at the hospital following their first year of study at college.  They are candidates for the Bachelor of Science Degree in nursing, May, 1946.  Miss Bender is now spending a two weeks' vacation at her home. 

 

Girl, 13, Marries 14-Year-Old Marine

Bainbridge News & Republican, Nov. 11, 1943

 

Denver:  "Tommy was an awful pretty boy and he kept telling me about his experience in the marines and how he wanted to have someone to belong to--."  That's why she married the 14-year-old war veteran Mrs. Thomas B. Harris--who is only 13--told interviewers last night.  The story of the boy's adventures with the Navy and Marines and his venture into matrimony came to light when his mother, Mrs. Helen Harris, filed an annulment suit.  Marine and Navy recruiting offices said their records tallied with young Harris' story, which included action in the Coral Sea and at Midway before his true age was learned.  "Even though I didn't love him, I thought I could learn to after we were married," the bride said.  They're living apart and she intends to resume her school work, then get an office job and "make something out of myself."  "I really think," she added, "that Tommy and I could have made a go of it if we hadn't had so much interference from everybody."

Marriages (October 21)

Miss Dolores M. Lloyd, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ray C. Showalter, of 24 Bixby street [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], became the bride of Glenn Rolland Herrick, son of Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Herrick, of West Bainbridge, Sunday evening at the First Baptist Church, Bainbridge.  The Rev. R. Lewis Johnson performed the double ring ceremony before a candle-lighted altar banked with orange and brown chrysanthemums.  The bride, given in marriage by her father, wore an ivory satin gown styled on colonial lines with pearl trim and a three-quarter train.  Her veil was held in place by a tiara and cap of pearls.  Her bouquet was of white roses, baby's breath and white sweet peas.  The matron of honor, Mrs. Carlson Schroth, sister of the bride, wore blue taffeta and lace and carried a spray of Picardy roses.  The bridesmaids were Miss Dorothy Sawyer and Miss Louise Whitman.  Miss Sawyer wore pink taffeta and carried yellow chrysanthemums and Miss Whitman wore aqua taffeta and carried orchid chrysanthemums. The Misses Helen Myers and Lois Hoyt, as flower girls, wore floral pink taffeta and carried colonial corsages.  Miss Doris Hoyt wore floral white taffeta and carried a basket of pink rosebuds and white sweetpeas.  Mr. Herrick was attended by Carl Hovey, of Bainbridge.  The ushers were Harry Herrick, a cousin of the bridegroom, and Bryce Showalter, brother of the bride.  Immediately preceding the ceremony Gene Houck sang, "O Perfect Love," accompanied by Mrs. Ralph W. Kirby at the console.  The bridal party received guests in the church and then proceeded to the home of the Rev. and Mrs. Johnson where delicious wedding refreshments were served.  Assisting Mrs. Johnson were Mrs. Ernest Hoyt, Mrs. Robert Burgin, Mrs. Mark Sawyer and Mrs. Ernest Fletcher.  The bride selected a forest green suit with green and brown accessories for traveling.  Her corsage was of rust and brown chrysanthemums. After a wedding trip to various points in Ohio the couple will reside at West Bainbridge.  The bride is a member of the local school faculty and the bridegroom is engaged in farming.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Nov. 25, 1943]

 

Dr. H.I. Johnston, 79 Main street, Binghamton [Broome Co., nY], announces the marriage of his daughter, Mary Louise, to First Class Private Robert E. Tanner, U.S. Army, stationed at Portsmouth, Va., son of the late Rev. and Mrs. Wilson E. Tanner, of Binghamton.  The ceremony was performed Tuesday, Nov. 16, in the Little Church Around the Corner, New York City, by the Rev. Randolph Ray.  Mrs.. Tanner was graduated form the Emma Willard School in Troy and the School of Radiography of New York Hospital. At present she is affiliated with the X-ray department of the Charles S. Wilson Memorial Hospital, Johnson city.  She is a member of the Binghamton Junior League and is a nurse's aide. The bridegroom, whose late father was a former rector of St. Peter's Church, Bainbridge, prior to his acceptance of the pastorate of Trinity Episcopal Church, Binghamton, where he served almost 25 years, attended Phillips Andover Academy and Union College, where he was a member of Kappa Alpha Fraternity.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Nov. 25, 1943]

 

Sunday, Nov. 7, at 12:30 p.m., Miss Barbara M. Bame, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chester Bame, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], and Stanley A. Russell, son of Mr. and Mrs. L. M. Russell, of Oneonta [Otsego Co., NY], were united in marriage at the Frist Baptist church, Susquehanna, Pa. The Rev. C.R. Freidley performed the ceremony.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Nov. 25, 1943]

 

Mr. and Mrs. Forrest Bradish, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], announce the engagement of their daughter, Guyva Isabella, to Robert F. Smith, son of Mr. and Mrs.. Frank Smith, of Franklin [Delaware Co., NY].  No date has been set for the wedding.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Nov. 25, 1943]

 

Dake - Esposito:  A quiet wedding was solemnized Thursday, Oct. 28, at the Sacred Heart Church in Sidney [Delaware Co., NY], Father Kavanaugh officiating, when Miss Eva Esposito, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Esposito, of that village, was united in marriage with Lawrence Dake, of Binghamton [Broome Co., NY].  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Nov. 4, 1943]

 

Merrill - Pearce:  In a pretty and impressive ceremony  Miss Orel Pearce, daughter of Henry Pearce, became the bride Tuesday evening of Philip Merrill, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Merrill, of Horton [Delaware Co., NY], at her home at West Delhi [Delaware Co., NY].  Miss Pearce, since her graduation from Delaware Academy, has kept house for her father and Mr. Merrill is engaged in farming.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Nov. 4, 1943]

Nelson - Finch:  Miss Evelyn Finch, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Finch, of Sidney Center [Delaware Co., NY], and Lawrence Nelson, son of Mrs. Frank Gregory, of New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY] have announced their marriage which took place Oct. 17, near New York City.  The bride is an office worker in the Scintilla Magneto Company plant in Sidney.  the groom is in the Navy and is stationed at Sampson.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Nov . 4, 1943]

 

 

Obituaries (October 21)

This community was most painfully shocked on Saturday last, when it was learned that little Lulu Grace Estabrook, daughter of Conductor W.D.Estabrook, was run over and terribly mangled by one of the O.&W. Cars.  It is learned that the two sisters, Nina and Lulu, were in the habit of walking on the track and at this particular time had been busying themselves down near the round house and were returning home.  Being accustomed to the noise of the cars they felt little fear of danger.  A coal train going north on the main track engaged their attention, and at the same time a switch engine was backing up cars on the track upon which the little ones were walking.  Nina, the younger, had left the track, but Lulu still remained to be struck by the flying car, only to be crushed and mangled to such an extent as to cause her death inside of two hours.  Yardmaster Vincent appeared upon the scene among the first, picked up the unfortunate child and conveyed her to her home.  Physicians were summoned and did all they could for the relief of the little sufferer, but as she had received such frightful injuries it was soon discovered that nothing in the way of medical skill could prolong her life.  She was conscious when picked up and inquired of Mr. Vincent if he thought she would live.  "Only think," she said, "today is my birthday and I was going to have a party this evening."  This day had been looked forward to with a great deal of pleasure by the little girl and her parents.  They had planned a party and she was going to be formally presented with a bicycle on that occasion and make this event in her life as joyous as possible.  Her father, W.D. Estabrook, is employed as conductor on the O.&W. road and was at Oswego at the time of the accident.  He was immediately telegraphed for but did not arrive in time to see his daughter alive.  Lulu Estabrook was an unusually attractive girl, and exceptionally bright for one of her age.  She possessed a sunny disposition and was ever dutiful to her parents, and kind and obliging to her playmates and friends.  She took an active part in the Methodist Sunday school and Railroad Y.M.C.A. of this place, and was always conspicuous in helping in entertainments and making herself useful in many ways. She will be sadly missed by her young associates in the Sunday school and many friends she has made during her brief stay in this world.  She leaves a father and mother and little sister to mourn her untimely death, and they have the heartfelt sympathy of the entire community in their sad bereavement.  The funeral services were held at the home of the deceased this Tuesday, afternoon, at 2 o'clock, Rev. Samuel Moore officiating.  Burial in Mt. Hope [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY].  [Compiler note:  As per tombstone:  Lulu G. Estabrook, 1884 - 1896]

Newell S. Wilcox, brother of Geo. R. Wilcox of this village [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., nY], died suddenly from apoplexy at the home of his sister, Mrs. J.H. Carver, Binghamton, last Wednesday evening.  Mr. Wilcox was forty three years of age.  He was born in Binghamton [Broome Co., NY] and passed the greater part of his life in that city. At the time of his death he was foreman for C.B. Smith, Jr., & Co.  cigar manufacturers.  He was a man very highly esteemed and had a wide circle of friends.  Mr. Wilcox has often been in Bainbridge and there were many here who knew him well. The funeral was held Saturday afternoon and burial was at Floral Ave. cemetery [Johnson City, Broome Co., NY].  Besides his brother, Mr. Wilcox of Bainbridge, he leaves a mother and sister who reside in Binghamton, and Fred Wilcox, another brother whose home is in Syracuse. [Compiler note:  As per tombstone, Newell S. Wilcox, 1853 - 1896]

Sunday afternoon Libbie Butler, who was employed in the household of E. Hammond in Binghamton [Broome Co., NY], was taken suddenly ill and fell unconscious to the floor, dying in about two hours, without regaining consciousness.  The circumstances surrounding her death being unusual, a coroner was notified, and Monday an autopsy was performed.  The cause of death was found to be Bright's disease of the kidneys.  Mr. Hammond tried to get a telephone message to Miss Butler's father but was unable to do so until Monday morning.  Mr. Butler went to Binghamton and the remains were taken to Worcester, the former home, on the "flyer" Monday.  The funeral was held from the home of Mr. Butler's sister.  Up to a few months ago Miss Libbie resided in Bainbridge and possessed many friends who sympathize with the family.  [Compiler Note:  Buried Maple Grove Cemeter, Worcester, Otsego Co., NY; As per tombstone, Libbie Butler, Apr. 3, 1880 - Sept. 6, 1896, daughter of William W. and Ella Butler]

Grant Maxwell, aged 70 years, died suddenly Sunday afternoon, Aug. 1, at his farm home on the Little Delaware near Delhi [Delaware Co., NY].  Mr. Maxwell had suffered several minor heart attacks recently.  Sunday he noticed an approaching storm and decided to go after the cows early.  Starting up a hill he felt a heart attack coming on and sitting down on a rock called to the house for help.  His son, Walter, ran to his father but found him dead when he arrived.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Aug. 12, 1943]

On Tuesday morning of last week, George Rosenbaum, one of the boarders at the Sterling Butler home, Downsville [Delaware Co., NY], went out of the house before breakfast and sat on a seat on the lawn.  He fell over dead.  His age was 40.  The remains were taken to Middletown that day.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Aug. 12, 1943]

Mrs. Elizabeth Hodges Cornish, 90, died Sunday at the family home, Unadilla [Otsego Co., NY], of infirmities of age.  Her health had been gradually failing for several months.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Aug. 12, 1943]

Mrs. Julia Latzch, wife of Kenneth Latzch, of Afton [Chenango Co., NY] died Sunday evening from burns caused when her clothing caught fire and the interior of her room while she slept. Sunday morning neighbors were aroused by screams and going to her assistance, found Mrs. Latzch to be terribly burned and two rooms ablaze  An ambulance made a quick run to the Binghamton Hospital but there was little hope from the beginning that her life could be saved.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Nov. 11, 1943]

Mrs. Lena E. Lockwood, of Conklin [Broome Co., NY], former resident for many years of the Town of Windsor [Broome Co., NY], died Saturday, Oct. 30, at the Binghamton City hospital.  She is survived by her husband, Elmer Lockwood; two sons, Edwin D. Lockwood and Leon B. Lockwood, both of Conklin; a sister, Mrs. Fred Brant, of Montrose; a brother Duane Spearbeck, of Binghamton, and several nieces and nephews. The body was removed to the Burke Funeral Home, Great Bend. [Bainbridge News & Republican, Nov. 11, 1943]

Carbon monoxide fumes from a coal-burning kitchen stove proved fatal to a young Johnson City [Broome Co., NY] couple after they were overcome in a bedroom of their home near Johnson Field.  The husband, Ellsworth Spencer, 22, died Sunday night in Charles S. Wilson Memorial Hospital.  His wife, Anna, 22, was believed to have died sometime Friday.  The unconscious man and the body of his wife were found Sunday After Johnson City police broke a window and entered the dwelling at the request of relatives.  "The gas fumes came from a coal-burning stove in the kitchen adjoining the little bedroom where both bodies were found.  The pipe from this stove ascended in a letter S into the chimney.  It was a room with a low ceiling. The stove dampers were turned against a draft and the stove lids tilted open.  The draft was shut off."  Both cases were accidental according to the verdict of Coroner McManis.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Nov. 4, 1943]

Soldier News continued - 1943

Otto Neidlinger Joins Navy

Bainbridge News & Republican, November 18, 1943

Otto G. Neidlinger, 17, son of Mr. and Mrs. Otto F. Neidlinger, was accepted in the U.S. Navy, Nov. 10, and is now in training at Sampson Naval Base.  Mr. and Mrs. Neidlinger now have four sons serving their country, Cpl. Frederick Neidlinger, of Aberdeen, Md.; Earl Neidlinger, F 3/C, U.S.N.R.; P.F.C. Douglas L. Neidlinger, who is somewhere in England.

 

"Ott," who graduated from Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] Central High School in June, was in many school activities.  He was treasurer of the Senior Class, had one of the leading parts in the Senior play, and was a member of the Glee Club and band.  He was active on the wrestling and boxing teams, and played varsity football and basketball, for two years.  He was captain of the winning intramural basketball last year.

 

Mrs. Isabelle Youngs, of Newton avenue, also has four sons in the service.  Clarence Youngs, Jr., Eric Youngs and George Youngs are serving in the Army; and the fourth son, who lived in Endicott with his wife and child, is serving in the Navy.

 

Edward Peckham Send Card to His Dad

Bainbridge News & Republican, November 25, 1943

 

E.J. Peckham, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], R.D.3, received the following card Friday from his son, S/Sgt. Edward L. Peckham, a prisoner of war in Germany:

Sept. 24, 1943

Dear Dad,

You will probably be glad to know that I am a prisoner of war.  Am in good health and not injured.  Inquire at the Red Cross for information on how to write to me.  I am treated well.  Send my address to Anne.  Will write a letter soon.  Thank God for the Red Cross. 

Love,

Ed

 

Roland McPherson Killed in Action

Bainbridge News & Republican, November 25, 1943

 

War, with all its grim realities and bitterness, was brought closest to us since Pearl Harbor, when the death of Pvt. Roland McPherson was officially announced by the War Department, in a telegram received by his parents on Monday, Nov. 15.  A Guilford [Chenango Co., NY] boy, who had spent many years of his life here with his parents, who operated a farm in our community, received his education in our schools and graduated and chose his work here at the Moses Crank Co., before being inducted.  He was known, loved and respected by all in our village.  He is the first World War No. 2 casualty from our village, who was known by everyone.

 

The message to the bereaved parents read as follows:  "This serves to notify you of the death of your son, Pvt. Roland McPherson, who was killed in action on Oct. 16, letter follows," signed by the adjutant general.  This was received one month later.  The parents had a letter from their son, which was dated Oct. 8, a short time before he met death.  and reached them on Nov. 1.

 

Pvt. McPherson was stationed at Wheeler, Ga., and was in a branch of the service known as the "Pioneers."  The Pioneers precede the engineers in Army tactics.  He was inducted in the early spring.  Born in Canada he would have been 27 years of age on Dec. 4.  Only a few Sundays ago, a service flag was dedicated at Christ church, Guilford, and one of the 10 stars on the flag belonged to Roland McPherson, who was a member of the church.  The mother and sister attended the service.

 

His first thought has always been of his parents.  At the time he entered the service his father's health was very feeble.  Due to his condition growing weaker, and the approaching winter, they moved from their farm off from the main highway between Guilford and Oxford, into their daughter's and her husband's apartment in New Berlin, the latter also having been inducted.  Here he knew his parents would be comfortable, close to the doctor in New Berlin who attended him daily, and with modern conveniences to assist his mother in the growing daily care of his father. Thus he entered the service with a lighter heart.  Up to his death he had received no mail from home.  Christmas and birthday gifts mailed to him, he will never know their contents.  The daughter, Mrs. Lewis Anthony, of Norwich, was made aware of the contents of the telegram and hastened through the storm of Monday night to New Berlin, to be with them when the crushing blow reached them the following day.  The parents both were completely broken hearted, the mother is also confined to her bed, and both under the care of Dr. Elliott.

 

To extend our heartfelt and deepest sympathy to them is all we can do.  The one question we can ask of ourselves is, "Are we making ourselves worthy of the supreme sacrifice Roland McPherson and thousands of American boys have already made, and more will make, as the war continues?  Are we denying ourselves to buy bonds, assist in all War Fund drives, or are we just going our usual way saying "Nothing like this will come to us."  A similar message can come to any of us mothers who have sons in service at any time.  We understand things are underway, already to bring the body of their son home, when the war is over.

 

Marriages (October 20)

Last Thursday evening at 8 o'clock Miss Lillie A. Hawkins of Matteawan [Dutchess Co., NY^] and Fred A. Smith, son of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. A. Smith of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], were united in holy bonds of matrimony.  The ceremony was performed at the home of the bride's parents in the presence of a few intimate friends and the bride's family.  Fred Smith is well known here, and has many friends who wish him and his bride a long and happy life.  About three years ago Fred went to Matteawan where he secured employment and is now one of the best "hat" finishers in that town of hats.  Mr. and Mrs. Fred Smith came to Bainbridge last Friday to visit with his many relatives in this section and they will remain until after the holidays. 

Verna Anna, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Sydney C. Davis, of Callicoon Center [Sullivan Co., NY] and P.F.C. Cornelius Andrew McLaughlin, son of Mrs. Cornelius McLaughlin, of Port Jervis [Orange Co., NY], were united in holy matrimony at Holy Cross Church, Callicoon, by the Rev. Leonard Perotti, O.F.M. on Tuesday, Aug. 3.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Aug. 12, 1943]

Miss Edith Vroman, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Vroman, of Toddsville [Otsego Co., NY], and Earle Grigsly, son of Mr. and Mrs. Basil Grigsly, of Hartwick [Otsego Co., NY], were married in the Hartwick Methodist church Saturday evening by the Rev. Wilfred Lyon.  The bride is a graduate of the Cooperstown High School and is employed at the Sidney Scintilla plant.  The groom is a graduate of Hartwick High School and is employed by his father in South Hartwick.  They will reside in Hartwick after Sept. 1.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Aug. 12, 1943]

Davidson - Collier:  Miss Elizabeth I. Collier, of Oneonta [Otsego Co., NY], and Bruce L. Davidson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Davidson, of Treadwell [Delaware Co., NY], were married Oct. 31, at the First Presbyterian Church in Oneonta.  The Rev. Boyd C. McCleary, D.D., the pastor, officiated.  After a short wedding trip they will make their home near Franklin.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Nov. 11, 1943]

Miss Helen Conklin, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Conklin, of Cook's Falls [Delaware Co., NY], and Reginald Steele, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Steele, of Horton Brook [Delaware Co.,  NY], were married at Walton, Oct. 28.  The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Harold Hill.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Nov. 11, 1943]

Obituaries (October 20)

While walking on the track Hiram Marshall of this village was struck and instantly killed by passenger train No. 4 Monday afternoon.  Mr. Marshall who resided with his son, Chas. Marshall in the southern end of the village, started out from the  house which is situated near the railroad shortly after 2 o'clock to go to the village.  He started up the track as was  his custom in going to and from his home to the village.  He had not walked but a few feet on the track when he met his sudden death.  At the place where he was killed there is a sharp curve.  The train must have been coming when he stepped upon the track.  Mr. Marshall did not seem to hear the noise of the engine which blew for the crossing just below until the train ran him down.  Persons who were in the vicinity say Mr. Marshall stopped to look around just before he was struck but had not time to escape the danger.  He was thrown at a distance down a steep embankment.  His skull was crushed and several bones of his body were broken.  Death was instantaneous.  The train was in charge of Conductor Meade and Engineer Dave Whittaker, engine No. 242, and is due at this station at 2:24.  Mr. Marshall was 70 years old and a trifle deaf.  He had been a resident of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] for many years and was a basket and chair maker by trade.  He was very bright and active and assisted his son Chas. at the mill.  Mr. Marshall was killed nearly at the same place where Samuel Stewart met his death in the same manner about one year ago  It is a sad and tragic death and a lesson for those who continue to use the railroad track as a thoroughfare.  The funeral will be held this afternoon at 4 o'clock and interment in Green lawn cemetery [Bainbridge, NY].

Rev. J. Mevis, a super-annuated member of the Wyoming conference died suddenly at his home in Oxford [Chenango Co., NY] yesterday  morning.  The funeral services will be held in the M.E. church at Oxford Wednesday at 2 p.m.  Rev. Mr. Mevis entered the ministry nearly forty years ago, joining the conference in 1859.  During these long years he has been familiarly known in all this part of the conference, especially over Otsego and Chenango counties, and wherever known was always highly esteemed and greatly beloved.  Three years ago on account of feeble health he was compelled to superannuate and since that time had made his home in Oxford.  Yesterday morning he arose as usual, with his ordinary health, ate breakfast, had family worshi8p with his wife, and at 8 o'clock, seated in his chair, just ceased to breath and was not, for God had taken him.  --Oxford Times

Margaret Hagaman Harrington entered into the rest of Paradise on the afternoon of May 1., 1896.  She was born in the town of Greene, Chenango county, October 27, 1837, and removed very early in life to Chenango Forks [Broome Co., NY], to which place she has since resided and in which place her father was merchant for a period of nearly fifty years.  She was the second of four children, of whom only one, Mrs. Evaline Truesdell of Binghamton, the youngest, survives.  September 17, 1862, was notable for the double wedding of Margaret Hagamon to Salphronius H. Harrington, and Evaline Hagaman to Mr. Truesdell.  The married life of Dr. and Mrs. Harrington has been spent in Chenango Forks, where the husband has practiced medicine for a good part of the time.  Two children were born to them, Mary, who died August 19, 1876 and Maurice S., who is at present living at his parents' home in Chenango Forks, assisting in his father's drug store.  Mrs. Harrington was from early life a member of the Congregational society, but when St. John's Episcopal parish was organized in 1877 she became one of its first members and supporters and has ever remained a staunch, loyal and unswerving believer in the "Faith once delivered to the Saints."  Actively interested in charitable work generally and in her church, her whole life seems to have been lived near God's altar, under His guidance and in accordance with His Will.  Her pure, gentle and unselfish nature will long "be a light to lighten our darkness" when duty seems to bear down hardest.  How patiently, how unobtrusively, how nobly she labored throughout her life for the welfare of her beloved family and for the glory of God we have seen and gratefully appreciated, and we give hearty thanks for the good example of this, His servant, who, having finished her course in faith, does now rest from her labors.  Her whole life seemed to pronounce the prayer of the Garden of Suffering.  "Thy Will be Done."  The noble and saintly character manifested in the love of the good, the unspotted life and the unmoved purpose to walk to the Commandments of her Lord and Master blameless, still live to fashion our life in a nobler, grander, purer form.  Her mortal remains were committed to the earth in the Rogers cemetery on Sunday, May 3d.  Requiescat in pace.

George Klair, 51, a Broome County highway employee, was found dead Friday near a bank of Loughlin Road Creek not far from the Kirkwood village line.  following examination by Dr. A.J. Stillson, of Windsor, a county coroner, he said the man apparently died of a heart attack.  Sheriff Earl J. Daniels said he learned the man was taken ill at work Wednesday.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Nov. 11, 1943]

Mrs. C.D. Pickwick, of West Laurens [Otsego Co., NY], died Tuesday night in Fox Hospital, Oneonta, where she had been taken July 28, the day her husband died in the same hospital.  At one time she lived at Delhi [Delaware Co., NY].  Among the surviving relatives are six daughters:  Mrs. George Schneider, of Roscoe; Mrs. Arthur Hendricks, of South Kortright; Mrs. Paul Budine, of Walton; Mrs. Albert Kirkland, of Bainbridge; and Mrs. John Merrit, of Sidney; also one son.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Aug. 19, 1943]

Levi George, of New Lisbon, Otsego County, passed away in his sleep, some time Wednesday night of a heart ailment.  He was apparently in his usual health when he retired that night, but when he failed to respond to his wife's call that morning, she went to his room and found him dead.  One of his daughters is Mrs. Harriet Robinson, of Delhi.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Aug. 19, 1943]

Dewitt Eldred, aged 70, residing about two miles from Laurens, Otsego County, died as the result of injuries suffered when he was rolled by a bull on the farm occupied by himself and the family of his son, Clarence Eldred, last Thursday.  Mr. Eldred started out to get the cows for milking, and when he did not return in a reasonable time a search was started for him.  However, it was dusk when  his body was found.  His chest was badly crushed, the ground surrounding the body showed evidence of disturbance, and it was recalled that the bull appeared excited and nervous during the early evening when the search for Mr. Eldred was being made.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Aug. 19, 1943]

In a letter received Monday, Dr. Ernst Burian, of Sidney, learned of the death of his mother in January in Vienna, Austria.  The letter was sent by air mail from Barcelona, Spain, in April by a cousin of the doctor, who had been confined in a French prison camp but had managed to escape to Spain and was there imprisoned.  After his release, he wrote the letter to Dr. Burian.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Aug. 12, 1943]

 

Soldier News continued - 1943

Clarence Misner Fatally Injured

Bainbridge News & Republican, November 11, 1943

Clarence L. Misner, 21, son of Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Misner, of Hancock [Delaware Co., NY], a U.S. Marine, stationed at the Bayonne, N.J. Naval Supply Depot, was fatally injured a few days ago when a truck overturned rounding a corner.  All the Marines on the truck were more or less injured.  Misner sustained a fractured skull and internal injuries.  He died about four hours after reaching the hospital.   He was born at Peakville [Putnam Co., NY] on Dec. 26, 1921.  The family had lived in Hancock for the last 11 years.

Alfred Roes Relates Experiences

Bainbridge News & Republican, November 11, 1943

Alfred Roes, of the Marines, is visiting at Cooperstown.  He has undergone thrilling experiences with the Marines, being numbered among the first to land at Guadalcanal in the southwest Pacific.  Roes' detachment was put ashore, he relates, to hold the beach-head for nine days.  At the start they were outnumbered by the Japs, 10 to 1, and later the ratio went up 20 to 1.  He was shot through the hand once and twice through the leg and suffered from tropical diseases, which required a long hospitalization.  He is now hale and hearty again.

Norman Tracy Killed in Plane Crash

Bainbridge News & Republican, November 11, 1943

Norman D. Tracy, 19, a radio gunner, was killed in a bomber crash near Odessa, Tex., Wednesday, according to a telegram received by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph W. Tracy, of Port Crane [Broome Co., NY].  A graduate of North High School, Binghamton, he had been in the Navy since the summer of 1942.  No details of the accident were contained in the telegram. The body is expected to arrive at his home some time this week.

Lt. Franklin Resseguie Missing in Action

Bainbridge News & Republican, November 11, 1943

Lt. Franklin B. Resseguie, son of Mr. and Mrs. F.B. Resseguie, of South Gibson, is missing in action, according to a message from the Navy Department.  The young flier, a member of the Army Air Corps, vanished while on a mission on Oct. 18.

Col. Budd Peaslee and the Battle of Europe

Bainbridge News & Republican, November 11, 1943

U.S. Flyers in Britain related grim eye-witness accounts of the latest Nazi "secret weapon," the plane-fired rocket.  During Oct. 14th's Fortress smash at the Schweinfurt ball-bearing works, Nazi fighters, armed with the new projectiles, soared to the attack in "layers" of 60 planes each.  Said Colonel Budd J. Peaslee, returned co-pilot of one of the Forts:  "I saw plenty of rockets.  I thought that none of us was going to get back."

Each of the twin-engine enemy fighters seemed to carry four rocket-guns which were fired at a 2,000 yard range, well beyond the effective range of the bomber's heavy machine guns.  Peaslee added:  "For the first 200 yards the rockets left a trail of smoke and appeared to be gaining momentum.  When they exploded, they were twice as big as any flak, and I've seen plenty of flak!"

Peaslee's ship reached home peppered with rocket fragments.  Sixty other Forts had plunged earthward.  Time Magazine, Nov. 1, 1943

Col. Peaslee is a brother-in-law of Milton Phelps, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY]

Hugh Wheeler Joins Army

Bianbridge News & Republican, November 4, 1943

Trooper Hugh A. Wheeler, a member of the Bureau of Criminal investigation, attached to the Endwell zone headquarters, Monday became the 23rd member of Troop C, New York State Police, to be accepted for military service. His induction leaves the troop with 36 members short of its normal personnel. 
 

Visit to Bainbridge - 1866

Visit to Bainbridge

Chenango Telegraph, Jan. 10, 1866

 

Last week we made a short visit at Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], and were agreeably surprised at the improvement manifest in the general appearance of the town.  Instead of being the dull thriftless place it seemed a few years ago, it is becoming one of the most enterprising and business like towns in the county.  In view of the early completion of the Albany & Susquehanna Railroad, and its good natural advantages as a business location, skillful mechanics and men of enterprise and capital from other localities are establishing themselves there in their various vocations, and purchasing real estate with the design of making such improvements as are likely to be needed when the railroad reaches that place.  It is expected that the whistle of the locomotive will be heard there some time next summer.  The road will be finished to Unadilla in a few weeks; between there and Sydney the grading is nearly done, and from Sydney to Bainbridge there is but little heavy work to be done aside from bridge building.

 

A site has been selected near the Depot grounds for a large brick hotel.  The work upon it will be commenced early in the Spring.  Building lots are rapidly advancing in value in the central part of the town in consequence of the competition to secure desirable locations.  Several new stores have recently been opened, and all appear to be having a flourishing trade.  A new one is being built upon Capt. Bullock's lot opposite Marsh's Hotel.  The inhabitants of the surrounding country appear to have discovered that goods can be bought of the enterprising merchants of Bainbridge at rates that ensure a fair equivalent for their money.  The Methodist church has been "reconstructed" and "finished up" in a style that reflects credit upon the energy and architectural taste of the Society.

 

When the Railroad is completed, Bainbridge will be a point toward which the agricultural products of a fertile portion of country will naturally flow in their course to market.  We see no reason why it should not become one of the most important and flourishing towns between Albany and Binghamton. The beauty of its scenery, especially during the summer season, with its proverbial healthfulness, and ample railroad facilities, will be among the attractive features upon which its inhabitants may confidently rely to augment its population, and enhance its prosperity.

Post Listing for October 13 - 19, 2014

Listing of blog postings for week of October 13-19, 2014

Marriages

Posted October 13, 2014

Alice Parsons - Chester T. Waters (1900)

Rev. E.G. Bowers - Sarah Moe (1900)

Charlotte Aurelia White - Sterling Frederick Higley (1901)

Alice Eleanor Chamberlin - Borden Jenners Smith (engagement, 1943)

Helen Louise Johnson - Philip F. Monrian (engagement, 1943)

Kathryn Burch - Robert F. Thompson (engagement, 1943)

Evelyn Crawford - Ray Cottone (1943)

Posted October 14, 2014
Orna Leigh - Frederick Seward (1943)
Marjorie Conner - Dana F. Wells (1943)
Margaret Frances Reed - John Bacon Dryden (1943)
Charlotte C. Law - William J. Batterson (1943)
Viola Frear - Dr. S.P. Dansky (engagement, 1943)
Dorothy Cuyle - Stanton K. Ward (1943)
Marriage Notices - Bainbridge Republican - 1873
     B.D. Wood - Emma L. Daniel (Afton)
     Ransom J. Wood - Nettie M. Case (Afton)
     John H. Hatton (Guilford) - Margaret A. Wilsey (Bainbridge)
     Czar Prince (Bainbridge) - Sylvana Bennett (Guilford)
     Hial Hodge - Ursula Horton (Coventry)
     Joseph G. Brown (McDonough) Ada Morse (Greene)

Posted October 16, 2014
Mellphonmeme Pratt - George J. Spohn
E. Pratt Beach - Helen G. Moody (1868)
James Pratt - Ettie Miner (1875)
Mr. & Mrs. Aurelius Pratt (30th anniversary, 1883)
Henry Aylesworth - Mary Pratt (1902)

Posted October 17, 2014
Ardie Grace Ives - Leigh Bishop Fleming
Marriage Notices - Chenango Telegraph & Chronicle, 1866
     A.W. May (Guilford ) - Edna Scott (Bainbridge
     Seneca Aylesworth - Mary Davis (Afton)
     James Burch - Zeruah Yale (Guilford)
     Joseph E. Hicks - Smely Price (Guilford)

Posted October 18, 2014
Celestia Tinker - John Porter (1865)
Norma Miner - Richard Crandall (1943)
Dorothy Atwell - Marvin L. Russell (1943)
Martha Danforth Taylor - Henry Howe Dayton (1943)
Genevieve Fontana - George L. Gecle (engagement, 1943)
Barbara Morgan - James E. Wiley (engagement, 1943)
Walter Wehner - Audrey Conklin (1943)

Posted October 19, 2014
Mr. & Mrs. Reuben Hall (70th anniversary, 1943)
Lee & Lila F. Stoddard (divorce, 1943)
Robert J. Wickham - Marjorie Smith (1943)
Lillian Treyz - James Granett (1943)
Evelyn Crawford - Raymond Cottone (1943)



 

Obituaries

Posted October 13, 2014

Mary Woodworth (Windsor, Bainbridge, 1903]

Edgar D. Hayes (Bainbridge, 1903]

Ernest Comstock (Windsor, 1943)

Joseph J. Kille (Hancock, 1943)

Posted October 14, 2014
Col. Wm. B. Pellett (Norwich, 1873)
Cyrus Dimmick (Smyrna, 1873)
Henry Nightingale (McDonough, 1873)
Mary A. Elwood (Andes, Downsville, 1943)
George Waters (Norwich, 1943)
Edward Cantwell (Margaretville, 1943)
Nelson B. Tompkins (Walton, Delhi, 1943)
Death Notices -Antimasonic Telegraph, 1834
     William Weller (Norwich)
     Polly Childs (Preston)
     Harmon Norton (Richford)

Posted October 15, 2014
Lt. Burnard L. Page (Afton, 1944) WWII Casualty
George W. Lockwood (Masonville, Nineveh, 1945)
Anna Stone McNitt (Oxford, 1944)

Posted October 16, 2014
Phebe Jane (Stevens) Pratt (Bainbridge, 1848)
Rolla B. Pratt (Bainbridge, 1902)
Bessie Comstock Rowe (Victor, Smyrna, 1902)
Sara Thorpe Thomas (Midland, Ark, 1902)
Leo Pratt (Harpursville, 1900)
Mary C. Pratt (Bainbridge, 1913)

Posted October 17, 2014
Phoebe Hubbard (Burlington Flats, 1873)
Dr. & Mrs. Maynard (Lansingville, Hamden, 1873)
Allen Burlingame (Richfield Springs, 1873)
Willie Davis (Guilford, 1873)
Death Notices - Bainbridge Republican, 1873
     Wallace F. Potter (Oxford)
     Sarah Wells (Oxford)
     Adelia Hyde (Afton)
     Almon Blackman (Preston)
     Henry M. Youmans (Oquago)
     Richard Burlingame (Afton)
     John K. Miner (Guilford)
     Richard Watson (Greene)
     Margaret Vanostrand (Greene)
    
Posted October 18, 2014
Samuel Hopkins (Norwich, 1865)
Ira E. Sherman (Sidney, 1896)
Very Rev. James A. Walsh (Susquehanna PA, 1943)
Mrs. Alfred Bagley (Pasadena CA, Walton, 1943)
Benson W. Roache (East Bridgewater PA, 1943)
Caroline Cramer Evans (Susquehanna PA, 1943)
Frank Leo Lichfuss (Delhi, 1943)
Fred S. Walter (Oneonta, 1943)  Truck accident
Iddo Skinner (Oakland, 1943)
Joseph Lukaszewski (Kingston, 1943)

Posted October 19, 2014
Jane Bush (Nineveh, 1895)
Nelson G. Place (Sidney, 1896)
Julius E. Pattengill (Oneonta, 1943)
Lottie Tagnola (Cooperstown, 1943)
Mary L. (French) Nicol (Oakland, PA, 1943)
Oscar Storer (Lanesboro PA, 1943)
Alice M. Harkness (Delhi, 1943)
Alice Lewis Burns (Delhi, 1943)
Frank C. Robinson (Oneonta, 1943)
John Corbett (Port Ewen, 1943)


 

Miscellaneous

Posted October 13, 2014

Ruth Goodman of American Red Cross Writes from Australia, 1943

Soldier News continued - 1943

     Clifton Arthur Skinner Killed in Action

     Rexford F. Locke Killed in Action

     Arthur VerValin, Sr. Enlists -WWI Veteran

     WAC Helen Nesbitt in Florida

     Donald J. Patchen completes basic flying training

Posted October 14, 2014
Soldier News continued - 1943
     Sgt. Truair Halbert Missing in Action
     Pvt. Robert Kingsley Injured in Action
     David Blakeley & Robert Lee Join the Navy
     Robert Christy Joins the Marines
     S/Sgt Charles Fenner Assigned to 1548th Army Service Unit
     Lt. Harry Odell Missing in Action

Posted October 15, 2014
BCHS Class of 1940 - Part 4
Llewellyn Hubbard honored at Manlius 1935
Soldier News continued - 1943
     Chester Dodd & William Beardsley Wounded in Action
     CPO Clarence Meehan Missing in Action
     Pvt. John Edward is Japanese POW
     Pvt. Leonard Cone Injured in Africa
     Letter from Tony Polsky from "Somewhere in the Pacific"

Posted October 16, 2014
B-G Central School Honor Society, 1962 (photo)
Soldier News continued - 1943
     Milton Simonds Joins Seabees
     Italy Surrenders
     Frank Lewis Enters Navy
     Lt. Warren Barnet Killed in Airplane Accident
     1st Lt. James Moore Decorated
     T/Sgt. John Martin Jr. Decorated

Posted October 17, 2014
Settlement of School Site Issue, 1873 (Bainbridge)
Everette Herrick Discharged from Navy, 1944

Posted October 18, 2014
Miscellaneous Items
     Frederick Sexton of Sherburne - Long-time Subscriber - 1865
     Bainbridge - M.E. Church Activities - 1865
     Lola Read of Greene Celebrates 100th Anniversary - 1901
     Olin Howe of Guilford Much Afflicted - 1901
Soldier News continued - 1943
     Walter Stapleton & John Beiling on Death List
     Marshall Stoutenburg Japanese POW
     Sheridan Spoonhower Killed on Duty
     Gunnar Wahlberg Promoted
     Sgt. Carl Wells Rewarded for Heroism
     Helen Clark Averell in Washington
     Myron Lyon Carl Enrolled as Aviation Cadet
    


Posted October 19, 2014
Soldier News continued - 1943
     Robert Fayette Smith in Training for Army Air Corps
     Service Men's Plaque in Bainbridge Park
     Capt. Dodge to Care for Pvt. Joseph Moore
     Roswell Monroe Meets Henry Gardner in Pacific
     Robert Hughston Promoted
Miscellaneous Items
     The Mysterious Bullet (Phelps & Fitch, Norwich, NY) - 1887
     The Theft of the One-Eyed Gray Horse - 1887
     Herman Goodman Held for Death of Anna Husch - 1943

Miscellaneous Items

A Mysterious Bullet
Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, March 12, 1887

Norwich, Chenango Co., NY:  Wednesday afternoon, there was a crash in the store of Phelps & Fitch [Dry Goods Merchants], that blanched the cheeks and painfully startled the marrows in the bones of every employer of the "Bee-Hive."  At the time Mr. Phelps the senior proprietor sat at the desk in the cash den near the back end of the store.  Simultaneously with the crash, a bullet dropped at his feet.  In the upper glass of the rear door was found a hole just the bigness of the bullet.  Where the bullet came from is a mystery   Mr. Phelps cannot believe that it was an attempt at assassination.  He is not aware of having any enemy who would resort to such desperate methods to get rid of him.  The window pane will be repaired.  In the future if any one desires to break glass for the "Bee-Hive," the proprietors would suggest some more civilized way.  A hammer would do the business just as well as a bullet.  The latter is too suggestive of the western slope way of doing things.

The Theft of the One-Eyed Gray Horse
Chenango Union, May 12, 1887

A stranger stopped at Daniel Fisher's Wednesday night and asked the privilege of staying.  His rig consisted of a gray horse blind in one eye, and a top buggy nearly new.  Next morning he intimated that he wanted to sell his outfit.  Fisher sent him to Tilly Case.  Coming to town, the stranger sought out Mr. Case and offered to sell the rig at a price much below its real value.  Mr. Case agreed to take it, but insisted first that the stranger show up his title to the property.  This the stranger, who said he came from Stephen's Point, Penn., went off to do, but instead of telegraphing to friends, returned to Fisher's and told him he was going to Utica.  When he left he went up the Whaupaunaucau road, which leadeth to Utica in a very indirect manner.  The whole preceding excited the suspicion that somebody, somewhere has lost a one-eyed gray horse and a top buggy nearly new--Telegraph, 7th.

 

A postal card received at this office, Saturday, contains an advertisement, offering $75 reward for the return of a horse and wagon, the horse stolen from J.W. Axtell, at China, town of Deposit [Delaware Co., NY], on the night of Tuesday, May 3d.  The horse is described as a gelding dapple gray horse, weight from 1,000 to 1050, blocky built, sound in limbs, good feet; right eye has been knocked out with a stone, leaving a large indentation.  Also, a top buggy from Albert Daniels, at China, newly painted, running gear dark wine colored, striped with red or yellow; no cushion or side curtains; half leather top; left thill broke under leather where side strap goes on; the inside of one spoke on right hind wheel has not been painted.  Supposed to have been taken by a man about five feet tall, weighing one hundred and seventy-five pounds; sandy hair and whiskers; talks very low and slow.  Address J.M. Wilson, Deposit, N.Y.  This is undoubtedly the rig that Tilly Case came near buying.  Had he but known, he could have made $75 easily.

 

Later--The carriage has been recovered by its owner.  The stranger traded it with a North Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] man, for another carriage and $12 in money.  Of course the latter loses both his carriage and money.

Herman Goodman Held for Death of Anna Husch

Bainbridge News & Republican, Oct. 14, 1943

Herman Goodman, 28-year-old Parksville [Sullivan Co., NY] farm hand, was held in the jail at Monticello Monday on a first degree manslaughter charge arising from the death of Miss Anna Husch, 18, of Livingston Manor [Sullivan Co., NY], who, police say, leaped from Goodman's speeding car when she became frightened at his advances.  Miss Husch died at Maimonides Hospital, Liberty, Saturday, six hours after she had jumped from Goodman's car on Route 17 near Livingston Manor.  Goodman was arrested Sunday at his home.  At first he made a denial of  any knowledge of the case, but later signed a statement in which he declared that Miss Husch had jumped from his car when she became frightened at his advances.  She died without regaining consciousness.

 

The girl lived on the Livingston Manor - White Sulphur Springs road and was returning to her home from Livingston Manor, where she worked as a maid, when Goodman stopped to offer her a ride.  The girl, police said, had been engaged to a service man for a short time, and ordinarily made a practice of refusing proffered rides.  Her brother and Goodman, however, delivered mile to the same creamery and she apparently recognized him.

 

She accepted his offer, rode for only two-tenths of a mile and then leaped from the vehicle, striking her head on the highway.  Other motorists failed to get the license number of the car but were able to provide an accurate description of the vehicle as it sped away.

 

Officers went to the Goodman home, found the motor of the car still warm.  They roused Goodman out of bed.   He first told them the car had not been used since 8 o'clock Saturday morning, but later admitted having driven two men into Livingston manor before noon.  He denied having seen the girl, but later admitted having made advances to her soon after she got in his car.

Marriages (October 19)

Mr. and Mrs. Reuben Hall, of Binghamton [Broome Co., NY], reached a memorable date in their lives Saturday, Oct. 23.  It was their 70th wedding anniversary.  Grandparents of Representative Edwin A. Hall, Mr. Hall is 93 years old and Mrs. hall is 90 years old.  Both are natives of Allegany County, where they were married in 1873.  Mrs. Hall's maiden name was Mary Brown.  Before Mr. Hall retired, he was a buyer of retail and wholesale mercantile establishments in Binghamton, where he settled in 1898.  Their only son is Edwin A. Hall, Sr.  Besides Representative Hall, their other grandchildren are First Lieut, Charles Hall, on duty in the south Pacific, and Mrs. Helen Hall Callard, of Syracuse.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Oct. 28, 1943]

 

A Sidney [Delaware Co., NY] correspondent says that Supreme Court Justice Martin W. Deyo, Binghamton, has granted an interlocutory decree of divorce to Lila F. Stoddard against her husband, Lee Stoddard, formerly of this village.  Children of the marriage were awarded to the plaintiff.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Oct. 21, 1943]

 

Wickham - Smith:  Corporal Robert J. Wickham, of Sidney [Delaware Co., NY], and Miss Marjorie Smith, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Bradford Smith, of North Syracuse [Onondaga Co., NY], was solemnized in the Andrews Memorial Methodist Church in North Syracuse.  They spent a few days in New York City, after which Corporal Wickham returned to the Army and the bride to Sidney, where she is employed as secretary to Charles Flagg of the Scintilla Magneto Division.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Oct. 14, 1943]

 

Granett - Treyz:  Miss Lillian Treyz, formerly of Livingston Manor [Sullivan Co., NY], and James Granett, of Virginia and Washington, D.C., were married Saturday, Sept. 25.  They will live in Washington.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Oct. 14, 1943]

 

Cottone - Crawford:  Miss Evelyn Crawford, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.  Harold Crawford, and Raymond Cottone, both of Grand Gorge [Delaware Co., NY], were married Monday at that place.  [Bainbridge news & Republican, Oct. 14, 1943]

 

 

Obituaries (October 19)

Entered into rest on the morning of February 12, 1895, after an illness of ten days Mrs. Jane Bush of Nineveh, N.Y. [Broome Co., NY], aged 74 years.  The subject of this notice was born and spent her early days near Oxford, Chenango county, and after marrying the late Riley Bush with him made her home at Nineveh.  She was a quiet, unassuming woman, attending strictly to her domestic affairs.  Cheerful and pleasant to all she met, and cared but little for the actions or doings of people outside of her circle.  She had long been a member of the Presbyterian church, a regular attendant of the same when her infirmities would admit and was also a liberal giver for its support.  Although living past the allotted time of three score and ten years, she like her husband who went before, was one who could not well be spared and will long be remembered as one who died having charity for all and malice toward none. 

Surrounded by beautiful flowers, lying peacefully at rest, as if only in a gentle sleep, the remains of Nelson G. Place last Tuesday afternoon rested in a beautiful casket, while his sorrowing friends were gathered to take a last, fond look at the kindly face so dear to all.  The sun had already touched the Western horizon at the close of another day, typical in its flood of departing glory of another life just closed, a life whose rays had lent geniality and warmth more enduring even than those of the great luminary.  It was a scene of touching beauty as the rays of the departing sun beamed through the stained windows of the church, flooding the chancel in a glory of light, where lay the casket, surrounded by banks of flowers.  Nature seemed hushed.  A beautiful life had closed.  The funeral services of Mr. Nelson G. Place, held at 5:30 p.m. of the 19th inst. at the M.E. church in this village, assembled together a large gathering of relatives and friends, all bound by one common tie of affliction and mourning.  All the representatives of the Place family, from far and near, were present with the exception of Mrs. Austin Hall, who was unable to be present on account of illness.  The services were touchingly impressive.  They were conducted by Rev A.D. Decker, Rev. H.B. Benedict, Rev. J.B. Cook and Rev. T.A. Carlson, all of whom delivered tributes of the tenderest eulogy to the memory of the deceased, every word finding a deep response in the hearts of everyone present.  It was intended that the school children should attend the services but owing to the lateness of the hour they could not be present.  The school, however, sent a beautiful floral harp in token of their love and esteem.  The Y.M.C.A. also remembered their departed brother by sending a beautiful floral pillow with monogram.  The casket was covered and entwined with roses, while on the platform was a large display of flowers.  The music by the church choir was beautifully rendered.

The services of Mr. Nelson G. Place to our community were those of a philanthropist.  Few men have labored more zealously and unselfishly toward the up building of Sidney [Delaware Co., NY] than Mr. Place.  His services in extending and fostering our school system will long be remembered.  Although he had no children to educate, while in health, he was the life and soul of the Sidney High school.  Our fine school is a direct fruit of his zeal and fidelity and his onerous duties as President of our Board of Education were discharged in a manner that reflected high credit upon himself and the many friends whose confidence he so fully enjoyed.  He was the founder of our Y.M.C.A. and an enthusiastic worker in the noble, pure cause of temperance.  Where a good deed was to be done Nelson Place was always in the fore, ever leading ever encouraging, never faltering.  The same testimony can be borne to his zeal as a church worker.  His labors must have come home to the minds of all present at these services  The lips were sealed that had so often spoken in that sanctuary.  The musical tones of that voice were no more to be heard that had lent grace and comfort to many faltering hearts.  Touched by the hand of death a captain laid silent in the citadel of his own building.  Though young in years, gathered as a sheaf before its ripening, Nelson was animated by that spirit which yearns only for the good of others.  Pure in heart, pure in mind, honest to the core, firm yet gentle, he dared for the right.  Scoffs or jeers, malice or derision could not in combined effort swerve him from the path of duty.  Such men are not of this world.  they tarry not long.  They go from us only too soon, leaving memories blessed to all who come in contact with them.  Mr. Place was 37 years of age.  He leaves a widow to mourn his loss, one who with touching fidelity remained by his side throughout his long illness, ministering to his needs, cheering him in his sufferings.  To her as well as to the entire family there goes forth feelings of the deepest sympathy in the loss of one so good, so true and gentle.  And thus does the grave, ever cruel, ever remorseless, claim its own.  Dust shall return to dust but in humble submission must we bow to the One who giveth and taketh away and say:  "Thy will be done."  [Died May 17, 1896, Buried Prospect Hill Cemetery, Sidney, NY]

Although he had not been in usual health for some time, death of Julius E. Pattengill, aged 73, of Oneonta [Otsego Co., NY], a retired New York City police officer, came suddenly in Albany City Hospital Sunday morning following a major operation which he underwent Saturday afternoon.  Surviving are his widow; two sons, Harold Pattengill, of Sidney, and George Pattengill, of Laurens, and a granddaughter, Miss Marilyn Pattengill, of Laurens,  Mrs. Pattengill formerly Mary Robinson Hoke, became his wife at her home in Mt. Vision Oct. 31, 1902.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Oct. 28, 1943]

 

Mrs. Lottie Tagnola died in the Mary Imogene Basseett Hospital, Cooperstown [Otsego Co., NY], Sunday afternoon from pneumonia which followed a hip fracture suffered about two weeks ago.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Oct. 28, 1943]

 

Mrs. Warren S. Nicol, 38, died at the family home Oakland, Pa. Wednesday, Oct. 13.  She had been ill for a long time.  Her maiden name was Mary L. French, and she was a native of Lanesboro [Susquehanna Co., PA].  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Oct. 28, 1943]

Oscar Storer, well known resident of Lanesboro [PA], dropped dead as he worked about the barn on his place, Oct. 17.  One of his horses got out of the stable, and as Mr. Storer hurried about to regain control over the steed, he was seized with a heart attack and died before a physician could be summoned.  [Bainbridge news & Republican, Oct. 28, 1943]

Mrs. Alice M. Harkness, 77, widow of Edward O. Harkness, prominent Delaware County educator, died at Delhi Friday.  Mrs. Harkness was born in Margaretville [Delaware Co., NY] April 18, 1866, a daughter of George and Magdalyn (Rae) Gilbert.  She taught school in Margaretville when she was a young woman and was following that profession when she met Mr. Harkness, then a member of the Margaretville Academy faculty.  They were married Nov. 27, 1890, and the couple moved to Delhi [Delaware Co., NY] in 1897 when Mrs. Harkness gave up her teaching.  Her husband became one of the county's leading school authorities.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Oct. 28, 1943]

Mrs. Alice Lewis Burns, 68, a life-long resident of Delhi [Delaware Co., NY], died at the Delaware County sanatorium Sunday morning following an illness of about a year.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Oct. 7, 1943]

Frank C. Robinson, a former Oneontan [Otsego Co., NY] and a D.&H. conductor many years, died Saturday morning at home in Binghamton [Broome Co., NY].  He had been ill with a heart ailment.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Oct. 7, 1943]

John Corbett, of Port Ewen [Ulster Co., NY], a boatman, died of a heart attack on Friday in New York City.  He was stricken while stepping from his boat to the dock, fell overboard and died after being recovered from the water.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Oct. 7, 1943]

Soldier News continued - 1943

Robert Fayette Smith in Training

Bainbridge News & Republican, October 7, 1943

Aviation Cadet Robert Fayette Smith, son of Mr. and Mrs. Fayette L. Smith, of Route 1, Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], has completed approximately one-third of his Pilot Training and will soon report to an Air Corps Basic Flying School in Newport, Ark., for the intermediate phase of his flying training.  Before entering the Air Corps, Cadet Smith attended Bainbridge Central High School and Rochester Mechanics Institute.  He received pre-flight training at a College Training Detachment.  He has two brothers serving in the Army.  Upon completion of his Basic and Advanced Training, he will be given his wings and commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the Air Corps.

 

Service Men's Plaque in Bainbridge Park

Bainbridge News & Republican, October 7, 1943

 

Residents of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] cannot have failed to observe the expanding list of names of village boys and girls in the services as posted on the board which stands in a prominent location in the park.  The count now is 290 names.  With so many serving there is hardly a family in Bainbridge that does not have a son or brother or some near relative in one of the armed services.

 

The erection of the plaque was made possible through support of the American Legion Auxiliary and the Bainbridge Woman's Club.  A very appropriate site in the beautiful surroundings of the park was chosen in which this symbol of the loyalty and patriotism of Bainbridge youth now stands.

 

Maintenance of the plaque and the neat printing and decorating which attracts all observers is the work of Gervase Prince who must recall his own days in service during World War I each time he adds the name of one of the present generation of soldiers to the ever-growing list.  The business and professional men of Bainbridge through the Chamber of Commerce take this opportunity of expressing their appreciation for this excellent work.

 

Capt. Dodge to Aid Pvt. Joseph Moore

Bainbridge News & Republican, Oct. 14, 1943

 

Pvt. Joseph G. Moore, of New Guinea, who was taken ill with dysentery about the middle of September, was greatly improved when visited by Capt. Ben L. Dodge, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], on Sept. 22, according to a letter received by Mrs. Dodge.

 

Capt. Dodge, who is stationed about 40 miles from Pvt. Moore, learned of "Joe's" illness through a report and immediately went to see him.  Capt. Dodge asked "Joe's" attending physician if Joe could be moved near  him so he could care for him, and the permission was granted just as soon as he was able to make the 40-mile trip.

 

Capt. Dodge had also suffered from an attack of dysentery recently, as had many of the men in that locality.

 

Roswell Monroe Meets Henry Gardner in Pacific

Bainbridge News & Republican, Oct. 14, 1943

 

Roswell S. Monroe, A.M.M. 3/C, USNR, who is stationed somewhere in the Pacific War Area, was in a barber shop recently when in walked Henry G. Gardner, Jr., A.M.M. 3/C, USNR.  "Hank," who has been in the Pacific for several months, has the same address as "Roz."

 

Robert Hughston Promoted

Bainbridge News & Republican, Oct. 14, 1943

 

Robert L. Hughston, of Bainbridge, R.D.2, who enlisted in the Army Engineers about six weeks ago, has been made a private first class.  P.F.C. Hughston, who has a wife and three children, is now in training at Camp Claiborne, La.  Before entering the service, he was employed at the Scintilla Magneto Co.