Zilpha Buell Helps War Effort - 1918

Helps at Eighty-Six

Mrs. Zilpha  M. Buell Breaks the Record in This Section

Utica Saturday Globe, About August 1918

 

Mrs. Zilpha M. Buell

 

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  Forty-two pairs of socks and two sweaters for the soldiers here is the record already made for Mrs. Zilpha M. Buell, aged 86, and she is still knitting with no other thought than to help make the boys at the front as comfortable as possible while they fight for her and for the land she loves.

 

Mrs. Buell has always been famed for her knitting and takes just pride in the feat that for many years she has kept her two sons and several nephews supplied with socks.   But since the great war started she has exceeded her previous speed limit and easily holds the record for war knitting throughout a large section of the state.

 

In marked contrast to the work of Mrs. Buell is that of the slackers among the women of the city.  Younger and more able to help than she, there are many women who have never taken a stitch or raised a finger to help in this humane and much needed backing up of the boys.  It is true that a majority of the women of the city have done their chore in this as in every other phase of war work and their interest and activity has put the local chapter in the lead among the Red Cross activities in this vicinity.  But as the war goes on the need is consistently increasing while the number of workers is steadily decreasing.  Sorry, ladies, but it begins to look as if all the slackers were not to be found among the men.  In spite of the season there is much Red Cross work to be done in the month of August.

 

 



Bainbridge High School, Class of 1947, Part 2

Bainbridge Central High School - Class of 1947

Senior Portraits

"Echo" 1947

 

Francis Dellello

"Frannie"

 

Voted Biggest Bluffer and Most Talkative

"Persuasive speech, and more persuasive sighs,

silence that spake, and eloquence of eyes."

 

Will miss most about B.C.H.S., classmates

Greatest ambition is to be a hairdresser

Favorite pastime is working at the theater

Wanda Drachler

"Hack"

 

Never hopes to be "without

a ring on my third finger, left hand."

 

Will miss most about B.C.H.S., Lil, Rita, Shirl and Joan

Greatest ambition is to be a beautician

Favorite pastime is trying to find a short route to Simonds house

Richard Engel

"Dick"

 

Never hopes to be "in a hurry."

 

Will miss most about B.C.H.S., sports

Greatest ambition is to be a good farmer

Favorite pastime is loafing 8th period

Eugene Evans

"Gene"

 

Voted Neatest and Best Dressed

"They add a precious seeing to the eye."

 

Will miss most about B.C.H.S., Class of '47

Greatest ambition is to play an organ in roller skating rink

Favorite pastime is roller skating

Ernest Fenner

"Ernie"

U.S. Navy

 

Elizabeth Hine

"Betsy"

 

Never hopes to be "Mr Black's

Shorthand student again"

 

Will miss most about B.C.H.S., sports

Greatest ambition is to be a stenographer

Favorite pastime is to play basketball



Obituaries (January 22)

Henrietta Law

Utica Saturday Globe, November 16, 1907

 

 

Mrs. Henrietta Law

 

North Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY]:  Many were the sorrowing friends of Mrs. Henrietta Law, who paid their last tributes of respect to the deceased at her old home near North Pharsalia, Saturday, November 9.  Her long life of usefulness was closed Wednesday, November 6, after a period of much suffering.  Deceased was born at Thomastown, Maine, in 1829.  At Lowell, Mass., June 29, 1851, she was united in marriage to Stephen Law, who died many years ago.  Soon after their marriage deceased and her husband came to New York State to live, and for over 60 years deceased resided on the place where she died in the latter part of her life with her son, Frank Law.  She is survived by two sons and one daughter, George M. Law, of Pitcher; Frank M. Law, of North Pharsalia, and Mrs. Ella V. Nitt, of Killawog, N.Y.; eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

 

Emma Fleming

Bainbridge News & Republican, April 4, 1946

 

Mrs. Emma Fleming, 82, formerly of Windsor [Broome Co., NY], died Wednesday, at the home of her grandson, Lenn Church, of Corbettsville.  Besides her grandson, she is survived by two sons, John and Gilbert Church, both of Binghamton.

 

Uri A. Hubbard

Bainbridge News & Republican, April 4, 1946

 

Uri A. Hubbard, 81, died Tuesday evening at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Eugene Finch, Oxford.  Besides his daughter, he is survived by a son, Clarence Hubbard, of Homer; also eight grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren.

 

Rev. Frank C. Davidson

Bainbridge News & Republican, April 4, 1946

 

Rev. Frank C. Davidson, pastor of Union United Presbyterian church at McKees' Rocks, Pa., former pastor of the Walton United Presbyterian church died at his home in McKees' Rocks Thursday morning, March 28.  He was 62 years old. 

 

Maude Knapp Smith

Bainbridge News & Republican, April 4, 1946

 

Mrs. Maude Knapp Smith, 58, of Windsor [Broome Co., NY], died at 6:25 p.m. Tuesday at Binghamton City Hospital.  She is survived by her husband, Delmar Smith a daughter, Miss Doris Smith, of Bainbridge; a sister, Mrs. Walter Coolbaugh, of Johnson City.  The body was removed to Clinton E. Wood Memorial Chapel, Windsor.

 

David DuBois

Bainbridge News & Republican, July 11, 1946

 

Walton [Delaware Co., NY]:  Just 24 hours after its official opening, the temporary swimming pool in West Brook was the site of a drowning.  The pool opened at 1 p.m. Thursday and at 5 p.m. Friday the body of six-year-old David DuBois, son of Mr. and Mrs. Donald DuBois, was discovered in its murky waters.  The pool is a temporary affair erected at the site of the proposed recreation center.  According to Dr. C.S.Gould, of Walton, county coroner, the boy apparently drowned within the sight of more than 100 persons gathered at the pool.  He had gone swimming with some companions.  When the boy's mother arrived to take the group home, it was discovered that David was missing.  Search revealed that his clothes were still in a locker. The body was discovered in six feet of water at the deep end of the pool, which was muddy from diving activities.

 

Archie W. Smith & Mrs. Leo L. Kany

Bainbridge News & Republican, August 1, 1946

 

The crash of a sedan into a tractor-trailer near Campville on Route 17C about 12:30 a.m. Sunday, resulted in the death of two people and the hospitalization of four others. 

 

The dead:

Archie W. Smith, 27, of Vestal [Broome Co., NY].  A World War II veteran, killed instantly.

Mrs. Leo L. Kany, 29, Endicott [Broome Co., NY], who died in hospital four hours after crash.

 

The injured all in Ideal Hospital:

Miss Anna Severini, 30, Endicott, condition critical.  She suffered lacerations of head and arms.

Frank N. Wilson, 29, Endicott, condition fair. He sustained abrasions of the right leg and severe cuts about the face.

Mr. and Mrs. Carl W. Harrington, Johnson City, condition fair. Both suffered head and arm lacerations.

 

Those who investigated the accident said it occurred shortly after midnight when Carl Bowgren was attempting to back a tractor-trailer into a drive-way.  The trailer was well lighted, according to the sheriff and there was unobstructed visibility for 700 feet.  Bowgren was arrested by state police, charged with criminal negligence. He was given a hearing before Justice of the Peace Huntington, demanded an examination and was released in $50 bail for hearing Aug. 12.

 

This was the third case of alleged criminal negligence involving an automobile in the Binghamton area within two weeks.  Four persons were riding in the front seat of the sedan at the time of the crash, the impact of which pinned Smith, the driver, between the wheel and the seat.  He was killed instantly.  It was necessary to pry the seat from beneath him in order to extricate his body.  Mrs. Kany was removed unconscious to Ideal Hospital where she died four hours after the accident.  The others suffered from shock and severe lacerations.  According to the Sheriff, the party was returning from the Brush and Pallette where its members had spent the evening dancing.  Police ambulances from Endicott and Owego were called to take the injured to Ideal Hospital.

 



Marriages (January 22)

Dixson - Waldron

Bainbridge News & Republican, September 5, 1946

Sidney [Delaware Co., NY]:  Miss Elizabeth Irene Waldron, daughter of  Mr. and Mrs. Claude Waldron, was married to Donald William Dixson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Dixson, Mt. Upton [Chenango Co., NY], at the Methodist Church Sunday at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Robert Kellerman, pastor, officiating.  The bride was given in marriage by her father.  Miss Ellen Hurlburt, of Afton, was maid of honor and the bridesmaids were Miss Doris Dixson, Mt. Upton, sister of the bridegroom, and Miss Wanda Timer, of Sidney.

 

Van Voorhis - Egli

Bainbridge News & Republican, September 12, 1946

 

Miss Ruth Egli, daughter of  Mr. and Mrs. Albert Egli, Sr., Bainbridge road [Chenango Co., NY], was married to Frederick Van Voorhis, son of the late Mrs. Lena Van Voorhis, of Worcester [Otsego Co., NY] Saturday in the Congregational Church.  The Rev. Charlton Opdyke, minister, performed the ceremony.

Lord - Morrow

Bainbridge News & Republican, September 12, 1946

Miss Kathleen Morrow, of Sabina, Ohio, and Albert T. Lord, son of Mr. and Mrs. Howard B. Lord, of Middletown, formerly of Cannonsville [Delaware Co., NY], were married Sunday afternoon, Sept. 1, at 3:30 in the First Presbyterian Church, Washington Court House, Ohio.  The double ring ceremony was performed by the Rev. C.H. Abernathy.  A reception was held following the ceremony in the church parlors with 100 present.

Hall - Peters

Bainbridge News & Republican, September 12, 1946

The Emory Methodist Church, Hancock, was the scene Saturday, Aug. 31, for the marriage of Miss Edith Peters, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Knighton Peters, of Hancock [Delaware Co., NY], to Lt. Donald L. Hall, USMCR, son of Mr. and Mrs. W.A. Hall, also of Hancock.  Following a reception in the home of the bride's parents, the couple left by motor for New York City.  They will reside in Quantico, Va., where the bridegroom is stationed.

Edwards - Courtney

Bainbridge News & Republican, September 12, 1946

In one of the prettiest weddings of the late summer season Sunday afternoon, Sept. 1, Miss Patricia Gay Courtney, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William P. Courtney, Walton [Delaware Co., NY], became the bride of Wayne O. Edwards, son of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Beardslee, also of Walton.  The ceremony was performed in Christ Episcopal Church, Delhi.  After a wedding trip through the New England states, Mr. and Mrs. Edwards will reside in Oneonta [Otsego Co., NY], where Mr. Edwards will attend Hartwick College.  Both are graduates of Walton High School, class of '42.  She has been employed in the office of Delaware Telephone Company, Walton, and he was recently discharged after serving with the 310th Infantry, 78th division; including overseas service from Oct. 14, 1944 to Jan. 4, 1946, in the European theater of operations.  Mr. Edwards was a recipient of the Purple Heart medal.

Marriage Notices

Antimasonic Telegraph, December 23, 1829
Married in Preston [Chenango Co., NY] on Monday evening last, by Elder Jedediah Randall, of this village, Mr. Mason Johnson to Miss Esther Avery, both of the former town.

Chenango Telegraph, October 5, 1836
Married at South New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], on Sunday, October 2, by the Rev. Mr. Doolittle, Mr. Alanson Holmes, to Miss Sally Euphrasia Rathson, both of that place.

In Sherburne on the 29th ult. by the Rev. J.S. Swan, Mr. William Jones, to Miss Betsey C. Gregory, all of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY].

Bainbridge Republican, July 4, 1878
WHEELER - GREEN:  In Bainbridge, June 30, 1878, by Rev. D.C. Haynes, Walter Wheeler and Miss Augusta Gray, both of Deposit [Delaware Co., NY].

Bainbridge Republican, August 8, 1878
SHEPHERD - ROWE:  At the M.E. Parsonage, Bainbridge, Aug. 7, 1878, by Rev. A.F.Brown, Frank A. Shepherd of Otego [Otsego Co., NY] and Miss Chloe K. Rowe of Colesville [Broome Co., NY].

Obituaries (January 21)

Joseph H. Latham

Utica Saturday Globe, November 21, 1903

 

 

Joseph H. Latham

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  At his home on South Broad street, Wednesday afternoon, after a short illness, Joseph H. Latham died at the age of 73.  Mr. Latham was for many years a prominent merchant and representative resident of this community.  Deceased was born at Latham's Four Corners, in the town of Guilford, this county, December 11, 1824.  He was the son of Harry and Jerusha Latham, who located in Guilford in the early years of the century.  In youth he acquired a thorough, practical education, and like many young men of that period began his first work in life by teaching district school, teaching in the town several terms before becoming a permanent resident.  About 1855 he accepted a clerkship in the hardware store of Haynes & Knight.  Some three years later Mr. Haynes died suddenly and his administrator placed the entire business in the hands of the subject of this sketch.  When the effects were sold Mr. Latham purchased them and associating with himself Daniel M. Holmes, began his mercantile career.  Some years later he bought out his partner and continued the business alone, building up a large and lucrative trade by his energy and foresight.  In 1887, after more than 30 years successful business in one location, he retired, handing over his store to his son, Charles H. Latham, the present owner.  October 3, 1863, Mr. Latham married Frances L. Randall, of this village.  Two children were born to them, Charles H. Latham and Frances R. Latham.  Mrs. Latham died suddenly November 20, 1897, and the daughter, Frances, was cut down in the flower of her young womanhood in April of this year.  He never rallied from the shock of the loss of his wife and daughter, which left his home desolate.  His friends noticed that his step had lost somewhat of its elasticity, but little dreamed that the end was so near.   His only son, Charles H. Latham, is the sole survivor of the immediate family.  A sister, Mrs. Helen Orr, resides in Topeka, Kan.  Mr. Latham was a thorough businessman, careful, diligent and accurate in all of his dealings.  In politics he was a consistent Republican and looked upon public questions from the standpoint of a patriot. He was public spirited, believed in the future of the village, and gave of this time and money to further any object which he believed was for the public good.  In the care of his home and surroundings he set an example of neatness and attractiveness.  His religious home was in the congregational Church, of which he was a faithful and consistent attendant for nearly a third of a century.  He never sought public preferment, but preferred to do his duty as a private citizen.  Such men as he give stability and character to a community.  The funeral will be held from the late home on South Broad street Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. Daniel W. Decker officiating. Burial will be made in the family plot in Mt. Hope Cemetery [Norwich, NY].

 

Charles Brown

Antimasonic Telegraph, November 18, 1829

 

In Smyrna [Chenango Co., NY], on the 14th ult., Mr. Charles Brown, aged 65 years; by this dispensation of providence, his Widow is left to lament the loss of an affectionate husband, and his children a kind indulgent parent.

 

Maria Harris

Chenango Telegraph, July 20, 1836

 

Died in new Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], on the 14th inst. Mrs. Maria Harris, wife of John Harris, Esq., late of Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY], aged 38 years.  The circumstances which caused and attended the death above recorded were peculiarly afflicting.  On the 4th of July, a son of Mr. Harris, aged 12 years, was drowned in the  Unadilla river. The annunciation of this event to the family, produced a shock to the mind of Mrs. Harris from which she never recovered.  Search was immediately made for the body of the boy, and continued during the afternoon and night; but it was not until the afternoon of the 5th, that it was found.  Mrs. Harris became deranged--her mind was destroyed--and in ten days from the melancholy occurrence on the 4th, she was no more!  Thus perished a fine boy, and thus an excellent and amiable woman.  To the surviving members of the family these were cases of the severest trials and affliction.  eE have never known the sympathies of the public more general and deep-seated, than on these occasions.

 

Mercy Sheldon

Chenango Telegraph, August 3, 1836

 

Died in Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 27th ult. after a painful and severe illness, Mercy, wife of Luke Sheldon, aged 59 years.  The deceased was a woman highly exemplary in all the various relations and duties of life; and was respected and beloved by all who enjoyed her acquaintance.  In her death, her husband has been deprived of an affectionate wife, her children of a kind and loving parent, and society of a useful member.   She has left a wide circle of relations and friends to mourn her loss.

 

Lucy Smith

Chenango Telegraph, August 3, 1836

 

At South New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], on the 22d, Mrs. Lucy Smith, wife of Mr. Dexter Smith, in the 56th year of her age, leaving evidence to her friends that she was worthy to be counted among the happy number "Who died in the Lord."  As a Christian her piety was exhibited in a principled regard for the divine requirements as they relate to the duty of man to his Maker and to his fellow men; as a bosom companion she was assiduously kind and faithful; as a mother she was affectionate and provident; as a friend, sincere and constant.  In her death a large circle of family connexions pay no ordinary tribute to the destroying Angel.

 

Thomas P. Main

Bainbridge Republican, August 15, 1878

 

Thos. P. Main, an old and well known citizen of Boone [Iowa], died on Saturday night last, at his residence.  Mr. Main was 80 years, one month and 27 days old, and had resided in Boone for twelve years, removing from Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY].  He was married three times and had fifteen children born unto him, ten of whom are now living.  Three of his children reside here--Hawley Main, Mr. E.G. Wood and Emma Main.  His two sons, Charles and William, now residents of Galesburg, Illinois, and conductors on the C.B. & Q.R.R., were here to attend their father's funeral.  He was a conscientious Christian gentleman, being a member of the M.E. Church by Rev. A.P. Hull, and the body laid to its final rest in Linwood Cemetery.  An affection of the kidneys, complicated with those ailments incident to old age, is what took him off.  He died without a struggle, and bore his ills with great patience and forbearance.--Boone (Ia.) Republican.

Marriages (January 21)

Hyland - Squires

Utica Daily Globe, January 31, 1903

 

 

Mr. and Mrs. William R. Hyland

Who Were Married Near Norwich Recently.

 

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  A pretty wedding was solemnized Wednesday afternoon at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. A.N. Squires, near this village, when their daughter, Bertha E. was united in marriage to William R. Hyland, of South Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY].  Miss Jessie Treible played the wedding march as the bridal party entered the room and the ceremony was performed by Rev. Wilson Treible.  The maid of honor was Miss Margaret Richards, of Eaton, and William C. Crandall was best man.  After the ceremony the happy couple received the congratulations of the assembled guests and a bountiful repast was served.  Many beautiful and useful gifts were received.

 

Marriage Notices - 1829

 

Antimasonic Telegraph, October 13, 1829

Married in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], the 15th inst. by the Rev. Mr. Rexford, Mr. Orrin Porter to Miss Sarah Ann Steere, daughter of Mark Steere.

 

Married in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], on the 11th inst. by Elder Jedediah Randall, Mr. Parley Miller to Miss Eliza Ann Miner.

 

Married in Pitcher [Chenango Co., NY], on the evening of the 11th inst. by John Southworth, esq. Mr. Harry Hokes, to Miss Nancy Finch, daughter of Jacob Finch, deceased, all of that place.

 

Antimasonic Telegraph, November 2, 1829

Married in this town, on Wednesday, the 28th inst. by the Rev. Mr. Adams, Mr. Nelson W. Carpenter, Merchant, of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Glorian Guthrie, of North Norwich.

 

Also, on Thursday last, by the Rev. Jedediah Randall, Mr. Samuel S. Randall to Miss Lucy Breed, all of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]

 

Antimasonic Telegraph, November 18, 1829

Married in Oxford [Chenango Co., NY] on Thursday, the 12th inst. by the Rev. Mr. Rexford Mr. Charles A. Thorp, esq. attorney at law, of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Susan Avery, of the former place.

 

Antimasonic Telegraph, November 1829

Married in this town [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], on the 23th ult. by Mathew Calkins, esq. of New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], Mr. Ezra Hoag, to Mrs. Polly French.

 

Married in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], on the 19th ult. by the Rev. Jedediah Randall, Mr. John Bliven, of Preston [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Irena Wells, of this village.

 

Married in this town [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], on the 3d inst. by James Thompson, esq. Mr. Calvin Day, to Miss Harriet Simmons.

 

Married on the 6th inst. by Samuel Pike, esq. Mr. Ezra Frink to Miss Lucinda A. Crandall, all of this town [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY]

 

 

 

Marriages (January 20)

Ormsby - Martz

Utica Saturday Globe, December 26, 1903

 

 

Mr. and Mrs. Rexford P. Ormsby

They were united in marriage on Christmas Eve.

 

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  A very pretty wedding occurred at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. John M. Martz, on Brown avenue on Christmas eve, when their daughter, Mabel Catherine, was married to Rexford P. Ormsby.  The date was also the 24th anniversary of the wedding of the bride's parents.  The house was handsomely decorated with evergreen, holly and roses, and the ceremony was performed at 8:30 o'clock beneath an arch in the presence of about 40 guests. Rev. Wilson Treible of the Broad Street M.E. Church, officiating.  The maid of honor was Miss Rose H. Bowers and Arthur L. Brown was the best man.  Little Miss Mary Ormsby, a niece of the groom, carried the ring.  The bride was attired in a blue traveling suit and carried white roses.  The presents were numerous and beautiful.  The bride is a popular and accomplished young lady.  The groom is a son of Dr. and Mrs. B.J. Ormsby and is a young man of worth and a valued employee of the Norwich Pharmacal Company, where he has charge of the packing department.  Mr. and Mrs. Ormsby have many friends, all of whom extend congratulations and best wishes.  After a brief wedding tour to Binghamton and other places they will return to Norwich and reside for the present at the home of the bride's parents, on Brown avenue. 

 

Northrup -Alvord

Bainbridge Republican, September 19, 1878

 

On Wednesday morning, September 18, 1878 transpired an event fraught with the greatest of life's interest to the participants--the marriage of George C. Northrup of Topeka, Kansas, to Miss Addie A. Alvord, of Sidney Plains [Delaware Co.,  NY], formerly of this village. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Samuel Johnson, at the residence of Mr. A.W. Alvord.  Mr. Northrup was a former employee of this office, but now foreman of the Topeka job rooms of the Commonwealth office.  He is certainly a very fine young man and has shown considerable taste in choosing so fair a bride. The untied pair will remain about here for a fortnight when they will take their departure for their future home in Topeka.

 

May life's best joys ever bless them,

And love's blossoms round them cling,

May little one gladden and caress them,

And every happiness bring

 

The following stanza is sent us by our Sidney correspondent in relation to the above marriage:

 

All hail the wedded pair,

And midst the typy clink

And dauby ink

May fortune on them smile,

When they can say--

Our first sweet darling child.

Obituaries (January 20)

Willie Baker

Utica Saturday Globe, November 16, 1907

 

 

Willie Baker

 

What was planned to be an afternoon full of fun was suddenly turned into a day of deep sadness by a fatal shooting accident that occurred on Saturday.  Shortly after noon two lads, Willie Baker, 14 years of age, and his companion Lewis Cook, aged 13 years, went to a store to purchase Flobert rifles.  The boys had been saving up their odd earnings for some time for just this purchase, but the storekeeper refused to sell these without the knowledge and consent of their parents.  So a note from the Baker boy's mother was obtained and satisfied the storekeeper who let them have the guns and they started out. 

 

They didn't wait long after leaving the store before loading the guns and passed along Mechanic and Gold streets to the Ontario & Western Railroad and then up the tracks on their way up the river.  When midway between Gold and Rexford streets, one of the guns was in some manner discharged and the ball entered the Baker boy's head back of the right ear, penetrated the brain and caused almost instant death.   Both boys were well behaved and had been friends for years.  The Cook boy was so shocked and excited by the shooting that he can not give a clear account of what happened. The coroner exempted him from all blame.

 

The funeral of Willie Baker, who was the son of Mr. and Mrs. George Baker, was held from the home on Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock and from A.M.E. Zion Church at 2:30.  Rev. Wilson Traible and Rev. M.H. Howe officiated.  The grade of pupils in the public school of which deceased was an apt member attended in a body accompanied by their teacher.  Among the many beautiful flowers was a wreath from the grade and another wreath and star from the Sunday school class.  Music was furnished by a quartet composed of Messrs. Blackman and Brown, Mesdames Roper and Pike.  The remains were escorted to the last resting place by six lads of the class of the deceased, among them the grief stricken boy with whom he was on the day of his untimely death.  Deceased was born in Norwich, June 14, 1893.

 

Col. Benjamin Birdsall

Antimasonic Telegraph, October 14, 1829

 

Died, at his residence in the town of Greene [Chenango Co., NY], in this county, on the 14th instant, Col. Benjamin Birdsall, in the 87th year of his age.  Col. Birdsall was an early and substantial patriot of the revolution.  He was born in Dutchess county in the year 1743, and though educated a Quaker, yet when the crisis came which tried the patriotism and the hearts of our fathers, he abandoned the principles of non-resistance, and, in opposition to a majority of his connexions and early friends, declared for his country.  His known ability and undoubted integrity at once procured him the commission of a colonel in the militia, under which he was frequently called to the defense of his country in the most perilous times, and suffered, in common with the heroes of liberty, the privations and hardships peculiar to that eventful period.  Perhaps few individuals of that day suffered more from the malicious ravages of the tories than did the subject of this notice.  They not only pillaged his stables, drove and butchered his cattle to feed the enemy, but pursued his life with an avidity that required his utmost vigilance to elude.  A few years after the termination of that struggle which eventuated in the establishment of our national independence, he removed to Columbia county, where he was repeatedly honored by the suffrages of his fellow citizens with a seat in the state legislature, and other offices of trust, which he filled with credit to himself and satisfaction to his constituents. about fourteen years ago he removed to the town of Greene, where he lived beloved and respected until worn out by age and infirmities of nature, he closed his active and useful life, leaving a progeny of children, grand children and great grand children, amounting in all to about 120 souls.

 

Polly Manning

Antimasonic Telegraph, December 23, 1829

 

Died, on Friday, last, of a short illness, Miss Polly Manning, aged 19, daughter of Mr. Joseph Manning, of this village, Her funeral was attended on Sunday last, and an appropriate sermon preached at the Methodist chapel, by the Rev. Mr Shipman to a solemn and crowded assembly.  Binghamton Republican,

 

Leonard Stockwell

Antimasonic Telegraph, January 27, 1830

 

On the 18th ult. Leonard Stockwell, son of Mr. Aaron Stockwell, of Guilford, Chenango co. after a very short illness, aged 33 years, 2 months and 16 days.  He has left a wife and two children to mourn his loss, which is severely felt by all his connexions and friends, as he has ever been a dutiful son, an affectionate husband, a tender parent, and a useful member of society.

 

Death Notices

Bainbridge Republican, July 11, 1878

BENTON:  In Dacota, Iowa, June 30, 1878, Mrs. Esther Benton aged 61 years.  At East Hebern Penn., June 11, 1878, Polly Lourie, aged 54 years.  The above persons were formerly of this place and were daughters of the late James Landers of Afton [Chenango Co., NY].  They died within a short time of each other, and of the same disease, typhoid fever, although they had not seen each other for years.

 

Bainbridge Republican, August 15, 1878

DAVY:  In Oneonta [Otsego Co., NY], Aug. 3d, 1878, Lena J. Davy, daughter of Eva M and Albert S. Davy aged 1 year, 3 months.

Lovely innocent fare thee well,

All our pleasing hopes are oer,

Formed in person to excel,

Thee we call our own no more,

Death hath snatched thee

From our arms,

May heaven bless thee

And give thee brighter charms

 

Bainbridge Republican, September 5, 1878

DEAN:  In Afton [Chenango Co., NY], Aug. 17th, Nancy, wife of Reuben Dean, aged 71 years.

 

BELDEN:  In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], Aug. 20th, Mr. Lorenzo Belden, aged 67 years.

 

BRISTOL:  In Walton [Delaware Co., NY] Aug. 16, John Bristol, aged 92.  The Walton Chronicle says he was probably the oldest Mason in the country, having joined the brotherhood in that village in 1809.

 

 

 



Burt Hyde - Sheriff Candidate 1903

Burt B. Hyde

Well Known Afton Man

Nominated by Democrats for Sheriff

Utica Saturday Globe, October 10, 1903

 

 

Burt B. Hyde

 

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY}:  At the county convention held Saturday last in this village Burt B. Hyde, a prominent resident of Afton, was the choice of the party for candidate for sheriff.

 

Mr. Hyde was born in Afton [Chenango Co., NY], October 26, 1865 and has always lived there.  He grew up in the drug business, his father, Albert C. Hyde, having for many years conducted a drug store in that village and he succeeded his father in the business which he now conducts under his own name.  He was assistant postmaster of Afton under Cleveland's first term and was postmaster under his second term, serving from November 9, 1893, to January 22, 1899.  He was for two years treasurer of the High School and served two years as treasurer of the village and is now serving his third year as its president.

Obituaries (January 19)

Clarissa C. (Thompson) Randall

Utica Saturday Globe, October 24, 1903

 

 

Clarissa C. (Thompson) Randall

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  At her home, about four miles east of this village, Sunday last, occurred the death of Mrs. Clarissa C. Randall, wife of Willis A. Randall, aged 67 years.  Deceased was born July 26, 1836, and was the seventh of the eight children of the late Deacon Elijah and Almira Lee Thompson, who came form Connecticut and were among the first settlers of McDonough [Chenango Co., NY].  Her girlhood days were spent in that town where she was married December 28, 1853, to Mr. Randall and they resided on a farm in that place until about 1867, when they moved to Preston and one year later they settled on the hill east of this village.  In 1885 Mr. Randall purchased the Marshall Norton farm, where they had since resided.  Mrs. Randall was a loving wife, devoted mother and a kind and helpful friend.

 

Melvin Iverson

Bainbridge News & Republican, August 29, 1946

 

Melvin Iverson, 51, Mt. Upton [Chenango Co., NY], was killed instantly Sunday morning at 12:30 when the car in which he was a passenger crashed into a tree on route 51 in Gilbertsville [Otsego Co., NY].  Donald S. Cole, 24, Rockdale, driver of the car, escaped "remarkably little hurt," according to Dr. Paul von Haseler, Gilbertsville, who treated Cole at the scene for minor abrasions of the face and body.  According to state police, Cole was driving south along Route 51. The crash occurred about one mile from Major's Inn in Gilbertsville.  Cole told the state police that he was traveling at a rate of 40 miles an hour at the time he dozed off.  His automobile was completely wrecked.  Iverson's body was taken to the Paul Moore funeral home in Gilbertsville.  Dr. Getman said that it was apparent that Iverson had been thrown out of the automobile by the force of the impact.

 

Sadie Pomeroy Gager

Bainbridge News & Republican, September 5, 1946

 

Sadie Pomeroy Gager, 64, of Unadilla [Otsego Co., NY] died last week Wednesday at the Sidney Hospital.  She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Harold Sherman, of Unadilla; two sisters, Mrs. Eleanor Potter, of Franklin, and Mrs. Harry Edgerton, of Princeton, N.J.; and several nieces and nephews.  Funeral services were held at the Howard Funeral Home, Franklin, Saturday. Burial was in the Ouleout Valley Cemetery, Franklin [Delaware Co., NY].

 

Nancy Jane (Belden) VanWormer

Bainbridge News & Republican, September 12, 1946

 

Nancy Jane VanWormer, 101, Chenango County's oldest resident died of the infirmities of age at her home in New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], Saturday, Aug. 31, following an illness of eight months.  Mrs. VanWormer was born Jan. 5, 1845, at Taylor, Cortland County, the daughter of Jerome and Mary  Hoag Belden.  Her early life was passed in Taylor, Cortland and vicinity.  On Jan. 1, 1866. she was united in marriage with David Cooper VanWormer, who died in 1924. Of this union six children were born, four of whom are living.  Mrs. VanWormer was a member of the Baptist Church of New Berlin and her passing removes a beloved resident from the community.  A woman of fine Christian ideals, her life was devoted to her family and home.  She leaves four daughters, Mrs. Katherine J. Gage, Mrs. Mary L. Miller and Mrs. Eva M. Winton, all of New Berlin, and Mrs. Clara Covenhoven, of Oneonta.  Byron N. VanWormer and Mrs. Millie D. Adams preceded their mother in death.  She also leaves 21 living grandchildren of the 27 born into her family and of the 49 great grandchildren, 47 survive.  She leaves seven great-great grandchildren. The body reposed at the Dakin Funeral Home where services were held Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock, the Rev. Robert T. Webster, pastor of the Methodist church of New Berlin officiated.  Interment was in the family plot in Fairview Cemetery, New Berlin.  Six grandsons of the departed served as bearers at funeral rites Thursday.

 

Death Notices

Antimasonic Telegraph, June 24, 1829

Died in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], on Sunday morning last after a short illness, Thomas Stanton, aged 26 years.

 

In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], on the evening of the 12th inst. after a severe illness of two weeks, Mrs. Anna Birdsall, wife of Maurice Birdsall, esq., aged 51 years.

 

In this town [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], on the 15th instant, Mrs. Harriet Aldrich, aged 18 years.

 

At Key West, on the 24th ultimo, William Allison McRea, esq. late united States Attorney for the southern judicial district of Florida, in the 25th year of his age.

 

Another officer of the Revolution gone!:  On Saturday last, at his residence on Deer Creek, Hartford Co., Maryland, Parker Hall Lee, esq. aged 70 years.

Marriages (January 19)

Mr. & Mrs. William Woodman

Utica Saturday Globe, January 10, 1914

 

 

Mr & Mrs. William Woodman

 

Holmesville [Chenango Co., NY]:  Thursday evening, January 1, about 31 of the neighbors and friends of Mr. and Mrs. William Woodman gathered at their home in Holmesville as a surprise for them on the 60th anniversary of their wedded life.  Refreshments were served and the evening was very pleasantly spent.

 

Dean - Harris

Bainbridge News & Republican, August 29, 1946

 

The wedding of Miss Martha R.B. Harris, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E.W. Harris, of Manhasset, L.I., to Russell Bolen Dean, son of Mr. and Mrs. R.E. Dean, of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], took place on Wednesday evening in Christ Church, Manhasset, the Rev. Cloyde Alexander officiating.  It was followed by a reception at the Manhasset Bay Yacht Club, Port Washington.  The bride was given in marriage by her father and wore a white satin gown with maline yoke and a veil of rosepoint lace fastened to a cap of Brussels lace.  She carried orchids and white gladioli.  The matron of honor was Mrs. E. Robinson.  Other attendants were the Misses Margaret Carnahan, Ruth Groves,  Nancy Mcintosh and Aloise Versen.  They wore smoke-blue taffeta faille and flowered headbands.  The bride's brother, Edgar W. Harris, Jr., was best man and the ushers were Messrs. David Pietz, cousin of the groom, Richard Devine, Kenneth Paradees and Joseph Zerbey, 3rd, cousin of the bride. The couple will make their home in Norwich, where Mr. Dean is with the Bennett-Ireland Corp.  He was honorably discharged from the Army last April, after 18 months in the European Theatre of Operations. The bride was graduated this year from Beaver college.  Mr. Dean attended Colgate University.  Mr. and Mrs. Dean are well known in Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], the former's parents, having had a cottage on Guilford Lake, for several seasons. Congratulations are extended to them. 

 

Kinter - Vail

Bainbridge News & Republican, September 2, 1946

 

The marriage of Mary A Vail, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Aldrich, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], to Kenneth E. Kinter, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ross KInter, of Afton [Chenango Co., NY], took place Saturday night at 7:30 o'clock at the Frist Presbyterian parsonage.  The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Henry Stammer.  The bride wore a street length dress of light blue with navy accessories and a corsage of gardenias.  The couple was attended by Mr. and Mrs. George Youngs, of Sidney.  A reception was held at the home of the bride's mother at 6 Front street, following the ceremony, for 30 friends and relatives.  The couple left for a short honeymoon and will reside at 4 Pearl street upon their return.

 

Youngs - Bennett

Bainbridge News & Republican, September 5, 1946

 

Miss Jean Marie Bennett, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Spaulding, of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], and George W. Youngs, son of Mrs. Clarence Youngs, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], were united in marriage Aug. 23, at the Methodist Church in Bainbridge.  The ceremony was performed by the Rev. H.B.Willets, of Coventry.  Their attendants were Mr. and Mrs. Walter Cairns, of Bainbridge. After a short tour of the Finger Lake region, they will reside at their home in Sidney [Delaware Co., NY].

 

Mertz - Norton

Bainbridge News & Republican, September 5, 1946

 

Mr. and Mrs. Otis L. Norton, of 20 Overlook Drive, Sidney [Delaware Co., NY], have announced the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Eleanor Lorraine, to Wendelin A. Mertz, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wendelin Mertz, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY].  The wedding will take place in October.  The bride elect is a graduate of Sidney High School, Class of '45.  Mr. Mertz is a veteran of World War II and is now employed at the Borden plant in Bainbridge.

 

Leubner - Burlarley

Bainbridge News & Republican, September 12, 1946

 

Miss Dora Burlarley was united in marriage to Walter H. Leubner, son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter M. Leubner, of Walton [Delaware Co., NY], Wednesday, Sept. 4, at two o'clock in the afternoon in the United Presbyterian church, Walton.



Bright Musical Future of May C. Cox - 1905

May C. Cox

Talented Young Vocalist Who Has a Bright Future

Utica Saturday Globe, October 14, 1905

Miss May C. Cox

 

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  Miss May C. Cox left on the morning train Wednesday for New York city, where she will spend the winter, receiving vocal instruction.  She was accompanied to the city by Mrs. Nettie C. Mitchell, under whose training she has been for a number of years.  Miss Cox is a graduate in vocal music from the Norwich High School in the class of 1904.  She has already developed a voice of rare promise and gives every evidence of becoming in the near future the leading soprano of this section.  Miss Cox is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Michael W. Cox, who are determined that she shall enjoy every advantage for the development of her great talent.  For several years she has been the soprano soloist in the choir of St. Paul's Church and musical director of the Ladies' Auxiliary of the A.O.H.

Post Listing, January 12 - 18, 2015

Listing of blog postings for the week of January 12-18, 2015

Marriages

Posted January 13, 2015

Jed Johnson - Miss Stebbins (1903)
Bert Snyder - Louella Watters (1903)
Hobart Young - Alice B. Whitaker (1903)
Catherine Amelia Place - George W. Sodan (engagement, 1905)
Virgil Andrus - Miss Butler (1907)
Ray Southworth - Lena Richmond (1907)

Arthur R. Neff - Alice L. Payne (divorce, 1916)

Sara Constable Rogers - Dr. Gaylord Willis Graves (1916)

Jennie Carkhuff - Ross Manwarren (1916)

Posted January 14, 2015
Margaret E. Hamlin - Clifford L. Smith (1946)
Gertje van der Meulen - Robert James Gordon (engagement, 1946)
Marie Lillian Cresson - Douglas James Osterhoudt (engagement, 1946)
Louise Greenmen - Robert Peck (1946)
Betty Louise Wakeman - Ernest Vail, Jr. (engagement, 1946)
Dorothy Tinker - DelMonte Baxter (engagement, 1946)

Posted January 16, 2015
Joel J. Bixby - Lillian Dewey Gosso (1917)
Arthur Theodore Kirby - Marjorie Elizabeth Banks (1917)
Margaret E. Armstrong - Duncan M. Copley (1918)
Ray M. Harrington - Ina A. Wrench (1918)
Homer D. Owens - Bessie M. Hickox (1918)
Agnes Russell - Robert DeFilippo (1946)

Posted January 17, 2015
Jennie L. Wightman - Edwin W. Burnham (1903)
Marriage Notices - 1829
     Erastus P. Smith - Betsey Mills (Guilford)
     William R. Hitchcock - Elsytha Mills (Guilford)
     Ralph Johnson - Mary Randall (Norwich)
     Andrew C. Fearing (Boston) - Aldiboron Tiphoscophornio Cowen (Fall River, MA)
     John Clapp - Lydia Strong (Norwich)

Posted January 18, 2015
Rev. Willie W. Blossom - Bessie Wicks (1903)
Mr. & Mrs. Philetus Yale (20th anniversary, 1878)
Marriage Notices
     Paul S. Graves - Julia Smith (1829)
     Abiel D. Williams - Julia Ann Hayes (1829)
     Peter I. Betts - Mary Ann Noble (1829)
     William E. Chapman - Harriet Sellick (1829)
     George B. Hall - Annie Barr (1878)
     Adelbert Moon - Edith Redfield (1878)
     Charles C. Stowell - Alice L. Gregory (1878)
     Rinalo Utter - Lauretta Parsons (1878)
 



Obituaries

Posted January 12, 2015

John Whalen, Jr. (Greene, 1946)

Susan L. Keech (Harpursville, Bainbridge, 1946)

Margaret Faigle Dix (Hancock, 1946)

Eugene Bush (Equinunk, PA, Miami, FL, 1946)

Niels M. Nielsen (Bainbridge, 1946)

William Carroll (Greene, 1946)  airplane crash

Richard Rohn (Greene, 1946) airplane crash

Posted January 13, 2015
Dr. Samuel J . Redfield (Copper Falls, MI, 1864)
Powers Redfield (Tunkhannock PA, 1888)
Mrs. C.H. Redfield (Unadilla, 1897)
Death Notices
     Silas Root (Guilford, 1876)
     Henry Gregory (Guilford, 1877)
     Enos Brainard (Rockdale, 1877)
     Charles M. Davis (Bainbridge 1877)
     Thomas Newton (Binghamton, Afton, 1877)
     Annise Richards (West Bainbridge, 1877)

Posted January 14, 2015
Clayton Stephen Card (Windsor, 1946)
Mary Elizabeth Davis (Afton, 1946)
George B. Rich (Winslo, AZ, Bainbridge, 1946)
John A. Ahearn (Susquehanna PA, 1946)
Joseph R. Tuepah (West Oneonta, 1946)
Frank G. Elegy (Oneonta, 1946)
Lida P. Holman (Bainbridge, 1946)
Wanda Williams (Carcass Brook, 1946)
Sandra Williams (Carcass Brook, 1946)

Posted January 15, 2015
Dr. Richard Griswold (Bainbridge, 1871)
Abijah Gilbert (Unadilla, 1892)
Mr. Huxter (Sherburne, 1892)
Mrs. Scott (Guilford, Norwich, 1916)
Edward Bradshaw (Bennettsville, 1916)
Eliza Pettys (Earlville, Bainbridge, 1916)
Mr. J.D. Butler (Canton, PA, 1916)
Robert Barret (Binghamton, 1916)

Posted January 16, 2015
William Edward Knapp (Susquehanna Pa, 1946)
Earl P. McMullen (Afton, 1946)
Carrie Sprague Bartley (Sidney, 1946)
Roy Place (Margaretville, 1946)
Stephen S. Cole (Sidney, 1946)
William Carroll (Greene, 1946)  airplane crash
Richard Rohn (Greene, 1946) airplane crash
Clifton Frink (Norwich, 1946)

Posted January 17, 2015
Chester Clark (Sangerfield, 1829)
Hon. Ezra C. Gross (Elizabethtown, 1829)
Edward Augustus Holyoke, LL. D. (Salem, 1829)
Jessie E. (Mayer) McCulloch (Norwich, 1905)
Lillie May (Jackson) Bugbee (Franklin, 1946)
Abram Leonard (Walton, 1946)

Posted January 18, 2015
Nelson Lewis Greene (Edmeston, 1905)
Peter B. Guernsey (Norwich, 1829)
Adaline Cobb (Conesus, 1829)  struck by lightning
Capt. V. Foster (Sherburne, 1829)
 

 

Miscellaneous

Posted January 12, 2015

Mysterious Disappearance of Bainbridge Man - 1946

Miscellaneous Items - 1946

     Frank Doolittle Injured

     Bainbridge Native Harry Searles  Returns from European Trip

Posted January 13, 2015
County Historical Society Meets, Chenango Unit Holds October Session at South Otselic - 1941

Posted January 14, 2015
Bainbridge Central School, Class of 1947, Part 1

Posted January 15, 2015
Moving Buildings in Bainbridge (about 1900)
First Dentist in Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY

Posted January 16, 2015
Bainbridge Supervisors, 1807-1875

Posted January 17, 2015
Gerrit S. Hyde Writes from War Zone - World War I, ca 1918.

Posted January 18, 2015
Francis Grant Gives Account of Ten Days' Stay at the Front - World War I, ca 1918.

Marriages (January 18)

Blossom - Wicks

Utica Saturday Globe, October 24, 1903

 

 

Well-Known Young People Recently United in Marriage

Rev. and Mrs. Willie W. Blossom, who will reside at Samaria, West Virginia

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  The home of Mr. and Mrs. David Wicks, corner of [-?-] and Rexford streets, was the scene of a pretty wedding Wednesday when their daughter, Miss Bessie Wicks, was united in marriage to Rev. Willie W. Blossom.  The ceremony was performed by Rev. M.H. Kendrick in the presence of relatives and a few intimate friends.  Cora Hemingway was maid of honor and Robert N. Wicks acted as best man.  Following the ceremony a beautiful wedding supper was served.  The bride is an active member of the Free Methodist Church of this town and is popular among a large group of friends.  The groom is a son of Mr. and Mrs. E.W. Blossom, of Tunkhannock, Pa.  He was formerly a resident of this village and is a promising young clergyman of the Free Methodist Church in charge of a church in Samaria, W. Va., and after a trip to Philadelphia, Washington, and places of interest the young couple will take up their residence in that community.  The congratulations and best wishes of their many friends and acquaintances will follow them to their new home.

 

Mr. & Mrs. Philetus Yale

Bainbridge Republican, September 26, 1878

 

On Monday evening the 23d inst. Mr. and Mrs. Philetus Yale, having been earnestly solicited by kind neighbors to take a ride to an adjacent village, although thinking it a strange freak decided to go with them, and while gone their home was taken possession of by numerous relatives, friends and neighbors, who on their return met them with congratulations and kind wishes for many happy returns of this their 20th anniversary of their wedding.  All having assembled, the Master of Ceremonies, Mr. S.M. Warren, requesting silence, the Rev. Mr. Guy, a brother of the bride, offered a fervent opening prayer, after which the Rev. Luman Yale, the officiating clergyman of twenty years ago, made some earnest interesting remarks, to which, by request of the bridegroom, Rev. Mr. Haynes responded, after which Revs Grummon and Guy also made a few remarks.  China being in order, a beautiful gold banded tea set, with other article of the same ware, was found upon the table.  Flowers, music, supper and a general social time filled up the very pleasant evening.  No doubt the young and old bachelors present were ardently wishing for their first anniversary, but alas!  for the twentieth of some of them.  Too late!  too late!

 

Marriage Notices

Antimasonic Telegraph, October 7, 1829

Married in Preston [Chenango Co., NY], on the 1st ins't., by Smith Johnson, esq., Mr. Paul S. Graves to Miss Julia Smith, all of that town.

 

In St. Mathews Church, at Unadilla, (Otsego co.) on the evening of the 23d ult. by the Rev. Norman H. Adams, Mr. Abiel D. Williams, to Miss Julia Ann Hayes, all of that place.

 

Also--At the same time and place, by the same, Mr. Peter I. Betts, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Mary Ann Noble, of Unadilla [Otsego Co., NY].

 

In Ulysses [Tompkins Co., NY], on Thursday 17th ult., by the Rev. Mr. Peck, Mr. William E. Chapman, one of the editors of the Oxford Gazette, to Miss Harriet Sellick, of the former place.

 

Bainbridge Republican, July 11, 1878
HALL - BARR:  In Greene, by Rev. H.N. Van Deusen, Mr. George B. Hall, of Afton [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Annie Barr, of Coventry [Chenango Co., NY].

MOON - REDFIELD:  At the parsonage, Nineveh, N.Y., June 30th, by Rev. Mr. Sawtelle, Mr. Adelbert Moon, to Miss Edith Redfield, both of Coventry [Chenango Co., NY].

STOWELL - GREGORY:  At the residence of B.F. Gregory, in Guilford, June 25th, by Rev. T. P. Halstead, Mr. Charles C. Stowell, of Mexico, N.Y. [Oswego Co., NY] to Alice L. Gregory, of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY]

UTTER - PARSONS:  At the M.E. Parsonage, Bainbridge, July 3, 1878, by Rev. A.F. Brown, Rinalo Utter of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] and Miss Lauretta Parsons of East Guilford [Chenango Co.,  NY]. 

 

Obituaries (January 18)

Nelson Lewis Greene

Utica Saturday Globe, October 14, 1905

 

 

Nelson Lewis Greene

 

Edmeston [Chenango Co., NY]:  On Monday, October 2, occurred the death of Nelson Lewis Greene, one of Edmeston's most prominent citizens and business men.  He was taken suddenly ill Sunday morning and grew rapidly worse until death relieved his sufferings.  His mind was clear, and he was conscious of the fast approaching end, but seemed reconciled and spoke calmly of it.  Mr. Greene was a man widely known throughout the surrounding country, having conducted a foundry and machine shop for many years, being himself an expert machinist.  His sudden and unexpected death calls forth the deepest regret from all who knew him.  He was 64 years of age and is survived by his wife and two daughters, Mrs. C.L. Havens and Mrs. Otis Arnold, of this place, and one brother, John Greene, D.D., of Hamilton, N.Y.  Funeral services were held at his home on South street Thursday afternoon, Farmer's Lodge F.&A.M., of which he was an honored member, attending in a body and the burial service was conducted by the members.  In his death Edmeston has suffered a great loss, and the sympathy of the entire community is extended to the family.

 

Peter B. Guernsey
1799 - 1829

Antimasonic Telegraph, April 22, 1829

 

Died--In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], after a long and lingering illness which he bore with uncommon fortitude, patient forbearance and Christian resignation, Peter B. Guernsey, Jr. aged 30 years.  In the death of the amiable young man whose premature exit from this, to another, and we trust, a better world, it is our painful duty this week to record, society has lost one of its brightest ornaments--a father and mother, a dutiful son--a brother and sisters, a worthy relative--a fond and tender wife, a kind and affectionate husband, and two infant children, their guardian and protector.  Cut down, as he has been by "the King of Terrors," in the very middle of life, though not unexpectedly, and not without having suffered, more or less, from the pains of sickness for several years, we feel to sympathize with the surviving relatives of the deceased--to drop a tear at his departure from among us, and to mourn the loss of one with whom the writer of this brief tribute to his memory, though his junior in years, was long and intimately acquainted.  Of the many private virtues that adorned the character of the deceased, it is scarcely necessary to speak, as they are extensively known and justly appreciated.  We cannot, however, in justice to our own feelings not less than to the memory of departed worth, avoid saying a few words more in addition to what has already fallen from our pen; and in so doing, we need not remark, that whatever we record has the sanction of personal observation, and comes feeling from the heart.  In private conversation, the deceased was affable, familiar and interesting.  Possessing a strong and powerful mind, well cultivated by study, travel and experience; with a happy faculty of imparting information to others, his company was always agreeable and his conversation highly interesting and instructive.  Charity in judging, and moderation and candor in speaking, of the motives and actions of others, were ruling principles in his mind and predominant traits in his character.  To impute an unworthy action to a bad motive, or to censure those who chanced to differ with him in opinion, came not within the range of his disposition;  "He judged of others by the same rule he would think it right that they should judge of him," and in all his dealings and transactions with his fellow men, he was scrupulously just and uprightly honest.  In every vicissitude of life, he was the same--always patient, frank, open-hearted and generous.  We have seen him, in his juvenile days (though we have a faint recollection of this fact,) in the full vigor of health, with a fair prospect before him of a long and useful life; we have seen him engaged in private and social chat, with his particular and personal friends; we have seen him in the domestic circle--by his fire side, with an amiable and virtuous wife to comfort and console him, and with a tender little one--the offspring of mutual love and affection--prattling upon his knee;  we have seen him in almost every situation in which man can be placed--at one time, slowly recovering from tthe ravages of disease--then again, in the enjoyment of tolerable health--at another, languishing upon a sick couch, with the most anxious solicitude depicted in his countenance and exhibited in his conversation, for the welfare and happiness of those dearer to his heart than even life itself.  His example in life was the epitome of virtue.  [Buried Mt. Hope Cemetery, Norwich, NY]

Adaline Cobb

Antimasonic Telegraph, June 17, 1829

During the thunder storm, about 8 o'clock, last Sunday evening, Miss Adaline Cobb, daughter of Mr. Ansel Cobb of Conesus [Livingston Co., NY], was instantly killed by lightning.  At the moment of this awful visitation, she was seated near a Mr. Benjamin Griswold, a young man who was paying his addresses to her, and to whom she was soon to have been married.  Mr. Griswold was seriously injured, having his clothes much torn, and one boot literally rent in pieces.  It is thought he will recover.  Miss Cobb was about 19 years of age, possessing charms which would scarcely fail of interesting all who knew her; amiable in her disposition and deportment, with a mind cultivated and improved for future usefulness.  How strikingly should her melancholy fate remind us, that in the midst of life we are in death.  It is but a year or two since a similar calamity took place in Marcellus, Onondaga co.  We say the event was similar for it was Sabbath evening, when the death bolt fell upon two young and seemingly happy lovers;  one was killed outright and the other wounded, though we believe in the latter case it was the young man who was killed--Livingston Register.

Capt. V. Foster

Antimasonic Telegraph, November 18, 1829

Capt. V. Foster, a worthy inhabitant of Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], being on the 29th ult. engaged in his distillery, when, by some means, the steam became confined in the boiler, the cap flew off, and in an instant he was overwhelmed in showers of steam and boiling water, bursting from the boiler.  He was with great effort enabled to extricate himself form this dreadful situation, and jump into a tub of beer standing near.  His clothes were instantly stripped form him by cleaving the sleeves with a knife. With assistance he walked to his house, a short distance, but was literally raw.  With all due attention he survived but ten days, in agonies the most excruciating, leaving a wife, two children, and many friends to lament his loss. 

Francis Grant Goes to Front - WWI, about 1918

Francis Grant Gives Account of Ten Days' Stay at the Front

World War I

Utica Saturday Globe, about 1918

 

 

Sergeant Francis Grant

 

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  Francis Grant, a sergeant in the American forces in France, writes to his mother, Mrs. Lillian Grant, of a visit he paid to the trenches:

 

"I have just returned from the front.  The intelligence section were up there for about 10 days.  It certainly was a wonderful experience.  It is something you really have to go through to realize.  I have been through and seen it all with my own eyes.  All the way from the artillery right up to seeing them go 'over the top.'  They wouldn't let us go, and I guess it probably didn't require any force to keep us back.  Still, I was surprised.  I thought we would be scared at first, but we weren't.  I would have liked to have gone over just so I could say that I had been there.  It was exciting enough as it was.  We were under shell fire over eight days.  Nights we went up to the front line and the rifle and machine gun bullets were pretty thick in places.  It is surprising how fast a man can get on the ground when he hears a M.G. open up, or a shell coming towards him.

 

"The Sunday morning before we came back they brought down a Fritz airplane, right near us, and Sergt. Christenson and I went and saw it.  It came down in flames, so there wasn't much left of it except the iron parts.  I got a little strip of the wings, and I will send you a piece."