Blog post listing October 14 - November 1, 2018

Listing of blog postings for October 14-November 1, 2018.

Marriages

Posted October 17, 2018

Mary Elizabeth Burchard - Floyd Locke Miner (Norwich / Oxford, 1907)

Maude Ketchum - William H. Purdy (1907)

Inez E. Livingston - Harry G. Kark (1907)
Herbert J. Sherman - Lucy E. Benedict (1907)
Benedict W Scott - Verna a. Hoyt (1907)

Posted October 25, 2018
Rosemary Evelyn Shawler - Donald Robbins Albrecht (Columbus / Mt. Upton, 1941)
Dorothy Prindle Pond - Floyd Linn Shawler (New Hartford / New Berlin, 1943)
Lillian Alice Young - Howard Gould Adams (Norwich, 1939)
Dr. Louis W. Abbamonte - Marion O'Brien (Norwich / Oneida)

Posted October 27, 2018
L. Emilie Cooper - Edgar A. Pearsall (Newark NJ / Oxford, 1910)
Harry Edgar Pearsall - Ursula Hope Devenish (Providence RI / Oxford 1910)
Florence Bryant - Harry Rogers (1910)
Ray Wilder - Dania Handy (1910)
Marriage Notices - 1875
     James Shapley - Alvina M. Farrell (Oxford / Norwich)
     Chauncey Hubbard - Ida M. Campbell (Greene)
     William H.mcNutt - Lillie J. Champlin (Bainbridge / Afton)
     Calvin Johnson - Dora Merrill (Afton)
     Isaac Fuller - Mrs. Sarah M. Taft (Lincklaen / Whitney Point)
     Charles H. merritt - Harriet L. LeBarrow (Afton)

Posted October 30, 2018
Minnie Searles - Christopher Tobey (Bainbridge / Guilford, 1883)
Mr. & Mrs. Chris Tobey (16th anniversary, 1899)
Herman Louis Bolich - Lena Lowman (Sayre PA, 1899)
James n. Wilking - Lois A. Lowman (Sayre PA, 1899)

Obituaries

Posted October 14, 2018

Charles Craig (Carbondale PA, Bainbridge, 1907)  Train wreck

Morris Keglar (Carbonadle PA, Bainbridge, 1907) Train wreck

Emma A. (Waldron) Harrington (Oxford, 1907)

Joseph Dwight VanValkenburgh, Jr. (Greene, 1907)

Charles Snyder (Coventry, 1907)

Posted October 18, 2018
Frank Lyman Jackson (Greene, 1907)
George C. Roberts (Greene, 1907)
Marshall F. Porter (Greene, 1907)
Ben Sherwood (Afton, Carbondale PA, 1907)
Maurice Birdsall (Binghamton, Greene)

Posted October 20, 2018
David Reed (Bainbridge, 1907)
William F. Wells (Newark Valley, 1907)
Eli Watrous (Coventry, 1907)
Joseph Mascovatio (Afton, 1907)
Iva Johnson (Coventry, 1907)

Posted October 21, 2018
Henry Endter (Sherburne, 1907)
Marco E. Merchant (Guilford, 1907)
Eugene Sherwood (Norwich, Binghamton, 1907)
Death Notices - 1907
     William DeLong (Sherburne, 62y)
     Edward E. Caley (Sherburne, 85y)
     Mary Christine Hogan (Sherburne, 1y)
     Albert C. Green (White Plains, 55y)
     Diana S. Richer (Preston, Columbus, 72y)
     Charles M. Purdy (Preston, 83y)

Posted October 22, 2018
Whitman Mowry (Oxford, 1907)
Alanson W. Powers (Oxford, 1907)
Emily (Bartoo) Powers (Oxford, 1914)
Death notices - 1894
     Sabrina Wilcox (Smyran, 52y)
     Mason J. McPherson (Sherburne, 34y)
     Almira Gibson (Mt. Upton, 80y)
     Clyde A. Wavle (Smithville Flats, 5y)
     Mary A. Ludington (Boston, Norwich, 69y)
     L.C. Perkins (Beaver Meadow)
     Grace Fisk (DeRuyter 11y)
     Dwight Byington (Leavensorth KS, Norwich, 63y)

Posted October 24, 2018
Henry Stratton (Smithville, Pharsalia, 1910)
David McMoran (Halstead PA, Greene, 1910)
Minetta "Nettie" (Watrous) Wylie (Coventry, 1910)
Bertha M. Reynolds (Guilford, 1910)

Posted October 26, 2018
Edith R. (Hitt) Burke (South New Berlin, 1943)
George W. Burkett (McDonough)
Lottie S. (Camp) Burlingame (South New Berlin, 1939)
Margaret (Mungle) Burlison (Edmeston, 1938)

Posted October 28, 2018
Esther C. (Hunter) Palmer (Coventry, 1908)
Rodolphus A. Race (Greene, 1908)
Diana C. (Canfield) Landers (Whitney Point, 1886)
Lola Landers (Whitney Point, 1886)
Mary Smith (Afton, 1885)
Emily Merrifield (Norwich, 1894)
Death Notices - 1894
     John C. Tilyou (Masonville, 58y)
     Mrs S.A. Thompson (Sidney, 72y)
     Frank Church ( Mason City IA, Afton)
     Elizabeth Cady (Eaton, New Berlin, 78)

Posted October 29, 2018
William B. Race (Kansas, Oxford, 1910)
Mary Jane Miller (Coventry, Oxford 1911)
John F Carter (Greene, 1911)
E.J. White (Bainbridge, 1886)  Train/pedestrian accident
Death notices - 1894
     Julia O'Donnell (Norwich, 21y)
     Grant L. Chase (Norwich, 10y)
     Viola E. Musson (Norwich, 4y)
     Ruth Elizabeth Collins (Sherburne, 55y)
     Olive G. Adsit (Bainbridge, 12y)
     Harriet M. King (Chenango Forks, 76y)

Posted October 30, 2018
Mary Chafee Schrom (Whitewater WI, 1905)
Col. George Downs Wheeler (Deposit, 1906)

Posted November 1, 2018
Lorenzo Moody (Winters CA, Bainbridge, 1907)
Theodore Willsey (Syracuse, 1907)
Anna Temple (McDonough, 1871)
Death notices - 1871
     Daniel Cornell (Guilford, 79y)
     Stephen P. Cady (New Berlin, 62y)
     Charles R. Jacobs (New Berlin)
     Fannie C. Rogers (Greene, 28y)
     Samuel Jamisson (Greene, 74y)
     Jesse Spencer (Greene, 80y)
     Nancy Padgett (Oxford, 95y)
     William Walker (St. Louis MO, Oxford, 54y)
     Joseph Sprague (McDonough, 76y)
     Mr. J.C. Randall (Pitcher, 24y)
     Dencey Staunton (Columbus, 29y)

Miscellaneous

Posted October 22, 2018

Bainbridge Central High School, Class of 1960, part 6

Posted October 24, 2018
Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY Vital Statistics - 1896

Posted October 28, 2018
Strange happenings in Glenwood Cemetery, Afton, NY - 1885

Posted October 29, 2018
Norwich, NY ghosts -1905

Posted October 30, 2018
Halloween at Bainbridge Central - 1950

Obituaries (November 1)

Lorenzo Moody

December 1907

The Republican office is in receipt of a copy of the Winters Express published in California under date of Dec. 27, 1907, containing the obituary of Lorenzo Moody, an early resident of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], whose father lived on the East side, a mile above town. The deceased married Miss Augusta Campbell, the daughter of Daniel Campbell, a near neighbor.  Burr C. Campbell of Bainbridge is a brother of Mrs. Moody.  It will be remembered that Alexander Moody, father of Mrs. R.D.L. Evans of Bainbridge, left the old farm across the river a few years ago to reside at Menands near Albany.  A little more than a year ago he took a trip to California to visit his brother, Lorenzo and, returning by sea, died on the way.  The older residents of Bainbridge who remember well the prominent families of Moody and Campbell of the East side, in the early time, will be interested in the following history:

"After a lingering illness Lorenzo Moody passed peacefully to rest last Friday evening about 6:30.  Judge Moody had been gradually failing in health for several months previous to the time his illness confined him to his home, and for two weeks before his death was almost helpless; yet he did not go to bed and he died in a reclining chair.  He was 82 years, 9 months and 4 days old.  Lorenzo Moody was born at Granby, Mass., and at an early age was taken to New York state by his parents.  He was married in 1848 to Augusta Campbell, and in 1852 came to California by way of Panama, crossing the isthmus on a mule.  Landing in the golden state where mining was the principal occupation, Mr. moody sought the precious metal at Mormon bar, on the Sacramento river, but soon tired of that and moved to Yolo county.  Here he followed farming in the old Buckeye district, and in 1855 bought the farm where his only son, Homer, now lives.  When Winters came into existence, Mr. Moody moved to town, and was appointed postmaster by President Grant, serving in that office eleven years.  He was justice of the peace at Buckeye in 1852, and served in the same office at Winters for two terms.  Several years ago, Judge Moody retired from all business except that connected with the Warehouse Association, to which he was always faithful.  in business Mr. moody was the soul of honor, and in all his walks of life was held in high esteem.  Besides his aged wife, Mr. Moody's only relatives on the coast are his son Homer, and family.  One of his brothers came out from New York a year or so ago, and returning by water, died on the way home.

The funeral was held Sunday, Rev. H.C. Culton conducting a short service at the home of the deceased, after which Damocles lodge no. 33, Knights of Pythias escorted the body to the cemetery and laid it to rest with the rites of the order, of which Mr. Moody had been an honored member.

Mrs. Moody is 81 years old and is in poor health. The grandchildren, children of Homer Moody, are Charles, Lloyd, Fred, Ernest and Emma."

Theodore Willsey

September 1907

Bert Wilsey received a telegram on Wednesday morning of this week containing the painful news of the death of his brother, Theodore Willsey, who expired very suddenly at his home in Syracuse [Onondaga Co., NY] the evening previous.  Heart failure was the cause of his death.  Mr. Willsey was a former proprietor of the Central hotel, Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY]. He is survived by a wife, two brothers, Austin, of Syracuse, and Bert, of this place, and one sister, Miss Viola, also of Banbridge.  Mr. and Miss Willsey left for Syracuse this morning.

Anna Temple

Chenango Union, April 26, 1871

TEMPLE:  In McDonough [Chenango Co., NY], April 10th, after a lingering illness, Anna [Temple], wife of Robert Temple, aged 37 years, 2 months and 23 days.

The deceased was born in Castleblayney, Ireland, enjoying in her own country privileges of education and society of which few could boast.  She came to this country and made it her home when quite young and in early life gave her heart to the Savior, uniting with the Methodist Episcopal Church.  In every relation of life, as a wife and mother, and as a Christian, she was exemplary, deeply attaching herself to her family, and gaining the love and esteem of all who knew her.  A light has been extinguished in her household that can never be replaced. The deep sorrow that rests upon the heart of the husband, and upon the hearts of the children, the sympathy and kind words of friends may relieve, but can never remove.

"I am weary, oh, how weary,"

Oft would her feeble voice declare;

But now her spirit reigns in glory--

No pain or suffering enters there.

Death Notices

Chenango Union, April 26, 1871

CORNELL:  In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], April 18th, Daniel Cornell, Esq., aged 79 years.

CADY:  In New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], April 10th, Dea. Stephen P. Cady, aged 62 years.

JACOBS:  In New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], April 20th, Mr. Charles B. Jacobs.

ROGERS:  In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], April 12th, Mrs. Fannie C. Rogers, aged 28 years.

JAMISSON:  In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], April 15th, Mr. Samuel Jamisson, aged 74 years.

SPENCER:  In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], April 17th, Mr. Jesse Spencer, aged 80 years.

PADGETT:  In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], Apirl 15th, Mrs. Nancy Padgett, aged 95 years.

WALKER:  In St. Louis, Mo. April 1st, Mr. Wm. Walker, of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], aged 54 years.

SPRAGUE:  In McDonough [Chenango Co., NY], April 11th, Mr. Joseph Sprague, aged 76 years.

RANDALL:  In Pitcher [Chenango Co., NY], March 8th, Mr. J.C. Randall, aged 24 years and 9 months.

STAUNTON:  In Columbus [Chenango Co., NY], March 13th, Dencey [Staunton], wife of William Staunton, and daughter of James G Ames, aged 29 years and 11 months.

Obituaries (October 31)

Mary Chaffee Schrom

July 1905

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

Colonel George Downs Wheeler

Colonel George Downs Wheeler

1818-1906 

Obituary

Colonel George Downs Wheeler, Deposit's [Broome Co., NY] "Grand Old Man," died at his home in this village Monday night, Jan. 1, 1906, at 10 o'clock, after an illness of about six weeks, due to a weakness of the heart and the infirmities of age.  Mr. Wheeler was born in Deposit, June 24, 1818, and has always lived here, his father, Deacon William Wheeler, having been one of the pioneers of this village.  The Colonel's relation to Deposit has been like that of the landmark.  So long and so well has he been identified with its commercial prominence and substantial prosperity that his departure from this life, notwithstanding his age, will be as the severance of a large limb from a gigantic tree.  In his personal relations Mr Wheeler was a kind, warm-hearted gentleman and a public spirited man.  He was the first to heed the cry of distress and the last to leave the house of sorrow.  His purse was open to every legitimate want and his arm and his time were at the disposal of every good work.  His own advancement was secondary to all else. This man ran the course of life smoothly and without clamor.  His step was light and he passed in and out on his errands of good, public and private, without the herald of notoriety.  Mr. Wheeler was a great Sunday school worker.  He was superintendent of the Presbyterian Sunday school of this village for a quarter of a century and leader of the choir for over thirty years.

Mr. Wheeler was of Welsh descent and an illustrious example of a hardy race of pioneers, possessing all the requirements of primitive times. At his birth there were only twenty-five houses in Deposit, so that he witnessed its development from a very small beginning.  He attended school here, receiving a fair education which was supplemented by a course in the Delaware Academy at Delhi.  While not in school during the years of his boyhood, he assisted his father in the lumbering business and on the farm. After leaving the academy he engaged with his brother, Addison J. Wheeler, in the mercantile business in Deposit, the style of the firm being A.J.&G.D. Wheeler. They dealt in dry goods and general supplies; and Mr. Wheeler was thus engaged in trade at the time of the building of the Erie Railroad, and was present to see the first shovelful of dirt placed which initiated that great enterprise.  Like his illustrious ancestors, he was noted for his agility, strength and courage.

Mr. Wheeler was first married September 17, 1845, to Antoinette Downs, of Colchester.  By this union there was one daughter, also named Antoinette, who is the wife of Robert M. Cannon.  Colonel Wheeler's second wife was Mary Waterbury, of Middletown, Conn., a daughter of Rev. Daniel Waterbury, the founder of the Delaware Institute and a graduate of Union College and of Princeton Theological Seminary, and a sister of Hon. Daniel Waterbury, of Margaretville, Delaware county.  She died leaving one son, George W., who, with his family reside at the homestead.

The Colonel continued in business with his brother about six years, when he sold out and took up farming and dairying.  He was prominent in military circles in Broome county and throughout the state, having the finest physique and the most attractive military bearing of any man in any company or regiment with which he was connected.  He joined the state infantry of the state militia, under the appointment of quartermaster of the 261st Regiment, August 7, 1839.  June 24, 1840 he was appointed adjutant by Governor William H. Seward, who, realizing his ability, commissioned him Lieutenant Colonel on April 10, 1841, and on April 18, 1844, he was commissioned Colonel by Governor William C. Bauck.  He continued as Colonel of the regiment until the militia was disbanded.  He was active in raising the first company organized in Delaware county for service in the Civil War.  Mr. Wheeler was supervisor of the town of Deposit, and a member of the state Legislature in 1876; a life member of the New York State Dairymen's Association, and a frequent contributor to the leading agricultural journals of the state.  Thus it will be seen that Colonel Wheeler was a man of excellent endowments, the possessor of many talents faithfully improved, an example of a rounded nature, well developed physical, mentally and spiritually.

Surviving him are his two daughters, Mrs. Robert Cannon, of Deposit, and Mrs. H.K. Wilcox, of Middletown; also his son, George, of this village. The funeral will be held at the Presbyterian Church tomorrow (Thursday) afternoon at 3 o'clock.  Burial in the family plot in laurel hill cemetery.

Funeral

At four o'clock last Thursday afternoon, the mortal remains of our respected townsman, Col. George D. Wheeler, were borne to their last resting place on the sunny slope of "Laurel Hill," overlooking the village of Deposit and the beautiful Delaware valley which he so loved. A short prayer service was held in the home at 2 o'clock.  By 3 o'clock the Presbyterian Church was filled by a large concourse of friends and townsmen to pay their last tribute of love and respect. The entire community felt that they had a claim on Mr. Wheeler, so it was most fitting that the leading ministers should assist in the services.  Rev. W.L. Bates read the 91st Psalm and Rev. J.S. Tredinnick offered prayer. Rev. J.H. Colelough, his pastor, made most appropriate remarks; taking for his central thought Isaiah's words,"Precious in the sight of the lord is the death of his saints;" and John's words, "Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord," lifting the thoughts of all to the great joy of this heroic spirit, "God's soldier going home," entering into his reward and receiving a crown of glory. Then in a beautiful eulogy telling of the places left vacant in the home, in the village, and in the church by the death of Mr. Wheeler; and that only love can fill these vacant chairs.

Mr. Wheeler's Bible class, which he loved and taught so faithfully, was represented by twelve ladies who were able to be present out of the whole number.  They occupied seats near the friends, and about fifty elderly men occupied seats of honor in the body of the church. The floral tributes were many and beautiful.  The pall-bearers were C.S. Minor, Charles E. Mastin, of Chicago, a brother of F.E Mastin, C.E. Scott, Ezra Miles, George W. Demoney, A.E. Lovejoy. The ushering was in charge of J.S. Minor and S.B. Isaac.

Sleep on! Sleep on! ye toilers of the past,

Heeding not summer's heat or drifting snow,

Nor village lights as through the night they glow,

While the grand old river flows on below.

O, noble ancestry of Deposit!

Potent forces to shape her destiny,

Of future civilization the key,

Generations will pay homage to thee.

Halloween at Bainbridge Central - 1950

Halloween Celebrations - 1950

Bainbridge Central School

Bainbridge News & Republican, November 9, 1950

Kindergarten

Halloween brought many ghosts, witches, clowns and story book characters to kindergarten.  The morning children paraded in the cafeteria before three judges, Mrs. Kenneth Parker, Mrs. Alan Black and Mrs. Vincent Benjamin.  They had a difficult time selecting the winners but they finally chose Richard Tripp as a red headed bride, the funniest, Shirley Engle, a pumpkin, as the prettiest, Shirley Wilcox, a drum majorette, the cutest, Jeanne Rosa, as Little Red Riding Hood for the best story book character, Kenneth Mott dressed as an old witch and Faye Bliss dressed as a scary ghost, won the prizes as the most gruesome. The most original was Stanton Knapp dressed as a Chinaman. The best likenesses were Mary Ellen Morris as a hobo and David Martin as a monkey.

The parade visited all the lower grade rooms and then returned to the kindergarten room for refreshments.

Our room mothers, Mrs. Carl Hovey and Mrs. William Rosa served orange coconut pudding decorated like jack-o-lanterns and Halloween cookies.  Each child's place was decorated by a lollypop resembling an old witch.

The afternoon kindergarten joined in the school parade.  Several of the children were happy to win prizes.  Dennis and Judy Wilcox were dressed as a ring bearer and flower girl, Gary and Roger Hutchinson were Peter Pumpkin Eater and his wife, Dave and Gale Meek were Dutch twins.

The children were delighted by the candy apples and popcorn that were served by Mrs. Tracy Day and Mrs. Carl Hutchinson.

Mrs. Hohreiter

We are proud of the four students in our grade who won prizes for their Halloween costumes. They are, Lola Talcott who was a sailor, Roger Felske, our Scarecrow, Jimmy Rosa, our cowboy, and Tobey Klinetob who was a "Tin Man."  We were very surprised when a "witch" came in our room last Monday with candy in her witch's kettle for each of us, but we were also very pleased to welcome Mrs. Lane in her masquerade costume.

Miss Costello

Our Halloween party last Monday was a great deal of fun.  Kenneth and Lee Thoms as Jack and Jill, Patricia Sherman and her brother as a "knife and fork" won prizes this year.  There were a number of us who dressed up, however, Little Bo Peep," a princess, a chinaman with a real queue, a Japanese girl and many others were among us.  Out class mothers, Mrs. Thoms and Mrs. Sherman, had charge of our party for which we are very grateful to them.  In art this past week we have been working with clay. Bertha Haynes, Gladys Ruling and Raymond Brewer are our best artists.

Grade 2 - Miss Hoffman

A number of us won prizes for our Halloween costumes.  Among them were:  Vickie Johnson, "Light House"; Sam Delassio our "Caught in Perch Pond Fisherman"; Kent Fargo, who was "King Arthur"; Bonnie Loker an "Old-Fashioned Girl"; Dawn Terry as our Halloween "Witch"; Pat Yenson as "Raggedy Ann," and Dedra Day with her sisters as the "Three little Pigs."  Mrs. Best, Mrs. Partridge and Mrs. Hovey, our grade mothers, brought us cookies and chocolate milk for our party.  Many other mothers were also here.

Marriages (October 30)

Tobey - Searles
Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, November 17, 1883

On Thursday afternoon, November 8th, occurred one of the happiest events of the season at the residence of Mr. Abner Searles in Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], it being the marriage of their daughter, Minnie [Searles], to Christopher Tobey, of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY].  At three o'clock the bridal party entered the west parlor and standing under the arch of evergreens, from which hung the lucky horseshoe, they were met by Rev. D.N. Grummon, of Bainbridge, who performed the ceremony in a very impressive manner.  Prof. C.S. Foote ably presided at the organ. After the happy couple received many hearty congratulations, the party repaired to the dining room, where a bountiful repast was spread, from which after nearly one hundred had partaken, many packages were taken up and sent to absent ones.  The high estimation this couple hold in the hearts of their many friends was made manifest by the useful and valuable presents.  The total valuation of the presents was about $150.  Guests were present from Afton, Guilford, Oxford, Greene, Unadilla, Binghamton and Cortland.  The newly married couple received a warm reception at Mrs. Tobey's mother of the groom on Friday and took the six o'clock train on Saturday morning to visit friends in Oneida, Utica and Rome.

Mr. & Mrs. Chris Tobey
November 1899

Sixteen years ago, on Wednesday, Nov. 8th, Mr. and Mrs. Chris Tobey were married by Rev. D.N. Grummon, then pastor of the Presbyterian church of Bainbridge, at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Abner Searles, of Searles Hill.  There were over one hundred guests present and it was an occasion of pleasant greeting and congratulations that launched the young couple upon life's journey together.  The friends of Mr. and Mrs. Toby had thought to make the wedding anniversary of this year as complete in observance as was the first wedding festival of the years ago.  And to add zest to the entertainment it was the desire to make it a perfect surprise to Mr. and Mrs. Toby and a conspiracy was entered into to consummate plans, to notify guests, to decide upon gifts, to prepare elaborate refreshments and above all to meet Mr. and Mrs. Toby, for special inquiries in various ways, with that harmless air of innocence, which sometimes creates suspicion. The conspirators were quite successful in their efforts of secrecy until two or three days before the anniversary of last week; the bridegroom, Mr. Toby, began to surmise there was something unusual in the air, and finally the plot to surprise him was revealed--and then he too joined the conspiring forces to mystify, surprise and give his bride pleasure.  Some friends of Mrs. Toby's in West Bainbridge were exceedingly anxious that she should visit them on Tuesday of last week, and she went, her house in the meantime being invaded by a party who soon prepared it for receiving on the morrow as many guests as were present at the wedding of 1883.  People began arriving on Wednesday morning, and before noon eighty had assembled and welcomed Mrs. Toby with joyous congratulations as she entered her home, having been sent for to meet unexpected visitors.  It was a glad time for Mr. and Mrs. Toby to receive this spontaneous expression of love and friendship from so many and in such a delightfully warm and hearty manner.  A handsome dinner was served which the kind forethought of friends had provided and the day was a joyous one for Mr. and Mrs. Toby and children and for those who came to wish them many more years of happy wedded life. There were a number of valuable gifts made to emphasize the anniversary meeting.  There were friends from Sidney, Guilford, Harpursville, Norwich and Vermont besides Bainbridge and the surrounding vicinity.

Bolich - Lowman

November 8, 1899, Sayre, Bradford County, PA

Within the sacred walls of the Church of the Redeemer was solemnized last evening the marriage of Mr. Herman Louis Bolich, and Miss Lena Lowman, daughter of Mrs. Francis Lowman, Chemung St.  Shortly after the church clock tolled the appointed hour of six the notes of the Mendelsohn wedding march sounded through the handsome edifice. The vestibule doors were opened and the bridal party entered.  Up the broad aisle, hemmed in on either side by such a vast concourse of relatives and friends, as seldom gathers there on a similar occasion, walked the four ushers, Messrs. F.K. Stephens, Esq., Ray Lowman, James Wilking, of this place, and Claude Thompson, of Towanda, escorting the bride and her attendants.  Following the ushers came the four little flower girls, Misses Eugenia Forsythe, Augusta Bolich, Clara Bolich and Agnes Lowman.  They were prettily dressed in white and carried a flower covered frame.  Then came the maid of honor, Miss Lois Lowman, a twin sister of the bride. She wore a dress of white over pink silk and carried a beautiful bouquet of chrysanthemums. The bride followed attended by her brother, Seymour Lowman, Esq., of Elmira.  At the foot of the chancel they were met by the groom and his best man, Mr. Ward Williams, of Phillipsburg, Pa. The ring part of the Episcopal ceremony was performed at the foot of the chancel by the rector, the Rev. Robert Bell. The bride and groom and their attending couple then entered the chancel where the ceremony was concluded beneath a flower bell and an arch of green.  The groom then led his bride from the church while the Lohengrin wedding march was rendered as a recessional to the happy nuptial.  Immediately after the ceremony a reception was held at the home of the bride's mother on Chemung St.  The bridal party, the immediate families of the bridal couple and the out of town guests were present.  While the wedding supper was served the bridal party was seated at the bride's table, which was handsomely decorated with chrysanthemums and smilax.  The bride's gown was of white silk trimmed with lace and orange blossoms.  The long bridal veil was held with a cluster of orange blossoms.  She carried a bouquet of bridal roses and wore a pretty brooch, which was the gift of the groom. The room, filled with elegant presents bespoke the popularity and the friendship which the bride enjoys.  Mr. Bolich is one of Sayre's most prominent young business men.  He is the junior partner in the hardware firm of Bolich Bros.  He is also a member of the borough council from the first ward, a member of the Wilbur Hook & Ladder company and enjoys a large acquaintance.  His bride, while having lived here but a few years, has made herself highly favored and honored in the esteem and regard of all who know her.  She was engaged in the Kindergarten work.

Wilking - Lowman
December 20, 1899, Sayre, Bradford County, PA

Mr. James N. Wilking and Miss Lois A. Lowman, daughter of Mrs. Fannie S. Lowman, Chemung street, were married at the church of the Redeemer at 10:30 o'clock this morning Mrs. Charles Haupt presided at the organ. The opening of the processional wedding march announced the entrance of the bridal party. The ushers, Messrs. Harry Lowman, Clare Welch, Ray Lowman and George Wilking, entered first followed by the maid of honor, Miss Elizabeth Hovey of Bainbridge.  Lastly came the bride accompanied by her brother, Seymour Lowman of Elmira. At the altar they were met by the groom and the best man, Arch Wilking, brother of the groom.  The Episcopal wedding ceremony was performed by the Rev. Robert Bell.  The bridal party departed from the altar while the Lohengrin wedding march was rendered.  A reception and wedding breakfast was tendered to the immediate relatives and out of town guests at the bride's home immediately after the ceremony.  Mr. and Mrs. Wilking left on No. 4 this noon for a wedding trip in Easton Allentown and vicinity.  Upon their return they will reside at the groom's home on Elmer ave. The bride wore a brown tailor made gown with cream white yoke. She wore a brown hat trimmed with white and carried a prayer book.  The maid of honor's gown and hat were of blue, trimmed with white. She carried a bouquet of red carnations.  The church and residence were trimmed with holy and flowers.  Mr. Wilking is a machinist in the Lehigh Valley shops.  He is secretary of the Wilbur Hook and Ladder company and is well and favorably known throughout the community.

Norwich NY Ghosts - 1905

Claim That They Have Seen Ghosts

Norwich Sun, November 28, 1905

Exciting stories have been circulating recently concerning a ghostly apparition which is claimed to have been seen at the Henry R. Follett residence in the north portion of the village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY].  It is said this ghost appears in the dead of night in the form of a hearse drawn by white horses, which proceeds slowly through the grounds.  Many people have seen it.  It is understood that the residents of the neighborhood are loathe even to step into a neighbor's house lest they may be accosted by this weird spectacle.

The handsome residence of Mr. Follett is situated on the highest elevation of North Broad street at the extreme end of the village, commanding a beautiful view of the surrounding country and it is not unlikely that the ghosts would select such a slightly place for their nightly haunts.

A reporter found Mr. Follett in his office and questioned him regarding the apparitions.  He said, "I can not affirm positively that there are ghosts up at the old place but on the other hand I shouldn't be a bit surprised if there were.  Everybody knows that the old furnace building which used to stand just across the road from there, was literally infested with ghosts.  Since it was torn down, I suppose they have been homeless and waiting for a good chance to find a vacant house.  When I left they undoubtedly saw their opportunity and moved in.  No, the spirits have no lease, they are just squatters--tenants at sufferance so to speak. But if they do not pay some rent pretty soon, I may decide to evict them."

"But how" queried the reporter.

"Get some of my friends, the clergy, to go up there and exorcise them in due and ancient form, with bell, book and candle," said Mr. Follett, "I understand it is easy enough if you have the formula."

"Is it true?" asked the reporter, "that you offer $25 to anyone who will sleep there over night?"

Mr. Follett looked apprehensive.  "No indeed," he hastened to say, "but I will pay that sum for the capture and delivery of the hearse and horses; they are worth it as a curiosity. This offer is open to Merton Holmes, too."

"Do you really believe in ghosts?" was the final question.  

"Sure thing," said Mr. Follett solemnly.

Obituaries (October 29)

William B. Race

December 2, 1823 - December 7, 1910

The remains of William B. Race were brought here from Kansas Saturday and interred in the family plot in Riverview cemetery [Oxford, Chenango Co., NY].  Mr. Race was the son of William B. Race of Oxford and left for Kansas about thirty years ago.  He has not been very actively engaged in business in the West, speculating some, but living for the most part a retired life.  Within a year he moved from Thayer to Ottawa, Kansas.  In her early years he clerked for J.W Clarke & Co., beginning at the time when the old canal went through.  He was actively engaged in business in Oxford before leaving for the west, and with Cyrus Gray and John R. Wheeler conducted the corner store where Baldwin & Mead are now located, under the firm name of Gray, Wheeler & Race.  Mr. Race was twice married, his first wife being Louisa M. Powers, daughter of Myron Powers, and her death occurred in 1885.  Later he married Mrs. Mary Emery, who still survives him; also three sons, Loren D., William B. and Harold D. Race, all of Ottawa; and several nieces living in Oxford, Mrs. B.M. Emerson, Miss E. Christine Race, Charles B., and Harold Race.

Mary Jane Miller
ca 1834 - February 17, 1911

Miss Mary J. Miller, for a number of years a resident of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], died February 17 at the Chenango Valley Home in Norwich, aged 77 years.  Coventry [Chenango Co., NY] was the birthplace of Miss Miller, where she was left motherless when less than a week old.  Her father's death occurred soon after and she was then taken into the home of Underhill Miller of South Oxford, where she adopted their name and remained for a number of years. After the death of her foster parents she resided in different families in town and village until ten years ago when she went to the home for aged women in Norwich.  The deceased was a woman of quiet nature and excellent disposition, and was a member of the Baptist church.  Among her relatives are a niece and nephew in this village, Miss Sarah A. Moulton and George A. Moulton. The funeral services were held from the Chenango Valley Home Monday, February 20, Rev. J.L. Ray officiating, and burial was in Mt. Hope cemetery, Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]

John F. Carter
1840-1911

John F. Carter died at this home very suddenly, of heart trouble, last Sunday afternoon, in the 72d year of his age.  Although subject to the trouble, his death came as a great shock to his family, as he appeared to be unusually bright and happy on that day.  He is survived by his widow, one son, Orrin, two grandchildren, Misses Mollie and Ruth Carter, and by three sisters, Mrs. Frank Gray of this place, Mrs. George Hart of Candor, and Mrs. John Forbes of Texas.  The funeral services will be held at the home Thursday afternoon at 3 o'clock.  Rev. H.L. Hubbard, a former resident of Greene, and a friend of the family, will officiate.  Interment in Sylvan Lawn Cemetery [Greene, Chenango Co., NY].  Mr. Carter has resided in this town since he was about 12 years of age.  He was a man of sunny disposition, an optimist in all the word implies.  His home was always open to the struggling or unfortunate, and many a young man has been carried thro' hard times and helped to better things through his generous nature.  "Uncle John" will be greatly missed by a very large circle of relatives and friends.

E.J. White

Afton Enterprise, October 15, 1886

A shocking accident occurred at Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], Monday afternoon at half past one o'clock.  As Mr. E.J. White who had recently purchased the jewelry store of I.P. Hoff, was standing near the depot waiting for a westbound train to pass, he was run over and instantly killed by an extra freight going in an opposite direction.  Mr. White had been a resident of Bainbridge only a short time, and had just returned from New York city, where he had been to order goods, and was on his way to the depot to see about their arrival when the accident occurred.  He was unmarried and of excellent habits.  His parents reside at South New Berlin.  He was 26 years of age.

Death Notices

Chenango Union, November 8, 1894

O'DONNELL:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], Miss Julia O'Donnell, Daughter of Martin O'Donnell, age 21 years.

CHASE:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], Nov. 4, 1894, Grant L. [Chase], son of Edwin and Harriet chase, age 10 years.

MUSSON:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], Nov. 5, 1894, Viola E. [Musson], daughter of Uri and may Musson, age 4 years.

COLLINS:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], Oct. 28, 1894, Ruth Elizabeth [Collins], wife of Myron Collins, age 55 years.

ADSIT:  In Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], Oct. 26, 1894, Miss Olive G. Adsit, age 12 years.

KING:  In Chenango Forks [Broome Co., NY], Oct. 26, 1894, Harriet M. [King] widow of Hiram King, age 76 years.

Glenwood Ghosts(?)

Strange Happenings

Afton Enterprise, October 9, 1885

A great many strange things are happening in this place of late.  Why this should continue is a mystery to all.  The school argument, the Old Woman's Gossiping club, and various other subjects have been discussed until the themes, have grown stale, and the eager, craving public want something to satisfy their appetite for news.

The Enterprise strives to keep pace with the time, and to that end has published articles that have hurt the feelings of some. But news is news, and the very latest, up to the hour of going to press is a real live ghost story. We were informed that a ghost was seen coming out of the Glenwood Cemetery, and made its way toward Mr. Harris Briggs' barn near the creek in the vicinity of the burying ground. As the ghost did not make its appearance until after dark, we communicated with the fighting editor and he agreed to "see the thing through."  And he did.

After stationing himself at a safe distance from where the supposed ghost was reported to have been seen, he waited rather impatiently for its appearance.  He was not obliged to wait long, however, for in a short time a person appeared in the shape of a gray haired man.  The scribe thought, of course, that the gentleman, who is a married man, was there to visit the last resting place of some dear friend--or perhaps to see the ghost.  Not wishing to make his presence known, the fighting editor kept mum, and in about ten minutes another person appeared on the scene. This person was dressed like a woman, but as she was not enveloped in a white outer garment, as ghosts generally are, the scribe thought that perhaps she, too, had come to the village of the dead out of respect to some departed friend.  And such proved to be the case, although the friend was alive instead of being buried, for no sooner had she made her presence known than the gray haired gent went to where she was, and after a loving embrace the two departed together.

"Great Scott!" almost screamed the man of the pen, and having come to the conclusion that these persons were the ghosts he was after, he gathered "unto himself" his possessions and departed, his puzzled brain thinking what will be the next on the program. We presume the "next" would have been exceedingly interesting if the gentleman's wife had been out looking for the "ghost" the same evening.

Obituaries (October 28)

Esther C. (Hunter) Palmer

September 1908

The death of Mrs. Daniel Palmer occurred Thursday at her home in the southern part of the town.  Death was caused by shock.  Mr. and Mrs. Palmer had been calling at Ward Gifford's on Wednesday evening and started for home about 9:30 o'clock.  On the way home she was stricken and death came about 7 o'clock Thursday evening.  Mrs. Palmer's maiden name was Esther C. Hunter.  She was the daughter of Marcus Hunter of Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], and was born in that town in 1859.  She was married to Mr. Palmer in 1877, and had since resided in that neighborhood.  She is survived by her husband and two daughters, Mrs. Ray Seeley of Walton, and Mrs. Roselle Haskins of Coventry.

The funeral of Mrs. Daniel Palmer was largely attended at the Congregational church Sunday afternoon, Rev. S.A. Warrender officiating.  Interment in Coventry cemetery.  Mrs. Palmer was one who was loved and respected by all who knew her, especially in the home.  She leaves to mourn her loss a husband and two daughters, Mrs. Grace Seeley of Cooperstown, and Mrs. Cassie Haskins of Coventryville.

Rudolphus A. Race

1855 - 1908

R.A. Race, one of the best known insurance men in this section of the state, died at his home on South Chenango street, Tuesday night at midnight.  Mr. Race had been in poor health for several months but had only been confined to the house for a few days and his death comes as a shock to his many friends.  He was prominent in masonic circles and a man who was always looking to the advancement of his home town. The funeral arrangements have not been completed as we go to press.

The funeral of R.A. Race, who died at midnight on Tuesday of last week, aged 52 years, was held from his late home on South Chenango street, on Friday afternoon at 3:45 o'clock, and was one of the largest attended obsequies held in Greene [Chenango Co., NY] in a long time, in which the deceased was held in a long time, which goes to show the high respect in which the deceased was held by his townsmen. The service at the house was conducted by Rev. Percy T. Olton of Zion Church. At the grave the beautiful Masonic burial service was delivered by Rev. Charles DuBois Broughton of Oxford, District Deputy Grand Master of the 28th Masonic district. About thirty Knight Templars from Malta commandery of Binghamton, of which Mr. Race was a member, were present and acted as an escort.  Many beautiful floral tributes were received which evidenced his high standing among his friends.  The bearers were H.F Whittenhall, Dr. C.N. Guy, Dr. E.S. Walker, Fayette Seeber, John Hanford and D.L. Hotchkiss.  Mr. Race is survived by a wife, three sons, Earl F., Leo and Clyde Race, and two daughters, Mrs. C.S. Juliand and Ruth Race, all of this village.

Diana C. (Canfield) Landers & Lola Landers

Afton Enterprise, March 26, 1886

Saturday afternoon as the express train which passes through Whitney's Point [Broome Co., NY] at 2 o'clock, was nearing the Pease crossing below the village, a horse drive by Mrs. Philo Landers, became frightened and ran into the engine just as it reached the crossing. The occupants of the carriage, Mrs. Landers and daughter, Lola [Landers], a little girl about ten years of age, were thrown against the side of the cars and carried along some yards.  Mrs. Landers was instantly killed and the girl lived a few moments. The bodies were taken to the house of Alonzo Pease and coroner S.P. Allen summoned.  Mrs. Landers lived in Hyde Settlement about five miles from the Point and has a husband and three sons living - Binghamton Republican.

Mary Smith

Afton Enterprise, October 9, 1885

Miss Mary Smith, died at her home in this village Tuesday evening of this week, aged 65 years.  Her funeral will be held form her late residence Thursday, and the remains will be interred in the Baptist Cemetery [Afton, Chenango Co., NY].

Afton Enterprise, October 16, 1885

Miss Mary Smith, whose death was announced in a previous issue of the Enterprise, filled a large place in the hearts of those who knew her best.  She joined the Baptist church in this place under the pastorate of Rev. Geo. Balcom, and for more than thirty years was loyal to the teachings of the bible, and true to her covenant vows. Faithful unto death she has gone to receive the crown of life.  Naturally timid and retired, her character might seem wanting in courage and firmness, but in the long and painful illness, when brought face to face with the last enemy, her patience, fortitude and Christian heroism, made her death a triumph. The peaceful ending of a beautiful life. She arranged all of her affairs and gave directions concerning the details of her burial as if it were a business, leaving directions that special thanks be rendered to all who had kindly ministered to her in her sufferings. To this the lonely surviving sister wishes to add her heartfelt thanks for sympathy and kindness in her great sorrow.

Emily Merrifield

Chenango Union, November 8, 1894

MERRFIELD:  In this village, Nov. 2, 1894, Emily [Merrifield], wife of Wm. Merrifield, age 60 years.

At 5:30A.am. Friday, Nov. 2, 1894, Mrs. Emily Merrifield entered into rest. She was born in Bristol, England July 4, 1834, and married William Merrifield Dec. 24, 1854.  They came to Franklin Delaware county, N.Y. in 1855 with an aged uncle and aunt who had a daughter in that place. After a short residence in Gilbertsville they moved to Norwich in 1856.  Her husband is the only surviving relative.  Funeral held from the home on Piano St. and burial in Mt. Hope [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY]

Death Notices

Chenango Union, November 8, 1894

TILYOU:  In Masonville, N.Y. [Delaware Co.] Oct. 21, 1894, Mr. John C. Tilyou, age 58 years, formerly of North Norwich.

THOMPSON:  Killed near Sidney [Delaware Co., NY] at the Railroad crossing Oct. 18, 1894, Mrs. S.A. Thompson, age 72.  She was the mother of Dr. R.A. Thompson of Norwich.

CHURCH:  Killed by the cars at Mason City, Iowa, Mr. Frank Church, formerly of Afton [Chenango Co., NY].

CADY:  At the county house in Eaton, Madison County, Oct. 12, 1894, Mrs. Elizabeth Cady, age 78, formerly of New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY]

Marriages (October 27)

Pearsall - Cooper

September 1910

John H. Cooper of Newark, N.J. announces the marriage of his sister, Miss L. Emilie Cooper of that city to Edgar A. Pearsall of Oxford, N.Y. [Chenango Co.] which will occur Wednesday evening, September 14th at 5:30 o'clock.  Mr. and Mrs. Pearsall will be at home to their friends after October 1st at 30 Clinton street, Oxford, N.Y.  No invitations were issued an donly a few friends were present.

Pearsall - Devenish

1910

The wedding of Harry Edgar Pearsall of this village to Miss Ursula Hope Devenish of Providence, R.I., occurred at the home of the bride, Thursday, June 30. We take the following account of the wedding from the Providence journal:

Miss Ursula Hope Devenish, daughter of Mr. John J. Devenish, and Mr. Harry Edgar Pearsall of New York, son of Mr. Edgar Pearsall, were married last evening at 7 o'clock at the rectory of St. Joseph's church by Mgr. Thomas T Doran, V.G.  A reception followed at the home of the bride's mother on Adelphi avenue at 7:30 o'clock.  The decorations were of palms were effectively combined with red roses.  In the dining room was a bower of Crimson Rambler roses, while Richmond roses were profusely used in the adjoining rooms, with a background of palms and ferns.  The bride wore a princess gown of white marquise satin, trimmed with rose point lace and pearls.  Her tulle veil was caught with orange blossoms and she carried an arm bouquet of Bride roses.  Her only ornament was a sapphire corsage bar, the gift of the bridegroom.  Miss M. Eustelle Devenish, who attended her sister as maid of honor, wore pale blue satin with a tunic of chiffon of the same shade. The bodice was handsomely embroidered and she carried Richmond roses.  Mr. Lucien D. Fuller of Boston acted as best man and the ushers were Messrs. Eugene Jackson of Pawtucket, Walter H . Burnham and Robert T. Burbank of this city. The bride and bridegroom were assisted in receiving by Mrs. Devenish, Mr. Pearsall and Miss May Pearsall, father and sister of the bridegroom, and the maid of honor.  Mrs. Devenish was in violet satin with garniture of steel and carried violet sweet peas.  Miss Pearsall wore pale blue crepe dechine and carried deep red roses.  Messrs. Frank A. Raia, harp, and D. Lauria, violin, gave a musical programme during the reception. The bride's souvenir to her sister was a --- and blue enamel corsage bar.

Rogers - Bryant

September 1910

A very pretty home wedding occurred at the home of the bride's mother, Mrs. Howard Bryant, last Wednesday when her daughter, Florence [Bryant], was united in marriage to Mr. Harry Rogers, Rev. G.R. Foster officiating.  Both young people are well known here, Mrs. Rogers having been a member of the high school faculty for two years, and Mr. Rogers is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Bert Rogers and in the employ of the Lyon Iron Works.

Wilder - Handy

April 1910

Ray Wilder and Miss Dania Handy were very quietly married on Wednesday of last week and commenced their married life in the Fisher house, which they had rented and furnished. They are worthy young people and their friends all join in wishing them happiness and prosperity.

Marriage Notices

Chenango Union, September 2, 1875

SHAPLEY - FARRELL:  In Norwich, Aug. 29, 1875 by Rev. W.J. Judd, Mr. James Shapley of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY]\ to Mrs. Alvina M. Farrell of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY].

HUBBARD - CAMPBELL:  In Greene, Aug. 22, by Rev. J.H. Sage, Mr. Chauncey Hubbard to Miss Ida  M. Campbell, both of Greene [Chenango Co., NY].

McNUTT - CHAMPLIN:  In Afton, Aug. 24, Mr. Wm. H. McNutt, late of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Lillie J. Champlin of Afton [Chenango Co., NY]

JOHNSON - MERRILL:  In Bainbridge, Aug. 24, by Rev. A.B. Richards, Mr. Calvin Johnson to Miss Dora Merrill, both of Afton [Chenango Co., NY]

FULLER - TAFT:  At Whitney's Point, Aug. 26, 1875, by Rev. W. Gates, Mr. Isaac Fuller of Lincklaen  [Chenango Co., NY], to Mrs. Sarah M. Taft of Whitney Point [Broome Co., NY].

MERRITT - LeBARROW:  In Afton, Aug. 12, by Mr. I.L. Bassett, Esq., Mr. Charles H. Merritt to Miss Harriet L. LeBarrow, both of Afton [Chenango Co., NY].

Obituaries (October 26)

Edith R. (Hitt) Burke

1887 - 1943

Funeral services for Edith R. Burke of South New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY] whose death occurred Tuesday night in Chase Memorial Hospital at New Berlin, will be held Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Dakin Funeral home in New Berlin.  Rev. Nelson F. Parke, rector of St. Matthew's Episcopal church, South New Berlin, of which Mrs. Burke was a member, will officiate.  Burial will be made in Evergreen cemetery in South New Berlin.  Mrs. Burke died Tuesday night following an illness of a few hours.  Her passing followed a cerebral hemorrhage. She was born March 12, 1887 at Wells Bridge [Otsego Co., NY], daughter of the late Dennis and Minnie (Betterley) Hitt.  Her early life was passed at Wells Bridge.  Her marriage to Emory J. Burke occurred April 20, 1906.  He died August 19, 1937.  Mrs. Burke was a devoted mother and her first interests were in her home. She was a faithful communicant of St. Mathew's Episcopal church in South New Berlin and actively interested in community life.  Surviving are the following sons and daughters:  Allie L. Burke of Binghamton, Christopher and Margaret M. of Norwich, Mrs. Martha Saunders, Dennis E. Burke, Robert H. Burke and Edith M. Burke, all of South New Berlin.  Other survivors include a sister and two brothers, Mrs. Nina Carleton of Sidney, Arthur Hitt of Binghamton and Stuart Hitt of Port Crane, also three grandchildren, Charles, Patricia Lou and Christopher Burke Jr.  Mrs. Burke had been a beloved and highly respected resident of South New Berlin for the past 27 years.  Her sudden passing was a shock to her many friends and family who have the sympathy of a large circle in their loss.

George W. Burkett
1860 - April 1, 1941

George W. Burkett, 80, who lived alone near the McDonough CCC camp [Chenango Co., NY], was found dead in bed at his home Saturday noon by Claude Stiles, Oxford rural mail carrier.  Stiles had not seen the aged man for two days.  Alarmed because of this, he made investigation, finding Burkett had expired.  Undertaker Fred W. Seymour of Oxford accompanied by Dr. C. Boname coroner, and Dr. Hall of Oxford went to the Burkett home Saturday afternoon and the body was brought to the Seymour Funeral home, where services are to be held at 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon, daylight time, burial in McDonough.  Coroner Boname gave as the cause of death the infirmities of old age coupled with a heart condition.  The deceased leaves several brothers and sisters, none of whom reside in this vicinity.

Lottie S. (Camp) Burlingame

July 6, 1863 - December 23, 1939

Hearts throughout this community were saddened Saturday, Dec. 23, 1939, when it was learned that Mrs. H.A. Burlingmae had passed away at her home that morning.  In Heaven however there must have been rejoicing for the complete family circle of father, mother and seven children thus united for a blessed Christmas together.  Mrs. Burlingame suffered an attack of pneumonia early last spring from which she only partially recovered, so when another attack seized her two weeks ago, it was more than her frail form could endure.  Although she longed for strength and health, her course on earth was done, and she was ready to take up a new one.  Born on July 6, 1863, at the Camp homestead on West Hill, she was the youngest daughter of the late Harvey and Abigail Jacox Camp.  On Sept. 15, 1886, she was united in marriage to Herbert A. Burlingame and they purchased the farm on West Hill now known as lookout farm. A few years later, they moved to Walton for some time, then they returned to South New Berlin and built a new home where they have resided for many years.  Early in life, she united with the Baptist church, which she loved and faithfully served.  Her wish throughout her illness was to be able to attend church services once more, and to again take her place in Goodfellowship class.  Her quiet but earnest Christian character, her always cheerful ways, and sympathetic understanding endeared her to all who knew her, and many are the places where she will be missed.  Much sympathy goes out to the aged husband who is left so alone in the home.  Other survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Alvah Dixson of Madrid, N.Y., two granddaughters, five grandsons, two nieces, five nephews, four cousins, and many more distant relatives.  Funeral services were held from the late home Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock.  Her pastor, Rev. C.H. Skinner, officiated, and interment was in the family plot in Riverside cemetery [South New Berlin, NY]. The profusion of floral pieces spoke so beautifully of what her life had meant to others.  Relatives attending the services from out of town were present from Madrid, Binghamton, Sherburne, Norwich, Preston, Laurens, and New Berlin.

Margaret Burlison

1863 - 1938

Edmeston [Otsego Co., NY]:  Mrs. Margaret Burlison died yesterday in a Cooperstown hospital where she had been a patient a week.  She was one of 10 children born to the late William and Annie Grey Mungle, Andes, and spent her girlhood in Mt. Upton [Chenango Co., NY] where she married Lester Burlison 50 years ago.  He died in 1934.  Mr. and Mrs. Burlison lived in Sherburne before coming here 35 years ago.  She was active in the Methodist Episcopal church, its Ladies Aid, the W.C.T.U., Woman's Club, Daughters of Union Veterans, was acting chaplain and past matron of Edmeston Star Chapter, O.E.S.  She leaves three sons, Ralph and Harold of Edmeston and Leland, Johnson City; four grandchildren; a brother, Alex Mungle, and a sister, Mrs. George Travis, both of Binghamton. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Methodist Church, Rev. W.H Alger, Otego, will officiate, assisted by Rev. R.J. Hawke, Edmeston. Burial will be in Mt. Upton.

Marriages (October 25)

Albrecht - Shawler

1941

New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY]:  At 4 o'clock yesterday afternoon in Columbus Quarter Church, Miss Rosemary Evelyn Shawler, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hoyt Shawler of Columbus [Chenango Co., NY], became the bride of Donald Robbins Albrecht, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lorin Albrecht of Mt. Upton [Chenango Co., NY].  The church was decorated with white gladioli and white hydrangeas. The officiating clergyman was the Rev. H.L. Polan.

The bride was given in marriage by her father.  She was attired in white slipper satin with train.  Panels of Venetian lace trimmed the gown, which was worn with a finger tip veil and pearl tiara. She carried a bouquet of white roses and sweet peas.  She was attended by her two sisters, the Misses Lucille and Roberta Shawler, as maids of honor.  they wore cloud blue marquisette with matching lace veils and carried colonial bouquets.  Bridesmaids were Miss Reba Miller, a cousin of the bride, and Miss Joyce Maycock of Cohoes.  They wore yellow marquisette with matching lace veils and also carried colonial bouquets.  The flower girl was Josephine Norton who was dressed in yellow organdy.  Mrs. Shawler, mother of the bride, was attired in a twin print chiffon in orchid and gray, with white accessories.  Mrs. Albrecht, mother of the bride-groom, wore a navy crepe romaine with a lace jacket and white accessories.  Both wore gardenia corsagess.  Preceding the ceremony, wedding music was played by Miss Helen Tallman of Fort Plain, who gave two violin solos, "I Love You Truly" and "Because."  Mrs. Jennie Phelps played the wedding marches.  The bride-groom was attended by Irving Ness of Monticello.  Ushers were Kenneth Truhn and Robert Davis of Sidney and Floyd L. Shawler, brother of the bride.

Following the ceremony, a reception for the wedding party and immediate families was held at the bride's home. For traveling, the bride wore a heavy silk twill suit with navy and white accessories and a corsage of orchids. After a wedding trip to Cape Cod and other New England points, the couple will reside in Sidney, where the bridegroom is employed as a draftsman in the engineering department of the Scintilla Magneto Division of Bendix Aviation Corp.  Miss Shawler is a graduate of New Berlin Central School and Oneonta normal.  For the last three years she has been a member of the Mt. Upton School faculty.  Pre-nuptial events included a variety shower given by Mrs. Chester Jewell and Miss Joyce Maycock of Sidney; a variety shower by Mrs. Frederic Crumb and Mrs. J.W. Quinn of Mt. Upton; a shower by Mrs. Frederic Crumb and Mrs. J.W. Quinn of Mt. Upton; a shower by Mrs. Howard Norton of Columbus; a luncheon and surprise shower by Miss Marion Moak of New Berlin a kitchen shower by Mrs. Merton Brownell and Mrs. Charles Twitchell of Mt. Upton, and a buffet supper by Mrs. Jay Sholes of Columbus.

Shawler - Pond

Utica Observer-Dispatch, January 2, 1943

Miss Dorothy Prindle Pond, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Gordon Pond, Hartford Ter., New Hartford [Oneida Co., NY], became the bride of Floyd Linn Shawler, son of Mr. and Mrs. Hoyt Shawler, New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], at 3:30 o'clock, Thursday.  The double ring ceremony was performed at the home of the bride's parents by the Rev. Tracy Day Spencer, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church, New Hartford.  The bride's only attendant was Mrs. Charles Howard Graff, and Richard Elliott, New Berlin, was best man for Mr. Shawler.  The bride, who was given in marriage by her father, wore a gown of white duchess satin.  It was fashioned with a sweetheart neckline, leg of mutton sleeves, shirred bodice, trimmed with beaded pearl applique and full skirt ending in a long circular train.  She wore a string of her mother's pearls and a knee length illusion veil worn by her aunt, Mrs. William Heaton, Camden, at her wedding.  Her bridal bouquet was of white roses and a white orchid.  Mrs. Graff was attired in a two-toned blue silk jersey dress and a shoulder length veil caught to a gold tiara. She carried a bouquet of yellow roses tied with blue ribbons.  During the arrival of guests, Mrs. Felix Magendanx, the bride's former music teacher, played a program of wedding music and Lohengrin's wedding march.  Following the ceremony, a luncheon was served to the 50 guests present, after which the couple left for an eastern trip.   The bride is a graduate of New Hartford High School and the Crane Department of Music, Potsdam.  Mr. Shawler was graduated by the New Berlin High School and Green Mountain Junior College at Poultney, Vt.  He is now employed by the Gaines Food Company, Sherburne.  Out-of-town guests were present from Camden, Waterville, Rome, Mt. Upton, Aurora, Poland and Johnstown.  The bride was entertained at pre-nuptial parties given by Mrs. Robert Manchester, Mrs. Donald Albrecht, and Mrs. Edward Manchester of New Berlin, and Mrs. Charles  H. Graff.  Mr. and Mrs. Shawler will make their home at East St., Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY].

Adams - Young

December 2, 1943

The wedding of Miss Lillian Alice Young of 14 Crandall street, West Hill [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], and Howard Gould Adams, son of Mrs. Ivan D. Woodard of Berry street [Norwich], was celebrated at Emmanuel Episcopal church at 9 o'clock Saturday morning.  The ceremony was performed by Rev. L.S. Charters, rector.  Attending the couple were Melvin Adams, brother of the groom and Miss June Fadden. The ceremony was witnessed by the close friends of the couple.  Following a wedding breakfast at The Chenango, Mr. and Mrs. Adams left for a wedding trip to Washington, D.C. and upon their return will reside in this city.

Abbamonte - O'Brian

Dr. Louis W. Abbamonte of Norwich, son of Mrs. Lucretia Abbamonte of West Orange, N.J., and Miss Marion O'Brien, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas F. O'Brien of Oneida, were united in marriage Saturday morning at 9 o'clock during a nuptial Mass in St. Bartholomew's church. The Rev. Walter A. Sinnott, pastor of St. Bartholomew's, performed the ceremony.  Miss Alice Raushenberg of Oneida was maid of honor, while Dr. George L. Manley of Norwich acted as best man.  Following the ceremony, a wedding breakfast was served at the Oxford Inn, in Oxford.  After a week's wedding trip, Dr. and Mrs. Abbamonte will reside at 38 South Broad street, Norwich [Chenango Co., NY].

Bainbridge NY Vital Statistics 1896

Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY Vital Statistics - 1896

Obituaries (October 24)

Henry Stratton

Norwich Sun, December 30, 1910

East Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY]:  Henry Stratton died last Tuesday at the home of his sister Mrs. Harvey Breed, after a long illness. the funeral was held at South Oxford [Chenango Co., NY] Tuesday at 1 p.m., interment there.  

Obituary - Source unknown

Henry Stratton, a well known farmer of Smithville [Chenango Co., NY], died at the home of his sister, Mrs. Harvey Breed, in East Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY] on Tuesday of last week, aged 72 years.  Mr. Stratton had been confined to his bed for the past year.  He lived on the old homestead nearly all his life, or until four or five years ago, when the death of his wife, formerly Miss Waterman, occurred.  He was the son of Ira and Eliza Dent Stratton, and he was a nephew of George Stratton, who death recently occurred at South Oxford.  He is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Breed, and Mrs. Frank Wessels of Norwich, and one brother, James D. Stratton, of Binghamton.  The funeral was held Thursday at the home of Mrs. George Stratton in South Oxford, Rev. A.O. Austin of the M.E. church officiating.

David McMoran

March 1910

David McMoran died at his home in Halstead, Pa., Saturday, aged 62 years.  Mr. McMoran was born in Greene [Chenango Co., NY] and resided here many years, conducting the knife factory near Lake Petonia after the death of his father.  He moved to Halstead about twenty years ago where he has conducted an extensive trucking business.  Deceased is survived by his wife, who was Myra Sholes, a niece of Mrs. Ethan C. Race of this village, and one brother, John McMoran, also of this town.  the funeral was held at his late home and the remains were brought to Greene Tuesday afternoon and buried in Sylvan Lawn.

Minetta "Nettie" (Watrous) Wylie

1858 - 1910

Coventry [Chenango Co., NY]:  The people of this place were shocked Friday to learn of the sudden death of Mrs. Clifton Wylie.  Thursday, with her daughter, Blanche, she drove to Greene to visit another daughter, Mrs. Delmar Nosser.  while she was stepping out of the cutter she fell over unconscious.  She never regained consciousness, but lived until Friday afternoon.  She is survived by her husband, two daughters, Mrs. Delmar Nosser of Greene, and Miss Blanche Wylie, who lives at home; and one son, Lynn.  The funeral was held here today and was largely attended. Burial in Coventry.

Bertha M. Reynolds

1887 - 1910

Bertha M. Reynolds passed into a better world Saturday, November 12th [1910], at 9:15 a.m., after a week's illness with appendicitis.  She was 23 years old and was taken from our midst in the bloom of youth and had appeared in the best of health until stricken.  She was a very jolly, happy person, always looking at the bright side of things and always ready to pass along a good word with everyone.  She will be greatly missed not only within her own family circle, but by her many friends also.  She was the oldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alonzo Reynolds, and was born at Guilford, N.Y. [Chenango Co.] and had always lived in this town.  She is survived by her father and mother and one sister, Miss Mary Reynolds, and five brothers, Earl of Faust, William of Liberty, Charles, Edward and Frank of this place. The funeral was held from her late home Tuesday at 1 p.m.  Interment was in Guilford cemetery.  Rev. R.M. Pascoe officiated.

Obituaries (October 22)

Whitman Mowry

Feburary 11, 1843 - May 1907

Whitman R. Mowry, one of the best known and highly esteemed farmers in the southeastern part of the town passed away Wednesday night, aged 64 years.  Mr. Mowry had been a sufferer from the cause from which he died for many years, but it was only within a few weeks that his condition became serious.  For a short time he was at Faxton hospital in Utica, but on learning that an operation would only hasten death, he returned home.  Mr. Mowry was born in this town February 11, 1843, and was the son of Solomon C. and Abigail C. (Havens) Mowry.  He was married to Sarah P. Wheeler, December 26, 1869.  Mr. Mowry was an exceptionally high minded and well balanced man and although he was not in public life to any great extent, had considerable influence. For most of his life, he resided on the farm on East Hill.  However, during the years 1871-3 he was assistant postmaster under Postmaster James W. Glover. During the same years he was also town clerk and telegraph operator in the village.  He had been clerk of school District no. 15 since 1880.  He was baptized and joined the Baptist church March 15, 1863.  He was a deacon of the church since the year 1878, and treasurer for many years.  He had been teacher in the Sunday School for thirty-nine years, and had been teacher of the class with which he had been connected when he died for more than 15 years.  He is survived by his wife, mother and two brothers, Charles and Curtis Mowry.  The funeral was held at the Baptist church in this village Saturday morning, and was conducted by Rev. J.A. Hanson of Greene, assisted by the Rev. C.B. Parsons pastor of the church who was out for the first time after a short illness.  Interment was made in Riverview cemetery [Oxford, Chenango Co., NY]

Alanson W. Powers

Norwich Sun, June 19, 1907

Alanson W. Powers, wagon maker at Oxford, lost the thumb and forefinger of his left hand in a buzz saw in his shop recently and owing to his age and loss of blood, recovery is doubtful.

Obituary

 The injury which Alanson W. Powers met with recently and chronicled in the Times last week, produced complications which resulted in his death Wednesday  night at his home in South Oxford [Chenango Co., NY].  His age was 79 years.  Mr. Powers was one of the nine children born to Myron and Gertrude (Willson) Powers, natives of Dutchess county, who came to Norwich at an early day and later purchased a farm at South Oxford.  He attended the public schools of Greene and Norwich after which he learned the trade of a wagon maker, continuing in that business until his death.  In 1849 he located in South Oxford and built up a large carriage business, and his integrity and the excellency of his work soon became known throughout a large section of this part of the State.  In the latter days of the stage coach he was postmaster for a term or so.  Mr. Powers has acceptably filled the office of excise commissioner and other minor town positions  He was a member of the Baptist church of this village, and the oldest member of Oxford Lodge no. 175, F.A.M.  He married in 1850, Miss Emily Bartoo of Greene, who with one daughter, Miss Minnie M. Powers of Richmond Hill, and two brothers, Deloss and Orrin D., residing in Chicago, survive him. The funeral was largely attended from his late residence Saturday afternoon. Rev. C.B. Parsons officiating.  Interment was made at Riverview Cemetery [Oxford, NY].

Emily (Bartoo) Powers

Chenango Telegraph, November 24, 1914

Oxford [Chenango Co., NY]:  Mrs. Emily Powers, widow of the late Alanson W. Powers, died Tuesday morning at 7:45 at the advanced age of 83 years. She had been in poor health for several months and her death was not wholly unexpected.  Mrs. Powers was the daughter of Hiram and Laura Bates Bartoo of Greene, and was born at Brisben [Chenango Co., NY], on the farm now occupied by Dr. Vincent Burgess, in September 1831.  In 1850 she married Mr. Powers who died in June 1907.  Mrs. Powers descended from a long line of worthy ancestry, characteristic for their hospitality and charitable acts to others.  She was a life long member of the Baptist church having joined the church at Brisben in her youth  Since her husband's death, she has made her home with her daughter Miss Minnie Powers of Richmond Hill, Long Island, until within the last two years, she has resided with her daughter-in-law Mrs. Jessie Powers on Albany street.  Mrs. Powers is survived by one daughter, Miss Minnie Powers, a daughter-in-law, Mrs. Jessie Powers, and three grandchildren.  Her son Myron E. Powers died in 1900.  She is also survived by three brothers, Eli Bartoo of Greene, Jesse Bartoo of Binghamton, and William Bartoo of Winfield.  The funeral services were held Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the home of Mrs. Jessie Powers. The services were conducted by Rev. Inman L. Wilcox, a long and cherished friend of the family, assisted by Rev. Russell A. Gates.  Interment in Riverview cemetery [Oxford, NY].

Death Notices

Chenango Union, October 25, 1894

WILCOX:  Smyrna [Chenango Co., NY], Oct. 22, 1894, Sabrina [Wilcox], wife of James P. Wilcox and dau. of Gardner Stanbro, Esq., aged 52 years, 4 months.

McPHERSON:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], Oct. 23, 1894, Mr. Mason J. McPherson, aged 34 years.

GIBSON:  Mt. Upton [Chenango Co., NY], Oct. 14, 1894, Almira [Gibson], wife of Lyman Gibson, aged 80 years.

WAVLE:  In Smithville Flats [Chenango Co., NY], Oct. 16, 1894, Clyde A. [Wavle], son of Augustus Wavle, aged 5 years 6 months.

LUDINGTON:  In Boston Oct. 16, 1894, Mary A. [Ludington] wife of James Ludington of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], aged 69 years.  Burial in Mt. Hope [Norwich, NY].

PERKINS:  In Beaver Meadow [Chenango Co., NY], Oct. 9, 1894 L.C. Perkins.

FISK:  In DeRuyter [Madison Co., NY], Oct. 21, 1894, Grace [Fisk], only child of Sheldon and Sarah Fisk formerly of Smyrna [Chenango Co., NY], aged 11 years.

BYINGTON:  In Leavenworth, Kansas, Oct. 11, 1894, Mr. Dwight Byington, aged 63 years, formerly of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]

Bainbridge Central HS Class of 1960 - Part 6

Bainbridge Central High School - Class of 1960

"Echo" 1960

Finn Clausen Schou

Foreign Exchange Student from Denmark

Denmark's blonde & blue eyed gift - who has won a place in all our hearts, 

refreshing, good sport, mischievous

Phillip Carlson Schroth

Scientist, redhead, dependable

Phyllis Elaine Shoecraft

Artist, fashion flair, happy

Linda Ann Smith

Red Hair, giggler, parties

Obituaries (October 21)

Henry Endter

August 1907

A man known as "Dutch Henry," and who has conducted a blacksmith's shop in this place for some time is missing and his whereabouts are unknown.  One week ago last Saturday he made his weekly trip to one William Button's on East Hill, where he would stay until Sunday  night or Monday and then return to the village.  he was at the home of Patrick Murphy and left there the middle of last week and for several days wandered about corn fields and lodged in barns near by.  Lately he has not been seen and it is feared he may be sick or dead in some secluded spot.  Diligent search has been made without result.  he is short in stature, has light complexion and hair and has a pronounced German accent.

The missing man is Henry Endter, who is known in Oxford and has a brother in Guilford. About the time of his disappearance from various parts of the hills surrounding Sherburne came reports of a wild man, or a crazy-acting man.  He would be seen early mornings around barn yards and on the approach of people would take to the woods.  Later, girls while berrying were much frightened by meeting him in the woods.  Endter was captured Sunday.  He was about half starved and crazy.

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October 1907

Henry Endter, a German, dropped dead at the home of William Button on East Hill, Sherburne, Monday afternoon, Oct. 7, at about six o'clock.  Endter was a blacksmith and for the past few years had worked in various towns in the county, spending a portion of the time in Oxford.  His last work was in Sherburne, but owing  to ill health had gone to Button's in hopes of recuperating.  He fell forward to the floor and lived but a few minutes.  Under the order of Coroner Manley of Norwich, a post mortem was held by Drs. Little and Lyman.  It was found that his heart was diseased and that a rupture of the right ventricle was the cause of death.  He was about 48 years old, and leaves a wife and two brothers.

Chenango Telegraph, October 11, 1907

Guilford [Chenango Co., NY]:  William Endter, accompanied by his brother, Otto Endter of Coventry, were called to Sherburne Wednesday afternoon by the death of their brother, Henry, which occurred at that place.  He formerly resided here and worked for G.H. Delavan in his blacksmith shop.

Chenango Telegraph, October 15, 1907

ENDTER:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], October 7, 1907, Henry Endter, aged 42 years.

Marco E. Merchant

Chenango Telegraph, October 11, 1907

Guilford [Chenango Co., NY]:  The home circle has again been broken by the death of M.E. Merchant, which occurred at the hospital in Utica [Oneida Co., NY].  B.A. Fleming went to Utica Monday to care for the body and brought it here that evening.  Mr. Merchant's life of 71 years has been spent here and in the home where he was born and was much respected by friends and neighbors who will miss his genial presence.  But the sympathy of everyone is expressed by the daughter, Miss Sallie, who alone remains in the home, the brother and son Frank being away in Brooklyn. The funeral was largely attended from his late home Wednesday at 2 p.m., the Rev. J. Lewis, rector of Christ's church officiating.  Many were present from out of town.

Eugene Sherwood

Chenango Telegraph, October 15, 1907

SHERWOOD:  In Binghamton, Thursday, Oct. 10, 1907, Eugene Sherwood, aged 73 years.
Eugene Sherwood, a resident of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] for thirty years, died at his home in Binghamton [Broome Co., NY], where he had lived for several years past, at 2 o'clock Thursday afternoon, October 10.  Mr. Sherwood was 73 years of age, having been born in Guilford, Chenango county, June 18, 1834.  He came of Revolutionary stock, his grandfather, Asa Sherwood, having enlisted while a boy of 15 in a Connecticut regiment in which he served seven years.  His father, William Sherwood, was a soldier in the war of 1812-1814, serving with General Scott along the northern border.  Eugene Sherwood, in 1862, enlisted in the 114th regiment, N.Y. Volunteers at Norwich and served in the department of the Gulf for two years when he was discharged on account of disease contracted in that climate, and which clung to him through life.  Mr. Sherwood was a devout Christian, a member of Ross Memorial church in Binghamton, and a kind conscientious friend who was loved by all who knew him.  He was an artist of much ability and for years has found employment in painting maps and charts for doctors, lecturing on anatomy and physiology.  He was a member of Bartlett Post, G.A.R., of Binghamton, the members of which attended is funeral, which was held Sunday afternoon, in a body.  Mr. Sherwood is survived by his wife.  He was a member of a family of ten, seven of whom are dead.  One brother, James Sherwood of Oxford and two sisters, Mrs. James H. Allen of Frankfort, and Mrs. Susan Sherwood of Norwich survive him.  He was a brother of the late Edmond T. Sherwood and the late Miss Simphronia Sherwood of this village.  His residence in Norwich, where he spent his boyhood and early manhood will be recalled by many of our older citizens, while his frequent visits to this village will be recalled by many friends.

Death Notices

Chenango Telegraph, October 15, 1907

DELONG:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], October 7, 1907, William DeLong, aged 62 years.

CALEY:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], October 4, 1907, Mr. Edward E. Caley, aged 85 years.

HOGAN:  In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], October 8, 1907, Mary Christine [Hogan], only child of Mr. and Mrs. James W. Hogan, aged 1 year, 9 months and 13 days.

GREEN:  At White Plains, N.Y. [Westchester Co], October 6, 1907, Albert C. Green, aged 55 years, son of S.A. Green of Afton, N.Y.  Burial at South Hartwick, Otsego county.

RICHER:  At the Chenango Valley Home [Preston, Chenango Co., NY], Oct. 13, 1907, Diana S. Richer, died aged 72 years. Brief funeral services will be held at the home this evening at 8 o'clock, Rev. Wilson Treible officiating.  Tuesday morning the body will be taken to Columbus, N.Y. [Chenango Co.], for burial in the family plot.

PURDY:  At the Hall homestead in Preston [Chenango Co., NY] Sunday morning, Oct 13, 1907, of pneumonia, Charles M. Purdy, aged 83 years. Funeral services will be held from the residence of Frank W. Hall, 147 South Broad street, on Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Friends are invited to attend.