Obituaries (May 2)

Genora E. (Collins) Willcox

Norwich Sun, November 25, 1919

Smyrna:  Mrs. Genora E. Willcox, 84 years old, died at 4 o'clock Friday morning in Cortland [Cortland Co., NY], where she has made her home for the past five years.  Mrs. Willcox fell several weeks ago and broke her hip and gradually failed until the end came.  The immediate cause of her death was gallstones. The deceased was born July 26, 1835, at Smyrna [Chenango Co., NY] and was a daughter of Levi B. and Evaline Collins.  She was the eldest of a family of 12 children, nine of whom grew to manhood and womanhood. She was married to Gardner N. Willcox of Smyrna in 1861 and has spent practically all her life in her native town.  Mr. Willcox died in 1869 and to his wife was left the task of managing the farm and making a home for the boys.  To this duty she devoted untiring energy and her efforts were crowned with success.  Although burdened with many cares she always found time to help in the work of the church she loved so well. For over thirty years she acted as organist in the Congregational church, seldom missing a service.  With twenty others, on Dec. 10, 1848, she united with this church, being at the time of her death its oldest member.  Throughout the years her interest in all its activities has been loyal and devoted.  She was a member of the Woman's Foreign Missionary society and her busy fingers were always ready to sew for the poor and needy.  She leaves two sons, Gardner N. Willcox of Smyrna and Lynn D. Willcox of Cortland; three sisters, Mrs. L.M. Dixon, Mrs. H.C. Goodrich of Sherburne and Mrs. L.E. Purdy of Whittier, California; two brothers, Homer Collins of Earlville and Levi Collins of Sherburne; eight grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren. The remains were brought to Smyrna Saturday and the funeral services held in the Congregational church Sunday morning at 10 o'clock.  Rev. G.A. Lusty officiated, assisted by Rev. Fannie Hancock.  A large company of relatives and friends assembled to pay the last tribute of respect to their old friend and neighbor and the masses of beautiful flowers expressed the love and sympathy of many sorrowing hearts.  The tired body was laid at rest in the village cemetery by the side of her husband and two little daughters, but we believe her radiant spirit is rejoicing in a glorious reunion with those who have gone before.  "And with the morn those angel faces smile which I have loved long since and lost a while."

Gardner N. Willcox

Chenango Telegraph, April 13, 1920

Smyrna [Chenango Co., NY]:  Gardner N. Willcox was born December 5, 1862, on the Willcox farm just west of this village, where most of his life had been spent.  He was the older of two sons born to Gardner N. and Genora Collins Willcox, and his untimely death on April 5th, 1920, after three days' illness, following a shock, brought to this community once more the realization of the uncertainty of life, and human plans.  He was three times married--the first wife being Miss Sarah Comstock, to whom he was married Dec. 5, 1883, and by whom there were four children, Abel, who died in Oct. 1918; Ralph of East Brookfield, Vt.; Clarence of North  Norwich, and Louise, now Mrs. William Simpson of this village. The wife and mother died July 29, 1893, and Jan. 14, 1895, he was married to Mrs. Ida Dix Bartlett.  Of this union, one child was born, Alice Evelyn of Bridgeton, N.J.  Hs wife's death in 1900 left him again to be both father and mother to his family.  July 2, 1905 he was married to Miss Cora Barber, who survives him, as also does a brother, Lynn L. Willcox of Cortland and eleven grandchildren.  In March, 1906, the family moved to this village where Mr. Willcox dealt largely in cattle, hay and farm produce.  Five years' ago he entered the hardware business, in which he was engaged at the time of his death, together with much of the outside business.  "Gard" was known for miles around and farmers will look far before they find his successor, for good prices, ready pay, and a square deal.  For many years, in fact all his life, he had been an active member of the Congregational church, and always an earnest, faithful worker. He held various offices which demanded time willingly given for the Master's work. At the time of his death he was chairman of the board of trustees. A grandson of Deacon Levi Collins, he inherited a great family love and talent for music in any form, and to that love and enthusiasm added to his inspiring voice, much of the success of the church choir is due.  His clarinet, too, is known and will be greatly missed in many bands and orchestras beside those of Smyrna.  His life has been more full of sorrows and burdens than fall to most not the least being the death of his son Abel, whom he had never ceased to mourn, to whose children he has given a father's love and care.  Why he should be taken, who seemed to be so greatly needed, and so many left, who could be spared, is the question none can answer, but "somehow we'll come to find just what our Maker had in mind."  Funeral services were held April 7, at three o'clock, in the church. The officiating clergy were his pastor, Rev. George Lusty, and Rev. Fanny Hancock.  The services, while simple were most fitting, and impressive, the organ very softly giving many of his favorite hymns, while the procession came into the church. Burial was in Sherburne West Hill cemetery.  To very few of us is it given to spend a whole life in one place, and when, as with Mr. Willcox, we do, and when, as with him, the last day has come, and the last tribute been rendered, to very few, indeed will there be given so many sincere mourners, so many friends come for the last look, so many generous tokens of sorrow for his passing.

Abel Comstock Willcox

Norwich Sun, October 25, 1918

Abel Comstock Willcox passed away at his home in Smyrna [Chenango Co., NY] Sunday night in the full flower of his young manhood.  He was 34 years of age and leaves behind him a wife and three young sons who are now both fatherless and motherless.  Abel C. Willcox was born in Smyrna, the eldest son of Gardner N. and Sarah Comstock.  At a very early age he showed decided precocity in this studies and his easy and brilliant grasp of hard subjects was a source of speculation and wonder to his instructors. At the age of 17 he entered Cornell university and there was known as a "star" student.  He graduated from here with the highest honors and immediately entered upon the study of law in the College of the City of New York. Before completing this course he was married to Miss Marion Smith of Ithaca who died last March after a year of terrible suffering.  To his wife in her last days, the husband gave tenderly and tirelessly of his time and strength.  He ministered to her needs as a mother would have done and never counted the price.  After being admitted to the New York bar, Abel Willcox practiced for a few years in Norwich then removed to Rochester where he became research lawyer for the Lawyers' Cooperative company there.  His own health broke down several years ago and he was obliged to get out of his confining work in Rochester.  He moved his family to Smyrna two years ago where he sought less arduous professional duties and more outdoor work. The automobile agency of G.N. Willcox and Son was formed and Mr. Willcox became demonstrator for their cars. The illness and death of Mrs. Willcox followed, leaving the three boys. To them the father gave in the abundance of his beautiful love and affection.  Always kind, always cheery, always strong in the face of cruel adversity--he was the admiration of all those who knew the cross he so patiently bore. Early in life he had taken the vows of the church and his character in truth seemed over founded and modeled on that of his Heavenly Father.  Four weeks ago, Abel Willcox was united in marriage to Lydia Bartlett.  He shortly became a victim of the influenza scourge and after a vain but gallant fight, his tired body succumbed. A whole community will miss his quiet, unassuming presence; his family will miss the strong son, the beloved husband, the most understanding of fathers, the dearest of brothers.

Servant of God--well done!

Rest from thy loved employ;

The battle fought, the victory won.

Enter thy Master's joy.

Alice Bennett

Norwich Sun, October 25, 1918

Miss Alice Bennett, formerly of Bainbridge, died on October 16, in Middleville, Herkimer county, a victim of influenza, followed by pneumonia.  For several years she was a teacher in Guilford, Bainbridge and Middleville, and was well known throughout the county, where her death will be mourned by many friends.

Death Notices

Chenango American, June 7, 1860

In New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], on the 31st ult. Mr. John Pike, aged 68 years.

In Pitcher [Chenango Co., NY], on the 8d inst. Milford D. [Mericle], son of Michael Mericle, aged 13 years.

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY] on the 1st inst., Dr. Samuel R. Clarke, aged 60 years.

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] on the 4th isnt., Sophia W. [Randall], daughter of the late William D. Randall, aged 22 years.

Obituaries (May 1)

George L. Carpenter

Died March 3, 1940, Preston, NY

Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Breese Funeral Home for George l. Carpenter, 71, a native of New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], whose death occurred Saturday night at the welfare home in Preston [Chenango Co., NY], His death followed a long period of failing health and a critical illness of several weeks.  Rev. Philip Pitcher of Preston, Methodist pastor, officiated.  Burial was made in the South Plymouth cemetery [Chenango Co., NY].  Mr. Carpenter is survived by one sister, Mrs. Lydia Underwood of Norwich and two brothers, Merchant Carpenter of New Berlin and Lynn Carpenter, residing in the west. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

William LaVerne Carnrike

Died July 27, 1941, Edmeston, NY

Edmeston [Otsego Co., NY]:  Death by drowning claimed the life of 12-year-old William LaVerne Carnrike, son of Mr. and Mrs. Leo Carnrike, at 4 o'clock Sunday afternoon, the tragic ending of what had been a happy swimming party.  The youth was drowned in the swimming hole at the O. and W. railroad bridge, two miles south of the village.  The party of young people had been swimming for nearly two hours and members were dressing prior to returning to the village when someone in the group noted the absence of the Carnrike youth.  Others said he had returned to continue swimming.  Searchers were unable to discover the lad.  Hannah Muller, 17, one of the party, returned to swim toggery and diving into the pool spotted the body of the Carnrike boy at the bottom of the deep hole.  She was successful in recovering the body within a short time.  Dr. E.C. Granger of Edmeston was summoned immediately but efforts at resuscitation proved futile.  Companions described the youth as a fairly good swimmer.  There were no eye witnesses to the tragedy and no cause for the drowning was advanced.  William LaVerne Carnrike was born September 21, 1928 in New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY].  He had been a resident of this village since March, 1940.  He attended the local schools.  Young Carnrike was baptized in the New Berlin Methodist church.  The youth's mother was prostrated by news of the tragedy.  An hour before the drowning she had arrived in Sidney from her home in this village, prepared to pass a week of vacation with friends.  The body of the boy was removed to the Houk Funeral Home here where services are to be held Wednesday afternoon at 2:30.  Rev. R.E. Cornell of the Berkshire Methodist church will officiate and burial will be made in the Edmeston Union cemetery.  Besides his parents survivors include two brothers, James and Raymond, also his grandmother, Mrs. LaVerne Carnrike.

Charles Albert Case

Died July 20, 1941, Norwich, NY

Charles Albert Case of R.D. 3, Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], met instant death at 3:30 Sunday morning at the Mechanic street crossing of the Lackawanna railroad when struck by a southbound freight train.  His body was first discovered by Mrs. Arthur L. Barker of 27 Mechanic street, who notified police headquarters about 6 o'clock.  Officers Neil Thorpe and Harold Mattice investigated, and called Dr. M.G. Boname of Oxford, coroner, who issued a verdict of accidental death.  Mr. Case was born in North Norwich, July 4, 1876 and had been a resident of that town all his life.  He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Bertha Kinney Case, three daughters, Mrs. Ralph Stater of Norwich, Mrs. Arloene Dorn of Vernon and Miss Evelyn Case of Utica; also one son, Earl Case of Utica; three sisters, Mrs. M. E. Shoales of North Norwich, Mrs. Ira T. Stradling of North Norwich and Mrs. Whitman S. Wick of Middletown, and seven grandchildren ad several nephews and nieces.  The body of Mr. Case was found between the rails of the main track and from information gained by the authorities it is thought he was hit by freight 1255 due out of Norwich shortly after 3 o'clock standard time. The officers reported that the body was found 38 feet north of the north edge of the north sidewalk on Mechanic street and that the first evidence of impact was 106 feet from the same edge of the sidewalk, showing that the body had apparently been carried 68 feet after the impact.  The funeral will be held from the Breese Funeral Home in Norwich, Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock with Rev. R.L. Matthews, pastor of the Calvary Baptist church officiating. Burial will be at North Norwich.

Services for Charles A. Case of North Norwich, who was the victim of a Lackawanna freight train early Sunday morning, were held at 10 o'clock Tuesday morning at the Breese Funeral Home with Rev. R.L. Matthews officiating.  Burial was made in the cemetery at North Norwich. Acting as bearers were Martin Hendricks, Paul Riley, Clarence Case and Edward Case.  The services were largely attended and there was a profusion of beautiful flowers.  Present from out of the city at the funeral were Mrs. Arloene Dorn of Vernon, Evelyn Case of Utica and Mrs. Whitman S. Wick of Middletown.

Death Notices

Chenango American, May 17, 1860

In this village [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 9th inst.., Mary L. [Fredenburg], daughter of john and Adelaide Fredenburg, aged 9 years.

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 18th inst., Georgette M. Dunlap daughter of Robert Dunlap and sister of Mrs. Isaac S. Newton, aged 23 years.

In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 6th inst., Mr. Timothy Dimock, aged 50 years.

In Pitcher [Chenango Co., NY], on the 2d inst., Simon E. [Park], a son of John F. and Lucy A. Park, aged 9 years and 8 months.  On the 8th inst., Lucy A. [Park], wife of John A. Park, aged 30 years.

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 7th inst, Mr. Stephen Waterman, aged 58 years.

Marriages (April 30)

Canny-Nichols

Married June 22, 1940

The marriage of Miss Marjorie Louise Nichols, formerly of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY] but now supervising nurse at Brookside Crest Sanitarium, Sherburne, and John Canny, son of Mr. and Mrs. A.J. Canny of this city, occurred at St. Paul's rectory, Saturday morning, with Rev. Charles M. Coveney officiating.  Mrs. Mary Hunt Dolan was bridesmaid and Edward Flanagan was the groom's attendant.  After the ceremony a wedding breakfast was served at the Oxford inn and later the couple left for a bridal trip to New York city.  Upon their return they will reside in Sherburne.  Mr. Canny is a member of the Norwich post office staff. 

Camp - Sage

Married July 7, 1933

The marriage of LeRoy H. Camp, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harrison Camp of this village, and Miss Norma M. Sage of Oneonta [Otsego Co., NY], was solemnized on Friday, July 7th, at the Baptist parsonage by Rev. B.H. Eddy. The couple were attended by Everett Camenga of this place and Miss Marion Porter of Norwich.  Following the ceremony the newlyweds left for a five-day auto tour in the Adirondacks.  Mrs. Camp is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Sage of Oneonta.  She graduated from New Berlin High School in 1929, later attending the Norwich training class.  For the past three years she has taught in the district schools.  The groom is also a graduate of N.B.H.S., class of 1929, and was a student at the Utica School of commerce. At the present time he is connected with the Camp Auto Sales Company. They will reside in New Berlin where they have a host of friends who wish them many years of success and happiness.  New Berlin Gazette. 

Campbell - Miner

Married April 19, 1941

A quiet, but impressive wedding, took palce at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Claude Harrington Saturday evening, April 19, 1941, at 7:30 o'clock, when her daughter, Miss Beatrice Miner became the bride of Donald Campbell.  The ceremony was performed by Rev. G.H. Simons of Holmesville in the presence of about twenty relatives and friends.  Mrs. Belle Christian acted as matron of honor and the groom's attendant was John Christian, uncle of the bride. The bride was attractively attired in blue crepe while her attendant wore a tan suit. Following the ceremony, congratulations, best wishes, rice and confetti were showered upon the happy couple. The wedding lunch included a beautiful wedding cake which was  a masterpeice of the culinary and artistic talents of Mrs. Leola Gould.  Mr. and Mrs. Campbell expect to soon take up their residence in Mt. Upton, in a newly furnished home. The best of good wishes from many friends go with them.  

Campbell - Mundy

Married October 28, 1935

The marriage of George H. Campbell of Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY] and Miss Marion S. Mundy of Smyrna [Chenango Co., NY] occurred at 9 o'clock Monday morning, October 28, at the First Baptist parsonage.  the ceremony was performed by Rev. James K. Romeyn and Mr. and Mrs. Rowland Hamm were in attendance.  Mr. and Mrs. Campbell left at once for Florida, where they will spend the winter, and upon their return will make their home in Sherburne.  

Marriage Notices

Chenango American, May 17, 1860

In this village [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 10th inst., by Rev. Jas. D. Webster, Mr. George W. Driscall of this village to Miss Elsie C. Bostwick of Owego.  (both deaf mutes)

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 9th inst. by Rev. Mr. Costell, Mr. James B. Brown of New York to Miss Catharine B. [Tuttle], daughter of Cyrus Tuttle of Oxford.

In McDonough [Chenango Co., NY], on the 1st inst., by Rev. S. N. Wescott, Mr. A.O. Purple, of Smithville [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss M.E. Martin of McDonough.

 Chenango American, May 24, 1860

In Masonville [Delaware Co., NY], on the 2d inst., by Eld. Jacobs, Mr. W.H. Pratt of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Susan Ertley, of the former place.

Post Listing April 8 to 29, 2019

Listing of blog postings for April 8 to 29, 2019

Marriages

Posted April 9, 2019

Emma Rourke - Roscoe F. Housel (Norwich/Evanston IL, 1942)

Hazel D Ackley - John K. Hill (Norwich, 1924)

Rev. & Mrs. Henry T. Hill (50th anniversary, Bainbridge, 1940)

Marriage notices - 1860

     Madison Fitch - Emily White (Smithville)

     Alanson D. Bingham - Mary J. Merrill (Greene)

     Nathan G. Backus - Mary E. Smith (Oxford/Kenosha WI)

     Lyman Church - Annette Richmond (Greene/Preston)

     George W. Brown - Hattie F. Marsh (Norwich)

     John E. Brookins to Mary L. Paul (North Norwich)

     Mr. F.J. Spurr - Alma E. Tuttle (Columbus)

Posted April 14, 2019
Marriage Notices - 1860
     George Roberts - M.J. Watrous (Greene/Colesville)
     James H. Marvin - Mary Wilcox (Greene/Norwich)
     Wilson Fox - Carrie M. Waldron (Broadalbin/Hamilton)
     Henry Gartner - Rosa M. Parmelee (Norwich)
     Edwin Hill - Cyrena Mann (McDonough/Norwich)
     William Boull - Catharine Cassick (Oxford/Greene)
     Nathan C. Huntley - Maryette M. Steere (Pharsalia/McDonough)
     William R. White - Nancy S White (East Pharsalia)
Marriage Notices - 1875
     John P. Hall, Jr. - Grace B. Pellett (NYC/Norwich)
     John Sheff - Fannie Buell (Morris/King Settlement)
     Ichabod Merriam - Mary L. Buckley
     Myron H. Cline - Matilda A. Smith (Smithville/Solon)
     William H. Kelly - Clara j. Lyon (Bainbridge)
     Francis M. Tuttle - Sarah A. Armstrong (Sherburne)
     Alva Meeker - Louisa A Pike (McDonough)
     Benjamin Davis - Elvia Lesure (Afton)
     John Northrup - Lena Obenauer (Yaleville)

Posted April 20, 2019
Donald H. Burr - Gertrude M. Slater (Norwich, 1940)
Orrin Anderson - Alice Skinner (55th Wedding Anniversary, 1934)
Marriage Notices - 1860
     Charles B. Smith - Jane E. Blivin (Preston)
     Mr. E.J. Fink - Maggie Brown (Oxford)
     George O. Monroe - Miss A.M. West (Plymouth/Pharsalia)
     Frederick Smith - Fanny Fisher (Preston)
     Robert Wilson, Jr. - Abbey Jane Manning (Greene/Coventry)
     Reuben S. Aldrich - Nancy J. Hunt (Norwich)
     Willard F. Lewis - Betsey E. Edmonds (Norwich)
     Timothy D. Anthony - Mary A. Hart (Plymouth)
     Boughton O. Morse - Ann Augusta Gleason (Binghamton/Smithville)
     Merrick Hallenbeck - Miss Antonette (Lisle/Triangle)

Posted April 26, 2019
Wright Z. Ingham - Vera Bailey (Holmesville/South New Berlin, 1938)
Edward Ingraham - Irene Tyler (Norwich/New Berlin, 1941)
Rev. Theodore Hubbard - Carmel E. Crispel (New Berlin, Thompson PA, 1937)
Marriage Notices - 1860
     Nathan Wheeler - Susan c. Jackson (Oxford)
     Mr. J.E. Truesdell - Carrie L. Peck (Guilford)
     Dr. M.M. Wood - Sarah M. Ramsey (Greene/Smithville)
     Jonas G. French - Frances A. Matthews (Milford CT/Greene)
     Moses G. Fellows - Helen McDonald (Red Bank NJ/Hamilton)
Marriage Notices - 1871
     Mr. A.D. Tuttle - Georgia Anna Fletcher (South Hamilton/East Guilford)
     Mr. D.L. French - Charlotte Beardsley (Bainbridge/Afton)
         

Obituaries

Posted April 8, 2019

John Bernard Henkes (Edmeston, 1940)

Grover Hickling (Edmeston, 1935)  struck by lightning

William James Hickling (Holmesville, 1937)

Albert K. Peet (Edmeston, 1939)

Death Notices - 1860

     Hannah D. Latham (Norwich, 69y)

     Hannah Miner (Norwich, 72y)

     Mary Eliza Shiffer (Norwich, 9y)

     Alice Shiffer (Norwich, 5y)

Posted April 11, 2019

Edward Francis Hicks (Norwich, South Otselic, 1943)

Homer H. Higley (Norwich)

Death Notices - 1860

     William R. Thomas (Greene, 13 months)

     Rufus Tyler (Greene, 39y)

     Eunice Brown (Chenango Forks, 46y)

     John K.S. Green (West Bainbridge, 70y)

     Jay E. Bailey (Columbus, 1y)

Posted April 12, 2019

Mary Jane Holden (New Berlin, 1939)

Herbert W. Hills (New Berlin, 1915)

Carrie B. (Wilkes) Hills (Plymouth, North Norwich, 1935)

Dr. Henry T. Hill (Bainbridge, 1940)

Death notices - 1860

     George H. Race (Greene, 9y)

     Lodema Davis (Greene, 17y)

     Charles J. Macomber (Port Crane, 10y)

     Almira Smith (Preston, 42y)

     Mary Smith (Guilford, 52y)

     John K.S. Green (West Bainbridge, 70y)

     Edward P. Storrs (Sherburne, 26y)

     David F. Edwards (Lisle, 26y)

     Emogene Lovisa Joselyn (Coventry, 4y)

     Hattie Estelle Joselyn (Coventry, 2y)

Posted April 13, 2019

Flora L. (Simmons) Hopkins (Edmeston, 1943)

Lewis H. Holliday (North Norwich, 1938)

Anna E. (Rose) Holmes (Edmeston, 1942)

Mary Ann (Wilcox) Holdredge (Norwich, Oxford, 1941)

Death Notices - 1860

     William H. Woodman (Hamilton, 22y)

     Amy Aldrich (Norwich, 62y)

     Maj. W. Clark (Columbus, 88y)

     Mary Ann Melissa Sturges (Norwich, 26y)

Posted April 17, 2019

Warren Newton Sherwood (1940)

Ruth Seeley Thompson (Bainbridge, 1940)

Elizabeth J. Brayman (Afton, Bainbridge, 1940)

Leonard D. Lord (Bainbridge, 1940)

Posted April 18, 2019

Helen Maria Cartledge (Bainbridge, 1940)

Ida Sprague (Bainbridge, 1940)

Elsie (De Forest) Lyon (West Bainbridge, 1940)

Ruby Irene Neidlinger (Bainbridge, 1940)

Cynthis Clymens (Dimick) Flint (Bainbridge, Syracuse, 1940)

Carrie (Lyon) Parker (Bainbridge, Oxford, 1940)

Posted April 19, 2019

Mary Esther (Power) Hopkins (Franklin 1939)

Saloma Cerelia Hopson (Columbus, 1935)

Frederick W. Hopkins (North Norwich, Dobbs Ferry NJ, 1943)

Leslie E. Hooker (San Mateo, FL, Binghamton, 1935)

Posted April 22, 2019

Dr. Michael Byrne (Norwich, Lake Worth FL, 1942)

Janet (Phelps) Hotaling (South New Berlin, 1917)

Hattie (Peck) House (New Berlin, 1936)

John Holroyd (South Otselic, 1922)

Posted April 23, 2019

Charles H. Hunt (Holmesville, 1941)

Roger Hume (Edmeston, 1940)

Death Notices - 1860

     Samuel Peck (Greene, 80y)

     Richard Powers (Greene, 56y)

     Daniel Pierce (Smithville, 60y)

     Robert A. Wheeler (Oxford, 16y)

     Charles A. Clark (Oxford)

     Ira Bennett (Bennettsville, 42y)

Posted April 24, 2019

Adelbert Isbell (Mt. Upton, 1915)  Civil War Soldier

Emma Huntley (Norwich, Plymouth, 1939)

Alice M. (Godfrey) Humphrey (Guilford, Norwich, 1933)

Lewis E. Humphrey (South New Berlin, Greenwood, MI, 1936)

Marie Howard (South New Berlin, 1940)

Death Notices - 1860

     Augusta Elizabeth Cheevre (Oxford, 25y)

     Eunice Yale (Guilford, 99y)

     Isabel Sheldon (Norwich, 72y)

     Irena Hoag (Norwich, 658y)

     Prentice Frink (North Pharsalia, 75y)  Soldier of the War of 1812

Posted April 25, 2019

Mrs. Wright Ingaham (Holmesville, 1937)

Polly A. Harris (Coventry, 1937)

Francis N. Isham (South New Berlin, 1931)

Death Notices - 1860

     Anna Maria Juliand (Greene, 56y)

     Mercy Burges (Greene, 74y)

     Kittie S. Bush (Oxford, 17y)

     Idelette L. Rogers (Preston, 3y)

Death Notices - 1871

     Cornelia Scrambling (Otsdawa, 31y)

     Lydia Booth (West Bainbridge, 50y)

     Joseph Smith (Bainbridge, Colesville, 60y)

     A. Maria Cornell (Port Crane, 54y)

     Peleg Tabor (Furgesonville, 80y)

Posted April 29, 2019

Mary Ellen (Dickinson) Card (1926)

Joseph Cannestra (Italy, Norwich, South New Berlin, 1937)

Frank E. Cox (South Otselic, 1943)

Death Notices - 1860

     Lydia Thomas (Greene, 69y)

     Dr. E.H. Parmelee (Norwich, 52y)

     Ichabod Randall (East McDonough, 82y)

     George D. Avery (Oxford, 97y)

Miscellaneous

Posted April 10, 2019

Double Life of Robert A. Marks - 1915

Posted April 15, 2019
Otselic History by Frank E. Cox - June 1938
Vital Statistics, Town of Bainbridge, 1940

Posted April 18, 2019
Vital Statistics, Village of Bainbridge Deaths, 1940

Posted April 21, 2019
Bainbridge-Guilford Athletic Awards
Bainbridge-Guilford New Teachers - 1971
Bainbridge-Guilford Retiring Teachers - 1970

Posted April 27, 2019
Guilford Central School, First & Second grades, 1951 (photos)

Posted April 28, 2019
Otselic History by Frank E. Cox - 1942

Obituaries (April 29)

Mary Ellen (Dickinson) Card

Died March 27, 1926

Mrs. Mary Ellen Card passed away very suddenly at the home of John Townsend at about 10 o'clock, Saturday night, March 27, 1926.  She had been employed by Mr. Townsend to assist in the care of his mother, Mrs. Mary Townsend and do the general housework for several weeks. She had been enjoying fairly good health preceding the time and death came very suddenly and unexpectedly.  She had even been over to her home on North street that same evening.  The deceased was a widow of the late Frank Card who died March 2, 1921, and she had been a resident of this village eight years or more. She was a kind and thoughtful friend and neighbor and greatly beloved by her children.  She was born in Canada, the daughter of Charles and Jennie Dickinson, 60 years ago the 1st day of last January. When a young child she removed with the mother to the State of Kansas where her young girlhood days were passed.  In young womanhood she came to New York State and since then for over forty years had been a resident of this section.  About forty years ago she was united in marriage at South Edmeston to Frank Card and unto them four children, all of whom survive the mother, were born:  Earl, with whom the mother made her home; Carrie, wife of Leo Dixson, of the town of Morris; Louise, wife of Jewett Mathewson, of New Berlin Center; and Hazel who resides at Mount Vernon, N.Y., several grandchildren; a brother, William and a sister, Mrs. Joseph Vidler, reside in California. She was a member of the Nazarene Church of New Berlin. The funeral services were held from her late home on Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock and were largely attended by sympathizing friends and neighbors, Rev. Nellie Traver, of the Nazarene church officiating.  Rev. M.R. Weaver offered prayer.  There were many beautiful floral tributes. She was laid to rest beside the husband in Riverside cemetery.

Joseph Cannestra

Died January 1, 1937

Joseph Cannestra was born near Messina, on the island of Lipal, Italy, on August 26, 1877, where his mother, and two nephews are now living.  He came to America in 1898 to Norwich, where his father then lived and found work on the railroad.  In  1900 he went back to Italy and with Frances Lo Macchio as his bride returned to America in April, 1901, and made their home in Oxford for five years, where they had a grocery store. After several years spent in Norwich, they moved to South New Berlin, where Mr. Cannetra was section foreman on the New Berlin division of the Ontario & Western railroad.  Mr. Cannestra worked until three weeks before death claimed him New Year's night, 1937.  After a pleasant day in his home in this village, with the immediate family and near relatives beside him, he quietly slipped away from this life.  He is survived by his wife, a daughter, Mrs. Joseph Ricotta, grandson, Joseph Ricotta, and granddaughter, Josephine Ricotta, of South New Berlin; a brother, Salvatore Cannestra, of Norwich; one niece and several nephews besides those in Italy.  His family remember him as a loving thoughtful husband, father, and grandfather.  The relatives and friends spoke of their love and esteem by one of the largest display of flowers ever seen in this community. The funeral held Tuesday at 10 a.m. at the home was conducted by the Italian Lodge, Sons of Italy, with burial in St. Paul's cemetery, Norwich.  Five nephews and a cousin were bearers as follows:  Frank Macchio, Joseph Cappadona, Frank Benenati, Joseph Benenati, Frank Favaloro, Joseph Biviano.  

Frank E. Cox

DeRuyter Gleaner, March 25, 1943

The death of Frank Cox, at his home in South Otselic [Chenango Co., NY], on March 12, 1943, removes from our community one of its oldest and most esteemed citizens.  He was 87 years old, and through his entire life was closely identified with the business and social and religious interests of his home town.  Mr. Cox was born on what is known as "Tallett Hill" on August 9th, 1855.  He was one of five children born to Annis Tallett Cox and William Cox.  Besides attending the South Otselic schools, he also attended, for a time, the old DeRuyter institute; and later took a course at the Eastman Business College in Poughkeepsie, N.Y.  He began his mercantile career in South Otselic in a small way in 1878.   In 1890 he built the "Cox Block" in which, for many years, he conducted one of the largest department stores in this part of the state. The building still stands as a monument to his business ability and untiring energy; and at the present time it houses the Otselic Valley National Bank, A Victory Chain Store, the Masonic Hall and several apartments.  In 1905 he was the main promoter and organizer of the Otselic Valley National Bank and was cashier and director of that institution for 30 years. During more than 50 years of his business career he was a licensed Pharmacist. For several years he was a notary public, and also served as president of the board of education.  He was a prominent Mason and for many years held office in the South Otselic Masonic Lodge.  Mr. Cox was married twice; first to Miss Arabella Peck, who died in 1891.  In 1893 he married Miss Mamie Young, who survives him.  Surviving also is one daughter, Mrs. Elihu Thompson, of South Otselic and one sister, Mrs. Charles Baldwin, of South Cortland. A brother, Fred E. Cox, also well and favorably known in this community, died in December 1942.  In April, 1909, Mr. Cox was baptized and united with the South Otselic Baptist Church, and up to the time of his death was a loyal and active member.  For more than 20 years he was clerk of the church and served as a deacon for an even longer period.  His funeral was held form the Baptist church, March 15th, and the service consisted of brief remarks by the pastor, followed by the Masonic burial service. There were 30 Masons in attendance and a large number of neighbors and friends.  His passing is an occasion of sadness throughout the whole community.

Death notices

Chenango American, May 10, 1860

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 5th inst., Lydia [Thomas], wife of Samue Thomas, aged 69 years.

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 2d inst. Dr. E.H. Parmelee, aged 52 years.

In East McDonough [Chenango Co., NY] on the 29th ult., Mr. Ichabod Randall, aged 82 years.

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 26th ult., Geo. D. Avery, aged 97 years.

Otselic History by Frank E. Cox

Otselic History

DeRuyter Gleaner, July 23, 1942

Many years ago a stranger driving from Smyrna to South Otselic [Chenango Co., NY] was asked how he liked the trip.  "Oh!  It was not so bad, except for those damned Otselic hills, it seemed to be up and down, up and down continually."  It's true.  I know for I have been over it many times.  Say from the Upper Beaver Meadow Baptist church to Smyrna, over by the Bliven farm route, the nearest way. Trust of the matter came out later, when the boundaries of the Chenango County Townships came to be better understood.  It proved that those "damned Otselic hills," were in Smyrna Township. But then when all ridicule of the hills is settled, Otselic has still a plenty of her own in the six miles square of territory.

We wonder what wealth of coal or minerals perhaps, or subterranean caverns, galleries and beautiful theatres lie beneath our feet every day.  "Why not."  there are such things near us, however, no outlets have been discovered, but, and yet, seventy-five years ago, just east of South Otselic, people living on Sturges hill, claimed they could hear rumbling, hollow, empty-like sound as beneath them when a team with a heavy wagon went trotting along the road past the schoolhouse. A lady who taught a term there along in the 1860s told me that she had noticed the peculiar sound.  Oh!  yes, there was a school there, for I visited it once. The Sturges District, No. 13.  Not a remnant of any building now left in that locality. That street, Stanton Hill and Sturges hill was well populated eighty years ago.  South Otselic to Beaver Meadow, some six miles.  Think there is only one farm left now under cultivation.  The highway is supposed to be open yet but it's not inhabited. David Sturges lived and raised his family within sight of the schoolhouse, scarcely two miles from the Burg.  His son, Morell gave his life for his country, being mortally wounded at the siege of Port Hudson, July 1, 1863.  He died next day.  William Sipples also of Company "I" was killed that July 1st.

More about the school of District 13.  Country school terms for summer were through May, June, and July, sometimes into August.  Winter term, December, January and February.  Probably around 1864 or 1865, a party of us youngsters, 6 or 8, of Tallett Hill District no. 1 (I never knew why it was No. One) decided on paying a visit to their former teacher, Emmadeal Thompson, whom they all dearly loved.  She was teaching in the Sturges District, quite in sight of Tallett Hill, but a very roundabout way to get there, three or four miles, the ten year olds didn't mind the distance on that beautiful July afternoon for they were a jolly lot.  I am the only one left to tell the story. We had a great time playing with the strange children.  I remember that one pretty girl was quite stuck on me, and I tho't she was rather nice too. She wore a dress of orange and black stripe, mostly orange.  Think I never saw her again.  Young girls don't wear dresses now, just a kind of a slip-on affair that comes about half way to the knee and some older girls do about the same.  In the history of that street we find large families all along the way. As a kid I heard a story that one family living near the Beaver Meadow terminal to the road had 17 children, some claimed there was a mistake in count, for there was surely but 15, and the story continues with the event of one baby being born in the blackberry lot, when the Mrs. and her daughter were after the fruit.  The daughter carried baby home while the Mrs. carried the two ten quart pails of fruit they had gathered.

I am interested about The Gleaner correspondents that have been on the job so long, perhaps I can go one better for I began sending items to The Gleaner in 1878.  Here is one, if The Gleaner man cares to use, it called to mind this July 4th, 1942.  I turned to an old scrap book for it.  Seems there was no regular celebration at the Burg that year of 1880, and that is only 62 years ago.  Great Scott, I must be getting old.  Here it is:

South Otselic - 1880:  July 5--The fine rains of the past week have brightened up all nature and crops are thriving finely.

The dance of the 2nd inst. was rather light.  Only 46 numbers, but a grand time with a splendid super and good music caused the merry throng to linger till the morning was fearfully near.

The remembrance of the dance will doubtless remain fresh in the memory of Elton Warner for some time, wrestling in the bar room.  He was thrown against the billiard table leg in such a manner as to dislocate his ankle joint and fracture the smaller bone of the leg.  Dr. Crumb attended to the broken and injured limb and he is now doing well.

Mr. John Fisher is recovering slowly from a very severe attack of Typhoid pneumonia.

Among the things not mentioned in the programme for the 3rd was an unexpected parade by the ragamuffins through the principal streets, attired in the customary uniforms and armed with musical instruments.  Later in the day, as evening approached, the American eagle soared from the top of the Parce Block with fireworks attached. Cheers rent the air and the proud bird came to the ground.  he was drawn back by the cord which had caused his descent, and another attempt proving more successful, the noble bird, emblematical of American freedom, finding itself again free, arose in a dizzy height and bidding adieu to the admiring throng of spectators was lost among the clouds.  Later--Some persons have intimated that twas not an Eagle after all.  Still later--the boys say it was nothing but a poor miserable hawk, and that he was not lost in the clouds either, but went for the nearest wood via a back street.  Now after all the patriotic throbbings of the heart in writing up this article and imagining the supposed flight of the bird of our country, to have it turn out like this is really more than our weary brain can endure. Should we recover from this unlooked for disappointment we may write again in the distant future.

Semi-Occasionally, Frank E. Cox at 86, South Otselic, July, 1942.

Guilford Central School, Grades 1&2, 1951

Guilford Central School Elementary Grades

First & Second Grades 1951

 First Grade - Teacher Mrs. Tripp

Left to Right
Row 1:  L. Ricks, Joyce Hubbard, K. Crawford, Joe Tibball, R. Cummings, R. Smith, Sandra Weeden, C. Savory
Row 2:  Norma LaShure, Ingrid Goodwin, D. McMullen, C. Curtis, L. Beckwith, R. Leggett, T. Chamberlain, R. Hoffman
Row 3:  Robert Wahlberg, R. Baldwin, L. Bishop, W. Ward, Harold McPeek, J. Hill, J. Niles, C. Keach, Mrs. Tripp

Second Grade

Left to Right:

Row 1:  D. Brown, B. Beckwith, D. Baker, D. Baker, Barbara Weeden, A. Harrington, T. Fernalld

Row 2:  C. Beckwith, E. Jones, M. Owen, B. Gould, C. Morley, C. Smith, S. Neer, M. Sands, D. Taylor

Row 3:  R. Gould, S. Hutchinson, V. Schlafer, C. Filkins, L. Manwarren, Carolyn George, J. Ives, D. Anthony

Row 4:  L. Westcott, D. Casey, W. Reiter, C. Howe, K. Ward, E. Walrod, P. Ives, L. Phelps

Marriages (April 26)

Cowles - Cady

Married January 20, 1940

Mrs. Carrie Cady and Walter Cowles were united in marriage at the home of Mrs. Cady's daughter, Mrs. Arthur Barton, Jan. 20.  The Rev. Howard F. Deller, D.D., performed the ceremony and the attendants were Mrs. Barton and Ivan Cady of Brisben.

Ingham - Bailey

Married June 25, 1938

A very pretty wedding took place Saturday, June 25, 1938, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Bailey, when their daughter, Vera [Bailey], became the bride of Wright Z. Ingham, of Holmesville [Chenango Co., NY].  The ceremony was performed by Rev. Nelson F. Parke, of New Berlin. The couple were attended by Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Brooks of South New Berlin. The bride wore white with a corsage of roses.  Refreshments were served, after which the young couple left for an auto trip, amid showers of rice and with congratulations and good wishes for a pleasant trip, also many years of happiness.  

Ingraham - Tyler

Married September 16, 1941

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  Announcement was made here yesterday of the marriage Tuesday afternoon of Miss Irene Tyler of New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY] to Edward Ingraham of this city. The wedding took place in the rectory of the Plymouth Congregational Church in Syracuse. The pastor the Rev. Rapp, officiated.  Mr. Ingraham and his bride will make their home at 18 Maple Street. the bridegroom is an employee of the Victory Master Markets in South Broad Street.

Hubbard - Crispel

Married June 12, 1937

Guilford [Chenango Co., NY]:  One of the most beautiful and picturesque weddings of the season was held in the Methodist Episcopal church at Thompson, Pa., Saturday, June 12, 1937 at noon when Miss Carmel E. Crispel, eldest daughter of Rev. and Mrs. Floyd S. Crispel, Thompson, Pa., became the bride of Rev. Theodore I. Hubbard of New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY].  The marriage service was read by the bride's father, Rev. F.S. Crispel, assisted by Dr. W.G. Jones, superintendent of the Scranton district of the Wyoming Conference.  Preceding the processional, a musical program was given by the "Crispel sisters" accompanied by Miss Lura Barnes at the organ.  Miss Joy Crispel sang "At Dawning," and Miss Geraldine Crispel accompanied with violin.  Miss Geraldine Crispel gave a violin solo, "I Love You Truly."  The "sisters" sang "The Sweetest Story Ever Told," "In the Garden Tomorrow" and "O Promise Me."  Miss Lura Barnes gave pipe organ selections, "Oh Sweet Mystery of Life" and "Smiling Through."  Miss Joy Crispel sang, "Because."  Softly the strains of Lohengrin's Bridal Chorus wedding march pealed through the church as the bridal party entered.  The head usher, Archibald Hubbard, brother of the groom, assisted by James Malchette, Chester Harris and Russel Searfaus led the procession, followed by Miss Doris Button, the maid of honor, and the bride on the arm of her father, who gave her away.  Meanwhile the groom attended by his best man, Harry Burtis, entered from the side. Arriving at the altar the groom took his bride by the hand and led her to the beautiful arch of hemlock and mountain laurel where the double ring service was impressively solemnized.  The bride was gowned in white lace over white satin and carried an arm bouquet of calla lilies with white sweet peas and delphinium and her maid of honor and only attendant was attired in a fetching costume of blue georgette with a corsage of roses and ferns.

After the ceremony and conventional congratulations and varied expressions of sincere well wishing of about 200 relatives and friends, the refreshments were served in the church parlors which were appropriately decorated with streamers meeting at a large white bell over the bride's table where the bridal party and immediate relatives were seated.  Among the table decorations was a beautifully decorated wedding cake with a miniature bride and groom posed for the ceremony.  Before the guests were seated, pictures were taken of the bride's table and the bridal party.  A pleasant social hour was enjoyed and amid showers of rice and confetti Rev. and Mrs. Hubbard made a sudden departure in their car for an extended trip to New York, the New England states, Canada and Niagara Falls after which they will be at home to their friends in New Berlin.  The gifts were choice, numerous and costly manifesting the high esteem and good will of the many friends of the bride and groom. They consisted of a cedar chest, a special gift to the bride by the groom and her father, various electrical gifts and dishes, silver, linen, glass , and a purse of money.  Guests were present from Furgesonville, Davenport, Mt. Vision, Laurens, Oneonta, New Berlin, Sidney, Norwich, Bainbridge, Guilford, Unadilla, Kingston, Germantown and Binghamton of New York, and Mountain Top, Albert, Easton, Scranton, Noxen and Thompson of Pennsylvania.

The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Hubbard of Guilford.  His earlier years have been spent in this locality where he became prominent in 4-H club work, winning state and national honors.  He was a graduate of Wyoming Seminary, Class of 1932, and received his B.A. degree from Hartwick college in 1936.  He has served as pastor of the West Davenport, Furgesonville and Davenport churches and is now pastor of the Methodist Episcopal church at New Berlin.  Mrs. Hubbard is an accomplished musician and a graduate of Laurens high school in 1932 and of Oneonta normal, class of 1935.  She has been a successful teacher in Margaretsville, N.Y., and mountain Top, Pa.  A host of friends extend hearty congratulations on this auspicious event.

Marriage Notices

Chenango American, May 3, 1860

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 18th ins.t, by David Fisk, Esq., Mr. Nathan Wheeler to Miss Susan C. Jackson, all of Oxford.

In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 16th ult. by Rev. Mr. Cope, Mr. J.E. Truesdell, to Carrie L. Peck.

Chenango American, May 10, 1860

In Smithville [Chenango Co., NY], on the 3d inst., by Rev. Jas. D. Webster, Dr. M. M, Wood of this village [Greene, Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Sarah M. Ramsey, of the former place.

At Zion Church in this village [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 7th inst. by Rev. F. Rogers, Mr. Jonas G. French, of Milford, Ct., to Mrs. Frances A. Matthews, of this village.

In Earlville [Madison Co., NY], at the residence of S.S. Dutton, on the 1st inst., by Pres. Geo. W. Eaton, Moses G Fellows, Associate Editor of the New Jersey Standard of Red Bank to Miss Helen McDonald of Hamilton [Madison Co., NY].

Bainbridge Republican, May 20, 1871

On the 17th inst., at East Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], by Rev. I.S. Pettingill, Mr. A.D. Tuttle of South Hamilton, Madison Co., to Miss Georgia Anna Fletcher, of East Guilford.

Bainbridge Republican, May 27, 1871

In Afton, N.Y. [Chenango Co.], at the residence of the bride's parents, May 21st, by Rev. A. Thomas, assisted by Rev. W.H. Sawtell, Mr. E.L. French of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Charlotte Beardsley of Afton.

Obituaries (April 25)

Mrs. Wright Ingaham

Norwich Sun,  January 26, 1937

The death of Mrs. Wright Ingaham, 24, of Holmesville [Chenango Co., NY], occurred at the Chenango Memorial Hospital [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY] at noon Tuesday.  She was admitted to the hospital a week ago for medical treatment.  Mrs. Ingaham was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Brownson of Holmesville. Besides her parents and husband, there survive a six-months-old daughter and one sister.

Polly A. Harris

Norwich Sun, August 31, 1937

Mrs. Polly A. Harris, 71, of Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], died Sunday night at the home of her son, Raymond Harris, Brisben [Chenango Co., NY].  She is survived by four sons, Frank Harris of Herkimer, William Harris of Rome, Jerry Harris of Ilion and Raymond Harris of Brisben; three daughters, Mrs. May Ratke of Rome, Mrs. Polly Lyon of Coventry, Mrs. Ruby Wright of Brisben; a brother, Reuben Clendening of Harpursville; two sisters, Mrs. Ida Lang of Ouaquaga, Mrs. Jennie Tuttle of Herkimer, 26 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

Francis N. Isham

Died March 1931, South New Berlin, NY

Francis N. Isham passed away at his home on the East Side, this village, Saturday afternoon, at about 3 o'clock after a severe illness of only two weeks, but had not enjoyed good health for a year and a half.  Francis N. Isham was born in the village of Sherburne, N.Y. [Chenango Co.], March 9, 1861, an only son of Henry Lamont Isham and Frances Elizabeth Reynolds, his wife.  He continued his residence in Sherburne until after his marriage. September 16, 1882, he married Anna Mary Webb who survives him, a cousin.  Mrs. Clark Crandall of Norwich, also survives the deceased. For a large portion of his life Mr. Isham had followed the occupation of farming.  For twelve years he was engaged in the bus business at Earlville. Twenty years ago last fall Mr. Isham purchased the farm now owned by L.H. Sheff at Amberville to which place moved from the village of Earlville. Twelve years ago he traded the farm with John Parker for a house and lot on North street, this village, selling the same seven years ago to Clayton Sisson and purchasing the Leo Dixson house and lot on the east side of the river, where he passed his last days.  Mr. Isham was a good neighbor, as the publisher has reason to know, living next door to him for several years.  He was a friend worth having and will be missed in the community where he spent the last twenty years of his life.  He was a member of the episcopal church of Sherburne.  The wife left will have the universal sympathy of the community in the loss she has sustained.  The funeral was held form the late home on Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Dr.  H.H. Gifford, officiating.  Burial was in the episcopal cemetery at Sherburne.

Death Notices

Chenango American, May 3, 1860

In this village [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on Tuesday evening, the 1st, inst., Anna Maria [Juliand], wife of Col. Joseph Juliand, aged 56 years.  The funeral services of mrs. juliand will take palce from Zion Church at 1/2 past 1 o'clock, P.M., on Friday next.  Friends will assemble at the house at 1 o'clock.

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 27th ult. Mrs. Mercy Burges, aged 74 years.

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 25th ult., Kittie S. Bush, adopted daughter of Thos. A. and Martha E. Bush, aged 17 years.

In Preston [Chenango Co., NY], Idelette L. [Rogers], daughter of Joseph and Catharine Rogers, aged 3 years.

Bainbridge Republican, May 20, 1871

At Otsdawa [Otsego Co., NY], April 9th, Cornelia [Scrambling], wife of G.D. Scrambling, aged 31 years.

Servent of God well done,

Rest from thy loved employ,

The battle fought, the victory won

Enter thy mater's joy.

Bainbridge Republican, May 27, 1871

Mrs. Lydia Booth, wife of Aaron Booth, died at West Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], May 26th, aged 58 years.

In Afton [Chenango Co., NY], May 21st, of apoplexy, Sally Ann [Vanderhule] wife of Elisha Vanderhule, aged 50 years.

Bainbridge Republican, June 3, 1871

In Colesville, Broome Co., may 21st, after a long and painful illness, Joseph Smith, aged 60 years.  Mr. Smith was long a resident of the town of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY]. A few years since he sold his farm and removed to Colesville.  He will long be remembers by his old friends and neighbors as a good citizen, an industrious farmer--a man of integrity.  He died full in the faith of a blessed immortality.

At Port Crane [Broome Co., NY], on Friday, May 26, A. Maria [Cornell], wife of Rev. Harvey Cornell, aged 54 years.

At Furgesonville [Otsego Co., NY], May 28, Peleg Tabor, about 80 years of age.

Obituaries (April 24)

Adelbert Isbell

Died January 19, 1915, in Guilford, NY

Adelbert Isbell, a respected resident of this neighborhood, and veteran of the Civil War and retired policeman of New York City, died at his residence, early Tuesday morning, having been sick only since Saturday evening, when he was taken with acute indigestion and plura pneumonia developing soon after, took him away as above stated.  Funeral services will be held on Friday at 1 o'clock at the residence, rev. Wily A. Weart of the Mt. Upton Baptist Church of which deceased was a member, officiating, funeral director C.H. Graves will have charge, burial at White Store [Chenango Co., NY]

Emma Huntley

Died April 20, 1939, Norwich, NY

Mrs. Emma Huntley, 82, mother of Mrs. R.D. Daniels of Gold street, died at the Chenango Memorial Hospital [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY] at 2 o'clock Thursday morning. She had been a hospital patient only three days, but had been in ill health for several months. The deceased was born in Marlboro, Mass., June 17, 1856. She had been a resident of Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY] for many years, prior to taking up her residence in this city. Besides the daughter above mentioned, there survive two other daughters, Mrs. Leo Ferris of King street and Mrs. Frank Owens of Guilford, also a son, Waldo E. Huntley of Norwich, six grandchildren and four great grandchildren.  Services will be held at the Breese Funeral home at 1:30 Saturday afternoon, Rev. Geo. B. Callender officiating, with burial in South Plymouth.

Alice M. (Godfrey) Humphrey

Norwich Sun, April 8, 1933

Mrs. Lewis E. Humphrey died at 10 Elm street [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY] Friday afternoon, aged 66 years.  The deceased had been ill about three weeks.  Mrs. Humphrey was born in Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], June 25, 1866, the daughter of Wickham C. and Harriet Terwilliger Godfrey. She lived in Greenwood, Miss., Sherburne and Chenango Lake for many years.  For the past three years she had resided in this city. The deceased was a member of the Methodist church, south, and her death will be sincerely mourned by many friends.  Besides the husband there survive son, Guy Humphrey of Greenwood, Miss., also several nephews and nieces.  Funeral services will be held Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the late residence, with interment in South New Berlin. Rev. J.W. Nicholson and Rev. D.G. DeBoer will officiate.

Lewis E. Humphrey

Norwich Sun, September 17, 1936

News was received here Thursday of the death of Lewis E. Humphrey, a former resident of this city, at the home of his son Guy in Greenwood, Miss.  Mr. Humphrey was well known here, returning a few years ago to make his home at 10 Elm street [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY].  Following the death of Mrs. Humphrey and a period of Ill health, he left here to make his home with his son. The body will arrive here Saturday.  Funeral services will be held at 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon at the South New Berlin cemetery where burial will be made. Rev. Lloyd S. Charters, rector of Emmanuel Episcopal church, will officiate.  

Marie Howard

Died February 19, 1940

After eight or nine weeks of intense suffering from that terrible affliction arthritis, Mrs. Marie Howard, wife of O.P. Howard, passed away at the Chase Memorial hospital, New Berlin, Monday night at about 6:30 o'clock.  She was born in Denmark about 48 years ago, where her younger years were spent. She came to this country about twenty-three years ago and was employed in New York city.  About 20 years ago she married Olaf P. Howard, since which time she had resided in this village and immediate vicinity.  She was a woman well thought of in the community; a member of the Woman's Fortnightly Study Club and the Victory Rebekah Lodge, I.O.O.F., of this village; in each of the above organizations she took an active part and was a faithful and earnest worker.  Last summer, together with her daughter, Alice Howard and her sister-in-law, Mrs. Overgaard of Norwich, she visited her native land, Denmark, where they spent several pleasant weeks among relatives and friends.  There survive the husband and daughter mentioned above, two brothers and two sisters in Denmark and other more distant relatives. The funeral was held from the late home on Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. Clinton H. Skinner pastor of the Baptist church, officiating, and burial was in Greenwood (Cole) Cemetery. The funeral was largely attended by sympathizing relatives, friends and neighbors. The Rebekah lodge attended in a body, the Central School was closed for the afternoon and the faculty attending in a body, three of the teachers being boarders in the Howard home. The floral tributes were many and very beautiful. the bearers were William Micklin, E.W. Hovey, Howard Sargent, William Martin, John Almstedt, and Chris Sorensen.

Death Notices

Chenango American, April 12, 1860

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 6th inst., Miss Augusta Elizabeth Cheever, niece of Mrs. S.R. Clarke, and daughter of Mr. Wm. Cheever of New Haven, Oswego Co., aged 25 years.

In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 7th inst., Mrs. Eunice Yale, in the 100th year of her age.

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 8th inst., Mrs. Isabel Sheldon, aged 72 years.

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 7th inst., Mrs. Irena Hoag, aged 68 years 5 months and 26 days.

In north Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY], on the 5th inst. Mr. Prentice Frink, a soldier of the war of 1812, in the 76th year of his age.

Obituaries (April 23)

Charles H. Hunt
Died July 12, 1941

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  Charles H. Hunt, 72, native and lifelong resident of Holmesville [Chenango Co., NY], died at his home there yesterday afternoon.  He was a member of the South New Berlin Baptist church and Victor lodge of Oddfellows of New Berlin. The survivors are the widow and two brothers, Philo Hunt of New Berlin and Edwin Hunt of Holmesville.  The funeral will be held from the family residence Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock.  Standard Time, the Rev. H.S. Skinner pastor of the South New Berlin Baptist Church, officiating.  Burial will be in South new Berlin [Chenango Co., NY].

Funeral services for Charles H. Hunt of Holmesville, whose death occurred at his home at noon Saturday, will be held from the family residence Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, standard time.  Rev. C.H. Skinner pastor of the Baptist church at south New Berlin, of which Mr. Hunt was a member, will officiate. Burial will be made in the South New Berlin cemetery.  Mr. Hunt, 72 years of age, was born and passed his entire life on the homestead farm where he died.  The farm was cleared in 1812 by the grandfather of the deceased.  Mr. Hunt was the son of the late Jesse and jane (Harrington) Hunt.  Successful in agriculture, industrious in his life, Mr. Hunt was held in high esteem by a wide acquaintance.  He was a member of Victor lodge 111, Odd Fellows, at South New Berlin.  His interests were centered in his home and community but he was alert to the times and manifested enthusiasm in all events that were of general good.  As a neighbor, his death leaves many friends to mourn his passing.  Besides his wife, Nellie Edgette Hunt, there survive two brothers, Philo Hunt of New Berlin and Edwin of Holmesville.  One niece also survives, Mrs. Miles Bullock of Sherburne and three nephews. Ruppert Hunt of Portsmouth, Virginia, Adrian and Donald Hunt of Holmesville.  Funeral arrangement are in charge of the Breese Funeral Home of this city.

Roger E. Hume

Died December 23, 1940

Edmeston [Otsego Co., NY]:  Roger E Hume, 23, Edmeston dairy farmer, was killed Wednesday afternoon in an automobile accident on a side road between Edmeston and West Burlington.  Hume was driving toward Fly Creek where he planned to meet a girl and take her to a Christmas party in the home of his brother, Donald Hume, Edmeston. When they did not arrive, members of the family went searching for the car and found it wrecked on its side a short distance from the farm of Charles Rathburn, and not more than a mile from Hume's home.  Hume was pinned beneath the car and apparently was dead when relatives and neighbors made the discovery about 10:30 Wednesday night.  It was believed the accident occurred about 4 p.m.; and might have been caused by patches of ice on the road.  Hume's chest was crushed but an autopsy showed he died from asphyxiation from the fumes of the motor.  The body was taken to the Houck Funeral Home, Edmeston.  Hume was graduated form Edmeston high school in 1936, and attended the Baptist church.  He was born May 21, 1917, in Edmeston, a son of Hugh and Blanche Keith Hume.  Besides his parents he leaves two brothers Donald and Hubert, and a sister, Wilma, all of Edmeston, and his grandmother, Mrs. Bertha Keith, New Berlin.  Funeral services will be conducted by Rev. Daniel Dunbar, pastor of the Baptist church, from the church at 2 p.m. Saturday. Burial will be in Edmeston Union cemetery.

Death Notices

Chenango American, April 5, 1860

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 1st inst., Mr. Samuel Peck, aged 80 years.

In this village [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 31st ult., Richard Powers, aged 56 years.

In Smithville [Chenango Co., NY], at the Hotel of J.C. Bailey on the 4th inst., Mr. Daniel Pierce, aged 60 years.

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 20th ult. Robert A. [Wheeler], son of John B. and Caroline Wheeler, aged 15 years.

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 31st ult., Chas. A. Clark, son of Amos S. and Salome A. Clark, and adopted son of Ichabod and Harriet E. Seeley.

In Bennettsville, Chenango Co. on the 26th ult. of inflammation of the lungs, Mr. Ira Bennett, aged 63 years.

Obituaries (April 22)

Dr. Michael Byrne

Died February 17, 1942, West Palm Beach, FL

News of the death Tuesday of Dr. Michael Byrne, a native of this city [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], in St. Mary's hospital at West Palm Beach, Florida, was received by family members here.  His passing followed a short illness.  Dr. Byrne was born in Norwich, May 28, 1877, the son of the late Patrick Byrne and Mrs. Anna Byrne.  He was educated in the local schools and graduated by Norwich high school.  In 1908 he was graduated from the dental school of the university of St. Louis.  He practiced for several years in Hannibal, Missouri, and then moved to St. Louis where he continued his practice.  He retired several years ago.  For the past several years Dr. Byrne has passed the winters in Lake Worth, Florida and the summers in Norwich.  Funeral services will be held at Lake Worth Thursday morning and burial will be made in that city.  Besides his wife, he is survived by his mother, Mrs. Anna Byrne of this city and the following brothers and sisters:  Mary T. Dolan, John M. Byrne, James F. Byrne, Frances M. Byrne, Mrs. Frank J. Heagerty, all of Norwich; Dr. M.L. Byrne of Syracuse and P.J. Byrne of North Norwich. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

Funeral services for Dr. Michael Byrne, Spanish-American War veteran and retired dentist who formerly practiced in Norwich, were held February 19 from the Sacred Heart Catholic church in Lake Worth, Florida, Rev. Father William Nachtrab officiated.  Besides his wife, Dr. Byrne is survived by his mother, Mrs. Anna Byrne of 9 Adelaide street, Norwich; three sisters, Mrs. Michael Dolan, Mrs. Frank Heagerty and Miss Frances Byrne, all of this city; and four brothers, James F. Byrne and John M. Byrne of Norwich, Martin Byrne of Syracuse and Patrick Byrne of North Norwich.  Dr. Byrne was a second lieutenant in Company E of the "Fighting 69th" regiment, which fought in the Spanish-American War.  The committal service at the Lake Worth cemetery was conducted by Spanish-American War veterans.  A beautiful offering of flowers was evidence of the esteem in which Dr. Byrne was held.

Janet (Phelps) Hotaling

Died April 26, 1917

Morris [Otsego Co., NY]:  Mrs. George Hotaling, aged 76 years, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Charles Naylor in Morris, April 26th, with Bright's disease.  She was born Sept. 2d, 1842, in the village of South New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], where she resided until last fall when she came to this place.  She was a member of the Baptist church of South New Berlin and was active in church work as long as health permitted.  Mrs. Hotaling is survived, besides the daughter above mentioned, by her aged husband, another daughter, Mrs. Jessie Phetteplace of Norwich, and one sister, Mrs. Emily Baily of Hamden.  Her funeral was held at the Baptist church, South New Berlin, Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock.  Rev. L.E. Wheeler, pastor of the church officiated with burial in the cemetery at that place.

The funeral of Mrs. George Hotaling was held at the Baptist church Sunday afternoon at two o'clock.  Mrs. Hotaling's maiden name was Janet Phelps, the daughter of the late James Phelps and wife. She was about seventy-five years of age and had lived her entire life in this vicinity and became the wife of George Hotaling in her young womanhood.  Unto them were born two daughters, Mrs. Charles Naylor at whose home at West Laurens the last few months of her life were passed and Mrs. Jesse Phetteplace of the town of Norwich, and one son, Hoyt, who died fourteen years ago.  Mrs. Hotaling was a member of the Baptist church of this village and always lived a consistent Christian life. About a year ago on account of the feeble health of Mr. and Mrs. Hotaling they were obliged to break up their home and since then they have made their home with their daughters, where they have received tender care.  Besides the aged husband and daughters, she is survived by one sister, Mrs. Emily Bailey of Hamden. Rev. L.E. Wheeler officiated at the funeral and the burial was in Riverside cemetery. 

Hattie (Peck) House

Died August 11, 1936

Mrs. Hattie House, wife of Chan House of New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], passed away on Tuesday, August 11, 1936, of carcinoma.  She had been ill for about two months.  Private funeral services were held at her late home last Friday, August 14th at 3 p.m., Rev. R.E. Austin officiating.  Burial was made at Laurens [Otsego Co., NY].  Hattie Peck was a daughter of Albert and May Stevens Peck and was born in Laurens on Nov. 18, 1873. She was married twice, her first husband being Ernest Hull, who died in 1927.  On Oct. 13, 1929 she united in marriage with Chan E. House who survives her.  Gazette

John Holroyd

Died October 31, 1922

Funeral services for the late John Holroyd were held Friday, Nov. 3 at 10 o'clock at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Will S. Haynes.  Mr. Holroyd died at the Norwich Memorial Hospital following a brief illness on Tuesday morning, Oct. 31.  The Rev. Gerald T. Watkins of the First Baptist church of this city officiated with Masonic services at the home and at the grave.  Mr. Holroyd, had he lived, would have been 73 years of age next March.  Deceased was born in the town of South Otselic [Chenango Co., NY], in which place the greater part of his life had been spent.  His father was a shoemaker and his mother a tailoress.  Besides himself there were two brothers in the family. The older one met his death in a grist mill in South Otselic, while his younger brother and his mother were victims of the great white plague.  At the age of 21 years Mr. Holroyd was united in marriage to Emma Bosworth of South Otselic.  While his home was there he lived on a farm, working on the old Parse place for a period of 32 years.  Following the death of his wife he came to Norwich and for 15 years he was a valued employee of the David Maydole Hammer company.  On Sept. 1, 1911 the deceased was united in marriage to Adildia Beasley, the ceremony being performed by the Rev. Inman Wilcox, pastor of the Baptist church in that village at that time. Together with his wife, Mr. Holroyd made his home in Norwich until five years ago when they moved to New Berlin, making his home in that village at his residence of Green street which place he owned at the time of his death.  Since the death of his second wife three years ago he had made his home with Mr. and Mrs. Will S. Haynes on the South New Berlin road.  Mr. Holroyd was a man of good character, kindly to all he met, with a great fondness for children.  He always took delight in calling on the sick and had a pleasant word and smile for everyone.  He had been heartbroken since the death of his wife.  He attended the First Baptist church in this city when his health permitted.  Three weeks previous to the time of his death Mr. Holroyd had visited the family plot in the cemetery in South Otselic. At that time he had his grave prepared and had the markers placed.  The only immediate relatives of the deceased are Charles Vegiard of Rochester and Albert Holroyd of Plymouth, Iowa, cousins of the late Mr. Holroyd.

Thirty-two friends accompanied the body to the grave in South Otselic where the remains were met by a large assemblage of old friends.  A Masonic burial was given by the lodge of South Otselic, of which the deceased had been a member for 52 years.  

And I know dear heart in God's wonderland,

Hid away in the dawn somewhere

That your white soul rests in the great unknown

And I shall find you there.

When the last feeble steps have been taken.

And the gates of the city appear,

When the beautiful songs of the angels

Float out on my listening ear.

When all that now seems so mysterious

Shall be plain and as clear as the day

Then the toils of the road will seem nothing

As I get to the end of the way.

Ella M. Haynes

Retiring Teachers (1970), New Teachers (1971)

Bainbridge-Guilford Central School

New Teachers of 1971

Tri-Town News, September 15, 1971

Left to Right:

Richard Carool (superintendent), Gordon Hughes, Jr., Miss Shirley Pauler, Miss Susan Brown, Mrs. Bernice Gaydorus, Mrs. Betty Morse, Mrs. Barbara Druskoff, Miss Frances Fierson, Mrs. Nancy Epstein, Mrs. Dalene Behrens, Mrs. Therese Watkins, Miss Kathleen Wells

B-G Gives Recognition to Six Retiring Teachers

Tri-Town News, May 13, 1970

Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY]:  Once each year, a special day is set aside to recognize the work that teachers are doing in our schools.  This year, May 19th is that day, Gov Rockefeller has proclaimed that date as Teacher Recognition Day in this state.  This year there are six teachers retiring from the Bainbridge-Guilford School System who have dedicted a large portion of their lives to the children of the community.  They are:  

Mrs. Margaret Cheesbro was born in Holland Patent, and attended school in Holland Patent as well as Albany State and Oneonta State.  She has given 34 years to the teaching profession and all of it in Bainbridge.  her husband is a Post Office employee and they have two daughters, Nancy, a teacher in New Hartford and Sally, who lives with her family in Rochester.  Mrs. Cheesbro spends her spare time caring for her flower gardens, bird watching and knitting.

Mrs. Eloise Hager was born in Rome, New York and attended Rome Free Academy.  She is a graduate of Elmira College and has done graduate work at Cornell, Columbia and Colgate university.  Her teaching career spans 30 years, 27 in Bainbridge in the fields of English and Social Studies. She has three sons:  Charles of Syracuse, and twins, Paul, an Army Captain in Baltimore, and Arthur, an Air Force Captain in Germany.  Mrs. Hager enjoys reading in her spare time.

Mrs. Josephine Crane was born in Adam Mills, Ohio.  She attended high school in Lebanon, Pa., and is a graduate of Elmira College.  She has done graduate work at University of Maine, Colgate and Oneonta State.  She has had 28 years of teaching experience, the last 18 in B-G district.  Mr. Crane is a member of the faculty of Afton Central School and their daughter, Margaret is also a teacher.

Miss Myrtle Pagett, the school nurse at Juliand Street School was born in Lennox, Iowa. She attended high school at Fort Morgan, Colorado, and received her nurse's training at Wilson Memorial Hospital in Johnson City.  She has had further training at Buffalo State, Syracuse University and Colorado State University.  Miss Pagett has given 41 years to the profession, 31 in B-G school.  In addition she spent two years as an Army nurse. She is an avid bowler and also enjoys bird watching.

Mrs. Gertrude Stiles has announced her retirement after 34 years of teaching, 25 in Bainbirdge.  She was born in Tyrone, Oklahoma, and attended Milford Central School.  She is also a graduate of Oneonta State Teacher's College.  Her interests now lean toward traveling.

Mrs. Leta Mullins has taught in Guilford for 25 years out of her total of 42 years of teaching.  After graduating from Geneseo Normal School, she had teaching experience in Boliver, N.Y., in Ridgefield Park, N.J., Hornell and Cairo, before coming to Guilford. She plans to do some traveling after retiring.

Bainbridge-Guilford Athletic Awards

Bainbridge-Guilford Central School Athletic Awards

(Year Unknown)

 Left to Right
Row 1:  Don Hotaling, Rick Parsons, Tom Ives, Roger Sines, Randy Palmatier, Dave Parsons, Dihan Govender
Row 2:  Steve Becht, Jim Wallace, Andy Bauerie, David Miller, Mike Castle, Jim Ray, Tim Thompson, David Flyzik, Steve Lothridge, Patrick Rice, Mike Platz

Left to Right

Row 1:  Diane Auringer, Dawn Chambers, Cinda Watson, Terry Keuhn, Cindy Higgs, Ginger Gifford, Laurel Grasso

Row 2:  Kelly Price, Stephanie Bunting, Claudette Newman, Penny Washburn, Sue MacAvoy, Wendy Hartwell, Shelley Davenport, Patty Whitney, Linda Butcher