Marriages (Ge, Gi) MHD Collection

 

At noon on Saturday, Sept. 20, the Elm Park Methodist church of Oneonta was the scene of a pretty wedding when Miss Ruth Marion Soules, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George W. Soules of Sidney [Delaware Co. NY], was united in marriage to Russell Campbell Germond, son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur E. Germond of Jefferson avenue, Oneonta [Otsego Co., NY].  The ceremony was performed by Rev. Roger B. Glazier, pastor of the church.  The bride was dressed in a street-length dress of aqua velveteen with burgundy accessories, and wore a corsage of talisman roses.  Mrs. Merton Barnhardt, acting as bridesmaid, was dressed in tobacco brown velveteen with black accessories and wore a corsage of white rosebuds.  Mrs. Stuart Butler, cousin of the groom, acted as best man.  The bride's gift to the bridesmaid was a gold necklace and the groom's gift to the best man was a gold watch chain.  The bride's mother was dressed in black velvet with black accessories.  The groom's mother was dressed in grey with black accessories.  The church was beautifully decorated with gladioli, dahlias and fall flowers.  The organist, Mrs. Floyd Baker, played several selections including Lohengrin's wedding march, Shubert's Avia Maria, and At Dawning, played with chimes.  Following the ceremony, a reception for the family and close friends was held at the Germond home, with 35 guests present.  A buffet luncheon was served, including a bride's cake.   Following the reception, the happy couple left on a trip to the northern part of the state and the New England states.  The bride's going-away outfit was of moss green with brown accessories.  The bride is a graduate of Sidney High school and Cobleskill State school.  The groom is a graduate of Oneonta High school and attended Hartwick College two years.  They are both employed in the Scintilla Magneto factory in Sidney.  Upon their return from the trip, they will make their home in Oneonta. 

 

Miss Loretta Getter, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Getter, became the bride of Allen Harman, son of Mr. and Mrs. Martin Harman, last Friday evening.  The Rev. R. Lewis Johnson performed the ceremony at 7 o'clock at the home of the bride's parents.  Miss Getter was attired in a white suit and carried a bouquet of white rosebuds.  After a reception the young couple left for a wedding trip and will be at home in Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] after August 14....[MHD notation:  m. Aug. 4, 1939]

 

Wed 50 Years--Mr. and Mrs. Edward Gilmore of Afton [Chenango Co., NY] were honored by many friends recently when they celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary.  [MHD notation:  Dec. 17, 1952]

Obituaries (Ga, Ge, Gi) MHD Collection

 

Mrs. Mary M. Gage, 70 years old, died suddenly Tuesday morning at her home in Page Brook [Chenango Co., NY].  She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. N.M. Brown of Johnson City and Mrs. Clarence Hendrickson of Lanesboro, Pa.;  four sons, Samuel Watrous of Binghamton, Floyd Watrous of Page Brook, Joseph Gage of Chenango Forks and Peter Gage of Tunnel, and three sisters, Mrs. Edward Bennett of Kirkwood, Mrs. Eugene Palmer of Kattellville and Mrs. Mary Blaksley of Binghamton.  [MHD notation:  d. Jan. 30, 1940]

 

Gage--The funeral of Mrs. Mary M. Gage will be held at 2 o'clock Thursday afternoon at the Harry R. Rogers Funeral Home in Greene.  The Rev. Ralph E. Genid of the Central Baptist church will officiate.  Burial will be in New Ohio cemetery [Colesville, Chenango Co., NY].

 

Mrs. Ella Margaret Gardner 45 years of age, passed away at her home in Front street Friday, Feb. 26, after only a five days' illness of lobar pneumonia, pleurisy and heart disease.  The funeral was held Tuesday, March 2, at her home with Rev. Bradford H. Tite, officiating.  Interment was in Sylvan Lawn Cemetery in Greene [Chenango Co., NY].  Mrs. Gardner was born March 22, 1891 in Greene, the daughter of Roy and Clara MacNeil Oakley.  On March 31, 1908 she was united in marriage at Greene to Frank Gardner of Windsor and they resided in that village until six years ago when they moved to Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY].  Surviving, besides her husband are:  her mother, Mrs. Clara White of Greene; a son, Douglas; two daughters, Mrs. Frank Daly and Mrs. Julian Tiffany of Norwich; three sisters, Mrs. Lillian Allen of West Edmeston, Mrs. Clara Smith of Oxford, Mrs. Nellie Rogers of Pasadena, California; two brothers, Alonzo Oakley of Binghamton, Nate Oakley of Greene; and three grandchildren, Orrin and Crystal Tiffany of Norwich and Lela Daly of this village.  [MHD notation:  d. 1937]

 

Mrs. Pearl Geide, 58, of 14 Harrison Street, died at 3:15 p.m. Monday at the Binghamton City Hospital.  She is survived by her husband, Otto C. Geide, of Binghamton; a son, Bernard of Johnson City; three sisters, Mrs. James Lupole, of Endicott, Mrs. Charles Ames, of Oswego, and Mrs. Archie Winnie, of Binghamton, RD; two grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.  The body was removed to the J.F. Rice Funeral Home, 150 Main Street, Johnson City, where friends may call.  [MHD notation:  d. Oct. 24, 1949]

 

Lionel W. Getter, 86, died Thursday night at his home, North Main Street, Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY].  He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Grace Getter; two sons, Ralph and Maurice Getter, all of Bainbridge; a daughter, Mrs. Robert Palmer of Birmingham, Ala.; four grandchildren; one great-grandchild, and several nieces and nephews.  The body was removed to the Fisher & Sherman Funeral Chapel in Bainbridge where it will remain until Monday morning when it will be returned to his home.  Friends may call at the funeral chapel today and Sunday afternoon and evening. 

 

A mother and her three children were burned to death early this morning in a fire which destroyed their large farm home located on the Masonville-Deposit road about 10 miles from Sidney [Delaware Co., NY].  The victims were tentatively identified as:  Mrs. William Gifford, 42, and her three children, Vincent, 10; Mary Elizabeth, 3, and Marjorie, 2.  All four were trapped in the flaming structure.  Two other children of the family, Clayton, 7, and Richard, 13, were dropped out of a bedroom window and saved, it was reported.  Also unharmed were William Grifford, father of the children; and a man named John MacDougall, hired man.  The fire started between 1 and 1:30.  No fire departments responded.  A belated call for help was received by the Sidney Fire Department about 3 a.m., but according to Chief Archie Spencer the call did not include the particular location of the fire.  He said the call informed him of fire "somewhere the other side of Masonville."  The Sidney department did not answer the call.  State Police of Troop C Barracks here were sent to investigate.  The fire was first discovered by Mr. MacDougall, awakened by the smell of smoke.  Investigating, he found one end of the building in flames, and immediately summoned Mr. Gifford.  Mr. Gifford dropped the two boys, Richard and Clayton, out of the bedroom window.  Mrs. Gifford, said to have been confused, attempted to leave the building by passing through the blazing kitchen.  The three children, Mary Elizabeth, Marjorie and Vincent, were hopelessly trapped in the room in which they were sleeping.  Fire was said to have started in an overheated kitchen stove.  Three stoves were located on the first floor of the frame structure, pipes from which led through partitions.  The building and contents were destroyed.  Dr. C.S. Gould of Walton, acting as coroner's physician, gave a verdict of accidental death by conflagration.  [MHD notation:  d. 1942]

 

Mrs. Ed F. Gilmore, 70, of Afton [Chenango Co., NY] RD 1 died at 12:40 p.m. Sunday at The Hospital, Sidney, after a short illness.  She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Herbert G. Snyder of Binghamton and Mrs. Harry O. Stickel of Mount Upton; four sons, Jay H. of Easton, Pa., Westley K. of Harpursville RD, Carl A. of Mount Upton and Floyd E. Gilmore of Union City, Pa.; 12 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; a brother, Miles Pratt of Johnson City, and several nieces and nephews.  She was a member of the Belden Methodist Church for many years.  The body was moved to the Karschner Funeral Home, Afton, where friends may call today from 7 to 9 p.m. and Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.  [MHD notation:  d. Sept, 25, 1955]

 

 

 



Obituaries (Fo, Fr, Fu) MHD Collection

 

Charles J. Fowler, 72 years of age, died Sunday morning, February 7, 1937, at his home in Harpursville [Broome Co., NY].  Mr. Fowler had been a member of the Nineveh Presbyterian Church since 1883 and an elder since 1897.  He was a member of Afton Lodge No. 360, F.&A.M., and of Live Oak Lodge No. 696, I.O.O.F. of Harpursville.  Mr. Fowler is survived by his widow, Nina A. Fowler; a son, Arthur C. Fowler, of Harpursville; a daughter, Mrs. H.W. Wedge, of Jersey Shore, Pa.; a sister, Mrs. Mary E. Waters, of Afton; and a granddaughter, Miss Carol Fowler, of Harpursville.  A prayer service was held at the home at 1 o'clock, followed by the funeral service at the Nineveh Presbyterian Church at 2 o'clock, on Wednesday afternoon.  Rev. L.C. Hawver of Oneonta, assisted by Rev. C.E.Webb, Rev. L.G. Falk, and Rev. L.A. Weed, officiated.  Burial was made in the Nineveh Cemetery. 

 

Mrs. Nina Fowler, 77, a widow of Charles Fowler, of Harpursville [Broome Co., NY], died last Thursday morning.  She is survived by a son, Arthur Fowler of Harpursville; a daughter, Mrs. Hibbard Wedge of Jersey Shore, Pa.; a granddaughter, Miss Carol Fowler of Harpursville.  Services were held Saturday in the Nineveh Presbyterian church, with Rev. Clifford E. Webb officiating.  Burial in the Nineveh cemetery.  [MHD notation:  d. Sept. 3, 1942]

Miss Susie E. Freeman of 93 State street died this morning at 3 o'clock at the City hospital.  She is survived by a brother, Henry E. Freeman, and a sister, Mrs. Robert Hempstead, both of this city.  The funeral will be held, Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the funeral chapel of Truman O. Watrous, 206 Vestal avenue.  Burial will be in Floral Park cemetery [Johnson City, Broome Co., NY]

 

The funeral of Paul French who met with a tragic death while hunting in the Adirondacks last week Thursday was held at his home  here Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock.  The funeral was private, only intimate friends and members of the American Legion attending.  All day Monday flags in front of business places were at half mast.  Rev. Landmesser officiated and burial was at Afton [Chenango Co., NY].  A news item from Forestport, Oct. 30, speaks of the accident as follows:  Paul M. French, 33, Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], was fatally wounded at 10 o'clock Thursday morning by his brother-in-law while hunting in the Adirondack woodlands about 18 miles from this village.  French was shot when he came in line with a bullet fired at a deer sighted by his brother-in-law.  The man lived for 20 minutes after being shot.  His body was taken to the State House on the west side of North Lake, a mile from where the tragedy occurred.  The man had planned on the hunting trip for several months, Coroner James W. Graves of Herkimer issued a statement of accidental death, after investigating the case.  The body did not arrive in Forestport until night, it being necessary to go 18 miles into the woods and bring the body there by truck, due to the muddy condition of the mountain roads.  French, who is a member of the American Legion, was hunting in the Adirondacks with his companions, David Lewis, Clyde and Welland Hitchcock, Millard Axtell, Alton Ellis, George Foster, Oria Howland, George Burton and Lee Harrignton.  The deceased was born in Afton, December 28, 1897, son of the late Charles and Harriet French.  He was an expert mechanic and during the World War served on a transport in the United States Navy.  Surviving are his widow of Bainbridge; a brother, Kenneth of Oneonta; and a sister, Mrs. Warren Corbin, of Bennetsville.  [MHD notation:  d. Oct. 29, 1931]

 

On the 21st of Feb. 1896, at the residence in this village where for more than 21 years he and his faithful wife had resided, Benjamin F. Furlow in the 61st year of his age, passed to his reward.  The deceased was born in the town of Aurilius, Cayuga Co., early in life removed to the vicinity of Greene, Chenango co., and has resided in these localities almost continuously since that time.  At the age of 27 he was united in Marriage with Miss Jane Shay, of Colesville, N.Y., and the union continued to be a most happy one until it was so lately broken off in death.  Mr. Furlow responded to the call of his country for volunteers during the late war and spent three very eventful years in the defence of the cause of freedom.  He was engaged in some of the most eventful battles of the war and never tired of relating those thrilling experiences.  One of the last conversations he ever held with his pastor was upon these topics.  At the time of his death he was the honored chaplian of the Isaac Mills Ely Post, No. 662, who attended the funeral in a body and conferred upon the remains military honor.  At the age of 16, Mr. Furlow was converted and affiliated himself with the M.E. Church with which he continued to be a faithful and consistent member until the day of his death.  Few churches can boast of members whose very life is more thoroughly bound up in the temporal and spiritual welfare of the organization than was that of Bro. Furlow in the success of the M.E. Church at Chenango Forks.  It was his life.  He was sexton and served many years practically without pay while giving liberally to every worthy enterprise.  His services were hardly appreciated while he lived, but now that he is gone how seriosuly is he missed.  The deceased leaves beside a wife, two daughters; Mrs. Mettie Trafford and Mrs. Anna Palmer, both of theis place.  Two brothers, Charles Furlow, of Chenango Forks, and H.N. Furlow, of Greene.  And a very large circle of relatives and friends to mourn his loss.

"We shall meet, but we shall miss him,

There willbe one vacant chair.

We shall linger to caress him

When we breathe our evening prayer"

Rev. F.J. Jones                      

 

Lestershire [Broome Co., NY]:  The funeral of Frank Furlow, who died at his home in Westover [Broome Co., NY] on Sunday night, was held this afternoon at 1:30 o'clock.  Rev. H.M. Crydenwise officiated and burial was in Floral Park Cemetery [Johnson City, Broome Co., NY].  Mr. Furlow was a resident of this community for the past 16 years and had many friends.  For many years he conducted a grocery store on Broad street, but was forced to retire from business owning to poor health.  Beside his wife, he is survived by a brother, Sidney Furlow of Chenango Forks.  [MHD notation:  d. 1909]

Chenango Forks [Broome Co., NY]:  Mrs. Jane Furlow, an old and respected resident of this place, died Thursday at 6 o'clock.  She leaves a large circle of friends and relatives to mourn her death.  [MHD notation:  d. May 13, 1911]

George Henry Furman, aged 63, who had been seriously ill with pneumonia at the Turner Hospital since Thursday of last week, died Wednesday morning, April 20, about 11 o'clock.  Mr. Furman had been a lifelong resident of this section, following the occupation of farming.  For many years he had operated a large farm at Stillwater [Saratoga Co., NY].  He was known throughout the community for his genial disposition, and as a kind friend and neighbor.  He was always ready and willing to respond to any need of his neighbors and his loss will be keenly felt by a large circle of friends.  Funeral services will be held at his late home, in Stillwater, Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock.  The Rev. R.E. Bartz of Castle Creek will officiate at the services.  Burial willbe made in Sylvan Lawn Cemetery [Greene, Chenango Co., NY].  The bearers will be Sidney Excell, Louis Pangburn, Lewis Crowell, and Fred Wheeler.  Mr. Furman is survived by his wife, Mamie; three daughters, Mrs. Mildred Small, Mrs. Ruth Kruger, and Mrs. Pauline Parks; his mother, Mrs. Christina Rounds; four brothers, Fred Furman of Greene, Will Furman of Windsor, Ben and Lee Rounds of Greene; two sisters, Mrs. Mary Marshman and Mrs. Amy Bunt of Greene, seven grandchildren, and several aunts, uncles and cousins.  [MHD notation:  d. 1938]

Mrs. Lucy Furman died at 8:30 o'clock this morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. E.J. Stillman, 27 Henry street.  She is survived by five sons, five daughters, two sisters and one brother.  The funeral, which will be private, will be held Tuesday afternoon at 1 o'clock at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Charles Humiston, 133 Chap;in street.  Rev. L.M.S. Haynes will officiate.  Burial will be in Kattelville [Broome Co., NY].  [MHD notation:  d. May 24, 1913]

William Furman, 59 years old, died this morning at 12:30 o'clock at the City hospital.  He is survived by five brothers, Charles, Lewis, Frank and Merritt Furman, all of this city, and John Furman of Elamore, W.Va., and six sisters, Mrs. E. Allen and Mrs. E. Stillman of this city; Mrs. Thomas Woodland of Cleveland, O., Mrs. E. Van Dyke of Redmans, Calif, and Mrs. Charles Humiston and Mrs. Edward Martin of Harpursville.  The funeral will be held Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Roberts & Kelley funeral home, 82 Washington street.  Burial will be in Kattelville [Broome Co., NY].  [MHD notation:  d. Mar. 26, 1937]

Bainbridge School Building on Fire - 1910

 

Bainbridge School Building on Fire

 Panic Averted by Coolness of the Teachers and Discipline of Pupils

Norwich Sun, Jan. 13, 1910

 

Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 13 [1910]:  Great excitement was caused Monday afternoon when it was discovered that the High School building was on fire.  The fire was caused by the over heating of one of the pipes of the furnace.  It was first discovered by the flames rising though the register in the room of the fourth and fifth grades.  Soon the partition between that room and the sixth grade was on fire.  Although a panic was threatened, owing to the coolness of Superintendent Treible, Mrs. Hancock and Miss Butler, in whose rooms the fire was first seen, and the discipline of the fire drill the 200 pupils marched out in perfect order.  Eight minutes after the alarm was given the hose companies were on the scene and the flames were quickly extinguished.  The interior of the fourth, fifth and sixth grades were completely demolished.  The loss is estimated at about $1,000 which was covered by insurance.

Marriages (Fi, Fo_ MHD Collection

 

Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Taylor of Rockdale, NY [Chenango Co., NY], announce the engagement of their daughter, Florence L. Fisk, to Victor L. Miller, son of Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Rooke of Sidney, NY [Delaware Co., NY].  No date has been set for the wedding.

 

Mrs. Myra Foote and Lewis Brown, both of Utica, N.Y. [Oneida Co., NY], were united in marriage Saturday, November 16, at the Presbyterian Manse by the Rev. Clifford E. Webb.  After the ceremony Mr. and Mrs. Brown returned to Utica where they plan to make their home.  The bride will be remembered by Aftonians as the daughter of Mrs. Olin Finch.  The groom is employed as a lineman by the New York Telephone Company at Utica.  The happy couple have the best wishes of a host of friends.  [MHD notation:  married 1935]

Obituaries (Fl, Fo) MHD Collection

 

William Franklin Fletcher, Hyattsville, Md., died Sept. 24 at the age of sixty-nine.  He grew up in Bainbridge, graduated from the Bainbridge High School in 1898 and from Cornell University with Master's Degree in 1906.  He came to Washington as Pomologist in the Bureau of Plant Industry, Dept. of Agriculture.  He is the author of several government bulletins on the native persimmon, and tree grafting.  He retired in 1943.  During the war, Mr. Fletcher taught Manual Arts in the Hyattsville High School.  Later he was specialist in long range weather forecasting for the Hart-Wright Co. of New York.  Mr. Fletcher is survived by his wife, Jane Walker Fletcher and three children:  John Milton Fletcher, Principal of Eliot Junior High School; Mary Fletcher Allman, of Washington; and Jane Fletcher Crandall, of Nevada; and Mrs. William H. Homer, of Mantana.  [MHD notation:  d. 1948]

 

Mrs. Alice C. Foot, aged 70 years, died at her home in Coventry [Chenango Co.,  NY] on Monday morning, November 30, after a short illness.  She is survived by one daughter, Viola Haire, of the Town of Oxford; one son, Frank Happy of Binghamton; three sisters, Mrs. Kittie Bishop of Holly, and Mrs. Ann Warner and Mrs. Lillian Murphy of Syracuse; one brother, John Hinesman, of Coventry.  The body was removed to the Root Funeral Home at Greene where the service was held Wednesday at 2:30 P.M., Rev. G. Snyder of the Greene Congregational Church, officiating.  Burial was made in the Sylvan Lawn Cemetery at Greene [Chenango Co., NY].  [MHD notation:  d. 1936]

 

Charles L. Foote, 76, of Morrisville [Madison Co., NY], formerly of Johnson City [Broome Co., NY], died Sunday morning at the Oneida Hospital.  He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Zoola Foote, of Morrisville; a brother, Earl Foote, of Canastota; two sons, Earl, of Morrisville, and Stewart, of Binghamton.  He was a former Ansco employee.  The body was removed to the Vaughn Funeral Home in Morrisville, where friends may call.  [MHD notation:  d. Dec. 1950]

Mrs. Zoola Foote, 77, of Eaton [Madison Co., NY] RD 1, formerly of Binghamton [Broome Co., NY], died Sunday morning at Hamilton Community Memorial Hospital.  She is survived by a son, Earl Foote of Eaton; a granddaughter, Mrs. Preben Hansen of Johnson City, and three grandchildren.  She was born in Canastota the daughter of Edward and Sarah Read.  The body was moved to the Charles D. Barker Funeral Home, Morrisville.  [MHD notation:  d. Sept. 25, 1955]

Mrs. Ophelia A. Force died Monday morning after several weeks illness.  She was born in Colesville November 25, 1855.  the funeral will be held today at one o'clock from the residence of Stephen Jennings, on Main Street, her late home.  Rev. J.J. Francis will officiate. Interment will be in the cemetery at Perch Pond Hill [Colesville, Broome Co., NY]

Mrs. Ophelia A. Force, whose death (on February 19, 1917), was mentioned in last week's Enterprise was born in Colesville [Broome Co., NY] (Perch Pond Hill) in 1856.  She was the daughter of Thomas and Mrs. Clara (Williams) Johnson.  Her husband was George Force who died fifteen years ago at their home in Paterson, N.J.  After his death she resided several years in Waukegan, Ill., near Chicago.  While there she became afflicted with rheumatism, and was for some time in a hospital under medical treatment.  She then returned to this state and has been a member of the Presbyterian church of Afton since 1908.  She was a sister of the later Mrs. S.R. Jennings of this village, and was with Mrs. Jennings during her illness and death four years ago.  Since then she has made her home much of the time at Mr. Jennings' where she died.  As stated the funeral service was held on Thursday, February 22, which was conducted by her pastor, Dr. J.J. Francis, with a prayer by Rev. O. Fuller.  The burial was in Perch Pond Hill Cemetery [Colesville, Broome Co., NY], by the side of her mother. 

Asa Foster, of North Colesville Grange [Broome Co., NY], departed this life, August 22, 1916.  In the death of Bro. Foster, North Colesville Grange has lost one of its most faithful members.  Always ready and willing to do all he could for the up building of our order.  He was a true friend to all who knew him.  The untimely death, which was a great shock to the community in which he lived, has left a lasting sorrow on all his friends.  It is very hard to be reconciled to all such bereavement, particularly when they have a personal touch and come close to one.  But he is gone.  We can simply show our appreciation of his work among us.  The stricken and bereaved family have lost a devoted husband, kind and loving father, our community a useful and valiant friend, our Grange a most able and honored member.
Resolved:  That this Grange tender its sincere sympathy to the family of the deceased, in their affliction, and be it further resolved that these resolutions be published, a copy sent the family, and a page set aside to his memory in the Grange book of records, also our charter be draped for thirty days.  S.A. Holcomb, Calvin J. Holcomb, Frank E. Thompson, Committee.

Martin Foster, an aged citizen of our town, who was living in his 96th year, died at the home of his son Asa Foster on Sunday morning, Feb. 18th.  The funeral was held on Tuesday at eleven o'clock from the family residence near Tunnel, North Colesville [Broome Co., NY], and from the New Ohio church.  Rev. S.D. Galpin officiating.  The burial was made in the New Ohio cemetery [Colesville, Broome Co., NY], J.A. Kark & Sons, funeral directors, having charge.  The surviving members of the family are Asa Foster, a son; a daughter Mrs. Elbert Webster, of Delanson. 

Again the "Reaper" has been gathering in the well developed and fully matured grain into the garner of eternal life.  An aged saint has passed from a world of sickness, sorrow and trouble, with sunshine scattered through, to a home in "beautiful morning."  On Sunday, March 5, near the hour of noon, Mrs. Martin Foster died at the home of her son, Asa Foster, at the age of 91 years.  Six years ago Mrs. Foster had a shock that placed her out of active life; for up to that time she had done the housework for herself and husband.  From that time until twelve weeks previous to death she was able to help herself, but for the past three months has been helpless and was cared for by a loving son and his wife.  Death came suddenly simply the wearing out.  It was at the Foster homestead where the deceased had lived a long and devoted life, where the cable was severed, and in the old home the funeral was held on Tuesday, the 7th, at one o'clock.  Rev. S.D. Galpin, her pastor, officiated and the burial was in charge of J.A. Kark's Sons, with interment in the New Ohio cemetery.  This aged pilgrim is survived by a husband whose years are numbered by 95 and in his feeble health mourns the loss of a devoted companion of sixty-five years.  A son, Asa Foster, one of our most esteemed citizens, and a daughter, Alvira, wife of E.J. Webster.  Austin Foster, a stepson of Mrs. Foster, also survives and resides at the old home.  [MHD notation:  d. 1905]

Marriages - 1944 - MHD Collection

Marriages -   1944

 

Fenton-Bentley--At Andes, Jan. 25, Donald M. Fenton of Margaretville [Delaware Co., NY] and Miss Louise Isabelle Bentley of Bellmore, L.I. [Nassau Co., NY]

 

Tripp-Shidagis--At Elmira, Jan. 8, Harold A. Tripp of Binghamton, formerly of Walton [Delaware Co., NY], and Miss Helen T. Shidagis of Binghamton [Broome Co., NY].

 

Webb-Tarbell--At Susquehanna, Pa., Jan. 29, John Edward Webb of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY] and Kathleen Tarbell of Sidney [Delaware Co.,  NY]

 

Cottrell-VanNamee--At Sidney, Jan. 27, Gilbert C. Cotrell and Miss Beryl Bradshaw VanNamee both of Sidney [Delaware Co., NY].

 

Gage-Miller--At Otego [Otsego Co., NY], Jan. 29, Arthur Gage of Sidney [Delaware Co., NY] and Miss Florence Miller of Briar Creek [Otsego Co., NY].

 

Francisco-Hesse--At Cooks Falls, Jan. 27, Private First Class Calvin H. Francisco of Cooks Falls [Delaware Co., NY] and Miss Elida Mae Heese of Roscoe [Sullivan Co., NY].

 

Nurek-Zaczek--At Deposit, Jan. 30, Stanley Nurek of Newark Valley [Tioga Co., NY] and Miss Helen Teresa Zaczek of Cannonsville [Delaware Co., NY].

 

Constable-Biggs--In Trout Creek, Feb. 1, Ben Constable of Trout Creek [Delaware Co., NY] and Miss Viola C. Biggs of Scranton, Pa.

Obituaries (Fe, Fi) MHD Collection

 

Mrs. Alice Estelle Fenderson, 93, widow of John J. Fenderson of 112 Roosevelt Avenue, Endicott, died at 3:30 a.m. Sunday at her home, after a long illness.  She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Mertie M. Gross of Greene and Mrs. Charlotte L. Tyler of Endicott; a son, Louis I. of Endicott; 11 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren' a brother, Elmer Crotsley of Binghamton; several nieces, nephews and cousins.  The body was moved to the Allen Memorial Home, 511-513 East Main Street, Endicott, where the family will receive friends today from 7 to 9 p.m.  [MHD notation:  d. Dec. 9, 1951]

 

In Memoriam:  In loving memory of our daughter, Argarette Finch, who died three years ago today, April 9, 1935:

Dear daughter, you are not forgotten,

Though on earth you are no more,

Still in memory you are with us

As you always were before

In sorrow we waited day by day,

And watched her suffering there,

Slowly but surely passing away

From the pain she scarce could bear.

And then God called from His throne above,

Her suffering and pain are past;

We know she has gone to realms of love,

And in Heaven has peace at last.

                                                                                Foster Parents and Mother

                                                                                Mr. and Mrs. Olin D. Finch

                                                                                Mrs. Lewis W. Brown

 

Olin D. Finch, 73, of Afton [Chenango Co., NY], died Nov. 11 in the Brevard Hospital, Melbourne, Fla.  He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Kate Finch, of Afton; a sister, Mrs. Fred Brown, of Sherburne; several nieces and nephews.  The funeral was held Saturday at the Karschner Funeral Home in Afton, at 1 p.m.  The Rev. Alwin TenPas officiated.  Burial was in Glenwood Cemetery, Afton.  [MHD notation:  d. Nov. 10, 1952]

 

William Finch passed away at his home on Main street last Friday, December 7.  He was the son of Wm. and Mahalia Finch and was born sixty-seven years ago, in the town of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY].  For about thirty years he lived, with the wife who now survives him, on a farm about two miles out of the village of Afton [Chenango Co. NY].  They had one child, a daughter, Alice, who died at the age of five years.  Mr. and Mrs. Finch have lived in the village about ten years and for seven years Mr. Finch has been an invalid.  He was a patient, cheerful sufferer and never lost the social instinct which made him always a good friend and neighbor.  For many years he was president of the board of trustees of the Presbyterian church and until his death he was a loyal supporter of the same.  Besides his wife, he leaves a sister, Mrs. Catherine Bowsorth of Norwich and a  niece, Mrs. Hyde Bryan, of Sherburne.  The funeral service, held Sunday afternoon, was largely attended.  The services were in charge of the Rev. Dr. Francis of Endicott, a former pastor.  The floral tributes were numerous and beautiful--silent witnesses of the regard of many friends.  The burial was in Glenwood cemetery [Afton, Chenango Co., NY]....[MHD notation:  d. 1923]

 

Mrs. Ray Fisher died Wednesday afternoon from a self-inflicted wound.  Since May last she had been ill and attended by a nurse, Mrs. Edith Schofield, although not confined to the house, it was necessary to have her attended both night and day, as self-destruction was feared.  At 1:30 Wednesday afternoon Mrs. Schofield stepped into an adjoining room for a few minutes.  During her absence Mrs. Fisher cut her throat with a razor.  She was hurried to the Bainbridge Hospital but died soon after reaching there.  Since being afflicted with illness, Mrs. Fisher became very depressed, and it was during a despondent mood that she ended her life.  Mrs. Fisher was 39 years of age, the daughter of Irving Barr of Coventry [Chenango Co., NY].  A private funeral will be held Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock at her home here.  Burial will be in Afton [Chenango Co., NY].  [MHD notation:  July 15, 1931]

 

Miss Satie Catherine Fisher:  I think an unusual wave of sadness passed over our village last week when it was announced that Satie Fisher, one of the best known and loved of the young people of Afton [Chenango Co., NY] had been taken from us by death.  Just as the Sabbath morning bells on January 12 were calling us to the worship of the Church on earth, the call of the Master came to her to enter upon the higher worship and service of the Church triumphant in Heaven.  A child of affliction for many years, her sweet spirit and sunny disposition enhanced by her physical frailty and comparative helplessness gave to her a peculiar attractiveness and won for her a warm place in the hearts of all who knew her.  In her home which was characterized and beautified in an unusual degree by domestic affection, the love and thought of the household naturally centered in her, and it is there that her gentle presence will be most sadly missed by her devoted parents, her loving sisters and her one brother nearest to her in age and whose attachment to her was so strong and tender.  At the same time she was always keenly interested and (to the extend of her ability) active, in things outside the home.  She was a faithful member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and she was a familiar and welcome figure in the services of the Church; and also in the Woman's Relief Corps, and in other activities.  Miss Fisher was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Fisher and was born in Masonville [Delaware Co., NY] twenty six years ago last April, came to Afton sixteen years ago and has lived here with her parents ever since. Eleven years ago she was stricken with infantile paralysis which left her with a double curvature of the spine, and helpless in her lower limbs so that since then she has been unable to go about except on crutches or in her wheeledchair or other conveyance.  For several months past, she has been employed, to her great delight, in the telephone exchange. A short time ago she was taken ill with the prevailing influenza, which developed into pneumonia, from which (although the disease had abated) she was unable to rally.  The funeral services at her home on High Street on Tuesday afternoon, Jan. 14, was conducted by her pastor, Rev. I.L. Bronson, assisted by Dr. J.J. Francis.  The beautiful old song, "So let me pass away, gently and lovingly, Only remembered for what I have done," was sung by Rev. Mr. Bronson and Mrs. Jere Jenks, and her body was borne to its last earthly resting place in Glenwood Cemetery [Afton, Chenango Co., NY], under the pines, by her two brothers-in-law, Raymond Pixley and Clarence Holdrege, and Jesse L. Barr and Hugh Swart.  And upon the flower-strewn mound under which sleeps this dear child of affliction and of love we drop a tear of regret that we shall see her here no more, and of sympathy for her sorrowing father and mother and sisters and brother, and all those to whom she was so dear.

Obituaries (El, En, Fa) MHD Collection

 

Charles A. Elliott, 65, died suddenly of a heart attack Saturday, while hunting on his farm at Coventry [Chenango Co., NY].  He is survived by two sons, Aubrey of Coventry, with whom he made his home, and Lawrence of Windsor; four daughters, Mrs. Richard Hoyt of Greene, Winona Elliott of Binghamton, Liva Elliott of Norwich, and Mrs. Lillian Holcomb of South New Berlin; and 11 grandchildren.  The body was removed to the Harry R. Rogers Funeral Home, 21 North Chenango Street, Greene [Chenango Co., NY], where friends may call.  [MHD notation:  Nov. 30, 1946]

 

Mrs. Dora E. Elliott, who resided with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.E. Clendenning, died at her home in Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], Tuesday April 21, age 42.  She will be greatly missed as she has spent the greater part of her life with her parents.  She has been afflicted twenty five years with Epilepsy and bore her afflictions very patiently and always with a cheerful and mild disposition.  She was a firm believer in God and took great comfort reading His word.  She was very ambitious, always ready to help when it was needed.  It is only one more gone before to enjoy the reward beyond a life of sorrow.  Only God knows why she was afflicted, she has left a world of care and is at rest with Jesus for it was her one aim that when she came to leave this world Heaven would be her home.  She leaves a father and mother, one son and five sisters and one brother to mourn her loss.  The parents thank all who helped with the singing and those who furnished flowers.  She was the oldest child of seven children and the first to leave this world.

 

Lester Lee Elliott died suddenly early Sunday morning, Nov. 12, at the home of his brother, George Elliott, Front street, as a result of a heart attack.  Two years ago, Mr. Elliott was hurt by a heifer and had never fully recovered from the injury.  Born March 11, 1879, near Cannonsville, he was the son of John and Sarah (Whitehead) Elliott.  At the age of 12 he moved to Bainbridge where he spent the remainder of his life.  He had followed the occupation of farming except for a few years he conducted a livery business.  Surviving are:  Two brothers, Guy and George, both of Bainbridge; and an aunt, Mrs. Mary Elliott, of Andes; and several nieces and nephews.  Services were held Tuesday, Nov. 14, at Colwell's Chapel with the Rev. Paul L. Carpenter officiating.  Bearers were:  Austin Finch, Lewis Wilbur, Charles Burton and O.H. Skinner.  Burial was in Greenlawn Cemetery [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY].  [MHD notation:  d. 1944]

 

Martin Ellis, with his father-in-law Grant Swingle, started from Deposit [Delaware Co., NY] on Tuesday evening, March 20th, for Stilesville [Delaware Co., NY], both men under the influence of liquor.  Near Stilesville a bolt which fastens the thills to the cutter dropped out and the horse was free from the sleigh.  The bolt could not be found, so Ellis mounted the horse and started for home, while Swingle stopped for the night in a near-by house.  Next morning Ellis' body was found near the accident, evidently having fallen from the horse.  He lay in the snow frozen to death.  He was 38 years old and leaves a wife who has the sympathy of all. 

Mrs. Jennie I. England, 85, died at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the home of her son, Harry C. England, 24 Franklin Avenue, Hillcrest [Broome Co., NY].  Besides her son, she is survived by several cousins.  She was a member of the First Christian Church of Binghamton; founder and president of its Missionary Society, and a member of the Practical Bible School in Johnson City for over 20 years.  The body was removed to the J.F. Rice Funeral Home, 150 Main Street, Johnson City, where friends may call.  [MHD notation:  d. Oct. 3, 1950]

The funeral of Mrs. Jennie I. England was held at the J.F. Rice Funeral Home, 150 Main St., Johnson City, Friday at 1:30 pm.  The Rev. Arthur Wright officiated.  Burial was in Afton, NY [Chenango Co.].

Edward E. Fairchild, 76, of Nineveh Junction [Broome Co., NY], died Tuesday morning at his home.  He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Delia Fairchild; a son, Arthur of Harpursville; a brother, William of Smithville Flats, three grandsons.  The body was removed to the Harry G. Kark Funeral Home in Harpursville, where friends may call this evening.  [MHD notation:  d. June 13, 1950]

Fairchild--The funeral of Edward E. Fairchild will be  held at the Harry G. Kark Funeral Home in Harpursville [Broome Co., NY] on Friday at 2 p.m.  The Rev. Charles J. Sabin will officiate.  Burial will be in Pratt Cemetery [Colesville, Broome Co., NY]

Frank D. Fairchild, aged 66, died very suddenly at his home near Chenango Forks [Broome Co., NY], Friday night, January 22.  Funeral services were held at the Minkler Funeral Home in Chenango Forks, Monday at 2 o'clock.  Burial was made in North Fenton [Broome Co., NY].  Mr. Fairchild is survived by his wife, Helen; three sons, Milton, of Cincinnatus, Ralph and Kenneth both of Chenango Forks; three daughters, Mrs. Ella McCombs, of Smithville, Mrs. Myrtle Page, of Guilford, and Miss Una Fairchild, of Chenango Forks; and two brothers, William Fairchild of Smithville and Edward Fairchild of Harpursville.  [MHD notation:  d. 1937]

Mrs. Anna Tracy Fairfield, 80, of Bainbridge R.D.2, died at the Chenango Memorial Hospital, Norwich, Tuesday, at 9:28 a.m. after a short illness.  She is survived by several nieces and nephews, among them, Mrs. Agnes M. McConnell, and J. Herbert Mungle, both of Johnson City, and Theodore Tracy of Afton.  The body was removed to the Karschner Funeral Home in Afton, where friends may call Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m.  [MHD notation:  April 1959]

Mrs. Luella Lydia Farnsworth, 70, of Harpursville [Broome Co., NY], died Thursday afternoon at her home.  She is survived by her husband, Guy Farnsworth of Harpursville; four daughters, Mrs. Gertrude Cook of Toledo, Ohio, Mrs. Daris Patterson of Albuquerque, N. Mex., Mrs. Bertha Thomas of Norwich, Mrs.Anna Wheeler of Sidney; 11 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; one niece; one nephew; several cousins.  She was a life-long resident of Harpursville, a member of the Fire Co. Auxiliary, PTA, both of Harpursville, Binghamton Chapter 411 Women of the Moose and the Joseph Mangan Legion Post Auxiliary.  The body was removed to the Osterhoudt Funeral Home in Harpursville where friends may call Saturday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9.  [MHD notation:  d. Sept. 10, 1952]


Bainbridge Presbyterian Church 100th Anniversary 1931

 100th Anniversary, Bainbridge Presbyterian Church

 Norwich Sun, September 16, 1931

 

Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY]--The Bainbridge Presbyterian church will celebrate its 100th anniversary, starting Saturday, September 19 and closing Monday, September 21, according to plans announced by the pastor, Reverend Greeley H. Orvis.  The program will open Saturday afternoon at 3 o'clock in the church auditorium when a roll call of members, history of the church and greetings from absent members will be given.  Following the program a free supper will be served to all guests, and members of the church and congregation.  Sunday morning the sermon will be preached by a former pastor, the Reverend Arthur Spaulding of Salem, N.Y.  He will be assisted in the service by other former pastors.  Reverend Spaulding was pastor of this church from 1896 to 1906.  Sunday evening will be church fraternity night.  Special music will be rendered by the children's choir.  A reading "The Old Church by the Roadside" will be given by Harriett Sipple.  This poem was written for a similar celebration by a member of a former parish of Reverend Orvis.  Short addresses will be given by the pastors of the other churches in Bainbridge.  Monday the Binghamton Presbytery will hold an official service in the church at 3 o'clock in the afternoon.  Monday evening the concluding service will be held when the centennial sermon will be preached by the Reverend Edgar Frank, pastor of the First Presbyterian church of Owego.  The public is invited to attend all these services.

 

The Presbyterian church of Bainbridge was an early landmark in the upper Susquehanna Valley.  Its official records date back to April 30, 1793, when a meeting at the home of William Guthrie is recorded.  August 31, 1794 Reverend William Stone, a graduate of Yale university, and who had served in the Revolutionary War, was engaged as pastor of the church.  His salary was sixty-five pounds a year.  May 1, 1798, a call was extended to Reverend Joel Chapin, a graduate of Dartmouth and also a Revolutionary Soldier, to settle in the Society.  He was ordained and installed in September 1798.  During the years preceding 1831, two other buildings had been used as places of worship.  In 1831, the present building was erected.  In 1866 the church underwent improvements by having the galleries on the sides and east end removed.  In 1875 a pipe organ was installed, a gift to the Society.  During the pastorate of the Reverend H.D.Smith, the church parlors were built.  The present pipe organ was purchased and installed during the pastorate of the Reverend Charles G. Cady in 1926.

Obituaries (El) MHD Collection

 

B.J. Eldred, 57 years old, died Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock at his home in Hawleyton [Broome Co., NY].  He is survived by his wife, Lizzie; two daughters, Miss Lulu Eldred and Miss Cora Belle Eldred of Hawleyton; three sons, J. Gordon Eldred of Johnson City, and Henry and Paul Eldred of Hawleyton; a grandson, Arthur Gordon Eldred, and a brother, Henry C. Eldred, of Hawleyton.  The funeral will be held Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock at his home, and at 2:30 o'clock at the Hawleyton M.E. Church.  Burial will be in Hawleyton.  [MHD notation:  April 25, 1927]

Cleon D. Eldred, 74, of Sanford, died Friday evening, Sept. 25, at his home in Sanford [Broome Co., NY] after a long illness.  He is survived by a sister, Mrs. Guy Warner, of Afton; a brother, V.J. Eldred, of Afton; two nieces, Mrs. Hazel Wenn, of Binghamton, and Mrs. Harry Carroll, of Bainbridge; a nephew, Jack Eldred, of Afton, and several cousins.  The body was removed to the Karschner Funeral Home, Afton, where services were held on Monday afternoon, Sept. 28.  Burial was in Glenwood Cemetery, Afton [Chenango Co., NY].  [MHD notation:  d. 1953]

Mrs. Harriett Eldred, long a resident of Afton [Chenango Co., NY], died at her home on South Main Street, Monday morning, November 12, 1934, at 1:20 o'clock, following a severe illness.  She was born in Hartwick December 21, 1853, the daughter of Daniel Tuller and Harriett Gardner.  Had Mrs. Eldred lived until New Year's Eve, Mr. and Mrs. Eldred would have observed their 63rd wedding anniversary.  She was a member of the M.E. Church of Afton.  Mrs. Eldred is survived by her husband, James Eldred, a daughter, Mrs. Guy Warner, of Afton; two sons, Cleon of Sanford, and Vernon of Bainbridge; a sister, Mrs. Everett Reed, of Garrettsville; and three grandchildren, Mrs. Leslie Wenn of Binghamton, Mrs. Harry Carroll of Sidney, and Jack Eldred of Bainbridge.  The funeral was held Wednesday afternoon from the Tabor funeral Parlors at 2 o'clock with Rev. George Roberts of the M.E. Church officiating.  Burial was in Glenwood Cemetery [Afton, Chenango Co., NY].

Henry C. Eldred of Triangle [Broome Co., NY] died at 1 o'clock Tuesday afternoon in the Binghamton City hospital.  He is survived by his widow, Delila; two sons, Earl and Vernon Eldred, both of Apalachin, and a daughter, Miss Shirley Eldred of Triangle.  The body was removed to the Ackley Funeral Home, 206 Vestal avenue...[MHD notation:  d. Oct. 29, 1940]

The funeral of Henry C. Eldred was held Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Ackley Funeral Home, 206 Vestal avenue.  The Rev. William Bartz officiated.  The pallbearers were Henry Vosburg, Leon Van Verce, Earl Watrous and Henry Paddleford.  Burial was in Colesville cemetery [Broome Co., NY]  [MHD notation:  d. Oct. 29, 1940]

Isaac Douglas Eldred, aged 82 years died at his home on Academy Street, Saturday May 29.  Mr. Eldred is survived by two sons Clarence of Afton and Claude of Vestal and one brother, Charles of Otego.  The funeral was held at the home Tuesday afternoon at two o'clock with Rev. Bradford Tite officiating.  Burial was in Glenwood cemetery [Afton, Chenango Co., NY].  [MHD notation:  d. 1937]

After an illness lasting about four weeks, Iva May, wife of Grover Eldred, passed away Sunday evening, Feb. 6, 1916 at 8:30 o'clock at her late home on Main St.  Mrs. Eldred was the daughter of J.B. Padgett and was born at Sanford [Broome Co., NY], Feb. 22, 1887 thus lacking but a few days of being 29 years of age.  Mr. and Mrs. Eldred were married Feb. 3, 1901 and had just passed the twelfth anniversary of this happy event in their lives.  Mrs. Eldred was a member of the Eastern Star of Afton and also a member of the Baptist church.  She and her husband were baptized Dec. 20, 1905 by Rev. H.A. Wait, then pastor of the Baptist church.  She was of a happy, cheerful spirit, delighting to be one of those who served at the social affairs of her lodge and her church.  Besides her husband she is survived by her father and mother, one sister, Mrs. Hugh Holcomb and one brother Thayne, all residing at Tunnel, N.Y [Broome Co.].  The funeral was held at her late home Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock being conducted by Rev. C.O. Fuller, her pastor, and the Eastern Star.  Interment in Glenwood Cemetery [Afton, Chenango Co., NY]. 

James H. Eldred, one of Afton's oldest residents, noted for his genial friendship and ready wit, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Guy Warner on South Main street, Tuesday afternoon.  Mr. Eldred was born in Colesville August 7th, 1846, the son of Marvin and Hannah Eldred.  His wife, Harriett proceeded  him in death two years ago.  He is survived by his daughter, Mrs. Warner, two sons, Cleon of Deposit and Vernon of Bainbridge and two brothers, I.D.Eldred of Afton and Charles Eldred of Otego.  Funeral services will be held at Tabor's Funeral Home Thursday afternoon at two o'clock.  Rev. George A. Roberts will officiate with burial in Glenwood cemetery [Afton, Chenango Co., NY].  Mr. Eldred was a member of the M.E. Church.  His genial smile and kindly manner will be missed by his many friends.  [MHD notation:  d. Dec. 24, 1936]

Mrs. Jane Fuller Eldred was born in the town of Hartwick, Otsego county, fifty-four years ago and died at her home at New Ohio [Broome Co., NY] May 3d, 1905, after an illness of only a few days of apoplexy.  She was married to John Eldred thirty-five years ago and he and her two sons, Bert and Henry still survive--besides one sister Mrs. James Eldred, and two brothers of Otsego county.  She was a woman of sterling worth, who had many friends far and near and who were pained to hear of her sudden demise.  A loving wife and mother, kind neighbor and sympathizing friend has gone to her reward, and we can only say, "God's will be done."

Johnson City [Broome Co., NY]--A mother and her daughter dead in their home within six hours of each other as the result of the suffering of the latter from infantile paralysis for several years, was reported yesterday in the family of Casper B. Eldred of Isabell avenue, Park View.  Mrs. Julia Olga Eldred, aged 24 years, died at 10 o'clock Sunday night from nervous prostration, complicated with pneumonia, brought on by worry and care over her daughter, Florence, 11 years old, who had suffered from infantile paralysis which had affected her heart, and who developed diphtheria a few days ago.  The daughter Florence died at 4 o'clock yesterday morning.  They are survived by the husband and father, Casper B. Eldred, and a son and brother, Lionel G. Eldred.  A double funeral, which will be private, will be held on Wednesday and burial will be made in Greene [Chenango Co., NY]  [MHD notation: d. April 16 & 17, 1916]

Mrs. Mary E. Eldred, wife of Douglas Eldred of Academy street, passed away Monday evening at six-thirty o'clock at the age of 77.  Mrs. Eldred had been confined to her home by illness for the past six months, but had always been active until her recent illness.  Mrs. Eldred was born in Middleburg, Schoharie Co., N.Y., coming to this vicinity when a young woman and later was married to Douglas Eldred at Harpursville.  Mr. and Mrs. Eldred have long been residents of this section and are well known in the village being residents of Afton [Chenango Co., NY] for 32 years.  Mrs. Eldred was a member of the M.E. Church, Afton O.E.S., the Rebeccas and the W.R.C.  Besides her husband, Mrs. Eldred is survived by two sons, Clarence, local clothier and Claude Eldred of Endicott.  The funeral was held from the home this Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock, with Rev. George Roberts officiating.  Burial was in Glenwood Cemetery [Afton, Chenango Co., NY] with arrangements by E.F.Tabor.  Afton Chapter, 137 O.E.S. attended the services in a body.  [MHD notation:  Oct. 16, 1933]

Eldredge--The funeral of Mrs. RDC Hill Eldredge will be held at the Ivan A. Barber & Son Funeral Home, 428 Main St. Johnson City, Saturday at 3 p.m.  The Rev. Earl V. Tolley will officiate.  Burial will be in Riverhurst Cemetery [Endicott, Broome Co., NY].  The family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.  [published July 27, 1945]


Obituaries (Ea, Ec, Ed) MHD Collection

 

Mrs. Anna M. Easton, wife of M.E. Easton, died at her home here Mch 30, aged 53 years.  She is survived by her husband and one son, Lawrence.  The funeral was held from the house Thursday, burial in Glenwood Cemetery, Afton [Chenango Co., NY].  [MHD notation:  d. 1914]

 

Mrs. Merton Easton died at her home Tueday morning after a long illness of consumption.  Burial in Glenwood [Afton, Chenango Co., NY].  [MHD notation:  d. April 1914]

 

One of the oldest citizens of this village was called away last week by the death on Friday, January 9, 1920, at his home on Academy Street, of George Easton, at the age of 73 years.  Mr. Easton was born in Afton [Chenango Co., NY] and has lived here all his life.  For some years he has suffered from the effects of a stroke of paralysis, and a second stroke last week hastened the end.  He is survived by his wife, and a daughter, and a number of step-children.  The funeral, which was private, was held at the home on Monday morning, Jan. 12, at eleven o'clock, conducted by Dr. J.J. Francis, of the Presbyterian Church, and the burial was in the family lot in Glenwood Cemetery [Afton, Chenango Co., NY].

 

Lawrence N. Easton, a former resident of North Afton [Chenango Co., NY], passed away at his home in San Diego, Calif, May 21.  He is survived by his widow Hazel, one son, Arthur, his daughter-in-law and granddaughter, Judith Ann.  He was a member of Afton F&AM Lodge 360.

 

Charley Eckler, 93, of Chenango Street, Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], died Wednesday morning at his home.  He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Muriel Scott of Oxford, and Mrs. William Maher of Woodmont, Conn.; one son, John Eckler of Afton; nine grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren.  The body was moved to the Seymour Funeral Home in Oxford, where friends are invited to call tonight.

 

Eckler--The funeral of Charley Eckler will be held at the Seymour Funeral Home in Oxford, N.Y. [Chenango Co.], Friday at 2 p.m.  The Rev. Andrew Anderson will officiate.  Burial will be in Glenwood Cemetery, Afton, N.Y [Chenango Co.].  Friends may call at the funeral home this evening.

 

Charles Herbert Eckler died early Tuesday morning at the home of his sister-in-law, Mrs. William Dickinson, 53 Pleasant Street.  He had been ill for about a year, being confined to bed most of the time.  At the time of the fire in the home, 88 River Street, April 27, he was moved to the home of his wife's sister in Pleasant street.  Mr. Eckler was born in Delhi [Delaware Co., NY] Sept. 13, 1889, the son of Charles and Elmina (Kniskern) Eckler.  He was married 30 years ago to Elizabeth Terk who survives him.  He also is survived by his father, 86, of Oxford; a sister, Mrs. William Mahar of Woodbury, Conn.; and several nephews and nieces.  He had lived in Sidney [Delaware Co., NY] about 16 years and had worked at the Scintilla up to about a year ago when his failing health confined him to the house.  The funeral will be held Friday at 2 p.m. at the Carr & Landers Funeral Home with the Rev. Wilton J. Dubrick, pastor of the Methodist Church, officiating.  Burial will be in Prospect Hill Cemetery [Sidney, Delaware Co., NY].  [MHD notation:  d. 1945]

 

Greene [Chenango Co., NY]:  Alfred L. Edgerton, son of Mr. and Mrs. W.E. Edgerton, of Afton [Chenango Co., NY], who for a number of years were residents here, passed away at his home Aug. 22, in Afton, aged 24 years.  He was a graduate of the Greene High School.  He is survived by his parents and three sisters; Ruth, Mildred and Edna.  His funeral was held last Wednesday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock.  The family have the sympathy of this community.  [MHD notation:  d. 1913]

 

Word has been received at this office of the death of Miss Emma Edgerton in the Norwich Hospital Wednesday afternoon.  The funeral will be held at the Presbyterian Church Friday afternoon at three o'clock.  Rev. Webb will officiate.  Miss Edgerton was long a resident of Afton [Chenango Co., NY], and leaves many friends to mourn her passing.  [MHD notation:  d. Sept. 27, 1939]

 

Once more the silent reaper, Death, has garnered home an estimable young woman, a former resident of Harpursville [Broome Co., NY], Miss Ada Edson.  She was born near the village of Harpursville April 24, 1870, and always lived in this vicinity until June, 1902, when she went to Twin Bridges, Montana, where she held the position of seamstress in an Orphan's Home for four years, at which time, in company with Miss Sarah Robinson and Gertrude Allen she removed to Lewiston, Montana, where they built a home.  She had been in poor health for more than a year, and for a few months had been steadily growing worse until the physicians decided there was no help for her, unless it was through an operation.  She came to Binghamton September 4th, and entered a private hospital.  The operation revealed cancer of the liver, for which there was no help, and she only lived three weeks longer.  She died Wednesday, Sept. 30.  She was an earnest Christian worker, and a member of St. James' Episcopal Church of Lewiston.  She leaves to mourn her loss a mother, Mrs. John Edson of Harpursville; three sisters, Mrs. C.P. Newell of San Diego, Cal., Mrs. Elles Cottem of Seattle, Wash., Mrs. C.F. Watrous of Tunnel, N.Y., and one brother, G.H. Edson of Jefferson, Kansas, besides a large circle of friends in Montana and old friends and neighbors in this state.  The funeral was held at the home of her sister, Mrs. C.F. Watrous, Rev. G.H. Kirkland of Harpursville officiating.  The bearers were Fred Mumford, Guy Spencer, G.A. Watrous and Bela Page.  Burial in Pratt cemetery [Colesville, Broome Co., NY].  [MHD notation:  d. 1908]



Bainbridge School Site Settled - 1973

 Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY School Site

 

Settled at Last--The last number of the Bainbridge Review states that for forty years past, St. Peter's Church and School District No. 11 in the village of Bainbridge, have been disputing over a small school house site, sandwiched between two grave yards on the corner of the village green.  The affair began to assume a threatening aspect when about a year since a suit was commenced by the Church against the District, but at a school meeting on the 5th inst., the proposition was made by the Vestry of St. Peter's Church to buy the old site, and thus settle all litigation, which was accepted.  Several new sites were brought before the meeting at that time for its consideration, but no action was taken, an adjournment being had until the 8th inst.  On that evening, after considering the relative merits of the sites proposed, an acre of land at the corner of Juliand and West Juliand streets was almost unanimously selected.  The price paid therefor was four hundred dollars, being about equal to the sum received for the old site that has so long been the subject of dissension.  Already architects are engaged in preparing the plans and specifications, and the people of Bainbridge are congratulating themselves upon the final ending of the vexed question, and the prospect of a model school building at no distant day.  [Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, Mar. 20, 1873]

Obituaries ( Do, Dr, Du) MHD Collection

 

Elbert L. Doolittle, 87, of Afton died Sunday morning at Bainbridge Hospital after a long illness.  He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Frank Todd of Afton and Mrs. Ray L. Flint of West Palm Beach, Fla.; two sons, E. Fay Doolittle and Tracy L. Doolittle; one granddaughter, Bonnie Doolittle; one grandson, Fay Todd, all of Afton; several nieces and nephews.  Mr. Doolittle was a former mayor of Afton [Chenango Co., NY].  The body was moved to the Karschner Funeral Home, Afton, where friends may call.  [MHD notation:  Oct. 25, 1953]

 

Joyce Slawson Doolittle was born August 12, 1915, in Afton [Chenango Co., NY] and spent most of her life here.  She was graduated from Afton High School in 1933 and after taking a post graduate course in this school, entered the Buffalo City Hospital for training as a nurse.  After a four-year course she was graduated from that institution.  She spent some time nursing at the Ithaca T.B. Sanitarium and at the Homer Folk Hospital in Oneonta and also in California for several months.  She was married on April 13, 1939 at Medina, N.Y. to Tracy Doolittle of Afton.  Early in 1943 she accompanied him to Memphis, Tenn., where he was stationed.  They returned to Afton in December 1943, where she resided until the time of her death.  Apparently in good health, she was suddenly stricken ill on Friday, March 16, and was removed to the Afton Hospital.  On Sunday she was taken to the Binghamton City Hospital, where she passed away Monday March 19, 1945 from a cerebral hemorrhage.  She is survived by her husband, and two year old daughter, Bonnie Lee; by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Slawson and by many other relatives and friends who mourn her passing.  She was a member of the Baptist Church of Afton, and was interested in every department of the church work.  Funeral services were conducted in the church Thursday March 22, at 2:00 p.m. by the pastor, Rev. Alan Douglas, assisted by Rev. Lester D. Huxtable, a former pastor.  A loving daughter, wife, and mother; and a friend to all, she will be greatly missed throughout the community.  [MHD notation:  d. March 19, 1945]

 

Joyce Angy Doolittle, 29, of Afton [Chenango Co., NY], died Monday night at the Binghamton City Hospital.  She is survived by her husband, Tracy; a daughter, Bonnie; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Slawson of Afton; two aunts, Mrs. H. Dayton Tobey of Lakewood, Ohio, and Mrs. Bedworth of South Columbia and two uncles, Leland Slawson of Vestal, and Clarence Slawson of Syracuse.  The body was removed to the Tabor Funeral Home, Afton, and will be taken to the home of her parents.  [MHD notation:  d. March 18, 1945]

 

Mrs. Nettie Ann Doolittle, wife of Elbert L. Doolittle, Mayor of Afton [Chenango Co., NY] died at the family home Thursday evening aged 67 years.  Mrs. Doolittle had been in failing health for some time, nevertheless her death came as a sudden shock to her family and many friends.  The survivors are her husband, two sons, Fay at home and First Officer Tracy L. Doolittle of Memphis, Tenn., two daughters, Mrs. Frank Todd of Afton and Mrs. Ray Flint of Oneonta; a sister, Mrs. Josephine Malkey and a brother Henry Hall both of Afton and two grandchildren.  The funeral, largely attended, was held at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Todd, Sunday afternoon.  The Rev. Alan Douglas, pastor of the Baptist Church officiated, with burial in Glenwood Cemetery [Afton, Chenango Co., NY]....[MHD notation:  d. Sept. 16, 1945]

 

Harry W. Drake, 63, of Harpursville [Broome Co., NY] R.D. 2, died Thursday morning at Binghamton City Hospital.  He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Louise Ives Drake, of Harpursville R.D.2; a daughter, Mrs. Martin Drachler; two grandsons, Charles and Lloyd Drachler, all of Mount Upton; a brother, Lee Drake, of Afton, and several nieces and nephews.  The funeral and committal services were held at the Harold Sherman Funeral Home, Bainbridge, Sunday at 2 p.m.  The Rev. Charles Sabin, of Ouaquaga, officiated.  [MHD notation:  Dec. 11, 1958]

 

Mrs. Marjorie Gregory Drury, wife of Howard Drury, of Utica [Oneida Co., NY], died at St. Luke's Hospital, Utica, Saturday afternoon after a brief illness.  She was born at Afton [Chenango Co., NY], June 22, 1898, the daughter of Victor and Nora (Hamlin) Gregory.  Her early life was spent in Afton where she was educated.  She was married to Howard E. Drury in 1935, came to Utica in 1938 where she has since resided.  She was a member of Trinity Episcopal Church, of Utica.  Besides her husband she is survived by three daughters,  Betty, Jeanne and Mary Lee; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Victor Gregory, of Afton; one brother, Glenn Gregory, of Binghamton; and one sister, Viola Gregory, of Endicott.  Funeral services were held at Colwell's Bros. Chapel, Bainbridge, Wednesday, at 3 P.M.  Burial was in Glenwood Cemetery, Afton [Chenango Co., N Y].  Funeral arrangements were  made by William E. Doyle, of Utica.  [MHD notation:  d. May 1, 1943]

 

Homer Dutcher Killed in Action.  Another Afton [Chenango Co., NY] young man has made the supreme sacrifice for his beloved country and its people.  Tuesday, Mrs. Homer Dutcher, received word from the War Department that her husband Pfc. Homer Dutcher, had been killed in action on November 3rd and that a letter would follow.  Private Dutcher had previously been reported as "missing in action."  He was a former member of General Hodges army which bore the weight of the German break thru in December.  The list of heroes from this community grows as the war reaches a smashing climax.  Every little town and village mourns the loss of many of its youth at this Easter time, Afton is no exception.  We have ten names on our honor roll with the gold star telling of their supreme sacrifice, so that we at home may enjoy the comforts and happiness of a free country.  Following are the names of those who have died in line of duty:  Bruce Bosket, Everette Brown, Adam Bryden, Frederick C. Davey, Paul B. Ester, George Greenman, Benton Hyde, Wilfred Mesic, Samuel Wilmarth, Homer Dutcher.  A memorial service has been planned for Pfc. Homer Dutcher it is understood.  [MHD notation:  d. Nov. 1944]

 

Lewis S. Dutcher, 80-year-old resident of Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], died at his home Saturday night, after a long illness.  Mr. Dutcher was born in Coventry, August 25, 1856, and lived there all his life.  He was a charter member of the Coventry Grange, a Past Master, and a member of the present Executive Committee.  He was one of the oldest and most respected citizens of Coventry.  Funeral services were held at the Harry R. Rogers Funeral Home, Tuesday, January 19, at 2:00 p.m.  Rev. J.M. Coleman of the M.E. Church of Greene officiated.  Burial was made in Sylvan Lawn Cemetery [Greene, Chenango Co., NY].  Mr. Dutcher is survived by his wife, Jennie Dutcher, a daughter, Mrs. Edwin Robinson, a son Henry Dutcher, and two grandchildren.  [MHD notation:  d. Jan. 16, 1937]

Lightning Strike - 1914

 Lightning Strike - Norwich Sun, July 3, 1914

 

Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY]:  Mrs. C.W. Halsey had a very narrow escape from death by lightning when on the way to the Searles-Davis wedding recently.  Mr. and Mrs. Halsey were driving and were over taken by a storm on Searles' Hill.  The horse became frightened by the storm and while trying to alight from the carriage, Mrs. Halsey seemed enveloped in flame by those watching her.  She felt a severe pain in her knees at the time and since then has felt a slight numbness in her arm.  The ruffle was completely severed from her silk skirt.  Not a vestige of the silk stitching which fastened the ruffle to the skirt was to be found.  Although there was a terrific clash of thunder, Mrs. Halsey did not hear a sound of it.  She was able to play the wedding march at the service a half hour later.

Marriages (Delello, Dibble) MHD Collection

 

Jean Hamlin Becomes Bride of Frank Delello, Bainbridge, Scintilla Company Employees are Wedded in Church Rites:  Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY]:  The marriage of Miss J. Jeanne Hamlin, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hamlin of 22 Greenlawn Avenue, to Frank Delello, Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Delello, took place here June 6, at St. John's Catholic Church with the Rev. F.J. Zimmer performing the ceremony.  The bride, given in marriage by her father, Fred Hamlin, wore a princess gown of white satin buttoned down the back, long sleeves puffed at the shoulder and a short train.  Her finger-length veil of tulle was arranged with a coronet of seed pearls.  She carried a bouquet of white roses and sweet peas.  Miss Katherine Hamlin, who was maid of honor, wore a gown of pink marquisette made with a full skirt and tight bodice and matching tiara of flowers and short veil.  Miss Hamlin wore a string of pearls, presented to her by the bride.  She carried a bouquet of sunburst roses and varied colored sweet peas.  The bridesmaids were Miss Lucy Delello, sister of the bridegroom, and Miss Joyce Husted,who wore similar gowns as the maid of honor, only they were in icy blue.  They also wore pearls, presented them by the bride, and carried bouquets of pink roses and sweet peas.  Joseph Delello, brother of the bridegroom, was best man.  Ushers were Donald Sweet and Lynn Klinetob.  A reception was given at the home of the bride's parents after the ceremony, at which a buffet luncheon was served to around 100 guests.  The bride's going away costume was a red silk dress with white dots, a large black straw hat and navy blue accessories.  The couple left for a short wedding trip to the Adirondacks and through the New England States, after which they will be at home at 22 Greenlawn Avenue.  The bride is a graduate of Bainbridge Central High School and Lowell's Business College, Binghamton.  The bridegroom also attended Bainbridge Central High School.  Both are employed at the Scintilla plant in Sidney.  There were out-of-town guests from Norwich, Binghamton, Tunnel, Sidney, Afton, Nineveh, Schenectady, Greene, Carbondale, Harpursville and New York. [MHD notation:  married 1941]

 

Mary Delello Weds Charles Kinch Sat., Ceremony Takes Place in St. John's Church in Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY]:  The marriage of Miss Mary Theresa Delello, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Delello, of this village, to Charles Kinch, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Kinch, of Sidney, took place here Saturday morning, December 21, 1940, in St. John's Catholic Church.  The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Francis J. Zimmer.  The bride wore a gown of white satin with a train and veil of tulle with a headdress of seed pearls.  She carried a bouquet of white roses and baby's breath.  Miss Lena Delello, sister of the bride, who was maid of honor, wore a gown of royal blue satin with a tiara of flowers, and carried a bouquet of yellow talisman roses.  Dominic Spinelli, of Sidney, was best man.  After the ceremony a wedding luncheon was served to the immediate friends and relatives of the bride at the home of the bride's parents.  A beautiful five tiered wedding cake decorated the center of the table.  Mr. Kinch and his bride will make their home in Sidney [Delaware Co., NY] where they have their own home, newly furnished at 7 Chestnut street.  The bride attended Bainbridge High School.  Mr. Kinch was graduated from the Sidney High School and is employed at the Scintilla Plant, in Sidney.  The heartiest congratulations are extended to Mr. and Mrs. Kinch from their many friends. 

 

Seeley-Dibble:  Rockdale [Chenango Co., NY], Mrs. Lillian Dibble and Albert Seeley, both of this township were married Thursday morning, 19th inst., at the Methodist parsonage here by Rev. George E. Youngs.  [MHD notation:  m. Oct. 19, 1939]

Obituaries (Ci, De, Di) MHD Collection

 

Mrs. Colombo Cicciarelli, 59, of 117 Bermond Avenue, Endicott [Broome Co., NY], died Friday night at her home.  She is survived by her husband, Joseph Cicciarelli; a son, Angelo Cicciarelli; a daughter, Mrs. Anna Pittarelli; four grandchildren, all of Endicott; two brothers and two sisters residing in Italy.  She was a member of St. Anthony of Padua Church, its St. Anthony Club, the Adeolarato Society and the Independent Mutual Aid Association.  The body was moved to the Anthony R. DeMarco Funeral Home, 1607 Witherill Street, Endicott, and was to be returned late this afternoon to her home where friends may call.  [MHD notation:  d. Feb. 1955]

 

George F. Decker, 83, of 7 Spring Street, Afton [Chenango Co., NY], died at 7:10 a.m. Tuesday at the Hospital, Sidney [Delaware Co.,  NY], after a short illness.  He is survived by a sister, Mrs. Lillian M. McKee; a brother, Frank H. Decker, both of Afton; four nieces, Mrs. Arthur Grover of Afton, Mrs. Ruth Brooks of Syracuse, Mrs. Peter H. Buenau of Albany, and Mrs. Lawrence N. Cook of Chenango Bridge; four nephews, Bernett H. Decker, Ellery K. Decker, both of Afton, George I. McKee of Houston, Tex., and Everett Knox of Sidney, and two cousins.  He was a member of the Afton Presbyterian Church for more than 60 years, and was a member of the Afton Chamber of Commerce.  The body was moved to the Karschner Funeral Home, Afton, where friends may call today from 7 to 9 p.m. and Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.  [MHD notation:  d. Nov. 1, 1955]

Mrs. Leonora Knox Decker, 79, of Afton [Chenango Co. NY], died this morning at The Hospital, Sidney, after a long illness.  She is survived by her husband, George F. Decker; a nephew, Everett E. Knox of Sidney, and several cousins.  She was a member of the Presbyterian Church of Afton for many years.  The body was moved to the Karschner Funeral Home, Afton, where friends may call.  [MHD notation, d. Feb. 1955]

Rachel Ann Decker passed into the final rest last Thursday, February 15th, 1934, at the home of her son, George Decker, on Spring Street.  For the past 15 years, Mrs. Decker, an invalid, had made her home with this son and his wife.  Rachel Ann Bevier was born in Port Dickinson, September 21, 1849.  Her father was William Bremer Bevier, who had taken as his wife, Elmina M. Reed.  When the daughter was about eight years of age, her parents removed to a new location near Center Village, N.Y.  This was her home until the time of her marriage.  In 1871, she was united in marriage with Charles W. Decker by the Rev. W.H. Sawtell, and the couple made their home in what is now known as the Old Decker Homestead below Afton [Chenango Co., NY] on the east side of the river.  Charles W. Decker died May 25, 1919, and subsequently Mrs. Decker removed to Afton to make her home with her son, George.  For four years prior to her death she was an invalid confined to her chair.  She was a member of the Afton Presbyterian Church to which she had transferred her membership from the Nineveh Presbyterian Church.  Of this latter church, she had been one of the earliest members.  Mrs. Decker leaves two sons, Frank and George; one daughter, Mrs. George W. McKee, all of Afton; and seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

Mrs. Jennie M. DeForest, widow of the late Bert E. DeForest, of 49 Bixby Street, Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], died Saturday morning Mar. 17, at The Hospital, Sidney.  She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Carl Randall, of Afton R.D.,; a son, Carlton DeForest, of Bainbridge; five grandchildren, Shirley and David DeForest, both of Bainbridge, Dennis Wagner and Joyce and Daniel Randall, all of Afton, R.D., and several nieces and nephews.  The body was removed to the Harold Sherman Funeral Home, 58 West Main Street, where services were held Tuesday, Mar. 20, at 2 p.m., the Rev. Walter H. Proof officiating.  Burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery at the convenience of the family.  [MHD notation:  d. 1956]

Albert DeGroat, a retired Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] businessman, died Sunday, June 10, at the Rest Haven Nursing Home after an illness of many months.  He had been confined to various hospitals since the latter part of February for treatment.  Born May 5, 1882, at Beacon, he was a son of Philip and Katherine (Higgs) DeGroat.  Most of his life, he was employed in department stores in the metropolitan area.  A few years before coming to this community, he worked at Sisson's and Hills Department Stores in Binghamton.  In 1930, he was employed at the Hancock Department Store in Sidney, and about a year later he opened DeGroat's Department Store in the Danforth Block in Bainbridge, which he continued to operate until about 1944.  While in business here, he took an active part in all civic affairs.  He was particularly interested in the town baseball team, and, at the time that the softball league was so popular, he took an active part as a player.  He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Bainbridge, and of Susquehanna Lodge No. 167, F&AM, in Bainbridge.  The deceased is survived by his wife, Mrs. Elizabeth (Gage) DeGroat, of Bainbridge; two children by a previous marriage, Mrs. Edna Costley and Franklyn DeGroat, both of Buffalo; two grandchildren and two great grandchildren, all of Buffalo.  A brother, States DeGroat, of Brooklyn, died here at his brother's home a few years ago.  The body was removed to the Harold Sherman Funeral Chapel where Masonic services were held Monday night at 8 p.m.  Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon, June 12, at 2 p.m., with the Rev. A.C. Brokaw, pastor of the First Baptist Church, officiating.  The pall-bearers were:  Fred Hamlin, Charles Tight, Ralph McDougal and Lester Stead, all of Bainbridge.  Burial was in Apalachin (Tioga Co., NY].  [MHD notation:  d. 1951]

Rhoda Elida Demeree, 73, wife of Emerson Demeree, former owner and Editor of the Afton Enterprise, died at her late home, 43 Maple Street in Oneonta [Otsego Co., NY], Monday night.  Besides her husband, she is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Charles Christian of Harpursville and Mrs. Leola Hotchkiss of Oneonta, and five grandchildren.  Prayer service was held at the home in Oneonta at 12 o'clock noon this Thursday.  The funeral was held in St. Luke's Episcopal church in Harpursville at 2 o'clock.  Burial was in Harpursville cemetery [Broome Co., NY].  [MHD notation:  d. Dec. 11, 1939]

Oneonta Daily Star: The friends of Nela Riley, daughter of Mrs. Cornelia Riley, of State street and wife of W.H. Demeree of 37 River street, were shocked yesterday morning to learn that she had died, quite suddenly, at the Fox Memorial hospital late the previous night after a few hours illness of apoplexy.  The body was removed to her home at 37 River street, where the funeral services, which will be private, will be held on Tuesday, at 2 o'clock.  Dr. J.C. Russell of the First Presbyterian church will officiate and interment will be in Glenwood cemetery [Afton, Chenango Co., NY].  Mrs. Demeree was born at Tunnel [Broome Co., NY] June 30, 1870, and removed to Oneonta [Otsego Co., NY] with her father's family about 25 years ago, since which time she has resided here.  she was married to Mr. Demeree two years ago.  They have resided at 37 River street for the past year.  She was a lady with many friends, and by all who knew her was esteemed.  The sudden death, under circumstances so distressing to the family and friends, arouses much and unusual sympathy for them.  Beside the husband and mother named, she is survived by four sisters and two brothers:  Mrs. D.F. VanDeburg, Mrs. E.H. Allen Martin and George Riley, all of Oneonta; and Mrs. S.M. Holcomb, of Tunnel, and Mrs. J.W. Wylie, of Harpursville.  (Seldom has it been out duty to record so sad a death. It has cast a gloom over this community where she was well known and highly respected.  She was of a quiet and affectionate disposition, bright and winning in her ways.  Her affection for friends and kindred was tender and abiding.  Her summons home came quick -Ed)

Mrs. Emma Scudder Dibble, 86, died at 10 a.m., Friday, at the home of her son, Lynn A. Dibble, 9 Smith Avenue.  She is survived by her son; a sister, Mrs. Isabelle Harrington of Bainbridge; a brother, John Scudder of Center Village; five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.  The body was removed to the William R. Chase & Son Funeral Home, 44 Exchange Street, where friends may call Saturday and Sunday afternoon and evening.  [published July 10, 1948]

 



Dr. Edward Danforth Receives Award

 

Dr. Edward Danforth to Receive Award in New York City

 

Dr. Edward Danforth, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], will be presented with a plaque designating him the outstanding general practitioner of New York State for the year 1956 by the New York State Medical Society during their annual meeting at the Hotel Statler in New York City on Feb. 18, 19, 20 and 21.  The presentation will be made at the Sesqui-centennial banquet with dance and entertainment on Tuesday, Feb. 19.  Members of Dr. Danforth's family who will be attending the banquet and ceremony will be his wife, Mrs. Danforth, Dr. and Mrs. Elliot Danforth, of Sidney; and Dr. E. Prince Danforth, of New York.  Dr. Danforth has been practicing in Bainbridge since 1906.  He was nominated for the state honors by the Chenango County Medical Society.  Dr. and Mrs. Danforth will leave for New York Sunday night returning to Bainbridge Wednesday night.

Obituaries (Da, De) MHD Collection

 

On Friday afternoon a group of Afton men found the body of Elmo D. Daniels, 37, of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], who lost his life early Tuesday morning when his large milk tank truck apparently skidded on the approach to the Afton bridge and plunged into the Susquehanna.  The body of the truck driver, father of four children, was reported found in eight feet of water about 10 feet from where the cab of the truck landed.  Among the Afton men who found the body were Tracy Doolittle assisted by C. Fred Kane, Frank Knapp, Gordon Knapp and Frank Hatton.  The body was removed to the Tabor Funeral Home in Afton where a prayer service was held Monday at 1:30, at 2:30 the funeral service was held at the Mt. Hope Chapel in Norwich.  Surviving are his wife, Marleia, three daughters, Wanetta, Shirley and Alberta; a son, George; the father, Merritt Daniels, of Oxford; and a brother, Ashton Daniels, of Norwich.  [Published Jan. 18, 1945]

 

While attempting to swim across a narrow channel in the Susquehanna river at Chamberlain's island, about three miles above Nineveh [Broome Co., NY], Anson Dann, aged twenty years, a D.&H. telegraph operator at Tunnel East End, was drowned at about 8:30 o'clock Friday evening.  Young Dann, in company with Howard Allen and Floyd Cole of Belden, went to the famous fishing grounds near Hudson Chamberlain's Friday to spend the day fishing.  They had not been very successful and wishing to use a boat which had been left on the island, Anson undressed and attempted to swim across the narrow channel to secure the boat, although warned not to do so as the water was cold.  When about two-thirds the distance across the channel Dann threw up his arms and, calling for help, sank out of sight.  His comrades did all that was possible to rescue him but without success.  Help was summoned and a search kept up all night.  It was not until about 10:30 the next day, after an expert with explosives had dynamited the river, that the body was recovered.  The remains were taken to Afton, where they were viewed by Coroner Preton of Greene, who pronounced it a case of "accidental drowning," after which the body was brought to Harpursville by Undertakers J.A.Kark & Sons, and later taken to the home of his mother about three miles east of Sanitaria Springs [Broome Co., NY].  The funeral was largely attended from the home on Tuesday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock.  Rev. S.D. Galpin, of the Sanitaria Springs M.E. Church, officiated, and the interment was in the New Ohio cemetery [Colesville, Broome Co., NY].  The floral offerings were many and extremely handsome.  Deceased is survived by his mother, Mary Dann, widow of the late Romey Dann, and a brother and sister, both younger.  Anson was a bright, active, honest and industrious young man, well liked and well spoken of by all who knew him, and his sudden death is a sad blow to his mother.  [MHD notation:  d. June 3, 1909]

 

Raymond the young son of Mrs. F.E. Dann, aged eleven years, died at his home near Baker's Corners, on Sunday afternoon, June 30th.  The funeral was held at his mother's home on Tuesday following, Rev. Bronson officiating and burial in New Ohio cemetery [Colesville, Broome Co., NY].  [MHD notation:  d. 1912]

 

Eldredge Davis Shot and Killed--Earl Hill Suspected of the Crime....  On Wednesday evening last the dead body of Eldredge Davis, a respected citizen of West Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], was found in a pasture back of his home with several bullet wounds, any of which might have caused his death.  Mrs. Davis says that he went after the cows as usual but when he did not return at a late hour she summoned the neighbors who after some time found the body.  Two young men called and asked for Mr. Davis and she informed them that he was in the pasture after the cows.  She believes that they are the guilty parties.  Sheriff Beardslsy has offered a reward of $50 for the apprehension of Hill.  [MHD notation:  d. 1908]

 

Mrs. Hattie Hall Davis, 83, died Friday  night at the Stafford Nursing Home in Oxford, where she had been a patient since one year ago in July.  She is survived by one son, Harry Hall, of Greene; three granddaughters, Mrs. Thelma Ferguson and Mrs. Velma Ballantyne, both of Greene, and Mrs. John Hulbert, of Sidney; one grandson, Robert Hall, of Bainbridge; one sister, Mrs. Ida Hall, of Sidney; and several nieces and nephews.  Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at Fisher and Sherman Chapel, with the Rev. Norman Lawton officiating, Burial was in Greenlawn Cemetery [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY]  [MHD notation:  d. Dec. 13, 1946]

 

Herbert G. Davis, aged resident of this village, passed away at his home in Pearl street, January 11th, death resulting from pneumonia.  Mr. Davis was born in the Town of Afton [Chenango Co., NY] on May 17, 1859, the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Davis.  He was twice married, his first wife, Sarah J., passing away in 1914.  In 1928 he was united in marriage with Mrs. Hattie Giessman, who now survives.  Mr. Davis had resided in this vicinity for more than forty years, where during his younger days he had been employed in lumbering.  Surviving, besides his wife, are several nephews and nieces.  The funeral service was held Saturday afternoon at the Chapel...[MHD notation:  d. 1938]

 

June Davis, 68, of Afton [Chenango Co., NY], died at 8 p.m. Tuesday after a long illness.  He is survived by a niece, Mrs. Blanche Partridge of Bainbridge.  The body was removed to the Karschner Funeral Home, Afton.  Funeral and committal services were held this Thursday at 2:00 p.m.  Burial will be in Glenwood Cemetery [Afton, Chenango Co., NY].  [MHD notation:  d. March 24, 1959]

 

Miss Mary Elizabeth Davis, 62, of Afton [Chenango Co., NY], R.D.2, died suddenly Wednesday afternoon of last week at her home.  She is survived by a brother, June Davis, of Afton, R.D.2; a niece, Mrs. Blanche Partridge, of Bainbridge.  The body was removed to the Karschner Funeral Home in Afton, where funeral services were held Friday afternoon, the Rev. George Graves officiating.  Burial was in Glenwood Cemetery, Afton.  [MHD notation:  d. July 17, 1946]