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A.E. Merritt, son of Peter Merritt and Hannah Sniffin, was born August 27, 1858, at Newton Hollow [Chenango Co., NY], and passed away very suddenly Saturday evening, June 6, 1931, being 72 years, 9 months and 21 days.  Mr. Merritt enjoyed the best of health, and up to the time of his death had not employed a physician, nor been confined to his bed on account of sickness for many years with the exception of when he fell from a load of straw about three years ago and broke his collar bone.  He had been out mowing lawns and doing odd jobs on Saturday afternoon and seemed to be in the best of health.  When he was stricken he was carrying a post to put up a mail box for a neighbor and he dropped dead at the door of the neighbor's house.  On November 27, 1878 he was united in marriage to Betsey J. Gould.  After Mr. Merritt quit the farm he bought a house in Afton [Chenango Co., NY] where he and Mrs. Merritt lived up to the time of his death.  He was the father of seven children:  Mrs. L.E. Crawford, Glen Castle; Chester L., of Binghamton; Elmer of West Windsor; Mrs. Ralph Sherman of East Afton; Raymond of Vallonia Springs; Mrs. Francis Jones, Binghamton and Lewis of Chenango Forks all of whom with his wife and thirty-five grandchildren survive him.  It is a remarkable and enviable record to have such a large family and this being the first death.  Two years ago Mr. and Mrs. Merritt celebrated their fiftieth anniversary with all their children present.  Mr. Merritt accepted Christ as his personal Savior the fall of 1926 and was baptized and united with the First Baptist Church of Afton.  Funeral services were conducted Tuesday afternoon with prayer at the house at 2 o'clock and at the First Baptist Church at 2:30 with the pastor Rev. Lester D. Huxtable in charge.  Mrs. Chamberlin and Mrs. Huxtable sang "Sometime We'll Understand" and "No Burdens Yonder."  Pallbearers were four of the sons. Friends of the church and community extend to the family their deep sympathy. 

 

Elmer Merritt, aged about 45 years, who resides on the Edwards farm, one mile from Damascus [Broome Co. NY], on the east side of the Susquehanna below Windsor, was fatally injured Monday forenoon.  Mr. Merritt, at the time of the accident, was helping a Mr. Smith of Damascus in repairing an old barn.  They were jacking it up in order to do some repairs underneath, and Mr. Merritt was working with a jackscrew when in some unaccountable manner his head came in contact with a large timber and the jack with sufficient force as to crush the skull.  Mr. Smith, who was working with him, heard his shriiek and went at once to his assistance.  He was found lying near the jack.  His hat and some hair were wedged between some timbers and the top of the jack screw.  How it got there is a mystery.  It is supposed that a timber slipped from under the jack throwing him forward and his head was caught as the building settled.  Drs. Stillson and Armstrong of Windsor were immediately summoned but could not restore him to consciousness and he died about two hours after the accident.  Mr. Merritt was well known in Harpursville and vicinity, as he has lived near Nineveh and Centre Village nearly all his life.  His father met his death in an accident at Tunnel several years ago by being run over by the Nineveh "pusher" on which he was working at the time.  He leaves a wife and five small children and a mother, Mrs. A. Couse of Welton Street, also a sister living near Greene.  [published December 2, 1909]

 

Miss Carrie Miller, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Miller of North Colesville [Broome Co., NY] died on Friday morning, Jan. 12th, aged 23 years.  The funeral was on Sunday at two o'clock from the New Ohio church and conducted by Funeral Director J.A. Kark.  Rev. G.A. Williams officiated.  [MHD notation:  d. 1900]

 

On January 12, 1900, closed the life of Carrie Electa Miller, aged 23 years.  Miss Miller was one of those young ladies whom to know is to love.  At an early age she chose for herself the life of a teacher.  How well she filled the position is told by the love of her pupils and their parents as well.  Her ambition was to go on in her chosen vocation and ascend the heights of knowledge.  She was ever kind, gentle, quiet, patient and affectionate.  During her last sickness, which was long and painful, she never complained or murmured.  It is with thankful hearts we remember that she had given her heart to her Savior.  Her many words of counsel and hope will long live in the hearts of her associates and serve to stronger unite the bonds of friendship.  In her death her parents lose a loving daughter, her sister and brother an affectionate sister, her associates a true friend.  Did I say lost?  --not lost, but saved; no harm can reach her.  She is where sickness and sorrow cannot enter.  Her influence, together with the thought that she is now waiting and watching for loved ones left behind, is but a strong incentive for those that remain to make sure the high calling and secure not only her companionship for eternity but the blessed love of God who so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son that whosoever believed in Him might not perish, but have everlasting life.

 

In Memorium

"Truly we were again reminded that the

old must die and the young may die"

As our young and much esteemed friend Carrie Miller passed to the Higher life at the age of twenty-three summers.  For months disease had been baffling the skill of some of our most eminent physicians; aided by most careful nursing.  Patiently she yielded to any treatment that gave any promise of relief.  On the morning of January 12th, the tenement that held that God given soul gave way.  Her father went into the room; the nurse was at the bedside.  She was quiet, and asked for her brother, George.  He was soon there--the family was summoned; her lips moved--perhaps in prayer, or asking them to deliver a message to him whose hopes were soon to be blasted.  May the light joy and peace that shines down upon him from the clear sky of her young sweet life be an inspiration of his days.  Besides him she leaves a father, mother, a sister, Mrs. Edna Miller Beardsley, and a brother, George.  The last tribute of respect was paid to all that was mortal of this loved member of their family on the following Sabbath--comforting words were spoken by the pastor, Rev. Williams.  The floral contributions of the Red Men, of which her brother was a member, spoke words of love and respect.  The twenty-three pink roses which the Grange arranged for the burial showed that each year of her short earth life was marked by the fragrant roses; also the neighbors and friends paid their tribute with flowers and tears.  Carrie was the youngest daughter of Harvey and Susan Miller.  She was a very brilliant scholar from a little girl, when attending the district school, manifested at an early age the ability of becoming a teacher.  A license was granted her at the age of sixteen.  She proved a successful teacher.  At the expiration of her license she entered the training class of Windsor academy, then again resumed her duties as teacher, of which she was ranked as one of the best.  Was a member of the Grange at North Colesville, of which she always in her quiet unassuming manner manifested a willingness to aid in any work that tended to uplift.  The Epworth league was organized in the church some five years ago.  Carrie became a member of which we had reason to be proud.  She was always at her post to read, write or speak.  She prepared her essays with much care, showing that the Bible was one of her closest companions.  The last time she was from home she attended the Quarterly meeting at New Ohio.  She partook of the Lord's supper as a manifestation of her peace with all and a desire to lead a Christian life.  We feel that Carrie's straight-forward, earnest life is worthy of commendation, therefore she was better prepared to enter upon the heavenly one.  We would commend all those that mourn to the gospel of Christ which tells us "Blessed are they that mourn, for they shall be comforted."  Mrs. H.L. Kasson

 

Mrs. Harvey Miller died at her home here on Tuesday afternoon Sept. 16th, after an illness of several months.  Her funeral was held at the home on Thursday at 2 o'clock.  Rev. C.A. Hubbell of Walton officiating.  J.A. Kark & Son having charge of the remains.  Burial was in New Ohio cemetery [Colesville, Broome Co., NY].  She leaves to mourn her loss, besides a husband, one daughter Mrs. C.F. Beardsley and one son, George Miller, all of this place.  [MHD notation:  d. 1913]

 

Mrs. Ida A. Miller, wife of L.C. Miller, died at her home in North Fenton [Broome Co., NY] Wednesday night.  Her age was 64 years.  She is survived by her husband and one daughter, Mrs. Mowrey and one sister, Mrs. John Encie, both of North Fenton.  The funeral will be held Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock at her late home and burial will be in the cemetery at North Fenton [Broome Co., NY].  [published June 16, 1910]

Mrs. Ida M. Miller died Thursday morning, March 4th, 1937 at her home in Pearl street  in this village [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY].  The deceased was the widow of the late Henry Miller and was born Jan. 22, 1869 in Coventryville, the daughter of George and Maria Hodge.  She was a resident of Bainbridge for about 50 years and was a devout member of the Methodist Episcopal Church during her entire life.  Mrs. Miller is survived by three nephews, Earl and Burton Hodge of Coventry and Floyd Hodge of Whitney Point, and  a niece, Mrs. Julia McPherson of West Bainbridge, a step-son, W.H. Miller of Elmira, N.Y., and several other nieces, nephews and cousins.  The funeral was held Saturday at 2:00 p.m. at Colwell's funeral home with the Rev. George N. Underwood officiating.  Interment was in the Coventry Cemetery [Chenango Co., NY].

Raymond Miller, 18, of Edson, Town of Windsor [Broome Co., NY], died at 3:07 a.m. Sunday, of injuries received in a two-car accident near Chenango Forks Saturday night.  He is survived by his mother, Mrs. Charles Hayes of Edson; his father, Herman Miller of Hornell; his grandmother, Mrs. H. Miller of Dalton, Pa.  The body was removed to the George H. Scholderer Home for Funerals, 269 Chenango Street.  Funeral arrangements will be announced later.  [published Dec. 1, 1947]

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Mrs. Eva G. McCullough Mead, 70 years old, died at her home in Greene [Chenango Co., NY], Saturday, October 21, after a long illness.  Mrs. Mead was born in Greene, the daughter of Frank Y. and Nancy Wheeler McCullough and had lived here all her life.  She had been a member of the Congregational Church for more than 30 years, and had many friends in the community.  Funeral services were held at the Root Funeral Home, Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock.  The Rev. R.E. Gould, pastor of Central Baptist Church, a friend of the family officiated at the services.  Burial was made in Sylvan Lawn Cemetery [Greene, Chenango Co., NY].  The bearers were Mason Hollenbeck, Charles Barton, A.G. Bates, and K.G. Duntley.  Mrs. Mead is survived by her husband, W.E. Mead; one daughter, Mrs. V.E. Palmer of Greene; one foster daughter, Miss Marion McCullough of Binghamton; one grandson, Clifford Olin, of Greene; and one sister, Mrs. Henry Race of Johnson City.  [MHD notation:  d. 1939]

 

William Mead, 84, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Vern Palmer, in Greene [Chenango Co., NY], Thursday afternoon.  Besides his daughter, he is survived by a brother, Richard Mead, of Schenevus, NY; a half-sister, Mrs. Nellie Barrows, of Binghamton, and a grandson, Clifford Olin, of Coventry.  The body was removed to the Root Funeral Home in Greene, where friends may call.  [MHD notation:  Jan. 19, 1950]

 

Clara Adelle Meek, 85 years of age passed away Monday at the home of her daughter.  Mrs. Meek was a life-long resident of this community, the daughter of Lucius and Clarice Hunt and  a member of Afton Baptist Church.  The funeral was held this Thursday at 2 p.m. at the Colwell Bros. Chapel, Bainbridge.  She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Floyd Benedict of Endicott; two sons, Lucius B. Meek of Walkill, N.Y. and Jesse Meek of Afton; one sister, Mrs. Mary Andrews of Afton.  Mrs. Meek was also survived by four grandchildren and three great grandchildren.  Burial was in East Side cemetery, Afton [Chenango Co., NY].  [MHD notation:  June 12, 1944]

 

Clifford W. Merrell, a well-known and deservedly popular farmer, residing about four miles east of Greene [Chenango Co., NY], fell from a pear tree near his home Thursday morning and was instantly killed.  One of his little girls was with him and saw the accident.  Mr. Merrell was about forty years of age and his genial disposition had won him many friends who deeply regret the sad fatality.  The survivors are a wife, three daughters, and three brothers, Oscar E. of Greene, Hudson H. of Binghamton, and Frank P., of Ithaca, Mich., also one sister, Mrs. Platt Thompson, of Belden. 

 

Mrs. Iva L. Merrill, 63, of Greene [Chenango Co., NY] died Tuesday morning at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital.  She is survived by her husband, Clarence Merrill of Greene; a son, Clair Merrill of Windsor; a daughter, Mrs. Doris Dodd of Marathon; a brother, Ward Spencer of Pittsford; three grandchildren; two nieces; a nephew; an uncle, the Rev. Robert Spencer of Kansas City Mo., and several cousins.  The body was moved to the Harry R. Rogers Funeral Home, Greene, where friends may call.  [MHD notation:  Sept 9, 1956]. 

 

Mrs. Susan Holcomb, widow of Ransom Merrill, died on August 2d at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Albert Way, Harpursville [Broome Co., NY], aged 82 years.  Mrs. Merrill was born in the town of Colesville [Broome Co., NY] at what was locally called New Ohio.  She was the daughter of Carlos and Charlott Pope-Holcomb who settled in the northern part of Colesville a century ago, coming from Connecticut.  Since the death of her husband seven years ago Mrs. Merrill made her home with her children, and several weeks ago she came to the home of Albert Way where she was tenderly cared for by loving children and kind friends and neighbors until the end came, when the spirit was taken to the world which it entered.  Years ago, when they were residents of Greene, Mr. and Mrs. Merrill were affiliated with the Baptist denomination, and members and worked in the local church. The deceased was from early life an earnest Christian and died in the faith.  The funeral was held from the Way home on Monday, Aug. 6th, the Rev. E.L. Willis of the Harpursville Baptist church officiated.  J.A. Kark & Sons had charge of the service with burial in the Sylvan Lawn cemetery, Greene [Chenango Co., NY] beside the remains of her late husband.  The deceased is survived by a sister, Mrs. Ellen Truitt, Binghamton; seven brothers and sisters; Lewis Merrill, Lestershire; Mrs. Hudson Chamberlain, Afton; Mrs. Albert Way, Harpursville; Mrs. Elmer Tracey, Afton; William Merrill, Afton; E.C. Merrill, Collins, Iowa; Mrs. Alice Noyes, Spencer, Col.  All the children are living and all were at the funeral.  [MHD notation: Aug. 5, 1912]


Marriages (Me) MHD Collection

 

Miss Ella June Mead, formerly of this place [Afton, Chenango Co., NY], and Mr. Lu B. Cake, of Page county, Iowa, were united in marriage at Carroll, Iowa, Oct. 25th.  We extend our congratulations.

A western man has made his choice

Of an Afton girl with a charming voice;

When first they met he felt the need

Of a housewife true, if not of Mead.

She didn't wait long, as the papers say,

Nor put off what should be done to-day.

The bargain was made; they could not wait;

He obtained his Mead, and she her Cake.

We hope her voice will brighten his pen,

And he prove one of the very best men.

If this be true, and there be no mistakes,

Their house will soon be filled with little Cakes

 

Miss Belle Mendenhall of Afton [Chenango Co., NY] was married June 24th, 1942 to Mr. Raoul Ihrie of Sidney [Delaware Co., NY] at the home of Mr. and Mrs. James Landers in Schenectady.  Mrs. Ihrie has been a member of the Harpursville [Broome Co., NY] school faculty for several years.

 

The former Miss Doris Merrill, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Merrill of Greene [Chenango Co., NY], who became the bride of Harold F. Dodd, son of the Rev. Frank B. and Mrs. Dodd of Academy street, Windsor [Broome Co., NY], at the parsonage of the M.E. church, in Windsor July 28.

 

Mr. and Mrs. William M. Merrill celebrated their golden wedding anniversary with an open house at their home, 44 Main St., Afton, NY [Chenango Co.].  Friends and relatives of the couple visited them on the occasion in the afternoon and evening on Tuesday.  [published Jan. 19, 1952]

 

Married in Oxford, N.Y. [Chenango Co.], in 1902, Mr. and Mrs. William Merrell celebrated their 58th wedding anniversary Jan. 15.  They have two children, Miss Mildred Merrell, local postmaster, and Mr. Ward A. Merrell, Director of Rehabilitation at the Rehabilitation Center in Binghamton, N.Y.  [MHD notation:  1960]



Marriages (McKee) MHD Collection

 

The First Presbyterian Church of Afton [Chenango Co., NY], was the scene Tuesday afternoon of a pretty wedding, when Miss Dorothy Lillian McKee, daughter of Mrs. George W. McKee of Afton, was united in marriage with Peter H. Buenau of Albany, son of the Rev. and Mrs. J. Peter Buenau of Albany.  The Rev. J.  Peter Buenau, father of the groom, read the single ring ceremony at two o'clock before a setting of autumn foliage, white gladioli and lighted tapers.  A program of wedding music was presented by Mrs. Arthur Grover, and Miss Margaret Grover on the piano and violin.  Mrs. Grover sang two solos accompanied by Miss Grover.  The bride, given in marriage by her brother-in-law, Mr. Lawrence Cook, was gowned in white satin with finger tip veil and carried a shower bouquet of brides' roses.  Mrs. Lawrence Cook was her sister's matron of honor.  She was gowned in light blue brocaded satin with a veil of blue net and carried an arm bouquet of red roses.  The flower girl, Norma Jean Decker wore a pink floor length gown and carried a basket of pink and white gladioli.  Mr. Harold Buenau acted as best man for his brother.  Guests were seated by a brother, John of Glens Falls and a friend from Albany.  Mrs. McKee, mother of the bride and Mrs. Buenau, mother of the groom, wore floral print dresses and corsages of sweetheart roses.  The reception was held in the Parish House before the fireplace which was banked with foliage of autumn colors.  The many guests were served by the ladies of the church from a beautiful table on which a three tiered wedding cake was flanked by white tapers and yellow chrysanthemums.  Mrs. Buenau chose for her traveling suit, a pinstripe grey with black accessories.  Mr. and Mrs. Buenau are taking an auto trip through Ohio and other places and will make their home in Albany on their return.  They were the recipients of many beautiful gifts.  [published Oct. 5, 1946]

 

At five o'clock Friday afternoon, February 2nd, marriage rites were solemnized at the Foster Field Chapel, Texas, uniting Miss Luella Wendel, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Wendel of Shiner, Tex. and Lt. George McKee of the Air Corps, son of Mr. and Mrs. George W. McKee of Afton [Chenango Co., NY].  Chaplain Clayborne Landers of Foster Field performed the double ring ceremony.  The altar with lighted tapers and Bible with the cross was flanked by potted ferns and baskets of white gladiolas.  Sgt. Walter Faust presented the wedding music including the traditional wedding marches for Processional and Recessional.  He accompanied Miss Helen King who sang, "Because."  Lt. and Mrs. George McKee left for his new station at Moore Field, Mission Texas, where he will continue his transition training.  Mrs. McKee is a graduate of Youkum High School, Youkum, Texas.  She also attended Baldwins Business college there and for the past two and one-half years has been employed in Air Corps Supply at Foster Field.  Lt. McKee is a graduate of Afton Central High School and attended Cornell University before enlisting in the Air Corps.  

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Mrs. Eva Marble McGinnis, wife of Willis McGinnis, of Guilford street, Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], died of a cerebral hemorrhage Monday, May 21, at her home.  Apparently in good health, Mrs. McGinnis was stricken while working in her flower garden and only lived a short time.  Born in Sanitaria Springs Dec. 29, 1889, she was the daughter of Sylvester and Minnie Marble.  She moved to Bainbridge when a young girl and in Aug. 1906, she was united in marriage to Willis McGinnis.  She was a member of the First Baptist Church, Order of Eastern Star, and the Lincoln Club.  She was a good wife and mother and her jolly disposition will be remembered by all who knew her.  The survivors are:  Her husband; two sons, Milo McGinnis, of Sidney; and Maurice McGinnis, of Bainbridge; three grandchildren, Mary Jane and Milo McGinnis, Jr., of Sidney; and Eileen McGinnis, of Bainbridge; two sisters, Mrs. Hammond, of Endicott, and Mrs. Myra Polly, of Cortland; and three brothers, Milo Marble, of Guilford, Glenn Marble, of Morris, and Ralph Marble, of Sidney.  Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock at Colwell's Chapel with the Rev. Norman Lawton officiating.  Bearers were:  Lester Stead, George Myers, Moritz Roehlk, Fred Robbins and Foster Crosby.  Burial was in the family plot in Greenlawn Cemetery [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY].  [MHD notation:  d. 1945]

 

Martin M. McGraw, 48, died at his home, 31 Andrews Avenue, at 10:45 o'clock Monday night.  He is survived by his widow, Zilpha Allen McGraw; three daughters, Virginia, Patricia and Beth McGraw; a son, Martin McGraw of Binghamton; a sister, Mrs. Claude Bennett; two brothers, Thomas Dwyer and William Dwyer of Scranton, and several nieces and nephews.  The funeral was held today at 2 o'clock at the Grace Baptist Church.  The Rev. Fred F. Hawley will officiate.  Burial will be in Floral Park Cemetery [Johnson City, Broome Co., NY].  Mr. and Mrs. McGraw were former residents of Afton [Chenango Co., NY], Mr. McGraw having a barber shop on Main St.  [MHD notation:  April 10, 1939]

 

Burt Y. McHugh was born on a farm, the home of his father and mother, Charles McHugh and Elizabeth Y. McHugh, in the town of Colesville, Broome County, New York, on the 19th day of February 1881, and died at the Hospital of the Good Shepherd, in Syracuse, N.Y., on the 19th day of September 1916.  When a young man he learned the undertaker's business, working with Mr. Brown at Deposit, with Mr. Beers at Hancock, and afterward in New York City.  He became an expert in the business.  A little more than five years ago he came to the village of Afton [Chenango Co., NY], and in the early spring of 1911, he opened up the business of undertaking and furniture.  He continued this business up to the time he was incapacitated and went to the hospital.  In June, 1911, he married Miss Evelyn Griffis, daughter of E. Walker Griffis and Mary D. Griffis, of Hancock, N.Y.  He became thoroughly identified with the business interests of Afton and took great interest in it.  He was a member of the Masonic Order, Lodge No. 390, located at Afton, and filled all the chairs in the Order of Odd Fellows.  He was secretary of the Afton Tennis Club and also of the Afton Rod & Gun Club and was connected with various other social and business interests.  Honorable, sympathetic, generous, and in every way lovable, he won the esteem and affection of the community of Afton and the surrounding country.  Jovial in his companionship, always cheerful under the most trying circumstances, always ready to give a helping hand to those in distress, loving his friends with a great love that won theirs in return, he gained for himself a large place in the hearts of his fellows at home and elsewhere.  Loved, respected and enjoyed, Burt Y. McHugh lived a happy and successful life.  His memory will be cherished not only by his immediate family but by all who had the pleasure of knowing him.  Afton may well honor his memory.  Taken in the prime of life from the midst of his usefulness, he has gone home leaving to his family and friends sweet memories and a high standard of honor and success.  As individuals the best of men can bear but a small part of the vast interests of mankind.  However great, his influence can be but small; however small, if good his influence is great.  We may well say the world was better for Burt Y. McHugh having lived in it. 

 

Whit Yeoman McHugh, of 30 Spring street, Afton[Chenango Co., NY], died at 2:45 p.m. Friday, Sept. 23, at his home, after a short illness.  He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Jessie E. McHugh; a son, Donald Coburn McHugh; a granddaughter, Colleen M. McHugh, and a grandson, Donald Sheridan McHugh, all of Afton.  He was a member of Afton Lodge 360, F.&A.M., and was a volunteer fireman for the Afton Fire Department for 48 years.  He also served as Afton Town Supervisor for a number of years.  The body was moved to the Karschner Funeral Home, Afton, where services were held Monday, Sept. 26, at 2 p.m., the Rev. James E. Wolfe officiating.  Burial was in Glenwood Cemetery, Afton.  Masonic service were held at the funeral home Sunday evening at 8 o'clock.  [MHD notation:  d. 1955]

 

Albert L. McIntosh, 68 years old, of North Colesville [Broome Co., NY], died Saturday morning in the Binghamton City hospital after amputation of his right leg.  He is survived by his widow, Estella McIntosh of North Colesville; two sons, Leroy McIntosh of North Colesville and Stanley McIntosh of Sanitaria Springs, two brothers, Orin McIntosh of Page Brook and Herman of North Colesville; one sister, Cora McIntosh of North Colesville.  [MHD notation:  Feb. 11, 1938]

 

Greene [Chenango Co., NY]:  The son of Mr. and Mrs. Orrin McIntosh (aged about 10 years), was fatally injured while playing in a saw mill near his home on Page Brook, a few miles south of Greene Wednesday.  It is believed that he was caught in the belt and thrown to the floor above, breaking the right leg near the hip and his right arm a number of times, so that it was necessary to amputate it, and otherwise bruising him.  Medical assistance was at once summoned and all was done that could be to relieve his suffering but he died the following morning.  [MHD notation:  d. 1911]

 

George W. McKee, of Afton [Chenango Co., NY], died suddenly at 9 p.m. Sunday at his home.  He is survived by his wife, Lillian; two daughters, Dorothy L. McKee of Delmar, N.Y., and Mrs. Marion M. Cook of Afton; a son, Lt. George I. McKee of the U.S. Army Air Force in Waycross, Ga; and two grandchildren.  The body is at his home in Afton.  Arrangements by Kays & Guys Funeral Home, Deposit.  [MHD notation:  Sept. 23, 1945]

 

McKEE:  The funeral of George W. McKee will be held at his late residence in Afton [Chenango Co., NY] Thursday at 2 p.m.  The Rev. Clifford Webb will officiate.  Burial will be in Glenwood Cemetery, Afton.  Arrangements by Kays & Guys, Deposit.

 

Ralph E. McLean, 72, of 30 Dickinson Avenue, Port Dickinson [Broome Co., NY], died at 6:15 a.m. Tuesday at his home after a long illness.  He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Catherine McLean, of Port Dickinson; three sons, Paul and Clinton, both of Greene, and Stanley, of Port Dickinson; a sister, Mrs. Elmer Leach, of Greene; four grandchildren; three nieces and nephews.  He was a member of the East Side Congregational Church.  The body was removed to the Hoopler and Georgia Funeral Home, 483 Chenango Street, where friends may call.  Funeral arrangements will be made later.  [MHD notation:  Sept. 12, 1950]

 

Bainbridge Cigar Manufactury (1882) - WWI Soldier Welcome Home (1919)

 

 Bainbridge Cigar Manufactory

 Chenango Union, Sept. 28, 1882

 

Bainbridge has a stock cigar manufactory, called "The Susquehanna Valley Cigar Manufactory," of which Hon. H.A. Clark, O.W. Day, Elliot Danforth, Esq., and W.C. Hickox are Trustees, and F.T. Nichols, Treasurer.  The factory is under the immediate supervision of George R. Wilcox of Binghamton, and his brother, J. Fred Wilcox, will act as commercial agent of the company. The factory rooms will embrace the entire upper rooms of the Mammoth Block.  Fifteen hands will be employed at the commencement, and soon several cigar makers with their families will remove from Binghamton, employees of the old firm of Wilcox Bros.  Bainbridge is fast becoming a manufacturing town, and setting an example worthy of imitation to towns of larger growth in the County.  Success to the enterprise, and an abundant reward to the public spirited citizens who are interested in it.

 

 

 Welcome Home for Bainbridge WWI Soldiers

 Norwich Sun, Sept. 23, 1919

 

Bainbridge:  Hundreds of people assembled at Hayes' Grove Saturday for the "Welcome Home" extended to the soldier boys.  The town was beautifully decorated with flags and bunting in honor of the occasion and the stores were closed from 1 to 4 o'clock.  The weather was warm and pleasant, and everything possible was done to make the day attractive to the homecoming soldiers.  At noon about 50 soldiers of the great war, with the veterans of the Civil War and the Spanish War sat down to a bountiful repast.  At the close Lieut. Irving Ives gracefully thanked the people of Bainbridge for their hearty support during the war and for their warm welcome home.  He then asked the hundreds present to stand while Bugler Charles Bentley sounded taps for the four young men from Bainbridge township who gave their lives for their country.  Three young men who took part in the war were not present.  These were Gervaise Prince and Earl French who are not yet released form the service and Leon Higgin, who is suffering from shell shock and a gas attack.  He was returned home on an invalid transport soon after the armistice was signed and for a time he seemed to improve but he is now seriously ill.  He was taken Sunday to the City Hospital in Binghamton.  The dance given in the evening in the Town Hall was very largely attended and greatly enjoyed by all.   An excellent orchestra from Oxford furnished the music.  All in all it was a most enjoyable and fitting celebration of the return of "our boys" to their old homes.

Obituaries (Ma, Me) MHD Collection

 

Alexander MacFarlane, 51, of 6 Riverview Avenue, died Monday evening at the Binghamton City Hospital.  He is survived by his wife, Margrette Lorena (Holcomb) MacFarlane; a daughter, Lorena Margaret MacFarlane' a sister, Mrs. John Shinn, of East Barnet, England; a niece and a nephew, both of England.  The body was removed to the William R. Chase and Son Funeral Home, 44 Exchange Street, where friends may call today from 7 to 9 p.m. and Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.  Funeral arrangements will be made later.  [MHD notation:  Oct. 3, 1949]

Mrs. Josephine Hall Makley, 92, died Monday morning at her home, South Main Street, Afton [Chenango Co.,  NY].  She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Leola Camp of Afton; a granddaughter, Mrs. Bruce Fant of Bethesda, Md.; a grandson, Donald Camp; three great-grandchildren, Linda Jo, Patricia Helen, and Donald B. Camp, all of Delmar, NY; several nieces and nephews.  She was a member of the Afton Baptist Church since 1893.  The body was removed to the Karschner Funeral Home in Afton, where friends may call.  [MHD notation:  1953]

Lizzie B. Maltby passed away at the home on the East Side [Afton, Chenango Co., NY], Saturday, October 28th, at 1:15 A.M.  She was born, July 4, 1879 at Bennettsville [Chenango Co., NY], and at the age of two months was adopted by Benjamin G. and Hannah E. Allen of Afton, N.Y.  She was united in marriage to Tyler D. Maltby of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], December 9, 1892, and to them was born a son, Harold D. Maltby.  She leaves ot mourn her loss her husband, Tyler D. Maltby, her son, Harold D. Maltby, of White Plains, N.Y., two grandchildren, Carole Ann and Tyler Duane of White Plains.  Although afflicted with arthritis for the past ten years, she had been a very patient sufferer.  She was a member of the Afton Presbyterian Church and also of the Big Sister Class of the church school.  A private funeral service was held from her late home, October 30, 1939, with the Rev. Clifford E. Webb, pastor of her church officiating. Burial was in Glenwood Cemetery [Afton, Chenango Co., NY].  The floral offerings were many and beautiful, and spoke of the high esteem in which she was held...[MHD notation:  d. 1939]

Tyler Duane Maltby, 68, died Sunday morning at his home, Algerine Street, Afton [Chenango Co., NY], after a short illness.  He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Lounette Barr Maltby, of Afton; a son, Harold D. and two grandchildren, all of Pasadena, Md; three sisters, Mrs. George Crane of Norwich, Mrs. Edith Mersereau of Binghamton, a brother, E.A. Maltby of Binghamton, also several nieces and nephews.  The body was removed to the Karschner Funeral Home in Afton, where friends may call [MHD notation:  Oct. 26, 1943]

On Memorial Day, Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Swart, accompanied by Mrs. C. C. Vroman of Greene and Miss Pearl Dimorier of Afton, attended the Memorial services of the Marshman swimming pool held at the Deposit Central School [Delaware Co., NY].  The pool was dedicated in memory of William D. Marshman, who served in the United States Navy in World War I and re-enlisted on December 1941 and lost his life on the Destroyer U.S.S. Barton in the Soloman Islands on November 13th 1942.  Mr. Marshman was a brother of Mrs. Hugh Swart.  [MHD notation:  published June 1953]

Mrs. Fannie M. Martin, 98, of Oxford, died Monday at 11:48 am, after a long illness at the Sunny Vale Nursing Home, Oxford RD [Chenango Co., NY].  She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. C.L. Hallock of Oxford; six grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren, a sister, Mrs. Edna Stillman of Binghamton and several nieces and nephews.  She was a member of Harpursville Methodist Church for 70 years.  The body was removed to Karschner Funeral Home, Afton, where friends may call Wednesday from 7 to 9 pm.  [MHD notation:  April 29, 1957]

Mrs. Chas. Mayo died at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. A.G. Hurd, at the Tunnel [Broome Co., NY], early Monday morning, aged 23 years.  Funeral was held Wednesday at 2:00 PM, Rev. G.L. Williams officiating and burial at New Ohio cemetery [Colesville, Broome Co., NY].  Undertaker Kark, of this place, had charge of the remains.  [MHD notation:  Oct. 14, 1901]

Many hearts are saddened at the announcement of the death of Horace W. McCullough which occurred at his home in Nineveh [Broome Co. NY] yesterday afternoon after a short illness from pneumonia.  While in attendance at the Ritche entertainment here a week ago Monday evening, he was taken with a chill.  He reached home that night but pneumonia developed.  The illness after a period of ten days proving fatal.  He was 46 years of age.  Mr. McCullough, who has for twenty years or more been the agent at Harpursville depot was well known in this section and was most highly respected.  His acquaintance in Afton was extensive as in his earlier days he was an attendant of the school here.  He was a member of Afton Lodge, F.&A.M., Vallonia Chapter, R.A.M., and Live Oak Lodge, I.O.O.F. of Harpursville.  He is survived by a wife, one son Jerry McCullough of Nineveh Junction and daughter Miss Blanche.  The funeral will occur on Friday from his late home.  [MHD notation:  Mar 5, 1902]

Jerry Watrous McCullough, 77, formerly of Sidney [Delaware Co., NY], died Sunday, June 10, 1956, in St. Petersburg, Fla.  He was the Delaware and Hudson freight agent in Sidney for 18 years, retiring in 1958, and since that time had made his home in Florida.  Mr. McCullough was a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Sidney.  He was born Aug. 6, 1878, in Colesville [Broome Co., NY].  While in Sidney, Mr. and Mrs. McCullough lived on Glen Avenue.  Before moving to Sidney he was freight agent in Bainbridge for several years.  He is survived by a sister, Mrs. Blanche Eaton, of Binghamton, and one niece, Louise Eaton, of Tarrytown, and several cousins. 

Roy C. McCullough, 71, of 15 Sturges Street died at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at his home.  He is survived by his wife, Nettie, of Binghamton; a son, Charles, a daughter, Mrs. Ray Hakes, both of Harpursville, and two grandchildren.  The body was removed to the Harry G. Kark Funeral Home, Harpursville, where friends may call tonight. 

McCullough--The funeral of Roy C. McCullough will be held at the Harry G. Kark Funeral Home, Harpursville, N.Y., Tuesday at 2 p.m.  The Rev. Charles J. Sabin will officiate.  Burial will be in New Ohio Cemetery, Tunnel, N.Y [Broome Co., NY].  Friends may call at the funeral home this afternoon and evening.  [Binghamton Press, Aug. 21, 1950]



Obituaries (Lo, Lu, Ly) MHD collection

 

Fred M. Lord, 68, of Binghamton [Broome Co., NY], died at 7:40 a.m. Friday.  He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Nina Lord; two sisters, Mrs. Flora Knapp and Mrs. Fred Goodnough, both of Afton; several nieces and nephews.  He was a retired employee of the Binghamton State Hospital.  The body was moved to the J.F. Rice Funeral home, 150 Main Street, Johnson City, where friends may call today from 7 to 9 p.m. and Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.  [Published, Binghamton Press, Aug. 23, 1952]

 

Mrs. Lillian Kniskern Lord, 55, wife of Representative Bert Lord of the Thirty-fourth Congressional District, died early today at her home in Spring street, Afton [Chenango Co.,  NY].  In poor health for several years, Mrs. Lord submitted to an operation in Washington several months ago.  She returned to Afton six weeks ago, accompanied by Mr. Lord.  Mrs. Lord was born Feb. 12, 1872, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Nathan L. Kniskern.  She became the wife of Mr. Lord Aug. 3, 1893.  She was a teacher in the Afton High school for 23 years.  Survivors are Representative Lord and a sister, Mrs. James Sands of Vallonia Springs.  Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the home.  The Rev. Frederick Nichols of the Afton Baptist church will officiate.  Burial will be in Glenwood cemetery, Afton.  In October of 1935 Representative Lord and Mrs. Lord were members of a congressional committee attending the inauguration of Manuel Quezon as president of the Philippines.  The committee later visited Japan.  [MHD notation:  May 25, 1937]

 

Mrs. Ora M. Lord, 77, of 72 Davis St., widow of George E. Lord, died at 10:30 p.m., Thursday at Binghamton City Hospital.  She is survived by one grandnephew, Ellery L. Stone, Jr., of Elmira; one grandniece, Mrs. Keith A. Cole of Binghamton; two stepsons, Taylor Lord of Port Dickinson, and Royal Lord of Santa Ana, Cal.  She was a member of Faith Tabernacle Church.  The body was removed to the Prentice Funeral Home, 71 Main St., where friends may call today from 7 to 9 pm, and Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm.  [MHD notation:  Dec. 4, 1952]  Buried Floral Park Cemetery, Johnson City, Broome Co., NY.

M. Eugene Lovejoy, 60 years old, of Harpursville [Broome Co., NY], died at his home this morning.  He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Nina S. Lovejoy; a son, Bernard Lovejoy of Harpursville; two brothers, Charles Lovejoy of Bloomfield, Nebr., and William Lovejoy of Center, Nebr., and a sister, Mrs. Minnie Ives of Coventry.  [MHD notation:  Nov. 20, 1943]

LOVEJOY:  A private prayer service for M. Eugene Lovejoy will be held at his home in Harpursville [Broome Co., NY] Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock.  The funeral will be held at St. Luke's Episcopal Church, Harpursville, at 2:30 o'clock.  Afton lodge No. 360 F.&A.M. will attend the services at the church in a body.  The Rev. James F. Root will officiate.  Burial will be in Nineveh Cemetery [Broome Co., NY].  Friends may call at the home Monday evening from 7 to 9 o'clock.  Arrangements by Tabor's Funeral Home, Afton.  [published in Binghamton Press, Nov. 22, 1943]

Mrs. Martha Lovejoy, only sister of Dr. E.A. Goodsell, died at his home Thursday evening after a long and painful illness.  The deceased was 43 years of age and has spent the past ten years of her life in Aurora, Ill., where she was engaged in business.  She came to Afton [Chenango Co., NY] six months ago intending to make this her future home.  She was in poor health and continued to fail rapidly until Nov. 24th when God saw fit to call her to his own.  She was of a lovely Christian character and was beloved by all who knew her.  She leaves to mourn their loss a large circle of friends in the west; her former home, as well as here where, during her short sojourn, she had won the esteem and friendship of many.  The funeral services which were largely attended, were held at the home of her brother Monday, Nov. 28.  Rev. W.W. Ketchum officiating.  The interment was at Glenwood [Afton, Chenango Co., NY]

Aris Lull was born in the town of Laurens, Otsego County, in the month of May 1831, and died at his home in Harpursville on Tuesday, Dec. 26th.  In his childhood days he was deprived of his eyesight and all these years has journeyed through life in utter darkness, still he endured the affliction with patience and fortitude.  Several years of his early life were spent in an institution for the blind in New York where he was under the instruction of Miss Fanny Crosby in some of the studies.  Here the deceased acquired a thorough insight into the various branches and became proficient in mathematics.  Mr. Lull became a resident of Harpursville [Broome Co., NY] about ten years ago.  This decade and the years he lived in other parts of the town of Colesville [Broome Co., NY], made him an old resident.  In politics he was a republican, and prominently identified with the party in the town and county and, being a leader among men, he did good work for his party.  He filled the honored position of county committeeman for Colesville and for a few years was postmaster, having for his deputy the present incumbent.  The deceased was also interested in fraternal and benevolent societies.  As a member of Ouaquaga Council Improved Order Redmen, he was prominent.  At the institution of St. Elmo Castle A.O.K.M.C. in this village, he was a charter member and, for many years, a trustee.  He was also a member of the Select Castle and also a trustee of that body.  Beside relatives in Otsego county he is survived by the widow.  Many friends and neighbors will miss the departed.  The funeral will be held today from the Baptist church at the hour of one in the afternoon.  The service at the home will be private.  Rev. F.J. Peck will officiate and J. Asa Kark & Sons, funeral directors, will have charge and the interment will be at Morris on Friday.  At the request of the deceased, the following Sir Knights will act as bearers:  G.W. Bancroft, D.W. Wakeman, V.L. Tyrrell, Geo. Richards, A.A. Peckham and Chas. W. Westervelt.  [d. Dec. 24, 1905]

Mrs. Harriet J. Lull was born Feb. 2, 1828, in the town of Coventry [Chenango Co., ,NY]; was married to Henry P. Thompson in 1846, who died April 4, 1865; married Aris Lull about 1868, who died in Harpursville Dec. 24, 1905; died at the home of her daughter in Afton township Thursday, Oct. 14th, 1909.  Mrs. Lull died at 7:00 o'clock in the morning while sitting in her chair.  With the awakening life of a new day she went to sleep, a most fitting time for a redeemed spirit to take its flight heavenward to the mansion prepared for the faithful.  With the eye of faith one could see at the dawn of this memorable October day an invisible hand wave a signal, and a voice in softest accent on the morning breeze announce the opening of the gates, that God's angels were waiting to escort her home.  As the parting time came suddenly, though expected, her "girls" were at her side.  The life so long interwoven with theirs had surely passed over.  The love of a mother for her children is beyond all human understanding.  The daughters that gathered about that sleeping form, long ago passed out from the little home circle.  Their own homes and business cares have occupied their time, which may have robbed mother of their companionship, but mother was just the same.  These daughters were unusually attentive to and careful of mother. Their devotion along all the years was commendable.  In early life Mrs. Lull gave her heart to Christ and her life to the advancement of the Lord's kingdom and the bettering of humanity.  She united with the Baptist church and continued a faithful member, a regular attendant, her seat in church rarely vacant except during sickness or absence from home.  After the death of Mr. Lull, the deceased lived alone for about two years, since then her home has been with her daughters, from the home of one, Mrs. Montgomery, she passed form earth to her eternal reward.  The funeral was held on Saturday afternoon at the Baptist church, this village, the place where all the years she had worshipped, her pastor, Rev. C.A. Hubbell officiating.  The services was under the management of Funeral Directors J.A. Kark & Sons, with  burial in the Pratt cemetery [Colesville, Broome Co., NY]; beside a monument commemorating the death of her first husband whose body rests in the Sunny Southland where he fought the battles of his country.  Those who survive the deceased are three daughters:  Amerett, wife of Eugene E. Montgomery, Afton; Angelia, wife of Charles Edmons, Bainbridge, and Harriet, wife of Arthur Humiston, Belden.  Besides the daughters, a large circle of relatives, friends, and old neighbors mourn the departure of one so well known whose memory will be held in kindly remembrance.  This life is a field of toil.  The workmen fall one by one and pass to their reward. 

Elsie Lyon, wife of Richard Lyon, died at her home in Newton Hollow [Chenango Co., NY], last Monday, January 22.  Mrs. Lyon was born, May 16, 1860, in Unadilla, and was the daughter of Alford De Forest.  The funeral was held Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock at Colwell's Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Paul L. Carpenter officiating.  The pall-bearers were Archie Livingston, Ray Weeks, Ward Loomis and Isaac Carl.  Burial was in the West Bainbridge Cemetery [Chenango Co., NY].  [MHD notation:  d. 1940]

Jenette Gladstone Lyon, wife of H.H. Lyon, died at her home in Kirby street [Bainbridge, Chenango Co.,  NY], December 14, [1939] after being in poor health for several years.  Born January 23, 1857, in Andes, she had lived 38 years in Bainbridge.  She was a member of the Presbyterian Church. The funeral was held Saturday at Colwell's Funeral Chapel, with the Rev. Paul L. Carpenter officiating.  The pallbearers were Jesse Doolittle, Dr. Roy Johnson, Leon Stewart, and Austin Finch.  Burial was in Greenlawn Cemetery [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY].

 



Destructive Fire at Union Valley, 1941

Flames Level Home At Union Valley

Ernest Shapley Runs Half Mile in Bare Feet to Summon Aid

 

Fire of undetermined origin destroyed the tenant house of Ward Loomis, Union Valley [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], Sunday morning about 2:30 and three people narrowly escaped with their lives when two jumped from the second story window.  A small building near the house used as a chicken coop also burned.  Ernest Shapley, who lives with his brother and wife, Mr. and Mrs. Ross Shapley, who were in Livingston Manor over the weekend, ran a half mile in his bare feet to the home of Mr. Loomis to summon aid.  A daughter of a relative who was staying with Mr. Shapley fled from the burning house uninjured, while her brother and Mr. Shapley leaped to safety from a second story window.  The 16 room house, of wooden structure, was valued at approximately $5,000 and is only partially covered by insurance.  The household goods of Ross Shapley were not insured, neither was the chicken coop.  John Smith, a neighbor, called the Bainbridge Fire Department, which responded in a few minutes, even though the apparatus had about six miles to travel.  Upon the arrival of the fire equipment, the flames had gained great headway which made saving the house an impossibility.  The house which is located on the top of ta hill, burned very rapidly because of a strong wind.  However, because of the strong wind, the flames and sparks were blown away from a large barn which housed stock belonging to Mr. Loomis.  The barn was not damaged.  Mr. Shapley is suffering from painfully bruised feet.  Ralph Lord, a local fireman, endangered his life when he slipped and almost fell into the blazing cellar.  He received a burned hand.  [published March 20, 1941]

Marriage (Livingston) MHD Collection

 

Miss Margaret Livingston, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Austin Livingston of Vallonia Springs [Broome Co., NY] was married to Mr. Homer Dutcher of Nineveh [Broome Co., NY] on Saturday, August 17th, 1940, at a four o'clock wedding.  The attendants were Miss Dorotha More and Kenneth Livingston, brother of the bride.  The Rev. Frederick G. Nichols of the Afton Baptist Church performed the ceremony in the presence of the immediate families.  The wedding music was played by Mrs. Nichols for the ceremony.  

Obituaries (Li, Lo) MHD Collection

 

John I. Livingston, aged 60, of Madison, N.Y., died at the Faxton Hospital, Utica, Wednesday afternoon.  He is survived by wife Zela Mae, one son Dewitt, granddaughter Marcia, all of Madison, a sister Mrs. Harry G. Kark, a brother Virge D. Livingston, both of Harpursville and several nieces and nephews.  Mr. Livingston was a former Afton [Chenango Co., NY] resident and was a member of Susquehanna Masonic Lodge 167 of Bainbridge.  He was associated with the Victory Chain Inc. for 25 years.  His body will be at his home in Madison Thursday and Friday where friends may call.  The funeral will be held from the Smith Funeral Home in Madison Saturday afternoon at 2:00 with the Rev. Stewart Veach officiating.  Burial will be in Madison [MHD notation:  Oct. 9, 1947]

 

William Delos Loomis, 65, well-known businessman of this village, passed away at his home in West Main street, Dec. 9, after suffering with pneumonia for two weeks.  Mr. Loomis was in the lumber business until about 15 years ago when he entered the garage business.  He was very much interested in wild life and was an ardent hunter.  He was on a hunting trip when he caught a severe cold which developed into pneumonia, causing his death.  He was a member of the F.&A.M. Lodge No. 167 and of the Methodist Episcopal Church.  Born Jan. 22, 1876 in West Bainbridge, he was the son of Edward T. and Angeline (Ireland) Loomis.  On Feb. 28, 1906, he was united in marriage to Miss Jessie C. Forsythe, of Belden.  Surviving are his widow, his daughter, Mrs. Adah L. Miller, and granddaughter, Donna Jean Miller, both of Denver City, Tex.; and two brothers, John H. Loomis, of Jamesville; and Burt J. Loomis, of Binghamton.  Services were held Dec. 12 at 2 o'clock at Colwell's Chapel with the Rev. Paul Hulslander officiating.  Bearers were:  Dr. R.A. Johnson, Julian Corbin, A.C. Wilcox, Sebert Hollenbeck, O.F. Howland and Leland Yale.  Burial was in Greenlawn Cemetery [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY].  [MHD notation:  d. 1941]

 

Mrs. W.D. Loomis, 72, Columbus, Ohio, died Monday after a long illness.  She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Ada Miller; one granddaughter, Donna Jean Miller of Columbus, Ohio; one brother, Frank G. Forsythe of Whitney Point; one niece, Mrs. Reynold Peterson of Whitney Point; several cousins.  The body will be brought back to her former home in Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] and will be removed to the Foster Funeral Home.  [MHD notation:  d. 1950]

Obituaries (Le, Li) MHD Collection

 

Frank Lewis, 78 years old, widely known throughout the Southern Tier and Central New York as a contractor, died Friday night, January 7, at his home in this village.  Mr. Lewis had handled some of the larger construction projects in this section and had many friends in the building trades throughout the state.  Mr. Lewis had retired from active participation in the business for the past few years, spending the winter season with Mrs. Lewis at their home in Brownsville, Texas, returning to Afton [Chenango Co., NY] for the summer months.  He had made his home in Afton for the past 22 years.  Mr. Lewis was a native of Somersetshire, England, coming to the United States when still a young man.  He was a communicant of St. Ann's Episcopal Church of Afton, a member of Shenandoah I.O.O.F. Lodge of Pennsylvania for many years and a member of Afton Lodge F.&A.M. No. 360.  He is survived by his widow, three daughters, Mrs. Clarence Hurlburt of Afton; Mrs. Gilbert Demeree of Harpursville and Mrs. Harry English of Sidney; three sons, Francis M. Lewis and Thomas H. of Bainbridge and Frederic A. Lewis of Afton; nineteen grand children and nine great grandchildren.  Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock in St. Ann's Episcopal Church, preceded by a family prayer service at the home, with the Rev. Sidney Health, Rector, officiating.  Services at the grave were in charge of the Afton Lodge of Masons.  The bearers were six of his grandsons, William and Randolph Lewis, Arthur and Richard Demeree, Kermit and Richard Lewis.  Burial was in the Nineveh cemetery [Broome Co., NY].  [MHD notation:  1938]

 

Died at her residence in Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], Agnes, beloved wife of Harry R Lindsley, aged 29 years, 3 months and 19 days.  Interment at Lanesboro Sunday. 

We miss thee, dearest Agnes;

We miss thee every day.

Death might have claimed another,

And let our Agnes stay.

Although our hearts are broken

And our heads with grief bowed down.

We know thou art with angels,

A star in Jesus' crown.

Rest, Agnes, rest; thy task is done,

Thy work on earth is o'er

We'll try to live, while here below,

To meet on the Heavenly shore.

 

Mrs. Nettie L. Lindsley died at 3:30 p.m. Sunday at her home, in Kirkwood [Broome Co., NY].  She is survived by her husband, Andrew E. of Kirkwood, and a sister, Mrs. Nellie Waters, Olean; two brothers, John and George Cressy burial was in Afton.  Mrs. Lindsley was a former Afton resident. [MHD notation:  Aug. 13, 1944]

Edward Lingee, 20 years of age, a mill worker, while walking on the Delaware & Hudson railroad tracks to his work about two miles south of Afton [Chenango Co., NY], was struck by passenger train No. 5 going north at 8:30 Monday morning and instantly killed, his body falling over an embankment a distance of 30 feet.  Lingee was walking south and hearing a freight train coming behind him stepped over on the other track in front of No. 5 as it came around a sharp curve.  The place of the accident was near the old brick house a half mile below Afton.  [MHD notation:  May 5, 1912]

Eri W. Lingee died at his home on the East Side [Afton, Chenango Co., NY], December 24th, 1928.  He was born in Beaverkill Ulster County, N.Y., March 10th, 1843, where he lived until he enlisted in the Civil War, August 19, 1862, and served until the close of the war.  He married Fidelia Landers, November 2nd, 1868.  They resided on a farm in the town of Afton until 1890, when he came to the village and has since lived.  He was in failing health for some time, but was able to be around the house until a short time before his death.  He is survived by his wife and four daughters.  He was a member of the Masonic Lodge and Grand Army for many years.

Ernest J. Livermore, 78, of 19 Sherman St., Johnson City [Broome Co., NY], was dead on arrival at Wilson Memorial Hospital Tuesday at 8:30 am.  He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Eva Livermore of Johnson City; a sister, Mrs. Walter E. Willett of Cortland, and several cousins.   The body was removed to the Beard Memorial Home, 18 Church St., Cortland, where the family will receive friends this evening from 7:30 to 8:30.  [MHD notation:  April 9, 1957]


Marriages (Le, Li) MHD Collection

 

Mrs. Erma Bradish Lewis, of R.D.2 Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Forest Bradish of R.D.1 Bainbridge, was married to Stephen Punako, of Vestal [Broome Co., NY], son of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Punako, of Johnstown, Pa., Saturday morning, Feb. 11, at 10 o'clock, at St. Peter's Episcopal Church in Bainbridge.  The ceremony was performed by the Rev. James E. Wolfe, rector.  The couple was attended by Mrs. Ward Bradish, of Bainbridge, a sister-in-law of the bride, and Dean Balcomb, of Stevensville, Pa.  Mrs. Punako is employed in the ceramic laboratory at the Scintilla.  Mr. Punako has a position with Modern Design in Vestal.  They will reside on the Bainbridge-Sidney East River Road.  [MHD notation:  Feb. 25, 1956]

 

Andrew Lindsley and Mrs. Lucy Vermilyea were united in holy matrimony March 15, at 8 p.m. at the Free Methodist Church in Bainbridge.  The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Emery D. Stokes.  [MHD notation:  March 1946]

Marriages (Youngs-LeSuer) MHD Collection

 

Miss Evelyn Frances LeSuer, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William LeSuer, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], R.D. 1, became the bride, Monday afternoon, July 20, of Clarence Bruce Youngs, son of Mrs. Isabelle Youngs, of Afton [Chenango Co., NY].  The ceremony took place in the parsonage of the Afton Methodist Church with the Rev. William Jones, acting clergyman.  Attendants were the brother and sister of the groom, George Youngs and Miss Vivian Youngs, of Afton.  The bride was attired in a street-length dress of brown and white and wore a corsage of yellow roses.  Her attendant wore a street-length dress of pink and a corsage of blush pink roses.  Immediately after the ceremony, the young couple left on a trip to Watkins Glen.  Mrs. Youngs is a graduate of Bainbridge Central High School, Class of '42, and is now employed in the Scintilla.  [MHD notation:  married July 1942]

Obituaries (Le) MHD Collection

 

Mrs. Alice Maebel LeSuer, aged 41, passed away at her home on the East Side of this village, Monday, May 11.  Mrs. LeSuer was born May 13, 1894, in Colesville [Broome Co., NY], the daughter of Moses and Almina (Mitchell) Demorier.  For the past 20 years she had been a resident of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY].  The funeral is this Thursday afternoon at Colwell Brothers' Chapel, Rev. M.D. Lowen officiating.  Burial will be in the Afton Cemetery.  [MHD notation:  d. 1936]

 

Tragedy struck the hamlet of Union Valley last week Wednesday evening when a 13-year-old Bainbridge Central School pupil was fatally injured as a result of a sled and automobile accident.  Bertrand LeSuer, who was crushed beneath the wheels of an automobile driven by Lynn R. Hubbard, of Bainbridge R.D.1, was admitted to the Bainbridge Hospital at 8:30 and five minutes later he was pronounced dead.  Coroner M.G. Boname, of Oxford, exonerated Mr. Hubbard of blame.  The LeSuer boy and a party of children, including his twin sister, were coasting across Brackett Lake road, about three-quarters of a mile north of West Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY].  The sled bearing Bertrand swept into the path of the Hubbard car.  Dr. Ben L. Dodge, who attended the victim, said he suffered a fractured skull.  Coroner Boname accompanied Troopers F.C. Storm and John Nadig to the scene of the accident and was with them when Troopers N. Obuhanich and E.J. Rock of the B.C.I., State Police, took a statement from Mr. Hubbard.  In that statement, Mr. Hubbard said he had been proceeding at about 30 miles an hour when the lad swept across his path.  This was not refuted by witnesses at the scene.  He said that when he halted, the boy was under the front wheel of his car.  Coroner Boname pronounced death "due to a fractured skull-cause, accidental."  Bertrand LeSuer was born in Bainbridge, April 9, 1928.  He and his twin sister, Beverly LeSuer, were such tiny babies at birth that all who knew them were interested in their growth and progress.  After a trying struggle for life during their early infancy they grew into healthy, normal and happy children.  Bertrand was a member of Junior High School of B.C.H.S.  He was loved by his schoolmates for his unselfish kindness to everyone.  He in turn disliked no one and never caused any trouble at school or at play.  His quiet friendliness, his eagerness to learn and his interest in current events won the warm regard of his teachers.  While his achievements at basketball were perhaps not as outstanding as those of some of his fellow players, yet he played the game whole heartedly and always fairly.  He attended the Union Valley Methodist Sunday School and was a member of the Bainbridge Boy Scouts Troop 52 and was about to be advanced to a second class Scout and was a good and conscientious worker.  Surviving are his parents, a twin sister, Beverly, and a half-brother, Guy Leonard.  Services were held at Colwell's Chapel Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock with the Rev. Hall, of Coventry, officiating. The body was placed in the vault.  [MHD notation:  d. Feb. 25, 1942]

 

Charles LeSuer, 82, of Laurens, Otsego County [NY], died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Harry Parsons, Friday night, Nov. 19.  He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Harry Parsons, of Oneonta, and Mrs. May Harrington, of Vestal; two sons, Blake LeSuer, of Vestal, and Wells LeSuer, of Afton; two brothers, Lynn LeSuer, of Afton, and Howard LeSuer, of Sidney; two sisters, Mrs. Emma Handy and Miss Ida LeSuer, of Afton.  Funeral services were held at the Tabor Funeral Home at Afton, Monday.  Burial in Afton [Chenango Co., NY].  [MHD notation:  d. 1943]

 

Fred LeSuer died May 18th at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Nelson LeSuer, the result of typhoid fever, living two days, the last few hours in an unconscious condition.  He was nineteen years of age, a boy of bright and sunny disposition and his ready helping hand will be long missed from among them.  The funeral was held May 21st, from his late home, the service being conducted by the Rev. J.F. Shaw, singing by Mrs. Decker and Mrs. Wicks.  The flowers were profuse and beautiful, one piece of carnations and asparagus fern from his friend, A.J. Waite, of Binghamton, and many others as beautiful from relatives and friends.  Every member of the family were deeply touched by their offerings which covered the casket.  Burial in East Side Cemetery, Afton [Chenango Co., NY].  [MHD notation:  d. 1910] 

 

Another sudden call, which came as a shock to a large circle of relatives and friends, was the death on last Sabbath morning, Jan. 26, at 12:45 o'clock at the Fox Memorial Hospital at Oneonta of Mrs. Lindsay LeSuer of Otego, N.Y. [Otsego Co., NY], formerly of Afton [Chenango Co., NY].  Mrs. LeSuer, whose maiden name was Daisy Haight, was born in Afton, thirty-seven years ago.  She was the mother of two children, Mary Louise, aged nine years, and Joseph, aged four, who, with her husband, Lindsay LeSuer, survive her.  She became ill about the middle of last week, was taken to the Oneonta Hospital last Friday, was operated on for appendicitis on Saturday and died a few hours later.  Stricken down in the very prime of her womanhood, the wife and mother has gone to her rest, and the bereaved husband and motherless children have the deep sympathy of their many friends in their sorrow.  The funeral service was conducted at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W.C. Handy, Main St., Afton, Tuesday, Jan. 28, at two o'clock by Rev. Dr. J.J. Francis, pastor of the Presbyterian Church, and the burial was in Glenwood cemetery [Afton, Chenango Co., NY].  Her four brothers in-law, Arthur LeSuer, Howard LeSuer, Charles LeSuer and W.C. Handy, bore the flower covered casket to her last resting place.  [MHD notation:  d. 1919]

 

Mrs. Nora A. LeSuer, aged 67 years, died at her home on the East Side, Tuesday evening, November 10, 1936.  She was the daughter of William Newby and Harriett Preston.  She is survived by her husband, Charles LeSuer, of this village; two daughters, Mrs. M.E. Harrington of Maybrook, N.Y., and Mrs. H.B. Parsons of Oneonta; two sons, Blake LeSuer of Vestal, and Wells LeSuer of Greene; two grandchildren, Madeline Parsons and Stanley LeSuer.  Private funeral services will be held at her home, Friday at 2 o'clock, the Rev. George A. Roberts officiating.  Burial will be in the East Side Cemetery [Afton, Chenango Co., NY].  The home will be opened to friends Thursday evening from 7 to 9.  Arrangements by E.F.Tabor.

 

Mrs. Ida LeSuer passed away Monday, July 29, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Smith Judd, East River Road, where she had made her home for the past four years.  She had been in poor health for some time and since early spring had been confined to her room.  Mrs. LeSuer was born in New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY] Mar. 29, 1865, but had lived most of her life in the vicinity of Afton and Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY].  She is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Frances Proutey and Mrs. Smith Judd, of Bainbridge, Mrs. William Pattison, of Brooklyn, and Mrs. Ray Pendell, of Binghamton; and one son, Harry LeSuer, of Afton; 14 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren; also several nieces and nephews.  Funeral services were held on Wednesday, July 31, at the Fisher Chapel with the Rev. Norman Lawton officiating.  Burial was in East Side Cemetery, Afton [Chenango Co., NY].  Bearers were:  Raymond LeSuer and Elwood Gregory, grandsons, and Lawrence and Lyle Demorier, nephews.  [MHD notation:  d. 1949]

 

Mrs. Lena LeSuer, age 43, passed away at the Sidney Hospital May 19 after a long illness.  Her sickness spread over a number of years of her later life.  In spite of everything done by medical aid and loving care, she slipped away to the great beyond.  Mrs. LeSuer was born in the Town of Tompkins, Jan. 3, 1902, the daughter of Mary Elliott and James Eggleston.  Her early childhood was spent in and around Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] where she attended Bainbridge High School, after which she was employed by the Kayser Silk Co.  At the age of eighteen, she was united in marriage to Amasa Leonard.  Of this marriage one son was born who survives, Ensign Guy J. Leonard.  This happy union was ended by the death of Mr. Leonard while Guy was still a small infant.  After a few years, a second marriage took place with J. Eugene LeSuer.  To this marriage twins were born, Beverly J. and Bertrand J. LeSuer.  Three years ago, Bertrand became the victim of a fatal accident.  Besides the two surviving children mentioned above, she also leaves two sisters, and a brother to mourn her loss. 

Think of her past all aches and strife,

Which she nobly endured in this earthly life,

We all feel lost to have her go

But try to think God willed it so.

If she could only speak, she would say

please do not grieve for me that way,

Of course I regret to leave folks dear,

But my suffering ceased, when I came here.

[MHD notation:  d. 1945]

 

Ray LeSuer, of Afton [Chenango Co., NY], was fatally injured on December 11, 1940, while working in the woods.  A tree, which he was cutting, fell on him crushing his skull.  He was taken to the Bainbridge Hospital, where he died Monday, December 16.  Born March 25, 1886, he was the youngest son of Nelson and Ida LeSuer.  His wife, Alice, died four years ago, leaving him with four children.  About 16 months ago, he married Leona Hastings, of Bainbridge.  He is survived by his widow, and four children, Raymond, Elbert, Elya and Vira; and aged mother; three sisters, Frances Prouty, Bennettsville, Mrs. Ruth Paltison, Brooklyn, and Mrs. Mable Norton, Nineveh; one brother, Harry LeSuer, Harpursville.  The body will remain in the vault until Spring when burial will take place in the East Side Cemetery at Afton [Chenango Co., NY].  

Bianbridge Postoffice, 1900

 

 The Bainbridge Postoffice

Chenango Union, Feb. 15, 1900

 

The Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] postoffice was moved Wednesday night of last week from the Clark block on West Main street, across the road to T.D. Willsey's building opposite.  The office has been in the Clark block for 39 years, and in the rooms just vacated 24 years.  The postoffice was established in Bainbridge village in 1805, and in the 95 succeeding years there have been 16 postmasters.  The first postmaster was the Hon. John C. Clark, who held the office till his election to congress in 1826.  He served under four presidents, namely, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, James Monroe and John Quincy Adams.  He was succeeded by Col. Moses G. Benjamin who held the office till his death in 1833, under both Adams and Andrew Jackson.  Dexter Newell was then appointed who retained the office 16 years, until 1849, under five administrations, namely, Jackson, Martin Van Buren, William Henry Harrison, John Tyler and James K. Polk.  After Newell's incumbency the terms of postmasters were single ones and in some instances made short by death or removal form the place. Abram G. Owens was appointed to succeed Mr. Newell in 1849.  Dr. Samuel L. Banks followed Owens and held the office until his death in 1853 when Simeon Shepardson was appointed.  He and Col. Hiram Schrom filled the interval until 1861, when Dr. E.H. Van Horne was appointed and held the office three or four years.  He was succeeded b Theron R. Hollister who held it till his removal to Binghamton, Dr. Blin S. Sill next held it till his death in 1873.  John W. Cudworth next held it till 1877, when Fred J. Nichols was appointed.  Those to succeed and fill out terms have been Don A. Gilbert, George I. Skinner, Esq., and A.D. Payne.  Our present postmaster, Charles G. Norton, began his term of office the 1st of July, 1899.--[Bainbridge] Republican.

Obituaries (La, Le) MHD Collection

 

Charles Stewart Latimer of Afton [Chenango Co., NY], youngest son of the late Oliver C. and Roana Humphrey Latimer, died Tuesday evening, April 26, after a long illness.  He was born Jan. 6, 1873.  Sixty-one years ago, April 20, 1877, his parents moved to the Latimer homestead occupied by the family since 1841.  After graduation from the Afton High School, he taught for a time, then took a business course at Elmira.  He and his brother, George, were engaged in lumbering for 14 years.  Following his marriage to Miss Alice Dopp of Sidney, they returned to the homestead and engaged in farming.  He was town assessor for a number of years, was connected with Dairymen's League, the Grange League Federation, the Afton Fair Association, a member of the Afton M.E. Church and of the Board of Stewards.  He is survived by his widow, two sons, Charles O. and Robert G., a daughter, Alice R.; two brothers, George P. of Schaghticoke and James H., and a sister, Mary J. of Afton.  Funeral services were held at Colwell Brothers Chapel Friday with the Rev. George Roberts of Chenango Forks, formerly of Afton, officiating, and the Rev. W.S. Jones of Afton assisting.  Burial was made in the East Side Cemetery [Afton, Chenango Co., NY].  [MHD notation:  d. 1938]

 

Tragedy, unpredictable as always, struck into the heart of this vicinity early Thursday morning when James H. Latimer, of Afton [Chenango Co., NY], and a life-long resident of this section, met death beneath the wheels of a passing auto just north of this village.  Mr. Latimer, 73, was walking to his Sidney occupation on the proper side of the highway about a mile north of Bainbridge when an auto proceeding in the same direction slowed beside him.  Evidently Mr. Latimer believed the driver was about to offer him a lift.  He stepped on the highway to meet instant death.  No criminal action was taken against Carl McLagan, of Rockdale, driver of the machine.  Dr. Edward Danforth, at the request of Coroner Dr. Carl Meacham, of Greene, performed the autopsy and discovered intracranial injuries and compound fractures of both legs between the knee and ankle.  Born October 20, 1867, at Afton, Mr. Latimer had lived in this section all his life and for many years was employed as a carpenter.  He was the son of Oliver C. Latimer and Roana Humphrey.  The survivors include Miss Mary Latimer, of Afton, and a brother.  Funeral was conducted Saturday afternoon at Colwell's Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Frederick R. Nichols, of Afton, officiating.  The pall-bearers were Fred Chamberlain, Randolph Guy, Frank Scott and E.W. Sullivan all of Afton.  Burial was in the East Side cemetery at Afton [Chenango Co., NY].  [MHD notation:  d. April 25, 1940]

 

The death of Oliver C. Latimer occurred at his home in Afton [Chenango Co., NY] on May 6th, 1924, in his ninetieth year.  Mr. Latimer was born in New York city September 24th, 1834, of Connecticut ancestors, the youngest of four children.  In the autumn of 1840 his parents moved to Sidney, N.Y. and the following spring moved to Afton, then a part of the town of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY].  At the age of sixteen he returned to New York city where he learned the masons and builders trade which he followed for many years.  He was a veteran of the Civil War, a member of Co. G 5th N.Y. Heavy Artillery.  In 1866 he married Roama D. Humphrey of this town, who died in 1910.  He is survived by three sons, James H. and Charles S. of Afton, George P., of Schaghticoke, N.Y., and one daughter, Mary J. of Afton; also three grandchildren.  The funeral was held at the late home Thursday afternoon, Rev. R.D. Whitman of the First Baptist church of Bainbridge, of which church Mr. Latimer was a member, officiated, assisted by Rev. W.D. Lathrop of Afton.  Members of Vanderberg Post, G.A.R., and W.R.C. met the funeral procession at the East Side cemetery where the burial took place. 

 

Mrs. Julia Latzch, wife of Kenneth Latzch of Afton [Chenango Co., NY], died Sunday evening about seven o'clock from burns caused when her clothing caught fire and the interior of her room while she slept.  About 10 o'clock Sunday morning neighbors were aroused by screams and going to her assistance, found Mrs. Latzch to be terribly burned and two rooms ablaze.  Tabor's ambulance made a quick run to the Binghamton Hospital but there was little hope from the beginning that her life could be saved.  Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon from Tabor's Funeral Home.  [MHD notation:  d. Oct. 31, 1943]

 

Elmer F. Leach, 72, of Greene [Chenango Co., NY], died Wednesday night at his home after a long illness.  He is survived by his wife, Laura, of Greene; three daughters, Mrs. Donald Scott of Campbell, Mrs. Kent Curtis of Greene and Miss Ruth of Greene, and a grandson, David Scott of Campbell.  Mr. Leach was a member of the Masonic Lodge of Greene and attended the Greene Baptist Church.  The body was removed to the Root Funeral Home, Greene, where friends may call.  [MHD notation:  d. Nov 1, 1944]

 

Archie Lee, 82, of Windsor [Broome Co., NY] RD2, died at 10:15 a.m. Thursday at the home of his son, Reginald Lee of Deposit RD2.  Beside Mr. Lee, he is survived by another son, Stanley Lee of Windsor RD1, and two grandchildren, Donald and Richard Lee.  He was a member of the Deposit Lodge 396 F&AM.  The body was removed to the Walter A. Dains funeral Home, 78 Second Street, Deposit, where friends may call this evening from 7 to 9.  [MHD notation:  d. Nov. 27, 1953]

 

Mrs. Louis Lefever died March 5th with heart trouble.  She leaves a husband and two children, Charles Lefever of this place and Mrs. Florence Merrithew of Norwich.  [MHD notation:  d. 1910]

Marriages (Knapp, Landers) MHD Collection

 

Miss Helen Louise Knapp, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Knapp, of Afton [Chenango Co., NY], was united in marriage to William O. Shanahan, of Los Angeles, Calif., in St. John's Church, Bainbridge, Saturday morning, September 14, at 9 o'clock, by the Rev. George B. Ford, Chaplain of Catholic Students at Columbia University, New York City.  Luke Raviella, music instructor of the Afton School, was at the organ and played several beautiful selections, including Lohengrin's Wedding March.  Miss Ruth Knapp, sister of the bride, was maid of honor, and Robert Tachan, of New York City, who is an instructor in the History Department of Columbia University, was best man.   The bride graduated form Afton High School in 1934 and from Barnard College, New York City, in 1938.  The bridegroom is an instructor in the History Department of Columbia University.  A wedding breakfast was served at "The Red Shutter Tea Room," Afton, for the family and out-of-town guests.  Five former college classmates of the bride were among those present.  The couple left immediately after the breakfast for a brief wedding trip, after which they will reside in New York City.  On Friday evening, a pre-nuptial reception was given in honor of the bridal couple by Professor and Mrs. Carlton Hayes at their home in Afton, with 150 guests present.  [married 1940]

 

The home of Dr. and Mrs. Liggett of Afton [Chenango Co., NY] was the scene of a very pretty home wedding Saturday, July 20th, when Mrs. Liggett's cousin, Miss Celia Landers became the bride of Mr. John Liggett, brother of Dr. Liggett.  The bride wore a floor length gown of exquisite pink lace over pink satin.  Dr. Liggett gave the bride in marriage.  The center of interest in the spacious living room was a beautiful antique table on which were placed two very old Candelabra, which had been given to a bride who was married during the Revolutionary War.  These were filled with white candles.  Around them were banked baskets of white hydrangeas and pink rambler roses, before which the bridal party took their places.  Rev. Alan Douglas, pastor of the Baptist church of which the bride has been a life-long member performed the ceremony.  Following the wedding service, refreshments were served.  The table was centered with a bridal cake, ornamented with sweet peas.  The happy couple left immediately for a motor trip which included Middleburg, the home of Mr. Charles Landers the brother of the bride, and a trip down the Hudson, spending a few days in New York City.  For traveling the bride chose nile green with white accessories.  Mrs. Liggett is a native of Afton whose ancestors were among the first to settle this part of the country, once living on the property now occupied by former Ambassador and Mrs. Hayes.  For many years Mrs. Liggett has made her home with Dr. and Mrs. Liggett in Springfield, N.J., where Dr. Liggett had been the minister for thirty-three years but now has been made Pastor Emeritus of the church.  The groom until recently held the position of postmaster in Korbel, California from which position he retired.  Mr. and Mrs. Liggett have the best wishes of hosts of friends both in this vicinity and in Springfield, New Jersey.  [MHD notation:  married 1946]

Obituaries (La) MHD collection

 

Allen Landers, 80 years old, died Wednesday morning in Binghamton [Broome Co., NY].  He is survived by a sister, Miss Celia Landers of Springfield, N.J. and a brother, Charles W. Landers of Middleburg, N.Y.  [MHD notation:  d. Dec. 19, 1940]

 

Julia Partridge Landers, 63 years, was born April 20, 1876 daughter of Walter and France Humphrey Partridge of Afton passed away November 7, 1939.  Mrs. Landers, who had been in poor health the past few months, entered the Bainbridge Hospital for a gall stone operation on November 6 and passed away the next morning.  Mrs. Landers had lived all her life in Afton [Chenango Co., NY] and Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], was a member of St. Peter's Episcopal Church and a member of the Order of Eastern Star.  She is survived by her husband, Asa Landers, a son, Kenneth Landers, three sisters, Mrs. Rubin Davenport of Afton, Mrs. Arthur Wasson of Ninevah, and Mrs. Alvin Wilcox of Tyner.  William Partridge of Afton, a brother, and Barbara and Eugenia Landers granddaughters, also survive.  The funeral was held at Colwell's Funeral Chapel on Thursday afternoon, November 9, with the Rev. S.E. Heath officiating. 

 

Miss Nora Landers, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George W. Landers died at her home, after a short illness of typhoid fever on Tuesday afternoon last aged 26 years, 6 months and 14 days.  She had been teaching a school in Sanford which she had to leave about two weeks ago.  After the development of the disease there was slight chance for recovery.  Beside her father and mother she leaves two brothers and one sister to mourn their loss.  Miss Landers was a young woman of attainments and high Christian character beloved and respected by all and her sudden taking away is a blow to family and friends.  The funeral was held from the Landers home today at 11 o'clock, Rev. H.C. Merrill officiating.  The burial was in Glenwood [Afton, Chenango Co., NY].  [MHD notation:  d. Oct. 15, 1901]

 

Mrs. Ida M. Lange died at her home in Ouaquaga [Broome Co., NY] early Wednesday morning.  She is survived by her husband, William F. Lange; a son, William Lange of Farmingdale; a daughter, Mrs. Walter Wheat of Natick, Mass.; two grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Jennie Tuttle of Herkimer; a brother, R.G. Clendenning of Harpursville and several nieces and nephews.  [MHD notation:  d. Aug. 6, 1941]

 

William F. Lange, 79, of Ouaquaga N.Y. [Broome Co.], died at 12:15 p.m. Monday at Binghamton City Hospital.  He is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Walter Wheat of Natick, Mass.; a son, William Lange of Farmingdale, L.I.; a granddaughter and a grandson, both of Natick, Mass.; and a sister, Mrs. Roy Bayley of Honesdale, Pa.  He was a retired principal and teacher, having taught for 39 years.  The body was moved to the Clinton E. Wood Memory Chapel, Chapel Street, Windsor, where friends may call today and Thursday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m.  [MHD notation:  d. Dec. 24, 1951]

William Latham, a D.&H. bridge carpenter of Oneonta [Otsego Co., NY], fell from the high bridge, which spans the Lovejoy creek near the depot, last Wednesday afternoon at 5:00 o'clock and was instantly killed.  A gang of bridge carpenters have been relaying ties for several days and had reached the centre of the bridge with their work Wednesday.  Their mode of operation is like this:  Two rails of the track are taken up, the old ties removed and loaded on a car and thence taken to the end of the bridge and dumped off.  New ties are then loaded on the car and taken to replace the old ones.  In handling the ties four men with carrying hooks carry the ties to their respective places.  On Wednesday afternoon Latham was engaged with three others in carrying a new tie, when he stepped on one just laid down, which slipped, with him and he let go of the handle to his carrying hook.  In doing so the tie he was helping to carry pushed him and he fell backward through the bridge, where the ties had been taken up, and down to the creek bed, a distance of 96 feet.  As he lost his balance and started to fall he was heard to say "Oh dear" and pitched headlong to the ravine below.  His companions hastened to where he fell and picked up his lifeless body, in which nearly every bone was broken by the fall.  The remains were brought to Karks's undertaking rooms and cared for.  Coroner A.J. Stilson of Windsor, was called and viewed the remains and after a short investigation of the facts, rendered a verdict that death was purely accidental.  On Thursday the body was taken to Oneonta where the funeral was held Saturday.  Mr. Latham was about 35 years of age and is survived by a wife and two children residing at 31 Spruce street, in that city.  [MHD notation:  d. April 1912]

Obituaries (Ke, Ki, Kr) MHD Collection

 

Church Hollow [Chenango Co., NY]:  Word was received here Friday of the death of Mrs. Phebe Fanning Ketchum at the advanced age of 96.  She made her home with a daughter at Coventryville [Chenango Co. NY] and was ill only a few days with bronchitis.  Seven children survive her, two sons and five daughters, John and Mrs. G. Sexsmith of Binghamton, Mrs. T. Bryant of Hamden, Mrs. Sickles of West Hill, Mrs. J. Seymour and Fred of Coventryville and Mrs. G.B. Davis of this place.  Burial will be on Coles Hill [Broome Co., NY] her old home beside the husband Joseph, who died about twenty-five years ago.  Grandchildren and great grandchildren besides many friends mourn for her and will miss her sadly.  She was always kind and loving in disposition and pleasant in her manner.  "Say not 'Good night' but in some fairer clime bid me 'Good morning.'"  [MHD notation:  d. May 1, 1914]

 

Sidney [Delaware Co., NY]:  Mrs. Ruth B. Ketchum of Sidney Center RD2, died Saturday afternoon at The Hospital here where she had been a patient for nine weeks.  Funeral rites will be conducted at 2 pm Tuesday at Carr & Landers Chapel.  Officiating will be the Rev. Wilfred Lyon, pastor of the Sidney Center Methodist Church.  Interment will be made in Sidney Center Cemetery.  Mrs. Ketchum, the daughter of Jay and Grace (Shepard) Bilby, was born April 3, 1908 at North Sanford [Broome Co.,  NY].  She is survived by her husband Will Ketchum of Sidney Center.  Other survivors include 12 children at home, Mrs. Marjorie German and Donald, Richard, Leon, Clifton, Carl, Martha, Marcella, Kathleen, Dorothy, David, and Glen Ketchum; three sisters, Mrs. Harry Moore of Deposit, Mrs. Hill Birsack of North Sanford, and Mrs. Henry Clapper of Deposit; two brothers, Kenneth Bilby of  North Sanford and Earl Bilby of Vestal; and one granddaughter.  [MHD notation;  d. Dec. 24, 1943]

 

Clark James Kinch, formerly of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], passed away at Preston, Thursday, Apr. 7, 1955, from a long illness after being stricken with a stroke Apr. 27, 1947 at his home in Masonville [Delaware Co., NY].  He was moved at once to the home of his daughter, Mrs. Harry Greek, where he was lovingly cared for by her and his son-in-law and grandson, Thomas, until June, 1953 when he moved to Preston, due to his daughter's ill health.  Mr. Kinch was born Feb. 3, 1869, the son of Mary A. (Mott) and James Kinch in Sidney [Delaware Co.,  NY], where he spent his boyhood days.  He was married to Mary E. Kitchel, of Sidney, July 4, 1896.  They moved to Rockdale where he was employed on the farm of Ransom Truesdale for 13 years.  To them were born two daughters, Esther and Ruth, while living at Rockdale.  In March, 1916, Mr. Kinch and family moved to the A.B. Clark farm between Sidney and Bainbridge, and in March, 1918 he bought the farm, now known as the William Moore farm, on the Bainbridge-Coventry road.  He was employed by the town of Bainbridge where he worked for 19 years.  In 1943 Mr. and Mrs. Kinch moved to Masonville where Mrs. Kinch passed away Nov. 24, 1945.  Mr. Kinch was a man of high esteem and always lived his life to give a kind helping hand to others.  He was a member of the Federated Church, of Rockdale.  He is survived by his two daughters, Mrs. Harry Greek, of Bainbridge, and Mrs. Guy Gray, of Downsville; an adopted son, Carlton; two sisters, Mrs. Lottie Stevener and Mrs. Caroline Palmer, of Albany; 15 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.  His body was removed to the Harold Sherman Funeral Home where services were held Saturday, Apr. 9, at 2 p.m. with The Rev. Francis Richmond, of Windsor officiating.  Burial was in the family plot in Prospect Hill Cemetery at Sidney.  The bearers were Fred Robbins, Ward Searles, Harold Brandt and Harry Smith. 

Gone is his face we loved so dear,

Silent is the voice we loved to hear,

Tis sad, but true, we wonder shy

The best are always the first to die.

The blow was hard, the shock severe

But we know he is with out God so dear.

Only those who have lost can tell

The pain of parting without farewell.

[MHD notation:  d. Apr. 7, 1955]

 

Mary E. Kinch, wife of Clark Kinch, of Masonville [Delaware Col., NY], formerly of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], passed away at her home Saturday after a very long illness.  She was born in Cresco, Pa., Apr. 1, 1873, the daughter of Chilean and Lanah Dingman Kitchel and came to Sidney when she was 19 years of age to work at the silk mill.  She was united in marriage to Clark Kinch, of Sidney, July 4, 1895.  To them were born two daughters, Esther and Ruth, who are now Mrs. Guy Gray, of Downsville, and Mrs. Harry Greek, of Bainbridge.  She was a loving wife and mother always devoting her time to her family and was a member of the Sidney Methodist Church.  In the year of 1898, Mr. and Mrs. Kinch moved to Rockdale, then in 1916 they moved to Bainbridge where they were residents until 1942 when they moved to Masonville.  She is survived by her husband and two daughters, mentioned above, also an adopted son, Carlton; a brother, Thomas Mutchler, of Rochester; 12 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.  Funeral services were conducted at Colwell's Funeral Chapel Tuesday at 2 p.m. the Rev. Harry E. Brooks officiating.  Burial was at the Prospect Hill Cemetery, Sidney.  Bearers were Fayette Smith, Ward Searles, Andrew Sejersen and Harold Brandt.

In the land beyond tomorrow

There will surely be a day,

When we'll once more

See our loved one,

Who has only gone away.

[MHD notation:  d. Nov. 24, 1945]

 

Miss H. Beatrice Krum of 87 Washington avenue, South Nyark, N.Y. [Rockland Co.], died last Thursday, in the Nyack Hospital after a short illness.  A ranking member of the mathematics depart of DeWitt Clinton High school, New York City, she had lived in Nyack for 15 years and was well known there.  She was a graduate of Mount Holyoke in the class of 1914, with graduate work in the University of Chicago and Columbia University.  Miss Krum had been in the hospital less than a week, following a serious turn in illness which she had defied two weeks ago to return to her teaching duties for two days.  Surviving are a sister, Miss Vivian B. Krum, dean of girls at the Nyack Junior-Senior High School, and a brother, Irving M. Krum of Nashville, Tennessee.  Mr. Krum has been in Nyack for several days.  The funeral service was held at the White funeral home, 43 South Broadway, Nyack, at eight o'clock Saturday evening, with burial at Liberty, N.Y., at 1:30 o'clock Sunday afternoon.  Miss Krum was a cousin of Gerald Shaw and a former resident of Afton. [Chenango Co., NY]  She graduated from the Afton School in the class of 1907.  [MHD notation:  Mar. 21, 1940]