Obituaries (Sa, Sc, Se) MHD Collection

 

Milo A. Saxton, 62, of 105 Roosevelt Avenue, Endicott [Broome Co., NY], died at 4:15 p.m. yesterday at Wilson Memorial Hospital, after a short illness.  He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Ethel Saxton; one daughter, Miss Ida Saxton, both of Endicott; three sisters, Mrs. Louisa Collins of Haskenville, N.Y., Mrs. Lynn McDaniels and Mrs. Sylvia Grey, both of Hornell, N.Y.; three brothers, Grant, Darwin, and Irving Saxton, all of Hornell; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.  He was a veteran of World War 1, a member of the Union-Endicott American Legion Post 82, Endicott, and of the FOE, Aerie 2269.  He was an IBM employee for the last 36 years, a member of its Quarter Century Club, and Country Club, and of its safety council advisory board.  The body was moved to the Allen Memorial Home, 511-513 East Main Street, Endicott, where the family will receive friends tomorrow from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.  [MHD notation:  Aug. 9, 1957]

 

John James Scanlon died at his home on Evans street Sunday, Nov. 30, after an illness of two months.  Born June 21, 1876, in Ireland, he came to America with family when he was five years old, and settled on a farm at Tunnel [Broome Co., NY].  He was a veteran of the Spanish-American War and later served in the Regular Army, four years of this time being spent in the Philippines.  Upon his discharge from the Army, he went to work for the D.&H. railroad and continued with his job until March, 1946; a record of 51 years of service.  He was united in marriage to Mildred Lee, of Hamden, about 40 years ago.  Mr. Scanlon moved to Bainbridge [Chenango Co.., NY] from Tunnel in 1938.  Surviving are:  Mrs. Joseph Vitkus, of Afton; Vernon Scanlon, of Binghamton; Mrs. Arden Dickinson, of Binghamton; Louis Scanlon, of Bainbridge; Mrs. Norman Briggs, of Afton; two sisters, and seven grandchildren  Funeral services were held on Tuesday afternoon at the Fisher & Sherman Chapel, with the Rev. C. Duane Butler officiating.  Burial was in New Ohio Cemetery, Tunnel [Broome Co., NY].  [MHD notation:  d. 1947]

 

One of Afton's most highly respected citizens Mr. Frank Scott passed away suddenly Sunday, Nov. 21st about noon.  Mr. Scott had been in failing health for the past three years and was to be admitted at the Sidney Hospital for observation and treatment Monday.  He had been ill with the grippe but was able to be up Saturday and was quite his cheerful self Sunday morning.  Just before noon he was taken with chills.  Dr. Crull was summoned and ordered him taken to the hospital immediately.  He passed away just after the ambulance arrived.  Mr. Scott was born at China, near Deposit [Broome Co., NY] on August 26th, 1871, the son of Benedict and Caroline (Rufli) Scott.  On November 24, 1897, he was united in marriage with Miss Hattie Shaw at the Shaw home on the East Side where they began housekeeping, later purchasing the farm.  Here they resided for 25 years.  To them were born two children both of whom died in infancy.  Twenty-six years ago they moved to their present home on Pleasant Avenue.  Mr. and Mrs. Scott were both very fond of flowers and their garden attracted many visitors.  The beds were artistically arranged, making a beautiful display from early spring until late fall and  many people were made happy with beautiful bouquets when they came to share the beauties of the garden with the Scotts.  Mr. Scott was a faithful and active member and officer of the Baptist Church.  He was a deacon in that church for many years and also taught a class in the Sunday School.  He had also served as an Assessor for the town of Afton [Chenango Co., NY] for nearly 25 years.  Other surviving relatives are, two brothers, Carl of Afton and Benedict Scott of Sidney, a sister, Mrs. Rose Macauley of New Haven, Conn., and several nieces and nephews.  Funeral services were held Wednesday on the 51st anniversary of their marriage from the church he loved so well, the Afton Baptist.  Services were in charge of his pastor, the Rev. Alan Douglas.  Mrs. Scott has the sympathy of the entire community in her bereavement.  [published Nov. 25, 1948]

 

Mrs. Glenn Scott died Nov. 6, 1910, at the home of her father, Edgar Waters, in Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], after a long and painful illness of consumption which she bore without a murmur.  She was ready and prepared to go and smiled as she heard she was most to the land where no pain or sorrow ever comes.  She leaves a kind and loving husband and two small children, a father and mother and one sister, Mrs. Luella Snyder of Belden, besides a large circle of friends to mourn her loss.  The funeral was held Wednesday from her father's home.  Burial at Coventry beside her mother.

 

Mrs. Ina Searles, 85, formerly of Binghamton [Broome Co., NY], died at 1:15 p.m. Tuesday at the Rest Haven Nursing Home, Batavia, after a long illness.  She is survived by a son, Howard Searles of Binghamton; three daughters, Mrs. Allan S. Bowen of North Tonawanda, Mrs. Earl Hoag of North Plainfield, N.J., and Mrs. Lynden Miller of Brushton; a brother, Leon F. Russ of Afton; four grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.  She was a former member of the Centenary Methodist Church of Binghamton.  The body was moved to the Karschner Funeral Home, Afton, where friends may call.  [MHD notation:  Nov. 23, 1954]

 

SEARLES--The funeral of Mrs. Ina Searles will be held at the Karschner Funeral Home in Afton, Friday at 2 p.m.  The Rev. Alwin S. Ten Pas will officiate.  Burial will be in Glenwood Cemetery, Afton, N.Y.  Friends may call at the funeral home.

 

Funeral services for Ray M. Searles, 46 N. Main street, were held in Colwell Brothers funeral chapel on Thursday, March 15, with the Rev. Paul L. Carpenter of the Presbyterian Church officiating.  After an illness of several months, Mr. Searles passed away at his late home about 7:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 13.  He was born in Herndon, Iowa, on December 4 , 1884, the son of Burton M. and Viola Merriman Searles.  About twenty-five years ago he came to Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] and lived with his uncle, Thomas Searles, who resided on West street.  After the death of his uncle, he was employed for many years by the Casein Company of America.  His wife, Myrtle, died on December  4, 1942.  Surviving are a son, Teddy, who is serving in the army in Italy; a sister Ella A., of Des Moines, Iowa; and a brother, Frank, of Perry, Iowa.  Pall-bearers at the funeral were: Arthur Clark, Ralph Kirby, O.F. Howland, J.D. Teed, Edward Ringelka, and Alfred Jeffrey.  Interment was in the vault at Greenlawn cemetery [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY].  [MHD notation:  d. 1945]

Memory of Jedediah Smith Kept Alive - 1931

 

Memory of Jedediah Smith, First American who Pierced

Barrier of Rockies, is Kept Alive

Norwich Sun, July 27, 1931

 

Los Angeles, Cal.--This city has an inspiration about a man named Jedediah Strong Smith, born 132 years ago in the hamlet of Bainbridge, Chenango county, New York, and is about to express it in a substantial way.  The theme is of a small town boy who made good in a big country.  Los Angeles is going to honor him as the first American, westward faring, who pierced the barrier of the Rockies and opened a gateway to the Pacific.  His name is written indelibly into western frontier history, and something of the glory of his record will be revealed when this city, celebrating her one hundred fiftieth birthday anniversary with La Fiesta de Los Angeles, recalls the days of the pioneers and places Jedediah Strong Smith at the very head of the list.....

 

Jed Smith, the New York state boy, will be there in spirit; his counterpart, buckskin clad, with Bible in one hand and rifle in the other, as he is described as having traveled, will lead a pack burdened mount in the historical parade which will unroll the scroll of local history from September 4, 1781, to the present day.  The pioneering spirit drove Jedediah from the village of his birth first to the Great Lakes where he heard from the lips of far west trappers intriguing tales of the raw, ragged frontier.  The call was irresistible, and the youth, then in his early twenties, struck out for St. Louis as a trapper, trader and explorer.

 

Then tales of rich trapping lands across the Rockies inspired him to launch an expedition which started from Great Salt Lake on August 16, 1826, primarily to find a south pass through the mountain barrier to the Pacific.  Eight hundred miles of desert, plain and mountain, and countless unbridged streams separated Smith and his hardy band of 15 from their goal, but, breaking through at last, more than three months later, at Cajon Pass, they came to Mission San Gabriel.  Untold hardships were behind them; their spent, starving animals had been slaughtered to ward off starvation of the entire party; Indians had been beaten off; agonizing thirst had laid its grim fingers at their throats.  But Smith had discovered his South Pass through the frowning Rockies, opened California to overland colonization, and earned for himself the title "Pathfinder of the Sierras."  ....The first party of white men to traverse the Rocky mountain range by the southern route straggled into Mission San Gabriel late in November, 1826, and were welcomed by the good padres in charge.  The path they followed is known today as the Arrowhead trail, one of the most heavily traveled of the great transcontinental highways....

 

The mission near Los Angeles where Smith found refuge had been established more than half a century then; it was called "the pride of California's 21 missions," with its rich orchards and vineyards, its thousands of cattle, sheep, horses, mules and goats ranging far and wide over its vast domain.  Into this pastoral paradise came Jed Smith.  And out of it again went he, just as fast as Governor Echeandia of Alta California could turn him around and head him back over the mountains again.  This was the way of it.  Alta California had been established under the old Spanish regime as a buffer state against the invasion of Russians coming down from the north.  But Spain felt no fear from the east, the desert and the mountains, it was thought, were an impregnable barrier.  But now came Smith over those same mountains and desert, to upset the serenity and security of the outpost under Mexican rule since 1822.  Echeandia could see no other course than to banish the intruders forthwith.  Credit one error to Echeandia; he should have welcomed him with open arms and prevented him from ever getting back to tell his fellowmen of this new land and the way to get there.

 

Smith and his companions went back to Salt Lake.  Safely there, either his wrath or his sense of humor prompted him to organize another party of 19 men and head back into Echeandia's country again.  After frightful and devastating experiences, such as could be survived only by stout hearts and hardened bodies, seven of these finally arrived at Mission San Gabriel again; the others were massacred by Indians.  The governor, irate on hearing of his return, clapped Smith into jail at San Jose, there to languish for weary days before American ship captains at Montery posted a $30,000 bond to insure his departure again from the country.  This time Smith and his little band went into the north west. 

 

That was the last California was to see of him.  But he was bound for the coast again when in 1831 he was killed by Comanches, somewhere on the desert, while seeking water to save a stranded immigrant train.  He had shown the way, however, for other pioneers who were soon to follow in his tracks.  And these other pioneers were to give a tremendous impetus to the development of this section of the country.

 

So Los Angeles in particular, and California in general, feel they owe an unpayable debt of gratitude to Jedediah Strong Smith.  And as a belated installment on the account, the various events of La Fiesta de Los Angeles will be dedicated to the indomitable spirit of Smith and the few other later pioneers who first brought the American element to the Mexican Pueblo de Nuestra Sonora la Reina de Los Angeles--Village of Our Lady the Queen of the Angels. 



Obituaries (Sa) MHD Collection

 

Mrs. Jennie E. Sackett, 77, of 10 Chestnut Street, Sidney [Delaware Co., NY], died Thursday morning at The Hospital in Sidney, after a long illness.  She is survived by her husband, Chester O. Sackett of Sidney; two daughters, Mrs. Howard Weeks of Afton and Miss Zellah Sackett of Sanitaria Springs; one sister, Mrs. Mary Pellor, of Binghamton; one brother, Timothy Tripp of Cohoes; 10 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.  She was a member of the Afton Methodist Church.  The body was moved to the Karschner Funeral Home, Afton, where friends may call.  [MHD notation:  Sept. 15, 1952]

 

Julian W. Salisbury, 61, died at his home, 180 Hawley street, Saturday morning.  He is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Marilla Rumph of South Milwaukee and Miss Lenora J. Salisbury of this city.  Mr. Salisbury was a member of the American legion, Binghamton Post, 80.  The body was removed to the George H. Scholderer home for funerals, 269 Chenango street. [MHD notation:  May 17, 1941]

 

SALISBURY--The funeral of Julian W. Salisbury will be held Tuesday afternoon at 3 o'clock at the George H. Scholderer Home for Funerals, 269 Chenango St.  The Rev. Theodore Dewees will officiate.  Burial will be in Sylvan Lawn cemetery, Greene, N.Y. [Chenango Co.] [MHD notation:  May 20, 1941] 

 

Miss Lenora J. Salisbury of 80 Hawley street died suddenly Monday at the home of her sister, Mrs. Marilla Rumph of South Milwaukee, Wis.  The body will arrive in Binghamton [Broome Co., NY] Wednesday afternoon and will be taken to the George  H. Scholderer Home of Funerals, 269 Chenango street, where friends may call.  [Compiler note:  Sept. 1941]

 

The funeral of Miss Lenora J. Salisbury was held Thursday afternoon at 4 o'clock at the George H. Scholderer Home for Funerals, 269 Chenango street.  The Rev. Robert L. Jacoby officiated.  Burial was in Sylvan Lawn cemetery, Greene [Chenango Co., NY].  [Compiler note:  Sept. 1941]

Mrs. Elizabeth Saunders, a sister of Bradley H. Bates of this place, died in the Binghamton City Hospital Thursday following an operation for appendicitis.  The funeral was held from her late home at 7 Sturgess street, Binghamton [Broome Co., NY], Saturday at 11 o'clock and the remains were brought to the Pratt cemetery [Colesville, Broome Co., NY] near this place for interment [MHD notation:  d. 1910] 

Maggie, wife of the late Herbert Saunders died last Wednesday, October 20, after a week's illness with pneumonia.  Funeral was held from her late home on Saturday.  Burial in Oxford [Chenango Co., NY] by the side of her husband who died three months ago.  She leaves to mourn her loss a daughter Bernice 8 years old who is going to make her some with her uncle, Ray Saunders. [MHD notation:  1909]

Mrs. Susan Saunders, widow of Lewis Saunders, veteran of the Civil War, died Monday.  Mrs. Saunders is survived by six children, Mrs. Julia Edelman of Schenectady, at whose home she died; Charles Saunders of Schenectady, Ella Kuiz of Binghamton, Josephine Hutchins of Milford, Ill.; Bertha Sternbergh of Willett and Mary Carnegie of London, Can.  The funeral arrangements will be announced later. [Compiler note:  Binghamton Press, Mar. 4, 1914]

 

Mrs. Ellen Savage, widow of the late William Martin, died at her home in Center Village [Broome Co., NY], early Sunday morning.  Her illness was of a few days and her death entirely unexpected, a shock causing grief to her relatives and friends.  All that kind friends and loving hands could do was done for her, but the Death Angel claimed his own.  Decease was in her 46 year, and for many years an earnest and faithful member of St. Luke's church, Harpursville [Broome Co., NY], a true Christian.  The funeral was in charge of Undertaker A.P. Blake and was held at her late home on Tuesday afternoon, Rev. H.L. Marvin, of Zion church, Windsor, officiating.  The bearers were:  Dr. A.A.Guy, Emerson Demeree, B.B. Allen, of Harpursville, and J.W.Weeks, of Center Village.  The remains were laid to rest in the Harpursville cemetery beside those of her husband, who preceeded her to the heavenly home two years ago.  The service was largely attended by the many friends who mourn the sudden departure of one so well known and respected.  A daughter of Wm. and Mary Savage, well known old residents of the town of Colesville [Broome Co., NY], gone home these many years, her whole life was known to this people.  Two sisters survive:  Mrs. Louisa Hickox, of Belden, mother of William Hickox, and also, Miss Laura Savage with whom she lived two years previous to her death.  Weep not dear sisters, Ellen is not dead but sleepeth.

She has safely crossed the river,

And is on the other shore;

Her Christian life is ended,

Earthly cares are all o'er;

She has gone to meet her loved ones,

On that bright and shining shore;

She has gone to meet her Savior;

Where parting is no more

S.A.O.

 

Miss Sarah Sawyer, who has been confined to her room for some weeks, died Wednesday night, Aug. 6, at the advanced age of eight-two years.  She bore her sufferings without a murmur and was cared for by her two nieces and neighbors and friends to the best of their ability.  Her funeral was held at the house Friday afternoon at 1:00 o'clock and was largely attended, Rev. Galpin officiating.  J.A. Kark acted as funeral director; burial in the New Ohio Cemetery [North Colesville, Broome Co., NY].  [MHD notation:  d. 1905]

Obituaries (Ro, Ru) MHD Collection

 

Mrs. Vera W. Payne Rockwell, Danbury, Conn., died Aug. 27, after a long illness.  She was a daughter of Harrison Warren and Elizabeth Carrington Payne, born Oct. 4, 1881.  Having been graduated from Bainbridge High School [Chenango Co., NY] in 1900 she finished her education in Oneonta Teachers College and taught in several New York and Florida Elementary schools.  She was a writer of considerable merit and wrote both stories and poetry.  Since 1904 her home had been in Danbury.  She was a member of Bainbridge Methodist Church and O.E.S. of Westport, Conn.  Surviving are three sons, Warren C., of New York City; Philip H. and the Rev. Francis G., of Danbury, and five grandchildren.  funeral services were held Aug. 30 in the Kyle-Hull Home, 60 Division street, Danbury, Conn., with the Rev. Leon S. Simonette officiating.  Burial was in Great Plains Cemetery [Danbury, Fairfield Co., CT].  Mrs. Rockwell was a cousin of Lynn Ellis and Miss Kitty Ellis, of Bainbridge, and Mrs. Mattie Smith, of North Sanford.  [published Sept. 9, 1954]

Hiram A. Rose, 83, for most of his life a resident of Afton [Chenango Co. NY], died at 8:30 P.M. Sunday at the home of his son Lewis F. Rose, 36 Church street, where he had made the home for the past six years.  He had been in usual health until Tuesday of last week when he suffered an embolism, but had failed steadily since that time  Funeral services were held from the home Tuesday afternoon at 2 P.M., and the body was placed in the vault at Glenwood cemetery [Afton] to await burial next spring in the family plot at Afton.  Surviving Mr. Rose are the son; a grandson, Lewis H . Rose of 46 Maple street, Oneonta; a great grandson, Lewis James Rose, a brother, Lewis R. Rose of Afton, and a number of nephews and nieces.  They will have the sympathy of many friends.  Hiram A. Rose was born, June 1, 1856, at Lackawack, a son of Egbert and Rachael Rose.  His boyhood was spent there and at Grahamsville and Claryville.  He married, October 25, 1880, at Claryville, Miss Mary A. Bennett, who died, April 25, 1933.  They moved to Bainbridge in 1887 and two years later to Afton, operating a farm successfully until he retired from active endeavor some years ago.  After the death of his wife, Mr. Rose moved to Oneonta and had since resided with his son and daughter-in-law.  Mr. Rose was a man who was held in high regard by wide circles of friends.  Devoted to his home and family, he had few outside interests, but enjoyed entertaining friends and his hospitality was appreciated.  Flowers became a hobby with him in his advanced years and with them he was singularly successful.  He had been a member of the Afton Methodist church for many years and attended regularly.  [Oneonta Star:  published Jan. 18, 1940]

This community was saddened recently by the sudden death of Josie D Rounds which occurred March 8, 1928.  Mrs. Rounds was born Oct. 26, 1878 in the home where she died.  The house was built more than a hundred years ago by her grandfather, and was later occupied by her parents, Albert and Helen Weeks Davis.  Here in this beautiful old homestead Mrs. Rounds lived her entire life, save five months last summer which she spent with her husband in Oneonta.  On March 14, 1900 she was married to Arthur L. Rounds, who is left to mourn her loss.  The funeral was largely attended by relatives and her many friends.  The services and her many friends.  The services were conducted by her pastor, Rev. R.B. Whitman, assisted by the I.O.O.F. of Bainbridge.  The body was interred in the West Bainbridge cemetery.  Mrs. Rounds was a member of the Afton chapter D.A.R.

Miss Lillian Russ of Binghamton [Broome Co., NY], died Thursday morning, Dec. 26th after a lingering illness.  She is survived by two sisters.  Mrs. Ina Searles and Mrs. William Briggs of Binghamton; two brothers, Leon Russ of Afton and Eugene Pratt of Binghamton, and several nieces and nephews. The body was removed to the T.O. Watrous Funeral Home in Binghamton where the service was held at 10 o'clock Monday morning.  Burial was in Maple Grove Cemetery, Worcester [Otsego Co., NY].  [MHD notation:  1935]

Mrs. Iva Russell, 40, of 10 Grant st., died this morning at the Binghamton City Hospital.  She is survived by her husband, George; three daughters, Marjorie, Elizabeth and Jean; two sons, George and Lawrence, all of Binghamton [Broome Co., NY]; her mother, Mrs. Lily Goodnough; two sisters, Mrs. Roy Marks and Mrs. Guy Purdy all of Afton; and several nieces and nephews.  The body will be brought from her home, to the William R. Chase & Son Funeral Home, 44 Exchange St. this morning where friends may call this afternoon and evening.  Funeral arrangements appear in this issue.

RUSSELL--The double funeral of Mrs. Iva Russell and her infant son, Bryan Frederick Russell, will be held at the William R. Chase & Son Funeral Home, 44 Exchange St., Tuesday at 2 p.m.  The Rev. Allan Douglas will officiate.  Burial will be in Nineveh Cemetery at the convenience of the family.  Friends may call at the funeral home this afternoon and evening.  [published in Binghamton Press, Oct. 28, 1946]

Record of Murder Trials Held in Broome Co., NY (1915)

 

Record of Murder Trials Held in Broome County

Binghamton Press, June 26, 1915

 

Edward H. Ruloff, for the murder of Frederick Merrick, Aug. 17, 1870.  Indicted for murder, first degree.  49 jurors examined to secure 12.  Convicted as charged in indictment.  executed, 1870.

 

William Menkin, of Elmira, on change of venue for second trial.  Indicted for murder, first degree for murder of Katie Briedhoft in Elmira in 1884.  28 jurors examined to secure 12.  Convicted as charged in indictment.  Executed, 1885.

 

George Axtell, of Deposit, for the shooting of three men in Deposit in 1886.  Indicted for murder, first degree.  100 additional jurors drawn 90 examined to secure 12.  Convicted as charged in indictment.  Sentenced to be hung.  Died suddenly in jail on day before date set for execution.

 

Daniel Monohan, for the shooting of James Garvey, in 1887.  Indicted for murder, first degree.  100 additional jurors drawn, 53 examined to secure 12.  Acquitted.

 

Mary Foote, of Peasetown, for alleged killing of her husband, Richard Foote, in 1891.  Indicted in 1892, for murder, first degree.  75 additional jurors drawn, 60 examined to secure 12.  Acquitted.

 

Lewis Furman, of Peasetown, for alleged killing of Richard Foote, in 1891.  Indicted in 1891 for murder, first degree.  Indictment discharged in 1892, reindicted for same crime 1893.  100 additional jurors drawn, 61 examined to secure 12.  Acquitted.

 

Ada DeLong, for alleged murder of her husband, in 1891.  Indicted in 1891, for murder, first degree.  100 additional jurors drawn, 61 examined to secure 12.  Acquitted.

 

Rachel Eliza Thurston, for the alleged murder of her husband, in 1896.  Indicted for murder, first degree.  75 additional jurors drawn, 92 examined to get 12.  Convicted as indicted.  New trial secured because of irregularities in jury room.  Retrial in 1897.  100 additional jurors drawn, 101 examined to secure 12.  Acquitted.

 

Adam Moser, for killing Frank O. Whittemore in this city.  Indicted in 1899, for manslaughter, first degree.  Tried in County Court.  25 jurors examined to secure 12.  Convicted as indicted.  Committed suicide while awaiting sentence by hanging himself in jail cell.

 

Robert Russell, negro, for killing Rabbi Ginsberg in 1899.  Indicted for murder, second degree. Tried in County Court, 38 jurors examined to secure 12.  Convicted as indicted.  Sentenced to 18 years in Auburn prison.

 

George Charter, for the killing of Leonard Roberts in 1900.  Indicted in 1900 for murder, second degree.  Tried in County Court in 1902.  100 additional jurors drawn, 93 examined to secure 12.  Convicted an indicted and sentenced to life term in Auburn prison.  Died in prison.

 

Elmer R. Crapser, for the murder of Patrick J. Ryan, in 1902.  Indicted in 1902 for murder, first degree.  100 extra jurors drawn, 59 examined to secure 12.  Convicted as indicted.  New trial granted.  Retrial in 1903.  200 additional jurors drawn, 200 examined to secure 12.  Convicted of manslaughter, second degree.  Sentenced to 14 years and nine months in Auburn prison.

 

Claude Sundberg, for the killing of Edith Snapp, in town of Union, in attempt at criminal operation in 1903.  Indicted for manslaughter, first degree.  Entered plea of guilty.  Sentenced to four years and six months in Auburn prison.

 

Chauncey Belden Hotaling, of Vestal, for murder of his four-year-old invalid child, Rues Merean Hotaling in 1904.  Indicted on six points for murder, first degree.  At trial three extra panels of jurors drawn, one of 100, second of 150, third of 150.  358 examined to secure 12.  Convicted of manslaughter, first degree.  Sentenced to 15 years in Auburn prison and fined $1,000.  Pardoned after seven years and six months and fine remitted.

 

Angello Maggio, for shooting Cuisseppe DiAngelo in 1905.  Indicted for manslaughter, first degree.  Tried in County Court in 1906.  50 extra jurors drawn, 20 examined to secure 12.  Acquitted.

 

Aurey Decker, of Sanford, for killing his father, B. Frank Decker in 1906.  Indicted for manslaughter, first degree.  On trial in County Court.  Three extra panels of jurors drawn, one of 75, second of 50, third of 50.  168 examined to secure 12.  Convicted of manslaughter, second degree.  Sentenced to 11 years in Auburn prison.

 

Frank Minor of Vestal, for the murder of James A. Toby in 1906.  Indicted for murder, first degree.  At trial in 1907 two panels of extra jurors drawn, one of 145, second of 100.  184 examined to secure 12.  Convicted of murder, second degree. Sentenced to Auburn prison for life term.

 

Bruno Firenzi, for killing T.A. Lee of Union in 1910.  Indicted for murder, first degree.  200 extra jurors drawn, 100 examined to secure 12.  Convicted of manslaughter.  Sentenced to Auburn prison for from seven years to 14 years and six months.

 

Antonio Chuissano, for the killing of Joseph Palarmino in 1910.  Indicted for murder, first degree.  Entered plea of guilty to manslaughter.  Sentenced to Auburn prison for from 10 to 15 years.  After six months confinement, pronounced insane and transferred to Danemora prison.



Obituaries (Ro) MHD Collection

 

Funeral services for Mrs. Maude Robbins, widow of John Robbins and formerly of Afton [Chenango Co., NY], will be held at the McCormack Funeral Home in Binghamton, Friday at 2 p.m.  Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery, Great Bend, Pa.  [MHD notation:  funeral April 11, 1947]

 

Alden D. Roberts, 73 years old, died Sunday morning, October 3, at the home of his son, Murray C. Roberts, in North Fenton [Broome Co., NY], after a brief illness.  Mr. Roberts had been a lifelong resident of the community where he died, and was a member of the Afton Masonic Lodge.  Funeral services were held at the home of his son in North Fenton, Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, the Rev. Tracy E. Webster of North Fenton, officiating.  Burial was made in the North Fenton Cemetery.  Besides his son, he is survived by one brother, W.E.Roberts, of Binghamton, two grandchildren, and one nephew.  [MHD notation: 1937]

 

North Fenton [Broome Co., NY]:  The death of Flora, beloved wife of Alden D. Roberts occurred Sunday morning at a private hospital in Binghamton where the previous Friday she passed through a serious operation, complications developed and she was unable to rally.  She was a lady of sterling worth and character loved and respected by a multitude of friends and today we mourn with the afflicted family, for their loss is ours.  She is survived by her husband and one son, Murray, one sister, Miss A.E. Christian and two brothers Marion and Gorham.  The funeral will be held from her late home Wednesday at 1 P.M.  [MHD notation:  d. 1910]

 

Watson E. Roberts, 77, retired lawyer and former city recorder of Binghamton [Broome Co. NY], died Thursday morning, April 13, after a brief illness.  Mr. Roberts was born at Page Brook but had resided in Binghamton for many years.  Mr. Roberts was a former school teacher at North Colesville and a former baseball player with the old "Resolute" team in Greene and will be remembered by many of the older residents of this section.  Funeral services were held at the Root Funeral Home, Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock with the Rev. Clifford F. Bound of the Methodist Church officiating.  Burial was made in New Ohio Cemetery [Colesville, Broome Co., NY].  Mr. Roberts is survived by two nephews, Watson [Roberts] of Syracuse and Murray Roberts of Greene, and several cousins.  [MHD notation:  d. 1939]

 

It was a great shock and sorrow for us to learn of the death of Mina Weeks Robertson, which occurred at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Weeks, South Main street, on Thursday night, December 1st, after an illness of five days, of pneumonia.  Mrs. Robertson was born July 25th, 1900, at North Afton [Chenango Co., NY], the daughter of Ralph and Anna Curtiss Weeks.  She was a graduate of Afton High School and was trained for a business career at Lowell School of Business in Binghamton.  On April 26t, 1922, she was married to W. Dewey Robertson, of Edmeston, N.Y.  At the time of her death she was a resident of Canajoharie, N.Y [Montgomery Co.].  The funeral was held at the Colwell Funeral Chapel on Sunday, December 4th, 1932, at 1:30 p.m., and burial was in Greenlawn Cemetery, at Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY].  She is survived by her husband, one son, Richard; her parents; two brothers, J. Ray and Howard C., of Afton; two sisters, Ellen and Ada, of Oneonta; eight nieces and nephews, and several uncles, aunts and cousins.  [MHD notation:  d. 1932]

Roy Dening Robinson, who suffered a heart attack last Wednesday, died at his home in Camp Ground street, Sidney [Delaware Co., NY], Friday morning.  He was born Apr. 13, 1890, at Belleville, the son of Charles W. and Nellie G. (Dening) Robinson.  Mr. Robinson was a resident of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] for a number of years.  He was a member of the Masonic Blue Lodge of Bainbridge; treasurer of the Benevolent Fund of the Sidney Methodist church and a member of the official board and the Board of Trustees of the Methodist Church.  The deceased is survived by his wife, Helen Clink Robinson, of Sidney; his father, Charles W. Robinson, of Adams; three brothers, Glen, of Adams; Kent, of Paulaski, and Howard, of Trenton, N.J.;  a son, Roy J. Robinson, of Oxford; and a daughter, Mrs. Rena Neigut, of Texas; and five grandchildren.  Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock at the Methodist Church with the Rev. Roy T. Henwood, of West Pittston, Pa., and the Rev. Frederick W. Connell, of Cooperstown, former pastors, officiating.  Burial was in Prospect Hill Cemetery, Sidney.  [MHD notation:  Aug. 10, 1945]

Miss Sara E. Robinson, 63 years old, died at 6 o'clock Sunday night at her home, Belden avenue, Harpursville [Broome Co., NY].  She is survived by a brother Henry Robinson of Harpursville, and a cousin, Louis Bogart of Port Crane.  She was a member of St. Luke's church for over 35 years.  The funeral was held at the home Tuesday afternoon, with Rev. Robert H. Moore officiating.  Burial was in Pratt's Cemetery [Colesville, Broome Co., NY].  [MHD notation:  Oct. 22, 1939]

Marriages (Robbins) MHD Collection

 

50th Anniversary:  Many friends and relatives attended the Open House Sunday afternoon and evening, Oct. 12, held in observance of the 50th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Robbins.  The honored couple were the recipients of many lovely flowers and gifts and an abundance of cards.  Mr. and Mrs. Robbins were married at North Sanford [Broome Co.,  NY] at the home of Mrs. Robbins' parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Rosencrants, Oct. 14, 1902, and have resided at their present home in Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] since that time.  This is the 37th year that Mr. Robbins has been superintendent of highways for the Town of Bainbridge.  Mr. and Mrs. Robbins wish to express their appreciation to all of those who helped to make the occasion such a happy one, and to thank all who remembered them with cards.  [MHD notation:  1952]

Obituaries (Q, Ra, Re, Ri) MHD Collection

 

Russell C. Quackenbush, 69, of RD 1 Unadilla [Otsego Co., NY], died suddenly at his home at about 2:30 p.m. on Monday, December 21st.  Although he had been in poor health for some time, he had been normally active during the morning and had lunch with friends, sustaining a coronary attack shortly after returning home.  Funeral services will be held at the Joyce Funeral home in Unadilla at 2 p.m. on Thursday, December 24, 1959.  Mr. Quackenbush was born in Spring Valley, New York on December 11, 1890, the son of Calvin and Emma L. Quackenbush.  He married Ethel MacFarlane of Sidney on October 6, 1919.  In addition to his widow, he is survived by his mother, who has now passed her 90th birthday, and is now living in Westwood, N.Y.;  two brothers, Leslie Quackenbush of Nanuet, New York and Kenneth E. Quackenbush of Westwood; also a sister, Miss Gladys Quackenbush of Westwood.  After living for a few years in Philadelphia and Binghamton, Mr. and Mrs. Quackenbush came to Sidney [Delaware Co., NY] in 1923.  For 17 years they owned a large farm just beyond the Sidney airport, later moving into the village of Sidney.  Mr. Quackenbush was Assistant Superintendent of Agencies for the Security Mutual Life Insurance Company of Binghamton and had traveled for that company in practically all of the states.  For several years, Mrs. Quackenbush was a member of the Sidney Village Board, and was also a trustee of the First Congregational Church in Sidney, and a member of the Sidney Masonic Lodge.  He was with General Pershing as a member of the 7th Regiment in the Mexican War in 1916.   [MHD notation:  Dec. 21, 1959]

 

On Sunday, January 3rd, 1943, at her home in Mt. Herman, Blairstown, N.J., occurred the death of Mrs. Margaret Quincy wife of Earl W. Quincy.  Mrs. Quincy had been seriously ill for nearly three years and death came as a relief from the intense suffering she had bravely endured for the past year and a half.  She was for many years a resident of Afton and a member of the Baptist Church, also of the local chapter of the Eastern Star.  In addition to her husband she is survived by one daughter, Mrs. H.J. Van Graafeiland of New York City, one sister, Mrs. Jane Gray of Boston, Mass., and one granddaughter, Mrs. William Charles of Hope, N.J. and thre great grandchildren, Donald, Douglas and Beverly Ann Charles.  Funral services which were held at her late home on Wednesday at two P.M. were conducted by Rev. Joseph Foster, Paster of the Mt. Herman Methodist Church where she had been an attendant as health permitted.  Interment was made at her request in the Moravian Cemetery at Nope, N.J.  The very large number of most beautiful floral pieces bespoke the love and esteem of a large circle of friends an dacquaintances by whom she will be sadly missed.

Mrs. Etta Randall, 78, of East Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], died Monday morning at the Sidney Hospital.  She is survived by a daughter, Miss Jennie Randall of East Guilford; a step-daughter Mrs. Clara Butts of New Haven, Conn.; four grandsons, two granddaughters, and several nieces and nephews.  The body was removed to the Fisher & Sherman Funeral Chapel in Bainbridge, where friends may call, until Wednesday noon.  [MHD notation:  Oct. 6, 1947]

Deloss Randall, aged 82 years, passed away Wednesday Feb. 13, at his home in Ives settlement [Guilford, Chenango Co., NY] where he has lived for the past 32 years.  Mr. Randall was the son of Samuel and Balinda Barnes Randall and was born in Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], Jan. 22, 1853.  In 1879 he was married to Mattie Roberts.  She passed away in 1882, leaving one daughter, Clara.  On Sept. 19, 1883, he was married to Eta Saunders of Sanford.  To them were born three children.  One son, Richard, died in June, 1933.  He is survived by his wife; three children, Mrs. Clara Butts of New Haven, Conn., Ward and Jennie Randall of Guilford; fifteen grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.  Funeral services were held from Colwell's funeral chapel at Bainbridge, Saturday.  His pastor, Rev. Leon Bouton, officiating, basing his remarks on James 1:12.  Burial was made in the family plot at Afton [Chenango Co., NY].  The bearers were Otto Ives, Frank Hovey, Ransome Ives and Frank Smith.  Mr. Randall was a member of the Guilford M.E. Church and as long as health permitted he faithfully attended its services.  He has been confined to his home, most of the time, during the past two years and to his bed, the past seven months.  During this time he has been cheerful and patient through all his sufferings.  He will be greatly missed.  [MHD notation:  d. 1935]

Mrs. Estella M. Ray, 87, of Pearl street, Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], died at The Hospital, Sidney, Thursday, Nov. 3, at 11:15 a.m.  She is survived by two sons, Malcolm Ray, of Bainbridge R.D. 2, and Harry M. Ray, of Syracuse; a sister, Mrs. Byron Wyman, of Unadilla; several great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.  The body was removed to the Harold Sherman Funeral Home, 48 W. Main street, Bainbridge, where services were held Saturday, Nov. 5, at 2 p.m., the Rev. Ruthven Chalmers officiating.  Burial was in Bennettsville Cemetery [Chenango Co., NY].  [MHD notation:  d. 1955]

Malcolm Hubert Ray, 59, of R.D.2, Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], died at 2:20 a.m. at The Hospital, Sidney.  He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Ann (Carrington) Ray, of R.D. 2, Bainbridge; a brother, Harry Ray, of Syracuse; several aunts, uncles and cousins.  The body was removed to the Harold Sherman Funeral Home, 58 West Main Street, Bainbridge.  [MHD notation:  d. June 1958]

READ--Mrs. Sarah M. Read, on Dec. 27, 1929, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Charles Foote, 1 Orton Ave., following a long illness.  Services 9:30 a.m., Sunday at the home of her daughter.  the Rev. Arthur Wright will officiate.  The body will be taken to Canastota, N.Y. [Madison Co.] for burial.  Arrangements by J.F. Rice.

Rosita Reyes, 43 years of age, of 936 South Matthew streets, yesterday became the sixty-eighth person to die by leaping from Pasadena's Colorado street bridge.  While motorists looked on, the girl climbed to the concrete railing of the bridge and jumped to her death nearly 200 feet below.  A note found on her body read:  "I am Rosita Reyes of 936 Matthew."  Members of her family said she had been ill some time.

Charles W. Reynolds, of 25 Sturges st., died in St. Petersburg, Fla. Tuesday.  He is survived by his wife, Nellie M. Reynolds, a son, Charles L. Reynolds, both of this city; four sisters, Mrs. Adelaide Hunt, Miss Pauline Reynolds, and Mrs. Elwin R. Dibble, all of Binghamton, and Mrs. Grace Hollister of California; three brothers, John C. Reynolds of Oneonta, Kemp W. Reynolds of Syracuse, and Richard H. Reynolds of Binghamton, two grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.  The body will be brought to Binghamton and will be taken to the George H. Scholderer Home for Funerals, 269 Chenango st.  Funeral arrangements will be announced later.  [MHD notation:  Jan 8, 1946]

Entered into rest at the home of her sister, Mrs. Matthew Ruland, on Main street, Thursday afternoon, May 19th, 1910, Mrs. Nellie Richards.  The citizens of Harpursville [Broome Co., NY] and vicinity had known, and many were intimately acquainted with the deceased; for in this town she was born, in this village she was married, and her life was an open book showing unreservedly the beautiful character and many good qualities she possessed.  She was affectionate, bright and winning in her ways, so that friendship's circle to her was a large one.  Born on a farm, her childhood was spent amid the activities of life and the beauties of nature; the family moving to the village she soon became a favorite and developed into womanhood.  Entering the matrimonial relations, she left father and mother, and with her husband made a new home, beautifying it with the beautiful devotion of true womanhood and lighting this peaceful retreat with the lamp of love.  Here for a number of years the happy couple, with the aged father of the husband, spent a life of contentment and pleasure, every wish expressed, or desire unexpressed, was granted by husband and father.  Time passed on and disease entered this home and the wife and daughter became an invalid and for months this patient spirit battled with the disease.  Everything a devoted husband, a kind and considerate father-in-law, a loving sister, at whose home a portion of her last days were spent, and the love of her own parents with the sympathy of friends and neighbors, was done for the comfort of our friend.  But a physician's skill and the loyal devotion and care given her had no avail; the light went out.  The journey of life with her was 37 years.  Her future was full of promise, and we dare not ask why she was taken from us in her prime, unless, as flowers are picked before the frost finds them that we may not witness their decay.  It is sad, indeed, to see one so well equipped for life taken from us, when hope lingered and a desire remained to live, there was no long standing on the border land; for death came as the sunset dies along the hills when the day is over.  Nellie was the daughter of David and Julia Everett Stevens, and was born March 4, 1873.  About ten years ago she was united in the bonds of wedlock to Harry L. Richards of Maple street, this village.  Before her marriage she was an attendant on divine worship at the Methodist church in this village.  She identified herself with the church in all its interests;  was a member of the choir and for several years was actively engaged in Epworth league work.  After her marriage she frequently attended St. Luke's church [Harpursville, Broome Co., NY], engaging earnestly in the service.  Nellie was a good woman and died in the Christian faith.  No one had a pleasanter home and enjoyed its comforts more than the deceased.  A kind husband, and her husband's father was unusually considerate, supplying much of the good things of this life to the one he loved with a father's devotion.  Alone in their home, Harry and his father, George Richards, have the sympathy of friends and neighbors.  The deceased is survived by father and mother, one sister Mrs. M.F. Ruland, and one brother, Arthur F. Stevans, besides a large circle of relatives, friends and neighbors who sincerely mourn the loss of the departed.  The funeral occurred at the home of Mr. and Mrs. M.F. Ruland, on Sunday afternoon, the assembly was large, eager to pay due respect to the deceased, for memory will prove precious.  Rev. R.E. Austin of the Methodist church, assisted by Rev. O.A. Hubbell of the Baptist church, officiated, and the interment was in the village cemetery.  The floral offerings were many and profuse, a due tribute to the departed one.

Mrs. Lovina Wylie received word yesterday of the death of her mother, Mrs. Cornelia Riley at the home of her son, George, in Oneonta, Tuesday night.  The funeral will be held at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Smith Holcomb, Tunnel, at 2:30 o'clock Friday afternoon and the interment will be in the New Ohio cemetery [Colesville, Broome Co., NY]


Marriage (Tyler) MHD Collection

 

Miss Mary Louise Sawyer, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Leon Sawyer, of Sidney [Delaware Co., NY], and Arthur James Tyler, also of Sidney, were united in marriage by the Rev. R. Lewis Johnson, at the Baptist parsonage, on Friday evening, at 6:30.  The bride's attendant was her sister, Miss Dorothy Sawyer, and the best man was Thomas Plankenhorn, of Sidney Center, a friend of the bridegroom.  They have rented the Myers cottage near the Pines, where they will reside for a short while.  [MHD notation:  Mar. 22, 1940]

Obituaries (Tu, Ty) MHD Collection

 

Percy, the 7-year-old son and only child of Mr. and Mrs. Wellington Turner, of Sidney [Delaware Co., NY], died Monday, June 27th, of congestion of the lungs.  The funeral was held at the residence of Aaron Beman on Wednesday.  Grace Baker accompanied them home to stay a few days with the bereaved family. 

 

The funeral of Fred Tuttle was held at 1 o'clock Sunday afternoon at the William J. Titus Funeral Home, 171 Vestal avenue.  The Rev. Ferris D. Cornell officiated.  The pallbearers were Gerald Bentley, Floyd Smith, Robert Shofkom and Harry Decker.  Burial was in Afton [Chenango Co., NY].  [MHD notation:  March 1939]

 

Mrs. Ida Tuttle, wife of Fred Tuttle of this village, died at her home here on Wednesday night of last week, aged 55 years.  Besides her husband, she is survived by two daughters, Mellissa Clark and Rena Tuttle.  The funeral was held from the house Saturday at 2 p.m., Rev. J.J. Francis preaching the sermon.  Interment was in Glenwood Cemetery [Afton, Chenango Co. NY]  [MHD notation:  Dec. 19, 1918]

 

Again we are called to record the departure of a dear friend and neighbor, one whom as our pen, with our feeble attempt to draw the picture our eyes, blinded with tears, fails to portray.  But alas we are so glad that her life was such that it is mete that we should drop the silent tear; for she was truly worthy of our love.  It was Sunday morning, April 30, that Jane A. Tuttle, aged 55 years, wife of John Eldred, was stricken with that dread disease, paralysis.  She was apparently conscious of her situation for a short time.  Dr. Hakes was summoned.  He treated her with but little hopes of recovery.  She soon sank into a stupor and lingered unconscious until the following Wednesday eve at 7:30 when her spirit left the body that had for years had been a prey to disease; her genius ways and happy disposition had often concealed the fact that she was a constant sufferer.  She was much devoted to her family which consisted of a husband, two sons: Bert and Henry, their wives and three grand children.  One little angel girl waiting on the other shore to welcome mama to her new home.  She is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Everett Reed of Garrettsville; Mrs. James Eldred of Tunnel; also four brothers Lyman, of Hartwick, Ansel and William, of New Lisbon; Sylvester, of Oneonta.  Services were held at New Ohio M.E. church, of which she was a member, conducted by Rev. S.D. Galpin.  Burial in New Ohio cemetery [Colesville, Broome Co., NY].  [MHD notation:  Jane Fuller, 1905]

 

Miss Mabel Tuttle died Oct. 19, after a few days' sickness with scarlet fever at the home of her sister, Mrs. Ida Clendenning.  Mabel was a good girl and very much respected by all who knew her, she was 17 years old and leaves to mourn her departure two sister, Mrs. John Huntley and Mrs. Ida Clendenning and two brothers Ivory of Doraville and Earl of this place.  The burial was in the North Colesville cemetery [Broome Co., NY].  [MHD notation:  d. 1901]

 

Mrs. Charlotte L. Tyler, age 73, of 213 South Duane Ave., Endicott [Broome Co., NY], died at 3 p.m. Thursday at her home, after a long illness.  She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Margaret T. Allen, Mrs. Dorothy Cline, both of Houston, Texas, and Mrs. Thelma Bilee of Norwich; a son, Kenneth J. Tyler of Syracuse; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; one brother, Louis Fenderson of Endicott and a sister, Mrs. Mertie Gross of Greene.  She was a life resident of Endicott, and a member of the Central Methodist Church of Endicott.  The body was removed to the Coleman & Daniels Funeral Home, 300 East Main St., Endicott, where the funeral and interment services will be held Saturday at 10 a.m.  The Rev. Russell Hawke will officiate.  Burial will be in Riverhurst Cemetery, Endicott.  The family will receive friends this evening from 7 to 9 at the funeral home.  [MHD notation:  Nov. 19, 1955]

 

Miss Minnie Ivaloo Tyrrell, aged twenty-six years, died at the home of her parents; Mr. and Mrs. Vernon L. Tyrrell on Main street, Sunday evening at nine o'clock.  Miss Tyrrell was a member of the 1894 graduating class of Harpursville grade school.  She taught several terms and when taken sick in December, 1904, she was teaching the primary department in the Harpursville school.  The funeral which will be private will be at the home Tuesday at one o'clock.  Rev. O.D. Moore of Port Crane will officiate with interment in Nineveh cemetery [Broome Co., NY].  The deceased is survived by her farther and mother, two sisters, Mrs. Clyde Davis, Miss Irene Tyrrell and one brother, Charles Tyrrell, all of Harpursville [Broome Co., NY].

 

Winnie Ivaloo Tyrrell, aged 26 years, departed this life for the life eternal on Sunday evening April 1, at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. V.L. Tyrrell, on Main street.  The death of Miss Tyrrell removes from our community a young woman of sterling character; of a bright disposition and sunny temperament.  Miss Tyrrell was a member of the graduating class of 1894 of the Harpursville Graded School.  She took up the profession of a teacher and taught a number of terms in various schools in this vicinity, giving the best of satisfaction.  In the spring of 1904, not having charge of a school at the time, she was employed by the trustee of the H.G.S. to fill out the unexpired year made vacant by the resignation of Miss Ada M. Richards because of illness.  In September she assumed the charge of the primary department of our school and continued to teach until December when poor health required her retirement.  The deceased was a member of Laurel Assembly, Daughters of Naomi, A.O.K. of M.C., when that order was working in our village, and her work in the Assembly was acceptable, filling several important offices.  The funeral which was private, was held at her late home on Tuesday afternoon at one o'clock.  Rev. O.D. Moore officiating.  Interment was made in the Nineveh cemetery [Broome Co., NY]. the surviving members of the family are:  the father and mother, two sisters; Mrs. C.G. Davis and Miss Irene Tyrrell, also one brother Charles A. Tyrrell.  [MHD notation:  d. 1906]

 

Miss Irene Tyrrill, aged 26 years, died at the home of her mother, Mrs. V.L. Tyrrell, Monday afternoon of tuberculosis.  The funeral, which was private, was held from the family home Wednesday afternoon, Rev. S.J. Austin officiated with J.A. Kark & Sons, undertakers, in charge.  Deceased leaves to mourn her loss, besides her mother, one brother, Charles at home, and a sister, Mrs. C.G. Davis of Sinclairville, N.Y.  [MHD notation:  Feb. 21, 1910]



Tubbs Family Reunion - 1897

 

Tubbs Family Reunion

 

The second reunion of the Tubbs families was held July 5, 1897, on the Tubbs farm, five mile from Harpursville [Broome Co., NY], now owned by Lewis Huntley.  Those present were:  Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Huntley, Mr. and Mrs. John Huntley; Mr. and Mrs. Charles Leonard and family, Mr. and Mrs. Riley Smith and family, Mr. and Mrs. William Green and son, Mr. and Mrs. George Badger and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Luke Barnes and family.  The tables were spread in front of the house, under a large locust tree.  They were loaded to their utmost capacity with edibles delightful to the eye, and pleasing to the taste.  They did all eat and were filled to the number of twenty-seven.  The afternoon was passed in singing and visiting by the older ones, and fireworks by the children.  Ice cream, candy and bananas were served during the afternoon.  And when the hour of departure came all wished Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Huntley many more such reunions.  All felt as if they had spent a happy day.  These reunions will be looked forward to in after years with pleasure; they will more firmly bind together and cement the ties of nature and affection between kindred friends as the years roll around.  "How good and how pleasant for brethren to dwell in unity."  It is like the dew of Harmon that descended upon the mountains of Zion where the Lord commanded the blessing.  Even life forever more. S.B.

Marriages (Tripp, Tuckey) MHD Collection

 

Miss Dorothy B. Tripp, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Tripp, and Mr. Robert L. Bogart, son of Mr. and Mrs. Earl J. Bogart, both of Afton [Chenango Co., NY], were united in marriage on December 31, 1938, at Chenango Bridge by the Rev. George Roberts.  They will make their home at Odessa, N.Y [Schuyler Co.].

Miss Helen E. Main, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Howard D. Main, 4 Sturges street, Binghamton [Broome Co., NY], was married at 6 o'clock Friday evening, February 14, 1941, to Jack A. Tuckey, son of Mrs. Florence Brown, of 10 Green street, Binghamton and formerly of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY].  The ceremony was performed in the Main home by the Rev. Alfred R. Burke, pastor of the Chenango street Methodist Church.  An archway trimmed in white bordered with flowers and hemlock boughs provided the background for the bridal party.  The bride's dress of blue transparent velvet with pearl trimming was worn with a corsage of gardenias.  Her attendants were Mrs. Elsa Mae Sherman and Mrs. Celia Guiendon.  Mrs. Sherman was dressed in gold velvet and Mrs. Guendon, marooon velvet.  Both wore corsages of roses.  Ralph York, of Barboursville, Ky., attended the bridegroom.  Mrs. Main was dressed in maroon velvet and Mrs. Brown wore a two tone blue crepe dress. their corsages were of roses.  A buffet supper was served to 35 guests.  The table was decorated with white tapers and flowers.  The bride is a graduate of North High School, Binghamton, and the bridegroom was graduated from Bainbridge High School.  Prenuptial parties for Mrs. Tuckey included a variety shower given by Mrs. Elmer Archer and Miss Marcella Lowry, of Bainbridge, a shower given by Mrs. William Sherman, Binghamton, and another variety shower at the home of Mrs. Elsa Mae Sherman, Binghamton.  Among the out-of-town guests were:  Mrs. James Lowry and daughter, Miss Marcella Lowry, and Mrs. Elizabeth Archer, all of Bainbridge.  

Obituaries (Ti, To, Tr, Tu) MHD Collection

 

Harrison Tilyou, aged 77, died at the Afton Hospital, Monday, June 10th at five P.M.  Mr. Tilyou was born in North Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], August 1, 1862, son of Jane L. and John C. Tilyou.  His early days were spent in Norwich and Masonville [Delaware Co., NY].  For the past 30 years he has been a resident of this vicinity.  He is survived by his wife living in Afton, a daughter, Mrs. Vern Wylie of Binghamton; a brother, Frank Tilyou of Oneonta; five grandchildren, Mrs. Harold Campbell of Bainbridge, Mrs. Kenneth Elander, Kenneth House and Spurgeon Shillabeer, all of Afton and Lloyd Shillameer of Binghamton; three great grandchildren, Donald and Sharon Campbell and Dawn Elander, also several nieces and nephews.  Funeral services will be held at the Baptist Church, this Thursday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock.  Rev Nichols will officiate and burial will be in the family plot in Masonville.  [MHD notation:  d. 1940]

 

Mrs. Gladys Tingley, 58, of Afton [Chenango Co., NY], died Sunday morning at her home.  She is survived by her husband, George Tingley; two daughters, Mrs. Barbara Webster and Miss Ruth Tingley; a son, Frank Tingley, all of Afton; a sister, Mrs Ruth Fredenberg, of Marathon, and an uncle, Howard Benedict, of Wellsville.  The funeral was held Wednesday at 2 p.m. in the Baptist Church, Afton.  The Rev. Archie Benedict, assisted by the Rev. Allan Douglas, officiated.  Burial was in Glenwood Cemetery, Afton.  [MHD notation:  Jan. 1947]

 

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  Mrs. Myra (Margaret) Smith Tingley, 24, of 58 Henry Street, died this morning in the Chenango Memorial Hospital, as a result of a gun shot wound she suffered on Aug. 23.  Police broke into the Buchanan Hardware Store in North Broad Street shortly after midnight on the morning of Aug. 23 and found Mrs. Tingley on the floor, wounded.  She was rushed to the hospital suffering a wound in the side from a .22 caliber rifle bullet.  After investigation, Police Chief Harold O. Mattice said that Mrs. Tingley entered the store with a key belonging to her father, Lynn Smith, an employee of the store.  Chief Mattice said she took a .22 caliber rifle to the back of the store, loaded it and tested it, and then returned to the front of the store and shot herself.  She called the telephone operator, who called the police, the chief said.

Mr. and Mrs. Scott Littlewood and Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Wells attended the funeral of Mrs. Myra Smith Tingley held at the Fahy Funeral Home, Norwich, Friday afternoon, Sept. 2nd.  The Rev. Donald Tubbs pastor of the First Baptist Church, Norwich, officiated.  He was assisted by the Rev. L.E. Gardiner of Hoosick Falls.  Interment in Columbus Corners Cemetery.  [The Courier, Brookfield, NY, Sept. 9, 1954]

Frank R. Todd, 64, of Afton Lake [Chenango Co., NY], died at 2:25 a.m. yesterday at The Hospital, Sidney, after a short illness.  He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Ione (Doolittle) Todd; a son, H. Fay Todd, both of Afton Lake; a sister, Mrs. Helen Vidler of Norwich; a brother, Chauncey R. Todd of Englewood, Cal., and several nieces and nephews.  He was a member of St. Ann's Episcopal Church, Afton, a veteran of World War 1, and a member of the Clifford Homes Post No. 923, American legion, in Afton.  The body was removed to the Karschner Funeral Home in Afton where friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. tomorrow.  [Binghamton Press, July 21 1958]

Ethel, adopted daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Truesdell died at their home at Washington Mills [Oneida Co.,  NY] May 4th, aged 11 years.  She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Deloss Wood formerly of this place.  Mrs. Wood died when Ethel was a few days old.   She gave her baby to her sister.  Mrs. Truesdell has been a faithful mother to her.  Her father, two sisters and one brother survive her.  the body was brought to Undertaker Kark's rooms Friday.  The funeral was held Saturday afternoon at the Belden church, Rev. Platt Thompson officiating.  Burial in Pratt cemetery [Colesville, Broome Co., NY]

Numan Tuckey died Aug. 30 at his home after being in poor health for two years.  Born Feb. 6, 1891, in Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], he was the son of James and Julia Tuckey.  At the age of 12 he moved to Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] where he has lived until his death.  On Apr. 30, 1927, he was united in marriage to Jane Tripp, of Bennettsville.  He is survived by his wife, and son, Joseph Lee, 2-1/2; also a son, Jack Tuckey, of Binghamton, by a former marriage; two brothers, William of Sidney; Amos W., of Bainbridge; and a sister, Mrs. Rose Stimpson, of Oneonta.  Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock at Colwell's Chapel, with the Rev. Paul Carpenter officiating.  Bearers were Robert Archer, Frank Daly, Albert Pixley and Reno Smith.  Burial was in Greenlawn Cemetery [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY].  [MHD notation:  d. 1944]

 

Marriages (Th, Ti) MHD Collection

Marriages (Th, Ti)

 MHD Collection

 

Miss Phyllis Tyler was united in marriage to Joseph Throop, son of M.E. Throop, of this village [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], May 17 at St. John's Episcopal Church, in Troy.  After the ceremony, a supper was served at the home of the bridegroom's sister, Mrs. L. Tucker, in Dalton, Mass.  The newlyweds left for a four day trip to Lake Champlain and Canada.  Upon their return, they will reside at New Kensington, Conn.  Mr. Throop is a member of the faculty at R.P.I. in Troy. 

 

The marriage of Miss Barbara Tingley, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Tingley of Afton [Chenango Co., NY], and Private Mylard Eugene Webster, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ardell Webster of Sayre, Pa., took place Sunday, February 14, at four o'clock in the Baptist Church, Afton.  Rev. Archie W. Benedict of Unadilla, N.Y., cousin of the bride's mother, officiated.  The bride, who was given in marriage by her father, wore white satin with sweetheart neckline, long sleeves and fitted bodice, entrain.  Her fingertip veil of illusion, fell from the back of a seeded pearl, orange blossom tiara and she carried a bouquet of white roses mixed with white sweet peas.  Miss Ruth Virginia Tingley, sister of the bride was maid of honor and William Paul of Walton, N.Y., served as best man.  The maid of honor wore a gown of delphinium blue satin and net, and carried an arm bouquet of Talisman roses and blue forget-me-nots.  Her cap was blue net tiara effect with blue flowers.  Miss Ruth Chamberlin played the program of wedding music and miss Alice Whitney sang, "O Promise Me" and "I Love You Truly."  Approximately seventy-five guests attended the wedding reception in the church parlors following the ceremony.  The bride's table covered with damask table cloth and lighted candles was decorated with daffodils and snapdragons and a three-tiered cake.  The bride was graduated from Afton High School in 1941 and is employed at Scintilla Magneto, Sidney, N.Y.  The bridegroom was graduated from Waverly High School in 1941 and has just received his diploma from Lincoln Air Base, Lincoln, Nebraska.  He is now stationed at Dearborn, Mich.  The bride returned to Dearborn with her husband for a short time.  [MHD notation: Feb. 14, 1943]

Marion Thorpe - Gilbert Mfg Co Fire (1886)

 

 

 

 

Fire - Gilbert Manufacturing Company, Bainbridge, NY

Chenango Union, Norwich, NY Dec. 16, 1886

 

About 1:30 o'clock, Wednesday A.M., Charles H. Presbrey, the Superintendent of the Gilbert Manufacturing Company, arose to replenish his coal stove, and as he looked out of the window, he discovered the factory building to be on fire.  He rushed to the building and called to the night watchman, George Peterson, and his assistant, Martin Jacobson, to let him in.  On entering he informed them that the factory was on fire in the west end, where a night force had been shoeing sleds until 10 o'clock that evening.  The three hastened to the third floor, which is used for a paint and varnish room and fastening shoes on sleds, where they discovered a small fire in the rear of the sleds.  Mr. Peterson says that he commenced removing the sleds to reach the fire, and Mr. Presbrey was laying the hose from the water pipe toward the fire, when Mr. Presbrey ordered him to go below and blow the whistle and open the hydrant and attach the hose on the first floor, run it out of the building and try to reach the fire from the outside.  Mr. Peterson then left Mr. Presbrey and Jacobson and went below.  Mr. Presbrey's last order being "Keep cool, George, and don't get excited."  Mr. Jacobson remained with Mr. Presbrey until he was nearly suffocated with smoke, and then caught a lantern and said to Mr. Presbrey, "Let us get out of this," and then went below, and thinks Mr. Presbrey followed him part way down, but if he did he must have returned and been suffocated by the dense smoke that filled the room.  He gave his life in trying to save the property entrusted in his care, and as a fitting tribute to him who stood fearlessly at his post of duty, even unto death, is eminently worthy of the highest commendations of all men.  When every stick and timber of the large structure was being licked up by the fiery tongued flames and borne on high, casting a lurid light over all, it became evident to the people in general, that Charles H. Presbrey, the Superintendent, had been overcome by the heat and dense, suffocating smoke that filled the third story of the building where he was last seen alive.  As this terrible news passed quickly from one to another, only sad, pale faces and clenched hands told of the keen anguish felt for the sad fate of their townsman.  Yet through this trying ordeal, firemen and citizens stood firmly to their work, pouring upon the seething mass, one continuous stream on through the early morning hours, and as the rising sun, clear and bright, silently crept up the eastern horizon strong, sturdy men, wet and covered with ice, might have been seen with hose firmly in hand, slowly working their way through smoking embers and sissing castings.  When about fifteen feet from the east end of the building, they discovered the remains of Mr. Presbrey, charred and burned beyond recognition.  Near him was found his knife, and from one of his inside watch pockets was taken two $10 gold pieces wrapped in several bills, amounting in all to about $50, which, strange as it may seem, had not been damaged by the fire.  The remains were tenderly removed from this ashen death bed and taken to G.S. Graves' undertaking rooms, where they were properly cared for.  The funeral of Mr. Presbrey was held at the Episcopal church in Bainbridge on Friday afternoon, and was largely attended.  Services were conducted by Rev. John B. Pitman, Rector.  Among those in attendance were all the employees of the Gilbert Manufacturing Company, members of the Masonic fraternity of Binghamton, the former residence of the deceased, and a delegation from Fountain Four Hose Company, also of that city, to which  Mrs. Presbrey belonged when a resident of that place.  Business places and public buildings in the village were closed during the funeral, and a large throng of people accompanied the remains to their final resting place in the new village cemetery.  It is stated that a life insurance policy for $5,000, carried by the deceased for a number of years, had lapsed one week before his death.  The general opinion is that the fire was caused by spontaneous combustion.  It is believed that the factory will be rebuilt, the citizens feeling a deep interest in it, as an important part of the business of the place.  The company's pay roll mustered about ninety men and boys, and the amount paid them weekly was about $800, which was mostly left with the business firms in the village.

 

Obituaries (Th, Ti) MHD Collection

 

Cory D. Thornton, age 70, prominent Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] farmer, died at the Bainbridge Hospital, last Sunday afternoon at 6 o'clock where he had been a patient for a week, after suffering a severe heart attack, June 16.  Mr. Thornton, who was a member of the Town Board, served as supervisor for 18 years from 1911 to 1929.  He was prominent Republican all his life.  In 1936, he was appointed a member of the Town Board to complete the unexpired term of the late J.W. Weeks, as Justice of the Peace, which office he held at the time of his death.  He was a member of the Bainbridge I.O.O.F. Lodge.  Mr. Thornton was born in Afton, September 17, 1870, the son of Hiram Nelson and Luceada Greene (Wrench) Thornton.  He was married to Amy Manderville Lyon, of West Bainbridge, October 14, 1903.  He is survived by his wife, a sister, Mrs. Ernie Johnson, of Deposit and a half brother, Lawrence Slater, of Afton.  Services were held Wednesday afternoon in Colwell's Chapel at 2 o'clock with the Rev. Paul L. Carpenter, officiating.  Interment was in Glenwood Cemetery at Afton. 

 

Ralph Bresee Thorpe, 1888-1917.  Ralph B. Thorpe was born in Afton May, 1888, the son of Rev. and Mrs. W.L. Thorpe, his father at that time being the Presiding Elder of the Honesdale District of the Wyoming Conference.  Like most children of Methodist Ministers his home was at times in various places in the Wyoming Conference, Plymouth, Newark Valley, N.Y., and Plains, Pa.  Ralph prepared for college at Wyoming Seminary, Kingston, Pa., and entered Wesleyan University, Middletown, Conn., in 1907.  He was making splendid progress in his college work when at the beginning of his junior year, Sept 1909, he was compelled to leave college on account of his health.  For several years he gave his best efforts to recovering his health, living out of doors, and taking the rest cure.  He was always hopeful and cheery, working at something, basketry, photography, raising chickens, etc.  Two years ago he came with his mother to Afton [Chenango Co., NY] to live and while here he has made, as everywhere, many friends by his kindly interest in every one.  His courage and hopefulness in spite of physical weakness and the disappointment of having to give up all thought of a career and his eagerness to be doing something were strong characteristics.  He passed away on Saturday afternoon Feb. 24th [1917], falling peacefully to sleep.  the service in his memory was held at the bungalow home, Tuesday morning, Feb. 27, by the Rev. I.L. Bronson of the Methodist Church who spoke of his fine Christian character and splendid manliness which won the admiration and love of all who knew him.  The burial was in the Thorpe family plot in the cemetery at Otego [Otsego Co., NY]  Our sympathies are extended to his mother and his family and we express our regret that the home is to be broken in that Mrs. Thorpe has decided to leave our village to reside with her older son, Dr. J.L. Thorpe in Clyde, N.Y.  Our best wishes go with her.

Mrs. Charlotte Moat Throop died suddenly early Tuesday morning at her home on Pearl street [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], after being stricken with a cerebral hemorrhage Monday.  She was born at Oquaga on April 25, 1882, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Moat.  She attended school in Oquaga and in 1900, was united in marriage to Miner Throop of Doraville.  They remained on a farm in Doraville until 1923 and since have made their homes in Bainbridge.  Besides her husband, Miner Throop, village street commissioner, there survive two daughters, Mrs. Llewellyn Tucker of Dalton, Mass., and Mrs. Orson Thorp of Bainbridge; one son, Joseph, a senior at Renesselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy; her father, Frank Moat of Vestal; a sister, Mrs. Clayton Hilton, also of Vestal and a brother, Claude Moat of Doraville.  Mrs. Throop, who had been in fair health for the past several years, was an active member of the local Home Bureau unit and was connected with the local Methodist Episcopal Church.  Funeral services will be held at the Colwell Brothers' Funeral Chapel on Thursday afternoon at 2 p.m.  The Rev. G.N. Underwood of the Methodist Church will be the officiating pastor.  Burial will be made in the Greenlawn Cemetery [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY].  [MHD notation, d. May 10, 1938]

Miner E. Throop, of Pearl street [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY] passed away quietly Friday night, January 10, 1941, at the home of his mother, Mrs. Helen Throop in Doraville.  He had apparently been enjoying good health until his death.  Mr. Throop was born in Doraville [Broome Co., NY] on April 1, 1880, the son of Joseph D. and Helen Throop.  He was united in marriage with Lottie Moate on August 26, 1900.  In 1923 the family moved to the present home on Pearl street.   During his youth he was a stone mason in his father's quarry at Doraville.  Later he became a foreman in the service of Frank Lewis and Sons, where he was employed in construction work for over 20 years.  Bainbridge people will remember him for many structures whose construction he supervised.  In 1939 he was Commissioner of Streets and Parks in Bainbridge.  Since then he has been managing his farm at Doraville.  He is survived by his mother, Mrs. Helen Throop, and sister, Mrs. Olive Benton, of Doraville; and his brother, Lewis Throop, of Troy, Mont.; three children, Mrs. Ruth Tucker, of Dalton, Mass.; Mrs. Blanche Thorp, of Bainbridge, and Joseph Throop fo Troy, N.Y., He had three grandchildren, Lucille, Llewellyn and Grace Tucker, of Dalton, Mass.  The funeral was Monday, January 13, at 2 P.M.  The body was interned at the vault of the Greenlawn Cemetery [Bainbridge].  The bearers were Messrs. Jesse Doolittle, Austin Finch, Frank Lewis and Robert Davidson.

Marriages (Tew, Thomson) MHD Collection

 

Sunday afternoon, October 6th at 2:30, Miss Mary Elizabeth Tew, daughter of Elmer Tew and the late Rachel Horton Tew, became the bride of Charles Austin Peet of Nineveh [Broome Co., NY], at the Tew home on South Main Street.  The single ring ceremony as performed by the Rev. Alan Douglas of the Baptist Church of Afton.  The wedding party stood before an altar banked with gladioli and ferns with lighted candelabra in the background.  The bride wore a street length dress of fuchsia crepe, with black accessories and a corsage of white roses.  Her attendant, Mrs. Kenneth Jeffers was attired in black crepe and wore a corsage of red roses.  Best man was John Peet of New Jersey, a cousin of the groom.  Following the ceremony, a reception was given the bridal party.  A three tired wedding cake and ice cream was served to the guests by young friends of the bride, the Misses Cathy Hughes, Patricia LaFrano, Patsy Tew, Carneta Winsor, Mary Parker and Doris Peet....[MHD notation:  married 1946]

 

Miss Marion E. Thomson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bruce A. Thomson of Deposit Star Route [Delaware Co., NY] became the bride of Donald M. Camp, son of Mrs. Leola Camp, of Afton [Chenango Co. NY], Thursday, Nov. 21 at 2:30 P.M. in a ceremony performed before a company of seventy-five relatives and friends at the bride's home by Rev. William F. Miller of McClure.  The bride, who was given in marriage by her father, was dressed in Royal Blue Velvet and carried American Beauty Roses.  Her attendant, Miss Bernice Carroll, of Syracuse, wore a wine colored dress, with a shoulder corsage of rosebuds.  Mr. Camp was attended by Kenneth G. Mattern, of Wilson, N.Y., a college classmate.  Mrs. Thomson was gowned in deep wine crepe and wore a shoulder corsage of sweet peas.  Mrs. Camp wore an Aqua Blue lace dress, with a corsage of pink sweet peas and rosebuds.  The bridal party stood before an arch of evergreen, from which was suspended a white wedding bell.  Autumn flowers prevailed in decoration throughout the rooms.  Preceding the entrance of the bridal party, a program of wedding music was played by Mrs. Henry Thurston.  Miss Lillian Thomson, a sister of the bride and Mrs. Thurston sang "I Love You Truly" and Miss Thomson sang "Oh Promise Me."  A thanksgiving dinner was served at noon to the bridal party and the immediate family and ice cream and cake after the ceremony.  Mr. and Mrs. Camp left on a short wedding trip after which they will reside in Sidney [Delaware Co., NY] where Mr. Camp is a member of the Sidney High School faculty, having graduated from Ithaca College in June.  Mrs. Camp who is a graduate of Ridley's Business School is a valued member of the office force of the Scintilla Magneto Corporation.  Both are graduates of Afton Central School.  The young couple have the best wishes of their many friends.  [MHD notation:  1940]

Obituaries (Te,Th) MHD Collection

 

Mrs. Adah A. Teachout died at her home on Caswell Street [Afton, Chenango Co., NY] Friday night, at 10:45.  She was born in Hollisterville, Pa., July 7, 1854, and was the daughter of the late Cyrus and Fayette Sweet.  Mrs. Teachout has been a resident of Afton for twenty-eight years.  She was a faithful member of the Methodist Church and the Afton O.E.S.  She is survived by a granddaughter, Miss Pearl Dimorier of Afton; three nieces, Mrs. Ethel Christopher of Endicott, Mrs. C.C. Vrooman of Greene, Mrs. Harvey Stoddard of Birmingham, Ala., and a nephew, Robert Jacobs of Bainbridge.  The funeral services were held at her home Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. William Jones officiating.  Burial in West Bainbridge, Union Valley Cemetery [Chenango Co., NY].  [MHD notation:  d. June 1942]

 

Mrs. Arta Foote Teachout, 54, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], died Wednesday morning at the Sidney Hospital, Sidney.  She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Joseph Wright, of Bainbridge; a sister, Mrs. Wilfred Meade, of Cortland.  The body was removed to the Harold Sherman Funeral Chapel in Bainbridge, where friends may call this evening and Friday afternoon and evening.  [MHD notation:  d. Nov. 1949]

 

The funeral of Charles Terry, who died Saturday night at his home in Vallonia Springs [Broome Co., NY], was held Wednesday afternoon at the home, with Rev. Frederick Nichols of the Baptist Church officiating.  The services at Glenwood Cemetery [Afton, Chenango Co., NY] were in charge of Afton Lodge No. 360 F.&A.M.  [MHD notation:  d. 1940]

Lizzy Terry, wife of Charles A. Terry died at her home at Vallonia Springs [Broome Co., NY] Tuesday morning, July 23rd, after a very short illness.  Besides a large circle of friends, she leave to mourn her loss a husband and two children, Edna aged 13 and Maurice aged 11, an aged mother whose home was with her, and one sister Miss Florence Sweet of Afton.  The funeral was held at Vallonia Springs, and was largely attended.  Burial at Afton.  Mrs. Terry will be greatly missed in the community where she lived.  She was an earnest church worker, was president of the Missionary Society, and much interested in the Sunday School work.  Scarlet fever visited this home last winter, Mrs. Terry and both children had it, and for a long time the daughter's life was despaired of, but finally the tide turned and she slowly regained her health.  Much sympathy is felt for the family whose home is so suddenly made desolate by the loss of the devoted wife and mother.  [MHD notation:  d. 1912]

Vallonia Springs [Broome Co., NY]:  The community was saddened last Thursday morning by the news of the sudden death of Mrs. Charles Terry who had only been ill for a few days.  The funeral was held Monday afternoon at her late home.  The bereaved husband and relatives have the sympathy of everyone and none knew Mrs. Terry but to love her.  [MHD notation:  Nov. 22, 1928]

Entered into rest, Aug. 25th, 1908, at her home near Belden [Broome Co., NY], Mrs. Georgia Merrell, wife of Rev. Platt Thompson.  Mrs. Thompson was the daughter of the late Ira and Melissa Merrell.  She was born in Greene, Chenango county, Dec. 22, 1852. She was married to Platt Thompson May 5, 1880.  In 1884 she, with her husband, was converted under the labors of Rev. L.F. Ketchum, was baptized and united with the R.M. Church at Belden.  She was an earnest and faithful member doing her part cheerfully and faithfully.  She was a working member of the Ladies' Aid Society since its organization.  She had  a large circle of friends who will greatly miss her ever ready hand and hearty sympathy in times of trouble and affliction.  When the time for her departure came it found her ready and anxiously waiting the summons to "come up higher."  Besides her husband she leaves one step-son and four brothers, Hudson Merrell of Binghamton, Oscar of Greene, Frank of Los Angeles, California, and Leroy of Ovid, N.Y.  The funeral service was held in the church at Belden, Aug. 29.  Rev. W.N. Baily of Otisco, officiated.  The text was from Matthew 25th chapter, 34th verse.  J.A. Kark & Sons funeral directors; Burial in the Pratt Cemetery [Colesville, Broome Co., NY].

Mrs. Lulu May Thomson, 75, died at her home, 42 Spring St., Afton [Chenango Co., NY], on Tuesday at 4:30 p.m. after a long illness.  She is survived by her husband, Robert A. Thomson of Afton; two daughters, Mrs. Hilda Harris of Unadilla, Mrs. Thelma Kirkland of Sidney; three sons, Leslie of Chenango Forks, Wayne and Merwin, both of Afton; one brother, Will Briggs of Chenango Forks; nine grandchildren, three great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.  The funeral will be held at the First Baptist Church in Afton, Friday at 2 p.m. The Rev. Alan Douglas will officiate.  Burial will be in Glenwood Cemetery Afton.  [MHD notation:  March 13, 1951]

Obituaries (Pr, Ta) MHD Collection

 

Ruby Belle (Hill) Prime, an Afton [Chenango Co., NY] girl, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. M.G. Hill, and residents of Afton for many years, died at her home in Hartford, Conn., April 25th after several weeks illness.  She is survived by her husband, two daughters, Stephanie, who is married and Natalie; two grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. George Stratton and Miss Nan Hill both of Oxford, one niece, Mrs. Bernard Johnson of Unadilla and infant son, and several cousins.  Owing to the illness of Mr. Stratton, Mrs. Stratton was unable to attend the funeral service.  Miss Nan Hill went to Hartford last Thursday.  Friends extend their heartfelt sympathy to all the family.  [MHD notation:  1947]

 

Mrs. Jane E. Taber, aged 95 years, died yesterday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. J.C. Hanley, 10 Munsell street.  Besides her daughter, she is survived by a son, William H. Taber, a daughter-in-law, Mrs. Sarah Taber; nine grandchildren, Virge M. Taber, Mabel E. Taber, Edith J. Taber, Mrs. Frank D. Bean, Frederick F. Pierce, Lincoln B. Pierce, George W. :Pierce, Thomas H. Taber and Mrs. Thomas B. Kattell, and 12 great-grandchildren.  The funeral will be held at 10 Munsell street, Wednesday afternoon, at 1 o'clock and the remains will be taken to Chenango Forks [Broome Co., NY] for burial on the 2:45 p.m. train.

 

Martha E. Taft, aged 90, passed away Tuesday morning at her home in Bainbridge, N.Y {Chenango Co.].  There are five survivors, one daughter, Mrs. Harland Gridley of Moravia, N.Y.; Augustine and Darwin Taft of Bainbridge and Mason Taft of Norwich; one sister, Miss Harriett Conklin of Newburgh, New York.  Funeral services were held this Thursday in St. Peter's Church, Bainbridge at 2:00 p.m.  Burial was in Glenwood Cemetery, Afton [Chenango Co., NY].  Mrs. Taft was a former resident of Afton.  [MHD notation:  July 14, 1955]

 

Miss Alice Taggert of Afton [Chenango Co., NY] died last night after a short illness.  She was 90 years old.  She was the daughter of Calvin Taggert and Emily Packer.  She is survived by a niece, Mrs. Carrie DeLong of Nineveh, and a cousin, Mrs. Henry M. Beecher of 47 Riverside Drive, Binghamton.

 

TAGGERT:  The funeral of Miss Alice Taggert will be held Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Eastern Standard Time, at the Presbyterian Church in Afton.  The Rev. Clifford E. Webb will officiate.  Burial will be in Nineveh Cemetery. Nineveh [Broome Co., NY].  Arrangements by E.F. Taber, Afton.  [MHD notation:  June 14, 1940]

 

A.V. Tallman died at his late home in this city at 2 o'clock this morning.  He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. E.W. Barnett and Marie E. Tallman of this city, and a son, Thomas K. Tallman of Honolulu.  He is also survived by  a sister, Mrs. Celistia Ogden of this city.  The funeral will be held Monday afternoon at 3 o'clock at the home of E.W.Barnett, 100 Moeller street and the burial will be in the Floral Park Cemetery [Johnson City, Broome Co., NY].  [MHD notation:  Oct. 15, 1910]

 

Stubbie is Dead.  "To Know Him Was to Love Him," Says his Obituary Notice:  Stubbie, the pet dog of somebody on Margaret street is dead, and Stubbie, evidently having been an unusual dog in the eyes of his mistress, is receiving real dead folks obituary notice.  The notice of Stubbie's death was formally announced by his mistress yesterday in an obituary notice sent to The Republican.  "Only a dog, but to know him was to love him," the announcement begins.  "He will long be mourned by the members of the bereaved family" so ends the announcement.  Other facts told therein are that Stubbie's full name was Stubbie Jason Tallman, that he died at the age of nine years at his home on Margaret street; further, that two weeks before his death he was bitten by a couple of neighboring bulldogs and althoguh medical aid was summoned he departed Tuesday night for his "Happy Hunting Ground."  He was a Scotch collie. 

 

Reginald C. Taylor, a resident of the Town of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] for 21 years, died Friday night at the Sidney Hospital after a prolonged illness.  Born June 8, 1895, in Barbeto, West Indies, he was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Taylor.  When a small boy he moved with his family to Maine and then later to Ilion, where he remained until he came to Bainbridge.  On June 30, 1922, he was united in marriage with Anita Cole, of Ilion.  He was a member of the Episcopal Church.  Upon his arrival in Bainbridge, he operated a farm in Union Valley for a time, then he went to work for Charles H. Eldred & Co. where he remained for a number of years.  A short time ago he took a job with Davidson-Holman where he was employed at the time of his death.  He is survived by his wife, Anita Cole Taylor; two sisters, Mrs. Gertrude Kaples, of Mohawk, and Mrs. Lillian Tillson, of Frankfurt; three brothers, L. Clyde Taylor, of Syracuse, the Rev. E. Ernest Taylor, of The Dalles, Ore.; Ralph A. Taylor, of Portland, Ore.; and several nieces and nephews.  Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at 1 o'clock at his home in Union Valley with the Rev. James E. Wolfe, rector of St. Peter's Episcopal Church, in Bainbridge officiating.  Pall-bearers were:  John Smith, Fred Sherman, Ward Loomis, Carl Hutchinson, Charles Myers, J. Fred Davis.  Burial was in the family plot in Mohawk cemetery [Herkimer Co., NY].  [MHD notation:  July 9, 1948]