Marriages (August 27)

June is a month of roses, beautiful birds, brides and wedding bells and Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] is not without its quota of these charms.  Last Wednesday morning, June 19, 1912, at the home of Mrs. G.S. Graves a pretty and attractive wedding occurred when Mrs. Graves was united in marriage to Daniel T. Banner of this place.  As the town clock struck the hour of nine the couple stood before a bank of beautiful ferns and flowers artistically arranged.  The Rev Frank James read the episcopal wedding service and officially announced their union.  The happy couple then received cordial congratulations from the invited guests.  They were the recipients of many valuable and useful gifts.  The Sunday School class of the bride presented a beautiful rug.  Both persons are highly esteemed and popular, having a host of friends in the best circles of our village.  The bridal party left for an extended trip after which they will spend the summer months at Ocean Grove.  Mr. and Mrs. Banner expect to return home sometime in October.  Their many friends wish them a happy honeymoon, a successful season at the Nation's most popular summer resort, Ocean Grove, and a safe return to Bainbridge with its splendid people and beautiful environs.

 

A very pretty home wedding, with only the near relatives of the bride and groom as guests, was held at the home of L.B. Anderson on the East side last Sunday at six o'clock, when Miss Kathlein M. Godfrey the only daughter of Mrs. Anderson, was united in marriage to Mr. Benjamin Every of Binghamton.  The officiating clergyman was the Rev.Hh.T. Hill in the absence of Rev. L.L. Weller of St. Peter's church of which the bride is a member.  The many friends of the young couple join in wishing them happiness and prosperity in their new home in Binghamton.

A very pretty wedding was solemnized at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C.F. Bentley on Pearl street [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY] Monday evening, April 20, when their youngest daughter, Ethel Dell, of this place, was united in the Holy bonds of matrimony to Lester A. Kilpatrick, of Schenevus.  Promptly at nine o'clock to the strains of a wedding march played on the piano by Mrs. Andrews, a sister of the bride, the bride and groom were ushered into the parlor and took their places beneath an arch of evergreens, where they were joined in wedlock by Rev. Egbert Kilpatrick, father of the groom.  After Mr. and Mrs. Kilpatrick had received the congratulations of their friends they were escorted to the dining room where all were served with a bounteous collation.  Then followed a delightful hour the guests being entertained by Mr. and Mrs. Kilpatrick with charming music on piano and violin.  The bride was gowned in a robe of white French lawn and carried white roses.  Her traveling suit was of navy blue suiting with hat to match.  The groom wore the accustomed suit of black.  The bride is one of Bainbridge's talented young ladies and is held in high esteem by her many friends here and elsewhere.  The groom is the second oldest son of Rev. and Mrs. Egbert Kilpatrick, of Schenevus, formerly of this place.  Mr. Kilpatrick is a fine musician and is highly regarded both in a social and business way.  Among the numerous presents from their host of friends were silverware, cut glass, oil paintings, china, rugs, chairs and other useful as well as ornamental gifts....Mr. and Mrs. Kilpatrick left on the midnight train for New York city and other points of interest in that vicinity.  They will be in Bainbridge to receive their friends after May first.  The Republican joins all in wishing Mr. and Mrs. Kilpatrick a happy and safe voyage through life. 

Dr. R.A. Johnson, our popular young dentist, left on Tuesday morning of this week for Bergen, N.Y., and on Wednesday, March 24th, at 3 p.m. at the home of the bride's parents, he was united in marriage to Miss Mary Pocock of that village.  After a brief wedding journey the young couple will return to Bainbridge, and will reside in the Amon Case house, on Pruyn Hill, recently occupied by W.D.Winters.  Since coming to Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] last October Dr. Johnson has won the respect and esteem of all who have met him and during the past week several social functions have been given in his honor.  On Thursday evening last, about twenty of his friends met at the home of Miss Josephine Palmer and passed a very pleasurable evening.  One of the features of the evening's program was a mock wedding which caused much merriment.  Dr. Johnson was presented with several very useful kitchen utensils.  On Saturday evening Mrs. Ray Husted gave a dinner, only the family and table boarders, among whom was Dr. Johnson, being present.  A very fine course dinner was served which was followed by short speeches and toasts.  A very dainty little book had been prepared containing a short history of the lives of those present, since their arrival in Bainbridge.  this was read during the evening, and was thoroughly enjoyed.  Dr. Johnson was presented with a set of solid silver spoons and a pair of solid silver sugar tongs.  Those participating in the affair were Mr. and Mrs. Ray Husted, Miss Moulter, Miss Page, Miss Van Ness, Miss Butler, Homer D. Owens, Mr. Perry and Mr. Oakes, Bainbridge friends extend hearty congratulations and will gladly welcome Dr. Johnson and his bride upon their return to our village.  [Bainbridge Republican, Mar. 25, 1909]

Miscellaneous - Honors for Rev. Elmer E. Pearce

Hillcrest Rites Sunday Honor Retired Pastor

Special Services Planned by Ogden Methodist Congregation

April 1937

 

Formal recognition, with parish honors, of the Rev. Elmer E. Pearce, lifelong rural Methodist Episcopal pastor and retired member of Wyoming Conference, will feature the services at the Ogden M.E. church, Hillcrest [Rockland Co., NY], Sunday at 10:30 a.m., according to the pastor, the Rev. Charles W. Phillips, Mr. Pearce will be 75 years old Sunday. 

 

The service will be followed with a family reunion and gathering of friends at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Pearce, 15 Hillcrest avenue, Port Dickinson, and a birthday dinner.

 

Mr. Pearce was born at North Afton [Chenango Co., NY], Chenango county, April 11, 1862, attended district school there and was graduated from the Afton  High school, the Wyoming Seminary and the Drew Theological seminary.  He professed conversion at 12 years of age, and spent his youth in preparation for the ministry.

 

He joined the Wyoming Conference in 1892, and served in Wyoming pastorates until 1925.  He held pastorates at East Worcester, 1892 - 1894; Laurens, 1895 - 96; Fly Creek, 1897 - 1900; Morris, 1901-02; Gilbertsville, 1903 - 04; Harford and Kingsley, 1905-06; Maine, 1907 - 09; Slaterville, 1910-12; LeRaysville, 1913-14; Barton, 1915-17; Flemingville, 1918-19; Castle Creek, 1920-22; Choconut Center, 1923 - 24.  Mr. and Mrs. Pearce are very active in Ogden parish circles. 

 

                   Obituary:  Retired Pastor Dies at Home in Hillcrest:  The Rev. Elmer E. Pearce of Port Dickinson, reportedly the oldest living member of the Wyoming Conference died last Thursday afternoon in Binghamton.  He was 96.  Active in the Methodist ministry for 33 years, Mr. Pearce lived with his daughter, Miss Elma Pearce at 15 Hillcrest Avenue.  The body lay in state at Ogden-Hillcrest Methodist Church from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service at 1:30 p.m. Saturday.  The Rev. Rolland Crompton, T.D., pastor of Odgen-Hillcrest church officiated, assisted by the Rev. Clayton H. Hoag, pastor of Fairview Methodist Church.  Mr. Hoag was pastor of the Hillcrest Church which Mr. Pearce attended, from 1938 to 1942.  Born in North Afton on April 11, 1862, the retired pastor was graduated from Wyoming Seminary and Drew Theological Seminary.  He was ordained in 1892 at First Methodist Church, Wilkes-Barre, Pa.  On his 80th birthday in 1942, he preached a sermon "50 years in Wyoming Conference," in the Hillcrest Church.  When Mr. Pearce observed his 90th birthday in 1952, the church congregation presented him a bouquet of 100 $1.00 bills.  Rev. Pearce was always present on Old Home Day at North Afton and gave many remarks on the old days in the vicinity.  Mr. Pearce and his wife, Gertrude (Russell) Pearce, both attended Afton school.  Mrs. Pearce was a sister of the late Ed Russell.  [Afton Enterprise, Oct. 9, 1958]

 

Obituaries (August 27)

Ervin D. Eccleston of this place [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY] was found dead in his room Saturday morning.  "Erv" as he was familiarly known, had not been well for a week previous.  He seemed to be experiencing a general breakdown.  He could not eat and Friday night he was known to be in a precarious condition due to exhaustion and general debility.  He had been attended by a physician.  He was 60 years old and had lived in Bainbridge about thirty years coming here from Guilford with his parents who have since died.  His mother, Mrs. Harriet Eccleston, died about two years ago, having a small estate in which the deceased had an interest.  John M Cooper of this place, had charge of the money.  He cared for him and provided for his wants.  Enough was left to give a respectable burial.  The funeral was held at the undertaking rooms of Erwin Ramsdell & Son Sunday afternoon at three o'clock.  Many flowers covered the casket which was a handsome one.  A large number of friends attended and accompanied the body to Green Lawn cemetery [Bainbridge, NY].  Rev. T.J. Hill of this village officiated.  The deceased was born in Oxford [Chenango Co., NY] and attended the Oxford Academy.  He was a bright student but in his youth his head was injured in a railroad accident on the D.L.&S. railroad impairing his intellect.  Since being in Bainbridge he has been employed in doing light work for various people about the village and was very trustworthy.   "Erv" had a great many friends who were good to him.  He was honest and deserving.  Since the death of Mrs. Eccleston Mr. Cooper gave him special care and attention and so handled his small inheritance as to last him to the end and was able to make respectable provisions for him at his death, in keeping with the proud spirit of the deceased, in avoiding all semblance of being an object of charity.  Of immediate relatives the deceased is survived only by one brother William Eccleston.  [Bainbridge Republican, Sept. 15, 1910]

 

Theodore Cable died at Norfolk, St. Lawrence Co., N.Y., Monday Sept. 5th, aged 68 years.  Burial was in Afton [Chenango Co., NY], Thursday, the 8th, Rev. Jno F. Shaw officiating, assisted by the G.A.R. Post.  Mr. Cable was born in Afton and lived there all his life time until four years ago.  He has been a member of the M.E. Church of Afton for over 40 years.  In 1906 he moved to Coventry, thence to Norfolk.  He was married to Mary J. Landers 44 years ago, and five children were born to them of whom Clinton J. of Albany, Marjorie Galin and Rhena B. Liveeney of Norfolk, survive.  Only two brothers and one sister of a large family remain, Truman Cable of Afton, Zachery Cable at Rockdale and Mrs. McAfee of Afton.  [Bainbridge Republican, Sept. 15, 1910]

 

Reuben Carrol of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] was hit and instantly killed Friday night by No. 9, the passenger train going north at 4 o'clock.  Carrol was on the local train coming from Albany and about one mile north of Central Bridge he had to cough and put his head out of the window to do so.  While coughing his false teeth dropped out and when he arrived at Central Bridge he left the train and walked back to look for his teeth.  He was walking along on the south bound track, and saw a freight train approaching and stepped from the south bound track to the north bound to get out of the way of the freight and was hit by train No. 9.  His body was thrown a number of feet in front of the passenger train and landed on the track, the entire train passing over his body.  He was in such a mangled condition that it was difficult to identify him.  A bill head bearing the name of Col. Walter Scott, of this city, was found in one of the dead man's pockets and it was from Mr. Scott that the name of the man was ascertained.  Carroll had been in the office of Col. Scott only the day before and had transacted some business with him.  Carroll had often expressed his fear of being killed by the cars and could never be induced to walk on the track if there was any way possible for him to avoid doing so, and it is rather singular that he should have met his death in the manner of which he had the greatest fear.  He was a man about 45 years of age, single and with his brother, Stephen, formerly ran a hotel in Unadilla.  He has four brothers living, who reside in Summit and Trout Creek.  The funeral will be held from the home of his brother, Stephen, at Trout Creek this afternoon --Oneonta Star [Bainbridge Republican, Sept. 22, 1910]

 

Harriett A. Spohn, the eldest of the children of Monson A. and Laretta (Dodge) Smith of Oxford, died in this village September 12, 1910.  For more than four years she was a great sufferer from the disease that she only found relief from in death.  Through the long months of suffering, devoted children and kind friends did all that could be done to ease the weary hours of pain.  Mrs. Spohn was born in Oxford November 23, 1845.  For many years she was a successful teacher in the district schools of Oxford.  She united with the Free Baptist church of East Oxford in November, 1872, and after her removal to Bainbridge united with the Presbyterian church, whose pastor conducted the funeral services.  She married Joseph F. Spohn of this village Nov. 18, 1874, and since that time has resided here most of the time.  She was a woman of great determination, strong force of character and though quiet in her ways her influence was always felt on the side of right, and many who confided their troubles to her were comforted by good counsel.  Of the five children, Mrs. James Purvis, Frederick and Milton reside in Bainbridge, the latter giving up his work in Binghamton and returning home to be near his mother during her sickness;  Mrs. Warren Gundermann resides in Endicott and Homer is in the United States Navy, One sister, Mrs. C.M Stone, of Oxford, survives her. [Bainbridge Republican, Sept. 22, 1910]

BEATMAN:  Seymour H. Beatman, born April 9, 1851, the son of William and Julia Davidson Beatman, died Sunday morning at his home in the town of Afton [Chenango Co., NY].  Funeral services which will be private, will be held at 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon.  Rev. William D. Lathrop of Guilford will officiate and burial will be in Afton Cemetery, Arrangements by E.F. Tabor.[MHD notation:  1932]

One of the saddest deaths we have been called upon to chronicle for some time is that of Orson J. Loomis, the eleven-year-old son of Mrs. Julia Loomis, of North Afton [Chenango Co., NY], which occurred at Philadelphia last Sunday.  The little fellow had been troubled for some time with what was supposed to be a water tumor, and on the advice of physicians his mother took him to Philadelphia for medical treatment.  The disease seemed to yield to the treatment received, and he was pronounced nearly well, and the fond mother was to start for her home in a few days.  Friday last,  however, the disease took another form, which ended in Bright's disease.  The disease was of a very severe nature, and after lingering until Sunday evening his spirit was called Home to its Maker, where suffering is unknown.  Mr. J.O. Beatman, a brother of Mrs. Loomis, was with her at the time, and as soon as arrangements could be affected they started on their sad journey home, arriving here Tuesday morning.  The death of her son falls with great severity upon the sorrowing mother, but she will find consolation in the fact that what is her loss is his gain.  He was her only child, and being a bright, active, Christian boy only a parent can realize his loss.  The funeral was held Wednesday and the remains were placed beside those of his father in the cemetery at North Afton.  The bereaved mother and relatives have the heartfelt sympathy of the entire community.  [published Dec. 6, 1888]

At the close of the revival meeting, Thursday evening, many were surprised to hear that Mrs. Jane Fairchild had just died.  It was not generally known that "Mother Fairchild" as she was familiarly called, was so near death's door, and the sudden announcement seemed like a bolt from a clear sky.   The deceased was a woman loved and respected by everyone.  She was an earnest Christian, and was the oldest member of the Afton M.E. church.  Her demise leaves but one remaining member of the Methodist church as it was first organized in Afton, that one being Mrs. T.L. Green.  In her death that society loses a true disciple of God, the home a dear, loving companion, and the community a sympathizing friend.  For some time past the deceased had resided with her niece, Mrs. C.L. Seely, and the last days of her long and useful life were made happy by the many kind acts form those who cared for her so tenderly, and who loved her so dearly.  Her age was  80 years.  The funeral was held from her late home Sunday afternoon and was largely attended, Rev. J.L Thomas officiating.  The remains were laid to rest in Glenwood cemetery [Afton, Chenango Co., NY], Funeral Director Emens having charge. 

 

 

Marriages (August 26)

On Sunday afternoon, November 6, 1904, at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Slater of Bennettsville [Chenango Co. NY], Lizzie E. Slater was united in marriage to Charles M. Dewitt of Binghamton [Broome Co., NY], Rev. A.E. Holmes of Masonville officiating.  Friends were present from Binghamton, Schenectady, Masonville and Bennettsville.  Mr. and Mrs. Dewitt will make their home in Binghamton.  [Bainbridge Republican, Nov.     10, 1904]

Miss Doris Hotchkiss, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Reuben Hotchkiss of Tunnel [Broome Co., NY], and Gordon Totman, son of Mrs. Abbie Totman of Cincinnatus [Cortland Co., NY] were unite din marriage in Afton, Saturday, October 28 at 8:30 p.m.  The ceremony was performed by the Rev. C. Webb.  The attendants were Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Muzzy of Fical's Corners. The young couple will reside in their new home at South Otselic.  [LMD Notation:  1939]

The wedding of Paula Estella Price and Orville Frank Dean of Masonville [Delaware Co., NY] took place at high noon on Jan. 19 at the home of the bride's parents.  Mr. and Mrs. John Edwin Price, at Sidney Center.  One end of the family living room was arranged as a bower.  A cluster of large wedding bells hung in the center with tall seven-candle stick candelabra on either side.  Pink gladiolas in vases of graduated height flanked the candelabra.  Prior to the ceremony Nina Cass VanOrsdale of Unadilla played "Romance" by Zitterbart and "By the Brook" by Coffman.  She then gave a beautiful rendition of "I Love You Truly."  The wedding procession, timed to the strains of Wagner's "Wedding March" from Lohengrin, was led by the bride's brother, John Burton Price.  On his arm was the maid of honor, Mrs. Marguerite Lord, of Oneonta, sister of the groom, wearing a corsage of yellow roses.  The bride on the arm of her father, and carrying a bouquet of pink roses, was followed by her mother on the arm of the groom.  The beautiful double ring ceremony was impressively conducted by the Rev. George N. Underwood of Bainbridge, long-time friend of the bride.  Witnesses of the ceremony were the groom's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank O. Dean of Masonville, and daughter, Betty; A.L. Lord, brother-in-law of the groom; Mildred Price, sister of the bride, and Elwin Skiff, the bride's uncle.  Following the ceremony, a wedding luncheon was served and Mr. and Mrs. Dean left for Washington D.C.  On their return they will reside for a few weeks with Mrs. Dean's parents before taking up their residence in Sidney. [LMD Notation:  Jan. 1940]

Sidney Center [Delaware Co. NY]:  Miss Verna Esther Dalton, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. O.J. Dalton and Kenneth Carlson of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] were married Saturday night at the home of the bride's parents with the Rev. George Youngs officiating under an arch of evergreens and pink and white pompoms.  The bride, given by her father, was gowned in light blue moire and carried an arm bouquet of pink roses.  Miss Winifred Dalton sister of the bride, acted as bridesmaid and wore a gown of old rose silk and her bouquet was talismans roses.  Phebe Ann Fuller and Wallace Elbert Ireland Jr., niece and nephew of the bride, acted as flower girl and ring bearer.  Harold Rosa of Bainbridge was best man.  The bridal party entered to the strains of Lohengrin's wedding march, played by Mrs. Theodore Fuller.  The bride is a graduate of the Unadilla High School and for the past several years has been employed at Bainbridge.  Mr. and Mrs. Carlson will make their future home in Bainbridge where, as well as here, they have a host of friends who extend best wishes.  [LMD Notation:  1939]

Mrs. Eva Swingle, of Rockdale [Guilford, Chenango Co., NY], daughter of Donald Swingle, and Thomas Joyce, also of Rockdale, were married at the Methodist Church, in Oxford, Wednesday afternoon, May 1, the Rev. Norman B. Graves, officiating.  The attending couple were Ellen Swingle, of Rockdale sister of the bride and Harley Prindle, of Sidney.  Mrs. Joyce is an inspector and Mr. Joyce a machinist at the Scintilla Company in Sidney.  [LMD notation:  1940]

Miss Mildred B. Young, daughter of Mr. E. Young of Unadilla [Otsego Co., NY], and Harry T. Doi, son of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Doi of Sidney [Delaware Co., NY], were married by Rev. J.W. Davies at his Clinton street home, Wednesday evening, July 3rd.  They were attended by Miss Virginia I.  Young, sister of the bride, and Mr. Mario DeSalvo.  [LMD notation:  1940]

Miscellaneous, Bainbridge History Quiz

Bainbridge History Quiz

(1939)

 

Mrs. Nellie A. Wakeman wins the $3.50 Conklin fountain pen and a two year subscription to the Bainbridge Press, as winner of the second "Old Times" contest, which closed last Saturday noon.  Mrs. Burton Woodruff, Adrian Donahe, Mrs. J.N. Cullen, Hilda Sargeant and Miss Lena Van Valkenburg are the other winners who each receive a one year's subscription to the Press.

 

Those winners who are already subscribers to the Press may have their subscription extended for another year or send it to a friend living in the area served by the Bainbridge postoffice.  Judging by the many answers received, these contests appealed to many of our readers.

 

The answers to the second set of questions about Bainbridge are as follows:

 

1.  Name five of the first families to settle in what is now the town of Bainbridge.

Ans.  Among some of the first families were:  Joseph Bush, Major Henry Evans, Caleb Bennett, Reuben Kirby, William Guthrie, Samuel Bixby, Deacon Israel Smith, Thaddeus Newton and others.

 

2.  How many of these families are still represented here [in 1939]?

Ans.  The Beatty family traces back to the Bush family.  Will Evans and his son, Leigh, are descendants of Major Henry Evans, Ralph Kirby and Margaret Kirby Casey trace their ancestry back to Reuben Kirby and William Guthrie.  Mrs. Leo Nichols is a great great granddaughter of Thaddeus Newton.

 

3.  What was the first name of the Town and when changed.

Ans.  The town was first called Jericho and was changed to Bainbridge in 1814.

 

4.  Who was the village named after?

Ans.  The village was named after Commodore Bainbridge of the American Navy.

 

5.  What date did first village officials take office?

Ans.  On May 5, 1829.

 

6.  Who built the first steamboat here?

Ans.  Orrin Jacobs.

 

7.  Who drove the first automobile?

Ans.  C.C. Hovey

 

8.  Who, in later days was affectionately called "the father of the village?"

Ans.  Harrison Beatty

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The answers to the first set of questions are as follows:

 

1.  At one time Bainbridge had four hotels.  Where were they located?  Who were the proprietors?

Ans.  The four hotels were:  The Park Hotel, owned and operated by A.L Bevier, located on the site of Demeree's Garage (Mr. Bevier sold it to Pratt and Gorham who operated it for a time and then leased it to Henry Hall of Guilford).  The Mills Hotel owned and conducted by Henry Mills, on the site now occupied by Colwell Bros.  The Bernherst Hotel, owned and operated by L.B. Anderson, was located on the site now occupied by Harry Hall's gas station.  The Central Hotel, operated by T.D. Willsey or Jesse Fuller, occupied the site of Ireland Hardware Corp . and the present Central Hotel site.

 

2.  Who owned and drove the first automobile in Bainbridge?

Ans.  The first automobile was owned and driven by C.C. Hovey.

 

3.  What was the name of the Captain who built and launched the first steamboat on the river here in Bainbridge?  In what year?  What happened to this steamboat?

Ans.  The first steamboat was built in 1850 by a stock company formed by Orrin Jacobs.  It was called the Enterprise and was built under the direction of Peg Leg Roberts and captained by him.  It was finally sold to Pennsylvania people in Tunkhannock, Pa., to be used as a ferry to carry people between Tunkhannock and Lanesboro.

 

4.  What was the name of the first regiment organized in Chenango County during the Civil War?  What was the name of the Bainbridge citizen who was one of the chief organizers?

Ans.  The first regiment was 114th New York Volunteers.  It was organized by Henry A. Clark.

 

5.  Where was the first public school in Bainbridge located.

Ans.  The first public school was located on the south east corner of the village commons near the Presbyterian Church site.

 

6.  Where was the largest and most disastrous fire in Bainbridge?

Ans.  The most disastrous fire was at the Gilbert Manufacturing Co., which was on the property now occupied by the Casein Co. Superintendent Presby lost his life in the fire.

 

7.  Where was the first theatre (not a movie) in Bainbridge located?

Ans.  The first theatre was Prince Hall located in Prince Block.  It is now occupied by the Masons.

 

8.  Where was the first Post Office in Bainbridge located?

Ans.  The first post office was in the Clark Block where the Liquor Store is now located.

 

9.  In what year did the first railroad train run through Bainbridge?

Ans.  The first train went through Bainbridge in 1866 and was called the Albany Susquehanna Railroad.

 

 



Obituaries (August 26)

Several days ago Mrs. Dormer M. Evans was called to Scranton through the critical illness of her sister, Mrs. Fish, who died on Wednesday evening, Nov. 2.  Mrs. Fish was the wife of Major J.B. Fish, both former residents of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY].  They removed to Scranton many years ago.  the details of Mrs. Fish's death and funeral were taken from a Scranton paper and appear below:  "A few weeks ago Mrs. Fish met with an accident when descending a stairway in the dooryard, resulting in a broken wrist.  So severe was the shock that she suffered a loss of strength from which she was not able to rally until at last, surrounded by husband and children, she sweetly and peacefully breathed life away and with an illumined face entered into eternal rest.  In her death Mrs. Fish is survived by her husband, her daughters Laura and Mrs. James Fish, and her grandson Robert, and by one sister, Mrs. D.M. Evans, of Bainbridge, N.Y.  Mrs. Fish was born in Deposit [Delaware Co.], N.Y., being one of three daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Robert H. Turner.  One year ago, on October 5, Major and Mrs. Fish celebrated the golden anniversary of their wedded life.  She became a member of Providence Presbyterian Church in 1866, and during all the time since has been actively and most usefully identified with that organization, and especially with the Home and Foreign Missionary societies and Ladies' Aid society."  The funeral was held Saturday morning from the old family homestead on North Main street.  Her niece, Mrs. C.P. Case, and nephew William Evans of Bainbridge, were in attendance, the sister, Mrs. Evans, having remained for the obsequies.  The floral offerings were munificent in their tribute of esteem, among them being a blanket of choice flowers.  [Bainbridge Republican, Nov. 10, 1904]

 

Alonzo Loomis one of the oldest residents of the town of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], passed away suddenly on Sunday evening at his home at Union Valley.  Mr. Loomis was in his fiftieth year and was well known by residents of Bainbridge and vicinity, being a brother of Philander H. Loomis of this village.  Heart failure was the cause of his death, which occurred while he was seated in a chair at his home and was almost instantaneous.  Mr. Loomis has resided in the vicinity of Union Valley all but one year of his life.  the members of the family surviving are the wife and two sons, A.G. Loomis of Deposit, and Merton Loomis of Walton, and one daughter Mrs. Libbie Sweet of Union Valley.  The funeral services were held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday from the Union Valley M.E. Church, the Rev. J.S. Crompton officiating.  The interment was in the West Bainbridge cemetery [Bainbridge Republican, Nov. 10, 1904]

 

Henry D. Bowers, an old resident of Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], was killed on the railroad crossing at that station at about 11:50 on Saturday night, October 29.  The right arm and leg were broken in many places and the hips were crushed in a terrible manner.  Bowers was seventy-five years of age.  He was a veteran of the Civil War, having been a private in Co. A 114th Regiment N.Y.S. Vol. and was a member of Plumb Post, 493 G.A.R.  He is survived by his wife and six children.  [Bainbridge Republican,  Nov. 10, 1904]

Miss Annice Burton died at the home of J.A. Burton Tuesday morning at 6 o'clock.  Funeral Thursday at 11 a.m. at the house.  Burial at Yaleville.  [Bainbridge Republican, Dec. 15, 1904]

The death of O.C. Briant occurred at the home of his son, A.D. Briant, at Wellsbridge [Otsego Co., NY] Tuesday, December 6, at the age of seventy years.  He was born in the town of Morris [Otsego Co., NY] in 1835, and was married at Otego to  Miss Rosalie Helikes, daughter of Henry Helikes of Otego in 1872.  They had six children, five of whom are living, A.D. Briant of Wellsbridge, and Eugene Betterly of Boston, Mass., Mrs. Dennis Hitt of Rockwells Mills, Mrs. Fred Utter of Guilford, and Mrs. C.C. Veargason of Oneonta.  The funeral was held at the home of his son, Thursday, December 8, with interment at Otego [Otsego Co., NY], Rev. Charles Hubbel of Wellsbridge officiating.  [Bainbridge Republican, Dec. 15, 1904]

Charles Landers, a native and life long resident of Afton [Chenango Co., NY], died at his home on the Eastside Friday, December 9, aged seventy-eight years.  He was born and lived and died on the same farm.  He did not recover from the last shock of one week ago.  Mr. Landers has been sadly afflicted with rheumatism for a number of years and crippled by slight shocks, has been unable to get around without the aid of crutches or his wheel chair.  He is survived by three sisters, Sarah and Margaret living at home and Mrs. Augusta Church.  The funeral was held from his late home the Rev. George Huntley of Oneonta, officiating, burial in East side cemetery [Afton, NY]....[Bainbridge Republican, Dec. 15, 1904]

Mary E. Bennett, wife of C.E. Pettys, passed into rest on Monday evening after a long and painful illness.  The funeral services were held from the home on Pearl street Wednesday at 2 p.m. conducted by Rev. Charles D. Reed.  The interment was in Green Lawn cemetery [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY].  Mrs. Pettys had been a severe sufferer for many months and had been watched over and tenderly cared for night and day by husband, sisters and friends.  She is survived by her husband, five brothers Eli and Hubert Bennett, of Bainbridge; Riley and Herbert Bennett of Norwich; and Seth Bennett of Afton; and by three sister, Mrs. Sylvania Prince of Bainbridge and Mrs. Victoria Prouty of Binghamton....[Bainbridge Republican, Dec. 15, 1904]

Harriet L. Day, wife of Walker H. Curtis, passed into rest Friday, Dec. 23, 1904, aged 57 years.  The sudden demise of Mrs. Curtis came with a shock to her host of friends and has cast a deep gloom over the entire community at the season of Christmas festivities.  Mr. Curtis left his wife in usual health that morning when he went to his labors at the store of J.B. Williams and returning home to his noonday meal, found her lying prostrate in the sitting room.  Neighbors were called in and Dr. R.D.L. Evans was summoned by telephone, but his services were of no avail, as he found that she must have been dead about one hour.  During the forenoon Mrs. Curtis had gone over to Mr. E.S. Hartman's next door, and Mrs. Hartman saw her working about the house some time afterwards.  She had been superintending the decoration of the parlors of the Baptist church all day Thursday and until late in the evening, and had planned to go up to the church that forenoon, having a basket of Christmas things in readiness to take with her.  Mrs. Curtis had been in charge of the primary work of the Baptist Sunday school for 20 or more years, and was a most efficient worker in all the activities of that church.  She was especially renowned for her tasteful ability in trimming and decorating for Sunday services and all special occasions, and was the leading spirit in Ladies' Aid society functions for many years.  She had been a member of the Bainbridge Baptist church for nearly a quarter of a century, and was faithful to all its appointments, zealous for its welfare and conscientious in her fidelity to its principles.  The church has sustained a loss that it will be exceedingly difficult to bear, a vacancy being made in the ranks of the workers that are hard to fill.  The commendations of the Master may be fittingly applied to our departed friend.  "She hath done what she could," and she has now gone to her reward, to receive the "Well done, good and faithful servant, enter thou into the joy of thy Lord."  Mrs. Curtis was born March 30, 1847, and was united in marriage with Mr. Curtis February 21, 1866, at Mt. Upton, where they resided for 15 years, when they removed to Bainbridge and have resided here since.  She is survived by her husband and son, Ralph W. Curtis, and three brothers, A.P. Day, of Mt. Upton; James Day, of Guilford; and Lewis Day, of Meadville, Pa.  Simple funeral services, consisting of the reading of the scriptures and some of her favorite hymns, prayer and a tribute by her pastor, Rev. C.D. Reed, were held at the home on South Main Street at 2 p.m. Monday, and the remains were laid to rest in Green Lawn Cemetery [Bainbridge, NY].  The pall bearers were E.D. Truman, R.W. Kirby, W.A. Hart and I.D. Yale. ...The floral tributes were abundant and very beautiful, among which were a magnificent floral design, representing the setting sun and rising star, composed of roses, carnations and hyacinths, a token from employees of the Marshall Furniture Co. of Lestershire, a fine bunch of carnations from Mr. and Mrs. E.B. Humphrey, and a profusion of cut flowers from the Young Men's Baraca Union and from members of the Baptist church and other friends.  [Bainbridge Republican, Dec. 29, 1904]

Marriages (August 25)

William Ward of Bainbridge, N.Y. [Chenango Co., NY] and Carrie Palmer, of Sidney, N.Y. [Delaware Co., NY] were married at the home of the bridegroom's brother, Frank Ward, in Sayre, Pa., Monday, Dec. 27.  The Rev. S.M. Babcock, pastor of the Free Methodist church officiated.  [Bainbridge Republican, Jan. 20, 1921]

A quiet wedding took place at the home of the bride's father W.D. Thomas on Evans street [Bainbridge, Chenango Co.,  NY] Friday evening, January 7, 1921 at 7 o'clock, when only the immediate families were present.  The bride, Clara Josephine Thomas was married to Howard Alsworth Cornell by her pastor, the Rev. Charles G. Cady. The bride's dress was of silver blue trimmed with gold and she carried a bouquet of American beauty roses.  The bride's maid was Miss Mildred Colwell and the best man was the groom's brother, Harold Cornell.  After the wedding a bridal lunch was served.  The bride is a graduate of the Bainbridge High School and also a student of Lowell's School of business and Mr. Cornell is an employee of the American Separator Co.  Mr. and Mrs. Cornell will reside with the bride's father on Evans street.  [Bainbridge Republican, Jan. 20, 1921]

A very pretty home wedding took place last Saturday morning when Miss Lutie B., youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Puffer, became the bride of Mr. William R. Davidson of North Main street [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY].  The ceremony as performed at the home of the bride's parents on Juliand street, the Rev. Charles G. Cady, pastor of the Presbyterian church, being the officiating clergyman.  The young couple were attended by Mr. Thomas Davidson, brother of the groom and Mrs. Raymond Holman, sister of the bride, and the guests were the immediate families.  Mr. and Mrs. Davidson departed for a short trip to the North and on their return they will reside near East Guilford [Chenango Co., NY] where Mr. Davidson will engage in dairy farming.  The congratulations of their many friends follow them to their new home and the burden of the sincere good wishes is that they may find happiness and success.  [Bainbridge Republican, Feb. 24, 1921]

Miss Florence L. Sherman, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Sherman, of East Afton [Chenango Co., NY], was married to Ralph O. Ireland, son of Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Ireland, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY], Saturday, Nov. 15, at the Union Valley Church.  the ceremony as performed by the Rev. Francis Richmond, assisted by the Rev. George C. Willets.  the church was decorated with hemlock boughs and carnations.  The bride wore a white satin gown made with a sweetheart neckline with pearl trimming.  The long net veil was attached to a wreath of pink and white carnations.  She carried a bouquet of red roses.  Mrs. Clarence Gifford, of Afton, a sister of the bride, was matron of honor.  She wore yellow chiffon gown with yellow accessories and carried a bouquet of pink and white carnations.  Phyllis Gifford acted as flower girl for her aunt and wore an aqua dress and carried a bouquet of mixed flowers.  The best man was Alton Ireland, brother of the bridegroom.  The ushers were Earl Sherman and LeGrand Ruling.  The bride's mother wore navy blue with a corsage of pink and white carnations.  The bridegroom's mother was attired in gray wool and a corsage of pink and white carnations.  A reception was held at the community house, following the ceremony.  A three tiered wedding cake centered the bride's table.  The bride and bridegroom are both graduates of Bainbridge Central High School.  After a short wedding trip they will reside in the tenant house of the bridegroom's father.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Nov. 27, 1947]

Obituaries (August 25)

Marshall Curlhair, for many years a resident of this village [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], died at his home on Pruyne Hill Friday morning from complication of diseases, aged 62 years.  Mr. Curlhair was born in Maine, N.Y. and spent his younger days at that place.  He married Cora Johnson in 1880.  They moved to Binghamton where they resided about nine years then came to Bainbridge in 1893 and found employment in the sled factory until it was burned.  He then worked for C.C. Hovey and then came to the Separator Co., where he has been employed twenty years.  He was a man well liked and honorable and upright in all his dealings.  He was an exempt member of the Roberts Hose company.  Mr. Curlhair is survived by his wife, mother and one daughter, Mrs. Martha Andrews.  The funeral was held Sunday, p.m. from the home, Rev. S.R. Bigger officiating and burial in Green Lawn cemetery [Bainbridge, NY].  The Separator force and Roberts Hose company attended in a body.  [Bainbridge Republican, Jan. 20, 1921]

R.R. Church a lifelong and highly respected resident of this place [Afton, Chenango Co., NY] died at his home Saturday afternoon at 4:30 o'clock.  He was stricken with paralysis about two weeks ago.  Mr. Church was 72 years of age.  He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Chloa Church; five sons, Arthur of Leeds, North Dakota; Henry, Levi and Chas. of Binghamton, and Richard Jr., a student in Union College Schenectady; by one daughter Grace Church a teacher in White Plains and by several grandchildren.  The funeral was held Tuesday, afternoon at 2 o'clock.  Burial was in East Side cemetery [Afton, NY].  Services were conducted by the Masons, Dr. J.J. Francis being the pastor at the house.  [Bainbridge Republican, Jan. 27, 1921]

George L. VanDerVeer, a native of Springfield Center but for the past eight years a prominent citizen of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], died Friday after four weeks' illness at the Norwich Memorial hospital.  He was 43 years of age and ever since coming to Norwich had been advertising manager for the Pharmacal company.  His wife and one daughter survive him, also his mother Mrs. George W. VanDerVeer, and his sister Mrs. Reed Miller of New York.  [Bainbridge Republican, Feb. 10, 1921]

At the home of his nephew, Walter Davis, in Gilbertsville [Otsego Co., NY], Judson K. Davis passed away last Saturday morning.  Mr. Davis was well known and highly respected in his town where for many years he resided up to the time of his removal to Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], after the death of his wife, and in which place he took up his residence with his daughter, Mrs. Ira Sargeant.  About three months ago he came back to the valley and took up his residence with his nephew, Walter Davis, in whose home death overtook him.  Judson Davis was born in Middlefield, Thursday, June 12, 1845, and was 75 years 7 months and 23 days of age.  He was the son of John K. and Phoebe Howe Davis.  Judson Davis saw service through out the entire five years of Civil War, in Company G, 152d Regiment, and for years until its disbanding was a member of the local G.A.R. post.  He is survived by three children, Homer Davis of Morris, William Davis of Sidney and Mrs. Ira Sargeant of Bainbridge; two brothers, William Davis of Bainbridge and Warren Davis of Gilbertsville; and by three sisters, Mrs. Irving Bennett of Sidney and Mrs. Lucy Perkins and Mrs. Hubert Sweet of Morris.  The funeral services were held in the M.E. church in Gilbertsville this Tuesday afternoon at two o'clock, Rev.  H.E. Brooks officiating.  interment will be in beautiful Hillington--Morris Chronicle,  of Feb. 9, 1921 [Bainbridge Republican,  Feb. 17, 1921]
 

The death of Herbert H. Morley occurred at his home in Little Falls Sunday night following an operation for adenoids and the removal of tonsils, septic poison developing.  The funeral (Masonic) was held at Norwich Wednesday February 23, at 2 p.m. at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A.B. Stewart, Mrs. Morley's parents.  He is survived by his wife and one daughter, Ruth 13 years of age.  The Morleys were former residents of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] being engaged in the creamery business in which he was an expert, also in the meat business.  He is spoken of in the very highest terms for his industry, honesty, a good neighbor and friend.  He was a man who was interested and posted on history and current events and a very pleasing and instructive conversationalist.  He was a member of the Bainbridge Masonic fraternity.  [Bainbridge Republican, Feb. 24, 1921]

Carolyn Burton, 4-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Burton of Chatham died in the Albany City Hospital early Monday morning after an illness of several weeks.  Funeral services will be held this afternoon (Thursday) at 2 o'clock in St. Peter's Episcopal church, Bainbridge, with the Rev. James E. Wolfe officiating.  Burial will be in St. Peter's Cemetery [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY].  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Jan. 8, 1948]

Miscellaneous, News Items from 1921

Car Accident at Bouckville Results in Death of Two

 



An accident occurred near Bouckville [Madison Co., NY) in which two new Berlin [Chenango Co. NY] people were killed and two others injured.  Mr. and Mrs. Seth Wetmore and Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Bemis were on their way to Morrisville to attend the Baptist church on Sunday Jan. 9 where Rev. George Gibbins, a former pastor was to preach.  They were in a Ford car belonging to Mr. Bemis, who was driving.  Near Bouckville there is a rather bad turn in the road and for some reason the driver failed to make the turn and the car went straight on, through a fence and over a twenty-foot embankment into the old canal which here contains about four feet of water.  The car turned over and the occupants were thrown against the sides of the car.  Mr. Bemis who was the only one uninjured managed to get the curtain open and call for help.  Others had seen the car go over the bank however and assistance was soon on the spot.  The car was lifted out of the mud and the imprisoned people released.  It was found that Mr. Wetmore was dead and Mrs. Wetmore and Mrs. Bemis were injured and they were all taken to a hotel at Bouckville where medical attendance was summoned.  Mrs. Wetmore, when taken from the demolished car, was believed to be dead, as her head was under water when the rescuers found her, immediately after the car which her husband was driving went over the embankment. [Bainbridge Republican, Jan. 20, 1921]

Woman Proposes Tax on Ten Million Bachelors in United States

Mrs. Clara Sears Taylor, member of the Washington rent commission, through appointment by President Wilson, has proposed that congress levy a tax on bachelors.  Pointing out that the United States now has approximately 10,000,000 bachelors more than any other country in the world, Mrs. Taylor estimates such a tax would yield $20,000,000 a year or more.  Mrs. Taylor would have the tax range from $1 to $5 a year per unattached male, according to age.  Here is the way she figures it:  Three million eight hundred and fifty thousand bachelors 20 to 24 years of age at $1, $1,850,000.   Three million eight hundred thousand bachelors 25 to 34 years of age at $2, $7,000,000.  One million four hundred thousand bachelors 35 to 44 years of age at $3, $4,200.000.  Nine hundred thousand bachelors 45 to 64 years of age at $4, $3,600,000.  One hundred and fifty thousand bachelors 65 years and older at $5, $750,000.  Total 10,000,000 bachelors, $20,000,000.  [Bainbridge Republicans, Jan. 27, 1921]

Dr. Ray Hastings

 

Friends and relatives of our former townsman (or townsboy), who is now Dr. Ray Hastings (Music Dr.) will be pleased to hear something about him.  He has certainly made great strides in his chosen profession as organist, pianist, composer, and instructor in the Los Angeles Conservatory of Music.  Mr. Hastings was born in Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] in 1889.  At age of ten he was considerable of a piano player, at twelve he was playing accompaniments for his uncle Mr. F.B. Payne who was a trombone soloist, who some of our older inhabitants will remember of hearing.  Mr. Hastings studied abroad with Joseph Bonet, a very notable musician.  For the past nine years he has been organist of the Temple Baptist church in Los Angeles, seating 3500 people, those being late are turned away for lack of room. The Temple Herald church program of February 13 commenting on Dr. Hastings, has this to say:  "Dr. Ray Hastings, our brilliant, genial organist, has been with us nine years today.  Temple Church believes that she has the greatest and most popular organist on the Pacific Coast.  He is a "Prince of a good fellow," a remarkable musician and a composer of note.  May he always be Temple organist."  The American Organist of New York City says:  "Dr. Ray Hastings at Temple Baptist in Los Angeles has the most prominent church position in the west.  A thing worth noting most seriously is the material he uses for the programs that have attracted and held almost unprecedented audiences.  [Bainbridge Republican, Feb. 24, 1921]

 

1921 Commencement - Bainbridge High School

 

The commencement exercises of the class of 1921 were held Wednesday evening at the opera house. In spite of a bombardment of small artillery in the form of firecrackers set off by small boys on the front sidewalks, the exercises of the evening moved off very smoothly.  As always the musical numbers furnished by Teachout's orchestra were each and every one a treat.  The program was opened with prayer by Rev. Scoville of the Episcopal church.  The salutatory was given by Helen Searles who took for her subject "The value of Home Economics," showing what it would mean in the life of a girl.  Her essay was well written and showed a vast amount of effort and appreciation of the new course in Home Economics.  Chauncey Norton, the president of the class delivered the charge to the Juniors, and Robert Nutter in behalf of the Junior class responded.  Mr. Norton also gave the Valedictory oration, "The Monroe Doctrine".  He took up its history from the beginning and showed what it had stood for in the past and what it meant in the events of the day.  The oration showed research and understanding of American history and was well delivered.  Miss Susan Evans from the daughters of the American Revolution presented to Miss Ruth Nutter a five dollar gold piece as prize for the best work done in American History.  In a short talk she urged everyone to help make worthwhile history.  The male quartette sang two selections, one in costume, after which they rendered an orchestra selection on the fine tooth comb.  Mr. Hugh Collins of the Board of Education with a few humorous but well chosen words presented the diplomas to the class.  After which the honorable George L. Bockes of Oneonta gave a short address to the class, urging them to hold to the joy of life and of life's work, to persevere and work for that which they would attain.  It was a talk to the point and of value to the graduating class.  The benediction was pronounced by Rev. Allnatt of the Baptist church.  [Bainbridge Republican, June 23, 1921]

Miscellaneous, How Union Valley Got its Name

"Union Valley" Named by Combining

Church 'Union' and Natural 'Valley'

 

The tracing of the origin of names of the various communities surrounding Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] is rather fascinating, and today H.H. Lyon brings us the story of how Union Valley received its name. 

 

In 1810 a Methodist organization was formed on what is now known as Searles Hill, at the home of Abner Searles, but it was never incorporated.  Mr. Lyon remembers his father telling of attending church there with his grandfather.  The group never had a building but held services in the Searles home or in the school house. 

 

County records show that in 1834 a meeting was held to re-incorporate a West Bainbridge M.E. Society.  Names signed are Dan Post, Burton Stowell, William Cleveland, Wesley Cleveland, and Edward T. Hyde.  Some of these names are familiar to old time West Bainbridge folks, says Mr. Lyon.  The group did not have a building and school records do not show use of the school building, but one may guess that the school house was sometimes used for meetings.

 

A West Bainbridge Baptist Society organized in 1844.  The names signed are:  Philander Loomis and Reuben Fosbury.  Mr. Lyon recalls that Martin Post was a strong supporter.  The names of Martin Post and Reuben Fosbury are also found in earlier records of the Yaleville Baptist Church.

 

The real gist of this story according to Mr. Lyon comes in 1852, when representatives of three Methodist groups met at the house of Peleg Ferris and incorporated a union organization.  Incorporators were Lyman Bush, John H. Post - President, Samuel Bush, Nelson Ireland, George Blanchard, trustees.  The incorporation was recorded. 

 

Here was a "Union" situated in a natural valley, and as a matter of course the surrounding community was soon known as Union Valley.

Marriages (August 24)

Guilford [Chenango Co., NY]:  A quiet, but very pretty wedding took place last Wednesday noon, when Miss Alice Ensworth and Harry Hubbard were married at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Ives, about a mile and a half from this village.  The ceremony was performed at noon by Rev. A.C. Salls under an arch of evergreens and roses in front of potted plants.  The bride, who is a niece of Mrs. Ives, was attired in a handsome gown of white and wore roses.  The wedding march was played by Mrs. Thomas Hubbard and the bridal party was attended by two small nieces of the groom as flower girls.  Twenty-two guests were present, including the immediate friends of the bride and groom.  A wedding luncheon was served at one o'clock and Mr. and Mrs. Hubbard left at four p.m. for a trip to Oswego.  After their return Mr. and Mrs. Hubbard will reside with Mr. and Mrs. Ives.  [Bainbridge Republican, May 11, 1911]

A pretty wedding occurred here Wednesday, October 11, 1911, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. M.G. Hill, when their daughter, Miss Belle, and Steven Leroy Prime, of Springfield, Mass., were married at 5 p.m., the Rev. L.L. Weller of Bainbridge, officiating.  Thirty relatives and friends were present, those from out of town were Mr. and Mrs. George Stratton of Oxford, Mrs. Keith Brooks of Norwich, Mrs. E.J. Todd and daughter, Clara, of Unadilla, who acted as bridesmaid, with George Stratton of Oxford, as best man.  Mrs. P.A. Hayes presided at the organ, a sister of the bride, Miss Erma, and Miss Margery Gregory acted as ribbon girls, carrying a chain of evergreens in advance of the bride, to a corner of the parlor, which was banked with autumn leaves and evergreens, where she was joined by Mr. Prime and best man, Rev. Weller leading.  The color scheme of red and green formed the decorations of the rooms and luncheon, which was dainty and elaborate, prettily served by the Misses Ruth Merrill and Lillie Reed.  Following the luncheon and congratulations of the company, the newly married couple left in auto for Nineveh Junction.  After a few days spent in Boston and vicinity they will leave for Worcester, their future home.  Mrs. Prime is a native of Afton, favorably and well known by hosts of friends who extends best wishes and congratulations for their future welfare and happiness.  the gifts many and beautiful in evidence of the love and esteem of her many friends.  [Bainbridge Republican, Oct. 19, 1911]

A very pretty wedding of a popular Bainbridge couple took place on New Year's Day in the Syracuse University Chapel, Syracuse, when Miss Marian Ryfun, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Ryfun, of Syracuse [Onondaga Co., NY], and Arlo Klinetob, of Scranton, Pa., were united in marriage.  The Rev. Corey Klinetob, father of the bridegroom, performing the ceremony and was assisted by the Dean of the University Chapel, Dr. William Powers.  The bride, who was given in marriage by her father, was attired in a beautiful gown of white faille with floor length train with matching tiara and carried a bouquet of white roses.  Attending her were three sisters, Miss Anne Ryfun, of Syracuse; and Mrs. June Ryfun, of Syracuse; and Miss Dorothee Ryfun, of Florida, bridesmaids.  The maid of honor wore a gown of pink lace and carried red roses, the bridesmaids were gowned in blue lace and had bouquets of yellow roses.  All three wore Juliet caps.  The bride's mother wore dusty pink with a corsage of green orchids.  Included in the bridal party were Lynn Klinetob, of Bainbridge, best man; the Rev. Hugh Klinetob, of Scranton, Pa., brothers of the bridegroom; and John Ryfun, of Syracuse, ushers; and Master Terry Klinetob, five-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Lynn Klinetob, ring bearer.  Mrs. Klinetob is teacher of English in the local Bainbridge High School and Mr. Klinetob is employed in the Casein laboratory here.  Both Mr. and Mrs. Klinetob are university graduates with A.B. degrees, the former being graduated in 1941 from Drew University and the latter from Syracuse University in the same year.  Upon graduating from the University, Mrs. Klinetob spent a year teaching in a private school before coming to Bainbridge last term.  Following a brief wedding trip through western Pennsylvania, Mr. and Mrs. Klinetob are at home to their friends in a Bixby street apartment.  The congratulations and best wishes of the community are extended to the young people.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Jan. 7, 1943]
 

Wednesday evening at 8 o'clock at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Dairius Murray, Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], occurred the marriage of their son, Donald Murray, and Ardene V. McMullen, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank McMullen, also of Guilford.  The Rev. Charles Dempsey officiated.  The attending couple were Mildred Fowler of Center Village, and Leon Merritt, of Nineveh.  Mr. Murray is employed at the Casein Plant in Bainbridge.  Both are popular young people and friends extend congratulations. [Bainbridge News & Republican, Feb. 18, 1943] 

 

George I. Horton of New York city and Miss Belle Jeanette, also of New York were united in marriage Tuesday, June 2, 1896, and arrived in Bainbridge yesterday afternoon for a week's visit with his parents, Rev. and Mrs. George D. Horton.  George I. Horton has held a responsible position with the Metropolitan life insurance company in New York for the past three years, having lately received a promotion in his work.  Mr. Horton has many friends in this vicinity who will give himself and bride a hearty welcome.  They will reside at 443 W. 23d street, New York and will be "at home" after June 20th. 

A social event of considerable importance, especially to the Methodist Episcopal congregation and to the family of its pastor, Rev. Mr. Queal, took place in this village on Wednesday of this week.  Mr. Queal's two daughters were married on that day in the M.E. church, as the notes of invitation read, Mattie to E. Bradley Meaker, and Alice to George B. Benedict.  The outside surroundings were a beautiful day, a rich profusion of flowers arranged in taste and beauty, a crowded audience, many and valuable presents from friends near and far, with the accompaniments of smiles and tears peculiar to such an occasion.  The ceremony was performed by the father of the brides, assisted by his brother, the Rev. Dr. Queal , of Canandaigua.  The ushers were Arthur D. Queal, of Troy, and S.M. Johnson, of Greene.  A large number of guests were present from abroad.  After the church services a reception was given and collation served at the house of the pastor, after which the newly married couples left on the afternoon train to spend some time among their friends.  Mr. Meaker is a resident of South Bethlehem, Pa., where he is teaching in a preparatory school of the Lehigh University.  Mr. Benedict is a resident of Plymouth, N.Y., a graduate of the class of '81 of the Wesleyan University, of Middletown, Conn.  The best wishes of many friends go with them all in this new departure in the journey of life--Windsor Standard.    [Notation:  1881]

Obituaries (August 24)

Mrs. Betsey King, wife of Judson King, died at her home, Evans St. [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], Tuesday morning at 8:30 of cirrhosis of the liver, aged 73 years.  Mrs. King has been an invalid for a number of years requiring almost constant care.  She was well known in the village having moved here with her husband from North Afton nearly forty years ago.  The funeral was held this afternoon at one o'clock in the Methodist church, the Rev. G.E. Van Woert officiating.  Burial in Greenlawn Cemetery [Bainbridge, NY].  [Bainbridge Republican, Apr. 6, 1911]

 

Amy J. Kelley who has resided with her nephew, E.D. Truman, for the past two years, died Tuesday morning at seven o'clock, aged 74 years.  Mrs. Kelley had been an invalid for over two years requiring constant care.  She is survived by four nephews, Elliott, Nathan and Milo of Bainbridge and Fred of Harpursville, and two nieces, Rena L. Truman of New York city and Mable Truman of this village.  The funeral will be held this afternoon at two o'clock at the house, the Rev. H.T. Hill officiating, following which the body will be taken to Sand Hill near Wellsbridge [Otsego Co. NY], for burial.  [Bainbridge Republican, Apr. 6, 1911]

Mrs. Ella D. Stoughton died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. George H. Barlow, Jr., 51 Front street, Binghamton, Saturday morning, after a severe illness of four weeks.  She is survived by her daughter, Mrs. Barlow, one son, Charles R. Stoughton, of New York city, two brothers, Charles Treadway, of Binghamton, and Leroy Treadway of Los Angeles, Cal.  The funeral services on Monday afternoon were conducted by Rev. Francis Yarnall of Christ church and the interment was at Greene [Chenango Co., NY] by the side of her husband, John C. Stoughton, a veteran of the Civil War, who died about eighteen years ago.  Mrs. Stoughton was well known in Bainbridge, being the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Treadway and lived here during her early life, also after her husband's death returning to care for her aged parents until they passed away within a month of each other in the spring of 1898.  Since then her home has been in Binghamton [Broome Co., NY].  She was possessed of sterling, unselfish qualities, was devoted to her children and grandchildren; by them--and many friends, she will be greatly missed, also by Mrs. R.D.L. Evans of this village to whom for the past twenty years she has been like an older sister.;  [Bainbridge Republican, May 11, 1911]

George W. Evans of Enfield Centre, formerly of this village [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY] met with an accident Thursday morning while at work in a sawmill that he owned and operated, which resulted in his death the same day.  Mr. Evans was assisting the head sawyer with an exceptionally large log and as the carriage was moving toward the saw gave it a shove with his foot.  He slipped and fell on the log directly in front of the saw, and before it could be stopped both of his legs were severed from the body, the right close to the body and the left below the knee.  He was taken immediately to the hospital in Ithaca, but despite medical treatment died at 6 p.m.  During his removal to the hospital and until his death he remained conscious.  His body was brought to his home in Unadilla [Otsego Co., NY] Friday where the funeral was held Sunday afternoon at two o'clock.  It was one of the largest funerals ever held in that village, a large number of Odd Fellows, Masons, and Maccabees, all of which orders he was a member, attending.  The service at the house was in charge of Canton Wilber, I.O.O.F. of Oneonta, while the burial service at the grave was in charge of the Masons.  The funeral procession, which was over a half mile in length, was led by the Unadilla band.  Mr. Evans was the son of Edward and Kate Evans of this village, but was born in Deposit where his mother was staying while his father served in the Civil War.  He lived in Bainbridge until about 32 years of age.  About twenty years ago he was married to Lucy Weeks of West Bainbridge, and for nearly ten years had made his home in Unadilla.  He was 47 years of age and is survived by his wife, two sons, Lewis and Alfred, one daughter, Bena, of Unadilla, his mother, Mrs. Kate Evans, one sister, Mrs. Lewis Anderson, and a brother, Phillip Evans of this village, and a brother, Jay Evans, of Delhi.  [Bainbridge Republican, May 11, 1911]

After a long and desperate struggle to cling to this life, Abe L. Bevier died Sunday morning last at the home of Mrs. Bernetta Butler, where he resided.  Mr. Bevier had been ill for the past several years but had been about most of the time until about three months ago when he became confined to the bed.  Consumption was the ailment and cause of death.  During the last period of his illness he was cared for by a trained nurse who made his remaining days as comfortable as possible.  His wife and friends gave him constant attention and the bitterness of passing life was softened.  He was conscious to the last and only the previous Saturday he expressed the hope of being able to resume his camp life on the banks of the Susquehanna, a pastime which he had indulged in for several seasons.  Mr. Bevier was 54 years old.  He was born in Binghamton in 1857.  In 1879 he married Miss Lillian Russell, who survives him.  He purchased the Park Hotel property in this village, in 1889 and came to Bainbridge to reside.  He conducted the hotel up till about ten years ago when his health failed him.  During Mr. Bevier's active business life in Bainbridge he was a very popular man.  He took deep interest in politics and all affairs of interest to the village and town.  He had been deputy sheriff of the county and for several years, was chief of the Bainbridge Fire Department and was manager of the Bainbridge baseball team at the time Bainbridge was famous as a baseball town.  Mr. Bevier was a very likeable man and made friends and he was always very enthusiastic in helping them.  His failing health in recent years kept him from an active business career, but he never lost interest in Bainbridge and her people.  The funeral was held Tuesday forenoon at 10:30 at the home of Mrs. Butler, and conducted by Rev. L.L. Weller.  Members of the Susquehanna Lodge, F.&A.M., of which Mr. Bevier was a member, attended in a body.  The remains were taken to Binghamton on the 11:30 train for interment in the Port Dickinson cemetery [Broome Co., NY], where the burial services were conducted by the Odd Fellows of which organization he was also a member.  The floral pieces and flowers at the funeral sent by various organizations and friends were many and extremely beautiful  Beside the wife, a half brother, Joshua Williams, survives him.  [Bainbridge Republican, May 25, 1911]

Memorial Day brought gloom and deep sadness to the home circle of one of our highly esteemed village residents, Mr. John Neidlinger, who died in the afternoon of that day, following an illness of several weeks.  Mr. Neidlinger was a native of Germany where he was born in 1834 and came to the United States in 1858.  Early in the 70's he located on a desirable farm on South Hill, in the town of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], remaining there about 35 years.  Mr. and Mrs. Neidlinger located in Sidney five years ago, having purchased the fine property on Maple Ave., formerly owned by Mr. Joseph H. Clark.  Surrounded by family and friends, their home in Sidney was made very pleasant and Mr. Neidlinger took much pride in maintaining his fine property and grounds in excellent condition.  His good faithful wife and family have the deepest sympathy of friends in their sad loss of such a devoted husband and kind father.  Mr. Neidlinger is survived by his widow and five children:  Fred Neidlinger of Bainbridge; Mrs. John Lawall, of Sidney; Charles J. Neidlinger of Sidney; Geo. Neidlinger of Scranton, Pa.; Theodore Neidlinger, of Schenectady, N.Y.  Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon, June 1st, at the home on Maple ave., conducted by Rev. O.T. Fletcher and interment in Prospect Hill cemetery [Sidney, Delaware Co., NY].  Mr. Neidlinger is also survived by two brothers and two sisters, all of whom reside in Germany--Sidney Record   The funeral was very largely attended by friends at home and who came from abroad.  There was an unusually large and beautiful display of flowers.  There were six wreaths, four of which were ordered by brothers and sisters from Germany. The gift of flowers was so great that it required two carriages to take them from the home to the cemetery.  Mr. Neidlinger was very well known in Bainbridge.  He lived for 35 years on a farm in the town of Guilford near this village.  He came to Bainbridge a great deal, transacting most of his business here.  Six years ago he moved to Sidney.  He was a splendid man possessing great thrift and industry and was especially genial and well liked and held the confidence and esteem of the entire community.  [Bainbridge Republican, June 8, 1911]

Miscellaneous, Who's Who in Bainbridge - Anthony Delello 1938

Who's Who in Bainbridge - Anthony Edward Delello

Bainbridge Republican, Mar. 17, 1938

 

Twelve hours a day, seven days a week, just watching the trains go by from his little tower on West Main street, is the daily routine, of Anthony Edward Delello, known to everyone in town as "Tony."  Now in his 39th year of service for the Delaware and Hudson Railroad, Tony started his railroading, Tony started his railroading career in Port Crane, the place of his birth.  He was 12 years old when he became a railroad water boy.

 

In 1914, he came to Bainbridge where he was established first as watchman at the Dry Milk crossing.  Working north, he moved to the Scott Street crossing and then took over the important charge of operating the West Main street gates.  He has been stationed there for the past 20 years.

 

Working from 6 in the morning until 6 at night, Tony has missed only parts of several days at his post.  And, none of these occasions were because of illness.  Known up and down the line as the "strong man of the D.&H.", it has been often recounted that he alone lifted the end of a rail which was so heavy that 12 men had to struggle to lift the other end. 

 

Tony prides himself on his innate ability as a jack of all trades and master of quite a few.  Several boys in the village are the proud possessors of crystal sets which Mr. Delello has assembled.  The set, which he has made for himself, is so powerful, that he claims to get programs broadcast directly from "the old country."  But, the complications of radio are only child's play!  The workings of watches that suddenly refuse to tick, are a real challenge, for Tony is a general repairman par excellence.  So it is no wonder that, if no one else can fix it, housewives say, "take it to Tony."

 

Exciting times, when cars stall in front of fast expresses, and drivers crash through lowered gates, would sufficiently break the monotony of daily living for most people, but not for Mr. Delello.  Snatching time outside of his 12 hours of gate watching, and from his radios and watches, the thrills pictured in Western movies often find him an interested spectator.

 

Leaning from his watch tower, Tony's kindly interest in the world that passes at his feet is best characterized by his greeting of "And, how are you today?"  which he gives to his many friends in the village.

Blog Listing for Week of August 19-25, 2013

Listing of blog postings for week of August 19-August 25, 2013

 

Marriages

Posted August 19, 2013
Eva Brown - Duane Eddy (1909)

J.B. Jusdon - Mamie Pearsall (1909)

Marjorie Peck - Frank E. Davis (1909)
Curtis H. Pratt - Marie Connie Rizzi (1947)

Posted August 20, 2013
Lottie B. Pearsall - Fred Davis (1897)
May Holdredge - Arthur D. Bryant (1897)
Rev. Arthur Spaulding - Lena C. Tinkham (1897)
John F. Shaffer - Dorothy Edwards (1940)
Edna Martha Lockwood - George Charles Hanson (1940)
Nettie B. secord - Marshall Moore (1940)

Posted August 21, 2013
Louise Adelaide Fuller - Charles Lyman Carrier (1895)
Louise Searing (Searles?) - Russell Graham (1917)
Florence Place - Charles Williams (1935)

Posted August 22, 2013
Millard B. Armstrong - Ethel Payne Wilcox (1910)
Bessie E. Stone - Ralph H. Perkins (1910)
Sarah Victor - William D. Winters (1910)
Duncan Herbert Copley - Sarah Mead Banks (1895)
Susan Lucinda Sage - Ralph William Kirby (1897)

Posted August 23, 2013
Albert C. Wilcox - Bertha C. Stead (1907)
Ella D. Harris - Charles E. Healy (1907)

Posted August 24, 2013
Alcie Ensworth - Harry Hubbard (1911)
Marian Ryfun - Arlo Klinetob (1943)
Donald Murray - Ardene V. McMullen (1943)
George I. Horton - Belle Jeanette (1896)
Mattie Queal - E. Bradley Meaker (1881)
Alice Queal - George B. Benedict (1881)

Posted August 25, 2013
William ward - Carrie Palmer (1921)
Clara Josephine Thomas - Howard Alsworth Cornell (1921)
Lutie B. Puffer - William R. Davidson (1921)
Florence L. Sherman - Ralph O. Ireland (1947)



 

Obituaries and Death Notices

Posted August 19, 2013
Andrew P. Merchant (Guilford, 1909)

Charles Brabason (Guilford, 1909)

Ellen Jewell (Norwich, 1909)

Samuel A. Delavan (Guilford, 1909)

Lyman Merithew (Norwich, 1909)
Otis A. Ives (Bainbridge, 1925)
Grace Brigham Waldorf (St. Petersburg, FL, 1925)
Charles D. Thomas (Bainbridge, 1925)

Posted August 20, 2013
Huldah Hakes (Pitcher, 1865)
Alice L. Hakes (2y, Pitcher, 1865)
Ruetta Hakes (6y, Pitcher, 1865)
Dever Hakes (10y, Pitcher, 1865)
Halbert Hakes (3m, Pitcher, 1865)
Ellen Harvey (Pitcher, 1865)
David Harvey (German, 1865)
John Randolph Newton (Plymouth, 1893)
Willard Leroy Johnson (Bainbridge, Corning, KS 1893)
Margaret Parsons Foote Williams (Albany, 1893)
Welcome Johnson (Corning, KS, 1894)
Mary A. Benedict Johnson (Bainbridge, 1932)
Samuel Johnson (Afton, 1935)
Hattie Darling Johnson (Syracuse, 1936)

Posted August 21, 2013
Olive A. Scott Johnson (Bainbridge, Norwich, 1907)
George Kroft (Afton, 1907)
Homer B. Bristol (Bainbridge, 1907)
Joseph H. Pearsall (Watertown, Bainbridge, 1917)

Posted August 22, 2013
Solomon Friedman (New York, 1910)
John Mitchell Roberts (Bainbridge, 1910)
Ralph Hall (Bainbridge, 1910)
Willie Hall (Bainbridge, 1910)
George Wilkins (Bainbridge, Sidney, 1910)
Charles R. Hamilton (Guilford, 1933)
Libby Fosbury Hamilton (Guilford, 1933)
Elizabeth Burgess (Bainbridge, 1933)

Posted August 23, 2013
Edna E. Frisby (Bainbridge, Sidney, 1907)
Mercey E. Hungerford (Coventry, 1907)
Ray Barnett (Coventry, 1907)
John Hoyt (Coventry, 1907)
Harvey Stever (Bainbridge, Sidney, 1907)
Charlotte Brown Thorp (Oxford, 1907)
Addie Hodge (North Afton, 1907)
Calvin Ayers (Afton, 1907)
Mrs. Hakes (Morris, 1907)

Posted August 24, 2013
Betsey King (Bainbridge, 1911)
Amy J. Kelley (Bainbridge, Undilla, 1911)
Ella D. Treadway Stoughton (Greene, Bainbridge, 1911)
George W. Evans (Enfield Centre, Bainbridge, 1911)
Abe L. Bevier (Bainbridge, 1911)
John Neidlinger (Guilford, Sidney, 1911)

Posted August 25, 1013
Marshall Curlhair (Bainbridge, 1021)
R.R. Church (Afton, 1921)
George L. VanDerVeer (Norwich, 1921)
Judson K. Davis (Gilbertsville, Bainbridge, 1921)
Herbert H. Morley (Bainbridge, Little Falls, 1921)
Carolyn Burton (Chatham, 1948)


 

Miscellaneous

Posted August 19, 2013

• Country Store :  North Colesville Boasts Real One, At the Crossroads in Peaceful Valley, Binghamton Press, July 23, 1950.

Posted August 20, 2013



• Triple Tragedy, Bainbridge Mourns, Three Bainbridge Lads Lose Their Lives When Boat Overturns, Sidney Record, Oct. 18, 1924

• Triple Funeral of Drowned Boys, Binghamton Press, Oct. 15, 1924

Posted August 21, 2013

• Most Popular Man in Town - Abe L. Bevier, Bainbridge Republican, Mar. 20, 1895.
• Undefeated Little League Team, August 1961.

Posted August 22, 2013

• Mary L. Hamlin Kniskern re-elected School Commissioner.

Posted August 23, 2013

• Who's Who in Bainbridge - Anthony Edward Delello, Bainbridge Republican, Mar. 17, 1938 August 23, 2013

Posted August 24, 2013

• How "Union Valley" got its name.

Posted August 25, 2013

• News Items from 1921
• Traffic accident at Bouckville results in death of two New Berlin people, Bainbridge Republican, Jan. 20, 1921.
• Woman Proposes Tax on Ten Million Bachelors in United States, Bainbridge Republican, Jan. 27, 1921.
• Dr. Ray Hastings, Bainbridge Republican, Feb. 24, 1921.
• 1921 Commencement, Bainbridge High School, Bainbridge Republican, June 23, 1921.

Marriages (August 23)

A very delightful wedding took place Wednesday, Jan. 30, 1907, in Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], in which Bainbridge people were much interested, inasmuch as the groom, Albert C. Wilcox, is one of the well known and worthy young men of our town.  He was united in marriage with Miss Bertha C. Stead at the home of her uncle, Rial W. Stead, Rev. E.G. VanWoert, pastor of the Bainbridge M.E. Church, performing the ceremony at noon, using the ring service.  The bride was tastefully dressed in blue silk with changing, shimmering hues, and this color scheme predominated throughout the main rooms of the house, lending an artistic and decorative effect to the important event taking place that day.  The  nuptial rite being solemnized, an elaborate dinner was served by Caterer Toby of Bainbridge whose skill as chef was demonstrated very materially by the participating guests.  The wedding was a very enjoyable social event there being only one exception, the father was too ill to be present, but would not consent to a postponement of the marriage.  Had it not been for the father's illness the marriage would have been consummated at the parents home.  Mr. and Mrs. Wilcox will reside in Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] and will be warmly welcomed; the bride has a wide acquaintance here already, having served the past year as organist in the Methodist church.  Besides her social qualities her musical education will give her prominence as she is a graduate of the Utica Conservatory of music.  She is the only daughter of Alonzo I. Stead, a prominent and wealthy farmer of Guilford.  There were many beautiful gifts in silver, glass and linen, besides money considerations from the parents of both parties....[Bainbridge Republican, Jan. 31, 1907]

 

Diphtheria broke out in the home of Mrs. Charles White, of Coventry, six miles from Oxford, Chenango county, last week.  A girl who worked in the family, Ella D. Harris contracted the disease and had nobody to care for her.  Her affianced husband, Charles E. Healy, of Albany, went to visit her, Sunday, and found her very sick and having no care.  He immediately took steps to nurse her himself, first arranging for their marriage.  They were untied Sunday morning by Justice Kelly, the latter standing outside an open window while performing the ceremony.  Mr. Healy then immediately took up; the duties of nurse.  Mrs. Healy is making good recovery.  Her husband is being much admired and commended for his devotion.  [Bainbridge Republican, Feb. 7, 1907]

Obituaries (August 23)

The funeral of Miss Edna Elizabeth Frisby, daughter of Rev. William Frisby, who died one year ago in this village [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY] while serving as pastor of the M.E. church of Bainbridge, was held Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock in the Methodist church at Sidney.  The death of Miss Frisby occurred at East Orange, N.J., where at the close of the conference year last April, her mother removed.  Miss Edna's life closed last Thursday and was an event to her of calm, peaceful content.  In anticipation of it she had made preparation for the funeral and requested her mother to bring her remains to Sidney [Delaware Co.,  NY] among her cherished friends of whom there were many she had made during her father's pastorate in that village, a few years before.  Mrs. Frisby arrived in Sidney Saturday with her daughter's body which was taken direct to Mrs. John Warner's home and on Sunday afternoon conveyed to the Methodist church, of which she was formerly a member, where a large congregation assembled to pay their last tribute of affection to the deceased girl.  The services were in charge of the Rev. Mr. Littell, resident pastor of the church, assisted at the request of Miss Edna, by Rev. E.R.D. Briggs of the Unadilla M.E. church, who  made an address, and by the Rev. W.E. Tanner of St. Peter's church, Bainbridge, who read the committal service.  The interment was made in Prospect Hill cemetery [Sidney, NY] by the side of her father.  The music was sweetly rendered by the choir, one hymn, "My Jesus as Thou Wilt," being selected by Miss Frisby.  Miss Edna was twenty-one years of age.  The immediate cause of her death was sarcoma or cancer of the lungs.  She had been confined to the bed for seven weeks before her death and though aware that each day brought her nearer to the grave she developed a beautiful spirit of resignation to the Divine will.  The deceased was of a naturally frail constitution but had grown to womanhood comparatively strong until in the summer of 1905 a cancerous affection developed in one of her limbs, and her case being submitted to the examination of skilled surgeons in New York, she entered, according to advice, the Seney Hospital in Brooklyn, and submitted to the loss of the limb to save her life.  And Miss Edna bore up under this fearful ordeal with the most unflinching courage, accepting the inevitable with grand fortitude and cheerfulness.  She lived through it passing nearly a year of quiet life when she experienced another shock, a violent attack of appendicitis this last fall requiring another operation to save her life.  Again this brave girl accepted the fiat of fate and was operated upon for the second time.  She recovered somewhat but her system was too enfeebled to withstand the last trial and she gradually declined until death claimed her frail tenement. 

But when the sun in all his state,

Illumed the eastern skies,

She passed through Glory's morning gate,

And walked in Paradise.

Of the direct family of the deceased the mother, Mrs. Frisby, is the only surviving member, who has the sympathy of a large circle of friends.  Many people from surrounding towns were in attendance at the funeral...[Bainbridge Republican, Jan. 24, 1907]

 

The strange phenomenon of limbs aching long after amputation was noted in the case of Miss Edna Frisby, formerly of Bainbridge, whose burial took place in Sidney.  During the past year she frequently complained of her amputated limb paining her, a painful and frequent reminder of her misfortune.  Life lost its real attractions for her, although her cheerfulness never deserted her.  Miss Frisby was led to inquire of others whose limbs had been amputated, whether the buried limbs ever caused them pain and in many instances she learned that others had experiences similar to her own.  [Bainbridge Republican, Jan. 31, 1907]

 

Coventry:  Ray, a 13 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. George Barnett, died Jan. 26 with spinal meningitis.  His funeral was held on Tuesday at 11 o'clock at the house, undertaker E. Willey, of Greene, took charge of the body.  Burial was in Sylvan Lawn cemetery [Greene, Chenango Co., NY]  [Bainbridge Republican, Jan. 31, 1907]

 

Coventry:  John, a little son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hoyt died Jan. 25, with the diphtheria and there are two others in this same family that has the diphtheria.  [Bainbridge Republican, Jan. 31, 1907]

 

Coventry:  Mrs. Mercey E. Hungerford who died Jan. 20, 1907, with bronchial pneumonia at the home of her son, C.D. Hungerford, was 74 years and two months old.  Her funeral was held on Jan. 23, at 1 o'clock at the house with Rev. J. Hansen, of Greene officiating.  She is survived by two sons, C.D. and Dudley Hungerford and one daughter, Mrs. Myron Cohoon of Brisben.  She was laid at rest in Sylvan Lawn cemetery [Greene, Chenango Co., NY].  Undertaken E. Willey, fo Greene, took charge of the body.  [Bainbridge Republican, Jan. 31, 1907]

 

The death of Harvey Stever, brother of C.S. Stever, East side, occurred Wednesday, Jan. 9th, 1907, at the home of his sister, Mrs. R.N. Aylesworth, in the town of Unadilla [Otsego Co., NY].  His disease was acute indigestion and heart failure, and his age was 64 years.  Mr. Stever was born in Columbia Co., N.Y., in 1842.  He moved to Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] with his parents in 1846, and in 1866 was united in marriage with Miss Elizabeth Scott who died nearly ten years ago.  Most of the time since his home has been with his brother, C.S. Stever.  The deceased was well known in this community and had many friends who regret his death.  The funeral was held Saturday at the home of his sister, Mrs. Alesworth, Rev. J.H.  Littell, of Sidney, conducting the services.  Burial was in Prospect Hill cemetery, Sidney [Delaware Co., NY].  Mr. Stever is survived by three brothers, J.N. and C.S. Stever, of Bainbridge, Richard Stever, Cannonsville; three sisters, Mrs. J.M. Leonard, of Bainbridge, Mrs. R.N. Alesworth and Mrs. George Garey, of Unadilla.  [Bainbridge Republican, Jan. 24, 1907]

 

Oxford:  Mrs. Charlotte Brown Thorp passed away Sunday morning of January 20, after a long and painful illness at her home on Mechanic street.  The funeral service was held at the family residence last Tuesday afternoon.  Rev. Theodore Harris, pastor of Congregational church, of which she was a member over forty years, officiated.  The bearers were, Messrs., C.W. Brown, W.A. Carl, F.T. Corbin, W.S. French, W.M. Miller, C.D. Wilcox.  She leaves a husband Dr. J.W. Thorp, and three children to mourn her loss, which are Rev. W.B. Thorp, pastor of South Congregational church, Chicago, Rev. C.N. Thorp, pastor of Congregational church, Chelsea, Mass., and Mrs. Fred Law, of Brooklyn.  [Bainbridge Republican, Jan. 31, 1907]

 

The community at large was painfully shocked upon hearing of the very sudden and unexpected death of Mrs. Addie Hodge which occurred early on Friday morning last, as the ultimate result of diabetes from which she had been a sufferer for several years past.  Mrs. Hodge was able to be about until a short time before her death.  She was in her 39th year and is survived by her husband and one daughter, Julia, and her mother Mrs. M.E. Newton all of whom deeply feel her loss.  Rev. A.C. Dodge pastor of the cong. Church of Coventryville of which deceased was a member officiated at the funeral on Sunday and spoke very feelingly from the words "Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord,"  Mr. Holmes had charge of the funeral at North Afton [Chenango Co., NY] --Wilkins Settlement Cor. [Bainbridge Republican, Feb. 7, 1907]

 

Calvin Ayers, of the East side, near Bettsburg [Afton, Chenango Co., NY], died suddenly of pneumonia, Friday morning.  He had been suffering with one of the hard colds so prevalent here, for two weeks, though not seriously ill.  He was a business caller in Binghamton Monday, and with a premonition of death, arranged his business, money and real estate, that there need be no trouble or anxiety in any way if he should be taken away.  Thursday night he was violently ill, the Dr. was called, who remained with him until morning, leaving about six a.m.  Mr. and Mrs. Phelps, relatives of the family were also there.  It chanced that Mr. Ayers was left alone for about five minutes in the morning and upon their return to the room he was dead.  The funeral was held Monday from his late home, the Rev. E.L. Jeffrey, of Otego, officiating by request of the deceased, who also requested that Asa J. Kark, of Harpursville, attend as funeral director.   Relatives were in attendance from Norwich, Sidney and Harpursville.  He is survived by his wife and one son, Ray Ayers, a teacher in the Nineveh school.  [Bainbridge Republican, Feb. 7, 1907]

 

Mrs. Hakes, who has been ill for the past two years, a great sufferer from rheumatism and most of the time under the care of a trained nurse, died Saturday, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Jas. A. Falls.  The funeral, a private one, was held from her late home  10 a.m. Tuesday, the Rev. W.E. Tanner officiating.  The friends leaving on No. 7 with the remains for interment at Morris [Otsego Co., NY] her former home.  [Bainbridge Republican, Feb. 7, 1907]