Marriages (September 30)

Friday evening, April 30, a large company gathered at the parsonage of the church to extend congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Henry T. Hill, upon their "silver wedding" anniversary.  The affair was a complete surprise to the bride and groom, as was shown by the remarks of the pastor when he was asked "if he never had a wedding," his reply was "Not this time of year."  The company rushed in upon the family without any announcement and took possession, bringing the "celebration" with them.  After order had been restored, two little girls carried in the beautiful basket of flowers, and Professor Geo. Hubbard in a few humorous remarks announced to the "bride and groom" that they had come to stay for "two weeks," for the reason that "twenty-five years ago two weeks from tonight (May 14th) they had been pronounced "husband and wife," and that they have the continued love and affection of the whole church and congregation.  Mr. and Mrs. Hill responded feelingly and in a very happy mood, and expressed themselves as highly gratified to know that their labor in the church and community is appreciated.  The Basket of flowers carried in by the little girls and presented to bride and groom contained twenty-five silver dollars.  The young ladies of the B.Y.P.U. furnished an served refreshments for the occasion and their part in the matter did much to brighten the evening's event.  At ten o'clock the company dispersed leaving behind them "sincere good wishes"--The Oberlin (Ohio) News.  [Bainbridge Republican, May 13, 1915]

 

A very pretty home wedding was solemnized at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. William O. Sands on Watson street Wednesday, June 9, at 6 p.m., when their only daughter, Clara Evelyn, became the wife of Edwin Rogers Chamberlain.  Rev. Yale Lyon performing the ceremony.  Miss Mildred Woodruff of Sidney, played the wedding march.  The bride was charmingly attired in white crepe de chine and carried a beautiful bouquet of white Kilarney roses.  Miss Hester Ash was bridesmaid, carrying Kilarney Queen roses.  Mr. Clinnon L. Munger of Oneonta was best man.  The ceremony over, the happy couple received the congratulations of the guests which included only immediate friends of both families, after which the wedding party were ushered in the dining room where an elaborate lunch was served, Miss Ruth Eells and Miss Hester Ash serving, the bride's classmates at Unadilla High school.  The table was beautifully decorated with lilies of the valley.  The parlors festooned with pinksters and running pine bouquets of the same and pink peonies, color scheme throughout being pink and white.  The gifts received were valuable and useful.  Mr. and Mrs. Chamberlain were taken somewhere by automobile, at least part way and were followed by one or more autos. They will return after several days' trip and begin housekeeping in their newly furnished home.  The bride and groom have been residents of Unadilla [Otsego Co., NY] for a number of years and well known, attended school together, graduated in the same class, both with hosts of friends who wish for them all that will tend to bring them happiness.--Unadilla Times  [Bainbridge Republican, June 17, 1915]

 

On Thursday, July 29th, at four o'clock p.m. at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kelley, occurred the marriage of his cousin, Miss Berdelia Purdy of Smithville to William E. Davis of Lake Ridge.  At the appointed hour, with Mrs. Kelley at the piano, Mendelssohn's wedding march was softly rendered while the bridal party marched through the spacious hall into the east room which was tastefully trimmed with ferns and evergreens.  Amid a bank of ferns and palms the young couple were united in marriage by Rev C. Jocelyn, pastor of the M.E. Church, the ring ceremony being used.  Little Laura Porter was ring bearer and Clifford Porter was best man.  After the service the guests were ushered to the dining room which was beautifully trimmed, the colors green and white predominating.  A bountiful repast was served.  Place cards were used representing bride with bridal veil hand painted by the grooms sister.  After refreshments were served Mr. and Mrs. Davis were taken to Greene by automobile accompanied by friends, amid showers of confetti, old slippers, etc.  Mr. and Mrs. Davis, after a short wedding trip, will return to his people, where a reception will be given them.  Mrs. Davis is a highly esteemed young lady and a teacher for a number of years.  Mr. Davis is a prominent farmer near Ithaca where they will make their future home. The best wishes of their many friends go with them.  [Bainbridge Republican, Aug. 5 , 1915]

 

Guilford [Chenango Co.., NY]:  A quiet wedding took place on Wednesday evening, May 5th, at the Rectory of Christ Church, Guilford, when Miss Luella Irene Nash and Roland Joseph Winsor were married by Rev. Charles A. Eaton.  The brothers of the groom were the only attendants.  On Monday at 4 o'clock in company with Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Shelton, they left town via Binghamton and Chicago for Great Falls, Montana, where they will reside for the present.  Both bride and groom are well and favorably known in Guilford and the best wishes of a host of friends go with them in their western home.  Mr. and Mrs. Shelton will reside with his brother, Fred Shelton, who went west some time ago, and is located on a ranch of 1100 acres.  [Bainbridge Republican, May 13, 1915]

 

A license to marry  as bee issued to James C. Scott and Sarah Lamphere, Norwich, Delaware Square, respectively.  The interesting data on the license blank is the fact that the groom is 72 and the blushing bride is 87 years of age.  [Bainbridge Republican, May 13, 1915]

 

Obituaries (September 30)

Mrs.  Mary L. Converse, widow of the late Rufus J. Converse, died in Springfield, Mass., Saturday  morning, May 8th, aged 83 years and 8 months.  She is survived by four sons and two daughters, Edwin A. of Louisville, Ky., Fred J., of Boston, Mass., Eugene G., of Bridgeport, Conn., Frances B. of Albany, N.Y., Julia E. of Springfield, Mass., and Mary L. Roe of Binghamton, N.Y.  Mrs. Converse was a sister of Mrs. Elisha Warren and Mrs. George Salisbury of this village, both deceased, and aunt of Mrs. Jesse Anderson of Lestershire.  She had been a resident of Coventry [Chenango Co., NY] in her girlhood days.  Mrs. Converse was an invalid for many months and the release from the extreme pain and suffering which she had borne with great patience and fortitude, came, it seemed, in answer to her earnest prayer, for the end came peacefully and as the day was breaking her spirit entered into awakening of the new and higher life for which she had so longed.  To her it was a gladsome going home.  To the loved ones left behind, particularly to the devoted daughter Julia, whose untiring devotion and loving care for the aged mother for long weary moments, it meant the severing the strongest and sweetest ties of earth.  Truly the memory of her is blessed.  Interment was made in the cemetery at Coventry, Rev. Joslyn officiated.  [Bainbridge Republican, May 13, 1915]

 

Arthur D. Bird, son of Editor Arthur Bird of the Sidney Record, a resident of Sidney [Delaware Co., NY] for 32 years and connected with the Record office for 24 years, died at his home Friday morning at 4:15 o'clock after a long illness dating from November last.  The funeral services were held Sunday at 3 p.m. from the Congregational church, conducted by Rev. Orville T. Fletcher and the Sidney Knights of Pythias, and the Sidney Fire Department of which the deceased had long been a member attended.  Mr. Bird was a native of Jeffersonville, Sullivan county, and was 39 years of age.  He is survived by his wife, Favie, and a daughter, Gladys, his father and stepmother, by three brothers, Clarence E., and George Bird of Sidney, and Frank Bird of Norwich, and by one sister, Mrs. Charles Law of Seattle, Wash.  Mr. Bird in addition to the organizations mentioned was long a member of the Sidney Military Band.  He was a genial big hearted fellow, ever willing to do kindnesses for others and all who knew him mourn his early death.  [Bainbridge Republican, May 13, 1915]

 

Miss Grace Hartwell and Miss Catherine Bentley were killed on the crossing of the highway and the Lackawanna tracks at the Galena station on Monday afternoon at 5 o'clock by being struck by the north bound afternoon mail train in charge of Conductor William Chase of Utica.  Miss Hartwell who was about 36 years of age and accompanied by her aunt, Miss Catherine Bentley, aged about 75 years of age, drove to the Galena station to deliver a crate of eggs and while the eggs were being received by the station agent the train which does not stop at Galena whistled on the curve several hundred feet below the depot.  Miss Hartwell was driving a young horse that was afraid of trains and turned her horse about and drove rapidly away from the station and toward the Lackawanna tracks.  As the train touched the crossing the horse jumped in front of it and was thrown onto the cowcatcher while the rig and the women were ground under the wheels.  For more than 50 feet along the track, the splintering buggy and the women were carried before they were thrown aside by the slowing train and were left lifeless about a dozen feet apart close by the track while the buggy was thrown down the embankment.  The horse then rolled from the cowcatcher and as it was dragged down the tracks about 300 feet was cut in two and rolled away as the train came to a stand still.[Bainbridge Republican, May 13, 1915]
 

Wednesday, June 2, at Daytona, Florida, occurred the death of James L. Phelps of Sidney [Delaware Co., NY], at the age of 75 years.  His death came at the end of a long and painful illness beginning about two years ago when he was thrown from his wagon and injured, his horse, running away on Main street in Sidney.  His body arrived in Sidney Sunday and his funeral was held Tuesday afternoon.  His remains were accompanied from Florida by his relatives.  Mr. and Mrs. Fred Douglass, who have been with him during his last illness, administering every comfort that was possible to give.  The party went south in November going to West Palm Beach where they remained until May 1st then going to Daytona where they remained until the death of Mr. Phelps.  Mr. Phelps was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Burr Phelps, who were natives of Dutchess county.  They moved to this section early in life and James L. Phelps was born in this vicinity and lived in Sidney and nearby all his life.  For over 50 years he lived on the homestead farm in the Unadilla valley and on the death of his wife about five years ago, which was shortly preceded by that of his brother, Horace G. Phelps, he moved to Sidney.  He was twice married.  His first wife was Miss Laura Douglass of the town of Bainbridge, and whose death occurred about 20 years ago.  He was later united in marriage to Mrs. Olivia Bolt of Masonville, whose death occurred about five years ago.  In his parent's family there were seven brothers and four sisters, all but one of whom have passed to the great beyond.  His brother Milo Phelps of Sidney is now the only immediate survivor.  He is also survived by a granddaughter, Miss Laura Hull, who is attending Holyoke college and numerous nieces and nephews.  [Bainbridge Republican, June 10, 1915]

 

The funeral services of Mrs. Geo. Manzer were held in Sidney Center M.E. church Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock.  The services were in charge of Rev. Frank James and were attended by a large number of relatives and friends.  The interment was made in the village cemetery.  Mrs. Manzer was taken with a serious illness Tuesday of last week.  The best medical skill was secured to minister to her but the end of life had come and she peacefully passed away Friday evening June 11, 1915.  Mrs. Manzer was the wife of Mrs. George Manzer formerly one of our successful and prosperous business men.  He sold out his interest here a few weeks ago and moved to Schenevus, N.Y., where his son Floyd is conducting a successful business.  The deceased friend was a woman of retiring disposition but possessed those qualities of character that made her life pure, true and useful.  She was a faithful and consistent member of the Methodist Episcopal church of this village, and was respected by all who knew her.  Mr. Manzer and his family have sustained a serious loss in the death of this faithful Christian woman.  The many friends of these bereaved people join in expressing their deepest sympathy for them in this the hour of their great loss and grief.  [Bainbridge Republican, June 17, 1915]

 

The funeral of Charles Simpson of Egert avenue, Brooklyn, was held in this village [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY] Wednesday morning at 11:30 o'clock, Rev Frank James officiating and burial was made in Green Lawn cemetery [Bainbridge, NY].  Mr. Simpson was ill but a week and his death at the age of 46 years was a shock to his many friends here as well as to his relatives.  He was the son of the late Andrew E. and Josephine Frisbury Simpson who were old residents of Bainbridge.  Mr. Simpson is survived by two sisters and three brothers: Mrs. Christine J. Gustafson of Miller street, Norwich, Mrs. Gertrude Jacobson of Brooklyn, Dr. John F. Simpson of Brooklyn, who is now in California attending the exposition, Seymour Simpson of Brooklyn, and George Simpson of Orby Hogen, Kinna, Sweden.  [Bainbridge Republican, June 17, 1915]

 

Dr. E.D. Ireland, a foremost Hannibal citizen, and a practicing dentist here for thirty-five years, died at 12:20 o'clock this morning at the Levering hospital where he was removed, following his arrival from the Mayo Brothers' sanitarium at Rochester, Minn.  He had been in a critical condition for the last few weeks and his demise was not unexpected.  He had been in poor health for about a year.  He was born in Bainbridge, N.Y., August 20, 1842, and came to Hannibal in 1880.  He engaged in the practice of dentistry here about severn years ago.  Dr. E.W. Searfoss bought a part interest in the firm.  Recently Dr. Searfoss purchased the interest of Dr. Ireland.  His widow and one daughter, Mrs. Van M. Smith of Boston Mass., are the immediate surviving relatives.  Dr. Ireland was a member of Coeurde Leon lodge, no. 11, Knights of Pythias and Hannibal Lodge, No. 1198, B.P.O.E.  The body was removed to O'Donnell's undertaking parlors on South Fifth street.  Dr. Ireland was one of the best known citizens and possessed an almost countless number of friends.  He had always been identified with the best interests of the city.  The funeral will be held at 2:30 o'clock Monday afternoon from the Trinity Episcopal church, conducted by the rector, Rev. Van Elden.  The place of burial has not been decided upon.  The body will lie in state at O'Donnell's chapel from 2 to 5 o'clock, Sunday afternoon--The Hannibal (Mo.) Courier-Post  of Saturday, July 24.  Captain O.B. Ireland of this village is a brother of the deceased.  [Bainbridge Republican, Aug. 5, 1915]

The remains of Dr. Elbert D. Ireland who died in Hannibal, Mis., on July 25th reached Bainbridge yesterday morning and were taken to Kark's undertaking rooms.  Burial was in Union Valley this (Thursday) morning at ten o'clock with short service at the grave.  Mr. Ireland was 72 years of age and his death was due to pneumonia.  He was born here leaving for the West over forty years ago.  When a young man and after entering the profession of dentistry, he practiced in this village for a time.  In the western city of Hannibal where he lofted he became prosperous and influential.  He was the Brother of Winfield Ireland, O.B. Ireland and W.H. Ireland of this place.  Other brothers and a sister besides a daughter, Mrs Smith, of Boston, survive.  [Bainbridge Republican, July 29, 1915]

Miscellaneous (September 30) Pratt's Garage

Pratt's Garage

A Building and Repair Shop

Bainbridge Republican, May 13, 1915

 

A new building on South Main street is just being completed which is artistic, commodious and convenient.  It is Don Pratt's garage.  The structure is of hollow tile with a covering of cement both inside and outside, with cement floors and large windows on all sides.  The dimensions of the buildings are 40 feet by 82 feet.  The main room will accommodate twenty cars at one time.  In the rear is a large work room filled with the latest type of machinery and most modern conveniences for expert workmanship.  The two rooms are separated by partition and the opening protected by fire doors which will automatically take their places in case of fire in the work room, thus guaranteeing safety to all cars placed in the garage.  An enormous gasoline tank has been placed underground and this is connected with an improved gasoline pump and is so stationed so that cars either leaving or entering the garage may be supplied. The building is situated a number of feet back from South Main street and a fine cement roadway leads to it.  There is also an entrance to the building from Walnut street along which the side of the garage runs.

 

This garage has been built on scientific plans and furnishes a complete house for cars requiring repairs and readjustment.  Don Pratt is an expert machinist having received a thorough experience in the automobile industry.  He will maintain this garage and will have several expert assistants as business demands. 

 

The building was constructed by Marvin Bennett of Sidney.  There is not a city or place in the state that has a better equipped, more practical and finer looking garage than this one in Bainbridge.  Mr. Pratt was his own architect. 

 

[Compiler note:  The described building is currently the home of the Bainbridge Historical Society museum]

Post Listing, September 23-29, 2013

Listing of blog postings for week of September 23-29, 2013

Marriages

Posted September 23, 2013

Samuel M. Perry - Nellie M. Hinman (1905)

Lewis Snitchler - Bertha Walker (1905)

Lena M. Snitchler - Floyd Porter (1905)

Rev. D.N. Grummon - Mary W. Edgerton (1905)

Charles Dayton Roth - Alice Clark Bradley (1905)

Posted September 24, 2013
Mina Billings - Carl H. Scott (1910)
Mr. and Mrs. Fred White (50th Anniversary, 1910)
Charles H. Odell - Alta May Parsons
Fred Lloyd - Alice M. Ray (1910)
Ward V. Randall -Mabel Ray (1910)
Leona A. Cornell - Louis H. Hartman (1910)
Letta Harper - Harry Beams (annulment, 1910)
Jennie S. Foster - Fred D. Foster (1910)

Posted September 25, 2013
Clara Buehler - George Gower (1920)
Mr. & Mrs. Luzern Westcott (50th anniversary, 1920)
Ruth Alma Cavnaugh - Harold William LaQuay (1920)
Marian Crosby - Raymond Johnston (1920)
Catherine J. Holdridge - Clarence D. Fletcher (1920)

Posted September 26, 2013
Carrie L. Coombs - Earl Ellis Burton (1907)
Nancy Pearl Hill - Bruce S. Keator (1907)
Grace Lingee - Estle Shaw
Bernice Ida Briscoe - Harold Frank Lent
Harriet Alger - Sheriff Allie (1942)
Arthur Gage - Florence Miller (1944)

Posted September 27, 2013
Gribbin & Rozella Lamoure (50th anniversary, 1908)
Charles Arthur Hovey - Alice Dickson Davidson (1908)
Joyce Benedict - Merlin Gunsalus (1943)
Marion A. Fisk - Donald J Stead (1948)

Posted September 28, 2013
Lena Maud Cutting - Frank Leslie Drake (1909)
Charles E. Depew - Ellen Swingle (1949)
Dorothy Isabel Joyce - Lawrence John Ryan (1946)
Florence Fisk - Victor L. Miller (1948)

Posted September 29, 2011
Carrie Hunt - Raymond E. Peck (1911)
Nellie Booth - Stephen Ireland
Eugene Richards - Louie Frisbie
Dr. Drnest L. Bennett - Leah D. Mix
Maxine Barbara Heinrich - Stanley Earl Smith (1945)
Marion E. Tyler - Kenneth Reissenstein (1948)


 

Obituaries

Posted September 23, 2013

Smith Lane (Bainbridge, 1905)

Mrs. George Hacker (Coventryville, Coeymans, 1905)

William Sard (Oneonta, 1905)

Richard Shartz (Bainbridge, Guilford, 1905)

Francis J. Bouregarde (Bainbridge, Oneonta, 1905)

Edward A. Lally (Guilford, Norwich, 1905)

Adeline E. Jones (Rogers Hollow, 1905)

Rev. O.R. Beardsley (Oxford, 1905)

George Buck (Binghamton, Afton, 1905)

Posted September 24, 2013
James A. Brant (Norwich, Guilford, 1910)
Eliza Smith Thackery (Guilford, 1910)
Kate M. Denison (Greene, Oneonta, 1910)
Margaret Dickinson (Bainbridge, 1910)
Emma Cooper Yale (Bainbridge, 1910)
Frank Zimmer (Binghamton, 1910)
Lewis Hecox (Oneonta, 1910)

Posted September 25, 2013
Irving Lamb (Afton, 1920)
Seth Lamb (Afton, 1920)
Mary Gilbert Lyon (Bainbridge, Chicago, 1920)
Luzern Westcott (Oneonta, 1920)

Posted September 26, 2013
C.R. Taggart (Coventry, Nineveh, 1907)
Hepzibah S. Richardson (Bainbridge, Killawog, 1907)
Mrs. E.S. Loveland (Oneonta, 1907)
Mrs. George Baker (Bainbridge, 1907)
Emaline P. Whiting (Guilford Center, 1907)
Carrie Wheeler Sampson (Hambletville, Deposit, 1926)

Posted September 27, 2013
Mrs. W.H. Hinman (Afton, 1908)
Lewis Tuttle (Sidney, 1908)
Emma Pearsall Herrick (Bainbridge, 1908)
Rose L. Robbins (Bainbridge, Wells Bridge, 1908)
David W. Axtel (Binghamton, Deposit, 1929)
Edwin Mead (Guilford, 1895)
Sophroia A. Bixby (Bainbridge, Norwich, 1896)

Posted September 28, 2013
Rev. William Wylie (Masonville, 1909)
Eunice Corbin Humphrey (Bennettsville, 1909)
Jerusha Shaver (Bainbridge, 1909)
Milton Fletcher (Yaleville, 1909)
George Youmans, Esq. (Delhi, 1909)
Edgar Barnes (Smithville, 1909)

Posted September 29, 2013
Amelia Butts Wetmore (Baibnridge, 1911)
James Watson (Binghamton, 1911)
Jennie Smith (West Bainbridge, 1911)
Lucina Post Turner (West Bainbridge, 1911)
  

Miscellaneous

Posted September 23, 2013

Among the Churches, Info re local churches, Bainbridge Republican, May 18, 1905

Bainbridge students about 1920, Photo

Posted September 24, 2013

Perilous Position of Harvey Wood at Darlin & Howell's Mill, Bainbridge Republican,  Dec. 29, 1910.

Posted September 25, 2013

Happenings from 1920

      Miraculous Escape at Coventry, Mrs. Edward Barber, Bainbridge Republican, July 1, 1920.

      Praise for Bainbridge Citizen, George I. Skinner, Bainbridge Republican, Aug. 5, 1920.

      Man Suffering from Lapse of Memory, Joseph Phelps, Bainbridge Republican, Sept. 2, 1920.

Posted September 26, 2013

Guilford Kindergarten students, Sidney Record & Bainbridge News, Jan. 12, 1966.

Posted September 28, 2013

Changes in Bainbridge, Letter from J. Wheeler Smith, who is 90 Years Old, Bainbridge Republican, Aug. 19, 1909.

 

Posted September 29, 2013

Corner Stone Laid for M.E. Church With Ceremonies Befitting the Occasion, Bainbridge, Chenango Co. , NY, Aug. 23,  1902.

Miscellaneous, ME Church Corner Stone Laid (1902)

Corner Stone Laid for M.E. Church

With Ceremonies Befitting the Occasion

Bainbridge, Chenango Co. , NY, Aug. 23,  1902

 

The ceremonies attendant upon the laying of the corner stone of the new M.E. church in Bainbridge, took place Saturday afternoon, opening at 2 o'clock, and were conducted under the most auspicious circumstances.  The shifting, threatening clouds of the morning, and the occasional dashes of rain which seemed to presage an unfavorable time for the anticipated event, gave place at noon to clearer skies, dry streets and perfect weather conditions. 

 

People began to assemble at an early hour about the church site, many driving in from out-of-town until a large and interested audience had congregated.  The services were in charge of the pastor, Rev. J.S. Crompton, and presiding elder of the Oneonta district, Rev. T.F. Hall, D.D.  The order of exercises began by singing hymn No. 859 from the Methodist Hymnal by the church choir, followed by the reading of the scriptures by Rev. C.E. Sweet of Afton, and C. Fremont Bentley of Bainbridge.  Brief but eloquent addresses, full of fervor, were made by the visiting clergymen, Revs. C.N. Olmstead of Guilford, Alfred B. Burke of West Exeter, C.E. Sweet of Afton and T.F. Hall, D.D., of Oneonta.  They brought cordial and sympathetic greetings from their several pastorates, and equally fervent messages had been received from invited clergymen who were unable to be present.

 

After the addresses came the ceremony of placing the corner stone in position by Presiding Elder T.F Hall, the pastor, Rev. J.S. Crompton, and the builder, J.E. Hall of Sidney.  The stone was of clouded marble and was the gift of the marble dealers, Messrs. Phelps & Potter of Sidney, and bore their names with the initial letters of the church, M.E.C.  A matter of much interest was the contents of the metallic box placed within the stone which contained the following:  Bible, by Leland C. Yale & Co., copies of hymnal, discipline, conference minutes, Epworth League year book, Christian Advocate, Northern Christian Advocate, Epworth Herald, Bainbridge Republican, lesson quarterly, Epworth league topic card, lists of officers and members of the church, of Epworth League and junior League, of the Ladies' Aid society, and lastly a historic sketch of the church.  The enclosure was dated August 23, 1902.

 

The essential feature, the laying of the stone being finished, the presiding elder and Pastor Crompton made short addresses happy in congratulation to the members of the church that their efforts so far in construction of the edifice had been successfully carried out.  The closing exercises were prayer by Rev. Hiram Payne, followed by the Lord's prayer repeated by the congregation, hymn 871 sung, and benediction by the pastor, Mr. Crompton. 

 

The ceremony of laying the corner stone of last Saturday, with its large attendance, its freedom from worry for lack of means in the construction of the new church, the large membership roll, the various societies in the church made up of youth full of ardor and enthusiasm and determination to build the new church, shows the march of years and the noble and far reaching results evolved from the single purpose of one man, Charles Curtiss, a devoted follower of John Wesley, to establish a Methodist church in Bainbridge. 

 

As far back as 1816 Mr. Curtiss as leader held meetings in school houses, homes, and wherever practicable with the trend towards Methodism.  The meetings were irregular and no definite step was taken towards the formation of a society, the adherents being so few and uncertain, until 1833 when one was incorporated under the name of the M.E. church of Bainbridge.  Mr. Curtiss with five others, one of whom was Ambrose Lyon of this village, constituted the sole membership.  Two years later Mr. Curtiss began the erection of the present M.E. church.  Many difficulties were encountered but the heart never faltered when the hand and purse grew weak.  There were no public ceremonies in the laying of the corner stone then, such as marked the propitious event of last Saturday, only the bowed heads and the consecration anew of the devoted ones to the sacred task of building the church.  We have no precise record when the church was finished but it was completed by this little band of loyal Methodists, Charles Curtiss being the inspiring head, and for a period of nearly three-quarters of a century, the M.E. church of Bainbridge, has been a growing strength until its present prosperity has been reached and the primitive church of the olden time is to be supplanted by a modern edifice representative of the progress of the great Methodist church at large.

 



Marriages (September 29)

Rev. Frank James was called to New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], Tuesday, to perform a marriage ceremony.  The young people are Miss Carrie Hunt and Raymond E. Peck, friends of Mr. James.  The marriage took place at the home of the bride's father, Geo. E. Hunt, one of New Berlin's respected and esteemed citizens.  The bridal party left on an extended wedding trip to Utica, Albany and New York city.  The couple are popular young people and have a host of friends who wish them a happy and prosperous future.  [Bainbridge Republican,  Nov. 2, 1911]

 

At high noon Wednesday, Oct. 7th, at the residence of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Carlos Booth, in the town of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], Miss Nellie Booth and Stephen Ireland were united in the holy bonds of wedlock by Rev. T.F. Hall of Binghamton, a former pastor.  Friends and relatives were present to witness the ceremony and wish the happy couple well for their journey together through life.  There were many useful presents left by the guests as mementoes of the occasion.  Both of the young people are well known and have a host of warm friends.  Mr. and Mrs. Ireland left on the O.&W. railroad for a short trip, after which they will make their home in this vicinity.  The bride's twin sister, Nettie, was married June 24th to Ernest F. Ingersoll, a cousin of the groom, and thus within four months do four of our best young people join the matrimonial army, and the Express wishes them long and happy lives with health and prosperity. 

 

AT 5:00 o'clock last evening occurred the beautiful home wedding of Mr. Eugene Richards of Rochester and Miss Louise Frisbie, the accomplished daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C.N. Frisbie, at their home on East Main street [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], in the presence of sixteen invited guests.  Rev. R.H. Stearns pastor of the Presbyterian church, tied the nuptial knot in a graceful and impressive manner.  The bride was attired in a lovely pearl Henrietta dress, trimmed with lace, while the groom wore the conventional black.  Mr. Joseph Hirt acted as best man and Miss Clara Thomas was bridesmaid.  Miss Thomas was dressed in yellow silk, trimmed with lace.  The house was handsomely decorated with choice flowers and potted plants.  Mr. and Mrs. Richards left on No. 3 for Rochester, where they will reside at 190 Court street. Their many Bainbridge friends wish them a long life of wedded bliss. 

 

Yesterday at the First Baptist church a brilliant social event took place in the marriage of Dr. Ernest L. Bennett to Miss Leah D. Mix, both of this city.  The church was crowded with the friends of the contracting parties.  The ceremony took place promptly at 1 o'clock.  The church was prettily decorated with flowers and potted plants.  Mr. Ralph Kilmer presided at the organ.  As the bridal party marched to the altar, the march from Lohengrin was played.  First came the ushers, Harry Perkins, Esq., Albert Barnes, Esq., Mrs. Charles H. Loveland, Mr. George Johnson, Mrs. William Worrell and Mr. Albert E. Barnes.  Then came Miss Mable Adams as flower girl, followed by the bride and Miss Katie Tucker of Owego, the bridesmaid.  The bride was met at the altar by the groomsman, and his best man, Mr. Curtis Burlingame.  Rev. Benj. L. Herr performed the marriage ceremony.  The bridal party and friends repaired to the home of Dr. Bennett, no. 273 Chenango Street, where an informal reception as held.  Mr. and Mrs. Bennett left for a short wedding tour after which they will be at home to their friends at 273 Chenango. 

 

Lighted tapers and a floral archway of chrysanthemums and myrtle formed the setting for the marriage on Saturday, Dec. 8 at 12 o'clock noon, at the home of the bride's parents, of Miss Maxine Barbara Heinrich, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Max Heinrich of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], to Stanley Earl Smith, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis M. Smith, also of Bainbridge.  The bride, who was given in marriage by her father, wore a white satin gown and fingertip veil attached to a lace cap edged with seed pearls.  She carried a bridal bouquet of white roses.  Following the ceremony and reception a lunch was served to the 40 guests at the Central hotel in Bainbridge.  A three-tiered wedding cake centered the bride's table and baby chrysanthemums and candles were used for table decorations.  Mrs. Smith is a granddaughter of Lavern Waring of Walton.  [LMD notation:  1945]

 

Miss Marion E. Tyler, daughter of Mrs. Clarence A. Tyler of 213 South Duane Avenue, Endicott [Broome Co., NY], became the bride of Kenneth Reissenstein Saturday night at a ceremony in the home of  Mr. and Mrs. J. Ward Allen in 102 Lewis Street, Vestal.  Mr. and Mrs. Allen are sister and brother-in-law of the bride.  The bridegroom is the son of Mrs. Susan J. Reissenstein of Syracuse.  The Rev. Wilbur J. Kerr, pastor of Union Presbyterian Church, officiated.  For attendants the couple had Mr. and Mrs. Dorr W. Warner of Endicott.  For her wedding ensemble the bride had a gold suit with matching accessories.  Mr. and Mrs. Reissenstein will reside in Syracuse [Onondaga Co.,  NY] where he is an account executive with R.H. Donnelly Corp.  [LMD notation:  April 18, 1945]

Obituaries (September 29)

Mrs. Amelia Butts Wetmore of South Main street, this village [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], died early Monday morning last, while in her 86th year, from heart disease, after an illness of over a year.  She was the widow of the late James K. Wetmore, President of the First National Bank of this village, and for a long time a prominent and influential citizen of this village, who died suddenly August 1, 1899, at the advanced age of 80 years.  Mrs. Wetmore lived with her only daughter, Angelia W Winsor, and they were inseparable companions, the latter giving her mother the most affectionate attention and care, administering to her during the period of her illness and suffering in a manner which softened the shadows of death as they crept upon her.  The deceased was a most highly esteemed lady, and had been a prominent resident of Bainbridge since the year 1866, when she moved here with her husband, occupying ever since, the home which Mr. Wetmore built that year on the lot situate on the corner of South Main and Scott streets.  She was born January 11, 1826, at Kortright, Delaware county, and was one of nine children, all of whom have died.  Her parents were Harry and Sally Butts.  She was married in 1847, and previous to coming to Bainbridge, resided at Davenport Center and Oneonta.  She is survived by an only daughter, Mrs. Angelia W. Winsor, whose husband, George L. Winsor, Esq., died in 1878.  Others who survive are nieces, Mrs. A.J. Corbin, of New York city, Mrs. J.W. Kelsey and Miss Virginia Butts of Orange, N.J., Mrs. Wm. E. Hill of Oneonta, and nephews, Charles R. Briggs of Bainbridge, Geo. M. Butts of Bloomville, and E.J. Brownell of Delhi.  The funeral services were held at the home Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, conducted by Rev. J.S. Crompton of Binghamton, who was a former pastor of the Methodist Church of this village, of which the deceased was a member.  The services were also assisted by Rev. L.L. Weller, rector of St. Peter's church, who sang a beautiful selection.  The interment was in St. Peter's cemetery [Bainbridge, NY] in the family lot.  [Bainbridge Republican, Nov. 2, 1911]

 

James Watson, for 45 years with the Lackawana railroad company as an engineer most of the time, died at his home in Binghamton [Broome Co. NY], Thursday, October 19th, aged 79 years.  His first railroading was with the Camben and Amboy road, commencing at the age of 18 years and at a time when the engineer did his own firing.  He also fired and ran the famous old "John Bull" engine.  Mr. Watson ran the first passenger train on the Utica division of the Lackawanna.  [Bainbridge Republican, Nov. 2, 1911

 

Mrs. Jennie Smith died at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Lyon at West Bainbridge, Saturday, January 7, after a brief but severe illness.  Mrs. Smith was born in the town of Coventry [Chenango Co., NY] and was 59 years of age.  She buried her husband, Lyman Smith, several years ago and after his death she remained on their farm at West Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY].  When her last illness came she was living alone, but was taken to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lyon, relatives of her deceased husband, and tenderly cared for until death came.  deceased was for many years a faithful and consistent member of the West Bainbridge Baptist church and was deeply interested in its welfare.  Funeral services were held Monday at noon from the home which she passed away.  There was a large attendance.  Rev. H.T. Hill officiated.  Interment was at the West Bainbridge cemetery.  [Bainbridge Republican, Jan. 12, 1911]

 

After two weeks of intense suffering from pneumonia, Lucina Post, beloved wife of Simeon A. Turner of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], passed peacefully from her earthly home into heavenly rest, Dec. 30.  She was the daughter of Deacon and Mrs. Martin Post of West Bainbridge and was born Aug. 7, 1835.  She was a successful teacher in the West and in her native state for several years.  Her home was in West Bainbridge until she was united in marriage Oct. 6, 1868, to Simeon A. Turner of East Oxford, where they lived at her husband's old homestead for a number of years.  They had for a few years past lived in Oxford near the W.R.C. Home.  Mrs. Turner was a woman of strong religious convictions and a rigid sense of duty and love ever controlled her conduct.  Possessed of a kind and sympathetic nature, the sick or afflicted found much help and comfort in her cheerful ministrations; and to those with whom she came in contact she was a tender and loving friend, with always a kind and appreciative word for all.  The funeral was conducted at her late home, Monday, Jan. 2, by Rev. A.R. Gates, pastor of the Baptist church, of which the deceased and her husband had been active and faithful members for many years. "A Virtuous Women" described in Proverbs 31, and read at the funeral, was a fitting tribute to the life and character of the deceased.  Burial in Oxford Riverview cemetery.  She is survived by her husband and three children, Hubert Turner of Flushing, L.I., Katherine Turner of Binghamton, and Martha, wife of Leland Smith of Oxford, all of whom indeed rise up and call her blessed.  She is also survived by two brothers, Edward Post of Missouri, Hubert Post of Norwich, and three sisters Mrs. Delia Hill of Texas, Mrs. Celestia Coulter of Nebraska, and Mrs. Edson Landers of Afton, and by four grandchildren.  She had been greatly interested in preparations for Christmas, and before this illness had already addressed cards to numerous friends and relatives, and had sat up late the night before she was stricken with the fatal illness, to compete some plans for brightening her grandchildren's Christmas.  In her death the church loses a valued member; the neighborhood a kind and helpful friend; the children a devoted mother. But the loss fails most heavily on her bereaved companion who in his crippled condition for several years has been more than ever dependent on her loving ministrations.  [Bainbridge Republican, Jan. 12, 1911]

 

HANCOCK:  Miss Bertha G. Hancock was born in Bainbridge, N.Y. [Chenango Co.], July 8, 1877, and died at the home of her parents in the same place, Jan. 20, 1895.  She was the youngest child of Mr. and Mrs. Isaac G. Hancock.  She was converted when but a child and united with the Methodist Episcopal Church, of which she continued a devoted and earnest member, and was for some time church organist.  She was a member of the Epworth League, being secretary at the time of her death.  In the community as well as in the church and in her home she will be sorely missed, for she was a young woman of rare beauty of character.  The large concourse of people which filled the church to overflowing at the time of her funeral testified to the esteem in which she was held by the community.  Love for her was also shown by many beautiful floral tributes.  [Notation:  1896]

 

The funeral of Miss Bertha G. Hancock was held at the M.E. church, Wednesday, at 10:30 o'clock, Rev. T.F. Hall her pastor, officiating.  The very large concourse of people which filled the church to overflowing testified to the esteem in which she was held by the community.  The organ at which she used to preside was tastefully draped, and back of the orchestra was this motto in beautiful design, "With the Heavenly Choir."  Mrs. Hager of Afton, her music teacher, presided at the organ.  Three beautiful and appropriate pieces were rendered by the M.E. choir.  The Epworth League attended in a body, led by the president, W.H. Pearce.  The Sunday school was well represented.  There were also present, delegations from the Union school of which she was a much loved student, from the "King's Daughters" and from the mission Bank of the M.E. church of which she was for some time president.  Love for her was also shown by beautiful floral offerings; a pillow bearing her name from the Epworth League, a crown from the Sunday school, a lyre from the Academy, a cross from the "King's Daughters" and many cut flowers from personal friends.  Added to these were tears of sorrow and expressions of regret.  All present were mourners.  A number of her friends were present from out of town.  Her remains were laid at rest in the Episcopal cemetery.  May God comfort and bless the sorrowing ones.  [Notation:  Jan. 1896]

 

After a long, distressing illness Mr. James Yale passed to a peaceful rest, April 9th, aged 71 years.  He was born in Guilford [Chenango Co., NY] Oct. 7, 1824, and lived the greater part of his life upon the same farm, being the home where his father settled in early life.  He was the last of his family, all having died.  Mr. Yale was widely known, being interested in so many industries of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], an officer in the National Bank and an upright honest citizen.  He had been deacon of the Baptist church here 12 years, always faithful to all the appointments of the church and above all else enjoyed the singing as very few do.  He sang in the choir as long as he went to church, and after his failing health wanted some one to sing to him.  His funeral was largely attended Sunday afternoon, services conducted by Mr. Edwards of Colgate University, burial in the Cooper cemetery.  The friends from out of town who attended the funeral were:  Mr. and Mrs. Stockwell of Hammonton, N.J., Mrs. B.O. Rockwell of Bloomingdale, Mich., Mr. Keyes of the Oneonta bank, Mrs. Samuel Martin of Greene, Mrs. O.D. Merchant of Guilford, Mrs. Watrous of Binghamton, Mr. and Mrs. A. Robertson of Masonville, and Mrs. Crain of Harpursville.  [Notation:  about 1891]

Marriages (September 28)

Wedding bells rang merrily at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Milo Cutting of Masonville [Delaware Co., NY], at 12 o'clock, Wednesday, Aug. 11th, when their daughter, Lena Maud, was united in marriage to Frank Leslie Drake of Binghamton [Broome Co., NY].  The ceremony was performed by Rev. F. Augustus Matteson, pastor of the M.E. church of Masonville, in the presence of a large number of friends and relatives.  Promptly at noon the bridal party entered the parlor to the strains of Lohengrin's Wedding March, played by Miss Mabel Darlin of Bainbridge, a cousin of the bride.  The house was beautifully decorated with running pine, ferns and golden rod.  The ceremony took place under an arch of evergreen and running pine.  Miss Lorena Cutting, a sister of the bride, acted as bridesmaid, and Mr. Warner Taylor of Sidney Centre, as best man.  The bride was attired in a beautiful gown of old rose and carried white sweet peas.  The groom wore the conventional black.  A sumptuous wedding dinner was served and after posing in a group picture the happy couple left for a wedding trip after which they will reside at Binghamton.  Many elaborate and useful gifts were received.  Mr. and Mrs. Drake are both highly esteemed young people and all wish them a happy and prosperous future. 

 

The United Presbyterian Church of Oneonta was the setting for the wedding of Miss Ellen Swingle of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY} and Charles E. Depew of Windsor [Broome Co., NY] at 2:30 p.m. June 3.  The marriage sacrament was read by the Rev. Charles McClung.  Mrs. Eva Swingle Joyce, sister of the bride, was matron of honor.  Walter C. Roberts of the Triple Cities College faculty was best man for his cousin.  Also present were Mrs. Laura Swingle, mother of the bride, and Mrs. Mary R. Depew, mother of the bridegroom.  After a reception in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Joyce in Oneonta, the couple left for a trip to the coast of Maine.  They will live in Windsor [Broome Co., NY].  [LMD notation:  1949]

 

In a setting of white carnations and candles at St. John's Roman Catholic church, West Hurley, Sunday afternoon, Jan. 6, of 4:30.  Miss Dorothy Isabel Joyce, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Joyce of West Hurley, became the bride of Lawrence John Ryan, son of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Ryan of Deposit [Delaware Co., NY].  The ceremony was performed by Rev. Philip Nolan.  Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore a white satin gown with three-quarter sleeves and fingertip veil.  She carried white roses.  Miss Janice E. Joyce maid of honor for her cousin, wore pale blue taffeta with blue feather half hat, shoulder length veil and carried pink roses.  Miss Patricia Joyce, also a cousin of the bride, attended her as junior bridesmaid and was clad in pink taffeta with pink ribbon bandeau and carried a nosegay of yellow roses tied with yellow satin streamers. Bernard Ryan of Deposit acted as best man for his brother and ushers were Paul Joyce, West Hurley, cousin of the bride, and Paul Ryan, Lancaster, brother of the groom.  Sixty attended a reception at the Governor Clinton hotel after which Mr. and Mrs. Ryan left on a wedding trip through the southern states.  She is a graduate of Kingston High school and has been employed at the State of New York National bank.  Mr. Ryan was graduated from Deposit High school and was discharged from the army in September having served 29 months in Sicily, Italy, France, Germany and Austria.  He spent 486 days in combat serving with the 753rd tank battalion.  He holds six campaign stars.  [LMD notation:  1946]

 

Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Taylor of Rockdale [Guilford, Chenango Co., NY], announce the engagement of their daughter, Florence L. Fisk, to Victor L. Miller, son of Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Rooke of Sidney.  No date has been set for the wedding.  [LMD notation:  Nov. 25, 1948]

 

Miss Florence L. Fisk



 

The marriage of Miss Florence Fisk, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Fisk of Rockdale [Guilford, Chenango Co., NY] and Victor L. Miller, son of Mr. and Mrs. B.M. Rooke, Sidney [Delaware Co., NY], took place Wednesday evening in the chapel of the Port Dickinson Baptist church which was decorated with baskets of chrysanthemums with Rev. Norman Lawton performing the double ring ceremony.  The bride wore a suit of royal blue with navy blue accessories and a corsage of red roses.  Miss Lela Fisk of Rockdale attended her sister.  She wore a gray suit, matching accessories and a corsage of pink roses.  Donald Miller of Delhi served as best man.  Mrs. Fisk wore a maroon gown with corsage of pink carnations.  Mrs. Rooke wore a gray gown with baby chrysanthemums as her corsage.  Mrs. Miller is a graduate of Sidney Central school and is employed at the McLaury and Wade pharmacy.  Mr. Miller is also a graduate of Sidney school, a veteran of 18 months' service in the late war, and is now employed at the Scintilla plant.  On their return from a trip to New York city and New Jersey they will reside on Smith street in Sidney.  [Notation:  1948]

Obituaries (September 28)

Rev. William Wylie, pastor of the Presbyterian church at Masonville [Delaware Co.,  NY], was fatally injured Monday, July 12, in an automobile accident in Vermont, whither he had bee called six weeks previous by the critical illness of a sister.  He died at 4 o'clock, Saturday morning, July 17th.  His sister died the week before the accident and he was making arrangements for his return, intending to reach Masonville, Thursday.  He started out with a  horse and buggy Monday morning accompanied by a sister, to look after some business matters.  They met an automobile while driving along a narrow highway and the horse became frightened, upsetting the wagon and throwing its occupants violently to the ground.  The Rev. William Wylie had been pastor of the Masonville Presbyterian church for three years.  Beside his wife he leaves two small children.  The funeral services were held in Vermont and he was buried here near his old home.  [Bainbridge Republican, July 29, 1909]

 

Mrs. Eunice Corbin Humphrey of Bennettsville [Chenango Co., NY], died Sunday evening, July 25, 1909, at the home of her son, Charles B. Humphrey, in Bainbridge, from general debility and exhaustion caused by a critical illness in the past winter from which she had not fully recovered.  Mrs. Humphrey came on a visit to her son and family two weeks ago and after a day or two became very ill.  Her case was pronounced hopeless from the first by her physician, but she would rally often and her mind taking a cheerful view of her condition would become hopeful and strong.  She was a great reader, interested in all the affairs of the State and the Government at large and so close was her knowledge of each changing phase, so sound her judgment evolving deductions that her listeners were astonished at her perspicacity.  So, in the last days of her life here in Bainbridge and to within a few hours of her death, last Sunday, she was reading on all subjects and making comments that showed her superior intellect.  Mrs. Humphrey was in her 81st year and was the widow of Charles J. Humphrey, a prominent business man at Bennettsville, who died January 20, 1902.  They were married at Afton 56 years ago, and with the exception of a few years spent at Tioga, Penn., where Mr.  Humphrey had lumbering interests and flouring mills, they had resided at Bennettsville.  Mr. Humphrey was a man of strong personality and he and his wife were interested in the good of the town and every person in it.  Their kindness and consideration were extended to all.  Mrs. Humphrey was the daughter of Ezra W. Corbin, her mother being Pamelia Church Corbin.  The deceased was born near the old Red Mills of Afton [Chenango Co., NY].  The names of Corbin, Church and Humphrey belong to the first settlers of Bennettsville and Afton and all have been sterling men of their times.  Mrs. Humphrey became a member of the Universalist church, while living at Tioga, and her sympathies continued with that society through life.  A private funeral was held from Mr. Charles B. Humphrey's home on Kirby street, Tuesday afternoon, at 2 o'clock, the services being conducted by Rev. L.L. Weller of St. Peter's church and the following day, Wednesday, a public funeral was held at Mrs. Humphrey's late home in Bennettsville.  The interment was in the Bennettsville cemetery.  The deceased is survived by the above named son, and a daughter, Miss Minnie A. Humphrey.  [Bainbridge Republican, July 29, 1909]

 

The funeral of Mrs. Jerusha Shaver of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], who died Tuesday night of last week, was held the following Friday, August 6, 1909, at 2 o'clock p.m., at her rooms in the Parsons' block.  The services were conducted by Rev. G.E. Van Woert, who made a brief address, describing in sympathetic and feeling language, his visits to the deceased in her late illness.  She was ready to meet the summons of death which she expressed in the same quiet, serene manner that had characterized her in all the emergencies of her active life.  There was a large attendance at the funeral, many residents of the village being present who had been favored by her services during a long period of years.  Here was a familiar form upon the streets daily, until her last illness of a few weeks.  The deceased was an industrious woman, energetic and persevering, and though the burdens of life would seem to her very heavy at times there were no complaining words, but always a cheerful, smiling look upon her face.  She has gone now to her eternal rest, after filling out a life of nearly 70 years.  The burial of Mrs. Shaver was in St. Peter's cemetery of Bainbridge.  She had been a widow for nearly 80 years and is survived by six children, who are C. Frank and James Shaver of Bainbridge; William Shaver and Mrs. Etta Delaney of Binghamton; Mrs. McPherson of Holmesville and Mrs. Ben Underhill of Gilboa.  The casket was covered with a profusion of flowers of rare loveliness and fragrance.  The contributors were:  Mrs. C.J. Taber, Mrs. Mattie Kelleher, Mrs. M.A. Parson, Mrs. LeGrange Parsons, Mrs. I.I. Ogden, Mrs. Leland Yale, Mrs. Ed Shafer, Mrs. Harry Miller, Mrs. Fritz Shofgun, Mrs. Eva Resseau, Mrs. James Shaver, Mrs. Jessie Ferris and Mrs.. Chris Toby who arranged the flowers very artistically.  [Bainbridge Republican, Aug. 12, 1909]

 

Milton Fletcher, the little son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Fletcher, died at their home at Trestle, last Thursday afternoon, Aug. 12th, after an illness of two weeks, of brain trouble.  The funeral was held, Saturday, at the home of his grandfather, Oscar Fletcher, and was largely attended, burial was at Yaleville [Guilford, Chenango Co., NY].  The family have the sympathy of many friends in their great sorrow. 

Those little lips so sweet to kiss

Are closed forever now.

Those sparkling eyes that shone so bright

Beneath that pearly brow,

That little heart that beat so high,

Free from all care and gloom,

Are hidden now from those he loved

Beneath the silent tomb.

 

[Bainbridge Republican, Aug. 19, 1909]

 

George Youmans, Esq., died at his home at Delhi [Delaware Co., NY], on Aug. 29th, aged 54 years.  About the middle of May last, Mr. Youmans was stricken with apoplexy and, although, during the summer, he made some progress toward recovery, of late he suffered relapses and for the past few days it has been evident that the end was near.  Mr. Youmans leaves a wife, who is a daughter of the late James H. Wright of Delhi and one son, Fred W. Youmans, who for several years has been the law partner of the father.  [Bainbridge Republican, Sept. 2, 1909]

 

Edgar Barnes, for some years a resident of this place up to last fall and who was an expert butter maker employed by the Dairy Products co. died at his home in Smithville [Chenango Co., NY] last Friday after a long illness from hardening of the arteries, at the age of 32 years.  He was a splendid young man and was a member of Masonic Lodge of Bainbridge of which a large delegation attended the funeral held in Smithville Sunday afternoon.  The funeral was Masonic, conducted by the Bainbridge lodge and joined by members form Greene, Cincinnatus, and Upper Lisle lodges making a total of Seventy-five Masons in line.  Four automobiles besides carriages took the Bainbridge contingent....[Bainbridge Republican, Sept. 2, 1909]

 

Miscellaneous - Changes in Bainbridge, 1909

Changes in Bainbridge

Letter from J. Wheeler Smith, who is 90 Years Old

Bainbridge Republican, Aug. 19, 1909

 

We acknowledge the receipt of a letter from J. Wheeler Smith, our venerable townsman giving a few reminiscences of Bainbridge in days gone by.  Mr. Smith is in his 90th your, but endowed with alertness and mental acumen, who keeps up interest in the events of the day and is able to write poetry and contributions for the newspapers.  He is a remarkable man in being able to use his ability so late in life.  Mr. Smith writes as follows:

 

Dear Sir:--Having been for the past 80 years a resident of this town [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], the changes that have taken place in that time, seem worthy of note.

 

In the first place, with respect to your village:  The railroad at that time was not even talked of; the barns and stables of the Central House were on West Main street about where C.M. Priest's store is now located.  Your merchants were Northrup & Tyler, succeeded in a few years by W.W. Davis, afterward by Davis & Sherwood.

 

Your millers were John Newton and Jehiel Evans; your foundry by Moses Burgess at the upper end of West Main street; your jeweler and water repairer, was Richard Griswold; your lawyers, were Mr. Sayre and Henry A. Clark; your blacksmiths, A.B. Smith and Mr. Phinney, Sr., your old men were R. Juliand, E.J. Kidder, John Newell, Ezra P. Church, Doctor Freiot, Mr. Bishop, Joseph Bush.  The old men of the Presbyterian church were A.B. Smith, Mrs. Allison, Giles Smith; your physicians were Blin S. Sill and R.D.L. Evans, who alone of all, is still among you and keeps his end of the evener well ahead against all new comers.

 

But the west part of the town has more particularly come under my observation as I am a resident there.  In the Baptist congregation but one person remains who was a member of it then; and that is Dea. Normal Loomis, who was then a lad of 10 or 12 years.  The older representatives of that congregation were Job Ireland, Philander Loomis, Sr., James Lane, Dea. Martin Post, Dea. R.C. Fosbury, Israel Lyon; while other old men of the place were Thomas Aylesworth, Thomas Nichols, Charles and Samuel Lyon, Marshall Newton, and John Davis and Jacob and Thomas Ireland.

 

The Methodist church at West Bainbridge was represented by such men as Aaron Boothe, Hull, and Lyman Bush, Nelson and John Ireland, all of whom have gone to people the city of the silent dead.

 

Other changes that mark the progress of interesting improvement sin the world's history, are more patent to the observer of today; such as our improved mail facilities, our telephone and telegraph conveniences, our better roads, etc., all tend to mark a closer interest between neighbors, and between localities that once seemed so far apart.  The new interest thus developed in each other's affairs, is largely intensified, and the grand era of "peace on earth, good will to men" seems gradually drawing near;  And although well along in my 90th year, my fingers are still employed in writing, and my eyes in reading the news of the day, and I am interested in the activities of this busy world.  Yours with respect--J. Wheeler Smith.



Marriages (September 27)

The fiftieth anniversary of the  marriage of Presiding Elder Griffin and wife, Rozella Lamoure, was celebrated in an auspicious manner last Saturday afternoon and evening in the parlors of the Oneonta Methodist church.  There were several hundred people in attendance, most of the clergymen of his district being present with ministers from various sections.  A beautiful feature of the reception was the presence of Mrs. Griffin's mother, aged ninety years, who assisted in receiving the guests.  Dr. and Mrs. Griffin received many beautiful and expensive gifts, including rare china, paintings, and of gold coin the amount will reach several hundred dollars.  The pastors of the Oneonta district united in a substantial purse which was no inconsiderable sum.  [Bainbridge Republican, Feb. 6, 1908]

 

In the Oneonta Star of Tuesday appears the marriage notice of C. Arthur Hovey of Cooperstown [Otsego Co., NY], formerly of Bainbridge, and Miss Alice D. Davidson of the same place.  The Star says:  "At 2 o'clock Monday afternoon in Cooperstown, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. William Davidson on Beaver street, occurred the wedding of their younger daughter, Miss Alice Dickson Davidson, to Charles Arthur Hovey.  Rev. Sidney S. Conger of the Presbyterian church officiated.  The ceremony took place in the presence of the immediate relatives of the young people."  Among those present from out of town was Mrs. C.C. Hovey of Bainbridge.  [Bainbridge Republican, Feb. 6, 1908]

Miss Joyce Benedict, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Willard Benedict of 216 Sixteenth Street, Watervliet became the bride on Sunday, Oct. 24, of Pvt. Merlin Gunsalus son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Gunsalus of 2127 Second Avenue, Watervliet.  The ceremony was performed at 3 p.m. in the Third Avenue Methodist church, Watervliet, by the pastor, Rev. Louis Barker.  The organist provided a background of nuptial music and palms were used as church decorations.  Mrs. Nina Albert was the matron of honor and the bridesmaids were Mrs. Arthur Dinsmore and Miss Dorothy Shenton.  Irene Benedict, sister of the bride, was the flower girl.  Arthur Dinsmore served as best man for Private Gunsalus.  The ushers were Floyd Hoffman and Charles Dresher.  The bride wore a wedding gown of white slipper satin with a fitted bodice and bouffant skirt, ending in a long train.  Her fingertip veil of bridal illusion fell from a crown of pearls.  She carried a bouquet of white pompons and roses.  Her honor attendant was attired in Nile green taffeta with fitted bodice and bouffant skirt.  The other attendants were in similar gowns of gold taffeta.  All wore matching flowered tiaras trimmed with face veils and carried bouquets of mixed pompons.  A reception followed at the home of the bride's parents, Mrs. Benedict chose a dark green afternoon dress and the mother of the bridegroom was in a blue ensemble.  Both wore shoulder bouquets of carnations.  The couple who left on a wedding trip to Michigan are both graduates of Watervliet High School.  Mrs. Gunsalus, who is with the Watervliet office of the New York telephone Co., traveled in an aqua suit with brown accessories and a corsage of orchids.  Private Gunsalus is at present stationed at Camp Butner, N.C.  [LMD notation:  1943]

 

Merlin & Joyce (Benedict) Gunsalus

 

Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Taylor of Rockdale [Guilford, Chenango Co., NY] have announced the engagement of their daughter, Miss Marion A. Fisk, to Donald J. Stead, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lester Stead of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., N Y].   No date has been set for the wedding.  [LMD notation:  April 1948]

 

Marion A. Fisk

 

 

Miss Marion A Fisk, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Taylor, Rockdale R.D., was married to Donald J. Stead, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lester Stead, Bainbridge Sunday at 3 at the bride's home by Rev. Norman Lawton, pastor of the Port Dickinson Baptist church, in the presence of the immediate families.  The bride chose a suit of light blue gabardine with navy accessories with corsage of red roses.  Miss Florence Fisk, Sidney, sister of the bride, was maid of honor.  She wore a grey suit with grey accessories with corsage of sweet peas.  Russell Stead, Dansville, was his brother's best man.  A reception followed the ceremony at the home.  A three-tiered wedding cake, flanked by white tapers, centered the table.  Following a trip through the New England states, they will make their home in Dryden.  The bride is a graduate of Sidney High school class of '46, and has been employed at the Keith Clark factory in Sidney.  Mr. Stead is a graduate of Bainbridge High school, class of 1944.  He served in the World War, being with the 88th division in Italy, and is now a junior at Ithaca College in the physical education department.



 

 

Obituaries (September 27)

Mrs. W.H. Hinman, who was visiting her son, Wm. J., at Conklin, died Saturday, the result of a shock suffered not long since.  She was 64 years of age, widow of the late W.H. Hinman of Coventry [Chenango Co., NY].  She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Rodney Carl, North Afton, Mrs. Wm. Pearsall, East Afton, and Miss Marguerite, who resided with her mother on the East side; four sons, Ernest, of Schuylerville, NY., Wm. J., of Conklin, N.Y., Edgar L., Lincoln, Neb., and Claude H., of Idaho Springs, Col.  Undertaker A.J. Holmes drove to Conklin Sunday, returning with the remains.  The funeral was held at the Baptist church Tuesday at 12 p.m., Rev. B.A. Gates officiating.  Interment to Glenwood cemetery [Afton, Chenango Co., NY].  [Bainbridge Republican, Jan. 30, 1908]

 

The funeral of Lewis Tuttle of this village, who died last Wednesday was held Sunday in the Methodist church at 2:30 p.m.  Mr. Tuttle had been ill for the past nine months.  He was a member of Sidney Lodge, No. 801, F.& A.M., also of Sidney Lodge, No. 366, K. of P.; a member of the Sidney Fire Department, having been with the Hook and Ladder company for about four years.  The funeral services were conducted by the K. of P., and that fraternity and the fire department attended.  Mr. Tuttle leaves a wife and two adopted children, Thena and Iva Tuttle.  [Bainbridge Republican, Jan. 30, 1908]

 

Mrs. Emma Pearsall Herrick, daughter of William and Sophronia Pearsall, and wife of Ransom Herrick, was born in Bainbridge township, Searles Hill [Chenango Co., NY], May 4, 1857, and died at her late home at Union Valley, Jan. 20, 1908.  In her earlier years she taught school in different parts of her native town.  On March 4, 1885, she was united in marriage with Ransom Herrick and to them five children were born, four of whom survive her.  Mrs. Herrick came of good stock and to her rich natural endowment much was added by grace.  She early united with the Methodist Episcopal church and to the very last lived a most consistent and worthy life.  She was naturally quiet and unobtrusive but was always pleasant in her life and manner and hence made a large number of friends by whom she will be greatly missed.  She was a model wife and mother, ever brightening her home by her kindly ministrations.  Why death, or rather Heaven, so early claimed her we do not know, but while her loved ones walk within the shadows she basks in the sunshine of  an endless day.  She suffered patiently and died in peace.  She was buried from the Union Valley church, in the West Bainbridge cemetery on Wednesday, Jan. 22d, the service attended by a large number of friends and relatives, being conducted by her pastor, Rev. G.E. VanWoert.  There her mortal remains await the resurrection of the just.  Besides her own immediate family she is survived by her aged mother, three brothers, Urias, Alvin and Homer, and two sisters, Mrs. A.J. Wilcox, and Mrs. Perry Rood.  The bereaved family have the sympathy of a large circle of friends.  [Bainbridge Republican, Jan. 30, 1908]

 

At her late home on Academy St., Thursday evening, January 23, 1908, occurred the death of Rose L. Robbins from an attack of LaGrippe, followed by a severe and unexpected attack of heart failure.  Miss Robbins had been suffering from the epidemic which has been so prevalent throughout our village, the "Grip", for between two and three weeks but she had been confined to her bed only two days previous to her death and her condition was not considered alarming in the least until within a very few minutes before her death occurred.  Miss Robbins came to Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] with a sister and invalid mother from Wells Bridge in November and since that time they have been keeping house for their brother Eugene, who has been a resident here for several years.  She was highly respected by all who knew her.  The funeral was held at the home at 9:45 Sunday morning, Rev. G.E. VanWoert officiating.  The male trio, Messrs. A.G. and A.C. Wilcox and Wm. Darlin, were the singers, and Messrs. John Sweet, Homer Ferguson, Thomas Kelleher and Edgar Barnes acted as bearers.  The body was taken to Wells Bridge, where it was met by the pastor of the Methodist church of which she was a member, Rev. Mr. Randall, the bearers, Messrs. Herbert Merriman, Will Sisson, Claude Carr and John Youmans, and neighbors and friends.  Interment was made in Sand Hill cemetery [Unadilla, Otsego Co., NY].  The deceased is survived by her mother, one sister, Miss Mary, and brother, Eugene, of Bainbridge, and another brother, Herbert E., of Wells Bridge....[Bainbridge Republican, Jan. 30, 1908]

From the rapidly decreasing ranks of Binghamton's [Broome Co., NY] survivors of the Civil War, David W. Axtell, 92 years old has answered the last roll call.  Mr. Axtell succumbed to the infirmities of old age late Saturday at the Vestal residence of his son, Dr. Percy J. Axtell.  Even within the past year, Mr. Axtell displayed an indomitable eagerness to enjoy the blessings of a life enriched by wide friendships throughout the Binghamton district and in Deposit where he made his home previous to coming here.  David W. Axtell, descendant of an English family which came to this country in Colonial days, was born on Jan. 9, 1838, in Deposit township.  He was married to Caroline Van Schoyk, a lineal descendant of Johannes VanSchoyk who came from Holland in 1601 with the VanRensselaers and settled on a large estate on the Hudson river.  Her father, Squire Stephen VanSchoyk was an early pioneer settler in Delaware county.  On the day of his enlistment in Company K, New York Volunteers, David W. Axtell was married in Deposit and his bride accompanied him to Binghamton whence he departed with his comrades for the front.  There he served until following the battle of Petersburg where he was invalided to hospital and in the fall of 1864 was returned North suffering from the effects of exposure which left him partially crippled throughout his life.  Mr. and Mrs. Axtell began their married life at the old VanSchoyk homestead where they remained for many years until removal to Deposit [Delaware Co., NY].  Their winters thereafter were spent at Daytona Beach, Fla.  Last year, Mr. Axtell, following his ninety-first birthday, motored to Florida and returned with his daughter-in-law, Mrs. Percy J. Axtell, accompanied by his granddaughter, Ruth Marie Axtell, seven.  The delight of this trip heartened him for another motor jaunt during the past summer when he visited relatives in Illinois, Michigan and Ohio.  Mr. Axtell's immediate decline began four weeks ago, and Saturday he died while sleeping.  The funeral will be held Tuesday at 11 a.m., at Dr. Axtell's residence and at 2 p.m. prayer services will be held at Mosers undertaking parlors in Deposit.  Of their seven children, four survive.  They are Charles Axtell, Dr. Percy J . Axtell, Mrs. Frederic E. Sturdevant of Norwich, and Mrs. Clarence J. Watkins, of Walton.  [MHD notation:  Nov. 2, 1929]

 

Mr. Edwin Mead died at his home near Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 23d, aged 68 years.  The funeral services were held at his late residence the 26th.  Rev. Mr. Perrine of the Episcopal church, Guilford, officiating.  Mr. Mead was a life long resident in the neighborhood where he died, respected and beloved by all who knew him, as shown by the large concourse of friends and old neighbors who came for miles around to pay their last respects to his memory.  He was quiet and unassuming in his manners, but had a kind and pleasant word for every one.  He was strictly honest and true in all his dealings with his fellow men, willing to do by others as he would like to be done by.  He will be sadly missed by his many friends and his family.  He leaves a wife and three sons to mourn his loss, who have the sincere sympathy of all.  [Compiler note:  Edwin Mead died 13 Feb. 1895, buried Sunset Hill Cemetery, Guilford, NY]

 

 Mrs. Sophronia A. Bixby, born in Windsor, Broome county, August 16, 1823; died in Norwich, Sunday, September 6, 1896.  Yesterday's Sun said:  "Mrs. Bixby spent her girlhood in the village of her birth, and on the first of January, 1840, was married to the late Joel J. Bixby.  Removing with him to Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], she remained there for ten years and then came to Norwich.  Mr. Bixby engaged in business here for twelve years or until 1862, when ill health compelled him to retire from it.  The family then returned to Bainbridge, where Mr. Bixby died in 1865.  Two of the children were then very young and to their education, care and guardianship Mrs. Bixby devoted herself with untiring energy, and a single mindedness that never swerved from her appointed duty.  In 1886, after her son had attained his majority, Mrs. Bixby again became a resident of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] and so continued until the time of her death.  She had four children, one of whom died at an early age, while three survive:  Mrs. E.R. Campbell of Binghamton, Mrs. J.E. Packard of Oxford, and Mr. Joel J. Bixby of Norwich.  The funeral services, which at the request of the deceased, will be strictly private, will be held on Wednesday morning at her late residence on Hayes street.  The burial will be made in Bainbridge.

 

Miscellaneous, Guilford Kindergarten students, 1966

Every Youngster Loves Pets and the students in Mrs. Race's kindergarten at Guilford are not exceptions.  This bulletin board was prepared as part of their study unit on pets.  Left to right are:  Sherry Davis (with beaver), Susan Bruno (with a book about pets), June Carsten (with owl) and Jack Sherman is holding a stuffed alligator.  [The Sidney Record and Bainbridge News, Jan. 12, 1966]

 



Marriages (September 26)

Married, at the home of the bride, East side, Thursday, March 28, 1907, Miss Carrie L. Coombs and Earl Ellis Burton, of Hamilton [Madison Co., NY], Rev. B.A. Gates, officiating.   A niece of the bride, Miss Hazel Weeks, acted as bridesmaid, and Raymond Allen, of Afton, as best man.  The bride was attired in cream voile and carried white carnations.  After the ceremony and congratulations of the few intimate friends and relatives present, a dainty supper was served and the happy couple left on the evening train for their future home in Hamilton, with the best wishes of the many friends of the bride for their future happiness and prosperity.  [Bainbridge Republican,  April 11, 1907]

 

A quiet wedding occurred Sunday April 12, 1907, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. M.G. Hill, when their daughter, Miss Nancy Pearl and Bruce S. Keator were married, the Rev. J.F. Shaw, performing the ceremony.  F.E. Keator, father of the groom, drove to Bainbridge with the happy couple, where they took the east bound train for a short trip.  Mrs. Keator has always lived here and is a most esteemed young lady.  Mr. Keator is an only son of Mr. and Mrs. F.E. Keator, assisting his father in the grocery store.  The young couple have many friends who unite in wishing them happiness and prosperity.  They will continue to reside in Afton [Chenango Co., NY].  [Bainbridge Republican, Apr. 18, 1907]

 

Tuesday evening of last week Miss Grace Lingee, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E.W. Lingee, and Mr. Estle Shaw, only son of Mr. and Mrs. Philetus Shaw, both of Afton [Chenango Co., NY], were very quietly married at the Baptist parsonage by Rev. Henry Hill.  Indeed, it was so quiet that for several days no one knew what had occurred.  This week as the news began to be circulated, many were at first, loath to believe the report, and it is safe to say that Mr. and Mrs. [Shaw] completely surprised everyone.  The newly married couple are popular young people of Afton, Mr. Shaw having been a student at the academy this fall.  The Enterprise joins with their many friends in wishing them a happy future.

 

Otego [Otsego Co., NY]  Miss Bernice Ida Briscoe, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Merton R. Briscoe, became the bride of Harold Frank Lent, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank G. Lent, Friday afternoon at 2 at the home of the bride's parents in this village.  Rev Charles M. Adams, pastor of the Otego Methodist church, performed the ceremony before an arch of evergreens, Miss Audrey Adams played the wedding march and sang "I Love You Truly."  The bride, given in marriage by her father, wore a street length dress of royal blue velvet with gold accessories and carried a bouquet of pink roses and white carnations.  The matron of honor, Mrs. Robert Sommer, cousin of the bride, wore a navy blue crepe dress with white accessories and carried a bouquet of mixed flowers.  Robert Sommer was the best man.  A reception for about 25 friends and relatives from Otego and Sidney followed the ceremony at the home.  The couple left immediately after for a short wedding trip.  They will make their home in Otego.  The bride's gift to the groom was a black onyx ring, and to her attendant a gold bracelet.  The groom's gift to the bride was a three strand gold necklace and to his attendant, a pair of gloves.  The bride graduated in 1941 from the Otego school and the groom graduated in 1939. 

 

Mr. & Mrs. Harold & Bernice (Briscoe) Lent

 

Masonville [Delaware Co., NY]:  Miss Harriet Alger, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Russell Alger of Masonville, became the bride of Sheriff Allie, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Allie, also of Masonville, Sunday, July 5, at 1 o'clock at Bainbridge.  Both are employed in the Scintilla plant at Sidney.  They will reside in their newly purchased home at East Masonville.  [LMD notation:  1942]

 

Arthur Gage of Sidney [Delaware Co., NY] and Miss Florence Miller of Briar Creek were married in Otego Saturday.  They are on a short wedding trip, expecting to return Friday.  Mr. Gage is employed at the R.C. Quackenbush farm where he has been working for the past eight years.  [LMD notation:  Jan 29, 1944]



Obituaries (September 26)

Mr. C.R. Taggart, who was injured by falling on the ice recently, died Friday morning, passing away very quietly with but little suffering, he was 91 years old.  He moved here from Coventry [Chenango Co.,  NY] seventeen years ago and in his quiet ways endeared himself to all who became acquainted with him, a faithful member of the Presbyterian church, where he will be badly missed.  He is survived by a daughter, Alice, who lived with him and one son, Frank R. Taggart, of Nineveh.  The funeral was held Tuesday from his late home, the Rev. J.F. Shaw officiating, burial in Nineveh cemetery.  Henry Jones, of Bainbridge, was in attendance at the funeral and F. Egerton, of Binghamton.  [Bainbridge Republican, Mar. 28, 1907]

 

At the home of her daughter, Mrs. Frank Peck, on North Main street [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], Mrs. Hepzibah S. Richardson died, last Friday morning, in her 85th year.  She had been ill for the last three months, gradually failing from old age and the hardening of the arteries.  The deceased was the widow of Joseph Richardson, a prominent business man, of Killawog, Broome county.  He died nearly twenty years ago.  The wife had remained at the homestead until coming to her daughter's home in Bainbridge one year and a half ago.  She was a most estimable woman, of gentle and lovable disposition and manner, yet firm in all the noble principles of womanhood.  Her influence for good was faithfully demonstrated in her home town, Killawog, where everyone was her friend.  She was a steadfast worker in the Baptist church of which she had been a member for fifty years.  In her active life she had been an inspiration to the pastor by her energetic assistance and encouragement and in drawing the young people to the aid of the church.  Mrs. Richardson has left a memory that is a benediction to all with whom she associated in her long life.  Brief services were held at Mr. Peck's home on Saturday noon, conducted by the Rev. W.A. Carrington when the remains were taken to Killawog by car and an extended service held Sunday afternoon in the church where she had worshiped for many years.  The interment took place at Marathon [Cortland Co., NY].  Mrs. Richardson is survived, besides the daughter in Bainbridge, by one son, Edgar J. Richardson, of Killawog.  [Bainbridge Republican, Mar. 28, 1907]

 

Mrs. E.S. Loveland, a wealthy and prominent woman of Oneonta [Otsego Co., NY], was instantly killed Sunday afternoon while operating a new automobile which had been delivered to her Saturday.  In attempting to turn around on Chestnut street Mrs. Loveland unintentionally turned on full power, and the car shot across the sidewalk and plunged over a stone wall that crowns a twenty foot embankment.  Mrs. Loveland was thrown from the car as it dropped to the ground and her neck was broken.  Mrs. Loveland's daughter, Mrs. J.R. Bickford, of Boston, who occupied the car with her mother, escaped with slight bruises.  Mrs. Loveland was about 62 years of age.  Her husband died 25 years ago.  She leaves two daughters, Mrs. F.D. Watkeys, of Oneonta, and Mr. J.R. Bickford of Boston.  The deceased was a niece of the late C.P. Huntington.  [Bainbridge Republican, April 4, 1907]

 

Mrs. George Baker died Saturday afternoon, April 6, 1907, at her home on upper West Main street, aged 64 years.  Her disease was liver trouble.  The remains were taken to St. Peter's church Monday morning, where the burial service was read by the rector, Rev. Wilson E. Tanner.  The interment was made in the West Bainbridge cemetery.  The deceased is survived by her husband and four children; three daughters, Mrs. Daniel Hackett, of Coventry, Mrs. Burt Hurlburt, of Guilford, and Miss Mary Baker, of Bainbridge; one son, Fred Baker, of Belden.  [Bainbridge Republican, Apr. 11, 1907]

 

Mr. and Mrs. Erastus Whiting of East Main street, were at Guilford Center [-Chenango Co., NY], Wednesday, in attendance at the funeral of Mr. Whiting's mother, Mrs. Emaline P. Whiting, who died Monday in Middletown, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Andrew Brown, aged 81 years.  Rev. A.C. Salls was the officiating clergyman.  Interment was made beside the husband and three children.  Guilford Center was the home of the Whiting family formerly, whose ancestors generations back had settled that section.  They came from England originally and had an aristocratic lineage.  Besides Mr. and Mrs. Erastus Whiting of Bainbridge, the deceased has a nephew residing here, Mr. Geo. A. Ives; also two brothers, Lewis A. Ives, of Guilford, and Rufus S. Ives, of Sidney.  Mrs. Whiting was one of the very oldest members of the Guilford Congregational Church, and held in the highest esteem in her home town, Guilford Centre, and also with the many with whom she associated in Middletown.  [Bainbridge Republican,  Apr. 18, 1907]

 

Carrie W., wife of Charles W. Sampson, died at her home at Hambletville [Delaware Co., NY] on Friday, February 5th, of heart trouble, aged 57 years.  The funeral and burial was at Hambletville yesterday.  Never has the large community in which she lived been more deeply moved by sorrow than upon Friday morning last when it became known that Mrs. Charles W. Sampson had suddenly vanished into the great unknown.  For two years she had been afflicted with very poor health, but for the past six months had been so steadily gaining strength that  hopes were bright for complete recovery; and her sudden passing came as a distinct shock.  Her heart had seemed to say, "I must needs have rest."  Not alone among neighbors at Hambletville was there surprise and grief, but at Deposit where for many years she had been held in such high esteem, and even in a wider area wherever there were friends and acquaintances, for it was her rare privilege to be of that select few of whom it is said none know except to love, nor name except in praise.  Caroline Wheeler first saw the light of day Oct. 15, 1867, at China, N.Y., her parents being William and Elizabeth Axtell Wheeler, descendants of old pioneer stock.  Like other children of the rural districts she attended first the school in her locality and when a girl in her teens came with a contingent from China to the Deposit High School in the inspirational days of Prof. Reuben L. Maynard, graduating with the class of 1888.  As one saw her even in those early years, the mental comment was, "Not like other girls," for about her was that quiet deportment, that sweet, womanly dignity which set her apart from the mass of her age and sex.  After a brief period of teaching she entered the State Normal School at Oneonta, N.Y., to complete preparation for her chosen life work; finished the course with credit, and was graduated a member of the class of 1894.  A lucrative position in the vicinity of New York city was tendered her, but owing to her mother's much impaired health she rejected this flattering offer, and in that spirit of self sacrifice which imbued her every act, accepted a lesser position in proximity to her home.  For about 14 years she labored in the school room, and that she was eminently successful is attested by superintendents and others who were close observers of her work.  On Christmas day, 1897, Carrie Wheeler was united in marriage with one who had been her schoolmate in Deposit High School days; and from that golden hour, through years to that last sad morning when his lease upon her tender heart expired, she was to Charles Sampson all a wife could be, faithful, kindly affectioned, his true helpmate in the making of a home and a life.  How truly was it said of her that she deserved the best; that no truer friend or kinder neighbor ever lived.  In tender reminiscence the writer recalls a time long years ago when a schoolmate was crushed by a cruel blow, and Carrie Wheeler came in all her sweetness speaking words of comfort, a balm to the torturing wound.  Seven years of constant devotion she gave her aged mother; likewise ministering for two years to her afflicted sister.  Time and talent she spent freely for the betterment of the community, of which she was an integral and vital part; and in reverence for the deeds of heroic sires and in loyalty to the Stars and Stripes, she became a member of that most nobly patriotic society, The Daughter of the American Revolution.  To mourn she leaves her deeply afflicted husband, one brother, Joseph Wheeler, many kindred and close personal friends.

Ah! broken is the golden bow!

The spirit flown forever;

Let the bell toll,

A saintly soul

Floats on the Stygian River.

In the cemetery at Hambletville, N.Y., where lies the dust of loved ones, she sleeps in that long unwaking sleep.  In years that are to come many will come to that hallowed spot, saying "Here lies one who wrought lovingly and fought valiantly."  This her sure reward, the well done of the Infinite.---Sarah Smith Holloway.  [MHD comment:  1926]