Obituaries (March 10)

William A. McPherson, 72, of Afton [Chenango Co., NY], died Friday night as the result of injuries received when he was attacked by a bull on his farm at Wilkins Settlement, four miles north of Afton, on the Afton-Greene highway, Thursday morning.  According to witnesses McPherson went to the field north of his house to bring the bull to the barn.  He caught the animal and was leading it toward the barn when he was tossed in the air by the bull, trampled and pushed under a barbed-wire fence.  He suffered a fracture of the spinal column and complete paralysis.  The bull had never been known to display ugliness before.  McPherson was rescued by farm hands and neighbors and Dr. Lee Dodge called.  The men had trouble in subduing the enraged bull, which was finally killed with a gun.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Oct. 19, 1933]

 

The funeral services for Mrs. Carrie Ireland, who died October 12 at the home of her son, James Ireland, in Bixby street [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], were held Sunday afternoon at the residence.  Rev. G.H. Orvis, pastor of the Presbyterian Church, officiated.  Interment was in the family plot at West Bainbridge cemetery.  Mrs. Ireland had attained the age of 76 years, having been born on May 5, 1857, in the Town of Bainbridge, the daughter of Alvin and Anna Baker Clark.  She had lived in West Bainbridge on a farm for 52 years with her late husband, Alson Ireland, before coming to the village to reside with her son, James, the only remaining member of the family.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Oct. 19, 1933]

 

Richard Hare, a farmer residing in the Town of Sanford [Broome Co., NY], near Bainbridge, died suddenly of angina pectoris last Tuesday.  Funeral services were held at his home Friday afternoon, Rev. Bradford H. Tite officiating.  Burial was in the cemetery at Perch Pond Hill.  Born in Oxford, on February 4, 1897, he lived there until nine years ago when he moved to his late residence.  He is survived by his widow, two sons, one daughter and a sister, Mrs. Minnie Kayton, of Greene.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Oct. 19, 1933]

 

Mrs. John Ives,  nee Jesse Harvey, passed away October 10, after an illness of several months, at her home on Greenlawn avenue [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY].  Funeral services were conducted last Friday by Colwell Bros. with Rev. J.H. Dickerson officiating.  Burial was in Greenlawn cemetery [Bainbridge, NY].  Born February 28, 1866, in the Town of Maine, N.Y., Mrs. Ives moved with her parents, John and Martha Harvey, to Bainbridge when the deceased was a young woman.  In 1894 she was married to Vern Ferris.  The Ferris' had one daughter, Cecile, who is now Mrs. Fred Hamlin.  Vern Ferris passed away in 1906 after a short illness.  Mrs. Ferris married John Ives in 1918, moving to his farm in Guilford Center, where they lived until a few years ago when Mr. Ives retired and they moved back to the village.  The remainder of her life was spent at the home on Greenlawn avenue.  Close relatives of Mrs. Ives are her husband, John Ives; daughter, Mrs. Cecile Hamlin, and granddaughter, little Jeanne Hamlin.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Oct. 19, 1933]

 

Mrs. Lena Frink, wife of Everett Frink, passed away at her home in Rockwell's Mills [Chenango Co., NY] on October 12, 1933, after several months' illness.  Mrs. Frink was born in Sidney [Delaware Co., NY] March 22, 1880, her maiden name being Lena K. Miller.  On October 16, 1903, she was united in marriage to Mr. Everett Frink, who preceded her in death less than one year ago.  Surviving are four daughters, Misses Olive and Myra Frink, Mrs. Harvey Reed and Mrs. Clayton Bates, and one son, Archie Frink, one sister, Miss Sarah Miller, and two brothers, Charles and Herman Miller.  Funeral services were held from the Mt. Upton M.E. Church, of which she was a constant attendant, Rev. W.H. Swope officiating.  interment in Mt. Upton cemetery.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Oct. 26, 1933]

 

Henry Miller, well known resident of this village, died at his home on Pearl street [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY] of a heart attack at 3 o'clock Thursday morning.  Born in New York city October 4, 1860, the son of Christopher and Louise Bohner Miller, he came to Bainbridge in 1891 and the following year his wife, Maggie, died.  In 1895 he was married to Ida M. Hodge.  He was employed by the C.C. Hovey Company for a number of years.  In 1900 he started and managed the first Casein factory for the Casein Company in Bainbridge in the old Don Gilbert factory.  He was a member of the Lutheran Church, and his large circle of friends will always remember him for  his sterling character and cheerful disposition.  The funeral was held from the Colwell Funeral Chapel on West Main street Saturday afternoon, Rev. Jesse Dickerson of the First Methodist Episcopal Church officiating.  Mrs. Harvey Wood and Mr. Albert Wilcox sang "Sometime--Somewhere." and "O Wandering Child, Come Home,"  Mr. Miller's favorite hymns.  Interment was in the Coventry cemetery.  Surviving are his wife Ida M. Miller, and three grandchildren, Robert, Charles, and William H.J., of Elmira; three sisters, Mrs. Edward Fricke, of Valley Stream, L.I., Mrs. Linnie Johnson, of Elmhurst, L.I. and Mrs. Charlotte Eike, of Springdale, Conn.  [Bainbridge News &  Republican, Nov. 9, 1933]

 

Mrs. Ella J. Truman, widow of the late Elliott Truman, passed away at her home in North Main street, Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], Friday night, November 3, as the result of a cerebral hemorrhage suffered a couple of months ago.  She was born in Wells Bridge, N.Y., in 1864, daughter of Jerome and Jane Lyon Youmans.  She had resided with her husband in this village since 1897.  Deceased leaves one daughter, Miss Mabel Truman, and one brother, John  J. Youmans, of Wells Bridge.  Deceased was during her lifetime an active and loyal member of the First Baptist Church and of Bridgehanna Rebekah Lodge, serving as noble grand in 1919-1920.  The funeral was held from the home Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock with Rev. E.A. Snyder, pastor of the Baptist Church, officiating.  Interment was at Sand Hill, near Wells Bridge [Otsego Co.,  NY], in the family plot.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Nov. 9, 1933]

 

Died:  In this town [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], on the evening of November 9th, 1883, Harriet B., daughter of Amos B. and Sally M. Packer, aged 35 years.  Truly she left a world of suffering, and hath entered into rest.  Hers might seem to some a clouded life on account of imperfect health, but to her buoyant, vivacious spirit, life was not simply an existence, but rich with cheer, happiness, and good works.  She was ever the light and life of every circle in which she chanced to be.  For several years she was a teacher in our Union School.  She was universally respected and beloved by her pupils.  A successful teacher, because of close application and intense interest in all her work.  In her religious life she was ever faithful, trusting, charitable.  She will be missed in the Church, in the Sunday School, but most of all in her own family circle, where she was ever a star undimmed.  Because of her rare intelligence, innate tact and good judgment, she with her words of cheer and counsel was truly the light and life of the home.  The last few days of her life, she was in a marked degree confident that her end was nigh, and yet she was wholly reconciled and submissive to the will of God.  She spoke of the final change as calmly and cheerfully as she would of a social event in life. To her the change was almost an anticipated pleasure. She felt the assurance that she was not going among strangers, but to meet Father, Sister and other loved ones in the better land of glory.  [Chenango Union, Nov. 15, 1883]

Marriages (March 10)

Hanson-Linder:  Burger Hanson, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], and Kathryn Linder, of St. Charles, Ill. were married at the Methodist parsonage, Bainbridge.  Saturday evening, October 14, 1933.  The ceremony was performed by Rev. Jesse H. Dickerson, Mr. and Mrs. Moritz Roehlk accompanied them.  Mr. and Mrs. Hanson will make their home in Bainbridge.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Oct. 19, 1933]

 

Guilford [Chenango Co., NY]:  A very pretty wedding occurred Saturday night at 8 o'clock at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Wade, when their daughter, Grace, was united in marriage by Rev. Leon Boulton, of Oxford, to Marvin C. Ives, son of Mr. Otto Ives, of Ives Settlement [Guilford,  NY].  The bride was beautifully gowned in blue velvet and carried a bouquet of pale yellow chrysanthemums.  The attending couple were Mr. and Mrs. Paris Ives, sister of the bride and brother of the groom.  Mr. and Mrs. Ives left shortly after the supper for Chicago and other places of interest and will be at home to their friends November 15 at Milford, N.Y. [Otsego Co.], where Mr. Ives has a very prominent position.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Oct. 26, 1933]

Hanfinger-Aldrich:  Mr. and Mrs. Roy Aldrich, of Winsor Corners, Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], announce the marriage of their daughter, Ruth L. Aldrich, to George Hanfinger, in Ridgewood, N.Y. [borough of Queens NYC], October 6, 1933.  Both Mr. and Mrs. Hanfinger are from Guilford.  Mrs. Hanfinger attended Guilford Central school and later graduated from the Delhi agricultural school.  She has been prominent in 4-H work.  Friends received cards from them in New York city, where they are spending their honeymoon.  They will take up their residence in our vicinity where Mr. Hanfinger will operate a farm.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Oct. 26, 1933]

A very happy occasion occurred last Saturday evening, October 21, when the golden wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. George Strong, of this village, was celebrated at their present home, the Lowman Homestead.  Returning from a visit with a daughter in Treadwell in the early evening, they found nearly 100 of their old friends, relatives and neighbors assembled to great them.  It was a complete surprise.  As they entered the house, they were greeted by strains of Mendelssohn's Wedding March.  Soon the bride and groom took their places to receive the congratulations of their friends.  Flowers in abundance and other beautiful gifts were presented to them.  Frank Banner, of Madison, Wis., a brother of Mrs. Strong, who stood as best man at the wedding fifty years ago, was present.  It was their first meeting in ten years.  One of the happy events of this occasion was the presence of all their seven children.  These were:  William Strong and family, of Virginia; Lewis Strong and family, of Towanda, Pa.; Mr. and Mrs. Kueneneman, of Tredwell;  Frank Strong and family, of Binghamton; Lloyd Strong and family, of West Bainbridge; and Miss Alice Strong, of Bainbridge.  The dining room was most attractively decorated with autumn leaves, yellow roses and yellow chrysanthemums.  A beautiful wedding cake was brought from Binghamton by Mr. Frank Strong and occupied the place of honor on the table.  Delicious refreshments were served by the guests. It was a most happy and delightful anniversary and will long be remembered by all who were present.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Oct. 26, 1933]

 

Blog Listings, March 3-9, 2014

Blog listings for the week of March 3-9, 2014.

Marriages

Posted March 7, 2014

Rebecca Harris - Elmer Case (1933)
Irene L. Gordon - Lynn C. Gordon (1933, divorce)
Burnadetta Armstrong - Louis Paneglio (1933)
Helen L. Harper - Harold D. Westcott (1933)
Gladys Aldrich - Earl B. Phetteplace (1933)
Harry Helmer - Josie Silliman (1894)
Sylvia Marrilla - Lynn Lanfair (1933)
Dr. Lawrence Bradshaw - Margaret Miner (1933)

Posted March 9, 2014
Edith Glenn - Ward Howe (1933)
Marshall Kilmer - Pearl Williams (1933)
Irene Manwaring - Julian Ryan (1933)

 

Obituaries and Death Notices

Posted March 3, 2014

Emeline L. White (Bainbridge, 1933)

Charles C. Bloom (Yaleville, 1933)

Susanna Reber Pfeil (Guilford, 1933)

Richard Randall (Ives Settlement, 1933)

Jabez Robinson (Oxford, 1933)

Charles Allfrey (Norwich, 1864)

Mary Jenett Slater (Pharsalia, 1864)

John Wilson Slater (Pharsalia, 1864)

Posted March 4, 2014
Mary (Haunstein) Guther (Pleasant Mount, PA, 1933)
Emily Hicks (Bainbridge, 1933)
John Sole (Guilford, Bennettsville, 1933)
Reuben Rounds (West Bainbridge, 1933)
William M. Bennett (Rochester, Bainbridge, 1933)

Posted March 5, 2014
Marguerite L. Palmer (Bainbridge, Endicott, Delhi, 1933)
Harland Goodhue (Westminster West, VT, 1933)
Polly Adelia Swart Whitney (Bainbridge, 1933)
Oscar Warren Fletcher (Bainbridge, Guilford, 1933)
Rev. Thomas S. Judd (Butternuts, 1864)
Edgar Hyer (Mt. Upton, 1892)
Joseph Weiler (Norwich, 1864)  Civil War Soldier

Posted March 6, 2014
George Washington Vandewalker (Bennettsville, 1933)
Mary Elizabeth (Carhart) Rounds (Bainbridge, 1933)
Ella (Williams) Wilson (Bainbridge, 1933)
Mrs. Wade (Coventryville, 1894)
Dotha Landers (Coventryville, 1892)
John Hicks (Norwich, 1864)  Civil War Soldier

Posted March 7, 2014
Alpha VanCott (1933, car accident)
Mrs. Merritt Woods (Bainbridge, 1933)
Edna (Scott) May (Bainbridge, 1933)
Anna C. Loomis (Bainbridge, 1933)
Mrs. Henry Ives (Guilford, 1933)
Rachel M. Babcock (Norwich, 1877)
Benjamin Peck (Rockwell's Mills, 1883)

Posted March 8, 2014
James H. Pratt (Bainbridge, 1933)
Seth Baker (Sidney, 1933) Pedestrian-car accident
Roger Ostrom (Guilford, 1933)
Jennie E. Dexter (Guilford, 1883)

Posted March 9, 2014
Albert C. Hyatt (Guilford, 1933)
John M. Ireland (Guilford, 1933)
William John Cole (Bainbridge, 1933)
Thelma Joann Mulwane (1933)
Anthony Schlafer (Guilford, 1933)
William C. Brown (Norwich, 1883)
  

Miscellaneous

Posted March 3, 2014

Mrs. Kenneth Eldred and daughter, Claudine (Photo),  The Bainbridge News & Republican, June 22, 1933.

Posted March 4, 2014
Bainbridge High School Class of 1933, Part 4 (Photos)
29th Member of the Bainbridge High School Class of 1933

Posted March 5, 2014
Strange Marriage in Pharsalia, 1864 Chenango Union, June 1, 1864

Posted March 6, 2014
O.H. Crandall Holds Record for Years of Service, Has Been Hauling Milk in This Vicinity for Past Twenty-Eight Years, Bainbridge News & Republican, July 27, 1933

Posted March 8, 2014
Five Danforth Doctors, February 1957 (Photo).

Posted March 9, 2014
Miscellaneous Happenings, 1935.


Miscellaneous Happenings, 1935

Cars Crash on North Main Street Saturday:  A car driven by a Masonville [Delaware Co., NY] CCC young man and another driven by a Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] man collided in North Main street between 1 and 2 o'clock Saturday morning and performed some remarkable gymnastic stunts without injuring the occupants or damaging either car to any extent.  As a result Arvid F. Baird, the local driver was arraigned before justice of the Peace R.M. Monroe and after pleading guilty to reckless driving was fined $5 and given a suspended sentence of 30 days in jail.  Baird was according to the state police, driving south in north Main street at a speed of about 30 miles an hour and was on the left side of the road when he met a car owned by Edward Rella of the CCC camp and operated by Thomas Novaro, also of the camp, who had borrowed the car to go to a dance.  The vehicles side-swiped each other and both drivers lost control.  Baird's car was thrown to the left, crossed over the curb and shallow ditch and leaped into the Higler lot, where it came to rest.  The car driven by Novaro performed a similar swerve and stopped on the lawn of Mayor Fred Neidlinger.  Both cars remained upright and no one was hurt.  Baird called the state troopers and the officers, after questioning the men and examining the tire marks of the cars on the highway, arrested Baird and took him before Justice Monroe.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Dec. 12, 1935]

 

Chosen for Hamilton Freshman Basketball: Walter J. Roider, Jr., of this village [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], has been given a regular assignment on the freshman basketball team of Hamilton College and is the sole central New York representative on the team.  There were thirty candidates who reported for the initial trials last week, of which Coach Mox Weber selected 15 of the most promising players and later in choosing the regular team from this squad, Roider was given the call.  Those fifteen players will constitute the court squad of the class of 1939, and will be the only class outfit to receive training regularly by the coaching staff.  Coaches Witners and Weber carefully scrutinized the performances of the thirty aspirants as they ran through several scrimmages with each other, and the picked aggregation represents the best natural players.  They will participate in the Intra-mural activities besides aiding the varsity to round into shape by scrimmages.  Young Roider, who graduated with the class of 1934 at the Bainbridge Central School, did some fine work on the school team during the 1934-5 season, while taking post-graduate work.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Dec. 19, 1935]

 

Two Small Fires:  Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] firemen answered two alarms during the past week and with hand chemical apparatus succeeded in quelling incipient fires.  The first, at 8:30 Saturday night, was at the Jens Olesen farm on the West Bainbridge road, where a chimney burned out.  The second, at 6:15 Tuesday evening, called the men to the home of Fay Smith, also on the West Bainbridge road, where the fire had been discovered in a garage building. There was small damages.  The rolling apparatus was not taken to either blaze.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Dec. 19, 1935]

 

In Case of Fire:  Fire Chief Evans again desires to call the attention of the public to the fact that the Central Telephone Office is under instructions "not to give information regarding the location of fires," and he requests local residents to refrain from calling central at the sound of the fire siren.  These additional calls interfere with the department as in many cases their own calls relative to instructions in handling the fire are held up while the central operator is explaining to the telephone users that she is not permitted to give out this information.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Dec. 19, 1935]

 

Ernest Newman, of Bainbridge, County and State 4-H Winner, Off to Nat'l Convention:  Ernest Newman, son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Newman, of the East Side, who was honored at the County 4-H Achievement Day Celebration in Norwich as the most outstanding Chenango 4-H Club boy during the past year, has also been named winning 4-H boy in the state and is now eligible to compete for national honors at the annual convention to be held at Chicago during the first week in December.  The national award is to be made for the best 10-year-record which has been kept by the individual 4-H Club worker.  Newman is planning to go to Ithaca to meet the New York group and will leave on November 30th in company with other county delegates for the trip by train to Chicago.  During the past year young Newman has won unusual honors in the county and state work.  At the State Fair in September he exhibited his Guernsey heifer in both the 4-H and open classes, winning the championship in both divisions, a record which had never before been attained.  In the open class he had to meet the competition of the choicest cattle of millionaire breeders, and this was the first time in the history of the 4-H Club organization that a member won a championship at the State Fair with an animal of his own breeding.  Newman also had the honor of being the only other speaker with Governor Lehman at the dedication of the new 4-H Livestock building at the State Fair grounds.  While his record may not be duplicated in some time, it should be an incentive for other boys in their 4-H Club work.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Nov. 21, 1935]

 

Blue & White, Notes from Bainbridge Central School, Senior Halloween Party:  For young, as well as old, the Senior Halloween party afforded thrills.  Those who were curious as to what the future held in store for them went to the Gypsy Fortune Teller and, we hope, received ample information.  Some, who wanted real excitement, swallowed their fear and entered the Chamber of Horrors.  From 7 till 9 the younger children filled the lower halls of the school with all manner of noises.  Freaks emerged from the "Beauty Parlor"--masterpieces of a very talented artist.  After 9 the halls were suddenly quieted. The dance had begun with an orchestra led by Jim McNeeley. The gym was decorated very appropriately in orange and black.  Over the basket at the upper end of the gym shone the harvest moon, making the scene complete.  Cider and doughnuts were on hand for refreshing the weary.  The dance broke up around 1.  The seniors can be sure that everyone had a very enjoyable time that evening.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Oct. 31, 1935]

Marriages (March 9)

Glenn-Howe:  Edith Glenn, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Glenn, was united in marriage Thursday, August 31, to Ward Howe, of Endicott [Broome Co., NY].  Rev. Winters performed the ceremony at the Baptist parsonage in Oxford.  The attendants were Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Patch.  Mrs. Howe is one of the popular young ladies of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY].  She attended Guilford school last year.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Sept. 14, 1933]

Kilmer-Williams:  Marshall Kilmer, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], and Miss Pearl Williams, of Ivanhoe [Delaware Co., NY], were united in marriage on Saturday, September 9.  The ceremony was performed at the Methodist parsonage [Bennettsville, NY] at noon by the Rev. Dodson, pastor of the Methodist Church of Otego.  The couple were attended by the bride's cousin.  Miss Beatrice Whitney, and Mr. Maurice Covey, of Bennettsville.  The newlyweds are at home to their many friends at 9 Pearl street, Bainbridge.  The young couple have many friends in this vicinity who join in offering congratulations and best wishes.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Sept. 14, 1933]

Ryan-Manwaring:  Miss Irene Manwaring and Mr. Julian Ryan were united in marriage Friday evening, September 1, at the home of Rev. Gates at South Oxford.  the bride and groom were attended by Mr. and Mrs. Ward Winsor, of Guilford.  The bride was dressed in a wine colored dress with hat to match and carried a bouquet of yellow talisman roses.  Her attendant was attired in gray and carried a bouquet of pink and white roses.  After an extended trip to various places of interest Mr. and Mrs. Ryan will make their home on a small farm located between Guilford and Oxford [Chenango Co., NY].  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Sept. 14, 1933]

Obituaries (March 9)

Albert C. Hyatt, 32, of East Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], met a horrible death Saturday afternoon when the tractor which he was driving tipped over backwards and pinned him to the ground, crushing his chest.  The only witness of the accident was Hyatt's six-year-old son, Horace, who ran for Mrs. Hyatt.  Neighbors were summoned and another tractor was required to remove the Fordson from Hyatt's body.  Hyatt had been plowing when the tractor became mired in some wet ground.  Attempting to get the tractor out under its own power, the machine rared up and turned over backwards, pinning the driver underneath before he had a chance to jump clear.  He was working on the farm of R.A. Monroe, at East Guilford, in the town of Unadilla.  When called to the scene by the Hyatt boy and another child, Mrs. Hyatt was powerless to aid her husband and summoned neighbors to the scene.  Dr. Loomis, of Sidney, was called and expressed the opinion that Hyatt had been killed instantaneously.  The steering wheel of the machine had crushed his chest.  Neighbors brought another tractor which righted Hyatt's machine and removed it from his body.  Hyatt is survived by three children and his wife.  Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon in the East Guilford Presbyterian Church with burial in the East Guilford Cemetery.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Sept. 28, 1933]

 

One of the most tragic accidents occurred Saturday afternoon, bringing instant death to Albert Hyatt, of East Guilford [Chenango Co., NY].  Mr. Hyatt had worked on the Monroe farm for some time, and for the past five months had resided in the Monroe tenant house together with his family.  At this particular time he was running a tractor, when with no warning, it tipped over, crushing him beneath its heavy frame.  Death was instantaneous.  Two children witnessed the accident and rushed to the house to tell their mother.  It took another tractor and several men to remove the crushed body.  Albert Hyatt was born Nov. 9, 1932, on the old Hyatt homestead at East Guilford, the son of Lillian and George Hyatt. Besides the wife, he is survived by two daughters, Phyllis and Norma; one son, Horace; his mother, Mrs. Lillian Hyatt; two sisters, Mrs. D.S. Haynes, of Highland, N.Y., and Marie Hyatt, of Medina, N.Y., four brothers, George, Kenneth, Lloyd and Edgar.  Funeral services were held from the late home Tuesday afternoon at 1:30 and from the church at East Guilford at 2 o'clock, the Rev. David Ayres officiating.  Our sincere sympathy is extended to the entire family.  They have always lived in our community and have many friends who feel for them in  this great bereavement.  [Bainbridge News & Republican,Sept. 28, 1933]

 

The tragic death of John M. Ireland, 22, of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], Tuesday afternoon shocked that village and many relatives of Ireland who are residents of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY].  It is reported that he was killed when the truck which he was driving overturned and pinned him underneath.  A broken neck was the cause of his demise.  Ireland was employed by the Town of Guilford and was engaged during the last few days in hauling gravel from the pit at High Bridge to a construction job in Guilford.  He was returning to High Bridge with the empty truck when the accident occurred on a hill on the road between High Bridge and Rockwell.  There were no witnesses to the accident.  Ireland was discovered by Harold Windsor, another truck driver.  A little more than two years ago, Georgiana Ireland, sister of the man who lost his life Tuesday, was killed in an automobile accident between East Guilford and Guilford.  Mr. Windsor, by some curious twist of fate, was also the first to reach the scene of that accident.  Ireland had become a father just six days before the accident, his wife and the infant still being in a private hospital in Guilford.  Besides his widow and the child, he is survived by is parents and one brother and one sister.  There are a number of relatives residing in Bainbridge, which was the former home of Mr. and Mrs. John Ireland, Sr.  Indications pointed to the fact that Ireland must have lost control of his machine while descending the hill.  The truck evidently swerved from one side of the road to the other as Ireland vainly tried to hold it on its course.  Leaving the road it crashed into a dirt bank and upset with Ireland caught underneath it.  It is estimated that the accident happened only a few minutes before Windsor came along.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Sept. 28, 1933]

 

William John Cole, the son of John Cole and his wife, Sarah Cushion Cole, was born in London, Eng., October 11, 1852.  He died October 5, 1933.  Had he lived until October 11th he would have been 81 years of age.  Mr. Cole came to this country with his father and mother about 68 years ago.  The family has resided in this community [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY] for the last 25 years.  He leaves to mourn his loss two sons and two daughters, Jay Cole, of Otego, James H. Cole, of Dearborn, Mich., Mrs. Tracy Layton, of Binghamton, and Mrs. Leroy Roberts, of Bainbridge.  There are also fourteen grandchildren.  The funeral services were held from the funeral parlors of Colwell Brothers, Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock, and were in charge of Rev. Jesse H. Dickerson.  Interment in Green Lawn Cemetery [Bainbridge, NY].  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Oct. 12, 1933]

 

The little daughter of George Mulwane, Thelma Joann, born March 14, 1930, died October 10, 1933.  Funeral will be from Colwell's funeral parlors Friday morning at 10 o'clock in charge of Rev. Jesse H. Dickerson.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Oct. 12, 1933]

 

Anthony Schlafer passed away at his late home at Guilford Center [Chenango Co., NY] Wednesday morning, October 11, at 4 o'clock.  He has been in failing health for several months.  He had reached the age of 86 years.  Mr. and Mrs. Schlafer came to Guilford from Sidney [Delaware Co., NY] fourteen years ago.  His aged wife, six sons and two daughters survive.  Funeral services were held at the Sacred Heart Church in Sidney Saturday morning at 10 o'clock.  Father Madigan officiating.  Interment in Prospect Hill cemetery, Sidney.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Oct. 19, 1933] 

 

It is with feelings of sadness that we are called upon to announce the death of William C. Brown, an employee in the Union office, which occurred on Tuesday morning last at four o'clock.  Deceased was a son of William L. Brown, formerly of Norwich, and was born in Iowa, in December, 1863.  When about seven years old his mother died, and a year later his father also died.  Two orphaned children--deceased and his sister Carrie-- came from Laporte, Ind., to Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], and have since made their home with their uncle, Henry M. Brown.  Will attended school for a time and was afterwards engaged in various pursuits, and in March 1882, he entered the Union office as an apprentice.  Here he was attentive to his duties, courteous and genial and enjoyed the warmest friendship of all.  His pleasant face and cherry voice are missed, and a vacant case reminds us what it is hard to realize, that he has gone.  His disease was typhoid pneumonia, with which he was attacked on Saturday night, the 3d inst.  On the following morning he walked to the residence of this uncle, Henry M. Brown, on the east side of the river, where he was kindly care for, but his case from the commencement was almost hopeless and after a little more than a week of suffering he was at rest.  His sister Carrie is the only surviving member of the family.  She has the sympathies of the community.  Funeral services were held on Wednesday afternoon and were conducted by Rev. A.G. Upton. The remains left on the evening train, for Laporte, Ind. where they will be laid by the side of those of his parents.  They were accompanied by his sister, and by his relative, George Brown.  [Chenango Union, Nov. 15, 1883]

Miscellaneous, Five Danforth Doctors

Five Danforth Doctors

February 1957

 

 

Dr. Edward Danforth, named Tuesday of last week as New York State's outstanding general practitioner, stands in center of group between his two sons, also doctors, and two of his grandsons.  At left is grandson, Elliot Danforth, Jr., son of Dr. Elliot Danforth; Dr. Edward Prince Danforth, New York, eye surgeon, second from left.  At right is Nicholas Danforth also a son of Dr. Elliot Danforth, of Sidney, general practitioner, second from right.  Scene took place at the Hotel Statler, where the Medical Society of New York State held their convention. 



Obituaries (March 8)

James H. Pratt, throughout his life of 76 years a resident of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], passed away at his home in South Main street at 2:15 Monday morning after an illness of several months.  He was born at Bainbridge, June 10, 1857.  His parents, Aurelius and Mary C. Pratt, came in 1850 from Poultney, Vt., to Bainbridge, where the father, an expert moulder, and foundryman, took a position with Moses Burgess, who at that time operated a foundry at the extreme end of Newton avenue.  He attended school at Bainbridge, in the school then located in the lower corner of what is now the village park.  Upon completion of his work at the school he entered the employ of John Codworth, Bainbridge jeweler, where he learned the jeweler's trade.  After several years' work for Cudworth he left the jeweler's shop to take an apprenticeship under his father, who by this time had gained a country-wide reputation as an artisan in fine iron and brass castings.  He worked with his father in the plant of Don A. Gilbert, successor to Burgess, until 1898, at which time he entered the employ of The American Separator Company as foreman in the assembling department, which position he held until July, 1929, when failing health necessitated his resignation.  Since his retirement he has lived quietly at  his home.  In 1874 Mr. Pratt married Ettie A. Minor, of Fulton, N.Y., who died Oct. 24, 1925.  To them seven children were born.  Five daughters:  Mrs. John Dardis, of Detroit; Mrs. Milo Marble, of Guilford; Mrs. Will Hartmann, Mrs. Leo Wheeler and Mrs. Ina Getter, of Bainbridge; two sons, Don C. and Henry J. Pratt, of Bainbridge, survive, as well as a sister, Mrs. Allen Hodge, and a brother, Don C. Pratt, Sr. He is also survived by nine grandchildren and one great grandchild.  Mr. Pratt was a devoted member of the First Baptist Church of Bainbridge which he attended all his life.  He was an exempt member of the Danforth Hose Co., and a faithful member of Susquehanna Lodge, F.&A.M., which he joined in 1888, serving as treasurer for several years.  No spoken or written tribute to the exemplary life of this grand old man could be as effective or as lasting as the love and respect borne his memory in the hearts of countless friends.  Funeral services were held Wednesday, September 13, at 3:00 p.m. from the Colwell Funeral Parlors.  Pall bearers were his grandsons, Byron and Corwin Marble, Harold Thornton and Homer Hodge.  The funeral procession was led by three of his youngest grandsons, Donald Pratt, Lawrence Getter and Sterling Hodge, who acted as flower bearers.  The Rev. E.A. Snyder, pastor of the First Baptist Church, was assisted in the service by Rev. Fowler, of Clayton, N.Y., a dear friend of the deceased.  Burial was in the family plot in Greenlawn Cemetery, with the impressive Masonic service at the grave.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Sept. 14, 1933]

 

Driving south on Route 7, about a mile north of Sidney [Delaware Co., NY], a car owned and driven by Philip W. Young, struck and fatally injured Seth Baker, of Sidney, last Saturday  night about 11 o'clock.  A coroner's inquest conducted Sunday morning in the Carr & Hare Funeral Home in Sidney by Coroner D.R. Davidson, of Delaware county, returned a verdict of accidental and unavoidable homicide.  Baker was walking south on the concrete pavement when Young's car rounded the curve in front of the Wade house.  The driver asserts that he did not see Baker until he had straightened his car after coming around the curve.  His lights had been pointing into the field while rounding the curve and Baker was about five feet in front of him when he first saw the pedestrian .  The man was struck by the right front fender and thrown off the road to the right.  Young turned around and returned to the scene of the accident.  A car driven by William Van Baalen, Jr., of Bainbridge which had been proceeding in the opposite direction, also turned around and came back to where Baker was lying.  Young, his passenger, George Cannon, also Unadilla, and Van Baalen put Baker in the latter's car and he was rushed to the Sidney Hospital.  Dr. Loomis, of Sidney, summoned by the hospital authorities, declared that the man was dead and had died almost immediately from a blow on the head which had gashed the skull.  State Troopers Bentley and Metzer, of Sidney Barracks, investigated the accident.  After carefully taking the testimony of all those involved they proceeded to the point on Route 7 where the accident occurred and determined just how it had happened.  The body had been removed in the meantime to the Carr & Hare undertaking parlors.  A search of the corpse revealed only a fountain pen and a letter addressed to Seth Baker, care of William Sisson, Sidney.  Questioning Sisson, the troopers were able to determine that the dead man was Seth Baker, who had recently moved to a house owned by Sisson on West Main street, Sidney, a few doors from the Troop C Barracks.  Accompanied by Sisson and his wife, the troopers performed the unpleasant duty of informing Mrs. Baker and her 10-year-old daughter.  Baker was about 40 years old and a World War veteran.  He had left his home Saturday morning and it was not determined where he had been from then until he was struck by the car.  According to Van Baalen's testimony at the inquest he had seen Baker walking in the center of the road as his car approached the curve. Baker appeared to be limping or stumbling and was walking diagonally across the road evidently unmindful of the cars approaching in both directions.  It was a mystery to all, Saturday night, what Baker's head had struck to produce the gash that he received.  In the morning however it was seen that the handle on the right door of Young's coupe was bent and it was deduced that Baker had been thrown over the fender striking his head on the handle before being thrown to the shoulder of the road.  Binghamton city police in response to a teletype message from Troop C headquarters early Sunday morning located an uncle of Mrs. Baker, Fred Babcock of 37 Hayes street, Binghamton, and Millard Siddon, employed at the D.L.&W roundhouse, who came to Mrs. Baker's aid in the sudden tragedy.  Mrs. Baker became hysterical when informed of her husband's death and the names of these relatives were given to the troopers by little Miss Baker.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Sept. 21, 1933]

 

Guilford [Chenango Co., NY]:  Saturday evening the body of Roger Ostrom, who worked for Frank Schlafer, of Guilford, was found dead in the creek at the rear of the farm buildings.  It seems that Mr. Ostrom and William Miles, who also works for Mr. Schlafer, had been cutting corn on the flat.  In the afternoon when they finished, Mr. Miles said, "I believe I will go home by the road, as the creek is so high."  But Mr. Ostrom said, "I have on new high rubber boots and I'll go across the creek, the shorter way."  So both of them went their different ways.  Supper was eaten and the chores finished, but Mr. Ostrom did not appear.  Finally Pershing Schlafer decided to go down by the creek to see if he could locate him at a neighbor's.  He immediately discovered the body in the creek.  Dr. A.H. Evans was called and coroner Wilcox, of Norwich, summoned.  They stated death was not due to drowning.  What caused his death has not been ascertained as we go to press.  Not much is known concerning his relatives.  We believe he has a mother living on Chenango avenue, Norwich,  Breese undertakers were called.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Sept. 21, 1933]

 

Jennie E. only daughter of George W. and Pardelia Dexter, died at her father's residence in Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], November 1st, at 12:30 o'clock A.M.  Deceased was born at South New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], September 6th, 1868, and hence was in her sixteenth year.  When she was about three years of age her parents removed to Guilford, which has since been her home.  For nearly five weeks she has been confined to her bed with chronic laryngitis.  She was apparently improving until the Sunday preceding her death, and it was not until Wednesday that the physician lost hope of her recovery.  Jennie was a general favorite with her companions, and by her quiet and lady-like bearing she won the esteem of her senior.  It can be truly said of her that she always acted as she thought was right.  When such as one falls, silence most becomes us, tears are the most befitting eulogy.  The funeral service ere held at the M.E. Church, Sunday, conducted by the Rev. P.R. Tower.  The church was crowded with sympathizing friends.  At twelve o'clock the remains were borne up the aisle by the remaining members of her Sabbath school class, following these came the relatives and immediately after them the public school in a body.  As soon as the casket had been placed in position, Misses Anna Warrener and May Dickinson stepped forward and placed upon the lid a beautiful floral cross, a tribute from the teachers and pupils of the school.  The services were of a very impressive nature, and scarcely a dry eye was to be seen in the audience.  At the conclusion of the services, the remains were borne to the cemtery, accompanied by the relatives, friends, and the school.  Here was committed to the earth, "dust to dust, ashes to ashes," the body of one who was true to her friends, true to herself, true to her God.  [Chenango Union, Nov. 15, 1883]

Obituaries (March 7)

One dead, one seriously injured, was the result of a head-on motor car collision Sunday afternoon beneath the railroad underpass at the south end of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY].  The roads were thoroughly wet and the collision is said to have been caused by this condition as both cars were proceeding at a moderate pace.  In the past, there have been smash-ups at this dangerous point, where the road makes a sharp curve as it passes under the railroad from the south.  The cars figuring in the smash-up was a LaSalle coupe driven by Dexter Teed of Hamilton, N.Y., which was going north and skidded on the turn. The coupe ran into a Ford sedan driven by Howard Munson, New Milford, Pa., hitting it in the front and sliding along the left side to completely smash the body of the sedan and injure the driver and Mrs. Alpha VanCott, who occupied the rear seat on the left.  Mrs. VanCott, 34, also of New Milford, whose husband is a cousin of H.H. VanCott, of Bainbridge, died Tuesday from a broken hip and internal injuries.  After the accident she was removed to a Binghamton hospital.  Mr. Munson suffered a broken left arm.  He was given first aid treatment at the scene of the accident.  Mrs. Howard Munson, wife of the driver, received several cuts and bruises, but it was thought that she was not seriously wounded.  Other occupants of the sedan, Leon VanCott, husband of the injured woman, and Gerald Munson--, aged five, escaped injury.  Teed, sole occupant of the coupe, was uninjured.  According to witnesses of the accident, Teed, proceeding north around the slippery curve at a moderate speed, applied his brakes some distance from the culvert, and skidded across the center of the road, smashing into the Ford which had just emerged from underneath the railroad.  The front end of the coupe hit the left side of the front end of the sedan, with a terrific crash and scraped along the left side, smashing in the body.  The door folded against Munson, breaking his left arm.  The rear panel was twisted around, pinning Mrs. VanCott and crushing her hip.  The Ford, almost a complete wreck, was towed to the Bainbridge Garage.  Teed's car was hauled to Pratts' Garage by their wrecker.  Sergeant J.A. Barry and Trooper J.P. Norton, of Troop C, State Police, arrived at the scene, soon after the accident, and directed the heavy stream of traffic under the culvert.  Only one-way traffic was possible for more than a half hour while the wreckers were busy removing the damaged vehicles.  No charges were preferred by either party, the accident being considered unavoidable.  Mrs. C.H. Nutter and Mrs. George Foster, of this village, who viewed the wreck from the porches of their respective homes, were the only witnesses.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Aug. 17, 1933]

 

Mrs. Merritt Woods, born January 6, 1901, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hunt, of Afton, died last week Tuesday evening in a hospital at Cohoes, N.Y., following an operation for appendicitis.  Wednesday the remains were brought to Bainbridge and the funeral was held in Coldwell Bros.' Chapel on West Main street, Saturday afternoon.  Deceased is survived by her husband, her parents, a daughter, Irene, aged seven, two sisters, Mrs. Mabel Jones, of Afton, and Mrs. Sadie Weed, of Laceyville, Pa., and two brothers, Draper and Everett Hunt, of Afton.  Mrs. Woods received her education at the Afton High School and Oneonta Normal School and had taught district schools near Bainbridge for several years.  At the funeral, the Rev. E.A. Snyder officiated, and interment was in the Afton Cemetery [Chenango Co., NY].  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Aug. 17, 1933]

 

Mrs. Wallace May, a lifelong resident of Guilford street [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], passed away at her home at the age of 85 years last Wednesday noon after a short illness. She was born February 19, 1848, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Scott, who at that time lived in the house where she died.  All her life had been spent on the farm in Guilford street, where she and Mr. May lived for 67 years, celebrating their 67th anniversary March 22nd, last.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Aug. 24, 1933]

 

Edna Scott May, beloved wife of Wallace May, passed away at her home on the Guilford road [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY] Wednesday noon, August 16th.  Deceased was born February 18, 1849, the daughter of Henry and Elizabeth Loomis Scott.  In March, 1886 she was united in marriage to Wallace May.  Her entire life was thereafter spent on the farm where they resided.  She loved her family and home, always giving the best of herself for their comfort.  Her sympathetic nature and cheerful ways drew to her a large circle of friends. Always glad to minister to others she will be greatly missed by all those who knew her.  Funeral services were held from the late home at 2 o'clock Saturday, August 19th, being conducted by Rev. Geddes, pastor of the Presbyterian Church of Afton.  There was a profusion of floral offerings from her large circle of friends.  She was laid at rest in St. Peter's Cemetery [Bainbridge, NY] beside her parents.  The bearers were Willis McGinnis, Alton Clark, Charles Barnes and Fred Sherman.  She is survived by her husband.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Aug. 31, 1933]

 

Masonville [Delaware Co., NY]:  The whole community was saddened Saturday afternoon to learn of the death of Mrs. Vivian Russell.  Mrs. Russell was stricken while driving her car on the street in Sidney.  She was a successful teacher in the lower grades of the village school.  She leaves many friends in this town who will mourn her loss, not only as a good teacher but a woman who was a good citizen as well.  Funeral services were private and held from  her home Tuesday morning.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Aug. 31, 1933]

 

Funeral services were  held yesterday afternoon at 2 o'clock from Colwell Bros.' funeral parlors in West Main street, Bainbridge, for Mrs. Anna C. Loomis, 93, who passed away Sunday evening at the home of her son, William Loomis, in West Main street [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], where she resided.  Rev. Jesse Dickerson, pastor of the First Methodist Episcopal Church of this village officiated, assisted by the Rev. Harry Brooks, pastor of the First Methodist Episcopal church of Susquehanna and one of her former pastors.  Interment was made in the cemetery in Union Valley [Bainbridge, NY].  Daughter of John D. and Cynthia Parsons Ireland, deceased was born on the old Ireland homestead farm in the town of Bainbridge and had spent her entire life in this vicinity.  in 1861 she married Edward T. Loomis.  Four children were born of this union, John, of Syracuse; Bert, who resides in Binghamton; LaRue, deceased, and William.  Nine grandchildren and ten great grandchildren also survive.  Since the age of 16 Mrs. Loomis has been a member of the Union Valley Methodist Episcopal Church, where she was a constant attendant until about four years ago infirmities of age prevented church attendance.  Mrs. Loomis took an active interest in politics.  She went to the polls with evident enthusiasm every election day since woman suffrage obtained, following the family bent in ardent Republicanism.  She had a host of friends hereabouts who feel the loss of a useful woman, a good citizen, wife, mother and friend.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Aug. 31, 1933]

 

Guilford [Chenango Co., NY]:  Tuesday morning, August 22, at 5 o'clock, occurred the death of Mrs. Jennie Ives, beloved wife of Henry Ives, at her home in Main street.  Mrs. Ives was the daughter of Maria Phillips Benedict and Milo Benedict, and was born December 22, 1864, in the town of Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY].  On October 14, 1855, she was united in marriage to Henry Ives of Guilford.  One daughter was born to them, Mrs. Frank Cornell.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Aug. 31, 1933]

 

Died:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY] on Thursday morning, March 1st, 1877, Mrs. Rachel M. Babcock, wife of Horatio Babcock, aged 46 years and 5 months.  Twenty-four years ago last fall, Mrs. Babcock came to our village, a bride, and a stranger.  By her kindly disposition and gentle demeanor, she soon endeared herself to those with whom she became acquainted, and her society was sought in the social circle.  Many today, who are in sickness and distress, miss her Christian ministrations and sympathy.  With a pleasant home, which her hands had adorned with all that could be wished to make home pleasant--with a doting husband, who is left alone to mourn his loss--with the love and esteem of the entire community, in which she will be so much missed--she has gone to receive the reward of the just.  Her memory will be ever cherished in the hearts of those who knew and loved her.  Her illness was of brief duration and was not considered dangerous until within a few days previous to her death.  Some six weeks since, she was attacked with a disease of the eyes, from which she at one time appeared to rally, and hopes were entertained of her recovery; but she was again prostrated, congestion of the brain ensuing, which rendered her unconscious for some days before death released her from her sufferings.  Her end was peaceful, as her life had been lovely.  Deceased was born in Broome County, where she resided until her marriage.  Of a large family of children, whose parents died while they were young, Mason W. Chamberlain, of this village, is now the only survivor.  The bereaved husband and afflicted relatives have the heartfelt sympathies of all, in this their hour of deep trouble.  The funeral on Saturday afternoon was largely attended.  Loving hearts had contributed an abundance of choice flowers, which were tastefully arranged upon the casket and about the room. Rev. D.E. Loveridge conducted the services which were peculiarly impressive; and the remains were deposited in their last resting place, amidst the tears and benedictions of many stricken friends.[Chenango Union, March 8, 1877]

 

Our Mount Upton [Chenango Co., NY] correspondent furnishes us with the following notice of the death of Benjamin Peck, a former respected resident of that place:  Mr. Peck died at his home in Harpursville, on Wednesday morning last.  But a few weeks before he had left this place, after a visit among his relatives here, in a comfortable state of health, and the announcement soon after that he was dangerously ill, with no hope of recovery, was sorrowfully received by his many friends in this vicinity.  The remains were brought to this place, and the funeral occurred from the Methodist church on Friday.  Mr. Peck resided for many years at and near Rockwell's Mills [Chenango Co., NY], where he was known and respected as a man of sterling integrity and worth. Through life he was a Democrat of the most resolute and uncompromising type, and under all circumstances was ready to defend his political faith, and promote the principles in which he firmly believed.  About six years ago he disposed of his property in this village and moved to Harpursville, having purchased the residence in that village of William Mudge, the finest and most desirable place in that vicinity.  Something over two years ago he lost his wife by death, and since that time his health has declined, until it was evident that he would soon sleep by her side, in the sleep that knows no waking.  He leaves one son, Dr. Henry Peck, of Harpursville, and one daughter, Mrs. Amos Bowen, of this place.  He was a kind father, devoted to the interests of his children, and as a friend and neighbor many who read these lines can attest as to his value.  Peace to his ashes.  [Chenango Union, Nov. 22, 1883]

 

 

Marriages (March 7)

Case-Harris:  Miss Rebecca Harris, of Rockdale [Chenango Co. NY], and Elmer Case, of Lafayette, N.Y. [Onondaga Co., NY] were united in marriage Saturday,  May 27, at Norwich, by the Rev. D.G. DeBoer, of Norwich.  The attendants were Alberta Smith and William Ames.  They will reside in Lafayette.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, June 15, 1933]

A final judgment of divorce was granted to Mrs. Irene L. Gordon of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], against Lynn C. Gordon by Hon. Riley H. Heath, justice of the Supreme Court, at Ithaca on the 14th day of June, 1933.  Homer D. Owens was attorney for Mrs. Gordon.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, June 22, 1933]

Mrs. C.W. Armstrong announces the marriage of her daughter, Miss Burnadetta Armstrong to Mr. Louis Paneglio, of New York city, on Jan. 9, 1933.  They will reside in Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY].  [Bainbridge News & Republican, June 29, 1933]

Nineveh [Broome Co., NY]:  The wedding of Miss Helen L. Harper and Harold D. Westcott was solemnized at the Sidney Methodist Episcopal Church last Tuesday, July 11, at high noon.  The ceremony was performed by Rev. Robert S. Boyce, of Honesdale, Pa.  The bride is a daughter of  Mrs. W.O. Harper, of this place, and has been principal of a school at Baldwin, L.I., for several years.  Mr. Westcott is a civil engineer of the state highway department.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, July 20, 1933]

Phetteplace-Aldrich:  Miss Gladys Aldrich, of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], and Mr. Earl B. Phetteplace, of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], were united in marriage Tuesday, July 11, by the Rev. D.G. DeBoer at the Congregational manse.  They will make their home in Norwich.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, July 27, 1933]

Coventryville [Chenango Co., NY]:  Mr. Harry Helmer and Miss Josie Silliman, who were married near Little Falls, on December 20, 1893, are now visiting at C.L. Horton's.  [Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Jan. 6, 1894]

Lanfair-Marrilla:  On Wednesday evening, August 23, at 10 o'clock, occurred the marriage of Miss Sylvia Marrilla to Mr. Lynn Lanfair of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY].  The ceremony was performed at the home of the officiating minister, Rev. J.W. Bump.  This was a candle-light service, as our community was in complete darkness, the electricity having just gone off.  Mr. and Mrs. Lanfair were attended by Mr. and Mrs. Harold Miller, Mrs. Miller being a sister of the bride. They are residing on the Sherwood farm at Dry Bridge, between Guilford and Oxford.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Aug. 31, 1933]

Friends in this village have received ews of the wedding in Cooperstown Saturday, August 21st, of Dr. L. Bradshaw, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], and Miss Margaret Miner, of Endicott [Broome Co., NY].  It is understood that the couple are spending a honeymoon in Canada.  Miss Miner was for some time a teacher at Bainbridge Central School and is a sister of George Miner of professional baseball fame, lately with the Newark Bears.  Dr. Bradshaw is a chemist in charge of the Casein Co. laboratory on Johnson street.  Both have many friends in Bainbridge.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Aug. 31, 1933]

Obituaries (March 6)

George Washington Vandewalker, all his life a farmer of this vicinity, passed away at the home of his son, Francis Vandewalker, on the Bennettsville-Afton road [Chenango Co., NY], at 2 o'clock last Monday morning, at the age of 81.  Death was caused by a stroke.  Mr. Vandewalker had had two strokes previous to the one which caused his death.  He was born February 10, 1852, at Afton [Chenango Co., NY], the son of John and Katherine Crisman Vandewalker.  All his life had been spent on farms in this section.  He married Mina Crisman, who died some time ago, and to them eleven children were born, seven of whom are now living, and constitute the only survivors.  They are Mrs. Frank Hogoboom, of Guilford; Mrs. Harold Seely of Oneonta; Mrs. John Hollenbeck, of Bainbridge; Mrs. George Hoyt, of Afton; Mrs. Charles Files, of Syracuse; Paul Vandewalker, of Oneonta, and Francis Vandewalker, of Bainbridge.  The funeral was held at 2:00 Wednesday afternoon from the Colwell funeral parlors, in Bainbridge, with Rev. Orvis officiating.  Burial was in Bennettsville Cemetery [Chenango Co., NY.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, July 27, 1933]

 

A wave of sorrow spread through this community Wednesday afternoon, July 26, when word came that Mary Elizabeth Rounds, beloved and highly esteemed wife of the late Reuben Rounds, died at her home on Pearl street [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY].  Death was caused by a stroke.  Mrs. Rounds had been in failing health for more than three years.  Mrs. Rounds was the daughter of Ambrose and Mary Gordon Carhart, born in the town of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], November 25, 1854.  She was married to Reuben Rounds December 18, 1873, and lived on their farm near Brackett Lake until December, 1931, when they came to Bainbridge to live.  Mrs. Rounds had a kind and friendly disposition, which made her many friends.  She always had a kind word and a smile for everyone, and was a lady of refinement and beautiful character, always ready to do for others, before doing for herself.  Her many kind acts and deeds will long remain as a tribute to her memory.  She possessed absolute unselfishness, and those who knew her regarded her as an example of splendid womanhood, and will deem the absence of her influence to be a great loss to them.  Mrs. Rounds was a member of the Baptist Church at West Bainbridge, where she attended as long as she was able.  She is survived by one son, Arthur Rounds, of Bainbridge, one daughter, Mrs. Minnie Lyon, of Oneonta, four grandsons, Erford and Howard Lyon, of Coventryville, Homer and Kenneth Lyon, of Oneonta, and two granddaughters, Mrs. Dan Krothie and Mary Lyon of Oneonta; also one great granddaughter, Gwendolyn Krothie, of Oneonta; one brother, Oscar Carhart, of Oxford; one niece, Elizabeth Carhart, of Oxford; one nephew, Everett Carhart, of Binghamton; and several cousins.  The services were conducted by Rev. Snyder, of Bainbridge, at her late home Saturday morning at 10:30.  Burial was in West Bainbridge cemetery beside her husband who died five weeks ago.  The pall bearers were her four grandsons, Erford, Howard, Homer and Kenneth Lyon.  A profusion of beautiful flowers bore mute testimony of the sympathy of a host of friends.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Aug. 3, 1933]

 

Mrs. Ella Wilson (nee Williams) died very suddenly at the age of 83 years at the home of her daughter, Mrs. B.N. Williams, Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], last Saturday morning at about 11 o'clock.  Death was caused by arteriosclerosis.  Mrs. Wilson had been in apparently good health until Saturday morning when she was suddenly stricken while at work in the Williams home and in spite of the efforts of a physician she died very shortly.  She was born in Downsville, Delaware county, the daughter of Louis R. and Sally Tanner Williams.  Her early life was spent at home and in attendance at the Downsville School.  Completing her studies at Downsville School she taught for a short time and about 1866 she married Edwin Wilson, of Downsville.  Mr. and Mrs. Wilson had four children, two of whom died in infancy, and two who are now living.  After moving several times they finally settled in Hopedale, Mass., where they resided until the time of Mr. Wilson's death there about nineteen years ago.  After the death of her husband Mrs. Wilson went to live with Mr. and Mrs. Williams who at that time also lived in Hopedale.  When Mr. and Mrs. Williams moved to Bainbridge about ten years ago, Mrs. Wilson came with them and has since that time spent the Summers here with them and the Winters in Kingston with her other daughter, Mrs. Ed. Oldham.  She was a member of the Congregational Church at Sidney, N.Y., where she was active in church affairs.  She was a diligent worker, and even to the time of her death insisted upon being allowed to do light tasks about the home  She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Bret Williams, of Bainbridge, and Mrs. Ed Oldham, of Kingston; three granddaughters, Mrs. Clarence Johnson, of Jewett, Mrs. Carl Herlov and Miss Mildred Williams, both of Bainbridge, and one grandson, Howard Williams of this village.  The funeral was held Monday morning from Colwell's Funeral Chapel at 10:00 o'clock, with Rev. Orvis officiating.  Burial was in Greenlawn Cemetery [Bainbridge, NY].  [Bainbridge News & Republican,, Aug. 3, 1933]

 

Coventryville [Chenango Co., NY]:  A sad Christmas came to the home of Mr. Wade, who lives next neighbor to V.H. Andrews.  His wife died on that day leaving his family of seven young children motherless.  The funeral occurred on Wednesday the 27th, and the remains were taken to Nineveh [Broome Co., NY] for burial.  Friends from Norwich, Sidney and Nineveh were present at the funeral.  [Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Jan. 6, 1894]

 

Coventryville [Chenango Co., NY]:  Mrs. Dotha Landers, the oldest person then living in the town of Coventry, died at her home in Wilkins Settlement on Saturday, January 16th, 1892, at the advanced age of 98 years and some months.  The funeral was attended at her late residence, the home of Melvin Lyon, on Monday the 18th.  Mrs. Landers was one of those droll characters, seldom found, but when once seen always remembered.  She was a good well-meaning woman, but her hobbies were numerous and the earnestness with which she denounced all secret societies and harmless amusements gave rise to much good natured hilarity among the young people and "Aunt Dotha" as she was familiarly called, was well known far and near.  She preserved her physical strength to a remarkable degree and was able to walk about and visit her neighbors until the very last years of her life.  She told many stories of the far past, which were received with pleasure.  One of her sisters was a district school teacher of considerable note, in the good old time and Mrs. Landers frequently mentioned with considerable pride the fact that Henry Ward Beecher, when a boy, used to attend her sister's school.  Thus, one by one, the very few links left that connect us with the past century, are passing away.[Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Jan. 23, 1892]

 

A private letter from the seat of war in Virginia, to Mr. Wm. Balsom, of this place, (says the Oxford Democrat) brings the sad intelligence of the death  of Lieut. John S. Hicks, of Co. E, 61st N.Y.V., who was killed in battle during the engagement of Sunday, May 8th.  Mr. Hicks was formerly employed in the store of Mr. Balcom, and his circle of warm and admiring friends was very extensive.  As a citizen, he was much respected; as a friend and companion, much beloved; as a soldier, ever faithful in the discharge of his duties.  He was taken prisoner at the second battle of Bull Run and for a long time confined in the Libby Prison at Richmond.  He has also suffered much from the diseases incident to a soldier's life, and been confined considerable of the time in the government hospitals.  He had just been promoted to Second lieutenant, by Gov. Seymour, through the influence of his friends here--his commission having hardly had time to reach him, ere the fatal shot was fired which put an end to his career, and sent mourning and desolation to his now grief-stricken parents and friends at home.  We had not the pleasure of a personal acquaintance with Mr. Hicks, but those who knew him best here, bear ample testimony as to his noble qualities as a citizen, a companion, a friend.  Upright, honorable, genial and warm-hearted, he lived beloved and respected, and dies mourned and regretted.  Lieut, Hicks was son of Gurdon Hicks, of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], who in his bereavement has the heart-felt sympathy of the entire community.  [Chenango Union, May 25, 1864]

Miscellaneous, Story of O.H. Crandall, 1933

O.H. Crandall Holds Record for Years of Service

Has Been Hauling Milk in This Vicinity for Past Twenty-Eight Years

Bainbridge News & Republican, July 27, 1933

 

 

A familiar figure on the streets of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] is that of O.H. Crandall, who comes to town every day with a load of milk, driving the only horse-drawn rig which now comes to the village.  But few of those who see this faithful driver every day are aware of the fact that he probably holds the record for length of regular service in hauling milk in this vicinity.  For 28 years he has been at it and has been off his job but once during all that time, and that one occasion was due to illness, which kept him in bed for a week.  During that time his work was handled by his son, Ira A. Crandall.

 

Mr. Crandall lives in the East Guilford (Roger's Hollow) section, where he operates his own farm and keeps two men employed, milking 20 head of stock every day  himself.  This, together with farm work and hauling milk for himself and his neighbors along the road between his home and this village, would seem to keep him pretty busy.  Crandall was born in the town of Unadilla [Otsego Co., NY] and has spent most of his life there.

 

At present he delivers milk to the Dry Milk Co. and to the Sheffield depot.  He has been drawing to Bainbridge for the past nine years.  For nearly 20 years he delivered to Julian DePark Cheese Factory, taking milk there from the Leonard farm for many years.  He is a great lover of horses and in his earlier days of hauling owned a pair of ponies which served him faithfully for 18 years.  Mr. Crandall before he began to haul milk was for a time foreman over a force of 25 men at the W.S. Myers experimental farm; and before that he sold extracts for the Auburn Extract Company, of Auburn, N.Y.

 

Mr. Crandall takes delight in being of assistance to motorists and traffic generally on the highways.  His slower-moving milk truck is never a deterrent to the fast travel of modern times because he is always willing to look out for the other fellow and give everybody a "break."  His many friends here hope that he will be seen on the streets and highways of this community for a long time to come.  He is hale and hearty and looks good for many more years of the work which he enjoys.  Needless to say, this veteran driver never worries about the weather. If it happens to rain, why rain is just what we need, says he.  This sort of philosophy keeps him happy at his work.

 

 



Miscellaneous, Strange Happenings in Pharsalia, 1864

Strange Doings in Pharsalia

Chenango Union, June 1, 1864

 

We have been furnished from a respectable source with a few particulars of some strange doings that have recently taken place in the town of Pharsalia, this county [Chenango Co., NY], which we think are worth relating for the benefit of the public.

 

Mrs. Sanford Dudley, whose husband has had the misfortune on several occasions to "come in collision with the laws," sometime in April last returned to Pharsalia after a short absence, bringing with her a bright, smart-looking girl, about sixteen years of age.  Mrs. Dudley, it is reported, soon after pointed out to the girl a farm belonging to Mr. Joseph Rathbone, one of the neighbors, and occupied by him, telling her it belonged to her son Enoch, who was about to take possession, and that Rathbone was going to move off.  This was clearly said with a view of working the young man into the good graces of the girl, the old woman being ambitious to make for her hopeful son a good match.  The maneuvering of the "managing mamma" in this instance, as in many others, was crowned with complete success.  Not long after settling Enoch up as a landholder, Mrs. Dudley went in person after Elder Lawton, of the same town, to come and tie the knot that was to make the loving twain one.  The Elder came, and though he had his suspicions excited by something strange in the affair, they were not sufficiently aroused to prevent his doing the job.  When he asked if any one had any objections to the marriage taking place, it is stated that Mrs. Dudley answered that none of the girl's friends were there to object, and if they were they wouldn't.

 

A few days after the ceremony, almost before the honeymoon had begun to wane, the bride, like another Pauline questioning Claude Melnotte, began to manifest anxiety concerning her future home.  What she wanted to know was, in plain prose, when Rathbone was going to move off the farm, so that they could go to keeping house.  It was then that the trick of the ambitious mother-in-law came out; it was then for the first time that Enoch became aware that he was supposed to be the possessor of broad acres, and all the hereditaments and appurtenances thereunto belonging.  As soon as the bride learned the true state of the case, though so complying before, she flew into a terrible passion, and vowed that with Enoch she would live no longer!

 

And Enoch!  What of him?  Did he suffer?  Did he weep?  Did he rave?  Was he distraught with hopes blasted, love scorned, the world's mockery, and the hard fate of a breaking heart?  Oh, no; but with a cruelty more refined and less bloody than Bluebeard's but equally severe, he sold his young and disconsolate bride--sold her truly and in fact for six shilling to an old man of sixty, named Ellsworth!  This transaction is not supposed to have been exactly legal, as it lacked one of Old Abe's internal revenue stamps to make it good; but the wife resisted it, to her honor be it said, on higher and better grounds than that.  Though guarded through the night by the vendor on one side of her couch, and the vendee on the other, she resolutely refused to be transferred according to the contract.  In the morning, the old man, weary with watching, and perhaps disgusted with the freaks of women, sold her back to the husband at an advance of twenty-five cents--sold her for one dollar--a speculation that partly consoled him for being fruitlessly broken of his night's rest.  But this little transaction also lacked the formality of a revenue stamp, and therefore probably could not be enforced in law. The girl moreover refused to be turned over in this instance any more than in the other, and with such of her scuses as she could conveniently gather up, left the Dudleys and took up her abode with Nuck Burrows, of the same locality, where she yet remains.  Nuck is a gentleman of the Jemmy Twitcher style, and has heretofore dealt largely in articles belonging to other people, and has served the State one term in a certain institution at Auburn.  In going form Dudley's to Burrows', therefore, she hardly improved the moral atmosphere by which she was surrounded at the former place. 

 

Now for the unfortunate girl.  There is something mysterious in her coming to Pharsalia in company with the Dudleys, who, as may be supposed, are a hard set.  It is also not a little singular that Mrs. Dudley, unless there is something in the girl's condition in life to account for it, should have manifested so much interest in having her marry her (Mrs. D's) son, who is yet but a boy.  Her name is stated to have been Bates, and it is given out that she is from Brookfield, Madison county; but the girl intimates that that is not her name, and that she has been stolen.  After the marriage she wanted her husband to take her home to get her clothes, but Mrs. Dudley insisted that she hadn't any.  In person she is rather large and fleshy, and seems possessed of ordinary intelligence, though her conduct is wholly at variance with any such idea.  In some respects she is not unlike the Esther Parks of Madison county, who disappeared about the time this girl came to Pharsalia, and who is stated to be crazy, though her insanity is not always easy to detect.  We should not be surprised to learn that they are one and the same person  Our informant states that she now professes the desire to kill herself, and begs of those who see her to get her poison for that purpose.  Taken all together, it is a strange case.

Obituaries (March 5)

Marguerite L. Palmer, 26 year old school teacher, whose parents, Mr. and Mrs. Earl D. Palmer, have resided in Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] for several years, passed away at the Palmer residence on South Main street last Friday, June 30, 1933.  Deceased had been ill for more than a month and had been forced to leave her work in May.  Pneumonia was the immediate cause of death.  Born in Delhi [Delaware Co., NY] on July 29, 1907, Miss Palmer had spent her whole life in the Southern Tier.  She started school in Oneonta but completed most of her grade work at the school in Sidney.  Her secondary education was completed at Unadilla High School, from which institution she was graduated with high honors in 1923.  A teacher's training course occupied her next year.  From 1924 till 1927 she taught at Rootville, N.Y., and Cissonville, N.Y.  Going to Oneonta Normal school for the school year of 1927-'28, Miss Palmer completed her training for the educational profession and the following year was engaged by the Endicott, N.Y., school system.  She was still teaching at Endicott, at the Loder Avenue grade school at the time her illness necessitated her retirement early in May, this year.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, July 6, 1933]

 

Mr. and Mrs. H.V. Dunham left on Sunday for Westminster West, VT, where they were called by the death of Mrs. Dunham's father, Harland Goodhue.  Mr. Goodhue, who was in his 84th year, had spent quite a bit of his time in Bainbridge in recent years and his death is mourned by many, many friends here.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, July 13, 1933]

 

Mrs. Polly Adelia Swart Whitney, of Evans street [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], passed away Friday, July 7, 1933, at the age of 95.  Mrs. Whitney had been a resident of Bainbridge for the past twenty years.  She had been in poor health for many years and had been an invalid for more than a decade.  There is little available data on the details of her life.  She was born at Delhi [Delaware Co., NY] on April 23, 1838.  When she was five years old her parents moved to North Sanford, which place was her home for many years.  Prior to the Civil War she was married to Charles Whitney, who was among the first to answer the call for volunteers to quell the Rebellion.  Charles Whitney served as an officer throughout the war and it is stated by some that he was a member of the staff of one of the leading generals of that conflict.  Returning from the war, he is reputed to have become a member of Congress, although no records are available showing when he served or how long.  The Whitneys became the parents of seven children, four boys and three girls, all of whom have been out-lived by their aged mother.  The only direct descendants now living are two grandchildren residing in Memphis, Tenn.  There are a score or more of nieces, nephews and cousins living in this vicinity.  funeral services were conducted Sunday from the parlors of the Colwell Funeral Home, the Reverend Bradford H. Tite officiating.  Burial was in Greenlawn cemetery [Bainbridge, NY].  [Bainbridge News & Republican, July 13, 1933]

 

Oscar Warren Fletcher, 76, died at his home on Bixby street [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY] Wednesday morning, July 12th, at 8:30 o'clock.  He had been in poor health during the past year, being confined to his bed for the last two months.  The deceased was born at East Guilford [Chenango Co., NY] October 2nd, 1857, a son of Joseph A. and Susan A. Fletcher.  Most of his life was spent in the town of Guilford as a farmer.  Twenty-four years ago he came to Bainbridge, where he had since resided.  He joined the church early in life and was an earnest, active member.  Besides his wife and adopted son he leaves a brother, M.J. Fletcher, of Jamestown, N.Y., and a sister, Mrs. Harriet Bedford, of Oneonta, and several nieces and nephews.  The funeral will be held at the residence Friday, July 14th, at 2 p.m. Burial will be at Yaleville [Guilford, NY].  [Bainbridge News & Republican, July 13, 1933]

 

 On the morning of the 30th of January, 1864, in Butternuts, Otsego, Co., the Rev. Thomas H. Judd, the beloved Pastor of Christ Church, Butternuts.  "For I determined not to know any thing among you, save Jesus Christ, and him crucified." 1st Epistle of Paul to the Corinthians, 2d chapter, 2d verse.  The text quoted is the one from which his funeral sermon was preached, and is a correct exposition of his labors while among us.  In these days,...when clergymen use their pulpits for political forums, it is a blessing to find a  Christian clergyman who does not seek to fan the flame which is spreading desolation over our land; and this is why I have quoted this text, which you may think strange, in the notice of our beloved Pastor's death.  The text was of his own choice.  [Chenango Union, Feb. 10, 1864]

 

Mt. Upton [Chenango Co., NY]:  Edgar Hyer died at the home of his cousin, Almond Hyer, on Tuesday morning under unusual circumstances.  He had lived alone for many years, but his health being very poor this winter, on Friday last the neighbors moved him to the home of Mrs. Almond Hyer, who had kindly consented to care for him.  On Sunday evening he went out to care for his horse and coming in, his lantern was extinct and his clothing was covered with water.  He was asked

what was the matter, and replied "I don't know," which were his last words.  Dr. B.F. Smith was called and upon examination found the skull to be fractured and with the assistance of Dr. Crowell and Dr. Brooks, of Oneonta, two pieces of skull were removed about the size of a cent piece and another piece was fractured as large as a two cent piece.  His condition was such that chloroform could not be administered, but he stood the operation well and lived until Thursday morning.  It is generally supposed that the horse, who had a vicious mother, whose owner never dared harness it but once, must have kicked him, although a sled, shod with heavy shoes stood near his path upon which he might have fallen.  [Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, April 2, 1892]

 

Death of a Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] Soldier:  Among the deaths of New York soldiers announced at the U.S. hospitals in Washington, is that of Corp. Joseph Weiler, of Co. K, 40th Regiment N.Y. Volunteers.  Mr. Weiler was from this place, and had the name of being a good and brave soldier.  He had served out his first term of enlistment, and was serving his second when wounded.  His father, Jacob Weiler, enlisted last fall, in the same regiment we believe, and is now in a hospital in Washington, having been wounded.  The young Weiler had his leg blown off above the knee by a shell, and the limb was amputated on the field.  From the effects of this wound or amputation, death took place.  [Chenango Union, June 15, 1864]

Miscellaneous, 29th Member of BHS Class of 1933

The 29th Member of the Bainbridge High School

Class of 1933 - Jesse Newton Nichols

 

Jesse Newton Nichols, the 29th member of the 1933 graduating class of Bainbridge High School, passed away during his senior year on 14 November 1932.  

 

 

Jesse Newton Nichols

 

The funeral of Jesse Newton Nichols was held from the First Methodist Episcopal Church at half-past one o'clock Thursday afternoon.  While his passing has left a vacant place which cannot be filled, the influence of his life will ever continue to inspire and strengthen those who are left to carry on.  Jesse was the eighteen-year-old son of Leo L. and Lorene (Newton) Nichols, born at their home, the "Old Elm Farm," On March 10th, 1914.  Since early childhood he has suffered from attacks of Bright's Disease, and every effort has been made to effect a cure which was finally thought to have been accomplished. A few weeks ago, however, the old trouble returned, and this time proved beyond the reach of medical skill. After being confined to his bed for two weeks, Jesse heard and answered the call about six o'clock Monday evening, November 14.

 

He was a member of the First Methodist Episcopal Church, and was ever ready to serve, taking an active part in the Epworth League and the Sunday School activities.  He had an unusually fine voice and will be greatly missed in the church choir.  He was vice president of the senior class of Bainbridge Central High School, and was to have taken a leading part in the senior play this year.  He was also a member of the basketball and baseball teams, and was very active in sports.  He was also interested in short wave radio work, being a natural mechanic.  With all his outside interests he took an active part and had a real interest in the affairs of his home, and was a great lover of the out-of-doors.

 

Following a prayer service Thursday noon at the home, conducted by Elmer Pearce, of Binghamton, and Rev. Robert Clark, of Lake Placid, both uncles of the deceased, the earthly remains were taken to the Methodist church, where, at 1:30 o'clock, the ritual funeral service was conducted by Rev. Clarence Carman.  The funeral was largely attended, and a wealth of beautiful flowers brought messages of love and esteem.  Members of the senior, junior, and sophomore classes and the faculty of the high school attended in a body.  The bearers were present and past school mates, Clinton Wilcox, Kenneth Davis, Carl Hovey, Charles Myers, Leon Perry and Howard Williams.  Jesse is survived by his parents, his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. George E. Nichols, of this village, three sisters, Mrs. Philip  Ham and Miss Carol Nichols, of Schenectady, and Emily, and one brother, Kermit.  Burial was in the North Afton cemetery where rest the remains of eight generations of the Nichols and Newton families.

 

Miscellaneous, BHS Class of 1933, Part 5

Bainbridge High School Class of 1933

Senior Portraits

"Echo" 1933

 

 

Elizabeth Supplee

"Betty"

 

Charlotte Taylor

Shrimp"

 

Carlton Wilcox

Coxie"

 

Howard Williams