Donald Sweet to Graduate, 1941

Donald Sweet to graduate May 17

Bainbridge News & Republican, May 8, 1941

 

Donald H. Sweet

 

Donald H. Sweet, son of Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Sweet, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], will graduate from the Rochester Atheneaum and Mechanics Institute, of Rochester, May 17, where he has been studying instrument and tool making. 

 

He was a member of the varsity basketball team for three years and received his varsity awards for each year.  Mr. Sweet took part in school activities, being a member of the Mechanical Students Association and a student member of the American Standard Tool Engineers Society of America. 

 

He graduated from Bainbridge High School in 1937.

 

 



Obituaries (May 19)

Again the Sidney-Sidney Center Highway was the scene of tragedy when two girls were killed and one seriously injured as their car failed to make a curve near the gas station, at South Unadilla [Otsego Co., NY], early Wednesday morning about 12:30 o'clock.  The dead are:  Miss Dorothy Elizabeth McAfee, 21, of 8 Union street, Sidney [Delaware Co.., NY], and Miss Mildred Seward, 19, of 9 Harby street, Walton [Delaware Co., NY]; injured is Miss Hazel Bouck, 22, of 10 Smith street, Sidney.  Harold Tryon, proprietor of the gas station, stated that he and his wife had just retired when Mrs. Tryon heard the crash.  He looked out the window and saw the car smashed against a tree and as he went out of the house he heard moans coming from the Seward girl who was pinned between the car and the tree.  Miss McAfee, who was riding between the two girls, was killed when her head apparently het the top of the windshield, he stated.  The Bouck girl seemed to be in a dazed condition.  Mr. Tryon called the state police and an ambulance, but the Seward girl was dead upon the arrival of the troopers.  Miss Bouck was taken to the Fox Memorial Hospital.  Miss Bouck was driving the coupe which belonged to Richard Lombard, of Sidney, a Scintilla worker.  Miss McAfee was living at the home of her sister, Mrs. Anthony Shrader, Sidney, and had been employed at the Scintilla in the inspection department since 1939.  Mildred Seward was working as a waitress at the Sidney Inn.  Hazel Bouck who is employed at the Scintilla, is a sister of Mrs. Ralph Payne, Mrs. Carleton Mott and Robert Bouck, all of Bainbridge. The investigation was made by Troopers, Roger Merritt and M. Ratner. [Bainbridge News & Republican, Apr. 17, 1941]

 

Two Bainbridge sisters lost their lives and the husband of one is in a critical condition in the Bainbridge Hospital as a result of a crash between an automobile and a freight train, Monday afternoon bout 2:10 between Bainbridge and Afton [Chenango Co.., NY].  Mrs. Robert Burdick, 23, of Mt. Pleasant, was instantly killed when the car in which she was riding was struck by a south bound D.&H. train at the Russell Partridge private crossing, near the intersection of Route 7 and Algerine street.  She received a broken neck and a fracture of the skull.  Mrs. Percy Wallace, 25, of Bainbridge East Side, died in the Bainbridge Hospital of a fractured skull and an injured brain at 5 o'clock Tuesday morning.  Robert Burdick, 25, of Bainbridge East Side, died in the Bainbridge Hospital of a fractured skull and a ruptured lung, his physician, Dr. Edward Danforth, stated.  An accidental death verdict was issued by Dr. Carl Meacham of Greene, Chenango County Coroner.  An investigation by Inspector Ernest A. Maynard and Trooper James Fleming of the State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation, revealed that the Burdick family had gone to the Partridge farm to see about renting the tenant house there.  The approach to the crossing coming from the Partridge farm is very steep.  It is thought by the State Police that the automobile had nearly crossed the tracks when struck in the right rear side by engine 1119.  The train which was in charge of engineer W.J. Hinkleman of Binghamton, and conductor Stanley Lavendusky, of Oneonta, was traveling at a speed between 35 and 40 miles per hour.  It is understood this was the first accident the engineer has had in his 33 years of service.  H.L. Sutton, who lives opposite the crossing on Route 7, said he was working in his garage and saw the train and car approaching but he thought the car was clear of the train when he heard the crash and saw the auto sliding down the bank onto the side of the main highway.  He stated further to the investigating officers that he heard moans and saw a woman lying near the rear of the car.  Dr. Edward Danforth was summoned and Colwell's ambulance was called and Mrs. Wallace and Mr. Burdick were taken to the Bainbridge Hosptial assisted by Russell Elander, who is in charge at night of the First Aid at the Scintilla Magneto Co.  The body of Mrs. Burdick was taken to Colwell's undertaking establishment and later removed to Sidney by Carr & Hare undertakers where the funeral will be held this afternoon t 2 o'clock.  The body of Mrs. Wallace was removed from the hospital by Kays & Guy of Deposit.  Mrs. Burdick, the mother of two small children, Julian, 6, and Ardice, 3, was born Esther Jensen, in Iola, Wis., the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Martin Jensen, Mt. Pleasant, who reside on the farm known as the Munk farm.  Mr. Budick's condition remained the same Wednesday noon according to Mrs. Ethel Hodge supervisor of the Bainbridge Hospital.  Mr. Burdick who is the son of Henry Burdick, of Unadilla, was the person who nearly froze to death early this Spring when his car was stuck in a snow drift on Mt. Pleasant on his way home form the Scintilla, where he is employed nights.  He was found by Jesse Doolittle the next morning, and it took about three hours for him to recover.  Mrs. Wallace was born Eleanor Jensen also in Iola, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jensen.  It was reported that Mr. and Mrs. Jensen also lost a son in an automobile accident sometime ago.  Funeral services of Mrs. Wallace will be held in the First Presbyterian Church, Afton, Friday afternoon at 2 P.M.  Burial will be in Glenwood Cemetery, Afton [Chenango Co., NY].  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Apr. 24, 1941] 

 

Mrs. Charles Bennett grandmother of Mrs. Edward Gliha of this village [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], died at the home of her son-in-law and daughter,  Mr. and Mrs. George Brazee, of Bainbridge, last Tuesday.  Funeral services were held at the Brazee home Saturday with the Rev. R. Lewis Johnson, of this village, officiating and burial was made in the Ouleout Valley Cemetery [Franklin, Delaware Co., NY].  Mrs. Bennett was Miss Bellzora Brundage and was born in Masonville [Delaware Co., NY], 87 years ago.  After her marriage to the late Mr. Bennett they resided on a farm at Trout Creek [Delaware Co., NY] until Mr. Bennett's death 25 years ago, when she came here to make her home with Mr. and Mrs. Brazee.  They moved to Bainbridge eight years ago.  She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Brazee and Mrs. E.L. Anderson, of Livingston Manor' a son, Lee Bennett, of Greene; nine grandchildren including Mrs. Gliha; and four great-grandchildren; also a brother, Con Brundage of Sand Hill.  Mrs. Bennett's husband was one of the two adopted sons of the late Mr. and Mrs. Erastus Bennett, of Bennett Hollow.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Apr. 24, 1941]

Mrs. Margaretta Warner Williams, of Oneonta [Otsego Co., NY], and formerly of Bainbridge, passed away at her home last Monday evening, at the age of 69.  Mrs. Williams made her home with the late Edward Loomis family, in West Bainbridge, until her marriage to William Williams, also of this place.  After their marriage they went to Oneonta to live and in a few years they moved to Schenectady.  They lost their only child, a son, Floyd, at the age of 27 in the year 1920, when influenza was so prevalent.  In 1925 her husband passed away leaving her alone.  Mrs. Williams had many friends here and spent a part of the Summer each year at the Ingersoll home where she will be greatly missed.  She is survived by a half sister and brother somewhere in the West, also two nephews, Ralph Payne, of Bainbridge, and Howard Payne, of North Fenton, and two nieces, Esther and Julia Payne.  They are now married, one living in Schenectady and one in Binghamton.  Funeral services were held from the Lewis funeral parlors in Oneonta last Thursday morning and burial was in Schenectady.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Apr. 24, 1941]

Marriages (May 19)

Word has been received of the marriage of Miss Donna Hitchcock, daughter of Joseph Hitchcock, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], to E.B. Hammond, Jr., March 22, at 4 P.M.  in the Little Chapel, at Cambridge, Mass.  Mrs. Hammond is a graduate of Bainbridge High School and of the Boston Conservatory of Music.  Mr. Hammond is a graduate of a high school in North Carolina and of R.P.I. in Boston.  The couple will make their home at Brooklyn, where Mr. Hammond has a government position.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Apr. 3, 1941]

 

At 1 o'clock on Monday, April 14, occurred the marriage of Miss Magdalena Beyea, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Beyea, of Susquehanna, Pa., to Elmer Hartz, of Windsor [Broome Co., NY].  The wedding was a lovely spring affair, and took place in the Episcopal Church at Susquehanna, Pa., with a reception following at the Colonial Inn, Riverside Drive, Susquehanna, to which the immediate members of both families and close friends were guests.  Mrs. Hartz is a graduate R.N. of Mt. Sinai Hospital, New York City, and the groom holds a very desirable position in Sidney [Delaware Co., NY].  After a wedding trip to Washington, D.C., they will be at home to their friends in the Shelton Block, Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], where they have a fine apartment.  Mrs. Hartz was a guest of honor at several prenuptial showers.  Attending from Guilford were the bride's grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Ward Burchard, and Miss Ethel Kniffin and the bride's aunt, Mrs. Mable Burchard, of Utica.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Apr. 17, 1941]

 

Mr. and Mrs. Nelson E. Wilcox announce the engagement of their daughter, Miss Margaret Claudine, to Clinton S. Wilcox, son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert C. Wilcox, of Bainbridge.  Miss Wilcox is a graduate of Bainbridge High School, Elmira College, and Syracuse University.  She has been librarian at the Central School for the past few years.  At the present time Miss Wilcox holds the position of librarian at the Bainbridge Free Library.  Mr. Wilcox was graduated from Bainbridge  High School and RCA Institute, New York City.  He is with the Manufactured Products Division of the Borden Company in Bainbridge.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Apr. 17, 1941]

 

Dr. and Mrs. Henry Vail Dunham have announced the engagement of their daughter, Miss Elizabeth Vail Dunham, to John Frederick Corwin, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph W. Corwin, of Orange, N.J.  Miss Dunham is a graduate of Brentwood Hall, Bronxville, and of Wells College.  Mr. Corwin was graduated form Hamilton College and the Graduate School of Yale University where he received the degree of Doctor of Philosophy.  He was a member of Delta Kappa Epsilon fraternity.  Mr. Corwin is director of research for the Casein Company, with which he has been associated for the past five years.  The engagement was announced at a tea on Thursday afternoon, given by Mrs. Dunham, to a few intimate friends.  Small corsages of spring flowers were presented to the guests as they arrived with the names of the engaged couple hidden in small silver slippers attached to the bouquets.  The wedding will take place in the late Spring.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Apr. 17, 1941]

 

Mr. and Mrs. Harry G. Kark, of Harpursville [Broome Co., NY], have announced the engagement of their daughter, Miss Minerva Joanna Kark, to Francis Kenneth Karschner, son of Mr. and Mrs. C.O. Karschner, of Orangeville, Pa.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Apr. 24, 1941]

 

The marriage of Miss Isabelle Bernadine Chamberlain, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Chamberlain, of Sidney [Delaware Co., NY], to Kenneth L. Ramsdell, son of Louis Ramsdell, of Sidney, took place April 13, in the Methodist church at Sidney.  The Rev. R.T. Henwood performed the ceremony.  The bride, who was given in marriage by her father, wore a street length dress of powder blue silk crepe and a sweetheart hat of white with a blue veil and carried a bouquet of white roses and snapdragons.  Mrs. Fred Boardman, of Bainbridge, a cousin of the bride, was matron of honor, and she was attired in navy blue with navy accessories and carried pink roses and white snapdragons.  The bride's mother wore dusty rose pink silk crepe and a corsage of sweet peas and roses.  The best man was Kenneth DeMott, of Masonville, a close friend of the bridegroom, and Harvey Ferris and Charles Ryder, both of Masonville, acted as ushers.  Mrs. R.T. Henwood, at the organ rendered the wedding marches.  Immediately following the ceremony, a reception was held at the home of the bride for relatives and close friends.  Mrs. Ramsdell is a graduate of Oneonta High School and attended Syracuse Business School.  Mr. Ramsdell was graduated from Sidney High School after which he attended Norwich College Northfield, Vt., and is now employed at the General Electric, Schenectady.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Apr. 24, 1941]

 

 

Post listings May 12-18, 2014

Listing of the blog postings for the week of May 12-18, 2014.

Marriages

Posted May 12, 2014

Anna Reede - Stanley Breward (1940)

Mr. & Mrs. Stanley Glover (1940)

Alma Faigle - Howard Osborn (1940)

Agnes Almeda Bennett - Edward Gliha (1940)

June L. DeGrand - Roger Merritt (1940)

Dorothy Winona Hendricks - Hudson L. Perry (1940)

Marie Carter - Albert Oliver (1940)

Posted May 13, 2014
Dr. and Mrs. Dexter Darling (50th anniversary, 1940)
Mr. and Mrs. L.H. Anthony (50th anniversary, 1940)
Dorothy M. Dean - Kenneth E. Davis (1940)
Bernice Sperry - Clarence Sherwood (1940)
Nora Rice - Harry B. Curtis (1940)
Margaret Kirkham - Donald Houck (1940)
Robert Young - Catherine O'Conner (1940)
Ruth V. Seeley - Howard Ostrander (1940)

Posted May 14, 2014
Meta Moeckly - Donald Cumber (1940)
Edith Foster - Thomas J. Dalessio (1940)
Ramona Moore - Fred Terebo (1940)
Frank Lee Smith, Jr. - Ione Beth Wilkinson (1940)
Katherine Owena Crumb - Preston DeVoe (1940)
George Prentis - Nellie May Smith (1940)
Ruth Murray - Dever Matteson (1940)

Posted May 15, 2014
Helen Ester Main - Jack Andrew Tuckey (1941)
Dorothy Edwards - John F. Shaffer (1940)
Nettie B. Secord - Marshall Moore (1940)
Alice Preston - Leslie Wedge (1941)

Posted May 16, 2014
Viola Gladys Taft - Robert Craver (engagement, 1941)
Evelyn Timmerman - Charles Herron Fairbanks (1941)
Harry F. Brookins - Ethia Mae Brookins (Divroce, 1941)
Ellen Weeks - Morris Ellis (1941)

Posted May 17, 2014
Margaret Murphy - Donald R. Anthony (1941)
Rena Webster - Carl Lohee (1941)
Isabelle Bernadine Chamberlain - Kenneth L. Ramsdell (1941)
Louise Hall - J. George Hulbert (1941)

Posted May 18, 2014
Ruth Neff - Gerald F. Race (1941)
Shirley Bushour - Clifford White (1941)
Bettie Andrews - Archie S. Hulbert (1941)
William Frewert - Verla Baldwin (1941)
Maye Burdick - Fenner Fields (1941)
Louise Carlson - Clarence Jump (1941)
Doris Winehell - Erwin Burlison (1941) 

 

Obituaries

Posted May 12, 2014

Infant daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Lynn Burton (Guilford, 1940)

Alice Wightman Winthrop (Guilford, Mt. Upton, 1940)

Elizabeth J. Brayman (Afton, 1940)

Hermon E. Foote (Guilford, 1940)

Nellie Andrus Bradley (Yaleville, 1940)

Posted May 13, 2014
Mrs. Harry Green (Guilford, 1940)
Mary Donaldson (Deposit, 1940)
Delia P. (Sawyer) Thomas (Colesville, 1940)
Helen Irene (Simpson) Thompson (Guilford, Norwich, 1940)
Lieutenant B.W. Livermore (Willett, Indiana, Alaska, 1868)
Leroy Adams (Greene, 1868)
Sarah Cable (Brooklyn, Guilford, 1881)

Posted May 14, 2014
Jane (Mudge) Andrews (Bainbridge, Coventry, 1940)
Thomas R. Alverson (Bainbridge, Walton, 1940)
Harriet Guile Petley (Bainbridge, Plymouth, 1940)
Nellie M. (Broad) Davis (Bennettsville, 1940)
Warren Gray (Greene, 1869)

Posted May 15, 2014
Leonard D. Lord (Bainbridge, 1940)
Merritt A. Parsons (Ouaguaga, 1940)
Clara E. Cass (Vallonia Springs, 1941)
Mrs. Arthur A. Radley (Deposit, 1940)
Floyd Francisco (Guilford, 1941)
Nellie Miller (Guilford, 1941)
Rev. Wesley Bouton (Oneonta, 1941)
Florence Schaap - Frederick E. Buddenhagen, Jr. (1941)

Posted May 16, 2014
Marian Jeanne Cullen (Bainbridge, 1941)
George Williams (Guilford, 1941)
Dora Cator (Binghamton, 1941)
Ansel Beckwith, Jr., (Guilford, Greene, 1941)
Mary Elizabeth Reynolds (Yaleville, 1941)
Glen Thomas Richards (Guilford, 1941)
Blanch Cook (Greene, 1941)

Posted May 17, 2014
Emmett Smith (Bainbridge, Otego, 1941)
Charles North (Freeport, LI, Guilford, 1941)
Clifford Brown (Bainbridge, Cortland, 1941)
Oscar W. Scofield (Bainbridge, 1941)
Agnes C. Hayes (Bainbridge, 1941)
Gerald Shaw (Afton, 1941)
Fred N. Delavan (Syracuse, 1941)

Posted May 18, 2014
Grover Cleveland Hawkins (Coventry, 1941)
Mildred Marble Bump (Bainbridge, Guilford, Greene, 1941)
Beverly Hartwell (Coventryville, 1941)
Ike (Isaac Newton) Weir (Guilford, 1941)
Claudia Mudge (Mt. Upton, 1941)
Edward Ferris (Lake Ariel, PA, 1941)
Mabel Johnston (Afton, 1881)
Hon. Lyman Balcom (Painted Post, Oxford, 1881)


 

Miscellaneous

Posted May 12, 2014

Bill Payne Reminisces (about 1965)

Posted May 13, 2014
James F Ryan in College Who's Who, Selected by Student Body of St. Bonaventure for the Honor, Bainbridge News & Republican, Nov. 21, 1940

Posted May 14, 2014
Miss Hovey Receives Unusual Honor, Local Girl is listed in New Issue of Nationwide College Who's Who, Bainbridge News & Republican, Dec. 12, 1940

Posted May 15, 2014
BCHS Class of 1936, Senior Portraits, Part 2

Posted May 16, 2014
Bainbridge Women's Club History, Bainbridge News & Republican, Feb. 20, 1941

Posted May 17, 2014
Bainbridge Brothers in Service, Two sons of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Rosenstein Serving Uncle Sam, Bainbridge News & Republican, March 6, 1941

Posted May 18, 2014
Earl Clark, Jr. Promoted to First Class Private, Bainbridge News & Republican, March 27, 1941.



Obituaries (May 18)

Grover Cleveland Hawkins, 56, of Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], died March 27, 1941, at his home.   The funeral was held Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock at Colwell's Chapel with the Rev. William Woods, of Greene, officiating.  The deceased is survived by his wife, Lura Livingston Hawkins, and a son, James Hawkins.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Apr. 3, 1941]

 

Sunday morning, March 29, at 11:10 o'clock occurred the death of Mildred Bump, wife of Harvey Bump.  Her death occurred at the Turner Hospital, where she has been a patient for many weeks.  Death brought blessed relief from days of intense suffering, so acute that her family could hardly endure the sight of it at the end.  Mrs. Bump was born in Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] on September 20, 1904, the daughter of the late Emily and Charles Marble, of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY].  The last few years of her life, have been spent in Greene [Chenango Co., NY], where she made her home with her children.  She was in charge of the WPA Sewing Project, as long as her health permitted.  As a girl she attended Guilford Central School and trained for a year in the Syracuse Hospital.  A woman, whose devotion to her children and home will ever remain in their hearts, through the years to come.  Surviving are the husband, Harvey Bump, of Utica; three daughters, Shirley, Merilyn and Emily, and one son, Richard, a sister, Doris, all of Greene, and a brother Richard, and father, Charles Marble, of Guilford.  Final rites were held Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from the Rogers Funeral Home in Greene, with burial at Greene.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Apr. 3, 1941]

 

Beverly Hartwell, 3, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Leon Hartwell, of Coventryville [Chenango Co., NY], died in the Norwich Hospital Sunday morning as a result of injuries received Saturday afternoon when she ran into the side of a truck near her home.  The driver of the truck, Hubert S. Ryan, of Oxford, stated that he was along the road about a mile south of Coventryville when he passed the little girl and her two brothers, Stanley, 8, and Gerald, 5.  The older boy had Beverly by the hand, as Mr. Ryan passed, apparently she broke away from him and ran into the side of the truck near the rear.  The girl suffered multiple fractures of the skull with hemorrhage of the brain according to her attending physician, Dr. Thomas F. Manley, of Norwich.  Ernest Tabor, of Afton, who happened to be near the scene of the accident, brought the child to the Bainbridge Hospital.  But due to an over-crowded condition of the local hospital, the child was taken to the Norwich Hospital.  Dr. Matt D. Boname, Chenango County Coroner, stated there would be no inquest.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Apr. 3, 1941]

 

Ike Weir passed away at his home on Gospel Hill [Guilford, Chenango Co., NY] at 7:30 Wednesday morning, April 2, 1941.  His unexpected death was due to heart trouble.  His age was 73 years, 2 months, and 17 days.  Ike (Isaac Newton) Weir, second son of Andrew Blout and Sarah Jane (Reed) Weir, was born at Mount Etna, Huntington County, Ind., January 16, 1868.  On June 20, 1900, he married Miss Leona Ruth Emerson, at Spirit Lake, Ia.,  He and his family lived at Spirit Lake, Ia., Minneapolis and Long Lake, Minn., and Cooner, and Midltown, Wisc., before moving to their present home in Guilford, in July, 1921.  He is survived by his wife, seven children:  Howard Aldamar, of Ithaca; Sarah Margaret Wade, of Bainbridge; Bernice Emma, of Great Neck; Ida Belle Winsor, of Guilford; Leona Ruth, of Guilford; Hazel Iola, of Hewlett; and James Patrick, of Guilford; 11 grandchildren, three brothers, Aldamar, of Victor, Colo.; Harry of Columbus, Mont.; and Jesse, of Huntington, Ind.; and two sisters, Mrs. Minnie Buzzard, of Huntington, Ind.; and Mrs. Mayme Stahl, of Desoto, Missouri.  The Colwell Brothers were in charge of the funeral.  Services for the immediate family were at the home Saturday at 1 P.M.  Services for the public were at the Bainbridge Chapel at 2 P.M.  The commitment services were at the Bainbridge vault.  Burial will be made later.  The Rev. Mr. Charles J. Dempsey officiated.  Pall bearers were:  Neil Lewis, of Norwich; Glenn Burton, Cecil Glover, Joseph Bernholz, Lee Winsor and William Burton, of Guilford.  Honorary pall bearers were Martin brown, of Otego; and David Tate, of Sidney.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Apr. 10, 1941]

 

Claudia Mudge, aged 75, passed away Wednesday, April 9, at the home of Ruth J. Crumb, in Mt. Upton.  Miss Mudge was born on February 10, 1866, the daughter of Lavina (St. John) and Henry Mudge.  Final rites were held Saturday, April 11, with Colwell Brothers, of Bainbridge, in charge.  Burial in Maplewood Cemetery, Mt. Upton [Chenango Co., NY].  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Apr. 17, 1941]

 

Edward Ferris, 26, of Lake Ariel, Pa., died at 12:30 P.M., Tuesday, in the Chenango Memorial Hospital from injuries sustained Saturday night when his car collided with an Ontario and Western train on the outskirts of Norwich.  Ferris, who was employed as a truck driver for the Mt. Upton plant of the Dairymen's League was hurt when his car crashed into the side of Engine 317 on the O&W crossing in Polksville.  An autopsy was performed at the hospital by Dr. Thomas F. Manley and Dr. John Hollis of Norwich on order of the Chenango Court.  It showed that death was due to "Thrombosis of the left ventricle."  Mr. and Mrs. Edward Ferris, the victim's parents, were at his bedside when he succumbed.  The body was taken to Lake Ariel, Pa., for burial.  Ferris suffered an extensive fracture of the upper right leg, in addition to internal hemorrhages which contributed to his death.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Apr. 17, 1941]

 

Mrs. Mabel Johnston, wife of A.J. Johnston, who resides about a mile south of the village of Afton [Chenango Co., NY], died on the night of the 18th inst., after a few hours illness.  It was a well known fact that her husband had been in the habit of abusing his wife and children in a most inhuman manner, and suspicions were roused that there had been foul play.  An inquest was held, and the evidence showed a beastly cruelty on the part of Johnston towards his family.  The jury found that "deceased came to her death by the visitation of God in the form of apoplexy, that in our opinion, said death was caused or hastened by continual abuse and ill treatment from her husband, Andrew Johnston."  Deceased is spoken of as an estimable woman, and the community are indignant at the treatment she has received.  She leaves three children, two of them small.  [Chenango Union, May 26, 1881]

 

Hon. Lyman Balcom died at his residence at Painted Post, Steuben Co., on Thursday last, aged eighty-one years.  He was a brother of the late Hon. Ransom Balcom, of Binghamton, and a native of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY].  A gentleman of ability, and an excellent citizen, he held offices of trust, and years ago represented his District in the Legislature.  He was a successful farmer and stock grower and amassed a considerable fortune.  [Chenango Union, May 26, 1881]

 

 

Earl Clark Jr., First Class Private, 1941

Promoted to First Class Private

Bainbridge News & Republican, March 27, 1941

 

Earl Clark, Jr.

 

Earl Clark, J r., who enlisted September 19, 1940, has been made a first class private and has been transferred from Fort Wadsworth to Fort Devens, Mass., Co. F, 18th Infantry, First Division.  There are 37,000 men at Fort Devens up to this writing and it is expected that this fort will be made the largest in the United States, covering an area of 26 square miles.



Marriages (May 18)

Miss Ruth Neff, formerly of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] and Gerald F. Race, of Binghamton [Broome Co., NY], were united in marriage Friday evening, March 21, in Valois, by the Rev. R.A Gates.  They were attended by the groom's sister.  Miss Emma Race, and Russell Sage.  Mr. Race is employed at the Binghamton State Hospital.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Mar. 27, 1941]

 

Miss Shirley Bushour, of Sidney [Delaware Co., NY], became the bride of Clifford White, son of Mr. and Mrs. John White, McClure [Broome Co., NY], at the McClure Methodist Episcopal Parsonage, Sunday afternoon with the Rev. William Miller, officiating.  The bride wore a light blue suit with navy accessories with a corsage of pink roses and forget-me-nots.  Miss Daughn Burtak, a close friend of the bride, was maid of honor.  She wore a navy blue suit with light blue accessories and a corsage of deep pink roses.  Jack Eldred, of Bainbridge, was best man.  Twenty-one guests attended the reception at the home of Mr. and Mrs. White after which the bridal couple left for a motor trip through the New England States.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Mar. 27, 1941]

On Saturday evening, March 22, 1941, Bettie Andrews, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lester F. Andrews, of Bainbridge [Chenango Go., NY], was united in marriage to Archie S. Hulbert, son of Mr. and Mrs. Devine Hulbert, of Sidney [Delaware Co., NY].  The ceremony was performed in Franklin, with the Rev. S.E. Sargent, officiating.  Miss Barbara Seymour, of Bainbridge, and Glenn Barnhart, of Sidney, attended the couple.  Miss Andrews was attired in a navy blue gown with beige accessories and wore a corsage of white carnations.  Her attendant was dressed in deep blue and wore a corsage of pink carnations.  The bride is a graduate Bainbridge High School.  Mr. Hulbert attended Afton High School and is now employed at the Scintilla Magneto plant in Sidney.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Mar. 27, 1941]

William Frewert and Miss Verla Baldwin, both of Pine Hill, town of Sidney [Delaware Co., NY], were united in marriage by the Rev George E. Youngs, at the Methodist parsonage, Unadilla, last Sunday afternoon, March 23, at 2 o'clock.  The couple was attended by Mr. and Mrs. John Neidlinger, of Bainbridge. Several friends and relatives were also present.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Apr. 3, 1941]

Miss Maye Burdick and Fenner Fields, both of Masonville [Delaware Co., NY], were married Saturday afternoon, March 22, by the Rev. C.A. Ritchie, in the Redeemer Lutheran Church, Binghamton.  Miss Mabel Lawrence, of Johnson City, and Lloyd Thycis attended the couple.  Following the ceremony, a dinner party for the immediate families was held in the home of Miss Lawrence.  Mixed flowers and a wedding cake centered the table.  The couple left for a short trip and will be at home in Masonville after April 1.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Apr. 3, 1941]

Miss Louise Carlson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Carlson, of Masonville [Delaware Co., NY], and Clarence Jump, son of Mr. and Mrs. Reuben Jump, also of Masonville, were united in marriage in the Masonville Federated Church Saturday afternoon, March 22, by the Rev. Harold Hammer.  The bride was given in marriage by her father.  Miss Lillian Jump, sister of the groom, and Miss Helen Gifford were bridesmaids; Judson Fancher, cousin of the groom, was best man, and the ushers were Frank Jump and William Armour, both of Masonville.  Music was furnished by Mrs. Austin Gifford at the piano, two vocal solos by Mrs. Clarence Stephens and two clarinet solos by Robert Peck.  A reception was held in the parlors of the church, with about 60 guests attending.  After a short wedding trip to New York City the couple will reside in an apartment in the Shoales home, Masonville. [Bainbridge News & Republican, Apr. 3, 1941]

Saturday evening, March 22, at 9:30 o'clock at the manse at Guilford Center, occurred the marriage of Miss Doris Winchell, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Winchell, of Guilford [Chenango Co., nY], to Erwin Burlison, son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Burlison, also of Guilford.  The Rev. R.B. Gamewell was the officiating clergyman.  Mr. and Mrs. Burlison are at home in Yaleville [Chenango Co., NY], where they have leased the Bertrand Capps farm. Best wishes are extended to them.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Apr. 3, 1941]

Rosenstein Brothers in Service 1941

Bainbridge Brothers in Service

Bainbridge News & Republican, March 6, 1941

 

Pvt. A.J. Rosenstein               Robert Rosenstein

 

Two Sons of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Rosenstein

Serving Uncle Sam

 

Pvt A.J. Rosenstein, Fort Kamekameka, 15th Hdq. Coast Artillery, Honolulu, Hawaii, who enlisted in April 1939, will return to the States in August.

 

Robert Rosenstein, J.S. Naval Training School, Newport, R.I., is spending a nine day furlough with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Rosenstein.  Robert expects to be stationed on the U.S.S. North Carolina, Brooklyn Navy Yards.

 



Obituaries (May 17)

Emmett Smith, 77, formerly of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] and Otego [Otsego Co., NY], died February 14, 1941, at the home of his brother-in-law, Fred Shepherd.  Funeral services were held last Sunday afternoon at 2 from the Shepherd home.  the Rev. W.H. Alger officiated and burial was in Evergreen Cemetery, Otego.  Born in Morris [Otsego Co., NY], April 3, 1863, a son of Charles and Adelia (Lent) Smith, he married Miss Belle Shepherd in Otego August 18, 1886.  He had been an invalid for the past 38 years.  Mr. and Mrs. Smith had resided with Mr. Shepherd for the past 10 years.  Survivors include the widow, a daughter, Mrs. Eugene Lovejoy, Harpursville; five grandchildren and three great grandchildren.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Feb. 27, 1941]

 

Leigh Evans received word Wednesday noon that Jim Fisher, formerly of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], had died at the Firemen's Home on the Hudson.  Mr. Fisher was employed at the Central Hotel while living here.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Feb. 27, 1941]

 

Friends in Guilford were shocked to receive word from Miss Emma North of the death of her brother, Charles North, at his winter home in Freeport, L.I.  His passing was very sudden and occurred Saturday morning, March 1.  He suffered no illness previous to his death.  Mr. and Mrs. North for many years have spent their summers on Guilford Lake [Chenango Co., NY], where they have a cottage.  Surviving are the widow, six children, Mrs. Bessie Quirk, Mrs. Avis and Miss Cora North, Earl, Edward and Brome North; a sister, Miss Emma North, of Guilford.  Only last month, Edward North, a brother passed away at his home in the West.  Final rites were held from the Howard Funeral Home at Franklin, Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, the Rev. Charles Dempsey, of the Methodist church, Guilford, officiating.  Mr. North was a man of sterling qualities, highly respected and loved by all who knew him.   The community extends sincere sympathy to the family, where he will be missed for his devotedness and loyalty.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Mar. 6, 1941]

 

Clifford Brown, 66, was found dead in bed Monday morning, March 3, 1941, at the home of his son, Frank Brown, in Cortland.  Born October 8, 1875, in Sherman, Pa., he was the son of Thomas and Nancy Andrews Brown.  At an early age he moved to Deposit where he attended school.  For many years he lived in Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], where he was employed at the National Milk Sugar Co. and the American Plastics Corp.  About 30 years ago, he was united in marriage to Miss Lulu Aylesworth, of West Bainbridge.  The deceased is survived by his wife, Mrs. Lulu Brown, a son, Frank Brown, and a sister, Mrs. Frank Boyer, of Syracuse.  The funeral was held at Colwell's Chapel Wednesday afternoon with the Rev. R. Lewis Johnson officiating.  The pall bearers were:  Clyde Aylesworth, Forrest Fletcher, DeForest Bradish and Rexford Thornton.  The body was placed in the vault and burial will be in the North Afton Cemetery in the Spring.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Mar. 13, 1941]

 

After a long illness Oscar W. Scofield died Monday, March 10, at the age of 91 years, at the home of his grandniece, Mrs. Delevan Lord.  The last 11 years of his life were spent in the Lord home, and during this time he received faithful and loving care from all the household.  He is survived by one sister, Mrs. Ella Olmsted, and by several nieces and nephews.  Funeral services were held Wednesday at Colwell's Chapel.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Mar. 13, 1941]

 

The townspeople of Bainbridge were shocked to hear of the sudden death of Miss Agnes Hayes, Wednesday morning.  Miss Hayes, who was a resident of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] for many years, will be missed by a host of friends. [Bainbridge News & Republican, Mar. 13, 1941]

 

Miss Agnes C. Hayes died suddenly at her home on March 12.  She was born in Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] on November 4, 1873, the daughter of Edgar D. and Electa Smith Hayes.  She was a graduate of the Bainbridge High School and of the Oneonta State Normal School, where she was a member of the Clionian Society.  She was a teacher in the schools of Fayetteville; Hornell, where she was principal of the Lincoln and the Columbia schools; Avon; Middleburg; and Great Neck, Long Island.  After a service of over 30 years, she retired in 1925 and returned to her old home in Bainbridge. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church for over 56 years and was a charter member of the Ag-wron-doug-was Chapter of the D.A.R. Surviving are five nephews:  Edgar D., Sylvester F., Maurice G., Austin D. and Alvin W. Hayes; and two cousins:  Miss Anna Smith, of Binghamton, and Mrs. Charlotte Morgan Buckeley, of Afton.  Funeral services were held on March 14 at Colwell Brothers Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Paul L. Carpenter in charge.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Mar. 20, 1941]

 

Gerald Shaw died suddenly Thursday afternoon of a heart attack while driving the school bus.  He was buried Sunday.  Mr Shaw was an old resident of Afton [Chenango Co., NY].  His widow has the sincere sympathy of everyone.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Mar. 20, 1941]

 

Fred Delavan, of Syracuse, died Monday in Syracuse, after a long illness.  There survive his wife and two sons and a brother, Byron Delavan, of Skaneateles.  The two sons are John Pine Delavan, an architect at the United States Naval Base at Trinidad, B.W.L., and David Pine Delavan, a chemical engineer at the T.V.A Wilson dam in Alabama.  Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon at Hadley's Chapel, St. Paul's Church, Syracuse.  Mr. Delavan was a cousin of W.A. Baldwin, of Norwich, Mrs. Marian March, of Coventry, and S.A. Delavan, of Guilford.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Mar. 27, 1941]

 

Marriages (May 17)

Anthony - Murphy:  On Wednesday afternoon at 5 o'clock, March 5, 1941, occurred the marriage of Miss Margaret Murphy, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William J. Murphy, of Delaware City, Del. to Sergeant Donald R. Anthony, son of Mrs. Myrtle I. Wilson, of Guilford, and Reinhold D. Anthony, of Norwich.  The ceremony as performed by the Rev. Andrew Anderson and took place in Emmanuel Church, New Castle Del. in the presence of the immediate members of the family and friends.  The bride was attended by her friend, Miss Florence Pasquino,. and the groom by the bride's brother, Kent Murphy. The bride is a graduate of Delaware City High School and has held secretarial and clerical positions at Fort Dupont for some time.  Sergeant Anthony is a graduate of Guilford Central School and is serving his second hitch in the U.S. Army.  They will make their home at Fort Devens, Ayer, Mass. where Sergeant Anthony is stationed with Co. A 1st Engineer.  After a brief honeymoon spent in Philadelphia and Guilford, they will return to Massachusetts Wednesday, as Sergeant Anthony reports for active duty on Friday.  Mr. Anthony visited Guilford and Norwich last Fall and made many friends, and best wishes for happiness through the years to come, are extended the happy couple.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Mar. 13, 1941]

 

Lohee-Webster:  On Wednesday afternoon, March 5, at the First Baptist parsonage in Oneonta, occurred the wedding of Mrs. Rena Webster and Carl Lohee.  Dr. Garth Koch was the officiating clergyman.  Mrs. Lohee wore a dress and hat of rose color with tan accessories. A wedding dinner was served at the Diana Restaurant for a few close relatives.  Mr. and Mrs. Lohee will reside at West Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY].  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Mar. 13, 1941]

 

Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Chamberlain, of Sidney, have announced the engagement of their daughter, Miss Isabelle Bernadine Chamberlain, to Kenneth L. Ramsdell, of Schenectady and formerly of Masonville [Delaware Co., NY], son of Louis Ramsdell, of Sidney.  The wedding will take place at the Methodist Church in Sidney Easter Sunday, at 1:30 o'clock.  Miss Chamberlain is a graduate of Oneonta High School and Syracuse Secretarial School, and is employed at the Scintilla Magneto plant.  Mr. Ramsdell graduated from Sidney High School and Norwich College, Northfield, Vt., and has a position with the General Electric Company in Schenectady.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Mar. 20, 1941]

 

The marriage of Miss Louise Hall, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hall, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], to J. George Hulbert, son of Mr. and Mrs. Howard H. Hulbert, of Sidney [Delaware Co., NY], took place Wednesday evening, March 12, 1941, at the home of the bride's parents. The ceremony was performed before the mantel which was banked with ferns, yellow calendulas, cineraria, gladioli, larkspur, and white stock.  The Rev. R. Lewis Johnson performed the marriage rite.  The bride was given in marriage by her father.  The wedding march was played with Mrs. Harry Parsons at the piano.  The bride's attendants were her two sisters, Mrs. Thelma Ferguson and Mrs. Clifford Ballantyne, of Bainbridge.  The bridegroom was attended by his brother, Frederick Hulbert, and the bride's brother, Robert Hall.  The bride's dress was blue and she carried a bouquet of talisman roses with baby's breath and forget-me-nots.  The bridesmaids wore cadet blue and the ring bearer was dressed in light blue taffeta. Immediately following the ceremony, a buffet supper was served to relatives and friends.  After a short wedding trip, they will be at home in Unadilla [Otsego Co., NY], where a newly furnished apartment awaits them.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Mar. 20, 1941]

Bainbridge Woman's Club, 1941

Mrs. Danforth Again Heads Woman's Club

Elected for 12th Term as Mrs. C.H. Clark Reviews Club's History

Bainbridge News & Republican, Feb. 20, 2014

 

Mrs. Edward Danforth was elected president of the Bainbridge Woman's Club for the 12th year, at the annual meeting for the election of officers held in the Town Hall [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], Monday afternoon.

 

Mrs. H.C. Newell acted a chairman.  The following officers were elected for the coming year:  president, Mrs. Edward Danforth; vice-president:  Mrs. Raymond Spahr; recording secretary, Mrs. Harold Salzberg; corresponding secretary, Mrs. Kenneth Eldred; treasurer, Mrs. F.A. Demeree.  Directors for two years are Mrs. R.W. Kirby and Mrs. Charles Clark. 

 

Mrs. Charles H. Clark gave a very interesting talk of the things accomplished by the club during its years of existence.  Mrs. Clark's talk follows:

 

I have been requested to explain to you newer members a few reasons why we older members are so pound of our club.  You probably will know it was organized 40 years ago, and at that time there were very few members--The Oneonta Club was the only one in this section.

 

Mrs. Kirby was our first president and we as other club members at that time studied history, art literature, languages, and we prepared papers and talks on the different subjects for our meeting.  Of course we had social life, teas each month, receptions, plays, etc. and our large social function of the year was called "Gentlemen's Evening," when we entertained the men with very elaborate programs.

 

But all through the years we have been mindful of Civic Bainbridge and it is of our civic work I wish to speak today.

 

You no doubt are all familiar with our Public Library--but do you know "Tag Day" sponsored by the Woman's Club started that splendid library?  We, each year held a Library Day when each member would contribute a good new book.  That may sound very small but the library was in its infancy and every little helped.  Later there were much larger contributions such as the desk, mantel clock, fire set, pictures.  As Mrs. Kirby would tell us, what was needed most, we would try to supply it.  There were quite large sums of money given also, the proceeds from plays directed by Mrs. Kirby.

 

The first year Mrs. Danforth was president in 1909, the club held an art exhibit.  Lovely framed pictures were shipped here and exhibited in the school building.  At that time a progressive bachelor in town, with plenty of money, told Mrs. Danforth he would double any amount of money contributed by the husbands of members to buy some of those pictures for the school.  With some state aid, over $400 was raised, several pictures were purchased and now hang in the school building. 

 

These curtains, now hanging in the Town Hall, were bought and presented to the school for the stage, one year Mrs. Ives was president.  About $450 had to be raised.  A large sum was realized from a home talent play, and other money making schemes brought in the desired amount.  And the president and club members were very happy when they saw those curtains hung.

 

A few years later when the school building was enlarged with a much larger stage, the Board of Education gave them back to the club and they were made over to fit this space.  As one good thing calls for another, we added the lamps, the rug for the stage floor, next the Venetian blinds, and the last purchase was the lectern.  We think we have a very complete and attractive hall.

 

We found the need for drinking fountains on the athletic field and the club provided those.

 

To celebrate our 25th anniversary we wanted to do a big thing and we presented to the village, the street signs, every intersection of every street in town was marked with its name printed with black on a white surface of hard wood.  We had no idea there were so many streets, until we arranged for the signs.  A few years later, Mrs. Dunham suggested the housed be numbered and that was arranged for.

 

Very  many trees have been planted about the village and the club has the credit for the splendid row of popular trees across the river.

 

We have given prizes to high school pupils and for prize speaking and over 50 dictionaries have been presented members of the seventh and eighth grades.

 

The club has contributed in money and service to every worthy cause in the village and all require, first of all interest, then thought and often a great deal of figuring.

 

No club can function for 40 years without a fluctuation of membership and interest.  Some of our most active members would leave town or sickness and home cares would interfere with club work.

 

There came a time ten years ago when after nominating a committee had failed to secure a member willing to accept the responsibility of president, and two meetings held for the election of officers with no success, and the Board of Directors were about to either suspend for a year or the directors carry on dividing the work.  One more appeal was made to Mrs. Danforth and she reconsidered and became our president and by her resourcefulness, tact and enthusiasm, brought renewed interest to the club which has continued and increased. 

 

She has held the office ever since for 10 years except the year Mrs. Bradshaw was president and the year Mrs. Pratt was president.

 

During our 40 years we have had 20 different presidents, most of them serving one year, two for two years, and five for three years each.  They have all given their time and energy.  Each meeting requires many details and in a greet measure the president supervises all of them.

 

We joined the N.Y. State Federation early in our club life and we have a very high standing in that organization. A few years ago a district meeting was held here and we are to have another in the Spring.

 

This district is the 6th Judicial, which comprises 10 counties and several cities--Binghamton, Ithaca, Elmira, Oneonta, Norwich, Cortland--we think it quite a compliment for the Federation officers to ask us to entertain the district for a meeting and especially for the second time.

 

I have told you a few of our accomplishments. We are proud of our 40 years of activities and those who share the responsibility of the club are very grateful to Mrs. Danforth for her many years as president.

 

And for our splendid membership of 117 and the present successful condition of the club.  We think a club of this kind is a great benefit to any community--and we are very sure it is a benefit to Bainbridge.  We are very happy to have you newer residents join our club and we hope you will enjoy your membership as much as we enjoy having you. 

 

The secretary's and treasurer's reports were given.  The board of directors presented Mrs. Danforth with a large bouquet of beautiful red roses. 

 

The one act play, "Ah, The Ladies," directed by Mrs. James Ireland, was given at the opening of the meeting.

 

When Mrs. Danforth was interviewed Wednesday morning she said, "Although the club has accomplished a great deal in the past, the future holds still greater opportunities for service to the community."

 

Interesting programs for the spring meetings include:  District meeting, May 3; piano recital by Edson Coleman and the spring luncheon.

 

 

 

 

 



Obituaries (May 16)

Marian Jeanne Cullen, 9, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Cullen, died Friday morning, 12:15 at her home on North Main street [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], after being ill for over a year from complications following rheumatic fever.  Born June 16, 1931, in the Town of Bainbridge, she attended school in Bainbridge, leaving in the fourth grade.  The survivors are her parents, two brothers, Howard and Leon and one sister, Edith; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. James Cullen, of Afton and grandfather, Charles Pinney, of Bainbridge.  The funeral was held Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock at Colwell's chapel with the Rev. R. Lewis Johnson officiating.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Feb. 13, 1941]

 

The body of George Williams, formerly of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], was laid to rest in Maplewood Cemetery in Mt. Upton on Sunday, February 9.  He was born in Colesville [Broome Co., NY], 61 years ago.  For some time he and his family resided on School street Guilford.  He was taken to the Chenango Memorial Hospital prior to his death.  He underwent an operation, but died on the operating table.  His condition was considered hopeless from the beginning.  Carr and Hare, of Sidney, were in charge of the services.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Feb. 20, 1941]

 

Mrs. Thomas Hubbard received word of the death of her aunt, Mrs. Dora Cator, in Binghamton [Broome Co., NY].  Final rites were held Saturday, February 1.  She was the sister of the late Mrs. Nellie Bradley who passed away in October, 1940.  The two sisters were very close, Mrs. Cator visiting her real often when her sister was living.  Another niece is Mrs. Ona Freer, who is spending the Winter in Florida. [Bainbridge News & Republican, Feb. 20, 1941]

 

Ansel Beckwith, Jr.:  The little son, born February 13, to Mr. and Mrs. Ansel Beckwith, was still born.  His body was taken to Greene [Chenango Co., NY] for burial on February 15.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Feb. 20, 1941]

 

Mary Elizabeth Reynolds, widow of the late Alonzo Reynolds, passed away early Friday evening, February 13, at the home of her son, Frank Reynolds, in Yaleville [Chenango Co., NY], where she had lived for several years.  Her health had failed rapidly during the past year, and every care that could be given a mother by a son and his wife was hers.  Mary Reynolds was born on July 20, 1860, over 80 years ago, in the town of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY].  She was the daughter of Lydia (Beatman) and Richard Bush.  Fifty-four years of her life had been spent in our community.  When her husband was living they occupied and operated the Reynolds farm, between Guilford and Guilford Center.  To the union of Mr. and Mrs. Reynolds in 1881, came seven children, Mary, Bertha, Charles and Edward, deceased, and living, Frank, of Guilford, Earl, of Tupper Lake, and William of Middletown.  Mrs. Reynolds was a woman of sterling qualities, a kindly neighbor and a devoted mother.  She will be missed more and more as the years pass.  Final rites were held Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock from Colwell's funeral home in Bainbridge, the Rev. Charles Dempsey officiating.  Burial will be in the family plot, Sunset Hill Cemetery, Guilford. Bearers were Leslie Colyer, Otto Stead, Ernest Holbert and George and Fred Plumb.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Feb. 20, 1941]

 

Glen T. Richards, of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], passed away Thursday morning, February 13, in a Mt. Dora, Fla. Hospital where he has been a patient for weeks.  Death brought release from days of intense suffering.  From the beginning of his illness, little hope was held for his recovery.  Glen Richards was born in Guilford on March 16, 1890, nearly 51 years ago.  He was the only son of Pearl (Head) and George E. Richards.  On June 11, 1913 he was united in marriage to Julia Havens, who passed away October 1, 1928.  To them was born one daughter, Elinor, who survives; also his father, G.A. Richards.  Services were held at Mt. Dora, and the body was shipped to Seymour's in Oxford, and placed in the vault to await burial in the Spring.  On that occasion there will be a brief service at the grave, when committal is made.  To the father and daughter, Mrs. Elinor Little, of Delhi, the community extend sincere sympathy.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Feb. 20, 1941]

 

Blanch Cook passed away Wednesday, February 12, 1941, at the home of Thelma Thomas, R.F.D., Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], where she had been staying for the past month.  Her home was in Greene [Chenango Co., NY].  She was born at Deerfield, Pa., January 22, 1896, the daughter of Rachel (Stoddard) and Moser Costley.  She was buried in Greene, Harry Rogers, mortician, in charge.  Services were held Saturday, February 15.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Feb. 20, 1941]

Marriages (May 16)

Mr. and Mrs. Darwin Taft announce the engagement of their daughter, Viola Gladys to Robert Craver, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ashley Craver, of Bainbridge, R.D.1.  The date of the wedding has not been set as yet.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Feb. 13, 1941]

 

In the room in which her parents, Jesse Warren Timmerman and Marie Adams, were married, June 4, 1914, and with the same minister, Bishop William N. Ainsworth, officiating and the same musicians, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Guttenberger, playing the same wedding music, Miss Evelyn Timmerman became the bride of Charles Herron Fairbanks, of Macon, Ga., formerly of Bainbridge [Chenango Co.,  NY], at noon Saturday, February 8, 1941.  The ceremony took place at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Timmerman and Mrs. Timmerman's mother, Mrs. Charlton Berrian Adams, in Macon, Ga., on College street, and was followed by a wedding breakfast.  Given in marriage by her father, the bride had as her only attendant her younger sister, Miss Mary Timmerman.  Tom Fleming, of Atlanta, was best man for the groom.  For the wedding processional, Mr. Guttenberger, pianist, and Mrs. Guttenberger, violinist, played Mendelssohn's Wedding March as they did at the wedding of the bride's parents and they also included in the program "Evening Star" from Tannhauser which they played at the other wedding.  The maid of honor and then the bride and her father descended the stairway and the ceremony was performed at an improvised altar arranged before the fireplace in the back parlor where the altar had been arranged for Mr. and Mrs. Timmerman.  It was banked with palms, the greenery covering the mantel and at each side were tall arrangements of Bermuda Lilies.  The maid of honor was gowned in ice blue marquisette, her dress made with round shoulder yoke and long full sleeves edged with silver lace.  Lace also edged the fitted, corselet waistline. The skirt flared widely. She wore blue satin slippers embroidered with silver and carried a bouquet of Briarcliff roses.  The bride was gowned in traditional white satin.  A yoke of marquisette was set into the waist with plaited band of satin and pearls, outlined the high round neck.  Tiny satin covered buttons fastened the back of the long fitted waist onto which the skirt was gathered fully.  The long satin train extended from the skirt.  The sleeves, puffed at the shoulders were fitted into points over the wrists.  From an orange blossom tiara her tulle veil fell in two lengths, one short one and one that floated out the length of her satin train.  Her slippers were white satin and she carried a sheaf of calla lilies tied with a satin ribbon.  She also carried her mother's wedding handkerchief.  After the ceremony the bridal couple, Mrs. Timmerman and the groom's mother, Mrs. Louis B. Fairbanks, of Bainbridge formed the line that greeted the guests.  Mrs. Timmerman was gowned in a floor-length dress of green-blue crepe, the waist and elbow length sleeves embroidered with gold and coral, the neckline and sleeves edged with small scallops.  At her shoulder was a corsage of Talisman roses.  Mrs. Fairbanks wore a Copenhagen blue crepe dress, street length, and matching hat timed with pink feather roses and a blue veil.  Her corsage was of pink roses.  Mrs. Adams, the bride's grandmother, wore a black crepe gown, long, the waist and long sleeves embroidered with crystals.  Her corsage was of white roses.  Mrs. John J. McKay, Jr., Mrs. Holmes Mason, Mrs. Ernest Black and Mrs. Ernest Corn presided over the two punch tables.  Others assisting in entertaining were Mrs. Frampton Farmer, Mrs. Thurston Futch, Mrs. H.P. Heath, of Columbia, S.C., aunt of the bride, Mrs. Northrup Smith, Mrs. Stewart Cole, Mrs. P.O. Holliday, Mrs. J.C. Anderson and Mrs. Lee Worsham.  A group of the bride's friends who served included Miss Eugenia Anderson, Miss Martha Emma Watson, Mrs. Jack Tarver Miss Jane Huckabee, Misses Eva, Emily, and Anne Heath, of Columbia, S.C., Miss Anne Lillian Mann, Miss Jean MacDonnell, Miss Onie Ruth Burns, Miss Betty Futch and Miss Marcella Martin.  Through the house were effective flower arrangements.  In the other parlor were white gladioli and in the library pink ones were used.  In the dining room all the decorations were white.  The bride's table was covered with a linen cloth trimmed with Irish lace medallions and cutwork and edged with filet lace.  In the center was the wedding cake, a three-tired one embossed with white flowers bedecked with net leaves and topped with a tiny colonial bride and groom dressed in white satin.  It was a plateau edged with lace frills and frosted net leaves.  At each end of the table a silver bowl held white hyacinths and narcissus and silver compotes held peppermints.  In the early afternoon the bridal couple left by motor for a wedding trip, the bride changing for traveling to a three piece spring costume of beige wool suit and topcoat, with which she wore a pale green crepe blouse, a brown felt hat and accessories that combined brown and beige.  Later they will make their home at Ocmulgee National Monument where Mr. Fairbanks is archaeologist.  Out of town guests here for the wedding included the groom's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Louis B. Fairbanks, his brother, Paul Fairbanks, of Bainbridge, N.Y.; and his sisters, Miss Mary Fairbanks, of Washington, D.C. and Miss Helen Fairbanks, of New York City.--The Macon Telegraph and News.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Feb . 20, 1941]

 

Final judgment of divorce has been granted to Harry F. Brookins, formerly of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] and now of Walton [Delaware Co., NY], against his wife, Ethia Mae Brookins.  The divorce was granted by the Hon. Martin W. Deyo.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Feb. 20, 1941]

 

Word has been received of the marriage of Miss Ellen Weeks, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Weeks, of Afton [Chenango Co., NY], and formerly of Bainbridge, to Morris Ellis, of Bainbridge[Chenango Co., NY], at Winchester, Va., Tuesday, February 11, 1941.  Mr. and Mrs. Ellis are now residing at Lebanon, Pa.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Feb. 20, 1941]

BCHS Class of 1936, Part 2

Bainbridge Central High School - Class of 1936

Senior Portraits

"Echo" 1936

 

Joseph Delello

 

We wonder what the Class of 1936 would have done without "Joe."  His business ability and keen judgment have proven valuable in all our class affairs, which were all successful largely due to his untiring efforts.  He is always faithful to B.C.H.S. whenever anything has to be done.  A good student, a faithful worker, and above all a real fellow, we wish him the best of success in whatever he undertakes in life.  

Jack Eldred

 

Here he is, folks, our Sophomore and Junior president, who proved to be very capable.  We can always find Jack up to some trick and we find that he is quite popular with some of the fair sex.  Good natured, unfailing respect for B.C.H.S. and a wit, the keenness of which has won much friendship for him, are but a few of his qualities we will never forget.

Edith Foster

 

This, friends, is none other than our all star basketball guard.  Truly "Edie" is to be congratulated on her fine work on the team.  If "Edie" is entrusted with an important piece of work, she is conscientious and bears the responsibility well, coming through triumphantly in an efficient manner.  Her interests at present, are at Swarthmore but don't forget your Class of 1936, "Edie," and remember the old gang wishes you plenty of good luck.

Carol Fowler

 

Carol comes to us from Harpursville and to that little town we extend our thanks for such a friendly student.  Always ready for fun and a friendly smile for everyone, that is Carol.  We don't think she likes school very well, but we know her future is assured if she keeps up her present attitude toward life.

Florence Franks

 

Our girl's basketball manager is Florence.  Always ready to do her bit when someone is in need.  Florence has curly hair and a re-appearing smile which lights up this cruel, dark-world.  She never truckles for bigness, but out of the sideshows of our passing fancies chooses those things which best fit her capabilities.  As you leave us to go out into life, Florence, we know that you will bring honor to your Alma Mater and to your class.

Bernice Gifford

 

Bernice Gifford--what does that call to mind?  A very pretty and well dressed young lady who always greets you with a cheerful "hello."  Charming?  Wholly so.  Athletic?  We don't know, she never tried it.  Capable?  We know just how capable!  Yes.  "Bernice" is all of this and more.  Best wishes for the future and we hope it will be a prosperous one.



Marriages (May 15)

Mr. and Mrs. Howard Main, of Binghamton [Broome Co. NY], announce the engagement of their daughter, Helen Esther, to Jack Andrew Tuckey, son of Mrs. Florence Brown, Binghamton.  The wedding will take place February 14, 1941.  Mrs. Brown and son were former residents of Bainbridge.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Jan. 2, 1941]

 

At 8 o'clock on the evening of December 26, a very pretty wedding was solemnized in the Church of the Good Shephard, Binghamton, when Miss Dorothy Edwards, of 242 Vestal avenue, Binghamton [Broome Co., NY], became the bride of Sergeant John F. Shaffer, formerly of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY].  After the ceremony, a reception was held at the home of the bride's mother.  The bride wore a white satin gown with a long illusion veil and carried a bouquet of white rosebuds and baby's breath.  Her attendant wore cadet blue taffeta and carried a bouquet of pink rosebuds.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Jan. 2, 1941]

 

Nettie B. Secord, of Franklin [Delaware Co., NY], daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hillard Boggs, was united in marriage to Marshall Moore, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], son of Hiram Moore, Friday, December 13, 1940 in the parsonage of the Methodist Episcopal Church, Franklin. the Rev. S.E. Sargeant performed the ceremony.  The couple was attended by the bridegroom's sister and husband, Mr. and Mrs. Roland VanTassel, of Sidney.  The bride was attired in a street length dress of soldier blue with black accessories.  Mrs. Moore is a graduate of Franklin High School and Mr. Moore attended Bainbridge High School.  Both are employed at the Scintilla Magneto Co., Sidney.  They are residing on bridge street, Unadilla [Otsego Co., NY].  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Jan. 2, 1941]

Wednesday afternoon at 4 o'clock, February 5, at Fairview Avenue Methodist Parsonage, in Binghamton, occurred the marriage of Miss Alice Preston, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Preston, of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], to Leslie Wedge, son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Wedge, of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY].  The Rev. Leon Bouton, former pastor of the couple was the officiating minister.  The bride was charmingly attired in navy blue crepe with matching accessories and carried Talisman roses.  Her sister, Miss Ada Preston, of Oxford, attended her, and wore a similar gown of blue, with accessories to match.  Her flowers were roses. The best man was Robert Schutt, fraternity brother of the groom. The bride is a graduate of Oxford Academy Class of 1936.  The groom is a graduate of Guilford Central School and of Colgate University and is affiliated with Landa-Chi Fraternity.  He is employed at the Scintilla Corporation, Sidney.  After a brief wedding trip, they will be at home to their many friends in their newly furnished apartment on Schott street, Oxford.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Feb. 13, 1941]

Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Schaap, of Albany, announce the marriage of their daughter Florence, to Frederick E. Buddenhagen, Jr., of Sidney [Delaware Co., NY].  The Rev. Clarence Bell of the Methodist church, Alexandria, Va., officiated at the service.  Miss Gina Wakeman, of Washington, D.C., and John More, of San Antonio, Tex. were the attendants.  Mrs. Buddenhagen, who attended Russell Sage College and graduated form Syracuse University in 1939, has taught in the Oswego High School during the past year and a half.  Mr. Buddenhagen, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Frederick E. Buddenhagen, of Sidney, graduated form Colgate university in 1937.  Mr. Buddenhagen is affiliated with the Firestone Tire and Rubber Company, Syracuse.  The couple will reside at 207 Hickok Ave., Syracuse [Onondaga Co., NY].  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Feb. 13, 1941]

Obituaries (May 15)

On Wednesday morning, December 11, 1940, occurred the death of Leonard D. Lord.  About two weeks previous, Mr. Lord was seriously injured when his team ran away.  This accident was followed by complications which resulted in his death.  He was born April 20, 1880, in Brooklyn, the eldest son of Sarah C. and Oleph O. Lord and for the greater part of his life was lived in this vicinity, having at one time conducted a milk route in this village.  He was a loyal member of the L.O.O.F. Lodge and during his membership had acted in every chair from that of outside guard to district deputy, which is the highest office which can be attained in the district.  He was also active in all degree work.  About 25 members of the lodge attended the funeral.  The deceased is survived by his widow, Ida R. Lord, and nine children:  Mrs. Howard Seaman, of Guilford; Mrs. W. Schwehm, of Binghamton; Mrs. W. Schwehm, of Binghamton; Mrs. Lester Sayler, of Johnson City; Lela Lord, of Bainbridge; Leonard Lord, Jr., of Unadilla; John Lord, of Binghamton; Alvin Lord, of Afton; Robert Lord, of Bainbridge; Bert Lord, of Bainbridge; his mother, Mrs. Sarah C. Lord; a sister, Mrs. Grace Monahan and two brothers, Philip J. and Delavan M. Lord, all of whom reside in Bainbridge; besides 12 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.  The funeral was held Saturday at 2 o'clock in the Colwell's Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Lewis R. Johnson, pastor of the First members of the Odd Fellows Baptist Church officiating.  Six Lodge acted as pall-bearers.  They were: Henry Cheesbro, Sr., Fred Hamlin, Lester Andrews, Harold Brandt, O.F Howland and Lee Harrington.  The body was placed in the vault at Greenlawn Cemetery [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY] to await burial in the Spring.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Dec. 19, 1940]

 

Merritt A. Parsons passed away at the home of his son, John A. Parsons, Thursday evening, December 12, after a long illness.  He was born in Ouaguaga on December 6, 1857.  His younger days were spent on Perch Pond Hill and in Center Village.  He later moved to Oneonta.  On February 22, 1878, he was united in marriage with Ada L. Warner, with whom he spent 62 years of married life, he having survived her by a few months.  To them were born five children, three of them surviving him;  Mrs. E.G. Hinebaugh, Mrs. Lou Putnam and John A. Parsons.  In 1896 he moved to Bainbridge and has lived here since.  He was a member of the M.E. Church and Susquehanna Lodge F.&A.M.  The funeral was held Sunday, December 15, the Rev. Clarence Carman officiating at the home and his lodge in charge at the cemetery, R.W. Hugh E. Collins acting as Master.  Interment was made in the Perch Pond Hill Cemetery.  Besides the children surviving, he is survived by two sisters, two brothers and several grandchildren and great grandchildren.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Dec. 19, 1940]

 

Mrs. Clara E. Cass, 81 years old, widow of V.N. Cass, of Vallonia Springs [Broome Co., NY], died Saturday morning, December 28, 1940, in the Afton Hospital.  She is survived by two sons, Ralph Cass, of Bainbridge, and Ray Cass, of Vallonia Springs, with whom she resided; a brother, Ira Huggins, of Vallonia Springs and three grandchildren.  The funeral was held at Colwell's Chapel, Tuesday at 2 o'clock, with the Rev. Frederick Nichols, of the Baptist church of Afton, officiating.  The body was placed in the vault in Bainbridge for burial later in the Glenwood Cemetery, Afton.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Jan. 2, 1941]

 

Mrs. Arthur A. Radley, of Waterville [Oneida Co., NY], died Sunday, December 29, following a major operation in St. Luke's Hospital, Utica.  Mrs. Radley will be remembered and mourned by a host of friends who knew her during Mr. Radley's principalship of Deposit High School several years ago.  The sympathy of the community goes out to Mr. Radley and his son, Albert.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Jan. 2, 1941]

Brief mention was made in last week's issue of the News of the tragic death of Floyd Francisco, of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY].  Mr. Francisco was born at Peeksville, 53 years ago.  His parents are dead.  Mr. Francisco was instantly killed in the Walton railroad yards Sunday, January 26, when he was caught by the pilot of an engine being switched into the Sheffield plant siding.  For the past three years, while in Guilford, he has resided at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Carney.  He was a member of the Brotherhood of the O.&W. Railroad, also a member of Townsend Post No. 1143, Mt. Upton, and served overseas in the World War.  Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Betty Francisco, of Sidney; a sister, Mrs. Stella Garrison, of Middletown; an uncle, Herbert Francisco, of Hancock; and a stepmother, who resides at the W.R.C. Home, Oxford.  Final rites were held Wednesday from the Lyons Funeral Home, at Walton.  The brotherhood was in charge of the service.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Feb. 6, 1941]

Friday evening, February 7, occurred the death of Nellie Miller, wife of Fred R. Miller, at her home on Shumway Hill, Guilford [Chenango Co., NY].  Death brought release from many months of suffering.  Nellie Miller was born in the Town of Butternuts [Otsego Co., NY], on October 14, 1871.  She was the daughter of Anna (Leonard) and Charles Greene.  She has resided where death occurred for 34 years.  Final rites were held from her late home Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock.  the Rev. Frederick Ransier, rector of the Christ Church, Guilford, officiating.  Burial in Maplewood Cemetery, Mt. Upton [Chenango Co., NY].  Mrs. Miller was a sister of Mrs. Ward Pearsall, of Mt. Upton, and of Charles Greene, of Guilford.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Feb. 13, 1941]

News of final rites at Hawleyton, Pa., Thursday, January 16 for Rev. Wesley Bouton, 68, were received in Guilford with deep regret, as he was well known here.  He joined the Wyoming Conference in 1901 and has since filled many prominent charges in the conference.  In 1899 he supplied the Rockdale Church [Chenango Co., NY] from July to the end of the conference year.  He was the father of the Rev. Leon Bouton, now pastor of the Fairview Avenue Methodist church, in Binghamton, who was pastor of the Guilford-Oxford Methodist Churches from 1933-1937.  burial was in the family plot at Oneonta [Otsego Co., NY].  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Feb. 13, 1941]

Obituaries (May 14)

Mrs. Jane W. Andrews, widow of the late Elman L. Andrews, passed away at her home on North Main street [Bainbridge, Chenango Co. NY], Tuesday, November 19, after a long illness.  Born in Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], July 31, 1853, Mrs. Andrews was the daughter of Franklin and Almyra Mudge.  On March 14, 1877, she was united in marriage to Elman Andrews at Coventry where they lived until 1902, when they moved to the present home in Bainbridge.  They celebrated their golden wedding anniversary in 1927 in the First Baptist Church, of Bainbridge.  She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Nellie Wakeman, two sons, George and Lester, all of Bainbridge; 14 grandchildren; 22 great grandchildren; three brothers, Merton Mudge, of Oxford; Ernest J. Mudge, of Springfield, Mass. and Louis Mudge, of Johnson City; one sister, Mrs. Estelle Wilkins, of Binghamton and several nieces and nephews.  The funeral services were held Friday, November 22, at the Frist Baptist Church, where she was an active member, with the Rev. R. Lewis Johnson officiating.  The church choir sang several hymns with Mrs. Ernest Hoyt at the organ.  The pall-bearers were Maurice Wilcox, Nathan E. Truman, Joseph Hitchcock, Albert DeGroat and Alfred Robbins.  Burial was in Glenwood Cemetery in Afton [Chenango Co., NY].  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Nov. 28, 1940]

 

Thomas R. Alverson passed away in his sleep Monday morning, November 25, at the home of his son, James h. Alverson, on Juliand street [Bainbridge, ,Chenango Co., NY], who is a construction engineer in the employ of Frank Lewis and Sons.  For the past eight years he has made his home with his son and has resided here since August.  Mr. Alverson was born in the town of Walton [Delaware Co., NY] and for many years operated a farm at Beerston.  He is survived by five sons:  Walter S., of Detroit, Mich.; Robert E., of Birmingham, Ala.; Charles T., of New York City; Howard G., of Detroit, Mich.; and James H. with whom he resided, also one daughter, Julia E. Holmes, of Schenectady; and 19 grandchildren and one great grandchild.  The funeral was held Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock at Lyon's Bros. Funeral Chapel, in Walton, with the Rev. Frank Latham officiating.  Burial in the Walton Cemetery.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Dec. 5, 1940]

 

Harriet Guile Petley, wife of Herbert Petley, died in the Bainbridge Hospital last Wednesday morning, December 4, 1940, after an illness of nine days following a cerebral hemorrhage.  She was born November 13, 1882, in Plymouth, N.Y. [Chenango Co., NY], the daughter of Edwin J. and Martha (Titus) Guile.  She attended school in South Plymouth and North Norwich and taught the Primary Department in the North Norwich School for one year, 1903-1904.  On February ? 1904 she was united in marriage to Herbert Eugene Petley, of Bainbridge.  From that time until her death she was a resident of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY].  Mrs. Petley was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church and for the past 14 years she had been one of the local telephone operators.  The deceased is survived by her husband, one daughter Mrs. Newton Hovey, of Bainbridge; a sister, Mrs. Nellie Petley, of Binghamton; a brother, William Lewis Guile, of South Plymouth; an aunt, Mrs. Georgia Smith, of Norwich, and several nieces and nephews.  The funeral was held on Friday at 2 o'clock in the Colwell's Funeral Chapel, with the Rev. G.H. Underwood, pastor of the Methodist church, conducting the services.  The pall-bearers were:  Bert Bliss, Howard Bliss, Roland James, and Lester Stead, all of Bainbridge; Arthur Guile, of South Plymouth; and Clifton Stannard, of Frankfort; all nephews of the deceased. Interment was in the family plot at Greenlawn Cemetery [Bainbridge, NY].  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Dec. 12, 1940]

 

Nellie M. Davis, widow of the late Edgar Davis, of Bennettsville [Chenango Co., NY], died at the home of her son, Charles Davis, at Dunellen, N.J., December 13, 1940, after being an invalid for two years.  She joined the Baptist church when a young girl and was a devoted Christian and a faithful church member wherever she lived.  Mrs. Davis was loved by all those who knew her and was always helping people in need.  Born March 7, 1865, in Afton [Chenango Co., NY], she was the daughter of Whitcomb and Emaline Broad and was united in marriage to Edgar Davis, April 20, 1886, in Bainbridge.  After her marriage she lived many years in Nebraska and Idaho before coming to Bennettsville.  Left to mourn the deceased are:  two sons, Frank E., of Bremerton, Wash.; and Charles A. Dunellen, N.J.; 10 grandchildren, Mrs. Dorothy Russell, Oregon; Mrs. Viola Parker, Mrs. Beatrice Donnelly and Miss Guendolyn Davis, all of Bremerton, Wash.; and Gloria, Caroline, David, Nancy Ann, Ruby Joan and Charles Davis, Jr., all of Dunellen, N.J.; three great grandchildren and five nieces, Mrs. Claude Sweet of Bainbridge; Mary Broad, Nebraska, and Hetty Breffle, Rochester; Ada Rhoan, Nebraska; Lena Rockwell, California; three nephews, H.L. Payne, Bainbridge; Arthur and Ancil Broad, Nebraska.  A prayer service was held Sunday morning at Dunellen and the funeral was held in Bainbridge Monday morning at 10 o'clock at Colwell's Funeral Chapel with the Rev. R. Lewis Johnson officiating.  Mrs. Harvey Wood and Albert Wilcox sang "In the Sweet Bye and Bye."  The pall-bearers were:  Harry Smith, Bennettsville; Ernest Breffle, Rochester; and Clayton Sweet and J.G. Corbin, Bainbridge.  The body was placed in the vault and burial will be in the cemetery in Afton in the Spring.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Dec. 19, 1940]

 

We regret to learn as we go to press of the sudden death of Warren Gray, Esq. an old and highly esteemed citizen of Greene [Chenango Co., NY], on Saturday morning last.  He had been during the preceding day, as well as usual, and, transacting some business in his office at 8 o'clock that evening, slept well during the night.  But while dressing the next morning, he was suddenly taken ill, and died in three hours thereafter, in the 84th year of his age.  Esqr. Gray was one of the Justices of the Peace of Greene at his death, and had been so for nearly fifty years, and always, as his repeated elections proved, discharging his duties honest and well.  In his death we have lost another of the venerable "Fathers" of our County, and he leaves a void which others cannot fill.  [Chenango Telegraph & Chronicle, Jan. 13, 1869]