Queer Doings in family of Dwight Ives, 1863

Queer Doings

Chenango Union, Nov. 18, 1863

 

There have been some queer doings of late in the family of Mr. Dwight Ives, a respectable farmer in the south part of this town [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], which have assumed a shape to make them of public interest.  For the last month or two, small quantities of flour, pork, meal, butter, cream, etc., have been taken from the house on different occasions in the night time and from droppings of flour and meal leading in a particular direction, suspicion had been created against a man in the neighborhood named Marcius Rathbone, alias Place, who has been in the habit of working occasionally for Ives, and who has served one term in State Prison.  About two weeks ago flour was taken in the night from a barrel in Mr. Ives' bedroom, which had been placed there for greater security, some of the flour being found next morning scattered along the floor to an outer door.  The same night, as is supposed, a $20 bill was taken from a trunk at the foot of the bed in the same room.  On Monday of last week, soon after daylight, a variety of articles belonging to the house, such as spoons, books, daguerreotypes, etc., were found strewn about the door yard.  The same day candles, a child's cap, and other things were found in a direction from the house leading towards Rathbone's, in or near the path much used by him in going to and from his house and Ives'.  Nearly all of these things were found by a little girl about twelve years of age who lives in Ives' family.  On Monday and Tuesday, also, there were strange works going on inside of Ives' house.  Beds flew to pieces, seemingly without human aid; a table spread was taken from a table in the parlor and by the same mysterious agency conveyed to the garret, as also were a pair of shoes.  The family as well as the neighbors were much excited at this strange state of things.  Many persons, it is said, were present watching in other rooms when the bed clothes were removed from the bed; but no one detected the trick by which it was done.  As soon as the bedroom was left alone the bed would be torn to pieces.  Spiritual experts were called in, and the doings were unhesitatingly ascribed to spirits.  Rathbone was present some of the time when the "manifestations" were going on, and the girl, it is alleged, was most of the time engaged in doing her ordinary housework. 

 

Matters remained in this state until Thursday last, except that in the meantime the "spirits" seemed to have ceased their annoyances, and the family were much on their guard against evil influences, bodily as well as spiritual.  On that day Mrs. Ives, while changing her dress, accidentally left on her bed a roll of money amounting to $180, in twenty dollar greenbacks, which she had previously carried about her person for safe keeping.  This was about 10 o'clock in the forenoon.  All the doors in the house were kept fastened.  The persons present in the house consisted of Mrs. Ives, her sister, and the little girl, Mr. Ives and a boy who works for him being absent in the woods at work.  Between two and three o'clock in the afternoon the girl was let out of the house by Mrs. Ives' sister, who swears that she (the girl) did not go from the yard, and that she was gone not over three or five minutes.  As soon as she returned, the girl discovered that a satchel which had been hung up conspicuously in the kitchen, where Mrs. Ives' sister might have her eye upon it, had been opened, and a silk cloak taken out.  She immediate informed Mrs. Ives and Mrs. Ives' sister, who sent her to look in the direction of Rathbone's so see if any thing or any body could be found or seen.  It was then that Mrs. Ives discovered the loss of the money which she had left on the bed. The girl on her return stated that she had seen Rathbone near his house, which was about seventy rods off, going towards it.  She was then sent to call Mr. Ives.  On the way, where there is a log across the creek, in the direction of Rathbone's, she found a $20 greenback lying on the ground.  She met the boy coming home, and he ran back and told Ives what had happened.  After her return to the house the girl was sent to follow up the track towards Rathbone's.  This time she found further along, near a stone wall, another $20 greenback; and in the wall, which is between Ives' and Rathbone's, she discovered crowded in among the stones, a roll of bills.  Her attention was attracted to them, she states, by the green color.  As she was unable to reach the bills with her hands she ran back and told the boy, who same and got them. they proved to the remainder of the $180 taken from Mrs. Ives' bed.  The girl also found the piece of yellow paper in which the money had been wrapped. 

 

Upon this state of facts Mr. Ives applied to Justice Mason, of this village, for a warrant against Rathbone, who was that evening arrested and lodged in jail.  The examination of the prisoner on Friday disclosed the facts stated above.  The theory of Rathbone's counsel was that it was the girl who was at the bottom of the mischief, and that Rathbone was entirely innocent.  The latter part of this proposition is greatly strengthened by the testimony of a respectable witness, Mr. Merithew, a blacksmith, who swears positively that Rathbone was at his shop on that day from a little after 1 o'clock P.M., until 5 P.M., except about 15 minutes, when he saw him go to his house with a hinge which he had made, for the purpose of attaching it to a gate or door.  It is incredible, however, that a girl of only 12 years of age, could be so artful and so depraved.  In her examination, moreover, as a witness, though so unconscious of the nature of an oath as to need instruction from the magistrate, she betrayed not the slightest evidence of guilt, but told her story clearly, consistently, and without the slightest hesitation.  She denied also in the most positive terms any knowledge of the means by which the "spiritual" manifestations were produced.  It should also be said that at least up to the time of the examination of Rathbone, neither Mr. Ives nor his family had the slightest suspicion that she was the occasion of their troubles.  In appearance she is innocent and prepossessing, though uncommonly bright and quick.

 

Rathbone was discharged from custody after the examination, there being no evidence against him, in reality, except his previous bad character; and the question as to who is the really guilty one is just as undecided as at the outset.  Since the foregoing was in type, however, we have heard that on Saturday last Ives had pork taken from his cellar and a number of shirts from his house, and that he has since sent the girl away among some of his friends in order to get her out of the neighborhood.  It is not pretended that Rathbone could have committed the theft on Saturday, as he and his "wife," so-called, were in this village during the day, she being confined in jail for want of sureties to keep the peace towards Ives, she having threatened to be revenged on him for the arrest of her husband.

 

Later--We learn that on Saturday last, the girl, Mary Dempsey was taken before Justice Ford, in Guilford, when she confessed herself the perpetrator of all the events described above.  Taken, altogether, it is a most singular case. 

 

The "Spiritual" Case

Chenango Union, Nov. 25, 1863

 

In adding a postscript to the account published by us last week of some "queer  doings" in the family of Mr. Dwight Ives, of this town [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], we stated that the little girl made confession upon being taken before Justice Ford, of Guilford.  This was a mistake.  The confession was obtained from her by G.W. Chamberlin, Esq., of Mt. Upton, who had first satisfied himself of her guilt.  She gave the most minute particulars as to how every thing was done, showing wonderful quickness and design.  The silk cloak she carried out of the  house, when let out by Miss Colburn, under her apron; and when it was hunted for she had it still under her apron, and was among those who were looking for it.  Going a little farther into the woods than the rest, she told them that she had found it in a hollow tree!  Her object does not seem to have been malicious, as the money and articles were all either found and restored by herself, or placed where they would be found by others.  She appears to have been instigated wholly by a mere love of mischievous fun, and is quite penitent for what she had done.  She says that finding what she first did attributed to "spirits," she was possessed with a desire to see how far she could carry her tricks.  The Albany Argus in noticing this case says:  "It is a mystery, even greater than spiritualism, how a child should be seized with this morbid love of imposture, and be gifted with this aptitude for deception!  Yet the history of jurisprudence is full of just such deceptions, in which the actors are usually girls unsuspected before of any such capacity for deception."

 





Obituary (June 2)

Myrtle Conn Searles, wife of Ray M. Searles, passed away Dec. 4, at her home at 46 North Main street [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY].  She was born in Storm Lake, Ia., Aug. 15, 1885, the daughter of Mrs. E. Conn.  On Sept. 20, 1914, she was united in marriage to Ray M. Searles of Des Moines, Ia.  They made their home in Artesian, S.D., where their only child, a son, Teddy, was born.  They moved from South Dakota to Bainbridge in December, 1923, where they have since resided.  During her life here, Mrs.  Searles by her sunny disposition and sweet smile, made many friends.  She attended the Presbyterian Church.  She leaves to mourn her passing, her husband, Ray Searles; her son, Teddy; a brother, Ralph Conn, of California, and a cousin, Mrs. E. Egy, of Syracuse.  The funeral was held Monday, Dec. 8, at 2:00 P.M. in Colwell's Funeral Parlors; the Rev. Paul Carpenter officiating.  The bearers were Prof. F.J. Casey, Harry Noyes, William Davidson, Ralph Kirby, O.F. Howland and Herman Newell.  Burial was in Greenlawn Cemetery [Bainbridge, NY].  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Dec. 11, 1941]

 

Robert Charles Zickwolf, 22, died Friday at his family home in Coventry [Chenango Co., NY] after a critical illness with Hotchkin's disease.  The deceased was born in Coventry, July 26, 1919.  Surviving him are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Zickwolf.  Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at 2 P.M.  The Rev. Z. James Hall, pastor of the Coventry Methodist Church officiated.  Burial was made in Riverview Cemetery at Coventry.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Dec. 11, 1941]

 

The body of George F.W. Schleeke, a life long resident of Sidney [Delaware Co., NY] was brought to Guilford on Friday, and laid to rest in the family plot in Sunset Hill Cemetery.  Mr. Schleeke was a son-in-law of the late Mrs. Markert, of Guilford.  He was born in Jeffersonville 73 years ago.  Death was due to chronic nephritis.  His widow survives.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Dec. 18, 1941]

 

Will W. Hovey, a member of Hovey, Stanter & Co., Inc., milk products dealers, and a leading figure in the milk business for many years, died of a heart attack yesterday morning at his office, 100 Hudson street.  He collapsed shortly after he arrived there and was dead before an ambulance from Beekman Street Hospital arrived.  His age was 63.  Mr. Hovey was a former president of Fort Schuyler Farms, Inc., an independent distributor, and general manager of the Dairymen's League Cooperative Association.  He was in the dairy business in Utica [Oneida Co., NY], for several years and had been with Hovey, Stanter & Co., for the last 15 years.  He was born in Cleveland on Aug. 29, 1878.  He leaves a widow, the former Mary Roberts, of Bainbridge, and a son, Charles M. Hovey, vice president of the firm.  A funeral service will be held on Saturday at 1 P.M. at his home, 27 Claremont avenue, Scarsdale, N.Y. [Westchester Co., NY]--New York Times.  Mr. Hovey is a brother of C.A. Hovey of this village [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY]  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Dec. 18, 1941]

A terrible accident happened near the village of Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY], about eight miles from Norwich, Christmas day.  Mr. Burdette Belding and wife, at whose home the accident happened, went to New Berlin to make a visit, and left four children at home to look after the house and do the chores.  Pearl, a little girl about 9 years of age, was engaged in getting breakfast and attempted to remove the kettle in which she was boiling potatoes.  Finding the pail hot she took hold of it with her apron or dress, and in removing the kettle her clothing took fire.  She attempted to run to the barn where the older child was engaged in doing the chores, but as soon as she got out doors she lay down and rolled over in the snow. She repeated this operation four times before she reached the barn, each time supposing that she had extinguished the flames.  She was badly burned, and suffered severely until four o'clock the next day, when death came to her relief.  [Afton Enterprise, Jan. 1, 1891]

We are called upon this week to chronicle the death of Mr. Ralph Chamberlin, which occurred last week Thursday.  Mr. Chamberlin has been in poor health for some time, the trouble being a lung difficulty, but his death was not expected so soon, he being about our streets the evening previous.  The funeral was held Sunday, and the remains were deposited in the cemetery on the east side [Afton, Chenango Co., NY].  His age was 50 years.  [Afton Enterprise, Jan. 1, 1891]

The Norwich correspondent of the Binghamton Republican says:  Thursday about 5 p.m., Freddie Roberts, a bright little boy and a companion about the same age were sliding from the iron bridge at South Otselic [Chenango Co., NY] when they lost control of the sled and Freddie was thrown into the creek, which at the time was high and the current rapid.  He was carried into the river and drowned.  The body was found in a cove about three quarters of a mile below, by the distracted father who entered the stream where his darling boy died and waded and swam until he found his body as stated.  This is a sad case, rendered more so from the fact that the boy's mother whose care he needed is an inmate of the Utica Insane Asylum.  The father's name is John Roberts and he has three sisters and one brother residing here.  [Afton Enterprise, Feb. 26, 1891]

 

 

 

Marriages (June 2)

Mr. and Mrs. George L. Cook, of Bainbridge East Side [Chenango Co., NY], announce the engagement of their daughter, Bernice Mabel, to Paul Robek, son of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Robek, of Endicott [Broome Co., NY].  The date for the wedding has not yet been set.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Dec. 11, 1941]

 

Miss Jessie R. Severson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R.L. Severson, of Bennettsville [Chenango Co., NY], was united in marriage to Sergeant Howard H. Goodchild, of Fort Bliss, El Paso, Tex., son of Henry Goodchild, of Oneonta [Otsego Co., NY].  The ceremony took place at noon, Monday, Dec. 8, at the Baptist parsonage at Harpursville; the Rev. L.G. Falk officiated.  The bride was attended by Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Goodchild, of Hartford, Conn., brother and sister-in-law of the groom.  The bride was attired in aqua blue with black accessories and wore a corsage of white carnations.  Her attendant wore navy with a corsage of yellow chrysanthemums.  Mrs. Goodchild is a graduate of Halstead  High School, Oneonta Normal and Lowell Business College, and was employed in the office of Newell and Truesdell Co., at Binghamton.  Sergeant Goodchild is a graduate of Oneonta Central High School.  He enlisted in the army in January 1940.  Sergeant and Mrs. Goodchild left immediately after the ceremony for his post at Fort Bliss, Tex. [Bainbridge News & Republican, Dec. 11, 1941] 

 

At the home of John K. Burlison, Esq., the bride's brother, on the evening of December 23, 1890, Judge Edward A. Bundy, of Oxford, N.Y. [Chenango Co., NY], and Eliza Burlison, of Coventryville, N.Y. [Chenango Co., NY], were united in marriage by Rev. D.N. Grummon.  [Afton Enterprise, Jan. 1, 1891]

 

Married--Dec. 17, by the Rev. L. L. Rury, Chas. D. Snedeker, of Sanford [Broome Co., NY], and Nellie B. Gould, of Afton [Chenango Co., NY].  [Afton Enterprise, Jan. 1, 1891]

 

Married at the M.E. parsonage in Harpursville, Dec. 25th, 1890, by Rev. A.M. Colegrove, J.A. Simonson, of Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], and Jennie D. Horton, of Sanford [Broome Co., NY].  [Afton Enterprise, Jan. 1, 1891]

 

Miss Edith McDonald, of Afton [Chenango Co., NY], and Mr. Guy Ingersoll, of Binghamton [Broome Co., NY], were united in marriage Christmas eve, by the Rev. N.B. Ripley, at the home of the bride.  A number of beautiful presents were presented.  [Afton Enterprise, Jan. 1, 1891]

Post Listings, May 26-June 1, 2014

Listing of blog postings for the week of May 26-June 1, 2014

Marriages

Posted May 26, 2014
Jessie Harrington - Ivan B. Hawkins (1941)

Rosemary Evelyn Shawler - Donald Robbins Albrecht (1941)

Amy Mae Weidman - Clayton Baker (1941)

Posted May 27, 2014
Donald Comfort - Sophie Kotasek (1941)
Wanda Hine - James Epply (1941)
Jean Chrzan -Victor C. Gunther (1941)
Victoria Groppe - Harold W. Devoe (1941)
Rosemary Louise Newman - Charles Daniel Knapp (1941)
Stella Rita Carter - Duane Erwin Anthony (1941)

Posted May 28, 2014
Mary Hollenbeck - Ray Yeomans (1941)
Ruth Harriet Hagar - Maurice G. Hayes (1941)
Lou Anna Porter - Arthur Roger Ives (1941)
Harriet Louise Holman - Paul Charles Sherman (1941)
Mae Gott - Thomas Denton (1941)

Posted May 29, 2014
Olive Horton - Edwin DeLong (1941)
Edith Harris - Jerry Hine (1941)
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hill (25th Anniversary, 1941)
Wanda Hine - James Epply (1941)
Lucille Lyon - Kermit Holdredge (1941)
Mary Louise Unger - James Knox Dysart (1941)
Thelma Gertrude Anthony - Junior Alfred Cooper (1941)
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Marshall (65th Anniversary, 1941)
Katherine Flynn - Walter Koelliker (1941)

Posted May 30, 2014
Helen Peckham - Guy Eckert (1941)
Katherine Flynn - Walter Koelliker (1941)
Margaret Rohr - Kermit Nichols (1941)
Inath Gertrude McGowan - Lloyd William Hubbard (1941)
Velma Jane Lord - Leonard S. Glasgow (1941)
Howard Adams, - Virginia Froyd (1941)
Frances U. Green - Durwood L. Brown (1941)
Helen Whitmore - Lewis Pierce (1941)
Virginia M. Provenzon - J. Edward DeRock (1941)
Albert Case - Clara C. Peck (1863)
Theodore B. Schenck - Eliza Kinnier (1863)

Posted May 31, 2014
Florence Dalton - George Foote (1941)
Mr. and Mrs. George Cook (40th anniversary, 1941)
Grace Elizabeth Payne - Russell James Holbrook (engagement, 1941)
Doris Marble - Renwick Boggs (1941)
Helen Elizabeth Murray - Norman Windsor (1941)
Jane Carney - Warren Felter (1941)
Emily Dungy - Donald Davis (1941)
Theodore H. Stone - Florence B. Tarbell (1874)
Albert H. Kentfield - Ellen A. Van Valkenburg (1874)
John M. Eldredge - Elizabeth J. Brown (1863)
Horace M. Brown - Caroline Dodge (1863)



 

Obituaries

Posted May 26, 2014
Richard H. Dunne (Sidney, 1941)

James Tamsett (Bainbridge, Leroy, AL, 1941)

Louis Padgett (Bainbridge, Berkshire, 1941)

Fletcher P. Neff (Lakeland FL, Binghamton, 1941)

Libby Manwaring (Oxford, 1941)

Adrian T. Robinson (Preston, Guilford, 1941)

Mrs. Frank Weeks (Guilford, Bainbridge, 1941)

Posted May 27, 2014
Viola Walker (Sidney, 1941)
Charles R. Young (Otego, 1941)
Jennie (Bishop) Sharpe (Unadilla, 1941)
Earl M. Barton (Oxford, 1941)
Rev. John Gideon Traver (Oneonta, 1941)
Jared C. Estelow (Sidney, Oxford, 1941)
J.V. Broas (Sidney, 1941)
Clark Henry Woodruff (Guilford, Bainbridge, 1941)

Posted May 28, 2014
Mary Rutledge (Unadilla, 1941)
Daniel T. O'Connor (Sidney, 1941)
Lewis Simpson (Unadilla, 1941)
Erwin Gifford (Whittier, CA, Bainbridge, 1941)
Nellie Olmsted Gifford (Masonville, 1941)

Posted May 29, 2014
George E. Flanigan (Bainbridge, 1941)
Ira Marshall Sargeant (Bainbridge, 1941)

Posted May 30, 1941
Frances Pearce Nichols (Bainbridge, 1941)
Harry Shults (Harpursville, 1941)
Viola Greer (Bainbridge, Meridale, 1941)
William B. McPherson (Guilford, Bainbridge, 1941)
Oscar Butts (New Berlin, 1863)
Hannah S. McKoon (Delhi, 1863)
Giles F. Sanders (Civil War Soldier, 1863)
Julia A. Goodrich (Norwich, 1863)

Posted May 31, 2014
Ralph Harry Mott (Union Valley, Bainbridge, 1941)
George B. MacLagan (Rockdale, Sidney, 1941)
Howard A. Wilcox (Bainbridge, Deer River, 1941)
Russell Evans (Guilford Center, 1941)
Ida Elizabeth Weidman (Pittsfield, 1941)
Sarah Chesebro (Cortland, 1863)
George L. Rider (Norwich, 1863)
Joseph Baldwin (Norwich, 1863)
Andrew Baker, M.D. (Norwich, 1863)
Jenny Harris (Norwich, 1863)
Sylvester Humphrey (Guilford, 1863)
Charles L. Ackley (McDonough, 1863)
Ellen G White (East Pharsalia, 1863)

Posted June 1, 2014
Clifford S. Wilbur (Unadilla, 1941)
Nina Smith Clink (Afton, Bainbridge, 1941)
Jesse S. Wicks (Watertown, 1941)
Mrs. Henry Seek (Dutch Flats, 1891)


 

Miscellaneous

 

Posted May 27, 2014

Frank Lewis Names "Man of the Year," December 1964.

Posted May 28, 2014
BCHS Class of 1936, Part 4

Posted May 29, 2014
Bainbridge Water Works, 1883

Posted May 30, 2014
Three Bainbridge Soldiers, Stanley Hutchinson, Byron Marble, Charles Gerlach, Bainbridge News & Republican, Oct. 30, 1941  (Photo)

Posted May 31, 2014
The Year 1875, Bainbridge Republican, Jan. 8, 1876.

Local News Items Pertinent to Dec. 7, 1941

Oneonta, Liberty Men Killed in Hawaii

Bainbridge News & Republican, Dec. 18, 1941

 

The war in this area comes close to home with the announcements from the war department of the deaths of soldiers from this section.

 

"The Secretary of War desires me to express his deep regret that your father, William W. Merithew, was killed in action in defense of his country at Hickam Field, territory of Hawaii, Dec. 7th."

 

This was the telegram sent to six-year-old William Merithew, Jr., notifying him that his father, a corporal and formerly of Otego [Otsego Co., NY], had been killed in the first battle of America's new war.

 

William, Jr., resides in Oneonta [Otsego Co., NY] with Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Edmunds.  His father was born on a farm near Otego and spent all his life there until he enlisted two years ago last November with Headquarters squadron, 11th bombardment, at Hawaii.  Surviving Corporal Merithew, in addition to his small son, are an aunt, Mrs. Elizabeth Matteson; a cousin, Miss Estella Matteson; another aunt, Mrs Vianna Jacobs; a half-brother, James Fuller, of West Oneonta; and an uncle, Reuben Merithew.

 

Another area casualty reported was Pvt. Clarence E. Hoyt, of Liberty [Sullivan Co., NY], who was stationed at Hickam Field with the Air Corps.  He was killed Sunday. 

 

Danforths Safe After Japanese Attack

Word Received from Those in War Zone
Bainbridge News & Republican, Dec. 18, 1941

 

Cablegrams have been received from Honolulu that Dr. and Mrs. E.P. Danforth and Mr. and Mrs. George Neff, Mrs. Neff the former Miss Dorothy Harman, are safe following the surprise attack on Honolulu by the Japanese Dec. 7.

 

Mrs. Henry Cheesbro, Jr., Pearl street [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], has two brothers in the service at Hawaii, one at Pearl Harbor and one at Schofield Field.  the News has no report on them at press time.

 

Pvt. Carlton Kinch, Co. "M" 35th Infantry, son of Mr. and Mrs. Clark Kinch, of the Bainbridge-West Bainbridge road, is stationed at Schofield Field, and no report was available at the time of publication.

 

The safety of Lieut. and Mrs. John J. VanderZee, stationed at Hickam Field, has not been verified.  Mrs. VenderZee is a niece of Mrs. H.V. Dunham, of this village.

 



 



Marriages (June 1)

Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Hanford, of Interlaken, formerly of Ithaca, announce the marriage of their daughter, Zaida M. Hanford, to Mark G. Pierce, of Worcester, Mass., at the home of the bridegroom's sister, Mrs. H.G. Chaffee, in Melrose, Mass., on Nov. 13, 1941.  Miss Hanford is a graduate of Cornell University, and has for several years been a research chemist with the Borden Company at Bainbridge.  Mr. Pierce, son of Mrs. Clarence D. Pierce, of Swanton, Vt., and the late Rev. Clarence D. Pierce, is a graduate of the University of Vermont, and is a member of the Phi Mu Delta fraternity.  He is now connected with public schools of Worcester, Mass., where he is a teacher of accounting in the high school of Commerce.  Mr. and Mrs. Pierce will make their home at 2 Harvard Place, Worcester, Mass.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Nov. 20, 1941]

 

JOHNSON-SCHLAFER:  Miss Barbara Schlafer, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Schlafer, of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], became the bride of William Johnson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Orville Johnson, of South New Berlin [Chenango Cop., NY], in a ceremony performed Thanksgiving Day at the First Presbyterian Manse in Gilbertsville by the Rev. W.J Craig.  Thirty immediate relatives attended.  The bride was charmingly gowned in soldier-blue crepe with navy blue accessories and wore a pink and white rose corsage.  She was attended by Miss Jean Pearsall, of South New Berlin, who wore black crepe with red trim and pink and white corsage.  Best man was Bruce Silvernail of South New Berlin.  The groom is employed as machinist at Sidney Scintilla.  After a wedding trip to New England the happy couple will make their home at South New Berlin.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Nov. 27, 1941]

 

SPOHN - SANDHOLM:  Mrs. Ida Sandholm announces the marriage of her daughter, Dagny Alida, to Eric Malcolm Spohn, Saturday, Oct. 18, 1941, in Brooklyn.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Nov. 27, 1941]

 

ZULLINGER-SMAYDA:  Miss Irene Smayda, daughter of Mrs. Anna Smayda, of Johnson City [Broome Co., NY], was married to Charles F. Zullinger, of Waynesboro, Pa., recently at Christ church, Guilford, with the Rev. Frederick Ransier officiating.  Miss Doris Mart, of Dallas, Iowa, was maid of honor, and James B Glynn of Sidney was the best man.  A reception was held at the home of John Lombardi in Guilford immediately following the ceremony.  The bride was formerly the Binghamton Press representative in Sidney and Mr. Zullinger was the resident manager of the FSA dormitories on West Main street, Sidney, prior to his transfer to a Baltimore project.  The couple will reside in Baltimore.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Dec. 4, 1941]

 

Miss Nina Amelia Benedict, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Willard R. Benedict, of Watervliet [Albany Co., NY], became the bride of Leo Morris Albert, of Binghamton [Broome Co., NY], son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry C. Albert, of St. Petersburg, Fla., Sunday afternoon, Nov. 23, in the Third Avenue Methodist Church, Watervliet.  the ceremony as performed by the Rev. Maurice W. Baker.  Mrs. Ray VanAuken presided at the organ and played the traditional wedding marches.  Mr. White, soloist, sang, "Oh Promise Me" and "I Love You Truly."  Miss Marjorie Benedict was maid of honor for her sister.  The bridesmaids were Miss Joyce Benedict, sister of the bride, and Miss Elva King.  The bride's youngest sister, Miss Irene Benedict, was flower girl.  Ronald Benedict, brother of the bride, was the groom's best man.  The ushers were Arthur Dinsmore and Merlin Gunsalus.  Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore a gown of white satin designed with a long fitted bodice, sweetheart neck-line, long, fitted sleeves and long train.  She wore a bridal tiara of matching satin, from which fell her finger-tip veil of bridal illusion.  She carried a star-shaped bouquet of gardenias, white sweet peas and bouvardia.  The maid of honor was gowned in a colonial dress of winter aquamarine, sparkle satin.  She wore a fuchsia tiara and carried a bouquet of glorious roses.  The bridesmaids wore gowns similar to that of the maid of honor.   Miss King's was light blue sparkle satin and her tiara was blue and white bows.  Miss Benedict's was confetti pink sparkle satin with a tiara of pink flowers.  They carried bouquets of briarcliff roses.  The flower girl was attired in yellow satin.  She wore a large yellow bow in her hair and carried a basket of yellow snapdragons and white pompons.  Following the ceremony a reception was held at the home of the bride's parents.  Mr. and Mrs. Albert then left for a wedding trip to St. Petersburg, Fla.  On their return they will reside at 21 Charlotte street, Binghamton.  The bride's traveling attire was of brown and tan with brown accessories and a shoulder bouquet of green orchids.  Mrs. Albert attended Bainbridge Central High School and is a graduate of Watervliet High School.  Mr. Albert attended schools in St. Petersburg.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Dec. 4, 1 941]

Erieville [Madison Co., NY] at last has an elopement, and Charles Griffith and Mrs. Burdette Salisbury are the elopers.  Griffith is a watchmaker and is married.  Mrs. Salisbury is an attractive woman of 28 and mother of two children.  The two families were quite intimate and the women apparently were mutual and confidential friends.  A few days ago Mrs. Salisbury announced that she would go to Syracuse, to visit Mrs. Josie Ransom, of Wolf street, and Mrs. Griffith assisted her to pack two large trunks with goods necessary for the visit.  Besides the two trunks Mrs. Salisbury took the deed of their house and $400, proceeds of a pension recently granted to her husband, which she was to deposit in a Syracuse bank.  The circumstance that Griffith had left home a few days before, saying that he would go to Cortland and possibly to Syracuse in search of work, was not thought in connection with the departure of the woman. the deserted wife and the disconsolate husband thought of the circumstance when too late.  Investigaiton showed that Griffith made only a flying visit to Cortland and that Mrs. Salisbury did not visit Mrs. Ransom at all.  Griffith wrote his wife from Syracuse, saying that he was going to Tacoma, Wash.  It is supposed that he is accompanied by the woman, who took her youngest child with her.  [Afton Enterprise, Jan. 8, 1891]

Mrs. Burdette Salisbury of Erieville [Madison Co., NY] returned Saturday and her reported elopement with Charles Griffith seems to have been premature.  [The Weekly Gleaner, DeRuyter, NY, Jan. 8, 1891]

Obituaries (June 1)

Clifford S. Wilbur, 18, of Unadilla [Otsego Co., NY], died Saturday morning in the Fox Memorial Hospital in Oneonta, as a result of second and third degree burns, which he suffered in a truck-car crash in Franklin.  Young Wilbur, who was driving a truck, collided with a parked car owned by Harry L. Feltman, of Franklin.  The gas tank of the car exploded and Wilbur was covered with flames as he was thrown from the truck.  The driver of the ambulance in which the victim was removed to Oneonta was Byron Wyman, of Unadilla, the boy's grandfather, who was not aware of his identity until he was lifting him into the ambulance.  Surviving are his widow, Wanetta Clark Wilbur; an infant daughter, Joanne Joyce; his parents, Wesley Wilbur, of Unadilla, and Mrs. Andrew More, of Walton; three sisters, Mrs. Russell Morley, of Unadilla, Mrs. Ernet Miller, of Masonville and Miss Marjorie Wilbur of Walton; and his grandparents, Mrs. Gertrude Wilbur and Mr. and Mrs Byron Wyman.  A private funeral will be held Tuesday at the Joyce Funeral Home, with the Rev. Yale Lyon, officiating.  Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Nov. 20, 1941]

 

Nina Smith Clink, 31, wife of Ottie C. Clink, of the Town of Afton [Chenango Co., NY] and formerly of Bainbridge, died at the Mary Emogene Bassett Hospital in Cooperstown, Thursday night, following an operation.  Mrs. Clink who had been ailing for several years, was taken to the hospital Sunday morning, where it was discovered that she was suffering from a tumor on the brain.  An operation was performed by a brain specialist from Albany, but she failed to respond to treatment.  Mr. and Mrs. Clink lived on the Fred Robbins farm when they came to this section in 1934.  Later they moved to Unadilla where they lived until a few weeks ago when they purchased a small farm on Route 7 between Bainbridge and Afton.  The deceased was a faithful member of the West Bainbridge Baptist Church and was also the organist.  Before coming to this area, she had been a life-long member of the Baptist church of Burchardsville Pa.  Mrs. Clink was a graduate of Montrose High School, Montrose, Pa.  Mrs. Clink was born at Force Lake, Pa., March 8, 1910, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Smith.  Her mother died when she was a very small child.  In 1931, she was united in marriage to Ottie C. Clink, of Silver Lake, Pa.  Left to mourn the deceased are her husband, a son, Paul, nine years old; her father, Frank Smith; a sister Mrs. Hazel Hollenbeck, of Montrose, Pa; a brother, Carl Smith, of Burchardsville, Pa., and two uncles.  Services were held at Colwell's Chapel Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock with the Rev. R. Lewis Jones, Baptist pastor of Binghamton, officiating.  A service and burial took place at Burchardsville Monday.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Nov. 10, 1941]

 

Jesse S. Wicks, 57, local practicing attorney and formerly a minister of the Episcopal church died at 5:10 Sunday afternoon in the Mercy hospital of injuries received shortly after 11 Thursday night when he was struck by an automobile in Court street, near the Brighton Hotel.  The man sustained a compound comminuted fracture of the left leg, fractures of five ribs, and severe internal injuries, as well as cuts and bruises, as he stepped from between parked automobiles to cross the street.  His injuries included hemorrhages of the right suprarenal gland, the gland above the kidney, and other internal hemorrhages and injuries.  Three ribs on one side were fractured and he also suffered considerably from shock.  The driver of the car, John W. McAdams, 29, of Syracuse, said he was proceeding south in Court street at 15 miles an hour, according to a report made to city policemen, when Wicks suddenly stepped into the path of the car.  McAdams said that he was unable to avoid the accident, but stopped his car after Wicks dropped to the pavement.  In the McAdams car at the time was R.E. VanAkins, Akron, O., District manager for the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co.  Funeral services will be held Wednesday morning at 11:15 in St. Paul's Episcopal Church following a private service at 11 at the Cummings Funeral home.  Rev. Condit N. Eddy, rector of the church will officiate.  Burial will be made at Worth [Jefferson Co., NY].  Surviving him are his wife, Mrs. Emma F. Murrock Wicks, and four children, Miss Emma Frances Wicks, who resides with her mother in the town of Rutland, near Burrville; Jesse S. Wicks, Jr., a corporal in the U.S. Army Air Corps, stationed at Trinidad off the northern coast of South America; Midshipman John W. Wicks, a student in the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Md.; and Private Willard Wicks, private in the U.S. Army air corps, stationed at Eglin Field, Fla.  Mr. Wicks held an LLB degree and A.B. Degree and for years was an active clergyman of the Episcopal church prior to taking up the practice of law, once serving as archdeacon in Texas.  On the day before the accident he appeared in supreme court as counsel in a divorce court.  He was born Aug. 22, 1884 at Afton, N.Y. [Chenango Co., NY], the son of William and Emily Combs Wicks.  At 18 he was graduated from the Bainbridge high school of nearby Bainbridge, and after serving a clerkship in a Bainbridge law office, he entered Union Law School at Albany, from which he was graduated in 1908 with his degree of LLB.  Feeling that he preferred a ministerial rather than a lawyer's career, he entered the service of the Episcopal church and attended the theological school of Kenyon college, Gabler O., from which he was graduated in 1911.  That college conferred the degree of M.A. upon him in 1914.  In 1911 he was ordained a minister of the Episcopal church in Cleveland, O. by Bishop Andrew Leonard.  he continued his studies at Defiance College, Defiance, O., from which he received his A.B. degree in 1913.  While a student of Defiance college, he served Grace Episcopal church of Defiance.  In 1916 he received his B.D. degree from the General Theological seminary, New York City, after completing a correspondence course.  Mr. Wicks was made archdeacon of the Amarillo diocese of the Episcopal church, a diocese which included northern Texas, in 1913.  He held that position for five years.  In January, 1918, he was sent to Cuba, where he served as a missionary in the Havan diocese.  In 1919 he was transferred to Oklahoma, eing located in Miami, and had charge of the social service work in four or five missions.  He remained there in that capacity for about three years and then was appointed rector of St. Paul's Episcopal church at Greenville, a position he held two years.  From Greenville he was sent to Petosky, Mich., where he was director of the Church of the Redeemer.  Leaving the Michigan Church, he came east in 1927 to take up the practice of law and established his residence with relatives near Burrville in the town of Rutland.  For a time he served as clerk in the law office of the late Attorney William H. Gilman.  In 1928, just 20 years after his graduation from law school, he tried the bar examinations and was admitted to the bar.  Since then he has practiced law here.  For a time he maintained office space in the offices of the late Attorney T. Arthur Hendricks, with whom he became acquainted while both were students in law school.  He was a member of the Jefferson County Bar and belonged to the Masonic Lodge in Defiance, O.  Mr. Wicks married Miss Emma Frances Murrock of Copenhagen, a school teacher and daughter of William and Sophia Murrock, of that village on June 30, 1915.  When the couple first met, he had charge of the Episcopal church at Port Leyden for the summer and she was attending summer school in the village.  At the time they met he was a student in Kenyon college.  Later they attended Defiance college together.--From a Watertown paper.  [Bainbridge news & Republican, Nov. 20, 1941]

A communication to the Scranton Republican from a Hollisterville correspondent, dated Feb. 2nd, gives the following particulars of a strange occurrence.  "On Friday, Jan. 23, the wife of Henry Seek, a shoemaker residing at Dutch Flats, Wayne county, went into her husband's shop and conversed with him a few minutes, after which she went directly to the nearby.  Scarcely had she stepped inside the door when she was heard to fall heavily on the floor, where Mr. Seek found her lying apparently dead.  She was laid out as a corpse, and on Monday Jan. 26, the friends gathered and buried her.  Considerable comment was occasioned. however, by the condition of the body, which did not seem to have altogether the appearance of a dead person, and after the funeral ceremonies had been performed the husband and Mrs. Seek's friends began to worry for fear that she had been buried alive.  The more they thought about and discussed the affair the greater became their agitation, until at last, they determined to disinter the body which was accordingly done on Tuesday, Jan. 27, more than twenty-four hours after the burial had taken place, and at last accounts it was lying in the casket in the church at that place, her friends asserting that she is not dead, but in a trance.  [Afton Enterprise, Feb. 19i, 1891]

 

The Year 1875

The Year A.D. 1875

Bainbridge Republican Jan. 8, 1876

 

The year Eighteen Seventy-Five, was one of your middling years; an off year as the politicians phrase it.  A year of respectable achievements, but not a remarkable year.  At home there has been peace and a fair degree of prosperity.  The labor of the husbandman has been abundantly rewarded; all departments of trade and industry have thrived just as well as could be expected, while pestilence, famine, plague and the grasshopper have not shown themselves.  The year 1875, has been marked by numerous celebrations of the centennial anniversary of the opening of the  revolutionary war.  At Lexington and Bunker Hill and Concord and Ticonderoga and Salem, the dawn of the days that tried men's souls was revivified and reviewed by the most eloquent of our orators. 

 

Early in the year there was a little insurrection in New Orleans, which for a time proved quite a successful rival to the Beecher Tilton trial.  The trial, which, beginning in January lasted till June, will of course pass into history as the most celebrated of its particular school of cases.  The victory of the Rifle Team at Dollymount brought considerable delight to the nation; and the victory of Cornell at Saratoga did the same thing for new York.  The break-up of the Whiskey Ring and the exposure of the canal frauds must not be left out of the record.  "Boss" Tweed will remember 1875 as the date at which he began to breathe again the air of freedom out of his own dear native land.  The Roman Church in America will not soon forget that in the year just closing the first American Cardinal was consecrated.

 

Death has reaped a rich harvest in the year just closed.  In our own village [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY] a number of our prominent citizens have passed away, notably--Joseph Kirby, Col. Hiram Schrom, Dr. Joseph W. Freiot, William Partridge, Gideon Botsford and Marvin Bennett.  The death of American Statesmen and public men have been very numerous.  The list included Vice President Wilson, ex-president Johnson, ex-Senator Wm. A Buckingham and Senator Ferry of Connecticut, ex-Senator Jessie D. Bright of Indiana and many others.  Literature mourns the loss of such men as J. Rosse Browne, the interesting traveler, Hans Christian Anderson the great magician, and Arthur Helps the beloved author of "Friends in Council."

 

The casualties of the year in the United States, were many and not a few were most disastrous.  A square mile of Oshkosh was burned over with a loss of $2,000000. Oscola's big fire, in which 250 houses were laid in ashes, was a loss of at least $2,000000.  The most deplorable fire of the year was that which burned the French Catholic church at Holyoke, Mass., which cost 75 persons their lives.  the great casualty of the year was the earthquake which occurred in May in New Granada.  Six cities were overwhelmed and 19,000 lives lost.  the great flood that laid waste a section of France, drowned over 200 persons, and damaged property to the extent of over $20,000000.  The loss of the Schiller with 311 passengers, of the Vicksburg with 83 passengers, of the Pacific with 200 passengers, of the City of Waco with 70 passengers--were some of the horrors of the year on the sea.

 

With a glance at some of the books of the year we will conclude this hasty review.  In poetry, we have Tennyson's "Queen Mary," and Longfellow's "Morituri Salutamus," in fiction Trollope's "The Way We Live Now," and James' "Roderick Hudson."  History has been enriched by Gen. Sherman's "Memoirs," and the Comte de Paris' "History of the American War."  In the field of religious literature the most important contribution is Gladstone's Pamphlet on Vaticanism. We will only add to this slight and imperfect account of the books of the year the fact that the new edition of the American Encyclopedia has during 1875, nearly advanced to completion.

 

So much for 1875, which with all its gains and losses, has gone to "join the years before the flood.  Farewell!" 1875.

 



Obituaries (May 31)

Ralph H. Mott, of Union Valley [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], passed away at Bainbridge Hospital, Thursday morning, Oct. 30, following an abdominal operation on Oct. 22.  Ralph Harry Mott was born in Masonville [Delaware Co., NY], Sept. 26, 1903, the only son of Robert and Anna Belle (Culver) Mott.  On May 1, 1924, he was united in marriage to Katherine E. Riley at North Sanford.  Eleven years ago the family moved to Union Valley.  Since that time, he has been employed by the American Separator Company and the American Plastics Corporation, of Bainbridge.  Funeral services were held Monday, Nov. 3, at Colwell's Chapel, the Rev. David Dawson, of Beach Lake, Pa., and the Rev. Z. James Hall, of Coventry, officiating.  Burial was in Union Valley Cemetery.  Pall bearers were fellow employees:  Maurice McGinnis, Everett Smith, William LeSuer, Carlton Mott, Kenneth Jones and Clarence Smith.  Those who mourn his passing include:  his wife, Katherine; his children:  Leon, Charles, Elizabeth, Lillian, Clyde, Eunice and David, at home; Laura Belle, who is being cared for at the Dingman home; Gerald, whose home is in Hallandale, Fla. with Mr. Mott's sister, Mrs. Leonard Sita.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Nov. 6, 1941]

 

George B. MacLagan died Monday, Oct. 27, at his home in Rockdale [Chenango Co., NY], of paralysis.  He was a life-long resident of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY] and vicinity, being born at North Guilford, Oct. 15, 1865.  For years he acted as clerk in his brother's general store in Rockdale, and was well known by its many patrons.  On Jan. 8 of this year he suffered is third paralytic shock which completely disabled him.  He is survived by his widow, Louise MacLagan, and one son, Carl F. MacLagan.  The funeral services were held in the Rockdale Church at 1:30 P.M., Thursday, Oct. 30.  The Rev. Philip Pearson, Norwich missioner for the Episcopal Mission, conducted the service. The floral offerings were many and beautiful.  the last rites were performed at Prospect Hill Cemetery, Sidney [Delaware Co., NY].  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Nov. 6, 1941]

 

Howard A. Wilcox, 90, died last Thursday at the home of his son, Maurice J. Wilcox, Front street [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY].  He had been in poor health for the past nine years and confined to his bed for the past 13 months.  Born June 10, 1851, at Harrisville [Lewis Co., NY], the son of Smith and Betsey (Elliott) Wilcox.  On Sept. 6, 1877, Mr. Wilcox was united in marriage to Miss Anna M. Frost, of Philadelphia, N.Y.  He lived near Deer River [Lewis Co., NY] his entire life until nine years ago when he came to Bainbridge to make his home with his son.  Mr. Wilcox, who was a painter and carpenter by trade, was a splendid citizen and greatly admired by all of his friends and relatives.  The deceased is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Mabel Sites, home unknown; a son, Maurice Wilcox, of Bainbridge; three grandchildren, Howard A. Allen, of Philadelphia, N.Y., Mrs. C.L. Nephew, of Hicksville, L.I., and Miss Donna Wilcox, of Middleburg; and a great granddaughter, Ronda Lee Nephew.  Services were held at Colwell's Chapel, Friday evening, with the Rev. R. Lewis Johnson officiating.  The body was taken to Deer River Saturday morning, where a service was held with the Rev. R. Lewis Johnson officiating.  Pall-bearers were:  Duett Rohr, Wayne Vrooman, Wallace B. Hill and Lewis Miller, all of Deer River.  [Bainbridge News &Republican, Nov. 6, 1941]

The community was shocked to learn of the instant death of Russell Evans, son of Mr. and Mrs. Bert Evans, of Guilford, at his home in Guilford Center [Chenango Co., NY], Sunday morning at 7 o'clock.  He passed away in his sleep, with just a slight gasp of breath and he was gone before medical aid could reach him.  He has had, for several years, a chronic heart condition, and for the past few days had been unable to work, due to the intestinal grippe which has been prevalent, but his condition had not been considered serious.  Saturday he had been out and around feeling much better and more like himself.  Russell Evans was born Feb. 15, 1907, in the town of Guilford. He was the son of Flora (Hovey) and Bert Evans.  Practically all his life had been spent in Guilford.  On Jan. 28, 1939, he was united in marriage to Grace Knox, of Guilford.  Russell was one of the popular boys of our town, liked by everyone.  He was a keen sportsman.  He had been employed for some time in the Scintilla Corp., at Sidney.  Surviving are his widow, Grace Evans; the parents above mentioned; a sister, Myrtle Evans, of Norwich; an aunt, Miss Mae Hovey, R.N., of New York City.  Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon from the church at Guilford Center, at 2 P.M., the pastor, the Rev. Ralph Gamewell, assisted by the Rev. J.W. Bump, officiating.  Burial in Mt. Upton [Chenango Co., NY].  Floral tributes were profuse, showing the high esteem Russell Evans held in the hearts of all who knew him.  The sympathy of everyone in our village is extended to the stricken family in their bereavement.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Nov. 13, 1941]

Saturday, Nov. 8, occurred the death of Ida Elizabeth Weidman, at her home in Pittsfield [Otsego Co., NY].  She was born on May 1, 1877, the daughter of Elina (Fuller) and Martin Richmond, in Schenectady.  Her husband, Orlando D. Weidman, passed away January 11, 1920.  Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Charles Winshell, of Guilford; Mrs. Claude Chase, of New Berlin; Mrs. Adrian Elliiott, of New Berlin; and three sons, George, of Clinton; Francis, of Burlington Flats; and Orlando, of West Winfield; 24 grandchildren and two great grandchildren.  Funeral services were held at the Dakin funeral home in New Berlin, Tuesday, Nov. 11, at 1 P.M., the Rev. H.E. Danielson, of Morris, officiating.  Burial in Grove Cemetery, Delanson [Schenectady Co., NY].  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Nov. 20, 1941]

 

Chenango Union, Dec. 16, 1863

 

CHESEBRO:  At the residence of her son-in-law, J.H. Sinclair, in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], on the 13th inst., Mrs. Sarah Chesebro, of Cortland, aged 70 years.

 

RIDER:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], on the 13th inst., George L. Rider., aged 71 years. 

 

BALDWIN:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], on the 13th inst., Joseph Baldwin, aged 48 years.

 

BAKER:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], on the 14th inst., Andrew Baker, M.D., aged 58 years. 

 

HARRIS:  In this town [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], on the 13th inst., Jenny, daughter of Albert G. and Phebe Harris, aged 4 years and 6 months.

 

HUMPHREY:  In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], Nov. 5th, Mr. Sylvester Humphrey, aged 77 years.

 

ACKLEY:  In McDonough [Chenango Co., NY], on the 5th inst., of diphtheria, Charles L., oldest son of Charles T. and Laura E. Ackley, aged 5 years, 4 months, and 12 days.

 

WHITE:  In East Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY], on the 20th ult., of typhoid fever, Ellen G White, daughter of Hiram White, in the 16th year of her age. 

 



Marriages (May 31)

FOOTE - DALTON:  On Wednesday, Oct. 29, at St. Petersburg, Fla., occurred te marriage of Mrs. Florence Dalton of that place, to George Foote, of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY] and New York City.  The wedding took place in the garden of the bride's home.  Mrs. Foote was a guest of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Bunnell, of Guilford, this Summer and made many friends while here.  Mr. Foote is well known in Guilford, being a brother-in-law of Mrs. H.S. Whiting and Walter and Arthur Bunnell.  The best of good wishes are extended to them.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Nov. 6, 1941]

 

Mr. and Mrs. George Cook were pleasantly surprised Thursday evening, Oct. 30, when, returning from church, they found their home invaded by relatives who had come to honor them on their 40th wedding anniversary.  After an evening of fun, refreshments, consisting of a four-tiered bridal cake, topped with a bride and groom, bridal forms of ice cream and coffee, were served.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Nov. 6, 1941]

 

HOLBROOK - PAYNE:  Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth D. Payne, of Riverside, Sidney [Delaware Co., NY], announce the engagement of their daughter, Miss Grace Elizabeth to Russell James Holbrook, son of William Holbrook of Endicott [Broome Co., NY].  The wedding will take place in the near future.  [Bainbridge News & Re[publican, Nov. 6, 1941]

BOGGS - MARBLE:  Thursday evening at 7:30 o'clock, Nov. 6, occurred the marriage of Miss Doris Marble, daughter of Charles Marble, of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], to Renwick Boggs, son of Mr. and Mrs. Hilliard Boggs, of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY].  The wedding took place in the Methodist parsonage, the Rev. Charles J. Dempsey officiating.  The attending couple were Miss Juanita Johnson, of Guilford, close friend of the bride, and Benjamin M. Rooke, of Sidney.  Mrs. Boggs is one of our popular Guilford young girls.  A graduate of Guilford Central School, with high honors, she trained for a time at the Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre, Pa.  Active in church work, she has many friends who extend congratulations and the best of wishes to the happy couple.  They will make their home in Sidney [Delaware Co., NY] where Mr. Boggs is employed in the Scintilla Corp.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Nov. 13, 1941]

WINDSOR - MURRAY:  Saturday evening, Nov. 15, at 9 o'clock, in the Episcopal Church at Rockdale, occurred the marriage of Miss Helen Elizabeth Murray, of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], daughter of Darius Murray, of Rockdale, to Norman Windsor, of Guilford, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Windsor, of Norwich.  The wedding took place with the immediate members of both families attending.  The officiating clergyman was the Rev. Sidney Heath, of Bainbridge.  The bride was charmingly gowned in burgundy velvet with black accessories.  She wore a corsage of white and Talisman rosebuds.  Her matron of honor was her sister, Mrs. Dever Matteson, of Rockdale.  She wore deep blue crepe, with blue accessories and her corsage was of pink rosebuds.  The best man was St. Sgt. Richard Windsor, of Honolulu, T.H. cousin of the groom.  The bride is one of Guilford's popular young ladies.  She is a graduate of Guilford Central School.  The groom is also one of the popular boys in our village, and both are employed at the Scintilla Corp., Sidney.  After a brief honeymoon, they returned to their new home at 121 South Broad street, Norwich.  The best wishes are extended to Mr. and Mrs. Windsor for happiness through the years to come.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Nov. 20, 1941]

FELTER - CARNEY:  Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Carney, of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], announce the marriage of their daughter, Jane, to Warren Felter, of Walton [Delaware Co., NY], son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Felter, of Albany.  The wedding took place in Albany, Saturday evening, Nov. 15, at 10 P.M., at the Baptist parsonage, the Rev. Ralph Prease, pastor, officiating.  Witnesses were Mrs. Prease and Fred Wilson.  Miss Carney is a graduate of Guilford Central School, class of 1938, she took a P.G. course in Binghamton High in 1939.  In 1940 she entered Monmouth Memorial Hospital, Long Branch, N.J., and trained for a year.  Since then she has been employed in the Scintilla Corp., at Sidney.  Mr. Felter is a graduate of Albany High School Class of 1939.  Previous to that, in 1938, he took a course in tool making in Binghamton High.  He is now employed by the Poier McLane and J.W. Harrison, Inc., Gov. Project Seneca Ordinance Depot, at Kendaia, as operating engineer.  Mr. and Mrs. Felter will soon leave for Pexarkanna, Texas, where he will be employed.  Mrs. Felter is one of our popular Guilford girls, although Mr. Felter is not well known here.  Their many friends extend to them congratulations and best wishes for happiness throughout the coming years.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Nov. 20, 1941]

DAVIS - DUNGY:  Sunday, at 5:30 P.M., Nov. 9, occurred the marriage of Emily Dungy, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Walter dungy, Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], to Donald Davis, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lynn Davis, of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY].  The ceremony took place at Chenango Forks, the Rev. Harry C. Handy officiating.  Witnesses were Murray E. Roach and Dwight Baldwin, of Oxford.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Nov. 20, 1941]

STONE - TARBELL:  At St. Peter's Rectory, Bainbridge, Dec. 23, 1875, by the Rector, Theodore B. Stone of Wells Bridge [Otsego Co., NY] to Florence B. Tarbell of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY].  [Bainbridge Republican, Jan. 1, 1876]

KENTFIELD - VAN VALKENBURG:  At the residence of the Bride's parents, Dec. 22, 1875, by Rev W.N. Allabar, of Margarettsville, Albert H. Kentfield to Miss Ellen A. Van Valkenburg, both of Masonville [Delaware Co. NY].  [Bainbridge Republican, Jan. 1, 1876]

ELDREDGE - BROWN:  In Pharsalia, on the 9th inst., by Rev. RW. Allen, Mr. John M. Eldredge, of Pitcher [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Elizabeth J. Brown, of Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY].  [Chenango Union, Dec. 16, 1863]

BROWN - DODGE:  In Otselic, Dec. 1st, at the residence of Isaac Brown, by Rev A. Brown, Mr. Horace M. Brown, to Miss Caroline Dodge, all of Otselic [Chenango Co., NY].  [Chenango Union, Dec. 16, 1863]

Obituaries (May 30)

Frances Pearce Nichols, 80, passed away at her home, "The Old Elm Farm," Sunday night, where she had lived for 31 years.  Mrs. Nichols' family moved to North Afton from Otego where they were prominent farmers.  Her early forbears were Quakers.  She never missed voting at an election from the time of Woman's Suffrage until the time of her death.  She was a life-long member of the Methodist church and spent considerable time reading and writing poetry.  Born in the Town of Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], Feb. 19, 1861, she was the daughter of Leroy and Emily (Beatman) Pearce.  She was united in marriage to George E. Nichols in January, 1879.  To them five children were born, three who survive:  Leo Nichols, of Bainbridge; Eric Nichols, of Binghamton; Aldyth Nichols Jensen, wife of the Rev. Knute Jensen, Lutheran pastor, of Atlantic, Ia.  The deceased is also survived by two brothers, Elmer Pearce, of Hillcrest, and William Pearce, of Salem, Mass.; nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.  Funeral services were held at the family home with the Rev. Paul L. Hulslander officiating.  Wednesday. at 1 o'clock. The pallbearers were:  Howard Eggleston, Charles Odell, Leon Stewart and Harvey Wood.  Burial was in the family plot in the North Afton Cemetery.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Oct. 16, 1941]

 

Harry Shults, 65, of Harpursville [Broome Co., NY], was instantly killed last Monday while loading logs in Coventry.  Shults, who was employed by Bert Snyder, of Harpursville, was on a truck loading logs when for no apparent reason he doubled up and fell head first from the truck landing on the ground.  Mr. Snyder rushed to the victim but Shults was dead.  Coroner Meacham, of Greene, had the body removed to Taber's Undertaking Parlors in Greene where a post mortem was held.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Oct. 23, 1941]

 

Mrs. Viola Greer, 88, of Meridale, died Oct. 19 at the home of her granddaughter, Mrs. Kenneth Jones, Kirby street [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY].  She was born at Eminence on May 8, 1853, the daughter of Jeremiah and Nancy (Proper) Mickle.  Mrs. Greer was thrice married, her last husband, W.J. Greer, dying in 1923.  The deceased is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Ellen Selleck, of Meridale; a son, Ross Cornell, of Walton; a sister, Ella Veley, of Middlebury; a brother, Oscar Mickle, of Stamford; 14 grandchildren.  Her first husband, Henry Cornell, died in 1894, and her second, Levi Selleck, died in 1910.  Services were held at 1 o'clock Wednesday at Colwell Funeral Chapel, Bainbridge, with the Rev. Paul Hulslander officiating.  Interment was in the Jefferson cemetery.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Oct. 30, 1941]

 

William B. McPherson, aged 87, was found dead in his bedroom at Bob's Diner [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], Tuesday morning, at 7:00 A.M.  For many years a sufferer of ill health, Mr. McPherson had recently been released from the Bainbridge Hospital when he insisted that he would prefer his own room.  For the past year Mr. and Mrs. Robert Armstrong had taken care of the deceased and yesterday morning, when Mr. Armstrong was in Mr. McPherson's room at 4:30, the elderly man was apparently no worse than he had been.  On another visit, two and a half hours later, however, Mr. Armstrong discovered the death.  For many years the deceased was a farmer in Yaleville [Chenango Co., NY], moving there shortly after his marriage.  Later the couple moved to Bainbridge where they resided in the house next to the Lewis apartment, North Main street.  For a great many years Mr. McPherson worked at the National Milk Sugar Co., resigning about 12 years ago.  Approximately 22 years ago his wife died, and his adopted daughter, Elizabeth McPherson Ireland (Mrs. Walter Ireland) of Oxford, passed away a few years ago.  he was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church and the local F.&A.M.  He was born near Hobart Oct. 20, 1854, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Alexander McPherson.  The deceased is survived by:  a sister, Mrs. George Williams, of California; a nephew, W.H. McPherson, of Bainbridge; five nieces, Mrs. Percy Moore, of New York City; Mrs. Carrie McCoy, of Norwich; Mrs. Harry Myers, of Syracuse; and his wife's nieces, Miss Elizabeth Grube Hastings, both of Elmira, whom he reared from small children.  A Masonic Service will be held Thursday night at 8:00 o'clock in the Colwell Funeral Parlors and the funeral will take place Friday afternoon, at 2:00 o'clock at Colwell's Chapel under the direction of the local Masonic Lodge.  The Rev. Paul Hulslander will officiate.  Interment will be in Yaleville cemetery.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Oct. 30, 1941]

 

Chenango Union, Dec. 30, 1863

 

In New Berlin, on the 14th inst., Mr. Oscar Butts, aged 32 years.

 

In Delhi, on the 9th inst., Mrs. Hannah S. McKoon, widow of the late Merritt G. McKoon, Esq.

 

In Beloit, Wis., suddenly, on the 2d inst., Edwin, youngest son of Gideon Rathbun, aged 11 years.

At New Iberia, La., on the 16th inst., Mr. Giles F. Sanders, of Co. A, 114th N.Y.S.V., aged 41 years.

 

In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], Dec. 22d, 1863, Miss Julia A. Goodrich, daughter of Hiram Goodrich, aged 18 years.

"Weep not for her!  There is no cause for woe;

But rather nerve thy spirit, that it walk

Unshrinking o'er the thorny paths below,

And from earth's low dealements keep thee back;

So. when a few fleet severing years have flown,

She'll meet thee at heaven's gate--and lead thee on

Weep not for her!"

 

 



Marriages (May 30)

Miss Helen Peckham, daughter of E.J. Peckham, of East Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], and Guy Eckert, of East Branch [Delaware Co., NY], were united in marriage, Saturday, September 13, at the Presbyterian manse of Guilford Center with the Rev. Ralph B. Gamewell, pastor of the Guilford Center Presbyterian Church, officiating.  Miss Norma Peckham, John Eckert and E.J. Peckham were present at the ceremony.  Mr. and Mrs. Eckert will make their home at East Branch.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Oct. 2, 1941]

Miss Katherine Flynn, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David Flynn of Waverly [Tioga Co., NY] and a former member of the Bainbridge School faculty, was married to First Lieut. Walter Koelliker, son of Mr. and Mrs. Julius Koelliker, of Unadilla [Otsego Co., NY], last Saturday morning at 11:30 at an impressive ceremony in the Mitchell Field Chapel.  The ceremony was performed by Rev. Paul Giegerich.  The bride was attended by her sister, Miss Helen Flynn, of Ithaca, and Atty. Robert Broadfoot, of Sidney, was the bridegroom's attendant.  The bride is a graduate of Cornell University and a member of the Delta Gamma Sorority.  She was the Homemaking instructor in the local school for several years.  Lieut. Koelliker was graduated from the Rhode Island State College of Engineering and is now in the Army Air Corps, stationed in New York City.  The couple will reside in Bronxville [Westchester Co., NY].  [Bainbridge News  Republican, Oct. 9, 1941]

Miss Margaret Rohr, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Carl H. Rohr, of Westport, Conn., and Kermit Nichols, son of Mr. and Mrs. Leo Nichols, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], were united in marriage Wednesday morning at 9 o'clock at the Nichols home, Old Elm Farm, below this village.  The Rev. Paul Hulslander, pastor of the Methodist Church officiated.  The bride wore a soldier blue velvet corduroy dress, with a shoulder corsage of red roses and white chrysanthemums.  Present at the ceremony were Mr. and Mrs. Nichols, Emily Nichols and the Rev. and Mrs. Hulslander.  A wedding breakfast was served after the ceremony.  The bride is a graduate of Staples High School, Westport, Conn. and the bridegroom attended Bainbridge High School and is a graduate of New York State Agricultural and Technical Institute, of Morrisville.  Following a motor trip through New York and Connecticut, Mr. and Mrs. Nichols will be at home to their friends at Old Elm Farm the last of October.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Oct. 9, 1941]

Miss Inath Gertrude McGowan, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hugh McGowan, of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], was married to Lloyd William Hubbard, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Hubbard of Bainbridge, Saturday afternoon at 1 o'clock in the Methodist parsonage at Coventry.  The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Hall.  The couple was attended by Miss Nora McGowan, sister of the bride, and Kenneth Craver, of Bainbridge.  After a short trip Mr. and Mrs. Hubbard will reside in Bainbridge.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Oct. 16, 1941]

Miss Velma Jane Lord, of Albany, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Lord, of this village [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], was united in marriage to Leonard S. Glasgow, of Albany, Saturday evening, Oct. 11, at 7:45 o'clock in St. John's Episcopal Church, North Adams, Mass.  The couple was attended by Mr. and Mr. George Green, Troy.  The bride who was given in marriage by her father, was attired in a gown of turquoise velvet with a corsage of red roses.  A dinner for the bridal party followed the ceremony which included the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Lord, of Bainbridge' her sister Miss Betty Lord, of Connecticut; the attendants, Mr. and Mrs. George Green, of Troy, and Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Glasgow.  The couple left for a short trip after which they will make their home in Albany.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Oct. 16, 1941]

Word has been received by friends in town of the wedding plans of Howard Adams, of Urbana, Ill, and formerly of this village, to Miss Virginia Froyd, of Paxton, Ill., which will take place during the Christmas holidays.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Oct. 23, 1941]

Mr. and Mrs. Frank O. Green, of South Otselic [Chenango Co., NY], announce the marriage of their daughter, Frances U. Green, to Durwood L. Brown, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Brown, of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY].  Private Brown was formerly of Guilford, but now is stationed at Camp Poke, La.  The couple were married on Oct. 3 at the Baptist parsonage of Lusville, La.  Floyd MacArthur and Felix J. Vaughn, two of Mr. Brown's Army friends, were witnesses.  The many friends of Mr. Brown in Guilford extend congratulations to them.  He was working in Oxford at the time he entered the Army.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Oct. 23, 1941]

Miss Helen Whitmore, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Whitmore, of Afton [Chenango Co., NY], and Lewis Pierce, son of Olin Pierce, of Afton, were married Saturday noon at the home of the bride's parents.  the ceremony was performed by the Rev. Clifford E. Webb.  The maid of honor was Miss Margaret Whitmore, a sister of the bride, and Ross Teed, a brother-=in-law of the bridegroom, was best man.  The couple will reside in Afton.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Oct. 30, 1941]

Mrs. Josephine Provenzon, of Sidney [Delaware Co., NY], has announced the engagement of her daughter, Miss Virginia M. Provenzon, to J. Edward DeRock, son of Mrs. Mabel DeRock, of Sidney.  No date has been set for the wedding.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Oct. 30, 1941]

At the residence of the bride's father, on the 23d inst., by Rev. W. Searls, Mr. Albert Case to Miss Clara C. Peck, both of North Norwich [Chenango Co., NY].  [Chenango Union, Dec. 30, 1863]

In Smithville on the 21st inst., by Rev. A. Otis, Mr. Theodore B. Schenck, to Miss Eliza Kinnier, all of Smithville [Chenango Co., NY].  [Chenango Union, Dec. 30, 1863]

Bainbridge Soldiers, 1941

 

Well-known throughout the Bainbridge area are the Army men pictured above who are now stationed at Fort Bragg, N.C.  From left to right they are:  Stanley  Hutchinson, Byron Marble and Charles Gerlach.  Hutchinson is an enlisted man while Marble and Gerlach are conscriptees. 

 

[Bainbridge News & Republican, Oct. 30, 1941]

Bainbridge Water Works, 1883

Bainbridge Water Works

Chenango Union, September 6, 1883

 

The Republican [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY] of last week is jubilant over the success of the water works in that village, and a healthy looking rooster crows over the "scoffers," while a dilapidated appearing bird retires from the contest with symptoms of sea-sickness.  The following satisfactory statement is given:

 

"Saturday, August 25th, at a depth of 323 feet, an immense vein of water was struck in the lower artesian well.  The drillers were unable to tell how much water could be produced, and therefore, but very little was said of the great strike until pumps were rigged and the well thoroughly tested.  Thursday last, a large pump was put in operation, and after a few hours pumping, the glad tidings was announced that the well was inexhaustible.  Friday the pump was run for about five hours, and on Saturday twelve hours.  the amount of water drawn therefrom was 75 gallons a minute, which would make 61,000 gallons; more than sufficient to supply the village, and that without counting the supply from the other well, which is nearly equal in amount of water produced.  The grand success of the work was received with joy by all of our citizens, excepting, of course, those croakers who have been busily engaged throwing cold water upon the enterprise.

 

"The wells being completed and an abundance of water assured, Mr. Roberts has placed a large force of men at work laying pipe and building the reservoir.  the reservoir will be 50x120x20 feet in size, and the water main 3,600 feet long.  The main will consist of eight and six inch pipe.  Mr. Roberts informs us that the work will be completed and the village supplied with water before cold weather."

 



Obituaries (May 29)

George E. Flanigan

 

Bainbridge lost one of its most prominent business and social leaders Sunday morning in the death of George E. Flanigan, above.  A member of the village board of trustees, he was also assistant director of the Borden Research Laboratories.

 

George Everett Flanigan, a prominent citizen of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], died Sunday about 11:30 while playing golf at the Sidney Course, of a heart attack.  His sudden death was entirely unexpected as there had been no evidence of failing health.  A member of the Sidney Golf and country Club,  he took great pleasure in his weekly relaxation with his associates.  On September 21, he in company with Dr. G.C. Supplee were completing their last round of golf about 11:30, there having been no evidence of distress, fatigue, or warning, he was stricken.  Dr. Supplee's back was turned to him and upon hearing an unusual noise, turned and found Mr. Flanigan unconscious, and stricken on the green.  Assistance from men about 100 yards distant was attained and Dr. Ralph Loomis heeded the call, arriving in about 10 minutes.  Mr. Flanigan remained unconscious during the interval and was pronounced dead upon the arrival of Dr. Loomis.  The physician gave the cause of death as angina pectoris.  Mr. Flanigan was born at Watervliet, January 3, 1894, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Flanigan.  He graduated from Cornell University with the class of 1917 with Bachelor of Science degree, specializing in food chemistry and bacteriology.  Following his graduation he was appointed plant chemist with the Nestle Co., located in Cattaraugus County and soon advanced to assistant plant foreman.  Following a period of employment with the Nestle Co., he resigned and in 1922 he accepted a position as research chemist in the Dry Milk Research laboratories then located in Adams.  He became immediately associated with the work of the Dry Milk Co., laboratories and at the time of the local Adams plant was sold, necessitating the removal of these activities to Bainbridge, Mr. Flanigan was one of the chemists moved to Bainbridge in 1924.  He continued and participated actively in the work of the local laboratories, continually, until his death.  In 1935, he was appointed assistant director of the laboratories, which had become part of the Borden's Research Laboratories in 1929.  He was a member of the American Chemical Society, Society of Bacteriologists, and American Dairy Association.  During his active career, he had contributed with other members of the local laboratories to numerous publications of technical research; he was also the joint patentee of various patents and inventions relating to technical phase of the milk industry.  He had long been active and prominent in community affairs, a member of the village board of trustees for five years, an officer of the Bainbridge Fire Department, and active on various committees of the Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce; a member of the Chenango County Republican Committee, a member of the Fraternal Order of Elks; and he attended the First Presbyterian Church.  In December 1923, he was united in marriage to Miss Genevieve Nutting, of Adams.  His interest in civic and his professional work was keen and inspiring and he always enjoyed the respect and esteem of his associates in business and in the community.  He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Genevieve Flanigan, one son, Everett L. Flanigan, who is pursuing education in an aviation school in Glendale, Calif.  His son was immediately summoned and arrived in Bainbridge within 24 hours, making a non-stop flight by plane Stratoliner, from Glendale to New York City; and a brother, ,Dr. William Flanigan, of Watervleit.  On Tuesday evening, the Order of Elks conducted a service at Colwell's Chapel. The funeral was held at the Presbyterian Church, Wednesday morning at 10:30 with the Rev. Paul L. Carpenter, officiating, Charles Pettys, Milton Simonds, Paul Landre, L. A. Orvis, Frank Collins and Dr. G.C. Supplee were pall-bearers.  On Thursday services and burial took place in Watervliet.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Sept. 25, 1941]

 

Ira Marshall Sargeant passed away at his home Monday morning after being in poor health for some time.  Funeral services will be held this afternoon (Thursday) at 2 o'clock in Colwell's Chapel, with the Rev. S.E. Heath officiating. [Bainbridge News & Republican, Sept. 25, 1941]

 

Ira M. Sargeant passed away at his home on Main street in this village, Monday, September 22, at 7 o'clock after a long period of declining health.  Mr. Sargeant, a carpenter and sawyer by trade was employed for many years as head sawyer in the William Allen Sawmill at Dimmock Hollow.  He also worked in Phillips and Nichols Mills, in Morris for a long time.  Ira Sargeant, one of the nine children of Marshall and Henrietta (Lewis) Sargeant, was born in South New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY] January 15, 1863, where he grew to manhood.  On December 22, 1886, he was united in marriage to Miss Minnie M. Davis, of Morris. To them were born five children:  Mrs. Hayward Hutchinson, Mrs. Fred Gerow and Miss Hilda Sargeant, residing in Bainbridge, and two sons:  William Sargeant and Stanley Sargeant, both deceased.  In 1910 the family moved to Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], where he carried on his trade in the William Prouty Mills and later for Frank Lewis and Son. The deceased was a man highly respected by all who knew him and had a large circle of friends.  He will be greatly missed, especially in the home where his devotion to his wife and children was most faithful.  Immediate surviving relatives are:  his wife, three daughters, previously mentioned; two grandsons, Carl Hutchinson, of Bainbridge and Private Stanley Hutchinson, of Fort Bragg, N.C.; also one brother, Eugene Sargeant, of Pittsfield, and several nieces and nephews to all of whom sincere sympathy is extended.  Funeral services conducted by the Rev. Sidney E. Heath, rector of St. Peter's Church, were held at Colwell's Funeral Parlors, on Thursday, September 25, at 2 P.M., D.S.T., with interment in the family plot in Hillington Cemetey, at Morris [Otsego Co., NY].  Pall-bearers were:  Lewis Higler, Robert Davidson, Milton Spohn, of Bainbridge; and Assemblyman Chester Backus, Edwin Peet and LeVern Lull, all of Morris.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Oct. 2, 1941]



Marriages (May 29)

Miss Olive Horton, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E.H. Doll, of Hornell [Steuben Co., NY], was united in marriage to Edwin DeLong, son of Mr. and Mrs. E.D. DeLong, Sr., Sunday September 7, at high noon in the, Methodist Church, Bainbridge, with the Rev. Paul L. Hulslander performing the ceremony.  The bride, who was attired in a light blue wool dress with black accessories, wearing a corsage of white baby chrysanthemums, was given in marriage by her father, Mr. Doll.  Mr. and Mrs. Richard DeLong, of Flemington, N.J., attended the couple.  The matron of honor wore a wine print dress with blue accessories and wore a corsage of bronze baby chrysanthemums.  After the wedding ceremony, a dinner was served to the imme4diate families at the DeLong home.  Before the ceremony, Eugene Houck rendered two beautiful vocal solos, "I Love You Truly" and "O Promise Me."  Mrs. DeLong is a graduate of Hornell High School and is employed in Brooklyn.  Mr. DeLong is serving in the U.S. Navy and is stationed at the Brooklyn Navy Yards.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Sept. 11, 1941]

Miss Edith Harris, formerly of Harpursville [Broome Co., NY], and Jerry Hine, of this village [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], were united in marriage at Niagara Falls, Sunday, August 31, at 1 o'clock.  Mr. and Mrs.  Hine will make their home in the Dutcher apartment on River street, Sidney [Delaware Co., NY].  Mrs. Hine is employed in the DeCumber beauty shop and Mr. Hine has a position with the Scintilla Magneto Co., in that village.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Sept. 11, 1941]

Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hill were pleasantly surprised with a party in honor of their 25th wedding anniversary Saturday evening, September 6, given by a group of friends and relatives.  The occasion was celebrated with a beautiful cake which was cut by Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hill and Mrs. Helene Landon, who was matron of honor at their wedding.  Mr. and Mrs. Hill were presented with two beautiful chairs from the Hill family, a purse of money and other gifts from the guests.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Sept. 11, 1941]

Miss Wanda Hine and James William Epply, of this village [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], were united in marriage at The Baptist Parsonage by the Rev. R. Lewis Johnson, Saturday, August 23.  Mr. and Mrs. Epply are now residing in Coventryville [Chenango Co., NY].  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Sept. 18, 1941]

Miss Lucille Lyon, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], and Kermit Holdredge, formerly of Harpursville [Broome Co., NY], were united in marriage at the Baptist parsonage, Bainbridge, Saturday, August 23.  The ceremony was performed by the Rev. R. Lewis Johnson.  The attendants were Mrs. Clarence Dibble, of this village, and Roger Craver, of Johnson City.  The couple are employed at the American Plastics Corp. and will reside in Bainbridge.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Sept. 18, 1941]

Dysart-Unger:  The marriage of Miss Mary Louise Unger, daughter of Oswald J. Unger, daughter of Oswald J. Unger, of Reynolds street, Pittsburgh, Pa., and James Knox Dysart, of Holmes street, Wilkensburg, Pa., took place recently.  The service, which was conducted by candlelight, was read by the Rev. Hugh Clark.  The bridal gown of off-white satin was styled with a yoke of seed pearls ending the high round neckline.  The sleeves were leg o' mutton and the full skirt ended in a court train.  The "something borrowed" in the costume was a full length tulle veil attached to a coronet of seed pearls and was lent by the bride's cousin, Mrs. joseph Downs, of Harrisburg, Pa.  A bouquet of white gladioli and stephanotis with orchid center completed the costume.  As her sister's maid of honor, Miss Jane Oaks Unger wore a gown of Grecian rose satin and wore a little Dutch cap to match.  She carried yellow gladioli buds and blue delphinium.  Similar gowns of Biarritz blue and matching Dutch caps were worn by the bridesmaids, Miss Dorothy Armstrong and Miss Janet Hetherington, and the junior bridesmaid, Carol June Macklin, niece of the bride.  Mr. and Mrs. Paul Macklin, of Chicago, were among the out-of-town guests who attended the wedding.  A smaller daughter of the Macklins, Joan, and the bride's cousin, Peggy Lou Spahr, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Spahr, of Bainbridge, were flower girls.  Their frocks were of flowered taffeta and their headdresses, poke bonnets, and baskets of rose petals completed the ensembles.  Ray Lamb, of Oakmont, Pa., was best man and the ushers; Frank Tomb, Charles Runter Bradley, of Hagerstown, Md., the bride's cousin, and Robert Campbell, of Oakmont, cousin of the bridegroom.  The bride's grandmother, Mrs. Albert Sargent Mills, of Bainbridge, wore a peach chiffon dress with an orchid hat and wore a corsage of orchids.  The bridegroom's mother wore a dress of turquoise blue crepe.  A dinner at the University Club followed the ceremony.  After a honeymoon in Boston, Mass., the couple will reside in Pittsburgh, Pa.  Mrs. Dysart, who was a guest of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Spahr last year, made many friends during her stay here.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Sept. 18, 1941]

Cooper-Anthony:  One of the prettiest of early fall weddings occurred Saturday morning at 11 o'clock September 20, in Christ Church, Guilford, when Miss Thelma Gertrude Anthony, daughter of Mrs. Myrtle I. Wilson, of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], and Reinhold D. Anthony of Norwich became the bride of Junior Alfred Cooper, son of Mrs. Meld Cooper, of Mt. Upton [Chenango Co., NY].  The Rev. Frederick Ransier, rector, officiated. Gorgeous baskets of bright flowers, of every color filled the chancel of the church, with white flowers at the altar.  Previous to the ceremony Mrs. Charles Bloom, aunt of the bride, gave a delightful program of organ music.  As the strains of Lohengrin's wedding march began to sound, the bride entered the church on the arm of her father.  She was met at the altar by the groom.  Mrs. Louella Jarvis, aunt of the bride, was matron of honor.  Acting as best man was Duane Anthony, of Norwich, brother of the bride.  The impressive service of the episcopal Church was read.  The bride's dress was of dark green velvet, with shoes and hat to match.  She wore a corsage of Talisman roses.  The matron of honor wore dubonent velvet with soldier blue accessories.  Her corsage was white carnations with a touch of blue. The mothers of the bride and groom wore corsages of white pompon chrysanthemums and the men in the wedding party, boutonnieres of white.  The bride and groom took their places in front of the church and received congratulations.  Mrs. Cooper has been guest of honor at several pre-nuptial events at sever per-nuptial events.  Both are employed in the Bendix Aviation Corporation, Sidney.  Immediately following the ceremony he happy couple left on their wedding trip which will include a brief stay with Sgt. and Mrs. Donald Anthony at Shirley, Mass. and they will continue motoring through the New England States and to points in Canada.  After October 1 they will be at home in their newly furnished apartment on Main street.  To Mr. and Mrs. Cooper, whose friends are legion, go the best wishes for years of happiness.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Sept. 25, 1941]

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Marshall of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], observed their 65th wedding anniversary, Tuesday, September 23, with open house.  Neighbors and friends of the couple called to congratulate them and they were the recipient of many cards and gifts.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Sept. 25, 1941]

Miss Katherine Flynn, former faculty member of the Bainbridge Central School and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David Flynn, of Waverly [Tioga Co., NY], will be married to Lt. Walter Koelliker, son of Mr. and Mrs. Julius Koelliker, of Unadilla [Otsego Co., NY], on Sept. 27.  Lt. Koelliker, who since his graduation from Rhode Island State College in 1935, has been in the sales department of the Scintilla Magneto company, until he was called into service last Spring.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Sept. 25, 1941]