Obituaries (June 17)

Mrs. Martin K. Purdy, of Otego [Otsego Co., NY] and formerly of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], died at her home, Wednesday, Oct. 14, following a long illness.  She was 65 years old.  Born in Egypt Mills, Pa., on Apr. 25, 1877, the deceased was the daughter of William and Mary Garron and spent her early life in Pennsylvania, moving to Bainbridge in 1934 where she and her husband and family lived on the Beatty Farm for the next three years.  Surviving are her husband, Martin K. Purdy, Sr., of Otego; four daughters, Mrs. Beatrice Diajacomo, of Stroudsburg, Pa; Mrs. Ruth Anglemyer, of Stroudsburg; Miss Roberta Purdy, of Otego; and Mrs. Maurice McGinnis, of Bainbridge; a son, Martin K. Purdy, Jr., of Otego; and eight grandchildren.  Funeral services were held, Friday, in the Colwell Brothers Funeral Parlors with the Rev. McPherson of the Otego Baptist Church, officiating' interment was in Easton, Pa.  [Bainbridge News & Republican,  Oct. 22, 1942]

 

Louis Caswold Curtis passed away Friday morning, Oct. 16, at 2:30 o'clock at the Chenango Memorial Hospital, Norwich, after a brief illness of only a few hours of a heart attack.  The death of Louis C. Curtis brought a distinct loss and a great sock to our community, where he and his family had made their home for the past 22 years.  One of our most substantial citizens, faithful caretaker of our school for the past 17 years, a devoted husband and father whose entire life was given to his family, a lasting memorial to those so close to him, his place can never be filled.  Louis Curtis was born in Sidney [Chenango Co., NY], 47 years ago, the son of Eva and Clarence Curtis.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Oct. 22, 1942]

News was received by many friends in town last week of the death of Mrs. Cherry Perry Cady, of Theresa [Jefferson Co., NY], wife of the Rev. Chas. G. Cady, former pastor of the local Presbyterian Church.  Mrs. Cady died early Saturday morning, October 17, at her home in Theresa, after an illness of several months.  She was 71 years old.  Born at Bunker Hill, Boston, Mass., on July 15, 1871, the deceased was a daughter of Lewis and Caroline Wyman Perry.  Her family moved to Olean when she was about 17 years old and in that place she met Charles G. Cady, then secretary of the Olean Y.M.C.A.  The Rev. and Mrs. Cady were united in marriage on Feb. 24, 1892 and in the following June they moved to Theresa, where the Rev. Mr. Cady took over the pastorship of the First Presbyterian Church, his first charge in the ministry.  During the 14 years that her husband was pastor of the Theresa church, Mrs. Cady served as its organist.  In 1906, they moved to Baltimore, Maryland where the Rev. Mr. Cady served the Federated Charity Organization for the next two years; subsequently serving as minister of churches in the Baltimore and Washington area.  For eight years, Mrs. Cady, an accomplished musician, played the pipe organ in the Lafayette Square Presbyterian Church in Baltimore and for two years she was organist of the Second Presbyterian church in that city.  Later, the Rev. and Mrs. Cady lived in Bainbridge where they made many friends who have kept in touch with their old pastor and resident through correspondence and visits.  In 1930, following the Rev. Mr. Cady's retirement, he and his wife moved to Theresa and established their home there.  Funeral services for Mrs. Cady were held Monday afternoon in the First Presbyterian Church at Theresa.  Burial was in Oakwood Cemetery.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Oct. 29, 1942]

After several years of suffering, William H. Bennett passed away at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Fred Montgomery early Friday morning, October 16, 1942.  The son of Carpenter and Harriet (Greene) Bennett, he was born in the town of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] where almost his entire life was spent.  On February 20, 1886, he was united in marriage to Mertie M. Bush.  To them, two daughters were born, Nina Mae and Lena Pearl (Warner) who died August 8, 1932.  The greater part of his life was spent in farming, though for a few years he was employed in the old sled factory and after retiring from farming, he worked in the Casein factory and on the town highway for some time.  The funeral was held Monday afternoon, October 19, at two o'clock at Colwell's Funeral Chapel, the Rev. Lewis Johnson officiating Fred Robbins, Fred Sherman, Charles Weeks and John Neidlinger acted as bearers.  Burial was in Greenlawn Cemetery [Bainbridge, NY].  He is survived by his widow, one daughter, Mrs. Fred Montgomery five grandchildren and four great grandchildren.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Oct. 29, 1942]

We have just learned of the death of Mr. Edwin Ives, of Sidney [Delaware Co., NY].  He was born here [Ives Settlement, Chenango Co., NY] and his childhood and youthful days were spent in this place, where are many relatives and friends who mourn his loss.  Of a family of five brothers and one sister but one is left this side of the "river."  When but a child his father died, therefore he had to commence "life's battles" without a father's aid and counsel.  He labored long and faithfully, and in the closing years of his life, with his faithful wife, he enjoyed a pleasing home, surrounded by kind and affectionate children.  He was a good citizen, a kind friend, and a tender and loving husband and father.  He leaves a wife and four children, and the sorrow of those afflicted ones.  He only knows who knows all hearts, and who alone can bless and comfort.  [Bainbridge Republican, Apr. 8, 1876]

 

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Marriages (June 17)

Miss LaVonne Beers, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Beers, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], became the bride of Pvt. Vyrie Stilwell, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Stilwell, of Oneonta [Otsego Co., NY], on Sunday afternoon at 4:30.  The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Samuel Sargent, of the Franklin Methodist Church.  They were attended by Mr. and Mrs. Herman Sullivan of Otego.  The bride wore a teal blue suit, with a corsage of gardenias.  The matron of honor wore a blue and white street dress, with a corsage of pink roses.  Little Patricia Ann Kinch wore salmon pink sharkskin, with talisman roses.  The bride is a graduate of Bainbridge High School and is employed in the Scintilla.  The groom attended Oneonta High School and has just completed a training course at Aberdeen Proving Grounds, Aberdeen, Md.  He will leave immediately for the San Francisco Airdome at Almeda, Calif.  The couple was given a reception at the home of the groom's parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Stilwell, at which time the immediate friends and relatives wished them much joy.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Oct. 15, 1942]

 

On Tuesday evening, Oct. 13, the neighbors and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Robbins honored the Robbins with a surprise party, the occasion being the 40th wedding anniversary of the guests of honor.  About 50 friends gathered to celebrate with the Robbins, and presented the couple with a purse and a three-tiered wedding cake which they helped to enjoy.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Oct. 22, 1942]

 

Coulter - Kingsley:  Announcement has been made of the marriage of Miss Mildred Lawton Kingsley, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Kingsley, to Glen Secor Coulter, son of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Coulter, of Delhi [Delaware Co., NY], which was performed Saturday evening, Oct. 10, at Rockport, Canada.  The bride who is a graduate of Bainbridge Central High School, is employed by the American Separator Co.  The groom, graduate of Delhi High School, is employed by the Scintilla Magneto.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Oct. 22, 1942]

 

Park - Coss:  Mr. and Mrs. Alson W. Coss, of Kenmore [Erie Co., NY], announce the engagement of their daughter, Dorothea May, to Lieut, McConnell Duncan Park, son of Mrs. Cook Park of Buffalo, and Dr. Jay M. Park, of Holbrook, Ariz.  Miss Coss attended the University of Buffalo and Syracuse University, where she was a member of Sigma Kappa Sorority.  Lieut. Park graduated from Deveaux School, attended University of Buffalo and University of Chicago, where he is a member of the Omega Delta Fraternity.  He is now stationed at Rosencrans Field, St. Joseph, Mo.  Mr. Coss was a former resident of Bainbridge and relative of Harvey Wood and James Ireland  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Oct. 22, 1942]

Adams - Harrington:  A very lovely fall wedding occurred Thursday morning, Oct. 15, at 10 o'clock, when Miss Ruth Charlotte Harrington and Lieut. Robert Copeland Adams were united in marriage by the Rev. A.A. Bresee, of Greene, at Christ's Episcopal Church.  A reception and wedding breakfast followed the ceremony at the home of the bride's sister and husband, Mr. and Mr. Stuart B. Ives.  Miss Eloise Adams, sister of Lieut. Adams, was maid of honor and Maynard Bellinger, of Sidney, acted as best man.  Miss Harrington was given in marriage by her brother, Earl Harrington, of Ticonderoga.  Her gown was of white slipper satin with wrist pointed sleeves.  She wore a finger tip veil of bridal illusion, caught to a wreath of orange blossoms and carried a white Bible.  Miss Adams wore an aqua dress of taffeta with fuchsia accessories and carried white pompons.  Mrs. Adams, mother of the bridegroom, wore a blue dress with black accessories and a corsage of red roses.  The bride's mother, Mrs. Harrington, wore a black suit and her corsage was white pompons and white roses.  The altar and church were appropriately decorated and Mrs. Charles Green, of Guilford, presided at the organ.  At the time Lieut. Adams was inducted into the Army, he was in his senior year at Cornell University.  The bride is a graduate of Lowell School of Business and was employed in the office of the Eng. Dept. of Scintilla Co. at Sidney.  After a wedding trip through the South, Lieut. and Mrs. Adams will make their home in Alexandria, La., where Lieut. Adams is an instructor.  The best of wishes go with them from their many friends in Guilford and Sidney.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Oct. 22, 1942]

Randall - Blow:  The marriage of Miss Dorothy Harriett Blow, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James A. Tallon, of 11 Bellevue Heights, Binghamton [Broome Co., NY], to Stanley S. Randall, son of Mrs. Mabel Randall, of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], took place Thursday evening, Oct. 8, at 8 o'clock at the home of the bride's parents.  The Rev. A.A. Wright, pastor of the First Christian Church, Binghamton, performed the double ring ceremony before the fireplace, which was banked with chrysanthemums, palms and candelabra.  Wedding music was played by Mrs. B. Tananhaus, fo Sayre, Pa., and mr.s Leon Yerger was the soloist.  The bride, who was given in marriage by her stepfather, was gowned in white marquisette over taffeta, made with long skirt and train.  A tiara of gardenias held her fingertip length veil of illusion, and she carried a bouquet of white pompons.  Miss Louise Darrow, maid of honor for Miss Blow, wore a long dres sof pink net and carried a bouquet of pink and white pom-pons.  Orson Randall, brother of the bridegroom acted as best man.  Nearly 70 guests attended the reception , which followed the ceremony.  A tiered wedding cake, topped with miniature bride and bridegroom, centered the bride's table, flanked by tapers in crystal holders, and arrangements of fall flowers.  After a short wedding trip the couple returned to Guilford and are receiving their friends in the late Emma North home on Guilford Lake, known as "Squirrel Lodge."  Congratulations and best wishes are extended to them.  [Bainbridge News & republican, Oct. 22, 1942]

Ransom Herrick Celebrates 90th Birthday, 1942

Ransom Herrick Celebrates 90th Birthday

Bainbridge News & Republican, Oct. 15, 1942

 

Mr. and Mrs. Ransom Herrick entertained their children, grandchildren and great grandchildren at a birthday dinner, recently, in honor of Mr. Herrick's 90th birthday.  Despite his age, Mr. Herrick is in fairly good health, reads without the aid of glasses, and enjoys exchanging hunting tales with his old friends.  He received many cards, letters and gifts on his birthday.  Among those present were Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Herrick and son, Glenn, and Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Herrick, of West Bainbridge; Mr. and Mrs. Lee Herrick and daughter, Betty, and son, Lloyd, of Binghamton; Mt. and Mrs. Lynn Hubbard and daughter, Patricia, of West Bainbridge; and Harry Herrick and sons, Richard and Malcolm, of Bainbridge.  Mrs. Harry Herrick, on account of illness; and Everett Herrick, who is with the U.S. Navy, were unable to attend.  

Deaths of "Old" People, 1877

Death of Old People

Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Jan. 19, 1878

 

Below we give the names of those persons in Chenango County, over 70 years of age, who died during the last nine months of the year 1877.

 

March 20:   James Brown, Smithville, 89 years, 10 months and 14 days

   "       22    Samuel Smith, Otselic, 92 years, and 5 months

   "       22    Oliver D. Latimer, Afton, 81 years.

   "       28    Mrs. Susan Lyon, Greene, 74 years

 

April    3     Elijah Hyde, Afton, 76 years

   "       10    David T. Woods, Coventry, 77 years

   "       10    Bennett Baker, Guilford, 74 years

   "       10    William Jacobs, Oxford, 74 years

   "       17    Martin Post, Afton, 72 years

   "       20    Ambrose W. Smith, Norwich, 94 years

   "       20    Aaron Booth, West Bainbridge, 80 years

   "       24    Horace Peck, Greene, 72 years and 7 months

 

May     4     Mrs. Sally Bradley, Greene, 88 years

   "       5      Mrs. Lodema Bishop, Norwich, 74 years

   "       8      John Gray, Oxford, 82 years

   "       9      Joseph Gifford, Lincklaen, 84 years, 8 months and 4 days

   "       17    Thomas J. Sherman, Norwich, 72 years

   "       25    Calvin Chamberlain, Mt. Upton, 85 years

 

June     1     Daniel Welch, Norwich, 90 years

   "        9     Stephen Keyes, Norwich, 80 years

   "       11    Herrington Willcox, Smithville, 74 years

   "       14    Jeremiah Sanders, Norwich, 70 years

   "       23    Alanson Bingham, Bainbridge, 76 years

   "       29    Mrs. Celinda Mead, Norwich, 70 years

   "       30    Nehemiah Parks, Pitcher, 72 years

 

July     1      Mrs. Betsey Coney, Norwich, 88 years

   "       5      Betsey Bosworth, Norwich, 77 years

   "       5      Abigal Baker, Guilford, 73 years

   "       5      James G. Adams, Columbus, 77 years, 9 months, 18 days

   "       16    Barton Inman, Plymouth, 79 years

   "       20    Mrs. Lucy Gifford, Oxford, 95 years

   "       23    Thomas Stackhouse, Norwich, 81 years

   "       30    Mrs. Esther Tilyou, North Norwich, 88 years

   "       31    Smith Race, Greene, 71 years

 

Aug.    8      Josiah Bosworth, Pharsalia, 80 years

   "       20    Mrs. Zilpah Drake, Norwich, 79 years

   "       23    Asa Aldrich, Plymouth, 86 years

   "       23    Mrs. Judeth Hagaman, Oxford, 92 years

 

Sept.    2      Luther Justice, Pitcher, 87 years

   "       4      Mrs. S.P. Bidwell, Smyrna, 75 years

   "       13    Joseph Newton, County House, Preston, 84 years 

   "       14    Mrs. Roxana Ackley, Sherburne, 73 years, 11 months and 8 days

   "       15    Mrs. Mary Moore, McDonough, 73 years

   "       16    Mrs. Sarah Judd, Plymouth, 73 years

   "       16    Anson Pendell, Preston, 78 years

   "       24    Alvin Huntley, Plymouth, 70 years

   "       27    John Harrison, Smithville, 75 years

   "       28    Daniel Smith, McDonough, 81 years

 

Oct.     1      Chester Allen, Smyrna, 83 years

   "       1      Amos Stanton, So. Otselic, 79 years

   "       1      Mrs. Sally Rogers, Preston, 92 years

   "       4      Simeon Sanders, Norwich, 80 years

   "       10    Elisha Baldwin, Pitcher, 92 years

   "       13    Benjamin Wardwell, North Pharsalia, 77 years

   "       14    Mrs. Eunice Jones, Smyrna, 91 years

   "       21    Mrs. Jane Winn, Smyrna, 78 years

   "       22    Ralph Johnson, Norwich, 73 years, 6 months

   "       26    Samuel Halyard, Pitcher, 77 years

 

Nov.    1     Mrs. Myra Neering, Smyrna, 83 years

   "       2      Mellen Barrows, McDonough 91 years, 8 months, 2 days

   "       5      Mrs. Elizabeth Birdsall Ely, New Berlin, 88 years

   "       6      Mrs. Jane Tillotson, Oxford, 71 years

   "       10    Mrs. Almira Merrill, Norwich, 81 years

   "       11    David Cash, Smyrna, 86 years and 11 months

   "       11    Mrs. Melinda herrick, East Pharsalia, 79 years

   "       11    Mrs. Clara Stevens, Afton, 84 years

   "       14    Mrs. Hannah Shepardson, Smyrna, 72 years 9 months 9 days

   "       16    Dr. Hiram Hurlbut, Norwich, 82 years

   "       17    Asa L. Scott, Norwich, 73 years

   "       19    Asaph Philips, Guilford, 82 years 4 months 11 days

   "       20    Mrs. Morilla Slade, Greene, 70 years

   "       22    Mrs. Betsey Smith, Preston, 86 years 9 months 13 days

 

Dec.    2      Mrs. Maria Greene, McDonough, 73 years

   "       3      Mrs. Conrad Rickards, Smyrna, 82 years

   "       8      Mrs. Louisa Greene, East German, 86 years

   "       9      Mrs. Mary St. john, Afton, 86 years

   "       9      Mrs. Jemima Loops, Afton, 89 years

   "      16     Mrs. Lucy Wilcox, Oxford, 83 years

   "      23     Merrit S. Pierpoint, Oxford, 78 years

   "      29     Mrs. Electa McMaster, Afton, 71 years

   "      31     Mrs. Aaron Atwater, Guilford, 80 years



Soldier/War News, October 1942

Brothers in the Service

Bainbridge News & Republican, Oct. 1, 1942

 

Brother teams from Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] in the service are not uncommon.  Our village has several sets of brothers fighting for Uncle Sam, and several with other relatives in the service. 

 

Leading the list are three sets of three brothers including:

Carlton, Kenneth and Ernest Meade, sons of Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Meade, all in the Army

Joseph, Frank, Jr., and Bastine Delello, sons of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Delello all in the Army

Paul, Robert and Joseph Rosenstein, sons of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Rosenstein; Paul and Joe are both in the Army, while Bob is strictly  a Navy man. 

 

Pairs of brothers in the armed forces include:

Murray and Bryce Wilcox, sons of Mr. and Mrs. Fay Wilcox; Murray, Army; Bryce, Navy 

Gordon and William Burton, sons of Mr. and Mrs. George Burton, Gordon, Navy; Bill, Army

Clifford and Stanley Smith, sons of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis M. Smith, Cliff, Navy; Stanley, Army

Ernest and Howard Phelps, sons of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Phelps, both Army

James Mulwane and Harold Mulwane, nephews of Mrs. Sylvia Ireland, both Army

Frederick and James Epply, sons of Mr. and Mrs. William J. Epply; Fred, Navy; Jim, Army

Frederick and Earl Niedlinger, sons of Mr. and Mrs. Otto Neidlinger, Fred, Army; Earl, Navy

Alvin and Edgar Hayes, nephews of Austin Finch, Alvin, Navy; Edgar, Army

Walter and John Parsons, sons of Mr. and Mrs. John A. Parsons, both Army

Earl and Ralph Terry, sons of Mrs. Frances Proutey, R.D. #2, both in the Army

 

Police Chief Payne Gets FBI Notice
Close Checkup on Aliens is Advised

Bainbridge News & Republican, Jan. 15, 1942

 

Police Chief William Payne has received notice from the Federal Bureau of Investigation that the Attorney General of the United States has advised that "...Japanese, German and Italian aliens are prohibited form traveling except for communing from home to place of business, to place of worship, school or college, or travel within the boundaries of the municipality where they reside, unless the alien files with the Untied States Attorney one week prior to such a trip [contain] a written statement of route, destination and purpose of trip."

 

Germans, Italian, Japs Must Register

Bainbridge News & Republican, Jan. 22, 1942 

 

Attorney General Francis Biddle on Jan. 15 announced new regulations affecting the conduct of German, Italian and Japanese nationals throughout continental United States.

 

The new regulations, issued under authority of the Presidential proclamation of Jan. 14, 1942, relating to alien enemies, require all German, Italian and Japanese aliens to apply at the nearest first or second class, or county seat, post office for a Certificate of Identification.  The requirement applies to all enemy nationals 14 years of age or over who have not yet taken the oath of allegiance before a Federal judge, the final step in acquiring American citizenship.

 

The identification program, which will affect approximately 1,100,000 German, Italian and Japanese non-citizens, will be directed by Earl G. Harrison, former Director of Alien Registration and now a Special Assistant to the Attorney General advising on alien problems.

 

 

 





Marriages (June 16)

The Rev. and Mrs. George Haase, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], announce the engagement of their daughter, Miss Helen M. Haase, to Adrian Donahe, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Donahe, also of Bainbridge.  No date has been set for the wedding.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Oct. 1, 1942]

 

Announcement is made of the marriage of Miss Gladys Hawkins, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Hawkins, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], to Sergeant Louis DeSalvo, son of Mr. and Mrs. H. DeSalvo, of Sidney [Delaware Co., NY].  The ceremony took place on Sept. 16 in Columbus, Ga.  After spending two weeks in Georgia, the bride returned to the home of her parents where she will stay and continue her work at the Scintilla Magneto Corp. in Sidney where she is employed.  The bridegroom is stationed at Fort Benning, Ga.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Oct. 8, 1942]

 

Winsor - Marsh:  Thursday evening, Sept. 3, at Marathon, occurred the marriage of Mrs. Marion M. Marsh, of Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], to Louis T. Winsor, of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY].  The Rev. Ira Sherman was the officiating clergyman.  Although this item comes a month late, it is of interest to their many friends in this community and throughout the country, where both are well known.  Mrs. Winsor was a former resident of Guilford for many years.  Since moving to Coventry, she has kept alive her interest in the activities of our various organizations.  She is a member of the Guilford Woman's Club and re-elected chairman of the "Sewing Branch" of the Red Cross local chapter.  Mr. Winsor has served the Town of Guilford as road commissioner for many years. The best wishes of everyone go with them for happiness through the years to come.  Mrs. Winsor will soon join Mr. Winsor at his home in Guilford.  [Bainbridge News & Republican,  Oct. 9, 1942]

 

Hoffman - Gott:  Friday evening, Sept. 25, at 9 o'clock occurred the marriage of Miss Ada Gott, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Gott, to Robert Hoffman, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hoffman, all of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY].  The Rev. Charles J. Dempsey, of the Methodist church, was the officiating clergyman.  Both Mr. and Mrs. Hoffman are popular Guilford young people.  Witnesses were Mrs. William Gott and Mrs. Charles Hoffman.  Best wishes are extended to them from their schoolmates and friends.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Oct. 9, 1942]

Palmer - Fitch:  Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Fitch on the Lake Road occurred the marriage of their daughter, Lillian, to Charles Palmer, son of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Palmer, of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY].  The Rev. Norman Graves, of Oxford, officiated at the ceremony, which took place in the presence of the immediate members of both families.  Witnesses were Bernice Cunningham and Raymond Cunningham, of Oxford.  The bride is a graduate of Guilford Central School and is one of the popular young ladies of our village.  Mr. Palmer is a former Guilford boy, having lived here with his parents for many years.  prior to moving to Oxford.  Congratulations and best wishes are extended to them.  they will make their home in Oxford.  [Bianbirdge News & Republican, Oct. 15, 1942]

The marriage of James Scott, Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. James Scott, of Afton [Chenango Co., NY], and Miss Audrey Rose, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Rose, of Nineveh [Broome Co., NY], took place on Friday evening, Sept. 25, at 8:00 o'clock at the Methodist parsonage in Bainbridge.  Mr. and Mrs. Scott were attended by Guy Leonard, of West Bainbridge, and Miss Frances Rose, of Nineveh, sister of the bride.  Mr. Scott is a machine worker at the American Separator in Bainbridge and Mrs. Scott is an inspector at the Scintilla plant.  The young couple will make their home in Nineveh.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Oct. 15, 1942]

Obituaries (June 16)

Friday, Sept. 23, occurred the death of Frank E. Johnson, a resident of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY] for the past 40 years.  Death was due to cerebral thrombosis and came very suddenly.  He was born on April 16, 1881, in the town of Morris [Otsego Co., NY], the son of Amy (Boughton) and Asa M. Johnson.  For several years, his home was in Ives Settlement, Guilford, where he was employed on a farm.  For the past few years, he has operated a general store at Rockwells Mills.  Funeral services were held Saturday, Sept. 26, with Paul Moore, mortician, in charge.  Burial in Gilbertsville [Otsego Co., NY].  A brother, Orville Johnson survives. [Bainbridge News & Republican, Oct. 1, 1942]

 

Harry Crosby, Jr., four year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Crosby, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], R.D.2, died in the Bainbridge Hospital, last Thursday morning after a 10 day illness.  Little Harry was born in Deposit [Broome Co., NY] on February 13, 1938 and moved to Bainbridge a year ago with his parents who live on a farm in the Town of Bainbridge.  Two weeks ago, Monday, the boy became ill with intestinal grippe and complications of peritonitis forced his removed to the hospital, where he succumbed three days after admittance.  Surviving are his parents and six sisters and one brother Dorothy, Arlene, Doris, Donna, Virginia, Beatrice and Charles.  Funereal services were held in the Colwell Bros. Chapel, Bainbridge, on Sunday, at 2 P.M., with the Rev. Paul Carpenter officiating.  Burial was in Laurel Hill Cemetery, Deposit.  [Bainbridge News & Republican,  Oct. 8, 1942]

The funeral of Frank Mason, of Boston, Mass., was held at the Colwell Brothers Funeral Parlor on Sunday, Sept. 27.  Mr. Mason was the husband of Marjorie Naomi Snitchler, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Snitchler, of this village.  Mr. and Mrs. Mason were living in Boston at the time the deceased was stricken with a ruptured appendix, on Sept. 18.  Following the operation, he was progressing nicely when a blood clot hit the brain, causing immediate death.  Burial was in Plains Cemetery, following the funeral services which were led by the Rev. J.S. Payne of the Free Methodist Church.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Oct. 9, 1942]

George Burton

 

The light of last Thursday morning brought more bad news to this village when it was learned by stunned residents that George Burton, one of the most popular and best-liked men of the community, had succumbed to a final attack of asthma the previous night.  It was hard for his countless friends to realize that the man they had always admired for his pleasant manner, friendly ways and cheerful disposition had left their midst.  Born Feb. 6, 1889, in nearby Afton [Chenango Co., NY], George was the son of Richard and Josephine Taft Burton and spent most of his life in this section of the country.  On July 4, 1910, he was married to Gertrude Gordon at Cooks Falls and they spent the first year of their married life in Middletown, where he served his apprenticeship and learned his trade.  Coming to Bainbridge in April of 1912.  Mr. Burton was employed for 18 years by the American Separator Co. and left to engage himself in the contracting business which he worked at up to the time of his death.  The deceased was a man of many keen interests and had a zest for sports, hunting, and his businesses.  He was fire chief of the local Fire Department at one time and also helped manage the town baseball team.  In 1918, he became a member of the Susquehanna Lodge no. 167, F.&A.M., in which he continued membership for the rest of his life, winning the esteem of his fellow Masons, for his loyalty and honest interest.  He was also a member of the local Chamber of Commerce and of the Episcopal Church.  Aside form all these activities however, the people who knew George Burton will remember him best for his hobby--cooking, his favorite pastime.  For many years all of Mr. Burton's entire summers were spent at Camp In-a-Vale, the summer lodge of Thomas Collins, which was located on the Susquehanna River.  Here he pursued to his heart's content, the culinary methods he constantly practiced and won still more friends with his adeptness in the kitchen.  Clam bakes were his specialty and few organizations in town have failed to contact George to preside at their baking fires.  He was always present to direct the preparation of the food. We feel that the picture in this week's News is just how Bainbridgites want to remember their friend; his familiar smile, as he went down the river in a boat with supplies to cook at camp, never changed despite worry or ill health and it was always ready for everyone.  Nearly two years ago, in January, Mr. Burton began suffering from severe attacks of asthma and his health failed steadily from that time up to last week when he failed to rally from an asthmatic spasm; death came at about 10 o'clock on Wednesday, Oct. 7.  Surviving besides his widow are two sons in the armed forces, Pvt. William Burton, of whom news was received by his father just before his passing, and who is somewhere with the A.E.F., and Gordon K. Burton, U.S. Navy, stationed at Augusta, Me.; one daughter Roberta Burton, of Bainbridge; a brother, Richard Burton of Highland; and two sisters Mrs. A.W. Tuckey, of this village, and Mrs. Morris Gardner, of Fly Creek.  His son, Gordon, arrived home immediately after having been notified, and it was, of course, impossible for Pvt. William to attend.  Funeral services were held Sunday at 1 P.M. in the Episcopal Church with Dr. Breese, of Green officiating.  A Masonic funeral was conducted in the church cemetery with the R.W. Hugh Collins, past district deputy, leading.  Pall-bearers were Lloyd Bluler, Harry Bluler, Harold Payne, Charles Peckham, Frank Lewis and James Ireland.  The many floral tributes were material evidence of the high esteem in which the deceased was held.  We in Bainbridge, share the sorrow of the Burton family and of the deceased let it be said:

Weep not, sorrow not, at his absence-

But recall the light of his face.

And rejoice through your tears with the passing of years

For he goes to better some other place."

[Bainbridge News & Republican, Oct. 15, 1942]

 

Post Listing June 9-15, 2014

Listing of blog postings for the week of June 9-15, 2014

Marriages

Posted June 9, 2014

Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hamlin (25th anniversary, 1942)

Frances Denton Quirk - Alex A.E. Wanek (1942)

Gertrude Mertz - John Seiler (engagement, 1942)

Mildred Gamewell - Donald H. Schlafer (1942)

Howard Lewis Peck - Thelma May Ostrander (1942)

Irene Matteson - Addison Palmer (1942)

Posted June 10, 2014
Mary Jane Blowers - Kermit H. Lewis (1942)
Agnes Russell - John Hill (1942)
Alma P. Gott - Douglas Seymour (1942)
Bessie Ruth Gage - Raymond Carey Smith (1942)
Doris Marble - Walter Alpi (1942)
Henrietta Hines - William G. Murdock (bigamy case, 1891)
William H. Davy - Sarah M. Young (1876)

Posted June 11, 2014
Mr. & Mrs. George Fisk (40th anniversary, 1942)
Marian J. Peckham - Dale H. Wade (1942)
Lucy T. Delello - Larry Argiro (engagement, 1942)
Ruth Cotter - Charles John Odell (1942)
Mary Margaret Glenn - Charles Storer Scovil (engagement, 1942)
Sherriff Alley - Harriet Alger (1942)
Clara Louise Petley - Carl Toby Hovey (engagement, 1942)

Posted June 12, 2014
Lee Bennett - Pearl Green (1942)
Helen Antonia Myers - Donald E. Sprignsteen (engagement, 1942)
Martha Elizabeth Van Houten - Russell Charles McCall (1942)
Elizabet Anne Branham - Joseph Brock (engagement, 1942)
Marjorie Alice Potts - Anthony Wayne Sylstra (1942)
Mary M. Mosenthin - Donald Allnatt (1942)
Barbara Lester Kirby - Carlisle Moore (1942)

Posted June 13, 2014
M. Louise Lewis - Winston S. Nelson (engagement, 1942)
Daisy Ellen Sites - Connelly Burgette VanValkenburgh (1942)
Betty Leight Huber - Giltner J. Knudson (1942)
Eloise Faatz - John Hilbert (engagement, 1942)
Phyllis Louise Bump - George L. Starr (1942)
Amy Palmer - Robert Parsons (1942)
Mary Elizabeth Horton - James G. Brady (engagement, 1942)

Posted June 14, 2014
M. Louise Lewis - Winston S. Nelson (1942)
Carolyn Casson -Gordon Kendall Burton (1942)
Margaret Mertz - Warren Bennett Davy (1942)
Mary Theresa Puerile - Charles Anthony Miller (engagement, 1942)
Margaret Gere - Graydon V. Cass (engagement, 1942)
Lillian I. Payne - Walter B. Shipman (1942)

Posted June 15, 2014
Alma E. Clink - Daniel F. Camenga (1942)
Eleanor Elizabet Pope - Raymond Clayton Miner (1942)
Evalena Moore - George J. Mennie (1942)
Erma Judd - Charles Hayward (1942)
Ruth Barnard - Francis Gunther (1942)
Roby Axtell - Ralph Hager (engagement, 1942)
Mr. & Mrs. Charles E. Marshall (66th anniversary, 1942)
Margaret MacNellar - Francis Shields Woods (engagement, 1942)

 

Obituaries

Posted June 9, 2014

Geraldine A. Phillips (Unadilla, 1942 - pedestrian/train accident)

Morris Christian (Bainbridge, 1942 - truck/train accident)

Leroy Quackenbush (Cooperstown, 1942)

Annie Goodwin Dixson (Potsdam, 1942)

Andrew Falcon (Bainbridge, 1942)

Posted June 10, 2014
Donna Lee Bennett (Portsmouth, NH, Bainbridge, 1942)
George A. Boblett (Guilford, 1942)
Edna Dewey Cuyle (Bainbridge, 1942)
Russell Clark (Guilford Centre, 1876)
Henry M. Flint (Newburgh, 1876)
George L. Rider (Norwich, 1863)
Dr. Andrew Baker (Norwich, 1863)
 

Posted June 11, 2014
Rose Wiles Pellow (Greene, 1942)
Elizabeth Barbara Bond (Guilford, 1942)
Lulu Drdis (Detroit, MI, 1942)
Frank Butts (Masonville, 1942)
Sarah Stockwell (Afton, 1876, death notice)

Posted June 12, 2014
Judson H. Smith (Norwich, West Bainbridge, 1942)
Walter George Dungey (Guilford, 1942)
Melvin DeForest (East Guilford (1942)
John Manchester (Bainbridge, Schenevus, 1942)

Posted June 13, 2014
Welton A. Dibble (Mt. Upton, 1942)
Olin Clapper (Sidney, 1942 - traffic accident)
John T. Manchester (Bainbridge, 1942)  (Photo)
Tiffany Velmore Tryon (Bainbridge, 1942)

Posted June 14, 2014
Tiffany Velmore Tryon (Cobleskill, Bainbridge, 1942)
Pearl Dorman Conrow (Unadilla, 1942)
Andrew H. Schriver (Cannonsville, 1942)
Dr. T.M. Mann (Sherburne, Otselic, 1876)

Posted June 15, 2014
Katherine Kagel Reigelein (Guilford, 1942)
Mary Florence Little (Guilford, 1942)
Gary Gibson (Gilbertsville, 1942)
George A. Ives (Bainbridge, 1942)
Henry Balcom (Oxford, 1878)

 

Miscellaneous

Posted June 9, 2014

P.F.C. Elton Fletcher in Flying School, 1942  (Photo)

Soldier News - March 1942

     44 from Bainbridge get induction call

     Sgt. Fenner on furlough

     William Burton & Marshall Moore Enlist

     Pvt. Kenneth Jeffers in Air Corps

     Pvt. Sam Schou on Furlough

     James Patrick Weir Receives Army Commission

     Ronald Miller writes letter home

     Coach Larry Wheeler in the Army

     Bainbridge Draftees Accepted

Posted June 10, 2014
St. Peter's Church Honors Janet Juliand, 1942.
Mary Payne & Barbara Campbell to Graduate from Syracuse, 1942  (Photos)

Posted June 11, 2014
Soldier News - June/July 1942
     More Young Men Join the Service
     Stirling Hodge Joins Naval Air Corps
     Russell Elander Joins Navy
Florence P. Bliss Ends Teaching Career

Posted June 12, 2014
James Ryan & Paul Fairbanks Army Officers, 1942  (Photo)

Posted June 13, 2014
Harold Payne Seeks Treasurer Nomination, August 1942) (Photo)
Robert Elzie McClure Missing in Action (1942), Declared Dead (1946).  (Photo)
Soldier News - 1942
     Pvt. Morris Winchell arrives safety in Great Britain
     James Taft honored at farewell party
     William Payne Enlists in Army (Photo)
     Dr. Ben L . Dodge Enters the Service
     James Stewart now in Australia

Posted June 14, 2014
Soldier News - August 1942
     Ivor Bosket, 2nd Class Pharmacist (Photo)
     11 From Troop C Have Enlisted (Sidney, Delaware Co., NY)
     Mary Brennan with Army Nursing Corps
     Everett W. Bidwell Wounded at Midway

Posted June 15, 2014
Robert Knowles of the Marines, 1942 (Photo)

 

 

Obituaries (June 15)

Katherine Kagel Reigelein, widow of the late Fred J. Reigelein, passed away Tuesday evening Sept. 1st, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Josie Schweitzer, on Merchant street [Guilford, Chenango Co. NY].  Her illness was very brief.  On Sunday she attended church and came home and assisted in the usual household tasks.  Monday she was stricken with a heart attack, from which she failed to rally.  Mrs. Reigelein was born 79 years ago in Germany, the daughter of Josephine (Spohn) and Joseph Kagel.  For 61 years she has made her home in this town.  For many years she resided with her daughter and husband, the late Chris Schweitzer, in Yaleville Guilford, where they operated a farm, moving into our village after Mr. Schweitzer's death.  Mrs. Reigelein was a kindly neighbor, and will be greatly missed.  Final rites were held Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Colwell Chapel in Bainbridge with burial in the Yaleville Cemetery, Guilford. The Rev. Ralph Gamewell officiated.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Sept. 10, 1942]

 

The body of Mary Florence Little, age 59 years, was brought to Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], Saturday morning, Sept. 12, and laid to rest in the family plot, Sunset Hill cemetery.  Daughter of the late Rev. and Mrs. Henry Little, her home was in Guilford for several years, when her late father served as rector of Christ Church.  Her home for the past several years has been with her brother, Gordon Little, and sister Christeen Little, at Camp Hill, Pa., who survive with another brother, Llewellyn Little, of Harrisburg, Pa.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Sept. 17, 1942]

 

Mrs. Robert Rolfe received word Friday evening that her father, Gary Gibson, has passed away at 5:15 o'clock (Sept. 11) at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ross Tobey, in Gilbertsville [Otsego Co., NY], where he has been staying for some time.  Mr. Gibson served as welfare officer until his health failed completely, which necessitated his resignation.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Sept. 17, 1942]

George A. Ives passed away early last Thursday morning at his home here in Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY].  The previous noon he had been stricken with apoplexy, from which he failed to rally.  Born on September 4, 1857, in Ives Settlement in the Town of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], he was the son of Lewis A. and Mary Ann VanCott Ives.  Although attending school in Bainbridge in his earlier years--later he attended Cazenovia Seminary--he did not come to reside here until about 1880.  In 1888 Mr. Ives purchased the coal and feed business of Mr. Van Pruyn and continued in this business until October 1, 1920, when he was forced to retire because of poor health.  He maintained his residence in Bainbridge, however, until his death.  On September 5, 1888, Mr. Ives was married to Lucy Hough Keeler, who died on July 6, 1941.  Those of his immediate family who survive are a son, Irving M. Ives, who is Majority Leader of the New York State Assembly; a grandson, George S.  Ives, a Junior at Dartmouth College, who is an Apprentice Seaman in the Naval Reserve; two sisters, Miss R. Lena Ives, of Bainbridge, and Mrs. Mary E Shelton, of Philadelphia and Bainbridge; and one brother, Otto L. Ives, of New Paltz, N.Y.  During his long residence in Bainbridge, Mr. Ives was interested and active in civic affairs.  He served for many years as a member of the School Board and acted in other positions of public trust.  Aside, however, from a constant solicitude for the welfare of his family, to whom he was a devoted husband and father, his chief interest was in the First Presbyterian church of Bainbridge, of which he was a member for fifty-five years, serving forty-four of these years as a ruling elder.  Many will recall his fine tenor voice as he sang in the choir and participated in local concerts and entertainments.  Funeral services for Mr. Ives were held last Sunday in the First Presbyterian Church with the Reverend Paul L. Carpenter officiating.  The bearers were Francis J. Casey, Dr. Edward Danforth, Charles D. Dix, Austin Finch, Dr. R.A. Johnson, and Ralph W. Kirby.  Burial was in the family plot in Greenlawn Cemetery [Bainbridge, NY].  Years ago in a home talent production in Bainbridge Mr. Ives was affectionately termed "Old Reliable."  This term more nearly describes him than all the eulogies which might be written.  His fearless and forthright integrity was the foundation for a rare stability of character.  Of him it can be truly said that he was intellectually honest.  In his passing our community has lost something substantial which will be missed as the years go by.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Sept. 24, 1942]

BALCOM:  Died, at Oxford, January 26th, Henry Balcom, Esq., aged 80 years.
There are names among the older citizens of every village closely identified with very many of the important occurrences which go to make up its history.  It is perhaps safe to say that no one of our townsmen can nearly fill the place of the late Henry Balcom in this respect.  Having begun life just within the bounds of the last century, his whole career, with its varied and useful experiences, has moved evenly alongside nearly the entire course of the village history and formed a vital part of its record, everywhere leaving an imprint for good.  He was born January 18, 1798, the eldest among 11 children of Francis Balcom, one of the very earliest settlers.  His marriage with Mary, daughter of Lyman Hunewell, also a pioneer, occurred Jan. 22d, 1822.  this union was only broken nearly half a century later by her death.  the children remaining are Miss Lucy A. Balcom, Oxford; Mary A. Sheldon, San Francisco, Cal.; Mrs. Samuel Balcom, Bath, Steuben Co.; Mrs. Henry C. Putman, Eau Claire, Wis.; Henry F. Balcom, Cleveland, Ohio; and Samuel F. Balcom, Lapeer, Michigan.  A second marriage with Mrs. Sarah Kathan, who survives him, took place September 14, 1870.  Mr. Balcom was blessed with those now, old-fashioned principles of honesty and fidelity, which with his sympathetic nature must secure friends and wield an influence in a new and growing village.  Interested in the well being of his neighbors, his wise counsels were sought and often proved effective in harmonizing clashing interests and removing cause for litigation.  In matters pertaining to public improvement he was ever among the foremost.  It was due to his enterprise that the first sidewalk was laid in Oxford, an example since so generally followed.  His knowledge of real estate matters, houses, lots, and their boundaries, was marvelous.  He could describe the houses and their occupants of about every building lot in the village, since his boyhood, with their various changes, and has owned more deeds of property hereabouts than any other citizen.  Verily, it seems as though, at one time or another, he had possessed the title to nearly every piece of land in Oxford; his transactions in real estate were almost numberless.  Strictly temperate in all his habits, and a promoter of temperance, he was of the first to sign a pledge at a meeting in 1832, held at the Presbyterian Church.  It being the invariable custom in early days to supply liquor whenever a new building was raised, Mr. Balcom, was the first to disregard the rule, and was bitterly censured by his neighbors for the innovation.  His attention to the educational interests of the town was continuous for nearly fifty years.  Elected a trustee of the Academy in January, 1833, he has held the position with scarcely an interval since, having been at his death Vice President of the Board, ever a zealous and willing worker.  He represented his native county in the New York Legislature during the session of 1838, faithful to every duty assigned him.  His name was on the list of Directors of the First national Bank for at least ten years past.  As to politics, a republican of the old pattern, staunch and true.  In religion, an attendant at the Episcopal Church.  As a kind neighbor and exemplary citizen he will be most missed. At his demise, "The leaves of memory seem to make a mournful rustling in the dark."  [Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Jan. 30, 1878]

Robert Knowles of the Marines, 1942

Robert Knowles of the Marines

Bainbridge News & Republican,  Sept. 17, 1942

 

Robert H. Knowles

 

Pictured this week is another young Bainbridge serviceman, Pvt. Robert H. Knowles, who enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. and left in early August to report for duty and is now in training at Parris Island, South Carolina, Marine Training Base. 

 

While in Bainbridge, Bob worked at the Dry Milk Co. and later at the Sidney Scintilla Magneto Corp. and made his home with Ivan Risedorph, at 14 Evans street, Bainbridge.  Bob is the son of Lloyd Knowles, of Whitesboro, and enlisted at the Albany Marine recruiting headquarters.



Marriages (June 15)

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Clink, of Sidney [Delaware Co., NY] announce the marriage of their daughter, Miss Alma E. Clink, to Daniel F. Camenga, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Camenga, of New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], last Sunday at 4 o'clock in the Sidney Methodist Church.  Mrs. Camenga was formerly employed in the office of the Borden's Research Laboratories, Bainbridge.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Sept. 10, 1942]

 

Miner-Pope:  Wednesday Sept. 3, at 11:30 P.M. at Gilbertsville occurred the marriage of Eleanor Elizabeth Pope, of Mt. Upton [Chenango Co., NY], daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Glen Pope, to Raymond Clayton Miner, of South New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY].  The Rev. Walter Craig was the officiating Clergyman.  Witnesses were the bride's mother, Mrs. Fanny Pope, and the groom's mother, Mrs. Adalaide Harrington.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Sept. 10, 1942]

Miss Evalena Moore, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Moore, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], was united in marriage to Staff Sergeant George J . Mennie, of Fort Hancock, N.J., son of Alexander Mennie, of Bronx, N.Y., on Saturday, Aug. 12, 1942, at 5:30 P.M.  The ceremony took place in the Community Church at Mt. Vernon, with the Rev. Carl S. Weist, pastor of the Community Church, officiating.  Wedding music was furnished by Miss Madeline Blenus, and William Gebberth, who sang "Because."  The altar of the church was beautifully decorated with white zinnias and green foliage.  The young couple was attended by Miss Anna Monaham, of Bronx; and Leroy Stiller, of Mt. Vernon.  The bride, who was given in marriage by her brother, Henry Moore, of Orange, N.J., wore a suit of aqua-marine with contrasting accessories, and carried a bouquet of white gladioli.  The maid of honor wore a pale green suit and carried lavender gladioli.  Guests attending the wedding from out-of-town were Mrs. Henry Moore, mother of the bride; Miss Lillian Moore, sister of the bride; and Miss Georgiana Hovey, all of Bainbridge.  Sgt. and Mr. George Mennie, after a short honeymoon, are residing at 121 Claremont avenue, Mt. Vernon.  Mrs. Mennie is a graduate of Bainbridge Central High School and has been employed by the associated Hospital Service in New York City.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Sept. 17, 1942]

Miss Erma Judd of this township and Charles Hayward of Center Village were united in marriage at the Methodist parsonage on Sunday afternoon.  Mr. and Mrs. Hayward will have rooms at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Smith Judd.  The friends of this young couple congratulate them and wish them happiness.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Sept. 17, 1942]

St. John's Church was the scene of a very pretty wedding Saturday morning at 9 o'clock on Sept. 12, when Miss Ruth Barnard, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Sanford Barnard, of Afton [Chenango Co., NY], became the bride of Francis Gunther son of Mrs. Mary Gunther, and the late Joseph Gunther, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY].  The Rev. John J. Toomey officiated at the service and celebrated the nuptial mass.  Mrs. Earl Leonard was at the organ and Mrs. Martin sang.  The bride wore a gown of white slipper satin with a fitted bodice, long fitted sleeves and a yoke of embroidered lace.  Her full skirt extended into a long oval train.  The finger tip illusion veil gathered with a crown of orange blossoms.  She carried a bouquet of white roses and baby's breath. The bridesmaid, Miss Marian Barnard, sister of the bride, wore a floor length gown of pink chiffon with matching crown of pink roses and carried a bouquet of pink roses.  Guy Leonard, a friend of the groom, was best man.  Mrs. Barnard the bride's mother, wore black and white and had a corsage of Talisman roses.  Mrs. Gunther wore navy and white with a corsage of Talisman roses.  A reception at the Central Hotel included members of the immediate families. The bridal couple left for Canandaigua to visit Mr. and Mrs. Victor Gunther.  Upon their return they will be at home on the farm at Bush Hill.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Sept. 17, 1942]

The marriage of Ralph Hager, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jay Hager, of Hager Hill, and Miss Roby Axtell, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Axtell, of Deposit, will take place on Saturday, Sept. 19, in the Deposit Baptist Church at 2 o'clock.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Sept. 17, 1942]

Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Marshall, of this village, observed their 66th wedding anniversary, Wednesday.  Mr. and Mrs. Marshall, who are 87 years old and 85 respectively, do all of their own work and earn their living.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, t. 24, 1942]

The News was notified this week of the announcement of the engagement of Miss Margaret MacNellar, of Charlottesville, Va., to Lieutenant Francis Shields Woods of Albany.  Miss MacNellar is a descendant of Rebecca Burwell (the famous Belinda) who chose young Ambler of Williamsburg as a husband instead of Thomas Jefferson.  The marriage will take place in the College chapel at Charlottesville at an early date.  Lt. Woods won a silver star for bravery in action at Pearl Harbor and is a graduate of the University of Virginia.  He is a cousin of William Shields Myers, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY].  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Sept. 24, 1942]

 

 

Obituaries (June 14)

The funeral of Tiffany Velmore Tryon was held Tuesday, Aug. 18, in the Lenz Funeral Home at Canajoharie, with the Rev. Shimer, of St. Mark's Lutheran Church officiating.  The deceased was born in Middleburg, Schoharie County, on March 10, 1878, the son of Jamimah and John Tryson, and spent most of his life in that vicinity where he worked as a farmer.  Having retired from the farm, Mr. Tryon was employed as a guard in the Sidney Scintilla plant, where he worked constantly since last September, making his home in Bainbridge with his daughter, Mrs. John Armstrong.  On Aug. 15, apparently in the best of health, Mr. Tryon retired for the evening. Subsequent cries from his room called John Armstrong to the bedside, where he found his father-in-law in the throes of a heart attack, evidently suffered in his sleep.  Aid proved useless and death followed quickly.  Surviving are five daughters, Miss Ethel Tryon, Mrs. Marion Oliver, Mrs. Esther Cottrell, of Canajoharie; Miss Dorothy Tryon, of Detroit, Mich.; and Mrs. John Armstrong, of Bainbridge.  In attendance at the funeral were four of Mr. Tryon's fellow guards:  George Darrin, Lee Utter, Harry Hurlburt and Henry Yenson.  Interment was in Cobleskill Cemetery.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Aug. 27, 1942]

The community was shocked to learn of the death of Pearl Dorman Conrow, wife of Ralph Conrow, early Saturday morning, Aug. 29, at her home in Unadilla [Otsego Co., NY].  She had not been in good health for some time, suffering from a chronic heart condition.  The night before she had been worse, and it was found necessary to call in the doctor, nevertheless her passing was very unexpected.  Mr and Mrs. Conrow were residents, of Guilford for many years.  She leaves two sisters in Guilford, Mrs. James Horton and Mrs. Ransome Ives, and another sister, Mrs. DeForest, in Oneonta, also a brother, Bert Dorman, of Newburgh.  Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the late residence.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Sept. 3, 1942]

After an illness of nearly two years' duration, Andrew Schriver, formerly of Cannonsville [Delaware Co., NY], died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Oscar Franks, Rockdale, on Tuesday, Aug. 25.  He was 79 years old.  Besides the daughter mentioned, he is survived by two sons, William and June Schriver, of Cannonsville; one sister, Mrs. Carrie Cranston, of Newburgh; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren The body was removed to Kays and Guy Funeral Parlors at Deposit and the services were conducted form the United church in Cannonsville of which he had long been a member.  The services were at 1 P.M. on Friday and interment was in the cemetery at Walton.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Sept. 3, 1942]

Death From an Overdose of Medicine:  Dr. T.M. Mann, formerly of Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], died in Otselic [Chenango Co., NY] on the 20th ult., from the effects of an overdose of medicine.  He had taken a severe cold the week previous, and on Sunday was quite ill; he sent for his partner, Dr. Mason, who found his left lower lung congested, and prepared some medicine, cautioning him against taking too large a dose.  Before leaving, Dr. Mason prepared some of Tilden's Extract of Gelseminum, which Dr. Mann was in the habit of taking, and again cautioned him about taking too large doses.  Dr. Mann took about one-half of the prescription at one dose, and some time after felt the ill effects.  His wife assisted him to bed, and applied remedies as he suggested.  Dr. Mason was called, who found him shaking under the effect of an overdose of the gelseminum and he soon died.  A Coroner's inquest was held and jury returned a verdict in accordance with the above facts.  --Sherburne News  [Bainbridge Republican, Mar. 4, 1876]

Soldier News, August 1942

2nd Class Pharmacist

Bainbridge News & Republican, August 27, 1942

 

Ivor Bosket

 

Ivor Bosket of U.S. Navy, son of Mr. and Mrs. Merle Bosket, of Bainbridge.

 

11 from Troop C Have Enlisted

Bainbridge News & Republican, August 27, 1942

 

Since the advent of the war, 11 men, formerly attached to the Troop C division of the New York State Police, have enlisted and are now serving Uncle Sam.

 

Six former troopers have joined the Army, two entered the Coast Guard, two are now sailors and one is in the Marines.

 

The most recent enlistments were by Trooper Nicholas Obuhanich, B.C.I, and Trooper J.J. Benenati.  The former joined the Army and the latter, the Marine Corp.

 

The other men who are continuing to carry out their protection of the American people in a still more personal way than serving us at home are Trooper D.J. Soules, army military police; Sergt. C.A. Roach, lieutenant in the Army Air Corps; Trooper A.J. Buell, naval air service; Trooper J.A. Diffendale, army provost marshal's staff; Trooper J.P. Gonet, Army Air Corps; Trooper Milton Ratner, Army Air Corps; Trooper R.E. Chapman, Coast Guard; Trooper W.H. Kirker, Coast Guard; and Corp. D.R. Keown, Navy. 

 

Mary Brennan with Army

Bainbridge News & Republican, August 27, 1942

 

The first Bainbridge woman to serve with the U.S. Army is Miss Mary Brennan, R.N., of New York City, a former resident and high school student in this village [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY].  Miss Brenna, who is the daughter of Joseph Brennan, well known to many of our readers, stopped off on her way back from the Pacific Coast and spent a few days last week with her uncle, Thomas Collins.  Miss Brennan offered her services to the U.S. Army Nursing Corps.

 

Everett W. Bidwell Wounded at Midway

 

Close news of the war comes to Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] from nearby Sidney where Mr. and Mrs. Everett Bidwell have received word that their son has been wounded three times in the battle of Midway and that he is now in the hospital where he is recovering.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Aug. 27, 1942]

 

Mr. and Mrs. Everett M. Bidwell, East Main street residents, have received a letter from their son, Everett W. stating that he has been promoted to the rank of corporal, also chief mechanic of his plane.  Corporal Bidwell, serving with the Marines, who has just recovered from injuries received in the battle of Midway, informs his parents that the call for a volunteer unit came to his squadron and he was one of the number responding, after leaving for an undisclosed destination in a volunteer unit, somewhere in the Pacific.  The young soldier talked with his parents over the phone one day recently.  [Sidney Enterprise, Sept. 24, 1942]

 

Everett Bidwell, Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Bidwell of East Main St. is spending a 25 day furlough in Sidney [Delaware Co., NY].  Aviation Gunner Bidwell has seen plenty of action since enlisting in the Marines in June, 1941 at the age of 17.  His Purple Heart award was presented to him by Admiral Chester W. Nimitz at a ceremony in the Hawaiian Islands and he also has two citations for action beyond the call of duty.  Like most of the boys who have seen action, Gunner Bidwell is very modest.  He has been given a choice of remaining in the United States and serving as an instructor or returning to active duty in the Pacific area.  According to Mr. Bidwell, there just isn't any trouble about the decision.  He's going back where the figuring is.  [Sidney Enterprise, Nov. 12, 1943]



Marriages (June 14)

Miss M. Louise Lewis, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Francis M. Lewis, of 67 North Main street [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], was married to Winston S. Nelson, son of Mr. and Mrs. N.P. Nelson, of South Main street [Bainbridge, NY], Saturday at St. Peter's Church.  The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Moore, of Unadilla.  The couple was attended by Miss Louise Whitman, of Bainbridge, and Joseph Nelson, of Binghamton, brother of the bridegroom.  the bride, who was given in marriage by her father, wore a street length dress of light blue, with white accessories and a corsage of pink rose buds.  The maid of honor was dressed in navy blue with white accessories and a corsage of yellow rose buds.  The mother of the bride was attired in beige with beige accessories and a corsage of bronze gladioli; and the mother of the bridegroom wore a light blue dress with white accessories and a corsage of peach gladioli.  Following the ceremony, a reception was held at the home of the bridegroom's parents.  After returning from a trip to the Thousand Islands, Mr. and Mrs. Nelson are at home to their many friends at 37 South Main street.  Mrs. Nelson is a graduate of the Bainbridge Central High School, Oneonta Normal and Columbia University; and she is a member of the Bainbridge Central School faculty.  Mr. Nelson is employed at the Scintilla Magneto Division of the Bendix Corp., Sidney.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Aug. 27, 1942]

 

Mrs. John Casson, of 35 West Tennessee street, Skaneateles, has announced the marriage of her daughter, Miss Carolyn Casson, to Gordon Kendall Burton, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Burton, of this village.  The marriage was solemnized at 4 o'clock Saturday afternoon, Aug. 15, at the bride's home with only the immediate families present.  The Rev. John B. Dobson, Jr., rector of the Presbyterian Church, performed the ceremony.  The couple was attended by Miss Kathryn Casson, of Skaneateles and Mr. Carson, U.S.N. Ph. M. 3/C, a friend of the bridegroom.  The bride was attired in a street length dress of white with a corsage of red and white roses.  Her maid of honor wore a street length dress of pink with a rose corsage.  Mrs. Burton taught languages in the local B.C.H.S. up until three years ago when she left to teach in the Redford School for Girls at El Paso, Texas, where she plans to continue teaching.  Mr. Burton is a Pharmacist's Mate, Third Class, United States Navy, and is assigned to the Chelsea Naval Hospital, Mass.  He has a brother, Pvt. William Burton, who is a member of the United States Army, stationed at Camp Stoneman, San Francisco, Cal.  Mr. and Mrs. George Burton and Miss Roberta Burton attended the wedding from Bainbridge.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Aug. 27, 1942]

 

Mr. and Mrs. Wendolin Mertz, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], announce the marriage of their daughter, Miss Margaret Mertz, to Warren Bennett Davy, son of Mr. and Mrs. W.E. Davy, of Greene [Chenango Co., NY].  The ceremony took place in St. Paul's Rectory, Jacksonville, Fla., in an afternoon wedding on Aug. 15, with the Rev. Henry J. Rotuge, chaplain of the United States Naval Reserve, officiating.  The couple was attended by Mrs. Mildred M. Ray and Thomas G. Cox, of the U.S. Marines.  The groom, a member of the U.S. Marines, stationed at Jacksonville, Fla., graduated from the Greene High School with the class of '35; Mrs. Davy, a graduate of the local Bainbridge Central High School, class of '40 returned to her home here and will continue to work in the Scintilla Magneto plant.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Aug. 27, 1942]

 

Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Puerile, of 27 Pearl street [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], announce the engagement of their daughter, Miss Mary Theresa Puerile, to Charles Anthony Miller, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Miller, of Nineveh.  Miss Puerile, a graduate of Bainbridge Central High School, is employed as forelady at Scintilla Magneto Co., ,Sidney, and Miller, a graduate of Williamsburg High School, Brooklyn, is also employed at the Scintilla plant.  No date has been set for the wedding.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Aug. 27, 1942]

Announcement was made last week of the engagement of Miss Margaret Gere, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Brewster Gere, of 1812 Euclid Ave, Syracuse [Onondaga Co., NY], to Graydon V. Cass, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Cass, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY].  Miss Gere, a graduate of Nottingham High School, where she received the Bausch and Lomb Science Medal for excellence in the study of science, is a junior student at Cornell University and is a council member of the Cornell Independent Association.  During her high school years, she was editor-in-chief of the Nottingham "Citizen," and was the representative of New York State as the 1940 Good Citizenship Pilgrim in Washington, D.C.  Graydon, a graduate of Bainbridge Central High School with highest honors, also graduated form Cornell University in May of this year and at present is employed as bacteriologist in the research department of Crown Can in Philadelphia, Pa.  At college he was president of the Cornell Independent Association and a member of the Student council.  No date has been set for the wedding.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Aug. 27, 1942]

Miss Lillian I. Payne, daughter of Mrs. L.E. Payne, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], became the bride of Tech. Corporal Walter B. Shipman, son of Mrs. Martha Rider, of Rockdale [Chenango Co., NY], on Saturday, Aug. 22, at the Community Methodist church of Wareham, Mass.  The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Wilfred D. Hamilton, of Wareham. The couple was attended by Miss Hazel Gardner and Sergeant James B. Coffee. The bride wore a street length dress of navy blue with red and white accessories and a corsage of red roses and white baby's breath.  There was a reception at the headquarters of the 1st Battalion, 505th Regiment, Camp Edwards, Mass., where the huge wedding cake was served.  Mrs. Shipman is a graduate of Bainbridge Central  High School and Oneonta Normal.  For two years she has been a teacher at East Masonville, Sidney Central School system.  Corporal Shipman entered the service of "Uncle Sam" in March.  He was first stationed at Fort Eustis, Va., but was later transferred to Camp Edwards. on Sept. 1st he received his Sergeant's rating.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Sept. 3, 1942]

Robert E. McClure, War Casualty, 1942

The first serviceman reported missing, connected with Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], is Corp. Robert Elzie McClure, 21, son of Mr. and Mrs. Edgar D. McClure, of Windsor, R.D.1 [Broome Co., NY].  Corp. McClure was employed at the American Separator Co., Bainbridge, last Summer until his enlistment in the Air Corps.  He was a flight engineer in a B-17 bomber in the Battle of Midway, and after an Aug. 11 air engagement he was reported missing.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Aug. 20, 1942]

Windsor Man Listed as Dead

Binghamton Press, Jan. 28, 1946

 

Robert E. McClure

 

Pvt. Robert E. McClure of Windsor [Broome Co., NY], missing since a B-17 raid on Rabaul, New Britain, more than three years ago, has been listed as dead by the War Department.  The soldier's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Edgar D. McClure of Windsor, R.D.1, have received a communication from the War Department, explaining how their son met his death.  It reads in part:

 

"Information in the hands of the War Department indicates that your son was a crew member of a B-17 which left its base to attack the airport of Rabaul, New Guinea. 

 

"Shortly after reaching the target, the plane developed engine trouble and lagged behind the formation.  On the final approach to the target, the formation was attacked by a large number of enemy fighters.  Your son's plane sustained the brunt of the attack.  When leaving the target, the plane was seen to be losing altitude while fighting off an attack by enemy fighters.  This is the last available report concerning the fate of the bomber and its crew....

 

"Since no information has been received which would support a presumption of his continued survival, the War Department must now terminate your son's absence by a presumptive finding of  death."

 

Private McClure, who attended Windsor schools, enlisted in the army in October, 1941.  He was sent overseas in the summer of 1942.  He was reported missing on Aug. 31, 1942.  Private McClure, who was 21 when he took part in the raid on Rabaul, was born in Michigan and moved to Windsor with his family in 1930. 

 

In addition to his parents, he is survived by three sisters, Mrs. Leon White and Mrs. Willard Allen, both of Binghamton, and Miss Lilas McClure of Windsor, and four brothers, Donald of Haslett, Mich., and Howard, Wayne and Merrill, all of Windsor.

Soldier News - 1942

 

Arrives Safely:  Mrs. Morris Winchell received a cablegram from her husband, Pvt. Morris Winchell, telling of his safe arrival with the A.E.F. somewhere in Great Britain.  He is well and the voyage was uneventful.  This was one of the largest contingents of American troops to be sent overseas.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, July 30, 1942]

 

Farewell Party:  Mrs. Darwin Taft entertained at a farewell day, Sunday, in honor of her son, James, who leaves today, Thursday, for Fort Niagara, where he will begin service with the U.S. Army.  The guests included in addition to the immediate family, Mrs. Harland Gridley, of Cortland, Mrs. Martha Taft, and Mr. and Mrs. Augustine Taft.  James was presented with many useful gifts.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Aug. 6, 1942]

 

Local Police Officer Enlists in The Army

William Payne Granted Leave of Absence from Duties to Serve with Military Police

Bainbridge News & Republican, Aug. 13, 1942

 

William Payne

 

Former Police Chief William "Bill" Payne left Friday of last week for Syracuse where he took his final examination prior to his entrance in the United States Army.

 

Officer Payne has been granted a leave of absence by the Village Board after having requested it, that he might volunteer his services to his country.  He expects to return to his job here after the war.

 

William Payne came to Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] from Walton [Delaware Co., NY], where he had been night policeman for the previous three and a half years, on May 1, 1939.  His successful record in Walton has been rivaled during his stay in Bainbridge and his presence will be missed by the local residents.

 

His training has included a special course on fingerprinting at the Institute of Applied Science in Chicago, largest school of its kind in the world.  Chief Payne completed his course there in 1938.  In February of this year, Payne was granted time off to attend the F.B.I. Defense classes conducted in Binghamton and designed for police officers primarily.  Officer Payne attended these classes which specialized in War Duty, Office's Duty, Police communications, Traffic Control in Wartime and blackout, Police Personnel Problems and similar timely courses.

 

On August 1, "Bill's" leave began and on August 4 he enlisted in the army at Binghamton, tentatively assigned to the military Police Detachment.  The Bainbridge people wish Mr. Payne the best of success in his new work and look forward to seeing him back on his old beat again.

 

Dr. Ben L. Dodge to Enter the Service

Bainbridge News & Republican, Aug. 20, 1942

 

Dr. Ben L. Dodge, prominent young physician, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], has been summoned for duty in the U.S. Army and will report to Camp Edwards, Mass. August 31, where he will be assigned to his post.  He is one of the first medical men to be called from Chenango County.

 

Dr. Dodge, one of the only two doctors in t his community, came to this town in 1932 and purchased the property of the late Dr. Leal Perry, in West Main street, where he opened his office and has since resided.  He was graduated form Albany Medical College after having taken his pre-medical course at Colgate University.  He served his internship at the Genesee Hospital in Rochester.

 

Born in Afton [Chenango Co., NY], he is the son of Mrs. Lee Dodge and the late Dr. Dodge.  Like his father, Dr. Ben Dodge has been popular in Bainbridge and has won the respect of all of his friends.  Dr. Dodge is president of the Chenango County Medical Society.  He was responsiblee for the founding and organization of the local Conamore Nursing Home, and was active on the staff of the Bainbridge Hospital. 

 

Mrs. Dodge and their three children, Barbara, Gale and Lee, will remain at their home here.  Dr. Dodge will be greatly missed by his many friends and business acquaintances in Bainbridge, and he is wished the best of luck in his new field. 

 

James Stewart Now in Australia

Bainbridge News & Republican, Aug. 20, 1942

 

James Stewart, former resident of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], who has built up a record of adventure in the present war that fires the imagination of all is now serving with the Red Cross in Australia, as a field director.  "Jimmy," who survived the German sinking of the Zamzam while en route to Egypt, later made a thrilling escape from a prisoner's train and managed to reach America once more.  He is at present a resident of Oneonta [Otsego Co., NY], when he is not in some distant land as now.  He was on his way to the Orient when the attack on Pearl Harbor left him stranded in Australia, where he promptly joined the Red Cross and is now serving "Down Under."