Miscellaneous

Jeduthon Roe at 92 Years of Age

Bainbridge Republican, Jan. 16, 1879

 

Mr. Jeduthun Roe was born at North East, Dutchess county, April 1st, 1787, and is consequently now in the 92d year of his age.  He enlisted in the war of 1812, and after his discharge was married to Miss Jerusia Griffins, February 29, 1815.  He remained at North East until about the year of 1846, when he purchased a farm on the north side of the river opposite of this village [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], where he moved his family and remained till 1855.  He then sold out to Messrs. Peck & Sornberger, and bought a farm on the Unadilla river near East Guilford, where he remained a few years and again sold out.  He now resides with his youngest daughter, Mrs. Augusta Foster, about two miles east of this place.  His first wife died December 31st, 1851, and he was again married in 1853.  His second wife died some two years ago.  In his form and carriage he is still erect, and one can mark but little change in his outward appearances for the last twenty years.  He frequently walks to town in preference to the trouble of driving a horse.  He attends to all his own business transactions, in collecting interest and loaning money, and is one of the most prompt and exacting of business men, and when compared to others in age, he has no superior.  He is energetic, with a strong and determined will in what he believes to be right.  Possessing good morals and habits his life is an example worthy of imitation, and as a "land mark" of age and experience, will not be readily forgotten. 

 

Newton Family of Bainbridge

Bainbridge News & Republican, September 25, 1941

 



H.H. Lyon has written to give us a little additional information on the Thaddeus Newton family.  Quoting Mr. Lyon:  "The Newton family was one of the large land owners of the early days in Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY].  My great grandfather bought one of his farms from Thaddeus Newton in 1803.  It was nearly 56 acres and cost $170.

 

Mr Lyon continues, "One of the Newtons, and I believe it was Thaddeus, built a sawmill, on what is now known as Kelsey Creek, at a very early date.  Newton cut very big  hill pine trees, and sawed the planks.  Some of these were so wide that they could not be loaded between the stakes.  The narrow ones were loaded on first and then built up with the wide ones."

 

"The best clear lumber sold at $4 a thousand and a slightly inferior grade for $2.  It was at first rafted on the Susquehanna River and later, as the Philadelphia market improved, on the Delaware River.  One of the Redfields was the pilot.  It seemed like a lot of work for so little money but it was one of the few ways of making money in those days."

 

Hubert Scott, a descendent of the Newton family, lives on one of the first Newton farms.  It is far beyond a "century farm."

 

Newton like most others at 21 was poor.  He asked Peter Betts to trust him for some clothes.  Benjamin, another store keeper, hearing that Betts refused him, called him in and told him he could have anything he wanted.  Mr. Lyon says, "I don't know which of the Newtons this was.  It wasn't Thaddeus or his son, but one of the later Newtons."

 

Private Nicky Kayn Seeks Ring Title

Bainbridge News & Republican, November 19, 1942

 

 

 

A local youth, Pvt. Nicky Kayn, was one of the boys who kept a crowd of 3,000 in a frenzy at the Augusta Stadium, Augusta, Ga., Thursday night by scoring a T.K.O. over favored Vincent Stelinni.  Nicky Kayn, a classy welterweight boxer at Camp Grodon, Ga., will possibly fight for the title in his class.

 

Stelinni, a favorite over Kayn, due to experienced fighting on the outside, never landed an effective blow on the cautious Nicky.  Over confident, Stelinni stepped in, in the early part of the first round, for the kill only to be dropped by a left and a right by Kayn which exploded in his face for a count of nine.

 

In the second round, Kayn worked on his opponent with hard rights and lefts.  One minute and forty seconds after the bell, Stelinni went down again.  Bruised and bleeding he tried to fight back only to be sent across the ring with a  hard right by Nicky.  Stelinni's manager saved him from a knockout by throwing in the towel.

 

Ithaca College Honors Wilma Schlafer

Bainbridge News & Republican, December 10, 1942

 

The following two news items reached us this week from the Ithaca College News Service regarding a local girl.

 

Wilma Schlafer, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], has been selected for membership in the 1942-43 Ithaca College Symphony Orchestra and the Concert Band after tryouts among 200 students enrolled in the Music Department at Ithaca College.

 

A senior, Miss Schlafer will perform with the 64-piece orchestra and the 87-piece band in programs held in the little Theatre throughout the year.  Miss Schlafer is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank A Schlafer, of R.D. #3, Bainbridge.

 

Wilma Schlafer also has been chosen by an impartial board to have her name and biography included in the 1942-43 edition of "Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges."  She is rated as one of the outstanding students at Ithaca College where she is a senior in the music Department.  The placing of Miss Schlafer's biography in the "Who's Who" makes  her the third Bainbridge student to be so honored.  Previously Lieut. James F. Ryan and Miss Georgianna Hovey had been selected to gain mention in this national book. 

 

 

 

 

Obituaries (September 24)

B.J. Rowe died at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Rowe, in Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], June 17th, after a short but painful illness from that dread disease, consumption.  He was about to complete a course of study in the State Normal School at Cortland.  He was a young man of more than ordinary culture a successful teacher and most earnest student.  The one great study of his useful life was the improvement of schools, and he hoped, by incessant study, some day to occupy a high position in an institution of learning; but he was called to a higher and nobler work.  He lived a pure upright life, one which could admit of no reproach.  He was one of the few who have no enemies, but possessed a kind and gentle manner which won for him the love and respect of all.  The death of such a person is keenly felt by his many relatives and a large circle of friends.  His last hours were those of peace.  God had filled, his soul with wonderful peace, joy, holy triumph and visions of immortal life.  Those who witness such a death can but say reverently, "Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord."  Funeral services were held Tuesday at 11 o'clock A.M.  A large assemblage of mourning friends gathered to pay the last tribute of respect to the beloved and honored dead.  The remains were interred in the Evergreen Cemetery at. White Store.  [Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, June 23, 1888]

 

The funeral of Mrs. Anna Root was held on Sunday afternoon from the home of her daughter, Mrs. Mabel P. Fettis, Silver street [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], a large number of friends gathering to pay their respects to the departed.  Rev. Wilson Treible officiated.  She was past 70 years of age, last April, consequently had just passed the psalmist's allotted span of life when her death occurred at the home of her daughter.  Mrs. Flora B. Aldrich in New York city.  Anna Winsor was born in the town of Norwich, the daughter of Ziba Winsor and Almena Green, and passed the early years of her life on the home farm.  When 20 years of age, or in 1855, she was united in marriage to R.H. Root a native of Gilbertsville, Otsego county.  The first year of her married life was spent in the town of Bainbridge, later moving to Deposit and still later to Binghamton, where some 10 or 12 years were passed.  About 30 years ago, Mr. Root was traveling a great deal so Mrs. Root moved to Norwich, her girlhood home, and resided here with her daughter, Mrs. Aldrich, until some six years ago when they moved to New York city.  Her summers, however, were always spent here with her younger daughter, Mrs. Mabel Fettis.  Mr. Root died very suddenly at Haverstraw in 1888.  Mrs. Root spent some four months this summer with Mrs. Fettis, returning home about a month ago, apparently in fair health, although she had been gradually failing for some time.  It was a great shock to her host of friends here to learn of her sudden death in New York last Friday.  At the time of her death she was a communicant of St. Andrew's M.E. church of New York city, but throughout the rest of her life she had been a faithful member of the Broad Street M.E. church of this village.  Uniting with the church at an early age, she always had an active part in its affairs, was one of the organizers of the Ladies' Aid society and for years its most active member.  If there was any deed of kindness to be done, if there was someone wanted in the hour of trouble, Mrs. Root was never too busy to render what aid and comfort she could.  There are many living in Norwich today who can recall with grateful memory, the loving ministrations of Mrs. Root when trouble was present.  Always active, her entire life was one of devoted, Christian self-sacrifice, and many of her old friends have remarked that if she had only saved herself in her younger days, her life would not have been taken away at this time.  But consistent as she was in her church work and her Christianity, she never neglected that greater part, that of a loving, faithful wife and mother.  And none of all those who remember her beautiful life, will feel her loss so keenly as the three daughters whom she reared to Christian womanhood.  While ever ready to heed the call of suffering or sorrow no matter whence it came, her first thought was of her girls and her greatest delight was that crown of noble womanhood, self sacrificing care of her children.  Three daughters survive her.  Mrs. Flora B. Aldrich of New York city.  Mrs. Virginia C. Brown of New York and Mrs. Mabel P. Fettis of Norwich.  There were also three grandchildren, Mrs. Viola McCauley, whom her friends will better remember as Viola Aldrich, Virginia D. Fettis and Ruth Winsor Brown.  Charles W. Winsor the well known Broad street business man was a half-brother to Mrs. Root.  [Norwich Sun, November 14, 1906]

 

Charles T. Root died at his home in this village [Oxford, Chenango Co., NY], Monday, September 21, 1903, in the 80th year of his age.  Mr. Root was born in Oxford, his parents were Thomas and Betsey Root, and of the large family of brothers and sisters there survive him, Andrew Root of Norwich, Mrs. Frank Willoughby of Rockford, Ill, and Mrs. George Taylor of Bainbridge.  Soon after his marriage to Sarah Elwood of McDonough, Mr. Root moved to German and lived in that town and McDonough up to about two years ago, when he returned to Oxford with his family.  On January 23 he had a shock, which left him perfectly helpless until the day of his death.  He is survived by the widow and a son, Laverne Root.--Oxford Times. [Norwich Sun, Sept. 24, 1903]

 

Nathan W. Cady, who has been confined to his bed for some weeks, from a scrofulous affection, died in Guilford [Chenango Co., NY] on the 12th inst.  For over thirty years, as has been previously noticed, he held the position of Post Master or Deputy at that place.  He was born just west of that village - near Root's Corners - and while a boy suffered the misfortune to lose a limb by amputation, from the disease which has now terminated his life.  When older he taught school, and subsequently learned the tailor's trade at Mt. Upton.  About the year 1830 he returned to Guilford, and entered upon the duties of Deputy Post Master under the late Erastus Dickinson, and soon after under the late Dr. John Clark, continuing with short intervals, either in that capacity or as Post Master, until his death.  During a portion of this time he also discharged the duties of Town Clerk and Justice of the Peace.  In all these positions, as well as a private citizen, he was ever the same intelligent, courteous gentleman, enjoying alike the esteem of all parties and classes, for his strict honesty and integrity.  His habits were the most exemplary.  He was about 68 years old, and was never married.  Aside from a brother and sister, he leaves a large circle of sincere friends to mourn his loss.  Chenango Union, Dec. 17, 1874]

 

Mt. Upton:  The entire community is grieved over the death on December 26 of Mrs. Anna Halbert Cairns, who has been very ill for several weeks.  She was a most popular young lady and for a year and a half taught the intermediate department of our school.  Just before Christmas, 1909, she was united in marriage to John Cairns of this place, who has the sympathy of all in this sorrow.  The funeral will be held at 2 o'clock and burial will be made in Mt. Upton cemetery.  [Norwich Sun, Dec. 29, 1909]

 

The following tribute of respect to the memory of the late Dr. John Clark, of Guilford, we find among the proceedings of the Chenango County Medical Society:  Dr. John Clark, for many years a prominent member of this society, died of gastric inflammation at his residence in Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], on the fifteenth day of March, 1874.  He was born in Mayfield, Montgomery Co., N.Y., Dec. 10th, 1812.  In his boyhood his parents removed to Fondusbush where he was educated to mercantile pursuits.  After the death of his father, which occurred in 1828 he began the study of medicine in the office of Dr. Chambers, of that place.  He attended lectures at Fairfield Medical College, and graduated from that school in 1838.  In April following, he located at Guilford, in this county, where he continued in active practice till within a few weeks of his death.  In 1843 he married a daughter of the late Hon. Samuel A. Smith, of Guilford.  She survives him, as do also three sons; two of whom adopted his profession.  Almost immediately upon his location at Guilford, he entered upon a large and lucrative business.  Dr. Clark possessed in a remarkable degree, the elements of popularity.  Of a kind and genial nature, always courteous and dignified in his deportment, he won the esteem and confidence of all who met him, either as a physician or a citizen.  In his daily ministrations among the sick, the poor as well as the rich shared his kindly care and sympathy.  He always manifested a deep interest in the welfare of this society; and in his earlier years was a constant attendant upon its regular meetings, and generally participated in its discussions.  He was a skillful and accomplished physician--a large-hearted and public spirited citizen, generous in his impulses, and always ready to lead a helping hand in every good work.  For many years he was the only practitioner in the village of Guilford.  His field of practice was large, embracing an agricultural population abundantly able to reward him for his services.  With his extensive practice, economical habits and sound business capacity he was able to accumulate a competency at a time in life when most practitioners are only entering upon a career of prosperity.  In his death this society has sustained a loss which we greatly deplore.  At our future meetings we shall miss his kindly smile and courtly presence, and fraternal greeting.  Though dead, his memory survives in our hearts.  His uniform kindness and amenity, his high moral and intellectual characteristics will ever be cherished by every member of this society who had the pleasure of knowing him intimately.  [Bainbridge Republican, Feb. 6, 1875]

 

Death Notices

Chenango Telegraph & Chronicle, Jan. 16, 1867

 

TALCOTT:  In Smyrna [Chenango Co., NY], Jan. 9, Joshua Talcott, aged 98 years.

 

CLARK:  At Ketchumville, Tioga Co., NY Jan. 1st, 1867, Gershom Clark, formerly of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], in the 80th year of his age.  This record of the sudden but triumphant close of a Christian life will long be remembered by all who were its witnesses.  In the home, in the Church of God, this aged brother has left a savor of earnestness, tenderness, and steadfastness which, while making his loss more deeply felt, ministers also a wonderful consolation.  With great gentleness of spirit, he united great firmness of character.  The Church mourns his loss but glories in his example and memory.  Such a life gathered by the Great Reaper is harvested for immortality.  The earthly Church mourns, but the company of the glorified rejoice.  "For he was a good man and full of the Holy Ghost and of Faith."

 

Marriage Notices (September 23)

Marriage Notices

Bainbridge Republican, September 2, 1876

 

STRATTON - COPELAND:  At Chenango Forks [Broome Co., NY], Aug. 20th, by Rev. Mr. Root, Mr. Harvey J. Stratton, of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Lannie Copeland, of the former place.

 

ACKLEY - JACOBS:  At South Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], Aug. 16th, by Rev. R.M. Duff, Mr. Andrew J. Ackley of Cambridge, N.Y., to Mrs. Sarah E. Jacobs, daughter of A. Hull, Esq.

 

Bainbridge Republican, September 9, 1876

 

At the Presbyterian Church in Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], Tuesday, Sept. 5th, 1876, by Rev. Amos Coocker, Mr. E. H. Truesdell, of Harpursville [Broome Co., NY], to Miss Ella Niven, of Coventry.

 

At the same time and place, by the same, Mr. Samuel Shelden, of Schuylerville, to Miss Alice Hoyt, of Coventry.

Bainbridge Republican, September 16, 1876

 

At St. Paul's Church, Oxford, by Rev. R.M. Duff, Sept 6th, Mr. William R. Mygatt to Miss Agnes P. Pall, both of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY].

 

In Mt. Upton, Aug. 31st, by Rev. I.J Bailey, Alvin Bennett, Esq., to Miss Lucy E. Tyler, all of Mt. Upton [Chenango Co., NY].

 

Bainbridge Republican, September 23, 1876

 

In Masonville [Delaware Co., NY], at Mr. Broad's Sept. 13th, by Rev. S. Mandeville, Wm. D. Johnson, of Afton, N.Y. [Chenango Co., NY], and Miss Susie Genet Stewart, of Tompkins, N.Y. [Delaware Co., NY]

 

On Thursday, Sept. 14th, at Calvary Church, Summit, N.J., by Rev. Edwin E. Butler, assisted by the Rev. J.F. Butterworth, Chas. W. Brown of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Angeline B. , daughter of the late Jas. H. Raymond, of New York.

 

In Oxford, Sept. 13th, by Rev. John C. Ward, Mr. Frederick C. Walker, to Miss M. Gertrude Anderson, all of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY]. 

 

Bainbridge Republican, September 30, 1876

 

In Oxford, Sept. 21st, by Rev. H.P. Collin, Mr. Tracy R. Yale to Miss  H. Eugenia Hill, both of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY]

 

At the Glazier House, at Nineveh Junction, Sept. 20th, by Rev. W.H. Sawtelle, Mr. George Coats to Miss Bertha C. Glazier, both of Afton [Chenango Co., NY].

 

Chenango Union, February 7, 1878

BROWN - BENNETT:  In DeRuyter, Jan. 22d, by Rev. J. Clarke, Mr. Calvin S. Brown, of Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Nellie M. Bennett of Lincklaen [Chenango Co., NY]. 

Death Notices (September 23)

Death Notices

Chenango Union, October 7, 1863

 

At Smithville Flats [Chenango Co., NY],  on the 27th ult., Mrs. Sarah Brownson, aged 80 years.

In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], at the residence of Nelson N. Greene, on the 25th of September, of consumption, Mrs. Cynthia Greene, wife of Arthur Greene, deceased, in the 73d year of her age.

Bainbridge Republican, October 28, 1876

PRIEST:  In Masonville [Delaware Co., nY], Oct. 23, 1876, Herrman A. Priest, aged 70 years.

SUM MERS:  In Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], Oct. 24th, 1876, Oliver Summers.

MANNING:  In Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], Oct. 18, 1876, William Manning, aged 37 years.

Bainbridge Republican, November 4, 1876

SHARTS:  At Church Hollow [Chenango Co., NY], Oct. 26th, Mr. George Sharts, formerly of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], aged 37 years.

Bainbridge Republican, November 18, 1876

BENEDICT:  In Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], Nov. 11th, Polly S. Benedict, aged 85 years.

JOSSLYN:  In Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], Oct. 31st, Miss Blanche Joselyn, aged 22 years.

Bainbridge Republican, December 30, 1876

WILSON:  At Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 20, 1876, Mrs. Mary Wilson, wife of Henry Wilson, aged 34 years.

ROE:  In Chicago, Ill, December 11th, Mr. Darwin S. Roe, aged about 45 years, formerly of Binghamton [Broome Co., NY]. 

Soldier News continued - 1943

Donald Hadley Joins the Army

Bainbridge News & Republican, January 7, 1943

Local friends of "Don" Hadley will be pleased to learn that the former local boy has finally achieved his desire to get into a branch of the service, in spite of the fact that he did not make the group he most wanted.  After several attempts at enlisting in the Navy, Don finally took second best in his estimation and joined the Army.  While trying to make the Navy, he underwent an intensive diet to meet required weight regulations but all efforts were in vain.  Despite his lost weight he was rejected on another count, and is now a private in the Army.  During his stay in Bainbridge where he was employed in the Casein Laboratory, Don was an active bowler and was a softball enthusiast, playing on the Lab Team.  The many friends he made while here wish him the best and offer him congratulations on the realization of his determination.  Despite the fact that his hopes as a sailor were to no avail, we all know he will make a fine soldier.

 

Earl Neidlinger Completes Basis Submarine Training

Bainbridge News & Republican, January 7, 1943

 

The News has just received the following release from the Public Relations Office at New London, Conn. in regards to a local boy assigned to that post:

 

Earl Kenneth Neidlinger, 21, seaman second class son of Otto F. Neidlinger, Bainbridge, N.Y., has completed basic training at the Submarine School, Submarine Base, New London, Conn., for duty with our growing fleet of underseas fighters.

 

The new submariner will be entitled to wear the twin dolphin insignia of the submarine service after further experience aboard a submarine during which he must demonstrate to his commanding officer that he is fully qualified to carry out the duties of his rate.  The insignia is regarded as a mark of distinction throughout the Navy.

 

Neidlinger attended Bainbridge Central High School, lettering in football and basketball, and was graduated in June, 1939.  After joining the Navy Aug. 5, 1942, he received preliminary training at the Naval Training Station, Great Lakes, Ill.  "I chose submarine duty," he said, "because a friend of mine who was in the last war recommended it as the best branch of the service."

 

The Submarine School, the only one of its kind in the Navy, is attended by a picked group of men who must pass special physical, mental, and psychological tests.  The school work takes place not only in classrooms and laboratories, but also in numerous training submarines in which students master the actual techniques of operating the powerful fighting craft.  Many students at Submarine School already have seen battle as members of surface ship crews before volunteering for submarine duty.  Others are fresh from training stations, but all graduates are sure of action once they are assigned to a submarine due for offensive patrol.  Large numbers of recent students now are serving in submarines which have sunk enemy naval or merchant vessels.

 

Mary E. Strong Commissioned

Bainbridge News & Republican, January 21, 1943

 

Word has been received that Miss Mary E. Strong, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W.O. Strong, of Doylestown, Pa., has been commissioned as an ensign in the U.S.N.R. and been assigned to active duty.  Miss Strong is a graduate of Cornell University, with the B.S. Degree, and was previously employed as junior bacteriologist of the State Health department in Norfolk, Va., and as bacteriologist in the Craney Island laboratory, U.S.P.H.S., Norfolk, Va.  She is also a member of the Pi Beta Phi Sorority. 

 

Renwick Parsons to Begin Marine Training

Bainbridge News & Republican, January 28, 1943

 

Renwick "Ren" Parsons, 17-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Parsons, left Thursday to begin his "boot" training at Parris Island, S.C., with the United States Marine Corps.  Ren has long attempted to make the celebrated USMC and at last his wish was granted and after a lengthy impatient wait for summon to duty, he at last is starting his training.  A student of B.C.HS., Ren was known for his prowess as an athlete as was his brother, Bob, now Robert Parsons, A.S., of the U.S. Navy. 

 

Murray Wilcox Now a Second Lieutenant

Bainbridge News & Republican, February 4, 1943

 

W. Murray Wilcox, son of Fay Wilcox of this village, graduated from Officer's Candidate School at Fort Benning, Ga., last week Wednesday, as a Second Lieutenant.  Lt. Wilcox, who was the first Bainbridge boy to serve in the regular Army previous to World War II, enlisted in June 1938.  He was followed into the Army within a few months by Sgt. A. J. Rosenstein, who is now stationed at New Orleans, La., and Sgt. Jack Shaver.  The young lieutenant served two years in Hawaii and returned to Fort Dix on Nov. 6, 1940, where he had been stationed until his entry into Officer's Candidate School.  Lt. Wilcox informed the News while calling at the office Tuesday that his "kid brother," Bryce, who entered the U.S. Navy five months ago, is now Acting Chief Petty Officer.  Congratulations to the Wilcox brothers!

Miscellaneous Items from 1941/2

Ward Merrill Appointed to Hartwick Faculty

Bainbridge News & Republican, September 11, 1941

 

An announcement was recently made by Hartwick College [Oneonta, Otsego Co., NY] officials that Ward Merrill, of Afton [Chenango Co., NY], was appointed as assistant director of physical education.  Mr. Merrill, the son of Mr. and Mrs. William Merrill and a graduate of Cortland Normal, will have charge of the physical education program for freshmen and sophomores, and will direct in intramural program and assist Head Coach M.B. Banks.

 

Mr. Merrill received his bachelor of science degree from Cortland last June and while attending the state school of physical education he played four years of varsity football and was a member of the varsity baseball team, one season.  During his senior year he was manager of the basketball squad. 

 

The new coach served as chairman of the men's intramural program in both the training school and the Normal school and was a member of the demonstration committee this year.  He served as a cadet teacher at King Ferry Central School and has had extensive teaching experience.  During his four years at Cortland, Mr. Merrill was prominent in school activities and served as a member of the AAHPER, was chairman of the men's intramurals, a member of the State Teachers Association, was president of the men's glee club, chairman of the music council and "Did" staff.  He is also affiliated with Beta Phi Epsilon fraternity.  Mr. Merrill who graduated from the Afton central school in 1936 was born in 1919.

 

John Stott to Make Bid for Senate

Bainbridge News & Republican, May 28, 1942

 

 

 John C. Stott, a resident of McDonough [Chenango Co., NY], and who is in the insurance business at Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], is announcing his candidacy for the New York State Senate to succeed the Hon. Roy M. Page who has decided not to be a candidate for State Senator this Fall. 

 

Mr. Stott, the candidate from Chenango County, is 49 years of age, born in the Village of Greene, Chenango County, and is the son of Asa J. Stott (deceased).  The candidate's father moved to McDonough in 1894 and there engaged in the manufacture of woolen goods.  Mr. Stott grew up as a boy in McDonough, attended the local high school, and due to the lack of funds in his family, was faced with the decision, if he desired further education, to go out in the world and work for it.

 

Mr. Stott finished his Junior High School education in Smithville Flats, where he worked morning and night, and weekends, in the old Horace Rhodes' store for his board and room.  He then went to Greene, entered the High School and Teachers' training Class, working his way through school, and at the age of 18 was granted a certificate to teach school. 

 

His first school assignment was McDonough, in a District known as the Chestnut Ridge District, where he taught school for a year, for $11 per week, and walked some four miles back and forth to his home in McDonough.  He taught the second year in East McDonough and the third year became principal of Port Dickinson School, in Broome County.

 

Mr. Stott, after his three years of teaching, studied law for a while with the Hon. James P. Hill and during part of that time he worked in the Chenango County National Bank and Trust Company of Norwich, as a clerk.  This was necessary for him to obtain sufficient funds for him to carry on his work in the study of law.

 

Mr. Stott then entered the insurance business and has been so engaged until the present time.  During the time Mr. Stott has been in the insurance line he served as a local agent and he became resident Vice President of the National Surety Company of New York, and some 13 years ago he came back to Norwich from  New York and re-entered the local agency.  He has built one of the largest agencies in Central New York.  He is on the Board of Directors of the New York State Association of local Agents.  He is a member of several Masonic bodies including Kalurah Temple, City Club, Chamber of Commerce, Exchange Club, and of the Elks.

 

The candidate is industrious and is always proud of the fact that he came up the hard way and that anything that he has been able to do has been done through hard work.  He has a host of friends in Chenango and Broome Counties and has been very active politically since he was made Chenango County Republican Chairman in June, 1939.  Mr Stott was particularly active in the last Presidential campaign and took several months away from his business to produce an all time high record for Republican enrollment in the county of Chenango. 

 

The candidate, aside from his wife, Louise Stott, has two married daughters, Mrs. John Lyons, of Rexford street, Norwich; and Mrs. Harry Hayes, of Pensacola, Fla. and a son, Richard Stott. 

 

Dr. Danforth Corrects False Report

Bainbridge News & Republican, September 3, 1942

 

For the past several weeks there has been brought to my notice by many of my patients and friends the prevalence of a report that I am unwilling to make sick calls at night or accept confinement cases.  This rumor has naturally been profoundly disturbing to many of my patients.  Upon investigation of the source of these statements I decided that the motive for their circulation was to prevent a situation which we all greatly deplored and sincerely hoped could be prevented.  For this reason I remained silent and did not publicly correct them in the hope that they might serve the purpose for which they were intended.  However, in this hope we have all be disappointed and I believe that the time has come when in all fairness to the public and myself the story should be emphatically denied and my patients should be reassured that I really enjoy excellent health, that I am regularly making night calls and attending confinements just the same as I have for the past 35 years.   I do not recall ever, on a single occasion refusing to attend one of my patients at night, and I have frequently responded to the calls of patients of other physicians. There have been rare occasions when I have refused to get up to wait on patients of other physicians or people whom I do not know when I felt that I was the last of several choices.  Every doctor does this.  In regard to obstetrical cases I wish to say that I have always taken care of them at the hospital.  The reason for my asking them to go to the hospital is the lack of time to attend them properly at home and the greater safety and comfort for the patient.  War conditions and the scarcity of doctors make these reasons even more compelling.

 

In the event that the war continues through another year and no arrangements can be made to secure more ample medical services in Bainbridge I shall take on the added burden strong in heart and hope that my old friends and the new comers to our village will accept the situation in a cooperative spirit and be patient with one who will be diligently trying to serve but will be, on occasions, hard pressed for time to give them the prompt attention he would  like to render.

Edward Danforth, M.D.

 



Congregational Church, Guilford Centre, semi-centenial, 1862

Congregational Church, Guilford Centre, Semi-Centennial, 1862

The Guilford Mail, May 1862

 

The following is from a sermon by the Rev. S.N. Robinson at the semi-centennial of the Congregational church at Guilford Centre, July 15th, 1862, which may be of interest.

 

I will first give you a brief sketch of the early settlement of this part of the town.  Inroads began to be made upon the unbroken wilderness about seventy years ago [1790s].  Then the primeval forest stood where now are neat and comfortable habitations, and cultivated fields.  Then these hills and vallies had never been subdued by the hand of man. 

 

I will mention some of the pioneer settlers in the wilderness.  In the year 1791, three young men, Daniel Savage, John Nash and Edward Robbins, came from Ballston and settled near what has since been known as the old Four Corners.  From Unadilla they came by footpath--the path being designated by trees marked with the axe.  Robbins was taken sick with the small pox, and when sufficiently recovered, he with Nash went back to Ballston, leaving Savage to toil alone in the wilderness for seven months [until] their return.  Mr. Savage settled near where Orrin Gridley now lives.  The old untenanted house on the opposite side of the way was built by him about fifty years ago.  Mr. Robbins lived where Jonas Brooks now lives, and Mr. Nash at the top of the hill on the site of the present residence of James Rhodes.  There was but one house at that time here at the Centre.  It stood where Mr. Young now lives and was occupied by a Mr. Carner, or Carney, who soon died, and was buried in the woods on the creek, near the Burlison place.  Mr. Savage came in the Spring, but did not move his family till the next February. The next year, 1792, a Mr. Wasson settled on the Dea. Mills place, now occupied by E.M. Whiting.  Mr. Wasson was a pious man, and soon died, being attacked with sickness at a religious meeting, and was the first one buried in the graveyard east of the old Four Corners.  Some of these facts were furnished me by Rev. Mr. Janes who said in the Sermon which he preached at Mr. Savage's funeral in 1846--"Two unsuccessful attempts were made to dig Mr. Wasson's grave, on account of the rocks.  The first was near the residence of Capt. Brooks.  Mr. Savage was the chief one in selecting the spot, and digging the grave, which was to mark the spot where his own body was to be laid a half century from that time."

 

Previous to the year 1800, there lived one Matthew Seymour on the place now occupied by John P. Hall,--a Mr. Hodge where Mr. Anderson now lives--and a Mr. Coburn on the Gilbert place.  About 1795 or '96, Joel Johnson, Samuel and Lyman Ives, and Joel Hendricks, established themselves at Ives' settlement.  In that part of the town a lot four miles square was owned by a Mr. TenBroek, who, as an inducement to good and valuable inhabitants to settle there gave a portion of his land to those who bought farms of him.  In 1800, Daniel Johnson settled upon the farm now occupied by his son, Seth Johnson.  In that year, a schoolhouse was built on or near the site of the graveyard in Ives settlement.  The first teacher was Lyman Ives.  He taught the school two winters.  Mr. Ambrose Norton came in 1805.  Several events that transpired in that year, are the following: 

-  The frame of a house was raised by Mr. Stowell on the site of Mr.  H.H. VanCott's Hotel, and the house was built by Mr. Abbey.

-  A school house was built on the other side of the street, on the site of the present school house, which was built for an Academy, and is still called by that name.  Daniel Mills was the first teacher. 

-   Samuel Mills settled upon the place before mentioned. 

-  John Dibble settled at Guilford Village, where Dimock's Hotel now stands, and in a few years died with the small pox. 

-  A bridge was built across the Unadilla River below East Guilford. 

-  The building of the Oxford and Catskill turnpike was commenced that year. 

 

Samuel A. Smith, Esq., came in 1806, and settled upon the farm where he still resides, and Daniel T. Dickinson came that year or the next and settled near him.  Jesse Whiting in 1810, preceded a few months by his son Julius.  Land was bought by the earliest settlers for three dollars an acre.  The people in those early days went to Unadilla to do their trading and to East Guilford and to the White Store, for the grinding of their grain.  The road from the Centre to the old Four Corners, on the present route, was built in 1807.

 

This region of country was known as Whitestown--that town in Oneida County being then of undefined boundaries.  It was afterwards known as the Chenango Co. from the Chenango River--an Indian name, signifying beautiful, pleasant--beautiful river.  This town was originally a part of Oxford.  Oxford was formed in January, 1793.  The first election in this part of the town was held in 1807 and the number of voters was 30.  Only Squire Smith, Hiram Johnson, Ozias Bush and Ambrose Norton, who were voters at that election, are known to be living [in 1862].  When this town was taken off from Oxford in April, 1813, it was called Eastern.  It received its present name Guilford, by an act of the Legislature in March, 1817.  The first Post Office was kept by Dr. Knapp, on the turnpike, three miles below the Centre, and was called Knappsville. 

 

In 1800, the road from Catskill to this place, by which the early settlers traveled here from the east was most of the way through the forest.  There were but few inhabitants along the route--There was a small village at Franklin, and a Church, also a Church at Harpersfield.  Some of the people moved with ox teams--Most of the early settlers, and many at a later period emigrated from Connecticut.



Marriages (September 22)

At 6:30 o'clock last evening Daniel MacLeod Winans and Miss Helena A. Knapp, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles J. Knapp, were married in the First Presbyterian church by the Rev. Dr. G. Parsons Nichols.  The pulpit and railing at the front of the church were handsomely decorated in green and pink, the colors of the wedding.  Palms, pines and light pink hydrangeas were used in the decorations.  Admission to the church was by card only.  Preceding, during and following the ceremony Miss Kate Fowler, organist of the church played the following musical programme:  Benediction Nuptiale

Offertoire...... from Messe de Mariage by Dubois

The Swan......Saint Saens

Lantern Dance of the Bride of Cashmir

Wedding music from the Feramore ......by Rubinstein

Piece Heroique......Cesar Franck

Lohengrin Wedding Chorus for Procession

Nevin's Love Song, during the ceremony

Mendelssohn's Wedding March and Finale by Cesar Franck for Recessional.

 

The bridal party, as it entered the church was headed by the ushers, William Winans and F. Percy Knapp, brother of the bride, and Louis P. Smith, of Ithaca, and Willis Sharpe Kilmer.  Following them came the matrons of honor, Mrs. John Miller Davidge, sister of the groom, and Mrs. James H. Andrews.  The maid of honor, who came next, was Miss Agnes Weed.  The bride entered on the arm of her father, who gave her away.  The groom and the best man, John Miller Davidge, met the bridal party at the alter. The bride wore a beautiful gown of white lace over white liberty satin and a veil with orange blossoms.  She carried a bouquet of lilies of the valley.  Mrs. Davidge and Mrs. Andrews wore gowns of light blue liberty satin.  Miss Weed's dress was a still lighter blue satin.  They all carried bouquets of pink bridal roses tied with pink tulle.  The colors throughout were of the lightest and softest shades.  Following the ceremony, a reception was held at the Knapp home  on Court street, less than 100 guests being present.  The house was handsomely decorated in light shades, pink predominating. with palms, vines, etc., for the green.  The reception room was in green, with pink hydrangeas.  The receiving party consisted of the bridal party and Mr. and Mrs. Knapp and Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Winans, parents of the groom.  During the evening, music was furnished by Baker's orchestra. The large piazza was enclosed and was wired for a large number of electric lights, the globes for which were enclosed in Japanese lanterns.   The piazza floor was covered with rugs, and flowers and greeneries added to the beauties of the place.  Part of the guests were served at supper there.  The bride's table was decorated with bridal roses and lighted from silver candelabra.  A large number of handsome and useful gifts were received.  The bride's gift to Miss Weed was four gold shirt waist buttons.  To Mrs. Davidge and Mrs. Andrews she gave each a pair of pearl lace pins.  The groom's gifts to the ushers and best man were black leather watch fobs, with flat brass monograms.  Among the guests were Mrs. George Ford, of Hackensack, N.J.; Frank Yocum, Salamanca; and Miss Josie Knapp, of New York.  Mr. and Mrs. Winans left last night for a short trip, but did not announce their itinerary.  As soon as their home is completed, they will reside on Riverside Drive.  It is expected that they will begin housekeeping in August.  [June 2nd, 1903]

 

HALL - DARLING:  A brilliant social event took place Wednesday evening, Oct. 18th, 1893, at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Guy, the occasion being the marriage of Mrs. Guy's sister Gertrude Darling, to Mr. Frank Hall of Virgil, Cortland Co.  The ceremony was performed by the Rev. George G. Perrine of the Episcopal church of Guilford.  Following the ceremony the bride and groom received the congratulations and well wishes of the assemble friends, after which an elegant collation was served.  Mr. and Mrs. Hall will make their future home in Virgil.  A large circle of friends wish them much joy and a long happy life. 

Miss Florence M. Winston, daughter of Wm. H. Winston of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] and Ferdinand L. Mergott of East Orange, N.J., were married at 11 o'clock New Year's morning, at the bride's home, by Rev. Arthur Spaulding.  It was a quiet wedding only relatives and friends of the contracting parties being present.  Mr. and Mrs. Mergott left for East Orange the same day, and will receive their friends after February 1st at 14 North 16th street, East Orange, N.J.  Mrs. Mergott is one of the esteemed young ladies of Bainbridge, a graduate of our High School and of the Oneonta Normal.  She has been engaged in teaching since finishing her studies at Oneonta.  Many kind wishes for happiness follow the bride to her new home, and congratulations are extended to the groom.  [1901]

Obituaries (September 22)

Mrs. Thomas Petley died very suddenly Thursday evening, January 2, 1930.  She had been in her usual good health up to that time.  On New Years Day she took dinner with her daughter, Mrs. A.L. Albrecht and family, later making a call at her son's, Henry.  She had been well and happy and visited with her daughters, Nancy and Bessie all day Thursday and was on her way to call on her daughter, Minnie, when she died without a word or struggle.  Mrs. Petley was seldom ill and retained all her faculties.  She had great interest in everything pertaining to her family and friends and to the affairs of the world. She was always a great reader of newspapers and magazines and was a really remarkable woman for her age.  She was of a cheerful and uncomplaining disposition, always sympathetic with and finding excuses for the faults and failures of others.  Her quaint humor and sound advice will be greatly missed in the homes where she is best known.  Mrs. Petley was the daughter of Nancy and John Hamilton.  Of that family of two sons and two daughters only the youngest now remains, Charles Hamilton, of Brisben.  Mrs. Petley was a member of the First Methodist church, of Bainbridge and was able to attend the services to the last of her life.  She would have been 86 years old on February 6th.  She has always made her home near Bainbridge since her marriage to Thomas Petley, July 2, 1867.  About six years ago they sold their farm on the East side, and thereafter made their home with their daughter and family, Mr. and Mrs. W.H. Northrup.  Mr. Petley died October 25, 1925.  they had eight children, a daughter, Nettie, died as a child.  The others are:  John Petley, of Rockdale; Mrs. George Frank, of Yaleville; Mrs. A.L. Albrecht, of Afton, and Mrs. Minnie Bliss, Henry Petley, Bert Petley and Mrs. W.H. Northrup, all of Bainbridge, together with 14 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.  The funeral was conducted by Rev. Clarence Carman from her home Sunday, January 5, 1930.  It was largely attended.  A great profusion of flowers showed the affection in which she was held by her family, friends and neighbors.  She was laid to rest in the family plot in Greenlawn cemetery [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY]. 

 

The death of Mrs. Marie Hoyt Clark, wife of the late Sylvester Clark, occurred at her home on Pearl street [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], Friday evening, June 1st. 1928.  Mrs. Clark's health had not been of the best for years, but she was able to be about the house until a week before she passed away.  The deceased, who was 83 years of age, was one of the most gentle and loving of women, kind and considerate always.  She sought the pleasure and welfare of others in preference to her own enjoyment.  She attended the Methodist church when able and the last few months of her life were rendered peaceful through the comforting ministrations of the pastor, L.E. Sanford.  Mrs. Clark's Maiden name was Lydia Marie Hoyt, who when 13 years old moved form Andes, Delaware county with her parents to Bainbridge in which place she has made her home until taken away.  She married Sylvester Clark, a Civil War Veteran, August 18th, 1867, and lived on farm until 12 years ago, when they moved into the village.  She leaves four daughters:  Mrs. Anna Bluler Belden, Mrs. Sophia Wrench, Bainbridge; Mrs. George Barr, Afton; also grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.  The funeral was held Monday afternoon at the home with a large attendance.  Rev. L.E. Sanford officiated.  The remains were taken to West Bainbridge for interment beside her husband, who passed away 11 years ago. 

 

Lila Caroline Peckham, wife of Jack Peckham, of East Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], passed away at the Bainbridge Hospital Friday evening, March 18, of lobar pneumonia.  Mrs. Peckham was a daughter of Lloyd and Ellen Thompson Albrecht and was born in Guilford August 17, 1893.  The funeral was held from her late home at 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon March 22, Rev. J.W. Bump, of Guilford, a former pastor, officiating.  Besides her husband, she leaves a family of five children, Edward, Arlene, Helen, Norma and Bruce; two brothers and one sister, Leon Albrecht, of Delhi, Harold Albrecht, of Norwich and Mrs. Will Pearsoll, of Holmesville, and her father Lloyd Albrecht of Sidney, and several nieces and nephews.  Interment was in the East Guilford Cemetery. 

 

The funeral of Mrs. Georgianna Doolittle Hovey was held Thursday afternoon, December 13th, 1928 with a brief prayer at her late home on Searles Hill [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], and services in Union Valley Methodist Episcopal church of which she had been a very consistent member for forty-eight years.  Mrs. Hovey was born in the town of Colesville, Broome county, N.Y. June 23rd 1861 and was married to Willie A. Hovey, September 22nd, 1880 at Susquehanna, Pa.. by C.H. Hayes.  She is survived by her husband, Mr. Willie A. Hovey and two sons Paul, of Bainbridge, N.Y., and Rev. Luke W. Hovey pastor of the Methodist church of Maine, N.Y.; one sister, Mrs. Mary Colwell of Susquehanna, Pa.; one brother Miles Doolittle of Hornell, N.Y.  Several nieces and nephews and grandchildren.  The funeral service was conducted by her pastor Rev. H.S. Munyon, and a male quartette from Bainbridge sang two very appropriate hymns.  There were many beautiful floral tributes that testified to the high esteem in which she was regarded. 

 

Mrs. Emily Celestia Montgomery passed away November 29th [1934], at the home of her son, Fred Montgomery, on Searles Hill [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], where she had been under the care of Mr. and Mrs. Montgomery for the past five months.  Mrs. Montgomery was born on Mar. 12, 1847 in the town of Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], the daughter of Harvey and Emily Hale Wakeman.  Nearly fifty years ago Mr. and Mrs. Montgomery moved to Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] and for many years resided on farms in the township.  Eleven years ago, following the death of her husband, Mrs. Montgomery went to Cobleskill to make her home with her son, George, where she resided until about five months ago, when failing health resulted in her returning to Bainbridge, where she could be cared for by her son, Fred, and wife.  She had been a member of the Baptist church of Bainbridge for many years, and while in Cobleskill had attended the Baptist Church of that village.  Surviving are the sons, George and Fred, and two sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Smith, of Binghamton, and Mrs. Saphronia Wilder, of Deposit.  The funeral was held Monday afternoon in the chapel of Colwell Bros. in West Main street. Rev. Frederick Allen, pastor of the Cobleskill Baptist Church, officiated, assisted by the Rev. M. DeForest Lowen, pastor of the Baptist church of this village, and interment was made in Greenlawn Cemetery [Bainbridge, NY]. 

 

Charles B. Jones, a former resident of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] and widely known in this vicinity, died at his home in Windsor [Broome Co., NY] Tuesday morning, March 8th [1933], at the age of 80 years.  The body was brought to Bainbridge and the funeral services held from Colwell's funeral home Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. Clarence Carman, pastor the First Methodist Episcopal Church, officiating.  Burial was in Greenlawn cemetery [Bainbridge, NY].  Besides his wife, Mr. Jones is survived by three sons and one daughter, Earl C. Jones, of Salamanca, N.Y., Ralph L. Jones, of Syracuse, Leland Jones of Ashville, N.C., and Mrs. Ethel E. Babcock of Bainbridge, by two sisters, Mrs. Kate Cowdrey of Binghamton, and Mrs. Clara Rowlinson of Oswego, and by ten grandchildren.

Soldier News continued - 1942

Ivor Bosket Sees African Action

First Eye-Witness Report of American Invasion

Bainbridge News & Republican, December 24, 1942

 

Ivor Bosket

 

The first eye-witness report of the American invasion of Africa by a Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] boy, was given us last week when Ivor Bosket, Pharmacist's Mate, son of Mr. and Mrs. Merle Bosket, and assigned to one of the convoys that carried out the epic November invasion, came home for the weekend after having completed an ocean voyage of several thousand miles.

 

Ivor related some of his adventures to us and left us his American Flag arm band which all the invading American troops had to wear to distinguish them from the other races that are now in the "Dark Continent."

 

Participating in the actual action of the invasion, Ivor was given his baptism by fire and came through undaunted and even more anxious to get back into the fight and get it over with quickly.  Ivor also showed us some pictures of Casablanca, key city in the invasion, snaps of the architecture and culture of that African city, and a Vichy African French newspaper.

 

A remarkable incident was told us by Ivor.  While en route to Africa, he was topside one day and ran into Victor Holbert.  Victor is now with the invasion forces in Africa and Ivor's news of this Bainbridge boy was the first his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Holbert, had heard of their son for several months.  The delight of the two boys upon meeting, knew no bounds and they saw each other a great deal during the rest of the trip. 

 

Ivor was filled with praise for the comradeship, brotherly feeling and mutual aid shared by all our sailors and soldiers and could tell of many battle scenes which brought out the helpfulness of the boys to each other but an experience such as he has gone through is best left undiscussed until the war is won and similar scenes are banned forever.

 

Ivor has now returned to his home port, all set for further adventures and the best wishes of everyone here go with him. 

 

Sailor Bosket's trip to Africa was the second made by personalities in Bainbridge.  Milton Robbins, formerly employed by the local G.L.F., although not a local boy, has lived here for some time and has become one of us, was also a participant in the African Invasion.  Bainbridge boys go on and on to carry out town's spirit and efforts towards winning this war.  God keep them all and may the spirit of Christmas be ever in them, whether at home, at camp or overseas. 

 

Clifford Smith Selected for Advanced Training

Bainbridge News & Republican, December 17, 1942

 

Mr. and Mrs. Lewis M. Smith, of R.D.1, have received the following letter from their son's Commanding Officer in the U.S. Navy and we have reprinted it to illustrate the marvelous system of home communication the Armed Forces have set up and also shows the individual interest taken in every one of Uncle Sam's Service men.

 

Clifford Smith is the Navy man and has a brother, Stanley, in the Army.  The letter follows:

U.S. Naval Training School

Machinist's Mate

North Dakota School of Science

Wahpeton, N.D.

Dear Mr. and Mrs. Smith,

As you probably known, your son has been selected for advanced training as a Navy man.  He has been enrolled at this school for this purpose.  During the 16 weeks he will be here, he will be given a specialized course of shop instruction and related class instruction which will prepare him to work for an advanced fireman's and machinist's mate's rating.  This letter is to assure you that we are intensely interested in giving him valuable training.  Upon successful completion of the course, he will be eligible for promotion in rate and pay.  He will have an education in skill which will increase his value to the Navy and be of great value to him upon his return to civilian life. 

 

Since his selection for further training calls for congratulations to him, and because many of his friends may not be aware of the opportunities within the Navy for education in special trades, it is suggested that you might furnish news of his progress to your local newspaper and generally inform your neighbors.  In the event that any news is published, I would be very happy to receive a copy of the item. 

 

Please feel free to write us for any information you may desire regarding his welfare or  his progress in school.

Sincerely yours,

George Fender, III

Lieut. Commander, U.S.N.R.

Commanding Officer

 

 

 



 



Post listing September 15-21, 2014

Listing of blog postings for the week of September 15 - 21, 2014.

Marriages

Posted September 15, 2014

Harry H. Bluler - Lillian Hastings (1910)



Lewis E. Matteson - Miss Mildred E. Whitman (1917)

F. Blanche Masters - Capt. W.A. Parsons (1901/02)

Posted September 17, 2014
Mr. & Mrs. W.N. Mason (25th anniversary, 1867)
Jessica Palmer - Fred Radeker (1901)
Marriage notices
     Chenango Union, Nov. 22, 1877
        Charles D. Geer - Hattie Parce
        Frank W. Place - Clara Curtiss
        David Prince - Mianda A. Dunn
        G.W. Parker - Jennie Stockwell
        P. Bennett - Mary J. Corgin
        Joseph I. Dworant - Ruth A. Tarbell
        Van Buren Mudge - Emma H. Cook
        Rev. A.B. Jones - Mrs. Perry
        William Edgar Fairbanks - Caroline Punckle
        Homer J. Anderson - Louella D. Stebbins
        Ira W. Lum - Mary J. Gage
        Orin M. Wightman - Almira A. Gage

Posted September 18, 2014
Bertha Alice Castle - Edwin Lindsley Butler (1936)
M. Elizabeth Dickerson - S. Earl Hollenbeck (engagement, 1936)
Mr. & Mrs.  J.E. Herrick (25th anniversary, 1936)
Lulu Viola Sackett - John Hamilton Petley (1936)
Ethel A. Hovey - Alvin B. Stead (1901)

Posted September 19, 2014
Marriage notices
     Bainbridge Republican, Jan. 15, 1876
        Christopher S. Merville - Ida R. Mayo
        Egbert Weed - Sarah M. Gudson
        Charles Coe - Mary Touey
        Joel L. Judd - Amanda M. Miner
     Bainbridge Republican, July 15, 1876
        Charles Grant - Mary Lally
        Adelbert P. Coope - Anna Hayes
\        Peter R. Shaffer - Jennie King
     Bainbridge Republican, July 22, 1876
        Albert L. Mead - Ella A. Potter
        Delano Wilcox - Emma Bartle
        D.B. Phipps - Edna Lamphere
        Oliver B. Cook - Eula A. Stevens

Posted September 20, 2014
Arthur G. Robb - Marcella M. Bowers (1897)
John Robb Jr., Gertrude Green (1899)
Mr. & Mrs. James Robb (50th anniversary, 1953)
Charles R. Stoughton - Mary Edith Mooney (1901)
F. Spencer Perry - Nancy D. Palmer (1901)

 

Obituaries

Posted September 15, 2014

Rufus Bluler (Harpursville, 1889)

Mary Bluler (Harpursville, 1896)

Arthur More (Deposit, 1902)

Theodora Bartlett Payne (Bainbridge, 1902)

Arthur Leland Barton (1910)

Edward Bluler (Belden, 1928)

Posted September 16, 2014
Frankie Lakieher (1876)
Westcott Rockwell (1876)
Joseph Kromer (Mineral Springs, 1876)
Oliver Somers (Bainbridge, Morris, 1876)
James A. Engle (Nineveh, 1891]
A North Norwich Mystery - bodies found (1876)

Posted September 17, 2014
William Corbin (Bainbridge, 1875)
Carrie M. VanCott Decker (Bainbridge, Afton)
Lyman Banner (Binghamton, Bainbridge)
Julia D. Westcott (Bainbridge, 1913)

Posted September 18, 2014
Anna Beverly (Port Dickinson, Bainbridge, 1936]
S.G. Barnum (Bainbridge, St. Petersburg FL, 1936]
Mae Wakeman (Afton, 1936]
Belle Van Woert (New Milford, PA, North Fenton, 1936]
William Darling (Bainbridge, 1936)
Lee M. Newell (Bainbridge, 1936)

Posted September 19, 2014
Sarah Knapp (Norwich, 1926)
Christpher Clapper (Norwich, 1926)
Hattie Robb (Norwich, 1950)
Ira Robb (Binghamton, 1931)
Ellen L. (Nichols) Robb (Norwich, 1926)

Posted September 20, 2014
Samuel A. Marshall (Norwich, 1937)
Arthur G. Robb (Norwich, 1934)
Joseph Biviano (Norwich, 1934)
Robert L. Robb (Sonyea, North Afton, 1907)
Child of John Robb (Bainbridge, 1875)
Lillie D. Robb (Norwich, 1973)

Posted September 21, 2014
James Walter Robb (Norwich, 1959)
John M. Robb (Norwich, Glen Castle, 1955)
Georgia V. Robb (Norwich, 1919)
Marcellus Bowers Robb (Norwich, 1904)
 

 

Miscellaneous

Posted September 15, 2014

Letter from Ambrose Lyon written in 1825

Soldier News continued - 1942

     Miles Harrington Safe at Pearl Harbor

    William P. Tillson Slightly injured in Philippines

     Pvt. George Arakelian Called Back

     Mahoney Brothers Enlist in Army

     Gunner Wahlberg Receives Rank of Lieutenant

     Clifford Smith Joins Navy

Posted September 16, 2014
A Wild Woman's History, The Story of Lucy Ann Lobdell Slater, 1876

Posted September 17, 2014
Bainbridge Central High School Class of 1939 - Part 6
The Corbin Family - A Family of Fighters (1896)
Thomas Collins, 3rd, to be listed in College Who's Who (1941)
John A. Parsons Re-Elected as Mayor of Bainbridge (1942)
Board will Accept Married Teachers (1942)
Carlton Hayes Honored - Former Area Resident (1942)

Posted September 18, 2014
New Fire Engine For Bainbridge, 1941
Bainbridge Men in the Service, September 1942

Posted September 19, 2014
White Store  History (1941)
Soldier News continued - 1942
     Letter from Edward G. Pixley
     Carl Osterhout Joins Marines
     Victor Foster Joins Army
     Garfield Lloyd Promoted
     How Boats Are Named
     Robert Gordon & Roswell Monroe Join Navy

Posted September 20, 2014
Soldier News continued - 1942
     Michael Sawyer Joins Army
     George James Receives Army Commission
     Ralph D. Riley Selected for Special Training
     Six More from Bainbridge Join Navy:  Claude William Butler, Jr., Robert Parsons, Jack Hawkins,
     Bob Hitchcock, Henry Gardner, Cliff Wearne

Posted September 21, 2014
County Historical Society Meeting - April 1942
     Report on history of North Guilford Church
     Report on history of Eagle Hotel
Soldier News continued - 1942
     Leo Terry Enlists in Marines
     Adrian Bush Joins The Marines
     Lyall B. Fletcher Enlists in Navy Cadets
     Five Leave for Service in the Navy (Cliff Wearne, Bob Parsons, Jack Hawkins, Bob Hitchcock,
     Bill Butler)
     Socrates Nellis assigned to 14th Armored Division

Obituaries (September 21)

James Walter Robb, 75, a carpenter for many years until his retirement for ill health a few years ago, died this morning at his home 24 Howard Street [Norwich, Chenango Co. ,NY].  He is survived by his wife, the former Effie A. Knapp whom he married in 1903; three sons Donald of Weedsport and Malcolm and Lawrence of Norwich; two daughters Mrs. Albert Higgie and Mrs. Floyd Rivenburg of Norwich; eleven grandchildren: Priscilla, Cynthia and Kenneth Robb of Weedsport; Mrs. Norma Jennings, Robert and Rosie Higgie, Larry and Cheryl Rivenburg, Valerie, Cathy and Stevie Robb of Norwich; five great-grandchildren, a sister Miss Lillie D. Robb of Norwich and two nephews Lyle S. Robb of Clifton Springs and Harry W. Robb of Schenectady.  Mr. Robb was born in North Afton on April 23, 1882, the son of John and Ellen Nichols Robb.  His father was Chenango County sheriff from 1886-1888.  The family moved to Norwich in 1891.  Mr. Robb was a cymbalist and bass drummer in the Old Red Men's Band and other musical organizations.  He was a member of the local Carpenters and Joiners Union and the Broad Street Methodist Church.  The Rev. Thomas G. Swales, pastor of the Broad Street Methodist Church, will conduct services Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the Robert J. Fahy Funeral home and burial will follow in the family plot in Mt. Hope Cemetery [Norwich, NY].  [July 1959]

 

John M. Robb died at the Chenango Memorial Hospital at 4:15 p.m. yesterday.  He was born Nov. 26, 1879 in North Afton, the son of John and Ellen Nichols Robb.  From 1886 through 1888 he spent in Norwich during his father's term of office as sheriff, after which he returned to North Afton for two years, then returned to Norwich at 26 Mitchell Street.  Dec. 30, 1893 he was married to Gertrude (Davis) Green.  After living a short time in Paterson, N.J., he moved to Middletown and in time became an engineer on the O.&W. Railroad.  In 1944 he retired and made his home in South Fallsburg.  Following the death of his wife in 1952, he sold his home and came to Norwich where he has resided since with his sister.  He was a member of Episcopal Church of South Fallsburg, Hoffman F.&A.M. Lodge, B. of F.E., B. of L.E., F.O. of E., N.Y. O.&W. Veterans Association, all of Middletown.  He is survived by a son, H. Walter Robb of Schenectady; a stepson, J.O. Green of Elmira Heights, grandsons, John E. Robb of Richland, Wash, and Donald Green of Elmira Heights, and granddaughters, Mrs. Donald Sawyer of Syracuse and Nancy Green of Elmira Heights, also four great-grandchildren, one brother James W. Robb and sister, Miss Lillie D. Robb of Norwich.  Funeral services will be  held from the family home, 26 Mitchell Street, at one o'clock Monday afternoon with Rev. Thomas G. Swales, pastor of Broad Street Methodist church officiating.  Burial will be made in Glen Castle Cemetery.  [May 7, 1955]

 

Miss Georgia V. Robb

 

Georgia V. Robb, who died on Christmas day after a brief illness, was the daughter of John and Ellen Robb and was born in Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] on February 12, 1887, her father at that time being the county sheriff.  At the expiration of his term of office, Mr. Robb moved his family to Afton where they resided for two years and then returned to Norwich.  Miss Robb was educated in the Norwich public schools, graduating from the High School with the class of 1905 and completing the teachers' training course the same year.  After teaching one year in a rural school she was appointed a teacher in the Norwich city schools, where she taught in the first and third grades.  By studying two summers and one term of the school year she completed the Normal course at Oneonta, graduating in 1917.  She was most devoted to her school duties and was a thoroughly earnest and enthusiastic church worker. She taught a class of girls in the Broad Street M.E. Sunday school and sought in every way to interest them and instruct them in right living.  She was faithful in her attendance at all the church services and was always ready and desirous of doing all she could for others.  Kindness itself, she was constantly calling on the sick and seeking in every way to lighten the burdens of those about her.  Nothing was too much to give or to do for another in worse need than herself.  Loved by her pupils and friends she will be sadly missed.  Nowhere will her loss be more keenly felt than in her own home where her presence meant so much to the other members of the household.  Surviving are her mother, Mrs. Ellen Robb, four brothers, Arthur, Ira and James, of Norwich, and John, of Middletown, and two sisters, Hattie and Lillie of Norwich.  Funeral services were held from the family home at 26 Mitchell street on Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock  [1919]

 

Mrs. Marcellus Bowers Robb

 

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  Mrs. Marcellus Bowers Robb, wife of Arthur G. Robb, died at her home on Cortland street Saturday morning last, after an illness of 11 weeks.  Deceased was the daughter of Sidney and Julia Bowers, and was born in Norwich about 32 years ago. All but 10 years of her life, during which the family resided in Oneonta and Saratoga, had been passed in this village.  Here she married Arthur G. Robb, October 13, 1897.  She was a member of the Broad Street M.E. Church. Her death has brought sorrow to a large circle of relatives and acquaintances.  Besides her husband she is survived by one son, Lisle.  She is also survived by her mother and two brothers, Charles and Arthur Bowers, residents of Norwich.  Her funeral was held from her late residence Tuesday afternoon.  Rev. Wilson Treible, of the Methodist church, officiating, assisted by Rev. D.W. Dexter, for the Congregational Church.  The music was by a male quarter--Messrs. Burnside, Blackman, Scott and Blackman.  The large attendance of friends and the numerous beautiful floral tributes well bespoke the esteem in which the deceased was held for the many kindnesses received during her illness and through their sad bereavement the family wishes to express their heartfelt gratitude.  [1904]

 

 

Chenango County Hstorical Society Meets - April 1942

Chenango County Historical Society Meets

Bainbridge News & Republican, May 21, 1942

 

A regular meeting of the Chenango County Historical Society was held at 8 o'clock P.M. on Apr. 30, 1942, at the Courthouse in Norwich.  President Raymond Williams presided.  There were approximately 50 members present.

 

Miss Myra Shattuck, of Norwich, Chairman of the Committee on Churches, reported a list of Church Histories and their authors which were ready to be placed on file and available to the members for reference.  She urged members of the Society to give the Committee any information they might have on the early Churches and their histories so that it could be added to the collection.  Miss Shattuck said that in their research work they had discovered that the eldest Catholic cemetery in the County was at Oxford.  The Society also has a record of the articles of faith of the Guilford Episcopal Church taken from the corner stone when it was organized in 1830.

 

Mrs. Archie Gibbs read a paper covering the origin and building of the North Guilford Church written by Josephine Thompson for a D.A.R. meeting.  A church society was formed of 18 members May 16, 1832, for the purpose of building a Congregational Church "for the spiritual welfare of ourselves and our children and our neighbors," but no active steps were taken until 1843, and the church finally dedicated Oct. 29, 1844.  It was called the First Congregational Church of Norwich and Guilford  and was situated about five miles from the Norwich cross roads which led to four corners.  There was a great deal of rivalry between the Congregationalists and the Methodists in that day and they each selected opposite corners for their buildings.  The Methodists waited until the Congregationalists had built their church and then built a bigger one and also had a steeple.  Horse sheds were placed between the two churches. The church was built by voluntary labor and the only money spent was for nails and windows.  The church was not heated and at first the pews faced the doors so late comers were embarrassed to enter.  The women and men sat on opposite sides of the church.  There were no cushions for the seats and the sermons were usually of two hours duration.  Dancing and attendance at plays were forbidden by the church rules and those who attended either were subject to discipline.  As time went on and the attendance at church grew scanty the Congregationalists and Methodists were forced to give up their old feud and take turns in having church meetings.

 

Mrs. Ellen M. Donaldson gave a paper on the Eagle Hotel which was especially interesting to the members.  The first tavern was built on the present Eagle Hotel site in 1799 by Stephen and Asabel Steere.  Later, when Mark Steere became the manager, the lion which had been painted on the signpost was changed to an eagle and it has been known as The Eagle Hotel ever since.  At that time the building was a two story house painted white.  Norwich was then the county seat as it is today and was a favorite resort of lawyers, judges and officers of the court.  Many gala affairs were held at the Eagle.  At a ball given July 4, 1849, the hotel caught fire.  It was thought that one of the guests had accidentally knocked a candle over, or it might have been caused by a defective lamp.  After the fire, the Eagle Hotel Company was formed with a capital of $11,000.  There were 110 shares of stock outstanding at $100 a share.  The Company paid $4,000 for the site and the hotel was built substantially as it is today.  In 1864, a fourth story was added.  Many famous people have visited at the hotel including Theodore Roosevelt, Horace Greeley, Roscoe C. Conklin and others.  Mrs. Donaldson read some of the entries from the old Hotel Register from 1851 to 1857 which has been presented to the society by E.B. Pendleton.

 

After the meeting the members examined a number of historical items which had been given to the Society.  These include the Eagle Hotel register, old books donated by Miss Sarah Higley and Miss Hattie Walworth, an album of old Norwich prints exhibited by W.A. Baldwin.  An old wood cut of a cannon of Civil War times was shown and presented to the society by James A. Haynes, foreman of the Norwich Publishing Company. A large picture of a Chenango County Society Banquet held in the Hotel Astor, New York City, was displayed and President Williams asked the members to identify the different persons so that they could keep a record of the names.

Soldier News continued - 1942

Leo Terry Enlists in Marines

Bainbridge News & Republican, December 10, 1942

Leo I. Terry, of 60 S. Main street, Bainbridge [Chenango county], enlisted recently in the swelling ranks of the United States Marine Corps at Syracuse.  He was sworn into the Leathernecks by Major Harold Colvocoresses, USMA (Ret'd), officer in charge of the Central New York Recruiting District.  The Bainbridge youth left last Saturday for training, and is now undergoing six weeks of comprehensive military instruction at Parris Island, S.C., the Marine's eastern training station.  His training will include firing of many modern weapons, use of the bayonet, and fundamentals of combat.  Upon completion of this "boot camp" training, he will be assigned to one of the many branches of the Marine Corps according to his individual abilities and preference.  Leo, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Claude Terry, of this village, attended Bainbridge Central High School, and was formerly employed in the Ideal Fader's Restaurant.  The best of luck is wished for Leo, whose enlistment adds a third Marine to the local Honor Roll.  Marines from Bainbridge include Pvts. Robert Knowles and Carl Osterhoust, both at New River, N.C.

 

Adrian Bush Joins the Marines

Bainbridge News & Republican, December 17, 1942

 

Adrian Bush, 18, son of Mr. and Mrs. Irvin Bush, enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps on last Wednesday and left for service on Friday, Dec. 11, in a rapid follow-up of  his enlistment.  Adrian's enlistment brings the number of Bainbridge Marines to five.  In addition to Adrian, we have Bob Knowles, Buster Osterhout, Leo Terry and Ren Parsons in that branch of the Service.  Adrian, the newest Marine, graduated from B.C.H.S. with the class of 1940, the male members of which are now almost entirely in the Service.  During his four years of high school he was a loyal class member and played in the school band during his entire high school period and was a four-year member of the Future Farmers of America, an organization in which he was very active.  On completing his schooling in Bainbridge, Adrian attended the Sidney Vocational School for one year and on graduating from there, was employed as assistant instructor in that school.  When his course at the Sidney School was almost half completed, Adrian's excellence in work entitled him to act as part-time instructor while completing his own studies at the Vocational School, and he was still teaching at the time of his enlistment.  At present, Adrian is stationed at Parris Island, S.C., and is undergoing his "Boot" training.  His many friends in town wish him much success in his new work and we will print his address for the benefit of his school chums as soon as it is ascertained. 

 

Lyall B. Fletcher Enlists in Navy Cadets

Bainbridge News & Republican, December 17, 1942

 

Lyall B. Fletcher, son of Mr. and Mrs. Clinton Fletcher, of West Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], has enlisted in the V-5 Navy Air Cadets and was sworn on Dec. 15 in New York City.  At present, Lyall is at home awaiting his summons to service.  Lyall, another member of the Class of '40 of Bainbridge Central High School, was one of the most active member of his class, participating in many extra-curricular activities.  He played football, baseball and basketball, belonged to the Future Farmers of America and was very fond of dramatics and prize speaking.  He is best known for the latter and is always remembered for his excellent rendition of "He Knew Lincoln," a homely essay on that great President, told in the dialect of one of the backwoods friends of the Civil War President.  With the rendering of the Lincoln speech, Lyall won the League Speaking Contest and was urged to repeat this selection for the local Daughters of Union Veterans, which group presented him with a picture of Lincoln's statue.  He also was invited to speak it for the Sidney Exchange Club and the Oxford Chapter of the D.U.V. and spoke it numerous other times--two of the most important being at the State Contest in the Little Theatre at Ithaca and over Station WNBF on the "Salute to Bainbridge" Program.  In addition to his speaking talents, Lyall was an accomplished amateur boxer. Also, he was manager of the Bainbridge junior baseball team last summer.  On graduating from high school Lyall was employed in the Scintilla for the past year and a half and worked there up to the time of his enlistment.  Lyall is the third Navy Air Cadet to enlist from Bainbridge, Guy Leonard and James Fiorina being the first two.  All three boys are members of the V-5 Reserve Branch and all attended school together.  Lyall has a brother, Cpl. Elton Fletcher, in the Army Air Corps, employed as clerk in the Quartermaster's Corps at the Army Air Classification Center, Nashville, Tenn.  James Florina also has a brother in the Army, Pvt. Raymond Fioina, now stationed at Camp Barkeley, Texas.

 

Five Leave for Service in the Navy

Bainbridge News & Republican, December 17, 1942

 

Cliff Wearne, Bob Parsons, Jack Hawkins, Bob Hitchcock, and Bill Butler, all newly enlisted Navy men, received their calls for service this week and left early this morning (Thursday) for training school at Newport, R.I.  The best of luck is wished for all these young Bainbridge men whose absence will be sorely felt.

 

Socrates Nellis assigned to 14th Armored Division

Bainbridge News & Republican, December 17, 1942

 

Camp Chaffee, Ark. (Special)  Pvt. Socrates A. Nellis, who joined the U.S. Army on Nov. 23 at Bainbridge, has arrived at Camp Chaffee where he is assigned to the 14th Armored Division.  Pvt. Nellis is the son of Mrs. Edna Nellis of 201 Chestnut street, Oneonta, and in civilian life was employed as assembler and machine operator by the American Separator.  He attended the Bainbridge Central School and finished in 1940.  The Fourteenth, which was activated Nov. 15, is commanded by Major General Vernon E. Prichard and is one of the newest of the hard hitting armored divisions to be organized by the Army.  Camp Chaffee is near Fort Smith, Ark.