Soldier News continued, 1944

WOJG Alfred Rosenstein Appoint Assistant Adjutant

Bainbridge News & Republican, August 17, 1944

 

 

WOJG Alfred Rosenstein

 

WOJG Alfred J. Rosenstein, son of Mr. and Mrs. A.J. Rosenstein, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], has been recently appointed assistant adjutant at Camp Headquarters, Camp Barkeley, Texas.  Mr. Rosenstein enlisted in the regular Army in April of 1939 for two years foreign service.  He was stationed in Hawaii and was attached to Headquarters of Harbor Defenses at Pearl Harbor.  Upon completion of his hitch in June, 1941, Mr. Rosenstein returned to the States where he re-enlisted and was sent to New Orleans Port of Embarkation.  He remained there until he was transferred to Barkeley a short time ago. 

 

1st Lt. Edwin Holloway Receives Three Citations

Bainbridge News & Republican, August 17, 1944

 

Fifth Air Force, Southwest Pacific:  First Lieut. Edwin L. Holloway, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank E. Holloway, of Bainbridge R.D. 3 [Chenango Co., NY], has been awarded the Purple Heart, the Air Medal with two Oak Leaf Clusters and the Distinguished Flying Cross.  The officer is a pilot with the "Jolly Rogers," heavy bomber group, which operates in the Southwest Pacific as a part of the Fifth Air Force.  Before Winning his wings as a pilot he attended Rutgers University.  The crew of his bomber has been credited with shooting down five Zeros, two of which were termed probable, and three as definite.

 

Elvin Shapley Promoted

Bainbridge News & Republican,  August 17, 1944

 

T/5 Elvin Shapley, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ross Shapley, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], and husband of Mrs. Elvin Shapley, of Livingston Manor, has been promoted to technician 4th grade at the Field Artillery School, Fort Sill, Okla., where he is a member of the 170th Field Artillery Battalion.

 

Sgt. Robert Baker & Pfc. Joseph Day Die from Wounds

Bainbridge News & Republican, August 17, 1944

 

Word was received last week of deaths from wounds of two Company F boys on the island of Saipan in the Pacific.  They are Sergeant Robert C. Baker and Private First Class Joseph C. Day.  Both were members of Company F, 106th Infantry.

Views of Guilford - 1874

Views of Guilford, Chenango Co., NY

Chenango Union, July 2, 1874

 

A correspondent of the Syracuse Daily Courier, who is visiting this section of the state, gives his views upon Guilford in this County, its business, and its leading business men.  We condense from his interesting article the following:

 

This village is located on the Midland railroad, some eight miles south of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], and is beautifully situated among the fertile hills of Chenango County at the foot of Guilford lake.  This is a small place but alive with business.  I do not remember when I ever visited a more wide-awake little town.  Most of the business places here and also most of the dwelling houses are situated on one street, and that street is about one-third of a mile in length.

 

Here is one grist mill, one furnace and machine shop, three dry goods stores, one hardware store, one drug store, one grocery store, three blacksmith shops, two boot and shoe shops, one hotel, two wagon shops, one cabinet manufacturing shop, one saw mill, one door and blind factory, and three churches.  There are some six hundred inhabitants here.  The following are the business men of the place whom I became acquainted with:  Mr. W.H.H. Hull, who is the proprietor of the Guilford House.  Mr. Hull is a young man much esteemed by the citizens here, and he keeps one of the best of country hotels.  I found everything at this house in "apple pie order."

 

Mr. Frederick Young is a well-to-do farmer.  He has a fine farm some two miles from the village under the best of cultivation.

 

Mr. David Ogden is the mail carrier of the place, and is a first-class shoemaker.  He does general custom work.

 

Mr. John Market is the leading blacksmith of the place.  He is so crowded with business that he desires to employ immediately a first class horse shoer.  No other need apply.

 

Mr. A. Bradbury is the proprietor of the Guilford iron works located in the upper portion of the town.  This is an extensive manufacturing establishment.  Here they make a specialty of manufacturing "the latest improved Teed and other first-class water wheels."  They also manufacture the best variety of planers and matchers.  I learned that Mr. Bradbury is a first-class business man who has the entire confidence of the community.  Mr. A.P. Merchant in the same works manufactures "Merchant's Patent Dowelling Machine."   This machine has an extensive sale.

 

Messrs. Haynes & Miller have a large carpenter shop, and are preparing to manufacture doors, blinds and sash. They are now erecting a planning mill and also putting up a shingle machine.  They are just such men as will make a village lively.

 

Mr. A. Norton is the man who is manufacturing by machinery, butter tubs, pails and butter workers.  he is extensively patronized by the wealthy faming community who live in the vicinity.

 

Before closing this notice, I desire to inform the readers of the Courier that there is a fine water power running through this town, admirably adapted for manufacturing purposes.  Here is a splendid place for live young mechanics to commence business. The land is good and cheap, and the farmers about here are rich and liberal.  I consider such a town as this far preferable to a western town in the far west, for a young man to commence business.

 

 

 



Obituaries (November 24)

Alice (Payne) Albrecht

Alice (Payne) Albrecht died suddenly at her home in Sidney [Delaware Co., NY], Wednesday evening, December 8 [1937].  Her death came as a shock to friends and relatives in this vicinity.  She was born June 2, 1880, in Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], the daughter of Elmer B. and Theodore (Bartlett) Payne.  She was united in marriage with Loren Albrecht on May 6, 1917.  They had made their home in Sidney [Delaware Co., NY] since that time.  Rev. W.E. Ellwood, pastor of the Sidney Methodist Church, of which the deceased was a member, assisted by Rev. T.A. Rich, of Unadilla, were the officiating pastors at the funeral services which were held at the Carr-Hare Funeral Parlors in Sidney on Saturday afternoon.  Interment was in Greenlawn Cemetery.  Mrs. Albrecht was a member of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union of Bainbridge.  She was active in church work, and did much to brighten the lives of those around her.  Besides her husband there survive, a sister, Mrs. Julian G. Corbin, of Bainbridge; a brother, Butler B. Payne, of Afton, and several nephews and nieces.

 

Katherine (Stockwell) Beebe

 

Mrs. Katherine Stockwell Beebe, 81 years old, died at 5:40 o'clock Thursday afternoon at her home, Susquehanna, Pa., R.D.2.  She is survived by her husband, Herbert Beebe; a brother, Thomas D. Stockwell of Binghamton, and several nieces and nephews.  She was a member of the Windsor Presbyterian church for over 47 years.  the body was removed to the Chapel of Clinton E. Wood in Windsor, where the funeral was held at 1 o'clock Monday afternoon.  The Rev. John Marvin of Montrose, officiated.  Burial was in the South Windsor cemetery.  The services at the funeral chapel were opened with the hymn, "The Old Rugged Cross," sung by Mrs. Frank Sornberger and her brother, Glenn Chapel, and concluded with the hymn, "The Last Mile of the Way."  Bearers were:  Ed Munson, Sheldon Pierce, Milton Kingsley, Lewis Warner, Leslie Turrell, Bradley Bell, Merton Sherwood and Robert Parks.  One of the oldest living residents of South Windsor, Mrs. Beebe was a daughter of the late Nathan and Mary Jane Knox Stockwell, residents for many years of the Dutchtown district of the Town of Windsor.  She was born in Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], March 15, 1858 and attended schools there and in Dutchtown district, the public schools in Bainbridge and old Windsor Academy in Windsor Village.  She later taught school for several years in the Dutchtown district of Windsor and in neighboring townships.  She was united in marriage September 1, 1896 to Herbert Beebe a dairy farmer and lumberman of South Windsor.  The present home was built and completed for the bride and her husband the year of their marriage.  They had lived together there since.  [March 30, 1939]

 

Mary (Leadbetter) Graves

 

Mrs. Mary L. Graves died at noon Friday February 1st, 1929, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. H.C. Newell, after suffering from poor health for several months past.  The funeral was held from St. Peter's church Monday afternoon at two o'clock, Rev. T.J. Collar officiating and burial will be in St. Peter's cemetery [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY].  Mary L. Leadbetter daughter of George A. and Celinda Leadbetter, was born Nov. 7th, 1952 in Bainbridge, in the Leadbetter home on East Main street where three generations of the family have lived.  At the age of thirteen she was confirmed in St. Peter's church and for many years took an active part in the work of the church in the Sunday School choir and Woman's Auxiliary. She was always a loyal faithful member attending the services as long as her health permitted.  Nov. 23rd, 1870 she was married to Willard H. Graves who died Dec. 10th, 1903.  Bainbridge has always been her home with the exception of a few years - 1880 to 1884, which the family spent in Whitesboro, N.Y.  Mrs. Graves is survived by one sister, Miss Jennie Leadbetter, one daughter Mrs. Herman C. Newell of Bainbridge, one son, Charles H. Graves of Providence, R.I. one grandson, Lee Newell of Bainbridge and two granddaughters Mrs. Howard Gower and miss Alice Graves of Providence, R.I.

 

Ruth Converse

 

It was a sad announcement which passed from lip to lip on Monday "Baby Ruth Converse is dead!"  All hearts seemed to open with tenderest sympathy toward Mr. and Mrs. Converse, and the others to whom this beautiful child was so dear.  During the nine months she lived she became so bright a star, so prized a jewel, as to entirely dispel the clouds that hung over the home at her coming, and all anxieties and care were forgotten by the loving father and mother in the plans they formed, and the hopes they cherished for their lovely little daughter.  How strange the orderings of Providence, "Motherless children, Childless mothers," now much of the pathetic, the heart breaking experiences are wrapped in these expressions.  Sometime we shall know more of the orderings of Providence, until then, let it suffice us to know that, "All things work together for good to them that love God."  The little sleeper was laid to rest this afternoon.  The beautiful service at the house conducted by Rev. Mr. Sackett, the singing by the quartette, the flowers contributed by the friends, the boy bearers, and the casket, which seemed more like a cradle, all impressed one that the Christian home and community have a tremendous advantage over death.

 

Leach King

 

Guilford [Chenango Co., NY]:  A sad accident occurred on Guilford Lake Sunday afternoon about five o'clock.  Leach King, a boy of about nine years, who, with his mother and a brother, are spending the summer at the North home, was on the lake in a row boat.  Near the Bunnell cottage he was seen to be in the water.  His brother, Frank, who was on the shore with Mrs. Foote quickly took a boat and went out.  The lad sank before they reached him and did not again come to the surface.  help was hastily summoned from the village.  Dr. Evans, B.A. Fleming and others drove rapidly to the lake and soon the work of getting the body was commenced.  It was found about two hours later.  The accident drew many of the townspeople to the lake and has cast a gloom over those who are spending the season at the lake and in the village also.  Mrs. King has the deepest sympathy of all, many being quite well acquainted with her as she has spent several summers here.  [Norwich Sun, July 22, 1907]

 

Betsy (Lyon) Knapp

 

Mrs. Betsy Lyon Knapp of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], was buried here Tuesday at the advanced age of 81.  Her father was Captain Thomas Lyon, who was killed at Little York, now Toronto Canada, by the blowing up of the fort in the war of 1812.  She was one of a family of sixteen children, and about ten years of age at the time of her father's death, as he was four times married, leaving offspring from each.  Mrs. Knapp passed a happy life of over fifty years with her husband, who died some six years ago.  The large portion of the time was spent upon the old Knapp homestead in Guilford where this estimable old lady passed quietly away, in the family of her daughter, Mrs. Sarah H. Clark.  Mrs. Knapp had a family of nine children, five sons and four daughters, all of whom, and it is a remarkable fact, still survive.  The oldest is about 56 and the youngest is 43.  They are Mrs. Daniel Cushman, Plymouth; Mrs. G.W. Mandevile, Norwich; George S. Knapp, Saybeco, Illinois; C.W. Knapp, also of Saybrook; Mrs. Sarah H. Clark, Guilford; David H. Knapp, Norwich; Henry K. Knapp, Milwaukee; Mrs. Frances L. Cable, Afton; and Joseph S. Knapp, St. Paul. Minn.   Since the last reunion of the Lyon family last season, an account of which was given in the Herald, another daughter of the original Lyon family.  Mrs. Lucinda Lyon Newton, has passed away.  But two children of the old stock remain, Morgan Lyon, of Michigan, and William Lyon, of Vineland, New Jersey.--Sentinel in Herald.  [Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph,  Feb. 2, 1884]

 

In Memoriam

 

Editor Union:  Seeing a notice of the death Mrs. George Knapp, of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], last week, greatly saddened me, as we had been life-long friends, she being but one month older than myself.  We became acquainted in June, 1822, when we were but twenty years of age.  On visiting an uncle three or four miles east of this village, I found Betsey Lyon boarding there, she being the teacher of their district school, to whom I was introduced.  We seemed to have impressed each other favorably, and soon confided to each other the history of our childhood and youth.  She told me she was the oldest child of Col. Lyon, who was killed at the battle of York, Canada, in the war of 1812, by the same explosion of the mine, secretly laid by the British, that killed General Pike, our commander, while taking possession of their batteries.  Betsey was then in the twelfth year of her age, and had one sister and two little brothers.  Their mother was left on a small new farm, in the north-east quarter of this town.  Betsey soon after came to this village, to live in the family of Joseph Fenton, one of our first prominent merchants, that she might have a chance to attend the village schools, and be getting an education.  Mr. and Mrs. Fenton were excellent people, and gave her a good chance. They were members of the Presbyterian Church, and I believe Betsey also became a member in early youth.  She acquired an education sufficient to enable her to teach a common school, as soon as old enough and thus support herself, and help her mother some.  She and I studied together, evenings, while at my uncle's, to our mutual advantage, and I found her a noble, high-minded young lady; and we became warmly attached friends.  During her five years of school teaching, we often met socially, and always with pleasure and profit, on my part at least.  The last year before her marriage she taught in this village, in a school house on West Main street, near where her daughter, Mrs. Mandeville, now lives, and boarded with Thomas Steere, who married her aunt.  The art to which my life had then become devoted soon led me to the cities, and enabled me to form the acquaintance of ladies of wealth and culture; but during my long life I have never seen one that I thought surpassed Betsey Lyon in all the best and highest attributes of woman.--Norwich, Feb. 3, 1884, D.W. [Chenango Union, Feb. 28, 1884]

Soldier News continued, 1944

Pvt. Donald Murray Missing in Action

Bainbridge News & Republican, August 10, 1944

Word was received Thursday, that Private Donald Murray, son of Mr. and Mrs. Dyke Murray, of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], had been missing in action since July 7.  He saw only three months service in the States, before going overseas.  His wife, the former Ardeen McMullen, received the notice from the Adjutant General.  He is a brother of Mrs. Norman Winsor, of Henry street, Norwich, and a nephew of Mrs. Marion Van Kleek, of Guilford.  Any further details were lacking.

 

T/ Sgt. Herbert Price Killed in Action

Bainbridge News & Republican, August 10, 1944

 

Technical Sergeant Herbert W. Price, of Walton [Delaware Co., NY], was killed in action on the Island of Saipan in the Pacific on June 30.  Sergeant Price is the second of the Company F boys reported killed in action, notification of the death of Private First Class George Cable having been received Thursday of last week.

 

Sgt. Ernest Davie Wounded in Action

Bainbridge News & Republican,  August 10, 1944

 

Mrs. Julia E. Davie, of Walton [Delaware Co., NY] was notified last week that her son, Sergeant Ernest W. Davie was seriously wounded in action on July 11 in France.

 

Patrick McNamara and Harold White killed in Action

Bainbridge News & Republican, August 10, 1944

 

Patrick J. McNamara, 21, son of Mrs. Thomas McNamara, of Susquehanna [PA] was killed in action in Italy, according to a telegram from the War Department which was received by his mother Saturday.

 

Mr. and Mrs. Victor White, also of that boro, received a telegram from the War Department Saturday stating that their son, Harold White, private first class, was recently killed in action in France.  No further particulars were given.

 

S/Sgt. Victor Foster  at Air Service Command Depot

Bainbridge News & Republican, August 10, 1944

 

A USSTAF Air Service Command Depot (Somewhere in England):  Serving at this Air Service Command Depot where the effort of every soldier is directed to placing battle-damaged planes in combat readiness as soon as possible, is S/Sgt Victor Foster, son of Mr and Mrs. Samuel Foster, of 10 Front street, Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY].  He is assigned to duty as an inspector in the Engine Overhaul Department.

 

General Dwight D. Eisenhower, Supreme Commander, United Nations Forces in the European Theatre of Operations, in a recent visit highly commended the work being done by this depot.  Repair is only one phase of the work here.  Modification of newly-arrived craft, and constant experimental engineering keeps planes of the United States Strategic Forces in Europe ahead of latest aerial warfare development.  This activity, and allied functions, has thousands of Air Forces soldiers on the job night and day.  Their contribution to victory is outstanding in a war where victory is being forged on the production lines.

 

The promotion of Victor Foster from Sergeant to Staff Sergeant was announced recently "somewhere in England" by Major General Hugh J. Knerr, Commanding General of the Air Service Command, United States Strategic Air Forces in Europe.   S/Sgt. Foster was an inspector at the Scintilla before entering the service.  He graduated from Bainbridge Central High School 1938, where he played football.  He has been overseas eight months, and since his arrival there he has visited Belfast, North Ireland, Scotland, and many English cities including London.

 

Pfc. Willis Raymond Figary Missing in Action

Bainbridge News & Republican, August 17, 1944

 

Word was received Saturday in a telegram from the War Department to Mrs. Thelma M. Figary, of Walton [Delaware Co., NY], that her husband, Private First Class Willis Raymond Figary, has been reported missing in action since July 19 in France.  Private Figary, aged 30, has been in the Army since February 1942.  he was with Co. B, 52rd Infantry.  Mrs. Figary's last letter from him was dated June 30 and he was in England at that time.  Hopes are held that he may be held a prisoner by the Germans or may have become separated form his unit and will show up later. 

 

 

 

Post Listing November 17- 23, 2014

Listing of blog postings for the week of November 17-23, 2014.

Marriages

Posted November 17, 2014

Mr. & Mrs. Alanson Bingham (50th anniversary 1877)

Marriage Notices - Sherburne Matrimonial Record, January 1835

     Orrin B. Gilbert - Servilia Benedict

     H. Tinker - Caroline Weeks

     Olney Davis - Sarah Ann Sturdevant

     Benajah Benton - Matilda Lewis

     Hiram Pratt - Marilla Harris

     Mr. J. Crane - Abigail Harris

     Willard Welton - Mrs. Blair

     Zebulon Willoughby - Mary Jane Doty

     Isaac U. Wheeler - Nancy Palmer

     Hezekiah Gifford - Mary Jane Smith

     John Bressee - Lucy M'Master

     Mr. House - Miss Moore

Ada Evelyn McNitt - Clair M. Cornue

Posted November 21, 2014
Charles Martin - Caroline Cumming (1877)
Mr. & Mrs. Wallace May (62d anniversary, 1928)
Jesse Jacobs - Hazel Seaman (Oxford)
Marriage Notices - 1877
     James D. Moon (Coventry) - Mary E. Shaw (Coventryville)
     Allen Grannis (Wells Bridge) - Alice Doolittle (Bainbridge)
     Channcey Bartholomew (Sidney Plains) - Mrs. Conrad Marble (Masonville)
     Ransom E. Sage - Nancy A. Parker (Coventry)
     Fredd T Whitman (Afton) - JosieE Spencer (Bainbridge)
     Darns P. Pratt - Clara Stockwell (Brattleboro VT)

Posted November 22, 2014
Pauline Poole - Philip Comings (1944)
Beatrice Hendrickson - Clifford Macumber
Merritt Wood - Maude Gardner
Wayne L. Corbin - Dorothy Brower (1937)
Rev. Jesse H. Dickerson - Rose Schappelle (1937)
Mr. and Mrs. George Strong (54th anniversary)

 

Obituaries

Posted November 17, 2014

Mary Lovina Peck Price (Brewster, 1931)

Harriel E. Boalt Lines (Otego, 1929)

Henry M. Bard (Oneonta, 1931)

Death Notices

     Simeon Kershaw (Hamilton, 1835

     Abner Giles (Norwich, 1935)

     Mrs. Gates Wilcox (Wellsborough PA, McDonough, 1835)

     Mr. S.W. Wooley (Afton, 1877)

     Frank Southworth (Coventry, 1877) 

     Oscar Gorham (Masonville, 1877)

     Joel Lyon (West Bainbridge, 1877)

Posted November 18, 2014
Ottilie J . NIckel (Bainbridge, 1931)
Llewellyn E. Burrows (Bainbridge, 1934)
Lela Nichols Blincoe (Bainbridge, 1928)
Charles George Banner (Bainbridge, 1932)

Posted November 19, 2014
Abial Bush (Bainbridge, 1877)
Family of Homer Westfall (Broome Co., 1877)
Lyman Foote (Cooperstown, 1944)
Libbie D. (Fosbury) Hamilton (Guilford, 1933]
Nellie M. (Woodmansee) Avery (Bennettsville, Bainbridge, 1928)
Fred Douglass (Bainbridge, Sidney, 1931)

Posted November 20, 2014
Thomas W. Cartledge (Bainbridge, 1937)
Frank D. Ireland (West Bainbridge, 1938)
Fred A. Shapley (Bainbridge, San Diego CA, 1930)
Death Notices, Bainbridge Republican, 1877
     William H. Bartle (Oxford)
     Georgia Gilbert (Bainbridge)
     Frances A. Converse (Chicago, Downsville)
     Moses Adams (Greene)
     Floyd R. Cowles (Columbia CA, Greene)

Posted November 21, 2014
Addie (Smith) Wade (Guilford, 1903)
William Henry Ireland (Bainbridge, 1930)
Elnora Clark Springsteen (Bainbridge, 1937)
Sophia Zwick (Bainbridge, 1928)

Posted November 22, 2014
Lucinda Nash Wheeler (Guilford, 1935)
Rev. Robert L. Clark (Bainbridge, 1938)
George J. Spohn (West Bainbridge, Guilford, 1937)

Posted November 23, 2014
Frederick J. Fletcher (Bainbridge)
Dr. J.V. Jacobs (Bainbridge) with photo
Mrs. Mary Jane Shapley (Bainbridge, 1919)
Adelbert D. Jones (Guilford, 1931)
DeForest Babcock (Walton, Binghamton, 1944)



Miscellaneous

Posted November 17, 2014

Soldier News continued, 1944

     Corp. Tech. Howard R. Stevenson Killed in Action

     Staff Sgt. Floyd Hickling Missing in Action

     Pfc. Carl Osterhourt Writes from Washington D.C.

     Sgt. Raymond Gregory on First Home Furlough in Seven Years

     Clifford Loudon Completes Training

     Lt. Myron Carl Graduates form Aviation School

     Sgt. James Epply's Searchlight Chosen for Exhibit

     Harold Barnard Graduates form Aviation Radio School

Posted November 18, 2014
Soldier News continued, 1944
     Henry Dayton Promoted to First Lt.
     Cpl. Michale O'Neil Killed in Action
     Pvt. Angelo Stento Killed in Action
     Letter from Doris Stead with Red Cross in England
Miscellaneous Items
     Bainbridge Cigar Manufactory (1882)
     Gilbert Manufacturing Company, Bainbridge, NY (1884)
     Wagon - Train Accident Near Bainbridge (1895)
     IBM Drops 400 Women from Payroll (1944)

Posted November 19, 2014
Soldier News continued, 1944
     David Craig Promoted
     Ice Cream Reward for Flier Rescues
     Cpl. Larry Frink Has Band in North Africa
     Sgt. Carl Reinertsen Killed in Action in France
     Sgt. Duane Rood is Safe
     S/Sgt. Albert Townsend Killed in Action in France
Bainbridge High School, Class of 1941, Part 3

Posted November 20, 2014
Soldier News continued, 1944
     Brigadier General Roosevelt Buried Among 2,000 Doughboys in France
     William Maloney Missing in Action
     Letter from Elton Fletcher in New Guinea
     Sgt. John Wood Missing in Action in Italy
     Kenneth Meader Missing in Action in Italy
     Alan Heyn Survives Sinking of the Juneau in Guadalcanal

Posted November 21, 2014
Soldier News continued, 1944
     Pvt. Floyd Tuckey Demonstrates life Saving Move
     Lt. Lacy is German Prisoner
     Pvt. Everett Paine, Paratrooper, Killed in Action in France
     Pvt. Roland Pratt Awarded Purple Heart
     Pvt. Roland Pratt Awarded Combat Decoraiton
     James Ryan Promoted to Captain
     Pfc. Charles Ingram Missing in Action
Miscellaneous items
     Thomas Newton, 1877
     Chenango Co. Republican Candidates for Public Office, About 1905 (Photos)
     Eleanor's Cautiousness  Save's Life

Posted November 22, 2014
Soldier News continued, 1944
     Lt. Stanley Lord Graduates as Pilot
     Lt. Gerald Dalton Killed in Action in Germany
     Pvt. Philip Urofsky Killed in Shooting Accident
     Cpl. Ralph Arrandale Killed in Action on Saipan Island
     Pfc. Hayes French Seriously Wounded
     Sgt. John Hil Completes 51 Missions in Pacific
     Letters from Edwin Wilkinson Ph.M. 3/C
Bainbridge Braves Baseball Team, May 1963

Posted November 23, 2014
Soldier News continued, 1944
     Alwin Barnes Missing in Action
     Pfc. Douglas Leroy Platt Killed in Action in France
     T/Sgt. Herbert Price Killed in Action on Saipan
     Pfc.  Walter Rybacki Killed in Action in France
     T/Sgt. Herbert Price Killed in Action on Saipan
     Pvt. Donald Murray Missing in Action
     Pfc. Claude Ryder Receives Citation



Obituaries (November 23)

Frederick J. Fletcher

 

Frederick J. Fletcher, 54, died at his home on South Hill, Monday following an illness of a year and a half.  Mr. Fletcher, an electrical engineer was born in Syracuse [Onondaga Co., NY] and had lived in Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] for about six years.  Funeral services will be held today at 10:30 a.m. at the home of Mrs. Oscar Fletcher on Bixby street, the Rev. G.N. Underwood officiating.  The body will be placed in the Bainbridge vault and will be buried later at Yaleville Cemetery [Guilford, Chenango Co., NY].  Mr. Fletcher is survived by his widow, Mrs. Nina Yale Fletcher, and by two daughters, Mrs. Alfred Hohrieter of Bainbridge and Mrs. George Beebe of Syracuse.

 

Dr. J.V. Jacobs

 



 

Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY]:  The funeral of Dr. J.V. Jacobs, a leading citizen of this village who died Tuesday at his home in West Main street after a long illness, will be held at the home Friday at 2 o'clock.  the Rev. G.. Orvis, pastor of the Presbyterian church will officiate.  Dr. Jacobs was born at Sumner Hill 75 years ago and came to this village from Mt. Upton 35 years ago.  He became widely known throughout this section in the practice of his profession.  Dr. Jacobs wife, Jennie Gregory, died in 1923.  He is survived by his brother, Myron T Jacobs of Mt. Upton and a niece Miss Mildred Jacobs of Groton.  Dr. Jacobs was a member of the board of session of the Presbyterian church and was always actively interested in the church affairs.  He was also formerly president of the Chenango County Medical society.

 

Mary Jane (Davis) Shapley

 

Mary Jane Shapley, daughter of Henry Davis and his wife Betsy Ann Davis, was born Jan. 19, 1849, in the town of Bainbridge, N.Y.  She lived on the old Homestead on Searles Hill road, until she was married to John D. Shapley at Oxford, Jan. 6, 1869.  She lived nine years in Oxford, one year near Afton.  In 1879 after the death of her father, she moved to the Old Homestead on Searles Hill, where they lived until her husband died in December, 1906, and then moved to the town of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], where she spent the rest of her days on earth.  Mother Shapley was a most loving friend to all who knew her, and always willing to do for anyone that she saw was in need.  She is survived by two children, Evva A. of Bainbridge and Fred A. and one grandson, Eugene both living in San Diego, California.  One sister, Mrs. Almeda Hornshu of Searles Hill.  She was an ardent Christian and church attendant in early life, and felt that her place was in the house of God, when religious services were held.  The children and sister will miss her most keenly, but hope to meet again in the sweet by and by.  She has been in feeble health during the past four years, but her condition became more serious on Jan. 24, 1919 and she passed away on the morning of Feb. 15, 1919. Services were held at her late home on Main street, Monday, Feb. 17th, at 1 p.m. Rev. O.L. Buck pastor of the Methodist Episcopal church officiated.  She was laid to rest in St. Peter's Cemetery in town [Bainbridge, NY].

 

Adelbert D. Jones

 

The funeral of Adelbert D. Jones was held from the funeral chapel Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, the officiating clergyman being Rev. Clarence Carman of the Methodist Episcopal church of Bainbridge.  Mr Jones was born at his late home on South Hill, Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], June 29, 1862, the son of Cornelius and Helen Spencer Jones.  His father's death came June 23, 1902, and his mother passed away May 14, 1912.  Since then the son has lived alone on the farm. He is survived by no immediate relatives.  His death came Saturday morning March 7 after an illness of only four days, following a cerebral hemorrhage.  He was a splendid neighbor and a good citizen, and will be mourned by all who knew him.  [1931]

 



DeForest Babcock

DeForest Babcock, a former resident of Walton [Delaware Co., NY], was killed at the Army Medical Depot at Binghamton Tuesday morning of last week when a heavy coal conveyor tipped over and crushed his skull.  He was instantly killed.  Dr. J.J. Breivis, coroner, reported that the half-ton coal conveyor tipped over from its supports and pinned Babcock to the ground.  Mr. Babcock, who was 57 years old, had lived in Binghamton [Broome Co, NY] for some years.  He is survived by his wife.  The funeral was held at Binghamton Friday, and the body taken to Walton for burial.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Aug. 10, 1944]

Soldier News continued, 1944

Alwin Barnes Missing in Action

Bainbridge News & Republican, August 10, 1944

Alwin Barnes, U.S. Navy, of Peckville, Pa. a nephew of Mrs. Harold Elander, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY], has been reported missing in action while serving a submarine with the Pacific Fleet.

 

Pfc. Douglas Leroy Platt Killed in Action

Bainbridge News & Republican, August 10, 1944

 

First Class Private Douglas Leroy Platt, 20, the 19th Oneontan [Otsego Co. NY] to give his life in World War II, was killed in action in France on July 6, according to a telegram received from the War Department by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Platt.  He was an infantryman scout and had been overseas since May 1. 

 

T/Sgt. Herbert Price Killed in Action

Bainbridge News & Republican, August 10, 1944

 

Mr. and Mrs. Ira Price, East Brook road, Walton [Delaware Co. NY], received notice from the War Department saying that their son, T/Sgt. Herbert Price, has been killed in action June 13 on Saipan.  Sergeant Price left Walton with Co. F, First Regiment, New York State Guard, in October, 1940.

 

Pfc. Walter M. Rybacki Killed in Action

Bainbridge News & Republican, August 10, 1944

 

First Class Private Walter M. Rybacki, 24-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. John Rybacki, of Windsor [Broome Co., NY], was killed in action, July 11, "somewhere in France," according to word received by his parents from the War Department.  A graduate of Windsor High School, Class of 1936, he had been in the Army about three and one-half years.

 

T/Sgt. Herbert Price Killed in Action

Bainbridge News & Republican, August 10, 1944

 

Technical Sergeant Herbert W. Price, of Walton [Delaware Co., NY], was killed in action on the island of Saipan in the Pacific on June 30.  Sergeant Price is the second of the Company F boys reported killed in action, notification of the death of Private First Class George Cable having been received Thursday of last week.

 

Pvt. Donald Murray Missing in Action

Bainbridge News & Republican, August 10, 1944

 

Word has been received by Mrs. Donald Murray, of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], that her husband, Pvt. Donald Murray, is missing in action since July 7.  Notice of the Guilford soldier's status was sent from the adjutant general's office of the War Department.  Private Murray is the grandson of John Burton, of Guilford, and the father of an eight months' old son.  Two sisters of the missing man are Mrs. Norman Winsor, of Norwich,, and Mrs. Dever Matteson, of Rockdale.  Prior to his entry into service, Private Murray was employed in Bainbridge. 

 

Pfc. Claude Ryder Awarded Citation

Bainbridge News & Republican, August 10, 1944

 

Pfc. Claude J. Ryder, of Albany, formerly of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], and a brother of Mrs. Thomas Davidson, has been cited by his regiment of the 3rd "Marne Division"and has received the combat Infantryman Badge for actual participation with the enemy while serving on the 5th Army front in Italy.  Standards for the badge are high. The decoration is awarded to the Infantry soldier who has proved his fighting ability in combat.  He also has been awarded three battle stars, for major engagements.  He has been in Italy since Oct. 1943, he left the States sometime in early September.  In his letter to his sister dated June 8th, he stated that he was in Rome, at last.  He said there was nothing left of Anzio Beachhead except memories, he had been on the Anzio Beachhead since Jan. 22, and his home a foxhole all that time.  He also stated that the D-Day invasion was great news for them and everyone's morale was "pepped up" and they were quite "cocky", upon hearing the good news--that plus their entering Rome so successfully.  A letter written June 20, stated he was in a hospital over looking Rome, where he was ill--they had taken X-rays.  He stated it was good to rest in a bed, between "clean white sheets" and have on pajamas and robe for the first time in over a year. 

Bainbridge Braves - 1963

Bainbridge Braves Baseball Team

May 1963

 

 

Front Row (Left to Right):  Bucky Caracciolo, Loren Cutting, John Delello, Jim Millus, Bill Schaffer, Al Cutting (bat boy)

 

Back Row (Left to Right):  Gary Anderson, Dave Taylor, Dick Stevens, Roger Barr, Ed Greenman, Pete Stoutenburg, Dave Merritt, Wes Tallet, Bill Barr (scorekeeper), Joe Judd



Marriages (November 22)

Comings - Poole

Miss Pauline Poole, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Poole, of Afton [Chenango Co., NY], and Philip Comings, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Comings, of Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], were married Wednesday, Aug. 2, at 4 o'clock in the Afton Baptist Church.  Friends were invited.

 

Macumber - Hendrickson

 

Miss Beatrice Hendrickson and Clifford Macumber, of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], were united in marriage Friday night, Aug. 20, by Justice of the Peace L. A. Orvis at his home on South Main street.

 

Woods - Gardner

 

Merritt Wood of West Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] and Miss Maude Gardner, daughter of Mr. and Mrs William Gardner of Deposit [Delaware Co., NY], were married at the M.E. parsonage Friday morning by the Rev. T. Arthur Gross.  Returning from their wedding trip they will reside on the Bainbridge-Sidney road.  [This marriage was 20 Aug 1937 in Deposit, NY.  The groom's surname should be Woods]

 

Corbin - Brower

 

Wayne L. Corbin of Ossining [Westchester Co., NY], son of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Corbin of Middlebridge, was united in marriage, on Saturday, August 21, 1937, to Miss Dorothy Brower of Yonkers, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Brower of Lanesboro, Pa., at the home of the bride's parents at 4 o'clock by Rev. Robert Hauser, pastor of the Lanesboro Methodist Church.  Mrs. Stanley Reynolds of Ridgefield, Conn., a sister of the bride, was the matron of honor, with Miss Dorothy Reynolds, the bride's niece, acting as bridesmaid.  The flower girls were Mary Jane Reynolds, and Marilyn Tutty, the latter a niece of the bridegroom.  Prof. Reuben Brower of Harvard University, at Cambridge, Mass., was best man.  The bride was dressed in white satin with a starched lace redingote.  Her tulle veil was held by a wreath of orange blossoms. She carried a spray bouquet of white roses and gypsophila.  Mrs. Reynolds wore peach colored lace and carried a bouquet of token roses with delphinium.  The bridesmaid wore blue net with an old-fashioned bouquet, and the flower girls were dressed in pink net.  They carried tiny baskets of summer flowers.  Music for the wedding was played by a trio, consisting of Mr. and Mrs. Nelson V. Taylor and Warren M. Taylor of Binghamton. Before the wedding march, Miss Helen Axtell sang "Oh Promise Me."  Following the ceremony a reception was held at the Brower home.  Following a motor trip to Maine and the White Mountains, Mr. and Mrs. Corbin will reside in Ossining.  For the past several years, Mrs. Corbin has been a teacher in the public schools of Yonkers.

Dickerson - Schappelle

Mrs. Rose Schappelle, of Kingston, Pa., and Rev. Jesse H. Dickerson, pastor of the Moscow M.E. Church were united in marriage at the home of the bride Sunday afternoon, Sept. 5 [1937].  Dr. W. Gray Jones, district superintendent of the Scranton District of Wyoming conference of M.E. Churches performed the ceremony.  Following the ceremony, a dinner was served at the home of the bride.  Rev. Dickerson was for three years pastor of the local M.E. Church.  He left Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] in the Spring of 1936. 

Mr. and Mrs. George Strong

Mr. and Mrs. George Strong celebrated their 54th Wedding Anniversary on Thursday, October 21.  They were married in 1883 at the home of Miss Bessie Cooper in this village attended by Miss Lillian Huffcutt now of Binghamton, formerly of Bainbridge.  Mr. Banner and Miss Huffcutt were present at this 54th anniversary celebration.  The informal reception took place at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Strong's daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Williams.  Many friends and relatives gathered to wish Mr. and Mrs. Strong many more years of happiness. 

Obituaries (November 22)

Lucinda Nash Wheeler

The funeral of Mrs. Lucinda Nash Wheeler, 87, a former resident of Guilford was held at Oxford, Friday, August 16th [1935].  She is survived by a son, Charles G. Nash of Norwich, a step-son, Floyd Wheeler of Washington, D.C., three grandchildren, Mrs. Fred Plumb and Harry Nash of Guilford and Edward Nash of Norwich, a sister, Mrs. William Brant of Norwich and a brother, Tremont Bentley of Bainbridge. Burial was in the Yaleville Cemetery [Guilford, Chenango Co. NY].

 

Rev. Robert L. Clark

 

Funeral services for the Rev. Robert L. Clark, a retired Methodist clergyman who has served in many churches of the Southern Tier, will be held Friday afternoon at 1 o'clock in the Bainbridge Methodist Episcopal Church with the Rev George Underwood officiating.  Burial will be in the New Forest  Hills Cemetery at Utica [Oneida Co., NY].  The Reverend Clark, who had served as a pastor in Norwich, Binghamton, Candor, and Waverly, died yesterday at his home in this village.  He had been confined to his bed only a week but he had been in failing health for some time.  He was born in Forestport, the son of Captain Linus R. and Mary Case Clark, and came to Bainbridge with his family in 1879.  He attended Bainbridge High School, Wyoming Seminary and Syracuse University, later receiving degrees from Boston University and Illinois Wesleyan University.  He spent four years in missionary work in Boston and then came to the Wyoming Conference in 1897, after having spent two years as superintendent of University Settlement in Boston.  Soon after he took the pastorate at Gilbertsville and then later had charges in Candor, Waverly and the Broad Street Methodist Church in Norwich and the Tabernacle Methodist church in Binghamton.  The illness of his daughter, Miriam, took him to Lake Placid in 1918 and after her death he stayed on in Lake Placid to fulfill his dream of a church which should minister to an entire community.  Before his retirement in 1933 he had built up the Adirondack Community Church, a large stone edifice which is one of the most widely known houses of worship in the Adirondacks.  He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Eloise Newton Clark; a daughter, Mrs. Hannah Hall of Kenmore, and a son, Robert Newton Clark of Ithaca.  [Aug. 23, 1938]

 

George J. Spohn

 

George J. Spohn, a life-long resident of this vicinity, passed away early Sunday evening at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Rexford Thornton, West Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY].  Mr. Spohn's death followed less than two months after that of his wife, Rose B. Spohn, who passed away on December 30th, 1936.  Mr. Spohn was born at Yaleville, town of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], on June 18, 1871, the son of Mathew and Mary Ann Bronger Spohn and the youngest of a family of eight children.  When he was two years of age his parents moved to the farm known as the Spohn homestead and located on the Guilford road, town of Guilford, just outside the Bainbridge township line.  Reared as a farmer, he followed that occupation throughout most of his life, continuing to reside on the homestead farm until last September when poor health made it necessary for him to give up active work, and at that time, with his wife, went to live with his daughter, Mrs. Thornton.  Mr. Spohn was twice married his first wife being Melpomene Pratt, daughter of A.C. and Mary Pratt, of this village, with whom  he was united on February 28, 1895.  Her death occurred on September 13, 1913.  In June, 1916, he was united in marriage with Rose B. Neff, daughter of Reuben LeDurn and Eliza Morgan Neff, of Bainbridge, whose death occurred December 30, 1936.  Early in life he united with the First Methodist Episcopal Church of this village where he was a regular attendant and always interested in the church's activities as long as health permitted.  Possessing a general disposition with willingness to serve his fellowmen, he leaves a large circle of friends who regret his passing.  Besides his only child, Mrs. Rexford Thornton, and two grandsons, Harold and Rexford, he is survived by a sister, Mrs. Carrie Cook, of this village, and three brothers, Joseph Spohn, Topeka, Kansas; John Spohn, Niagara Falls; and Sharles Spohn, Johnson City.  The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon at Colwell Brothers' Chapel, West Main street, with the Rev. George Underwood, pastor of the First Methodist Episcopal Church officiating, followed by interment in Greenlawn Cemetery [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY]. The bearers were Fred Sherman, Moritz Roehlk, Otto Neidlinger, John Preston, Jay Smith and Fred Neidlinger.  [1937]

Soldier News continued, 1944

Lt. Stanley Lord Graduates

Bainbridge News & Republican, July 27, 1944

Stanley B. Lord, son of Wallace Lord, of Watervliet [Albany Co., NY] and formerly of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], has graduated as a pilot from Blytheville Army Air Field, Blytheville, Ark.  Lieut. Lord, who was a student at Carnegie Tech before entering the service, is now receiving training at Maxwell Field, Ala.

Lt. Gerald Dalton Killed in Action in Germany

Bainbridge News & Republican, Aug. 3, 1944

Mrs. Lena Dalton, of Roscoe [Sullivan Co., NY], has been advised by the War Department that her husband Lieut. Gerald Dalton, reported missing in March, was killed on March 18 on a bombing mission over Germany.

Pvt. Philip Urofsky Killed in Shooting Accident

Bainbridge News & Republican, Aug. 3, 1944

Private Philip Urofsky, of Liberty [Sullivan Co., NY], whose death occurred at a San Antonio, Tex., army camp, was accidently shot in the abdomen while at target practice on the rifle range there. 

 

Cpl. Ralph Arrandale Killed in Action

Bainbridge News & Republican, Aug. 3, 1944

 

Cpl. Ralph Arrandale, of Sidney [Delaware Co., NY], was killed in action on Saipan Island recently.

 

Pfc. Hayes French Seriously Wounded

Bainbridge News & Republican, Aug. 10, 1944

 

Mr. and Mrs. Charles French, of Afton [Chenango Co., NY], have received word from the War Department that their son, Pfc. Hayes C. French, was seriously wounded in action in France on July 12, and is now in a hospital somewhere in England.  He was recently awarded the Purple Heart Medal.

 

Sgt. John Hill Completes 51 Missions in Pacific

Bainbridge News & Republican, Aug. 10, 1944

 

Headquarters, 13th AAF, Southwest Pacific:  Technical Sergeant John N. Hill, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] has recently returned from a 10-day rest leave in Australia.  Sergeant Hill is an aerial engineer in a 13th AAF B-24 Liberator operating from an advanced base in the Southwest Pacific.  Since coming overseas in September, 1943, he has successfully completed 51 raids on heavily defended Japanese bases at Rabaul, Truk and Yap Island.  Sergeant Hill's mother, Mrs. George Hill, resides in Dauphin, Manitoba, Canada.

 

Letters from Edwin Wilkinson

Bainbridge News & Republican, Aug. 10, 1944

 

Edwin C. Wilkinson, Ph.M. 3/C, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], son of Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Wilkinson, of Berkshire, had a part in the French Invasion.  He has recently written several letters to his parents giving some account of his experiences.  In one of his letters he wrote:

 

"I suppose you are anxious to hear form me after what has been going on over here.  I am fine, even though I was in the "big push."  I wish I could tell you all about it but I will have to save that until later.  It was very thrilling and I am sure it was the most impressive sight that I will ever see.  I certainly don't want to go through another experience like it, though.  No doubt you will see it is the news reels, but being here was an added excitement.

 

"I received several letters the day before the big push and that made me feel much better.  My mail comes in spots, none for awhile and than a whole lot all at once.  My watch is broken and I think I shall send it home instead of having it fixed here.  It takes the English so long to get anything done.  They have to stop and get a 'spot of tea' about every hour and then they knock off for an hour at tea time (10 and 4) for tea and cake.

 

"Your cookies arrived in excellent condition and they really hit the spot.  All the boys that sleep in my compartment enjoyed them too.  The next time you send some (in the near future, I hope) you might include some of those excellent ginger cookies that Sheldon and I used to 'steal' from your cookie jar.  You know those little things are what we miss..."

_________________________________

 

The first of this week the Wilkinsons received another letter from their son.  In this letter he wrote:

 

"Today three of my pals stole a jeep and started running around the beach with it.  The tide came in and they had the thing on a sand bar with water all around it.  They tried to drive it off but water got in the spark plugs and they got stuck  It turned out that the jeep belonged to an army captain.  He saw it about in the middle of the brink (tide was still coming in) and started yelling his lungs out.  They finally got a bulldozer to pull them out, but the captain was plenty mad.  He made them clean the darn thing up and by that time the tide was all the way in and, so the fellows had to swim back to the ship.  They were a sad looking trio.  I would have been with them except that I was running from one ship to another, looking for an oxygen gauge for the ship fitter.  I got back to the ship after my pals did and I had to swim 50 yards. 

 

"Today is Sunday, and I didn't have a chance to go to church.  I wish I could go regularly, but under present circumstances, it is quite impossible.."

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Mate Wilkinson enlisted in the Navy, July 13, 1943 and was sent to Newport, R.I., for "boot" training.  He received his basic training at Portsmouth, Va., and was later assigned to the naval hospital at Bainbridge, Md., as a hospital attendant.  On June 1 of this year, he was advanced in rating to a pharmacist's mate, third class.  He attended Berkshire High School and later transferred to Bainbridge, where he graduated in 1943.  He is a brother of Mrs. Frank L. Smith, Jr., of Bainbridge.

Obituaries (November 21)

Addie (Smith) Wade
Utica Saturday Globe, April 25, 1903

 

 

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  The death of Addie Smith, wife of Henry L. Wade, which occurred at her home in Guilford [Chenango Co., NY] April 14, was due to dropsy with which she had been afflicted for the past two years.  Deceased was a daughter of George and Josephine Smith and was born in Preston [Chenango Co., NY] 47 years ago.  Her father died when she was but 6 years old and soon afterwards she went to live with an aunt in Smithville with whom she stayed for several years, later returning to live with her mother in Norwich.  At 20 years of age she was united in marriage with Henry L. Wade, then proprietor of the Halfway House between this village and Oxford, where most of her married life was spent.  After leaving the Halfway House they lived in McDonough, Hartwick and lastly Guilford, where they went to reside about a year ago.  Mrs. Wade was a worthy wife, a kind and indulgent mother, highly esteemed by many friends.  She leaves besides her husband, two daughters, Mrs. Arthur J. Reed, of Webb City, Mo; Marie Wade, of Guilford and one brother, Harry Smith, living at Yankton, S.D.  Her mother died about 14 years ago.  Funeral services were held from  her late home in Guilford on Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock.  Burial in Guilford Cemetery [Sunset Hill].

 

William Henry Ireland

William Henry Ireland passed to his rest early Friday morning Sept. 19, 1930.  Although he had been feeble for a long time his going was sudden.  About 5 o'clock Sept. 18, he was taken with very severe pain which his physician diagnosed as gall stones.  It developed into pneumonia and he died at 1 a.m. that night.  Mr. Ireland was born near Brackett Lake April 21, 83 years ago and has lived his entire life in this community except two years when he lived in Kansas.  He was a son of Stephen and Betsey Baer Ireland and one of a family of seven sons and four daughters.  The only one now living is Mrs. Livonia Ingersoll of Hillcrest, Binghamton.  While a young man he learned to love his Savior, and became a member of the Methodist Episcopal church at Union Valley.  All through his life he loved its services and gave his prayers and service.  He held many offices in both church and Sunday school.  October 8, 1867 he was married to Clara J. Bush.  They celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary three years ago.  Their hearts and home were always open to their pastors especially, and to anyone who needed prayer or sympathy or help of any kind. Their great circle of friends will miss the cheery smile and happy words of Mr. Ireland.  His wife, although a cripple for 18 years has been his constant help and comfort.  He was so anxious to spare her trouble and save her strength.  His unshakable faith in enviable character of pity and sweetness.  he was a good man and just in his dealings.  He was uncomplaining yet he longed unutterably to go home to his Heavenly rest.  A year ago because of feebleness, Mr. and Mrs. Ireland left their home in the Valley and lived with his son Stephen and family, who have given them every possible care.  From there, the funeral was held Sept. 22, conducted by a loved former pastor, Rev. Arthur Landmesser assisted by the present pastor, Rev. Crocker.  The burial was in the family plot at West Bainbridge cemetery.  Many beautiful flowers were brought to testify to the love his neighbors and friends felt for their friend who has passed on. Surviving are his wife, a daughter Mrs. Isabelle Petley, two sons, Stephen and Walter G., twelve grandchildren, and six great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

 

Elnora Clark Springsteen

 

Elnora Clark Springsteen, 52, died at the Binghamton State Hospital, Friday, December 10.  Mrs. Springsteen was born in Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] on May 31, 1885, the daughter of Adelbert and Evaline Clark.  She was united in marriage to F.L Springsteen, then of Sidney, in September 1909.  Since then they have always made their home in the vicinity of Bainbridge.  For many years Mrs. Springsteen was an active member of the Bainbridge Methodist Church, whenever health permitted.  Besides her husband, F.L. Springsteen, of Farmington, Conn., there survive two children, a son, Wilfred, and a daughter, Mrs. Henry Thursten both of Afton, and three brothers, Alton L. of Bainbridge, George B., of Bayonne, N.J., and Ernest, of Binghamton   Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at Colwell Brothers Funeral Parlors, with burial made in the Greenlawn Cemetery [Bainbridge, NY].  Rev. G.N. Underwood was the officiating pastor.  [1937]

 

Sophia Zwick

 

Early Saturday morning Nov. 24, 1928 neighbors and friends of Mrs. Sophia Zwick were greatly shocked by the news of her sudden death.  She was born January 31st, 1873 and passed all her life in Bainbridge, the last 30 years on Searles Hill.  She was a member of the Baptist church and was greatly liked by all her friends. She was taken ill Wednesday night and her illness gradually grew worse until Friday she was taken to the Bainbridge Hospital where she died Saturday morning at 2:30 o'clock.  Mrs. Zwick is survived by her husband Fred Zwick, one sister Mrs. Cora Ireland of Oneonta, one brother, Jason Spencer of Bainbridge, two nieces Mrs. Henry Bly of Bainbridge and Mrs. Archie Avery of Schenectady; two nephews, Leo Ireland of Bainbridge and Ernest Ireland of Clayville.  Her funeral was held Wednesday at one o'clock at her late home on Searles hill, the service was conducted by Rev. R.B. Whitman. Burial in Greenlawn cemetery [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY].

Marriages (November 21)

Martin - Cumming

 

North Sanford [Broome Co., NY] was startled a few days since by the intelligence that Mr Chas. S. Martin had coolly and deliberately committed premeditated matrimony.  The victim was Miss Caroline Cumming.  [Bainbridge Republican, Feb. 10, 1877

 

Mr. & Mrs. Wallace May Married 62 Years

On Thursday March 22, 1866, Wallace May and Edna Scott of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] were married in Afton by Rev. R.G. Brown and moved onto the Scott farm on Guilford St. where they have resided ever since, it being Mrs. May's birthplace and where she has always resided.  Mr. and Mrs. May are to be congratulated on their long life together and have hosts of friends where ever they are known.  Wallace visits Bainbridge nearly every day and is always a welcome guest.  The Republican extends congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. May and hope for them many more anniversaries.  [1928]

 

Jacobs - Seaman

 

In a quiet wedding at the home of her mother, Mrs. Cora Seaman, at 2 Bruce street, Walton [Delaware Co., NY], Miss Hazel Seaman, vice-principal of the Oxford Academy, was married to U.S. Marshal, Jesse Jacobs, of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY].  The ceremony took place at high noon, Saturday, June 27, with the Rev. H. DeCosta Finley as the officiating clergyman.  The bride wore an afternoon dress of airplane blue, and wore an orchid, and dark blue accessories.  For traveling she changed to a suit of navy blue bengaline.  The bride's mother wore dark blue shadow lace, and a gardenia corsage.  After a lunch at Mrs. Peck's tea room in Walton, the couple left immediately for a few days in New York.  They returned to the Jacobs home here Tuesday.  Out of town guests at the wedding were the bride's brother William Seaman, with Mrs. Seaman and son, Bryce, of Newtonville, Massachusetts, and Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Russell of Hamden.  Mrs. Jacobs was born in Walton and was graduated from the Walton High school.  She attended Mt. Holyoke college, from which she received her B.A. Degree.  She later receiver her MA. from Columbia University.  With the exception of three years teaching in Utica.  She has spent her entire teaching career in Oxford Academy, resigning as vice-principal this June, after twenty-three years of devoted service.  Mr. Jacobs has had an active political career.  He was supervisor from Oxford from 1903 to 1909, and served from 1906 until 1913 as chairman of the Democratic County Committee.  From 1915 to 1923 he was village postmaster, when he again resumed chairmanship of the County Committee.  In 1932 he was appointed a Commissioner of the State commission of Correction by Governor Roosevelt, which position he held until his appointment to his present position of U.S. Marshal in 1935.

 

Marriage Notices - 1877

 

Bainbridge Republican, , February 24, 1877

MOON - SHAW:  In Bainbridge, Feb. 22, 1877, by Rev. G.D. Horton, Mr. James D. Moon, of West Coventry, to Miss Mary E. Shaw of Coventryville.

 

GRANNIS - DOOLITTLE:  In Bainbridge, Feb. 19, 1877, by Rev. GD. Horton, Allen Grannis of Wells Bridge, to Miss Alice Doolittle of Bainbridge.

 

Bainbridge Republican, April 12, 1877

SAGE - PARKER:  At the home of the bride, in Coventry, April 8, 1877, by Rev. N.S. Reynolds, Mr. Ransom E. Sage to Miss Nancy A. Parker, both of Coventry.

 

WHITMAN - SPENCER:  At the Congregational Church, Sidney Plains, March 22, 1877, by Rev. E.G. Cheeseman, Mr. Fredd T. Whitman of Afton, to Miss Josie E. Spencer, of Bainbridge.

 

PRATT - STOCKWELL:  In Brattleboro, Vt., Mar. 28, 1877, by Rev. M.H. Harris, Darns F. Pratt to Miss Clara Stockwell, both of Brattleboro.  Miss Stockwell is a daughter of R.M. Stockwell of this village [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY]

 

Bainbridge Republican, May 3, 1877

BARTHOLOMEW - MARBLE:  In Sidney Plains, April 31, 1877 [sic] by C.T. Alverson, Esq., Chauncey Bartholomew, of Sidney Plains, and Mrs. Conrad Marble of Masonville.

 



 

 

Miscellaneous Items

Thomas Newton

Bainbridge Republican, Feb. 10, 1877

 

Thomas Newton and wife of the town of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], are spending the sinter in our place [Binghamton, Broome Co., NY].  We would further add that it is the first time that Mr. Newton has ever left your town with any pretentions to keeping house and he was 84 last November.  He was born in what is now Bainbridge, and lived in said town longer than any other man or woman, living on the same farm over 83 years and always within one and a half miles from his birth place.  He is quite smart, walks to the neighbors, carries in his wood, waits upon himself in general and reads common print without the aid of glasses.  He never missed voting at a presidential election since his age would allow him to vote, casting his last vote for Gov. Hayes, under whose administration he hopes to live for the next four years

 

Republican Nominees, Chenango County, NY

About 1905

 

 

Chenango County Republican nominees for Important Offices

Edgar A. Pearsall, Oxford                    George L. Page, Greene              Walter A. Shepardson, Otselic

     [For Assemblyman]                                 [For Sheriff]                                   [For County Clerk]

 

 

Eleanor's Cautiousness Saves Life

Bainbridge News & Republican, August 3, 1944

Some years ago, when air travel was very young, Walter H. Beech, now president of the Beech Aircraft Corporation, was at a New York airfield watching a passenger plane warming up.  there was a chill wind and storm clouds hung low.  Beech walked up to the pilot, "You aren't going to take off into that storm, are you?" he asked.  The answer was a emphatic "Yes."  "But you can't make it in this kind of weather," Beech advised.  "I'm the guy who flies the planes," snapped the pilot, "and I say I can."  "I'm the guy who builds them," Beech answered, "and I say you can't."

 

Of the several passengers only one--a tall woman--rose from her seat and alighted.  "I'm willing to take the word of the man who builds them," she smiled, and she stood with Beech watching the plane take off into the murky sky. The trip was never completed.  The plane crashed, killing both pilot and passengers.  And the one who was saved by the warning--Mrs. Franklin Delano Roosevelt.

Soldier News continued, 1944

Pvt. Floyd Tuckey Demonstrates Safe Move

Bainbridge News & Republican, July 27, 1944

The July Sentinel, a weekly newspaper published by servicemen at Kauai, Hawaiian Islands, contained the following article:  "Pvt. Floyd Tuckey deserves the medal for bravery for the work that he did here.  Private Tuckey 'volunteered' to jump from a high tower into flaming oil below.  Private Tuckey is a non-swimmer and all that he had on him was a life jacket.  He leaped into the water and flaming oil, and proved how safe it is to abandon ship even if the water below is filled with flaming oil.  Our hats are off to you, Tuck."

 

Private Tuckey, son of Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Tuckey, has lived with his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. W.A.Tuckey on Pleasant street, Sidney [Delaware Co., NY].  He entered the signal corps in November, 1942.  He trained at Camp Breckinridge, Ky., and Camp Rucker, Ala.  From there he went to California and was shipped to the Hawaiian Islands in May, 1944.  He attended Sidney Central High School and worked in the Scintilla and was active in both the Sidney and the Scintilla bands.  Pvt. Tuckey who is a nephew of Amos W. Tuckey, of Bainbridge, played for several years in the Bainbridge-Sidney band.

 

Lt. Lacy is German Prisoner

Bainbridge News & Republican, July 27, 1944

 

Mrs. Leontine Lacy, of Unadilla [Otsego Co., NY], received a telegram last week that her son, Lieut. Lacy, who had been reported missing in action since May 28, is a German prisoner.  He enlisted from Unadilla Dec. 28, 1939, and saw service at Pearl Harbor at the time of the attack Dec. 7, 1941.  For eight months he had been in England as a pilot on a B-17 Fortress, flying in many missions over Europe.  Mrs. Lacy has two citations for the services he has rendered.

 

Pvt. Everett Paine, Paratrooper, Killed in Action

Bainbridge News & Republican, August 3, 1944

 

Pvt. Everett Paine, 20, son of Mr. and Mrs. Warren Paine, of Margaretville [Delaware Co., NY] was killed in action in France on Wednesday, June 7.  The notification came Friday in a War Department telegram to his parents, who are employed in the Scintilla at Sidney.  Pvt. Paine is the fourth man from the village of Margaretville to die in the service of his country, during the present war, and the fifth graduate of the Margaretville school to be killed.

 

Pvt. Roland Pratt Awarded Purple Heart

Bainbridge News & Republican, July 27, 1944

 

 

Pvt. Roland C. Pratt

 

Pvt. Roland C. Pratt husband of Mrs. Edith Pratt, of 47 Pearl street, Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], has been awarded the Purple Heart for wounds received in performing an act of bravery in Italy, June 1.  Pvt. Pratt, who is an Infantryman, landed in Africa last September and went into Italy about two months later.  He entered the service April 1, 1943, and received his training at Camp Croft, S.C., and Camp Howze, Texas.  He is the son of Clifford Pratt of Harpursville.  The honored infantryman sent his award to his wife as a surprise package.  The above picture was taken in Italy.

 

Pvt. Roland Pratt Awarded Combat Decoration

Bainbridge News & Republican, August 10, 1944

 

With the Fifth Army Italy:  Private First Class Roland C. Pratt, husband of Mrs. Edith Pratt, who lives at 47 Pearl street, Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], has been cited by his regiment of the 36th "Texas" Infantry Division and awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge for actual participation in combat with the enemy while serving on the Fifth Army front in Italy.  Standards for the Badge are high.  The decoration, which was recently authorized by the War Department, is awarded to the Infantry soldier who has proved his ability in combat.  The handsome badge consists of a silver rifle set against a background of infantry blue, enclosed in a silver wreath.

 

James Ryan Promoted to Captain

Bainbridge News & Republican, July 27, 1944

 

1st Lt. James F. Ryan, son of Mr. and Mrs. Patrick F. Ryan, of 5 South Main street, Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], has been promoted to Captain for outstanding ability as an officer on the battlefield in Normandy.  He performed a miraculous feat when he led his battery to safety, without a single casualty, when surrounded by the enemy.  Captain Ryan is a member of the 30th "Old Hickory" division of sharp-shooting Southerners whose fathers help break the Hindenburg line, and who also participated in the Ypres and Somme offensives, winning more than half of the decorations handed out by the British to American troops in World War I. The young captain, who was a member of the Officer's Reserve Corps, was called to active duty Aug. 1, 1941, and assigned to the field artillery.  He had been in England since M/arch prior to the invasion of France.

 

Pfc. Charles Ingram Missing in Action

Bainbridge News & Republican, August 3, 1944

 

Pfc. Charles Ingram, of Dry Brook, Delaware County, is missing in action in Italy.  This information was brought to his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Austin Ingram, by a telegram from the War Department Tuesday.  He has been missing since July 9.  The parents have no other information.  They received a letter from him in Italy dated July 5 in which he said he was well and all right.

Obituaries (November 20)

Thomas W. Cartledge

 

Thomas W. Cartledge, 89, of this village [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], passed away last Wednesday Nov. 10th [1937], at the home of his son, Thomas, Jr., in Binghamton [Broome Co., NY], death coming suddenly following a heart attack the previous Monday.  Apparently having recovered from a similar illness in October at the home of his daughter, Mrs. O.F. Howland, he had gone to Binghamton for a short visit when he suffered the fatal attack.  Mr. Cartledge was born in Notinghamshire, Eng. on April 5, 1848, the son of William and Ann Westerman Cartledge.  When he was four years old, his parents came to this country to reside, purchasing a farm on Dingman's Hill, Bainbridge township.  As a young man he left Bainbridge to enter the employ of the Briggs Construction Company, bridge builders, where he became very proficient in the work.  Later the company was taken over by the American Bridge Company and for many years Mr. Cartledge had charge of the erection of bridges for them throughout the United States and Canada, and was one of the district superintendents in charge of the erection of the Chicago Elevated Railroad.  He was also in charge of the construction of one of the Manhattan bridges, and his last work was for the Levenworth Bridge & Iron Company in the erection of a bridge over the Missouri River at St. Joseph, Mo.  About 25 years ago he gave up bridge work and returned to Bainbridge to make his home and for about ten years was active in construction work in this village, then retiring.  Since then he has spent the winter months with his daughter, Mrs. R.J Wilkinson, Kenmore, N.Y., and the summer in this village with his daughter, Mrs. O.F. Howland.  During all his years he enjoyed the best of health and was never content unless doing some active work, and during the past weeks while in Bainbridge had been engaged in the erection of the garage at a dwelling which he owned in Bixby street.  Mr. Carltedge was twice married.  His first wife was Hallie Rockwell, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Mayhew B. Rockwell, of Newport, Nova Scotia, to whom he was married on April 10, 1883, the wedding taking place in the home now occupied by Mrs. O.F. Howland.  They immediately left for the West and took up their residence in Boonville, Mo.  Mrs. Cartledge passed away in February, 1884, a few days after giving birth to a daughter, the present Mrs. Hallie Howland.  Mr. Cartledge's second wife was Ada B. Salesbury, of Winona, Minn., a teacher in the public schools of that city, the marriage taking place in December, 1891.  From this union there were born a daughter, Dorothy, who died in infancy, and twins, Norma and Thomas.  Mrs. Cartledge's death occurred in April, 1900 at the home in Winona.  Besides the three children, Mrs. O. F. Howland, of this village, Mrs. R.J Wilkinson, Kenmore, and Thomas W. Cartledge, Jr., Binghamton, there survives a sister, Mrs. Nellie Gibson, of Binghamton, three grandchildren, two great grandchildren and several nephews and nieces.  Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at the chapel of Colwell Brothers, West Main street, with the Rev. J.M. Sivewright, pastor of the Main Street Baptist Church of Binghamton, officiating, assisted by the Rev. M. DeForest Lowen, pastor of the Baptist Church of this village.  Interment was in Greenlawn Cemetery [Bainbridge, NY] where the Masonic service was conducted by Susquehanna Lodge, No. 167, F.&A.M. of which Mr. Cartledge had been a member for the past 27 years.  R.W. Clarence Eldred, past district deputy of the Broome Chenango district, and a member of Afton lodge, was in charge of the service.  The bearers were Charles Eldred, Joseph Hirt, James Ireland and Chas. H. Peckham.

Frank D. Ireland

Frank D. Ireland, 63, of West Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], died at his home on Thursday, July 7 [1938].  Mr. Ireland was born July 26, 1874, in Bainbridge.  He has owned and operated a farm in West Bainbridge for a long period of years.  He is survived by his wife, Grace, of Bainbridge, and a son, Harold, and several grandchildren of Norwich. 

Fred A. Shapley

Death yesterday claimed Fred A Shapley, 54, of 374 Fifth avenue, who for more than ten years had been a superior court reporter in San Diego.  At the time of his death, according to Associated Press dispatches received here, Shapley was attending the annual encampment of the California Odd Fellows fraternity.  Shapley was a native of Bainbridge, N.Y. [Chenango Co.], but he has made his home here since 1904.  He also was a candidate for election to the post of departmental commander of the Patriarchs militant, the highest office in that particular branch of the Odd Fellows order.  Upon first coming to San Diego, Shapley held a position with the United State immigration service.  After about 16 years with that service in the east and here, Shapley became a superior court reporter and served in departments presided over by Edgar Luce, Lucy D. Jennings and the late W.A. Sloan.  He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Ena Shapley; a son, E.D. Shapley, and a sister-in-law, Mrs. Bruce Casebeer, all of San Diego-San Diego Union, Oct. 19, 1930. 

Fred A. Shapley was the son of John and Mary Jane Shapley of Bainbridge and a brother of the late Evva A. Shapley. He was a member of the Masonic fraternity and the Eastern Star, a high official in the Canton, a member of the I.O.O.F. and of the Rebecas.  Canton no. 22 P.M. conducted the funeral services and the court reporters acted as pall bearers.  Courts were closed during this time.  At the time of death Mr. Shapley was attending the Grand Encampment of the Patriarchs Militant in Sacramento.  An impressive ceremony was conducted at that place and a large three-blocks-long escort of Canton man escorted the body to the station.  He had just finished acting as reporter on the Canta Margarita Water case, the longest case in the history of the U.S.

Death Notices

Bainbridge Republican, August 23, 1877
BARTLE:  In Bristol, Ind., July 26th, Mr. Wm. H. Bartle, aged 79 years, a former resident of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY].

GILBERT:  In this village [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], Aug. 21st, Georgia daughter of E.S. and Debbie Gilbert, aged 1 year 11 months and 1 day.

Bainbridge Republican, March 22, 1873
CONVERSE:  In Chicago, March 6th, Frances A. wife of Leroy Converse, and formerly of Downsville, Del. Co., N.Y., aged 29 years.

ADAMS:  In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], on the 10th, Mr. Moses Adams, aged 67 years.

COWLES:  In Columbia Cal. on the 2d, Floyd R. Cowles, eldest son of Myron Cowles of Greene [Chenango Co., NY], aged 46 years.