Local History Notes

Sunday, March 15, 2015

Blog Post Listing, March 9-15, 2015

Post listing for the week if March 9-15, 2015

Marriages

Posted March 11, 2015

Blanche Bartlett - William D. Holt (1892)

Cora L. Smith - Gaylord G. Gridley (1892)

Scotch Wedding Superstitions (1892)

Posted March 12, 2015

Marriages Notices - Chenango Telegraph, November 9, 1836

John t. Holmes - Clarissa H. Hale

James R. Wait - Susan Morgan

Robert E. Church - Carrie M. Hotchkiss (1892)

Emory J. Brownell - Carrie Cornell (1892)

Charles D. Cornell - Dora Thayer (1892)

Posted March 14, 2015
James Gallagher - Mary Ivory (1902)
Donna Louisa Hitchcock - E. Berkeley Hammond, Jr. (1941)
Jean Dawson - Ernest Whitmore Thurber (engagement, 1941)
Mr. & Mrs. George Austin (50th anniversary, 1946)
Mr. & Mrs. William Winsor (60th anniversary, 1946)

Posted March 15, 2015
Martin L. Scanlon - Catherine E. Foy (1902)
Marriage notices - 1830
     Henry V. Brown - Elizabeth Breed
     George A. Jacobs - Elnora Ann Adams
     William Baldwin - Louisa Boothe
     Levi C. Turner - Julia Campbell
     Gideon Wetmore, Jr. - Frances Turner

Obituaries

Posted March 9, 2015

Garwood Baker (Norwich, NYC, 1902)

Maurice Birdsall (Greene, Binghamton, 1907)

Richard Maurice Birdsall (Chicago, Greene, 1922)

Charles Cushman Juliand (Greene, 1938)

Ray LeSuer (Afton, 1941)

Posted March 10, 2015

Mary Pendleton Snedekir (Norwich, 1905)

Wendell Beckwith (Upper Genegantslet, 1908)

Henry R. Birdsall (Greene, 1908)

Ella l. Elliott (Page Brook, 1908)

Lewis Juliand (Greene, 1885)

Frederick Juliand (Greene, 1900

Posted March 11, 2015

Julia A. Skinner King (Norwich, 1905)

Capt. Benjamin F. Lounsberry (Norfolk VA, Oxford, 1892)

Robert Bailey (Oxford, 1892)

Mrs. Irving Taintor (Oxford, 1892)

Mrs. J.H. Burdick (Syracuse, 1892)

Benjamin Colton (South New Berlin, 1892)

Melissa Miner (Norwich, Oxford, 1892)

Almira R. Mead (Norwich, Middlefield, 1892)

Posted March 12, 2015

Mary Reese Calkins (Utica, Sherburne, 1905)

David Coye (Unadilla, 1878)

Mrs. Elijah Lewis (Norwich, 1892)

William E. Hubbard (Brackett Lake, Bainbridge, 1946)

Posted March 13, 2015

Dr. Wilson T. Bassett (Cooperstown, 1905)

Walter A. Cook (Norwich, 1892)

Mary E. O'Neil (Chicago, Norwich, 1892)

Laura E. Tyler Ackley (Waterloo IA, McDonough, 1892)

Posted March 14, 2015
Frank H. Dimmick (Norwich, Smyrna, 1902)
Fred A. Robbins (Hornell, Bainbridge, 1941)
Bert Constable (Wells Bridge, 1941)

Posted Mrch 15, 2015
Edward A. Olendorf (New York City, Cooperstown, 1892)
James Hughston (Guilford, San Francisco, 1892)
James Rath (Norwich, Utica, 1892)
James S. Luddington (Plymouth, New York City, 1892)
Duncan Herbert Copley (Bainbridge, 1946)
Death Notices
     Mary Brown (Norwich, 1830)
     John Noyes (Norwich, 1830)
     Frederick Byington (Norwich, Elyria, OH, 1836)
     Annah Colwell (Plymouth, 1836)

Miscellaneous

Posted March 9, 2015

English Lady Writes of War Stricken Family Life, 1941

Posted March 10, 2015

Birdsall Family of Greene, NY

Rev. Wilson Triebel - Photo

Posted March 11, 2015

Bainbridge High School Class of 1948, Part 4

Posted March 12, 2015

French Settlement in Greene, Chenango Co., NY, 1790s

Posted March 13, 2015
Bainbridge High School, Future Farmers of America, 1939
Bainbridge High School Cheerleaders, 1955

Posted March 14, 2015
Photos from Bainbridge Resin Glue Manufacturer - 1941

Posted March 15, 2015
Guilford Central School Seventh Grade Class, 1954

Guilford Central School, 7th Grade, 1954

Guilford Central School

7th Grade Class

1954 School Yearbook

Mrs. Henley's Class

Left to Right:
Row 1: Stephen Glover, Richard Cummings, Charles Ingham, Fred Scheidegger, Sylvia Savory, Mary Ann Davis, Elaine DuMond, Herbert Brodie, David Hubbard

Row 2: Kenneth Harrington, Gary Keach, Karen Goodwin, Beverly Burt, Mrs. Henley, Ann Fell, Caro Clum, James Ives, Dana LeFever, Roger Niles

Row 3: Murray Baldwin, Ronald Blackington, John Scheidegger, Ramona Baldwin, Lois Owen, Brenda McMullen, Mary Anne Sylstra, Ernest Brodie, Robert Mayne, John Ives.

Marriages (March 15)

Scanlon - Foy

Utica Saturday Globe, February 15, 1902

Martin L. Scanlon and Miss Catherine E. Foy,

Who Are Now Receiving the Congratulations of Many Friends

Popular Norwich Young People United in Hymen's Bonds

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]: St. Paul's Church was the scene of two wedding ceremonies on Tuesday afternoon, the first being the marriage of Martin L. Scanlon and Miss Catherine E. Foy, the hour of which was 3:30. Rev. James P. Foy, pastor of St. James' Church, of Lestershire, a brother of the bride officiated. The maid of honor was Miss Anna Murphy, of Utica, and the groom's brother, James P. Scanlon, was best man. After the ceremony the happy couple and their friends repaired to the home of the bride on Rexford street, where a wedding dinner was served. There were many handsome and valuable presents including checks for substantial sums from the bride's brothers and gold from a friend. Both bride and groom are popular young people of Norwich. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Malachi Scanlon and is local manager for the Metropolitan Life Insurance company. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Foy and is a most charming young lady and has a host of friends. She is an active worker in the church and its various societies. Hearty congratulations are extended to both. Mr. and Mrs. Scanlon left on the afternoon train for a brief wedding tour and upon their return will make their home with the bride's parents at 44 Rexford street.

Marriage Notices

Antimasonic Telegraph, February 3, 1830

In this town [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY] on Sunday evening last, by Elder Jedediah Randall, Mr. Henry V. Brown, to Miss Elizabeth Breed, all of this town.

In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY] on the same evening, by David E. S. Bedford esq. Mr. George A. Jacobs, to Miss Elnora Ann Adams.

Antimasonic Telegraph, February 17, 1830

At Fabius, Onondaga co., on the 11th inst. by the Rev. Horace Griswold, Mr. William Baldwin, of Guilford, Chenango co., to Miss Louisa Boothe, of the former place.

Antimasonic Telegraph, March 10, 1830

In Cooperstown [Otsego Co., NY], on Tuesday the 23d, ult. by the Rev. John Smith, Levi C. Turner esq. to Miss Julia Campbell, daughter of Robert Campbell, esq.

Antimasonic Telegraph, April 21, 1830

In Preston [Chenango Co., NY], on Monday, the 12th inst. by Elder Jedediah Randall, Mr. Gideon Wetmore, Jr. to Miss Frances Turner.

Obituaries (March 15)

Edward A. Olendorf

Chenango Union, February 25, 1892

At his residence 217 West 22d street, New York, on Saturday, February 20th, Edward A. Olendorf died of apoplexy. At the time of the attack Mr. Olendorf was alone, and he was found dead by a physician who occupied rooms near those of deceased. he was a brother of Charles W. Olendorf, Esq., of this place [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY] and was sixty-eight years of age. His son, Charles D. Olendorf, who has for several years been Assistant Corporation Counsel of the city, was absent from home at the time of his father's fatal attack, being in attendance at the Convention in Albany. The remains were brought to Cooperstown [Otsego Co., NY], the former home of the family, for interment, and Mr. Charles W. Olendorf left Wednesday morning for that place to attend the funeral services, which were to be held at 5:30 on that day. Deceased had been in apparent good health, for his brother had received a letter from him only a few days ago stating that fact. His sudden death is deeply mourned by his numerous relatives and friends.

James Hughston

Chenango Union, March 3, 1892

James Hughston, a former resident of Guilford in this county [Chenango Co., NY], died in San Francisco, on February 23, aged 88 years. The deceased was born in Sidney, Delaware county, N.Y., in 1804. Thence he went to Guilford, where he remained about 20 years conducting a large tannery, a farm and a general store. The tannery occupied the premises where A.R. Brown & Co.'s store now is, and was a large and prosperous establishment. In 1857 he went to Rockford, Ill., where he resided until a few years [ago] when he went to live with his son, George J. Hughston, in San Francisco, at whose home he died. The deceased was in good health till several months ago, when he was run over by a passing wagon, from the shock and injury of which he never recovered. He was helpless for a long time, but his declining days were made comfortable by the constant care and filial devotion of his son, than whom no one could have been more tender and attentive. The deceased buried his first wife in Delaware county and his second at Rockford. James Hughston had four children, Oscar, Helen and Harriet A., who married Dr. M.E. Dunham, now of Whitesboro. The fourth and only living child is George J. Hughston. He leaves a brother, William Hughston, of Unadilla, Otsego county, and a grandson, George E. Dunham, of Utica.

James Rath

Chenango Union, March 3, 1892

James Rath, formerly of this village, died at his home in Utica [Oneida Co., NY] on Thursday of last week. Mr. Rath had been confined to his bed for the last month. He had been a resident of Utica for the past eleven years, and had many warm friends who will deeply regret his early demise. He leaves a widow and one child, besides his mother, and sister, Mrs. Frank Quinn, residents of that city, and one brother, William, living in this village. The funeral was held from his late residence at 8:30 A.M., Saturday, and from St. John's church at 9 o'clock. The body was brought to this village and buried at Mount Hope [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY].

James S. Luddington

Chenango Union, March 3, 1892

James S. Luddington, a former resident of Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY], and well known in this village died in New York Sunday night. Mr. Luddington went to New York seventeen years ago and engaged in the lumber business. At the time of his death he was interested in business with his son. This son and two daughters; one of them the wife of Thomas Warner, of this village, survive him. Mr. and Mrs. Warner left for New York Monday, upon receipt of the telegram announcing Mr. Ludington's death.

Duncan Herbert Copley

Bainbridge News & Republican, December 12, 1946

Duncan Herbert Copley, 4 Juliand street [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], former vice-president of the first National Bank of Bainbridge, died Monday evening at the Bainbridge Hospital. His age was 87. Born on Dec. 3, 1859, in Harpersfield, the son of John W. and Nancy (MacDonald) Copley, he attended Bainbridge High School, and Lowell Business Institute in Binghamton. After starting studies in medicine with his brother, Dr. Heman Dunbar Copley, he decided on a business career and for several years was associated with the Gilbert Manufacturing Company, becoming president. In 1881, Mr. Copley became one of the original stockholders of the First National Bank of Bainbridge, and in December, 1897, was named to the Board of Directors. In March, 1912, he was elected vice-president and continued in this capacity, with the exception of a few years he resided in Davenport, until the bank merged with the National Bank and Trust Company of Norwich. On Sept. 25, 1895, he was united in marriage to Sarah Mead Banks, daughter of John and Frances Banks, early settlers in this area. Mr. and Mrs. Copley moved to Davenport but returned to Bainbridge in 1905, at which time Mr. Copley again became vice-president of the local bank. Because of his great interest in local school affairs, he was elected to the school Board of Trustees in 1909 with which he served for 10 years, eight of these years as president. For a number of years, he was associated with the Greenlawn Cemetery Association and the Bainbridge Water Board. A communicant of St. Peter's Episcopal Church for many years, and with the exception of a short period of residence in Davenport, he had served continuously as vestryman since 1894, until a few years ago. He had been a member of Susquehanna Lodge, 167, F.&A.M., since March 2, 1887, and in 1937, he was presented with the 50-year Masonic Service medal in recognition of his work in Susquehanna Lodge. Mr. Copley was greatly loved in Bainbridge for his personal qualities, his geniality, his courtesy, his good temper and his keen interest in events. Whatever the count of years he was always young in spirit and enthusiasm. His integrity was absolute. But among all of his gifts the greatest perhaps was that of friendship and a generous and sympathetic understanding of his neighbors' difficulties. In business and in finance he was distinguished for his steady-going and sure-footed policies:--not for dash and daring and glittering display. In banking he clung to the time-honored methods. He thought more of investment values than of alluring dividends. Advice from him was felt to be sound if he gave it at all. During his long life he had to ride out several whirl-wind panics but in such emergencies he always kept his rudder true and was never found wanting in his clear-sighted appraisal of the situation. He died full of years but also full of respect and affection and implicit confidence in which he had been held by at least two generations of neighbors and friends. He leaves a widow, Mrs. Sarah Banks Copley, of Bainbridge; two sons, Duncan MacDonald Copley and Leroy Banks Copley, both of Norwich; and one grandson, Duncan MacDonald Copley, Jr., also of Norwich. Masonic rites were conducted Wednesday evening at 9 o'clock in the Fisher and Sherman Funeral Chapel. Interment will be in Greenlawn Cemetery, Bainbridge.

Death Notices

Antimasonic Telegraph, April 7, 1830

In this town [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], on Saturday the 3d inst. Miss Mary Brown, aged 22 years, daughter of Jesse Brown.

Antimasonic Telegraph, September 8, 1830

In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], on Saturday morning last, the hon. John Noyes, aged 61 years, one of the judges of our county court.

Chenango Telegraph, December 28, 1836

At Elyria (Ohio) on the 8th inst., Frederick Byington, late of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], aged 32 years. Mr. B. had been in poor health for about a year--he left this place with his wife and only child in October, with the view of spending the winter at Elyria. He was a good citizen, an industrious, liberal-mined man, and his loss will be sensibly felt in this community.

In Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY], on the 21st inst., Mrs. Annah Colwell, aged 96 years.

Saturday, March 14, 2015

Photos from Bainbridge Resin Glue Factory - 1941

Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY

Resin Glue Factory

Bainbridge News & Republican, January 30, 1941

Arland Pettys and Charles A. Shields watch the glue as in

powdered form it passes through the nozzle above onto a metal

disk spinning at 15,000 revolutions per minute.

Laboratory workers like Miss Eleanor Horsey and David Laird,

above, outnumber factory workers in the local Casco plant by four to one.

Performing a vital part in the preparation of the magic glue

at the Bainbridge Resin plant are Jack Eldred and Lawrence Clark.

Kenneth Landers watches the mixing of a revolutionary plastic glue.

Urea and formaldehyde, with other ingredients, go into a 1,000

gallon kettle atop this two-story layout at the local plant.

Obituaries (March 14)

Frank H. Dimmick

Utica Saturday Globe, February 15, 1902

Frank H. Dimmick

Frank H. Dimmick, one of the best-known business men in Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], died at his home on North Broad street Wednesday morning last. Mr. Dimmick had suffered from an affection of the heart for several months, but had been in his usual health and about his place of business the day previous. Shortly after retiring Tuesday night he complained of his heart, but relief was given him and he soon fell asleep. About midnight Mrs. Dimmick noticed that he breathed heavily and not being able to arouse him, summoned a physician, but death came before the physician arrived. Frank H. Dimmick was the son of Gen. Kimball Hall Dimmick and was born in Norwich October 4, 1851. His father was one of the best-known men in the county and in later years became one of the foremost men in the early history of California. During the Mexican war he organized a company of volunteers which he conducted around Cape Horn. Later he was district judge in the territory of California, was instrumental in bringing the Territory into Statehood, was a member of the California Constitutional Convention and during President Lincoln's administration was Untied States district attorney for southern California. His son, Frank, made his home in Norwich during his early boyhood, excepting a few years spent with an uncle in Ohio, where he attended school. He later learned the jeweler's trade and for a time had a bench in this home in Norwich. In 1870 he went to Smyrna [Chenango Co., NY], where he engaged in the jewelry business and where, in 1874, he married Sarah Munson, of that village. Two children were born to them, both of whom died in infancy, and in 1879 he was further bereaved by the death of his wife. January 11, 1881 he married Miss Carrie Karr, of Smyrna, who survives him,. One son by this marriage, Frank H. Dimmick, Jr., also survives and a brother, Charles, residing in Binghamton. In November, 1881, Mr. Dimmick moved to Norwich and entered the employ of Lewis & Bishop, jewelers. He remained in the employ of the firm and of Mr. Lewis, who succeeded to the business, until 1887, when he purchased interest and the firm style became Lewis & Dimmick.

Fred A. Robbins

Bainbridge News & Republican, January 30, 1941

Fred A. Robbins, 82, former state assemblyman, attorney and mayor of Hornell, died Monday after a long illness. Mr. Robbins was born in Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] and as a direct descendent of Captain Israel Smith, of Revolutionary fame and one of the Vermont Sufferers who were given grants of land along the Unadilla River, Mr. Robbins was also closely related to the Moody family who lived where Arthur Russell now lives. He was a member of the Allegany County Board of Supervisors and served in the assembly from 1893 - 1897. He served as Hornell's mayor for four years, was a lawyer for the Erie Railroad for 20 years and served as attorney for the late Glenn H. Curtiss, aviation pioneer, for 10 years.

Bert Constable

Bainbridge News & Republican, January 30, 1941

The body of Bert Constable, 57, of Wells Bridge [Otsego Co., NY], was exhumed from the Ouleout Cemetery, in Franklin [Delaware Co., NY], Monday, by Sheriff Alford Austin, of Delhi, and Inspector Ernest Maynard, of the B.C.L., with the possibility of homicide. The body was sent to the Ellis Hospital in Schenectady, Tuesday morning for a complete necropsy to determine whether or not Mr. Constable died of poisoning. Dr. Ellis Kellert, director of the Pathological Laboratory of the Ellis Hospital, performed the autopsy, assisted by Dr. Bradley H. Kirschberg, B.C.L. scientific laboratory director. The body was accompanied by Trooper N. Obuhanich, of B.C.L., State Police, and Earl Tilyou, associated with Hector Howard, Franklin undertaker. Mr. Constable died December 1, 1940, following a 10-day illness. Dr. J.M. Constantine, of Unadilla, signed the death certificate stating the cause due to heart trouble "which may have been due to poisoning, presumably by food." A friend of Mr. Constable, who stated he had called on the deceased during his sickness, claims Mr. Constable told him he believed he had been poisoned. An investigation was begun January 13, by the B.C.L. and after inquiry, Inspector Maynard applied to Supreme Court Justice Andrew J. McNaught, of Stamford, through Delaware county District Attorney Gleason Speenburgh, for a permit to exhume the body. According to information secured by the B.C.L. on November 21, 1940, the deceased ate a considerable amount of sauerkraut which also was eaten by other members of the family. The family consists of Mrs. Constable, 45, William 18, Edna 15, and Roberta 7. The next morning he drank a glass of pineapple juice, also taken by others. He was taken sick shortly after drinking the juice, although none of the others were affected. On the same day, November 22, the entire family attended a horse auction in Unadilla, where Mr. Constable was taken violently ill. He called at the office of Dr. Constantine but the doctor was not in at the time. However, Dr. Constantine was called to the Constable home that evening. According to the people who knew Mr. Constable, he was a strong man, in excellent health and had never been seriously ill before in his life.

Died of Poisoning

The Otsego Farmer, January 31, 1941

On a report from Dr. Bradley Kirshberg, director of the B.C.L. Laboratory at Schenectady, that Bert Constable, aged fifty-seven, Wells Bridge farmer did not die of natural causes, but was a victim of white arsenic, an active poison, Inspector Ernest Maynard of the B.C.L. detail of Troop C, Sidney, questioned members of the family seeking additional information on his last illness. The questioning which started Wednesday afternoon and continued through until Thursday morning had disclosed nothing of importance at 3 o'clock and it was planned to postpone further examination until later Thursday. However, as a result of the information disclosed by the chemical tests following the exhumation of the body from Ouleout Valley cemetery at Franklin and an autopsy at Ellis Hospital, Schenectady, Monday, a check was being made of drug store in this vicinity to learn whom might have secured the poison.

Marriages (March 14)

Gallagher - Ivory
Utica Saturday Globe, February 15, 1902

Mr. and Mrs. James Gallagher, of Norwich
Popular Young People who were Married Recently in that Village

The second ceremony occurred at 4:30, when James Gallagher and Miss Mary Ivory were married by Rev. H.F. Curtin. Miss Margaret Ivory, a sister of the bride, was maid of honor and Patrick Cahill was best man. Miss Lena Manley presided at the organ and rendered the wedding music. Following the ceremony a wedding feast was spread at the home of the bride's brother, William Ivory, on Birdsall street, where Mr. and Mrs. Gallagher will make their home for the present. Many beautiful gifts of silverware, cut glass, china, etc., showed the esteem in which Mr. and Mrs. Gallagher are held by their many friends. The bride is a pretty and winsome young woman, admired for her many accomplishments, and the groom is a popular employee of the forging room at the Maydole hammer factory.

Hammond - Hitchcock

Bainbridge News & Republican, January 30, 1941

Joseph C. Hitchcock announces the engagement of his daughter, Miss Donna Louise, to E. Berkeley Hammond, Jr., son of Dr. and Mrs. E.B. Hammond, of Wellsford, S.C. Miss Hitchcock is a graduate of the Boston Conservatory of Music. Mr. Hammond was graduated from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He is employed there as a research engineer.

Thurber - Dawson

Bainbridge News & Republican, January 30, 1941

Announcement has been made of the approaching marriage of Miss Jean Dawson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Dawson, of Center Village [Broome Co., NY], to Ernest Whitmore Thurber, of Conklin [Broome Co., NY], to take place in February. Miss Dawson is a graduate of Bainbridge High School and is not a member of the faculty at Otego Central School.

Mr. & Mrs. George Austin

Bainbridge News & Republican, September 5, 1946

Mr. and Mrs. George Austin, of Afton [Chenango Co., NY], will celebrate their golden wedding anniversary Monday, Sept. 16. They are life-long residents of that community. Mrs. Austin is a sister of Mrs. Emma J. Thompson, of Deposit.

Mr. & Mrs. William Winsor

Bainbridge News & Republican, December 12, 1946

Sidney [Delaware Co., NY]: Mr. and Mrs. William Winsor celebrated the 60th anniversary of their wedding today at a dinner in their Liberty street home. Mrs. Winsor is the former Miss Millie Bradley, of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY]. She and Mr Winsor were wed in Guilford, Dec. 8, 1886, by the Rev. J.L. jones, then pastor of the Guilford Center Presbyterian Church, and set up housekeeping at Godfrey's Corner, later moving to Mt. Upton, where Mr. Winsor managed a hardware store. The couple moved to Sidney about 30 years ago, where Mr. Winsor operated the Winsor hardware store on Main street. Many friends and well-wishers visited the couple during the day.

Friday, March 13, 2015

Bainbridge High School Cheerleaders, 1955

Bainbridge High School Varsity Cheerleaders

"Echo" 1955

Left to Right: Sally Williams, Pauline Thomas, Eleanor Kinney, Capt. Betty Amey, Cynthia Coe, Nancy Craig

Bainbridge HS Future Farmers of America 1939

Bainbridge Central High School

Future Farmers of America

"Echo" 1939

Left to Right

1st Row: Carl Sejersen, Francis Gunther, Mr. Coe (Leader), Donald Patchen, Ralph Ireland

2nd Row: Adrian Bush, Robert Hitchcock, James Fiorina, Donald Cobb, Edward Searles, Edward Fiorina

3rd Row: George Munk, Newton Bliss, Bert Lord, Frederick Neidlinger, Victor Holbert, Richard DeLong

Obituaries (March 13)

Dr. Wilson T. Bassett

Utica Saturday Globe, October 7, 1905

Dr. Wilson T. Bassett

On Tuesday L.B. Bassett, of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY] received a telegram announcing the death of his father, Dr. Wilson T Bassett, of Cooperstown [Otsego Co., NY], aged 85 years. Mr. Bassett left Thursday morning for that place to attend the funeral which was held this (Friday) afternoon. Dr. Bassett was born in New Lisbon, February 27, 1821, and for more than 35 years had been a practicing physician in Cooperstown. He is survived by one son, L.B. Bassett, of Norwich, and two daughters, Mrs. Emma Keyes, of Chicago, and Dr. M. Imogene Bassett, of Cooperstown.

Obituary - The Otsego Farmer, October 6, 1905

Dr. W.T. Bassett died at his home in Cooperstown, Tuesday afternoon, October 3d. Dr Wilson T. Bassett was born in the town of New Lisbon, Otsego county, February 2, 1821, of English parents. He spent his early days in hard work on the farm and his educational advantages at the time were limited. But he was naturally a student and at sixteen began to teach winters, still pursuing his studies under a private tutor or in the Clinton Liberal Institute during the summers. At 19 he began the study of medicine in the office of Dr. G.W. P. Wheeler of Garrattsville. At twenty he entered the Albany medical College from which he graduated in 1844.

Dr. Bassett at once began his practice at Mt. Vision. since he began to practice he had studied under a number of noted medical authorities and had taken four courses of lectures, or seven in all. In the winter of 1838-39 and again in 1863-64 he was in New York city attending lectures and clinics under such physicians and surgeons as Carnoehan, Wood, Peaslee, Barker and Hamilton. In 1864-65 he was in Albany with Dr. March. In 1868-69 he attended lectures at the Harvard medical college doing special work under professors Williams, Bigelow, and Cheever. In the fall of 1869 he located permanently in Cooperstown.

His many years of faithful service in this village earned him an enduring reputation as an able counsellor and a staunch friend. He was often called as counsel by physicians throughout central New York being often in Albany, Binghamton and Troy. When there was need he gave unstintingly of his service to the cause of charity. During the Civil War he treated the returning soldiers free of charge. For years he was the physician for the orphanage without compensation. Dr. Bassett was blessed in his professional work with sympathy and efficient help from within his own household. His wife, Dr. Mary A. Bassett, was a physician of recognized ability, who died February 26, 1893.

Dr. Bassett is survived by two daughters, Dr. M. Imogene Bassett, a practicing physician of Cooperstown, and Mrs. M.L. Keyes, of Chicago, formerly of Oneonta, and a son, L.R. Bassett, of Norwich. The funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at the house, the Rev. Ralph Birdsall officiating. Burial will be made in Lakewood cemetery.

Walter A. Cook

Chenango Union, February 11, 1892

Died in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], at his home on Pleasant street, February 16, 1892, Walter A. Cook, aged 65 years. He was born in this village, a son of Abial Cook, a prominent lawyer of his time, and was the only son of a family of nine children, three of whom survive him--a twin sister having preceded him but a short time ago. He was educated in the common and select schools in the village, and at graduation entered the law office of his father for the study of law. He was admitted to the bar and entered upon practice. He was a complete encyclopedia of the early events of the village, and would relate them in detail as of yesterday. He was slow to make friends, but friendship once formed was true and unyielding He was a man of positive character, strong conviction and uncompromising to principles of honesty, uprightness and integrity. In politics he was a Democrat, but never stooped to the low wire pulling of the machine politician. For two or more sessions he was engrossing clerk of the Assembly, and made the acquaintance and was familiar with many prominent men of the State. Many years ago he made the acquaintance of Miss Adeline Eastman of New Hampshire, who was then a teacher here as Preceptress of the Norwich Academy, who soon after became his wife. They have four children, all of whom with the mother survive him. Of later years Mr. Cook has been a familiar figure upon our streets, where he always met his friends cordially. He will be greatly missed in his home. He will be missed in the community. The family in their bereavement have the sympathy of the entire community. Funeral services will be held from the residence no. 13 Pleasant street, Friday at 2 P.M., Rev. Henry D. Stebbins and Rev. T.G. Cass officiating. Burial at Mt. Hope [Norwich, NY]

Mary E. O'Neil

Chenango Union, February 11, 1892

Died in Chicago, Ill., December 21, 1891, of consumption, Mary E. O'Neil, wife of J.D. O'Neil, and youngest daughter of Mr. Eugene Hart, formerly of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], who went from here some eighteen years ago. Her remains were taken to Iowa City, Iowa, for interment. Mrs. O'Neil's health began to fail in the winter of 1890. She was seized with La Grippe from which she never recovered. Her sister, Mrs. W.L. Humphreys, of Audubon, Iowa, went to Chicago to be with her in her last hours. Mrs. O'Neil leaves a husband, father, and sister to mourn her loss.

Laura E. Ackley

Chenango Union, February 25, 1892

The Waterloo, Iowa, Tribune, of February 16th contains the following obituary of a former well known resident of McDonough:

"Mrs. Laura E. Ackley, wife of Charles T. Ackley, died Sunday morning after a protracted period of comparative helplessness though not acute suffering. In her time she had been a kindly minister at many bedsides, had smoothed the pillow of sickness for many a weary and pain racked brow. Sweet memories of her tender ministrations in serious times will rise in grateful hearts of hearing of her death. Her life was shadowed by its clouds, as that of everyone to a greater or less degree, but it had a roseate and warmthful sunshine in it that gleamed from the loving hearts of devoted daughters who were crowns of glory in her household. An affectionate husband joined with them in tender care for the feeble and failing wife and mother. One son, George, married and residing at Janesville with the daughters Mary, Julia and Mae and the husband, are the immediate bereaved. Laura E. Tyler was born in Chenango county, N.Y., March 30, 1827, died at Waterloo, Iowa, February 14, 1892, aged 64 years, ten months and seventeen days. She was married to C.T. Ackley at the age of Twenty-six years.

Thursday, March 12, 2015

French Settlement in Greene,NY

French Settlement in Greene, Chenango Co., NY

Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, September 2, 1891

One hundred years ago [as per 1891], the Empire of France was in the first throes of that great political upheaval which has gone into history as the French Revolution and not only changed the map of Europe but reorganized the social and economic world. Louis XVI, the weakly stubborn Bourbon king and Marie Antoinette, his frivolous Queen, were to all intents and purposes prisoners of the powerful Third Estate. The baleful star of Robespierre, Danton and Marat was rising above the national horizon. A majority of the Royal family and thousands of the nobility were fugitives across the boundaries to other lands, and were known to the world as émigrés. Already the nations of Europe, through the demands of France, were taking measures to force them without their borders. America offered inducements as a safe and desirable asylum, and thousands were seeking its hospitable shores, eager to place the waves of the broad Atlantic between them and the horrors that drenched their native land in blood.

Of the French families who emigrated to the United States, a number sought the interior of the country. Several, who had congregated in Philadelphia, decided to form a settlement in the Empire State and sent out one of their number, Simon Barnet, to select a site. He came up the Susquehanna to "Chenango pint," now Binghamton [Broome Co., NY], and then followed the course of the Chenango River to the present site of Greene [Chenango Co., NY]. He was so pleased with the situation he decided upon it for the proposed settlement and entered into a contract with Malachi Treat and William W. Morris, the original patentees, for a tract of land, which became known as the "French Tract," or "French Village Plot," It was located on the east bank of the Chenango River, and embraced the farm which is now the exhibition ground of the Riverside Agricultural Society. From the field books of the surveyors, it is evident that this occurred about 1792. Charles Felix de Bolyne, "a man of considerable talent, learning and wealth," was at the head of the enterprise and signed the contract of purchase. Soon eight or ten French families came to Greene and settled upon the purchased land. In 1795, the colony entertained the celebrated French statesman, Talleyrand, who was on a horseback journey from Philadelphia to Albany. While at Greene, Talleyrand formed the acquaintance of a son of M. Dutremont, one of the refugees, and was so pleased with him, that he took him back to France and made him his private secretary. Soon after this in 1795, M. De Bolyne was drowned while fording a river on horseback, as he was making a journey to Philadelphia in the interest of the settlement. With his death, the financial affairs of the colony became sadly deranged. As he had not paid in full for the land, it reverted to the original patentees. In a few years the emigrants became discouraged and scattered.

The plans of operation adopted by the French colony for carrying on their agricultural pursuits were the same which prevailed in their native country, where the agriculturist with his family resides in the village, and owns and works a farm, more or less remote from his residence. Rude dwellings were constructed from the material on hand and each settler proceeded to put a small piece of land under complete cultivation, while their supplies of provisions were drawn from great distances with much labor and expense. "Under the circumstances," writes the late Dr. Purple, "it is not strange that persons reared in affluence and accustomed to the pleasures of refined society should yield to the pressure of the misfortunes that soon overtook them."

In 1798, Captain Joseph Juliand, who was a native of Lyons, France, and had fled from the horrible scenes of the Revolution to this country, came to Greene and cast in his fortunes with the little French settlement. But when the other families became discouraged and abandoned the enterprise, he remained, and "to him and Judge Elisha Smith the foundation of the village of Greene is ascribed."

\Captain Juliand in early life received a good academic education. His subsequent studies were directed with a view of his becoming a medical practitioner. He acquired a good general knowledge of that science, which in his after life was a great value to him. But his tastes early in life led him to abandon medicine and to adopt a maritime life. He rose through all the subordinate grades to that of commander of a vessel in the mercantile marine of France. In this capacity he made several voyages across the Atlantic, principally between Nantes and Bordeaux, France, and Boston and Philadelphia in this country. His periodical voyages afforded him opportunities to make journeys into the interior, mingle freely with the people and learn their language, manners and customs. On one of these trips, he met at new Haven, Connecticut, Hannah Lindsey, the daughter of a respectable farmer. In 1788 he married her and removed to a farm near Greenfield, Massachusetts.

In 1798, having heard of the French settlement at Greene, he sold his farm and with his wife and two children, set out for the interior of New York, "in the expectation of finding a new home and congenial society." On arriving at the settlement he was surprised to find that many had gone and others were preparing to follow. Nothing daunted, he purchased a portion of the land abandoned by his disheartened countrymen and made it his home for the rest of his life. He died at Greene, October 13th, 1821.

Marriages (March 12)

Marriage Notices

Chenango Telegraph, November 9, 1836

Holmes - Hale: On Tuesday evening, Nov. 1st, by the Rev. Mr Sessions, Mr. John T. Holmes to Miss Clarissa H. Hale, all of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY].

Wait - Morgan: In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 24th ult, by the Rev. Mr. Bronson, Mr. James R. Wait to Miss Susan Morgan all of that town.

Church -Hotchkiss

Chenango Union, March 31, 1892

A very pleasant wedding occurred on Tuesday evening, the 22d inst., at the attractive home of Mr. L.G. Hotchkiss in Coventry. It was the marriage of Mr. Robert E. Church, of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], and Miss Carrie M. Hotchkiss, of Coventry [Chenango Co., NY]. At 7:30 o'clock, as the beautiful wedding march was rendered by Miss Addie Tifft, the bridal couple, preceded by Mr. and Mrs. Frank Tifft and Mr. Gurden W. Church and Miss Frances E. Hotchkiss, were ushered into the spacious parlors, where the ceremony as performed by the Rev. William C. Macbeth. After the ceremony, brief congratulatory remarks were extended to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Tifft, it being the tenth anniversary of their marriage. Choice refreshments were served, and an agreeable social evening was spent. The bridal couple were the recipients of many beautiful and useful presents.

Brownell - Cornell

Chenango Union, March 3, 1892

The marriage of Emory J. Brownell to Miss Carrie Cornell, both of Rockwell's Mills [Chenango Co., NY], occurred at the home of the bride on Wednesday last at 1 P.M. It was an event of more than usual interest to the large circle of friends to whom the contracting parties have been long and favorably known. Miss Cornell is the only daughter of Leroy D. Cornell and is widely known as an accomplished and successful teacher of music having received her musical education under the instruction of Dr. Linn Babcock, of Norwich, and later at the Oneonta conservatory of which she is a graduate. The ceremony was performed by Rev. John Bradshaw of Binghamton, a former pastor of this charge. Miss Lulu Graves presided at the piano rendering the wedding march from Mendelssohn in its proper relation to the progress of the ceremony. The many friends of the bride and groom unite in wishing them happiness and prosperity and that the new relation so auspiciously begun may as auspiciously continue. A large number of valuable and useful gifts were presented as marks of esteem from the guests.

Cornell - Thayer

Chenango Union, March 3, 1892

Another wedding which occurred at 10 A.M. on the same day notwithstanding it was celebrated in a quiet manner at the home of William Winsor in the village of Mt. Upton [Chenango Co., NY], calls for nothing less in the way of congratulations and good wishes. It was that of Charles D. Cornell to Miss Dora Thayer; the groom in this case being a brother of the bride in that first mentioned [i.e., brother of Carrie Cornell]. The ceremony was performed by Rev. H.J. Wade of Union Baptist church. The parties in this happy affair were estimable and highly respected young people. Both couples left together on the afternoon train for a brief wedding trip.

Obituaries (March 12)

Mary Reese Calkins

Utica Saturday Globe, October 7, 1905

Mrs. Mary Reese Calkins

Had she lived another month Mrs. Mary Reese Calkins, widow of Warner Calkins, who died at her home, 11 Aiken street, Utica [Oneida Co., NY], Wednesday, would have been 100 years old. Despite her advanced age she was remarkably preserved, her last illness being due to a fall she sustained in July, when she fractured her hip. Once before--several years ago--she met with an accident, falling out of a second story window upon a porch. Though she was 95 then, she recovered fully from the injuries which she sustained. Mary Reese was born in Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], November 11, 1805, and spent most of her life there, the family being among the oldest settlers. Her mother, whose family name was Gillette and who was a descendant of a Mayflower pilgrim, lived to be 107. Mary attended district school and at 16 taught in the first ladies' school established in Oswego county. In 1925 she married Warner Calkins and for 53 years they lived happily together, he dying in 1878. then she moved from Sherburne to Earlville, remaining there several years and coming to Utica in 1882, to live with her -?- who died in 1898 the age of 60. Here she joined Tabernacle Church, continuing in the faith in which she was baptized at the age of 14. So long as health permitted she was a regular church attendant. She was well-read and had traveled extensively, possessed a clear mind and even in late years could converse intelligently and interestingly about the changes which have taken place in central New York since her girlhood. Mrs. Calkins had three children--Livingston J. Reese and O.H. Calkins, all of whom are dead. She lived with her daughter-in-law. Mrs. Addie Calkins, who gave her most devoted care. She leaves a grandchild, Gail L. Calkins, and two great-grandsons, Ray and Paul Calkins.

David Coye

Bainbridge Republican, October 3, 1878

Unadilla [ Otsego Co., NY]: We miss Uncle David Coye. Yes, we miss the bowed form with cane and basket. For many years he lived among us as a hermit. He loved his life and was happy even if no other society was afforded him. He had many kind friends who wished him to share their home, but from choice he lived alone, and thus he died, suddenly, on the morning of the second day of the fair after carrying corn and other things to exhibit. Kind friends carried him to his home, and he lived but a few minutes after reaching it. The Cornet band played a dirge over his remains and friends from abroad took him to a distant place for interment. He was 77 years of age. [Buried in Prentiss Cemetery, Butternuts, Otsego Co., NY]

Mrs. Elijah Lewis

Chenango Union, January 14, 1892

Mrs. Elijah Lewis, one of the oldest residents of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], died at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Mary Oviatt on South Broad street, Thursday morning, aged 94 and six months. She came to this village from Stonington, Conn., in 1809 and has resided here continually since. She remembered the first preaching service ever held in Norwich, a barn on the Barber farm near the Half-Way House being used for the meeting.

To the interesting notice of the life and death of Mrs. Elijah Lewis it seems appropriate to add a tribute to her self-sacrificing labors for those in need of assistance in sickness and bereavement, in those days when the services of trained nurses, and professional undertakers, were not available as at the present time. When others shrank form exposure to contagious diseases, Mrs. Lewis was the friend at hand, to bestow the needed care, and where death came, she robed the body and helped place it in the coffin in readiness for its final resting place. This was but one of the various ways in which she was an eminently valuable member of society. For several years past on account of blindness she has been unable to continue the former activities of her long and useful life. And now came an opportunity for those to whom she had so faithfully ministered, to return her kindness in other ways. Sitting in darkness day after day and year after year but with mind unclouded by age Mother Lewis highly appreciated the little attentions so easy to bestow by those in the enjoyment of the privileges of which she was deprived. Especially did she enjoy having read to her her church paper of which she said, "I have always taken the Examiner from the time it was the Register, as long as I could see to read it." After listening to the minutes of the last association in which she was deeply interested she said, "You will not have to read the minutes to me another year." At another time she remarked, "If I had my life to live over I should search out the blind and read to them."

Would it not be well for all to whom it is possible to act upon this as a suggestion to diligence in trying to comfort the aged and infirm? The effort to thus cheer her lonely hours always proved a mutual benefit in the happiness it gave her, and the pleasure received, in listening to the interesting incidents of early times which she loved to relate, and also in the parting expression of gratitude, and the earnest craving of the divine blessing on those who thus sought to throw a gleam of light on her darkened pathway. Verily a cup of cold water given in the name of a disciple does not lose its reward. Goodbye, dear Mother in Israel, till we meet in the glorious lights of that city which has no need of the sun, where "Thine eyes shall see the King in His beauty."

Long she waited in darkness of natural sight,

But her soul's vision reached blest realms of light;

For she really learned the glad new song.

Which has cheered her heart all these years long,

And her faithful life proved how true her love,

As she kept close step with her Lord above.

William E. Hubbard

Bainbridge News & Republican, December 26, 1946

William E. Hubbard, prominent dairy farmer of the Brackett lake area [Chenango Co., NY] for more than 40 years, died suddenly Dec. 16, at his home. Mr. Hubbard was stricken during the early hours of the morning although he apparently had been in good health. he was the oldest son of Miles and Cora Hubbard, born Oct. 7, 1881, in Smithville Flats [Chenango Co., NY]. On Feb. 16, 1910, he was united in marriage to May Bolt, of German. He leaves to mourn his loss, his widow, Mrs. May Bolt Hubbard; two sons, Lloyd Hubbard, of Plymouth, and Lynn Hubbard, of Bainbridge; a nephew, Llwellyn Hubbard, of Bainbridge; and one brother, Arthur Hubbard, of Herkimer. Funeral services were held on Wednesday, Dec. 16 at 2 o'clock, at Fisher and Sherman Funeral Chapel, with the Rev. Howard Willets officiating. Burial was in Greenlawn Cemetery [Bainbridge, NY].

Wednesday, March 11, 2015

Bainbridge Central School, Class of 1948 - Part 4

Bainbridge Central High School - Class of 1948

Senior Portraits

"Echo" 1948

Donald Lewis

"Louie"

Will miss most: Miss Smith bawling me out

Imagine him with "Small" feet

Greatest ambition: To have feet shortened

Rita Mertz

"Reet"

Will miss most: Everything and everybody

Can you imagine her with no comments

Greatest ambition: Burlesque queen

Albert Michel

"Lud"

Will miss most: Art room

Can you imagine him religious

Greatest ambition: 2nd Willie Hop

Leal Michel

"Leooo"

Will miss most: Intermediate algebra

Can you imagine him not going to Sidney

Greatest ambition: to fly

Janice Niles

"Janice"

Will miss most: Anita

Can you imagine her a gym teacher

Greatest ambition: To chew gum like a lady

Robert Owens

"Boobie"

Will miss most: Art class

Can you imagine him an all American football player

Greatest ambition: Go to California

Marriages (March 11)

Holt - Bartlett

Chenango Union, January 24, 1892

Binghamton papers mention a most pleasant social event which occurred at the residence of Mrs. Harriet A. Bartlett, at Port Dickinson, N.Y. [Broome Co.], Thursday, January 21, in the marriage of her eldest daughter, Blanche, to William D. Holt, of the same place. The ushers were Benjamin Salisbury, of Port Dickinson, and C.W. Bryers, of Chenango Forks. The wedding march, was rendered by Miss Julia McNitt, of Norwich. The bridal pair entered the room at 1 o'clock P.M., taking a position underneath an arch of evergreens, from which was suspended a horse shoe of white roses. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Samuel Dunham, of Binghamton, in a very impressive manner. After receiving the hearty congratulations of the entire company a choice collation was served. The bride was tastefully attired in heliotrope crepe du chine and carried a beautiful bouquet of marechalneil roses. The rooms were tastefully decorated. They were the recipients of very many beautiful and costly presents, showing the esteem in which they are held by their many friends. Mr. and Mrs. Holt and party left for Binghamton in a heavy shower of rice, where they took train No. 6 for the metropolis via Albany. Their many friends unite in wishing them a long and successful journey thorugh life. Returning they will make their permanent residence in Port Dickinson. The bride is a daughter of the late Major L. Chester Bartlett, of Port Dickinson, who is pleasantly remembered in this county as an eloquent Democratic speaker. She is a favorite society young lady of that place. During her occasional visits with relatives in Norwich, she made many friends, who extend their hearty congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Holt.

Gridley - Smith

Chenango Union, February 11, 1892

At the home of Mr. and Mrs. William Smith, of Oxford, N.Y. [Chenango Co.], a large and select company of friends and relatives assembled on January 25th, 1892. The occasion was that of the marriage of their daughter, Miss Cora L. to Mr. Gaylord G. Gridley, of Guilford, N.Y. [Chenango Co] The ceremony was performed by the Rev. W.J. Simpson, pastor of the Methodist Episcopal church of Oxford. It was a bright and glad event. The bride is well known to the people of the Chenango Valley--a young lady possessed of all that constitutes a beautiful character. Mr. Gridley is a young man of sterling character and universally respected. Many presents graced the event showing the love and esteem in which the young people were held.

Some Scotch Wedding Superstitions

Chenango Uniion, January 7, 1892

In the matter of courtships and weddings Scottish people preserve an extraordinary number of peculiar customs and fanciful superstitions.

It is deemed unlucky to alter the first width of an engagement ring. Many troths have been broken as a result.
The giving of brooches and pins by lovers is full of ill consequences. No young man or woman, in the tender relation, will take a pin from the other without returning the same after use. Pins, needles, etc., are all emblematic of the cessation of friendship and affection.
It is very fortunate for the bride to wear some borrowed article of apparel at her wedding.
If swine cross the path of the bridal party before it, it is an omen of the direst import; but if they should cross its path behind the party it would be a happy augury.
A wedding after sunset entails on the bride a joyless life, the loss of children, and an early grave.
In the south of Scotland, a rainy day for a marriage is an unlucky one. The bride is then called a "greetin' bride," whereas, "Best is the bride that the sun shines on."
To "rub shoulders" with the bride is a sign of a speedy marriage; the first among the unmarried female friends who succeeds in doing it will be the first to wed; and I have myself witnessed scrambles on the part of buxom Scotch lasses for precedence quite closely approaching fisticuffs.
As a newly married wife first enters her new home some elderly person must throw a cake of short bread into the door, before her.
One securing a piece of cheese cut with the bride's own hand, before she has left the wedding feast, is shortly to be happily married.
And it is everywhere in Scotland as inauspicious for the bride's mother to be present at a wedding as it is unfortunate in our country to have the same individual arrive, to remain, at any subsequent period--Boston Transcript.

Obituaries (March 11)

Julia A. Skinner King

Utica Saturday Globe, October 7, 1905

Mrs. Julia A. (Skinner) King

Mrs. Julia A. King, widow of Albert H. King, died on Friday morning of last week at the family home on Mechanic street [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY]. Her age was 70 years. For two years Mrs. King's health had been failing and for much of the time during the past year she had been confined to her room. Deceased was born in the town of New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], her parents, Sidney M. and Naomi Peck Skinner, being early settlers in this section. One of her ancestors, named Costin, was aide-de-camp on the staff of Gen. George Washington during the revolutionary war and another ancestor was one of the participants in the memorable "tea party" in Boston harbor. After her marriage to Albert H. King, of Kings Settlement. Mr. and Mrs. King came to Norwich to reside something over 40 years ago. She had since made her home here. Mr. King passing away a number of years ago, since which time she had resided with her son, Clarence A. King. She was a member of the Broad Street M.E. Church, respected and beloved by a large circle of friends. She is survived by two sons, Clarence A., of Norwich, and Edward H., of Utica. Three brothers also survive, Alba A. Skinner, of Greene; Jira and Alonzo Skinner of Indiana, and also one sister, Mrs. Oliva Coats, of Oneida. Her funeral was attended from her late residence on Sunday afternoon, Rev. Wilson Treible officiating. Her brothers Jira and Alba Skinner and nephews George and -?- Bloom, were the bearers. Burial was made at Kings Settlement in the family plot.

Capt. Benjamin F. Lounsberry